Country women endorse urgent actions
PHOTO: More than 700 delegates attended the 104th conference. Critical rural issues took centre stage when women from across NSW gathered for the 2026 CWA of NSW State Conference in …
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Community supports Marnie’s run for charity
PHOTO: Coonamble Run Club saw a huge turnout of runners on Saturday 9 May as community members showed their support for local fund raiser Marnie Ryan as she completed her …
$2 million boost for rural communities to strengthen drought resilience
More than $2 million in funding has been awarded to community-led projects aimed at helping rural and regional areas better prepare for drought, with communities across western New South Wales …
Trangie Team Penning Raises Funds for Dolly’s Dream
PHOTO: Jane Campbell, Amity Chase and Mooney Campbell with their first place prizes in the Open event. The Mooney’s Moo Moovers and Coonamble Catheads were kicking up the dust at …
DV Remembrance day in Coonamble
PHOTO: The DV Collective, community members and local officers posed for a picture in front of the She Matters movement poster wall. Within the first five months of the year, …
Farmers urged to seek help early as dry conditions bite
PHOTO: Rural Financial Counsellor, Allison Davis encourages farmers to look at early intervention to help survive the dry. Farmers across the Coonamble District are continuing to feel the pressure of …
New strength and fitness program proposed for Gulargambone students
PHOTO: Without a local gym in Gular, Mel has been running workout classed during the week for keen fitness go-ers, Melissa and Jess Fendle. Gulargambone fitness fanatic Melissa Fendle is …
No cattle = no Campdraft for 2026 Rodeo
PHOTO: Unpredictable stock supply has led organisers to postpone the Campdraft part of this year's Coonamble Rodeo & Campdraft event. (Photo: Meg Rosenbaum) Coonamble’s annual Campdraft will not be held …
Fuel relief call comes as farmers battle drought
PHOTO: Fuel rebates, freight subsidies and drought payments are all part of a solution. The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) is calling on the Federal Government to keep the Road …