Lockhart

Riverina businesses receive $68m investment from Transgrid

One hundred and one Riverina businesses will receive a $68 million investment from energy giant Transgrid and its EnergyConnect project. Some of the many local businesses that have supplied the project include Lockhart Hardware and Hire, United...

Narrandera Argus

19 Feb 2025

Lockhart

Diamond anniversary for revered Lockhart teacher

Diana (“Di”) Alexander OAM was recently recognised at the 2024 NSW Department of Education Service Recognition Dinner for 50 years plus in her profession. “It is amazing to think that the 60 years would pass so quickly since I first arrived...

Narrandera Argus

12 Feb 2025

Lockhart

New chapter for Lockhart Butchery owners

When Jared and Amy Walker made the bold decision to leave the corporate world behind and purchase a butcher shop in Lockhart, they were seeking more than just a business opportunity. They were looking for a new lifestyle – a slower pace, closer...

Narrandera Argus

12 Feb 2025

Lockhart

Lockhart celebrates Australia Day with awards and festivities for all

Lockhart Shire Council’s 2025 Australia Day celebrations were held at Yerong Creek Hall and commenced with a community breakfast hosted by the Yerong Creek Hall Committee. Lockhart Shire Council General Manager Gavin Rhodes said that the...

Narrandera Argus

29 Jan 2025

Lockhart

Lockhart local businesses presented with certificates

Six Lockhart Shire businesses have been recognised for their commitment to reducing landfill at the local site through their support of a project called Circular Organics in The Eastern Riverina. This project is being delivered by REROC as...

Narrandera Argus

22 Jan 2025

Lockhart

‘Lockhart Larrikins’ celebrate win MLHD 5000 steps Challenge 2024

Lockhart PALN (Physical Activity Leader Network) classes had good reason to celebrate when they met with their leader in Lockhart, Larraine Hoffman, for a celebration with coffee at Latte Da. PALN (Physical Activity Leadership Network) Leader...

Narrandera Argus

15 Jan 2025

Lockhart

Lockhart lights up for Christmas 2024

Light Up Lockhart committee was able to light up several of the trees around Hodgson Park, with its main focus on two of the large trees at the front, for Light Up Lockhart 2024. Along with the decorations around the town, Lockhart looked very...

Narrandera Argus

15 Jan 2025

Lockhart

Visitors come from far and wide for Vintage Machinery Rally

Urana hosted its Vintage Machinery Rally and Truck Show for 2024 recently with exhibitors coming from all over the country and as far away as Western Australia and Tasmania. The tractor trek was an enjoyable journey through the countryside. At...

Narrandera Argus

04 Dec 2024

Lockhart

Lockhart woman to attempt world shearing record

Lockhart shearer Nicki Guttler will attempt the Women’s 8-Hour Merino Lamb Shearing World Record at Parkdale Merino Stud near Dubbo on December 21 2024. The current record of 395 lambs was set on November 17, 2024 near Yass. Nicki has had...

Narrandera Argus

04 Dec 2024

Lockhart

‘Kangaroo’ on display at Lockhart

Lockhart’s Spirit of the Land Festival 2024 winning sculpture “Kangaroo” is now proudly displayed at the front entrance of the Lockhart Caravan Park. Residents of the town have encouraged visitors take a moment to visit and appreciate this...

Narrandera Argus

20 Nov 2024

Lockhart

Lockhart pool opens under new operators

Lockhart pool season is officially open with new operators, The Grice family, welcomed to the town. Cory and his son Bradley arrived in Lockhart in time for the Spirit of the Land Festival and could not believe the amazing welcome they have...

Narrandera Argus

06 Nov 2024

Lockhart

Lions plan to ‘Light Up Lockhart!’

Lockhart Lions have been busy raising funds to ‘Light up Lockhart’ for the Christmas season. They have held meat/voucher raffles at the Lockhart Ex-Servicemen’s Club, wood raffles in the street and running the barbecue outside of the...

Narrandera Argus

06 Nov 2024

Lockhart

Lockhart Red Cross branch wins achievement trophy

Lockhart Red Cross branch has won the Margaret Waddell Country Achievement Cup awarded to small branches and businesses that raise over $35,000 in a financial year. The award was accepted by branch president Keith Edgerton. The branch’s shop...

Narrandera Argus

06 Nov 2024

Lockhart

Pioneer family remembered at Lockhart memorial service

The Frank and Blanche Burkinshaw Memorial Service was held at the Lockhart Cemetery on Friday October 25. This service was led by Dorothy Creek, a lay preacher of the Uniting Church in Australia, and the ceremony itself was opened by Rosalie...

Narrandera Argus

06 Nov 2024

Lockhart

Host sought for Lockhart Shire Australia Day celebrations

Lockhart Shire Council is making plans for its Australia Day celebrations and the Australia Day Awards nomination process. Australia Day will be celebrated on Sunday, January 26, 2025. In recent years the Council’s Australia Day celebrations...

Narrandera Argus

30 Oct 2024

Lockhart

New mayor and deputy mayor elected for Lockhart Shire

Councillor Peter Sharp has been elected the new Mayor of Lockhart Shire and Cr Gail Driscoll Deputy Mayor following the Monday Council meeting. Cr Sharp, first elected to the Council in 2016, steps into the role of Mayor with, he says, a deep...

Narrandera Argus

23 Oct 2024

Lockhart

Local Fly-in may become an annual event

Lockhart airfield recently came alive with eighteen aeroplanes flying in for a social gathering and barbecue lunch. Some people also drove to Lockhart for the event which attracted more than forty people. One aircraft came all the way from Sydney...

Narrandera Argus

09 Oct 2024

Lockhart

Lockhart gears up for major racing and social event

LOCKHART is gearing up for a huge day of horse racing action with its Picnic Races to be run tomorrow. The Lockhart Picnic Race Club was formed in 1993 and since then Lockhart has seen crowds of more 5,000 attend the Picnic Races. Gates will open...

Narrandera Argus

02 Oct 2024

Lockhart

Volunteers save Lockhart air field from closure

By SEAN CUNNINGHAM THE decision to keep Lockhart Airstrip opened has proved to be a good one with a group of workers regularly toiling hard to maintain it. Early last year, Lockhart Shire Council was considering closing the airstrip, however...

Narrandera Argus

25 Sep 2024