Coleambally news, sport and weather | The Observer | Coleambally, NSW

READY TO GO: Phil Burge fires one down during the 2018 Coleambally six-a-side competition.

Coleambally six-a-side competition enters 18th season

Liam Warren

ALL SMILES: Diggers' Damien Browning celebrates one of his two catches against Hanwood during their second grade clash. PHOTO: Shaun Paterson

Coro and Diggers tough to separate in second grade

Liam Warren

POSITION SHIFT?: Coleambally youngster Tessa Evans could move to defence this year. Picture: Emma Hillier

Mannes confident of finals tilt after returning as Blues coach

Jon Tuxworth

READY TO GO: Phil Burge fires one down during the 2018 Coleambally six-a-side competition.

Coleambally six-a-side competition enters 18th season

ON TARGET: Coleambally's Jack Weymouth-Smith picked up three wickets during their narrow win over Leagues on Saturday. PHOTO: Liam Warren

Victory was decided by the narrowest margin when Hanwood met Coro

Liam Warren

Then-Coleambally coach Josh Hamilton off the ground during the 2016 grand final.

Relieved Hamilton thanks Blues

Peter Doherty

Even in areas untouched by the fires, beds are empty and jobs are on the line. Picture: Shutterstock

You can help save thousands of jobs with just one holiday

Peter Lynch

PRIZE: You could win a cruise from London to Bergen, via Nordkapp and the Norwegian fjords, in Explore. Entries open on Saturday.

Win a cruise to Norway - and other great travel ideas

TIME TO GO BUSH: Head out to the regional areas and support communities get back on their feet. Picture: Shutterstock

7 reasons to take a break in the bush

Peter Lynch

Get the digital version of The Latest Paper

Get the digital version of the Latest PaperRead Now

Adam Voges admits Perth Scorchers were not good enough this season after missing the BBL finals.

Six stars not enough for Perth BBL side

Adrian Warren
8m ago

Lucas Herbert has won the Dubai Desert Classic after beating Christiaan Bezuidenhout in a playoff.

Herbert dedicates maiden victory to firies

11m ago

Senior Democrat Adam Schiff is leading the impeachment case against US President Donald Trump.

Top Democrat has not yet paid price: Trump

16m ago

Adam Voges admits Perth Scorchers were not good enough this season after missing the BBL finals.

Six stars not enough for Perth BBL side

8m ago

Werder Bremen have been thrashed 3-0 at home to move them closer from German top-flight relegation.

Bremen in trouble after Hoffenheim loss

18m ago

Belgian Thierry Neuville has powered to victory in the WRC's season-opening Monte Carlo Rally.

Neuville wins WRC's Monte Carlo Rally

25m ago

Have a break: This summer explore more of our vast continent without worrying about network coverage. With Pennytel you can get 98.8 per cent coverage across Australia's populated areas.

Keeping covered this summer

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Emma Brown

Leadership qualities: Kate Venables was one of the first managers in Australia to receive Chartered Manager accreditation.

The making of a leader

Sponsored content

Conversation starter: Filling your table with food from one end to the other means guests have to talk to each other and reach over in order to get their food, ensuring conversation flows throughout the meal.

The art of the dining table

Jennifer Birchall

HAPPY TIMES: Cobweb in his prime. He loved his garden ... it was his kingdom.

Love and loss ... the price we are willing to pay for our pets

Lyndell Whyte

TAKING CARE: Animals, just like people, can be seriously affected by smoke haze.

Helping animals cope with those not-so-happy, hazy days

RSPCA

Plenty to do around town

Plenty to do around town

HAPPY TIMES: Cobweb in his prime. He loved his garden ... it was his kingdom.

Love and loss ... the price we are willing to pay for our pets

THINK AHEAD: A simple strategy can mean the difference between life and death.

Plan to survive - an emergency bushfire guide for your pets

Lyndell Whyte

NO FUN: While we may relish fabulous fireworks displays, often our pets do not.

