ON FRIDAY August 16, Minister for the Public Service and Employee Relations, Aboriginal Affairs, and the Arts, Don Harwin visited Coonamble. The visit was part of a week-long tour of the region by the Minister who added the Aboriginal Affairs portfolio to his brief just three months ago. Minister … [Read more...] about Minister for Aboriginal Affairs visits
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What next for the Plaza Theatre?
FORMER owner of Coonamble's historic Plaza Theatre was not far from the minds of cast, crew and many in the audience as the Coonamble Amateur Theatrical Society's 2019 production drew to a close. In her final remarks as Director of Robin the Hood, Katrina Lefebvre drew attention to the fact that, … [Read more...] about What next for the Plaza Theatre?
Crisis meeting a glimpse of hope for Golf Club
MORE THAN 80 people packed into Coonamble Golf Club on Sunday morning for the Crisis Meeting called by the current Golf Club board. Thanks to cross-media publicity prior to the meeting all present were well-aware of the purpose of the gathering. Executive members Mo Jacobs (President), Josh Wrench … [Read more...] about Crisis meeting a glimpse of hope for Golf Club
Coonamble contracts Men-in-tight-us
AT LEAST 800 theatre-goers from Coonamble, Gulargambone, Armatree and beyond were thoroughly entertained by 'Robin the Hood', which ran over an intense four-night season from Tuesday 30 July to Saturday 3 August. The performances were held at the Coonamble Plaza Theatre, and the production was … [Read more...] about Coonamble contracts Men-in-tight-us
Q Fever risk on the rise but local vaccinations not available
THE Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) is warning people to get vaccinated and take other steps to guard against Q fever, as drought and high winds may increase the risk of the disease spreading. However, Phil Naden CEO of Coonamble Aboriginal Health Service (which operates both of … [Read more...] about Q Fever risk on the rise but local vaccinations not available
Council By-Election goes Down to the Wire
SATURDAY'S By-Election to fill two vacant councillor positions on Coonamble Shire Council is looking like a closer contest than many expected. The counting of first preference votes is complete and as the Coonamble Times goes to print it seems likely that Pat Cullen will follow his uncle Phil and … [Read more...] about Council By-Election goes Down to the Wire
Last Drinks
TODAY (Wednesday 26 June) is the last day of trading for Coonamble RSL Club at their 18 Castlereagh Street premises. The volunteer Board of Management says that they can no longer continue to trade and staff were given one week's notice last Wednesday 19 June. With an ageing building in need of … [Read more...] about Last Drinks
Stylin’ it up with Christine Anu
Australian pop icon Christine Anu gave a special performance for Coonamble's school students on Monday 17 June. The planning to bring Ms Anu to town started last October with key organisers Justine Powell (CPS), Kim Wooding (CHS), Gloria Fernando (CPS), the Cultural Teams of CPS and CHS and later … [Read more...] about Stylin’ it up with Christine Anu
A bucking good time
IT IS difficult to appreciate just how much time, effort and money goes into staging a safe, entertaining and highly competitive combined rodeo and campdraft on the scale we have just seen over the Long Weekend in Coonamble. Most of us are just there for the fun of it. But behind the scenes is a … [Read more...] about A bucking good time
Rodeo to get more bang for bucks with tv series deal
WITH their 65th anniversary approaching in 2020 a partnership between Coonamble Rodeo Association and Vision TV promises to bring extra bang for every buck. Through his company Vision TV, the owner of Coonamble’s Bucking Bull Hotel, Scott Richardson, approached The Seven Network with the idea of … [Read more...] about Rodeo to get more bang for bucks with tv series deal
