NSW Election 2023 – what matters to you?
With the state election just around the corner the Coonamble Times would like to know what issues matter to you most! We will be covering the election and the race …
2023 news
Walgett CWA updated co-working space
PHOTO: The Walgett CWA is an active group, excited about receiving funding to update their hall for hire. Walgett CWA Hall, home to the 45 strong local CWA group is …
Brewarrina’s Ochre Ribbon Run
PHOTO: Running for an end to domestic violence. Ochre Ribbon Week is an indigenous-led campaign that runs annually and this year covered 12 to 19 February, drawing on new ways to raise …
Emergency declared for fires near Girilambone and Coolabah
PHOTO: Another large fire burning near Girilambone has triggered a Section 44 emergency response. Two fires are now burning along the stretch between Girilambone to Byrock with firefighters battling to …
How to make your food budget stretch
PHOTO: There are things you can try to help beat the price squeeze. Specials, freezers and double checking the use-by-dates on foods can help get you through rising cost of …
How great thou ART
PHOTO: Local Artists on Bogan River The Bogan River took on a different look this past weekend with a group of local art enthusiasts taking to the riverbanks for a …
Local schools in top ten short-staffed
PHOTO: Brewarrina Central School had a reported 54% teacher vacancy rate in 2022 Alarmingly, the Western Plains region is the home of three of the top ten understaffed school in …
Man rescued from burning building in Lightning Ridge
PHOTO: Senior Constable Brody Whiting, Leading Senior Constable Drew Midson, Detective Senior Constable Mathew Huckle and Detective Sergeant John Rowland Four police officers are being praised for the rescue of …
Art, sport and community spirit in Warren
Image: Warren Shire council. New sculptures designed to “Add a bit of interest, variety, vitality, to give funding to local businesses during the drought” have been erected in Warren. The …