The Coonamble Times
Your Local Newspaper Serving Coonamble & district since 1885
Narromine will welcome one of Australia’s most respected media figures when Susie Elelman AM visits the town as its 2026 Australia Day Ambassador, joining the community for celebrations at Dundas …
Police have charged a man over the intential lighting of fires following a string of suspicious fires in Condobolin at the weekend, including one that saw trains halted. Central West …
Gilgandra residents of all ages and abilities are being encouraged to get moving, connect with others and prioritise their wellbeing with the launch of the Gilgandra Gets Goin’ – Have a …
As Australia day looms, Bogan Shire is gearing up for a community day full of Aussie pride, the day starting with a free community breakfast at 8am. With plenty of …
Brewarrina Shire will come together on Monday, January 26 to celebrate Australia Day with a community awards ceremony and family activities at the Brewarrina Memorial Pool. The 2026 Australia Day …
Two more men have been charged over alleged animal cruelty offences near Bourke last year. On Monday 8 September 2025, officers from the Central North Police District and the Rural …
“We should always have the ability to use cash, and people should always have the choice.” That’s the view of Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey, as debate continues over the …
“This is an answer to people power.’’ Federal MP Andrew Gee says the pause on preparations for a transmission line in the Central West Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) is a …
A team of scientists have waded through the Macquarie Marshes to take the first steps to capture diet and movement data on native turtles. University of New South Wales Centre for …
An emergency meeting of the nation’s Crisis Cabinet, made up of the Prime Minister and premiers of states, is looking at tightening gun laws in the wake of Sunday December …
A man has been charged with animal cruelty after he allegedly shot two sheep and 16 goats at properties near Bourke earlier this year. Police said that officers from the …
St Brigid’s Catholic School was put on the ACARA ‘Schools Making a Difference’ list for 2025 after the students aced this year’s NAPLAN tests. Newly released National Assessment Program Literacy …
