Image: Sydney Morning Herald. Narromine Mayor Craig Davies has described a renewable energy and circular chemicals project to be built on the outskirts of Narromine as a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with no downside to it”. Asia Pacific Waste Solutions (APWS) is going to establish a … [Read more...] about “Absolute Wow”: $500 million Green Energy Project coming to Narromine
2023 news
Growers respond to a different kind of harvest
PHOTO: The on-farm storage at ‘Conimbia’ has become more valuable this year for Paragon Pastoral Co run by Matt and Mel Sheppard. IMAGE SUPPLIED After three pretty strong years, harvest 2023 has been somewhat smaller, with less sown and lower yields across the board after a year of low … [Read more...] about Growers respond to a different kind of harvest
Back-to-back market rises
Once again driven by gains in Merino fleece, the Australian wool market has recorded a solid increase for the second consecutive week as the AWEX Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) rose by 19 cents overall to close at 1,170c/kg. With an increased national offering of 43,688 bales, all wool regardless … [Read more...] about Back-to-back market rises
Tori takes on Coolah coaching role
By BRYSON LUFF The Coolah Roos are receiving great encouragement and support from their local community and the club is looking forward to packing out Bowen Oval on home games next year. The excitement about Coolah’s re-admission to the Castlereagh League competition is not only restricted to … [Read more...] about Tori takes on Coolah coaching role
Pauline blitzes field
By NARELLE MAYOH On Wednesday 22nd November the lady golfers played a 9 hole Vs Par the inside nine. The course was in good condition but half way around the ladies were feeling the heat. By the end of the nine holes they were exhausted from the heat. Looking at the scores Pauline absolutely … [Read more...] about Pauline blitzes field
Fifty years of country rugby league history now in print
PHOTO: Greg Riach’s book features quite a bit of Coonamble rugby league history, including the Coonamble Ramblers in 1923. PHOTO courtesy G MaherBack Row: J. Green, W. Wright, R. Barker, T. Durham, H. Lithgow, M. McCullough, G. Jordan, J. Dawson, D. West, W. Lithgow.Front Row: D. Pickup, J. Quinlan, … [Read more...] about Fifty years of country rugby league history now in print
Anthrax vaccinations urged in dry conditions
PHOTO: Western Plains communities fall right in the high risk area from previous anthrax infections. (NSW DPIE) Farms across the Western Plains form part of a high-risk area for anthrax, causing authorities to urge graziers to vaccinate their sheep and cattle. In the last 50 years, all … [Read more...] about Anthrax vaccinations urged in dry conditions
16,000 swimming pools stolen
PHOTO: Satellite image of irrigation dam and crops on the Brewarrina property. Image by EO Browser, Sinergise Ltd. In 2021-22, over 16,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools worth of water was overdrawn in NSW. It’s equivalent to the capacity of Oberon Dam, stolen by just 6 per cent of water … [Read more...] about 16,000 swimming pools stolen
Unlocking the road to Walgett weir
PHOTO: Elders in the community fondly remember enjoying the weir in their youth. (Facebook: DEG) For 20 years, Walgett’s Indigenous Elders have been asking for access to the local weir as a place to enjoy. This month, they celebrated winning a two-decade long fight. The Dharriwaa Elders … [Read more...] about Unlocking the road to Walgett weir
Art installed at hospital
PHOTO: Rhonda Pitt, Eric Angerer, Callie Secombe, Jan Arrowsmith, Wendy Tym, Camille Torres, Chandra Raja, and Eliza McNeill. It’s been thirteen years since the last change, but Coonamble Multi Purpose Health Service has some new artwork hanging from the walls. The six new pieces are part of a … [Read more...] about Art installed at hospital
