Adam Macrae settles into rugby role
PHOTO: Under-12s coach for the Western Plains side Adam Macrae talking to kids ahead of the trials. PHOTO River McCrossen Adam Macrae has been a teacher for twenty odd years …
Musicians in the making with David Jones
PHOTO: Elka and Lexi Trindall, Alice and Joey Kennedy practicing their instruments The Plaza theatre was filled with music on Thursday 23 May when local musician David Jones taught five …
Doubling down on local landcare
Coonamble-Castlereagh Landcare has a new face - in fact, two new faces - with two local ladies sharing what is now a full-time role. They take over from Therese Ryan, …
National Sorry Day: it’s personal
PHOTO: Dancers from Coonamble Public School learned a dance to mark the occasion. Elders, family and members of the community gathered at the Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) on Monday …
Vinnie’s grant will support new volunteer service
PHOTO: Vinnies were awarded $1000 for volunteers who help people in difficult situations. Coonamble's St Vincent De Paul Society has been awarded $1000 to support local services under a Federal …
Transmitting from anywhere with new mobile technology
PHOTO: MTM-FM volunteers Bill Carroll and Amanda Daniels showed off their new equipment at the Coonamble show. A “game changer” mobile broadcaster kit will allow Coonamble’s community radio station to …
Museum awaits second structural report
PHOTO: Council closed the museum stables after an intial May 20 inspection found it unsafe. Coonamble Shire General Manager Paul Gallagher says Council is waiting on a report from a …
Smartkids celebrate their mums
PHOTO: Kandy Bright with Kingsley and Dixie. In celebration of Mother’s Day and the maternal figures in our lives, Smartkids hosted a lovely morning tea with nans and mums. The …