Illegal dumping closes Pilliga bore bath campground
PHOTO: There is no timeframe for when the campground will reopen. (Image: Visit NSW) The Pilliga bore bath campsite has been temporarily closed, as the local council investigates illegal dumping …
New trial adds connection to Dubbo to Broken Hill bus
The road from Dubbo to Broken Hill is long and straight, but a new internet trial on the TrainLink bus between the two centres should provide some relief for travellers …
Coonamble sports stars show off their skills
PHOTO: Bou Ovington and Robert Vai (s2s sports) with Kevin ‘Sooty’ Welsh and some local Coonamble junior athletes on 27 September down at the Coonamble sportsground. “The skill in those …
Businesses get children growing
PHOTO: Luka, Jill and Gustyn Robinson, Steven Butler (Cants), Peter Bush (Nutrien) and Rachael Jackson (CCS Inc) at the new vegie patch. It's never too early to start growing. The …
Gilgandra fills aged care gaps from abroad
A string of regulation changes in July improved conditions for aged care residents, but left many aged care homes short-staffed, under-funded, and struggling to comply. The newest arrivals in Gilgandra …
N2N funding slashed for Inland Rail
It was reported in media this week that funding for six Inland Rail projects between Narromine and Narrabri has been pulled or deferred in the recent state budget. This includes …
Tax changes raises eyebrows as consultation begins
New proposed superannuation laws have been designed to pull Australia’s trillion dollar debt back into line, but some worry that there could be unintended consequences for family farms. The change …
Lachlan Shire opens new tourism projects
PHOTO: Mayor of Lachlan Shire Council, Paul Phillips, and Deputy Mayor, John Medcalf, cut the ribbon to officially open the Lake Cargelligo Tourism Activation Precinct last weekend. It’s open! During …
Team Penning & Arena Sorting spring competition
PHOTO: John Lundholm tries his hand at team penning. PHOTO: Tracey Moody. Over the weekend of Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 October the Coonamble Team Penning Club had their final …