New Beni Creek Bridge opening ahead of schedule
PHOTO: The new bridge at the end of April, before the tracks were laid. [IMAGE: ARTC] In welcome news for producers, work on replacing the Beni Creek Bridge rail crossing …
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Up in smoke: local closures reflect national nicotine spike
PHOTO: Wastewater samples are used to reveal drugs across Australia, including nicotine. (Image University of Queensland) Nicotine consumption is rising across Australia, with new wastewater data revealing a growing black …
Man charged after cash, tabacco allegedly seized
A man will face court today after cash, tobacco and cigarettes were allegedly seized during a vehicle stop in the state’s North West Slopes region yesterday. Officers attached to Traffic …
Western Plains Councils Feel Fuel Price Shock
PHOTO: Bourke Councillors vote to fix Bourke- Malpringa Road (photo travel NSW) Councils across the Western Plains are continuing to reveal the mounting costs linked to the ongoing conflict in …
First responders to test road crash rescue skills
PHOTO: The NSW State Emergency Service-led event will involve 123 participants and 17 teams Four teams of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters will take on the state’s best in …
Learning skills on the holidays in Bre
PHOTO: Ally Elias improving the driving skills of one of the students The school holidays have offered useful opportunities for the youth of Brewarrina, with Council arranging access to both free …
Indigenous students get insight into local policing
PHOTO: The students visit the Brewarrina Fish Traps [IMAGE: supplied] Students from the Indigenous Police Recruitment Our Way Delivery Program (IPROWD), delivered by TAFE NSW in Dubbo and Redfern, have …
Illegal Gilgandra tobacco shop busted
Another illegal tobacco shop has been shut down in Gilgandra, as authorities continue to crack down on the underground trade spreading across the Western Plains. Gilgandra Shire Council has confirmed …
Roys Ride – to raise funds and celebrate 90 years of Royal Flying Doctor Service
PHOTO: Roys Road Trip will see a 1,300 kilometre trip to raise funds for Royal Flying Doctor Service celebrating 90 years [Image Roy Butler] Member for Barwon Roy Butler will …
Tottenham’s Tori’s Angels raise funds for Wings4Kids
PHOTO: Tori’s Angel raised $67,500 for volunteer organisation Wings4Kids Not all hero’s wear capes but a group of amazing women from Tottenham and parts of NSW took to the road …
Bush betrayal by banks
PHOTO: The Lake Cargelligo NAB building was built in 1923, and the bank closed its doors a century later (Image: Heritage for NSW) The loss of bank branches across the …
Walgett’s biggest race day back on track
PHOTO: A highlight on the Walgett community calendar Race Day returns in June. A long-standing Western Plains tradition the Walgett Races return in June 2026 bringing the community together for …