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Parkes Electorate
It has been good to get out and about in the great electorate of Parkes in the two weeks between the last Parliamentary sitting weeks. I have spent time in Broken Hill, Menindee, Wilcannia, Gunnedah, Walgett, Nyngan, Tottenham, Dubbo and Forbes before returning to Canberra this week for Parliament. There are a number of critical [...]
Agriculture
AUSTRALIA’s farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100 billion this financial year – four years ahead of the National Farmers’ Federation’s 2030 target. The latest forecasts from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural Resources Economics and Sciences released today show Australia’s agricultural production value will hit a record $101.4 billion in 2025-26, and $107.4 [...]
Rugby League
The ABCARE Western Challenge knock-out at Moree’s Boughton Oval at the weekend again brought thousands of people together from across New South Wales, with players and spectators arriving days ahead of the carnival. And while Galamaay Connexions sealed the men’s grand-final 26-10 against a gallant Terry Hie Hie Warriors and Ed John Saunders Memorial beating [...]
Roadworks
A vital stretch of the Kamilaroi Highway west of Burren Junction is set for significant rehabilitation. From Tuesday, March 3, work will begin on a full rehabilitation of a three-kilometre section between Walgett and Cryon, near the Goangra–Beanbri intersection, where the pavement has continued to deteriorate despite routine and heavy patching. Crews will carry out [...]
Strike Force Ullmark
A man has been charged with murder following the death of another man at a camping ground near Ebor, east of Armidale. Emergency services were called to Thora, 25km north-west of Bellingen, shortly after midnight on Monday, where NSW Ambulance paramedics found a 33-year-old man had died after suffering critical head injuries. Officers attached to [...]
Rugby League
HISTORY was repeated at Moree’s Boughton Oval on Saturday when Ed John Saunders Memorial beat Gamilaroi Sisters United 26-14 in the ABCARE Western Challenge knock-out women’s senior grand-final. Both teams met in last year’s grand-final when Ed John Saunders Memorial scraped home 18-16. This year’s margin was a little more decisive, with a late try [...]
Health Risks
ASBESTOS-contaminated material remains stockpiled within metres of family homes in the Namoi and Gingie villages near Walgett, with Walgett Shire Council demanding urgent action from the NSW Government. Council says the government has allowed unacceptable public health risks to continue for far too long. Mayor Jasen Ramien said the situation was indefensible and would not [...]
Local Government
NARRABRI Shire councillor Amanda Brown has formally tendered her resignation from Council due to health reasons. This was Cr Brown’s first term serving as an elected representative. While she had hoped to continue contributing to the community in this capacity, she has made the decision to step down in order to prioritise her health and [...]
Local Government
THE NSW Government has announced an expansion of its Drought Plan. While welcome, more needs to be done, says Country Mayors Association of NSW chairman, Rick Firman. “Our farmers in south-west New South Wales are struggling and they need support with fodder and water freight costs. Keeping core livestock alive is a priority and simply [...]
Border News
REPAIR works are underway this week for a small section along the Goondiwindi Riverwalk. The project includes removing old, disused boardwalk sections between the riverwalk and the Bowls Club building, as well as replacing the ageing timber retaining wall in the same area. Goondiwindi Regional Councillor Jason Watts said the works form part of Council’s [...]
