Dog attack near Coonabarabran causes death of owner
The circumstances around a dog causing the death of its owner are still being investigated by the Orana Mid Western Police. The attack happened on Sunday morning at a property …
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Turning on the lights at Collarenebri Airport
Walgett Shire Council Mayor Jasen Ramien says the completion of an important upgrade to the Collarenebri Airport is now installed and operational. The new pilot-controlled lighting significantly improves the capacity …
Classes to resume at Warren TAFE after devastating fire
TAFE NSW says classes will resume at Warren from Monday 20 July following a fire which guttered the education hub, which was formerly a school. A spokesperson for TAFE NSW …
Stalled national gun buyback has economic and community costs
The proposed national gun buyback scheme remains stalled after a 1 July deadline for states and territories to legislate supporting reforms passed without nationwide agreement. Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and …
Skill shortages delay projects and strain council budgets
Councils in our region are increasingly relying on fly-in specialist and costly consultants, as shortages of engineers, planners and other professionals slow down developments and add to budget pressures. With …
Lake Cargelligo gains key health worker homes
Healthcare workers in Lake Cargelligo will soon have access to new purpose-built accommodation, with the NSW Government announcing the purchase of four modern units aimed at helping attract and retain …
Call for exhibitors as Dr Karl headlines Youth Forum
Australia’s best-known science communicator, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki AM, will headline this year’s Orana Youth Forum in Dubbo, with organisers expecting more than 500 students from across the region to attend …
Cobar-based early childhood service nominated for top award
The Excellence in Family Day Care Award nominations have been released, and Cobar’s Far West Family Day Care (FWFDC) is on the list for Family Day Care Service of 2026. …
Entries open as Outback Country Arts Prize celebrates its 15th year
Entries for this year’s Outback Country Arts Prize will open from the 13th of July, with categories including Legends, Landscapes & Lifelines and a prize pool of $8000 with a chance …
Green fails to ease spring drought concerns
Welcome winter rain has greened paddocks across the Plains but forecasts suggest the season remains far from secure, with about 55 per cent of NSW expected to be in a …
Skin in the game for regional health
A mobile skin cancer screening service that has already checked more than 26,000 Australians will make two stops in the Western Plains this month, offering free skin checks to regional …
Businesses asked to share experiences of cyberattacks
The House of Representatives has formed a select committee to inquire into how small and medium-sized businesses can be better supported to improve their digital and online security. Business NSW …