Australia’s most outrageous art tour returns to Brewarrina
Excitement is in the air as the highly anticipated Bald Archy Art Prize returns to Brewarrina next month, offering residents and visitors alike the opportunity to engage with some of the most humorous, satirical and sometimes controversial, portraits in the art world.
Albanese’s $250m for Alice “heading the wrong way”
A prominent Aboriginal spokesman gave an account of a chaotic and meaningless process deciding how Prime Minister Albanese’s $250m Alice Springs “rescue package” is being spent. The money, allocated two years ago, was “drastically needed” according to Graeme Smith, at the time the CEO of the local native title organisation Lhere Artepe.
Call your councillor
Cr Crash Downward has queried the impact of a 5 per cent rate rise on the district’s farmers already paying thousands of dollars each week to feed their livestock. Naracoorte Lucindale Council relies on the district’s farming families to fund around 60 per cent of its proposed $12.726m rate revenue. An average 5 per cent rate rise is projected by the council’s administration as part of a draft 2025-26 budget and business plan.
Work has commenced on Allora precinct
There's a light at the end of the tunnel for Allora's Town Precinct with workmen on site at the Senior Citizens Rooms. When completed the Library will move into the old Senior Citizens Rooms with entry to the library down the side of the Museum via the double glass doors.
Supporting Grampians recovery: Better access to walks
If you’re headed to the Grampians, finding your way to iconic walks from the Halls Gap township is now even easier. Budja Budja is the latest trailhead that has recently opened in the heart of town, linking it to the world-class Grampians Peaks Trail and other popular walking tracks in Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park.
Unveiling of South Australia’s first Red Bench
At a special ceremony held this morning, Port Pirie Regional Council in partnership with the Port Pirie Domestic Violence Action Group unveiled the very first Red Bench in South Australia at the Women’s Keepsake Garden, located in front of the Port Pirie Regional Library.
Moulamein, the first of MRC school murals
Murray River Council is bringing vibrant new artwork to local primary schools through a creative mural project, delivered as part of our Council’s Arts and Culture Strategy. Each school will have the opportunity to collaborate with Mathoura artist Zowie Crump to determine the design and location of their mural, ensuring it reflects the unique identity and values of their school community.
Mayoral matters – Cr Ron Ismay
Cr Ron Ismay. It is great to finally see rain across the region in the last few days, maybe not quite enough in some areas, but at least it's started, resulting in an amazing transformation in attitude in the farmers I deal with regularly. "Whimpey" Reichelt celebrated a milestone birthday recently, 90 years young. We have been friends for a long time ...
Holiday caravan motion defeated
A motion requiring Council to adhere to the conditions of approval to operate caravan parks at Brooms Head, Iluka, Minnie Water, Wooli, and conduct a full compliance audit report was defeated at the April ordinary meeting.
Nharangga Cultural Day
First Nations science, knowledge, skills and culture were all celebrated at the annual Nharangga Cultural Day at Minlagawi. On Sunday, May 4, well over 100 people travelled to Gum Flat Reserve in Minlagawi (Minlaton) to celebrate everything Nharangga with the wider community.
Councillor accuses Reconstruction Authority of ‘gaslighting’ on flood recovery information
At the April Richmond Valley Council meeting, councillor Lyndall Murray had the questions she posed to the NSW Reconstruction Authority and council answered ... Councillors had a confidential meeting on Tuesday, April 8 with the Reconstruction Authority and the responses below are based on the information provided at that meeting.
Northern Grampians withdraws from five-council alliance
Northern Grampians Shire Council has withdrawn from a five-council alliance created to collectively advocate to State Government on issues including transmission lines, renewable energy and mining. The alliance, formed in February this year, also includes Buloke, Gannawarra, Yarriambiack and Loddon councils, which are all directly impacted...
Buloke’s clarification
Recent media reporting has incorrectly suggested that Buloke Shire Council, along with neighbouring councils, has entered into a $100 million deal with VicGrid in relation to the VNI West transmission project. This is incorrect.
Suffering in silence: Farmers call for a hand up, not handouts
Around the state, Mr Schinckel said the amount of money spent by producers nowadays would be something in the order of $10-$15 million per week per 1000 producers. “So, $50m that the SA government is offering is not going to go far—it’s a drop in the ocean.” ... He believed that the state and federal governments did not know or understand livestock production.
The Empire raises its new curtain
After nearly three decades of quietly setting the scene, the Empire Theatre's iconic red curtain is taking its turn in the spotlight with the unveiling of a premium upgrade. For the first time since The Empire's grand reopening in 1997, the curtain has been replaced...
Yet again! Council meeting disrupted
Ordinary and Extraordinary Meetings of Clarence Valley Council (CVC) could proceed in the future with limited public attendance after CVC Mayor Ray Smith spoke of his plans to contact the Office of Local Government this week ... The decision was made at the conclusion of another 15-minute adjournment while members of the public and Clarence Valley Independent journalist Emma Pritchard were outside the Grafton Council Chambers.
Clarence Valley residents come together to pay their respects on ANZAC Day
Standing proudly alongside one another, thousands of Clarence Valley residents attended Dawn Services and Commemoration Services across the region on Anzac Day to pay tribute on the 110th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli in 1915 during WWI while also remembering the countless Australians who served, and sadly lost their lives, in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations through the years.
Nhill community honours ANZAC Day
The Nhill community came together in strong numbers to commemorate ANZAC Day, with around 300 people attending the Dawn Service and approximately 200 at the 11am service. The Dawn Service began with a reflection on the Gallipoli campaign and the spirit of the ANZACs, delivered by Nhill RSL President John Dunbar.
Two wind farms for Hay
Hay Shire Council has welcomed the announcement that Pottinger Wind Farm (Someva/AGL) and Bullawah Wind Farm (BayWa r.e) have been granted access under the South West Renewable Energy Zone Access Rights Scheme announced last Wednesday.
Property potential
Madison Eastmond. Berri Barmera Council says no local dwelling applications are being refused, while senior Riverland property industry figures say a new major residential development is set to help address a “dire shortage” of housing in the region.
Festival of Outback Skies set to light up Hughenden
Flinders Shire Council is excited to announce that the countdown is almost over, with just three days to go until the 2025 Festival of Outback Skies in Hughenden, running from 2-4 May 2025. Now in its third year, this vibrant, community-led event continues to grow – and 2025 is shaping up to be the biggest and best Festival yet.
Seminar: Promoting export opportunities across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), 14 May 2025
It is well recognised that Victoria's rural and regional areas are home to many of the key businesses in the food and fibre sector as well as manufacturing sectors and are major contributors to Victoria's exports ... Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AACCI) in partnership with Global Victoria and hosted by Wodonga Council proudly present the MENA seminar...
