Literacy program looks for a lifeline
PHOTO: Campaign Project Officer Gail Turnbull with Yes I Can graduates Phemise (BJ) Jones and John Murphy showing the petition they’re asking people to sign to keep the Literacy for …
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Little pests, big plague, huge social impact
The CSIRO this week released the findings of two separate research projects that have revealed the devastating toll of the last major mouse plague and call for more timely action …
Water – and volunteers – needed for Warrena Weir
The weather is warming up and the Coonamble community is beginning to flock to the Warrena Creek Weir, with hopes of more rain to keep the water level high enough …
Politicians call to “pull the trigger” on Narrabri Gas Project
Photo: Now NSW Treasurer, Daniel Mookhey stands [LEFT] to capture the moment hundreds of Coonamble residents voted to unite against coal seam gas (February 2018). His leader, Premier Chris Minns, …
Racegoers blown away by big Cup day
The annual Coonamble Gold Cup was held on Sunday 12 October, and between the horses, the fashions on the fields, and the party clown – there was fun for everyone. …
Celebrating 100 years of Coonamble CWA with Petals in the Plaza
Last Saturday the town was invited to smell the roses – and sample some home baking – at the Country Women’s Association’s flower and art show as they marked a …
Raising the stakes for Eleanor – and for country children
Photo: The Committee of the Eleanor Bryant Memorial Fund: Emily McGrory, Frances Lord, Jacqueline Boyd, James Wagstaff, Natasha Ward, Tim Bryant, Tom Rains, Hayden Guthrie, Mary Skuthorp, Claire Brien, Kate …
The Gumnut gets a new family
The much-loved Gumnut Café has again changed hands, with patrons welcoming another local family into the fold. Owners Jayanne and Leon Jackson, who revived the café in April 2024, handed …
25 million views – and an award on top – Max’s star keeps rising
Acknowledged for her rise towards country music stardom with another award Friday 12 September, Coonamble’s Max Jackson is destined for bigger things. “I’m so excited, so over the moon, so …
Full house at the town pound
Reports in recent months that some roaming dogs could not be collected by the council’s ranger due to lack of space at the town pound seem to have been confirmed. …
Concern for endangered waterbird with water releases paused
Photo: Australian Painted Snipe [Image: Eric Tan – Birdlife Australia] An endangered water bird found in the Macquarie Marshes could have a harder time repopulating after the federal government paused …
Rams girls get 2025 grand final win in epic battle
Photo: 2025 Ahrens Cup Premiers the Coonamble Rams women’s Tri-Tag team, with coaching staff and Ahrens representatives, celebrating their Grand Final win in Walgett on Saturday 23 August. They’ve done …