Narrandera

Games in Wiradjuri language for kids

Another exciting young Aboriginal designer has emerged in Narrandera with Shelby Kschenka and her Marara Designs producing educational learning tools and games.

Kim Woods

04 Aug 2020

Narrandera

Trees snapped up in Landcare giveaway

More than 60 residents took advantage of Narrandera Landcare Group’s native plant giveaway on August 2.

Kim Woods

04 Aug 2020

Narrandera

Businesses plan post-pandemic recovery

A strategy aimed at dealing with the aftermath of the COVID economic impact has been branded as Narrandera Energised.

Kim Woods

05 Aug 2020

Narrandera

Change in annual rates as land values revised

Residents of Narrandera Shire receiving their annual rates instalments have noticed changes to the amount levied.

Kim Woods

05 Aug 2020

Narrandera

Green grocer sees local support grow

Vince Mercuri has been leading from the front when it comes to shopping locally and promoting locally sourced produce during the pandemic.

Kim Woods

05 Aug 2020

Narrandera

Keeping a healthy habitat key to koalas’ survival

Maintaining the health of Narrandera’s koala population has been heightened with the release of a NSW government inquiry into the preservation of one of the nation’s iconic symbols.

Kim Woods

05 Aug 2020

Narrandera

Narrandera Argus expands into digital era

At a time when hundreds of mastheads around the nation have come off the presses for the last time, the Narrandera Argus is celebrating 140 years and taking a firm grip on the digital era. The Argus is returning to its roots when it serviced the...

Kim Woods

03 Aug 2020

Narrandera

Boundary madness: Council says no to map ideas

A redraw of the electoral boundaries proposed by the Nationals has left Narrandera hanging in an electorate the size of Great Britain.

Kim Woods

29 Jul 2020

Obituaries & funerals

Pam lives on in spirit

AT THE beginning of 2005, Narrandera Community Radio was looking for a secretary. Pam took the job on until we could find someone to take on that role. Our music library consisted of a couple of thousand tracks across several music types. Pam took...

Narrandera Argus

29 Jul 2020

Narrandera

Call out for pop-up art

A CALL has gone out to local artists to contribute to a pop-up art trail in Narrandera’s retail precinct. The idea was conceived by Local Community Arts Installation and was originally slated for January but COVID-19 put the project on hold...

Narrandera Argus

29 Jul 2020

Narrandera

Tammy Galvin steps down

TAMMY Galvin has decided to step down from her position at Narrandera Shire Council. The resignation is effective from September 15 and creates a casual vacancy but due to Local Government Regulation amendments, a bi-election is not necessary. Cr...

Narrandera Argus

29 Jul 2020

Narrandera

Big Country Hoedown falls over

ONE of the few social events left in Narrandera this year, the Big Country Hoedown, has fallen by the wayside too. The event was to be held at the Narrandera Ex-Servicemen’s Club on August 21-22 and feature a choreography competition, the Hoedown...

Narrandera Argus

29 Jul 2020

Narrandera

Digging deep for the economy

Narrandera is entering a period of massive construction growth for the next two years, set to change the face of the town for decades.

Kim Woods

22 Jul 2020

Narrandera

Bishop opens his heart

Narrandera parishioners have opened their arms to Bishop Mark Edwards, appointed to the Wagga Wagga Diocese by Pope Francis, after a four year wait for the position to be filled. The Liturgical Reception was held for Bishop Edwards at St Michael’s...

Kim Woods

22 Jul 2020

Narrandera

Grants now open for local clubs

The Narrandera Ex-Servicemen’s Club is accepting applications for Category One funding under the Club grants Scheme. NESC is the only club in the Narrandera Local Government Area that provides support locally through the Club Grants Scheme Club...

Kim Woods

22 Jul 2020

Sport

Open bowls pairs decider

On the Club Open Pairs Semi Final played on Saturday, Ian Black, John Ingram defeated Bob Blackshaw, Vicki Maher 21-13. Lincoln Gooley, Graeme McComber def Neville Bamblett, Lenny Slater 20-14. The Final was played on Sunday July 19 with Lincoln...

Kim Woods

22 Jul 2020

Narrandera

Return to country in fabric

By Liz Lawrence Local artist and designer Lyllardya Allirra Briggs-Houston of Ngarru Miimi has been nominated in two categories in the National Indigenous Fashion Awards. Her work has been shortlisted for the wearable art and cultural adornment and...

Kim Woods

22 Jul 2020

Narrandera

CWA back to work

Narrandera CWA Evening branch has restarted face-to-face meetings at the Narrandera TAFE Connected Learning Centre for June and July. During the COVID pandemic, members were meeting virtually using Zoom across April and May. Branch spokesperson...

Kim Woods

22 Jul 2020

Narrandera

Mystery road trip for charity

A mystery 250km road trip starting at Narrandera and finishing at the Morundah pub will raise funds for Country Hope. The Team Alice Dice Run will be held on Saturday, September 19, with entries open to all motorists. A bus will be available on the...

Kim Woods

22 Jul 2020