Thursday, April 10, 2025
ST JOSEPH’S STUDENTS BRING JOY TO BURROWA HOUSE
STUDENTS from St Joseph’s Primary School brought music and laughter to Burrowa House during their recent visit, joining a choir from Young for a lively singalong.
While they may not have known all the
words, the children eagerly joined in with percussion instruments, adding to the joyful atmosphere.
Music has a way of bridging generations, and this visit was a heartwarming reminder of that.
Residents smiled and clapped along as the children’s enthusiasm filled the room, creating a shared moment of connection and joy.
These visits are a cherished tradition, brightening the days of Burrowa House
residents while giving students a meaningful way to engage with their community.
St Joseph’s Primary School continues to nurture these special intergenerational bonds, proving that even the smallest gestures can make a big difference.
Funding applications are open
COMMUNITY groups in the Hilltops Council Local Government Area are invited to apply for funding through the Rye Park Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund.
The fund opened for applications on Monday 31 March and will remain open for two months, closing at 5pm on Friday 30 May 2025.
The Rye Park Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund, established by Hilltops Council and Tilt Renewables (the owner
and operator of the wind farm), is designed to share the financial benefits of the wind farm with not-for-profit groups, associations, and clubs that make a positive and lasting impact on the local community.
This year, a total of $162,250 is available for grant distribution.
At least 20 percent of the fund - $32,500 - must be allocated specifically to educational needs.
The fund aims to support local projects and organisations that
contribute to the betterment of the regional community throughout the operational life of the wind farm.
A Rye Park Community Enhancement Fund Committee has been established to assess all applications and help determine the best allocation of funds for communities around the wind farm.
The fund’s key objective is to support not-for-profit organisations working to make a lasting difference in the region.
To be eligible for funding,
organisations must be located within a 20km radius of the Rye Park Wind Farm, which is situated north of Yass and east of Boorowa, on the edge of the Southern Tablelands and the South-West Slopes near the township of Rye Park.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 30 May 2025.
Guidelines on how to apply and application forms are available on the Hilltops Council website or visit: https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/ community/RyeParkWindFarm
Join the Rivers of Carbon Team for a Boorowa
River Planting Day near Binalong
JOIN the Rivers of Carbon team for a planting day to enhance biodiversity and water quality in the Boorowa River on Saturday May 10.
Learn about river restoration and its impact on native species such as the Superb Parrot and Southern Pygmy Perch.
The event begins at 10am at the farm shearing shed with morning tea before carpooling to the planting site in Binalong, NSW.
Rivers of Carbon staff will demonstrate native tree and shrub planting, while local farmer Tom will discuss site preparation and restoration efforts on his property.
After planting, attendees will enjoy a sausage sizzle lunch before joining a guided gully walk led by Jed Pearson and Alex James.
The walk will showcase a restoration project, highlight the benefits of livestock exclusion in erosion control, and introduce the Stream Condition Checklist, a tool for assessing riparian health.
This free event requires registration for catering purposes.
Directions will be provided one week prior.
Children are welcome but must be supervised near the river.
Attendees should wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather, and bring gloves and a water bottle.
Rivers of Carbon is partnering with local farmers to restore six kilometres of stream and 40 hectares of riparian land, improving biodiversity and water quality.
This event is a great opportunity to contribute to conservation efforts while gaining practical restoration skills.
For more details and to register, visit the Rivers of Carbon website at https:// riversofcarbon.org.au/events/.
Students pay tribute to Chauvel Australian Light Horse Riders
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“SAVING local lives” is the objective of the Rotary Men’s Health Education Rural Van (mherv) which thanks to the Rotary Club of Young is coming to our local area.
mherv is operated by the Rotary Club of Warners Bay in collaboration with local NSW Rotary clubs and other local community organisations.
The mherv Project has been operating for over six years travelling regional and rural NSW o ering free health checkups
to people who haven’t seen the inside of a doctor’s room since they don’t remember when! In that time, blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels may have reached seriously high levels and there are no symptoms… until it’s too late and a heart attack or stroke strikes!
The program is focussed on men because unlike the womenfolk, they are not good at caring for their own health!
But nobody is turned away.
During mherv’s visit to Young last year, several women came in for a free checkup.
