Bill strengthing abortion access passes NSW Parliament
The NSW Government today passed a new bill that would strengthen abortion access across the state. The Abortion Law Reform Amendment (Health Care Access) Bill 2025 is intended to strengthen …
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Bush babies matter: Calls for better maternity access
It can be a long, rough road to the maternity ward when your baby is due and too many women in the regions have learned this the hard way. In …
Condo farmer charged with illegal water pumping
A farmer faced court in Condobolin yesterday (Tuesday 6 May) over allegations they pumped water from a creek while their meter wasn’t working. The Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) is …
Independant media organisations urge any new government to walk the talk
PHOTO: Prof. Allan Fels is Chairman of the Public Interest Journalism Initiative PHOTO courtesy RMIT Two of Australia’s peak bodies representing local and regional news publishers say that whoever takes …
“I want to take the sands of Cobar and Warren with me” says golf star
PHOTO: Brad Burns at Warren. Photo: PGA of Australia PGA senior players have praised the warm country hospitality of communities in Warren and Cobar after Western Plains golf clubs have …
“It’s ridiculous and unwelcome” – Community clubs fear tax hike
PHOTO: The Walgett Sporto. IMAGE SUPPLIED. Gulgargambone Bowling club manager Cody Searle is very concerned about The Minns Labor Government refusing to rule out a tax hike on community clubs …
Man and woman charged after assaulting police in Gilgandra
A man and woman are fronting court today (Wednesday 7 May) charged after allegedly assaulting police in Gilgandra on Tuesday night. Officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District attended a …
Lifeline throws their arms around Coonabarabran
Lifeline Central West which also covers large parts of the Western Plains says they are fielding calls about the tragedy of the death of two young children in Coonabarabran and …
Nyngan Tigers bounce back thrashing Lithgow
PHOTO: Nyngan too good in Saturday win. IMAGE: facebook The Nyngan Tigers have easily won the ‘battle of the border teams’ piling on a 7 try demolition of Lithgow Workies …
400-year-old viola plays in warren
PHOTO: It may be old, but it still packs a sound. IMAGE: Facebook/ Warren Chamber Music Festival Spectators heard the sound of an over 400-year-old viola as the Warren Chamber …
Bourke gets key funding for their airport
PHOTO: Minister Tara Moriarty with Bourke Mayor Lachlan Ford Bourke Shire council mayor Lachlan Ford has welcomed significant new funding for the district’s Airport. The Minister for Western NSW, Tara …
Wilcannia on high alert, flooding continues around Bourke
PHOTO: SES is working with residents and landholders to manage flood risk. NSW Far West SES commander Stephen Leahy says a large force of volunteers have landed in Wilcannia ahead …