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Artesian Bore Bath Caretaker โ€“ Burren Junction (2 month, casual position)

Artesian Bore Bath Caretaker โ€“ Burren Junction (2 month, casual position)

๐—ช๐—ฒ’๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด! ๐—”๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—•๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—•๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ต ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ –๐—•๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป (๐Ÿฎ-๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น)

Love the outdoors? Enjoy meeting new people? This casual role runs until the end of October and is perfect for someone who takes pride in presentation and wants to work in one of our region’s most popular attractions.

โœ… Hands-on role with flexible hours

โœ… $36.90 – $45.07 p/h + super

โœ… Keep the Bore Baths clean, safe, and welcoming

โœ… Could suit a single person or travelling couple

๐Ÿ“… Applications close 9am, Tuesday 26 August 2025

Apply online here: 

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Little House on Alma (Burren Junction)

Little House on Alma (Burren Junction)

LITTLE HOUSE ON ALMA (Burren Junction)

Burren Junction accommodation is available. 
Can sleep up to 3 ppl. Kitchen and bathroom. Nice yard.
Walk to the local pub and cafe.
Call for rates, availability and more details.
Dee 0416 624 681

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Featured Article

How a Sanitization Service Supports Healthier Community Spaces

How a Sanitization Service Supports Healthier Community Spaces

Maintaining hygienic community spaces through a sanitisation service may support public health, build trust, and help shared environments remain safe and welcoming.

 Shared spaces such as schools, businesses, and community facilities rely on consistent hygiene practices to remain safe for visitors and staff. A professional sanitisation service focuses on reducing bacteria and viruses on frequently touched surfaces using approved disinfectants and specialised equipment. Unlike routine cleaning, sanitisation targets microorganisms that may remain on surfaces long after visible dirt is removed. As awareness of preventive hygiene grows across Australia, organisations are increasingly adopting structured sanitisation programs to support healthier environments. Combined with responsible cleaning practices and community awareness, professional sanitisation may help reduce contamination risks while maintaining confidence in the spaces people use every day.

Wednesday, March 11, 2026/Author: Julian Parsons/Number of views (2767)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
Why Safe Driving Matters for Families Attending Activities Like Legs Dance Studio

Why Safe Driving Matters for Families Attending Activities Like Legs Dance Studio

Safe travel habits support the routines, connections, and opportunities that community activities provide.

Regular trips to extracurricular activities such as a legs dance studio place families on the road several times each week, often during busy or low-visibility periods. Safe driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and thoughtful planning may reduce risks and make travel more manageable. Parking courtesy, reliable vehicles, and awareness of local traffic conditions all contribute to safer journeys. Community programs depend on consistent attendance, and safe transport helps make that possible. By modelling responsible driving and planning trips carefully, families support not only their children’s activities but also the safety and wellbeing of their wider community.

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Political News

Fuel Subsidies for Community Services

Fuel Subsidies for Community Services

5 May, 2026

Member for Barwon, Roy Butler, has warned that the ongoing fuel crisis could severely compromise access to essential health and community services in rural and remote communities unless a temporary fuel subsidy is introduced.

Mr Butler’s office has been contacted by numerous organisations that provide transport for rural and remote patients to attend health and specialist appointments, as well as organisations delivering health services directly into people’s homes.

“These services are a lifeline for people who have no other means of transport,” Mr Butler said. “Any disruption caused by increased fuel prices would have serious consequences for health and wellbeing outcomes in our communities.”

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Fuel Crisis Prompts Tourism Concerns

Fuel Crisis Prompts Tourism Concerns

5 May 2026

Rising concern about the impact of the fuel crisis on local tourism has prompted the Member for Barwon, Roy Butler, to urge city residents to continue with their plans to visit regional NSW over the Easter holiday.  

Local tourism operators are reporting a bump in Easter cancellations against a backdrop of lower overall bookings in March this year compared to the same time last year. 

“It’s a tough time for many people who work in tourism,” said Mr Butler.  

