Crowds at the cattle sale
• PHOTO: All buyers were in attendance this week for a yarding of 1,233; up 300 odd from the previous sale. COONAMBLE Associated Agents held their second sale of the …
In the paddock with Dr Jill: Wool Production & Nutrition
Did you know that the wool producing ability of a merino sheep is determined before it’s even born? The primary wool follicles are established between 60 and 100 days of …
EMI dips by 26 cents
THE Australian wool market has dipped this week, with the AWEX Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) falling by 26 cents to close at 1,374c/kg. This week’s national quantity of 57,196 bales …
On the trail with local art
• PHOTO: Mayor Tim Horan, Nationals candidate Annette Turner and Sam Farraway MLC with one of the artworks to feature on the Art Trail. BY LIAM MULHALL IN conjunction with …
Jamie Lea to lead eminent arts board
• PHOTO: Artform Board members (l-r) Ross Harley, Jamie-Lea Trindall, John Oddy, the Hon. Ben Franklin MLC, Chris Puplick AM, Noel Staunton, Jennifer Byrne. JAMIE-Lea Trindall, Executive Director of Outback …
Free hay bales for Condobolin farmers
PHOTO: The Rapid Relief Team (RRT) are once again bringing a fleet of hay bales to Condobolin, this time in support of flood affected farmers. Free lunch, free coffee and …
Local airports “an essential part of the economy and community”
PHOTO: There are many ways that airports and aviation are vital to small town economies. An upcoming government white paper on the long term directions for growth and innovation in …
Lightning Ridge youth to “find their voice” through podcasts
PHOTO: Tin Camp Studio in Lightning Ridge will get a makeover to allow professional podcast recording. Aboriginal youth in Lightning Ridge will be given a new voice thanks to state …
Brewarrina’s tribute to Trevor
PHOTO: The family of Trevor Hourigan gathered in Brewarrina to mark the anniversary of the tragic accident. This Sunday 19 February will mark the one-year anniversary of the horrific truck …