Rodney wins stableford
The good scores continued again on Sunday with well over half the field playing better than their handicap. The hot favourite to take out the B Grade Division at next …
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Free access to Japanese encephalitis vaccine for people visiting high-risk areas in NSW
PHOTO: NSW Health expands vaccines for Japanese encephalitis. News of expanding free access to the Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccine couldn’t come at a better time, as recent data from NSW …
“UnAustralian”: Lack of rural health a “human rights issue”
Rural and remote communities across the Western Plains could soon see long-awaited improvements to healthcare access, following a landmark national agreement that explicitly recognises the challenges faced outside metropolitan Australia. …
The welcome’s still warm after 40 years
PHOTO: New residents who joined in the 40th Welcome to Coonamble Dinner at the Coonamble Bowling Club on Saturday 14 March. Forty years after first opening their arms to Coonamble's …
Brand new fire truck brings benefits
PHOTO: Barwon MP Roy Butler and Coonamble Mayor Danny Keady were on hand to take delivery of the new fire truck. Coonamble Fire & Rescue took delivery of a new …
Small local hospitals see the benefits of Virtual Support
Virtual health is live and working in small hospitals and multi purpose health services, delivering benefits to patients and staff around the western plains. Established as a pilot in 2019, …
Three charged over death of a man on Come by Chance property
Three people have been charged over the death of a man during a hunting trip near Walgett two years ago. On Friday 1 March 2024 at around 6am, oemergency services …
Lock up your fuel
With the current crisis in fuel availability, the Rural Crime Prevention Team are warning the public (especially those on farm and in remote areas) to lock up their fuel supplies …
Bore vote a win for Grawin miners
Walgett Shire Councillors Alf Seaton and Pauline Kearl have won a motion at an extraordinary meeting of Walgett Shire Council on Tuesday 10 March to get water from the Grawin …
‘Ag’ Quilkey retires
He’s been a feature in the main street gardens for a long time but starting Monday 16 February, Ag (Michael) Quilkey is officially retired. Now he is on the prowl …
Celebrating Australia Day the Gulargambone way
Between the iconic Aussie competitions and the wholesome celebration of local legends, the Gulargambone Australia Day Awards Ceremony knocked it out of the park. Or more accurately, rolled the paddy …
Walgett councillor steps down over alleged club assault
PHOTO: Police say the man allegedly assaulted a club worker in August. [IMAGE: River McCrossen] Walgett Shire councillor Alf Seaton will step down while he faces court over an alleged …