Fire at Coonamble tip acts as a timely reminder
After fire fighters extinguished a blaze that caught alight at Coonamble’s tip around midday, council workers are keeping a wary eye on it. Fire & Rescue and Rural Fire Service …
Farmers, firefighters praise decision on ‘unregistered’ vehicles
The NSW Government says it is delivering common sense reform to support farmers during the bushfire season, allowing farmers and rural landholders to register and use Farm Firefighting Vehicles (FFVs) …
“Outstanding choice” – Lachlan mayor announces new General Manager
Lachlan Shire Council has a new general manager with former Orange City Council Technical Services Director Ian Greenham to take up the post following the resignation of Greg Tory. Greenham …
Introducing: Mark Langham
A new blow-in who moved from near the coast in Kempsey late last month has been warmly welcomed into the Coonamble Rural Fire Service (RFS) District Manager position. Although Mark …
Properties to go under hammer for unpaid rates
At least 31 properties have been listed for auction in the shire as Council looks to recover long overdue unpaid rates. Eleven properties are listed in Coonamble, 15 in Gulargambone …
BARADINE NEWS – By The Yowie
WeatherWell, it’s been a lovely spring week with fine sunny weather perfect for the school holidays. With daylight savings starting over the weekend we will have longer days from now …
Night bowls to start up
This week has been a very challenging week with the wind gusting on bowls days.The wind this week was blowing fiercely from the Southwest to the Southeast, then the Northwest …
School holidays draw to a close
Photo: Quambone saw a strong turnout for a drumming circle run by Mission Australia and Interrelate. The day was part of the school holiday activities planned in the shire. Vision …
Youth worker reflects on program anniversary
At least 80 young people have taken up counselling with the headspace Outreach Program as the service enters its second year. The program involves Aboriginal Youth Wellbeing Workers chatting to …