Tim & Tammy attend Down Syndrome Conference
PHOTO: Tammy Albert and Tim O’Connor at the 15th World Down Syndrome Congress (WDSC) event in Brisbane. Tim O’Connor went with his support worker Tammy Albert to the 15th World …
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A passion for polocrosse
PHOTO: Gareth Garnsey plays for Quambone against Quirindi on Sunday. Two long-serving members of the Quambone Polocrosse Club were recognised as lifetime members on Saturday 6 July. Simon and Rosie …
All guns blazing: Jamie Lea exhibits in Canberra
PHOTO: Jamie-Lea with her work at the Tuggeranong Arts Centre. IMAGE: Supplied Local artist Jamie-Lea Trindall will have 17 works on display throughout NAIDOC (National Aboriginals’ and Islanders’ Day Observance …
Bring a Mate to the Footy
PHOTO: Kerry Hanigan supported by her children Angela, George, Elle and Sally. Three tough matches of rugby union were played out between arch rivals Coonamble and Walgett on Saturday 22 …
Aunty June turns 90
PHOTO: June Bergan with her 90th birthday cake made by niece Gloria Fernando. Coonamble’s oldest Aboriginal community member, Aunty June Bergan (nee Fernando) turned 90 on Sunday 9 June. Her …
Police visit & learning pathways at CPS
PHOTO: Preschool learning about the Mounted Police. Mounted Police VisitCPS students were treated with a visit from the NSW Mounted Police Unit on Friday.The Unit were in town for the …
It’s too important to shut up about
PHOTO: Allison Davis and Krissy Gailey were in Macdonald Park on Tuesday 12 June to make sure more women know that the Breast Screen Van is on its way. “I’m …
Caseworker shortage leaves Coonamble with visiting child protection services
PHOTO: Public Service Association regional organisers, Tom Hooper and Belinda Tsrekas were in Coonamble last week to find out more about the staffing situation at the local Community Services office. …
Adam Macrae settles into rugby role
PHOTO: Under-12s coach for the Western Plains side Adam Macrae talking to kids ahead of the trials. PHOTO River McCrossen Adam Macrae has been a teacher for twenty odd years …
Coonamble’s ‘Young Woman’ winners
PHOTO: Coonamble Show’s 2024 Junior and Senior Young Woman winners, Tori Hourigan and Tessa Parry. Coonamble’s Senior and Junior winners in the Young Woman competion for the 2024 Royal Agricultural …
Andrew Morley clocks up 35 years
PHOTO: Fire and Rescue captain Andrew Morley clocks up 35 years of service. Local Fire and Rescue Captain Andrew Morley has been hailed for going “above and beyond” for the …
Swannys Foods shortlisted in regional awards
PHOTO: Swannys Foods manager Rachael Swansborough. Local food and packaging distributor Swanny’s Foods has been shortlisted for the 2024 Western NSW Business Awards. The family-owned business is one of twelve …