Preserve history and make friends

If you are into history this could be a thought.

The historic Toganmain Woolshed is looking for helpers between July 13-19 to continue work to preserve the Riverina landmark.

That’s when the next working bee is being held and those who want to get on board should make contact via https://torganmain.org.au/join-in

Volunteers can camp on-site and join the team of workers in the restoration work of the wool shed.

Nestled between Darlington Point and Carrathool along the Murrumbidgee River, Toganmain Station was a key player in the Riverina's wool industry in bygone days.

Established by Sir Alexander Macleay and expanded by the Robertson family from 1867, it boasted 167,000 acres and significant Murrumbidgee River frontage.

In November 2022, Friends of Toganmain gained possession of the Toganmain Woolshed and shearers quarters with the aim of preserving it.

Christine Chirgwin, secretary of the Friends of Toganmain group, lives in Coleambally, but drives the considerable distance to Toganmain whenever she can to do her bit to keep the wool shed’s history alive.

When it rains it pours

Kyabram’s June rainfall has been better than average.

Up to Sunday, 53mm have been recorded at the Kyabram Weather Station.

The June average is 41mm.

Kyabram’s yearly total now stands at 310mm and more rain has been tipped for this week.

So far to the end of June last year Kyabram had received 140mm so, despite rainfall predictions being below average for this year’s winter months, this has not been the case.

The long-term average for the January-June period is 212mm.

Post centre being delivered

Deniliquin’s new Australia Post Delivery Centre is progressing well and is expected to be operational by the end of this year.

Work on the multimillion-dollar project started earlier this year and when completed will run in tandem with the existing Australia Post office in the town’s CBD.

Factory to be transformed

One of Echuca’s most recognisable industrial buildings is being transformed into a vibrant new home for artists, makers and small businesses.

The former ball-bearing factory built by the Federal Government in 1942 has recently been purchased by Melbourne couple Charmaine Dunstan and Dave Hodge who are turning the historic site into Darling Works, a growing creative and business precinct.

Store to be farewelled

Shepparton’s Lincraft store is expected to close later this year.

This follows the retailer’s announcement that its shopfronts would shut down and the business would transition to an entirely online trading model.

The group has 763 stores with about 3000 employees in Australia and New Zealand.

News habits may surprise

Australians are actively seeking out reliable reporting from reputable news sources with younger generations leading the charge in paying for trusted journalism.

Data fom Digital News Report Astrtsalia 2026, the 12th annual study produced by the University of Canberra’s Media Research Centre, reveals that interest in qualiy news is on the rise with young people and women driving the shift.

Magical new experience

Magical, mesmerising and transformative, Echoes of Bullanginya has brought a new dimension to Barooga’s internationally acclaimed Bullanginya Dreaming light show.

Sporties Barooga co-founded the project and chipped in $1.2million to help bring it to reality.

The show was honoured in the recent NSW Clubs and Community Awards.

If you are thinking of attending this unforgettable experience, visit bullanginyadreaming.com.au/tickets/

Square Dinkum

G’day!

I entered a competition to see who had gained the most weight and who had lost the most hair.

Obviously, it wasn’t called that. The invitation actually said ‘High School Reunion’.

Hooroo!

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