More banks fall as taskforce flops
PHOTO: The Gilgandra CBA branch has met its fateful end, despite the community wanting the branch to continue. Gilgandra has become victim to the seemingly mass exodus of banks from …
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New agency tasked with disaster readiness
PHOTO: From droughts to flooding rains … a newly-merged agency works to get ahead of the next disaster. While the rolling series of flood events is keeping emergency services occupied, …
Bre kids take to the air
PHOTO: Learning to work the silks was a new experience for these Brewarrina kids. PHOTO Urayne Warraweena. On Wednesday 5 October the Brewarrina youth got to experience Aerial Arts in …
Open for trade at Nevertire
PHOTO: Kat Montgomery opens her new business, The Rural Trader. It’s been more than two years in the making but Nevertire’s newest business, The Rural Trader, finally threw open its …
Depression era coin sells for record price
PHOTO: A depression ‘superstar’ coin has wowed collectors at auction. It might be time to get that jar of old coins out from under the bed and have another look. …
Regional health panel meet with confidence
PHOTO: The new panel had their inaugural meeting last week to work towards better healthcare for regional NSW. (Supplied) The first face-to-face meeting of the new Regional Health Ministerial Advisory …
Dolly Rules in Narromine
PHOTO: Drag Queen ‘Timberlina’, keeping the Dolly loving crowd entertained as the MC of the night. Dolly Parton lovers were tumbling out of bed and stumbling over to Narromine during …
Keeping floodwater at bay in Warren
Image Credit: Steven Christian Authorities in Warren are working together to put flooding safeguards in place as river levels continue to rise and weather conditions remain unprecedented. Gary Woodman, General …
Standing Stories line Bourke streets
PHOTO: Ritjuruki – the name for the Willy Wagtail in the Ngarrindjeri language – is one of eight sculptures that explores the stories of Bourke locals. (Supplied) A walk through …
Cobar trimmed by the Walkabout Barber
PHOTO: Getting a trim inside the fully-kitted-out cutting bus at Cobar. PHOTO SUPPLIED. A recent visit from the Walkabout Barber had many Cobar locals flaunting some fresh haircuts, and provided …
Take a moment to think about breasts
PHOTO: There’s no time like now to book your breast check. October 1st marked the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness month and Breastscreen NSW staff want to remind women in western NSW to …
Special invitation to locals to meet the Big Bogan’s new mate
PHOTO: Part of the celebrations for the Big Bogan Festival will be a welcome to the big fella’s new mate. PHOTO SUPPLIED. Residents of the Bogan Shire have been allocated at …