We had a look at what you, the reader, was most interested in throughout 2015. We saw triumph and tragedy and turmoil over the future of the shire. Here are the five most-read stories, presented in no particular order. Head over to our Facebook page and tell us what your favourite story of 2015 was.
Kelly calls it a day
October 13
Coleambally’s pioneering shopkeepers Brian and Helen Kelly sold Kelly’s Friendly Grocer after being in the business for 46 years.
Read the story here.
Falling below the line
November 17
A freak accident left a young family in financial distress and they had trouble getting help from Centrelink. “They’re saying you can’t get sick unless you’re over 22 years old,” Jamie Asgill said.
Read the story here.
Top of their game
August 31
Coleambally brothers Rodney and Rowan Foster were awarded the prize for producing the highest quality High Amylose grain in Australia.
Read the story here.
Future in peril
June 22
The Coleambally Bowls Club was in dire straits and facing closure. An emergency meeting, attended by more than 150 people, was held to discuss the club’s future.
Read the story here.
Random attacks hit shire
November 30
A Coleambally father was left fuming after vandals attacked his house.
Read the story here.
