Mark Coulton delivers valedictory speech
Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton delivered his valedictory speech, just a few days short of 17 years since he was first elected as the 1029th Member of the Australian Parliament ... “I said in my first speech that I have a deep and unshakeable belief in inland Australia; and I still believe that today. It holds the keys to the future prosperity of our country."
Blast from the Past: Land speed records broken at Carrathool
In February 1957 a dirt track at Carrathool was the site for record breaking Australian land speed records. Behind the wheel of an AC race car was a glamourous young British socialite, Mary Seed (nee Morton). Seed has raced an Austin Healy in the UK in 1955 but after coming to Australia as a new bride in 1956 she drove an AC.
Forecasters predict November rains
Weather forecasters are predicting widespread rainfall for November, across NSW and Queensland. Falls of between 20 and 60 mm are being touted for the Back Country. The Bureau of Meteorology says rainfall is likely to be above average across much of eastern Australia and parts of the interior until January.
Wilcannia anger vented on social media
Community anger is simmering, as Wilcannia locals say support efforts don't go far enough. Residents of Wilcannia have taken to social media to vent their frustrations at what they say is an inadequate response to the ongoing power outages and loss of food for many households.
Butler and Sharpe meet with Far West community
Member for Barwon Roy Butler MP and NSW Minister for Climate Change, Energy Environment & Heritage Penny Sharpe recently met with concerned community members in the Far West village of Silverton ... Mr Butler said Transgrid has now erected its seventh and final replacement transmission tower ...
Wilcannia Weir Independent Review Panel members announced
Panel members have now been appointed to lead the independent review into the Wilcannia Weir Replacement Project, marking a significant step forward in the review process. It comes following the NSW Government’s commitment to undertake a review of the Wilcannia proposed weir design.
Birrang’s driving program to visit Balranald and Wilcannia
Birrang Enterprise Development Company is bringing its Driver Licence Access Program (DLAP) to the back country, in the final outreach services for 2024. The program will be available in Wilcannia ... and Balranald … a free program providing support to people in NSW who face extra challenges in getting a licence.
Central Darling Shire Council seeking community views for flood planning
Community views are being sought for the Central Darling Shire Flood Risk Management Study and Plan. Central Darling Shire Council has engaged consultants to undertake the Central Darling Shire Flood Risk Management Study and Plan which will focus on the townships of Wilcannia, Menindee, Ivanhoe, Tilpa and Sunset Strip.
Do you have an RFDS airstrip? Time to update your information
Over the past 20 years, RFDS has operated across more than 300 airstrips throughout Far West and Western NSW. Some of these, such as the service's regular clinic airstrips, are part of routine flights, whilst others are access in emergency situations. With so many airstrips available to the RFDS, it is crucial they maintain up-to-date information for each location.
Carrathool farm sells at $601 an acre
The Willows sells at auction. Nutrien’s selling agent James Sides described the recent property sale at Carrathool as "exceptional". The 1,192 hectare grazing holding ‘The Willows’ went under the hammer at Carrathool Hotel recently and attracted seven registered bidders. "The competition was upbeat and competitive with the final result being an outstanding sale price of $1.77 million."