The service is o ered in a relaxed, con dential and informal setting.
The mherv Registered nurse conducts the tests and discusses any health concerns seated in the privacy of the van.
mherv screenings have saved many lives and improved health outcomes for many men and women throughout NSW.
STUDENTS from Young High School and Hennessy Catholic College gathered on Campbell Street last Monday to pay their respects to the Chauvel Australian Light Horse Riders.
The students stood in support as the riders passed through Young, honouring the legacy of the Australian Light Horse regiments and their service in World War I.
The Chauvel Australian Light Horse Ride is a 700-kilometre journey across rural Australia, commemorating the courage of the Light Horsemen, with a particular focus on the leadership of General Sir Harry Chauvel.
The ride began in Shepparton on March 4 and reached Harden on March 21.
The second leg commenced in Young, with riders continuing their journey until they reach Tallangatta on April 16.
The ride culminated in a special ceremony in Young on March 31.
This moving tribute allowed the local community to re ect on the sacri ces made by the Australian Light Horse regiments and to honour their enduring legacy.
The presence of students lining the streets demonstrated the deep respect and gratitude the younger generation holds for those who served.
- ANNABEL CUSACK
Friday
You’re invited to take the opportunity to have a quick, free health check.
Just ten minutes invested with mherv can save your life or the life of someone you love.
Come and see us opposite Young Visitors Centre at the Railway Station - it is not necessary to make an appointment.
Thursday April 10, 2025 - 9.30am to 4.15pm Friday April 11, 2025 - 9.30am to 4.15pm
YOUR COUNCIL - YOUR NEWS
HILLTOPS COUNCIL
PLANNED COUNCIL WORKS
UNTIL WEEK ENDING THURSDAY 17/04/2025
The following planned works are underway in the Hilltops Council areas:
ROADWORKS
Maintenance Grading
• Bennett Springs Road
• Bibaringa Road
• Jerrybang Lane
• Little Plains Road
• Maloneys Road
• Maryvale Road
• Rosewood Lane
Gravel Re-sheeting
OPEN SPACES
Mowing Ovals/ Maintenance
• Alfred Oval
• Cranfield Oval
• Cullen Oval
• McLean Oval
• Roberts Park
• Sawpit Gully Oval
• Showground – Fields
Mowing/Maintenance
Parks
• Anderson Park
• Arboretum Park
• Captain Cook Weir
• Caravan Park
• Chinaman Dam
• Coddington Park
• Court House Park
• Dr Kelf Park
• Newson Park
• Recreation Park
• Rintoul Park
• River Walk
• Rotary Park
• Skate Park
Line Marking Cricket Pitches / Ovals
• Athletics tracks
• Football Fields
• Rugby Union
• Soccer fields
CBD Works
• Bins checked / rubbish picked up
• CBD Boorowa, Harden and Young
• Cleaning public toilets
• Bennett Springs Road
• Harrys Creek Road
• Jerrybang Lane
• Maloneys Road
• Nimbi Road
• Rosewood lane
Sealed Road Repairs
• Wombat Road, Segment 800
• Garden maintenance – town parks
• Playground inspections / maintenance
Cemeteries
• Funerals
• Lawn Cemetery Boorowa/ Young /Harden Maintenance
• Monumental Cemeteries Boorowa / Harden / Young Irrigation
• All Ovals/Parks/CemeteriesBoorowa/Harden/Young Maintenance / Street Trees
• Tree pruning / removalHarden/Boorowa/Young Rest areas
• Bins emptied
• Rest areas maintenance
• Services cleaned
• Tree pruning Spraying
• Cumbungii
• Roadside / Blackberry spraying in all areas
• General weed spraying
• Road shoulder sprayinghighways and local roads
Town Entrances/ Rural villages/Town Streets
• Footpaths / Streets
• Reserves / parks nonirrigated areas
• Town entrances
• Town streets (pruning)
• Village FRS slashing
Construction Projects
• Nil Road Maintenance Council Contract
• Culvert construction/ installation on Olympic Highway near Chew’s Lane
• Minor patching on all three State Roads
Water Supply & Sewerage Works
• General operation, routine maintenance and inspection of treatment plants and reservoirs
• Hydrant maintenance throughout towns including stop valves
• New sewer connections
• New water service connections
• Routine operations and maintenance
• Routine plumbing maintenance in Council owned buildings
• Routine water quality testing and monitoring
• Water main replacements –Jugiong High, Riverside Drive
Planned works are subject to change due to Council resources, sta ing availability, shi ing priorities and weather conditions.
