Ella Goldsmith rising the refereeing ranks
• PHOTO: Ella Goldsmith ran on as Assistant referee last Friday PHOTO: AJF Photography AS the opportunities within women’s rugby continue to develop, one of Coonamble’s own is forging a …
Gig State deal for more western towns
PHOTO: More towns in the west are to benefit from better internet. There is light at the end of the tunnel for more Internet Users across the north and west …
Nyngan parents under pressure
PHOTO: Bogan Shire Council is making childcare for frontline workers a priority. Bogan Shire families are struggling under the weight of limited childcare positions as more and more families attempt …
Fall in farmer confidence “part of a cycle”
PHOTO: Beef cattle farmers reported to show the biggest drop in industry confidence Declining confidence among NSW farmers, particularly those running beef cattle was recently reported by Rabobank. The top …
Local feral pig numbers out of control
PHOTO: The rise in feral pigs numbers is wreaking havoc on farming systems. (Photo Jason Wishart NSW DPI) Ideal breeding conditions are to blame for an explosion in feral pig …
“Rail Rage” felt by local farmers
PHOTO: Local landholders remain unhappy and feel uninformed about the proposed Inland Rail construction. A joint information pack has been developed by NSW Farmers and Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) …
Moving forward at Mount Magometon
• PHOTO: Councillors and staff at Mt Magometon Quarry on Wednesday 8 March. BY LIAM MULHALL AGEING infrastructure and workforce issues at the Coonamble Shire-owned Mount Magometon quarry have limited …
Federal Inquiry told “emotional distress” at core of school refusal
PHOTO: Trauma at home is keeping kids out of class. Non-attendance is one of the biggest problems facing our schools and experts say the reasons go way beyond casual “wagging” …
Lake Cargelligo’s street havoc almost over
PHOTO: Slowly but surely, Lake Cargelligo’s main street is getting back to normal. Floods and Christmas shutdowns have played havoc on Lake Cargelligo’s main street. However, after a three month …