WPA welcomes Danny Hanrahan
PHOTO: The Western Plains App welcomes new journalist from Bourke The Western Plains App would like to give a warm welcome to our new casual journalist, Danny Hanrahan. Danny, 67, …
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Flood fatigue sets in at Nyngan
PHOTO: Floodwater at the entrance to the Nyngan Riverside Tourist Park was deterring caravanners from entering last week. FLOOD fatigue has set in across the Bogan Shire as residents endure …
Junior League needs volunteers
The future of the Coonamble Junior Rugby League Club is in doubt and the 2023 season at risk of not getting off the ground after the annual general meeting set …
Reduce, Reuse and Recycling your way through National Recycling Week
PHOTO: You’re never too old or young to learn to reduce waste and recycle better. (Image: Planet Ark) National Recycling Week (7-13 November) doesn’t quite have the same cheery ring …
Thanking Show volunteers
PHOTO: Show vice president Rodney Robb with life member and former president Elaine McLaughlin NYNGAN Show Society hosted a dinner at the Bogan Bulls Clubhouse last Friday night to thank …
Cobar Yabbies swim for half a century
PHOTO: The “pool was in A1 condition and perfect weather” at the 50th Anniversary Swimming Carnival for the Cobar Yabbies . IMAGE: Bob Clark The Cobar Yabbies, the Senior Men’s …
Heads just above water in Condobolin
PHOTO: Lachlan and Susannah Ford have a boat parked at their front door for access to the house. IMAGE SUPPLIED. It has been an emotional 48 hours in Condobolin as …
Mystery projects meet museums
PHOTO: (L-R) Artists Nat Ord and Vanessa Keenan with Gilgandra Museum and Historical Society members Shirley Marks and Bob Rogers . (Supplied) This week artists are arriving in Trangie and …
Brett Robb wins Country Trainer Premiership
PHOTO: Snow Robb with A Magic Zariz FORMER Nyngan trainer Brett “Snow” Robb has been named the 2022 NSW Country Racing Trainer of the Year in only the third year …
Rosary Makers last stand
• PHOTO: Coonamble members of the Our Lady’s Rosary Makers of Australia: [back] Helen Crocker, Betty Edwards, Merle Haywood, Irene Reeves, Lisa Harrison, Lorraine Finlay. [front] Hazel Jackson, Marie McLellan, …
Cotton Cup finds window in the wet
PHOTO: Flying Foxy, winner of the Macquarie Toyota/Cumberland Country Golf Club Maiden Handicap with sponsors and team. With wet weather and flooding causing the cancellation of a number of race …
Childcare pros and cons come from budget
PHOTO; Bourke and District Children’s Services President Tanya Jackson, Bourke Shire Council Mayor Barry Hollman and General Manager Leonie Brown, Member for Parkes Mark Coulton and Bourke and District Children’s …