Local RSLs continue their work despite state board resignations
The NSW Government has confirmed that RSL NSW President Mick Bainbridge and directors Paul James, Phillip Chin, and Dr Charles New OAM resigned from the state board on Thursday, 9 …
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Gil preschool wins national award
Gilgandra Preschool stood out from hundreds of services across Australia to win at the HESTA Early Childhood Education and Care Awards on Friday 3 October. A “shocked” preschool director Kristy …
Strong access to mental health matters
Some patients in rural and remote areas have limited access to psychologists and psychiatrists, and unfortunately, stigma persists around mental health care with some people reluctant to be seen in …
Tour De OROC peddles through the West
The Tour De OROC fundraiser ride is cycling 800 kilometres through the Western Plain’s wild weather this week for the annual Macquarie Home Stay fundraiser. Hosted by the Rotary Club …
Water buybacks hearing moves to Bourke
Irrigators and local graziers have had their say on water buybacks today (Thursday 9 October) in Narrabri as a government inquiry hearing on the policy heads to Bourke. Buybacks are …
Warren stories celebrated in song by new trio
Earlier this year, multi-award winning western area musician Greg Storer, daughter Bonnie Storer and Warren musician Frances Evans teamed up to form a three-piece country-folk band with the catchy name …
Coolah arrest over alleged state-wide thefts
A man faced court yesterday charged over alleged theft offences from across the state, including Coolah where he was detained. Police said they attended an address in the town’s Irwin …
Smoko in Brewarrina for World Mental Health Day
The theme of today’s World Mental Health Day is ‘connect with your community’ – to show how powerful social connection and community can be in building strong mental health. With that …
Third raid on illegal tobacco outlets in Warrumbungle Shire
Warrumbungle Shire Council continue to walk the talk when it comes to tackling the illicit tobacco trade within their boundaries. On Tuesday 7 October council officers took part in a …
Wild weather takes Narromine, Trangie power
Wild winds across western NSW from Bathurst to Trangie caused widespread black outs across the area yesterday evening Wednesday 8 October. At least 1,126 residents in Trangie and Narromine were …
History of Brewarrina theatre comes to life
“The Brewarrina Picture Theatre wasn’t just a place to watch movies, it was a hub of community life, where people came together under the stars to share laughter, joy and …
Western waters make a splash as summer season begins
Warm weather and the October long weekend have seen families across the western plains flock to the water, with lakes and pools reopening for the 2025–26 season. In the Lachlan …