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The GIL Library Hub News
Books and Blocks was lively as part of the school holiday fun at The GIL Library Hub.
15 April, 2026
General News
Government gives up update on the Great Western Highway closure
The Great Western Highway has been closed for a minimum of three months since March 8 after Transport for NSW...
13 April, 2026
Easter Tractor Pull Fun!
Gilgandra's Easter Tractor Pull on Saturday, April 4 was a great success...
Front Page Sneak Peek: April 8, 2026
What's on this week's front page?
Four lives lost over Easter weekend on NSW roads
The 2026 Easter long weekend traffic operation has now concluded
Community & Business
Energy crisis hits families in Parkes electorate
According to the Australian Energy Regulator, more than 70,000 families in New South Wales were unable to pay their...
14 April, 2026
Support transforms life at home for Phillip
For older people who may not have family or close friends nearby to...
Letter of the Editor: Darren Chester MP
Deputy Leader of the Nationals, Shadow Minister for Agriculture,...
Chaffey: Gun buyback fails to make it out of the holster
The Albanese government’s national gun buyback scheme has failed to...
Agricultural
NSW Farmers secures certainty for 'AgSkilled'
The NSW government has confirmed a three-year, $15 million funding commitment for the AgSkilled program.
7 April, 2026
NSW opposition calls out "failed" Farm Fire Fighting Scheme
The Farm Fire Fighting Vehicle Scheme was proposed following the Black...
Rural Aid: "Rain Brings Cautious Optimism to Drought-Affected Farmers"
Farmers have welcomed the break in dry conditions, with early signs of...
Country Mayors "underwhelmed" by state drought response
CMA: "NSW Government drought response welcome but underwhelming"
Sport
Services Club Stop Press, 10-years-ago (April 8, 2026)
What was happening in local sport in 2016? Find out below...
12 April, 2026
Easter Sunday races at Mudgee
Western Racing Report by Colin Hodges
Always Fiorente takes out Splash Cola-Rice’s Back O’Bourke Cordials - Harry Hart Memorial Picnic Cup.
Raced at Bourke on Sunday, April 5, 2026
Local News
Mendooran trainer dominates Lightning Ridge picnics
Jane Clement travelled to Lightning Ridge on Saturday, April 4, and went...
