Community creativity on show at Waste 2 Art
Creativity and sustainability took centre stage at Outback Arts in Coonamble as the 2026 Waste 2 Art competition opened May 15 2026. The annual program, coordinated through regional councils across …
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Foreign Correspondent: River McCrossen Pt2
The French superiority complex hit the second I landed in Paris. As I was heading for the airport exit on 11 April, I spied a bottle refill with a sign …
Gulargambone Preschool turn imagination into art
Young artists from Gulargambone Preschool are getting their chance to shine, with a colourful exhibition now on display at the Cooee Heritage and Visitor Information Centre in Gilgandra. The exhibition …
“Slap in the face”: Country mayors blast Federal Budget funding shortfall
Remote, rural and regional councils across NSW have labelled the Federal Budget’s failure to increase Financial Assistance Grants as a “slap in the face”, warning communities could pay the price …
Bore upgrades top agenda in water talks with Minister
The Coonamble Shire Mayor and General Manager met with the Minister for Water, Rose Jackson, Thursday 7 May regarding funding for a hot topic in Coonamble. Mayor Dan Keady said …
Historic Coonamble icons could get new home
Coonamble’s historic Old Horse Trough and replica Cobb & Co carriage could soon get a new lease on life, with plans being considered to improve public access and boost the …
Riders saddle up for Horsemanship and Wellbeing Clinic in Coonamble
The Coonamble Showground was alive with passion and energy on Friday 15 May, as 13 determined riders attended the workshop to improve their riding and connectivity skills. A group of …
Alleged Dubbo Street break-in and assault
Police were called to a home on Dubbo Street on Tuesday 12 May with reports of an assault to a 51 year-old-man. Around 4am officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police …
Rangers crack down on roaming dogs as Council faces growing costs
Coonamble Shire Council says progress is being made in tackling the town’s roaming dog problem, but councillors admit major challenges remain around impounding costs, microchipping and irresponsible ownership. At the …