Walgett’s biggest race day back on track
PHOTO: A highlight on the Walgett community calendar Race Day returns in June. A long-standing Western Plains tradition the Walgett Races return in June 2026 bringing the community together for …
Ovine Bovine Grapevine – 30 April 2026
PHOTO: Despite a drop in market prices, the numbers at local saleyards remain strong. (Photo: Coonamble cattle sale 22 April 2026) The old story supply and demand. The numbers keep …
Gular to host Community Cup grand final
It has been a long time since Gulargambone has hosted a distinguished game of rugby league but that will change this Sunday 3 May when the Galahs face off against …
Pauline blitzes course
PHOTO: Pauline White hitting off the third hole. What a great day it was on Wednesday 22nd April with the Ladies golfers playing an 18 hole V’s Par event which …
Continued dry conditions keep sale numbers up
PHOTO: The sale was packed with cheery buyers and browsers. Combined Coonamble agents offered just under 1,700 head for the prime cattle sale on Wednesday, 22nd April. The yarding included …
Pattie & Aaron win ANZAC Day bowls
PHOTO: Aaron Page playing a backhand shot. On Anzac Day the 25th April the bowlers remembered the soldiers that gave us the freedom to live the way we want. After …
Western Plains farmers seek clarity on gas exploration safeguards
PHOTO: The NSW Government continues to promote new gas exploration desipte years of protest from multiple opponents (PHOTO: protest message in the Pilliga Forest in 2017) Farmers across the Western …
Baradine tribute at Anzac Day service
PHOTO: Warrant Officer Ben Edwards led the Anzac Day march to Baradine’s war memorial. A large crowd gathered in Baradine for the Anzac Day commemoration reflecting the community’s enduring commitment …
Gwabegar gathers for ANZAC dawn service
PHOTO: Gwabegar public school students played a prime role in the Anzac Day dawn service. The traditional dawn service in the small community of Gwabegar has become an integral part …