Organisers, speakers and inspirations - Peter Lienesch, Jo Efoti, Teagan MacLachlan, James Grant, Andrew Logan, Fiona Gale, Lachlan Ford and Bruno Efoti. Photo: Ian Cole Story by Chris Rieger A first-time community fundraiser at Bourke has delivered vital support for mental health support groups, Tradies In Sight and NALAG, while opening an important conversation about mental health. $50,000 was raised at the Port of Bourke Hotel on Friday night, with further proceeds still t

Brewarrina Shire Council GM David Kirby showing Premier Minns around the old Yetta Dhinnakal site. Photo: contributed Story by Tricia Duffield NSW Premier Chris Minns made a brief visit to Bourke and Brewarrina last week to hear about the possibilities of a youth diversionary project based in Gongolgon. Local media – including The Western Herald, Outback Radio 2WEB and the ABC were barred from covering the Premier’s visit, but Member for Barwon Roy Butler defended the Premier