Roy’s Roundup: 30 April 2026
G’day folks, Last weekend I was in the Grawin and then Coonamble for Anzac Day. Anzac day at the Grawin is an extraordinary experience, held in a space known as …
Baradine News by the Yowie: 30 April 2026
PHOTO: Bruce McConaughty, representing the Rural Fire Service, laying a wreath at the Gwabegar Dawn service (photo E Hampton). WeatherWell, It’s been one of those April’s where it hasn’t rained …
Term 2 kicks off at CPS
PHOTO: NSW Health’s Mobile Dental Van parked at the Coonamble Public School. As we step into Term 2, we warmly welcome all our students back to what promises to be …
Community invited to help shape Smith Park murals
PHOTO: Coonamble Shire Council aims to brighten Coonamble's Smith Park with a murals like this one by Lukas Kasper located in Gulargambone. (Image: Lukas Kasper) As part of the Coonamble …
Netball heats up as weather cools off
PHOTO: Lleyton Fernando squares up to the goal-post for a shot as teammate Carly Fernando and defenders Tristan Crowley and Angie O’Connor wait for a re-bound. Monday night netball continued …
Introducing: Shannon Ingham
Most people who move to Coonamble are migrating from towns or cities much larger in size and population. This was not the case for Shannon Ingham. Shannon moved to Coonamble …
Walgett’s biggest race day back on track
PHOTO: A highlight on the Walgett community calendar Race Day returns in June. A long-standing Western Plains tradition the Walgett Races return in June 2026 bringing the community together for …
Fuel donation to local cancer charity
PHOTO: Coonamble Cancer Survival Fund’s Janis Nichol and Annette Chapman received the donated fuel vouchers from Coonamble Roadhouse manager, Maureen O’Farrell. Coonamble’s community spirit was on full display last Wednesday …
Paramedic’s heart beats for Coonamble
PHOTO: Harriet O'Brien is excited to be joining Coonamble's paramedic team. New addition to the Coonamble’s paramedic team, Harriet O’Brien, has recently joined the blue crew. And while Harriet is …