Sea Eagles fly in for Country Carnival
PHOTO: Manly reserve grade player Nick Skinner was amongst the group of NRL stars to visit Coonamble. (This is a 2012 news story) On Monday and Tuesday children returning to …
Sleeper theft worth thousands
(This is a 2012 news story) A contractor removing railway sleepers from the Gilgandra to Coonamble branch line has been dealt a hefty blow to the back pocket with the …
Blue green algae alerts for Macquarie River
PHOTO: The highly toxic algae can cause gastroenteritis, skin and eye irritations, liver damage and other health problems. IMAGE: CSIRO Western Plains residents are being advised to keep a close …
Snakes: a hit or hiss this summer
PHOTO: Snake sightings have increased across the west as flood waters recede. There has been an increase in snake sighting reports across the west as flooding recedes, including multiple captures …
Where the Western Plains going next
PHOTO: Seven shires across the western plains are included in the new Central West & Orana Regional Plan 2041 As the Western Plains approaches a new year, a new era …
Praise for positive local policing
PHOTO: Taking part in the Gilgandra Santa Fun Run, Constable Hayes made sure he was on Santa’s nice list! Recently, Assistant Commissioner Brett Greentree visited sectors of Central North Police …
Butler rejects calls for National Gun Registry
PHOTO: The push is on for a National Firearms Registry but not everyone is convinced. On a Monday afternoon earlier this month Barwon MP Roy Butler was talking to the …
Do you stream while driving?
PHOTO: Young drivers are over-represented in road crashes. An overwhelming number of drivers have admitted to using their smart phone while driving – for reasons other than making calls. Recent …
Lachlan Shire urges caution around inflatable pools
PHOTO: More pools means higher drowning risk and inflatables are no exception. Lachlan Shire Council has expressed concern around the large increase in the number of inflatable swimming pools being …