Donna wins the Ann Mackay Medal
ON Wednesday the 7th September the lady golfers played the 6th round of the Ann MacKay Stableford Trophy over 18 holes. The day started out with a strong north easterly …
2022 news
The big drought de-brief
PHOTO: The ‘Doin it for Rural Aussie Kids’ Charity has so far assisted over 1600 children and families in the past three years with Christmas gifts and motivational talks in …
Stop the Parasite Party this Spring
IF YOU listen carefully, can you hear the barbers pole worm eggs hatching, and the maggot larvae pupating into adult flies? I imagine I can, because I expect this is …
The Wisdom of the Weevil: Depleting the weed bank
THE 2022 challenge continues as rainfall carries into spring with still paddocks left unplanted. Last summer we encountered high weed burdens and difficult to control weeds mainly because of delayed …
Price reduction on fine fleece
THE Australian wool market has recorded an overall loss of 11 cents this week, with the AWEX Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) finishing at 1,319c/kg. From the opening of the sale, …
Ride for a Chopper cycles through mud for a cause
• PHOTO: Riders and support crew of the 2022 Alive & Well were excited to reach the Terminus Hotel in Coonamble after a day’s ride along the muddy back roads. …
Group sessions to help locals live life well
• PHOTO: Alissa West and Albie Ryan after the Interagency meeting. LAST week members of the Coonamble Interagency Association received the welcome news that a series of group sessions for …
Making the most out of traveller traffic
PHOTO: Mark and Wendy Osmund at their off-the-grid emu farm and yurt-style accommodation. (Supplied) Times are changing for local accommodation and attractions, with high demand providing an opportunity for tourism …
New business opens their doors
• PHOTO: Jack & Liz Campbell and Bella Malcolm travelled to Coonamble to help Georgia Kennedy (owner of Ramble) celebrate the opening of her new business. “A lovely mix“ of …