Finley News

Hawkins weighs in for AFL season

Finley’s Tom Hawkins will lace up his boots for the return of the 2020 AFL season in three weeks’ time An announcement from the league on Friday, May 17 confirmed the season would resume on Thursday, June 11, with players returning to...

Daniel Hughes

21 May 2020

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Max celebrates with drive-by 18th

Jerilderie’s Max Roe celebrated his 18th birthday with a drive by party on Saturday. More than 100 cars drove past his Jerilderie home with friends, family and community members all getting involved in the party celebrations. Originally planned for...

Daniel Hughes

20 May 2020

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Along came Rona

A local competition to name Finley High School’s new born calf has led to the bizarre and timely name, Rona. Born on April 9, 2020, Rona was named in a culmination of 66 suggestions from a FHS Facebook post. FHS agriculture teacher Robyn...

Daniel Hughes

20 May 2020

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Along came Rona

Daniel Hughes

20 May 2020

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A big step for rural educators

Finley’s Kate Littlejohn is making history for rural secondary school educators. The Finley High School teacher has become the first rural educator to take on the role of HSIE Advisor 7-12 of the Learning and Teaching Directorate for the NSW...

Daniel Hughes

20 May 2020

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Berrigan Shire records six per cent population growth in 14 years

The Berrigan Shire population has grown by more than six per cent since 2006 and is currently recorded at over 8750.

Daniel Hughes

20 May 2020

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Perfect location for a family home

At a glance Agent: Nathan Everingham & Co. Address: 127 Denison Street, Finley. Price: $180,000. The details: three bedroom, two bathroom, four car spaces This well looked after family home is perfectly situated on a quiet street in Finley...

Southern Riverina News

20 May 2020

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Water allocation secured

NSW Murray Valley irrigators have been granted their first general security water allocation in more than two years.

Daniel Hughes

20 May 2020

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Bins upgraded

Jerilderie is keeping its town tidy with 17 new bins built and installed around town. One of the town’s businesses Mungo’s Repairs, was called upon to carry out the build and repairs, with $20,000 allocated to the town’s waste management. With the...

Daniel Hughes

13 May 2020

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Economy expected to pick up after COVID-19 restrictions relaxed

Local economies will kick start once again when coronavirus restrictions start to ease in New South Wales from Friday, May 15.

Daniel Hughes

13 May 2020

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School’s back

Students can return to face-to-face learning this week, with schools returning as per phase one of the government recommendations.

Daniel Hughes

13 May 2020

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Major cash injection

A major boost in funding for seven projects in the Murrumbidgee Council area have been approved. The council confirmed last week that the projects will receive a share of over $1.24 million in funding through Round 3 of the Stronger Country...

Daniel Hughes

13 May 2020

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Finley’s McCartney family celebrates first Mother’s Day

For the first time ever, Finley’s Pip McCarney was spoiled for Mother’s Day on Sunday.

Daniel Hughes

13 May 2020

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Challenging time for Nurses on Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is just days away, but the reality is that not all mothers will be able to spend the whole day with their family. That is the case for Finley Regional Care care staff member Megan Mason, who will wake up on Sunday and head to work. She...

Daniel Hughes

09 May 2020

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Finley Bakery’s Chicken Twisties pie proves popular

A chicken Twisties pie has been created by the Finley Bakery after Echuca radio announcer Jordan Leovic made the wild suggestion last week.

Daniel Hughes

08 May 2020

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Time to socialise

Children around the Southern Riverina were quick to take advantage of the relaxed social restrictions which started last Friday. Slepovers were back on the agenda after relaxed rules in NSW allowed visitation to other households. The social activity...

Daniel Hughes

07 May 2020

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Still worth celebrating

While 2020 is throwing up its challenges, in many ways it is special for Finley’s Vicki Smith and Helen Armstrong. For both it represents 15 years since they started their respective careers in Family Day Care under the guidance of Intereach...

Southern Riverina News

07 May 2020

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$3.4m project

A feedlot with the capacity for almost 8000 head of cattle, and specifically Wagyu beef, is to be constructed at Logie Brae. The $3.4 million project for Beefcorp Farms Pty Ltd was officially approved by Murrumbidgee Council last week. The company...

Southern Riverina News

06 May 2020

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Photography competition open

Finley Arts Network with the support of Murrumbidgee Health are holding an online photography competition for young people in the area. The theme is ‘Isolation’ with entries open until June 19. The competition includes two age groups...

Southern Riverina News

06 May 2020