Coonamble Children’s Services wins best display
Coonamble Children’s Services is proud to have been awarded Best Childcare Services Display at this year’s Coonamble Show. The theme, "Off and Racing," inspired each room to create its own …
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Kangaroos and Kenya at Gulargambone Preschool
We are over halfway through our preschool term and loving all things involving the balance bikes, fishing, Pop the Pirate and Knights this week. On Wednesday we celebrated National Simultaneous …
Sixth-generation Showie keeps tradition alive at 2026 Coonamble Show
Showie Connor Pink’s livelihood is often at the mercy of the weather, it can make or break an event, and poor attendance can quickly turn into financial loss for him. …
“Fuel to my fire”: Coonamble student Elsie Manson reflects on Indigenous Achievement Award
Coonamble’s Elsie Manson was presented with the Charles Sturt University Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Achievement Award on Thursday 21 May. After studying hours on end for her Bachelor of …
Auntie Sylvia shares journey of healing and resilience
Coonamble Aboriginal Health Service (CAHS) invited Auntie Sylvia Akusha to host a reconciliation event for National Sorry Day on Tuesday 26 May. The candle making event was held at Coonamble …
Weekly bowls and golf abandoned due to wet weather
What a shock we have had this week. It actually rained! I just wonder whether it was because of our local show was on that it rained. Coonamble are pretty …
Baradine News – 03 June 2026
WeatherWell, we are now into June and its officially winter. This past week hasn’t been too bad, with some good rain falling over a 6 day period, measuring 57mm in …
Pilliga bird conservation takes flight
Conversations about conservation were in the air at a workshop that focused on protecting the region’s unique Glossy Black Cockatoo. Landholders, bird enthusiasts and conservation advocates gathered in Mendooran for …
A cold night on the netball courts
It was imperative for netballers to keep moving in their games on Monday night (1 June), if only to keep warm as the winter comp chill well and truly set …
Rams demolish Camels at home
The boys are back in the winner’s column! A massive win for the Rams last Saturday against the visiting Cobar Camels, taking them down 51-0. A great effort for the …
Bears bounce back in style with big wins over Bulldogs
League TagThe Bears girls got a comfortable 26-8 win over Warren on Saturday 30 May, playing their strongest game so far this season. The home side dominated the first half, …
Wisdom of the Weevil: Late start – a valuable opening
Rainfall totals across the district in May ranged from 40 to 100 mm, representing the best general rain across the district in 13 months. It is a welcome boost for …