New rangers to put owners of straying dogs on notice
Coonamble Shire Council is hoping to put a net over the district’s roaming dog problem, with a blitz set to start in March. One casual and two full-time rangers have …
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‘Ag’ Quilkey retires
He’s been a feature in the main street gardens for a long time but starting Monday 16 February, Ag (Michael) Quilkey is officially retired. Now he is on the prowl …
Ochre’s new GP puts country practice top of her list
New to Coonamble, Margot Leeson Smith has joined the team as a General Practitioner at Coonamble's Ochre Health Clinic. Dr Leeson Smith moved to town on Sunday 8 February with …
Are you ready Coonamble? Cornhole is coming!
Lay out your craziest costumes and start training your throwing arm for the annual Coonamble Cornhole Tournament on Saturday 21 February. Whether for a little competitive fun or first prize, …
BARADINE NEWS – By the Yowie
Photo: Castlereagh Country Group CWA members Joy Beames, Evelyn Hampton, Michele Southwell, Barbara Gow and Wendy Baldock attended the NSW of CWA State International Study day on Fiji over the …
Dancing the school holidays away
The music was loud, the dance moves were smooth and the vibes were on point at the Dance Music Night disco on Friday 6 February. Young groovers from ages five …
A fresh, wiggly makeover for National Lunchbox Week
With recent data showing only 4 percent of Australian children meet their recommended daily fruit and veggie intake, a campaign rolled out during National Lunchbox Week aims to make snackable …
Introducing: Lucy Panuccio
Newly arrived and newly engaged to fiancé Ryan Matthews, Lucy Panuccio says she's keen to get involved in town life. Lucy is one of the freshest teachers at Coonamble Public …
Chaffey’s Corner
Most people in the Parkes electorate would be aware that there have been changes to the Coalition in the past few weeks. As well as being the Federal Member for …