Chaffey’s Corner
It’s been another big couple of weeks in the electorate of Parkes – both on the road and representing our communities in Canberra. We held a very productive Network Connectivity …
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A windy week of bowls
We certainly have had strong windy conditions this week for bowls. It makes some very challenging bowling throughout the 12 ends. Tuesday Mixed BowlsOn the 3rd March the strong wind …
Introducing: Paul-Henri Lecocq
When Paul-Henri Lecocq first met his boss Henry Moxham, they needed a translation app to communicate. The Frenchman arrived in Australia in July 2025 with little English. When he moved …
Tracy wins first nine
Photo: The Lady Golfers after golf on Wednesday 4th March; Narelle Mayoh, Lyndy Regan, Pauline White, Pam Goldsmith, Tracy Baker Holmes, Lyn Fisher, Janet Perry, Ainslie Schieb and Donna O’Malley. …
Coonamble Golf Club hosts MEGA day of golf
Saturday 7 March was a massive day out at the Coonamble golf club with a big 4 person Ambrose competition being played. 16 teams, 64 golfers, competed with some teams …
Reflections on Women’s Week
Photo: Sherrlyn Bennett, Melinda Richter, Montanah Donai, Imogen Hodgson and Tatiana Wrigley celebrating all things Women at Coonamble High School. By KELSI DAVIS When you think of women, maybe you …
Where strangers become neighbours: 40 years of the Welcome to Coonamble Dinner
Forty years ago, a group of community-minded people organised a gathering under the leadership of Mrs Margot Auld, a Quota member, to welcome new residents to the town and region. …
Baradine prepares to celebrate major educational milestones
Baradine is preparing to celebrate a remarkable chapter in its educational history, with two local schools reaching significant milestones. St John’s Catholic Primary School will commemorate 100 years since its …
Pig review unpopular
The state government is beginning a review to dial down feral pig and deer numbers, but farmers and the Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Brendan Moylan, are not impressed. The review …