Coonabarabran Times

28/05/2026

13/05/2026

Steve will be on ABC Local Radio in the next 10 minutes if you want to check that out! Talking about the Coonabarabran Times returning today!

07/05/2026

Master the art of crafting the perfect espresso. Learn about the different variety of beans, blends and roasts, as well as how to correctly brew coffee and froth various types of milk. Enter the hospitality industry with confidence with this course.

07/05/2026

Careers at TAFE NSW

31/03/2026

📝 The wheels are in motion!

Lynne and Kait are excited to announce that plans are currently underway for the handover of the Coonabarabran Times to…INSERT DRUMROLL HERE…Steve and Sallie Turner!

This lovely local couple is keen to hit the ground running and continue the legacy of the newspaper. We trust the community will throw all of their support behind them and keep this vital asset alive!

📸 Special thanks to Meg Wilkin for helping to capture the moment and Cardians for keeping us hydrated!

22/03/2026

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25/01/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Richard Blackman OAM 🎉

The Coonabarabran community is incredibly proud to congratulate Mr Richard Blackman on being awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his outstanding service to the community.

Now based in Mudgee, Mr Blackman has played – and continues to play – an integral role in a number of local organisations including:

Coonabarabran Showground Trust
• President, 12 years
• Former Secretary and Treasurer
• Member, 1989-2020

Coonabarabran Pony Club
• Patron, current
• President, 12 years
• Committee Member, 1973-2016
• Former Senior Instructor and Camp Coordinator
• Zone 5 President, 7 years
• Delegate, New South Wales Pony Club State Council, 10 years
• Life Member

Coonabarabran Show
• Patron, current
• Committee Member, 1980-2016
• Former Ringmaster
• Former Volunteer, Cattle Section and Showjumping
• Life Member

North West Equestrian Expo
• Committee Member and Head Steward, since 1994
• Life Member

Other
• President, Warrumbungle Eventing Club, since 2012
• Former President and Committee Member, Castlereagh Amateur Turf Club

📷 North West Equestrian Expo