Coonamble Times’ new cadet journalist
Photo: Graduate cadet journalist Ailish Dwyer celebrated her birthday just a few weeks into her new job. Ailish Dwyer began her path to journalism in Year 11. Born in Sydney …
‘Unsafe’ housing delays medical emergency
Photo: Wayne Regan in the hallway of his Gulargambone home. A delayed trip to the hospital has highlighted a Gulargambone man’s need for disability-friendly housing as he questions the long …
Who lets the dogs roam? Residents call for owners to be made responsible.
Photo: Calga Street resident Margaret Lane after speaking to shire councillors last week. Dog owners in Coonamble can expect a stronger response if they let their animals wander, if the …
Blasting metal through the airwaves: Vasily volunteers his way
Photo: Vasily has been pumping metal on community radio for over a year. It's past 7:30pm on a Friday evening and 13-year-old Vasily Iagunkov is in the presenter's seat introducing …
Clinton Wrigley convicted for murder of Nyngan’s Joel Carter
It has been more than two years since Nyngan farmer, Joel Carter was found bludgeoned to death at his property 'Rosehill' in January 2023. On Monday 19 May, former Coonamble …
New-gens say give service a crack
Photo: Lane Lewis (22) and Patrick Forbes (18) are both committed volunteers in our local community. Patrick Forbes may have just turned 18 this month, but he's already something of …
Global tariffs hit local pockets
Photo: Coonamble resident Neil Ruttley is an example of how Trump’s trade tariffs can hit us at home. A Coonamble retiree had a rude shock when he checked his superannuation …
E-scooters suspected in damage to netball courts
Photo: Netball Association executive committee member Lisa Kenny where one of the courts has been damaged. It is believed the marks were made by e-scooters. She said she intents to …