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Red alert continues

A Blue Green Algae red alert is still in place in the Murray River at Tocumwal. The algae cell count reached more than 115,000 cells per megalitre last week, prompting a warning to Tocumwal residents to avoid direct human and livestock contact. At...

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Police given powers to enforce changes

Police officers now have powers under the Public Health Act to enforce measures to stop the spread of COVID-19. The new measures came into force yesterday, with some key changes made to the measures made by the Federal Government. The changes are as...

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City teacher comes to Berrigan

Berrigan Public School has a new support teacher in 2020. Kerry Horn is from Pennant Hills, Sydney and brings her international experience to Berrigan.

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City teacher comes to Berrigan

Berrigan Public School has a new support teacher in 2020. Kerry Horn is from Pennant Hills, Sydney and brings her international experience to Berrigan.

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One new confirmed case in Berrigan Shire

There are now two confirmed case of Coronavirus in the Berrigan Shire area, Murrumbidgee Local Health District has confirmed this morning. This is on top of three confirmed cases in the neighbouring Murrumbidgee Council area at the weekend. As of...

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Camping closed

NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service have announced a state-wide closure of all services until further notice. The announcement was made on Thursday, March 26, to comply with tighter Coronavirus restrictions and health warnings by the...

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Murrumbidgee Shire closes a number of facilities

A number of Murrumbidgee Shire facilities have been closed in line with government advice regarding the Coronavirus pandemic. Murrumbidgee Council Mayor Ruth McRae said the closure has been necessary to adhere to Federal and NSW Government advice...

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Four confirmed cases in Southern Riverina

There is one confirmed case of Coronavirus in the Berrigan Shire area, Murrumbidgee Local Health District has confirmed on Monday morning. It is on top of two confirmed cases in the neighbouring Murrumbidgee Council area at the weekend. As of 8am...

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HSC exams to go ahead

Local students completing their Higher School Certificate this year have been assured the HSC is going ahead as planned in 2020.

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Southern Riverina News

Cases confirmed in Southern Riverina

There is one confirmed case of Coronavirus in the Berrigan Shire area, Murrumbidgee Local Health District has confirmed this morning. It is on top of two confirmed cases in the neighbouring Murrumbidgee Council area at the weekend. MLHD is yet to...

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Southern Riv snubbed for black out zones

Almost 150 dangerous traffic spots across NSW will be repaired over coming months, but none of them are in the local area.

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Barley Tips

Many of the dryland and irrigated layout barley crops in the group booklet were sprayed for the spot form of net blotch which all barley varieties are susceptible to. It’s increased in severity over the last two to three seasons. Barley on...

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Finley library meeting rooms meeting business expectations

The Finley Library will be introducing visiting businesses and consultants to the now vacant meeting rooms in the building.

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Free food on the go

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Jeril. Pool upgrades to start in April

Work is set to start in the first week of April to replace Jerilderie’s swimming pool complex. Murrumbidgee Council Mayor Ruth McRae said the project, costing $1.96 million, involves the replacement of the 25m pool and toddler’s pool, as...

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Berrigan’s Red Cross branch closes

It is with disappointment that due to COVID-19, the Berrigan Red Cross Branch has taken the steps to close the Op shop until further notice. The health and safety of volunteers is upmost and Red Cross appeal to its wonderful supporters not to leave...

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Grant to improve netball courts

Finley Recreation Reserve could see the netball courts receive a full replacement if grant applications are approved. The Office of Responsible Gambling Club (ORG) grants Category 3 Infrastructure Grants program has been sought after by the Berrigan...

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Red alert for Toc. water

Updates about blue-green algae blooms and red level warning areas can be obtained by calling 1800 999 457 or visiting – http://www. waternsw. com. au/water-quality/algae

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‘Calm down’ shoppers

Shoppers from outside the Southern Riverina are stripping supermarket shelves of products and leaving calmer local shoppers without access to basic items, local traders have reported.

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