Call to pause Walgett pig control pilot
Walgett Mayor Jasen Ramien has called for a time out on the recently announced feral pig control program pilot. At last week’s NSW Farmers Annual Conference, NSW Minister for Agriculture Tara …
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Don’t let them die waiting… become an organ donor
Western Plains residents are being encouraged to take just one minute to register as organ and tissue donors in this DonateLife Week, with health authorities warning registrations are falling despite …
$150,000 grant to transform Wandella Shed into community hub
A former shearing shed on the Lightning Ridge Area Opal Reserve will be transformed into an education, arts and environmental research hub after securing a $150,000 NSW Government Crown Lands …
Narromine teenager faces court
A teenage boy has faced court over weapons and breach of bail offences in Narromine last week. Police officers were conducting proactive patrols in Narromine about 11.20pm on Thursday 23 …
Rural Health students benefit from Country Education Fund and CSU
Students studying health courses from Coonamble, Gilgandra and Narromine have received funding to assist with their studies in a collaborative effort from Country Education Foundation (CEF) and Three Rivers Department …
Condo CWA still going strong after a century of friendship and service
For a century, the Country Women’s Association has been part of life in Condobolin – and while times have changed, the local branch is determined to ensure there are plenty more chapters …
Disaster funding proposal a “bad sign” for rural ratepayers
The Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) is bracing for battle over the Federal Government’s proposed changes to the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) which would result in the Government …
Warren GROW Day draws hundreds for health, sport and community
Hundreds of people turned out at Warren’s Victoria Park for this year’s GROW Day, with organisers describing the event as the biggest and most successful yet. An estimated 250 to 300 people …
Cobar’s historic Town Hall set for sale
For over 130 years the Cobar Town Hall has stood pride of place at the centre of town, but at Cobar Shire Council’s July meeting last Thursday it was voted …
Tomingley looks to tourism opportunities
Tomingley residents are pushing to make their village more welcoming to travellers, with improved RV facilities, caravan parking and greater promotion of local attractions and events among ideas raised with …
Windmills bring windfall for Warrumbungles
At its meeting on 16 July, Warrumbungle Shire Council considered the implications of the draft Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) for the massive Liverpool Range Wind Farm, in the light of …
New stats show domestic violence trending down
NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics released yesterday reveal that, despite perceptions to the contrary, domestic violence figures are declining. Two survey measures suggest domestic and family violence (DFV) has declined …