The Coonamble Times
Your Local Newspaper Serving Coonamble & district since 1885
The western region has held three successful GROW (Guiding Rural and Outback Wellbeing) days recently in Narromine, Nyngan and Cobar, delivered by the Royal Flying Doctor Service Southeastern Section (RFDSSE) Mental Health, …
News that funding for the Inland Rail project north of Parkes has been axed has left confusion and disappointment in its wake, given the first section to be completed was …
Police are investigating after a string of break and enters reported in the state’s north west over the weekend. Officers attached to Central North Police District commenced an investigation after …
A critical incident investigation has been declared after the death of a man in the state’s north. Just before 8pm yesterday (Monday 4 May 2026), police were called to a …
Gilgandra Shire Council is calling on residents to have their say on proposed increases to waste facility fees and charges for the 2026/27 financial year, as it looks to secure …
Member for Barwon, Roy Butler has called for a temporary fuel subsidy to be introduced, acting on a barrage of community conversation, and warning the situation could severely compromise access …
The Government is delivering a major uplift in NSW TrainLink coach services, with new and improved routes and modern coaches designed to better serve rural and regional communities. A 36 percent funding increase across …
PHOTO: Castlereagh Community Drought Hub centralises drought information. [IMAGE: CCDH] With drought once again raising its ugly head, a timely new online hub expertly compiled by Gilgandra and Warrumbungle Shire …
Four people lost their lives during the Anzac Day long weekend as police concluded a major traffic operation. Police conducted a high-visibility deployment across the state during Operation Anzac Day …
PHOTO: The new bridge at the end of April, before the tracks were laid. [IMAGE: ARTC] In welcome news for producers, work on replacing the Beni Creek Bridge rail crossing …
PHOTO: Wastewater samples are used to reveal drugs across Australia, including nicotine. (Image University of Queensland) Nicotine consumption is rising across Australia, with new wastewater data revealing a growing black …
PHOTO: The Australian Centre for Cancer Equity team who will work on studies to improve outcomes for communities disproportionately affected by cancer. [Image AcCE] Making a National Research Collaboration on …
