Friday is Anzac Day, when we come together to honour and remember those who have served our country.

Here’s the schedule for the events happening in Coleambally:

Dawn service - 6am to 6.30am start, at John McInnes Square. Tea and coffee available courtesy of the RSL.

Morning service - 10.45am for a 11am start, at John McInnes Square. There will be no march this year.

Lunch - After the morning service at the Coleambally Community Club. A light lunch will be provided by Can Assist, free of charge.

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Efforts are being made to revive the Coleambally Equestrian Centre.

Those interested in helping are encouraged to attend the AGM from 6pm on May 1, at the Coleambally Community Club.

For more information, contact Tylia Lyell on 0428 544 323.

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Seniors Bingo is on every Wednesday from noon at the Coleambally Community Club.

It starts with lunch, which costs around $20. Bingo follows at around 1pm, at a cost of $5 per sheet, and afternoon tea follows at about 2pm.

All ages are welcome.

Wednesday, April 30 is Murrumbidgee Council's Seniors Day.

Names need to be in to council by April 23 as bookings are essential - 1300 676 243

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Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc is hosting ‘Fungi and Soil Health: An Underground Conversation’ on Monday, May 5.

Learn from Alison Pouliot about the Kingdom Fungi and principles of ID, ecological significance, cultural aspects and their use in land restoration.

Also, be a part of an interactive soil pit discussion with Geoff Minchin from Local Land Services, on understanding and improving soil health.

The session will be held at the Yanco Agricultural Institute from 10am to 3pm.

For details and to register, go to https://bit.ly/fungi-soil-health.

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Murumbidgee Council residents are encouraged to apply for Qantas Regional Grants, which are now open.

As part of a $10 million commitment over five years, the 2025 Qantas Regional Grants Program is providing $2 million in grants to support Australian-based not-for-profit community groups and projects that benefit regional areas.

Grants will include a combination of cash, marketing support and flights according to the specific needs of each group.

Applications close on May 10. Go to https://www.qantas.com/au/en/about-us/our-company/in-the-community/qantas-regional-grants.html.

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