Tag: Coonamble 2829
Statistics confirm wet November
Parts of the New South Wales central west region have just recorded their wettest November in years.[MORE]
Boost looms for Coonamble police force
The number of police in Coonamble is expected to return to full strength next February.[MORE]
Rain threatens bumper season harvest
North-western New South Wales farmers harvesting their most promising crops in several years say this week's rain could be devastating.[MORE]
Coonamble to get clean water
Coonamble residents can expect to have clean water within about six months.[MORE]
Airline cuts outback NSW services
Regional Express (REX) has cut the only air service to six communities in western New South Wales.[MORE]
Banks urged to pass on interest rate cut
The New South Wales Farmers Association says banks must pass on the latest interest rate cut to commercial and agricultural borrowers if it is to stimulate the economy.[MORE]
Jail breakers chased 100km
Two prison escapees have been caught when they ran out of fuel after a lengthy chase across north-west New South Wales.[MORE]
No drought breaking rain forecast for western NSW
Drought breaking rain is not expected across western New South Wales over the next few months.[MORE]
Kelly considers streamlined police recruitment
New South Wales Police Minister Tony Kelly says he will ask the Police Commissioner whether the recruitment process can be refined to help fill vacant positions at Coonamble and Gulargambone.[MORE]
Govt urged to boost Coonamble police numbers
The new Police Minister is being urged to address a shortage of police officers in the Coonamble Shire where crime has escalated.[MORE]
Wet September for western NSW
Parts of western New South Wales had their wettest September in several years.[MORE]
Farm group seeks EC clarification
The New South Wales Farmers Association says the Commonwealth should clarify the mixed messages it is sending the region's primary producers about Exceptional Circumstances (EC) drought assistance.[MORE]
IPART urged to probe election cost
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) will be asked to closely examine the cost of staging this year's election in the Coonamble Shire.[MORE]
Traders urged to join truancy fight
Businesses in Coonamble will be asked to be part of a new strategy to tackle truancy.[MORE]
Coonamble CBD parking restrictions to stay
Coonamble's controversial parking restrictions are to be implemented on a permanent basis.[MORE]
Council to decide on Coonamble parking restrictions
The future of controversial parking restrictions in Coonamble's main street will be decided today.[MORE]
Doubts raised over draft floodplain management plan
Western New South Wales farmers will not be allowed to build new levee banks, dams or channels to capture passing floodwaters.[MORE]
Riders saddle up for big Coonamble rodeo
This year's annual Coonamble Rodeo and Campdraft is being described as the biggest in eight years.[MORE]
Hope for rain to lift winter crop prospects
Overnight rain is expected to boost the prospects for winter crops in north-west New South Wales.[MORE]
Drought tightens grip on central west, far west
Parts of central and far west new South Wales have slipped further into drought over the past month.[MORE]
14 jobs to go as cypress mill shuts
The biggest private employer in the Coonamble Shire will start winding down production today.[MORE]
Council aims to attract meatworks investor
Coonamble Shire Council will use the findings of a study to try to attract an investor to reopen the local meatworks.[MORE]
Greyhound clubs to keep meets
Greyhound clubs in remote parts of New South Wales say they have backed a winner in a meeting with racing officials in Sydney.[MORE]
Greyhound club wins back three races
The Coonamble Greyhound Racing Club has won back three of its races after a meeting with the New South Wales Greyhound Racing Board.[MORE]
TV campaign aims to combat cactus pest
The Department of Primary Industries is about to start running a new television community services announcement to fight the infestation of the hudson pear cactus.[MORE]
