Chamber calls on council to slow down on SOTS site
The most recent meeting of the Coonamble District Chamber of Commerce saw extensive discussion about the future of the Sons of the Soil Hotel site in Coonamble’s main street. “We …
Mystery man airlifted with burn injuries from suspicious house fire
PHOTO: The morning after the fire, where part of the street was still taped off. PHOTO: River McCrossen The identity of a man hospitalised with burn injuries following a house …
Planned power outages across the shire
PHOTO: Disruptions to the district’s power supply over the weekend was a result of planned maintenance. IMAGE: Essential Energy Power went out across almost the whole Coonamble Shire over the …
Four-wheel drive ambulances back on the agenda
PHOTO: There are nine four-wheel drive ambulance vehicles across the Central West. IMAGE SUPPLIED. Coonamble Shire Council have motioned yet again to look into the possibility of a four-wheel drive …
Slack-Smiths put Post Office on the market
PHOTO: Les & Ruby Slack-Smith will pass on the Australia Post licence in Coonamble. PHOTO: River McCrossen Ruby and Les Slack-Smith have operated the Coonamble Post Office for 28 years. …
Coonamble Challenge kicks up the dust
PHOTO: Garen Pennell on Little Sister competing in Saturdays Maiden Final. (PHOTO: River McCrossen) by RIVER McCROSSEN The weather held up nicely for a busy three days at Coonamble Showground …
Live music returns to Plaza Theatre
PHOTO: Theatre doors re-open to live music: Jamie Lea Trindall (Outback Arts) with performers Nerida Cuddy , and David & Travis Jones outside the Plaza Theatre on Sunday. Locals came …
Four days down on the Tour de OROC
The Tour de OROC team may be on bikes, but they’re flying through each leg of the six day ride, with pedals having already hit the road on day five. …