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Cases confirmed in Southern Riverina

There is one confirmed case of Coronavirus in the Berrigan Shire area, Murrumbidgee Local Health District has confirmed this morning. It is on top of two confirmed cases in the neighbouring Murrumbidgee Council area at the weekend. MLHD is yet to...

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Southern Riv snubbed for black out zones

Almost 150 dangerous traffic spots across NSW will be repaired over coming months, but none of them are in the local area. Berrigan Shire Council said it was ineligible to apply for funding under the most recent round of the Federal Liberal and...

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Barley Tips

Many of the dryland and irrigated layout barley crops in the group booklet were sprayed for the spot form of net blotch which all barley varieties are susceptible to. It’s increased in severity over the last two to three seasons. Barley on...

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Library approved for use

The Finley Library will be introducing visiting businesses and consultants to the now vacant meeting rooms in the building. The space at the rear of the library that was formerly occupied by the EarlyIntervention Service and Kurrajong will be vacant...

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Free food on the go

To reach Ms Hajistassi phone 0460 554 595 or visit her social pages at Lia Transport

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Jeril. Pool upgrades to start in April

Work is set to start in the first week of April to replace Jerilderie’s swimming pool complex. Murrumbidgee Council Mayor Ruth McRae said the project, costing $1.96 million, involves the replacement of the 25m pool and toddler’s pool, as...

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Berrigan’s Red Cross branch closes

It is with disappointment that due to COVID-19, the Berrigan Red Cross Branch has taken the steps to close the Op shop until further notice. The health and safety of volunteers is upmost and Red Cross appeal to its wonderful supporters not to leave...

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Grant to improve netball courts

Finley Recreation Reserve could see the netball courts receive a full replacement if grant applications are approved. The Office of Responsible Gambling Club (ORG) grants Category 3 Infrastructure Grants program has been sought after by the Berrigan...

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Red alert for Toc. water

Updates about blue-green algae blooms and red level warning areas can be obtained by calling 1800 999 457 or visiting – http://www. waternsw. com. au/water-quality/algae

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‘Calm down’ shoppers

Shoppers from outside the Southern Riverina are stripping supermarket shelves of products and leaving calmer local shoppers without access to basic items, local traders have reported.

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Pubs closed for foreseeable future

Shopping local is now as important as ever with a number of local business sectors affected by government mandated shut downs, according to Finley Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture president Gary Carr.

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Nine new COVID-19 cases

An additional nine cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the Murrumbidgee Local Health District, but none are in the Berrigan Shire and Murrumbidgee Council region. The new cases are located in the Albury, Griffith, Federation...

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Toc tells

Some Berrigan Shire Library Service events have been postponed, but will resume once the Coronavirus pandemic is over. From March 17, the Library will continue to operate within normal opening hours as normal until further notice. But as...

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Schools stay open

Schools in the Southern Riverina will remain open despite growing national calls for social distancing and self isolation measures to be mandated in certain industries. While parents are being asked to make their own decisions about sending children...

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Cash injection

Local businesses could benefit from the Federal Government’s newest assistance package, which will see boosted cash flow for employers and support for trainees and apprentices. As part of the boosted packages, the Federal Government is...

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White Bike Foundation rides through town

The White Bike Foundation bike ride came into Jerilderie last Thursday. The ride was formed about three years ago in memory of Joel Hawkins, the son of former Jerilderie Public School student Les Hawkins.

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Volunteers impacted by COVID-19

It is very upsetting for many people in our community with the current pandemic of the Coronavirus impacting on our lives; none more so than the dozens of volunteers who make this such a great place to live. The organisers of the Hospital Op Shop...

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Fine fashion on display at races

Sunshine, warm weather and the chance to back a winner helped draw crowds tothe Berrigan Racecourse for the sixth annual Finley Autumn Cup on Saturday.

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Greater Shepparton’s first coronavirus case had travelled overseas

Greater Shepparton has its first confirmed case of COVID-19, the state government has said in a statement today. The News understands the person was tested at Goulburn Valley Health. Another person has tested positive for the virus in Gannawarr...

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Second coronavirus case confirmed in Greater Shepparton

Greater Shepparton has its second confirmed case of COVID-19, the state government has said in a statement today. Goulburn Valley Health have confirmed that a second person who tested positive for COVID-19 recently returned from overseas.

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Third case of coronavirus incorrectly confirmed in Greater Shepparton

Greater Shepparton has reported a third confirmed case of COVID-19.

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Coronavirus tests for two GVGS exchange students

Two visiting exchange students to Goulburn Valley Grammar School are awaiting test results for coronavirus after being in contact with a confirmed case on a flight from Singapore to Melbourne on Sunday.

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