Sealed at last
WELL almost. Our Moulamein-Hay Road has final got the go ahead to be bitumen all the way.
They are working on the first two point something kilometres of the last seven or so km to go. New roads do not come cheap.
This is a three-year project that will cost close to $3 million.
The much-needed upgrade of our Hay-Moulamein Road will be jointly funded by the Edward River Council, the NSW State Government’s Fixing Country Roads Program as well as the Australian Government’s Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program.
I know of one councillor on the Edward River Council that has been there for three name changes of his council.
Now he can retire gracefully as he has been trying to get this project up for most of his council life.
Well done to all involved. It will mean a lot more traffic through Moulamein in three years’ time.
Bred well, fed well
OUR mates from Bred Well Fed Well are able to run field days again after having to close down because of our mate COVID.
There are two workshops coming up. One for merino breeders and one for terminal sires.
These are both hands-on workshops about breeding and feeding to hopefully make more money.
The first day for merino breeders will be held at Scotsburn, 3715 on the Moulamein-Swan Hill road on March 4.
The terminal day will be held at the Lauridale White Suffolk Stud, 228 Jerry’s Road, Wakool.
Both days start at 8.30am and go until around 3.30 pm.
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.
The best thing about these both days is that they are both free.
Please RSVP by March 1 for both days on www.mla.com.au/bredwellfedwell, or just ring Rick on 0428 372 357.
Shearing shortage
WE thought the biggest problem in our wool industry would be the shortage of shearers.
This is a big problem because the sheep are getting bigger but the shearers are not.
But shedhands are also becoming a problem. I think the pay for a shedhand is well over $30 an hour.
It is hard work, but they are usually a good mob you are working with and you will be paid while you learn.
There are even jobs for old fellers on the table wool picking.
If you are thinking of a job that will get you fit and get paid for it, this is your chance to try a new career.
Just ask around and someone will put you in touch with a shearing contracture.
River levels
THE Edward is dropping very slowly at the moment at almost 1600 megalitres a day and just under 1.8 metres.
Let’s hope it has levelled off for our football-netball club Swan Hill Truck Service Cash Classic on the long weekend of March 6 and 7.
Fish are still biting okay. So, it should be good.
