History buff fights to keep horse trough in place
Long-time local history buff Angie Little is urging Coonamble Shire Council to leave the town’s historic horse trough exactly where it stands, arguing the landmark is far more than a …
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Coonamble Show pavilion: The best of the bunch
The 2026 Coonamble Show Pavilion was chock-a-block with the hard work of local schools, artists, crafters, cooks, horticulturists and producers. Steward, Amanda Colwell, said this year’s show had the third …
Champion breeder’s birds shine at Coonamble Show
With over four decades of dedication going into his poultry breeding hobby, Gilgandra's Ian Young, was wrapped to pick up another top trophy, Champion Bird of the Show, at the …
2026 Coonamble Rodeo set to deliver a bucking good long weekend
Dust off the boots and mark the calendar, the iconic Coonamble Rodeo is gearing up for an action-packed return over the 2026 King’s Birthday Long Weekend, promising three massive days …
Local show brings wet and wild entertainment
The Coonamble Show revved to life on Tuesday afternoon 26 May, with motorbike gymkhana, charity team challenges and the mower racing bringing smiles to faces throughout opening night. The kids …
Gemma wins Coonamble Young Woman 2026
Gemma Fitzgerald, Rhiannah McBride and Ava McDowell stood gracefully on a trailer turned makeshift stage on Tuesday 26 May as they were announced the winners of the senior, junior and …
Coonamble Show triumphs over rainy weather
Rain, hail or shine, the Coonamble Show goes on. After last year’s cancellation due to a clash with the Rodeo and Campdraft, the annual Coonamble Show returned on May 26 …
Aboriginal Health Service moves during major upgrade works
Coonamble’s Aboriginal Health Service (CAHS) has temporarily relocated from their previous clinic location of 17 Tooloon Street to make way for development upgrades. Nine staff from CAHS have moved over …
Train to nowhere: Baradine left stranded after Inland Rail axed
The decision by the Federal Government to terminate the Inland Rail project has shattered years of economic anticipation leaving a trail of broken promises for the small community of Baradine. …