Update on rural road repairs and plans
PHOTO: Road crews are well into the road repair program but a lot more is yet to come. IN the weeks following the "Biggest Roads Budget in History" there has …
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Changes proposed to Council’s local purchasing policy
COONAMBLE Shire Council is encouraging local businesses to review and comment on proposed changes to the Local Purchasing Policy. Prior to the review, the policy gave locally based businesses a …
Ensuring your tax return isn’t half-baked
PHOTO: ATO Assistant Commissioner Tim Loh. WITH tax time around the corner, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is reminding taxpayers not to rush lodging their annual income tax return from …
Tax time – be wary!
WITH tax time just around the corner Australians are reminded to remain cautious of scams and cyber threats. It can be a stressful time, and often confusing if you don’t …
Housing help for Coonamble’s most vulnerable
PHOTO: Tarah Smith, Nakit Simpson, Tamara McDermott (DCJ), Narelle Whitney (DCJ), and Rachell Foodey. AS rental shortages and cost of living pressures continue to squeeze the most vulnerable of Coonamble’s …
TikTok thieves nicking cars for online clicks
PHOTO: Back in 2022 this car was stolen and later found burnt out in Coonamble. MOTOR vehicle thefts are on the rise in communities across the west, and Coonamble Shire …
Open invitation to save your vision
PHOTO: Lilly Psomadelis will be in Coonamble soon to speak about Eye Health and diabetes-related eye disease. DIABETIC eye disease currently stands as the leading cause of preventable blindness in …
Your community radio station needs you!
PHOTO: Part-time Station Manager Bill Carroll says there's a spare seat and a warm welcome at Coonamble Community Radio for anyone who's interested. Committee members and volunteer presenters of any …
First steps to fix housing shortage
PHOTO: General Manager Paul Gallagher and Mayor Tim Horan discuss areas for housing development in Coonamble. IN A landmark decision, Coonamble Shire councillors have voted to purchase a block of …
Birth certificates needed to unlock access to NDIS
OFFICIAL identification is vital to gain access to services like the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and without it, many are left stranded. According to the Non-government organisation 'Pathfinders', an …
Local students get green thumbs
PHOTO: Coonamble Public School students showing off the finished seeds and cuttings. GARDENING is one of those few life skills that will never go out of fashion. As humans, we …
Coonamble Public School show sports spirit
PHOTO: CPS basketball boys; (Back) Reggie, Dane, Dexter, Mahki, Bradley, Jerry (front) Ashton, Ryan, George. by Kiyara Lacrosse Professional snooker player Ken Doherty said, “The five S’s of sport are …