It was a long drive for almost everyone when Coonabarabran played host to this year's Outback Challenge over the weekend.

Walgett will soon have access to a bigger range of courts.

Pay rises and more support for the child protection workforce gives hope for help to western plains communities.

Local providers say reduction in travel payments is likely to limit use of important services and therapies by disabled people.

Freestyle motor cross star in Warren tomorrow

A teenager arrested for motorcycle-related infringements also charged for drug possession.

The latest round of heritage grants has reached most western plains councils.

The latest survey from the eSafety commission reveals how many 10 to 15 year olds are exposed to online harms.

Local landholders say 'authentic engagement' is lacking around a raft of proposed changes to native vegetation management in NSW.

The work of this high performing contributor has not gone unnoticed.

New tech to track school and public transport reaches western NSW.

Holiday hunting trip turns sour.

Tonight is Open Mic Night at the Hungry Spirit in Lightning Ridge with hand-picked talent laid on.

It's a competition with deep roots and an eye to the future of the region's agriculture industry.

Conditions are favourable and the social scene is set for a great day at the Carinda Cup.

Investigations continue from an incident in March this year.

As part of essential water mains upgrades, Narromine Shire Council has scheduled water interruptions in Trangie this Friday, 11 July 2025.

Police are appealing for information on a man who stole a van and committed two break-and-enter offences in Cobar in March this year.

Trained GPs will be able to resupply ADHD prescriptions without arrangement with a specialist from September

After a false start, works will soon be underway to get Collarenebri back on the artesian baths trail but Walgett Shire has more than one facility to contend with.