Can Project Pathfinder lead to less youth crime?
After committing to an Inquiry into the safety of regional communities and announcing more than $26 million in initiatives, the announcements keep coming. The NSW Premier joined police and NRL …
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Lightning Ridge Easter Races
PHOTO: Jo from Lost Sea Opals has once again created an absolutely incredible Opal bracelet for this years race PHOTO: Lightning Ridge Race Club Facebook Those who admire beautiful things …
Goanna Manor to go under the hammer
PHOTO: Community feedback is being sought by Lachlan Shire Council around the proposed demolition of Goanna Manor. Formerly the site of the Condobolin Youth Centre, the building known as Goanna …
Lachlan Council vies for national awards
PHOTO: Lachlan Shire’s new visitor centre has been nominated for a national award. In November last year, Lachlan Shire officially opened the Condobolin Improved Freight Logistics project and a new cutting-edge …
End of Bushfire Danger Period
Mild weather conditions brought a timely end to the Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) this year for 36 NSW local government areas including Walgett, Coonamble, Warren, and Bogan shires. The wet …
Pushing for payroll tax exemption in regional NSW
Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall re-opened a long-running conversation this month, after introducing legislation to abolish payroll tax throughout regional NSW. The idea behind the proposed law is two-fold, …
Farmers v Supermarkets: the next round
PHOTO: Farmers have their say on new laws that affect their livelihood. Just when we thought the cost of living couldn’t rise much further, the Labor government has passed what …
Roy Butler voices support for crucial Virtual Stock Fencing Bill
PHOTO: A collar enables virtual fencing of livestock but legislation also needs to change. IMAGE: CSIRO Member for Barwon Roy Butler has voted for the removal of current animal welfare …
Warrumbungle Council ready to vote on Community Garden Proposed Site
PHOTO: The monthly meet-up at the site. Image: Facebook The Warrumbungle Shire Council is preparing to make its long-awaited decision about whether to allow the Coonabarabran community garden project to be built on a …
Church celebrates 100 years
PHOTO: Organisers of the church centenary event; Trish Crawley, Father Francis Muhenda, Marg McKinnon, Carmel Munns, Kim Tym, Don Walton, Irene Worrell, Bishop Michael Mckenna, Nea Worrell and Glenda Johnston. …
Clever cars will shoo the roo. Can it be true?
Volkswagen have come up with a device that replaces the car’s badge and helps deter kangaroos. Collisions with kangaroos are commonplace across the western plains and, all up, carry a …
Gilgandra launches bike hire around town
Gilgandra has slowly but surely been delivering projects to develop their tourism and liveability. The shire’s latest launch, bike hire, should tie all the elements together. Gilgandra has big goals …