Bogan shire wins maritime grant
PHOTO: The ramp when it was new They may be far from the ocean but Bogan Shire Council has been successful as the only non-coastal council to secure state government …
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Dancers dare to step out
PHOTO: Tottenham children dressed up and ready to perform at the annual WSPA Dance Concert [Image: Supplied] The Western Studio of Performing Arts (WSPA) continues to bring the discipline and …
Four decades of random breath testing marked by decline in road fatalities
NSW marked four decades of Random Breath Testing last week as people all over the state headed into the holiday period. Deputy Premier and Minister for Police, Paul Toole joined …
Christmas wrap for Bogan Bush Fellas
PHOTO: Blokes in the Bogan shire got together for a pre-Christmas catch up. The Bogan Bush Fellas gathered for the final time in 2022 this week with a great gathering …
Noel Williams is the new Barwon Bush Chaplain
PHOTO: Barwon’s Bush Chaplain is back on the road AT 70 most people are thinking about retirement, but not Noel Williams who is the new Frontier Services Bush Chaplain for …
Boost in bird numbers across Western Plains
PHOTO: Narran Lake Credit: John Porter The University of NSW (UNSW) recently completed an annual aerial survey of waterbirds throughout the state. As expected, they experienced extensive flooded areas, particularly …
Walgett PCYC meet NBL players in the big smoke
PHOTO: One of the Walgett PCYC students lucky enough to recieve signed merchandise from Sydney King player Archie Woodhill. PHOTO: PCYC Walgett Ten Indigenous youth from Walgett PCYC and two …
“Sleepless” Warren solicitor wins big state law award
PHOTO: Warren solicitor Courtney Colwell receives her award at the NSW Law Society Awards Night. Image: NSW Law Society It’s not exactly clear how she does it: Courtney Colwell has …
RAS Rural Achiever finalists announced
PHOTO: The 2023 RAS Rural Achiever finalists have been announced, including two young people from the western plains. The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) have officially announced the eight …
Christmas Carols with the works
Photo taken by Courtney Boney The meaning of Christmas is being surrounded by family and friends and on Saturday 17 December the Josiah Healing Centre drew the crowd with its annual …
Staff shortage leads to Warren Vacation Care closure
PHOTO: The closure of the service – which was in high demand – significantly reduces options for parents working over the school holidays. Increased regulations have forced the Warren Shire …
Narromine highway black spot for road kill rates in NSW
PHOTO: Tanya O’Donoghue rescues wildlife from the sides of central west roads. PHOTO: Tanya O’Donoghue. NRMA released their annual Wildlife Road Safety Report on 30 November 2022 announcing that over …