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The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper, 19 February 2026
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118th Foster Show, 28 February 2026
Foster & District Agricultural Show
The 2026 Foster Show is fast approaching on Saturday 28th February at the Foster Showgrounds.
In addition to their regular...
Global spotlight on Beetaloo with new acreage release: Maley
The Finocchiaro CLP Government is further boosting economic growth in the Territory through a new acreage release for onshore petroleum exploration. The acreage is approximately 4,000 sqkm, more than five times the size of Singapore, and is strategically located near the Amadeus Gas Pipeline and the Stuart Highway within the highly prospective Beetaloo Sub-basin, one of Australia’s most significant onshore shale gas plays.
Bundaberg Region advocates for fairer airfares
Bundaberg Regional Council and Bundaberg Tourism are advocating for fairer regional airfares, with the community invited to add their input to the joint submission.
Energy bills to go up – yet again – for Labor’s ‘cheapest form of electricity’: Webster
Everyday Australians face another hit to their power bills after Transgrid applied to pass on to consumers the $1.1 billion of their cost over-runs in the 900-kilometre EnergyConnect project between NSW and South Australia. Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster MP said the latest revelation yet again exposes the fallacy that ‘renewable’ energy is not the ‘cheapest form of electricity’.
Hitting rock bottom: Riverland family forced to dump grapes on the ground
Madison Eastmond. The crushing economic pressure of the wine industry has forced a Riverland family to dump their grapes – and prompted a Chaffey election candidate to pledge advocating for locals outside "the top end of town" ... "Where are our (local politicians)?," Mr Koutouzis asked.
Bakandji man: Eddy Harris
Last week, Friday 6th February, local elder Eddy Harris celebrated the opening of his latest exhibition at the Broken Hill Art Gallery ... "Eddy said he was very pleased with the response, with a number of works being snapped up by discerning buyers."
Community co-operation
In the last couple of weeks, there have been two incidents where people required assistance. The community immediately stepped up because outside resources are just too far away ... It is proof that when you are concerned with the way things are, the best action is to take action. If we continue to up-skill ourselves and to share the knowledge, we can take care of our own. The fact that we are at least two hours from other resources highlights the importance that we know our town and we know each other.
Australia’s first one-stop hemp masonry hub
Nimbin, often regarded as Australia’s heart of alternative living and sustainability, is about to mark another significant milestone with the opening of HempScape Constructions, the country’s first dedicated one-stop for all things hemp masonry. Located next to the iconic Bush Theatre, HempScape is the brainchild of Andrew Kavasilas, a pioneer in the Australian hemp industry who has long been at the forefront of the hemp movement in Australia.
Naracoorte Saleyard success
Around $150 million or more changes hands at the Naracoorte Regional Livestock Exchange (NRLE) each year from sales of 85,000 cattle and 500,000 sheep. And now Naracoorte can boast it has one of the nation’s top 10 saleyard canteens as well as the largest saleyard facility for cattle and sheep in South Australia.
Ley exits with grace and dignity
Member for Farrer for the past 25 years, Sussan Ley has announced her exit from politics with grace and dignity after losing to Angus Taylor in a Liberal Party leadership spill 34-17 on Friday ... "I will be spending the next couple of weeks thanking the amazing people of Farrer, and expressing my gratitude to them, for the honour of representing them for 25 years."
Kaniva Pink Stumps Day
Kaniva Cricket Club donned pink on Saturday to raise funds for breast cancer support through the McGrath Foundation, marking the event's third year in Kaniva. A crowd of close to 80 people came along to cheer on the team and help raise funds for the cause. Club representative Jock Maddern said $5,033 was raised on the day.
Committee to support reopening of recreational demersal fishing: Jarvis
A new advisory committee has been established to support the reopening of boat-based recreational demersal fishing from Kalbarri to Augusta in Spring 2027. The West Coast Demersal Ministerial Advisory Committee will provide recommendations to the State Government on the future management of recreational fishing to balance a return to boat-based fishing with continued protection for fish stocks to support recovery.
Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times, 18 February 2026
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The Riverine Grazier, 18 February 2026
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