Speed restrictions will be in place and minor delays may be experienced. Road users should reduce their speed and exercise caution when travelling through roadwork sites.
Motorists are advised that Roadwork Speed Limits are enforceable by the NSW Police.
PLEASE DIRECT ANY ENQUIRIES TO CUSTOMER SERVICES ON 1300 445 586.
PESTICIDE & HERBICIDE USE NOTIFICATION
UNTIL WEEK ENDING THURSDAY 17/04/2025
Planned pesticide and herbicide use by Council works crews will be conducted on:
• All roads in Hilltops Council - Young, Boorowa and Harden areas;
• Shire parks, ovals, laneways, cemeteries and some town areas;
• All villages, rest areas, rural tips and reserves; and
• Rural and regional road shoulders.
And may include the use of:
• Round Up, Round Up Ultra Max, Wipeout 450, Glyphosate 450, Brush O , Starane, Basta, Bi o, Sharpen, Striker, Amitrol, Simaganz, Weedmaster, Dicamba, Kamba M, Metsulfuron, Grazon, Primo, MCPA 500, Ken-Met, Taskforce, Para-Trooper, Spraytop, Devour, Verdict, Pyrethrum, Broadstrike and Fusilade;
• Confidor for aphids;
• Access for wild fruit tree control;
• Various wetters to enhance the e ectiveness of
chemicals; and
• Naturalure Fruit Fly Bait to target the control of fruit fly.
In accordance with Hilltops Council’s Pesticide Notification Plan, signs and flashing lights will be provided on vehicles applying pesticides. Escort warning vehicles will be used for the 2024/2025 road shoulder program. Signage will be placed to inform the public where required and will remain on-site for 24 hours a er spraying.
Road users should exercise extreme caution when passing these vehicles.
Planned pesticide and herbicide use is subject to change due to Council resources and weather conditions.
PLEASE DIRECT ANY ENQUIRIES TO CUSTOMER SERVICES ON 1300 445 586.
PUBLIC NOTICES
CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICE AT HARDEN LIBRARY
Please be advised that a customer service o ice is operating out of the Harden Library (based in the Trinity Centre on East Street).
This is a temporary arrangement and hours of operation will align with that of the library which are Monday to Friday 10am to 12.30pm & 1.30pm to 5pm (the cashier closes at 4.30pm)
Visit during these times or please call 1300 445 586.
PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DRAFT HILLTOPS DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT POLICY
At the Hilltops Council Ordinary Council Meeting on 27 February 2025, the Council resolved to exhibit the dra Hilltops Development Assessment Policy 2025 as Council’s response to the Ministerial Statement of Expectations Order for Development Applications to be ‘assessment ready’.
The dra policy recommends placing an emphasis on front-loading the process where Council o icers will provide more pre-lodgement advice, publish detailed checklists, and make direct contact when the documentation submitted does not meet the ‘assessment ready’ standard. In return, applications that are not assessment ready will be returned prior to lodgement and determined when ‘stop the clock’ requests for further information are not met in a timely manner.
The dra Hilltops Development Assessment Policy 2025 will be on public exhibition from Monday 3 to Monday 31 March 2025, with the submissions period closing at 5.00pm on Monday 14 April 2025
The dra Hilltops Development Assessment Policy 2025 can be viewed at https://www. hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/ or hard copies are available for viewing by the public at the Council administration o ices at Boorowa, Harden and Young.
Any person may make a written submission to Council in relation to the dra Hilltops Development Assessment Policy 2025 and can do so until 5.00pm, Monday 14 April 2025 Submissions can be made via www.hilltops. nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/ or BY LETTER TO: The General Manager, Locked Bag No. 5, Young NSW 2594.
SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - HILLTOPS COUNCIL BIOSECURITY (WEEDS) ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Hilltops Council would like to invite members of the community to nominate for the Hilltops Council Biosecurity (Weeds) Advisory Committee (‘the Committee’), joining relevant stakeholders and Government representatives.
