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For six decades, helping others has been at the heart of Condobolin local Jill Broadley’s life. On Tuesday, May 26, the longtime volunteer was recognised for an extraordinary 60 years …

Chairman of the NSW Country Mayors Association (CMA), Mayor Rick Firman OAM has expressed concern that councils across NSW must now wind the clock back on the implementation of the 2025 Local …

Country mayors from across New South Wales have thrown their unanimous support behind the Royal Flying Doctor Service, describing the organisation as an irreplaceable part of rural Australia’s identity and …

There is a shift that occurs in early June that is easy to miss if we stay indoors. The air cools. The evenings lengthen. And the sky begins to open. …

Western Landcare NSW in partnership with the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Farms of the Future Team will travel across western NSW showcasing a series of …

Communities across the Western Plains are being encouraged to continue strengthening drought resilience and social connection, with a fresh round of Future Drought Fund grants now open to regional organisations. …

The company building the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone transmission line has apologised after an Aboriginal heritage rock shelter was destroyed during construction works on private property. ACEREZ Chief Executive …

Anyone who lives, works or even visits Cobar knows the C in Cobar stands for Community and a recent contribution totalling $316,000 from Aurelia Metals is proof that community matters …

The National Farmers’ Federation Members’ Council met last week in Canberra and top of the list was discussion around the recently released Federal Budget and Tax Reform. The brains trust …

A new $5.5 million solar and battery storage facility is set to reinforce Warren Shire’s power infrastructure following development approval. The Western Regional Planning Panel greenlit the Green Gold Energy …

Western Plains councils have joined communities across Australia in marking National Sorry Day on the 26th May 2026, acknowledging the ongoing impacts of the Stolen Generations and calling for continued …

“Council is excited to forecast a total capital works budget of $39,307,128, along with $43,947,529 towards services for the community for the 26/27 financial year,” Gilgandra Shire Mayor Doug Batten …