Community called on for Foodbank donations
PHOTO: Foodbank NSW & ACT’s Regional and Remote Community Engagement Coordinator Travis Hill with John Little who helps deliver Hampers. – Image supplied A partnership between Foodbank NSW and ACT …
The Luppino feedlot’s legacy
PHOTO: Pat Luppino pictured in the early-mid 1980s at his neighbour’s property Urawilkie. Pat was the first in Coonamble to run a major commission feedlot. It may be long gone, …
Ovine Bovine Grapevine – Just add water
I think it’s fair to say 2024 has been a great year for most across our region. Bumper crops, rain at all the right times and strong livestock and commodity …
In the Paddock with Dr Jill : Summer is here
Holy smokes the barbers pole worm in sheep is LOVING the wet, warm weather. We are doing lots of worm egg counts for diligent clients who want to assess risk …
Rams get set for 69th season
As they continue their 'rebuild' the Coonamble Rams Rugby Union Club is getting set for their 2025 season with a largely unchanged leadership team. At the Annual General Meeting held …
Netball finalists leave it all on the court
PHOTO: Earl Anderson (Goal Diggers)and Jake Fernando (Foonettos) go head to head as they fight for possession of the ball during their finals game last Tuesday 10 December. Last Tuesday …
Golfers can’t keep up with the Jones’
PHOTO: Winners of the 3rd Ambrose for Christmas Hams, Travis Jones, David Jones Jnr & David Jones Snr. Despite some warmer weather, Sunday provided some pretty ideal conditions for the …
Regional building blocks need urgent attention – RAI
Community leaders in the west have backed calls by the Regional Australia Institute (RAI) which say the fundamental building blocks to support inland growth need serious attention. The RAI released …
Irrigation reprieve after heavy rains
PHOTO: Heavy rains lashing Coonamble on 4 December. IMAGE: River McCrossen The Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) says irrigator demand for water allocation has dropped following widespread rainfall and storms …