Vandals target Baradine cemetery sign
Vandals have struck at the entrance to the Baradine Cemetery, damaging a new directional map that had been installed to improve access and assist those visiting loved ones’ graves. The …
Busting menopause myths and misinformation
Myths and misinformation abound when it comes to menopause and community understanding has not kept pace with the latest in research or the management of symptoms. Despite it being an …
Kim lands ABC radio mornings seat
Coonamble-ites are now waking up to one of their own on the airwaves after Kim Goldsmith was selected as the breakfast host of ABC Western Plains. The journalist and creative …
Children with autism to move off NDIS
ABOVE: Frazier, Sarah and Clover. They say that whatever replaces the National Disability Insurance Scheme for autistic children should give them the same opportunities. Local families are pondering what's next …
Police raid Edward Street home
Photo: Officers from the police Operations Support Group on Edward Street during a morning raid on a property. Police say they made no arrests following a raid on a home …
Auto stories on show next weekend
Coonamble's devoted motorheads are shifting into gear as the town prepares for the annual Car Show at Coonamble Golf Club on 13 September. Showgoers will vote for winners across 15 …
Local concerns about ‘snout bounty’
Two local farmers say they are concerned that a proposed pig bounty could encourage poaching on their properties. NSW premier Chris Minns floated the idea in May 2025 as a …
Working dogs worth billions to regional Australia
By COONAMBLE TIMES & ABC NEWS A study by ANZ has valued Australia's farm dog workforce at a staggering $3 billion as farmers struggle to hire and retain good staff. …
Fire destroys Reid Street home
Police say they are investigating after a “suspicious” blaze destroyed a home on Reid Street on Saturday 23 August. Emergency services were called to the very end of the street …