3G shutdown under fire at senate inquiry
Mobile phone tower. Image: Shutterstock. Australian telcos have come under deep criticism from rural representative groups following the closure of the 3G network. Speaking at a Senate Inquiry into the …
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Strong turnout to save Condo RSL sub-branch
PHOTO: The sub-branch has been at risk of closure due to committee inactivity. IMAGE: Sandra Brown/ Monument Australia Condobolin’s RSL sub-branch has been given a lifeline after a strong showing …
Bush banking moratorium praised
PHOTO: ABA CEO Anna Bligh. Image: ABA. NSW Farmers have praised a commitment by banks to maintain regional services. This follows news from the Australian Banking Association (ABA) to extend …
Wanted man known to frequent Narromine
Police are calling for public help to locate a man wanted for an outstanding warrant and known to frequent Narromine. Forty-seven-year-old Jason Lang is wanted on an outstanding warrant for …
Unique games console funded to help Warren seniors
PHOTO: Warren Shire Council’s Regional Library Manager Erica Kearnes and Economic Development and Visitation Manager Susie Balogh with the new ‘Tovertafel’ projector. IMAGE: Warren Shire Council Warren Shire Library has …
Police hit Cobar and Nyngan areas in ‘high visibility’ op
PHOTO: Undated and unlocated vision taken of Operation Blackburn. IMAGE: NSW Police Police say they inspected 17 rural properties last week under an operation to curb illegal hunting and property …
Man in court after alleged Trangie stabbing
Police allege the 21-year-old stabbed another man in the neck yesterday. IMAGE: River McCrossen A man faced court today charged with reckless wounding following an alleged stabbing in Trangie yesterday. …
Blue-green algae red alert for Lake Cargelligo
PHOTO: A map of blue-green algae alerts in the Lachlan Shire. Photo: Water NSW Water NSW issued a red alert warning for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for Lake …
Baiting for the future of native animals and livestock
PHOTO: Yellow spotted goannas are just one native species under threat from foxes and feral cats. (Image: Gillian Basnett) Effective 1080 baiting is considered the ‘thin green line’ that protects …