Castlereagh League review draw as Trangie Rams butt out
WITH the 2023 Christie and Hood Castlereagh League season fast approaching, the competition has been dealt a major blow with the Trangie Rams indicating that they will not be fielding …
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Bushfire danger period extended
• PHOTO: Hazard reduction burns in the Pilliga Forest have continued over recent weeks as the bushfire danger period pushed out to 30 April. By MARNIE RYAN A LATE hot …
Water restrictions end
• PHOTO: Sprinklers are back on local lawns now that water restrictions have been lifted. SPRINKLERS and pool back-washing can recommence in the Coonamble township with the lifting of the …
Euronne Gully culverts completed
• PHOTO: The new Euronne Gully culverts are in place on the Quambone Road. By MARNIE RYAN THE Coonamble Shire Council announced the completion of the Euronne Gully culverts on …
Banks open-closed
• PHOTO: Sue Hargans arrived at the Commonwealth Bank last week to be greeted by a Closed Sign as the bank was opening every second day. The ATM was also …
Bilby boom attributed to Pilliga safe haven
PHOTO: Just in time for Easter! One of the 110 new baby Bilbies discovered in the Pilliga State Conservation Area’s breeding area during the annual census. (PHOTO CREDIT: K.Jollie AWC) …
Show them how it’s done!
• PHOTO: The Coonamble Show Society is trialling their first Motorbike Gymkhana event at the 2023 Show. THE Coonamble Show is excited to announce a new category for the 2023 …
Business Awards are back
PHOTO: Winners of the 2020 business awards (held in 2021). THE Coonamble Chamber of Commerce has kicked off their biennial business awards and are inviting local residents and businesses to …
Hello Autumn
JUST ahead of the end of Daylight Savings, the last few days of March also brought the first real taste of autumn to the district. After seeing a top temperature …
Life-changing launch
PHOTO: • Coonamble’s Literacy for Life Team at their launch on Monday 3 April: Vivian Hall, Debbie Welsh, Dominic Donaldson, Jenna Fernando, Bradley Aitken and Emily Albert (Literacy for Life …
Coonamble’s million-dollar debt
• PHOTO: A team of legal specialists were in town and made themselves available for advice on state fines and other legal matters outside Coonamble Courthouse on Tuesday 21 March. …
Coonamble Public School Language Program
• PHOTO: Coonamble Public School’s new Gamilaraay language program impliments a variety of activities focused on Aboriginal culture and it’s connection to language. Over the past four-years Coonamble Public School …