Thanks for buying local
The last two names were drawn from the orange Buy Local barrel on Thursday 4 December ahead of the major prize draw on Saturday 13 December. Sean Davis and Judy …
Local news
Lack of local depots drives parcel delivery debacle
Businesses and residents around the district are having to cross their fingers and hope their parcels are delivered. As the volume of parcel freight breaks new records the number of …
POCUS is put to work at hospital
The Coonamble Hospital has received an early Christmas present after it spent years on the staff's wish list. A brand new Sonosite Point of Care Ultrasound Machine (POCUS) was delivered …
New leader takes the helm at council
After five months under interim management a new General Manager (GM) has finally taken his seat at the Coonamble Shire Council. Greg Hill started in the position Monday 1 December, …
Rogue comet captured
A clear night and a bit of cosmic luck have combined to give a local skywatcher an unforgettable moment capturing a rare image of an interstellar invader. Coonabarabran amateur astronomer, …
Will the social media ban ruin teenage lives?
The main topic of conversation in playgrounds and schoolyards lately is the social media ban and how to get around it. The ban starts today, Wednesday 10 December 2025, and …
Summer Netball finals on the horizon
With mere points separating the top four teams on this season’s ladder, it was all or nothing at the Smith Park courts last Wednesday 26 November where out summer mixed …
Nurses healing the Gular health gap
Two Coonamble nurses have taken on new Gulargambone clientele this year, travelling out every fortnight to help meet the needs of the community. Registered nurses Robyn Hull and Alex Bartlett …