Teen arrested in Bourke over Cobar break-in
A 14-year-old boy will face court over alleged break and enter offences in Cobar and Orange. Police say they were called to a home on Cobar’s Longworth Street at around …
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Minister questioned over Coonamble water denial
NSW Nationals MP Scott Barrett has probed a government decision to deny funding for bottled water in Coonamble as the town enters their third week on a boil water alert. …
Bourke’s youngest councillor resigns
Former Bourke councillor Maxime Nina says it’s a “bitter sweet” moment after he resigned from the role from Monday 9 February. The 30-year-old was the youngest on the council and …
Invitation open for competitors in 24th Elders Olympics
The Olympics spirit is in the air, with the Winter Olympics underway in Italy. Closer to home, a cultural Olympic event will soon take place. Aboriginal Elders from across New …
New GP to strengthen Warren medical services
Warren residents will soon have access to an experienced new doctor, with the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section welcoming a highly skilled Rural Generalist to its local medical …
Local legends recognised on the floor of parliament
When NSW Parliament resumed sitting last week, Member for Barwon Roy Butler used the floor of the Legislative Assembly to do something that rarely makes headlines, but matters deeply to …
Lack of security a key concern for nurses during western NSW union visit
The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association has wrapped up a series of visits to western New South Wales communities, with senior union representatives travelling through the region in January, to …
Years of service to Wanaaring recognised
Now with a population of around 40, Wanaaring has produced its second Order of Australia Medal recipient, this time for services to the local community. Raymond Hughston, known as Bruce, …
Nyngan celebrates Mariah’s State Allied Health nomination
Mariah Delaney of Nyngan has been announced as a state finalist in the Allied Health Assistant/Technician/Support person of the Year category. Mariah who has worked at Nyngan Multi-Purpose Service for …
Fairer dispute resolution pathway opened for NSW irrigation customers
Water for agricultural purposes is a perennial hot topic and users can fall foul of the complex web of rules and legislation. Irrigation customers in parts of regional New South …
The problem with ‘good character’ in sentencing
For many victim survivors, one of the most distressing moments in court is hearing the person who harmed them described as someone of “good character” – a practice long criticised …
No takers for local session on proposed Burroway Solar Farm
The renewables roll out has been a hot topic in many areas, but a meeting set with state planners to discuss a proposed solar farm near Narromine has been called …