Making their mark
PHOTO: Emily Warner and Meg McCloud pictured after the Dubbo Demons won last year’s Central West AFL grand final against Bathurst Bushrangers. Aussie Rules is not a sport played in …
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Air Commodore to speak at Gulargambone’s ANZAC Day
PHOTO: Air commodore (retired) Chris ‘Noddy’ Sawade with his wife Aldona Sawade at the Bermagui Anzac Day in 2023. A former commander with over 50 years in the Royal Australian …
Grow It, Graze It, Bank It – on again for producers
PHOTO: Dr Jillian Kelly joined other producers and advisors on the panel at last year’s event. Around 120 people are expected to be at the Coonamble Bowling Club in June …
Murdi Paaki calls for investment in labour market model
The Murdi Paaki Regional Assembly devised a strategy to increase Indigenous workforce participation levels long-term through education, employment, and training. The plan titled Aboriginal Workforce Participation Strategy was presented to …
Parkes electorate: ten candidates nominated
Nominations for the Parkes electorate have been declared with 10 candidates nominating. On Friday 11 April the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) also drew the ballot paper order for candidates, as …
Pancakes with a side of social support
PHOTO: Interrelate social worker Sam Conn and MacKillop Family Services family worker Treena Ellis and Dubbo-officed Program Manager Marina Linke. Free breakfasts are set to begin on Tuesday mornings next …
How much do you know about the election?
PHOTO: Hobby farmer and NDIS worker Michael Horan said cost of living was one of his election issues. The federal election has passed the halfway mark, although it seems the …
ANZAC Day trading restricted
PHOTO: Coonamble Cellars owner Rodney Vallett will shut for ANZAC Day following new NSW trading rules coming into effect this year. A Coonamble bottle shop owner says new trading restrictions …
Youth Emergency Accommodation a step closer
PHOTO: Youth crisis accommodation concept for Coonamble - 2 x 2 bedroom pairing. IMAGE: Coonamble Shire Council Youth emergency accommodation in Coonamble and Gulargambone took another step forward toward realisation …