26 Jan 06 | The entire Lightning Ridge Health Service is now a totally smoke-free zone, with smoking even banned from the grounds outside the buildings.
26 Jan 06 | Welcome back to all the golfers for what will hopefully be a great year on the golf course.
26 Jan 06 | Kickoff in the Balonne/Barwon Rugby League Comp is getting closer and hopefully so is the cooler weather.
26 Jan 06 | Has the recent tourism boom in Lightning Ridge reached its peak? Have the visitor numbers gotten as high as they are going to?
26 Jan 06 | The region's firefighters didn't get much of a break over the holiday period but were kept busy fighting blazes across the region.
In particular the Lightning Ridge crew had their hands full, according to Superintendent Mark Ryan, North West Area Manager.
26 Jan 06 | The entire Lightning Ridge Health Service is now a totally smoke-free zone, with smoking even banned from the grounds outside the buildings.
19 Jan 06 | Patrick Martin, better known as "Patto" is one of the better murray cod anglers I know; he works at Fishing Hole in Fyshwick ACT where his advice is highly sought after.
19 Jan 06 | The hot weather is now well and truly upon us, which means we are in the middle of snake season, and pet owners are being advised to help lessen the risks to their animals from a snake bite.
19 Jan 06 | The President of the Sheepyard War Memorial, Patrick Fletcher, is calling for calm, trying to quell community anger after allegations that the memorial was desecrated last weekend by a vehicle accident at the site.
19 Jan 06 | The initial plans for the Lightning Ridge Opal and Fossil Centre have been revealed and they show a building that will be every bit as unique and remarkable as the treasures it is designed to house.
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