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Narrandera Argus $1.70 WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020 Your local independent newspaper – established 1880 Print Post approved – 100003237 INC. GST NARRANDERAACTION Shire Council huge recreation lake and then subscribed. ON“RAMJO should WATERbe one RAMJO resolved at its along the lines of all users has waded into the water out to sea,” Cr Clarke said. “Unfortunately, as water of the entities advocating on November meeting to use of the water have equal rights. debate and will throw its “Investment in Murray is on the open market it our behalf because it does its Water Position paper to Mr Cowan said the weight behind calls by Darling Basin water without goes to the highest bidder, take our member councils advocate across the NSW Leeton Council resolution regional councils for national irrigable land should be and there is no guarantee in the irrigation areas, and Legislative Assembly Commit- was rejected as it was based water policy reform. banned. The only way this food or fodder would actually our neighbours, to result tee on Investment, Industry on a water guarantee for rice The action comes in the issue will be solved is through be produced,” Cr Fahey said. in a bigger boot to kick on and Regional Development growers only. same week as the Morri- greater transparency of the “In our area, we have two the door. inquiry into drought affected “The councils to the south son government announced ownership of the water, per cent of the LGA as irrigators “We can advocate for our communities, and the ACCC with other uses for the water a Productivity Commission and how much is owned by – with the recent rainfall and local residents but it is such inquiry into markets for felt compromised by that,” inquiry into national water foreigners. speaking to some farmers it a complex, large and region- tradeable water rights in the he said. policy. “This year we are import- is an optimistic outlook. al issue it should be left to Murray Darling Basin. Cr Kevin Morris advocated Council resolved to write ing 90 per cent of our rice. “If we do write a letter to RAMJO to identify all the Narrandera general man- for an inquiry into carryover to NSW Premier Gladys Bere- I encourage all councils these parties we have to be issues and then lobby the ager George Cowan said water held by speculative jiklian, Deputy Premier John affected by this policy to give much more specic. appropriate people.” RAMJO had adopted a position investors. Barilaro, Water Minister support to the action under- Melinda Pavey, Deputy Prime taken by Murray MP Helen Minister Michael McCormack Dalton in calling for a Royal and Riverina and Murray Commission into the Murray Joint Organisation to express Darling Basin water. concern over the allocation of “The bureaucrats continu- water in the southern Murray ing to deny these producers Darling Basin. in NSW any water is totally Council also resolved to unacceptable – it is crippling write to surrounding councils local business and harming affected by the situation to local communities.” seek their support. Cr Clarke said the politi- The motion drew much cians must take up the ght debate at the May meeting, to protect the regional areas. with councillors divided over Narrandera Mayor Neville the issue over the original Kschenka said the issue was wording of seeking an emer- raised at the recent Riverina gency allocation of water for and Murray Joint Organisation food and fodder production. meeting and referred to the Cr Jenny Clarke said the RAMJO water committee. motion was aimed at support- “A similar motion put ing farmers brought to their forward by the Leeton Coun- knees by the lack of water cil was lost so my concern is and southern Riverina farmers we will get the same result,” with zero allocation for the he said. past three years. Mayor Kschenka suggested “NSW has once again been the Council express concern deprived of the NSW Murray but was not in the position water this year – what I nd to ask the government to deplorable is this water is provide water. being allowed by bureaucrats Deputy Mayor David Fahey Robert Walker rescued this DC-3 from the scrap heap and is breathing new life into the “the old girl” at his Whispering to ow into South Australia said the Food and Fodder Pines aviation museum. Read the story on page 3. Photo: Kim Woods for their irrigation, to ll their allocation had been over- COVID-19 UPDATE Late shower; 60% chnce of 1-5mm Clubs, pubs allowed to reopen MAX: 18°C MIN: 7°C THE NSW Government will it’s important for people to allow pubs, clubs, cafes and nd a way to enjoy themselves restaurants to have up to 50 and take a break from the customers, subject to a one per- daily pressures they are facing,” son per four square metre rule, Mr Barilaro said. THUR FRI SAT SUN MON and with strict social distancing “A morale boost and the guidelines from June 1. additional economic stimulus NSW Premier Gladys provided by pubs and clubs 18°C 17°C 18°C 16°C 18°C Berejiklian said the move was is what our communities need 6°C 4°C 4°C 9°C 10°C about safely bringing back and I look forward to enjoy- - - 1-5mm - - thousands of jobs. ing a beer in the bush with “This decision has been locals very soon.” made with expert health NSW Treasurer Dominic advice and both businesses Perrottet said the Government and patrons will be subject to was moving to swiftly and May – 16.4mm strict rules and guidelines,” safely get businesses back in 2020 total – 314.4mm Ms Berejiklian said. business and people back “All customers must be seated to work. and no bookings of more than “There are about 280,000 10 allowed, in addition to many people employed in this sector other conditions which must of the economy and allow- Narrandera Argus be met.” ing venues to safely cater for Deputy Premier John Barila- more customers will provide ro, Treasurer Dominic Perrottet another boost to business Clubs around Narrandera including the Exies have the green ENQUIRIES and Customer Service Minister and jobs,” Mr Perrottet said. light to open for up to 50 customers from June 1. 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The AHA and ClubsNSW with both the AHA and safety guidelines, to ensure “This has been really consid- have conrmed their members www.narranderaargus.com.au ClubsNSW. we make it a success and can ered and thought out to make will comply with all conditions or find us on Facebook “This is a game-changer right continue.” sure we have the best regulatory stipulated by NSW Health. now, as we continue to deal Minister for Customer settings in place,” Mr Dominello Patrons have been advised with the aftermath of the Service Victor Dominello, who said. to check with the venue before devastating bushfires, contin- is responsible for liquor and All venues must ensure attending to ensure they will be NEWS ROOM ued drought and COVID-19, gaming regulation, said the social distancing and will need able to attend. Managing Editor Liz Lawrence Travellers are welcome [email protected] Mobile clinic to THE state’s peak business mountains and national situation to improve as Journalist organisation Business parks. the NSW Government NSW has welcomed the “Almost 8000 jobs eases restrictions in line Kim Woods visit Narrandera return of travel to the were lost across the Riv- with welcoming visitors THE Murrumbidgee COVID-19 Mobile Testing [email protected] Murrumbidgee region erina Murray region since to regional NSW. Clinic for COVID-19 will be in Narrandera from June 1. the start of the pandemic “Businesses and local on Thursday, May 28 as the Murrumbidgee Business NSW Riv- and this re-opening will tourism operators have Local Health District pleads for people to come erina Murray region- help boost business con- been working hard to forward to be tested. ACCOUNTS al manager Andrew dence to start employing ensure all the neces- While the mobile clinic is visiting many Administration Manager Cottrill said the business people again.” sary precautions are in locations across the region, MLHD urges people community had been Whilst there are still place to welcome tourists not to wait for a visit, but to call the COVID hotline Debbie Bock doing it tough for some a number of restrictions back safely and we urge to book an appointment if they feel the slightest [email protected] time due to drought in place for many of visitors to take extra bit unwell. and the pandemic. hospitality businesses, care when visiting our “It’s imperative that people get tested,” MLHD’s “The opening of the Mr Cottrill expects the beautiful region” he said. Health Emergency Operations Centre Manager regions will help kick Emma Field said. ADVERTISING start our economic “We are not sure why people are not coming Fran Macdonald recovery and will be forward for testing, whether they don’t want a huge boost for the [email protected] to isolate for a couple of days while they await Riverina Murray,” Mr the results, or if they just think ‘it can’t happen or [email protected] Cottrill said.