Reconnecting with TAFE
A small handful of people went along to Coonamble TAFE Campus last Thursday 6 August, taking up an invitation to share their perspectives and influence what comes next for TAFE …
Return & Earn ready to go auto
Container recycling is about to take a dramatically different turn at the Coonamble Waste Management Facility following the arrival of two brand new machines last Tuesday 4 August. The machinery …
Missing members sees local business group press pause
The 2026 annual general meeting of the Coonamble District Chamber of Commerce last Thursday 6 August attracted just the minimum quorum of five people from a total financial membership of …
Mintaro monoliths arrive
The next stage of Coonamble Shire’s Regional Arts Trail is underway this week, following a rather large delivery on Monday afternoon. Two five-metre monolithic slabs of slate, brought in all …
Regional cricket stars inspire next generation at Gilgandra
Young cricketers from across the Western Plains swapped winter for willow when Sydney Thunder’s annual Country Blitz rolled into Gilgandra, giving local players the chance to learn from two of …
Local advocate shows youth can “raise their voice” in parliament
Young people across the Parkes electorate are being encouraged to have their say on the issues shaping their future, with Federal Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey urging entries in the …
Regionally-based travellers drive 70% of Western Plains visitor spending
Almost seven in every 10 tourism dollars spent in the Greater Western Plains area come from visitors based in regional NSW, highlighting the importance of intrastate tourism to the local …
Local students learn important safety message
More than 1,600 school students from across the state’s western region including Bourke, Cobar, Tottenham and Tullamore learned by about road safety awareness program in Dubbo this week. From Monday …