Seniors Bingo is on every Wednesday from noon at the Coleambally Community Club.
This starts with lunch which costs around $20.
Bingo follows at around 1pm, cost $5/sheet.
Afternoon tea follows, at about 2pm. All ages are welcome.
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A big thanks to all members of the community who attended the Anzac Day commemorations last Friday at John McInnes square.
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Coleambally Central School Hall will be the place to be this Saturday for the Federal Election.
The school’s P&C will be holding a food and produce stall for the day from 10am.
Please bring your money, and do not forget to vote. Polling stations close at 6pm.
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Reminders about stubble burning in autumn.
Check that weather conditions are suitable for burning by using the weather forecast tool on the Bureau of Meteorology Website.
Go to the BoM homepage, http://www.bom.gov.au, and click on the MetEye link in the middle of your screen.
The BoM's 'mixing height' information is used by fire authorities when determining appropriate conditions for hazard reduction burns, and is an excellent tool for farmers when planning for stubble burning.
To find mixing height information:
• click on the 'Wind Forecasts' tab, on the left of the screen
• select the button for 'mixing heights'
• use the zoom function to find your location on the map
• use the arrow at the top left side of the map to see the forecast for mixing height over coming days.
Dark orange and red colours are the indicators of the best conditions for burning.
Also, don't forget to download the stubble burning app - https://www.rga.org.au/stubble-burning-app.
And remember, you are legally obliged to notify your neighbours and the NSW RFS at least 24 hours before you light up. Go to https://nswrfsprod.service-now.com/guardian_csp.
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Murumbidgee Council residents are encouraged to apply for Qantas Regional Grants, which are now open.
As part of a $10 million commitment over five years, the 2025 Qantas Regional Grants Program is providing $2 million in grants to support Australian-based not-for-profit community groups and projects that benefit regional areas.
Grants will include a combination of cash, marketing support and flights according to the specific needs of each group.
Applications close on May 10. Go to https://www.qantas.com/au/en/about-us/our-company/in-the-community/qantas-regional-grants.html.
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