Gilgandra relishes ‘Nan’ Nalder’s OAM
PHOTO: Elizabeth (Nan) Nalder was recently awarded an OAM for her service to the Gilgandra community. Elizabeth (Nan) Nalder believes strongly in helping others wherever she can, a value that …
Tulli’s “Ladies Fire Truck” gets a new home
PHOTO: Happy Tullibigeal locals received confirmation of a grant to house the “Ladies Fire Truck” from MP Sam Farraway (third from left) and NSW Nationals Candidate for Barwon Annette Turner …
Call for visa changes to fill the food gap
PHOTO: The push is on for new ways to address the farm labour shortage. IMAGE: www.agrilabour.com.au/backpacker-jobs The Australian Government is being encouraged to study Canada’s successful worker visa scheme to …
The Do family odyssey – Part 1
• PHOTO: Minh, Tu, Chau, Deanne and Lindy Do just days after arriving in Australia. ON 27 February 2023 it will be 44 years since Minh and Deanne Do left …
Support to help rural media go digital
• PHOTO: Deputy Premier Paul Toole (right) recently in Coonabarabran with Country Press NSW members Lucie Peart (Gilgandra Newspapers), Lynne Estens (Coonabarabran Times), Lee O’Connor (Coonamble Times), Jimmy Whalan, Kaitlyn …
Proven adult literacy campaign arrives in town
• PHOTO: Campaign Project Officer Dominic Donaldson and National Campaign Manager for the Literacy for Life Foundation are getting to know the local community. IT HAS been years in the …
Flood-proofing progress for Euronne Gully
• PHOTO: The culverts being installed at Euronne Gully last week. PHOTO: CSC By MARNIE RYAN THE crossing at the Euronne Gully west of Coonamble is undergoing some serious improvements, …
Cougars cap off another successful season
PHOTO: Under 16s Cougars players were presented with their Castlereagh Cougars jerseys. FRONT- Charlotte Thompson, Anthea Karavas, Hope Smith and Abby ThompsonBACK- Natalie Gallen, Mikiala Thurston, Sharna Forgione and Temia …
Hudson Pear outbreak an ‘ecological’ and agricultural disaster’
PHOTO: Locals says the spread of Hudson Pear is an unfolding disaster. Photo: Lightning Ridge Opal Reserve. The October rains appear to have pushed Hudson Pear into new territory, leading …