Our region

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

Lockhart

Sweet success for creative cake-maker

Dental hygienist, mother of two and Lockhart Shire local Elizabeth McGrath is another successful woman leading the charge with her own business.

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

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

Our region

Charles Sturt University wins backing from McGirr as it struggles financially

Member for Wagga Wagga Dr Joe McGirr has acknowledged the enormous importance of Charles Sturt University to the Wagga Wagga and regional community. Dr McGirr, along with Mayor of Wagga Wagga, Councillor Greg Conkey, recently sought a meeting with...

Kim Woods

31 Jul 2020

National

Beckom school placed in lockdown as menaced by armed teenager

A teen has been arrested following a police operation in the state’s south west. About 1.30pm on July 28, police were called to a school in Beckom, 100km north west of Wagga Wagga, following reports a male was seen carrying a gun near the school...

Kim Woods

30 Jul 2020

Our region

Proposed Yanco solar farm to create big job boost

A SOLAR farm valued at almost $100 million is set to be built at Yanco and boost jobs by 120 during the construction phase. The 60MW solar and big battery project has been fast-tracked as part of the third tranche of the state government’s...

Narrandera Argus

29 Jul 2020

Our region

Trees for bird habitat

SHIRE residents will be able to take advantage of free native trees, shrubs and ground covers courtesy of Narrandera Landcare on August 2. Amongst the havoc COVID-19 has caused the world over the past few months, community tree planting events have...

Kim Woods

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

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

Lockhart

War memorial polished up

Lockhart’s RSL Sub-Branch received funding to provide maintenance and conservation works to the Lockhart and District War Memorial and the Lockhart Lawn Cemetery Obelisk. The funding was available through Round One of the Community War Memorials...

Kim Woods

22 Jul 2020

Coolamon

Finishing the pavilion

Ganmain showground is set to have new internal road construction and resurfacing thanks to a $17,241 grant. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke announced funding for the showground from the NSW Government’s Showground Stimulus package. Ms Cooke...

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

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

Coolamon

Road works boost for shire

Work to fix local roads will soon be underway across the Coolamon Shire thanks to a joint funding effort from the Australian and NSW Governments. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke announced funding for four projects which will share in $875,526...

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

Sport

Inter-regional uncertainty for Coolamon Hoppers

Coolamon Hoppers have pulled the pin on the combined 2020 Gallagher Riverina Championships, citing uncertainty around inter-regional players. The Board of the CRFNC had agreed to participate in the Gallagher AFL Riverina Championship for the revised...

Kim Woods

22 Jul 2020

Rural

Water plan assessment underway by Authority

Phillip Glyde, Murray Darling Basin Authority chief executive With the size, complexity and controversy of the reform to secure the future of the Murray–Darling river systems and their communities, I find it hard not to get caught up in the detail...

Kim Woods

22 Jul 2020

Rural

Flawed bill could lock up vast water volumes

Ricegrowers have labelled the Drought of Record Bill as flawed and capable of locking up almost 25 per cent of effective water allocation. Ricegrowers Association of Australia appeared before the NSW Upper House inquiry into the Bill last week to...

Kim Woods

22 Jul 2020