Finley News

Government freezes pending pay rise for nurses

Nurses on the front lines of the Coronavirus pandemic are facing the prospect of what they claim is a ‘‘cruel’’ wage freeze being legislated by the state government. New South Wales Nurses and Midwives’ Association...

Daniel Hughes

18 hours ago

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Rolling in to Finley

A new locally owned and operated tyre shop opened earlier this month. Finley’s Simon Lucas and family have opened up shop in Finley at 202 Murray St. Mr Lucas is using more than 25 years experience in the industry to offer the region a wide range of...

Daniel Hughes

28 May 2020

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A flowing wedding in Toc.

Tocumwal’s Josie Thomas and Seymour’s Scott Williams tied the knot just before the Coronavirus restrictions.

Daniel Hughes

27 May 2020

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A flowing wedding in Toc.

Tocumwal’s Josie Thomas and Seymour’s Scott Williams tied the knot just before the Coronavirus restrictions.

Daniel Hughes

27 May 2020

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HSC exams confirmed

The start of HSC exams in NSW has been delayed by five days this year as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Daniel Hughes

27 May 2020

Sport

Hawkins weighs in for AFL season

Finley’s Tom Hawkins will lace up his boots for the return of the 2020 AFL season in three weeks’ time An announcement from the league on Friday, May 17 confirmed the season would resume on Thursday, June 11, with players returning to...

Daniel Hughes

21 May 2020

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Max celebrates with drive-by 18th

Jerilderie’s Max Roe celebrated his 18th birthday with a drive by party on Saturday. More than 100 cars drove past his Jerilderie home with friends, family and community members all getting involved in the party celebrations. Originally planned for...

Daniel Hughes

20 May 2020

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Along came Rona

A local competition to name Finley High School’s new born calf has led to the bizarre and timely name, Rona. Born on April 9, 2020, Rona was named in a culmination of 66 suggestions from a FHS Facebook post. FHS agriculture teacher Robyn...

Daniel Hughes

20 May 2020

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A big step for rural educators

Finley’s Kate Littlejohn is making history for rural secondary school educators. The Finley High School teacher has become the first rural educator to take on the role of HSIE Advisor 7-12 of the Learning and Teaching Directorate for the NSW...

Daniel Hughes

20 May 2020

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Berrigan Shire records six per cent population growth in 14 years

The Berrigan Shire population has grown by more than six per cent since 2006 and is currently recorded at over 8750.

Daniel Hughes

20 May 2020

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Perfect location for a family home

At a glance Agent: Nathan Everingham & Co. Address: 127 Denison Street, Finley. Price: $180,000. The details: three bedroom, two bathroom, four car spaces This well looked after family home is perfectly situated on a quiet street in Finley...

Southern Riverina News

20 May 2020

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Water allocation secured

NSW Murray Valley irrigators have been granted their first general security water allocation in more than two years.

Daniel Hughes

20 May 2020

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Bins upgraded

Jerilderie is keeping its town tidy with 17 new bins built and installed around town. One of the town’s businesses Mungo’s Repairs, was called upon to carry out the build and repairs, with $20,000 allocated to the town’s waste management. With the...

Daniel Hughes

13 May 2020

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Economy expected to pick up after COVID-19 restrictions relaxed

Local economies will kick start once again when coronavirus restrictions start to ease in New South Wales from Friday, May 15.

Daniel Hughes

13 May 2020

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School’s back

Students can return to face-to-face learning this week, with schools returning as per phase one of the government recommendations.

Daniel Hughes

13 May 2020

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Major cash injection

A major boost in funding for seven projects in the Murrumbidgee Council area have been approved. The council confirmed last week that the projects will receive a share of over $1.24 million in funding through Round 3 of the Stronger Country...

Daniel Hughes

13 May 2020

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Finley’s McCartney family celebrates first Mother’s Day

For the first time ever, Finley’s Pip McCarney was spoiled for Mother’s Day on Sunday.

Daniel Hughes

13 May 2020

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Challenging time for Nurses on Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is just days away, but the reality is that not all mothers will be able to spend the whole day with their family. That is the case for Finley Regional Care care staff member Megan Mason, who will wake up on Sunday and head to work. She...

Daniel Hughes

09 May 2020