Pilliga Rising highlights heartfelt stories and historic alliances
JUST two days after a large crowd from across the region gathered to put their concerns about coal seam gas mining in the Pilliga in front of a senior Labor …
Coonamble’s Showgirl is off to Sydney Royal
COONAMBLE’S 2018 Showgirl Miss Emily Ryan has taken the next step in the prestigious statewide competition, being one of three winners announced at the Zone 6 Finals to compete at …
When the river runs dry
WATER last flowed along the Castlereagh River in late November 2016 but few would have thought that over two years later, dozens of households along its banks would be completely …
Coonamble gets to know GIVIT
THE works of GIVIT are not so well-known in NSW but as the drought drags on groups in Coonamble and around the state are beginning to appreciate the support that …
Politics and pizza
ROY Butler was back in town last week as part of a two-week tour of the Barwon electorate and was offering local people a pizza while they chatted about issues …
Radio station celebrates
THE twentieth anniversary of Coonamble Community Radio going to air was marked on Saturday 24 November with an Open Day at the Maule Street station. Among the committee, volunteer announcers, …
Finally! Fuel for Quambone
THERE was a momentous occasion in the village of Quambone last week but it passed without fanfare or fireworks. After a marathon effort driven by a handful of local volunteers, …
It works for Walgett – push is on for a PCYC
THE possibility of a Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) for Coonamble is back on the agenda for Council and the NSW Government. On Thursday 4 October Coonamble Shire councillors and …
Drought? What drought?! Coonamble awash with Raindance spirit
THE much-anticipated Coonamble Raindance on Saturday 6 October did not disappoint, drawing a massive crowd who took advantage of the well-organised drought distraction to eat, drink and be merry. Volunteers …