Donna the Astronomer: June wonders
There is a shift that occurs in early June that is easy to miss if we stay indoors. The air cools. The evenings lengthen. And the sky begins to open. …
New drought grants open as Warren builds on resilience success
Communities across the Western Plains are being encouraged to continue strengthening drought resilience and social connection, with a fresh round of Future Drought Fund grants now open to regional organisations. …
Real country entertainment a big winner at 2026 Gulargambone Show
The Gulargambone show brought in around 300 people to the grounds on Saturday 30 May, with exciting entertainment fit for the whole family to enjoy. Gulargambone Show Society President Angus …
Local pets and speedy sausages steal the show
The Pet Show drew in a huge crowd at this year’s Coonamble Show on Wednesday 27 May, with judge Josh Robinson having the tricky decision of choosing the winners of …
History buff fights to keep horse trough in place
Long-time local history buff Angie Little is urging Coonamble Shire Council to leave the town’s historic horse trough exactly where it stands, arguing the landmark is far more than a …
Coonamble Show pavilion: The best of the bunch
The 2026 Coonamble Show Pavilion was chock-a-block with the hard work of local schools, artists, crafters, cooks, horticulturists and producers. Steward, Amanda Colwell, said this year’s show had the third …
Upcoming Bush Summit focuses on access, implementation & impact
The Eleanor Bryant Memorial Fund Bush Summit is coming to Coonamble, and organisers are calling for more parents to get involved in the children’s health educational presentations. The event will …
Gemma wins Coonamble Young Woman 2026
Gemma Fitzgerald, Rhiannah McBride and Ava McDowell stood gracefully on a trailer turned makeshift stage on Tuesday 26 May as they were announced the winners of the senior, junior and …
2026 Coonamble Rodeo set to deliver a bucking good long weekend
Dust off the boots and mark the calendar, the iconic Coonamble Rodeo is gearing up for an action-packed return over the 2026 King’s Birthday Long Weekend, promising three massive days …