Coolamon

Coolamon new year event grows significantly

A significant increase in the region’s response to Coolamon Shire Council’s New Year’s event has resulted in a re-think for Council. “Whilst it was an extremely enjoyable night and the feedback has been predominately positive, the large...

Narrandera Argus

15 Feb 2024

Coolamon

Coolamon Swap Meet returns for second year

The Coolamon Swap Meet is returning for its second year after a successful first event last year alongside the Coolamon Antique Bottle and Collectibles Show. It will return following positive feedback from last year’s attendees who appreciated...

Narrandera Argus

15 Feb 2024

Coolamon

History group welcomes new base and new friends

Coolamon and District History Group is looking to foster stronger relationships with like-minded groups around the Riverina in the coming years. The group recently welcomed visitors from the Wagga Wagga and District Historical Society for a joint...

Narrandera Argus

14 Dec 2023

Coolamon

Coolamon exceeds benchmarks

Coolamon Shire Council has been advised by an independent auditor that it is in a strong position and exceeding all of the benchmarks for local government. The comment was made on the Council’s General Purpose Financial Statements, Special...

Narrandera Argus

30 Nov 2023

Coolamon

Emergency Services Levy review welcome

Coolamon Shire Council has welcomed the announcement by the Premier Chris Minns that the State Government is set to review the Emergency Services Levy but is concerned that ratepayers may be forced to pay more as a result. The Premier made the...

Narrandera Argus

30 Nov 2023

Coolamon

Council meets Crown Lands on showground/Marrar land

COOLAMON Shire Council is investigating a lease agreement between the council and another body at the Coolamon Showground for periods greater than 20 years. The council previously sent correspondence to the Minister for Lands and Property Steve...

Narrandera Argus

30 Nov 2023

Coolamon

New aged care staff

Ten Aged Care employees who have been engaged by Coolamon Shire Council arrived in Coolamon last Wednesday from the Philippines. The employees were afforded a welcome at the Community Centre before settling into their accommodation. They will...

Narrandera Argus

23 Nov 2023

Coolamon

Coolamon exceeds benchmarks

Narrandera Argus

23 Nov 2023

Coolamon

Step back in time: Coolamon icon turns 90

The Coolamon Fire Station now stands proudly after 90 years in the main street of Coolamon as a unique fire museum restoring and preserving firefighting equipment from around the world. An old galvanised iron shed In Methul Street served as the...

Narrandera Argus

23 Nov 2023

Coolamon

Coolamon emergency services levy unsustainable

Coolamon Shire Council believes the current method of paying for and managing emergency services is unsustainable. The Council plans to submit a motion in relation to the Emergency Services Levy to the LGNSW Conference for consideration. It has...

Narrandera Argus

16 Nov 2023

Coolamon

New arrival at Altina

Two black-and-white ruffed lemurs have been paired together at the Altina Wildlife Park near Darlington Point. The species is critically endangered due to poaching and deforestation and one is from England and will provide genetic diversity to...

Narrandera Argus

02 Nov 2023

Coolamon

Matong to host shire Australia Day 2024

Coolamon Shire will be celebrating Australia Day 2024 in Matong next year. Initial discussions with Advance Matong were held on October 3 this year to discuss the planning and preparation to hold this event at the new Matong Hall. Coolamon Shire...

Narrandera Argus

02 Nov 2023

Coolamon

Coolamon Council retains councillor numbers

Coolamon Council has confirmed that it will retain the number of Councillors it has at nine for its next term of office. Remaining as status quo were considered sound and there appeared no real reason to change from the existing and successful...

Narrandera Argus

02 Nov 2023

Coolamon

$11.7 million Coolamon siding extension completed

The freight movement of crops and other produce in the Riverina is now a whole lot easier thanks to a $11.7 million extension to the existing rail siding in Coolamon. Located about 40 kilometres north-west of Wagga Wagga, the Coolamon siding has...

Narrandera Argus

26 Oct 2023

Coolamon

Councils join forces to achieve drought resilience

Two nearby shire councils are working together to devise measures aimed at enhancing drought resilience within regional communities. Coolamon and Junee Councils were jointly successful in securing funds under the Regional Drought Resilience...

Narrandera Argus

19 Oct 2023

Coolamon

Learning Centre to be built in Kindra Forest

COOLAMON community members have submitted a proposal to the Forestry Corporation NSW for permission to erect a learning/picnic shelter with seating for 32 with additional open space within the Kindra Forest Reserve. Quotes have been received and...

Narrandera Argus

19 Oct 2023

Coolamon

Coolamon citizenship ceremony

An Australian Citizenship Ceremony was held at the conclusion of the September meeting of Coolamon Shire Council. Mayor Cr David McCann administered the citizenship oath to Mrs Caroline Lord and Miss Lauren Wesbury who have both settled in the...

Narrandera Argus

28 Sep 2023

Coolamon

Big changes for Coolamon Christmas celebrations

Coolamon Lions Club is excited to announce huge changes to this year’s annual Christmas in the Park concert. Normally held in Lions Park, the event will move to a new venue Redgrave Park (beside the swimming pool) this year. The headline act...

Narrandera Argus

21 Sep 2023

Coolamon

Assurance not enough

Minister for Health and Regional Health Ryan Park has written to assure Coolamon Shire Council that the Coolamon-Ganmain Multi-Purpose Centre has been identified as a priority project for the Murrumbidgee Local Health District and that a Clinical...

Narrandera Argus

14 Sep 2023