The camp, running daily from April 8-10, brings young people from across the region together for activities, connection, and leadership opportunities.
The Coleambally bus will depart each morning at 8am, and return at 5pm.
The final pick‑up and drop‑off location will be confirmed shortly.
Parents wishing to register their children for the camp and secure a seat on the bus are asked to text Tegan Hallard (0435 816 020) or Natalie Burke (0429 722 613) with their full name and a list of your children attending.
Organisers are also inviting any parents who would like to be involved in the camp to get in touch.
The Coleambally Uniting Church says it is pleased to support local families by providing safe, reliable transport and helping more young people access the RYCJ experience.
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This Sunday it will finally be time to turn your clocks back one hour, as Daylight Saving ends.
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The councillors and staff of Murrumbidgee Council wish everyone a happy and safe Easter, and advises its offices, depots and Jerilderie Library will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday.
Waste collection will be as normal. Please place bins out for collection the night before.
The Jerilderie Waste Depot will be closed Good Friday and Easter Monday, and the Darlington Point and Coleambally Waste Depots will be closed Easter Sunday.
For any council-related emergencies during the Easter period, contacts are as follows:
• Coleambally - 0417 827 216
• Darlington Point - 0491 853 367
• Jerilderie - 0476 010 477
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A Paddock to Plate experience is being offered in Coleambally on Saturday, April 11.
It is a standout event designed especially for young people in agriculture, those eager to learn, connect and be inspired by the diversity and innovation of the Murrumbidgee region.
The event is supported by the Federal Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate‑Smart Agriculture Program and delivered for Local Land Services, a member of the Commonwealth Regional Delivery Partners panel.
It includes guided tours across two local farms, where you can learn, explore and connect with producers driving innovation in the region.
It also includes dinner at The Muddy Duck from 6pm onwards, celebrating local ingredients.
Cost is $50 per person. The bus departs Griffith at 2.30pm and Coly at 3.30pm.
Get your tickets now via https://www.123tix.com.au/events/52461/paddock-to-plate-event-coleambally.
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No April Fooling, this columnist wishes everyone a happy, safe and enjoyable Easter period in the Coleambally region.
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