Local News
28 Jan 10 | Taking a big leap from her humble life in Lightning Ridge Jodie Davidson immersed herself in American culture over the Christmas holidays to make the most of the exchange program that sent her on this great new journey.
21 Jan 10 | Peter Vanemmerik celebrated his 80th birthday on December 14 2009, with friends and family travelling from as far as Sydney to be a part of the big day.
26 Nov 09 | In a bid to cap off a fantastic tourism season in Lightning Ridge and make this summer the best ever, the Lightning Ridge Tourism Association has commenced an exciting 16 day radio campaign promoting the Ridge to families within a 2.5 to 4 hour drive.
19 Nov 09 | Hefs panel of judges voted on 2009's Miss November, the inaugurated Potch Queen at the Lightning Ridge Bowling Club on Saturday November 14, but scandal may keep the lucky girl out of the infamous magazine after it was discovered that smuggling budgies was rife among the contestants - an exercise not wholly endorsed by the Playboy Mansion.
12 Nov 09 | Artist Ann Golledge as part of her recent exhibition Imago has kindly donated the proceeds of a raffle for her artwork Ratter’s Ghost to the Lightning Ridge branch of Meals on Wheels.
05 Nov 09 | On Thursday October 30 ‘In the Bin’, an Outback Arts film workshop, came to Lightning Ridge Central School and spent over four days with students of the Secondary and Primary School.
05 Nov 09 | John Murray joined fellow 'Utes in the Paddock' artists who opened the 'Utes at the Carrington' exhibition in Katoomba on Saturday October 31, which features over 100 works from the men and women that dedicated their time to the grand project.
05 Nov 09 | Trudy Forrest has always wanted to paint a portrait for the Archibald Prize but had never found the right person.
15 Oct 09 | Camp Quality’s outback motoring adventure, esCarpade, has set its sights on Lightning Ridge for 2009,
planning several days of fun, challenges, rewards and laughter to raise money and awareness for the family cancer charity.
08 Oct 09 | Artist Ann Golledge is set to put her life’s work on display for all of Lightning Ridge to see.
08 Oct 09 | School holidays are a busy time in Lightning Ridge.
Not only do we have extra visitors, but extra activities are put on to keep the kids busy.
08 Oct 09 | The theme this year was ‘Celebrations’, and that’s exactly what was going on at the 2009 Opal Mini Prince and Princess Ball on Tuesday night.
01 Oct 09 | The main street of Lightning Ridge has welcomed a new addition, just in time for the long weekend.
Opal Wilderness is the latest store to open on Opal Street, and owners Kay Veza and Gary Griffiths could not be happier.
09 Jul 09 | The IOJDAA festival has truly become an international event with entries now flooding in from overseas and all states in Australia.
18 Jun 09 | There is only six weeks to go.
18 Jun 09 | Walk the red carpet to the Black Tie Award dinner to be held on the July 31 this year and be assured that you will be coming to our best ever.
11 Jun 09 | The United Hospital Auxiliary took over the Visitor Information Centre for its Trash ‘n’ Treasure markets during the long weekend.
04 Jun 09 | Six Lightning Ridge Central School students have made it into the last round of the Department of Education’s ‘Connected Learning Film Awards’ with their opal dinosaur bone film When It’s Gone.
04 Jun 09 | Object D’art is another category not unlike the fantasy category.
21 May 09 | The non-professional awards is perhaps the most popular category, and is for those who have not had a formal apprenticeship training, do not derive a taxable income from their jewellery work and are not retired
professional jewellers.
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