Greyhound races can still draw a crowd
Hundreds of spectators took part over the long weekend in what may be the final October Carnival as the local greyhound track stares down the potential end of an era. …
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Pauline wins first nine
By Narelle Mayoh The golf year has gone so quick that we are now into our Summer Nine Holes Competition. On Wednesday 2nd October played a nine hole stableford competition …
Full menu for new Council’s first meeting
Coonamble Shire's new council met for the first time yesterday with some important decisions to make for their coming term. An extraordinary meeting set for Thursday 3 October was re-scheduled …
Collision triggers blackout in Coonamble
Rescue workers cut a woman from a car following a two-car crash in west Coonamble on 7 October. Emergency services arrived at the intersection between Barton and Wilga streets following …
Rate peg increase highlights a positive population change for Coonamble shire
The Coonamble Shire Council has received a 0.2% increase on its rate peg for the 2025-26 financial year, making it one of the highest in the western area thanks to …
A wholesome harvest lunch
PHOTO: Locals and visitors relax in a Gilgooma paddock at the first Harvest Lunch. Pip Goldsmith's first Harvest Lunch on Sunday 6 October proved to be an all-round success for …
Ovine Bovine Grapevine
By RICKY LOOTEN and the AJF team As harvest starts to approach our area the cattle and sheep turn off has ramped up over the last 3-4 weeks, the season …
Perhaps the biggest Pony Club Camp yet
PHOTO: The children’s confidence around horses skyrocketed during their week at the Pony Camp. Nearly 50 riders from across NSW and even one from New Zealand rocked up for the …
Mick crowned Club Champion
PHOTO: Winners of Sunday’s two person Ambrose competition, Charlie Milthorpe and Coline Lane. By THE HACKER The fourth round of our championships completed on Sunday 29 October and our 2024 …
Junior netball star takes on New Zealand
PHOTO: Jannali mid-game, sporting her Budgies netball uniform. Jannali Walker has an exciting week behind her as she participated in the 2024 International Netball Festival in Christchurch New Zealand from …
New starting age important for Aboriginal women’s breast checks
PHOTO: The visiting BreastScreen NSW Van hopes to see more Aboriginal women next time it comes to Coonamble. In NSW, regular breast screening should be considered important 'women's health business' …
Cait walks for cancer research
PHOTO: Wearing purple and sparkles, Cait Matthews and her supporters were delighted with the results of their cancer fundraising walk to Baradine. By LIZ CUTTS A Remember September fundraising walk …