When the river runs dry
WATER last flowed along the Castlereagh River in late November 2016 but few would have thought that over two years later, dozens of households along its banks would be completely …
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Coonamble gets to know GIVIT
THE works of GIVIT are not so well-known in NSW but as the drought drags on groups in Coonamble and around the state are beginning to appreciate the support that …
Politics and pizza
ROY Butler was back in town last week as part of a two-week tour of the Barwon electorate and was offering local people a pizza while they chatted about issues …
Radio station celebrates
THE twentieth anniversary of Coonamble Community Radio going to air was marked on Saturday 24 November with an Open Day at the Maule Street station. Among the committee, volunteer announcers, …
Finally! Fuel for Quambone
THERE was a momentous occasion in the village of Quambone last week but it passed without fanfare or fireworks. After a marathon effort driven by a handful of local volunteers, …
It works for Walgett – push is on for a PCYC
THE possibility of a Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) for Coonamble is back on the agenda for Council and the NSW Government. On Thursday 4 October Coonamble Shire councillors and …
Drought? What drought?! Coonamble awash with Raindance spirit
THE much-anticipated Coonamble Raindance on Saturday 6 October did not disappoint, drawing a massive crowd who took advantage of the well-organised drought distraction to eat, drink and be merry. Volunteers …
‘The Bus’ speaks for itself
IF Brian Campbell thought his profile as an artist had lifted when he completed the ‘Ghosts of Bullocks Past’ for the Gulargambone community in April 2018 his latest project is …
Squeak louder: Police Association seeks Council support
FIONA Ozols attended the September meeting of Coonamble Shire Council last Wednesday to ask Council what they could do to assist with the staffing issues at Coonamble Police Station. Ms …
Drought-Busters – stronger together
TAKE some of the district’s most dedicated volunteers, put them together, give them a challenge and tah dah – a new way of doing drought relief is born. The Coonamble …
No less homeless
IF YOU think that homelessness is just a big city issue – think again. There are hundreds of homeless people in the central west region, including Coonamble and surrounding towns, …
Drought ‘Avengers’ needed to revive Yesterday’s Heroes Ball
THERE are plans afoot to dust off and fire up the Yesterday’s Heroes Ball as part of a drought-defying weekend for town and rural residents. The idea arose during a …