INTRODUCING: Christy Castanares
Coonamble reminds Christy Castañares of where she used to live. Born in December 1993, the nurse grew up around an hour’s drive from the Philippine city of Cebu. She said …
Pony Club Camp 2025 up and trotting
Photo: Generations of Pony Club members! Back row: Garren Pennell, Susie Burnheim, Will Burnheim, Tessa Pennell with Zadie, Natalie Manual, Will Burnheim, Shanae Deans, Anna Turner (Dent), Rose Turner, Allison …
New parents group creates lasting connections
At least five new mums have taken part in the latest round of sessions at Coonamble Hospital aimed at taking the guesswork out of newborn health and wellbeing. Since early …
Tracy and Kerry win Keno Ambrose
Photo: Kerry Hanigan and Tracy Baker-Holmes made quite the team in Forbes where they won the 2025 Keno Ambrose regional Finals on Sunday 28 September. Recently Tracy Baker Holmes and …
Donna wins last 18
On Wednesday 24 September the Lady Golfers played their last 18 holes of the 2025 season and it was also the close of all competitions that were played over the …
Real country racing at Come by Chance
Rugby league was a big talking point at the weekend not only because of the finals in Melbourne and Sydney but also because former NRL players Gavin Groth and Terry …
Rural dwelling reforms open for input
NSW Legislative Council MP John Ruddick says his days working on a cotton farm near Walgett is part of the inspiration behind his push to launch an inquiry into helping …
Warmer weather draws a strong cattle sale crowd
Coonamble Associated Agents yarded close to 2000 cattle last Wednesday 24 September. There was some excellent runs of heavy cattle along with good runs of feeders. Bowra Ag sold heavy …
Ilikesooboogie takes a win at Come By Chance
Coonamble-trained horse Ilikesooboogie bagged almost $4000 after winning the opening race at Come By Chance Picnic Club on 27 September. The seven-year-old finished the 800-metre race race in 46.45 seconds …