In the Paddock with Dr Jill: Rations and Feeding Plans
PHOTO: Sourced. It’s what we’ve been doing morning, noon and night for clients right across the country. There are dry patches everywhere, pressure on commodities is consistent and stock are …
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Hannah heads to Sydney for PSSA State Swimming
PHOTO: Coonamble High School's Hannah Peacock won 5 ribbons at the North West Regional Swimming Trials. Coonamble swimming prodigy Hannah Peacock has paddled her way to the state competition, after …
Red hot start for 2026 rugby union in Gular
PHOTO: The Western Plains Young Colts team put up a good fight against a full strength Wellington Redbacks side on Saturday 14 March at the Friendships in Rugby Day. The …
A nail biting end to touch season
PHOTO: 2025/26 A Grade grand final winners, the Foon Doons; (back) Carly and Harlow Fernando, Preston Smith, Jack Barrett, Paul Richter, Justin Fernando, Brenton Glover, (front) Lleyton and Rory Fernando, …
‘Lock up your fuel’
PHOTO: • Police warn farmers to be vigilant around their fuel storage. With the current crisis in fuel availability, the Rural Crime Prevention Team are warning the public (especially those …
Ovine Bovine Grapevine – Another Dry Week
Another dry week in Coonamble with no break in sight. The restocker market is very strong and we are very lucky to be offloading stock when there are so many …
Man charged over illegal vapes
PHOTO: A random breath test has seen a man face charges relating to supply of illegal vapes in Cobar. A man has been charged after a routine vehicle stop in …
No quick fix for Great Western Highway
Transport NSW says they are working 24/7 to get a major highway route connecting western NSW to Sydney. Under heavy criticism from frustrated commuters, transport companies and local MPs the department …
Castlereagh Cup kicks of Castlereagh League season
PHOTO: The Mendooran and Trangie teams after their match last Saturday. [IMAGE SUPPLIED] History was made last Saturday 14 March when the inaugural Castlereagh Community Cup competition kicked off with …