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 …
Construction of Coona’s new sporting amenities to begin by year’s end
PHOTO: A substantial investment in new amenities will see further improvement to Coonabarabran’s Sport & Recreation Centre Construction at new facilities at Coonabarabran Sporting Complex is scheduled to begin in …
Two storeys to stay for the SOTS site
• PHOTO: The original Tattersall’s Hotel in July 1924 before it was destroyed by fire in 1929. It had “2 parlours, bar, office, commercial room, two dining rooms, 21 bedrooms, …
The siren’s call of the Coonamble Show
• PHOTO: Champion pet of the 2022 Coonamble Show, Rango with owner Sienna. By Brendan O'Connor The countdown is on to the annual Coonamble show, taking place as usual, at …
Cost of new biosecurity measures under fire
PHOTO: Funding the government’s boost to biosecurity is a sensitive issue Australia’s biosecurity measures have strengthened in the federal budget – but not without a cost: farmers, travelers and importers …
2023 Gulargambone Show gets cracking
• PHOTO: Two whips - no worries. Stewart Bryant and his crack team will be adding to the entertainment at this year’s Gulargambone Show on Saturday 27 May. PHOTO: youtube …
Double Dees take on the Shitbox Rally
• PHOTO: Darcie and Dionee take on the outback with their trusty Commodores. The Autumn Shitbox Rally is just around the corner, and local council worker Darcie Holmes-Smith and her …
Celebrating our heroes this International Nurses Day
PHOTO: The Walgett team were the winners of the Nursing Team of the Year for 2023 In celebrating International Nurses Day, the Western NSW Local Health District (LHD) has announced …