Rare Regent Honeyeater sighting
PHOTO: The image of a critically endangered Regent Honeyeater feeding on White Box blossoms in the Pilliga Forest taken by birdo May Whittall. Birdwatchers and conservationists alike are buzzing with …
Coonamble shire council
Money announced to map future local housing
PHOTO: A council worker operates machinery in November 2024 as part of site preparation for the housing development already underway on Yarran Street, Coonamble. Coonamble Shire Council have been awarded …
Council director wins prestigious award
PHOTO: Kerrie Murphy receives her Highly Commended award. Director of Infrastructure at Coonamble Shire Council, Kerrie Murphy, recently won a 'Highly Commended' Award at the Institute of Public Works Engineering …
Roads minister visits Coonamble
PHOTO: Transport for NSW Acting Regional Director (West) Holly Davies, Coonamble mayor Dan Keady, Minister for Roads and Regional Transport Jenny Aitchison, Barwon MP Roy Butler and Council General Manager …
New skills shaping up the old tip
PHOTO: Paul Blattman has received machinery qualifications he never thought possible. Clean up is well underway at the old rubbish tip at the end of Windagee Street as Coonamble Shire …
Rubbish dumpers on notice
PHOTO: Waste left outside the Gulargambone tip site, pictured in early April 2025. Illegal dumping can mean a $10,000 fine for business and $2,500 for individuals. Coonamble Shire has deployed …
FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK
COUNTRY MAYORS MEETING The General Manager and I attended the Country Mayors Association meeting in Sydney on 28th March 2025. The ability of local governments to fund infrastructure and services …
Bollards block heavy vehicle parking in Hickey Street
PHOTO: Council recently installed bollards on a nature strip in front of a vacant block in Wingadee Street near the intersection of Hickey Street. Coonamble Shire Council have installed bollards …
More trees for shire
In response to questions about whether the lopped trees near the tennis courts on Pages Terrace will be replaced, Coonamble Shire Council representatives say more tree planting progress will be …