Recognition for outstanding Aboriginals in our community
Many outstanding award winners emerged from presentations to deserving members of the Aboriginal community at the recent Narrungdera NAIDOC Awards Ball 2023 held at the Narrandera Ex-servicemen’s Club auditorium. Emcees for the awards were Tony Galluzzo and Narrandera Shire Councillor Braydon Lyons...
Council opts for 48.1 per cent SRV over two years
The Narrandera Shire Council has agreed to apply to ICAC for a Special Rate Variation of 48.1 per cent to be introduced over two years, going against its general manager’s recommendation in favour of one year at 41.5 per cent. It will seek approval under section 508A of the Local Government Act 1993...
Enough is enough says Leeton protest rally
More than 600 residents, business owners and farmers demanded "enough is enough" and called for a stop to the water buybacks by the Albanese Government in a protest rally at Leeton. The crowd in Mountford Park was addressed by Leeton Mayor Cr Tony Reneka...
Coolamon falls silent to remember veterans
Remembrance Day 2023 was commemorated in Coolamon last Saturday when Cowabbie Street fell silent as the 11am observance was held. Veterans and the community stood in silence as people emerged from shops and even vehicles travelling along the street were seen to stop as the community reflected on those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
Schools left high and dry by water buybacks
Water buybacks have taken a toll on education in the southern NSW Murray-Darling Basin, with school principals linking falling enrolments and subject choices to the lasting socioeconomic impacts of past Government purchases. A NSW Irrigators’ Council (NSWIC) analysis of enrolment data, supported by interviews with school principals, shows how water buybacks are contributing to a loss of population and jobs and therefore fewer enrolments, subject choice and resources for regional schools.
Book chronicles history of bush footy
A book written by Greg Riach takes readers on a journey through the history of football in the western and southern districts of NSW from 1920-1976, encompassing groups 9, 10, 11, 14 and 15. Much of the content has been sourced from newspaper reports and photographs of players and teams ...
Classic boats take to Lake Talbot
The Classic Australian Wooden Power Boat Association returned to Narrandera’s Lake Talbot Tourist Park for its 2023 Annual General Meeting again this year, upholding a tradition lasting more than 20 years. The club said Narrandera was a great central point for the meeting of its national membership.
