GrainCorp signals ‘strong’ harvest
Grain Corp says grain quality has been “strong” in the Western Plains as harvest winds down across the region. In the company’s Dubbo North and Dubbo West clusters – which …
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Unlicensed spray operators on notice in Western Plains blitz
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is urging farmers, contractors and rural businesses to double-check their pesticide licences and training as a new compliance blitz begins across the northwest. With …
Councils win grants to update drinking water operations
Brewarrina, Lachlan and Warrumbungle councils have secured hundreds of thousands of dollars from the NSW government to upgrade drinking water treatment in four towns. Treatment plants in Condobolin, Lake Cargelligo, …
What are the safety alternatives after speed reductions shelved?
The chair of Australia’s peak trucking body has welcomed a decision by the federal government to shelve a proposed limit reduce limits on roads with no sign-posted speed. The Australian Trucking Association’s …
Work starts on new pump stations supplying Cobar
Work has begun to replace two aging pump stations supplying drinking water to Cobar. The NSW government says the stations at Nyngan and Hermidale will have remote monitoring and boost …
Holly earns her spot on Australian World Cross Country Team
Warren’s Holly Campbell has earned a spot on the 2026 World Cross Country team representing Australia. Holly who spent a lot of time running around her parent’s property as a …
“Environmental vandalism” – Energy Zone operator condemned
The company in charge of the transmission lines for the large roll out of the Central West Energy Zone has come under criticism from several quarters. From politicians to environmentalists …
Gilgandra RFS crews helping at Goonoo fire
Wild winds could hamper fire fighters from Gilgandra and others RFS crews who are battling a blaze in the Gonoo State Conservation area in the Warrumbungle Shire. ‘’There are 79 …
Councils turn to tourism to buffer districts against drought
Three local councils have launched a new project to help drought-proof their communities. The Country Heartline Project links visitors on a website to tourism drawcards throughout the Coonamble, Warren and …
Prolonged flu season keeps pressure on NSW hospitals
NSW hospitals are continuing to feel the strain of an unusually long influenza season, with health authorities urging people to protect themselves as case numbers rise well into November and …
Army Christmas convoy delivers hampers for local towns
Families in Walgett, Warren, Brewarrina and Bourke are among those receiving a pre-Christmas leg up with over 3000 hampers to be delivered across inland NSW. The packages include tinned ham, …
Two arrested in Collarenebri following alleged elder assault
Two teenage boys have been charged following an alleged home invasion in Collarenebri on Sunday 30 November. Police say they were called to a house on Herbert Street at about …