Whether you sing, dance, juggle, tell jokes, or play the spoons – you’re wanted on stage for Coly’s Got Talent!
There is no act too big, no act too small – it’s all about fun and showing off what you’ve got.
The talent show will be held November 22 at the Coleambally Community Club.
All proceeds go towards new lighting equipment for the club, so every clap, cheer, and laugh helps brighten our stage for years to come.
Spread the word, and get your entry in! This is your chance to be the star of the show.
Contact Jane on 0427 544 200 or Jess on 0429 017 178 for further information.
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Join the Young Adults Ministry team from Wesley International Congregation in Sydney for a school holiday from at the Coleambally Uniting Church.
There will be three days of fun and activities these school's holidays, starting September 29.
The program is for school aged students from Kindergarten to Year 12.
Cost is $12 per participant per day (max $25 per family, per day). Includes a free camp hat!
For more information, and for the link to the registration form, go to the Coleambally Youth Connect Camp 2025 Facebook event page.
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Members of Coleambally Garden club got to spend a lovely afternoon in Leeton, swapping and planting potted succulent gardens at their September meeting after a delicious lunch.
New members are most welcome to join the group’s informal meetings, held on the first Saturday of each month.
Please contact Marlyn Laurie on 0417 548 817 for further information.
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Community Bank Western Riverina 2025 Community Grants are now open, and close on October 12.
Got a bold idea for your club, group or community project?
This is your chance to make it happen with funding that supports locals, by locals.
Go to https://communitybankcoleambally.smartygrants.com.au/.
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The Darlington Point Spring Fair is this Saturday, from 9am in the centre of town. Come along for a long and enjoy the festivities.
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This week is County Women’s Association Awareness Week, and the Coleambally-Argoon branch is running and even this Friday.
It will be from 10am to 2pm in Brolga Place, with the topics including reducing food waste and seasonal eating. You can also pick up a recipe card.
A raffle is available for $2 a ticket, with the prize being a 9L air fryer.
Proceeds will be given as education grants to students at Colembally Central School and St Peter’s Primary School.
This is a cash only event.
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The Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area District Bush Fire Danger Period starts on October 1, which heralds the start of the fire permit season.
The MIA District RFS urge any residents who wish to conduct planned burns - including the removal of tree branches, garden prunings and weed and grass reduction - to consider burning before the permit period.
Once fire permits are required, the burning of timer is prohibited, and burning times and other restrictions will be enforced.
Even outside the permit period, you must notify the RFS and your neighbours of your intention to burn at least 24 hours beforehand. Fines of up to $1100 apply for failure to notify.
For more information, go to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify or contact the MIA office during business hours on (02) 6966 7800.
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