Signing on to stop DV
After more than three years in the making, the call to speak up against domestic violence has been planted firmly in a paddock along the Coonamble's southern approach. The sign …
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Last minute lifeline for adult literacy program
Coonamble’s Literacy for Life (LfL) program has received a last-minute lifeline allowing them to continue to mid-2026. LfL Foundation CEO, Professor Jack Beetson, said that an undisclosed amount from an …
Vale Margaret Evans
It is sad to record the passing of another devoted local golfer. Margaret Evans was a golfer for many years, travelling and representing our Club at Tournaments, Veterans Tournaments, Pennants, …
Gulargambone will miss Ferguson’s Corner Store
After more than 30 years at the helm of Gulargambone’s Ferguson’s Corner Store, owners Barry and Dianne Harland (nee Ferguson) will shut for good at the end of January. Dianne …
Bowling into the new year
Normally the bowling year ends at the Bowlers Christmas Party but because there had been good numbers and the bowlers were still keen to play, bowls continued into the new …
A great start to bowls for 2026
How successful was bowls in 2025! Allan Albert took on the task of getting bowlers on the green. It was no easy task with at times only four players turning …
Coonamble welcomes a new constable
Fresh from the NSW Police Force Academy, Sebastian Andrews is the newest face at Coonamble Police Station. The 20-year-old probationary constable joined the crew in December 2025 within days of …
Taking on the Tones & I challenge
Australian artist Tones and I has sparked a social media frenzy nationwide, with towns across the map battling for their chance at a cheap concert. The Australian singer promised the …
Pennants draw finalised for 2026 competition
The Pennant draw is now finalised and Coonamble will be in the Open Pennants. Open Pennants means mixed Mens and Womens teams. We are in the No.7 and our first …
New laws could trigger a re-think for local gun owners
Farmers are limited to owning ten guns after the NSW parliament passed tighter firearms rules triggered by the Bondi terror attack. The new laws, adopted during a snap sitting in …
In the paddock with Dr Jill: Hot, Hot, Hot.
The weather is hot, and so is my phone. Christmas seemed to bring with it a few days of rest and reflection, and a moment for everyone to consider the …
Market continues to trend higher
The Australian wool market has continued to trend higher, with the Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) finishing the week at 1,689c/kg, a gain of 41 cents. Last week’s gains encouraged increased …