The Coonamble Times
Your Local Newspaper Serving Coonamble & district since 1885
Western NSW communities that pinned their future on Inland Rail say they are paying the price for a $45 billion blowout, which will now see the rail corridor effectively stop …
Speak to any Mayor across the region and they all report the same issue; lack of Government funding and this week’s Budget has only added to the pain. Country Mayors …
Young artists from Gulargambone Preschool are getting their chance to shine, with a colourful exhibition now on display at the Cooee Heritage and Visitor Information Centre. The exhibition features artwork …
The NSW Government, together with the NSW Police Force, has announced the reward for information into the 1995 death of Paul Murray at Lightning Ridge has been increased to $500,000. …
The much-loved Bald Archy Art Prize is making its return to Brewarrina later this month, promising plenty of laughs, colour and conversation for locals across the region. The touring exhibition, …
Brewarrina Jockey Club secretary Belinda Colless says it’s time for the community to get out and fun when it holds it Cup Day meeting on Saturday May 16. ”Drought, fuel crisis …
To address drought resilience and preparedness, Castlereagh Country has unveiled a first‑of‑its‑kind Groundwater Access Toolkit. It has been eveloped specifically for the Gilgandra and Warrumbungle Shires, giving farmers, businesses and …
Hope for Lightning Ridge mining after major White Cliffs win Lightning Ridge miners are pleased after The Commonwealth Attorney General Michelle Rowland made the Native Title (Approved Opal or Gem Mining …
The NSW Government has recently announced a $39.3 million upgrade of the NSW Firearms Registry which will see changes to firearm licensing, but not everyone is happy about it or …
Local Government NSW is calling for a “GP Guarantee” for local councils in NSW, along with $1.18 billion as an investment in health services in regional areas. A general practitioner …
NSW Council leaders have raised their disappointment over loss of Financial Assistance Grants in the 2026-27 Federal Budget . ”A drop of .2% from 0.51 to 0.49 is staggering considering the lobbying …
As pressure mounts over the future of Australia’s most important river system, thousands of farmers, community members and First Nations groups have weighed into the landmark review of the Murray–Darling …
