Rail upgrade: Full steam ahead or off the rails?
The Minns Labor Government has announced a $40.3 million investment over five years to extend the life of the ageing XPT rail fleet, ensuring continued service until the next-generation Regional …
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Federal funding for Bogan Shire a bit fishy
Bogan Shire Council has received funding to replace a low-level crossing on the Bogan River. The shire was the only one in the western area to receive Roads to Recovery …
Odometer crackdown – buyers beware
Buying a used car? Well NSW Fair Trading is warning buyers to BEWARE, urging customers to check a vehicle’s history before purchase During a Fair Trading crackdown 28 fines were issued …
Nationals pledge $2 million to Macquarie Homestay as election promise
PHOTO: Andrew Single, David Littleproud, Jamie Chaffey, and Rod Crowfoot on Friday 28 February at the MHS for the funding announcement. Photo: supplied. The charitable organisation Macquarie Home Stay (MHS) …
Life-saving medical chests on-site save remote residents
PHOTO: Royal Flying Doctor Service medical chest saving lives. What are Royal Flying Doctor medical chests? For some in the remote corners of our region, they can be the difference …
Three teens allegedly threaten elderly woman in Gil motel break-in
Three teens, aged 14, 15, and 15, have been charged following an aggravated breaking and entering into the motel room of a 69-year-old woman in Gilgandra on Sunday night. Police …
Interim report highlights mounting pressure on local government
PHOTO: CMA Deputy Chair Russell Fitzpatrick and Chair Rick Firman. Photo: supplied. The interim report on local government sustainability released in February highlighted the multiple hats regional councils have to …
Coona Girl Guides back on track
PHOTO: The Coona Girl Guides refining their baking skills in time for the show on 8 March. Photo: supplied The Coonabarabran Girl Guides are back in business after a two-year …
New Gil library hub is an eye-catcher
PHOTO: The exterior of the new library hub. Photo: Gilgandra Shire. The Gilgandra community has a new space to gather, read, and learn with the opening of its library hub …