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Firefighters in Walgett Shire say they fear lives could be at risk with a proposed swap-out of fire trucks meaning fewer firefighters for the district. Walgett is just one town …

Construction is set to begin later this year for Bourke’s Early Years Transition Centre after the NSW government announced it has awarded a construction contractor. Shape Australia is responsible for …

Walgett Community Working Party chair Garry Trindall. IMAGE: River McCrossen The Walgett Community Working Party (WCWP) has gone it alone after the Aboriginal-controlled body split with the Murdi Paaki Regional …

Country councils like Narromine received a small reprieve after state government charges for land evaluation decreased under a new pricing structure. IMAGE: River McCrossen Narromine ratepayers won’t see a difference …

One of the 17 students work for the Kangaroo marking course (Image Nyngan TAFE). Seventeen Bogan Shire Aboriginal students recently celebrated completion of a nine-week course which was a first …

The Building Commission NSW has confirmed it is heading to the Western Plains. It is part of plans to visit regional locations across the state to ensure local construction sectors …

Murrunmala Dhawun Rangers on country. [IMAGE: Coonabarabran LALC] The Murrunmala Dhawun Rangers, based at Coonabarabran Local Aboriginal Land Council, have been learning new ways at an Aboriginal Ranger Gathering at …

The NSW Energy and Water Ombudsman says lack of consultation is one of the major reasons for the many complaints she has received over the rush of Renewable Projects in …

Photo: The old Gilgandra Library will undergo renovation so its fit for purpose. [IMAGE: GSC] Gilgandra mayor Doug Batten says a partnership between Gilgandra Shire Council (Council) and the Royal …

Families of over 60 students at Collarenebri Central School were gifted specially-made portraits of their children as part of a project helping connect with their history as NAIDOC Week marks …