Pooncarie residents have welcomed the opening of the town’s first accredited pre-school. The nearest pre-school, which was 116kms away in Dareton, meant that most children were previously getting remotely-educated through ‘School of the Air’.
Day: 12 February 2022
Ready to play Siebler Park
The teacher who carefully planted the original Siebler Park Oval at Burke Ward, Mr Siebler, (with the help of students) would be thrilled to see the oval brought back to its former glory.
Menindee fish at risk of Hypoxic blackwaters
Low oxygen levels could again be a strain for Darling River fish, as high floodwaters move downstream into the Menindee Lakes. Hypoxic blackwater, which occurs naturally through the breakdown of organic matter, can create a deficient level of oxygen in the water during flooding events. In combination with any sudden temperature increase could create an inhospitable environment for fish.
“Like beads on a rosary”: Joe Camilleri and The Black Sorrows
Legendary singer, songwriter and saxophonist, Joe Camilleri, will be taking to the stage with The Black Sorrows at the Mundi Mundi Bash and he is still surprised by how much his music moves people.