PHOTO: Parents and landholders in the Hollywood area are asking for a return of the bus run to its previous end point on the Hollywood Lane to support the families of current and future school children. A GROUP of families on the northern edge of Coonamble Shire are campaigning to have their … [Read more...] about The long drive: families fight for bus run extension
News Updates
Spotty service during mobile tower upgrade
By OLIVER BROWN A PLANNED upgrade to the local Telstra tower left residents and businesses wondering what had happened to their phones and internet last week.From emails not working properly to phone calls not going through despite having 'full bars' of service, the most notable disruptions were … [Read more...] about Spotty service during mobile tower upgrade
Brian’s bandicoot to head back to Corner Country
ABOVE: Coonamble artist Brian Campbell and his mother Lila Campbell standing by Brian’s latest commission, a giant wire netting sculpture of a bandicoot due to be set up on a sculpture trail near Cameron Corner. By OLIVER BROWN LOCAL artist Brian Campbell is putting the finishing touches on … [Read more...] about Brian’s bandicoot to head back to Corner Country
CWA branch presses pause as it calls for new members
THE Coonamble Country Women's Association's (CWA) day branch is taking a break and hoping to return in spring with a reinvigorated group.After serving the community for 96 years, they do not have enough active members to continue."We are giving ourselves six months grace," said current President … [Read more...] about CWA branch presses pause as it calls for new members
Racing makes the money go around
• PHOTO: Representatives of local junior sporting clubs lined up to receive a donation from Coonamble Jockey Club: Liz Green, Maureen Nalder, Adam Macrae, Nicole Jackson, Michael Wilson, Ana Robson (CJC Secretary), Ben Williams, Lisa Wheeler, Angus and Emma Coleman, Mick Heaney (CJC Vice President), … [Read more...] about Racing makes the money go around
Every story is important
PODCASTING - using the internet to make digital spoken word recordings available for downloading to a computer or mobile device - is an increasingly popular way of sharing stories and at the Newcastle Podcast Festival Awards on Sunday 21 February, a local connection took out one of the … [Read more...] about Every story is important
Coonamble gets lit!
PHOTO: Local crews are working to complete an upgrade of highway and street lighting in towns around the district as part of a major project to install L.E.D lighting. By OLIVER BROWN A NEW energy efficient upgrade to the street lighting in Coonamble is well underway with similar upgrades to … [Read more...] about Coonamble gets lit!
Workforce woes continue
PHOTO: Jenny and Scott Richardson, who own the Bucking Bull Hotel, are among multiple local business owners having a difficult time finding new staff. By OLIVER BROWN THOUGH it has been proven that the coronavirus pandemic has seen countless jobs disappear, many Coonamble-based businesses say … [Read more...] about Workforce woes continue
New Counsellor on duty at AMS
COONAMBLE's locally-delivered mental health services experienced a setback in 2020 with the departure of Counsellor Ginny Taylor and later Psychologist Stephanie Ryan from Coonamble Aboriginal Health Service (CAHS) but a new face has now joined the team. Experienced Counsellor Judy Scolari-Gibson … [Read more...] about New Counsellor on duty at AMS
Mouse Plague affecting local businesses
By Oliver BrownTHOUGH 2020 is now behind us, the ongoing mouse infestation is still plaguing local businesses with some now calling for council or government assistance. The mice have been present in the community for several months and are responsible for the loss of thousands of dollars in … [Read more...] about Mouse Plague affecting local businesses
