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Western Herald now on digital download

  • Mar 19
  • 2 min read
The Western Herald’s Digital Content Creator Chris Rieger. Photo IAN COLE TWH
The Western Herald’s Digital Content Creator Chris Rieger. Photo IAN COLE TWH

Story Ian Cole TWH


Readers can now access The Western Herald in a new and convenient way, with the paper now available to purchase and download online via the Outback Radio 2WEB website.

The move to a digital edition makes it easier than ever for readers to keep up with the latest news from Bourke, Brewarrina, Walgett, Lightning Ridge and the wider Western NSW region, no matter where they are.

The Western Herald’s Digital Content Creator Chris Rieger said that whether you’re at home, travelling through the Outback, or living further afield, you can now purchase the latest edition and download it instantly to your computer, tablet or smartphone.

“The Western Herald is the region’s only locally published newspaper and has proudly served the community for over 135 years,” Mr Rieger said.

“Over that time, The Western Herald has played an important role in documenting the life of the region, reporting on the issues that matter to local residents while celebrating the achievements and events that shape the community.”

Published weekly by Outback Radio 2WEB on Thursdays, The Western Herald provides comprehensive coverage of news, sport and events from the Bourke, Brewarrina, and Walgett shires, including Lightning Ridge and all small towns and villages in these shires.

The digital download edition is the same as the printed newspaper, featuring the full paper exactly as it appears in print. Readers will find the same local news stories, sport coverage, community updates, events and advertising from local businesses that appear in the weekly edition.

For many people with connections to the region, The Western Herald remains an important link to the community. Former locals, travellers passing through the area, and families living elsewhere often rely on the paper to stay connected with what is happening across the district.

Making the paper available digitally provides a convenient option for readers who prefer to use their devices or who may not always have easy access to a printed copy. Once purchased through the website, the edition can be downloaded instantly so you can begin reading straight away.

As the region continues to evolve, The Western Herald remains committed to sharing the stories of the people, towns and communities that make up Outback New South Wales. Making the paper available digitally ensures those stories can continue to reach readers both locally and far beyond the district.


Read more local news in the printed edition of The Western Herald. To subscribe call (02) 6872 2333 today and receive The Western Herald in your letterbox next week or purchase and download a digital edition here.

 
 
 

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