Tag: Wagga Wagga 2650
MPs back drought aid decision
Local MPs Kay Hull and Sussan Ley have welcomed a Federal Government move to extend Exceptional Circumstances (EC) drought aid until the end of March.[MORE]
Driver dies in Wagga road crash
Police will prepare a report for the coroner on a fatal crash at the Kapooka turn-off in Wagga Wagga yesterday.[MORE]
Rail route decision at least a year away
It will be at least a year before a decision is made on the route the proposed Melbourne to Brisbane inland railway would take through the Riverina.[MORE]
RTA depot reopened after tanker fire
An RTA depot has been reopened after a bitumen tanker caught fire at Narrandera, in the New South Wales Riverina, this morning. [MORE]
Vanuatu welcomes Riverina guest worker trial
A Pacific Island nation has described the guest worker trial that has expected to start in the Riverina later this year as a dream come true.[MORE]
No election for some Riverina councils
Several Riverina councils will not be involved in next month's local government elections.[MORE]
Snowy deaths prompt safety warning
Three deaths in the Snowy Mountains last weekend has prompted a warning for visitors to Kosciuszko National Park.[MORE]
Toxic fumes: Burning tanker forces evacuation
An RTA depot has been evacuated after a bitumen tank caught fire at Narrandera, in the New South Wales Riverina, this morning. [MORE]
Court adjourns officer's intimidation hearing
A hearing into intimidation charges against a country New South Wales policeman has been adjourned.[MORE]
Truss hears water buyback worries
Nationals' leader Warren Truss says he heard widespread concern about the impact of the Federal Government's water buyback on a visit to Deniliquin at the weekend.[MORE]
Drought still gripping Riverina
The entire Riverina region remains drought declared, with the area of New South Wales affected by the big dry up 1 per cent to 66 per cent.[MORE]
New faces vie for council spots
Riverina residents will notice some new and younger faces among those vying for a spot on council this year.[MORE]
Griffith adopts airport draft master plan
Griffith City Council has adopted a draft master plan for major upgrades to the city's airport.[MORE]
Action group attacks Murray plan
The Murray Valley Community Action Group has described the Federal Government's latest moves to rescue the Murray-Darling Basin as nothing more than a political stunt.[MORE]
Murray-Darling outrage on Paroo water diversion
Federal Govt urged to investigate big water diversions from the Murray-Darling Basin's last free-flowing river.[MORE]
Rann welcomes water fast-track
The SA Government has welcomed the fast-tracking of a water buyback and water audit of the Murray-Darling Basin.[MORE]
Man dies in property burn-off near Griffith
A 75-year-old man has died while burning off on his property near Griffith.[MORE]
Land set aside for Estella school
Land has been set aside for the development of a primary school in a new subdivision to go ahead in the Wagga suburb of Estella.[MORE]
Last minute rush of council candidates
There has been a last minute boost to candidate numbers for next month's council elections in the Riverina.[MORE]
Union wants separate funding model for universities
The National Tertiary Education Union has held a Wagga event to highlight calls for a separate funding model for universities.[MORE]
Detective complains about PIC inquiry impact
A detective has complained that his career has been put on hold due to the Police Integrity Commission (PIC) inquiry into Wagga Wagga police three years ago.[MORE]
Wagga awaits hospital funding structure
Riverina residents may not know until October how the new Wagga Wagga Base Hospital will be funded.[MORE]
Policeman fights to clear name, 3 years on
Inquiry launched into how a detective's promotion was terminated after he was cleared of wrongdoing.[MORE]
Police urge road safety in wintry conditions
Police want motorists to slow down in the wintry conditions after numerous accidents across south-west New South Wales.[MORE]
