Narrandera

Grong Grong solar farm crowd-funds $750,000

It took just eight days for a community solar farm project planned at Grong Grong to reach its $750,000 crowd-funding target. Some 431 investors signed up for a stake in the proposed solar power station. The crowd-funding campaign, an Australian...

Narrandera Argus

14 Jul 2022

Narrandera

Roadmap for groundwater out for public comment

The NSW Government last week released its draft NSW Groundwater Strategy, the state’s first-ever long-term roadmap for the sustainable management of its vast and precious groundwater resources. Kaia Hodge, Executive Director Water Strategy and...

Narrandera Argus

14 Jul 2022

Narrandera

Applications open for spring holiday break funding

Councils and eligible not-for-profit organisations in the Cootamundra electorate are encouraged to apply for funding to deliver holiday break activities for young people during the upcoming spring school holidays. Member for Cootamundra, Steph...

Narrandera Argus

14 Jul 2022

Narrandera

With One Voice more than just a choir group

“With One Voice Riverina” began as a small choir group that now attracts new people coming along to rehearsals each week. The group began when Narrandera Shire Councillor Tracey Lewis applied for a grant to get the choir started. This $10,000...

Narrandera Argus

14 Jul 2022

Narrandera

Diamond anniversary for transport firm

It’s 60 years on since the Hayllar Transport business was established in Narrandera and the owner Bernie Hayllar is still truckin’ on. This year Hayllar Transport marks the milestone of clocking up 60 years supporting and servicing...

Narrandera Argus

14 Jul 2022

Narrandera

Crime figures show positive outlook

Recently released data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) have revealed some enlightening statistics for the Narrandera local government area and surrounds. Narrandera recorded mainly positive figures when compared with...

Narrandera Argus

14 Jul 2022

Narrandera

Pre-school set to celebrate milestone

Narrandera Preschool Early Childhood Centre on Dixon Park will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Sunday, July 24. The preschool’s directors include Therese Vearing and Karen Hunt. The centre’s establishment marked the culmination of years of hard...

Narrandera Argus

14 Jul 2022

Narrandera

Two new cops on the beat

Two new probationary constables are commencing duties in Narrandera after they graduated at a formal ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy on June 24, 2022. Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke has welcomed the new police officers to the region...

Narrandera Argus

14 Jul 2022

Narrandera

Guns, drugs and cross bow seized by police

Two men have been charged after two firearms prohibition order searches were conducted on properties in Leeton. Just before 10am on Thursday, July 7, a 23-year-old man was arrested at Leeton Police Station and served with a Firearms Prohibition...

Narrandera Argus

14 Jul 2022

Narrandera

Big battery at Darlington Point to strengthen grid

A Darlington Point solar farm has secured more than $13m in government funding to build a large-scale with advanced inverters adjacent to the 275 MW Darlington Point Solar Farm. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will chip in $6.6...

Narrandera Argus

14 Jul 2022

Narrandera

Coveted cup tours region

An iconic piece of horse racing history will be rolled out in the Coolamon area on Thursday, July 21. Coolamon will be one of 33 destinations which will be part of the milestone 20th annual Lexus Australia Melbourne Cup Tour. The Cup will travel...

Narrandera Argus

14 Jul 2022

Narrandera

Ganmain Show countdown

The countdown is on for this year’s annual Ganmain Show. People are encouraged to make some memories by attending this year’s event which will take place on Saturday, August 20. Described as a fun-packed day out for the entire family, the show...

Narrandera Argus

14 Jul 2022

Narrandera

Duo’s artistic creations on show

Two women, Alice Halden and Ayla Young, will feature in Narrandera’s Artist of the Month in the Wide Open 2022 program, which features a variety of artists’ work each month throughout the year. As reported in the Argus last week, their creations...

Narrandera Argus

14 Jul 2022

Narrandera

Government aims to cut water licence red tape

Applying for water licences is set to be transformed with the NSW Government allocating $14.8 million in the 2022-23 Budget to modernise and improve water licensing and approvals processes. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole...

Narrandera Argus

14 Jul 2022

Narrandera

Low unemployment not all good news

Narrandera Shire, along with Hay, have recorded the highest unemployment rates in the Riverina, according to the latest unemployment data released by the National Skills Commission, whilst neighbouring Lockhart has recorded one of the lowest. The...

Narrandera Argus

14 Jul 2022

Narrandera

Griffith forum to focus on solutions to regional housing crisis

NSW state MP for Murray Helen Dalton organised a forum last night bringing together housing providers, local council, community, religious and business groups to launch a united campaign and find solutions to address the chronic housing shortage...

Narrandera Argus

10 Feb 2022

Narrandera

Murrumbidgee reformats Australia Day events

Australia Day events in the Murrumbidgee Council area will be reformatted following continuing concerns about holding large events during the omicron phase of the COVID pandemic. Murrumbidgee Council General Manager John Scarce said the decision...

Narrandera Argus

20 Jan 2022

Narrandera

Where There’s A Will ... there’s a way

Where There’s a Will (also known as Willo) inspirational founder Ange Clarke (pictured) is coming to the Lockhart Shire as Australia Day Ambassador 2022. Willo inspires communities to connect with disability and turn their fear and ignorance...

Narrandera Argus

20 Jan 2022

Narrandera

Charitable shoes founder coming to Murrumbidgee

Ms Viv Kartsounis (pictured), founder of charitable organisation, Shoes for Planet Earth, has been named as Australia Day Ambassador for the Murrumbidgee Council area. Murrumbidgee Mayor Ruth McRae warmly welcomed the announcement and said she...

Narrandera Argus

20 Jan 2022