From the Mayor’s Desk: 15 July 2026
I am pleased to deliver the Mayoral report for July 2026, covering a period since our last our last meeting held in June. RainThe Coonamble Shire has received quite a …
Bears Old Boys back for the memories
Past players, coaches and supporters of the Coonamble Rugby League Bears came home for the annual Old Boys Day reunion weekend. Past and present Coonamble league enthusiasts met at the …
Massage now available in the main street
Residents seeking massage therapy now have a new local option, with Ann's Thai Therapy Massage opening its doors in Coonamble, expanding from its already established business in Dubbo. Owner Ann …
Lorna’s an official Aussie now
After 26 years of calling our sunburnt country ‘home’, Coonamble local Lorna Lefebvre has officially been declared an Australian citizen. Last Friday 10 July, Lorna was joined by her immediate …
Land councils oppose NSW Crown Land reforms
NSW Local Aboriginal Land Councils are standing together to fight against a revision of the state's Crown Land Management Bill presented to NSW parliament on 17 March. The Bill proposes …
Future of Baradine showground in jeopardy
A wastewater crisis at Camp Cypress has sparked fears for the future of the Baradine Showground. One of Baradine's most valued community assets faces an uncertain future, with concerns that …
Better lighting needed for safer streets
Members from the Safer Coonamble Group spoke to councillors during their pre-meeting Community Forum on Wednesday 8 July, highlighting the town's street lighting issues. Group members Sue Hargans and Daisy …
Council welcomes state-funded asbestos disposal trial
Council staff are hoping to see a reduction in the concerning levels of illegal dumping of asbestos in our shire as the State Government prepares to launch a free material …
Inland Rail: N2N may be revived
Just when you thought the local stretch of the Inland Rail project was dead and buried, the 'founder and father' of the concept steps back in to fight for what …