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 …
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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 …
Injured hiker helped by paramedic in Warrumbungles
A paramedic has been praised for staying with a hiker who had been injured in an isolated area of Warrumbungle National Park. Around 4.30 pm on Wednesday 1 October, a …
Water minister rules out further metering changes
The state’s water minister says she is considering no further changes to water metering rules despite irrigators and environmentalists calling for the laws to be rewritten. The Commonwealth Environmental Water …
Road layering to make regional roads safer
NRMA’s Peter Khoury has praised advanced technology which applies a protective layer of hot bitumen and aggregate that waterproofs roads against heavy rain damage while providing superior grip in all …
Man killed near Nymagee
A young man has died after a crash near Nymagee yesterday evening, Friday 3 October. Emergency services were called to a property on Manuka Road, Nymagee, about 97 kilometres south …
Row, row, row your boat on the Bogan
Outback Rowing is making a splash in Nyngan with the formation of its own local club under the guidance of Club Captain Jim McLaughlin. Following the acquisition of a quad, …
“Enough is enough” – mayor reacts as teenager arrested for callous attack
Walgett Shire Council has condemned the shocking incident that occurred yesterday afternoon (Saturday 4 October) at the Walgett Swimming Pool, where a female patron attending the pool with her children …
Cobar roars to life for Running on Empty Festival
Cult 1982 Australian film, Running on Empty, starring Terry Serio, Deborah Conway and Max Cullen was celebrated in Cobar at its biennial Running on Empty Festival last weekend. The popular event …
Red tape slashed for mobile vendors
Food trucks, market stalls, buskers and mobile fitness trainers will soon find it easier to work across council lines, with the NSW Government introducing a Mutual Recognition Scheme that lets …
Country charm at Come By Chance races
Over 1200 spectators drove on dirt road to watch jockeys battle it out for a $49,000 prize pool at Come By Chance’s annual picnic races. Racegoers came from Sydney, the …