Words worth millions in new funding announcement
In small towns across the Western Plains, the local library remains one of the most important gathering places in the community. At the Lachlan Shire Library, residents come together to …
Iconic western hospital celebrates its centenary
Did you know that Bloomfield Hospital in Orange was established in 1925 as one of only three dedicated mental health facilities in rural NSW? The iconic building marks 100 years in …
Rural all the way: Coonabarabran doctor wins national award
A dedicated Coonabarabran doctor who is in her final year of training to become a Rural Generalist – and who also plays representative rugby union – was last week recognsed for …
Patience pays off as Narromine Heavy Vehicle Bypass nears completion
The final stage of the Narromine Heavy Vehicle Bypass is now underway, with works progressing at the intersection of Gainsborough and Tomingley Roads. Narromine Shire Council began the project in …
Nyngan, Warren and Gilgandra represented in the 2026 RAS Rural Achievers Award
Eight young agricultural leaders have been named in the 2026 RAS Rural Achiever Awards, with three from Western NSW making the cut. Loretta Nicholas, Tara Kennedy and Melony Bartlett, will …
Smart water rollout targets high-volume users across Western Plains
The rollout of free state-of-the-art smart water monitoring devices for up to 2,500 inland water users is now in full swing, targeting some of the region’s highest water-using farms and …
Crisis accommodation officially open
Photo: REDI.E workers Michaela Fineran and Aleria Robinson giving a tour of the dining room in the crisis accommodation. After months of planning, renovating, and redecorating, the grand opening of …
Med students get a taste of local life
Two final year medical students from Sydney have experienced a taste of small town healthcare after a five-week stint at Coonamble Aboriginal Health Service (CAHS). Western Sydney University (WSU) students …
Public brawls caught on video
A series of seemingly-related public fights involving multiple people moved across Coonamble on the weekend of 18-19 October. Video obtained by The Coonamble Times show at least ten people crowded …