Junior Rams celebrate first year back
PHOTO: Coonamble’s Junior Rams have had a cracker of a season. A big congratulations to all the kids, and best of luck for 2024. For the first time since covid-19 …
Walgett Aboriginal Connection crowned champions at 2023 Koori Knockout
PHOTO: WAC will host the 2024 Koori Knockout after an impressive 22-12 win in the final against Wiradjuri After a devastating loss in last year’s final in Nowra the Walgett …
National Park sites remain closed in Castlereagh area
Areas of the Warrumbungle National Park and the Pilliga Forest remain closed tomorrow Due to the continued EXTREME fire danger rating, the following applies across NPWS Castlereagh sites on Wednesday 4 October 2023: …
Building allowance leaves Walgett unpaid rates auction on shaky ground
Potential buyers of Walgett Shire Council’s sale of land for unpaid rates were left disappointed last month when a confusing schedule of the sale left many unaware of the auction day, let …
Narromine’s bike track hits the table twice more
The hotly debated motorbike track on Narromine’s outskirts has divided and confounded the local community as it crawled its way through the local approval process. Now, the responsibility will return …
Co-working space to open in Walgett
Back in February, Walgett CWA Hall was chosen as a pilot branch to receive funding to transform their meeting hall into a co-working space. At the time, Walgett CWA secretary, …
Real time tracking on buses extends to the west
PHOTO: The Transport Connected Bus program has extended to the Orana and Far West region Smart technology is changing the way we travel. First there were real time traffic updates, …
Local groups funded to fight carp calamity
Six western plains rivers will be restocked with thousands of native fish as councils and community groups work to keep their rivers healthy. Funding has been gained for restocking in …
Invitation to the Great Fete
The famous Great Fete will once again be hosted by the St Brigid's P&F next Friday 20 October, a family event not to be missed. The fete is held every …