THE WISDOM OF THE WEEVIL: Attention to detail
While the year begins with a bearish moisture outlook, attention to detail and careful management will help place us in a strong position for the season ahead. Last season, we …
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WOOL MARKET REPORT
The Australian wool market rebounded from losses in the previous series, recording overall gains across both selling days as the Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) closed the week 12 cents higher …
Figuring out the future: women’s rugby in the Western Plains
Photo: Representatives from the seven women’s teams as well as Western Plains Zone Rugby and Rugby NSW gathered in Nevertire on Saturday 7 February to consult on the future of …
Quambone artists to lead workshops at the Australian Museum
Two First Nations artists based in Quambone are set to hit the Australian Museum in February and May where they have sold out their Winhangadurinya: Aboriginal Meditation workshops. With all …
Scam protections need to be tighter – and solutions should support ordinary people
NSW consumers are paying the price of a worsening scam crisis, with ordinary Australians across the country losing millions of dollars to fraud in 2025. Many victims are left to …
Walkabout barber returns to Coonamble
On Thursday 5 February, three-year-old Lily Pearson had her first hair cut. Her mother Margaret McIntyre usually does her children's hair and avoids going to Dubbo for stylised cuts due …
Dealing with water restrictions
As Coonamble enters a third week of tight water restrictions, the Times has asked some residents how they're coping, and what tips they have for saving water. For some, especially …
Keeping up with aged care changes
Local aged care services say they have adapted to the times after sweeping new industry rules came into force in November 2025. Providers now have increased care standards and reporting …
Journalling your way to wellness
Women across the Western Plains are invited to deepen their self-connection at the Words for Wellbeing workshop on Thursday 12 February. Held in the lead-up to International Women's Day, the …