Man hunt gets the town talking
(This is a 2013 news story) PHOTO: Sourced - Wanted man Peter James Rowley. A wanted man caused quite a stir around town on January 11 when he managed to …
Coonamble Swimming Comp
(This is a 2013 news story) PHOTO: Sourced. Coonamble Swimming Club has once again proven itself to be one of the premier clubs within the Western Districts (WD) by winning …
Golfers keen to get back in the swing
(This is a 2013 news story) 28 golfers took to the course on the weekend in idyllic conditions to play the first club organised round for the year. A two …
Racing Roundup: Sea Commands takes the cup
(This is a 2013 news story) Clint Lundholm achieved a unique feat when eight year old mare Sea Commands won the Geurie Picnic Cup (1400 Metres) on Saturday. Lundholm is …
Delay of national plan puts Central West sheep farmers on hold
(This is a 2013 news story) PHOTO: Sourced. Central West sheep producers are advised that the current system used for ovine Johne’s disease (OJD) on the National Sheep Health Statement …
Keeping your best mate safe is now a national law
PHOTO: It is now a nation-wide law that dogs must be safely restrained on utes and open trailers. Transporting unrestrained dogs in utility or trailer trays is now banned right …
Pilliga meets newest generation of Bettong after 100 year extinction gap
PHOTO: Bella the Brush-tailed bettong is the first Pilliga-born bettong in what is expected to be a population of 2,600. (Supplied) Last year saw the joyful re-establishment of bilbies, Pilliga …
No regional roads taken back by state government
PHOTO: In September 2021 Dubbo MP Dugald Saunders said the transfer of regional roads like the Narromine to Tomingley Road would ‘ease the burden on local councils’. It’s been nearly …
Bogan Shire Youth Centre open five days a week following feedback
PHOTO: The indoor sports court at the BSYCC has been popular on hot summer days these holidays. Feedback from young people using the Bogan Shire Youth and Community Centre following …