The Coonamble Times
Your Local Newspaper Serving Coonamble & district since 1885
A structural engineer has found both the Coonamble Museum and the adjoining stables are safe to use, despite concerns about leaning walls and ongoing drainage issues. Coonamble Shire Council Economic …
Until last month Australia was the only continent to be free of the H5 bird flu strain. That reign came to end on June 20, when the first case was …
Coonamble Shire Mayor Dan Keady says ageing public pools are becoming a growing concern for councils across western NSW, with many facilities built decades ago now approaching the end of …
The Rams Rugby union 70th anniversary called for a party and over 400 curent and ex-players, friends, family and general footy fanatics did not make for a quiet celebration. The …
It has survived fire, changing fortunes and more than a century of country life. Now the historic Sons of the Soil Hotel could be set for another transformation, with Coonamble …
A review of Coonamble Shire Council's water charges and fees is on the horizon, with Councillor Al Karanouh calling for a reduction in the interest rate charged on overdue water …
WeatherWell, it’s been another mild week for the third week of winter. With the winter solstice and the shortest day on Sunday 21 June, we will now start to see …
I am pleased to deliver the Mayoral report for June 2026, covering a period since our last meeting held in May. Coonamble RodeoI would like to congratulate the organising committee …
This week we have been having fun with the go kart, scales in the sandpit, playdough, monster trucks, flower stamping and animal dress ups. Sport’s greatest rivalry came to Gular …
Last week, our school community came together for the annual 2026 Athletics Carnival, enjoying a fantastic day filled with sunshine, friendly competition, teamwork, and outstanding sportsmanship. The carnival commenced with …
On June 16th, 2026, eight enthusiastic girls from Coonamble Public School travelled to Baradine for a memorable choir event - “Voices of the Western Plains”. They joined students from several …
What a difference a week of rain makes. Instead of dust the fairways are grass. Remarkable how water soaks in so quick when it has been dry for so long. …
