Time-out for Coonamble Times
This is the last edition of the Coonamble Times for the foreseeable future, after circumstances beyond the publisher’s control conspired to make continuing untenable. “I’m hoping this is not the …
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Missing members sees local business group press pause
The 2026 annual general meeting of the Coonamble District Chamber of Commerce last Thursday 6 August attracted just the minimum quorum of five people from a total financial membership of …
Rams pull off demolition job against Pumas
With this year’s finals matchups already predetermined heading into Saturday’s game, it was all about setting the tone for the Coonamble Rams. And boy did they. An absolute demolishing of …
Cow Cockies sign on for Darwin run
Two well-known locals, David Thompson (Thomo) and John Stratton (Stratto) are busy preparing to head off on their 2026 Spring Shitbox Car Rally. Travelling under the name the “Cow Cockies” …
Leonie set to run marathon for local charity
Before the sun rises over the paddocks, before the stars go to bed, and even before the first rooster crows, local Leonie Goldmith is already awake and chasing the day, …
Lorna’s an official Aussie now
After 26 years of calling our sunburnt country ‘home’, Coonamble local Lorna Lefebvre has officially been declared an Australian citizen. Last Friday 10 July, Lorna was joined by her immediate …
Half century reunion for Coonamble’s ‘Hello Girls’
It’s been 50 years since Coonamble’s team of telephonists lost their jobs to technology. A reunion three months in the making by former ‘Hello Girl’ Angie Little came together on …
Cants Home Timber & Hardware enters new era
Cant Bros Hardware was formed in 1963 by the Cant brothers Frank SNR and brother Allan. Cant bros on Castlereagh Street operated until the building experienced a fire in 1977, …
Mullet wigs, rainbow tutus and Sweet Caroline: Coonamble goes back to the 80s
Coonamble’s Bowling Club travelled back in time on Saturday 20 June for the Disability Luncheon Disco, inviting locals and carers from across the region for karaoke and a boogie. The …
Gulargambone sisters hatch a winning show career
Gulargambone chicken breeding prodigies, Three Sisters Poultry, are taking regional shows by storm, after taking home ribbons in Coonamble, Warren and Dubbo shows. What is even more surprising is six …
Western Plains standout Jannali Walker selected for NSW Country Training Squad
Coonamble local, Jannali Walker, who plays rugby with the Gulargambone juniors, has been picked for the NSW Country Rugby Union Representative Training Squad after a “sensational” performance in Dubbo. Jannali …
Gemma wins Coonamble Young Woman 2026
Gemma Fitzgerald, Rhiannah McBride and Ava McDowell stood gracefully on a trailer turned makeshift stage on Tuesday 26 May as they were announced the winners of the senior, junior and …