Coleambally

Wetland planting: Students make a difference along Yanco Creek

Coleambally Central School students embraced muddy boots and big smiles as they joined YACTAC recently to plant native wetland species at the Leeds property, “Broome”, on the Yanco Creek. Armed with waders, shovels and a ute load of plants...

Narrandera Argus

15 Jan 2025

Coleambally

Proposed Riverina solar farm to be scaled back after 82 community objections

A proposal to build two million solar panels at a property between Coleambally and Jerilderie is set to be scaled back, after a public submissions process resulted in 82 community objections. The company Spark Renewables says it will reduce the...

Narrandera Argus

09 Oct 2024

Coleambally

Education, employment and work/life balance – this family has found it all in Coleambally

Like many city folk, the Sipou family once wondered if country life was for them. But they quickly discovered that life in Coleambally, which sits in the Murrumbidgee Council area, was full of incredible rewards and brimming with opportunity...

Narrandera Argus

02 Oct 2024

Coleambally

New electric vehicle charging station in Coleambally

A new electric vehicle charging station has been switched on in Brolga Place, Coleambally, which is good news for electric vehicle owners, local businesses and the environment. Murrumbidgee Council Mayor Ruth McRae highlighted the importance of...

Narrandera Argus

07 Dec 2023

Coleambally

MAKE Group exhibits at National Museum

The talented Murrumbidgee Arts Kinship Enterprise (MAKE) group, led by artist Kerri Weymouth, has been working on a very special contribution to ‘River Country’. A collaborative installation for the National Museum of Australia, ‘River Country’...

Narrandera Argus

02 Nov 2023

Coleambally

Stunning gardens on show for Can Assist

Six beautiful gardens were generously opened to the public for the 40th annual Narrandera Town and Country Open Gardens event on Sunday. Whether seeking inspiration or just keen to bask in the stunning surrounds there was a variety on offer for...

Narrandera Argus

26 Oct 2023

Coleambally

Coleambally Daycare receives bank grant

Sarah Hardy from the Coleambally Community Bank presented Coly Daycare with a cheque for $30,000 from the Bendigo Bank Community Enterprise Foundation last week. These funds were used to purchase all furniture and indoor equipment, allowing the...

Narrandera Argus

22 Jun 2023

Coleambally

COLEAMBALLY CHATTER

It’s NSW Youth Week and there were plenty of activities around the Murrumbidgee Shire for school children of all ages starting with the Weaving Workshop held on Sunday night at the Muddy Duck in Coleambally’s Brolga Place. The BEAT program...

Narrandera Argus

27 Apr 2023

Coleambally

Coly Chatter

Congratulations to Ivy Gitsham (pictured) on reaching 100 years of age last week. She celebrated with family and friends at Southside Leagues Club in Griffith. * * * * * * Australia Day celebrations are today from 8am in John McInnes Square...

Narrandera Argus

26 Jan 2023

Coleambally

Coleambally Central School cadets

Coleambally Central School secondary students who completed the Rural Fire Service Secondary Schools Cadet Program were presented with certificates last week. The program took place over three days with eight student participants. Local...

Narrandera Argus

22 Dec 2022

Coleambally

COLY CHATTER

Congratulations to all involved with Colcom’s ‘On Broadway’ last Saturday night at the Coleambally Community Club. The 300 plus crowd was in awe and amazement as this was the start of many more arts based activities for the Coleambally and...

Narrandera Argus

08 Dec 2022

Coleambally

Monash bursary

Monash Bursary recipient James Clarke James pictured at the Remembrance Day ceremony at Jerilderie with Jerilderie RSL President Laurie Blackmore and Cr Ruth McRae

Narrandera Argus

05 Dec 2022

Coleambally

COLCOM team to hit the stage once again

The Coleambally Community Charity Stage Productions (Colcom) team will hit the stage once again following a seven-year absence on Saturday December 3. The team will present On Broadway - The Musical, a one-off performance at Coleambally Community...

Narrandera Argus

05 Dec 2022

Coleambally

Rice Industry award winners

David and Nancy Lashbrook’s 2022 Langi crop won the Port of Melbourne highest long grain yield for producing 12.28 T/ha of Langi on 24.2ha at the Rice Conference last week in Yarrawonga. These results were no accident as they were achieved by...

Narrandera Argus

25 Aug 2022

Coleambally

Honour for Coleambally RFS volunteer

Retired Group Captain John Smith of the Coleambally Brigade, Murrumbidgee Rural Fire Service, was among the eight recipients of Austral Fire Service Medals in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours List. The AFSM was instituted in 1988 and...

Narrandera Argus

16 Jun 2022

Coleambally

Coly Chatter

Looking for something a little different? Why not dancing? Always wanted to learn a Cha Cha? A Waltz? A Mambo? Or just want a little idea on what to do on a dancefloor at social events? This class is for you. No partner? No problem. Come as...

Narrandera Argus

09 Jun 2022

Coleambally

Coly Chatter

School holidays are currently keeping everyone busy as we look ahead to ANZAC Services on Monday April 25 before school returns on Wednesday April 27. ANZAC DAY Information Coleambally Dawn Service - John McInnes Square at 5.45 am. Darlington...

Narrandera Argus

21 Apr 2022

Coleambally

Coly Chatter

With Easter upon us, Coly Chatter wishes everyone a safe break in the middle of school holidays. Lots of activities are going on around the traps along with rice stripping in full swing. NSW Youth Week is currently in action in the Murrumbidgee...

Narrandera Argus

21 Apr 2022

Coleambally

Grant date extended for Queen’s Jubilee tree planting

Thousands of trees will be planted throughout the Riverina and Central West as part of our nation honouring the legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and her 70 years of service to Australia and the Commonwealth. Member for Riverina Michael...

Narrandera Argus

24 Mar 2022