Tag: Wagga Wagga 2650
Regional NSW braces for more locusts
The plague locust commissioner says another generation of locusts is expected to begin hatching in the next 14 to 18 days in the Riverina and central western New South Wales.[MORE]
MP lodges petitions opposing research station closures
Murrumbidgee MP Adrian Piccoli says he has lodged petitions in the New South Wales Parliament opposing the plan to close agricultural research facilities at Temora and Griffith.[MORE]
Govt urged to offer $34m childcare centre rescue package
The Federal Government has been asked to spend an extra $34 million to ensure all ABC childcare centres remain open until at least March next year.[MORE]
New licensing laws to address pub violence: Govt
New rules come into effect today which the New South Wales Government says will crack down on alcohol-related violence at clubs and pubs.[MORE]
Concerns aired over juvenile justice centre progress
There is concern work still has not started on improvements at the Riverina Juvenile Justice Centre, months after plans were announced.[MORE]
Councils under fire over election bills campaign
The New South Wales Electoral Commission says Riverina councils refusing to pay election bills are waging a political campaign that encourages breaking the law.[MORE]
Barmah to defy grazing ban
The Barmah community says it will defy a Government grazing ban on Barmah Island today.[MORE]
Doctor flown from London to Wagga 'every 2 mths'
The New South Wales Health Department has confirmed it has been flying a doctor from London to Wagga Wagga Base hospital because of a shortage of local specialists.[MORE]
Wagga cited in Garling health report
A comprehensive report into acute care in New South Wales public hospitals includes many references to evidence given by Riverina residents.[MORE]
Questions raised over police comms centre closure savings
The police association is questioning the savings to be made by closing Wagga Wagga's police communications centre.[MORE]
Councils unite to fight election costs
Riverina Murray councils are collaborating in refusing to pay the full amount charged by the New South Wales Electoral Commission for the recent council elections.[MORE]
No go for Wakool irrigation sell-off
There will be no wholesale sell-off of the Wakool irrigation district after a survey of more than 200 of its farming families.[MORE]
Petition urges support to save rail lines
The Lachlan Valley Railway Society is urging people to sign a petition to save five western rail lines from closure.[MORE]
Uncertain future for Riverina ABC Learning centre staff
The union for child care workers says about 35 staff at three ABC Learning centres in the Riverina face an uncertain future.[MORE]
Receiver appointment disappoints Bidgee directors
The directors of a regional finance company say they are unhappy a receiver has been appointed to the firm.[MORE]
Report reveals utilities bill struggle
Billing issues make up almost a third of all complaints about Country Energy in the latest report from the Energy and Water Ombudsman.[MORE]
Work starts on fatal intersection fix
Work has begun to improve safety near the site of a recent fatal crash in Wagga Wagga.[MORE]
Farmers in NSW Riverina 'suffering extremely'
A livestock agent in the New South Wales Riverina says stocking rates are at rock bottom after three years without water.[MORE]
Pressure mounts for Murray water buyback help
The Federal Government is under mounting pressure to provide financial help to Murray River farmers and communities affected by its water buyback scheme.[MORE]
Day sparks call to stop violence against women
Riverina men have been urged to join the White Ribbon brigade and stamp out the deadly results of violence against women.[MORE]
Govt promises comprehensive response to DOCS report
The New South Wales Community Services Minister, Linda Burney, says she acknowledges some Riverina residents have had bad experiences with the Department of Community Services (DOCS).[MORE]
Farm group praises fish hatchery closure delay
The New South Wales Farmers Association has praised the Primary Industries Minister for delaying the planned closure of the Gaden trout hatchery in the Snowy Mountains.[MORE]
Govt not responsible for council investments: Perry
The New South Wales Local Government Minister says the state cannot take responsibility for Riverina councils that have lost their investments in the global financial crisis.[MORE]
Swan Hill, Griffith, part of Pacific seasonal worker trial
Swan Hill in north-west Victoria will be part of an early trial of a Pacific seasonal worker program.[MORE]
Macdonald defends research station closures
The New South Wales Primary Industries Minister has defended his decision to close eight research stations and shed 200 jobs from the department.[MORE]
