Petrol station pumped as unleaded ban reversed

Petrol station pumped as unleaded ban reversed  

The owner of Boorowa’s Caltex has said the NSW government’s decision not to ban regular unleaded petrol after July 1 will benefit farmers and owners of older cars. The state government announced Monday it would not go ahead with the ban, under which regular unleaded in NSW was to be replaced by E10, a petrol-ethanol blend that contains between 9% and 10% ethanol by volume.

Award winner encourages community involvement

Local resident John Snelling has clinched Boorowa Apex’s Citizen of the Year Award at the town’s Australia Day presentation last week. Mr Snelling, involved in many of Boorowa’s organisations and activities, was awarded the honour for his ...

Boorowa studs take out top ribbons

Boorowa studs take out top ribbons
The Boorowa district claims it “breeds the best Merino sheep in Australia” and if the Great Southern Supreme Merino show’s results are anything to go by, this claim might be on the money.

No job too small for quality carrier

C & L Banks are general carriers from the Yass district providing all your cartage needs from machinery to shipping containers, steel to farm goods. They service the South West Slopes and Southern Tablelands.

Show and Shine cancelled due to organiser's illness

Show and Shine cancelled due to organiser's illness
The Boorowa Annual Show and Shine for 2012 has unfortunately been cancelled due to illness of one of the organisers. The annual event has proved to be very popular and successful in previous ...

New Boorowa Central principal aims to refurbish and upgrade facilities: an interview

This interview with new principal Ms Jennifer Green was conducted via a questionnaire designed by Boorowa Central School students Teagan Simpson and Joshua Carmody of Year 10. First of all congratulations on your appointment as new principal ...
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Murrumbateman Murra Markets
11 February 2012
Murrumbateman Murra Markets Saturday 11 February 2012 8.00am – 2.00pm Where: Murrumbateman Recreation Grounds on the Barton Hwy - 25 minutes from Canberra on the way to Yass Parking ...

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TARGET'S KIDS DAY OUT FESTIVAL 2012 with partners ABC 4 Kids and Kinect XBox 360 Saturday 3 March 2012 Sydney Showgrounds, Sydney Olympic Park 2127 Target's Kids Day Out Festival brings ...

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