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THERE was a momentous occasion in the village of Quambone last week but it passed without fanfare or fireworks. After a marathon effort driven by a handful of local volunteers, a fuel outlet is finally operating in the village again after 13 years. On Tuesday a free lunch was supplied at the … [Read more...] about Finally! Fuel for Quambone

THE possibility of a Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) for Coonamble is back on the agenda for Council and the NSW Government. On Thursday 4 October Coonamble Shire councillors and staff met with Lester Stump, PCYC NSW’s General Manager Strategic Development, Facilities and Assets who brought with … [Read more...] about It works for Walgett – push is on for a PCYC

THE much-anticipated Coonamble Raindance on Saturday 6 October did not disappoint, drawing a massive crowd who took advantage of the well-organised drought distraction to eat, drink and be merry. Volunteers spent days ahead of the event setting the scene at the Showground and nailing down the final … [Read more...] about Drought? What drought?! Coonamble awash with Raindance spirit

IF Brian Campbell thought his profile as an artist had lifted when he completed the 'Ghosts of Bullocks Past' for the Gulargambone community in April 2018 his latest project is likely to see his reputation skyrocket. "I want to tell outback history in whatever I do," Mr Campbell said. "It had never … [Read more...] about ‘The Bus’ speaks for itself

FIONA Ozols attended the September meeting of Coonamble Shire Council last Wednesday to ask Council what they could do to assist with the staffing issues at Coonamble Police Station. Ms Ozols was representing the Orana Mid Western North Branch of the Police Association of New South Wales. In her … [Read more...] about Squeak louder: Police Association seeks Council support

TAKE some of the district's most dedicated volunteers, put them together, give them a challenge and tah dah – a new way of doing drought relief is born. The Coonamble Drought-Busters Alliance was formed in August 2018 as a way of distributing donations to drought-affected people within Coonamble … [Read more...] about Drought-Busters – stronger together

IF YOU think that homelessness is just a big city issue - think again. There are hundreds of homeless people in the central west region, including Coonamble and surrounding towns, and even more who teeter on the brink from month to month. This week is National Homelessness Week and local service … [Read more...] about No less homeless

THERE are plans afoot to dust off and fire up the Yesterday's Heroes Ball as part of a drought-defying weekend for town and rural residents. The idea arose during a meeting with NSW DPI's Drought Co-ordinator Pip Job as a way of attracting support from generous urban residents wanting to do … [Read more...] about Drought ‘Avengers’ needed to revive Yesterday’s Heroes Ball

ANOTHER Coonamble-bred sportsman is poised to represent Australia with Hayden Page selected in the national team to play in the Last Man Stands Cricket World Series in England in August. "Everyone in my family was excited when I told them," said Hayden. "My grandmother (Louise Page) was very … [Read more...] about Hayden Page off to England for Last Man Stands World Series Cricket

THE LOCAL medical fraternity say they have always taken a firm stand on the use of the painkiller Fentanyl and other opioids and at a combined meeting on Friday 15 June they confirmed the steps they would take to continue to reduce the opportunities for 'drug diversion' and misuse in the local … [Read more...] about Doctors Stand Firm on Fentanyl