The wisdom of the weevil: Maintaining control of the situation
• PHOTO: Flaxleaf fleabane [NSW DPI] WELL, the winter cropping program is about to kick off - stored moisture levels are fantastic, the rainfall outlook may look a bit weak, …
Ovine Bovine Grapevine
WITH belly full of Easter eggs and in the middle of two short processing weeks it will be interesting to see how the markets respond to some good rain in …
Keeping varroa mite at bay
• PHOTO: The latest map from NSW DPI showing the extent of known varroa mite incursions, including a site east of Narrabri that was detected in 2022. Experts are warning …
Ken and Kerrianne say farewell to McKeowns Store
• PHOTO: Ken (Jughead) McKeown is preparing to get out from behind the counter as his Dubbo Street store goes on the market. AFTER fifteen years in business Ken and …
HAZMAT clean up for Castlereagh Industries
• PHOTO: A Hazmat team caused quite the stir recently as reports of a hazardous spill at Castlereagh Industries attracted emergency services and curious onlookers alike. ON Monday 3 April …
Condo 750 crown new champions
PHOTO: The Condo 750 is an annual off-road navigational rally that was held on Saturday April 1st and Sunday April 2nd. Two days of red dust, dirt bikes and rally …
Shitbox Rally in Cobar
PHOTO: Some of the Summer 2023 Shitbox Rally vehicles and competitors on the Cobar Racecourse before setting off to Tooleybuc on Mar 21 [Image E. Datson] Monday March 20, saw …
Now hiring at Trangie
PHOTO: The old Trangie fuel station doesn’t look this anymore. Trangie residents will be thrilled to know the new fuel facility is on track to be opened by the end …
Staffing requirements could kill country aged care homes
PHOTO: Keeping helpers on hand is getting harder for regional aged care services. A July 1 deadline requiring all aged care homes to have a Registered Nurse on-site 24 hours …