Animal exclusion fence goesup at airport
Work has been underway on animal exclusion fencing at Coonamble Airport making it safer for aircraft to land. The 1.75-metre mesh fence has been installed along the roughly 4.5-kilometre perimeter. …
Floating ideas for the Regional Art Trail
A $230,000 shire-wide arts project is beginning to take shape after a visit by Project Manager Andrew Hull last week. The Regional Art Trail will see murals on the bore …
Measles alert expands to western NSW
NSW Health are advising people to be alert for signs of measles after a confirmed case was recorded in Bathurst this month. Authorities are urging anyone who visited Annies Old …
Police make Valentine’s appeal for wanted men
The folks managing social media for the Orana Mid-Western Police District took an unusually tender approach to their weekly warrant announcements ahead of Valentines Day. Among others across the region, …
Knife-wielding intruder caught and in court a day after alleged break-in
A man was allegedly injured during a break-in by a man carrying a knife in Coonamble's Wingadee Street on Thursday 12 February. A police spokesperson said that officers were called …
Unkept buildings: a problem more than skin deep
The local council will consider handing out notices to residents of unkept houses after the issue was raised in the Coonamble Shire Council Meeting on Wednesday 11 February. While untidy …
Council advances bore baths project as funding deadline approaches
With the clock ticking on grant milestone deadlines under State Government funding, Coonamble Shire Council has moved decisively to progress the long-awaited Coonamble Artesian Bore Baths project. General Manager Greg …
‘Ag’ Quilkey retires
He’s been a feature in the main street gardens for a long time but starting Monday 16 February, Ag (Michael) Quilkey is officially retired. Now he is on the prowl …