Argus Life

Veteran vet calls time on distinguished career

Leeton veterinarian Brian Munro will hang up his stethoscope at the end of the month after 53 years’ service to farm and companion animals. As principal veterinarian at Leeton Veterinary Hospital Brian attracted a strong following of clients from...

Narrandera Argus

01 Jul 2021

Narrandera

‘Special vibe’ at Shack event for men’s mental health

Murrumbidgee Men’s Group was chuffed at the support from Narrandera when it partnered with Bidgee Boxing recently for a catch-up at The Shack at the Narrandera Showground. Men from all walks of life came together and spoke openly and honestly...

Narrandera Argus

01 Jul 2021

Narrandera

Women-empowerment group’s conference a big success

The Soroptimist Regional Conference in Narrandera welcomed inspiring local speakers and presented local advocates with awards for effort in the empowerment of women. Soroptimists is an International group that supports women to reach their full...

Nicholas Rupolo

01 Jul 2021

Art

Art Deco event called off, but exhibition goes on

While Leeton tried its very best to provide a Riverina Art Deco Revelry weekend for locals after cancelling the Australian Art Deco Festival further lockdowns in Brisbane have delivered the final blow as key remaining performers are now required to...

Narrandera Argus

29 Jun 2021

Art

Creatives come back after April art fair success

Narrandera Arts and Creative Network will hold its second Arts and Creative Fair over June 19-20 at the Narrandera Arts and Community Centre. The doors open at 10am each day and will see some crowd favourites return plus quite a few new faces. One...

Narrandera Argus

17 Jun 2021

Fashion

Honey Sister a highlight on Carriageworks catwalk

Lilliarda Briggs Houston, a Wiradjuri, Yorta Yorta, Gangulu designer and a Narrandera woman, was part of history recently when her fashion label Ngarru Miimi was featured at the 2021 Australian Fashion Week parade at Sydney’s iconic Carriageworks...

Narrandera Argus

17 Jun 2021

Art

Thousands in cash on offer for textile artists

Dr Treahna Hamm Possum Skin Cloak in memory of World War I servicemen and women, Open House: 3rd Tamworth Textile Triennial. Photo: Jules Boag Applications are now open for the Joyce Spencer Textiles Fellowship worth $4000 courtesy of the Cad...

Narrandera Argus

10 Jun 2021

Lockhart

Thousands expected as Spirit of the Land Festival returns

More than 4000 spectators are set to visit The Spirit of the Land Festival as Lockhart gears up for its 2021 return. Some of the best fine art and sculptures will be on display in another highly anticipated exhibition in the second week of October...

Nicholas Rupolo

27 May 2021

Music

Coffee shop offers perk for open-mic event

The Ardlethan Country Music Club will be hosting an Open Mic Music Muster on June 20 at the Ariah 62 Coffee Shop. “It will be a great afternoon of live music for talented local musicians,” Ardlethan Country Music Club treasurer Renee Osborne...

Ivy Longmire

27 May 2021

Tourism

Murrumbidgee Trails guide in running for excellence award

The Murrumbidgee Trails Visitor Guide, a collaborative project between Narrandera, Leeton, Lockhart and Murrumbidgee Councils, has been named as a finalist in the NSW Local Government Excellence Awards in the Special Projects Category. The councils...

Narrandera Argus

20 May 2021

Business

Mum credits business success to TAFE ‘skills refresh’

A Narrandera woman who opted for a “skills refresh” in her forties has credited TAFE NSW with helping turbocharge her career and launch a successful new business. Mum-of-two Lee Longmire, who runs a farming enterprise with her husband Geoff just...

Narrandera Argus

13 May 2021

Books

Author offers insight into Iraq war aftermath

Collingullie author Matt Quade brings the inside story of the aftermath of the Iraq war to life in his new book, Mindless Thug Iraq-Haiti-Libya. Matt is originally from Tallimba, and served with the French Foreign Legion from 1994 – 1999. He was...

Narrandera Argus

06 May 2021

Art

Artists, activities draw visitors to free weekend fair

Painting, stitching and kindness rocks filled the Narrandera Arts and Community Centre over the weekend for the Arts and Creative Fair. The free event featured a demonstration of encaustic art, or painting with wax, by Sharon de Valentin on Sunday...

Kim Woods

06 May 2021

Gallery

ANZAC Day 2021 in Coolamon and Leeton

Narrandera Argus

29 Apr 2021

Art

Creatives in control at two-day art fair

A bevy of artists will have work on display and for sale at the Narrandera Arts and Creative Fair on May 1-2 at the Narrandera Art Centre. The Narrandera Arts and Creative Network team have organised a coffee van, a continuous workshop, and other...

Kim Woods

22 Apr 2021