Delighted to ditch sign ins
PHOTO: Lissa Pennell is pleased to see the end of compulsory covid sign-in requirements. Local business owners have expressed opinions ranging from relief to reluctance in response to the state …
Plans for SES building sorted
PHOTO: Local SES members have welcomed the agreement on the final designs for their new facility. Left to right: Shiralee Robinson, Kagan Becker, Lane Lewis, Ned Savimaki, Jared Manson, Paige …
Fires flare around the district
PHOTO: Aiden O’Brien manned the hose on the Noonbah fire truck driven by David O’Brien. Local fire crews have been kept busy attending events in or nearby each shire township …
‘Clyde’ to appear at Country Championships
PHOTO: Clyde helps Brian Campbell demonstrate how his cadagi branch works when sculpting wire netting. Local artist, Brian Campbell, has flaunted his sculpting talents once again for a new commission …
Community garden calls for extra hands
PHOTO: Allan Alberts (rear), Damian Martin, Colin McMullen and Taryne Albert attended the discussions at the King Street Community Garden last week. Members of the community met at Coonamble's community …
Water contamination leaves a bad taste for Quambone residents
PHOTO: Quambone residents are still waiting to be able to drink their water and swim in their pool after receiving an E-coli contamination alert on 10 February. Back row left …
State water bodies cancel newspaper notices
PHOTO: Notices regarding flood work and state water body related operations are no longer required to be placed in regional newspapers. Lower Macquarie landholders have expressed their disappointment with the …
Retiring scripture teacher recognised
PHOTO: Ruth Castles receives her Certificate of Recognition from fellow Scripture Teacher Judy Moody. Community volunteer Ruth Castles has this week been recognised for her service to the children of …
Social day for local residents with disabilities
PHOTO: Front row: Tanja Welsh, Belinda Welsh, Middle row: Tanesha Mcguire, Sonia Sands, May Welsh, Jo Leafe, Dylan Leafe, Back row: Dianne Pawley, Patty Webb, Kairi Miller, Bree Miller and …