Mineral exploration moves east
Apart from blue metal quarries and some sand removal from the Castlereagh River, the Coonamble district has been in something of a bubble when it comes to extractive industries. However, …
RFS warns against harvesting over fire risk
Due to increased risk of fire in the Coonamble, Walgett and Warren LGAs, the RFS is requesting harvest operators immediately stop and check local weather conditions before deciding whether it …
Warrumbungle General Manager resigns
PHOTO: Warrumbungle Shire Council offices in Coonabarabran. IMAGE: Western Plains App/ River McCrossen Warrumbungle Shire Council’s Roger Bailey has resigned as General Manager (GM). Councillors accepted Mr Bailey’s resignation at …
Snake season is upon us
PHOTO: Mark (‘Mooch’) Ewers is one of two professional snake catchers in the local area. Snake season is back again and snake catcher Mark ‘Mooch’ Ewers has already had his …
Coonamble Preschool: Best in class
PHOTO: Coonamble Preschool staff members, Ellie O’Connor, Nicole Cleary and Director Heidi Hodgson collected the award on behalf of their small team of educators. As the donations from the Grain …
‘This Ain’t Texas’ delights locals
PHOTO: Melissa Kelly, Amy Naef, Jill Kelly, Anna Kennedy and Jamie-Lea Trindall at the opening of their group exhibition, ‘This Ain’t Texas’. Coonamble-raised veterinarian Jill Kelly began painting in 2015 …
New leadership for Gular Bowling Club
PHOTO: Gulargambone Bowling Club board members Brian Knee, Margaret Horne, David Frazier (President) and Sharon Tindall. David Frazier is stepping up as the new president of the Gulargambone Bowling Club …
Finding the right fit
PHOTO: The friendly face that can fit you, Philippa Mitchell (PHOTO: Indiana Chataway). Life-changing. That is what the right bra can be, says The Fitting Studio owner Philippa Mitchell.The professional …