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Narrandera Argus, 13 February 2025

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Community crime crackdown

A former police officer, who was recently honoured in the 2025 Lismore Citizen of the Year awards for helping the community tackle the escalating crime problem, is bringing his innovative and effective approach to the Lower Clarence, holding a public meeting next month.

Filtration is coming – at a huge cost

The Clarence Valley water supply, which is currently chlorinated and has lime added to reduce its acidity, will be filtered within the next 10 years at a current estimated cost of $83 million as part of the second stage of a planned upgrade. But filtration won’t significantly improve the water that comes out of the tap in the Lower Clarence said Council’s Greg Mashiah at a public meeting at Yamba’s Wooli Street Hall...

Inmates helping build futures

A partnership between Serco, Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) and the Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO) is providing Clarence Correctional Centre (CLA) inmates with valuable employment qualifications and skills through the construction of 2, 3, 4, and 5-bedroom modular houses for locations around the state.

Historic cricket win

Mick Cattanach. “The best win of all time,” Hay cricketing legend David Davies. It was a once in 100 years result. As the O’Farrell cup celebrates 100 years in November, a result such as this has not been seen before.

“I have concerns for the future. We are being asked to carry an unfair burden.”

Darren De Bortoli. "Our family has a proud history, building a winemaking business that we believe is a true Australian success story ... But I have concerns for the future and I believe my fellow Australians, especially those in capital cities, need to understand the pressures being applied across the board to those who grow the quality food and beverages, including wine, that you enjoy.

Gold for Comfort Inn Bishop’s Lodge

Comfort Inn Bishop’s Lodge in South Hay has been recognised among top performers in the Choice Hotels Asia-Pac 2024 Gold Awards for its outstanding performance and dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences. Comfort Inn Bishop’s Lodge is among a select group of 20 hotels across Australia and New Zealand to receive an accolade.

Millari Group expands with acquisition of JUKEN, Gisborne, boosting Australian timber supply

Millari Group Australia has entered into a sale and purchase agreement to acquire 100 per cent of JUKEN Gisborne, NZ Facilities, including LVL and Plywood manufacturing lines and Sawmill ... ARR.News asked Millari Group some questions about the acquisition, including opportunities for the Australian industry.

Milton Show, 7-9 March 2025

Milton Show Society Show theme: Horsepower A fantastic community event, run by the community, for the community. Two large pavilions displaying local produce, historical memorabilia, art,...

150th Community Bank Cooma Show, 7-8 March 2025

Cooma Pastioral & Agricultural Association Cooma Show will celebrate its 150th anniversary on March 8th with the 2025 Community Bank Cooma Show. There will be...

Mundulla Show, 28 February – 2 March 2025

Mundulla AH & F Society

Gunning Show, 15-16 February 2025

2025 Gunning Show: A Community Tradition Gunning P A & I Society The 2025 Gunning Show is just around the corner, with locals already preparing for...

Bendigo Bank Agribusiness Insights: 2025 off to a strong start for Australian agricultural markets 

The latest Monthly Commodity Insights report from Bendigo Bank Agribusiness flags a strong start for Australian agricultural markets in 2025.

Musicophilia with Jessica Lowe: Bellringing

Jessica Lowe. Bellringing, also known as campanology, is a unique form of music. I always enjoyed hearing the bells ringing from St Andrews Anglican Cathedral when I lived in Lismore ...

Lismore Theatre Company – “Life Without Me”

"Life Without Me" is written by the much-awarded Australian playwright Daniel Keene. It is a funny, honest and heartwarming story that invites us to question life itself, or at least our own.

MLDRIN v the Commonwealth – The battle over the fractured rock water plan

First Nations environmental lobbying group Murray Lower Darling River Indigenous Nations (MLDRIN) is in the Federal Court today to challenge the decision by Minister Plibersek to accredit the NSW Fractured Rock Water Resource Plan (WRP) ... “We repeatedly advised the MDBA that the Fractured Rock Water Resource Plan should not be recommended for accreditation," Brendan Kennedy, Chair, MLDRIN, Tati Tati Nation member, said.

‘Wow’: Woolgoolga named Mainland Australia’s best beach

It was never a tightly held secret and it’s even less so now with Woolgoolga Main Beach named the best on Mainland Australia. The coveted accolade for the stunning location on NSW’s Coffs Coast is revealed in the just-released Best Australian Beaches 2025. 

Who’s the Kyogle Olympian who once punched above his weight?

Brett McNamara. They say that you can’t be what you can’t see. For a small country town Kyogle punches above its weight when it comes to sporting talent, achieving greatness and inspiring the next generation ... One treasured piece is a framed piece of Olympic history – Athol McQueen’s 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games blazer.

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