New Chief Justice has western ties
PHOTO: Born at Moree, Sarah Huggett has been announced as the first female Chief Judge of the District Court of NSW. In an historic move, a woman has been appointed …
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New faces and a review for LLS
PHOTO: Paul (Midnight) Brydon took the leadership role at the CWLLS after Susan Madden (pictured) held the position for the past 10 years There are some fresh faces in the …
Wieambilla Shooting: Fresh funding for National Firearms Registry
PHOTO: The new registry aims to close a loophole that allowed Nathaniel Train to purchase ammunition despite a suspended licence. IMAGE: facebook The Federal Government has put up $161.3m to …
Gwabegar keeps the ANZAC spirit alive
PHOTO: Baradine RSL Sub-branch flag bearers leading the Gwabegar Anzac march, Robert Piper, James Currin and Bob Currin. IMAGE: Liz Cutts It may be a small rural town but the …
Water testing continues in Rowena following E-Coli alert
It’s unclear when normal water service will resume for the Walgett village of Rowena as state health authorities mull over water samples. Walgett Shire has allocated around $20 000 to replace one of …
CANTS Home Hardware 2 person Ambrose
PHOTO: David Jnr and Travis Jones. by THE HACKER A big field of golfers turned up for our annual CANTS Home Hardware 2 person Ambrose on Sunday last. A huge …
Gular local a step closer to salon dream
PHOTO: Community Hair Project founder Christine Mastello (white shirt) helps Coonamble’s Tammy Baker during a hairdressing workshop. For ten-year Gulargambone resident Kym Milson, getting her hair done can be a …
ANZAC Day in the Western Plains
PHOTO: ANZAC Day 2023 in Gilgandra Credit: Gilgandra Council Across Australia, community members march tomorrow to remember and honour those who risked their lives for their country. Many organisations and …
‘Bourke was a racist place in the 80s’ – Teenage girls inquest findings delivered
Image: ABC. A NSW coronial inquiry has accepted the evidence of the mother of a teenager who died under strange circumstances in 1987 that Bourke was divided and “racist” during …