Big bang theory ... a fireworks survival guide for pet owners

Lyndell Whyte

The Brown family on Corrigans Beach, Batehaven, New Year's Eve.

Heroes of the home front: your messages of thanks

Think you might have "survivor guilt"? Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAThink the Summer of the Not-So-Random Apocalypse didn't impact you? Think again

A personalised plea from one man to the PM asks him to join the dots "if only for God's sake". Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAPlease Mr Morrison, if only for God's sake, join the dots

A burnt landscape at the Jerrawangala National Park from the NSW Tianjara Fire. Photo: Dion Georgopoulous

FREEScorched, in seven days: A look back at the week that was

Three, two, or maybe just one little thing can make a change

REAL AUSTRALIAThree, two, or maybe just one little thing can make a change

Betina Hughes

Coming to a conversation near you: Crystal balls, the future and all that. Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIASeers with crystal balls don't have a good record

Steve Evans

NSW Rural Fire Service firefighters protecting a property from the Currowan fire on December 21. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

REAL AUSTRALIAVolunteer help goes beyond state lines

Emily Sweet

When the going gets tough: what's the answer? One approach is the head-down, dig-in method. Or is it burying your head in the sand? Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAWhy we need to dig in for the long haul

Who's leading the way? Aussies from "real Australia". Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAWant leadership, Australia? Try the DIY model

Gone, all gone: Wytaliba residents saw their village burn back in November.

REAL AUSTRALIANo, these aren't the worst of times

Andrew Messenger

What would you take if forced to flee a fire?

What would you take if forced to flee a fire?

John Malouff

REUNITED: Valda Dawson (left) with cousin, and neighbour, Dorothy Wallis.

Cousins reunited after six decades

Geraldine Cardozo

JUST LOVING IT: See Aussie singing legend John Paul Young. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

JPY shares the love

Cheryl Field

MULTI-LEVEL: The Smart Road vertical village will comprise 77 independent living apartments and community amenities, including a Montessori Early Learning Centre.

Vertical living: A smart idea for generations

Geraldine Cardozo

Protesters during the Invasion Day rally in Melbourne.

Two takes on a big Aussie day

31m ago

There are calls to change the date of Australia Day to make it less contentious.

New dates mooted for Australia Day

31m ago

The impact of bushfires on NSW and upon Aboriginal people has been recognised this Australia Day.

NSW's Aust Day 'difficult' following fires

NSW Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant says see a doctor if coronavirus symptoms appear.

Possible fourth coronavirus case in NSW

Charity collectors will rattle the tin for bushfire victims before Australia Day fireworks in Perth.

No consensus for Aust Day date: WA premier

Michael Ramsey

Darwin's traditional Australia Day ute run will continue in 2020, with around 400 vehicles expected.

Two-year-old NT dancers steal the show

Greg Roberts

Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy says passengers from Wuhan should check for virus symptoms.

Government may pull Aussies from China

The NSW Rural Fire Service says strong winds could push bushfires towards rural properties.

NSW RFS warns of increased fire activity

Ashlea Witoslawski

Hydrogen is versatile and crosses many industrial borders. There will be jobs for the regions and in short order it is expected that renewable power will create most of our pollution free fuel.

Hydrogen economy promises regional gain

Reported by Stephen Burns and Jamie Brown

Maranoa Kangaroo Harvesters and Growers Cooperative co-chairman Bim Struss knows the plan is a controversial one. Picture supplied.

Queensland graziers to be paid for roos

Sally Cripps

POPULAR: Draxl (third from left) with the cast of Logie winning series A Place To Call Home. Picture: Supplied

'A Place To Call Home' TV star to donate proceeds from art exhibit to bushfire relief

Brendan Crabb

How to clean the barbecue

How to clean the barbecue

Owl Woods a new nest for tree-changers

Owl Woods a new nest for tree-changers

NO BEEF: McDonald's new veggie burger is a straight-up-and-down vegetable patty, not a beef look-a-like.

When's a veggie burger a real veggie burger?

Shan Goodwin