Is cash no longer king?
In 2018, experts predicted that a cashless future was two to three generations away. Then, with the COVID–19 pandemic, a fear of transmission coupled with lockdowns and other restrictions led …
Emergency Services visit Smartkids
PHOTO: The children at Smartkids really enjoyed having Coonamble’s Emergency Service workers visit last week. Last week, emergency services came and talked to the children at smart kids about who …
Fire drills and flash cards at Gulargambone Preschool
PHOTO: Miss Ash leads the children through a fire drill. Miss Crystal, Mrs Tindall, Miss Kerry, Miss Ash & Miss Georgia Term 1 Week 5Water play has been a hit …
Student Leadership at CPS in 2024
PHOTO: Mr Hovenden & Mr Delhaas with our wonderful 2024 SRC members. Student Leadership programs are well underway at Coonamble Public School in 2024. Friday saw the Student Representative Council …
Federal Court rules in favour of Gomeroi Nation in Santos project appeal
The Gomeroi Nation has won their Native Title appeal against the Santos Narrabri Pilliga Gas Project, creating a precedent that could change all future Native Title claims. The Federal Court …
Lightning Ridge races get back on track following flood damage
Two months out from race day, Lightning Ridge saw unprecedented flooding that swallowed the local race course, leaving the upcoming annual picnic races hanging in the balance. A month later, …
Walgett shire council speak out on opal miners rights to state government
Image: Visit NSW. Walgett Council will allocate $12,000 ex GST from general rates and revenue to produce a report on the economic impact of opal mining on the Walgett Shire. It comes as …
Friendships in Rugby
“The biggest day in Gulargambone Junior Rugby history.” That’s the promise from NSW Rugby Development Officer Mark Pitts, who has been hard at work to organise the “Friendships in Rugby …
Come try Rugby Coonamble
The 2024 season is looking promising for Coonamble Junior Rugby Club with the Come & Try Day in Coonamble over the weekend attracting good support across the age groups. "It …