New podcast gives farmers seeds for success
• PHOTO: Central West Local Land Services District Vet Jillian Kelly and Mixed Farming Adviser Callen Thompson are interviewing local farmers as part of a new podcast series. (This is …
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Calga sheep sale sees boost in price and spirits
• PHOTO: Auctioneers at the Calga sheep sale saw all 73 rams sold. (This is a 2020 news story) On Wednesday 16 September, Calga held its 16th annual sheep sale …
Inland Rail planning rolls on
• PHOTO: Inland Rail planning documents on display at Coonamble Shire Council. ONLY the staunchest supporters or those to be directly impacted might read and respond to the 1000 or …
Local Landcare’s new Co-ordinator
• PHOTO: New Co-ordinator Therese Ryan is ready to tackle whatever land-related issues the local community comes up with. THE Castlereagh Region has a new Local Landcare Co-ordinator. Therese Ryan, …
Preparing for drought and other disasters
• PHOTO: Recovery Support Officer Sandy McNaughton is now part of the newly-merged National Emergency Management Agency. PREPARING for the next drought is still front of mind for the federal …
Stranded….
• PHOTO: A pair of travellers were stuck for five days on an isolated stretch of road west of Quambone last week. A pair of seasoned travellers spent some unplanned …
Father Garry’s Golden Jubilee
• PHOTO: Fr Garry was presented with a commemorative Certificate of Service from Pope Francis by Fr Thao Van Nguyen. COONAMBLE’S own Father Garry McKeown celebrated his 50 year anniversary …
Outback Archies winners announced
• PHOTO: George Williams (Walgett) Overall Prize Winner, pictured with his emu egg carving titled ‘Acknowledging of Identity’. On Saturday 17 September, around 30 artists, art lovers and community members …
Long live ladies who lunch
• PHOTO: Amanda and Tobiana Glasson, Anita Murray and Ellen Perry have some fun in the sun at the Long Lunch on Friday. The sun was shining and the cocktails …
Finishing strong
• PHOTO: Students and staff from Coonamble High School gathered at the front of the school on Friday 17 September to officially farewell the departing Year 12 class and celebrate …
Another strong sale in a sensational season
• PHOTO: The sensational season shows in Coonamble - green feed, fat cattle, strong markets and happy agents and producers. (This is a 2021 news story) THE COONAMBLE Associated Agents …
Soaring vax rates a credit to the community – and health service partnerships
• PHOTO: Coonamble residents Brianna Hodgson, Joanne Marie Forest, Karen Kennedy and Tiffany Wright (pictured with Loxley Health’s Dr Robert Howsam) came forward to get their Pfizer jabs last week. …