Dancing with the D word across western NSW
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is predicting dry conditions to intensify around the Western Plains for the next few months, and local farmers say they have …
Western Plains back in spotlight as habitat clearing figures released
Western NSW, historically one of the state’s highest land-clearing regions, is back in the spotlight after new analysis revealed more than 677,000 hectares of native vegetation was cleared across NSW …
Moree drone trial could expand to other regions
Police are trialling a remote drone program they say could help reduce crime in the regions. The six-month pilot in Moree involves drones launched from the top of a building …
Bowling Club gets a face lift with a fresh look
Photo: Coonamble Bowling Club manager Natalie Thurston says patrons can stay cool on the new terrace opened in December. Coonamble Bowling Club are celebrating a fresh outdoor deck under an …
Baradine condemns vandalism
Acts of vandalism of facilities at the Baradine sports oval have left local residents deeply disappointed and angry. Warrumbungle Shire Council said the incident is believed to have occurred early …
Coonamble Cares: Women’s mental health survey launched
Photo: Elsie Manson from CTG (Closing The Gap) Services with details of the survey. Women aged 16 and over across the Coonamble, Dubbo, Gilgandra, Warrumbungle and Warren Shire areas are …
Jemma joins Interrelate team
New arrival Jemma Powell is the freshest face joining the family services team at Interrelate's Coonamble office. With a background in psychology and preschool teaching, the former Sydneysider said she …
INTRODUCING: Simon David
From Western Sydney to western NSW, Simon David arrived in early 2026 as one of the newest teachers at Coonamble High School. The educator of nine years moved from his …
Baradine raises thousands for Beyond Blue
Photo: Conversation starter ‘Muttley’ made a stop at Coonamble Feedlot on its way back north on Sunday 22 February. Coonamble Feedlot’s David and Angus Chadwick. Baradine locals have raised more …