Handicrafts high on the agenda
PHOTO: Castlereagh Group handicraft officer Barbara Gow, presented Brenda Croxon with the Michelle Sell trophy for winning the over 80’s handicraft section. (image: E.Hampton) by LIZ CUTTS Embroiderers, knitters and …
Financial counsellor coming regularly to Coonamble
PHOTO: Kelly Salisbury. IMAGE: Supplied By RIVER MCCROSSEN Salvation Army financial counsellor Kelly Salisbury says it can be “overwhelming” for people to reach out for financial help. “I think it …
Happy World Health Day!
The 7th of April is World Health Day. Our health is something not to be taken for granted. Across the Western Plains, though we lack some health services, we are …
Eye in the sky for fire prevention
PHOTO: Marcus Erlich from Ninox Robotics has been involved in a heat detecting drone trial at Cobar, hoping to add a new tool to fight bushfires. Drones with a two …
Time to prepare before 3G switches off
When it comes to mobile telephone connections in the bush, the next big change is on the horizon and Coonamble farmer Sharon Single is taking it in stride. “Moving to …
A winning night for Gular MPS
PHOTO: Trivia MC John Alchin showing off one the raffle prizes. Gulargambone’s Multi Purpose Health Service (MPS) is clearly highly valued around the district with the local Bowling Club packed …
School health checks require follow up
PHOTO: St Brigids Year 1 students wait their turn for health checks with Coonamble Aboriginal Health Service in March. PHOTO: Supplied Over a third of Coonamble school kids came up …
St Barnabas Hall almost ready for re-use
PHOTO: Parishioners inside the hall after church on Easter Sunday. By RIVER MCCROSSEN Coonamble’s Anglican community could soon be able to use their hall again as the renovations near completion. …