BARADINE NEWS – By the Yowie
Weather Well, it’s been another pretty dry week with only 10mm of rain falling last Monday and promised rain does not seem to be eventuating. The days are getting shorter, …
Branch members needed to drive benefits for rural and remote students
Ahead of the Annual General Meeting this coming Saturday, local families are being urged to remember what the ICPA (Isolated Childrens Parents Association) stands for and the benefits it continues …
Roy’s Round Up
G’day folks, Parliament has gotten off to a start for the year, the last two weeks have been sitting weeks. It has been a very busy two weeks, a significant …
Gidgee cricketers still in the running
Coonamble still have a fighting chance to make the top four in the ABC Shield following a close win against Dunedoo on Saturday 14 February. Gidgee (Coonamble) cut the chase …
CHAFFEY’S CORNER – Critical to have your say on 2026 Basin Plan Review
The 2026 Basin Plan Review is now open for public consultation, and it is critical for all stakeholders to have their say, Federal Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey says. Mr …
Local pub is ‘officially’ haunted – investigators’ report confirms spirits of a different kind
The verdict is in for the Bucking Bull after paranormal investigators scoured the historic venue for supernatural guests in October 2025. A ten-page report from Next Stop Paranormal found "multiple" …
Wellbeing journalling workshop
Photo: Melodie Preece and Lucy Gallagher journalling their way to wellness. An insightful journalling workshop drew creative women into the Bank 2829, on a journey to reflect, overcome and embrace …
A full weekend of Pennants
Finally, the serious experience of bowling begins with Pennants. Town against town, region against region. By that I mean we are given a draw against certain towns in our sectional …
Sizzling social bowls
The bowlers are looking towards a full bowling programme in 2026. Weekly bowls is great practice for Pennants and Championships with Pennants starting at the end of the week local …