PHOTO: Clancy Keen, Momoka Williams, Wilda Moxham, Chuck Keen, Emma Williams, Kai Williams, and not present Sandy Moxham. by BEN WILLIAMS This past Sunday 19 November saw members of the Coonamble Swimming Club dust off a few cobwebs and some break some new ground in their first carnival for … [Read more...] about A swimming start to the carnival season
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Tallis turns heads in Singapore
PHOTO: Gulargambone local Tallis McEwen (right) took on the humidity of Padang earlier this month at the annual Singapore Cricket Club Rugby Sevens tournament By Liam Mulhall What started out as a chance to gain some good experience turned into so much more than that for Tallis McEwen at the … [Read more...] about Tallis turns heads in Singapore
It takes ten to tennis
PHOTO: Chatterboxes on the court, Asha Bird and Hayley O’Connor, channelled their Wii sports skills in last Friday’s tennis matches. It was great to see a predominently younger crowd last week at Friday night tennis, with five pairs taking to the courts for the usual round robin. Always a … [Read more...] about It takes ten to tennis
Platypi push Cougars U14s out of the Grand Final
PHOTO: The Castlereagh Cougars Under 14s side go down to the Panorama Platypi in the finals round of 2024. by Thelma Leonard The Finals rounds have kicked off in the Western Womens Rugby League competition, with the Castlereagh Cougars Under 14s team managing to secure their spot at 4th … [Read more...] about Platypi push Cougars U14s out of the Grand Final
Ovine Bovine Grapevine
by Tony MooyShute Bell Coonamble - 0467 223 378 As I write this the rain is falling in Coonamble, with many wondering how the livestock markets will react with over a week of good rain forecast for well into next week. The cattle market started to improve two weeks ago, and Dubbo saw further … [Read more...] about Ovine Bovine Grapevine
Farmers to bear new biosecurity costs
Farmers will be picking up more of the ticket for Australia’s biosecurity measures. As "direct beneficiaries" of Australia's biosecurity system, primary producers around the country from 1 July 2024 are set to begin contributing to the cost of biosecurity measures going forward. The … [Read more...] about Farmers to bear new biosecurity costs
New drought funding direction
The NSW Government are doing their part to ensure our state is as drought prepared as possible as we move into a drier period. While groups of councils and other regional bodies are looking to put programs in place, individual farming enterprises will also be eligible for extended support. A … [Read more...] about New drought funding direction
Into the thick of Tuesday night netball
PHOTO: Foonettos player, Justin Fernando, gave his all in last week’s game against Goal Diggers. Two undefeated teams remain after round six of summer mixed netball on Tuesday 14 November, with Foonettos and Here for Beer both boasting big fat 0’s in the loss column for this season. In the … [Read more...] about Into the thick of Tuesday night netball
Carter wins Gold medal playoff
PHOTO: Logan Carter took home the cash on Sunday in the Swannys Gold Medal. By THE HACKER Ten of the monthly medal winners through the season teed off on Sunday to contest the Swanny’s gold medal playoff. In a close finish Logan Carter 66 net finished first on a count back from Brandon … [Read more...] about Carter wins Gold medal playoff
Jenny wins stableford
by Narelle Mayoh On Wednesday 15 November the lady golfers played a nine hole stableford. Last week it was the wind that contributed to their scores. This week it was the heat that had the lady golfers puffing and panting all the way home. This in turn again contributed to their … [Read more...] about Jenny wins stableford
