Hello Coonamble! on YouTube

Hello, Coonamble! is a performance by local people, each one telling a three-minute story about an event which changed their life. There will be 20 stories in all. The stories might be funny, or tragic, or inspiring, or just plain odd.

The project is produced by Outback Arts, and convened by, Hannie Rayson and Michael Cathcart.

Hannie and Michael move to the district for around three months. They attend local events, get to know the history of the region and ask people about their memories, hopes and ambitions. And all the time they are on the lookout for a diverse range of people who want to share their powerful stories.

The performance was featured on a 2026 episode of the ABC series ‘Backroads’ and the production is available on YouTube now.