Half century reunion for Coonamble’s ‘Hello Girls’
It’s been 50 years since Coonamble’s team of telephonists lost their jobs to technology. A reunion three months in the making by former ‘Hello Girl’ Angie Little came together on …
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Will porking up pest control bring home the bacon for Western Plains landholders?
Calls from Western Plains farmers for greater support to tackle feral animals and invasive species have been echoed in the NSW Coalition’s proposed $300 million biosecurity and invasive species management …
Valley of Winds Wind Farm in Court
Philippine owned Acen Australia faces its long-awaited court case in the Dubbo Land and Environment on Wednesday July 1 in an appeal initiated by Mr. Marshall Ballieu from Victoria. One …
Man facing charges after Gulargambone assault.
A 39 year-old-man was arrested in Gular on Sunday morning 28 June after allegedly assaulting another man and a police officer. Police officers were called to a home on Munnell …
Bomb threat delays flight activity at Dubbo
NSW Police reported that investigations continue into a bomb threat made against a Qantas flight at Dubbo airport today. “A police operation was underway at Dubbo Regional Airport following a …
If trucks pay more, the Western Plains pays more
“When trucks pay more, Australians pay more.” This is the blunt warning from National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) chief executive Warren Clark. NatRoad is continuing to push for the Federal …
Decade of leadership comes to an end for Gilgandra GM
After a decade at the helm of Gilgandra Shire Council, General Manager David Neeves is set to take on a new challenge, having accepted the top executive role with Mid-Western …
Governor impressed by Gilgandra’s world leading sheep genetics
A chance conversation at Government House has resulted in one of Gilgandra’s most innovative agricultural enterprises receiving a vice-regal visit. NSW Governor Margaret Beazley and her husband, Mr Dennis Wilson, toured GRASS …
$100,000 illegal tobacco haul in Coonababran
A Warrumbungle Council spokesperson says a significant enforcement action was carried out in Coonabarabran following a protracted investigation into reports of the ongoing supply of illegal and prohibited tobacco products …
Energy zone mess
The 230-kilometre transmission line connecting the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone remains at the centre of controversy, with allegations of damage to Indigenous cultural heritage sites prompting an apology from …
Brewarrina research pushes for earlier Indigenous stroke screening
A decade-long partnership between the Brewarrina Aboriginal Medical Service and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) has produced findings that could reshape how Indigenous Australians are screened for a …
Cants Home Timber & Hardware enters new era
Cant Bros Hardware was formed in 1963 by the Cant brothers Frank SNR and brother Allan. Cant bros on Castlereagh Street operated until the building experienced a fire in 1977, …