Council flags big rates hike
Ratepayers would face a rates increase of more than 48 per cent under a proposal put to Narrandera Shire Council at a meeting this week. During the September council meeting, it was recommended that the council make an application to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for the implementation of a Special Variation (SV) begin in the 2024/25 financial year.
Mayor re-elected and new deputy chosen
Narrandera Shire Council has re-elected its Mayor Neville Kschenka but elected a new deputy to replace Cr Cameron Lander at its meeting on Tuesday afternoon … A ballot was conducted for the deputy mayor and resulted in a tie 4-all so the hat was brought out and Cr Sue Ruffles was declared the successful candidate.
Decider draws $25K at gate
Despite less teams being involved in the Riverina Football League grand final at Narrandera Sportsground on Saturday the gate was up $4000 on last year. The crowd paid $25,378 at the gate to watch Turvey Park win their first senior premiership in 21 years.
Narrandera Landcare thriving but keen to recruit more
Narrandera Landcare Group held their AGM in the last week of August, when the only change in the executive positions was Sue Ruffles accepting a nomination as vice-president ... The group received and accepted a healthy financial report from the treasurer. A pleasing increase in membership numbers was noted ...
Duo keen to take out fourth street machine gong
Narrandera's Gary Myers and his son Jake have been chosen to run for the Street Machine of the Year awards with their famous Mustang and they are hoping for your vote ... The GM176/S1CKO Mustang gave Gary his first win in 2001 and it’s seen a few guises since his son Jake took up burnouts in the car, although it's always rocked blown 302 Windsor power.
Investors visit solar farm
The Grong Grong Solar Farm team hosted crowd equity investors and other stakeholders onsite last Thursday ... The Grong Grong Solar Farm team showed them through the site, and took time to explain how bifacial solar panels work...
Narrandera woman among complainants against birthing care
Women behind a slew of hospital complaints that led to a statewide inquiry into birth trauma say an investigation into their claims "glossed over" their pain. The complaint was filed on behalf of 30 women who say they had traumatic birthing experiences at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital.
Experience like no other on new skywalk
The Narrandera Skywalk installation has been successfully completed and is already proving popular with locals and visitors keen to take a look. The design features a fully accessible walkway that extends 15 metres over and above the tranquil waters of Lake Talbot...
