EMI hits 7-year high
The Australian wool market recorded strong gains this week, with the benchmark Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) closing 54 cents higher at 1,934 cents – its highest level since May 2019. …
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Real country entertainment a big winner at 2026 Gulargambone Show
The Gulargambone show brought in around 300 people to the grounds on Saturday 30 May, with exciting entertainment fit for the whole family to enjoy. Gulargambone Show Society President Angus …
Local pets and speedy sausages steal the show
The Pet Show drew in a huge crowd at this year’s Coonamble Show on Wednesday 27 May, with judge Josh Robinson having the tricky decision of choosing the winners of …
Upcoming Bush Summit focuses on access, implementation & impact
The Eleanor Bryant Memorial Fund Bush Summit is coming to Coonamble, and organisers are calling for more parents to get involved in the children’s health educational presentations. The event will …
History buff fights to keep horse trough in place
Long-time local history buff Angie Little is urging Coonamble Shire Council to leave the town’s historic horse trough exactly where it stands, arguing the landmark is far more than a …
Coonamble Show pavilion: The best of the bunch
The 2026 Coonamble Show Pavilion was chock-a-block with the hard work of local schools, artists, crafters, cooks, horticulturists and producers. Steward, Amanda Colwell, said this year’s show had the third …
Champion breeder’s birds shine at Coonamble Show
With over four decades of dedication going into his poultry breeding hobby, Gilgandra's Ian Young, was wrapped to pick up another top trophy, Champion Bird of the Show, at the …
2026 Coonamble Rodeo set to deliver a bucking good long weekend
Dust off the boots and mark the calendar, the iconic Coonamble Rodeo is gearing up for an action-packed return over the 2026 King’s Birthday Long Weekend, promising three massive days …
Local show brings wet and wild entertainment
The Coonamble Show revved to life on Tuesday afternoon 26 May, with motorbike gymkhana, charity team challenges and the mower racing bringing smiles to faces throughout opening night. The kids …
Coonamble Show triumphs over rainy weather
Rain, hail or shine, the Coonamble Show goes on. After last year’s cancellation due to a clash with the Rodeo and Campdraft, the annual Coonamble Show returned on May 26 …
Aboriginal Health Service moves during major upgrade works
Coonamble’s Aboriginal Health Service (CAHS) has temporarily relocated from their previous clinic location of 17 Tooloon Street to make way for development upgrades. Nine staff from CAHS have moved over …
Train to nowhere: Baradine left stranded after Inland Rail axed
The decision by the Federal Government to terminate the Inland Rail project has shattered years of economic anticipation leaving a trail of broken promises for the small community of Baradine. …