Have you been Capturing Coolamon Shire?
A big reminder that the Capture Coolamon Shire Competition will culminate in an exhibition and awards night from Friday 30th October.
So get snap happy! With a couple of months remaining, you still have time to capture incredible images of Coolamon Shire in time to enter.
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180 shooters, 11,000 tin cans and an Australian title up for grabs!
The Australian Can Shooting Championships are coming to Ardlethan. If you’ve never been to an event like this, now’s your chance!
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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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Ganmain Show, fun for the whole family!
On Saturday August 22nd the small community of Ganmain will showcase the best it has to offer with a large contingent of volunteers hosting the towns major annual event, the Ganmain Show.
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Up2Date Art Exhibition celebrates in style
The Up2Date Art Exhibition celebrated its tenth anniversary on Friday evening with approximately 150 people attending the Opening Night at the Up-to-Date Store Cultural Precinct.
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Up2Date Art Exhibition - Cultural & Heritage Itinerary
2015 marks the 10th anniversary of the Up2Date Art Exhibition. Featuring a wide range of work from local artists including oil, acrylic and watercolour paintings, drawings, sculptures and printmaking. The theme of this year’s open section is “Things with Wings”.
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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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Are you on Instagram?
Follow @VisitCoolamonShire to get all of the latest and greatest images from around Coolamon Shire!
Be sure to share some of your photos with us! Tag your shots @VisitCoolamonShire and #VisitCoolamonShire, and we’ll share some of the best ones every week.
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2 fantastic family events at Coolamon Showground!
Coolamon Trotters Day – Sunday 19th April 2015
Coolamon Pacers Cup Meeting – Saturday 25th April 2015
If you’re looking for a fun day out, head along to Coolamon Showground for harness racing action at its finest!
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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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Things to see while you’re in Coolamon Shire for the Ardlethan Country Music Festival
Take a road trip to the awesome town of Ardlethan in the Riverina to the Ardlethan Country Music Festival & Talent Quest. Stay for a weekend… stay for a month… heck we don’t mind if you stay forever! Here’s just a few great things Coolamon Shire has to offer.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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5 Top Things to do in Coolamon Shire
Coolamon Shire has much to offer visitors to the area with friendly and knowledgeable locals, an abundance of boutique shopping experiences, picturesque eateries, nature walks, informative tours and history and heritage.
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A Fantastic End to 2014 - Coolamon NYE Street Party the Biggest Yet!
On the eve of 2015, Cowabbie Street came to life for the fourth successful Coolamon NYE Street Party. With record crowds and oodles of entertainment for young and old, it’s no surprise the 2014 event was the biggest and best so far.
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Coolamon Shire Recognises Two Local Events
Coolamon Shire Council has elected to fund two major events to the combined value of $6,000 as part of the first annual Events Funding Program.
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