Good morning everyone,

As events are winding down for the year, I feel this is going to be a repeat of last week’s yarn. I don’t think there is going to be a lot of change in the weather even, warm and warmer is probably the outcome with a shower or two on Tuesday/Wednesday.

We have the Menindee Christmas Fair next Saturday if you’re near the little riverside town. If you are then make sure you have a look at the Lakes and Kinchega National Park, all interesting.

National Parks brings to mind the tours that are happening down at Mungo, guided tours there right up to a few days before Christmas.

White Cliffs, if you are nearby has Craft and a bit of a natter every Friday at the Red Earth Cafe for the ladies, and of course the men folk will find solace in a middy or three over at the White Cliffs Hotel, why not?

Way down in “the inside country” is the Muswellbrook Cup Carnival happening next Friday. If you’re a racing fan they do things properly down there. Of course if you’re out here in the “outback” it’s a long trip to have a bet or two!

Much closer to us is the Nyngan Christmas Carnival and Markets on the 10th. of December, harvest will be in full swing down there then. And I know you won’t make both but the Wagga Christmas Spectacular is being staged on the 11th. More things to see in Wagga than you can poke a stick at.

Unfortunately, we are already in a fire danger period and it’s going to get much worse. So please be very vigilant, and don’t light any fires out in the open, too hot to boil the billy now anyway. And watch out for anyone who may be a bit careless and not thinking. One match in the wrong place out here in these vast areas can travel miles in no time at all and cause volunteers and machinery hours and sometimes days of hard work. And of course report anything you see.

So much for this week, drive safely and take your time. You’ll soon be able to drive around our towns in the evenings and check out the Christmas lights.

Cheers again,   Bill Elliott.  WCTA.

“There is no sincerity like a politician telling a lie!”  

Photo: Darling River peak, November 2016