Inland waterways claim 900 lives in a decade
PHOTO: Forty per cent of those drowning in inland waterways are within 20 kms of their homes. Inland waterways account for more than a third of drowning deaths in Australia …
Report card for Murray-Darling Basin Plan not great, but there are positives
PHOTO: The latest Murray–Darling Basin Plan Report has received mixed reactions. A huge part of the local Western Plains environment, the Murray–Darling Basin is the largest and most complex river …
Latest round of bushfires beaten
PHOTO: Bushfires at Lightning Ridge, Girilambone and Byrock are all under control now, says Rural Fire Service. A wild weekend for the Rural Fire Service (RFS) across the Western Plains …
Gular residents point to more pool problems
PHOTO: Gulargambone 25metre pool Following a long-delayed opening, staffing issues, a short covid outbreak, and broken promises of a free period of entry Gulargambone locals have told council that their …
Baradine is a target for repeat crime
• PHOTO: The large hole in the Baradine oval kiosk roll-down shutter is viewed as senseless vandalism. by LIZ CUTTS The Baradine community is being urged to keep property secure. …
Country Champs are off to Royal Randwick
• PHOTO: Owner Bridget Condon, Jockey Jake Pracy Holmes with daughters Ruby and Maddy, Owner Kelly Atkins, Trainer Clint Lundholm and Owner John Cover. COLIN HODGES Young gun trainers Clint …
Gidgee off to the big dance again!
PHOTO: Gidgee Cricket Club defeated Marthaguy by 19 runs on Saturday 11 March and will now go on to play Coonabarabran Kookaburras in the final in Gilgandra on Saturday 18 …
Pam wins stableford
BY NARELLE MAYOH This week on Wednesday 8th March the lady golfers played a 9 hole stableford on the outside nine holes. The outside nine was slightly drier this week …
Starters ready for the Country Championships
PHOTO: Oliver Brown gets a few tips in the Fashions on the Field at the Coonamble Country Championships 2022. Excitement reigns among racing enthusiasts and social butterflies with the return …