The primary objective of the Committee is to aid and discuss the management of biosecurity matters relating to weeds in the Local Government Area (LGA) of Hilltops Council and to promote biosecurity as a shared responsibility between government, industry and the community.
The purpose of the Committee is to: provide a local forum to inform and advise on the development and implementation of strategies by Hilltops Council to manage the impacts of weeds in collaboration with Land Management Agencies, Community Groups and Landholders; provide strategic advice to guide and support Councils weeds functions in relation to the Local Government Act 1993 and the NSW Biosecurity Act 2015; inform regional planning and management of local and/or regional priority weeds; provide the forum by which information and strategies are actively shared between Council and the Community through the Committee’s membership; actively encourage communication and education of Council and stakeholders in the activities of Hilltops Council in weed identification, management, education and enforcement; and present a common approach to the State Government in applications for grant funding for invasive weed control in Hilltops Council.
SUBMISSIONS
For more details, and to submit an Expression of Interest, please download the information package and Expression of Interest forms both available on Council’s website at https://www. hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/ attach. Complete the EOI Form and attach a supporting letter outlining your reasons for wishing to join the Committee and your expertise and experience.
Send via email to mail@hilltops.nsw.gov.au or BY LETTER TO: The General Manager, Locked Bag 5, Young NSW 2586 no later than 9:00am, Tuesday 29 April 2025.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
Application No: DA2025/0027
Applicant: M CORKHILL
Property: Lot 13 DP 1020597, 8 Corcoran Crt BOOROWA NSW 2586
Proposal: Warehouse
Exhibition Dates: 10 April 2025 to 30 April 2025
Submissions Close: Prior to close of business 30 April 2025
The application will be considered under Part 4 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979. The application is not integrated development or designated development. Hilltops Council is the consent authority for this application.
In accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Development Applications and documents accompanying the applications may be viewed during the exhibition period on Council’s website: www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au.
Any persons may make written submissions on the applications. All submissions may be published in Council’s business papers and
viewed by other persons with an interest in the applications. If your comments are an objection, then the grounds of the objection must be specified.
Persons lodging submissions are required to declare reportable political donations (including donations of or more than $1,000) made in the previous two years and up until the determination of the development. For more details including a disclosure form, go to www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au.
Submissions on the proposal must be lodged in writing with Council prior to the close of business on submission close date stated above, in the following manner:
- by NSW Planning Portal: www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au; or
- By email: submissions@hilltops.nsw.gov.au; or
- By post: Locked Bag No. 5, Young NSW 2594. Submissions may be published in Council’s business papers and viewed by other persons with an interest in the application. All submissions will be made public in accordance with Schedule 1 of the Government Information (Public Access) Regulation 2018.
YOUNG Region Farmers Market has donated $1000 to four local organisations that give back to the community.
The YRFM is a not for pro t organization formed over 15 years ago by primary producers to provide fresh locally grown produce such as fruit, vegies, honey, eggs, owers, plants, meat, jams, sauces, wines, cookery and more.
The aim was to help local growers with an outlet to sell their produce and local people to source very fresh produce.
With the passing of time the number of producers decreased so it was decided to accept some local home made cra s.
Cra items on sale now include jewellery, candles, appliqued linen, crochet, sewing, woolen garments made from home spun eece, 3D printed items, artwork, printed items, oral arrangements, bulbs, quilting, pottery, plants, iron cra and a variety of other cra s.
There are 40 stalls registered with our not for pro t orgaisation, as well as all the stalls there is also a co ee van, hot food including barbecue and/or Filipino cuisine.
In warmer weather there is
Donations made to local groups Sexual offenders database bolstered with back capture project
THE NSW Police have access to a greater database of sexual o enders than ever before following the completion of a recent back capture project.
In October 2022, the NSW Government approved funding to support the triage, processing and testing of previously untested historical Sexual Assault Investigation Kits, known as SAIKs. SAIKs are provided at the hospital a er a sexual assault complaint is made, and used are used by medical and forensic examiners to collect evidence.
News from the Young Lions Club den
VISIT to Maitland Lions Club
Members of the Lions Club of Young recently embarked on a twin visit to the Maitland Lions Club.
