Gilgandra Shire Council (GSC) will be turning trash into treasure this year, thanks to the 2025 Waste 2 Art competition.  

At just 18, Zoey Daly has been awarded winner of the inaugural Young Language Champion of the Year award.

A major expansion for the feedlot has received the final stamp of approval.

Find out how this home-grown technology can help fight algal blooms and other bacterial outbreaks in our rivers, creeks, dams and tanks.

Governments say prosecutions will proceed for those ignoring biosecurity protocols designed to stop the spread of fire ants.

Regional drivers and especially truckies are urged to start the power-nap habit this National Driver Fatigue Week.

Local artist Deanna Banford is offering a suite of sessions in Bogan Shire with support from the Aboriginal Regional Arts Alliance.

With warm and stormy weather there's been a noticeable increase in infections from the water-borne bacteria giardiasis so those with home rainwater tanks need to take care.

Clean Up Australia is just around the corner.

Research is looking into the impact of native plants on crop yields.

A 19-year-old has been charged with breaking into a 91-year-old Baradine woman's home, threatening her, and stealing her car.

The defeat of the Labor Government's proposed Biosecurity Levy has been hailed a victory for 'common sense'.

A massive clean-up in the river near Warren has netted a huge haul of flotsam and jetsam.

Localised outbreaks are being addressed in a number of western plains districts.

A 19-year-old was arrested after a police pursuit in Gilgandra on Tuesday 18 February. He is believed to be responsible for multiple break-ins in Cobar and Nyngan.

Free TAFE training options could become permanent but the jury is out about the value in some sectors.

The proposed rules to ensure cash can keep circulating are not what they seem, according to those who've been fighting for the mandate.

People wanted under arrest warrants for domestic and family violence are being sought under Operation Amarok.

Entries are open for the 2025 Catholic Care Wilcannia-Forbes Aboriginal Art competition.

The Freedom Ride anniversary commemorated in Walgett!