Warren murals complete but the art is not over
PHOTO: One of the murals in Oxley Park. IMAGE: Steven Christian. The Public Art on Private Property mural series celebrating life in Warren Shire is now officially complete, spreading colour …
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Minding lake Cargelligo’s ‘Early Minds’
PHOTO: Students at St Francis Xavier Primary School will benefit from a new Mental Health Resilience Project, ‘Early Minds’ thanks to FRRR’s ‘In A Good Place Project.’ Equipping young rural …
Pilliga bilbies back from the dead
PHOTO: A numbat enjoying peace from feral predators at Mallee Cliffs. (Image: Australian Wildlife Conservancy) The clock has been turned back 200 years in the Pilliga, to a time when …
The big drought de-brief
PHOTO: The ‘Doin it for Rural Aussie Kids’ Charity has so far assisted over 1600 children and families in the past three years with Christmas gifts and motivational talks in …
Making the most out of traveller traffic
PHOTO: Mark and Wendy Osmund at their off-the-grid emu farm and yurt-style accommodation. (Supplied) Times are changing for local accommodation and attractions, with high demand providing an opportunity for tourism …
Men’s Shed smoko yarns save lives
PHOTO: The Trangie Men’s Shed are always looking to welcome more people. (Source: Mark Coulton) There’s plenty of space to go around in the Trangie Men’s Shed, which member John …
Author Fiona McArthur finds muse in Lightning Ridge
PHOTO: Third generation opal miner Kelly Tishler helped Fiona McArthur launch her book There’s not many people who don’t feel an affinity to the dusty mining town of Lightning Ridge …
Brewarrina gets skilled up
PHOTO: Participants in the successful construction training course at the Orana Haven centre near Brewarrina. Orana Haven Aboriginal Corporation, the Brewarrina Local Aboriginal Lands Council along with the Yadhamayi Men’s …
Full house at the Nyngan pound
PHOTO: No spare spots at the Bogan Shire’s dog pound. The Bogan Shire Council dog pound is at full capacity this week, with the inmates comprising mostly hunting-type dogs and …
Gilgandra gets Grand Final, Roosters stay alive!
PHOTO: Coonamble Bearettes chase down Narromine Jets to make it to the finals By BRYSON LUFF The Gilgandra Panthers secured the rights to host the 2022 Christie and Hood Castlereagh …
Reviving Girilambone’s historic railway station
PHOTO: There is excitement around the restoration of the Girilambone Railway Station buildings by Bogan Shire Council. IMAGE: Facebook M Rozleja The revival of the Girilambone Railway Station is steaming …
Narromine farmer recognised with highest Landcare honour
PHOTO: Bruce Maynard has become a legend and leader in Landcare groups. (Supplied) Local Narromine farmer Bruce Maynard has been celebrated nationally for championing new and innovative practices in agriculture. …