Narrandera

Stronger Communities Funds: Pot of gold or pork-barrelling?

Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has defended the Narrandera Shire receiving more than $3m in Stronger Communities Funds.

Kim Woods

16 Sep 2020

Narrandera

Inaugural textiles fellowship recipient announced

International Yorta Yorta artist Dr Treahna Hamm is the recipient of the 2020 inaugural Joyce Spencer Textiles Fellowship. The fellowship is an initiative of The Cad Factory, Western Riverina Arts and the Spencer Family to support textile artists...

Kim Woods

16 Sep 2020

Narrandera

Burning desire: Championship team’s long history of success

Narandera Fire Brigade, circa 1903. From left (back row) Ted Jones, Jack Boyd, — Burgess, Bill King, Andy Miller, Charlie McMahon, (middle row) L. Edmonston, Ike Myers, G. Pender, C.W. (‘Dutch’) Beggs, W. Chrystal, M. Gustafson, (front row) W...

Liz Lawrence

16 Sep 2020

Narrandera

Workers to reap jobs from bumper harvest

With the Narrandera Shire enjoying one of the biggest winter crops in decades, GrainCorp is adding to local jobs growth.

Kim Woods

09 Sep 2020

Narrandera

Trainees set for five days of rescue training

Narrandera is set to host a five-day course on road crash and domestic rescue training this month for the Volunteer Rescue Association. Sixteen trainees will attend from Region 5 encompassing Leeton, Coleambally, Wagga, Deniliquin, Albury and Junee...

Kim Woods

09 Sep 2020

Narrandera

Exies Club gives back to the community

A permanent Memorial Wall depicting Narrandera’s own and war time history at the Exies Club is among funding for local groups courtesy of Club Grants. Narrandera RSL Sub-branch chairman Peter Simpson received a grant of $4000 towards the design...

Kim Woods

09 Sep 2020

Narrandera

Husband-and-wife doctors welcomed

Narrandera’s medical services have received a boost with the addition of two new doctors at the Riverina GP Super Clinic. Dr Arachichi Wimal Hagoda (Dr Ananda) and his wife Dr Shasheeka Rajapaksha (Dr Shasheeka) have settled in the town with their...

Kim Woods

09 Sep 2020

Narrandera

Irate over rates: Sharp hike angers some Narrandera residents

Some Narrandera residents are furious over a sharp hike in their rates despite struggling with drought and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kim Woods

02 Sep 2020

Narrandera

Self-guided walking tour to showcase local history

Visitors to Narrandera will soon be able to take in the iconic historical buildings and attractions in a self-guided walking tour. Narrandera Shire Council is backing an idea conceived by Narrandera Rotary to establish a signposted heritage walk...

Kim Woods

02 Sep 2020

Narrandera

Stamp of approval: Mural set for national exposure

For more information about the project and artwork please click here

Kim Woods

02 Sep 2020

Narrandera

Over-budget truck wash saving cash on costs

Narrandera’s Stock and Bitumen Truck Wash may have cost $221,000 over the original budget but is proving a draw card with more than 20 account holders up until July. The truck wash opened in May with seven account holders generating $1005 in...

Kim Woods

02 Sep 2020

Narrandera

Council signs off on bulky goods collection program

A collection service for old carpet, fridges, washing machines and mattresses from nature strips will now be held twice a year. Council has approved the introduction of a kerbside bulky goods collection program within the urban areas of Narrander...

Kim Woods

02 Sep 2020

Narrandera

Financial support for series of Narrandera art workshops

Narrandera’s art community will enjoy high quality weekend and one-day workshops over the next year thanks to a round of funding. Narrandera Arts and Creative Network Inc (NACNet) has received funding from two sources for its Create Narrander...

Kim Woods

02 Sep 2020

Narrandera

Opportunity to have your say on new projects

Stakeholder consultation has begun on the new Narrandera Destination and Discovery Hub, Northbank Walking and Bridge projects. Residents are able to have their say on the proposed works via Council’s website. The design phase is expected to be...

Kim Woods

02 Sep 2020

Narrandera

Narrandera’s top three bush walks to enjoy -you may even spot a koala

With the spring just around the corner, The Argus asked readers their top three bush walks for residents and visitors alike to enjoy around Narrandera. The top walk was between Rocky Water Holes and the boat ramp on the Murrumbidgee River. The easy...

Kim Woods

27 Aug 2020

Narrandera

Spring wildflower walk on Sunday with Narrandera Landcare

Spring is just around the corner and Narrandera Landcare will be holding a Spring Wildflower Walk Sunday, August 30. It will start at 10am for anyone who is interested but participants are restricted to 20. The walk will be just under 2km, not steep...

Kim Woods

27 Aug 2020

Narrandera

Water storage budget blowout as Pine Hill feels pressure

Residents and businesses are welcoming the construction of a million-dollar water storage on the outskirts of Narrandera.

Kim Woods

26 Aug 2020

Narrandera

Business history focus a sign of things to come

A self-guided walk around Grong Grong highlighting the businesses of yesteryear is a vision being pursued by a handful of residents. The Grong Grong Historical Sign committee has been collecting information and old photographs on a list of...

Kim Woods

26 Aug 2020

Narrandera

Pop up COVID testing clinic for freight workers on key route at Narrandera

The NSW Government is keeping freight moving and freight workers COVIDSafe with dedicated pop-up COVID-19 testing sites on key freight routes. Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said the new pop-up testing sites, opening in...

Kim Woods

24 Aug 2020