Our region

tafe Narrandera uniquely positioned to help train ag workforce of tomorrow

Corobimilla woman Eliza Armida, 19, was inspired to enter an agriculture traineeship after developing an interest during agriculture studies in high school at Narrandera. She enrolled in a Certificate III in Agriculture through TAFE NSW Leeton...

Narrandera Argus

02 Dec 2021

Our region

Community groups benefit from council grants

Leeton Council approved ten applications for funding totalling $11,000 under Round 1 of the 2021/22 Leeton Shire Council Community Strengthening Grants Scheme. The recipients approved for funding were: • 1st Leeton Scout Group – $500 to...

Narrandera Argus

02 Dec 2021

Our region

Kooyoo Street redevelopment begins

Exciting work to transform Kooyoo Street into an urban plaza to be used for cultural and art events, markets and holiday celebrations is set to commenced this week. From Monday, all vehicle access ceased however pedestrian access to the southern...

Narrandera Argus

02 Dec 2021

Our region

Vale William James (Bill) Thompson

A passionate advocate for the rights of rural communities to legal and other services, William James (Bill) Thompson, died recently at Coolamon-Ganmain Community Hospital aged 63 years. Bill is survived by his wife Gabrielle and his three children...

Narrandera Argus

14 Oct 2021

Coolamon

Cancellation opens door for Showground swap meet

Hundreds of attendees including some from as far as Geelong and Sydney are expected to attend Coolamon’s Swap Meet on July 25. Coolamon Showground is hosting the swap meet next month with the Showground Management Committee committing to a meet in...

Nicholas Rupolo

01 Jul 2021

Narrandera

Dalton demands help for pandemic-hit regions

Helen Dalton on her farm and keeping her distance from her pet corgi. NSW State Member for Murray Helen Dalton will again appeal to the NSW and Federal government to provide urgent financial subsidies to regional NSW businesses in Narrander...

Narrandera Argus

30 Jun 2021

Narrandera

Support package to help businesses during lockdown

A State Government support package will help businesses in Narrandera and elsewhere through the COVID lockdown.

Narrandera Argus

30 Jun 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

Our region

Cooke hails budget as success for regional communities

The 2021-22 NSW Budget released on Tuesday promises investment to improve road and rail networks, support for jobs growth and economic stimulus and to strengthen health and education infrastructure. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the seat...

Narrandera Argus

24 Jun 2021

Our region

Griffith sports precinct gets major boost

Griffith’s Westend Stadium Redevelopment has received a massive funding boost, thanks to the NSW State Government’s Regional Sport Facility Fund with $1M awarded this week. Through the Regional Sport Facility Fund, the NSW Government has...

Narrandera Argus

24 Jun 2021

Our region

New art gallery on the way to Griffith

Griffith City Council plans to construct a new Art Gallery in Griffith within the next five years. The Council will provide funds within the 2022/23 Operational Year Budget for the preparation of a Cultural Precinct Masterplan and inclusion of plans...

Narrandera Argus

24 Jun 2021

Coolamon

Funding to refurbish club’s facilities

A full list of successful applicants for this round can be found here

Narrandera Argus

24 Jun 2021

Our region

Ungarie showground set for amenities upgrade

Ungarie’s local sporting teams and events will soon see a boost with a new amenities block to be built at the showground. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke announced $660,000 from the Showground Stimulus for the new amenities, which will create...

Narrandera Argus

24 Jun 2021

Our region

More funding announced for Roxy redevelopment

Leeton Shire Council has been awarded almost $1 million in funding for the Roxy Theatre Redevelopment Project under the third round of the Coalition Government’s Economic Development Program. Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australi...

Narrandera Argus

17 Jun 2021

Coleambally

Community drop-in sessions on rates redistribution

Murrumbidgee Council is starting rates harmonisation across the Council area with community drop-in sessions at Coleambally this week. Murrumbidgee Council Mayor Ruth McRae said as a merged Council, it was a natural transition which will see all...

Narrandera Argus

17 Jun 2021

Lockhart

Pioneer skills give farm an authentic feel

Over the past few weeks Kerry Pietsch has been busy using pioneer skills to create a thatched straw roof on a timber workshop on his Pleasant Hills farm. Kerry wanted to recreate the skills used in thatching an authentic heritage farm shed, using...

Kim Woods

17 Jun 2021

Narrandera

Advocate steps down after a decade of dedication

After 10 years in the hot seat, Murrumbidgee Local Health District’s Board Chair Gayle Murphy of Narrandera retires at the end of June. Mrs Murphy started with the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) Board in July 2011 and soon after was...

Narrandera Argus

17 Jun 2021

Coleambally

Teen mental-health advocate wants others on same Paige

Coleambally teenager Paige Goudie will use her time at Youth Parliament in July to advocate for better mental health services for young people in the Riverina. The region has been rocked by the deaths of Lauren Rafferty, 12, a 14-year old boy and...

Nicholas Rupolo

10 Jun 2021

Lockhart

Wagga winery hosts wonderful wedding reception

Melissa Douglas and Gareth Hadden were married recently in the bride’s parents picturesque garden at “Franklyn”, Yerong Creek. Mel is the youngest daughter of Derek and Joan Douglas and Gareth is the only son of John and Sandra Hadden of West...

Narrandera Argus

10 Jun 2021