Pool party wraps up summer holidays
PHOTO: Mataya Thurston, Jamelia Weatherall (back), Mikiala Thurston, Mara Hamilton and May May Thurston enjoyed using the floaties at the pool. Despite some less than perfect conditions in the early …
A cooler January but not so wet
PHOTO: Stormy weather seen moving towards the south west of Coonamble in late January. With January now behind us, Coonamble residents may have noticed their weather had been a bit …
Workforce woes continue
PHOTO: Jenny and Scott Richardson, who own the Bucking Bull Hotel, are among multiple local business owners having a difficult time finding new staff. Though it has been proven that …
Community fundraiser backs home-grown bands’ recording goals
PHOTO: Meet Castlereagh Connection, a local family band made up of David Jones Jr, David Jones Sr, Travis Jones, Lisa Glover (Manager) and Braydon Dodd. Local singing sensation Castlereagh Connection …
Covid-19 relief payments for business will be short-lived
PHOTO: Businesses must prove significant losses to be eligible. The NSW Government has released $1 billion in funding to support businesses suffering from the pandemic, but its success is reliant …
Getting business back on track with flood recovery grants
PHOTO: Rain events from last year – and for some, that have continued into this year – have left some businesses isolated from both their supplies and customers. (Image: Rach …
Chamber and Council to join forces for Small Business Month project
PHOTO: Small Businesses to benefit from Government's Small Business Month grants program. (Sourced photo) The Coonamble Chamber of Commerce and Coonamble Shire Council have taken a partnership approach to Small …
Eleven races, eleven medals for Neil Kennedy at the Country Regional swimming carnival
PHOTO: Aiko and Eriko Rose and Neil Kennedy with their collection of medals from the Country Regional carnival in Gunnedah on 10 & 11 January. A small contingent of the …
Gidgee cricket squad prepares to battle for a spot in the semis
PHOTO: Gidgee’s Evan Ryan in full flight. Photo courtesy of Tyne Chapman. By MATT ZELL Coonamble's Gidgee senior cricket side have comfortably secured their seat on the ladder to battle …