Grade Championship heats up
PHOTO: Kye Robinson (C Grade), Ritchie Pawley (B Grade) and Jake Fernando (A Grade). by THE HACKER Another 27 holes of championship golf played last Sunday and the lead has …
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Two deputy mayors appointed for first time
Coonamble Shire Council has made history with their decision last week to elect two deputy mayors. Throughout the state this month local governments are holding the required Mayoral elections and, …
Getting gopher safe in Coonamble
PHOTO: Jason Hall of Orana Disability Services showing Bev Ryan the ropes on Wednesday Improper use of mobility scooters - or gophers - has been identified by local police as …
Conversations for every day
PHOTO: Sandra McCaw (Mission Australia Coonabarabran), Tarah Smith, Rachell Foodey, Elsie Manson and Sam Conn. Last Thursday was R U OK? Day when yellow balloons and streamers signal for us …
Meat me in Coonamble?
PHOTO: Scott Richardson presents his ‘cook-off’ proposal to councillors and staff of Coonamble Shire. By LIAM MULHALL Coonamble may soon become the barbeque competition capital of New South Wales if …
Fundraising no trivial pursuit
PHOTO: The Winning Team ‘Sparkle Motion’ happy with their prizes after a dramatic rock, paper, scissors game to win it. There is nothing quite like small town community spirit. On …
Councillors bow out
The September meeting of Coonamble Shire Council threw up more surprises than anyone had bargained for with the resignation of two councillors and the unprecedented election of two Deputy Mayors. …
Brigidines celebrate 140 years in Coonamble
PHOTO: Ann Harrison, Maree Marsh, Margaret Daniels, Dorothea O’Hara, Janette Marsh, Celie Nihill, Maureen Keady, Chanel Sugden, Jane Keogh, Catriona Devlin, Louise Cleary, Kathleen Butler, Clare Keady, Cecilia Merrigan, Jan …
CAHS take top gong at national not-for-profit awards
PHOTO: Jamie Keed, Cherie Forgione, Buddie Knight, Jan Arrowsmith, Phil Naden (CEO), Gloria Fernando, Pam Renata, Carly Fernando and Shanae Keed Coonamble Aboriginal Health Service has been recognised for their …
Fight begins for new fire station
Following the construction of the new State Emergency Services shed in Coonamble the focus for Coonamble Shire Council has now shifted to lobbying for a new fire station for Coonamble …
No horses – no worries at Come by Chance
The Come by Chance Race Club is the latest to see their annual race meeting fall foul of the tough weather conditions but they’re still preparing to welcome the crowds …
The Voice follow up
PHOTO: NSWALC councillor Anne Dennis and Roy Ah See at the recent information session on The Voice. In the weeks following the Voice information session at the Coonamble Bowling Club …