Ovine Bovine Grapevine: 08 July 2026
The last time I wrote this article it was never going to rain again, super El nino On its way.Well what a turn around. Store cattle going up 200 cents …
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Firearm frustration as state and federal gun law reforms continue to confuse
While the NSW Government has released new gun law reforms which began on 1 July, a local gun shop owner is still waiting for the federal government to call the …
Operator sought for new youth accommodation
With construction now complete on three new youth accommodation units in Coonamble Shire, council is turning its attention to finding an organisation to operate the service for young people transitioning …
The long fight for better hearing
In remote areas like Coonamble, half of all First Nations children aged under 6 years are likely to have middle ear disease. This is more than twice the rate of …
Donna the Astronomer’s Celestial Navigation:How to spot the seventh planet this week
The night sky offers an ever-changing display of fascinating objects, from stars and constellations to bright planets, the moon, and occasional meteor showers. While observing the heavens requires no specialised …
Councils come together to call for fairer share of national pie
In an “unprecedented step” to secure their financial future, local councils across Australia put a letter calling for fairer funding for local governments to all Members of the House of …
The long and colourful history of Coonamble Poultry Club
The Coonamble Poultry Club traces its roots back to 4 October 1899 when it was originally formed as the Coonamble Poultry and Horticultural Club. Since the re-formation in 1962 of …
Schools come together to celebrate NAIDOC
School students swarmed to Coonamble Public School on Wednesday 1 July for the Voice of Lele and Mitch Tambo concert in early celebration of NAIDOC Week. Although the students will …
Birds galore at annual Coonamble Poultry Show
The 2026 Coonamble Poultry Show brought in the fanciest feathered friends to the Showground on Saturday 4 July, with the most packed pavilion the committee has ever seen. Member Chris …
Dr Karl leads stellar program at 2026 Orana Youth Forum
Regional Development Australia (RDA) Orana is inviting businesses, industry groups, training providers and organisations across the region to join Australia’s favourite scientist, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki AM, in inspiring the next …
Community lends a hand – mural complete
One highly visible component of the Coonamble Shire's Regional Art Trail is now ticked off the to-do list, as artist Lukas Kasper added the finishing touches to the Smith Park …
Fifty years of NAIDOC
“NAIDOC has always been more than a week,” CEO of the Coonamble Local Aboriginal Land Council (CLALC) Nina Sands said. She was standing in front of around 70 people, under …