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Pauline wins round 5 of Ann Mackay Trophy

Last Wednesday 12 August the lady golfers played an 18 stableford event in conjunction with the 5th round of the Ann Mackay Trophy. It was quite a good day for … The post Pauline wins round 5 of Ann Mackay Trophy appeared first on The Coonamble Times .

Lady bowlers play postponed Major Singles

Last Sunday 9 August was supposed to be the first round of the ladies singles but due to showers it was postponed to Friday and Saturday. The Ladies Singles games … The post Lady bowlers play postponed Major Singles appeared first on The Coonamble Times .

Another tight week of social bowls

Tuesday BowlsLast Tuesday 13th August the bowlers played 12 ends of Mixed Bowls. Since the spare sand has been eliminated off the green and it being watered more it has … The post Another tight week of social bowls appeared first on The Coonamble Times .

ADAMA Champs & August Monthly Medal

Sunday 16 August was the last round of the ADAMA Championships played in conjunction with the August Monthly Medal. In A Grade Mick Williams went into the day with a … The post ADAMA Champs & August Monthly Medal appeared first on The Coonamble Times .

Coonamble Rams girls secure a grand final spot

It was a balmy 23 degrees in Walgett on Saturday 15 August, where the Coonamble and Gulargambone women’s Tri-Tag teams battled it out for an express ticket into the 2026 … The post Coonamble Rams girls secure a grand final spot appeared first on The Coonamble Times .

Semi-final showdowns

On Monday night 17 August our top four teams took to the courts for the semi-finals games and their chance at the grand final. Ramdom went up against Here for … The post Semi-final showdowns appeared first on The Coonamble Times .

Winning the morning!

St George Illawarra Dragons fans and other early risers enjoyed a special outing in Coonamble last week, joining NRL players Jaydn Su’A and Hayden Buchanan and Dragons staff members Adam … The post Winning the morning! appeared first on The Coonamble Times .

Baradine News: 19 August 2026

WeatherWell, there’s been a bit of rain over the past week in Baradine, 13mm fell on the 10th, but still the days have been very cold as we head into … The post Baradine News: 19 August 2026 appeared first on The Coonamble Times .

Chris and Allan win pairs

What a week it has been for championships. The Ladies Major Singles rounds were played and the Final of the Men’s Pairs Championships. The Men’s Pairs were played over 18 … The post Chris and Allan win pairs appeared first on The Coonamble Times .

In the paddock with Dr Jill: Less Guesswork, More Groundwork

Seasonal volatility is something that we’ve learned to live with here at Coonamble, but that often doesn’t lessen the impact on the business or on mental health. Many clients come … The post In the paddock with Dr Jill: Less Guesswork, More Groundwork appeared first on The Coonamble Times .

Ovine Bovine Grapevine: 19 August 2026

Super El Niño? I wonder if information overload has confused us all enough yet? With weather apps and Facebook forecasts dominating most conversations alongside paid professionals like BOM, who knows … The post Ovine Bovine Grapevine: 19 August 2026 appeared first on The Coonamble Times .

From the Mayor’s desk: August report

I am pleased to deliver the Mayoral report for August 2026, covering a period since our last our last meeting held in July. Citizenship CeremonyOn 10 July 2026 Council hosted … The post From the Mayor’s desk: August report appeared first on The Coonamble Times .

Remoteness divide persists in latest NAPLAN results

Students in Australia’s most remote classrooms continue to face a striking education divide, with the latest NAPLAN results showing a substantial gap between very remote and metropolitan schools. The 2026 … The post Remoteness divide persists in latest NAPLAN results appeared first on The Coonamble Times .

Rise in syphilis cases likely to be an underestimate

Syphilis infections have tripled across Western NSW this year, with health authorities warning there may be many more undiagnosed cases in the community. Western NSW Local Health District Public Health … The post Rise in syphilis cases likely to be an underestimate appeared first on The Coonamble Times .

Wool margins almost double in 2025

Sheep producers are enjoying some their strongest returns in years, with average gross margins almost doubling in 2025 on the back of higher livestock prices. New analysis from the NSW … The post Wool margins almost double in 2025 appeared first on The Coonamble Times .

Another report says regional small businesses left behind

Prolonged periods of rising costs, softer demand and workforce constraints are hitting regional small businesses hard according to the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) 2026 Small Business Perspectives … The post Another report says regional small businesses left behind appeared first on The Coonamble Times .

Report reveals critical issues for nurses and midwives

Two-thirds of nurses and midwives in NSW are considering leaving the industry, while almost half have looked for alternate work – these are issues highlighted in a report launched at … The post Report reveals critical issues for nurses and midwives appeared first on The Coonamble Times .

Gil firies to tackle Furbers Steps for MND

The crew at Gilgandra NSW Fire and Rescue are participating in this year’s Firies Climb for Motor Neurone Disease, aiming to raise up to $10,000 for the cause. Gilgandra Fire … The post Gil firies to tackle Furbers Steps for MND appeared first on The Coonamble Times .

Kinross Principal to visit Coonamble:Country values. Opportunities without compromise.

For more than 140 years, Kinross Wolaroi School has shared a strong connection with families from rural and regional New South Wales, providing students with an outstanding education while keeping … The post Kinross Principal to visit Coonamble:Country values. Opportunities without compromise. appeared first on The Coonamble Times .

Talking Tin Town

Work has commenced on the Tin Town memorial which forms a part of the Coonamble Art Trail. The memorial is two large monolithic pieces of slate, being hand-carved with a … The post Talking Tin Town appeared first on The Coonamble Times .

Last chance to enter Outback Country Arts Prize

After a year off, the premier Outback Country Art Prize is back, and time is running out to enter the re-shaped competition. Formerly known as the Outback Archies, the 15th … The post Last chance to enter Outback Country Arts Prize appeared first on The Coonamble Times .

Baradine marks Victory in the Pacific Day

Those who served in Australia’s armed forces were remembered in Baradine last Saturday when community gathered to commemorate the service and sacrifice of a generation who helped bring the Second … The post Baradine marks Victory in the Pacific Day appeared first on The Coonamble Times .

Golfy to go to new heights

The Coonamble Golf Club is thinking outside of the box with their latest raffle, a ball drop fundraiser that is sure to reach new heights. Buy a numbered golf ball … The post Golfy to go to new heights appeared first on The Coonamble Times .

Discussing disaster recovery

Locally-based non-government organisations and service clubs were invited to attend a Disaster Recovery information session last Tuesday afternoon 11 August with the NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA), the lead agency helping … The post Discussing disaster recovery appeared first on The Coonamble Times .

Accolades for local community advocate

As Business NSW marked its 200th anniversary representing businesses across the state, 10 business and community leaders have been recognised for their contribution to regional NSW. The Service to the … The post Accolades for local community advocate appeared first on The Coonamble Times .