500 days and still no response as gambling losses soar
More than 500 days after a landmark gambling reform roadmap was handed to the NSW Government, communities across the state are still waiting for a formal response, as poker machine …
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New approach for diabetes program six years on
PHOTO: Participant of the Too Deadly for Diabetes program, Robert Ryan with program CEO Ray Kelly at an information session held at the Coonamble Aboriginal Health Service last Thursday 16 …
Outback Arts welcomes new Board
PHOTO: 2026 Outback Arts Board pictured; Pip Goldsmith, Justine Campbell, Lillian Simpson, Ros Jackson, Trish Frail, John Murray, Jane Keir and Jamie-Lea Trindall. The 2026 Outback Arts board has been …
Orana region to lose control of direct pathway for migrant workers
PHOTO: Regional Development Australia (RDA) Orana Chair, Brad Cam. Employers struggling with workforce shortages in regional NSW are now facing a shake-up in the delivery of the Designated Area Migration …
Baradine retreat puts another stitch in international friendships
PHOTO: The retreaters had a quick break from the busy sewing session for fresh scones. The thought of travelling overseas for a sewing camp might not have crossed many people's …
Close call in recent highway crash
PHOTO: Two drivers were forced to veer towards a grassy verge before colliding head on last Thursday 16 April when one failed to overtake a tractor heading south on the …
Stayin’ alive for Youth Week course
PHOTO: The team of expert first aid helpers that quickly assessed the 'broken arm' (back) Lane, Nadia and Ashley (front) Bradley and Clayton. Five young adults took an educational approach …
No slacking for Sydney-bound swimmers
PHOTO: No cold pool will stop these keen swimmers from coming home winners from the Sydney State Championships [PHOTO SUPPLIED]. "If you don’t work hard, you don’t get results." It's …
Long awaited Tooraweenah Road upgrades to start soon
PHOTO: Residents along the Tooraweenah Road are keen to see the culverts of ‘Stonehenge’ become part of a newly-sealed road. New improvements and recent action out along the Tooraweenah Road …
Community support drives Plaza Theatre comeback
PHOTO: Robert ‘Octo’ Thomas expertly manouvres beams for the Plaza Theatre’s new roof over the buildings front facade on Sunday 19 April. Work has begun on breathing new life into …
Local students sow seeds for native grains crop
PHOTO: Amelia Hall, Peyton Johnson, Marcus Sands, Clay Deaves and teacher Peter Walker at the CHS Ag Farm. Coonamble students have planted seeds to conserve traditional agriculture through the Yaamarra …
Fun start to School Holidays
PHOTO: It was all about self care on Thursday 9 April as a number of young girls and their parents were pampered at the Glow Up workshop. With an activity …