Record prices for young cattle
• PHOTO: Glenn Harvey and Rob Dewson at last Friday’s successful cattle sale. (This is a 2020 news story) COONAMBLE Associated Agents yarded 1250 fat cattle last Friday. The yarding …
New podcast gives farmers seeds for success
• PHOTO: Central West Local Land Services District Vet Jillian Kelly and Mixed Farming Adviser Callen Thompson are interviewing local farmers as part of a new podcast series. (This is …
Calga sheep sale sees boost in price and spirits
• PHOTO: Auctioneers at the Calga sheep sale saw all 73 rams sold. (This is a 2020 news story) On Wednesday 16 September, Calga held its 16th annual sheep sale …
Tower upgrade puts Gulargambone’s mobile misery behind them
• PHOTO: The Telstra mobile tower at Misery Farm near Gulargambone has finally been upgraded. PHOTO: Leona Terry MOBILE telephone and broadband services in the Gulargambone area have recently become …
Inland Rail planning rolls on
• PHOTO: Inland Rail planning documents on display at Coonamble Shire Council. ONLY the staunchest supporters or those to be directly impacted might read and respond to the 1000 or …
Flood watch covers region
PHOTO: Locals should check for road closures and drive to road conditions. Local rivers are gaining momentum as parts of the North West, Central West and South West Inland Rivers …
Local Landcare’s new Co-ordinator
• PHOTO: New Co-ordinator Therese Ryan is ready to tackle whatever land-related issues the local community comes up with. THE Castlereagh Region has a new Local Landcare Co-ordinator. Therese Ryan, …
Preparing for drought and other disasters
• PHOTO: Recovery Support Officer Sandy McNaughton is now part of the newly-merged National Emergency Management Agency. PREPARING for the next drought is still front of mind for the federal …
Forestry and logging inquiry suggests move to plantations
PHOTO: The Pilliga Forest has been cited as proof that forestry needs to shift from native to plantation timber sources. (Source: Wikimedia Commons) Last year an inquiry into the timber …