Concerns around U.S. beef imports reach right to the ground
Australian beef producers, including in our own district, are concerned that the lifting of import bans on may affect the integrity of the beef industry. From Monday 28 July cattle …
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Rams girls one step closer to a spot in 2025 grand final
On Saturday 26 July the Coonamble Rams played host to Walgett’s mens and womens teams for their Bring A Mate To The Footy Day and the first ever zone Mental …
Proposed super tax will be disastrous for farm families
Photo: Retired accountant Geoff Secombe has added his voice to the campaign against the Albanese government’s proposed superannuation tax changes. “There is no basis on which this tax in a …
Water releases allow marsh frogs to flourish
Photo: The Peron’s tree frog is one of many species found in the Macquarie Marshes. It has the ability to change colour in less than one hour! During spring and …
NAIDOC milestone inspires artwork
A vibrant new mural celebrating 50 years of NAIDOC now brightens a fence at Baradine Preschool. Two talented teenage Indigenous artists from Baradine have created the traditional artwork commissioned by …
Don’t delay your child’s vaccinations
Vaccination has been a hot topic in the news recently, after four major hospitals in Queensland were forced to pause elective surgeries due to an influx of flu and COVID …
BARADINE NEWS – By the Yowie
Photo: Steph Dewson, Brandon Worrell , and Kate Masman with Magpie Club President Adrian Worrell , celebrating 100 games between the players on Saturday. (Photo Baradine Magpies Football Club) Weather …
Will ending surcharges hurt local business?
Coonamble retailers have given mixed reviews as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) calls for submissions to their draft proposal to end card surcharges. The bank wants to allow payment …
SOTS will go back on the market
Coonamble Shire Council remains the reluctant owner of a prime piece of real estate in Coonamble's main street but Mayor Danny Keady hopes that it won't be for long. At …