Animals and animations tell their stories
PHOTO: Outback Arts Executive Director Jamie Lea Trindall (above) with a wire and netting goanna created by her aunt Lorraine Tye. There's a small but beautiful menagerie - brolgas, frogs …
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Basin Plan review looks for local knowledge
PHOTO: The consultation team from the Murray Darling Basin Authority in Coonamble last week: Peter Thomas, Racheline Jackson (Dept of Climate Change Environment Energy & Water), Shona Whitfield, Hannah Kennedy, …
Disqualified driver charged after high speed pursuit
A man has been charged following an alleged police pursuit in Coonamble on the weekend. About 2.40am on Sunday 22 March 2026, officers attached to Orana Mid Western Police District …
Coonamble goes down again in Pennants
PHOTO: Daniel Blattman playing a backhand draw shot. On Sunday morning 15 March the last game of Pennants was played on 15 March with Coonamble hosting Coonabarabran in Coonamble. The …
Hannah heads to Sydney for PSSA State Swimming
PHOTO: Coonamble High School's Hannah Peacock won 5 ribbons at the North West Regional Swimming Trials. Coonamble swimming prodigy Hannah Peacock has paddled her way to the state competition, after …
Red hot start for 2026 rugby union in Gular
PHOTO: The Western Plains Young Colts team put up a good fight against a full strength Wellington Redbacks side on Saturday 14 March at the Friendships in Rugby Day. The …
A nail biting end to touch season
PHOTO: 2025/26 A Grade grand final winners, the Foon Doons; (back) Carly and Harlow Fernando, Preston Smith, Jack Barrett, Paul Richter, Justin Fernando, Brenton Glover, (front) Lleyton and Rory Fernando, …
Sprouting community connections in Gular
PHOTO: Tahleka Ah-See-Reid, Honey Rose and Jalirah Kennedy filled up goodie bags at the Headspace table. Gulargambone locals flooded the Lions Park on Friday 13 March for the annual Grow …
Getting artsy in after school sessions
PHOTO: Malinia, Katani, Angelika, Emma, Tayanna, Kendall and Koorianah were very happy with the first class. Young people of all artistic levels are being invited to tap into their creative …
Brand new fire truck brings benefits
PHOTO: Barwon MP Roy Butler and Coonamble Mayor Danny Keady were on hand to take delivery of the new fire truck. Coonamble Fire & Rescue took delivery of a new …
Seniors’ shoot for the stars
PHOTO: Pauline Ditchfield arrived at the Warrumbungles in style. Coonamble’s senior citizens were in for a treat on Wednesday 12 March, with a road trip showing off some of the …
The welcome’s still warm after 40 years
PHOTO: New residents who joined in the 40th Welcome to Coonamble Dinner at the Coonamble Bowling Club on Saturday 14 March. Forty years after first opening their arms to Coonamble's …