Great win for Gadfly
By Melissa Blewitt Condobolin horse, Gadfly, ran a powerful race, to beat a strong field in the Duck Creek Picnic Cup at Nyngan recently. Not only did he win convincingly, he set a weight carrying…
A bit of Bogan in Condo
Condobolin participated in Australia’s Biggest Bogan Festival (ABBF) at the Condobolin Hotel last Friday. Events in Condobolin included a Publican’s Challenge (Darts, Euchre and Kelly Pool Competition), Air Guitar Championships, Bogan Fashions in the Field…
A tick of approval
Melissa Blewitt The Regional Innovators Network has won a Good Design Award. Community Connectors for the project are Annette Ohlsen (Condobolin), Shane Phillips (Lake Cargelligo) of Growing Lachlan, along with Sharon Thomas (Dubbo) of the…
Successful selection
St Joseph’s Parish School Condobolin students Braith Sloane and Cameron Stuckey have been selected in the Wilcannia Forbes Rugby Team. . They will now compete at the NSW Catholic Primary Schools carnival in Forbes…
Harry is oarsome
Condobolin’s Harry Crouch is off to take on his next rowing challenge. He was invited to the USA based Under 23 Selection Trials at Princeton University this month. He will go into a two week…
Creating a brighter future for Condo kids
A wellbeing program targeting the Aboriginal community in Condobolin is improving the health of local children, securing homes for families and improving school attendance rates. Marathon Health and the Wiradjuri Condobolin Corporation have supported 48…
Preschool extension taking shape
Progress is starting to happen quickly with the Condobolin Preschool and Childcare Centre Extension Project. Concrete being poured, frames are going up and roof trusses will soon be added. The levels for the new babies…
Playing cards for 52 years
By Melissa Blewitt A love of playing cards has seen a group of women enjoy 52 years of friendship. ‘The Card Girls’, as they affectionately call themselves, began meeting at each others homes, for a…
Celebrating Condo paramedics
By Melissa Blewitt Female paramedics are being recognised by NSW Ambulance as it celebrates 40 years of women in active service. Condobolin has three female paramedics, Brooke Brazier, Leah Butcher (LJ) and Kim Little, serving…
CWFS Women and Youth in Agriculture
By Melissa Blewitt The Central West Farming Systems 2019 Women and Youth in Agriculture Conference was a huge success. Many local women took the opportunity to network and form friendships Wednesday Comedian Fiona O’Loughlin had…
By Melissa Blewitt Condobolin’s Toby Denyer has embarked on the trip of a lifetime, as member of the NSW Combined High Schools Rugby Union Team, which will play in South Africa over the next two…
Danielle nets national selection
Rising young sports star, Danielle Hoskins, has secured a place in the top U19’s Australian Indigenous Squad to represent Indigenous Australia at the International Schoolgirls Netball Championships to be held at Palmerston North in New…
Easter fun
Tommy Kirkman, Janayah Johnson, Macauley Packham and Stella Jarick had a great time at the Condobolin Public School Easter Concert and Hat Parade. Kindergarten, Year One and Year Two students delighted the audience at their…
A big thankyou to Abby
For the last seven years, Abby Grimshaw has been a crucial member of Condobolin’s Born To Read committee. She has been responsible for sending the birthday books to all registered members of the Joey Readers…
Worthy Nominees
Kiara Harris (Condobolin), Zara King (Tullibigeal) and Halle Jane Doyle (Condobolin) were three of the four nominees in the Lachlan Shire Young Citizen of the Year category. Jai-James Clarke from Lake Cargelligo was named the…
Australia Day at Condo Pool
Jason Kirby, Steven Capewell and Jaydan Glasson had a fantastic time at the Condobolin Pool during Australia Day celebrations. There was a three-legged race, thong throwing, water balloons, on land watermelon race, Rotary Jumping Castle,…
Patrisha, Simon, Jai-James and Libby recognised for their contributions
Lachlan Shire Mayor John Medcalf, Lachlan Shire Citizen of the Year Patrisha Hurley OAM, Environmental Citizen of the Year Dr Libby Roesner, Lachlan Shire Australia Day Award (Community Service) recipient Simon Carey, Lachlan Shire Australia…
Showing generosity for Can Assist
Lachlan Shire Council Union Members held their Annual Union Picnic Day on 9 November 2018 at the Condobolin Sports Club. Throughout the year, members have contributed money, ran a raffle and 100 Clubs to raise…
GRADUATING PRESCHOOL
Condobolin Preschool and Childcare Centre held their Emu Room Graduation Ceremony last Monday. It was held at the Condobolin Sports Club. Parents, grand parents, carers, friends and special guests enjoyed the evening. Santa Claus even…
CALLING TIME AFTER 50 YEARS
By Melissa Blewitt For 50 years, Condobolin Swiss Watch Centre has been part of the local business landscape, but on Christmas Eve, it will close its doors for the final time. From humble beginnings, to…
FINAL FAREWELL
By Melissa Blewitt Condobolin’s NRMA Insurance Agency is saying goodbye, after serving the Condobolin community for 60 years. The Branch will say its final farewell on 31 December 2018. After working with the NRMA since…
Helping Hand for Helipad
He explained the Land Rover Club of the ACT was one of three Clubs that join together to organise a bi-annual event known as the Combined ACT Four Wheel Drive Clubs Four Wheel Drive Spectacular…
Eisteddfod success
At the 25th Annual Forbes Eisteddfod last Friday, several Condobolin piano students were well placed against some very high standard performances. In the Beginners Section, Alexandra Worthington was awarded second place from ten competitors. Alexandra…
Milestone for Sunrise Project – DFS completed
By Melissa Blewitt The Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) for Clean TeQ Sunrise Project, near Fifield, has been completed. It forecasts local benefits to the community over the initial 25 years of the Project operation in…
Public speaking success for local students
By Melissa Blewitt Standing in front of a large audience and performing can be daunting, but not for some local students who competed in the Oxley Group CWA Public Speaking Competition recently. Four students from…
Red alert lifted at Gum Bend
By Melissa Blewitt The Red alert warning previously issued for Gum Bend Lake has now been reduced to an Amber alert by Water NSW. Water quality samples collected by Lachlan Shire Council and analysed by…
Tea and treats to raise funds
Lachlan Shire News
Projects •Condobolin Library Extension – The Library extension is progressing well with the new section of the building almost completed. Over the next 2 weeks the Library will relocate to the new extension to allow…
MOVIN ON LSC GM leaving for new role
By Melissa Blewitt General Manager Robert Hunt is moving on.He will be leaving in mid-July to take up the position of Assistant General Manager – Corporate Services with Nambucca Shire Council. Mr Hunt said the…
Charity Day success
Juan Burbano (third from left) was a winner of the Charity Bowls event, with Tim Foster (far left) and Eric Mitchell (second from left) Runners Up. Michael Waller was happy about their performances. KP Saturday…