Tracing an ancestor: the Blackman family
• PHOTO: A recent inquiry into our most recent intern's family history has uncovered a connection to the Central C, particularly regarding the Blackmans. Pictured: James and William Blackman’s properties …
Doing more with drones
• PHOTO: Drone school participants inspect a paddock from a bird’s eye view. Three local farmers from the Coonamble area have recently learned a new way to help their farms …
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 …