Uranquinty | News | A Unique Village within the Riverina

News

General News

Uranquinty Rural Fire Service

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐙𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐫.

From long days on the ground to training, preparation and supporting our communities, our volunteers continue to show dedication, commitment and heart.

But we are always looking for helping hands. Have you ever thought about joining the NSW Rural Fire Service? Whether you want to be on the fireground or supporting behind the scenes, there’s a role for you.

Find out more and apply here: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/volunteer/join-the-nsw-rfs

Follow our page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/riverinarfs

Update on the Uranquinty RFS Shed Construction

At this stage the project to build the new shed has been put on hold because of a lack of funding and Council’s requirements for an independent assessment of the flood risk to be paid for by the RFS. However, it has been agreed to provide a demountable at the current shed to provide laundry facilities which are urgently needed.

We will keep the community updated on progress..

Update on Inland Rail Progress

If you have any complaints, feedback, or questions, please get in touch with Inland Rail by phone at 1800 732 761 or by email inlandrailnsw@inlandrail.com.au.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we deliver the Inland Rail section in your area. Further updates will be posted here as they occur.

Phone: 1800 732 761 (24 hours, 7 days)

Email: inlandrailnsw@inlandrail.com.au

Website: inlandrail.com.au

Uranquinty CWA Evening Branch

New Members are welcome! Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at the Uranquinty Community Hall at 7.00pm. Email if you are interested in joining the CWA.

The Craft Days held at the Community Hall have proved to be very successful and have continued in the first half of 2026

The Quinty Pub

The Uranquinty Hotel is proving to be a great local venue for the community providing beer, food and entertainment for local residents and visitors. The Men’s Shed weekly meat raffle is happening and is a fundraising source for the Shed so please support our local volunteers. The revived Quinty Pub Social Club is working hard to organise events and promote the pub and the Trivia Nights are proving to be a hit.

Uranquinty Community Hall

All information and booking form for hiring the Uranquinty Community Hall can be found here.

Gentle Exercise Classes

Gentle Exercise class is now a permanent weekly event in our calendar. The older you get, the harder it can become to find the time and energy to stay active and healthy However, thanks to the Murrumbidgee Local Health District, people over 55 have the opportunity to stay active, healthy and social at several gentle exercise classes run across the area.

Uranquinty Gentle Exercise Program volunteer leader Debbie Maher said the program was the perfect way for elderly people to stay active and socialise in a judgement-free space.

“We have people come from Wagga, The Rock and several areas come out to the community hall here in Uranquinty for an hour on a Wednesday morning,” she said.

“As the leader of the Uranqunity program, I’m able to adjust the activities for people of all abilities. If people need to sit down or use chairs, they’re still able to take part, that’s what makes the program, not just here but across the region, so accessible and enjoyable. Gentle Yoga Classes are now held every Wednesday evening at the Hall. For more information contact Eileen Graham on 0448 829 721 Check out our latest Newsletter for July 2025 for more local stories. If you would like to have a story published or share information, please send an email to Uranquinty Progress Association at : uranquinty2652@gmail.com

The Uranquinty gentle exercise classes attract between five and 20 people each week. Photo: Murrumbidgee Local Health District.