Coal seam gas project tug of war
Last week NSW Farmers Association (NSWFA) members voted against the organisation putting 1 per cent of its revenue towards a legal fight against the Narrabri Coal Seam Gas Project. The …
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New operation to knockout driving fatigue
With National Driver Fatigue week now in the rearview mirror, the State Government and transport for NSW continues to urge drivers to drive safely. Last year 73 NSW deaths and …
Cross country paragliders drop into Western Plains
Long-distance paragliders launching from Manilla near Tamworth have been landing as far as Brewarrina Shire as dry spells across the west provide ideal conditions for the sport. Hotter ground is …
Celebrating western women this week
Photo: Skye Dedman of Nyngan has helped mould many young lives in her teaching career in Western NSW. [Image A.White] Woman all over NSW are celebrating Women’s Week this week …
Western Plains health workers strengthen pregnancy pathways
Health professionals across the Western Plains and Far West are being better equipped to manage unintended pregnancies closer to home, following a regional training event held in Dubbo. Fifty-five GPs, …
‘Kids and families at risk’ – Walgett mayor calls for action over asbestos
Asbestos contaminated material remains stockpiled within metres of family homes in the Namoi and Gingie villages, in areas where children play and families walk every day. Walgett Shire Council says …
Farmer body disputes ‘unfair’ mines compensation
The state’s peak farming body says landholders in White Cliffs and Lightning Ridge would be undercompensated for proposed standard payments on opal mining claims under their land. The government announced …
Western Plains riders warned e-bikes face ‘crushing’ crackdown
Communities across the Western Plains are being warned that illegal high-powered e-bikes could soon be seized and crushed under new NSW laws. Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison made it clear …
Tottenham jumps for joy at new community gym
For two years the small town of Tottenham has been trying to establish a gym and finally the dream was made real with the opening taking place this week to …
Little Wings brings hope and Dr Wood to Nyngan
Bogan Shire community members gathered at Nyngan Airport this week to welcome Dr Nicholas Wood as he made his inaugural landing for the first of his monthly free-of-charge paediatric clinics, …
New e-bike laws don’t include e-scooters
The NSW Government is introducing an age limit and power restrictions to e-bikes across the state but there are no regulation changes to cover electronic scooter use. With new e-bike …
No taxis left west of Dubbo as Western Councils back state lobby
Taxi services have effectively disappeared across much of Western NSW, with confirmation that – apart from Condobolin – there are now no taxis operating west of Dubbo. Narromine Shire Council …