Eight vie for Riverina
Riverina will head to the polls to elect their next Federal MP on Saturday, 3 May. Eight candidates have declared they're entering the race for the seat of Riverina, four party affiliated and four independents. The Riverina electorate - and other incarnations of the division - has been held by the Nationals for nearly 45 years (since October 1980).
Jordan’s “Our Land” film debuted on Sunday
Debut in the UK on Channel 4 on Sunday night was former Narrandera woman Jordan Bryon's latest film Our Land ... The film is produced by the Emmy and BAFTA-winning Hardcash Productions, and made by the BAFTA-winning filmmaker Jordan Bryon for the ITV Exposure strand.
Murray Cod returned to Macquarie River after five years at Fisheries Centre
After having spent five years in the NSW Government's Narrandera Fisheries Centre native fish hatchery, 19 mature Murray Cod saved from the drought-ravaged Macquarie River in 2019 have now been returned to their home waters.
Sizzle to return to beef prices as market is set to reach a “new norm”
There are golden times ahead for the nation's cattle producers with a "new norm" of 630c/kg liveweight for feeder steers next year as the markets enter a seven-year period of stability. Market analyst Simon Quilty ... forecast 2026 average prices to reach 630c/kg liveweight for feeder steers...
‘Clarkie’ Memorial Statue officially unveiled at Ganmain
The official opening of the ‘Clarkie" statue in Ganmain was held last Saturday in conjunction with the Ganmain Historical Museum’s open day. Renowned artist Andrew Whitehead designed and constructed the statue, which is named after Ganmain identity the late Kelvin ‘Clarkie’ Clarke as a tribute to the farmers and farm labourers who worked in Ganmain’s sheath hay industry.
New yarning circle for Narrandera District Hospital
New outdoor spaces created specifically for Aboriginal patients, staff and visitors have been completed at Narrandera District Hospital. Featuring a mural by Narrandera-based Wiradjuri artist Uncle Owen Lyons, the project included the creation of a yarning circle and Sorry Business area.
Mon Repos adds yarns to antiques and extends opening hours for customers
For a small town, Narrandera has some amazing and unique small businesses providing services and products it is lucky to have ... The good news is, there is now a new place where they can buy their yarn and associated items - Mon Repos Narrandera.
