Dust off the denim and dance back to the 80’s
Get ready to step back in time as the Coonamble Neighbourhood Centre hosts an 80s-themed disco and luncheon for people living with a disability later this month. The “Coonamble Step …
Tracy leads in first round of Championship
Finally, some good weather to play golf. Last Wednesday 3rd June the Lady Golfers played 2 main events. The Ladies NSW Country Veterans Championships was delayed due rain on the …
Community helps power Marnie’s fundraising for Cancer Research
Coonamble Local Marnie Ryan was one of the 16,000 people who joined in on the Brisbane Rio Tinto Race on Sunday 7 June, but something made her stand out from …
New funding provides a brighter future for Gulargambone sportsground
New lights are set to shine down on Gulargambone's football oval after the local rugby union club received a grant on 2 June with the support of Coonamble Shire Council. …
Soil carbon initiative takes root at Whittonbri
Wet weather may have forced a change of venue, but it didn’t dampen interest in regenerative farming when around 30 local property owners gathered at the Coonamble Bowling Club on …
Authorities fear major locust hatch after an ideal breeding season
Locust numbers are trending above normal levels across parts of Far West NSW, with authorities warning current seasonal conditions could set the stage for a major spring hatch. Western Local …
May defies local weather norms
May 2026 will likely be remembered as a month that delivered a little bit of everything for Coonamble. According to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology rainfall in Coonamble for May …
Gilgandra volunteer honoured on WOW Day
Gilgandra SES volunteer Will Flood was selected to represent the NSW SES Western Zone at the Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day) celebrations in Sydney on May 20 as part of …
Anne Dennis honored for services to indigenous communities
Walgett’s Anne Dennis has been recognised among Australia’s most respected community leaders, receiving appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division for significant service …