Community pays tribute to former General Manager
Coonamble Shire Council and the wider community acknowledge with sadness the passing of former Shire Clerk and General Manager, Adrian Gordon Hanrahan OAM. Adrian, together with his wife Maria and …
Expired Alcohol Free Zones under review
Coonamble Shire Council is working to reinstate the area’s alcohol free zones, with previous sections expiring around five years ago. Alcohol-Free Zones (AFZs) in the Coonamble Shire apply 24 hours …
“Very Concerning”: Coonamble Visitor Numbers Tumble
Visitor numbers through the Coonamble Information and Exhibition Centre fell sharply during April, with just 175 people walking through the doors compared to 508 visitors during the same period last …
Far West back in the gas spotlight
Far West NSW has once again found itself at the centre of the state’s energy debate after the NSW Government announced it would open a new gas exploration application process …
Gulargumbone Preschool exhibition
Young artists from Gulargambone Preschool are getting their chance to shine, with a colourful exhibition now on display at the Cooee Heritage and Visitor Information Centre. The exhibition features artwork …
Country Mayors say Budget a slap in the face
Speak to any Mayor across the region and they all report the same issue; lack of Government funding and this week’s Budget has only added to the pain. Country Mayors …
Inland Rail dream hits a stop sign out west while billions freighted to Melbourne
Western NSW communities that pinned their future on Inland Rail say they are paying the price for a $45 billion blowout, which will now see the rail corridor effectively stop …
Reward increased for Lighting Ridge miner
The NSW Government, together with the NSW Police Force, has announced the reward for information into the 1995 death of Paul Murray at Lightning Ridge has been increased to $500,000. …