Lloyd Polkinghorne, The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper
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Better big bank abandons communities, again
Just two years after local towns of Barham and Cohuna had their Bendigo Bank agencies ripped from their clutches the Better Big Bank is at it again. In 2024 the Bendigo Bank reported a net profit, after tax for 2024, of a meagre $545.0 million, up 9.7 per cent.
The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper, 31 July 2025
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Unveiling ancient curses and modern laughs: “Oh, Horrors! It’s Murder!”
The Golden Rivers Theatre Group (GRTG) is gearing up to deliver a thrilling blend of mystery, comedy, and audience interaction with their latest production. “Oh, Horrors! It's Murder!” will have audiences of all ages hooked as the talented cast present tales of mystery and intrigue.
Inquiry hears of litany of fails from water policy
It was Dwight Eisenhower who famously stated, 'Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil and you're a thousand miles from the corn field'. The same rings true for water reform, and once again, this week the list of systemic failures and a lack of basic understanding of how policy decisions impact communities was on display. A NSW Government public hearing held in Deniliquin this week looked at the impacts of the Water Amendment (Restoring Our River) Act 2023 on NSW regional communities.
The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper, 24 July 2025
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Sowing the seeds of diversity on the dairy
Transforming a dairy paddock into a new Garden Nursery at Cohuna, Ruth and Russ Robins have embarked on an exciting new venture. Set on the 120-hectare dairy, the Robins Nest Nursery Garden will follow Ruth’s passion for plants and commitment to creating a welcoming space for locals to fill a gap left by the closure of other nurseries, such as Elm Tree, run by Christine Morris.
Blessed is the bell
If you don’t hear God's call, there’s a fair chance you’ll hear the bell, in Cohuna at least! The 1915 brass beauty produced by John Danks and son belts out a solid sound that could be heard for miles. Danks bells were known for being aboard Navy vessels, and as in this case, were used for calling in the Sunday Flock.
The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper, 17 July 2025
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Volunteer network sparks interest
On Thursday July 3, a passionate group of 16 individuals gathered at cluBarham to expand on the groundwork they laid at the initial volunteerism roundtable held in May. The group reflected on the challenges that can be presented in attracting new members, enticing a younger demographic, the vast range of skills available in the area, and often the overlooked aspects or roles that many don’t know even exist.
The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper, 10 July 2025
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