Visiting Bourke last week for talks with local stakeholders about the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into the impacts of the Water Amendment were MP’s  Warren Kirby,  Roy Butler, Stephen Bali and Justin Clancy. Photo TWH The federal government’s latest water reforms were back under scrutiny when Member for Barwon Roy Butler chaired public hearings in Bourke. The hearings centred around the NSW parliamentary inquiry into water buy back legislation. The inquiry is examining how the

Several well-known faces were on display at this year’s exhibition of the Bald Archies at Brewarrina, including Tom Gleeson, host of ABC’s Hard Quiz (centre). Photo TWH The challenge is on from Brewarrina Shire Council, who are encouraging local artists to put their wit, satire, and brushstrokes to the test, and enter the 2026 Bald Archy Prize. Brewarrina is no stranger to the irreverent cousin of the Archibald Prize and is a part of the annual regional tour. In July this yea