Hickey Street fire flags heater risks
PHOTO: The aftermath of the fire in a Hickey Street home. LATE on Thursday 15 June at around 9 pm Coonamble Fire and Rescue were called out to 15 Hickey …
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NDIS engagement effectiveness questioned
JUST how accessible is the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for children in Coonamble? Community members within the support work space in Coonamble are asking for better access to NDIS …
New wheelstops set for main street installation
PHOTO: The trial version of the wheelstops at the northern end of Castlereagh Street. Feedback from councillors is that the final version needs to be longer to accommodate larger four …
Water leaks in streets set for faster repair
LEAKY water pipes around Coonamble have been annoying local residents and councillors alike, with the matter coming to a head at the Shire Council monthly meeting on 14 June. "People …
2023 Coonamble High School Athletics Carnival
PHOTO: The bar was raised with the high jump this year. By JOEL GOSDENCHS Sport Co-ordinator ON Friday 9 June 2023, Coonamble High School hosted the Annual Athletics Carnival down …
Sensory walk & trout talk at Gulargambone Preschool
PHOTO: The kids worked together to paint and decorate a branch on Wednesday and Thursday. Term 2 Week 7Week 7 has been very creative as we painted branches, danced, went …
Lost in space … and loving it
PHOTO: Air propelled rockets were launched at the back of Macdonald Park. Students learned about different forces and energy at work. ONCE the youngsters had 'graduated' from the Aerospace Camp …
Time running out for temporary full expensing
The 'temporary full expensing' - or instant asset write off - announced by the federal government as part of their covid economic stimulus is coming to a close on 30 …
Generate additional deductions
THERE are other deductions you can claim to give your tax return an extra boost. (1) Pay any professional association or union fees due June 30 to claim the deduction …
Escaping Violence Payments to be fast-tracked
OR women needing to escape domestic violence situations, the financial hardships they may face can be a barrier between them and a safe home. The Escaping Violence Payment (EVP) offered …
Introducing: Mick Bell
PHOTO: Mick Bell has made the move from Narromine for a change in scenery and a position at the Coonamble Shire. Hailing from Alice Springs in the red centre, Coonamble …
Shady days ahead for Warrena Weir
PHOTO: 300 red river gums were planted within the riparian zone DAYS out at Warrena Creek will be getting a bit shadier following the planting of three hundred red river …