Drugs found in Condobolin home
The Proactive Crime Team has uncovered what is believed to be a commercial operation supplying illicit drugs from a Condobolin home. At around 10am on Friday 8 August, officers from …
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Local Government Week: Warrumbungle sharing stories
Warrumbungle Shire Council is joining LGAs across the state to celebrate Local Government Week 2025 this week from Monday 4 August to Sunday 10 August. The week shines a spotlight on the …
Call for information after Narromine break-ins
Detectives are appealing for information following two break-ins at Narromine on 1 July. Police say an Isuzu light rigid truck carrying power and concreting tools was allegedly stolen from a …
Jobs run dry: 300 positions cut at WaterNSW
More jobs are being axed in the state’s public service sectors that play a big role in regional areas. WaterNSW joins Transport for NSW and the NSW Department of Regional …
“Not for the glory”: Dick Nott’s 72 years of service
Deputy Commissioner Peter McKechnie AFSM told the crowd at Coonabarabran that local volunteers of the Rural Fire Service had given their lives to protecting their communities, as he presented medals …
Goodooga Hall back in council hands ahead of Indigenous Games
It is being hailed as the beginning of a bright new chapter for the people of Goodooga. This week their Community Hall has returned to Brewarrina Shire Council ownership, after …
Rain no deterrent for an Ag Day out
Around 2000 people attended the Nyngan Ag Expo last weekend, and despite the inclement weather leading up to the day organisers were thrilled with how the day panned out. “We …
Diabetic? Artifical sweeteners could be worse than regular sugar
A recent longitudinal study from Monash University has found that drinking one can of artificially sweetened soft drink every day may increase the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by …
Gilgandra mayor says plans afoot for new pool
Gilgandra mayor Doug Batten says in the long term the local pool needs replacing. Council has been challenged by major increasing maintenance issues at the swimming pool over a number …
“Wow! Amazing!” local trainer stuns in Sydney race
Veteran Western Plains trainer Dar Lunn pulled off a shock win on Saturday 2 August with his 6 year old Elson Boy in atrocious conditions with blinding rain at Rosehill. …
Winter netball comp heads into finals
Photo: Joel Gosden (Team Kaos) leaps to get an over head pass right under the goal post. Coonamble’s mixed netball teams really turned it on for the final regular round …
Call for clarity on 165 jobs to be cut from regional department
The Minns Labor Government has confirmed it will cut up to 165 jobs from the only department dedicated to regional NSW. While it says temporary and back room jobs will …