A Dry July
THE Bureau of Meteorology released their latest Climate Outlooks on Thursday 17 August, reinforcing earlier long-range forecasts that the coming spring is likely to be warmer and drier than average. …
The new normal at Coonamble Sale Yards
PHOTO: The team from Halcroft & Bennett drew a crowd at last week’s sale By DAVID THOMPSON COONAMBLE Associated Agents yarded 1000 cattle last Wednesday 16 August. The yarding consisted …
Matt & Beau win Keno 2 person ambrose
PHOTO: Matt Lane and Beau Ewers looked every part the serious golfing duo in their matching shirts on Sunday. Will the lucky shirts make reappearance at the regional finals? by …
Warren Pumas turn the tables on Coonamble
PHOTO: The 2023 Coonamble Rams minor-semis side (aka Wrenchy’s Angels); Ana Newstead, Xanthe Van Lubeck (Captain), Angie O’Connor, Loretta Tandy, Ange Hanigan, Tobiana Glasson, Maddison Galagher, Isobel Thomson, (front) Brilea …
Coonamble Crossfit sweat it up at the Rural Rumble
PHOTO: The Coonamble FIT Team: (back) Jill Robinson, Amanda Glasson, Andrew Schieb, Brendan Primmer, Klay Wrigley, Jamie Goldsmith, Matt Watts (front) Leonie Goldsmith, Nat Schieb & Kiara McDonald. By PUBLICITY …
Empower young people to solve stubborn rural problems advocate says
Communities are leaving young people out of the power structures and even out of the conversation in rural towns, says a leading entrepreneur. The consequence, he says, is that some …
New roses for Narromine War Cemetery
PHOTO: The site on ANZAC Day 2023. If you passed by the Narromine War Cemetery recently and thought it was looking a bit bare, rest assured, it’s all part of a plan …
Water compliance under the pump
Water compliance will become increasingly enforced, as the state’s water regulator continues with an eagle-eye as dry conditions continue to creep in. Despite a known history of poor water quality …
Louth off and racing four years later
It may have been four years since the last event, but the crowd still remembered the Louth Races was the place to be on 12 August. After a forced sabbatical, …