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 …
Local News | Paid
New funding provides a brighter future for Gulargambone sportsground
New lights are set to shine down on Gulargambone's football oval after the local rugby union club received a grant on 2 June with the support of Coonamble Shire Council. …
Tracy leads in first round of Championship
Finally, some good weather to play golf. Last Wednesday 3rd June the Lady Golfers played 2 main events. The Ladies NSW Country Veterans Championships was delayed due rain on the …
Community helps power Marnie’s fundraising for Cancer Research
Coonamble Local Marnie Ryan was one of the 16,000 people who joined in on the Brisbane Rio Tinto Race on Sunday 7 June, but something made her stand out from …
Soil carbon initiative takes root at Whittonbri
Wet weather may have forced a change of venue, but it didn’t dampen interest in regenerative farming when around 30 local property owners gathered at the Coonamble Bowling Club on …
May defies local weather norms
May 2026 will likely be remembered as a month that delivered a little bit of everything for Coonamble. According to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology rainfall in Coonamble for May …
Authorities fear major locust hatch after an ideal breeding season
Locust numbers are trending above normal levels across parts of Far West NSW, with authorities warning current seasonal conditions could set the stage for a major spring hatch. Western Local …
Six locals honoured at Police Awards Ceremony
Coonamble police officers and staff were honoured at the Orana Mid Western Police District awards ceremony, with six locals receiving awards and appreciation from the NSW Commissioner of Police Mal …
Right to repair reforms welcomed, but local mechanic remains sceptical
A move to expand Australia's Right to Repair laws to agricultural machinery by the Federal Government has been welcomed by farming groups, but Coonamble contractor and mechanic Harry Ferguson says …
Record numbers drive Coonamble Rodeo towards four-day future
Coonamble Rodeo has wrapped a highly successful long weekend, with record numbers of competitors and spectators cementing its place as one of the biggest events on the region’s calendar. Now …
Long weekend car chase ends in flames
Coonamble local Liam Mulhall was walking home from the annual rodeo event on Saturday 6 June when he witnessed a very intense car chase down the Castlereagh Highway. It was …
Chasing hot water: drilling starts for Coonamble Artesian Baths
Coonamble Shire Council announced the first boots on the ground work will commence at the Artesian bore bath project site at the end of this week, 12 June. Drilling equipment …