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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

The Uranquinty RFS are waiting for information on when construction of the new shed will be commenced and we will advise the community as soon as we have more information.

Please click on the link for very detailed information on the proposed new RFS Shed for Uranquinty to be located at the Men’s Shed in Connorton Street. Scroll to DA/2048 for more details on this project which is on public exhibition at Wagga Council and is open for public submissions, closing on 22 January 2026.

It is extremely important that the Uranquinty community get behind this project and support the NSW RFS Uranquinty Brigade to get this shed built. Despite promises that it would be completed by February 2026 this has not happened and without community support and written submissions to Wagga Council, it won’t happen. The new shed is desperately needed by our wonderful volunteers, we need to do everything we can to support them and make their job easier!

This is a very long and complex document but is worthy of close scrutiny by the community and your comments will help make this project a reality. Uranquinty Progress Association will be making our own submission and we would urge everyone to either have a look at the document or go into Council’s offices where it is on display. Please contact Trevor Jansen, our local Fire Captain if you would like more detailed information on the proposed new shed.

The Uranquinty RFS needs your support, please help!

Update on the Inland Rail Project

We have received the latest update on Albury to Ilabo section of the Inland Rail upgrade and links below advising the work notification from the Stakeholder Engagement Team of Martinus on the upcoming work in Uranquinty, including the December 2025 Possession, scheduled between 6 am on Saturday 6 December and 10 pm on Sunday 7 December 2025. These works will be continuous, including some night work during this period.

For more information on the scope of works, how we are managing impacts and work location, please see the attached notification. These notifications can also be found on the Inland Rail website: Inland Rail – Albury to Illabo – Work Notifications.

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 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.

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.