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Regional crime package “not enough”
A $26.2 million initiative to tackle regional crime launched last week by the NSW Government that aims to address the increased rate of offending and community safety doesn’t go far enough claims Clarence MP Richie Williamson, who has called for locals to share experiences of crime on a new website.
Police operation marks one year
Police have charged 740 people with around 1,323 offences across the Darling Downs district since Operation Whiskey Unison began in March last year. The high visibility policing operation focuses on preventing, disrupting, and investigating youth crime through community engagement and patrols at intelligence-driven hotspot locations.
Regional agribusiness partnering with schools on new program
In a first for the Riverina and most probably in New South Wales, a close association has developed between agribusiness in the Riverina and secondary schools teaching agriculture ... The Riverina Compendium provided a vehicle to build on the past experiences, to attract a suitably qualified workforce, to provide a greater number and diversity of jobs within the Region...
Gourd almighty! Pumpkin prodigies pummel Ekka record with giant win
In a battle of supersized proportions, Toowoomba’s Downlands College smashed the longstanding Ekka record by over 100 kilograms to take out top honours at the Royal Queensland Show’s iconic Giant Pumpkin Competition at the Brisbane Showgrounds on Saturday. The secondary school students also set a Queensland record with its ginormous 368.5-kilogram entry which beat the Ekka record for heaviest pumpkin of 261.5kg set back in 2015.
Police tackling Clarence youth crime
News of an escalation in youth crime in the Clarence Valley has gone right to the top of the Coffs Clarence Police District, with the Commander, Superintendent Joanne Schultz involved in implementing prevention and intervention strategies to prevent re-offending. Superintendent Schultz told the CV Independent the police district has deployed resources locally to tackle the problem of youth crime.
First 5 Forever Storytime online!
Keep your little ones entertained with First 5 Forever Storytime online sessions. Central Highlands Regional Council’s libraries have you covered with programs designed to keep kids engaged and occupied.
Understory – A magical outdoor theatre show for kids in Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens
Have you heard fungi talk? Have you felt the forest hum? Understory is a magical, interactive theatre adventure created for children by Roundabout Theatre, springing to life in the Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens this April school holidays...
Shining light on “The Shadow That Follows”
Member for Mildura, Jade Benham recently had the privilege to visit local schools to deliver Conor Pall’s debut book, “The Shadow that Follows” ... “It was one of the most meaningful days I’ve had in this role yet, it took a bit of planning, but I had the opportunity to spend the day with the brilliant Conor Pall."
Coping strategies through storytelling
Efforts to improve natural disaster preparedness education among young learners has been given a significant boost these past weeks, as Buloke Shire Council’s Community Recovery team commenced the distribution of specialised educational books to local libraries and reading to Supported Playgroup participants across the shire.
Teen driver’s joyride ends in chaos
When Bobbie Hill went to bed on Thursday night, the last thing she expected was a car plummeting through the wall of her shop, Bobbie's Baits, Balls and Bullets, at two o'clock in the morning ... They were racing each other when suddenly the driver lost control of his vehicle and went flying through Ms Hill's tin fence, over her lawn, before embedding itself inside the store.
How’s ya mate in Wilcannia
Perth born Kirby Bentley, former player for the Fremantle and Carlton clubs in the AFL women’s comp, visited Wilcannia Central School on Thursday 22nd Feb., to socialise and throw a few balls with the students from both schools. Sponsored by Lifeline through a Regional NSW grant, Kirby’s aim was to promote "How’s Ya Mate?", mental first aid for kids.
Bailee through to Lions Youth of the Year District Final
Bailee White from Nhill College is one of two students representing Lions clubs from the West of Victoria to move up to the District Final of Lions Youth of the Year. Bailee is joined by Emily Eastman from Casterton Secondary College.
Guides celebrate World Thinking Day
Tennant Creek has been fortunate over the years to have a constant and popular Girl Guide group in town. World Thinking Day is an annual celebration of the Girl Guide and Girl Scout movement worldwide with girls and leaders connecting and learning how to tackle global issues on a community level.
Sponsorship boosts school swim carnivals, water safety programs
Pam Dillon. Neil Scriven from Scriven Exploration Pty Ltd is again sponsoring Barkly Region Sport Education swimming and water safety program. Neil’s company, Scriven Exploration Pty Ltd, which explores for minerals north of Tennant Creek, recognises the importance of water safety in remote communities.
Food enterprise provides youth pathway
Christine McKee. Sustainable food and sustainable employment were at the top of the list four years ago when planning began for a local food co-operative. Today, a network of local food producers and a greengrocery form the hub of Acres and Acres Co-op.
Junior Warriors taste success in Adrian Vowles Cup
Glyn Rees. Far South West Queensland came to life last Friday & Saturday, with the much-anticipated junior rugby league Adrian Vowles Cup under way at the Charleville Showgrounds. The Carnival is named after Cunnamulla born local legend and 1994 Maroons State of Origin representative Adrian Vowles.
Last round of chemo
I am so, so happy to say that after multiple ultrasounds, CT scans, X-Rays, procedures, a biopsy, a major surgery, 4 months of living in Melbourne and separated from family, countless doctors appointments, hospital admissions, ER trips, blood tests, echocardiograms and 31 weeks of chemotherapy, my baby is finally in remission.
Easter Bilby saves the day
What happens when a bush concert is facing cancellation, and how can Easter Bilby help? That’s the storyline in ‘Banjo Frog’s Concert Spectacular’, a new children’s book released by Foundation for Rabbit-Free Australia in conjunction with Wakefield Press.
Small school gets big bird murals, one features village magpie with broken leg
A magpie with a broken leg is featured on a new mural at Old Bonalbo School. The magpie scores food all around the village. “Everyone thinks the magpie is their magpie,” a resident said.
Students take out most successful cattle award at Henty
Represented by 11 students and eight head of YAHS school cattle, as well as five Angledoon animals, Yanco Agricultural High School took out the most successful cattle exhibitor at the recent Henty Show. They competed in the junior judging where they all participated in judging steers.
Lennox to light up the big screen
Well known and loved throughout the Clarence Valley for his deadly digeridoo skills and cultural performances, proud Bundjalung youth Lennox Monaghan is set to make his on screen debut in the upcoming Stan original feature film Windcatcher ... Lennox plays Percy Boy, a young Aboriginal child living in a small country town...
Tennant Creek pensioner suffers over 110 home invasions by young thugs
A Tennant Creek pensioner who has endured 117 burglaries over six years has estimated he has lost $20,000 worth of cash and property. Tony Jeffs lives in the Haddock Street Pensioner flats, and it was just over a week since the town’s rampaging youth hit his home again.
