Managing Crown Land for the Community
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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
![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!
https://mailchi.mp/9b7ccd3012ae/lower-balonne-flow-mer-update-summer-2025?e=[UNIQID]
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](https://lror.org/wp-content/plugins/custom-facebook-feed-pro/assets/img/placeholder.png)
🌵🌵Information workshop about Hudson Pear 11am-1pm 26th of March🌵🌵
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 👉 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 ➡️ 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