The Coonamble Times
Your Local Newspaper Serving Coonamble & district since 1885
The National Farmers’ Federation Members’ Council met last week in Canberra and top of the list was discussion around the recently released Federal Budget and Tax Reform. The brains trust …
A new $5.5 million solar and battery storage facility is set to reinforce Warren Shire’s power infrastructure following development approval. The Western Regional Planning Panel greenlit the Green Gold Energy …
Western Plains councils have joined communities across Australia in marking National Sorry Day on the 26th May 2026, acknowledging the ongoing impacts of the Stolen Generations and calling for continued …
“Council is excited to forecast a total capital works budget of $39,307,128, along with $43,947,529 towards services for the community for the 26/27 financial year,” Gilgandra Shire Mayor Doug Batten …
Remote communities across the Western Plains are facing another digital setback, with Federal Government funding cuts leaving the Regional Tech Hub weeks from closure. Run by the National Farmers’ Federation …
Thousands of refurbished government laptops will soon be distributed across NSW under a new state initiative aimed at tackling digital disadvantage – with regional and remote communities across the Western …
A man has faced court in the state’s north-west after being charged with DV-related and traffic offences. Officers attached to Central North Police District saw a 21-year-old man – who …
Warrumbungle Shire Council Acting General Manager Leanne Ryan says restoration and refurbishment works along the World’s Largest Virtual Solar System Drive are progressing well, with current efforts focused on the …
High-achieving nurses, midwives and healthcare teams from across the Western Plains have been recognised for their extraordinary commitment to country healthcare, with rural professionals from communities including Gilgandra, Condobolin, Tullamore, …
As regional NSW struggles to come to grips with the pausing of the Inland Rail Project, local representatives have gone into bat in an attempt to initiate a turn around …
Western NSW businesses west of Lithgow have been left out of the NSW Government’s $3.5 million support package for communities impacted by the ongoing Great Western Highway closure at Victoria …
Twelve-year-old Dusty Langby from Warren wants to make a million dollars, but not for the reason you might think. Dusty, who attends Warren Central School, has decided to walk 540kms …
