Kan’iv a op shop? Yes you can!
Kerryn Dyer. At last after a journey of some 6 months of preparation of both stock, venue and administration compliance, we opened our doors at 10am on Thursday 6th June. The hall was warm and ready, the urn was hot and the food was good!
Good Samaritan returns lost treasure
Kimberly Grabham. The best kind of news to report is good news, and The Riverine Grazier was blessed with a wonderful story to tell. Jill Miller found her lost pendant, which was placed on her fence.
We will miss you ferry much
For close to 130 years, it united rural communities on either side of the Clarence River. It provided a safe, time-saving, and cost-effective connection for countless residents, tourists, local businesses, employees, and industries, emergency services, and primary producers, who are now forced to travel almost 80km every time they need to cross the wide, open waterway.
Budget blues – YP on the outer
Michelle Daw. Yorke Peninsula again missed out on major spending in the 2024-25 State Budget, which was handed down last Thursday, June 6. There was little in the way of new funding specifically for the region ... "Despite throwing an extra $7.1b at the health system, critical areas in our regions remain neglected — such as the need for workforce incentives to attract and retain doctors and nurses in regional areas, investment in mental health and psychosocial services and regionally based radiotherapy services": Opposition regional health spokesperson Penny Pratt.
Marne fast tracks her hospitality career and buys a cafe at 25
At 25 years old Marne Petherbridge has her own cafe – she has bought Espresso Edge on Summerland Way, Kyogle ... Saturday, June 9 was Marne’s first day of trading at Espresso Edge ... And while she is keen to bring new items to the menu she is also aware of keeping some of the favourites the regular customers like.
Restaurant rises from the ashes and finds new home at pub
Kristina Nhen is almost crying as she talks about the support she’s had from the Casino community after a fire destroyed the Mun Tien restaurant on April 29. The  fire  started in the early hours of the morning at the laundry and haberdashery next door to the Chinese Restaurant.
Letters from Home: Bad News Bears
If I dislike anything in the world it’s what I call Bad News Bears. We have all met them and they come in many disguises. When I was at primary school they were known as Tattletales.
The best state forest sites to visit this long weekend: FCNSW
Wanting to connect with nature this long weekend and wondering about the best camping and picnic sites in your neck of the woods? Well, here’s a list of amazing visitor experiences in state forests. From scenic trails and lookouts to free pet-friendly campsites...
Sky’s the limit for Uluru tourism with new Virgin flights now boarding: Bowden
Virgin Australia now flies direct to Uluru from Melbourne four times a week and Brisbane three times a week. The new routes were secured in partnership with Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia. Investments through the Lawler Labor Government’s Territory Aviation Attraction Scheme improve travel choices for Territorians and provide a boost to inbound tourism through better aviation access and connectivity.
Dogs by day, stars by night
On the other side of the Mount, the sky is dark and the conditions are perfect for keen astrophotographer Anne-Maree McComb. By day she takes care of the boarders in her daughter’s kennel, and by night she photographs the night sky.
Vale Ian Dawes
There has been a long line of editors in the 157-years of the [Tarrangower] Times. But Ian Dawes, who died last week, must be the standout editor, in terms of his experience and skills as a wordsmith. He had a long and distinguished writing career that took him all over the world.
Living Lab Northern Rivers looks ahead with  exciting future scenarios for Lismore
A revitalised floodplain that includes cultural land management, recreational trails, gardens and markets; commercial flood resilient retrofits in the Lismore CBD; new urban villages created above the floodplain; and a naturalised Brown’s Creek forming the spine of a new greenway connecting the CBD and urban villages.  These are just some of the innovative ideas that Living Lab Northern Rivers presented to the local community...
60 new GPs
The government has announced a new plan that will see the addition of 60 new general practitioners in regional South Australia, including the Limestone Coast. The new Single Employer Model (SEM) will support up to 60 additional GP and rural generalist registrars training in the community at any one time – potentially quadrupling the state’s existing cohort as the program scales up over time.
Elective surgery chopped
Stakeholders: What’s going on with health services? Booked for an elective surgery at a public hospital, you might have to look for other options. Elective surgery has been cancelled at all hospitals across the state, including the Naracoorte Hospital. Reason, the health system is heaving under an illness load, with a large number of Covid and flu cases in the community resulting in staff shortages...
Labyrinth leads to reflection
The Playle’s Hill Project Group continues to make further upgrades to the community facility and the latest addition is The Labyrinth. The project originated through the Black Summer bushfire recovery process ... It is a reflective healing space to walk solo, with a partner, with family or friends.
Heartfelt addition to hotel’s community meat tray raffle night
The newly re-opened Bidgee Hotel at Narrandera is proud to host a special charity event ... A beautiful artwork print by the talented Lesley Jane and a very special one-of-a-kind art piece by Stewart James, the artist behind Carlton's Indigenous guernsey will be raffled.
Australia’s first crowdfunded solar farm powers up at Grong Grong
The Grong Grong solar farm powered up last week and is now operational, providing proof that community-owned renewables projects can get off the ground. The 1.5 megawatt (MW) project was officially launched a month ago, a celebration of a four year endeavour by Komo Energy to build the country’s first crowdfunded solar farm.
Bushfire response defended
The head of the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has responded to claims by a former group captain about a lack of communication and red tape, particularly surrounding the Green Valley blaze during the 2029-20 Black Summer bushfires. John Hawkins recently tendered his resignation as Group 7 Captain, claiming that he had been told by his RFS manager that his group vehicle was to be taken off him, with no replacement available.
Legend of the Ironman World
It is official – Scott Foreman is a legend. A legend in the ironman world. Scott was awarded 20-year legend status at the annual Ironman Australia event held in Port Macquarie on May 5, and he’s pretty stoked about it.
Demand for fodder still high, despite rain: Rural Aid
Rain across four states has failed to dampen demand for fodder to feed drought affected livestock. Australia’s most trusted rural charity, Rural Aid, said the sigh of relief from farmers who received rain in the past week was almost audible such was the desperation of some; none more so than producers in south-western West Australia where the region had experienced its driest conditions on record.
Celebrating 250 senior games: Joel Wagg and Sam Hawker
Joel Wagg, affectionately known as Waggy, has reached the milestone of 250 senior games with KLUFNC. Debuting in the senior ranks in 2007, Joel has many memorable moments, including kicking seven goals in Padthaway during a hailstorm in 2018.
There’s action at the station!
After successfully campaigning the Victorian State Govt. to continue funding the Overland until 2027, many of us were devastated to see the sudden appearance of the cyclone fence being erected at the Nhill Station on July 18th, 2023, preventing access to the veranda, when waiting to board the Overland or greet folks arriving ... it is pleasing to see Stage 1 of the renovations, has finally begun.
