Coolamon

Coolamon equine centre awaits prolonged funding decisions

By SEAN CUNNINGHAM THE process to bring Coolamon Shire Council’s proposed equine centre project to fruition has been prolonged. Mayor David McCann has confirmed council is awaiting word on decisions about grant funding from a number of sources...

Narrandera Argus

12 Mar 2025

Coolamon

Coolamon Lions emphasise importance of defibrillators

Coolamon Lions Club hit the ground running at the club’s first dinner meeting for 2025. Resplendent in Club shirts, Lions welcomed Lion Phil Hoey (a member of the South Wagga Lions Club) as guest speaker. He spoke to the club about the value of...

Narrandera Argus

12 Feb 2025

Coolamon

Beckom hosts Coolamon Shire’s Australia Day celebrations

Coolamon Shire Council celebrated Australia Day with a community breakfast hosted by the Beckom community. Twenty-three residents and five events were nominated across the five award categories. This year the Coolamon Shire Council welcomed 2025...

Narrandera Argus

29 Jan 2025

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Coolamon Australia Day Award winners

Coolamon Shire Australia Day winners for 2025 included: Young Sportsperson of the Year Award Hayden Gardiner: Hayden personifies hard work and his willingness to take on feedback has taken Hayden’s athleticism to new heights. Hayden has...

Narrandera Argus

29 Jan 2025

Coolamon

Coolamon ambassador inspires shire residents

Coolamon Shire’s Australia Day Ambassador Mr Clyde Campbell AM delivered an inspirational address during the ceremonies at Beckom last Sunday. Diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease at 44, Mr Campbell and his wife Caroline have established the ‘Shake...

Narrandera Argus

29 Jan 2025

Coolamon

Bravery recognised on Australia Day

Coolamon Shire Council made a special award to Archer Van Dyk, during the Australia Day ceremony held at Beckom last Sunday. On Wednesday May 29, 2024 a fire broke out in a farm house on London Hill Road at Beckom. Emergency Services attended the...

Narrandera Argus

29 Jan 2025

Coolamon

COOLAMON NEWS

Considerable damage was caused across the Coolamon Shire following a short but intense storm which struck the district last Wednesday. Large trees were uprooted and items not securely fixed where tossed about. Some reports were received of...

Narrandera Argus

22 Jan 2025

Coolamon

COOLAMON NEWS

Congratulations to the organising committee of the Coolamon New Year’s Eve event held in Cowabbie Street. A large crowd was in attendance and enjoyed great entertainment, food and fireworks display, with everyone declaring the evening to be an...

Narrandera Argus

15 Jan 2025

Coolamon

Celebrate NY at Coolamon

Coolamon New Year’s Eve Street Party preparations are well underway. This family friendly event will include kid’s entertainment, food vendors, live music, roving performers and fireworks, entertaining the crowd from 6-10pm. Last year the...

Narrandera Argus

20 Nov 2024

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Coolamon Central School Class of 2024

An evening for the 17 Graduates was celebrated with family, friends and teachers at Coolamon Central School Hall on Tuesday 12th November. PHOTO: Down Brushwood Road - Wedding & Lifestyle photography Riverina based

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20 Nov 2024

Coolamon

Quality entertainment venues on the rise at Coolamon

COOLAMON Shire Council has approved a Development Application to allow Methuselah Estate and Wines to enhance it’s already impressive building, which is located near Pykes Lane. The Cellar Door and Function Centre was given the green light to...

Narrandera Argus

13 Nov 2024

Coolamon

New stage for Matong Hall

Coolamon Lions Club donated $3000 to the Matong community to allow them to construct a stage for the Matong Hall. Lions were able to provide this donation from the proceeds of the Clubs Recycling Project the Community Support Fund created by...

Narrandera Argus

06 Nov 2024

Coolamon

Coolamon main street turns red for Fire Engine Muster

COOLAMON’S main street turned red on Sunday with the annual historic Fire Engine Muster. Co-ordinated by the Coolamon Fire Museum, the tribute to all the emergency services and a free day of fun for all the family proved to be a popular event...

Narrandera Argus

09 Oct 2024

Coolamon

Health and aged care at forefront of Coolamon’s discussion with Minister

COOLAMON Shire Council’s Mayor David McCann and General Manager Tony Donoghue recently had a discussion with Federal Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, Kristy McBain. Councillor McCann and Mr Donoghue, together...

Narrandera Argus

11 Sep 2024

Coolamon

COOLAMON FROM OUR PAST

Coolamon From our Past again returns to the pages of local newspapers to look back at the stories making news in the Coolamon district in 1924. This week preparations were well underway for local farmers to visit the Wimmera district, in what was...

Narrandera Argus

28 Aug 2024

Coolamon

Coolamon Lions Club reviews year’s achievements at changeover dinner

Coolamon Lions Club held its annual changeover dinner at the Coolamon Sport and Recreation Club last Friday night. Special visitor for the night was the current District Governor Geoff Freudenstein from the Lions Club of Young. Visiting Lions and...

Narrandera Argus

10 Jul 2024

Coolamon

Coolamon Medical Centre expands its service

Coolamon Regional Medical Centre has been fortunate to have more doctors based at their clinic, enabling them to expand their services to surrounding areas. The Centre welcomes Dr Ayesha Iqbal, who has joined the team practitioners at the clinic...

Narrandera Argus

10 Jul 2024

Coolamon

Rise in traffic and accidents brings greater police presence on road

COOLAMON’S town entry sign on the Coolamon-Wagga Road was completely destroyed after a motor vehicle left the road and collided with the sign before coming to rest in trees last week. It is understood the car was occupied by a husband and wife...

Narrandera Argus

03 Jul 2024

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Conference delegates visit Coolamon

Coolamon Shire hosted a site visit for the Local Government NSW Destination and Visitor Economy Conference. A bus load of delegates experienced a small snippet of what the area has to offer, including the Coolamon Up-to-Date Store, Coolamon...

Narrandera Argus

05 Jun 2024