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 …
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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 …
First Western Plains rugby junior to play for NSW Country
Fourteen-year-old Janalli Walker, who is playing in the NSW Country Under 14s side this weekend, is well on the way to becoming a Wallaroo says her Gulargambone Juniors coach Mark …
From community engagement to the top job at Gilgandra Shire
Kathryn Larkin will step into Gilgandra Shire Council’s top job next week, capping a steady rise through the organisation from community engagement to Interim General Manager. Ms Larkin has been appointed to …
Ringer’s Camp rides high with record turnout
Coonabarabran Pony Club’s fifth annual Ringer’s Camp has been its biggest yet, drawing 100 riders aged from five to over 55 for four days of stockman skills, horsemanship and competition. …
Local knowledge sought on Gilgandra highway intersection upgrades
Residents of Gilgandra and other regular highway users are being invited to have their say on a jointly funded federal and state proposal to upgrade highway intersections in Gilgandra, one …
National Farm Safety Week calls for better work practices
A sobering statistic during this year’s National Farm Safety Week is that more than one Australian farmer is dying in a work-related accident every week. New figures showing 53 people …
Moree farmer is new NSW Farmers President
Moree farmer Rebecca Reardon was yesterday elected as the new President of the NSW Farmers Association on day two of the annual Conference held in Sydney. She takes over from …
Second child abuse arrest by Strike Force Trawler
A second person from our region, this time a man from the Bourke area, has been charged by Sex Crime Squad detectives from Strike Force Trawler. Strike Force Trawler is …
Roads, recreation and housing on Lachlan Shire’s $58 million to-do list
From the roads people drive each day to local facilities, sporting grounds and the next steps towards a major new residential estate at Lake Cargelligo, Lachlan Shire Council has laid …
Making use of local knowhow to open flood affected roads sooner
Farmers across the state could help reopen flood-affected roads sooner as Transport for NSW moves to expand the use of local knowledge and equipment for repairs. Eligible landholders will be …