Community garden calls for extra hands
PHOTO: Allan Alberts (rear), Damian Martin, Colin McMullen and Taryne Albert attended the discussions at the King Street Community Garden last week. Members of the community met at Coonamble's community …
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Water contamination leaves a bad taste for Quambone residents
PHOTO: Quambone residents are still waiting to be able to drink their water and swim in their pool after receiving an E-coli contamination alert on 10 February. Back row left …
State water bodies cancel newspaper notices
PHOTO: Notices regarding flood work and state water body related operations are no longer required to be placed in regional newspapers. Lower Macquarie landholders have expressed their disappointment with the …
Retiring scripture teacher recognised
PHOTO: Ruth Castles receives her Certificate of Recognition from fellow Scripture Teacher Judy Moody. Community volunteer Ruth Castles has this week been recognised for her service to the children of …
Social day for local residents with disabilities
PHOTO: Front row: Tanja Welsh, Belinda Welsh, Middle row: Tanesha Mcguire, Sonia Sands, May Welsh, Jo Leafe, Dylan Leafe, Back row: Dianne Pawley, Patty Webb, Kairi Miller, Bree Miller and …
Bowls News
PHOTO: Some very close games of bowls were played over the weekend at the Coonamble Bowling greens. (This is a 2021 news story) Ladies Mixed Social Bowls ResultsOn Tuesday 16 …
Coonamble’s Bears go bowling
PHOTO: The Coonamble Bears took to the green on Friday for some bowling as way of doing a 'meet and greet' for new players. (This is a 2021 news story) …
NRL on the Roads to Regions
PHOTO:: An enthusiastic group of about 60 youngsters kept NRL staff busy after school in Coonamble. (This is a 2021 news story) National Rugby League (NRL) star Mitch Aubusson was …
Battery waste ranks as an alternative wheat fertiliser
PHOTO: Recent field trial of using battery waste as a farming fertiliser prompts research into battery recylability. (This is a 2021 news story) If you're not yet on board with …
GRDC Forum focuses on fight against mice
PHOTO: The current mouse plague has prompted action from The Grains Research & Development Corporation. (This is a 2021 news story) In response to the mouse plague currently affecting rural …
First sale for 2021 finds firm prices for heavier types
PHOTO: The first prime cattle sale for 2021 was held on Friday 19 February at Coonamble Saleyards and saw a continuation of the good numbers, top quality and high prices …
Inquiry to bring adult literacy back into the spotlight
"There are so many people out there, indigenous and non-indigenous, who can't read the dosage on a panadol bottle - that's dangerous," says adult literacy campaigner and Literacy for Life …