Further strain following increased truckie tax
AN increase to the Heavy Vehicle Road User Charges following the May Federal Budget will add further economic pressure to an industry already feeling the cost of living squeeze according …
In the paddock with Dr Jill: Pain relief at marking
OVER the past few weeks I’ve been lucky enough to travel to plenty of farms around Coonamble, as well as south-west Queensland and quite excitingly, the Gascoyne region of Western …
Currency movement impacts wool market
CURRENCY movements have had a dramatic effect on the Australian wool market this week, as the AWEX Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) dropped 26 cents to close at 1,284c/kg. The Australian …
Visiting volunteers fast-track Clay Target clubhouse construction
• PHOTO: Volunteers and Clay Target Club members banded together last week to help get the clubhouse upgrades underway. A GROUP of volunteers and locals banded together to pour a …
Nail-biting Netball
• PHOTO: Tracey Harvey puts the pressure on Jayde McDuff. CLOSE games were on the menu last Monday 15 May with strong matchups on the court leading to some cracking …
Pam wins Division 2
by Narelle Mayoh Last Wednesday 10th May the lady golfers played the Mabel McKenzie Brooch over 18 holes. The event was played over 2 divisions plus the senior veteran. After …
Could you be an ‘ambassador’ for Lachlan shire?
PHOTO: A new visitor centre will build on the success of the Utes in the Paddock In Lachlan Shire, the hunt is on for tourism ambassadors and a love of …
Bulk billing boost but regions deserve more
PHOTO: The Federal Budget’s medicare injection has been welcomed but not all are delighted The Federal Government has promised a “major revamp” to Medicare, but some regional health advocates say …
Firies open their doors to the community
PHOTO: Fourteen year old Maddison Reynolds, a volunteer cadet with the RFS, demonstrates how to use a fire hose. Fire stations across NSW opened their doors to the community on …