“Caravan parks in Broken Hill are reporting a drop in revenue of more than 25%, with management and staff discussing reduced hours. 

“Fewer shifts are available for motel workers around Narrabri too. 

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Rural News

With more than $830 million in the coffers, here's where GRDC's focus is

With more than $830 million in the coffers, here's where GRDC's focus is

The organisation has benefited from big grain production years.
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Market rebound: rain and tight supply combine to send sheep prices upwards

Market rebound: rain and tight supply combine to send sheep prices upwards

Key market indicators are trending upwards again.
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Local Events

Drones in Agriculture

Published on Friday, May 22, 2026

Drones in Agriculture

19th 20th August 2026

Event date: 8/19/2026 Export event

โญAre you wanting to learn how to use a drone on your farm OR how to map your farm and utilise the data using a drone? Now’s your chance!

๐Ÿš๐ŸŒพ Drones are transforming modern agriculture — from precision crop mapping to smarter livestock management. With high-resolution aerial imaging and real-time data, farmers can monitor crop health, irrigation, and soil conditions while also tracking livestock, checking fences, and locating animals across large properties quickly and efficiently. This technology helps reduce costs, save time, improve yields, and support more sustainable farming practices. The future of farming is smarter, faster, and flying above us. ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ“ 
#DroneTechnology #SmartFarming #PrecisionAgriculture #FarmMapping #LivestockManagement #AgTech #DroneTraining #Agriculture #FarmTech #SkillUp #TechInAg

When & Where:

Drones in Agriculture
๐Ÿ“Lismore 7 July
๐Ÿ“Grafton 9 July
๐Ÿ“Walcha 10 July
๐Ÿ“Inverell 18 August
๐Ÿ“Wee Waa 19 August
๐Ÿ“Walgett 20 August
๐Ÿ“Parkes 27 August
๐Ÿ“Bourke 14 September
๐Ÿ“Cobar 16 September
๐Ÿ“Nyngan 17 September
๐Ÿ“Broken Hill 12 October
๐Ÿ“Pooncarie 14 October
๐Ÿ“Balranald 15 October

Farm Mapping and Data Collection
๐Ÿ“Lismore 8 July 2026
๐Ÿ“Parkes 22 May 2026
๐Ÿ“Bourke 15 September 2026
๐Ÿ“Broken Hill 13 October 2026

DRONES IN AGRICULTURE
1 day face-to-face with pre-course online work.
This course is mapped to the following national units of competency:
- AHCMOM311 Operate precision control technology
- AVIW0028 Operate and manage remote pilot aircraft systems
More information at https://www.tocal.nsw.edu.au/courses/short-courses/production/drones-in-ag
*also available fee for service - $1375.00 per person to ineligible applicants 
 
FARM MAPPING AND DATA COLLECTION
1 day face-to-face with pre-course online work.
This course is mapped to the following national units of competency:
- AHCWRK215 Collect and record production data
- AHCLPW410 Produce maps for land management purposes
More information at https://www.tocal.nsw.edu.au/courses/short-courses/production/farm-mapping-and-data
*also available fee for service - $1165.00 per person to ineligible applicants
 
๐Ÿ‘‰ Click the link below to register your interest!
Apply now: https://nswtrade.wufoo.com/forms/drones-and-mapping-funding-application-form/
 
โœจ *The eligibility criteria is:
AgSkilled 3.0 provides NSW government-subsidised training for the agricultural sector, targeting plant-growing (Cotton, Grain, Rice, Production Horticulture & Viticulture) and livestock industries. Eligible participants must be aged 15+, no longer at school, live or work in NSW, and be Australian/NZ citizens or permanent residents. It covers primary producers, employees, and upskilling into the Agriculture Industry.

For more information, please don't hesitate to contact:
๐’๐ก๐š๐ซ๐จ๐ง ๐‹๐ž๐š๐œ๐ก, ๐“๐จ๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐‚๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž๐ ๐ž
Phone: 6951 2695
Email: sharon.leach@dpird.nsw.gov.au

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