A huge weekend to celebrate 70 years of the Rams
Preparation is well and truly underway for the Coonambel Rams Rugby Club’s 70th anniversary celebrations on Saturday 27 June. Kickstart the weekend at the Coonamble Golf Club on Friday evening …
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Rams girls face first loss of the season
It was a tough day out in Bourke for the Coonamble Rams girls on Saturday 13 June after making the 4 hour trip only to return home with their first …
In the paddock with Dr Jill: Green Pick
Remarkably, having only arrived in Coonamble at the start of May, I have been able to witness the district transform into a green oasis on the back of some timely …
Efficiency key as input costs squeeze regional farmers
As growers grapple with higher fertiliser, fuel and labour costs, NSW’s latest winter crop guide is urging farmers to prioritise productivity over production. According to the 2026 NSW Department of …
Market momentum continues as prices reach 2018 highs
The Australian wool market continued its upward trend this week, with the Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) closing at 1,979 cents. Fremantle returned to the roster, lifting the national offering to …
Coonamble ceramic artist earns place at prestigious Darwin art fair
Coonamble ceramic artist Kevin “Sooty” Welsh is thrilled to have been selected as a selling artist at the prestigious Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF), to be held from August 6 …
Astronomer Urges Locals to Watch Venus and Jupiter’s ‘Celestial Dance’
Donna ‘the astronomer’ Burton is urging locals to take time to look up at the sky this week to catch a glimpse of the Venus and Jupiter celestial dance. When …
North Coonamble couple tackle farming succession taboo on podcast
North Coonamble farmers Stephanie and Josh Borowski have reeled in thousands of listeners discussing “taboo” topics on their new ‘Hard Ground’ farming succession podcast. Launching on a multitude of podcasting …
Rocket launch appears over Coonamble
Was it a bird? Was it a plane? It was definitely not superman. On Tuesday evening 9 June Coonabarabran astronomer Donna ‘the astronomer’ Burton’s phone began blowing up with messages …
Cowchella to bring real country magic to Coonamble this October long weekend
Cowchella is where it’s at!This October Long Weekend, a vibrant country festival will take over and transform Coonamble’s main street. With lessons learnt from previous events and a nod to …
Flu vaccination still vital despite lower case numbers
Residents are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves for their annual flu vaccination, with health experts warning that a slower start to the 2026 influenza season is no reason …
High-tech approach to local power network maintenance
If you spot a drone buzzing above Coonamble in the coming weeks, there's no need for alarm, it's part of Essential Energy's latest effort to keep the local power network …