Narrandera Shire Council mayor Neville Kschenka together with general manager Tim Coote, mayors from Leeton, Griffith and Murrumbidgee, and Narrandera community members recently met with the Federal Shadow Water Minister, Michael McCormack MP and the Leader of the Federal Nationals, Senator Matt Canavan, to discuss all things water for these towns and region.

Water quality at Narrandera and the urgent need for a $30 million treatment plant, together with the Murray Darling Basin Plan and water quality in general throughout the basin was a hot topic.

Ms Cooke is taking every opportunity to advocate for the upgrade of the Narrandera water supply and the issue has been raised several times in parliament by different politicians.

Later that day and on the mayor’s behalf, deputy mayor Cr Sue Ruffles attended Waterfind’s new office opening event held at Griffith.

One of the highlights of April was the annual Narrandera Easter Hot Rod event was held over the Easter long weekend, with this year’s being the 41st run by the “Earlies”.

Participants began arriving in Narrandera throughout the week, giving locals a glimpse of the magnificent machines of yesteryear in all their shining glory.

Attendance was exceptionally good, especially considering current fuel concerns, with 5000 people in attendance at Saturday’s Cruisin no Boozin and the Show and Shine on Easter Sunday.

Presentations were made to the winners of several categories, and local not-for-profit organisations also benefited from donations from the organisation.

On behalf of council, mayor Kschenka extended a big thank you to organiser Steve Alldrick and his team, as well as Brenda Hartmire and all of the Narrandera Shire Council staff involved.

Together with GM Tim Coote and deputy general manager infrastructure (DGMI) Shane Wilson, mayor Kschenka attended a site visit and morning tea at the Narrandera Tennis Club.

Council has assisted the club along its refurbishment journey of tennis courts, grounds and fencing and it was a pleasing to see the results of the Club’s hard work.

“It is already a great facility and will be even better when future plans for the clubhouse are completed. The Club now offers a wide range of activities including, pickle ball, table tennis and the facility is made available for Glow Roller Disco events and others,” mayor Kschenka said.