Free pool entry across Warrumbungles Shire this season
Entry to pools across the Warrumbungle Shire will be free for the current swimming season as council works to encourage pool use in an expected hot summer. The free entry …
2023 news
Western Plains Voters say No
Goodooga was the only town in the western plains to vote YES in Saturday’s referendum Australia’s 45th national referendum on Saturday 15 October has been run and lost, the resounding …
CWA celebrates resilience of women
PHOTO: Felicity Keady, Jill Kelly, Jamie-Lea Trindall and Cassie Andrews. By LISA WHEELER Coonamble’s Evening Branch of the CWA hosted acclaimed author Liz Harfull as guest speaker at Coonamble’s Outback …
Sooty exhibits at Carriageworks
PHOTO: Sooty Welsh and one of his fans who travelled to the exhibition especially to see Sooty’s work. Local Wailwan ceramicist Kevin 'Sooty' Welsh has recently featured in a major …
Term 4 kicks off at Gulargambone Preschool
PHOTO: We built Coronet Peak and Mt Everest on Wednesday. Miss Crystal, Mrs Tindall, Miss Kerry, Miss Ash & Miss Georgia Term 4 Week 1Term 4 is off to a …
Big turn out for Memorial Bowls
PHOTO: Puss Robinson’s family with the winners of his memorial trophy. By LISA WHEELER Lightning Ridge bowlers have taken out the major prizes at the Memorial Bowls Tournament held at …
Bears celebrate the 2023 league season
PHOTO: Nathan Walker (Coach), Mitch Nalder and Adam Finn. Mitch was presented the Peter Finn memorial trophy. By LISA WHEELER Coonamble Bears held their annual presentation on Friday night 13 …
Inland Rail chugs along
As the ambitious Inland Rail project chugs along, Inland Rail’s over-arching body, Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has provided their latest update. News includes the progress in developing management plans …
Locating the Pine Donkey
PHOTO: Rare Pine Donkey Orchid that can be found in our area. By Kristin Murdock, courtesy of the Western Plains App. Did you know that worldwide, scientists are still naming …