Inquiry fatigue? Talking telecommunications… again
PHOTO: The Cobar Telstra Tower situated behind the post office. Photo: Emma Datson. Unreliable mobile phone coverage in regional and remote Australia was the subject of the latest round of …
Are wombats moving west?
PHOTO: A Wingadee wombat snapped beside the Walgett Road at 7:20pm on 9 May. PHOTOS: Adam Firth Speculation that more than one wombat might have moved in to the Coonamble …
Aboriginal imprisonment rates through the roof
Image: NSW Corrective Services. New figures from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) show the proportion of Aboriginal people in prison in our state is the highest …
Bourke dog pound under investigation for a second time
PHOTO: Bellatrix, in the Bourke Shire Council pound is part of an investigation into an animal cruelty claim by animal advocacy groups. (Photo credit AAP) Bourke Shire’s council-run dog pound …
Unique creative pursuits get a boost in Western Plains
PHOTO: Maddy Hope-Hodgetts will use her CASP funding to continue Nyngan’s Wagagirri Group. From constructing bouquets to podcasting a past murder, a unique range of cultural and creative projects will …
Local students get green thumbs
PHOTO: Coonamble Public School students showing off the finished seeds and cuttings. GARDENING is one of those few life skills that will never go out of fashion. As humans, we …
Coonamble Public School show sports spirit
PHOTO: CPS basketball boys; (Back) Reggie, Dane, Dexter, Mahki, Bradley, Jerry (front) Ashton, Ryan, George. by Kiyara Lacrosse Professional snooker player Ken Doherty said, “The five S’s of sport are …
Gulargambone Preschool
PHOTO: Easton was very quick to work out the flip boards on his first day of preschool. Term 2 Week 8Our week has flown and we have been very busy …
Ag-n-Vet take home Ag & Equine Services Award
PHOTO: Rodney Pitman received the award for Ag n Vet Services from Tobiana Glasson who was presenting on behalf of sponsors of the Ag & Equine Services Award, the Terminus …