Talking trees
• PHOTO: The two large trees on Aberford Street in west Coonamble are on borrowed time due to dangerous falling limbs. COUNCIL adopted its new Street Trees Policy at their …
Council goes into bat for cheaper home insurance
• PHOTO: Both the concrete levee along the Castlereagh River [above] and the earthen levee along Warrena Creek have been raised and upgraded in recent years. By LIAM MULHALL FOLLOWING …
Council wrap up 2022 in Christmas style
• PHOTO: Dedicated Decorators Amanda Nixon, Shannon Tandy, and Thelma Leonard (not pictured) from Coonamble Shire Council’s Human Resources department went all out in the Christmas Decorating Competition AFTER a …
Pools Update
• PHOTO: Gulargambone and Coonamble pools are open for the summer and will be conducting more lifesaver training come January. WITH the school holiday season upon us, Coonamble Shire’s pools …
RFS warn of increased fire danger
THE NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is warning residents of an increased risk of grass fires across the North West area over the coming months as the weather warms …
NAIDOC Awards recognise young Indigenous achievers
PHOTO: Josh Toole presenting Zali Fernando with the NAIDOC Junior Sportsperson of the Year Award.(This is a 2021 news story) LOCAL YOUNG Indigenous achievers were celebrated last week during the …
Grass fire sparks summer fire fears
PHOTO: Fire mitigation crews across north-west NSW have been busy undertaking burning and mechanical mitigation works but say local landholders also need to prepare for bushfire season. (This is a …
Josh Cock’s victorious bucket-list boxing debut
• PHOTO: Josh Cock (right) won two fights in his first night in the ring at a Corporate Fighter charity night in Newcastle on the weekend. PHOTO Steel City Gym. …