Finley News

Murals finish as restrictions ease

The completion of a number of murals in the Finley community has come at an ideal time, finished just days before businesses could reopen and regional travel was allowed. Former Riverina artist Damian Mitchell, who is now based in New York, has been...

Daniel Hughes

04 Jun 2020

News

A modern Finley home

At a glance Agent: Southern Riverina Livestock & Property. Address: 17 William St, Finley. Price: $220,000. The details: three bedroom, one bathroom, three car spaces. The modern design, warmth and light of this William St home is evident upon...

Daniel Hughes

03 Jun 2020

News

Council doors and facilities re-open

Council offices and most council owned facilities have been able to reopen as of this week, but for now council meetings are still closed to the public. Both Murrumbidgee and Berrigan Shire Council have said while councillors can now come together...

Daniel Hughes

02 Jun 2020

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Council doors and facilities re-open

Daniel Hughes

02 Jun 2020

News

Veteran farewelled

Berrigan’s last surviving World War II veteran has been farewelled by the community. Ken James Brown, 98, died last week. He will be remembered for a lifetime of serving his country, his community and his family. Mr Brown was a member of the...

Daniel Hughes

02 Jun 2020

News

Top price for high school ewes

A record price was achieved at last week’s Finley sheep sale. Finley High School presented the pen of ewes on Tuesday, which sold for $299 a head. Auctioneer Nathan Everingham said they were the best sheep he’s seen at the Finley sales. “The...

Daniel Hughes

03 Jun 2020

News

Economies kickstart as restrictions ease

The Southern Riverina economy could bounce back well if it can attract regional visitors from next month.

Daniel Hughes

30 May 2020

News

Government freezes pending pay rise for nurses

Nurses on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic are facing the prospect of what they claim is a ‘‘cruel’’ wage freeze being legislated by the state government.

Daniel Hughes

29 May 2020

News

New tyre shop rolling in to Finley

A new locally owned and operated tyre shop opened earlier this month. Finley’s Simon Lucas and family have opened up shop in Finley at 202 Murray St.

Daniel Hughes

28 May 2020

News

A flowing wedding in Toc.

Tocumwal’s Josie Thomas and Seymour’s Scott Williams tied the knot just before the Coronavirus restrictions.

Daniel Hughes

27 May 2020

News

HSC exams confirmed

The start of HSC exams in NSW has been delayed by five days this year as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Daniel Hughes

27 May 2020

Sport

Hawkins weighs in for AFL season

Finley’s Tom Hawkins will lace up his boots for the return of the 2020 AFL season in three weeks’ time An announcement from the league on Friday, May 17 confirmed the season would resume on Thursday, June 11, with players returning to...

Daniel Hughes

21 May 2020

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Max celebrates with drive-by 18th

Jerilderie’s Max Roe celebrated his 18th birthday with a drive by party on Saturday. More than 100 cars drove past his Jerilderie home with friends, family and community members all getting involved in the party celebrations. Originally planned for...

Daniel Hughes

20 May 2020

News

Along came Rona

A local competition to name Finley High School’s new born calf has led to the bizarre and timely name, Rona. Born on April 9, 2020, Rona was named in a culmination of 66 suggestions from a FHS Facebook post. FHS agriculture teacher Robyn...

Daniel Hughes

20 May 2020

News

A big step for rural educators

Finley’s Kate Littlejohn is making history for rural secondary school educators. The Finley High School teacher has become the first rural educator to take on the role of HSIE Advisor 7-12 of the Learning and Teaching Directorate for the NSW...

Daniel Hughes

20 May 2020

News

Berrigan Shire records six per cent population growth in 14 years

The Berrigan Shire population has grown by more than six per cent since 2006 and is currently recorded at over 8750.

Daniel Hughes

20 May 2020

News

Perfect location for a family home

At a glance Agent: Nathan Everingham & Co. Address: 127 Denison Street, Finley. Price: $180,000. The details: three bedroom, two bathroom, four car spaces This well looked after family home is perfectly situated on a quiet street in Finley...

Southern Riverina News

20 May 2020

News

Water allocation secured

NSW Murray Valley irrigators have been granted their first general security water allocation in more than two years.

Daniel Hughes

20 May 2020

News

Bins upgraded

Jerilderie is keeping its town tidy with 17 new bins built and installed around town. One of the town’s businesses Mungo’s Repairs, was called upon to carry out the build and repairs, with $20,000 allocated to the town’s waste management. With the...

Daniel Hughes

13 May 2020