New Beni Creek Bridge opening ahead of schedule
PHOTO: The new bridge at the end of April, before the tracks were laid. [IMAGE: ARTC] In welcome news for producers, work on replacing the Beni Creek Bridge rail crossing …
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Up in smoke: local closures reflect national nicotine spike
PHOTO: Wastewater samples are used to reveal drugs across Australia, including nicotine. (Image University of Queensland) Nicotine consumption is rising across Australia, with new wastewater data revealing a growing black …
Research collaboration to address inequalities in cancer outcomes
PHOTO: The Australian Centre for Cancer Equity team who will work on studies to improve outcomes for communities disproportionately affected by cancer. [Image AcCE] Making a National Research Collaboration on …
Man charged after alleged Nazi salute
PHOTO: Orana-Mid Western Police District were called to a licensed premises on Edwards Street, Coonabarabran. Police have charged a man after he allegedly made a Nazi salute at a licensed …
Narromine Shire secures funding boost to drive housing growth
PHOTO: The shire has secured $221,000 through the Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund. Narromine Shire Mayor Ewan Jones says new funding to deliver more housing will provide a strong boost …
Lives lost over ANZAC break
Four people lost their lives during the Anzac Day long weekend as police concluded a major traffic operation. Police conducted a high-visibility deployment across the state during Operation Anzac Day …
Man charged after cash, tabacco allegedly seized
A man will face court today after cash, tobacco and cigarettes were allegedly seized during a vehicle stop in the state’s North West Slopes region yesterday. Officers attached to Traffic …
Western Plains Councils Feel Fuel Price Shock
PHOTO: Bourke Councillors vote to fix Bourke- Malpringa Road (photo travel NSW) Councils across the Western Plains are continuing to reveal the mounting costs linked to the ongoing conflict in …
First responders to test road crash rescue skills
PHOTO: The NSW State Emergency Service-led event will involve 123 participants and 17 teams Four teams of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters will take on the state’s best in …
Learning skills on the holidays in Bre
PHOTO: Ally Elias improving the driving skills of one of the students The school holidays have offered useful opportunities for the youth of Brewarrina, with Council arranging access to both free …
Indigenous students get insight into local policing
PHOTO: The students visit the Brewarrina Fish Traps [IMAGE: supplied] Students from the Indigenous Police Recruitment Our Way Delivery Program (IPROWD), delivered by TAFE NSW in Dubbo and Redfern, have …
Illegal Gilgandra tobacco shop busted
Another illegal tobacco shop has been shut down in Gilgandra, as authorities continue to crack down on the underground trade spreading across the Western Plains. Gilgandra Shire Council has confirmed …