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Lightning Ridge Central School received sound equipment as a special gift from Variety, the children’s charity, when 200 ‘Bashers’ came to town as part of the 21st annual AHA NSW Newcastle Variety Bash last Wednesday May 23.

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Many reasons behind visits

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Business at baths heats up as weather cools

Karolina and Keeton win Witcher prize

Flying Doctors target outback teeth

WHEN dentist Hendrik Lai asked a man in his twenties from a remote NSW community last week whether he brushed his teeth everyday, he was not surprised by the response.

Many reasons behind visits

It’s a popular topic - why do people visit Lightning Ridge? Or more so should I say, what prompts them to visit?

Mapping system identifies claims

The availability of information to miners and farmers relating to opal prospecting and mining took a major step forward last week.

Levy sought for residential claims

The Lightning Ridge Advisory Board, at the meeting last Thursday, agreed to ask the minister to gazette a levy on all residential claims to replace the fee that was discontinued a couple of years ago.

Funding to help stage Koori art workshops

Member for Barwon Kevin Humphries has announced a NSW Government grant of $6000 for the Lightning Ridge Neighbourhood Centre to support a local Aboriginal arts project.

Urgent warning for pet owners about parvovirus

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Scarred trees found in search for sites

Helping the poor, marginalised

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A 72 year-old woman had her hand impaled by a meat hook on Wednesday afternoon.
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Local Notices

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, ...

Goondiwindi & District Campdraft

29 September 2012

The Goondiwindi & DIstrict Campdraft Association will be holding its Annual Campdraft over the Queens Birthday Weekend. In 2012 a portion of our funds were given to Blue Care Goondiwindi. We are ...

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