Learning what to say after suicide
PHOTO: Participants from services and schools across the Coonamble community were “engaged and receptive” at the ‘postvention’ workshop on Monday 13 November. “Would you feel confident to provide support to …
Say G’Day to “BoomBox”
PHOTO: Coonamble MTM fm 91.9 Station Manager Bill Carroll with "BoomBox" the caravan prior to it being sent off for a new lick of paint It's all happening over at …
Feral goats got to go in new feral action plan
PHOTO: While a plan has been drafted, no funding has been committed. Goats are the latest target of the Federal Government’s war on feral animals, where 5.8 million feral goats …
It’s raining fee-free water operator courses
PHOTO: Cr Davies wants staff to learn skills that will be relevant to water issues in regional areas. (NRAR) Weeks after the Alliance of Western Councils pursued the idea of …
‘Over $1 million’ – Walgett fined even more than last year
Data from NSW Revenue shows that the number of fines in Walgett has jumped to a six-year high. The data shows over 1,000 fines issued in Walgett in the 2021-22 …
Rule changes on the way for Castlereagh Water Sharing
PHOTO: Don Schieb and Mark Regan explore the dry river bed of the Castlereagh Today (Wednesday 25 October) marks the closing date for submissions on the draft Castlereagh Water Sharing …
Parent power gets Warren junior cricket back up and running
PHOTO: Warren children are keen to learn one of Australia’s most beloved sports. (Supplied) Armed with a hand-me-down bat and helmet, Karene Cosgrove’s seven-year-old son Oliver was ready to tackle …
Lachlan’s renewable energy goals achieved
One local council reports that it is mission complete for accessing renewable energy. Latest reports from Lachlan Council are that their budget and the environment are reaping the benefits of …
Opal mining review hits the ground in Lightning Ridge
The NSW opal mining industry should be moving back onto more solid ground following an amendment to the Mining Act 1992 which became law on 24 October. It is also …