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 …
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Grieving mother calls for cemetery cameras after daughter’s grave decorations stolen
Tanarla Boney lost her daughter Avearna Dixon in 2022, however, grave decoration thieves are not allowing her to rest peacefully. Ms Boney was seven months pregnant with her daughter when …
Supporting local children: Ella Cleary addresses Bush Summit crowd
Coonamble local Ella Cleary took to the stage on Monday 15 June at the Eleanor Bryant Bush Summit which drew in a crowd of over 90 attendees to the Bowling …
‘Who turns out the truck?’ SES warns of growing volunteer crisis
Emergency service leaders are warning that declining volunteer numbers and an ageing volunteer base are placing increasing pressure on essential services across the Far West. In Coonamble, SES Commander John …
Out of school care funding win for Baradine
The announcement of grant success for Baradine Preschool is a major step forward for the town’s valued childcare facility. The future of childcare in Baradine has received a major boost, …
Special visitors come to Coonamble Preschool
We’ve been trying to keep warm in the cold and rainy weather this last week at Preschool! We had a visit from Healthy Harold and his friend Josh on Tuesday …
Celebrating a special Sacrament at St Brigid’s
Recently, St Brigid’s celebrated the Sacrament of First Eucharist with a number of students taking this important step in their faith journey. First Eucharist is a significant milestone in the …
Bullfighter Nick Allan thrives on rodeo adrenaline
While the crowd focused on the riders and bulls at the Coonamble Rodeo, there was another group of competitors putting themselves in harm’s way every time the chute gate opened. …
Foreign Correspondent: River McCrossen Pt3
In France, football makes people go crazy. When a local team makes it to Europe’s Champions League grand final, fans will pack every venue in a city to watch. Paris …
Baradine News: 11 June 2026
Weather,Well, its been a mixed week of weather for the start of winter with rain and hail last Tuesday and 8mm of rain falling on Thursday. It then turned into …
Coonamble Rodeo committee give back to community
The spirit of giving was on full display at this year’s Coonamble Rodeo, with thousands of dollars flowing back into the local community. While the action in the arena drew …
Dust off the denim and dance back to the 80’s
Get ready to step back in time as the Coonamble Neighbourhood Centre hosts an 80s-themed disco and luncheon for people living with a disability later this month. The “Coonamble Step …