Pool party wraps up summer holidays
PHOTO: Mataya Thurston, Jamelia Weatherall (back), Mikiala Thurston, Mara Hamilton and May May Thurston enjoyed using the floaties at the pool. Despite some less than perfect conditions in the early …
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Humble local heroes are our Citizens of the Year
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’s great Aussie Day
PHOTO: Gulargambone community enjoy their morning celebrating Australia Day. The Gulargambone community have once again celebrated an Australia Day full of fun activities and community spirit. Despite COVID resulting in …
It’s World Wetlands Day – Wednesday 2 February
PHOTO: Restoration of degraded wetland areas is the focus on World Wetlands Day 2022. A call to take action for wetlands is the focus of the campaign linked to this …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …