Coonamble streets erupt
Coonamble police were called to break up two separate incidents of public affray over the weekend with some culprits participating in both events. On Sunday 13 February at around 4am, …
End of the Churchill era at Coonamble LLS
PHOTO: Karen Churchill is excited to be exploring new career opportunities outside the LLS. Image supplied. The Coonamble Local Land Services (LLS) office has farewelled long-serving staff member Karen Churchill …
Introducing: Cardi Stephenson
PHOTOI: New Coonamble Public School kindergarten teacher Cardi Stephenson New Coonamble Public School kindergarten teacher Cardi Stephenson. After a few months living and working in Coonamble, new resident Cardi Stephenson …
Fire danger fears not over
PHOTO: Farmers are urged to take care when getting rid of excess fire fuel using controlled hazard reduction burns, like this one in August 2021. Image courtesy of Coonamble RFS. …
Local diabetics invited to join nationwide study
PHOTO: A number of Aboriginal Coonamble residents with diabetes will soon be selected to be part of a national study involving a trial for new technology which eliminates the need …
Familiar staff and healthy learning for Quambone Public
PHOTO: Ms Hamblin and students Brooklyn Collison, Mathew Collison, BJ Walker, Ollie Harrison, Sherrlyn Bennett and Maddie Walker preparing some healthy kebabs made with ingredients grown in-house. External excursions and …
St Brigids to benefit from two fresh perspectives
PHOTO: New additions to the St Brigids School staff Briana Noble and Drew Inman. With the first week of school now wrapped for Term 1 of 2022, staff from St …
Increasing the scope of rural DV support
PHOTO: Increased support in response to high domestic violence rates in rural areas. (Sourced) Local providers of Domestic Violence support services have welcomed the announcement of new funding to expand …
Local boxing trainer welcomes all ages
PHOTO: Lindsey Kennedy with champion Australian boxer, Tim Tszyu, at the Golden Gloves tournament in Brisbane. PHOTO SUPPLIED. Coonamble welcomes the introduction of a brand new boxing program for all-ages …