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Narrandera Argus
Lockhart
Lockhart

Level crossings’ safety upgrade on track at Lockhart

Lockhart Shire Council will receive more than $52,000 to fund potentially life-saving upgrades to level crossings. The money comes from the NSW Government’s $1.17 million Level Crossing Improvement Program – Regional Council Minor Works...

Narrandera Argus
11 Jun 2025
Lockhart

Outback Links Comes to Lockhart

A Frontier Services vehicle and a number of NRMA vehicles visited Lockhart last month as part of an Outback Links volunteer program run by Frontier Services. Frontier Services is an agency of the Uniting Church in Australia that does what it does...

Narrandera Argus
11 Jun 2025
Lockhart

Spirit of the Land sponsors Lockhart debutante ball

A huge crowd was in attendance to view the presentation of debutantes at the Lockhart and Community Debutante Ball sponsored by the Spirit of the Land Committee. Flowergirl Phillipa Sly and pageboy Ollie Jones led the debutantes onto the red...

Narrandera Argus
11 Jun 2025
Lockhart

Spirit of Land sculpture entries sought

Entries are now open for this year’s Spirit of the Land Sculpture Exhibition at Lockhart. With a major prize of $10,000 up for grabs for the National Farm Art Sculpture Award, plus a whole range of other exciting categories, it is time for...

Narrandera Argus
21 May 2025
Lockhart

Lockhart butchery makes it to world stage

Lockhart’s That Butcher Shop has outshone some of the world’s best meat merchants to win two gold medals at an international award show in Frankfurt, Germany. Jared Walker and his team took out the top gong for his traditional bacon and...

Narrandera Argus
14 May 2025
Lockhart

Red Cross assists flood victims

Lockhart Red Cross had a donation collection at the polling booth outside the Central School on Election day on Saturday. Money raised will be sent to flood victims in Queensland. In addition the Lockhart Branch sent its April shop takings to the...

Narrandera Argus
07 May 2025
Lockhart

Recliner chair for MPS

Lockhart Hospital Auxiliary, with the help of a donation from the Brookong Nook Craft Shop and the wonderful support received from the community, has been able to purchase a recliner chair for the Multi-Purpose Service. Member Heather Perryman...

Narrandera Argus
07 May 2025
Lockhart

From polio diagnosis to living a full life: Ann-Maree McLeod’s remarkable story

By FINN COLEMAN It has been 70 years since Ann-Maree McLeod (pictured) was diagnosed with polio at just six years old. The Wagga resident has not known a life without the infection that has caused her paralysis. However, she has never allowed...

Narrandera Argus
07 May 2025
Lockhart

Long Day Care Centre unveiled at Lockhart

A new era has begun for Lockhart parents and children, following the opening of the town’s brand-new long day care centre. It was an amazing effort by the community to achieve this wonderful facility, after the closure last year of the town’s...

Narrandera Argus
23 Apr 2025
Lockhart

Lockhart invites shoppers to take a look at what the town has to offer

Lockhart’s main street is bustling, with new businesses including a boutique store and a craft shop. Liz Pertzel has opened Boutique on Green and said it has so far been a wonderful experience. “The townspeople are so supportive, so I always...

Narrandera Argus
09 Apr 2025
Lockhart

Top Crop winners rewarded at Lockhart presentation

Lockhart Show Society attended the Post Harvest Rally, organised by the Lockhart and District Ag Bureau, where winners of the Lockhart 2024 Crop Competitions and the prestigious Peter Schirmer Memorial Award for Farming Excellence were presented...

Narrandera Argus
09 Apr 2025
Lockhart

Suzanne Sly’s stunning exhibition

Sue Sly’s extraordinary collection of gowns and wool designer outfits is now on display at Lockhart’s Greens Gunyah Museum. This breathtaking exhibition showcases the beauty, creativity and craftsmanship of wool in fashion, featuring garments...

Narrandera Argus
09 Apr 2025
Lockhart

Avenue of Honour extension opening coincides with Chauvel’s Anniversary Light Horse Memorial Ride

Lockhart Shire Council and The Rock RSL Sub-Branch officially opened The Rock Avenue of Honour Extension, a project honouring the service and sacrifice of Australian Defence Force personnel. This significant event coincided with Chauvel’s...

Narrandera Argus
19 Mar 2025
Lockhart

On Farm Bush Bonanza in Lockhart

The Biodiversity Bush Bonanza at Steve and Cheryl Matthews farm ‘Pinevale’ in Lockhart saw the couple receive the coveted and extremely well-deserved sign for a Conservation Area. People don’t often associate farming and bushland together...

Narrandera Argus
12 Mar 2025
Lockhart

LANE GIRLS OF LOCKHART: A touching story of family and faith

The Lane Girls of St Mary’s Catholic Church Lockhart Irene Smyth (88), Pat French (85), Betty Quee (82), Brenda Sullivan now of Canberra (81), and Nola Webster (79) of Woodhaven Lockhart are well known in the Lockhart district. These women are...

Narrandera Argus
05 Mar 2025
Lockhart

Riverina businesses receive $68m investment from Transgrid

One hundred and one Riverina businesses will receive a $68 million investment from energy giant Transgrid and its EnergyConnect project. Some of the many local businesses that have supplied the project include Lockhart Hardware and Hire, United...

Narrandera Argus
19 Feb 2025
Lockhart

Diamond anniversary for revered Lockhart teacher

Diana (“Di”) Alexander OAM was recently recognised at the 2024 NSW Department of Education Service Recognition Dinner for 50 years plus in her profession. “It is amazing to think that the 60 years would pass so quickly since I first arrived...

Narrandera Argus
12 Feb 2025
Lockhart

New chapter for Lockhart Butchery owners

When Jared and Amy Walker made the bold decision to leave the corporate world behind and purchase a butcher shop in Lockhart, they were seeking more than just a business opportunity. They were looking for a new lifestyle – a slower pace, closer...

Narrandera Argus
12 Feb 2025
Lockhart

Lockhart celebrates Australia Day with awards and festivities for all

Lockhart Shire Council’s 2025 Australia Day celebrations were held at Yerong Creek Hall and commenced with a community breakfast hosted by the Yerong Creek Hall Committee. Lockhart Shire Council General Manager Gavin Rhodes said that the...

Narrandera Argus
29 Jan 2025