Western rail line closed at Blue Mountains
PHOTO: Passengers between Sydney and Dubbo will use a mix of train and coach services from tomorrow The main western rail line through the Blue Mountains will be closed for …
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Demand for workers a big ‘pull factor’ for regional movers
PHOTO: Labour demand in regional Australia is the biggest ‘pull factor’ for people from the cities according to the Commonwealth Bank’s latest Regional Movers Index. Labour demand in regional Australia …
$28k from community keeps Westpac helicopter flying
PHOTO: The Coonabarabran Support Group is doing great things with their 15 members, but can’t go on long without more recruits. (Supplied) Bowls, golf, yabby races and high teas…they’re all …
Brewarrina gathers to say thanks
PHOTO; Michaela Skuthorp and Rebecca Gordon Brewarrina has shown once again what it can do when organisations and the local community work together. On Tuesday 29 Novmber the Brewarrina LALC put on a …
Bulgadie’s big Santa is a traffic-stopper
PHOTO: Santa is ready to welcome families to the Bugaldie hall. Travellers passing through the small community of Bugaldie are pulling up to pose with a giant Santa As Christmas …
Region crime rates down
PHOTO: Walgett Court House [Source: Walgett shire council] Many types of crimes across the western plains are in decline according to new data released this week. Despite the region’s reputation …
Many words make light work for kids in new library program
PHOTO: Local parents are squeezing in 1000 books from day dot. (Supplied) Local libraries are doing their best to start kids early when it comes to literacy skills, encouraging parents …
Hermidale students follow their grain
PHOTO: Hermidale’s future farmers during their tour of Ben Furney Flour Mill in Dubbo. PHOTO: Ben Furney Flour Mills Pty Ltd Hermidale’s Future Farmers, aka the 10 students of Hermidale …
All hail Lightning Ridge Potch Queen 2022
PHOTO: MC for the Potch Queen Ball Garth Boulton & Organiser Angie Newman Lightning Ridge’s Opal Queen has met her match, now the 2022 Lightning Ridge Potch Queen has finally …
Fireworks, Santa & more at Warren Street Christmas Party
PHOTO: Santa and his Christmas side kicks had a ball at the Warren street party. PHOTO: Warren Shire Council Over 600 Christmas lovers celebrated all things festive at the annual …
Lighting up for Christmas
PHOTO: Ruby and Scarlett admiring the tree The Nyngan Community gathered together in Davidson Park, in the Town’s main street last Thursday night to celebrate turning on the lights of …
Lightning Ridge shuts the gate on illegal hunting
PHOTO: Lightning Ridge Police apprehended two men for illegal hunting on November 17. Source: Rural Crime Prevention Team – NSW Police Force Two Lightning Ridge men have been charged with …