Depression era coin sells for record price
PHOTO: A depression ‘superstar’ coin has wowed collectors at auction. It might be time to get that jar of old coins out from under the bed and have another look. …
Storms seal fate of 2022 Coonamble Gold Cup
• PHOTO: The glimpse of clear sky over the Coonamble Racecourse couldn’t make up for the 75mm of rain that sealed the fate of this year’s Gold Cup. THE COONAMBLE …
Back in time to the Tipperary Flying Mile
• PHOTO: Lining up to start the record-breaking race. PHOTO SUPPLIED. SIXTY-five years ago, in the endless quest for speed, a world record was chased, won and briefly held in …
Eighteen holes finish the 2022 season
Another 18 holes had to be abandoned due to rain. Two weeks ago the lady golfers were to play their last eighteen holes for the golf season but that was …
In the paddock with Dr Jill: Flystrike
A very timely reminder of the limitations of chemical control of blowfly strike in sheep… the overarching message is to sit down and plan your flystrike activities this year rather …
Fighting fleabane with fungus
• PHOTO: Fleabane is in the top five for the most noxious and prolific weeds within our region. We have heard fungus being used on mushrooms and to make cheese …
Fall continues for finer merino fleece
The Australian wool market has continued its downward trend this week, with the AWEX Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) dropping 20 cents to end the week at 1,235c/kg. The finer Merino …
Lisa shares her breast cancer story
• PHOTO: Lisa enjoyed some time with family and friends before her operation. IT HAS only been a matter of weeks since Lisa Kenny was diagnosed with breast cancer after …
Going, Going, Gone! Silent Auction for Breast Cancer Research
• PHOTO: Tracey Keyssecker one of the bar staff that kept everyone happy with pink cocktails on the weekend of the silent auction. The Bucking Bull Hotel Coonamble held a …