Coonamble Shire Tourism Newsletter Page 2

Text Box: The Coonamble Rodeo & Campdraft Committee has been working hard this year to promote the event and are looking towards a large crowd. People have been arriving all week and the Motels and Hotels are full ! The marketing committee has produced a poster and brochure this year and has advertised extensively across print, radio and TV. The posters and brochures have been well received and Rodeo association members have assisted to distribute these across the Eastern States and even South Australia ! This year the Rodeo commissioned John laws to record a 30 second Radio commercial and this has been heard on 2WEB Outback Radio during the last month. There has been a great response from local businesses and a full list of sponsors can be seen at www.coonamble.org/rodeo/sponsors For the latest information on the Rodeo visit www.coonamble.org/rodeo

Text Box: The 2006 RIDE THE SPIRIT BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS for the Coonamble Shire have been launched . This year Coonamble Shire welcomes Coonamble Rural Transaction Centre Inc. as a sponsoring partner for the district’s awards. Nominations close at 5pm Friday 21st July, 2006. The winners will be announced at a special function to be held in Coonamble on Saturday 9th September. Coonamble Shire’s Most Outstanding Business will receive an impressive rewards package including a return Airfare to Sydney, $3000 worth of Business Mentoring and other prizes.Contact the Economic Development Office for your registration pack by telephone on (02) 6827 1917 or email: edo@coonambleshire.nsw.gov.au.

The Smith park Tourist information signs are about to be constructed and the information to be on the signs is being finalised. To see what the signs will look like click here.

The signs will include a local map, regional map, service information including motels, hotels, clubs and places to eat. There will also be the opportunity for local businesses to purchase advertising on the signs. For further information contact the Tourism Development Manager on (02) 6827 1936 or email tourism@coonambleshire.nsw.gov.au

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone wanting to learn more about art making practice in a commercial context. “This Business Called Art” is extremely accessible and features 3 fantastic speakers. This is a great opportunity to speak with gallery staff and learn some invaluable skills on the documentation and promotion of your art work (and much more). Click here for invite

“THIS BUSINESS CALLED ART”

Sat 24^th June 2006 10:00am – 5:00pm

COST - $20

Western Plains Cultural Centre (Dubbo Regional Gallery & Cultural Centre)76 Wingewarra St Dubbo NSW.

Text Box: A successful workshop was held at Quambone Public School on the 13th May to develop a touring route and visitor brochure for the village. Paul Hely from Studio 218 and his wife joined members of the community in discussing what needed to be included in the brochure.

The Coonamble Streets Ahead Committee has an exciting suite of events planned for the year. This weekend the committee will trial holding the ‘Bush Poets Breakfast’ within the Rodeo & Campdraft precinct at the showground pavilion and are very fortunate to have renowned bush poet Frank Daniel as guest poet. Streets Ahead will also be assisting with the Moorambilla Festival. Streets Ahead was successful with their application for NSW Regional Arts CASP funding for ‘Songs in the key of Bloke’ and all men in the region are invited to be part of this unique event. The committee next meets on 15th June 2006 at the Coonamble Bowling Club and meetings are open to all. To download more information on Coonamble Streets Ahead please click here or call Liz Markey on (02) 6824 1550 or email markey5@bigpond.com

New Pizza & Take-away opens in Coonamble

The Wimali Pizza & Take-away opened on the 5th June in Railway Street next to the Terminus Hotel Phone: (02) 6822 2101

13th May 2006 Quambone Public School

Text Box: Come along to two eight two eight Gulargambone on the 1st of July for the launch of a new exhibition by the Newcastle Printmakers Workshop Wine and canapés will be included for the $10 ticket. To download your invitation please click here or RSVP by emailing here