The Dinosaur Trophy was won by Young on a count back.
The exchange proved to be an enriching experience, as we were given a fabulous weekend filled with camaraderie and shared activities.
The challenge will be contested again in Young 2026.
New Members Welcome
We are thrilled to welcome two new members to the Lions Club of Young: Anne Maree Doyle and Kate Court.
Their addition brings fresh perspectives and renewed strengths to our mission of community service.
Safari Venture
Lions have embarked on a safari venture aimed at attracting new members.
The initiative seeks to interest individuals in joining our ranks and contributing to the delivery of much-needed assistance to our communities.
snow cones and fairy oss.
Stallholders pay a fee for their site each market and this allows us to make donations to charity each year.
We are very pleased this year to be able to donate $1000 to four organisations.
The recipients are Boys to the Bush, MND Research group, Mar-
garet House the women’s crisis centre and the Young Conservatorium of Music.
Young and Region Farmers Markets are held on the rst and third Saturday of each month from 9am until 12 noon in Anderson park near the Visitors Centre.
We welcome all visitors to browse the markets.
The markets are always looking for more stalls so if you grow any produce or made any di erent cra s please contact us through Facebook or phone Bev 0491 150 940.
We thank our loyal customers whose patronage allows us to continue and to support our local organisations.
- BEV MOLONEY
Roy Jewitt Fundraiser
The Lions Club proudly supported the Roy Jewitt fundraiser, demonstrating our commitment and community engagement.
Upcoming MD Convention
Several Lions members are gear-
ing up to attend the MD Convention in Traralgon this May.
The convention promises to be a valuable opportunity for networking, learning, and fostering the spirit of Lions. Youth of the Year Contestant
We also commend Anneliese Rothe, our Youth of the Year contestant, who gave a remarkable speech. Her effort and dedication were evident, and she represented the Lions Club of Young with pride and excellence.
The SAIKs back captured were previously untested based on the investigative need to do so at the time of collection, but due to an update in policy, underwent retesting and ling.
The purpose of this project was to bolster the existing sexual o ender database, identify links between scenes and o enders, and to ultimately gather intelligence and further investigative leads.
Since the project’s inception, 783 previously untested SAIKs were tested, with the collected data added to the growing database of the state’s sexual o enders.
Commander of State Crime Command’s Sex Crimes Squad, Detective Superintendent Jayne Doherty said the project has improved capabilities of sex crime investigators.
“This back capture of data puts sex crime detectives in a better position than ever before, and sends a clear message to o enders, that we never stop investigating incidents of sexual assault and abuse,” Det Supt Doherty said.
“While we have captured data and DNA that was previously unreported, we want to remind the community that victims remain at the centre of any decision making and we will only take an investigation as far as the victim wants to.”
“That means we will still honour the choice of someone who may have previously provided a SAIK to police but did not wish to proceed with charges. However, the DNA from that SAIK is now on le to potentially help other future victims.
“The community are also reminded that it’s never too late to report an incident of sexual assault.”
Anyone with information that may assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au
Inland Rail closing in on Stockinbingal to Parkes completion
INLAND Rail will use the upcoming rail possession from March 22-24 to apply some of the nishing touches to the Stockinbingal to Parkes (S2P) section of the project, with Inland Rail on course to nish S2P on schedule in mid-2025.
The rail possession, where the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) line from Forbes to Goobang Junction is closed, will permit our contractor Martinus Rail to carry out works on sites in the S2P section which would be hazardous if trains were still running.
At the Lachlan River Bridge, plant and equipment will be delivered using heavy vehicles, a er which there will be paint stripping, drilling existing beams to enable the addition of
new strengthening plates, as well as the installation of new strengthening plates on the underside of the bridge.
Further south at Wirrinya, plant and equipment will be delivered using heavy vehicles, a er which there will be drainage works, track tamping and track alignment.
Other sites on S2P such as the Daroobalgie Crossing Loop and Wyndham Avenue track lower will continue to undergo nishing work to access roads, landscaping and drainage during normal hours, meaning there will be no night work.
The rail possession will start at 6am on Saturday 22nd March and nish 60 hours later at 6pm on Monday 24th March.
Inland Rail has spent more than $10.5 million with 107 local businesses on the project between Stockinbingal and Parkes.
