The Christmas Lights contest is on again and already there are some fabulous decorations on show.
This year there will Best Lights Display and Best Decorated House, and winners will be announced at the Dawmac Community Breakfast on Saturday, December 20.
It’s the 30th year Dawmac will be hosting the breakfast, which runs from 7.30am to 9am.
Come along and join the community for a cherished tradition filled with good food, great company and festive spirit.
Let's make this milestone one to remember.
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To celebrate the life of the Late Jim Ellis, Olympian, the community is invited to a short service at the Berrigan Cemetery this Saturday, December 6, at 1.20pm when Jim’s ashes will be interred at the new Memorial Wall.
Jim died in June 2025. He was a past resident of Berrigan.
Jim represented Australia in clay target shooting all over the world for 20 years, competing at the highest levels in Commonwealth Games, Olympic Games and World Championships.
He equalled the world all-time highest score.
Jim won gold in the Commonwealth Games in Mexico City, and won silver in the Olympic Games.
In 2006, he was inducted into the Australian Clay Target Hall of Fame.
Jim is survived by his wife Anne, daughters Deonne and Elisha, and extended family.
Following the service, everyone is invited to afternoon tea at the Berrigan Sports Ground where memories of Jim can continue to be shared.
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This Friday night will be the Christmas Market Night, which will be held at Chanter St from 5pm.
There will be plenty of action for the whole family, including market stalls, food stalls spinning wheel and raffles and activities for the children.
There will be a visit from Santa, as well as entertainment throughout the night from our very talented local choir.
The Red Cross Fashion Extravaganza will once again be available for fashion purchases from 5pm to 9pm on Friday night, and 9am to noon on Saturday morning at the Men's Shed.
Local shops will also be trading for late night shopping on Friday.
This is a great community event and always a great night for the whole family.
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The pool committee will have a stall at the Christmas Market Night and will be selling tickets for their major raffle.
The pool committee has been working hard to have the pool ready for the upcoming season.
This year, the committee have decided to go back to a volunteer-run canteen, and are looking for volunteers to lend a hand for three hours - from 3pm-6pm - any day.
Just one shift for the season would be an enormous help.
You would be selling ice creams, lollies, drinks and be doing a great service to our community.
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