Flood fallout – some residents consider leaving region
PHOTO: Some landholders see the impact of recent floods as a sign to move on. “We have had some people tell us that they are considering leaving their property and …
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Lightning Ridge youth to “find their voice” through podcasts
PHOTO: Tin Camp Studio in Lightning Ridge will get a makeover to allow professional podcast recording. Aboriginal youth in Lightning Ridge will be given a new voice thanks to state …
Cobar community reaps fund-raising rewards
PHOTO: NSW National candidate for Barwon, Annette Turner OAM, NSW Nationals Upper House MP, Sam Farraway, Cobar Shire Council Mayor, Peter Abbott and Cobar Shire Council GM Peter Vlatko at …
New divisive floodplain harvesting regulations released
PHOTO: Attempts to regulate floodplain harvesting continue to divide opinion in NSW. IMAGE: DPIE Floodplain Harvesting Action Plan After having their floodplain harvesting regulations disallowed by parliament four times, the …
Changing the way we recycle
PHOTO: Picture: NSW Government Recycling is a “lost opportunity” across our region with a service only being conducted in some parts of the region according to the Alliance of Western …
Warren ‘Tumbling Like Stars’
PHOTO: Australian Vocal Ensemble – Andrew O’Connor, Katie Noonan, Fiona Campbell, Andrew Goodwin The stars have aligned for the Warren Chamber Music Festival who are thrilled to announce Katie Noonan …
$50m needed for Narromine roads or ‘economies will falter’
PHOTO: The push to not just fill potholes but to bring roads to a better standard is gaining momentum. Roads in Narromine severely damaged by continuous rain and then floodings …
Finally, a bus for Bourke!
PHOTO: A new pre-booked bus service will begin running in Bourke from February 27 2023. After years without adequate public transport, a new bus service is set to grace the …
EID cost blowout a concern for local farmers
PHOTO: Non electronic ID tags will be a thing of the past for sheep by January 2025. In July 2022, NSW Agriculture Minister Dugald Saunders announced the state would join …
Narromine shows pride in Peter Keirath with an OAM
PHOTO: Narromine’s Peter Keireth was awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his service to the community. Peter Kierath has led a lifelong mission to do everything he can …
From Armatree to the French Alps
PHOTO: Armatree’s Peta Bradley with her medal from the 2023 Ice Swimming World Championships. It’s a long way from Armatree to the icy French Alps, but it was well worth …
Timely grant for Gilgandra swimmers
PHOTO: New Wylas timers, purchased thanks to a grant from Inland Rail, will help with accurate recording at Gilgandra Amateur Swim Club. Timing swimming races has just become a lot …