The Coonamble Times

 With Australia being the driest inhabited continent, drought is an expected and accepted part of life on the land. However it can hit families, businesses, communities and regional economies hard …

The NSW Government has given 14 councils access to upfront natural disaster recovery payments through new funding arrangements including the shires of Walgett, Coonamble, Warren and Brewarrina. With 19 other …

PHOTO: Varroa mites weaken bees, shortens their lives and can cause death from viral infections. IMAGE: Scott Bauer/ Flickr Western bee keepers will benefit from a team of 48 trainers …

PHOTO: Warrumbungle Shire Council Residents of Warrumbungle Shire Council are being called on for community feedback of its Draft Crown Reserves Generic Plan of Management following changes to The Crown …

It’s looking a lot like Christmas in Baradine.  The town has switched on to the joy and magic of Christmas with its popular festive lights’ competition and there is a …

As we celebrate Christmas today, the community is being called on to support the more vulnerable residents. There are many reasons why some people find the festive season challenging – …

PHOTO: Be prepared before you hit the road this Christmas. (Photo credit: Destination NSW) High fuel prices are the unwanted Christmas gift that every motorist receives, but some states will …

PHOTO: Changes to council meetings have been mooted by government, but may have little effect on local councils, such as Narromine. Every Shire Council meeting in the Western Plains region …

State government promises to allow farmers to permanently use unregistered vehicles during a fire emergency have been shelved. While drawing ire from some quarters, local fire officials say volunteer numbers …