Showers interrupt Sunday bowls
Sunday BowlsOn Sunday morning 9 August the players played in intermittent showers throughout the morning. The event was over 12 ends with the green running slightly slower at around 16 …
A record crowd for 2026 Three Rivers Machinery Nyngan Ag Expo
The 2026 Three Rivers Machinery Nyngan Ag Expo was booming as nearly 5000 people passed through the gates to attend last Saturday. Over 160 exhibitors set up under a sunny …
Wisdom of the Weevil:
Seasonal conditions have shifted sharply from a very dry 12-month period to two months of regular rainfall and showers, followed by a return to cold, frosty nights and clear winter …
Facing up to store-wide food fraud
NSW Farmers says the recent Four Corners investigation should be a wake-up call for governments, regulators, supermarkets and food manufacturers after serious allegations of food fraud and misleading country-of-origin claims …
Councils push back against NSW briefing ban
A statewide debate over transparency in local government has reached the Western Plains, with councillors arguing new meeting rules designed to improve openness could instead leave elected representatives making decisions …
Weakened NSW business confidence being felt across the Western Plains
Business confidence in NSW has fallen to its lowest level on record, with more businesses expecting to reduce staff than hire over the coming quarter, according to the latest Business …
Premier’s visit seals support for youth diversion strategies
A youth diversion program near Brewarrina is a step closer, with Premier Chris Minns backing the proposal and doubling funding for summer youth programs across the region. The proposed residential …
Lessons for all ages during Rural Road Safety Month
Lachlan Shire Road Safety Officer Melanie Suitor is calling on all road users to ‘Join the Journey’ this August as Rural Road Safety Month gets underway. Rural Road Safety Month …
Cobar briefly turns tap off to fluoride
Cobar Shire has temporarily turned off the fluoride tap in the town’s water supply, and acting General Manager Kylie Smith says locals should not fret. The water has been without …