From the Mayor’s Desk: 15 July 2026
I am pleased to deliver the Mayoral report for July 2026, covering a period since our last our last meeting held in June. RainThe Coonamble Shire has received quite a …
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Bears Old Boys back for the memories
Past players, coaches and supporters of the Coonamble Rugby League Bears came home for the annual Old Boys Day reunion weekend. Past and present Coonamble league enthusiasts met at the …
Aggressive dogs continue to test council
Two dogs were euthanised on Saturday 4 July after mauling and killing another dog in Coonamble. Coonamble's Director of Sustainable Communities and Planning Tony Payne said the incident brought the …
Massage now available in the main street
Residents seeking massage therapy now have a new local option, with Ann's Thai Therapy Massage opening its doors in Coonamble, expanding from its already established business in Dubbo. Owner Ann …
Land councils oppose NSW Crown Land reforms
NSW Local Aboriginal Land Councils are standing together to fight against a revision of the state's Crown Land Management Bill presented to NSW parliament on 17 March. The Bill proposes …
Better lighting needed for safer streets
Members from the Safer Coonamble Group spoke to councillors during their pre-meeting Community Forum on Wednesday 8 July, highlighting the town's street lighting issues. Group members Sue Hargans and Daisy …
Future of Baradine showground in jeopardy
A wastewater crisis at Camp Cypress has sparked fears for the future of the Baradine Showground. One of Baradine's most valued community assets faces an uncertain future, with concerns that …
Council welcomes state-funded asbestos disposal trial
Council staff are hoping to see a reduction in the concerning levels of illegal dumping of asbestos in our shire as the State Government prepares to launch a free material …
Inland Rail: N2N may be revived
Just when you thought the local stretch of the Inland Rail project was dead and buried, the 'founder and father' of the concept steps back in to fight for what …
Calls grow for action on Gular to Quambone Road
Long time local Stephen Rae [above] has called on Coonamble Shire council to prioritise upgrades to the Gulargambone Quambone Road, describing the route as unsafe and, at times, impassable. Addressing …
Historic wagon hitched to art attraction
Motorists travelling along the Castlereagh Highway to Dubbo may have noticed a significant change to one of the Gulargambone's most recognisable landmarks in recent weeks. The Ghost of Bullocks Past …
NAIDOC Day at Coonamble Public School
On 1 July, Coonamble Public School celebrated NAIDOC Day alongside Coonamble High School, St Brigid’s School, and Quambone Public School. At around 9:30 am, some of the school and house …