Coonamble Show returns with FUN-draising races
PHOTO: Coonamble Show Society President, Brendan O’Connor and Locals Races Steward, Kylie Parry (Photo has been AI generated). The countdown is on for one of the district’s favourite events, with …
Century of life celebrated at Koonambil
PHOTO: Gillian Roworth, Diane Molloy and Chris Colwell were on hand to help Julie Gugala celebrate her 100th birthday on Sunday 26 April. Happy Birthday Julie! A remarkable milestone was …
Gilgandra remembers our fallen
PHOTO; Anzac Day takes on a special signifance in Gilgandra (photo Farren Hotham) Gilgandra’s blessed by a rich history of war times and will remember its fallen heroes when it …
When it counts, call 000: bush families urged to be prepared
Families across the Western Plains are being urged to plan ahead for emergencies, with concerns misinformation and poor preparation could put lives at risk in rural and remote areas. A …
New funding aims to cut the kilometres for rural healthcare
Image: National Health Care Alliance When a specialist appointment can mean a full day on the road, or a flight out of town, healthcare in regions like the Western Plains …
Landholders fined over $430k for illegal clearing near Coolabah
PHOTO: $430k in fines after massive illegal land clearing 120 km from Coolabah Two western NSW landholders have been hit with more than $430,000 in fines after illegally clearing thousands …
Fuel compliance inspections ramp up
As thousands of drivers head across regional NSW this long weekend, the Minns Labor Government is encouraging motorists travelling through the Western Plains to make use of the FuelCheck app, …
Nyngan Tigers roar into 2026 with emphatic win
PHOTO: Nyngan Tigers go into round 2 very confident (photo Nyngan Tigers) The Nyngan Tigers have opened their 2026 Peter McDonald Premiership campaign in emphatic fashion, dismantling the Wellington Cowboys …
Future of regional banking still swinging
It’s coming on two years since the Inquiry into Bank Closures in Regional Australia submitted its final report to the Federal Government. Rather than responding to the recommendations of the …