Local goat producers welcome recent market turnaround
After years of lean returns and uncertainty, Far West goat producers are finally seeing light at the end of the dust storm, with a sharp rebound in global demand driving …
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Volunteers hailed as ‘backbone of the community’
Volunteers across Coonamble took Wednesday morning off to celebrate the National Volunteer Week for a morning tea at the Bowling Club. The Coonamble Shire Council hosted the event to thank …
Coonamble Rams celebrate another great Ladies Day
Over 150 women could be seen soaking up the sun in their green and white outfits at the Ladies Day tent on Saturday 23 May for the Coonamble Rams annual …
Coonamble eyes more EV chargers as NSW targets regional gaps
Coonamble’s electric vehicle charging network could soon expand with several local sites nominated as part of the NSW Government’s latest fast charging grants program. The rollout forms part of the …
From Coolah to Coonamble: Vet Josh Robinson settles in
The newest face at the Animal Health & Nutrition Consulting office, vet Josh Robinson, has wasted no time settling into life in Coonamble. After moving from Coolah on 2 May, …
Behind the roller door: Coonamble SES shows off new capabilities
Coonamble’s State Emergency Service (SES) held an Open Day on Saturday 23 May, coinciding with an exciting announcement from the local Chief Inspector John Lewis. The open day allowed locals …
Coonamble Arts Trail mural to showcase local stories, wildlife and Indigenous themes
Coonamble’s Regional Arts Trail is “full steam ahead”, with Coonmbles Smith Park mural artist sketching the designs, readying his pallet for the June start. On 20 May the Trail project …
Engineers to assess path forward for Coonamble Museum
Coonamble Shire Council is taking steps to re-open the local Museum after closing the doors over two years ago. The local tourist attraction was forced to shut in March 2024 …
Early warning saves lives: test smoke alarms before cold weather hits
Smoke Alarm Action Day Urges Australians to Test Smoke Alarms Ahead of Winter.With 1 June marking the first day of winter, residents are being urged to test their smoke alarms …