Local concerns about ‘snout bounty’
Two local farmers say they are concerned that a proposed pig bounty could encourage poaching on their properties. NSW premier Chris Minns floated the idea in May 2025 as a …
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Fire destroys Reid Street home
Police say they are investigating after a “suspicious” blaze destroyed a home on Reid Street on Saturday 23 August. Emergency services were called to the very end of the street …
Working dogs worth billions to regional Australia
By COONAMBLE TIMES & ABC NEWS A study by ANZ has valued Australia's farm dog workforce at a staggering $3 billion as farmers struggle to hire and retain good staff. …
Auto stories on show next weekend
Coonamble's devoted motorheads are shifting into gear as the town prepares for the annual Car Show at Coonamble Golf Club on 13 September. Showgoers will vote for winners across 15 …
Three CHS students qualify for state athletics
Photo: Angus Johnson, Jarron Welsh and Xavier Rindfleish. Three athletes will represent Coonamble High School at Sydney Olympic Park in September after booking their spots in the NSW Combined High …
Book Week at Gulargambone Preschool
We are officially halfway through the preschool term and have spent our week painting with balloons, learning the rules of Connect 4, honing our T-Ball skills and celebrating Book Week. …
CPS Year 6 excursion to Canberra
Last week, the Year 6 students from Coonamble Public School embarked on an exciting and educational excursion to Canberra. The students had the opportunity to visit a wide array of …
Quambone Public School’s trip to Goodooga
On Wednesday 6 August our students had the wonderful opportunity to join over 700 students and their teachers from across New South Wales at the Goodooga Indigenous Games. All students …