Exterior paint next step for St Barnabas hall
The Saint Barnabas Anglican Hall is set for a much-needed lick of paint as renovations continue on the historic Coonamble venue. Work has been underway to prepare weather boards facing …
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Coonamble plays Coonabarabran in Pennants
On Sunday 22 February three teams of bowlers travelled to Coonabarabran on the Club Bus to play Pennants over 21 ends. Of course Coonabarabran has actual grass greens so they …
Mark makes century against Gilgandra
Coonamble's Mark Stewart whacked a century on Friday 20 February as the team performed their strongest win of the season against Gilgandra. The former skipper instantly found his footing in …
Golfers back up after Business House comp
This week in the Swanny’s Foods Business House Friday competition it was tough going with all teams scoring some of their lowest scores. No one was particularly happy with their …
‘Robbo’s’ last ride
It's a well-trodden tradition to stop and stand to pay respect as a funeral procession passes along Coonamble's streets. On Friday 20 February, observers were in for an rare surprise …
BARADINE NEWS – By the Yowie
Weather Well, the year is zizzing by and it will be March next Sunday. There has hardly been any rain, with a a few scattered showers and only 1.5mm was …
An exciting week of bowls
Tuesday Night Bowls Last Tuesday, 17 February the bowlers turned up to play 12 ends of mixed bowls. The wind was blowing from the southeast most of the night and …
Brucellosis surge has vets worried
A significant jump in Brucellosis cases has local vets concerned for dog and human health across the region. Brucellosis is a reproductive disease carried by pigs that can infect and …
Drovers call for better care of TSRs
IMAGE by P Cranston. Drovers Australia Facebook Discontent towards the NSW Travelling Stock Reserves (TSR) is rumbling around the state, and Coonamble drovers are jumping on the bandwagon. As widespread …