Detection of E. coli contamination at Lightning Ridge
Samples from local water has detected E. coli bacteria and it means mean that the water in the Lightning Ridge is unsafe. A council spokesperson said E. coli in drinking …
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Got something that’s bugging you? Chaffey wants to know
Whether it’s the rising cost of groceries, the state of local roads, crime, health services or housing affordability, Federal Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey says he wants to hear directly …
Castlereagh Country Launches New Podcast Series
An exciting new podcast series has been launched by Castlereagh Country to share local stories, tips and strategies to assist residents with all aspects of drought as well as daily …
Royal Flying Doctor Service and sHedway partner for shearers
The Royal Flying Doctor Service has partnered with health promotion charity sHedway to protect shearers in the bush. 33 shearing professionals were offered the chance of Q Fever protection at …
Securing More Fertiliser for Australian Farmers
The Federal Government, through Export Finance Australia, has partnered with Incitec Pivot to purchase two shipments of urea from Indonesia with the aim of keeping Australian agriculture moving, according to …
Stronger protections for regional water security
Warren Shire Council mayor Greg Whitely has called for stronger protections for regional water security and critical human needs in its recent submission to the Murray–Darling Basin Plan Review. The submission …
Bourke Mayor defends essential workers
Bourke’s‘ Shire Council Mayor Lachlan Ford says immediate action must be taken to protect teachers and essential workers in his community. ‘’Teachers and other essential workers play a critical role …
Brewarrina’s Four Mile Reserve Reopens
Brewarrina’s Four Mile Reserve has reopened after a major three-month upgrade, giving locals and visitors a refreshed riverside space just in time for the June long weekend and the popular …
Lightning Ridge to suffer big loss of Services Australia
Lightning Ridge Council has received advice from Services Australia of its intention to reduce funding for the Lightning Ridge Agency. Council understands the proposed reduction would directly reduce the operating …
Equie Expo held at Coonabarabran
The art of the stock women is on show during the five day North West Equine Expo at Coonababran with 417 riders and 491 horses showcasing their ‘amazing skills’ says …
Nurses receive historic pay rise but concerns remain
Thousands of nurses and midwives across western NSW are receiving back pay following what the NSW Government has described as the largest pay increase for the profession in decades. Backdated …
Jobs lost as Australian Opal Centre cuts back
Australian Opal Centre Chairman David Lane says jobs have been lost and operations scaled back following a review of Australian Opal Centre operations and finances. The news comes as ‘FlickerFest’ …