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 …
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Telstra mobile services return to normal for most
The nationwide Telstra outage affecting some of its mobile call and data connections is largely over, much to the relief of its customers. Around 10am, Telstra website said, “We’ve made …
RFDS brings healthcare to the heart of Marra Field Day
For generations, the annual Marra Field Day has been much more than a chance to inspect quality sheep or catch up over a barbecue. It’s one of the year’s biggest …
Roads, recovery and recycling shape Warren’s year ahead
Road reconstruction, major infrastructure upgrades and the rollout of kerbside recycling will be among Warren Shire Council’s biggest priorities over the next 12 months after councillors adopted the 2026/27 Operational …
Lorna’s an official Aussie now
After 26 years of calling our sunburnt country ‘home’, Coonamble local Lorna Lefebvre has officially been declared an Australian citizen. Last Friday 10 July, Lorna was joined by her immediate …
Narromine councillors hold first of a series of Meet & Greets with locals
Around 20 residents took the opportunity to raise local issues directly with Narromine Shire councillors at the first of a series of community Meet & Greet sessions, held at Soul …
Long-time volunteer is an added attraction for Warren’s Vinnies
Every Saturday for more than forty years Treacy Plunkett has dedicated her time – rain, hail and shine – to volunteering at Warren’s Saint Vincent de Paul store, and it …
Federal funding likely for new Victoria Pass bridge
Federal Minister for Infrastructure Catherine King has indicated she will support funding for a new bridge over the existing convict structure at Victoria Pass, now the NSW Government’s solution for …
A life well lived: Narromine’s Dorothy Tonkin marks her 100th birthday
A century ago, Narromine was entering an exciting new chapter. The town’s aerodrome was helping establish its place in Australia’s aviation history, the district’s rich agricultural potential was becoming increasingly …
Bogan Shire’s Early Learning Centre celebrates ten years of happy kids
The Bogan Shire Early Learning Centre (ELC) has chalked up ten years as a pivotal part of the Nyngan community. In a special celebration held at the Centre, staff both …
Bre students supported by international mental health program
Brewarrina Central School has strengthened support for student wellbeing through offering the Youth Aware of Mental Health program (known as YAM), a school-based initiative designed to help young people better …
Community opposition sees council dump proposed waste fees
Over 100 community submissions have prompted Gilgandra Shire Council to abandon controversial plans to introduce new fees for household rubbish and green waste at the Gilgandra Waste Facility. Following a …