Pictured: The vast area of the Murray Darling Basin.The Independent Panel assessing social and economic conditions in the Murray Darling Basin has announced that Coonamble will be on their list of towns to visit.A budget boost last Wednesday 25 September brought the federal government's … [Read more...] about Basin Panel to visit Coonamble
News Updates
It’s not too late! Inland Rail Inquiry gets the go-ahead
THE NSW Farmers Association representatives say they are 'excited' that the Federal Government's $10 billion Inland Rail project will now be facing a Parliamentary Inquiry."The questions we've been asking for three years will now have to be answered," said the Chairman of the Association's … [Read more...] about It’s not too late! Inland Rail Inquiry gets the go-ahead
Hertel helps Rams break Grand Final hoodoo
By Tom CullenThe Coonamble Rams have finally done it.There were scenes of extreme elation at Warren’s Victoria Oval on Saturday 6 September as the Rams stole the Western Plains 2019 Rugby Union Premiership from the home-ground side. The Rams beat the Warren Pumas 39-38, winning on the stroke … [Read more...] about Hertel helps Rams break Grand Final hoodoo
Sunday Run-day
ON Sunday 1 September, the Golf Club hosted Coonamble's third Colour Run/walk. Roughly 300 people attended the event with many fathers and grandfathers in the thick of things as families celebrated Fathers Day in that special Coonamble way.The 2019 Colour Run was was again in support of the … [Read more...] about Sunday Run-day
Holding all the cards
Kea Browning was granted access to one of the most exclusive clubs in Coonamble. Listen as she uncovers the inner dealings of a cards group who've been playing together for over 40 years.Special thanks to Pat Firth, Shirley Philpott, Margaret Foody, Beverly Ryan, Lorraine Finlay, Beryl Lane, … [Read more...] about Holding all the cards
Country racing’s biggest coup: Coonamble to host 2020 Western Districts Championships
COONAMBLE Jockey Club members are celebrating this week following news last week that they will be playing host to the prestigious Country Championships Western Districts qualifier in March 2020 - a major coup for the team of small-town racing enthusiasts.On Friday 23 August Racing NSW announced … [Read more...] about Country racing’s biggest coup: Coonamble to host 2020 Western Districts Championships
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs visits
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
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
