eSafety looks for protection in age of changing internet
The introduction of generative AI – or artificial intelligence – has turned the internet on its head, from how we use it to what we see there. In response, the …
Mark Coulton announces retirement
Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has announced he will retire at the next election, after 16 years and six terms in parliament. Mr Coulton made the announcement today, Monday …
NSW Aboriginal Land Council election returns local councillors
PHOTO: Clockwise from top left: Anne Dennis (North Western), Grace Toomey (Central), Leeanne Hampton (Wiradjuri), Ross Hampton (Western). An election in late February for the NSW Aboriginal Land Council saw …
Introducing: River McCrossen
PHOTO: Oliver (River) McCrossen is the latest addition to the Coonamble Times team. The Coonamble Times welcomed a new graduate cadet* journalist to the team on Wednesday 13 March. Oliver …
Leaving the mountains for the flat roads of Tour de OROC
Michelle Williams’ first taste of the west was on a bike, raising funds for Macquarie Home Stay as part of the Tour de OROC. Hailing from Blaxland in the Blue …
Warrumbungle water watchers wanted
Have you noticed a patch of green amongst a dry lawn? Are there puddles near your house, but there hasn’t been any rain? You may have discovered a water leak …
Local unemployment dives again
PHOTO: Good news and bad news. Local unemployment rates dropped again, so employers of all kinds can expect the workforce challenge to continue. Unemployment in Coonamble and the Orana Far …
Safer Coonamble Group calls out ‘ghost’ services
PHOTO: Concerned Coonamble residents at the first Safer Coonamble meeting on 5th December 2023. The newly formed Safer Coonamble Group (SCG) is hitting the ground running as it tackles some …
Quambone Resources Committee goes it alone
PHOTO: The Quambone Public School packed out the Quambone Memorial Hall back in 2021.The Hall is one of the facilities managed for the community by the Quambone Resources Committee. Coonamble …