Easter is hot cross bun time and Watson’s Kitchen is well into production. There is huge demand for the delicious traditional buns, freshly prepared and baked locally. The hot cross bun recipe hasn’t changed in almost 30 years and the local bakery typically will make...
Nationals candidate for Parkes Jamie Chaffey’s federal election campaign tour stopped in Narrabri this week. Mr Chaffey said if he’s elected, and The Nationals help form government at the forthcoming election, $600,000 will be provided to renovate the recently...
Police have issued a traffic infringement notice for a 66-year-old man who drove through floodwater at Wee Waa. About 3.30pm on Thursday, April 3, officers attached to Oxley Police District were notified of a four-wheel drive which had attempted to drive through a...
I write in response to events that have unfolded in Wee Waa during the past week and the performance of Hunter New England Local Health District bureaucrats in keeping open Wee Waa Hospital during the flooding. Firstly, as a community we must thank wholeheartedly the...
Disaster assistance measures for the Narrabri Shire have been activated by the federal and state governments to address damage as a result of severe weather as well as flooding. The Commonwealth and NSW governments announced that some support had been made available...
Just weeks after a victorious debut in the professional boxing scene, Aussie Olympian Shannan Davey has made a return to the amateurs to once again represent the nation on the world stage. The 25-year-old travelled to Brazil last month where he and more than 130...
The Australian Labor Party has announced the endorsement of Nathan Fell as its candidate for Parkes in the May federal election. “As a Broken Hill local who has spent his professional career working in the mining sector, Nathan understands the unique challenges facing...
A trio of Lion cubs is thriving behind the scenes at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo NSW. Lioness Marion gave birth to the three cubs on Friday 21 February 2025, her third litter with the Zoo’s breeding male Lwazi. Senior Lion Keeper Mel Friedman said Marion gave...
It was a sea of work shirts and dusty boots at the Cotton Seed Distributors’ Namoi Valley Field Day as the Wee Waa-based company showcased variety trials, research and partnerships. The event took place at CSD Farms, ‘Little Mollee’ property. The morning kicked off at...
Two teenagers have been charged over a home invasion in Moree that left one man with a broken nose. Officers from Operation Soteria arrested the 17-year-old boy and 19-year-old woman in Moree on Thursday, April 3, as part of its ongoing crackdown on youth crime in...
Country Press NSW, the peak body representing independent regional newspapers, is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year with a special writing competition. The competition is open to primary and secondary school students, and adults, living in readership areas...
The Narrabri Bowling Club’s women’s fours competition finals usually bring the best out of the eight ladies who are involved, and Saturday’s decider was certainly no different. The team of Lorraine Scott, Debbie Gleeson, Ronnie Dewar and Helen Woodward defeated the...