Depot future refuelled: Inland confirms plans for Coonamble facility
• PHOTO: Inland Petroleum’s Dave Crompton looks forward to a future company stop at the former Caltex depot. (This is a 2021 news story) THE CLOSED Caltex Fuel Depot on …
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Fun at the fair
• PHOTO: Malirikal and Diamond enjoyed their time at the carnival with their family. They’re pictured here with bubble blowers, which were popular amongst the children at the small event …
Buddy Knox mentors mini musicians
• PHOTO: Travis, David, Braydon and David with Australian blues music legend Buddy Knox at Thursday’s workshop. (This is a 2020 news story) ON THURSDAY 17 September, Australian blues singer …
Tower upgrade puts Gulargambone’s mobile misery behind them
• PHOTO: The Telstra mobile tower at Misery Farm near Gulargambone has finally been upgraded. PHOTO: Leona Terry MOBILE telephone and broadband services in the Gulargambone area have recently become …
Inland Rail planning rolls on
• PHOTO: Inland Rail planning documents on display at Coonamble Shire Council. ONLY the staunchest supporters or those to be directly impacted might read and respond to the 1000 or …
Local Landcare’s new Co-ordinator
• PHOTO: New Co-ordinator Therese Ryan is ready to tackle whatever land-related issues the local community comes up with. THE Castlereagh Region has a new Local Landcare Co-ordinator. Therese Ryan, …
Preparing for drought and other disasters
• PHOTO: Recovery Support Officer Sandy McNaughton is now part of the newly-merged National Emergency Management Agency. PREPARING for the next drought is still front of mind for the federal …
Stranded….
• PHOTO: A pair of travellers were stuck for five days on an isolated stretch of road west of Quambone last week. A pair of seasoned travellers spent some unplanned …
Father Garry’s Golden Jubilee
• PHOTO: Fr Garry was presented with a commemorative Certificate of Service from Pope Francis by Fr Thao Van Nguyen. COONAMBLE’S own Father Garry McKeown celebrated his 50 year anniversary …