Pigeon plague proving costly for housing provider
A persistent pigeon problem at a Coonamble property is proving both frustrating and expensive for a local housing provider, prompting calls for a broader solution to the growing bird population …
Mullet wigs, rainbow tutus and Sweet Caroline: Coonamble goes back to the 80s
Coonamble’s Bowling Club travelled back in time on Saturday 20 June for the Disability Luncheon Disco, inviting locals and carers from across the region for karaoke and a boogie. The …
Passengers trapped in car rollover on Gulargambone Road
Emergency services were called to Gulargambone Road, Bourbah, around 6pm on Friday 19 June after a ute rollover trapped two passengers inside the vehicle. Coonamble State Emergency Service (SES)Commander John …
Safety upgrade planned for Warren Road intersection underway
Transport for NSW says a planned upgrade to the intersection of the Castlereagh Highway and Warren Road will improve safety for motorists following concerns raised by Coonamble Shire Council. The …
Residents urged to fire-proof homes this winter
As the cold starts to bite the local fire brigade is warning locals to keep an eye on electric heaters and smoke alarms. Although Coonamble's Fire and Rescue Captain Andrew …
Bid to redirect $781,000 to Bore Baths defeated
A proposal to redirect almost $800,000 from other planned council projects to the Coonamble Artesian Bore Baths project has been defeated at Coonamble Shire Council. Councillor Paul Wheelhouse brought forward …
Coonamble could lead region with automated Return and Earn depot
Coonamble could soon become home to north-western NSW’s first automated Return and Earn depot, with councillors hearing the proposal at last week’s council meeting. Council’s Manager of Waste, Recycle and …
Nepal to Coonamble: New Australian Citizen finds a home on the Western Plains
When Ranjana Adhikari left Nepal nearly a decade ago to pursue her dream of becoming an internationally qualified nurse, she never imagined she would one day call Coonamble home. Now, …