Youth crime reform package hits state parliament
NSW premier Chris Minns says his government will push to make it easier to hold 10-13-year-olds criminally responsible following a set of changes to youth crime tabled in Parliament on …
Local news
New rescue truck rolls into town
Coonamble's SES unit is a step closer to performing land rescues again after their new specialist truck arrived on Tuesday 18 November. The heavy vehicle carries more rescue gear than …
NASCA marks memorable moments
Over 50 people turned out to the Coonamble Bowling Club on 20 November to celebrate a year of student achievement for Indigenous girls at the local National Aboriginal Sporting Chance …
Building on solar farm expected next year
The developers of Coonamble's River Road solar farm now hope to begin construction in early 2026 after state government approvals took longer than expected. Building had been planned to begin …
Max nominated for five Golden Guitars…and a TikTok award
Coonamble’s favourite country singer Max Jackson will head back to Tamworth in January with five nominations for the national Golden Guitar Awards. The nominations were announced at a Sydney dinner …
Keeping your head safe – new concussion rules for rugby league come into force
Castlereagh Rugby League secretary Bryson Luff says the game will be safer after new concussion rules came into play in early November. Key updates include player assessment by a doctor …
FROM THE MAYORS DESK
I am pleased to deliver the Mayoral report for November 2025, covering a period since our last meeting held in October. Youth Crime and ServicesCouncillor Butler and I were fortunate …
Year 10 work experience is taking care of business
Fifteen Coonamble Year 10s were thrown into the deep end for this year’s week of work experience between 10-14 November. More than 15 local organisations put their hands up to …