Tag: Wilcannia 2836
Council moves to protect lake's Indigenous heritage
The Central Darling Shire Council says it is consulting with community members to protect a culturally significant lake area near Wilcannia.[MORE]
Obesity inquiry gathers far west evidence
A House of Representatives committee inquiring into obesity is visiting Broken Hill and Wilcannia in far western New South Wales today to investigate the price and availability of fresh fruit and vegetables.[MORE]
Obesity inquiry visits far west NSW
Public hearings on obesity will be held in Broken Hill and Wilcannia in far west New South Wales tomorrow as part of a federal parliamentary inquiry into obesity.[MORE]
Govt questioned over domestic violence support
Murray-Darling MP John Williams has questioned the New South Wales Government's ability to provide support to reduce the incidence of domestic violence. [MORE]
New numbering scheme for Central Darling Shire properties
All properties in the Central Darling Shire will soon have a new rural number at the entrance to their property.[MORE]
Youths accused of stealing cars, damaging property
Broken Hill police say a group of youths stole and destroyed a number of cars and damaged public and private property in White Cliffs on Sunday.[MORE]
Far west may avoid locust plague
The Australian Plague Locust Commission says the Wilcannia and White Cliffs areas could be spared from locusts plagues this season.[MORE]
Women accused of slapping police
Broken Hill police say two officers were assaulted in Wilcannia on Wednesday night.[MORE]
Central Darling Mayor re-elected
The former mayor of the Central Darling Shire Council, Ray Longfellow, has been re-elected, unopposed.[MORE]
Central Darling Shire set to choose mayor
The newly elected Central Darling Shire councillors will vote on a mayor and deputy mayor at their monthly ordinary meeting today.[MORE]
Police probe cannabis find
Broken Hill and Wilcannia police are still making inquiries into the discovery of a large amount of cannabis in Wilcannia on Friday afternoon.[MORE]
Drought still gripping Broken Hill
As drought conditions worsen across New South Wales, the situation remains the same for Wilcannia and Broken Hill.[MORE]
Funds boost for bridge replacement program
The New South Wales Government is extending funding for its $60 million bridge replacement program on rural roads.[MORE]
Councillor wants Wilcannia heritage saved
A Central Darling Shire councillor, Anthony Pease, says he would like to see Wilcannia's historic heritage preserved.[MORE]
Sydney schools back Wilcannia fight
Teachers at schools on Sydney's Northern Beaches stopped work yesterday, in support of the Wilcannia Central School.[MORE]
Wilcannia teachers stage staffing protest
The teachers' federation says there will be a 20 minute stop-work at the Wilcannia Central School today to protest against New South Wales Government imposed staffing procedures.[MORE]
Lynch sees Wilcannia Cross Roads Project
The New South Wales Local Government Minister, Paul Lynch, saw the newly renamed Wilcannia Cross Roads Project this week.[MORE]
Lynch launches Wilcannia mental health support scheme
The Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Paul Lynch, was in Wilcannia yesterday, launching a program and visiting the local school.[MORE]
Trade Training Centre won't affect TAFE: Gillard
The Federal Minister for Education Julia Gillard says the Trade Training Centre in Schools Program will not detract from the role of TAFE.[MORE]
Govt allots $6m for Trade Training Centre
The Broken Hill High School will receive almost $6 million to build a Trade Training Centre as part of the Federal Government's plan to address skills shortages.[MORE]
Locals work to abolish the plastic bag
More than 1,000 calico bags have arrived at the Wilcannia Roadhouse and are being given to locals in an effort to abolish the use of plastic bags in Wilcannia.[MORE]
Hoax call angers police
Broken Hill police say they are concerned and angry over a suspected hoax call on Monday night. [MORE]
Council focuses on Wilcannia water
The acting general manager of the Central Darling Shire Council says concerns over Wilcannia's water supply was a topic at this month's council meeting.[MORE]
Report finds lower use of Barwon-Darling surface water
A report has found that the use of surface water in the Barwon-Darling region of New South Wales is much lower than in other areas.[MORE]
External review recommended RLPB merger
The state council of the Rural Lands Protection Board (RLPB) says it was an external review that led to a recommendation to reduce the number of boards across New South Wales, but not all of its members agree with the idea.[MORE]
