About Abc Riverina
Welcome to the official ABC Riverina Facebook page. You can listen to us on:
102. 7 FM Wagga Wagga
89. 9 FM South West Slopes
Young 96. 3 FM
Tumut 97. 9 FM
Abc Riverina Description
ABC Riverina is an ABC Local Radio station based in Wagga Wagga and broadcasting to the Riverina and Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area regions in New South Wales. This includes the towns and cities of Griffith, Goulburn, Leeton and Hay. The station began as 2CO in 1931 originally based in Albury and covering south-west New South Wales and north-east Victoria. The station in Wagga Wagga operated only as an opt-out service until 1987. New studios and transmitters were opened and the region was split into two. 2CO was reoriented to serve the Riverina region, while the Albury-based station moved to Wodonga and became 3MRR, now ABC Goulburn Murray. The transmitter originally installed at 2CO was a STC 6. 5 /7 kW model manufactured in Sydney from imported components. The final output stage had a pair of water-cooled 4220-B triodes. These needed a 12, 000 volt supply. This was driven by a pair of type 4015-A triode valves cooled by air. The power supply for this was only 5, 000 volts. The power supply was three phase using three 4222-A vacuum diodes also water-cooled. The water cooling was at a rate of 37 litres per minute and had a 450-litre tank and heat exchanger outside the building.
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No records were broken at the Wagga saleyards today - but prices were still strong, only $1.20 off the record with some lambs $300 on the head. 🐑➡️💰
Agents told us the prices are remaining high thanks to a shortage of livestock in really good condition across the state - and that's due to the drought. 🏜️
And farmers say the rain over the last couple of days hasn't helped all that much - how's it been looking at your place? 🌧️🌧️❓❓
HERE IF YOU NEED 🏐🏐🏐 There’s a big netball carnival in our region today with teams from across the Riverina competing. Here's a year 9/10 game with Tumut High School taking on James Fallon High School from Albury The boys are playing as well and here's a year 7/8 game and it was a close one between Young High School and Wade High School from Griffith.
Rainfall since 9am Corowa 13 mm Hume Dam 14mm Tocumwal 8mm Gundagai 6mm
🏕️🚫PADDY'S RIVER DAM CLOSED🚫🏕️
The Forestry Corporation says it's had to close a popular local camping spot near Tumbarumba, due to a recent vandalism attack.
Spokesman Brendan Grimson says a grassed area at the Paddy's River Dam site has been severely damage, by what's believed to be a vehicle.
... He says due to the sensitive alpine environment, it may take some time for the grass to re-germinate.
Police are investigating the incident.
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DROUGHT in NSW is now 100%... Tomorrow the ABC is going to focus on the drought. Special programs will focus on regional NSW issues and be broadcast across the state on Friday. So how is it affecting you? Send us a pic of your place but also let us know what you’re doing to lend a hand.... You can find more here - http://www.abc.net.au/news/drought/
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In the news this morning: - Calls to overhaul the state’s child protection system - Concern about plans to change the management of the Yanco Creek - And local winegrape growers grappling with water decisions for the season ahead Live: ABC Riverina
NEW AUSSIE FUEL🚌🚐🚗🚜 Two cars powered by hydrogen derived from ammonia will be tested in Brisbane today thanks to a Queensland breakthrough that CSIRO researchers say could turn Australia into a renewable energy superpower.
SHARE YOUR PHOTOS OF DROUGHT
"We've been hand-feeding the stock for about six months now," Zara King says from a cattle farm in Tullibigeal.
"We used to have about 500 bales, now we're down to about 30."
... New South Wales, Queensland and the ACT are in the midst of one of the worst droughts in memory. Share your images and stories with us, and Australia, by posting them in the comments below.
If you or somebody you know needs help please contact please call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or visit www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp.
Image: Zara King
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PLEA EXPECTED IN ALLECHA BOYD MURDER CASE:
Wagga Local Court has heard today that 19 year old Shane Anthony Hagan- who's accused of murder - will plead guilty to a lesser charge of being an accessory after the fact of murder at his next court appearance in September. Ms Boyd's body is yet to be found.
💦🚫⚠️P-FAS FOUND IN SEWERAGE TREATMENT FACILITY⚠️🚫💦
The Department of Defence is being asked to come up with a solution to P-FAS contamination of a major water treatment facility in Wagga Wagga.
City of Wagga Wagga says the Environment Protection Authority has barred it from discharging effluent from its Forest Hill Sewerage Treatment plant because it's contaminated with the toxic chemical.
... Council says the facility only has the capacity to store the contaminated effluent for about 18 months, so they'll have to find an alternative solution before then.
📸: Google Maps
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🌤️🌈☀️⛈️ RISE AND SHINE ⛈️☀️🌈🌤️
It might not be this clear and bright at your place 🏡 but once you get through today - HUMP DAY - it's smooth-sailing ⛵ to the weekend.
👊👊👊
... 📸: Ross McAtamney, Deniliquin
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PFAS contamination affecting a major sewerage treatment plant in Wagga Wagga, a new application to expand a tip at Gundagai, and Griffith residents urged to talk about homelessness. Live: ABC Riverina
New South Wales, Queensland and the ACT are in the midst of one of the worst droughts in memory. Share your images and stories with us, and Australia, by posting them in the comments below.
If you or somebody you know needs help please contact please call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or visit www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp.
Image: Zara King
NEW LOO... The opening of a new toilet may not sound that exciting until of course you need one. Now people in Wagga living with a disability and their carers have access to a purpose built adult change facility. It's on Morgan St, at the Bolton Park precinct and to get access you need to speak to your Doctor about getting a Master Locksmith of Australia Key or a MLAK.
We’re helping the Red Cross raise funds to support regional communities affected by one of the worst droughts in memory.
To find out more or donate visit abc.net.au/drought #NSWDroughtAppeal
❄️❄️❄️ It's snowy in the Snowy Valleys Council area today ❄️❄️❄️
SNOWING IN BAGO FOREST🌬️❄️☃️ Nigel sent in the pic and says "Rich💰💰💰 people play in it, Poor people work in it". How does it look around you?
👨🌾🐔👩🌾🚜 PARMA FOR A FARMER! 🚜👩🌾🐔👨🌾
How's this for #STRAYA?! 😂
The humble chicken parmigiana 👨🍳🐔 is being called on to help drought-stricken farmers.
... The Australian Hotels Association is urging pubs 🍻 nationwide to join the Parma for a Farmer campaign, which donates money 💰💵 from each parmigiana sold to help communities ravaged by drought.
Do you know anywhere in the Riverina that's jumped on board?
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In this news this morning: - Community meetings underway about possible PFAS contamination at the Kapooka Army Base - An accommodation shortage at Balranald - And a desperate plea to support farming families during the drought Live: ABC Riverina
Love keeping up with Riverina news. Hard to do in Smogney
Love keeping up with Riverina news. Hard to do in Smogney