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The Famous Lightning Ridge Sunday Market

Locality: Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 438 453 195

Address: The Lions Park. Bill O'Brien Way/Morilla St 2834 Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 We've added a few more options for staying with us in Lightning Ridge - and you can now book direct! https://thehungryspirit.com/stay/... We have BYO camping for a small number AND we also have an option for Camping where we provide you with all you need and you just put the tent up! Of course, THE Tardis and Charlie's Camp are also available! Affordable glamping in the outback surrounded by beautiful big skies, green oasis and water views! https://thehungryspirit.com/stay/ See more

25.01.2022 THE SEPP: THE CONVERSATION NSW NEEDED TO HAVE In my (Sam Farraway) recent travels across regional New South Wales, one thing was made clear to me, the proposed ...SEPP, in its current form simply isn’t acceptable for rural and regional NSW. This was not news to me as issues regarding the proposed SEPP were some of the first pieces of correspondence I received after entering Parliament in October last year. Many people across NSW, particularly those in metropolitan areas, do not know what a SEPP is. They also do not understand the great work our Local Land Services do and many would have little knowledge of the green and red tape land owners have to face daily to do simple things like remove dead trees from their property. Since October last year my Nationals Colleagues and I have been holding meetings in Macquarie Street with Ministers, advisers and key stakeholders, taking what we are told on the ground straight to the decision makers. We put forward amendments that would: Separate agricultural land and Private Native Forestry which is already heavily regulated Bring the number of tree species listed as core koala habitat brought down from 123 to just 39 still an increase from the current 10 listed Ask for the spatial mapping to be taken down and removed from the SEPP due to its inaccuracy. Unfortunately, after months of discussion and a meeting with the Premier our calls for amendments went unanswered seemingly ignored by our Liberal colleagues who are focused on their metropolitan seats and not the people of regional NSW. This is why the Deputy Premier John Barilaro went out hard against our Liberal colleagues, backed by his party room and from the many conversations I’ve had with people from Port Macquarie to Blayney, backed by Regional NSW. This is a fight The NSW Nationals had to have with our Coalition partner. This is a policy that will affect the regional communities, people and industries that we represent it does not affect those in the city. Inconsistent media coverage has many people believing that this SEPP is solely about Koalas well, it’s not. It’s about land rights, it’s about being able to build a fence on your property if your old one needs replacing, it’s about making sure your home is fire safe and at the very crux of it all, this SEPP is about trees. Now the entire state of NSW is talking about the SEPP, looking at the maps, seeing for themselves how flawed the policy in its current form is. Traffic on the website has increased and the google searches have skyrocketed. The Shooters Party have finally reacted to the flaws in this policy, in their own way but it is only because of The Nationals and Deputy Premier John Barilaro that all of NSW is talking about it. This is the conversation we needed to have, it may have been a bumpy road but at least now Macquarie Street knows that the people of Regional NSW have a voice and it is strong. The Hon. Sam Farraway MLC Nationals Member of The NSW Legislative Council Deputy Government Whip of The NSW Legislative Council

24.01.2022 Today in question time, I had the opportunity to ask the NSW Treasurer, Dominic Perrottet a question about Payroll Tax in NSW. Payroll Tax is paid when you exce...ed a threshold of salary for employees in your business. After what the last few years has dished out, its a handbrake on economic recovery for business especially in Regional NSW. There have been some concessions during COVID-19, but we need to do more. My preference would be to abolish Payroll Tax in Regional NSW altogether. See more

24.01.2022 2020 has been a terrible year! Droughtflood fires and to top it off the coronavirus! But it’s nearly over!! Let’s cross our fingers and hope for 2...021 to go to plan! Our Trophy Buckles have been packaged up and sent back to Eddie Fisher at Ride Tuff to amend the 2020 date. Unfortunately Due to Covid-19 none of these beauties were able to won as our event had to be cancelled. But... They are still up for grabs, plus Cracking Prize money to go with it!!!!! Each of these Opals are valued at $1000.00 Kindly donated by a local business ‘Designer Miners’ Like and follow our page for future updates on the Lightning Ridge Bull & Bronc Ride 2021! Still awaiting NSW restrictions to be lifted.. but we have started getting ready and booking things in so we can Jump into action when we are given the thumbs up to do so! So save the date!!! Like & Follow our page to keep updated!!

24.01.2022 Hey guys, I'm hoping someone can help, last Tuesday a lady picked up our dog 5-10km put of gilgandra. She drove to walgett vet and checked for a microchip, we d...idn't have one :( she left a name and number, the number she left was wrong so I'm not sure if her name (yvonne silver) is correct. We are just trying to find out dog. If anyone has any more information please message me. I'll post a picture of out girl, her name is Roxy. Any information would be helpful. Not sure where the lady is actually from? Thanks guys See more

23.01.2022 New rug and cushion designs have just arrived! Featured artist, Bianca Gardiner, daughter of Gloria Gardiner from Goodooga. 100% wool, hand chain stitched, all natural dyes.

