Narromine long-term plans up for comment
Attracting new residents is a high priority in Narromine Shire Council’s draft Delivery Program as feedback opens for their plans over the next ten years. Five draft documents covering finances, …
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Nip youth crime in the bud early: Inquiry report
Photo: Safer Coonamble Group president Dennis Glover and his father Keith. IMAGE: River McCrossen An interim report into regional youth crime has recommended that the NSW government prioritise locally-managed and …
Country Mayors want RFS assets returned to their rightful owners
Ask any mayor in the Western Plains and they will tell you NSW Government cost shifting is the biggest problem their councils face. An end to the long running battle …
‘Here we go, here we go!” – kangaroo skips across Warren race field
Jockeys and horses have avoided disaster in a sensational opening to Warren’s big 9 race program today, Monday 2 June with a Kangaroo jumping in front of the closely packed …
Coonamble resident named on Hidden Treasures Roll
Coonamble‘s Lee O’Connor has been named on the 2024 Hidden Treasures Honour Roll during National Volunteers Week recently for her services to the town. Seventy-four women throughout regional, rural and …
Coonamble General Manager retires
Coonamble Shire Council General Manager Paul Gallagher is retiring after serving just over two years in the top job. Councillors voted at an extraordinary evening meeting last night, Tuesday 3 …
Brewarrina arts leader wins prestigious award
Brewarrina arts leader Lily Shearer has been honoured after more than 40 years in her field at Creative Australia’s First Nations Arts and Culture Awards. The Murrawarri/Ngemba woman was awarded the …
Giddy up! Coonamble saddles up for 70th Rodeo & Campdraft
It’s always a major event for the town and district and this year’s Long Weekend Rodeo & Campdraft is also a milestone event that could break records. With 70 years …
Debate heats up over feral animal control measures
Image: Sue Higginson, MP for The Greens has joined the debate on feral pest management As feral animal numbers continue to cause widespread damage to agriculture and biodiversity across New …
Cobar CSA Mine sells for $1.6 billion
Cobar’s banner mine CSA has been sold to South African interests for $1.6billion. It has been regarded one of the best top grade copper mines in Australia. South African company …
Western Plains keeps its footing in ankle monitor ban
The NSW Minns Labor Government recently introduced a bill to ban privately arranged and funded electronic monitoring for people on bail. It’s a move aimed at increasing public safety, but …
Liberals and Nationals reform coalition
The Liberal and National parties are back together again after a week-long break-up over policy difference. Liberal leader Susan Ley held a press conference with Nationals counterpart David Littleproud today, …