New business opens their doors
• PHOTO: Jack & Liz Campbell and Bella Malcolm travelled to Coonamble to help Georgia Kennedy (owner of Ramble) celebrate the opening of her new business. “A lovely mix“ of …
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Council waste depot temporarily closed to asbestos material
COONAMBLE Shire Council has announced that they will temporarily not accept materials containing asbestos at their Waste Management Facility on the Quambone Road. The news comes after a visit by …
Twenty years of two eight two eight
• PHOTO: Past and present committee members: Paul Fisher, Alison Tancred, Angela O’Brien, Toni Malone, Annette Fisher, Sharron Owens, Greg O’Brien, Leah Hammond, Coleen Ower, Nic Morris, Pauline Hammond, Alan …
Coonamble votes for their favourite classic vehicles
• PHOTO: Tony White’s 1972 HZ Holden Ute was voted Best Australian Vehicle at this year’s Coonamble Auto Club Car Show. THE Coonamble Auto Club's second Car Show on Saturday …
Calls for more protections as scams hit crisis levels
ONLINE and telephone scams targeting Australians are now at crisis levels and victims will continue to bear the burden of financial losses, which will only get worse without urgent action …
Changing of the guard in local Police
• PHOTO: Acting Inspector Justin Falkiner will be overseeing the Coonamble, Gulargambone, Coonabarabran and Gilgandra Police until December. THE Castlereagh area command of the Orana Mid-Western Police district is under …
Former Mayor tragically killed
• PHOTO: Michael (George) Webb during his time as Mayor of Coonamble. A TRAGIC accident over the weekend has claimed the life of local resident and former Mayor Michael Webb. …
Gular continues to pave the way
• PHOTO: Featured artist, Leo Uribe, with his piece, 'You are not alone', which incorporates blue trees, with a focus on mental health. GULARGAMBONE was a bustling hive of activity …
Local businesses weigh in on mandatory vaccinations
PHOTO: Local business owner Lissa Pennell says she has not even had to think about mandating vaccinations for her staff, but she does wonder how difficult it will be to …
Lockdown loosened but freedom is fragile
• PHOTO: Frank Lane, Barry Nelson and David Boreham say cheers to the end of stay at home orders and David’s birthday. (This is a 2021 news story) WITH the …
Can you hear me now? Having a say on telecommunications in the bush
• PHOTO: Local farmer Jason Williams checks for service. (This is a 2021 news story) WITH tours around the countryside no longer a viable option, the federal government's Regional Telecommunications …
Miss Vet: NARDOO NOT AS INNOCENT AS IT SEEMS
• PHOTO: Nardoo is common around the Coonamble area and is a prime suspect in recent stock poisonings. (This is a 2021 news story) THE good season and plant growth …