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โผPlease plan your travels accordingly with current road closures and drive safelyโผ๐ง๐๐จ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ง
- ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ซ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐๐๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐๐ - Remains closed
- ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐๐ - Now closed
- ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐๐๐ฌ - Remain closed
Council staff are continuing to assess all roads and monitor water levels across the Shire. Due to the vast size of the network, it will take time to fully assess affected routes.
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Never drive into floodwater. Stay safe and avoid any unnecessary travel.
Conditions in floodwaters can change quickly. Roads or crossings that may have looked safe a short time ago can quickly become dangerous. If you're not sure it's safe to cross, the safest choice is to not enter floodwaters.
Latest Report:
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Please see below the updated Road Condition Report for Walgett Shire.
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There have been reports that heavy rain has exposed mining shafts on the opal fields. Please be careful and report any safety issues to the mines department.
To report a safety incident or danger at the Lightning Ridge mining fields in NSW, contact the NSW Resources Regulator's incident reporting line at 1300 814 609, option 2 then 4, or email [email protected].
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Some big rainfall totals across the district. Please stay safe and avoid using dirt roads and tracks where possible.๐ง๏ธ 24 HOUR RAINFALL TOTALS
- NORTHERN #NSW
- 10:08AM, Saturday 29th March
It's not often you see our north western locations topping the rainfall charts but that's exactly what has occurred in the past 24 hours with Walgett receiving the highest total, 158mm!
Other notable falls include
๐ง๏ธ Lightning Ridge - 154mm
๐ง๏ธ Wee Waa - 140mm
๐ง๏ธ Caroda - 120mm
๐ง๏ธ Numinbah - 115mm
๐ง๏ธ Pilliga - 114mm
Further falls are forecast for the remainder of today, however, the heaviest falls will move south east throughout Saturday into Sunday.
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Attached is the first University of New South Wales (UNSW) Centre for Ecosystem Science (CES) Lower Balonne Flow-MER project quarterly newsletter.
This is a fantastic newsletter that covers some of the exciting research projects happening in our backyard including Sounds of Narran Lakes, Native Fish Sampling, Waterbird Surveys and much more. Dive in and have a read and a listen !!
Lightning Ridge Opal Reserve Crown Land Manager is currently working with UNSW and local schools to immerse students in educational programs that will lead to diverse employment opportunities and higher education opportunities. Watch this space!
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Roy Butler MP The Western Herald - Bourke ABC Western Plains Walgett Shire Council NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water ABC Central West triple j BackTrack Youth WorksABC Indigenous Steve Kamper
๐ต๐ตInformation workshop about Hudson Pear 11am-1pm 26th of March๐ต๐ต
Morning tea will be provided.
Held at Grawin Club in the Scrub
Learn about the two types of Hudson Pear and its control methods; the bio-control agent and chemical management.
For more informatio contact Todd Pallister, Cacti Control Coordinator North West Local Land Services on 0457 939 055 or email [email protected]Want to learn more about Hudson pear? Join us at the Grawin Opal Fields on 26 March!
We're holding a workshop about identifying, managing and controlling Hudson pear using chemical and biological control methods.
No need to register, just come along! Find more details at ๐ bit.ly/3FENEe4
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 โก๏ธ www.police.nsw.gov.au/news/article?id=117385