Lachlan nabs Tidy Towns awards
PHOTO: Lachlan Shire Council Acting General Manager Jon Shillito accepted the Awards at the Presentation Dinner in Albury. The sustainability efforts of the Lachlan Shire Council were recognised at the …
GrainCorp re-focus on future crops
• PHOTO: Josh Norris and Tom Koerstz on the expansion zone at the Coonamble Graincorp Receival site. With the summer harvest now in the rear-view mirror for most local farmers, …
Gomeroi Nation rejects Santos offer
PHOTO: Gomeroi Native Title claimants say that protecting the Pilliga Forest and the Great Artesian Basin is critical. A recent meeting of the Gomeroi people in Tamworth has voted no …
Baradine SES rises from the ashes
PHOTO: The Baradine SES unit closed amid Covid-19, but are now getting back to business. (Image: Baradine SES Facebook) Covid-19 was the straw that broke the camel's back for the …
Big new move for junior Rugby
• PHOTO: The last Coonamble Cup day held in November 2019 saw some spirited competition. A new era is underway for grassroots rugby union in the Western Plains region and …
Seniors Week blasts off
• PHOTO: Coonamble’s seniors tear up the dance floor with students from NASCA while Royden Donohue keeps the beat. Over 100 seniors from across the Coonamble shire gathered at the …
Schools vs coronavirus
• PHOTO: Teacher Rebecca McIntyre showcases the home learning packs being delivered to students. (This is a 2020 news story) Although NSW schools remain open for the time being, the …
Golf’s big day beyond expectations
• PHOTO: Zac Buckley, Shane Swansborough (with trainee golfer Billy Buckley) and Bryce Daniels. (This is a 2018 news story) Coonamble Golf’s biggest day went beyond expectation with 78 players …
Running for Bums
• PHOTO: Jenna Brooks stopped for a chat as she approached Coonamble. (This is a 2018 news story) Long distance runner Jenna Brook passed through Gulargambone and Coonamble this week, …