Man in court today over Bourke stabbing
A man is in custody after another man was allegedly stabbed in Bourke on Friday evening. Emergency services were called to a home on Harris Street, Bourke, just after 7pm …
Supa prize for local supermarket customer
Coonamble’s Alysha Fernando is heading on a $23,000 trip to the Northern Territory after she scored one of 12 major prizes in the national ‘Big Family’ draw. The all-expenses-paid adventure …
Dubbo snatch Brewery Shield from Gilgandra
A big hitting 68 off 33 balls by captain Khurrara Tari has powered Dubbo to a 5 wicket win in the Brewery Shield final over a gallant Gilgandra at McGrane Oval on …
Editor’s Comment: Ready for the new
It’s been nine years since I first planted my posterior on the editor’s chair. More than 250 editions and around 7000 stories later, I can still recall the wonder - …
Coonamble weathers high winds and heavy rain
Between sporadic fires, high winds and heavy rain, summer storms are already disrupting local life just a couple of weeks into the season. Just under 2900 customers in the shire …
Wrapped with love for Christmas
A local knitting group has stitched warmth, care and compassion into every loop, donating an impressive 96 handmade rugs to charities across the region, including one supporting people in Coonamble. …
Foonettos take top spot in summer netball comp
STANDING: Rebecca Quinn (referee), Charlie Milthorpe, Ronnie Hertel, Josh Wrench, Maddison Galagher, Phillip Fernando, Wylie Waterford, Preston Smith, Summer Male, Brenton Glover, Harlow Fernando, Emily Ryan, Carly Fernando and Jasia …
Windy week at mixed bowls
Tuesday BowlsOn Tuesday night the strong wind blew from the Southwest and the green was running in between 16 and 17 seconds. The game was over 12 ends. On rink …
Christmas Hams keep coming
Sunday’s Christmas Ham 3-Person Ambrose competition was in some serious doubt after the much needed rain this week. Multiple course inspections were held to make sure golf could take place …