Busy month for Coonamble swimmers
PHOTO: Local swimming club members enjoyed a big day at Coonamble Carnival The 2024 Coonamble Swimming Carnival was held on the 15th of January and showcased a resurgence in the …
Super W stars come to Coonamble
PHOTO: NSW Rugby Development Office Elvy McEwen, Desiree Miller, Emily Robinson, Millie Parker, NSW Rugby Development Officer Mark Pitts, and Atasi Lafai BY LIAM MULHALL As part of an immersion …
Hay run coming to Walgett following Narran Lake fire
Always welcomed but never wanted, hay runs have become a symbol across Australia of tougher times. After suffering a major blaze to finish off 2023, word that Aussie Hay Runners …
Gabby hits the road for Quality Wool
PHOTO: Quality Wool’s latest recruit, Gabby Smith, brings years of experience and industry knowledge with her into her new role as Northern District Representative. With wool industry veteran Willy Redington …
Ovine Bovine Grapevine
by Matt Prentice, Elders Happy New Year!! And it is just that! While some of our district has missed the larger amounts of the rain most have spray rigs rolling …
Brad & Jarron celebrated as Sportsperson of the Year
PHOTO: Junior Sportsperson of the Year Jarron Welsh met Australia Day Ambassador Carolyn Mee at the Nominees Dinner hosted by Coonamble Shire Council on Thursday evening. The judges had no …
Tour de Gulargambone for 2024 Australia Day Ambassador
PHOTO: Renowned sports broadcaster Michael Tomalaris was the 2024 Gulargambone Australia Day ambassador By LIAM MULHALL From the Avenue des Champs-Élysées to Gulargambone Lions Park, for the 2024 Australia Day …
Education Foundation announces scholarships
PHOTO: Some of this year’s Education Foundation recipients: Anita and Cameron McKenzie, Pollyanna McIntyre, Luke Primmer, Georgia Rackham, Isaac Barrett and Hayley O’connor with Ben Markey President. The tradition of …
Review threatens local opal mining industry
Ahead of the finalised review into small-scale titles, Lightning Ridge miners will converge next month to make sure their voice is heard on the changes that could make or break …