Southern Riverina News

01/01/2026

Murrumbidgee Council's Summer Break Pool Party on January 9 offers free entry, barbecue, and giveaways. Free swimming lessons for ages 3-14 will run from January 12-23.

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31/12/2025

31/12/2025

Lachlan Whelan from Berrigan had a memorable trip with Wanderers Australia on a Junior Boys AFL Ireland Tour. They played Gaelic style games in Ireland, visited historic sites, and paid respects in France.

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30/12/2025

Tocumwal Brewing Co, a craft brewery in a restored historic building, has become a popular destination for locals and tourists. Founders Matt Shurgold and Nathan Haley transformed the century-old structure into a taproom and beer garden.

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30/12/2025

Tocumwal couple Pat and Trish DeLuca faced cancer battles, with Pat undergoing a stem cell transplant and Trish diagnosed later. Despite challenges, they got married and received good news.

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29/12/2025

In tomorrow's SRN:
• 2026 Horoscope forecast
• Reflecting on a full year
• 'Cured' for Christmas
• Brewery helps drive tourism
• Free summer pool party
• International footy experience
and much more

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22/12/2025

Santa visited Tocumwal Public School students, and various Christmas events are scheduled. Berrigan Shire bin collection dates are adjusted, and the Rotary Club of Tocumwal will close over Christmas.

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22/12/2025

Finley Public School P&C is raising funds by having elves “kidnap” residents’ lawns, requesting donations for their release. The community is enjoying the festive fundraising activity.

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19/12/2025

Tocumwal's C-grade cricket team played Nathalia in a rain-affected match. Tocumwal batted first, Meloury top-scoring with 35*. They bowled well, winning by 27 runs. In other matches, Tocumwal's under-17s lost to Katunga, while the under-13s team, including Tocumwal players, won against Wangaratta.

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19/12/2025

The Rural Fire Service advises farmers to monitor weather closely during harvest to prevent crop fires. Using machinery on high-risk days can lead to rapid fire spread and property damage.

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18/12/2025

Free community pool parties will be held between December 23 and January 9. The events, funded by the NSW Governmentinclude activities like a giant slip-and-slide, inflatable aqua island, sausage sizzle, and giveaways.

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