2023 Bandanna Day at Coonamble Public School
PHOTO: Mrs Webb the proud organiser of CPS Bandanna Day. Written by Kiyara Lacrosse Coonamble Public School rock bandannas to support cancer awareness and research. On Thursday 26 October, Coonamble …
Lightning Ridge photo wins competition
PHOTO: The winning photo in Mark Coulton’s competition is entitled “Sunrise at kangaroo Hill”. An image of a stunning sunrise captured at Lightning Ridge has won a Christmas Card photo …
Burrima Boardwalk officially open
An estimated 300 people from as far afield as Sydney and the Central Coast ignored the 38 degree forecast and gathered in the Macquarie Marshes last Saturday 21 October to …
Pig numbers swell as new “Pest Tsar” named
Walgett Shire Council mayor Jason Ramien has developed a new routine in the morning – and it’s not out of choice, it’s swerving around feral pigs on the road. “Just …
Walgett working space is open
Anyone in Walgett looking for an office space to work from, short or long-term, need look no further than the CWA Hall where the co-working space was opened this week. …
Foreign Correspondent: Travis Hargreaves
PHOTO: Travis Hargreaves (right) with fellow trekker Darren Forward. It seems you can track Coonamble connections to all ends of the earth. Travis Hargreaves’ recent fundraising foray into the Himalayas …
Introducing: Leslie Duncan
PHOTO: Leslie Duncan is keen to watch the Coonamble Bears next year. Joining the fresh faced crew at Coonamble Shire Council is new resident Leslie Duncan. Leslie slotted into the …
Touch Football gets underway
PHOTO: Justin Fernando (Castlereagh Hire) draws and passes enroute to a win against Nutrien on Monday There’s nothing quite like week one of touch football to remind yourself of just …
Cougars U12s take first win of the season
by Thelma Leonard The Castlereagh Cougars made the long trip to Grenfell on Sunday for round 5 of the Western Women’s competition, taking on the Woodbridge sides. With other conflicting …