Ovine Bovine Grapevine
By DAVID THOMPSON Today (Wednesday 14 February) at the local saleyards Coonamble Associated Agents are holding their first Fat Sale for over six months. This is great for the town …
Young gun gets the win at golf
PHOTO: Young gun on the course, Archie Finn, took the win last Sunday in an 18 stroke event at the Coonamble Golf Course. by THE HACKER 11 players teed off …
Ladies! here we go again
by Narelle Mayoh Finally, the new season has came about. The Ladies start ever season off with their Pre Season Luncheon and then the next week the 9 holes competition …
Social tennis re-starts
Just five social players made it to the first Friday night session on 9 February. Players were somewhat slow-moving in the warm afternoon but still managed a few rounds of …
Why not throw your hat in the local government ring?
PHOTO: Mayor of Warrumbungle Shire, Ambrose Doolan, urges people to consider running for local council. Are you one of those people who are guilty of criticising local councils? Or one …
Seven NSW State Forests now off limits to hunters
PHOTO: Dingoes, and other native animals are off limits to hunters in NSW State Forests. A booming population of introduced species, thanks mainly to the large amount of rain that …
Condo rail upgrade on track
PHOTO: The Kiacatoo Road railway crossing, scene of a nasty accident in 2016, is one of 23 priority upgrades announced by the government. (Image: Parkes Champion-Post) A rail crossing on …
Hair we go! Growing mullets for mental health
PHOTO: Tempted to grow a mullet? Now is the perfect time. Who doesn’t love (or love to hate!) the great Australian mullet? It’s not a hairstyle, it’s a lifestyle! It’s …
Opal miners pick up their pens to ward off potential changes to industry
PHOTO: The community is concerned that changes will not only impact opal mining, but the tourism industry they’ve built off of it. Miners and Lightning Ridge locals met on 5 …