On the same section, Inland Rail has employed a total of 574 people.
173 of the total are local residents, and 57 of the total are women.
54 of the total workers on the project are First Nations People.
Of the 173 local residents, 29 are First Nations People.
Malcolm Clark, Inland Rail Project Director, Stockinbingal to Parkes, said:
“The tight teamwork and integration of Inland Rail and contractor Martinus Rail has enabled us to make great strides towards comple-
DR CHARLES ROWE PRACTICING MEDICINE
IN YOUNG BETWEEN 1948 AND 1970
JAMES Rowe donated the medical bag and implements used by his father, Dr Charles Rowe, to the Young Historical Society earlier this year.
Dr Rowe practiced in Young between 1948 and 1970.
Charles Rowe was born in Mosman on 31st May 1918 to Patrick and Letitia Rowe, along with his twin brother Richard.
He attended the Marist Brothers school at Mosman before going to St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill, for his secondary education.
Rowe then studied medicine at Sydney University.
When he graduated in 1942, he worked at Lewisham Hospital, where he became a medical superintendent.
He married June Bremmer at St Joseph’s, Neutral Bay, in 1943.
Rowe then served as a medical o cer for three years with the RAAF, serving overseas for one year.
A er his discharge, he worked for Dr Bertram Cook at Bulli, which led to him meeting Dr Wilfred Cook and
then to purchasing Cook’s practice at Young in August 1948.
Rowe always remembered his rst maternity case in Young, which was on 24th August, just before Cook le .
The mother was Mrs Florence Hardy of Wambanumba.
‘As Dr Rowe drove to the hospital, Young’s southern half was being covered with inches of snow making the area beautiful.’
The baby became Mrs Robyn McDonald, who later worked as a nursing aid at Mercy Hospital.
Rowe served as an Alderman on Young Shire Council from 1950 to ‘56 and was Deputy Mayor in 1956.
He chose not to stand for reelection on 1st December 1956.
That year, he assisted in the formation of, and advised, Alcoholics Anonymous at Young and in surrounding towns.
Rowe was also active in the Young Pony Club, Picnic Race Club, Parish Ball Committee, Road Safety Council, Riverine University College
tion of the Stockinbingal to Parkes section of Inland Rail.
“The lion’s share of the work has been completed and the March 2025 possession will help us perform tasks which require closure of the rail line to carry out safely.
“We are committed to delivering Inland Rail South of Parkes in 2027 and I am looking forward to seeing S2P completed by the middle of this year.
“We are grateful to all of the businesses and communities who made contributions to this section of the Project and who have enabled us to achieve so much during our time here.”
Man arrested following alleged assault in Young
AT approximately 5:45pm on Tuesday, 2 April, officers from the Hume Police District responded to reports of an alleged assault on Boorowa Street, Young.
Police said they attended the scene and located a 26-year-old man who had allegedly been assaulted by two individuals.
movement, Riverina Region Advisory Council and other organisations.
He was also a Government Medical O cer.
Rowe was the rst president of the Young branch of the National Catholic Rural Movement and of the Young Rural Credit Union, and a member of the National Civic Council.
He was a candidate for the Federal seat of Hume at the 1961 election, representing the Democratic Labor Party (DLP) but was not successful.
Dr Charles Rowe was joined in his practice by Dr Mullany before
For more information on the works, visit our works noti cations page.
returning to Sydney in 1970 to retire. He and his family made several return trips to Young before his death in 1975.
A memorial service was held in St Mary’s Church, Young, on Thursday 30th October.
His widow, June, wrote a ‘special thank you’ in the Young Witness to the organisers and people who attended the memorial service and also wrote a personal letter to Monsignor Weissel.
- KAREN SCHAMBERGER, YOUNG HISTORICAL SOCIETY
According to police the victim was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics. At around 6:30pm, officers attended a residence on Musgrove Street where they arrested a 19-yearold man.
Police said the man was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm in the presence of others.
The man was refused bail and appeared before the courts on Wednesday, 3 April.
Police have said investigations are ongoing and urge anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to contact Young Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
All information provided to police will be treated with the strictest of con dence.
Any footage or CCTV video would assist police as they continue their investigations.
