The Coonamble Times
Your Local Newspaper Serving Coonamble & district since 1885
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 …
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 …
“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 …
Brewarrina’s Aboriginal Medical Service (BAMS) is getting a makeover with a $250,000 grant from the NSW government. The service plans to replace their roof, air conditioning system, flooring and skylights, …
Police say they have detained a rider following reports of two trail bikes speeding around the Bourke township on Friday 12 December. A police spokesperson said they received “several” calls …
People in the western area and across the nation are shocked and saddened by the events at Bondi on Sunday with many people wondering how to help, while many others …
Communities across the Western Plains have joined in a show of unity and compassion following the deadly shooting at Bondi Beach last weekend, which has left 15 people dead and …
“It’s sort of like Oprah, everybody wins a prize,” says Dr Tom Granleese. After more than three years, his project to engineer cattle that create less methane has reached a …
