Western rooftop solar uptake tops the state
Regional NSW is ahead of the pack on rooftop solar, with the Barwon region topping the charts statewide. Over 24,500 houses and businesses in the region have solar panels. "From …
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Fast fibre – nbn upgrades continue
The National Broadband Network (NBN) says more than 50 businesses and households have already connected to their full-fibre network in Coonamble since initial upgrades finished in late 2025. At least …
State farm body to vote on whether to go legal against coal seam gas approvals
The NSW Farmers Association (NSWFA) is not letting the fight against the Narrabri coal seam gas project fade away, and members across the state will vote tomorrow whether to put …
Safety group requests better street lighting
A letter to Coonamble Shire on behalf of the community is urging action towards better lighting in multiple streets in Coonamble over safety fears. A social media callout in late …
E-scooters not included in new e-bike rules
The NSW Government is introducing an age limit and power restrictions to e-bikes across the state but there are no regulation changes to cover electronic scooter use. With new e-bike …
Not lost – just a great glide
Photo: Their long run in heated air pockets gave the Hammed an unrivalled view of western NSW. PHOTOS SUPPLIED. Mark Woodham was fixing a caravan air conditioner at a rural …
New youth accommodation nears completion
Coonamble and Gulargambone will see new housing options for vulnerable young people aged 18 to 24 years as they transition from crisis accommodation to the wider world. With funding of …
The CATS are back!
After the success of their 2024 production of ‘Jest at the West’, the executive team behind Coonamble Amateur Theatrical Society (CATS) is once again calling the divas and drama lovers …