Do you think we’ve seen the end of the warm weather? I can’t believe I was running around in short sleeves last week and now it’s time to be all rugged up!

Gem expert to give illustrated talk

At 7pm on Wednesday May 23, the Australian Opal Centre will be proud to host illustrated public lectures by two world renowned gemmologists at Lightning Ridge Bowling Club.

Staying alive and well with healthy choices

The Alive and Well Walgett Shire project, an initiative of the Walgett Shire Council and the NSW Cancer Council, launched this week with two celebrations in Walgett and Lightning Ridge.

Scarred trees found in search for sites

The LRMA, as part of the preparations for opening up ‘Barfield’ for prospecting and mining, undertook a search of the Aboriginal Heritage Information Management System to ascertain what Aboriginal sites had been registered.

Calling all volunteers

As the Australian Opal Centre forges ahead and to celebrate National Volunteer Week, it is holding information sessions for people interested in volunteering at its showroom and becoming part of ...

Helping the poor, marginalised

Under-12s Lightning Ridge Junior Rrugby League

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Recognition for Veronica
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Rural Fire Service - Team Exercise

26 May 2012

Open to all RFS Namoi/Gwydir Team volunteers. The Team Exercise is a great weekend to learn new skills, brush up on old skills and most importantly have fun. The weekend consists of 6 different ...

Gurley Campdraft

21 July 2012

Gurely will be holding a Campdraft on the weekend of 21st-22nd July 2012 at the Gurley Recreation Grounds.

Yelarbon State School Centenary

08 September 2012

Yelarbon State School Centenary Celebrating 100 Years 1912 - 2012 Join in the celebrations to commemorate this great milestone in the history of our school. Displays, Fireworks, DJ, ...

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