Dog jumping to return to Come by Chance races
Dog jumping is set for a comeback at the Come By Chance Picnic Races 2025 as Racing NSW gives the first nod of approval to the track for the upcoming six race …
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Aussies flock to annual bird count
You don’t need to be a bird expert to take part in one of Australia’s biggest citizen science events. The 2025 Aussie Bird Count will run from 20 to 26 …
Local councillor wants urgent support on carp
Narromine Councillor and a local delegate to the Murray Darling Basin Association, Craig Davies says he will bring an urgent call for his Shire’s support for action on carp to …
“Screaming for more land” in Narromine
Deputy mayor Stacey Bohm says Narromine’s community is wanting more land to be developed as her fellow councillors voted to submit a Planning Proposal for 36 Jones Circuit, Narromine known …
Boost to suicide prevention funding for the Western Plains
A $1.86 million funding boost will expand suicide prevention services across Western NSW, targeting communities facing some of the highest suicide rates in the country. The announcement from the Western …
Valley of the Winds gets federal approval but awaits court outcome
Federal Agricultural Minister Murray Watt has approved environmental aspects of the Valley of Winds farm in the Warrumbungle Shire as a court appeal continues and the Albanese Government accelerates the timeline on …
Young girls most vulnerable in homelessness crisis
A Western Plains front line worker has indicated the reality of our children facing homelessness. In National Child Protection Week, Barnardos Australia (Barnardos) has released fresh analysis revealing the shocking …
Check your checks (for the kids’ sake!)
Only a fortnight ago, Western Plains App reported on new laws set to strengthen Working with Children Checks (WWCC) in New South Wales. Now, during Child Protection Week (Sunday September …
Mayors gain power to boot out disorderly councillors
New rules aimed at boosting transparency, accountability, and community confidence in local government have been announced in an overhaul of council meeting procedures. The changes come with the release of …
Man arrested over drug supply in Walgett and Bourke
A man arrested in Walgett yesterday (Wednesday 10 September) has been charged with drug and domestic violence offences. Strike Force MENINGIE II is an investigation led by officers from Central …
Dual petitions on national parks head to NSW Parliament
Dual petitions over purchase of further land for more National Parks and a rise on camping fees including Warrumbungle are gaining traction. One has already arrived at Parliament House in …
Local win on TAB big draw – again
Coonabararan’s Imperial Hotel has struck gold again, with a customer winning a horse in the $2 million Kosciuszko TAB Draw for the second year running. Locally born Blake Palmer was staying over …