A Day Trip with a Difference!

During the winter months, we tend to hibernate inside and wait for the warmth that Spring brings. But in Coolamon Shire, winter is a wonderful opportunity to breathe in the crisp country air, soak up some Vitamin D and experience the hidden gems of this region.

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Cristy Houghton
Coolamon NYE Street Party - Save the Date

Six months in, six to go! 2015 is flying by, and before we know it, we’ll all be lining Cowabbie Street for the fifth annual Coolamon NYE Street Party. Last year’s event was the biggest and best so far, with 2,500 residents and visitors enjoying the kids activities, live entertainment and firework spectacular!

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Cristy Houghton
Coolamon Youth Fest!

Youth rock band After Dark have scored a Music NSW Indent grant to fund a gig in Coolamon on Saturday 11th April. Part of Coolamon Shire’s 2015 Youth Week program the band will take to the stage at the Up-to-Date Store Cultural Precinct and a number of supporting youth acts will also feature in the lead-up. 

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Cristy Houghton
This Easter Weekend #VisitCoolamonShire

This Easter long weekend, a short drive to Coolamon promises a big adventure filled with colour, culture and chronicles of the regions rich and wonderful history.

Easter Saturday, Coolamon’s gardens are in full bloom for the Kindra Park Trustees & Netball Club Easter Garden Show. Meander through the various gardens around Coolamon, enjoy the natural beauty on show and take a moment to breathe in the fresh country air.

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Cristy Houghton
Coolamon says cheese!

The Coolamon Cheese factory project has been given the thumbs up with the building secured and work now underway. Limited investment opportunities are still available as the hard work of developing the project begins. Company Directors Barry Lillywhite and Anton Green are thrilled to see the dream become a reality.

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Cristy Houghton
BLOG: Coolamon Bottle and Collectables Annual Fair

Who doesn’t love bottles!

Especially when they’re filled with wine and enjoyed from the back verandah, while you put your feet up and take in the sunset.

So when heading to the Coolamon Bottle and Collectables Annual Fair, it’s easy to imagine the history of the lowly bottle and the unique story it has to tell.

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Cristy Houghton
Ardlethan Country Music Festival & Talent Quest Entries are Now Open!

Do you love to belt out your favourite country song in the shower? Or did you sing at your cousin's wedding and Aunt Rebecca told you that your voice was as fit as a fiddle?

If you reckon you can hold a tune, then the Ardlethan Country Music Festival & Talent Quest is for you! Open only to non-professional singers and musicians, entries are open for the Talent Show to be held at the Ardlethan Showground from Friday the 17th to Sunday the 19th of April.

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Cristy Houghton
Full House for Foxy in Feb

Love was in the air on Valentine’s night and cupid’s arrows were aimed directly at Ardlethan, as 160 guests packed into the Ardlethan New Memorial Hall for Bale Out Ball’s Foxy in Feb. 

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Cristy Houghton
The Ardlethan Country Music Festival Makes its Debut in 2015!

Make way – Friday the 17th to Sunday the 19th of April, as steel guitars and cowboy boots roll into Ardlethan for the inaugural Ardlethan Country Music Festival and Talent Quest.

It’s kelpie meets country and this brand new event is shaping up to be a must for all country music fans. With top country artists Tom Maxwell and Aimee Hannan performing the main concert event on Saturday the 18th of April.

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Cristy Houghton