National Skills Week puts microscope on benefits of VET
As National Skills Week (21-27 August) begins, vocational educational and training (VET) reigns as one of the best pathways to careers of the future. “Today, the VET sector fuels careers …
Bourke fire ready with new Pumper
PHOTO: The Bourke Fire & Rescue has received one of 18 new fire-fighting appliances that have been deployed across NSW. Bourke is one NSW community that now has better protection …
Savings could come at cost for new 60-day dispensing policy
A recent attempt to block the 60-day dispensing policy was voted down, meaning the plan to save patients $1.6 billlion over four years will begin from 1 September. Local pharmacies, …
Customers walk as NAB shuts its doors
D-Day finally arrived yesterday (Tuesday 22 August 2023) for National Australia Bank (NAB) customers in Warren and Wellington, as the doors to the local branch closed forever, with Gilgandra set …
Plans progress to open the gate at Warrena Weir
PHOTO: Discussions about safety and access at the Warren Weir has opened up some new possibilities for the facility’s future. By LIAM MULHALL INCREASING public access at the Warrena Weir …
Man airlifted to hospital after serious Quarry accident
THE Mount Magometon Quarry around thirty kilometres east of Coonamble was closed on Monday 28 August following a workplace accident. Emergency services were called out to the quarry following reports …
Be road ready for harvest
Before we know it, harvest will be with us in parts of the western plains and with that comes extra machinery on our roads as farmers transport their crops. Western …
New beer tax a sobering reality for country pubs
Baradine publican Susan Fuller pays herself 22 cents an hour. With the arrival of the latest beer tax, her wage will go lower still. The latest beer tax arrived on …
Plans to put SES building back on track
PHOTO: John Lewis (SES), Shire GM Paul Gallagher, Cr Pat Cullen, Shiralee Robinson (SES), Cr Ahmad Karanouh, Mayor Tim Horan and Cr Bill Fisher. FOLLOWING an extraordinary Coonamble Shire Council …