Clubs welcome end to the ‘five kilometre rule’
PHOTO: Coonamble Bowling Club Manager Natalie Thurston and staff member Aiden Lee. A local club manager has welcomed an announcement from the NSW government promising to scrap a rule preventing …
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Trudie aims for a world title
PHOTO: FMG Pro Champion Trudie Coombes in California after receiving her title crowns. Coonamble bodybuilder Trudie Coombes has qualified for the FMG International (Fitness, Muscle, Glamour) World Titles, to be …
Tessa Parry conquers the Pilliga Ultra
ABOVE: Tessa was met at the finish line by proud parents, Kylie and Scott Parry. Tessa Parry, along with around 40 other runners, successfully braved the rugged terrain of the …
Amy raises the profile of occupational therapy
PHOTO: Amy Ibbott lightheartedly demonstrates taking measurements with supervisor Ella Cleary. Around three years after she moved to Canberra to study occupational therapy, Amy Ibbott is back in Coonamble on …
Denis Todd’s birthday giving goes back to Baradine
PHOTO: Denis Todd presenting cheques to representatives of the Baradine Aged Care, memorial hall & Hospital Auxiliary. PHOTO: G Doolan For his major milestone birthdays, long-serving Warrumbungle Shire councillor, Baradine …
Macraes make their mark at the Ekka
PHOTO: George Macrae with award-winning heifer Sistergirl. Isobel and George Macrae showed everyone how it’s done in the Led Steer Competition of the Royal Queensland Show at the Ekka in …
A red letter day for our Red Cross
PHOTO: Red Cross President Kylie Parry presents current member Pauline Ditchfield with the 3rd Bar to Long Service Medal commemorating 40 years of service. The Coonamble Red Cross is turning …
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 …
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 …