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Really sad news. Our thoughts are with the family.
Barwon is large and my team will travel to meet you. If you live in the area of Lightning Ridge and you have something to discuss, my mobile office will be at the Lightning Ridge Bowling Club next Thursday 27 March
Contact the Narrabri office to make an appointment - 02 6792 1422
Unfortunately Angela Kranz is still missing. Police and emergency services are continuing their search efforts and additional rescue personnel will arrive tomorrow. Volunteers wishing to assist tomorrow can meet at 9am at Bill The Bore area just off Wooloroo Rd. If you are searching by foot please watch out for uncovered mining holes and carry adequate water.
Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time. The community response has been amazing. A huge thankyou to everybody involved
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Roy Butler MP The Western Herald - Bourke Walgett Shire Council ABC Western Plains
Can you help us find Angela?
Angela, aged 78, was last seen at the Lightning Ridge Olympic Pool, Gem Street, Lightning Ridge, about 9am today (Saturday 15 March 2025).
Family and police hold serious concerns for her welfare as she lives with dementia.
She was last seen wearing a black dress with a white swirl pattern and white crocs.
Angela is believed to still be in the Lightning Ridge area or nearby opal mine fields.
Anyone who sees her is urged to contact Central North Police District or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
MORE INFORMATION ➡️ www.police.nsw.gov.au/news/article?id=117385
Photos from North West Zone Rural Fire Service's post
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Photos from North West Zone Rural Fire Service's post
Opal Reserve staff met with Walgett Shire Council’s Planning & Compliance Manager Leigh Sage yesterday to discuss the urgent need for fencing the two Council Waste sites at Grawin & Glengarry.
Mr Sage gave assurances that Council are working towards having both sites fenced as a priority issue.
He also commented on the good work of the community who cleaned up the area on Sunday as part of the Clean up Australia initiative.
We will keep the community updated in regards to future developments regarding fencing these two sites.
Walgett Shire Council Outback Radio 2WEB The Western Herald - Bourke ABC Western Plains NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Roy Butler MP
Great turnout this morning for the Clean Up Australia event on the opal fields. Over 25 people are here doing their bit to clean up the rubbish from the two unfenced Walgett Shire Council tip sites. Lots of plastics are scattered through the shrub, but it's starting to look a lot better. Great job, everyone, and thank you for turning up.
A great article in our local paper about the Clean Up Australia event this Sunday at the Grawin Opal Fields.
A big thanks to Paul Stewart and everyone else involved in getting this happening, and highlighting the need for fencing to be erected around these waste sites as a priority issue to the hundreds of locals who live on the opal fields.
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Roy Butler MP The Western Herald - Bourke Walgett Shire Council Outback Radio 2WEB
How to join the opal field clean up
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Clean up Australia Day takes place this Sunday 2 March and the communities of Grawin, Glengarry and Sheepyard opal fields are being asked to lend a hand to beautify the unique area.The focus of the cl...