Global oil crisis bites at the bowser
The owner of Coonamble Roadhouse says there has been signs of people stockpiling fuel as global oil prices surge amid ongoing war in the Middle East. Robert Kirby says his …
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Night-sky entertainment a mixed bag
Photo: The full blood moon after the total eclipse on Tuesday 3 March. Photo courtesy Selene Wootton Astronomy lovers were in for a treat last week, with a rare six-planet …
Local journalist prepares to farewell Coonamble
This Friday 13 March marks the last day of duty at the Coonamble Times for journalist Oliver (River) McCrossen. After two years traversing the shire capturing stories and photographs, River …
Narrabri Gas Project to receive ‘specialist government support’
The NSW Government last week announced the Narrabri Gas Project and pipeline as one of 16 ‘high‑value renewable energy projects’ to be fast tracked through their Investment Delivery Authority (IDA). …
Local student among the first Eleanor Bryant scholarships awarded
Coonamble-raised occupational therapy (OT) student Georgia Rackham is among the first three people to bag a $10,000 scholarship under the Eleanor Bryant Memorial Fund. The Port Macquarie-based student stood out …
Dry denies Coonamble the 2026 Country Championships
The Country Championships Qualifier in Coonamble is the latest victim of the region’s dry spell after watering issues forced horse racing officials to move the meeting to Dubbo. The turf …
Work begins on Solar Farm access
The road leading the way to Coonamble’s first solar farm is now under construction. Work began on the road leading to Coonamble’s Moorimbilla Solar Farm 16 February. Now that contractors …
Damaged verandah puts pedestrians off the path
Recent damage to the Sons of the Soil Hotel (SOTS) has sharpened focus on the building’s state of disrepair. Coonamble Shire erected barriers preventing pedestrian access to the front of …
2026 CASP funding local art and culture
Attention organisations and community groups in the Coonamble Shire who are looking to secure funding to get their exciting local art and culture projects off the ground! The Outback Arts’ …