Kelsi joins the Times team
The Coonamble Times has a new journalist taking up the pen. Queenslander Kelsi Davis joined the team straight out of university in mid-September and hit the ground running as she …
NSW Farmers fear governments will green-light Narrabri Gas
Photo: Coonamble farmers and First Nations people were part of this protest message in the Pilliga Forest in 2017. The NSW Farmers Association says recent talk of “pulling the trigger” …
Gular to get connected
Photo: The NSW government says construction is underway at Gulargambone from the town’s full-fibre internet network. Gulargambone residents can now sign up for internet with speeds on par with cities …
A Splendid weekend in Coonamble
Coonamble’s main street was booming with bass, and the crowd was chanting for an encore at the annual Vision Splendid concert last Sunday October 5. Organised by Coonamble Shire Council, …
Government drags the chain on recommendations from 2024 Inquiry into Regional Bank Closures
Regional banking advocates say they are still waiting on the federal government's response around 500 days after a parliamentary inquiry handed down a report into branch closures. The bipartisan inquiry …
Celebrating 100 years of Coonamble CWA with Petals in the Plaza
Last Saturday the town was invited to smell the roses – and sample some home baking – at the Country Women’s Association’s flower and art show as they marked a …
Red tape slashed for mobile vendors
Food trucks, market stalls, buskers and mobile fitness trainers will soon find it easier to work across council lines, with the NSW Government introducing a Mutual Recognition Scheme that lets …
New police leader says he’ll prioritise regional crime
New NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon has outlined his priorities and has talked about issues deeply affecting the Western Plains. Commissioner Mal Lanyon APM was formally appointed as the 24th …