21.01.2022 Dharriwaa Elders Group congratulates Paresh Patel and his hardworking team on the opening of the new Walgett IGA this morning. DEG Elders Virginia Robinson and Lewis Beale were honoured to open the store, with another Walgett leader - Di Kelly. #foodandwaterforlife

20.01.2022 REMINDER: A new round of our Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) grant program is now open. There are two streams available: SMALL & VITAL grants; BUSHFI...RE RECOVERY grants. Both streams offer flexible funding, which means they can help communities address different needs and opportunities, as and when they emerge. In other words, FRRR can award SRC grants to support a broad range of grassroots, community-led initiatives that benefit local communities. Learn more about the program and what type of projects can receive funding here: http://ow.ly/UTPr50Bxw7b SRC is always open, but to be considered for this round (grants will be awarded in March 2021) you must apply by 5pm AEDT, 24 November 2020. #SRC #FRRR #RuralGrants

19.01.2022 Celebrating outback Australia Lightning Ridge, NSW Croatians Cow cockies It’s just the way at any bore baths Even if you know no-one, it’s like you have ...known everyone forever Had the best swim in the healing waters that are said to be approximately two million years old The open air Bore Baths here were opened in 1962 Free of charge open 24/7 seven days and a very popular meeting place for locals and visitors to bathe, relax and socialise So ancient in its creation, The Great Artesian Basin is one of the largest artesian freshwater basins in the world See more

18.01.2022 I just heard there’s a sign saying no fossicking at the grawin mullock heaps .....is it true .. that’s going to kill the town . I saw a video about it and ppl aren’t going to come out here anymore or to the ridge as there’s no fossicking areas for tourists .......

18.01.2022 **FUN FACT FRIDAY** Did you know?... Halley’s Comet, is recorded in the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s largest uncut black opal nobby. The massiv...e stone was found by a group of opal miners on the Leaning Tree Claim at Lightning Ridge known as The Lunatic Hill Syndicate about the time Halleys Comet appeared in Australian skies See more

16.01.2022 Saved many of my family members including my babies

14.01.2022 $16 million cash injection guarantees safer bridges, freight roads Thirteen projects across the electorate of Parkes will together share in more than $16.7 mill...ion in funding under Round 5 of the Bridges Renewal Program (BRP) and Round 7 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program (HVSPP), Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has announced. Mr Coulton said the timing couldn’t be better to see funding flow to deliver better and safer bridges and freight roads in the region. This vital funding will allow communities right across my electorate to fast-track their highest-priority infrastructure projects, providing a much-needed boost to local jobs and the economy, Mr Coulton said. I am thrilled to see so many projects across the Parkes electorate will receive grants to do exactly that, at a time where it couldn’t be needed more. This includes $2 million for an upgrade to Boothenba Road near Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets, $1.25 million for a replacement of Lucas Bridge in the Gilgandra Shire, $2.5 million for the widening of the Mitchell Highway between Bourke and Nyngan, and more than $5 million for roadworks in the Walgett Shire. Every single local job we support in the Parkes electorate by investing in infrastructure projects means safer journeys, reliable work on the books for local construction businesses and more cash flowing through local communities. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the latest rounds would support 350 projects across the nation. I am pleased to deliver more than $290 million in funding to more than 350 projects nationwide, which will upgrade and replace bridges which have been damaged or are deteriorating and improve key heavy vehicle infrastructure, Mr McCormack said. With nearly 80 per cent of this funding going to local councils, the outcome of these rounds will support local workers, households and businesses through a difficult time and position the Australian economy for a strong recovery. By improving our road network this funding will also help keep people safe on our roads while making key freight routes more efficient, delivering long-term benefits to drivers, businesses and local communities. This includes our truckies, who form an essential part of the backbone of our national economy and have been working tirelessly during COVID-19 to keep shelves stocked, hospitals supplied and the economy moving. Now more than ever the continued roll out of road infrastructure projects is important to support local jobs, underpin economic growth and ensure all Australians can reach their destinations sooner and safer and communities can rest assured that’s exactly what our Government is doing. For more information and a list of successful applicants, visit: www.infrastructure.gov.au/bridges www.infrastructure.gov.au/hvspp

13.01.2022 Found the owners Found running on road between Broken Hill and Wilcannia.

11.01.2022 Awesome Day was had with an even greater turn out. Thanks to all that made the effort to come on out and enjoy our mud crab races & abiding by all our COVID-19 ...rules everyone was awesome what a day, would like to thank our lovely Kerry Flint for all your help and doing all the talking and Jordan Mcgovern for handling the crabs As well as Lea Lea you guys are awesome and big shout out to our bar staff for doing the long hours Here are some photos of the winners of the races 1st,2nd,3rd Congratulations to all the winners once again See more

