The Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder, Dr Simon Banks, at the junction of the Warrego and Darling Rivers just upstream of Louth in October 2025.  Photo contributed Story: Tricia Duffield and Rod Corfe Photo: Contributed/TWH Towns and villages along the Barwon-Darling River have been saved from possible harsh water restrictions due to a release of ‘environmental water’ from dams on the tributaries upstream. Walgett, Brewarrina, Bourke, Louth and Tilpa are currently seein

Bre fire fighters Deputy Captain Sam Willoughby, Roger Peattie, Captain Chris Frail, and Mattie Simpson are looking for new recruits.  Photo supplied Story: Kristin Murdock – kmurdock@outbackradio.com.au Fire and Rescue NSW is calling for new on-call firefighters in Bourke and Brewarrina, with recruitment opening on Monday 2 February and running for three weeks. Brewarrina Fire and Rescue Captain Chris Frail said the local brigade was looking to fill around four positions and