Vets are warning dog and puppy owners to make sure their pets are up to date with their vaccinations as a wave of deadly parvovirus spreads through the eastern states.

It was 1961 when the first Nyngan Brownie Pack commenced; we started with eight Brownies. They were enrolled in a ceremony which took place in the grounds of the old Anglican Church Hall.

After a modestly firmer market in all selling centres on Wednesday, the market retreated during Thursday’s sales.

The golfing season got off to a spectacular start with two holes in one over the weekend.

CARPET BOWLS: First up on the green mat were Gwen and Elsie up against Margaret and Myrtle B who won 9-5, it was a great game to watch. Next saw Bill and Maureen really get a hiding in their game up against the sisters Fran and Ruth 15-5. They are still trying to work out how it happened. The sisters went on to win the final very easily, the score being 7-0. Fran won the lucky door.