Introducing: Binod Duwal
PHOTO: Welcome to Binod Duwal. Binod Duwal's passion for cooking has taken him a long way from home. The 33-year-old was inspired to become a chef by his mother's dishes …
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Coonamble in the 1880s
PHOTO: An early image of the intersection of Castlereagh and Aberford Streets. Source to be confirmed. The tiny settlement of Coonamble was proclaimed a township in 1861 and was in …
Alternative enterprises explained
PHOTO: Speakers and organisers at last week’s Alternative Ag Workshop: Jenny Holcombe, Rick Cunningham, Cassie Andrews, Matilda Taylor, Bonnie Mitchell, Elyse Church and Pip Goldsmith. An intrigued group of around …
Ovine Bovine Grapevine
Wrapping up the first quarter of 2025 with some lovely rain across the district. With plenty of stock being offloaded so far in 2025 it was hard for the markets …
A pleasantly surprising March Cattle Sale
PHOTO: Auctioneer Mark Garland keeping it lively. AJF Brien & Sons clients were on the end of some nice surprises due to a stronger market on Wednesday. Some of the …
Annual Challenge & Campdraft a huge success
PHOTO: Local rider, Amanda Spinks (far right) took 5th place in the Coonamble Shire Council Maiden A Campdraft. The weekend of 20 to 23 March saw the Inland Petroleum Coonamble …
Last week’s mixed social bowls
PHOTO: Lisa Kenny playing a forehand draw shot. Tuesday Mixed Bowls On Tuesday 25 March the bowlers went out to play 12 ends of mixed social bowls with the green …
Pauline wins mystery holes
PHOTO: Mystery Holes winner Pauline White with runner-up Pam Goldsmith. Finally, the nine hole summer competition finished last Wednesday 26 March. The lady golfers played a 9 hole competition on …
Public health alert: Fake oxycodone tablets circulating
PHOTO: A public health warning has been issued for counterfeit oxycodone tablets. NSW Health is warning the community about the dangers of nitazenes following the detection of nitazenes in fake …