Latest adult literacy survey shows ongoing need for support
The Literacy for Life Foundation (LfL) says at least 66 people in Coonamble need support to fill forms and applications, following a survey on literacy levels earlier this year. Ten …
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State farm body to vote on whether to go legal against coal seam gas approvals
The NSW Farmers Association (NSWFA) is not letting the fight against the Narrabri coal seam gas project fade away, and members across the state will vote tomorrow whether to put …
Safety group requests better street lighting
A letter to Coonamble Shire on behalf of the community is urging action towards better lighting in multiple streets in Coonamble over safety fears. A social media callout in late …
E-scooters not included in new e-bike rules
The NSW Government is introducing an age limit and power restrictions to e-bikes across the state but there are no regulation changes to cover electronic scooter use. With new e-bike …
Not lost – just a great glide
Photo: Their long run in heated air pockets gave the Hammed an unrivalled view of western NSW. PHOTOS SUPPLIED. Mark Woodham was fixing a caravan air conditioner at a rural …
New youth accommodation nears completion
Coonamble and Gulargambone will see new housing options for vulnerable young people aged 18 to 24 years as they transition from crisis accommodation to the wider world. With funding of …
Exterior paint next step for St Barnabas hall
The Saint Barnabas Anglican Hall is set for a much-needed lick of paint as renovations continue on the historic Coonamble venue. Work has been underway to prepare weather boards facing …
Coonamble plays Coonabarabran in Pennants
On Sunday 22 February three teams of bowlers travelled to Coonabarabran on the Club Bus to play Pennants over 21 ends. Of course Coonabarabran has actual grass greens so they …
An exciting week of bowls
Tuesday Night Bowls Last Tuesday, 17 February the bowlers turned up to play 12 ends of mixed bowls. The wind was blowing from the southeast most of the night and …
Mark makes century against Gilgandra
Coonamble's Mark Stewart whacked a century on Friday 20 February as the team performed their strongest win of the season against Gilgandra. The former skipper instantly found his footing in …
Golfers back up after Business House comp
This week in the Swanny’s Foods Business House Friday competition it was tough going with all teams scoring some of their lowest scores. No one was particularly happy with their …
‘Robbo’s’ last ride
It's a well-trodden tradition to stop and stand to pay respect as a funeral procession passes along Coonamble's streets. On Friday 20 February, observers were in for an rare surprise …