Framers refute paying new biosecurity tax
Calls to strengthen biosecurity funds have grown after a turbulent few years that left the ag industry vulnerable to lose a lot. The government’s solution, however, is causing even louder …
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“It will just become the norm”- New EV station for Gilgandra as tide begins to turn
Gilgandra Mayor Doug Batten has welcomed the installation of a new public electric vehicle (EV) charger, saying electronic vehicles will one day “just become the norm”. In February the Gilgandra Region saw the …
Consequences from Collarenebri land clearing
A Collarenebri-based landholder is facing consequences for unlawful land clearing, and will pay hundreds of thousands of dollars as part of the price. The landholder has entered into an ‘enforceable …
Mustering Carp on the Bogan
Nyngan RSL Fishing Club hosted a fantastic day of fishing over the weekend in its annual 2024 Carp Muster at Rotary Park in Nyngan. The banks were busting with feverish …
Government works to dispel city vs country myth of fuel efficiency standards
Conversations around the proposed Fuel Efficiency Standards have ramped up, with Minister for Transport Catherine King saying that a lack of standard leaves Australia alone with Russia as the only …
‘To work on new ideas’ Saunders calls on regional crime inquiry
NSW Nationals leader and Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders has added his voice to calls for parliamentary inquiry into regional crime, saying the focus needs to be on youth crime. …
Double take on the Mitchell Highway
Work has finished on the overtaking lanes and safety upgrades on the Mitchell Highway between Dubbo and Narromine, as part of a $32 million investment by the former Nationals government. …
The El Nino that wasn’t
As summer draws to a close – one day longer than usual thanks to a leap year – it was likely not what you expected. Much of 2023 was spent …
Warren calls for consultation on accessibility improvements
It’s been six years since the Warren Shire Council released their last action plan to make their community more accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities. Now, the community has …
Western Plains parents can now access a ‘virtual’ Nurse for their ‘real’ children
Any parent will know the stress of having an unwell child. In regions like the Western Plains this can be exacerbated by the distance to and availability of health professionals. …
Wild storms see flying chook pens and falling trees
Damaging storms saw the SES being called to over 100 incidents yesterday, 29 February, as 90 kilometre an hour winds tore off roofs and brought down trees. Nyngan, Warren, and …
Second Bourke preschool on its way
Bourke Public School is set to receive a new preschool, to be delivered in the next three years. In an announcement of 100 preschools that will be delivered by 2027, …