Quambone Road – the tip before the tip
PHOTO: One spot of rubbish along the Quambone Road. Photo captured on Monday 06 November 2023. A drive west from Coonamble along the Quambone Road usually features familiar sights and …
Chamber Chat
Despite a smaller than usual turnout to the Annual General Meeting on Thursday 2 November, a full committee was elected and some key decisions made. With Joe Bellgardt taking the …
Focus on community fix-ups with flood funding
There will be a focus on repairing flood damaged community assets when utilising the $828000 of funding recently received by Narromine Shire Council. The money from the NSW and Australian …
Local farmer wins kudos for innovation
Agriculture makes up a large part of the Western Plains local economy. Our region is known for its extensive agricultural activities, and several key sectors contribute to the industry’s success; …
Cheers to the proposed Historic Hotels Touring Route
PHOTO: The old Imperial Hotel at Walgett is one historic site that may interest the Historic Hotel project team. The Far West Historic Hotels Touring Route is being created as …
Getting to the point of demerits
More than 1.7 million drivers will be eligible to have a demerit point scrubbed from their licence record as the NSW Government’s trial to encourage safer driving comes into effect. …
Think BIG in Gil
PHOTO: Young business owner Caitlynn King from Gil News and Gifts, used her BIG funding to help with painting at her business. Now is the perfect time for local Gilgandra …
Farmers gather to expose MDBP “Furphies”
PHOTO: SA politicians, including Deputy Premier, Susan Close have made their stance known on the updated MDBP. (Image: Australian Water Association) Farming groups gathered in Canberra last week with an …
Pig numbers swell as new “Pest Tsar” named
Walgett Shire Council mayor Jason Ramien has developed a new routine in the morning – and it’s not out of choice, it’s swerving around feral pigs on the road. “Just …