Men charged with drugs and firearms offences - Walgett Kate Schwager / Friday, March 28, 2025 0 0 Article rating: No rating Police have charged two men with numerous drugs and firearms offences in north-western New South Wales. About 6.30am yesterday (Tuesday 25 March 2025) police from Central North Police District attached to Strike Force Meningie stopped and searched a vehicle on the Gwydir Highway, Collarenebri. Read more
Walgett GM leaves on a positive note Walgett GM leaves on a positive note Kate Schwager / Friday, March 28, 2025 0 0 Article rating: No rating Resigning from the position of general manager (GM) was a difficult decision for Megan Dixon, but one she felt she had to make. "I loved my role and the community but it was a misalignment in terms of where I felt I needed to be," Ms Dixon said. The Walgett Shire Council announced her resignation on Tuesday, 25 March. Read more
‘Exceptional’ sorghum harvest wraps up on Downs ‘Exceptional’ sorghum harvest wraps up on Downs Kate Schwager / Monday, March 24, 2025 0 0 Article rating: No rating STRONG yields and minimal harvest disruptions have capped off a successful sorghum season on the Darling Downs. An estimated 80 percent of the crop has been harvested across the Darling Downs and south to Goondiwindi, with only small volumes of later-planted sorghum remaining. Harvest has wrapped up in northern New South Wales, where strong sorghum yields in pockets have helped offset a smaller planted area, while desiccation is under way on the Liverpool Plains. Read more
PEST - Indian Minor Bird Traps PEST - Indian Minor Bird Traps Kate Schwager / Sunday, February 16, 2025 0 45238 Article rating: No rating Read more
Burren Anglican Church Restoration Project Burren Anglican Church Restoration Project Kate Schwager / Sunday, February 16, 2025 0 48817 Article rating: 5.0 Burren’s Anglican Church Restoration Project. The Edwin Charles Holcombe Family’s Memorial window , on the right, has been beautifully restored by Jeff Hamilton ‘Design Glass’, and reinstalled in the church. The Good Shepherd Window on the left which is collapsing, has been removed for safety, & stored until such time as funds are raised for its restoration..If anyone is interested in supporting this restoration, donations would be appreciated.. For information regarding this please call 0417683704. Thank you. Read more