Bears tackle Dunedoo knockout
• PHOTO: BACK: Rodger Nalder, Mitch Nalder, Joshua Forgione, Jack Barrett, Brenton Glover, Barry Hamilton, Tyrell Leonard, Derek Robinson, Lewis Overall, Justin Mogg, Jye Dixon, Nathan Walker Snr, Jason Forgione …
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For the love of horses: Nikki Hodgson
• PHOTO: Phillip (Woodheap) Hodgson with trainer Nikki Hodgson and Boho Chick, in the new stables at Coonamble Racecourse just ahead of the 2023 Coonamble Country Championships. IT’s always been …
Dangerous dogs on the loose
• PHOTO: Dangerous dogs are a hot topic around town once again. BY LIAM MULHALL COONAMBLE Shire Council recently reported on news of a dog attack in Coonamble, bringing to …
Ella Goldsmith rising the refereeing ranks
• PHOTO: Ella Goldsmith ran on as Assistant referee last Friday PHOTO: AJF Photography AS the opportunities within women’s rugby continue to develop, one of Coonamble’s own is forging a …
$1 million in ‘female friendly’ sport upgrades for Coonamble Shire
• PHOTO: Acting Manager of Economic Development and Growth, David Levick (right) gives representatives of local women’s football clubs, Nancy Forgione (Castlereagh Cougars) and Jacinta Murray (Coonamble Rams) a sneak …
Crowds come out for the Country Championships
• PHOTO: A slice of the crowd heads to the rail at the Country Championships. IT WAS the fourth time a Country Championships Qualifier had been held at Coonamble and …
Kaelyn’s film is up in the Next Wave
• PHOTO: Kaelyn Ward’s latest short film takes her into space and some dark places. By MARNIE RYAN TALENTED local film maker, Kaelyn Ward is one of twenty eight successful …
Catholic Church closed for renovations as new Parish Priest arrives
• PHOTO: Fr Thao outside Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church in Coonamble which has become a construction site while repairs and renovation work are undertaken. “I couldn’t believe my …
Tappy talks with Dennis Firth: Coonamble’s former champion jockey features on national podcast
• PHOTO: Coonamble’s former champion jockey Dennis Firth in 1969 as a young jockey aboard Gay Biarritz in Sydney. JOHNNY Tapp (Tappy) became a household name as Australia’s leading racing …
Cougars cap off another successful season
PHOTO: Under 16s Cougars players were presented with their Castlereagh Cougars jerseys. FRONT- Charlotte Thompson, Anthea Karavas, Hope Smith and Abby ThompsonBACK- Natalie Gallen, Mikiala Thurston, Sharna Forgione and Temia …
Kirbie’s art takes to the road
• PHOTO: Aboriginal Health worker and artist Kirbie Ewers (left, with colleagues from Dubbo Aboriginal Medical Service) can now pass her artworks on the highway. By MARNIE RYAN FORMER Coonamble …
Promising start to pre-season for Coonamble Bears
• PHOTO: Kevin Thurston-Welsh, Nathan Walker (Snr), Jack Kelly, Jack Barrett, Preston Smith, Brian Wallace, Derek Robinson, Mickayla McEwen, Jenni-Leigh Gatt, Joshua Forgione, Thelma Leonard, Shakaye Walker and Kyle Wiggins …