Gil firies to tackle Furbers Steps for MND
The crew at Gilgandra NSW Fire and Rescue are participating in this year’s Firies Climb for Motor Neurone Disease, aiming to raise up to $10,000 for the cause. Gilgandra Fire …
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Report reveals critical issues for nurses and midwives
Two-thirds of nurses and midwives in NSW are considering leaving the industry, while almost half have looked for alternate work – these are issues highlighted in a report launched at …
Another report says regional small businesses left behind
Prolonged periods of rising costs, softer demand and workforce constraints are hitting regional small businesses hard according to the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) 2026 Small Business Perspectives …
Time-out for Coonamble Times
This is the last edition of the Coonamble Times for the foreseeable future, after circumstances beyond the publisher’s control conspired to make continuing untenable. “I’m hoping this is not the …
Warren’s Holly Campbell wins City2Surf
Former Warren resident Holly Campbell is still on a high, after taking out first place at the City2Surf on Saturday with a time of 46.35 over the 14-kilometre course. In …
Olympic Gold eventer doesn’t forget his start in Nyngan
Four western area girls’ dreams came true recently when they flew to the USA to spend time with former Australian (now American) equestrian Olympian Phillip Dutton. Lily Robb and Isla …
Bird flu reaches western NSW as surveillance steps up
The first detection of H5 bird flu in a native bird near Wentworth has put the virus firmly on the radar in western NSW, with surveillance continuing as authorities work …
Cobar servo wins at Vegas
Bec Crofts says she can hardly believe her Cobar Auto Port receiving two awards in an global service station competition in the home of entertainment, Las Vegas. “It’s awesome and …
Lightning Ridge still boiling water
Lightning Ridge residents remain under a boil water alert as Walgett Shire Council and NSW Health continue investigating repeated detections of E. coli in the town’s untreated water supply since …
Pentagon’s US$400 million commitment to rare earth project near Condobolin
A scandium project near Condobolin has made world news after receiving backing in the form of a US$400 million (A$566 million) conditional loan commitment from the United States Government. The …
Top Dogs at Nyngan’s Enduro Australian Utility Championships
The small town of Nyngan saw an influx of dog lovers last week for the annual Enduro Australian Utility Sheepdog Championships. Competitors from across the land travelled there to vie …
$5 million to restore Bourke’s historic North Bridge
Bourke Shire Council has secured $5 million through the NSW Government’s 2026/2027 Get NSW Active Program to restore pedestrian and cycle access to one of Bourke’s most significant heritage landmarks. …