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Back Country Bulletin

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News from Hay, Balranald, Central Darling and
Carrathool shires.

Launched September 2024.

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Central Darling Shire on alert as floodwaters approach

Kimberly Grabham, Back Country Bulletin
Council
Residents in Wilcannia, Tilpa, and Menindee are being urged to prepare for potential flooding as floodwaters from upstream Queensland make their way downstream.

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RFDS shares its visions and aims as election draws closer

Kimberly Grabham, Back Country Bulletin
Federal politics
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has a long and proud history of delivering vital healthcare to Australians living in rural and remote areas for over 95 years. However, despite this enduring commitment, significant disparities in healthcare access persist, leading to worrying health outcomes for those living outside major cities.

AEC issues warning over unsolicited postal vote applications ahead of election

Kimberly Grabham, Back Country Bulletin
Federal politics
The AEC takes privacy law obligations seriously and advises that political parties are exempt from privacy legislation. The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has once again cautioned voters about unsolicited postal vote application forms distributed by political parties via mail and SMS.

Wilcannia declared an RV Friendly Town

Krista Schade, Back Country Bulletin
Council
Central Darling Shire Council has announced that the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia Limited (CMCA) has declared Wilcannia an RV Friendly Town. The CMCA has grown since 1986 to become the largest recreational vehicle (RV) club in the southern hemisphere, now boasting over 68,000 members and a fleet of more than 34,000 vehicles.

Independent Member for Murray, Helen Dalton, has declared South Australians to be Australia’s worst water wasters.

Kimberly Grabham, Back Country Bulletin
Federal politics
She is arguing they don’t need, or deserve, access to water from NSW and Victoria. In her new social media video Mrs. Dalton contends that the reason South Australians don’t have enough water is because the State wastes the water it already has.

White Cliffs hit with water restrictions

Krista Schade, Back Country Bulletin
Council
Central Darling Shire says the restrictions will remain in place until drought conditions improve. Level two restrictions came into effect on March 3, and will remain in place until conditions improve.

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About Back Country Bulletin

The Back Country Bulletin (BCB News app) covers the local government areas of Hay, Balranald, Central Darling and Carrathool shires.

We are committed to covering the news, sport, events and people who make up these incredible back country towns and regions.

As social media continues to serve up unverified information we strive to deliver factual information relevant to you and your community.

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The Back Country Bulletin (BCB News app) is owned and managed by The Riverine Grazier Pty Ltd, 95 Lachlan St Hay NSW 2711.

Editor/ App Manager: Krista Schade
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Reporters: Tertia Butcher, Kimberly Grabham, Krista Schade and Cheyenne Hurst.

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