Shock discovery saddens Coonamble community
• PHOTO: Hans Ptaszinski in 2005. PHOTO SUPPLIED. A SAD discovery was made at around 3.30pm on Monday 17 April when the body of Hans Werner Ptaszinski was found in …
Quambone’s outstanding ANZAC
• PHOTO: The inscription on Lance Corporal Richard Kirby's headstone. By LIAM MULHALL ANZAC Day is a time of reflection and celebration. Remembering those who fought in the 'Great War' …
Remember the padres (army chaplains)
Gulargambone ANZAC Day 2023 address by Stephen Bignall • PHOTO: Presbyterian Minister and School Chaplain, Stephen Bignall presenting the 2023 ANZAC Day address. PHOTO: Kirsty Fisher ‘In remembering this morning, …
ANZAC Day three ways at Narromine
PHOTO: The glow of dawn over the Narromine cenotaph. PHOTOGRAPHY: Sharon Bonthuys Months of planning by the local Returned and Services League (RSL) sub-branch saw ANZAC Day commemorated in three …
Keeping varroa mite at bay
PHOTO: Western Plains hives are still clear for now Experts are warning Western Plains beekeepers to remain vigilant of the devastating Varroa destructor (Varroa mite) parasite following a new outbreak …
Youth celebrated in Warrumbungle Shire
PHOTO: Binnaway tennis club will hold tennis sessions as part of Youth Week in Warrumbungle Shire. Youth Week 2023 runs from 20-30 April 2023 and is a time to celebrate …
Lucky escape for pilot at Cobar
PHOTO; Cobar Fire & Rescue crews spring into action at the aerodrome this morning. A light aircraft made an emergency landing at Cobar earlier today after the cabin began to …
Western Plains sees population slide
PHOTO: Small western towns saw further falls in population over the past 12 months All Local Government Areas (LGA’s) in the Western Plains had reductions in their population numbers, newly …
Turning teen angst into teen success
Image: Aaliyah Bartholomew. Source: Supplied. Year 10 can be a tough time. You are not really a kid, and certainly not an adult – and you often find yourself stuck between …