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2WEB broadcasts from Bourke, located in the heart of Far Western New South Wales. Our signal on 585am reaches across more than 130,000 square kilometres, covering a vast and remote region. While major population centres are few, our audience includes many smaller towns and communities scattered throughout the area. Due to the seasonal nature of local industries, population numbers can vary throughout the year, but the region maintains a stable estimated population of around 100,000 people.
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Lee Kernaghan Headlines Spirit of the Bush in Thargomindah
One of Australia’s most iconic country music performers is heading to the Channel Country, with Lee Kernaghan set to headline the Spirit of the Bush Community Concert Series in Thargomindah this March. The free outdoor concert will be held on Sunday 29 March from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the Thargomindah Sports Oval, promising an afternoon…
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NSW Youth Week 2026: Design a Sticker Competition
NSW Office for Youth is inviting young people across the state to get creative for NSW Youth Week 2026, launching its annual Design a Sticker Competition for 12 to 24-year-olds. To celebrate Youth Week, young people living in NSW are encouraged to create an original sticker inspired by this year’s theme, “Dream. Dare. Do.” The…
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Chasing Cod and Yellow Belly: Louth’s Fishing Weekend is Back
The Louth Fishing Club is gearing up for a big weekend on the Darling River, with its annual Weekend Fishing Competition set for Saturday and Sunday, March 21 and 22, 2026. Anglers from across the region are invited to head to Louth for two days of fishing, friendly competition and classic outback hospitality. The event…
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Welcome to Coonamble Celebrates 40 Years with Anniversary Dinners
New to Coonamble in the past year or two? This one’s for you. The much-loved Welcome to Coonamble event is marking a major milestone in 2026 — celebrating its 40th anniversary with a special informal dinner designed to bring new residents and locals together. The anniversary dinner will be held on Saturday, March 14 at…
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Nymagee Autumn Ball Set for March 14
The Nymagee community is getting ready to dress up and dance the night away, with the Nymagee Autumn Ball returning to Nymagee Hall on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The formal dance night will begin from 6:00pm, with doors opening slightly earlier at 5:45pm, giving guests time to arrive, catch up and settle in before festivities…
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Basin Plan Under Review — Community Invited to Have Their Say Before May 1
The Murray–Darling Basin’s long-term water blueprint is officially under review, and communities across western NSW and Queensland are being encouraged to have their say. Murray–Darling Basin Authority has launched the first comprehensive review of the Basin Plan since it was introduced in 2012. The review forms part of its obligations under the Water Act 2007…
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NSW Farmers Warren Branch invites locals to public forum and meetings
The NSW Farmers Warren Branch is welcoming members — and anyone interested — to an afternoon of conversation, ideas and decision-making at the Warren Golf Club on Wednesday the 18th of February. Things get underway with a public forum from 2.00pm, before rolling into the Branch Annual Meeting and General Meeting from 5.00pm. Public forum…
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Welcome to Bourke Event Invites New Residents to Connect
New residents who have arrived in Bourke since the last Welcome to Bourke gathering are warmly invited to take part in a much-loved local tradition, with the 17th Annual Welcome to Bourke Event set to be held in early March. Hosted by Bourke Shire Council in partnership with the Bourke Rotary Club and the RDA…
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Black Stump Rodeo & Jackpot Rides Back into Coolah.
The Black Stump Rodeo Committee is set to bring the dust, drama and adrenaline back to Coolah in 2026, with the annual Black Stump Rodeo and Jackpot returning on Saturday 21 March. Held at the Coolah Sports and Recreation Ground, the event promises a full day of high-energy competition as some of Australia’s top cowboys…
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Music in the Mulga 2026 Returns to Thargomindah in May
Music in the Mulga is set to return to Thargomindah in 2026, with four days of Australian country music planned from May 14 to 17. The 2026 line-up features Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley, Man! I Feel Like a Woman (tribute show), The Gathering, Mak & Shar, The Swamp Donkies, Bec Hance, Kerry Kennedy, Adam…
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St Patrick’s Tennis Day Serves Up Fun at Culgoa
The Culgoa Community Sports Club is bringing a splash of green to the courts, hosting a St Patrick’s themed tennis tournament on Saturday 28th March from 2pm. Locals and visitors alike are invited to head along for an afternoon of sport, laughs and community spirit. Entry is just a gold coin donation at the gate,…
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Carp Muster Casts Off in Nyngan
The Nyngan RSL Fishing Club is calling on anglers of all ages to help tackle the carp problem in the Bogan River, hosting a Carp Muster on Saturday 21 February at Rotary Park. Fishing lines hit the water from 7:00am, with the event running through until 2:00pm. The last weigh-in is at 2:30pm, so competitors…
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Regional Aviation Engagement Session for Thargo
The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads invites the community to a Regional Aviation Engagement Session in Thargomindah. Have your say on how regional aviation services are working and where improvements can be made. The session will be held Tuesday 17th of February, from 1:30pm to 3:30pm, at the Kullilli Room, 37 Dowling Street,…
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BreastScreen NSW Mobile Van Visiting Brewarrina
Women in Brewarrina are encouraged to take advantage of free screening when the BreastScreen NSW mobile van visits from Tuesday 10 to Thursday 12 March, 2026. The mobile screening clinic will be located at the Brewarrina Health Service, corner of King and Barwon Streets, making it easy for local women to access this important health…
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