Miss Barretts now open 7 days
Update August 2022 -- Miss Barretts is CLOSED - this article is shown for historical purposes only.
Miss Barretts Coffee Shop is now open 7 days a week.
Opening hours are 10am to 4pm weekdays
10am to 1pm weekends.
Miss Barretts is also now serving iced-chocolate and iced-coffee drinks, made with fresh milk, ice-cream and fresh whipped-cream.
A well s
tocked and sorted used book collection has also been arranged.
Miss Barretts is also air-conditioned, and provides free wifi to travellers
River Radio website up and running
The IRSD funded Wilcannia River Radio website is live and running. Fantastic local resource and promotion of a positive and much loved local MPREC initiative!
The RSD Wilcannia Community Service Directory is featured on the website and the local community events page updated by the Wilcannia RSDC office.
RFDS Clinics
As from Monday 13th February 2012 we will be trialling a change to the booking service for the doctors clinics.
- "Walk in" will be held in the morning. No appointments needed.
- First in, First seen. Upon arrival please take a number at reception from Maxine.
- Booked appointments in the afternoon. Please ring and make an appointment with Maxine.
This change will be trialled on Monday's, Wednesday's and Friday's until the 4th April 2012 and will then be reviewed.
For more information, or make and appointment call Wilcannia Hospital on (08) 8083 8706
See also
2012 NADOC Week Poster Competition
This years NAIDOC Theme is "Spirit of the Tent Embassy - 40 years on"
The winning a
rtwork will be featured on all NAIDOC week publications.
To enter go to www.naidoc.org.au
Cahs Prize of $5,000
Entries close Friday 30th March, 2012
CentaCare
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Ampol Road House and Motel
Cnr Barrier Highway and Woore Street
The Ampol Wilcannia Roadhouse and Motel offer locals and the travelling public a wide range of basic needs and little extras.
A choice of fuels, and other vehicle needs, such as oils, batteries and accessories.
They also have a full range of take away food, basic groceries, and a helpful range of hardware and travelling needs.
The Motel at the rear of the service station provides comfortable single and double accommodation, but no wi fi available. Ring through for a booking on 08 80915957.
Red Earth Opal Cafe and Showroom
White Cliffs
(clear, easy to follow directional signs from town centre)
Open typically 7 days
10.00am - 5.00pm most days
The restaurant features a large display of opals mined from the local area.
more details coming soon
Aerial photography exhibition
Location: Wilcannia Community Hall
A selection of photographs of Wilcannia and Broken Hill, which featured in a major photographic exhibition in Sydney will be on display in Wilcannia, on Friday.
Professional photographer Peter Elfes was engaged by the Western Catchment Management Authority (CMA) to undertake a photographic survey of Lake Woytchugga last year.
PDNP Co-Management Committee Meeting
Paroo Darling National Park Co-Management Committee Meeting
Location: Rural Transaction Centre, Wilcannia
Enquiries: Shirley Meyer, Senior Ranger 08 8083 7900, or 0429 187 144
Clean Up Australia Day
CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY
POSTPONED
UNTIL SUNDAY 18TH MARCH
Starting about 9.30am
PLEASE BRING HAT AND SUNSCREEN
BBQ LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
Everyone is welcome
Other details soon
