Shots fired in gun law debate
A Western Plains farmer says firearm laws must better reflect on-the-ground realities, as debate intensifies across the state following a key clarification for primary producers. Walgett farmer and local NSW …
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Survey launched to guage impact of highway disruption on businesses
PHOTO: Many businesses are reaching breaking point thanks to the perfect storm of rising fuel costs and freight disruptions. Western NSW businesses are facing mounting pressure as the prolonged closure …
Financial literacy roadshow visits Western Plains’ schools
PHOTO: One of the Talk Money sessions in progress. [IMAGE: supplied] Last week saw over 1,200 students from Nyngan, Bourke, Brewarrina, Coonamble and Gilgandra attend Talk Money financial literacy workshops …
Police appeal for information about Warren car thefts
Police investigating four car thefts in Warren in a month are appealing for information from the public. In the first incident, officers attached to Orana Mid-Western PD were called to …
Free access to Japanese encephalitis vaccine for people visiting high-risk areas in NSW
PHOTO: NSW Health expands vaccines for Japanese encephalitis. News of expanding free access to the Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccine couldn’t come at a better time, as recent data from NSW …
“UnAustralian”: Lack of rural health a “human rights issue”
Rural and remote communities across the Western Plains could soon see long-awaited improvements to healthcare access, following a landmark national agreement that explicitly recognises the challenges faced outside metropolitan Australia. …
Local prices surge past $3 as fuel crisis deepens
Diesel prices in western NSW have surged to alarming levels, highlighting the growing pressure on regional communities as the national fuel crisis intensifies. A Western Plains App reader, Jeannie, said …
Man charged over illegal vapes
PHOTO: A random breath test has seen a man face charges relating to supply of illegal vapes in Cobar. A man has been charged after a routine vehicle stop in …
No quick fix for Great Western Highway
Transport NSW says they are working 24/7 to get a major highway route connecting western NSW to Sydney. Under heavy criticism from frustrated commuters, transport companies and local MPs the department …
Castlereagh Cup kicks of Castlereagh League season
PHOTO: The Mendooran and Trangie teams after their match last Saturday. [IMAGE SUPPLIED] History was made last Saturday 14 March when the inaugural Castlereagh Community Cup competition kicked off with …
Western Plains farmers feeling the pinch as fuel crisis deepens
Western Plains farmers are already feeling the pressure from the unfolding fuel crisis, with delayed deliveries, rising prices and growing uncertainty about diesel supply. Dunedoo farmer Emma Bowman, a fifth-generation …
Tiny preschool gets big boost from renewables investment
PHOTO: Dunedoo Preschool’s play areas will benefit from REZ investment. Dunedoo Pre-School’s Director Robyn Croft says funding coming from the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone to upgrade the playground …