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Maldon Rose apple tea cake wins at Harcourt Applefest

The Harcourt Applefest sets out to showcase local produce – in particular, with a name like Applefest (DRUM ROLL)... yes, apples ... At the recent Applefest, one of Maldon’s-own was also showcased … The award-winning Gluten-free Poached Apple Tea Cake will be available at Maldon Rose over Easter.

Jerrawa Show – the ‘Little Royal’ – Easter Monday, 1 April 2024

Gates open: 6am. Location: Jerrawa Showground, 1720 Coolalie Road Jerrawa, NSW, 2582

Crackdown on rural crime to help farmers

Preventing rural crime against farmers and rural industries is one of our priorities for Crime Stoppers and the NSW Police Force. Crime Stoppers has invested over $250,000 in a range of marketing material to assist farmers, by helping to encourage reporting but also to prevent crimes ... When a crime is reported, particularly promptly, there is not just a greater chance of catching the perpetrators, but it increases the chance of recovering the stolen goods for our farmers.

Reflecting on our Rod Run history

Narrandera's Easter Rod Run actually originated in a modest kitchen of Narrandera milkman Mal Christie. In Graham Smith’s fourth edition of his full colour glossy magazine The Australian Hot Rodder, Christie told Smith that it all began on Boxing Day 1970 when Victorian drag racer and show judge John English stopped over in Narrandera with his family on their way to Queensland.

Frank thrives thanks to RCH

With the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Good Friday Appeal being held ... we have brought you the story of young Frank Skratulja, whose family has utilised the services of the hospital since June 2022 as well as the Mercy and Sunshine hospitals. Frank was born just before his identical twin brother Luka on May 25, 2022 at the Mercy Hospital.

Tarrangower Times, 28 March 2024

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Nurse Ali ‘saved my leg’

Lucindale's Cheryl “Fitzy” Fitzgerald has only praise for the Lucindale nurse who three years ago saved her leg, and possibly her life ... So Ms Fitzgerald was shocked recently when she tried to make an appointment for a blood test at Lucindale.

Corryong Courier, 28 March 2024

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Narrandera Argus, 28 March 2024

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Introducing our new mayor

On Monday March 25 the Electoral Commission formally declared Melissa Hamilton as the new mayor of the Southern Downs ... "I feel incredibly privileged and grateful that Southern Downs residents have chosen me to be their Mayor. Allora was one of my strongest booths, where I secured 53.22 per cent of the primary vote. I will remember the faith that the Allora community have put in me, and will work my hardest to repay their trust," said Melissa.

Warriors claim the Barrett Shield

Glyn Rees. Steady mizzling rain never muddied the Wattles Warriors challenge for the silverware honours of the 32nd Barrett Family Shield against the Warwick Cowboys at Clifton’s Platz Oval on Saturday evening, pulling up convincing 22 – 12 victors.

Drifting along with the tumbling tumbleweeds…

At this time of the year we see the tumbling grass-seed heads rolling into fences and garden beds - especially if the garden is surrounded by pasture land. This will be a different type of visit for the Allora and District Garden Circle when they gather for their garden tour next Tuesday 2nd April.

Day of the Dackel

Join us on Sunday 7 April 2024 for a fun filled day with activities tailored for dachshunds, small dogs, locals, and visitors alike. Day of the Dackel is in its 5th year of running with visitors and hounds coming from as far as Queensland and Tasmania. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Henley Park, on the banks of Lake Wallace, Edenhope, the festivities kick off at 9 am with our market offering an array of dog and human merchandise.

Jane Bunn to attend the airshow!

As if all the promise to see a Grumman Avenger, a Delorian, or Paul Bennet performing his acrobatics is not enough, the Airshow Committee are pleased to announce yet another exciting surprise for those planning to attend. Jane Bunn the popular, Channel 7 weather forecaster, has agreed to be the ‘Guest of Honour’ on the day.

Harmony Day 2024

Approximately 100 people of various cultural backgrounds attended the 2024 Harmony Day celebrations held at the Nhill Memorial Community Centre on Thursday 21 March 2024, marking it as one of the largest Harmony Day celebrations in Hindmarsh to date. Attendees were treated to a range of entertainment and performances including singing, dancing, demonstrations and talks that were provided by local and visiting artists.

Grafton land claim granted

A vacant house and on Crown Land with river views in Grafton will return to the local Aboriginal community ownership after a successful claim by the local Aboriginal Land Council. In June 2023, the Grafton Ngerrie Local Aboriginal Land Council lodged a land claim on a 1200 square metre block of Crown Land on Duke Street, Grafton, which was granted last week.

Drake land returned to traditional owners

A large area of crown land near the village of Drake, in the upper reaches of the Clarence River catchment has been returned to the Jubullum Local Aboriginal Land Council following a successful land claim. The NSW Aboriginal Land Council NSWALC made the claim on 104.4 hectares of crown land across two adjoining blocks on the western side of Drake, which will be returned as freehold land to the Jubullum Local Aboriginal Land Council.

Robinson Helicopter Company takes you down under to Australia’s food bowl in new “Climb Higher” episode: RHC

Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world's leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, unveils the latest episode in its "Climb Higher" video series ... The newest episode transports viewers to the heart of Australia's agricultural powerhouse, in New South Wales. Here, Robinson helicopters are an indispensable tool for Riverina Helicopters, a company known for its agricultural operations and tourism expertise.

Labor and Greens lock out pastoralists from crucial board membership in low move: Centofanti

The Malinauskas Labor Government and Greens have joined forces to block pastoralists from making up 50 per cent of the Pastoral Board membership in a disgraceful move. The disappointing alliance gave Labor and the Greens power to vote down the crucial amendment to safeguard the Pastoral Lands Management and Conservation Act against hands-off land management.

New legislation to strengthen financial system and boost investment in cleaner cheaper, energy: Chalmers

The Albanese Government will ... introduce legislation to maximise the economic opportunities of cleaner, cheaper and more reliable energy and strengthen Australia’s financial system ... The Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Market Infrastructure and other measures) Bill ... will implement two important reforms – new mandatory climate reporting requirements for big companies and a new regime to protect our financial market infrastructure in the event of a crisis.

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