New information gives some indications of Cobar Mine explosion
The heartbreak still is being felt in the Cobar community following the death of 2 locals and serious injury to another in Endeavour’s tragic mine explosion . On November 25 …
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UPDATED: Storms smash Nevertire and leave Narromine and Warren residents without power
More than 2000 customers are without power in the Narromine and Warren shires after storms swept through the Western Plains at around midday today (Wednesday 26 November) At least one …
Rental pressures hit regional NSW where it hurts
NSW remains in rental crisis, and while the 2025 Rental Affordability Index (RAI) shows the Western Plains region still has some of the most affordable prices in the state, analysts …
Farm group seeks legal advice over Narrabri Gas Project
NSW Farmers say they are taking legal advice to challenge the Narrabri Gas Project. The industry body’s acting CEO Mike Guerin said they are ramping up opposition to the project …
Fire ban slows return to power after storms play havoc
Essential Energy says almost 1600 customers remain without power in Narromine, Warren and Dunedoo following the storms that smashed parts of the region yesterday (26 November). As at 1:30pm, the company says …
Warrumbungle Community Care supervisor honoured with top state award
Warrumbungle Community Care Supervisor Deanne Britton has been recognised on the statewide stage, taking out the David Cooley Employee of the Year Award at the Community Transport Organisation (CTO) Engage …
Eighteen police houses in the pipeline
Walgett will receive the largest allocation in the Barwon electorate with four four-bedroom homes, followed by three in both Bourke and Cobar. The NSW government released the information this week …
Centrepay reforms underway after long fight to stop financial abuse
Reforms to Centrepay, the government-run bill-payment service used by millions of Centrelink recipients, are now officially underway, two months after consumer advocates welcomed the long-awaited changes in September. The reforms, …
Hidden No More – finding a way forward for DV in country communities
People determined to make a dent in the spiralling rates of domestic violence in rural communities are being drawn to Narromine this Friday 28 November. A new symposium shining light …
Big attendance at White Ribbon events shows regional determination
Inspirational events have happened across the state to reiterate the community’s stance on violence by men against women on today’s (25 November) White Ribbon Day. Warrumbungle Councillor Kodi Brady said …
Gilgandra and Warrumbungle councils ‘pioneer’ local drought planning
Specialists from across the state travelled to Baradine last Thursday 20 November to share their knowledge with locals on planning for the next big dry – before it arrives. An …
Second teenager charged as damage bill for Condobolin school revealed
A second teenager has been arrested after an alleged break-in at Condoblin’s Primary School earlier this month. At about 7.45am on Tuesday 11 November 2025, police were called to a …