INTRODUCING: Christy Castanares
Coonamble reminds Christy Castañares of where she used to live. Born in December 1993, the nurse grew up around an hour’s drive from the Philippine city of Cebu. She said …
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Pony Club Camp 2025 up and trotting
Photo: Generations of Pony Club members! Back row: Garren Pennell, Susie Burnheim, Will Burnheim, Tessa Pennell with Zadie, Natalie Manual, Will Burnheim, Shanae Deans, Anna Turner (Dent), Rose Turner, Allison …
Real country racing at Come by Chance
Rugby league was a big talking point at the weekend not only because of the finals in Melbourne and Sydney but also because former NRL players Gavin Groth and Terry …
Ilikesooboogie takes a win at Come By Chance
Coonamble-trained horse Ilikesooboogie bagged almost $4000 after winning the opening race at Come By Chance Picnic Club on 27 September. The seven-year-old finished the 800-metre race race in 46.45 seconds …
Ranch sorting raises funds for Cam Finn
Last weekend a property on the Back Combara Road hosted a mini ranch-sorting competition with all winnings donated to the family of 11-year-old Cam Finn towards his battle against cancer. …
Warmer weather draws a strong cattle sale crowd
Coonamble Associated Agents yarded close to 2000 cattle last Wednesday 24 September. There was some excellent runs of heavy cattle along with good runs of feeders. Bowra Ag sold heavy …
Rural dwelling reforms open for input
NSW Legislative Council MP John Ruddick says his days working on a cotton farm near Walgett is part of the inspiration behind his push to launch an inquiry into helping …
THE WISDOM OF THE WEEVIL: Planning to go forward
There is no better time to reflect on the 2025 cropping season than now, taking the time to look back before harvest begins. This allows for the identification of issues …
BARADINE NEWS – By the Yowie
WeatherWell, been a very nice week weather-wise in Baradine with warm sunny days and the spring flowers are in full bloom, wheat crops are turning, wattle is out and the …