Alternative enterprises explained
PHOTO: Speakers and organisers at last week’s Alternative Ag Workshop: Jenny Holcombe, Rick Cunningham, Cassie Andrews, Matilda Taylor, Bonnie Mitchell, Elyse Church and Pip Goldsmith. An intrigued group of around …
Ovine Bovine Grapevine
Wrapping up the first quarter of 2025 with some lovely rain across the district. With plenty of stock being offloaded so far in 2025 it was hard for the markets …
Last week’s mixed social bowls
PHOTO: Lisa Kenny playing a forehand draw shot. Tuesday Mixed Bowls On Tuesday 25 March the bowlers went out to play 12 ends of mixed social bowls with the green …
Pauline wins mystery holes
PHOTO: Mystery Holes winner Pauline White with runner-up Pam Goldsmith. Finally, the nine hole summer competition finished last Wednesday 26 March. The lady golfers played a 9 hole competition on …
A pleasantly surprising March Cattle Sale
PHOTO: Auctioneer Mark Garland keeping it lively. AJF Brien & Sons clients were on the end of some nice surprises due to a stronger market on Wednesday. Some of the …
Annual Challenge & Campdraft a huge success
PHOTO: Local rider, Amanda Spinks (far right) took 5th place in the Coonamble Shire Council Maiden A Campdraft. The weekend of 20 to 23 March saw the Inland Petroleum Coonamble …
Cancer care revolution reaches rural NSW
PHOTO: Prehabilitation for cancer patients will become a reality in western NSW, thanks to researcher Jennifer Mackney Prehabilitation care for cancer patients, which takes place prior to surgery, aims to …
Riding through Gil on a piece of history
PHOTO: The CHMC spent around three hours in Gil on Sunday and locals had a chance to get a look at the antique and vintage cars. Photo: River McCrossen. Gilgandra …
Local MP calls for emerging young Aboriginal leaders
PHOTO: Nyngan Aboriginal dancers – future emerging leaders – Image courtesy Nyngan Local Aboriginal Land Council. Member for Barwon Roy Butler is calling all young Indigenous people in the western …