Oorala to visit Coonamble
The University of New England (ANU) is spruiking their support centre for Aboriginal students in Coonamble as part of their push for more First Nations enrolments in higher education. University …
Baradine grant success delivers upgrades
Ranging from technology improvements to shaded workspaces and new community seating, Baradine is set to benefit from a suite of projects made possible through grant success. Five local organisations have …
Bones not human
Police say that a set of bones discovered at a Coonamble property in mid-November are not human. A crime scene was established at a home on McCullough on 13 November …
Community combines to keep Literacy for Life
The Literacy for Life Foundation will not close its doors without a fight, as community members devise plans to keep the program alive. Last Thursday 27 December the Coonamble Aboriginal …
Suspicious fires a red flag for summer safety
Investigations are underway after emergency services were called to three grass fires on vacant blocks in the township over the weekend of 29 November to 1 December. Fire services were …
Racing to change attitudes and reduce family violence
Did you hear the rumble? Did your shop windows rattle? You might have thought town was hit with a mighty earthquake, but it was just the annual Walk-A-Mile Coonamble Style …
Rents are rising, Coonamble remains ‘Affordable’ but rental properties still scarce
While rent is costing an arm and leg for most people across the state, Coonamble remains at an affordable rate – if you can find a place. New data shows …
NSW Farmers seek legal advice on Narrabri Gas Project
NSW Farmers say they are taking legal advice to challenge the Narrabri Gas Project.Acting CEO Mike Guerin said they plan to use the same legal counsel that successfully challenged a …
Country Heartline: a move to muster more visitors
A new collaboration between three ag-dominated councils was launched near Nyngan on Thursday 20 November to help realise the region's agri-tourism potential and provide a buffer for rural economies reliant …