Coonamble Shire population has a growth spurt
GRAPHS: REMPLAN If the statistics are to be believed Coonamble shire seems to be enjoying both a growth spurt and a flush of youth. Population figures reveal that not only …
New owners set about reviving former Commercial Bank building
PHOTO: Stephanie Ryan and Katrina Lefebvre have an exciting vision for their new main street building. At the entrance from the Castlereagh Highway to the main business district, new owners …
Doors are open for local-led adult literacy program
PHOTO: The Literacy for Life staff Debbie Welsh, Mark Jones, Rose Jones, Gail Turnbull, and Sonja Sands are all smiles and ready to welcome the newest intake. The Literacy for …
Seeing the value in Coonamble’s land
There was little movement in Coonamble's land values last year but that could soon change as potential buyers see the value of our region's farming land, Halcroft and Bennett real …
Roadmaps to a better life
The Roadmaps team from Lives Lived Well are back in Coonamble and hope to get as many people as possible engaged in their drug and alcohol program that has a …
New resident night returns to Narromine
PHOTO: Narromine Deputy Mayor Stacey Bohm and Mayor Ewen Jones are looking forward to meeting new residents at the Shire’s New Resident Night. After a brief hiatus due to low …
Gunnedah hit-and-run tragedy forces tough look at youth crime
Western Plains community leaders are pushing for a coordinated response to tackle youth crime after a fatal hit-and-run near Gunnedah involving three 14-year-olds killed a motorcyclist in his 50s during …
Public transport coming to Gingie and Namoi
PHOTO: The bus stop in Gingie which has recently been upgraded with a concrete footpath and floor. Photo: supplied A door-to-door bus service called Walgett Wheels is coming to the …