By Melissa Blewitt Blackfit Fitness believes every Aboriginal child should have an equal opportunity to learn and practice their culture, a healthy lifestyle and wellbeing. They specialise in programs that empower children and communities to…
On Saturday the 8th May members on Lodge Condobolin gathered at the Railway Hotel for a luncheon to present Right Worshipful Brother Mick Press, 89, and Worshipful Brother Hugh Crerar, 96, with a Certificate marking…
Around 70 people attended the ‘Harmonies on the Hill’ held at St Joseph’s Catholic Church on Friday, 30 April. The performance was presented by Lachlan Arts Council. Renowned Anglo Australian Tenor William Amer performed at…
By Melissa Blewitt Condobolin’s Terryll Cassidy has won the NSW County Women’s Association Recycled Article Competition. Her unique “Colourful Spring Bouquet Dress and Necklace” was awarded the overall Grand Prize, which was announced at the…
BRIAN SCHMALKUCHE’S WALK 4 CHRIST – LINKING THE PARISHES Thursday morning 29th of April 2021, Trundle. Up, dressed, and ready to Walk at 5am. Looked outside to see a beautiful moonlit morning, a pink moon…
By Melissa Blewitt Willow Bend Sports Centre 2877 held a myriad of activities throughout the School Holidays. Local youth were able to participate in Teens Classes where they were put through different strength movements and…
By Melissa Blewitt St James Rail passengers aboard the Southern Aurora, made their way through Condobolin on Wednesday, 28 April. The ‘Southern Aurora’ – a 1960’s icon of the nation— the gleaming, stainless steel ‘Southern…
By Melissa Blewitt Evolution Mining supports and celebrates the achievements of students who have left Condobolin High School to undertake Tertiary education on a yearly basis. Community and External Relations Officer, Renee Pettit, attended the…
The Condobolin Sports Club hosted a Mother’s Day luncheon and dinner on Sunday, 9 May. Those who attended enjoyed a buffet meal from the facility’s new chef. From all reports, everyone enjoyed themselves and had…
Bishop Columba Macbeth-Green OSPPE DD celebrated the Patronal Feast of St Joseph’s Catholic Parish in Condobolin on Sunday, 2 May. “It was great seeing so many people from the Parish and its Parish School come…
By Melissa Blewitt The Condobolin Doctor Crisis Working Party believe now is the time for change in the local health care system, particularly in relation to the lack of doctors at Condobolin Hospital. Members Jenny…
By Melissa Blewitt Condobolin High School has a new mobile phone policy. As of Monday, 3 May students will be expected to follow three simple steps to comply with the new guidelines. Every classroom will…
By Melissa Blewitt Condobolin High School hosted an ANZAC Day Assembly on Friday, 23 April. The Acknowledgement to Country was given by Shaylee Saunders and Billie O’Bryan. School Chaplain Ralph Martin said a Prayer for…
By Melissa Blewitt The Central West Farming Systems’ (CWFS) ‘Tapping a Natural Resource – A Rural and Regional ‘Remote Workforce’ project is underway. CWFS, who are based in Condobolin, secured funding from the Foundation for…
By Melissa Blewitt A special presentation was made to the Condobolin RSL Sub Branch and its members on ANZAC Day (25 April). A poignant photograph, captioned ‘Lament for the Dead of Long Tan’ with a…
By Melissa Blewitt. Condobolin High School held their annual Cross Country event at the SRA Grounds on 31 March. Students displayed great sportsmanship and determination to complete the course. Samuel Kissane was the 12 Years…
Condobolin HACC held their Senior’s Week celebration at the Sports Club on Wednesday, 21 April. Seventeen people attended the event, and they a fabulous morning tea and delicious treats. HACC wanted to thank all those…
Watching the media, whether it’s on social or the nightly news, there is a lot of noise out there and it’s moving at a fast pace. Beyond the constant sound bites and snap chats is…
By Melissa Blewitt Wiradjuri dance teacher and choreographer, Jo Clancy, visited Condobolin to conduct the first SkyFest: miima warrabinya dance workshop for local women and girls at the Wiradjuri Study Centre on Monday, 12 April….
By Hayley Egan The Autumn Garden Party was held on Sunday the 18th of April at Toppy Hall. The event was an afternoon of food and fun with a lovely Autumn theme. There was also…
By Melissa Blewitt Condobolin’s Kevin Read joined other NSW Police Force employees from across Western Region to attend the Aboriginal Employee Network meeting at Dubbo in March. Attendees ranged from the region’s Aboriginal Community Liaison…
By Hayley Egan The NSW Rural Women’s Gathering Forbes Committee held an information evening on Wednesday the 24th of March at the Forbes Golf Club, bringing in over 50 attendees. This information evening was held…
The Galari Bila Waga Dhaany’s is a Wiradjuri word Meaning Lachlan River Dancers is an Aboriginal youth Boys Dance group located in Condobolin will present to you the Condo Corroboree on Sunday, 29 May at…
Compiled by Anne Coffey Renowned Anglo Australian Tenor William Amer will be performing at the ‘Harmonies on the Hill’ event to be held at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Condobolin on Friday, 30 April from…
By Melissa Blewitt Sky Lanterns will fill the Condobolin atmosphere as part of the Condo SkyFest 2021: Miima Warrabinya. The Sky-lanterns Project will see locals create beautifully unique lanterns which will be released during the…
By Melissa Blewitt The official opening of the Condobolin District Landcare Water and Birds Art Exhibition was a wonderful success. Held at the Condobolin Community Centre on Friday, 9 April, the event was attended by…
By Melissa Blewitt The opening night of the Condobolin District Landcare Water and Birds Art Exhibition was held on Friday, 9 April. It featured the Condobolin SHINE Women group, Karen Tooth, and photographers Warren Chad…
By Melissa Blewitt State Member for Barwon, Roy Butler, of which Condobolin and the Lachlan Shire are a part of, wrote to the Inquiry in an attempt to highlight the health care needs of his…
By Melissa Blewitt Condobolin High School and its students are making sure every step counts in helping create a world where no-one on the autism spectrum is left behind. The School along with Brycen Porter,…
By Melissa Blewitt The Lachlan Shire enjoyed an excellent Easter. Many took the opportunity to go camping, fishing, spend time with family or just take a moment to take in the beautiful weather. …