• PHOTO: The WNSWLHD says damage to the road leading out of Coonamble hospital will soon be fixed. WORKS to repair damage to the road leading out of the Coonamble Multi-Purpose Health Service is expected to commence over the next few weeks. The road damage was raised at the June meeting of … [Read more...] about Hospital holes to be patched
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Coonamble Corroboree connects kids to culture through dance
PHOTO: Dane Collett, Bentley Fuller, Braithan Leonard (front), Leo Forbes, Ngaali Boney (front) and Khizah Burns get in touch with their inner animal. LOCAL YOUNGSTERS went into the long weekend with a fresh understanding and appreciation for Indigenous culture following an evening of dancing … [Read more...] about Coonamble Corroboree connects kids to culture through dance
Dentist vacancy starting to bite
• PHOTO: CAHS Executive Assistant Beau Ewers with one of the chairs at Coonamble Dental Surgery in need of an on-site dentist. THE COONAMBLE Dental Surgery remains without a resident dentist and the Coonamble Aboriginal Health Service says that the hole left by the departure of the last dentist … [Read more...] about Dentist vacancy starting to bite
Art Unlimited seeds Rainy’s photography career
• PHOTO: Rainy King’s entry into the Art Unlimited competition titled “Bawi-li Dhunbarrbila-li dhuwarr” which saw her in the top four of more than 100 entries. COONAMBLE teacher, artist and photographer Lorraine (Rainy) King has been recognised at the prestigious regional competition Art … [Read more...] about Art Unlimited seeds Rainy’s photography career
Bring on the bans
• PHOTO: Coonamble Roadhouse Site Manager Maureen O'Farrell and her staff are already preparing for the transition away from lightweight plastic bags, due to come into law next month. WE are just days away from the next steps to winding down single-use plastics in our state and local businesses … [Read more...] about Bring on the bans
Quambone welcomes Variety Bash convoy
PHOTO: Quambone Public School Principal Narelle Stacey (right) receiving a cheque from Variety representative Andrew Barnett during their visit to the village on Monday. Image courtesy of Quambone Public School. QUAMBONE Public School welcomed a convoy of over 100 vehicles this week which … [Read more...] about Quambone welcomes Variety Bash convoy
New President to head up business chamber
PHOTO: Newly elected Coonamble District Chamber of Commerce President Lucy Moss (centre) with Vice Presidents Lee O'Connor and Rodney Vallett. THE latest Annual General Meeting of Coonamble District Chamber of Commerce has seen a new President elected to lead the organisation over the next twelve … [Read more...] about New President to head up business chamber
Fighting (again) for 4WD ambulance
• PHOTO: A four wheel drive ambulance is back on the wish list for Coonamble shire. COONAMBLE Shire Council will again call for a four-wheel drive (4WD) ambulance to be based in the district following fresh calls from the community. At a recent council meeting in Quambone, resident Robert … [Read more...] about Fighting (again) for 4WD ambulance
Classic Wallabies put on a show against the Barbarians
PHOTO: Rugby greats from the regions loved the opportunity to come up against the Classic Wallabies over the weekend. By Tom Cullen The Classic Wallabies out west fixture has been circled in everyone’s calendar for over 2 years but finally got underway on Saturday in Coonamble. Let me … [Read more...] about Classic Wallabies put on a show against the Barbarians
Charitable couple recognised with Rotary award
PHOTO: Coonamble Rotary Club President Jackie Harris (far left) and Secretary Keith Glover (far right) formally thanked Pam and Peter Bach from Sydney for their ongoing donations to the Coonamble community with a special Rotary award last week. The Coonamble Rotary Club has formally recognised a … [Read more...] about Charitable couple recognised with Rotary award