11.01.2022 Ok guys needing your help!! We know for a fact now that our little dog was in lightning ridge a few days ago. Apparently she ran away from the lady who took he...r from our place in gilgandra.. She is very friendly and will come to anyone. My kids are desperate to get her back! Her name is ROXY and we need to find her. A reward $$ will be given to anyone who can find her. I have the ranger on board, but the more eyes the better!! Please inbox or ring 0439570271 with any information See more

10.01.2022 On our way back from Lightening Ridge called into Walgett to see the Jimmy Little mural nearly finished looks very impressive

09.01.2022 Walgett Shire Council Overgrown and Unsightly Properties A bush or grass fire can happen at any time of the year but the risk is higher during the warmer months..., when bush, grass or scrub is drier. Council is urging residents to mow their lands to lower the fire risk. Overgrown Urban Lots An urban lot is considered overgrown within the Walgett Shire if: The grass on the site exceeds a height of 30cm, or; The grass on the site has sufficient density and height to sustain a significant grass fire, or; Has sufficient vegetation to provide shelter for vermin and snakes. Complaints about overgrown grass or vegetation on urban lots can be made by calling Walgett Shire Council on phone number 6828 6100. Routine inspections are also undertaken by Council’s Regulatory Officer to determine whether there are overgrown lots within the Shire’s towns and villages. Where an overgrown lot has been identified via an inspection or complaint: Council will write to the landowner and request that they make arrangements to mow and maintain the land. In cases where the request letter is not addressed, or there is an immediate hazard, Council will send a ‘Notice of Intention to Issue an Order’ under the Local Government Act 1993. Generally if the land is less than 2,000m2, the proposed order will require mowing of the whole lot. If a lot is larger, then the owner may be requested to put a 5 metre mowed buffer along the boundary to all neighbouring properties. An Inspection will be carried out by Council after the 30 days has lapsed. If the lot has not been mowed or cleared, then Council may proceed to issue Order 21 under section 124 of the Local Government Act 1993. This order will give the owner a further 30 days to remove/clear the vegetation. A re-inspection will take place after the 30 days has lapsed. If the lot still hasn’t been cleared, then Council may issue a fine and mow the site at the landowner’s cost. Council will mow land for land holders on a user pays basis. Please contact Councils Engineering/ Technical Services on 6828 6100 if you wish to use this service. Walgett Shire Council PO Box 31, Walgett NSW 2832 Telephone: (02) 6828 1399 Facsimile: (02) 6828 1608 Email: [email protected]

07.01.2022 As we approach the Spring school holidays in NSW, mobility of people throughout regional NSW will increase the risk of spreading the virus. Taking a family road... trip, going for short breaks from Sydney, or going camping at many of the national parks, campgrounds are great ways to spend some of the holidays Something as simple as opening a car door, using an ATM or filling the car with fuel can lead to the spread of COVID-19. It's important to practice social distancing as you move around. Remember to wash your hands, cover coughs and sneezes with your elbow or tissue and stay home if you're sick. Please get tested if you have the slightest indication of flu-like symptoms (cold, cough, high temperate). Please stay vigilant about following the health instructions in keeping safe and well, whilst also taking time out to enjoy the fun holiday experiences in NSW. For the latest travel alerts and information on how to protect yourself and others against COVID-19, please visit https://www.visitnsw.com/travel-information/travel-alerts For a full list of symptoms, or to find a COVID-19 testing clinic in NSW, visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/symptoms-and-testing https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics Alternatively, contact your GP or call 1800 020 080 (24/7) for health questions or to check symptoms.

07.01.2022 THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER IGA Walgett store is now open ... With plenty of new and exciting things to see and a good bargain to score!! Come in and check out the new store and our awesome huge new variety *The Fresh Crop - The Best Of A Good Bunch *Milk Bar - The Dairy Best *The Dairy - Say Cheese *The Frosty Stop - Keeping It Chill *The Butchers Block - A Cut Above The Rest *The Deli Counter - Small Goods With Big Flavour Fresh Hot BBQ Chicken Heaps of weekly IGA specials and lockdown low prices across the whole store range Also there’s an exciting 3 new aisles stocked with Gm/household/toys/Flowers/appliances/hardware and much much more, so be sure to come check that out See you there, and thank you for your support and keeping it local

01.01.2022 Join Queen Lauren gemologist and Queen Kell as we sort through what you need to know when purchasing a real opal!

01.01.2022 Hi Everyone can I ask everyone to share this please We have a motel at Goondiwindi - The Gunsynd Motor Inn, if anyone coming to QLD needs to stop overnight on ...your journey we would be greatful if you would consider using our motel. We have suffered enormously during the border closures and could do with any support we can get at the moment. Gunsynd Motor Inn 07 4671 1555 10 McLean Street Goondiwindi Qld [email protected]