Cobar man facing court over meth dealing
An alleged Cobar methylamphetamine dealer was arrested yesterday and will face 11 counts of drug supply related charges today, 12 December. A 47-year-old man will face Court following an investigation …
Strong hospital performance, but bush health still lags
Western NSW public hospitals have maintained strong emergency department and planned surgery performance despite a sharp rise in high-acuity demand, according to new quarterly health data released this week. The …
High turnout for free birth certificates
Is a birth certificate on your wish list this Christmas? For over 60 people, that wish came true when they filled free applications at Coonamble Primary School on Tuesday 9 …
Health leader reflects on training that builds careers and communities
In 2017, Coonamble-raised Cherie Forgione graduated as one of the first cohorts taking up a new course aimed at building leaders in Aboriginal healthcare. She’s one of over 95 graduates …
Coonamble without ranger
Coonamble Shire has confirmed that their remaining ranger resigned in December as councillors questioned why more dogs haven't been caught. During their monthly Council meeting on 10 December, senior staff …
Hall management & fees a hot topic for Baradine
By LIZ CUTTS This year’s centenary celebration of the iconic building in Baradine’s main street was meant to be a joyous occasion, but now it seems the Warrumbungle Shire Council …
FROM THE MAYORS DESK – December 2025
I am pleased to deliver the Mayoral report for December 2025, covering a period since our last meeting held in October. Welcome to new GMOn behalf of Council, I would …
Council works to fill workforce gap
It's one of the biggest employers in Coonamble Shire, but that doesn't mean Council is immune to worker shortages. The organisation is making progress to fill 30 current vacancies, with …
New bore bath concept designs due before Christmas
Councillors have voted to move ahead with acquiring land at the Coonamble's Racecourse Reserve for their proposed bore baths. Council will send an application to the NSW government to approve …