Story: Tricia Duffield The Australia Day Citizen of the Year awards recognise the people of our communities who give generously of their time, energy and heart. Our award winners are people who embody the spirit of our communities of Bourke, Brewarrina and Walgett. In ceremonies across the Shires, these outstanding citizens showed what it truly meant to be Australian, showing dedication to their neighbours and communities, lending a hand when they were needed and sharing thei

A sea of happy faces from the kids and volunteers taking part in this year’s Bush to Beach excursion to Sydney’s northern beaches. Story: Tricia Duffield Photos: CMS Publicity for Bush to Beach Thirty-one tired but happy youngsters returned home to Brewarrina, Goodooga and Weilmoringle on Monday, with memories of an experience that will last a lifetime. The kids took part in the annual Bush to Beach excursion, a program that rewards school attendance and good behaviour with a

Charlotte McGrory, Kristy Kennedy, Father Oche, Pat Canty, Vicar-General Father Simon Ckuj, the Cardinal’s Executive Assistant Dr Olha Bilarovska, Jeff Knox, Mary Anne Gordon. Seated: Dawn Smith and Maxine Mackay. Photo TWH Story: Kristin Murdock and Ian Cole. Photos: Ian Richard Cole Australia’s only Cardinal, Mykola Bychok, visited the Bourke district during January as part of a pastoral visit alongside Columba Macbeth-Green, Bishop of the Wilcannia–Forbes Diocese. At just