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Murrumbidgee thriving compared to state

The Murrumbidgee region has weathered the storm of an uneasy start to 2020 better than most in NSW. Recent data released by the National Institute of Economic and Industry Research shows that as a result of Coronavirus, employment in the...

Daniel Hughes
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Local pool upgrades finished

Renovations to Finley’s War Memorial Pool amenities block are in the final stages. The $410,000 project will create a modern, fit-for-purpose building incorporating change rooms and toilets, tailored for families and the disabled. The structure...

Daniel Hughes
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Finley Show moves online to stay alive

Finley’s annual show will go ahead, but not in its traditional format. Instead of cancelling the September event this year, the Finley Show Society has committed to hosting many of its normal activities virtually. Livestock events — beef...

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Riverina raids relating to child abuse material

Three Riverina residents — two men and woman — have been arrested this week in two separate child protection operations carried out by the Australian Federal Police. During January 2020, the AFP-led Australian Centre to Counter Child...

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New Bishop to visit Berrigan Parish

Bishop Mark Edwards, who was recently appointed Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wagga Wagga will be visiting the Berrigan Parish at 3pm on Sunday, July 5. A Prayer Service will be held in St Columba’s Church followed by afternoon tea in the...

Southern Riverina News
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Spacious family home

At a glance Agent: Karna Kilburn Real Estate. Address: 1 Thornber Street, Oaklands NSW. Price: $250,000. The details: four bedroom, one bathroom, six car space. This quality family home is located on a large block in Oaklands. The beautifully...

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Quilts delivered to Corryong

John and Anne Jones took a little trip up into the high country on Sunday, June 20 to take the quilts Tocumwal Girls Shed had made to fire victims in Corryong. There were 59 quilts handed over to Government Fire Relief Team coordinator Keryn...

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Historic signage installed at Apex park

Five historic signs now feature in Berrigan’s Hayes Park as part of a redevelopment project.

Daniel Hughes
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Berrigan Show cancelled for eighth time in 122 years

The Berrigan Show has been cancelled in 2020, for only the eighth time in the event’s 122 year history.

Southern Riverina News
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No remuneration increase

Councillors and mayors in the Southern Riverina will see a flat line in their remuneration increase in 2020/21. This comes after a decision was passed by the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal to hold all increases. The tribunal made the...

Daniel Hughes
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Information centre relocated to historic site

A temporary home has been secured for the Tocumwal Visitor Information Centre. The centre must relocate while Tocumwal Foreshore works take place to build a new dining, retail and tourist information building. Tocumwal Chamber of Commerce and Tourism...

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Rotary rewards Maree’s community dedication

Maree Matheson has been rewarded for decades of service to her community, as the recipient of the Finley Rotary Citizen of Distinction Award for 2020. Mrs Matheson moved to Finley more than 50 years ago and has given a helping hand throughout town...

Daniel Hughes
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Tocumwal foreshore building tenders open

Four new design concepts for the Tocumwal Foreshore have been submitted to Berrigan Shire Council as part of the tender process to build a new dining, retail and visitor information building.

Daniel Hughes
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Festival still waiting for more restrictions to ease

Forecast rules relating to festivals and music events in NSW could pave the way for the Strawberry Fields Festival to go ahead as scheduled this year. The National Cabinet has flagged that cultural and sporting events at outdoor venues with a maximum...

Daniel Hughes
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School enters in International Antarctic festival

Students at Jerilderie Public School are joining schools from 20 other countries in a bid to raise awareness and protection of Antarctic animals buy painting penguins.

Daniel Hughes
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Let the Top Dog judging begin

Ten local pups are vying for the title of Top Dog for the Southern Riverina News readership area.

Daniel Hughes
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Pollies say ‘no’ to bill

A bill which threatens to change the way irrigation water is allocated could be defeated in the NSW lower house with support of the Nationals and the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party. Labor’s Water Management Amendment (Water...

Daniel Hughes
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Students recognise reconciliation week

Southern Riverina students celebrated National Reconciliation Week, with a range of commemorative ceremonies between May 27 and June 3. Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements...

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New active COVID-19 case in Greater Shepparton

Greater Shepparton has reported a new active case of COVID-19. The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed its the only active case in the region, as the state’s total rose by 108 – the second highest daily rise in Victoria since the...

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Rushworth man suffers injuries in Shepparton police cell while resisting restraint

A man suffered three fractured ribs and a collapsed lung while resisting restraint by police in custody in Shepparton late last month.

Liz Mellino
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Fatal car crash at Cobram

Police are investigating a fatal car crash which occurred in Cobram last night. Investigators believe a Ford sedan was travelling along the Murray Valley Hwy some time before 11pm. The driver lost control of the car which left the road and crashed...

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Fatal Cobram collision victims identified

The two young men killed in a fatal collision in Cobram on Wednesday night have been named as Nicholas Gash and Samuel Tout. The two men were travelling in a Ford sedan along the Murray Valley Hwy sometime before 11pm when the vehicle they were in...

Liz Mellino