King Street killers caught – but residents sick of roaming dogs
Being woken by barking, snarling dogs and screaming goats is not the ideal alarm, but on Sunday 18 January this was how a Coonamble local was torn from their slumber. …
Taking care of our community: Volunteers deliver water to those who need it
Photo: Mark Hoath donated part of his morning to hose Gloria Murray’s garden with water he collected from Coonamble Showgrounds. He refused her attempts to pay him for his help. …
Call to help find stolen quad bike
A Coonamble resident is warning residents to be vigilant with buying stolen goods after two bikes were allegedly stolen from their rural property on Tuesday 6 January. The property owner …
Racing carnival lost, Greyhound Club president vows to fight on
Photo: Graham ‘Boppa’ Pickering (fourth from the left) with supporters of the Coonamble Greyhound Racing Club during a visit from Nationals MP Dave Layzell in late 2025. Coonamble Greyhound Club …
Last minute lifeline for adult literacy program
Coonamble’s Literacy for Life (LfL) program has received a last-minute lifeline allowing them to continue to mid-2026. LfL Foundation CEO, Professor Jack Beetson, said that an undisclosed amount from an …
Lucky escapes in local holiday crashes
Police say an investigation remains open into a vehicle rollover that injured seven teenagers along the Baradine Road on 11 January. A police spokesperson said emergency services were called at …
Signing on to stop DV
After more than three years in the making, the call to speak up against domestic violence has been planted firmly in a paddock along the Coonamble's southern approach. The sign …
Tooraweenah Road finds a contractor
The start is closer than ever for upgrades to the final unsealed section of Tooraweenah Road after Coonamble Shire councillors approved a major construction tender on Thursday 22 January. Councillors …
Vale Margaret Evans
It is sad to record the passing of another devoted local golfer. Margaret Evans was a golfer for many years, travelling and representing our Club at Tournaments, Veterans Tournaments, Pennants, …