PHOTO: Gulargambone's Nicole Morris Citizen of the Year Nicole Morris, with Australia Day Ambassador Anna Beder and President of the Gulargambone Australia Day Committee James Best. The 2022 Coonamble and Gulargambone Citizens of the Year Doug White and Nicole Morris have been quite humbled by … [Read more...] about Humble local heroes are our Citizens of the Year
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A cooler January but not so wet
PHOTO: Stormy weather seen moving towards the south west of Coonamble in late January. With January now behind us, Coonamble residents may have noticed their weather had been a bit cooler when compared to previous years and not as wet as the pre-Christmas forecasts had indicated. According … [Read more...] about A cooler January but not so wet
Workforce woes continue
PHOTO: Jenny and Scott Richardson, who own the Bucking Bull Hotel, are among multiple local business owners having a difficult time finding new staff. Though it has been proven that the coronavirus pandemic has seen countless jobs disappear, many Coonamble-based businesses say they have the … [Read more...] about Workforce woes continue
Community fundraiser backs home-grown bands’ recording goals
PHOTO: Meet Castlereagh Connection, a local family band made up of David Jones Jr, David Jones Sr, Travis Jones, Lisa Glover (Manager) and Braydon Dodd. Local singing sensation Castlereagh Connection are well on their way to their goal of putting together their first 'demo' recording after a … [Read more...] about Community fundraiser backs home-grown bands’ recording goals
Chamber and Council to join forces for Small Business Month project
PHOTO: Small Businesses to benefit from Government's Small Business Month grants program. (Sourced photo) The Coonamble Chamber of Commerce and Coonamble Shire Council have taken a partnership approach to Small Business Month 2022 and are preparing for some uplifting activities to support local … [Read more...] about Chamber and Council to join forces for Small Business Month project
Eleven races, eleven medals for Neil Kennedy at the Country Regional swimming carnival
PHOTO: Aiko and Eriko Rose and Neil Kennedy with their collection of medals from the Country Regional carnival in Gunnedah on 10 & 11 January. A small contingent of the Coonamble Swimming Club travelled to Gunnedah for the Swimming NSW Country Regionals held on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 … [Read more...] about Eleven races, eleven medals for Neil Kennedy at the Country Regional swimming carnival
Gidgee cricket squad prepares to battle for a spot in the semis
PHOTO: Gidgee’s Evan Ryan in full flight. Photo courtesy of Tyne Chapman. By MATT ZELL Coonamble's Gidgee senior cricket side have comfortably secured their seat on the ladder to battle it out for a place in the semi-finals for the Bendigo Bank ABC Shield over the next few weeks. Gidgee … [Read more...] about Gidgee cricket squad prepares to battle for a spot in the semis
Sizzling form for local swimmers at home Carnival
PHOTO: Coonamble Swimming Club – Coach Whisky Andriske with back row L-R – Neil Kennedy, Harry Thorne, Ruby Thorne, Sandy Johnston, Kate Ibbott. Middle row L-R – Angus Coleman, Henry McIntyre, Eriko Rose. Front row L-R Ashton Roach, Kai Williams, Emma Williams, Momoka Williams, Aiko Rose. On … [Read more...] about Sizzling form for local swimmers at home Carnival
Coonamble connections shine at ABCRA National Finals
PHOTO: Paul Colwell (middle) who took out third place in the overall aggregate of the Master Rider title. The number of local names appearing in the results pages of the ABCRA National Finals held at Tamworth over the long weekend shows the depth and breadth of the district’s talent in rodeo … [Read more...] about Coonamble connections shine at ABCRA National Finals
Fencing meets art in Gular
PHOTO: Mrs Dent tests the strength of the wire netting wool bales A dozen or so volunteers, some with many years' fencing experience and some with blind enthusiasm, gathered at Gulargambone Caravan Park following the Australia Day breakfast determined to make some art. It was the latest step … [Read more...] about Fencing meets art in Gular
