The Coonamble Times
Your Local Newspaper Serving Coonamble & district since 1885
Volunteering and belonging were at the heart of Baradine’s Australia Day ambassador’s message. Despite the temperature soaring into the mid-forties, almost one hundred community members rolled up for the morning …
Photo: CADEF secretary Ron Mackay and Australia Day Ambassador for Coonamble, Katryna Robinson [far right] with attending recipients: Montana Hodgson, Clare Hopkins, Hope Smith, Elton McKenzie, George McKeown, and Anita …
The end of year celebration for the Coonamble Youth Empowerment program was held on Wednesday December 17 2025, marking the successful completion of its second year in Coonamble. Bringing together …
From boxing to music production and skateboard workshops, Coonamble’s school holidays have been some of the biggest in recent years. An $80,000 boost from the state government saw Coonamble Shire …
One of 2828's longest running volunteers says she's optimistic about the much-loved Gulargambone venue as the managing committee seek a new set of hands to take the wheel. Local businessman …
For the first time since 2022, there is a second permanent doctor at Coonamble Aboriginal Health Service. (CAHS) Dr Jayant Karambhe moved to Coonamble from Western Australia with wife Mamta …
Coonamble country star Max Jackson is a back-to-back Golden Guitar winner after claiming Female Artist of the Year at Australia’s peak country music awards. Max faced the likes of household …
Coonamble’s Citizen of the Year, Terry Lees (Eccles) with Australia Day Ambassador, Katryna Robinson. It was fourth time’s the charm for audio guru and multi-year nominee Terry (Eccles) Lees when …
Photo: Some of the winners and nominees for the 2026 Australia Day awards join Ambassador Katryna Robinson (centre). Jamie Chaffey MP and 2025 Citizen of the Year Carol Stanley (second …