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Lithgow Show, 17-18 March 2023
Side Show Alley, Rides, Pavilion Exhibits - Including Wool, Flowers, Fruit, Vegetables, Photography, Fine Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Needlework, and Schools Display.​
Holbrook Annual Show, 19 March 2023
The Holbrook Show is held at the Holbrook Sporting Complex (showground) on Sunday 19 March 2023, with horse, poultry and cattle, show girl and show boy competitions, trade stalls, etc. Judging for horses and poultry is scheduled to commence at approximately 9.00am, with cattle judging from 10.00am.
Labor’s sneaky closed-door consultation on water buybacks: Littleproud
Labor is sneaking into St George to hold closed sessions on its water buyback plan. A St George information session on the Strategic Water Purchasing Framework will be hosted by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water on Monday, 13 March, between 2 and 4pm. However, the location remains a secret, and the website link only allows invited guests to rsvp. Leader of The Nationals and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud described Labor’s tactic as “outrageous”.
NORPA creates pop-up ‘Makers Hub’ at Lismore Showground
NORPA is creating a pop-up theatre making space and creative studio in a pavilion at Lismore Showgrounds that will be at the centre of the theatre company’s activity for 2023 ... “It is important for the NORPA Makers Hub to be in Lismore": NORPA’s Artistic Director Julian Louis.
Milliken Shield drought ends
Narrandera won the final of the Milliken Shield ... It was the first time in 29 years that Narrandera has won the Shield ... “These boys showed their talent, their will to learn and their will to win. It is fair to say that the game was won by a team of all outstanding performers”: Coach Jono Schofield.
Old bank becomes “The Yard” cafe
Titilua Ikenasio. A new child-friendly eating place ‘The Yard’ Cafe has officially opened on East Street Narrandera, bringing with it new flavours and a new look ... Owners Cass and Oz Fikri are no strangers to the world of hospitality ...
Step back in time at Ganmain historical open day
A portal to the past is opening in Ganmain on March 18 with the annual Ganmain Historical Society Open Day ... ‘Step Back in Time’ and be transported and immersed in history that includes static displays and working demonstrations of machinery, tractors, home appliances and farming equipment.
River Daze amazes
The 2023 River Daze festival thrilled attendees with talented musicians, great food and reasonable prices. “It’s such an intimate setting to have over 1,000 people in here, the river in the background and a family friendly atmosphere,” said Paul, who had travelled from Melbourne for the event.
MRSG ‘disappointed’ that solutions are ignored
The organisation representing community and farming interests across the NSW Murray region has expressed ‘disappointment’ at the Albanese Government’s push to reintroduce water buybacks. The Murray Regional Strategy Group (MRSG) has worked tirelessly on solutions that would help deliver environmental water without sacrificing food production.
Locked out!
Community members, farmers, industry representatives and journalists have been locked out of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) Bridging the Gap water buyback consultation meetings in Deniliquin ... The Federal Government and their bureaucracy’s contempt for southern NSW and northern Victoria communities has no sign of slowing down, even a meeting over a community good, like water, is essentially invite only.
Celebrating 50 years of Renbukan Karate Dojo in Yamba
Hayley Talbot. Renbukan Karate Dojo has operated for over 50 years in the Clarence Valley with several of the original instructors still training hard and instructing each week ... Many hundreds of Clarence Valley men, women and children have trained Renbukan Karate on the Lower Clarence since the 70s with 7th Dan Shihan Ross Roberts and his stable of 5th, 4th, 2nd and 1st Dan black belts and students.
Samuel sells the classics to a town healing from floods
There’s an outbreak of a famous book in Woodburn. Samuel Allis who opened Hemlocks Books and Coffee three weeks ago has been recommending one of his favourites to customers.
Laughter and tears at first screening of Tinnie Heroes
What a night. The Woodburn Memorial Hall was packed with more than 300 people who had come to the official launch of the short film Tinnie Heroes. At the end of the film, there was a standing ovation ... " although it was an emotional experience ... it actually felt uplifting and inspirational to listen to the stories of the amazing tinnie heroes who risked their own lives in order to save others": Jim Lagerstedt.
Local students flying high after special visit
Not even the 6.5 tonne of downwash could wipe the exuberant smiles off the faces of staff and students at Grafton Public School last week when the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter touched down in the playground on February 27. The visit was organised through Westpac’s Schools Program, which promotes safety and education through interactive experiences with the helicopter and its crew members.
Council vote to demolish Treelands Drive Community Precinct
Clarence Valley councillors voted to demolish the existing 22-year-old Yamba Treelands Drive Community Precinct TDCP at their February meeting despite backlash from Deputy Mayor Greg Clancy, who argued the motion was illegal and moved a dissent motion. In an extraordinary turn of events that pre-empted council’s vote, people who had made submissions about the TDCP were advised by email more than three hours before the CVC meeting that the Northern Regional Planning Panel will meet on March 14, at 2pm, to determine the development application’s fate.
Yass Show, 18 March 2023
All Exhibitors must complete a waiver form signed by their parents before competing. Changes to any classes may be made at the Stewards discretion. Remember - your pet must be healthy and have the necessary vaccinations. All pets must be on a lead or in a cage-we don't want you to lose them! Every pet receives an award
Spread the word: Stop the weeds!
Our region is a hotspot for weeds. Our weather supports the growth and spread of all types of weeds, but some weeds are a biosecurity concern ... Rous County Council is the local weed biosecurity control authority.
The Channon Craft Market back in action
The markets are back in their home at Coronation Park, eager to bring the community back together to create the famous iconic event. Held on the second Sunday of the month since 1976, the market is renowned for its colour and atmosphere.
