It’s a new start for Mineral Hill Mine and that will mean employment opportunities for locals. The mine, located 50 kilometres from Condobolin, has been given a fresh beginning by new owner Mineral Hill Ltd…

Lachlan Shire Council will receive more than half a million dollars under Round 7 of the Federal Government’s Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program (HVSPP). The grants include $258,000 for an upgrade to a section…

The Condobolin RSL Sub Branch’s Display Cabinet now takes pride of place in the Condobolin RSL Club. The project was undertaken while COVID-19 closed the facility down. Condobolin RSL Sub Branch members, Condobolin RSL staff,…

Condobolin High School Stage Five Food Technology undertook an Assessment Task recently. The Assessment Task was completed under the supervision of Mr Porter and Mrs Thomas

The Mobile Blood Bank was in Condobolin on Wednesday, 30 September. Australia needs around 25,000 blood donations every week, especially those many people suffering from cancer and other serious illnesses. Local resident and Manager of…

State Member for Parkes Mark Coulton was in town on Tuesday, 29 September. He made time to visit Lachlan Children Services where he talked with Coordinator Rachel Brook and discovered what Vacation Care children were…

Five local primary school students have taken home prizes as the winners of the Local Government Week schools colouring-in competition. Cleo Whiley and Pippa Wainwright were the winners from Condobolin Public School, while Molly Sanson,…

On Tuesday, 15 September Condobolin Public School classes 3O, 4T and 4/5R participated in a virtual excursion. Students engaged in a role play to understand significant events that occurred upon Captain Cook’s arrival and began…

On Saturday more than 100 pre-schoolers, girls and ladies performed at the Lachlan Valley United Physical Culture Club Annual Showcase. It has been a challenging year due to COVID, and members are commended for their…

State Member for Barwon Roy Butler set up a Mobile Electorate Office at Western Plains Regional Development in Condobolin on Wednesday, 30 September. Residents were able to raise issues of concern with members of Roy…

On Tuesday, September 22 and Wednesday, 23 September, the Condobolin Preschool and Childcare Centre had Grace, Rachel, Kate and John from Royal Far West conducting the Developmental Screening Programs for three to five year olds…

The inaugural Condobolin Business Awards were an outstanding success. John Shillito was MC for the evening and praised the resilience of Condobolin business after a horror couple of years of drought, bushfires and COVID-19. He…

Gum Bend Lake in Condobolin will be filled for the 2020/21 season. Councillors unanimously resolved to fill the recreational facility for the upcoming summer period at the Lachlan Shire monthly meeting, on Wednesday, 23 September….

Constable Dean Reid has joined the ranks at the Condobolin Police Station. His first day was on Monday, 21 September and he is looking forward to working in a small rural community. Constable Reid has…

The Condobolin RSL Club have installed Granite Columns depicting Australia’s defence forces. The Granite Columns represent the Navy, Army, Airforce and Women’s Royal Army Corps. This is a project that has been 18 months in…

J and EM Kiss General and Precision Engineering in Condobolin has been recognised as an industry leader in employing and supporting apprentices. Skillset CEO Craig Randazzo, Skillset Manager – Workplace Programs Ben Ruddy and Skillset…

Councillor John Medcalf OAM and Councillor Paul Phillips will retain their positions as Mayor and Deputy Mayor for another 12 months. Lachlan Shire Council’s two most senior office holders were re-elected for a further one-year…

It was the end of a hairdressing era in Condobolin, when Rhonda Shields handed over the reins of RJ’s Salon on 3 October. Rhonda has been in the hairdressing industry for over 52 years, and…

Now is the time to have your say on Condobolin’s proposed Visitor Centre designs. Lachlan Shire Council is seeking community feedback on the design for the Shire’s new Visitor Information Centre. The centre is to…

The Condobolin Quota Club President’s Award for Community Service has been returned to the local resident Rohini Dwyer, who donated it. Former Condobolin Quota member Ros L’Estrange handed the trophy back on Thursday, 24 September,…

There are still hopes that the Late Mail Postie Bike Ride will hit the road in 2020. The event has plotted a new route which includes Condobolin, after the COVID-19 pandemic ruled out Echuca in…