- NSW POLICE
Second report published on health services in rural and regional NSW following inquiry
HAVE health services and specialist care improved for communities in remote, rural and regional NSW?
A recently published report found that access to some services has declined, with maternity care and mental health care now reaching a crisis point.
The second report of the Legislative Assembly’s Select Committee on Remote, Rural and Regional Health was tabled in NSW Parliament this week.
It examines the progress that has been made in the delivery of speci c health services and specialist
care since a landmark 2022 report.
“Access to timely, affordable and high quality specialist care is crucial to the health and wellbe-
ing of remote, rural and regional communities, but we are concerned that not enough progress is being made to improve these services,” Committee Chair Dr Joe McGirr said.
The report focuses on a range of speci c forms of care, including maternity services and paediatrics, cancer care, aged care, palliative care, patient transport and the delivery of healthcare for Aboriginal communities.
“The Committee was particularly concerned about the closure of birthing and obstetric units in rural and regional hospitals, and escalating workforce shortages that are impacting on mental health care,” Dr McGirr said.
The report makes 32 recommendations to the NSW Government, including:
- Urgent development of a statewide plan to maintain and re-establish maternity services
- Measures to address shortfalls within the obstetric and midwifery workforces, as well as gaps in rural and regional paediatric services
Development of a long-term strategy for developing the mental health workforce
- Incentives to support the growth of the Aboriginal community-controlled health sector and Aboriginal health workforce
- Action to improve access to palliative care, and - Supporting the expansion of the specialist paramedic workforce in remote, rural and regional areas.
The full report is available on the Committee’s website.
The Committee was established to monitor the implementation of recommendations handed down in
a landmark 2022 Legislative Council report.
The report made 44 recommendations for rural and regional health reform, which this Committee has examined over the course of three inquiries.
The Committee’s rst report focused on workforce, workplace culture and funding in the regional health system.
The Committee’s third and nal report will examine areas of health reform that require collaboration between the state and federal governments, and consultation with communities.
Hilltops Councillor Column
How can you change, and in uence decisions being made in your local community?
By becoming involved!
And when I say, “becoming involved,” I’m not referring to o ering solutions and criticisms of individuals (whether they be in sports, the arts, charitable organisations, or local government) on social media but getting in the thick of the action and contributing to the community through e ort and involvement.
Change is all around us.
We can either ignore it, accept it and work with it, or become increasingly frustrated by what it means and how it will a ect our lives.
The worst kind of change is the one forced upon us, usually by government entities, led by the Federal, State, and Local Governments.
Unfortunately, as individuals, there is little we can do (other than changing our vote) to in uence decisions made by the Federal and State Governments.
However, when it comes to Local Government, you do have a voice - and that voice is supported by the eleven local councillors you elected to represent you.
For us to bring about change at the local level,
your support is crucial in achieving the results necessary to drive progress that is vital for the survival of rural and regional communities like ours.
Your vote should not be seen as the end of your contribution to the community but rather the beginning of a continuous process.
Over the next four years, we can work together to reshape the Hilltops into a vibrant, proactive, and progressive region, despite the challenges that may arise from external forces.
With only eleven councillors representing over 20,000 residents, our success in achieving positive change depends on our partnership with our community.
There is a process, and an opportunity to continue contributing a er casting your vote, and that is through communication with your elected representatives.
To quote former American President John F. Kennedy: “There can be no progress if people have no faith.” To achieve progress, we need to look to the future, not the past.
- COUNCILLOR NEIL LANGFORD
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD
3 Which small animal and plant organisms float in the water (8)
7 What was a given name of the composer, Berlioz (6)
8 Name an animal of the Proboscides order (8)
9 What is any of a group of steroid alcohols derived from plants or animals (6)
10 To be too young, is to be what (5-3)
11 What is one thousandth of a kilogram (6)
14 What are sacred songs of hymns (6)
17 Which term describes the dying of tissue as from interruption to circulation (8)
18 Name a socialist society favouring the gradual spread of socialism by peaceful means (6)
19 To recover or regain, is to do what (8)
20 What are short appearance by celebrities (6)
21 To be the poorest, is to be the what (8)
DOWN
1 Which legendary monster is part man and part horse (7)
2 Name another term for the breastbone (7)
4 Who are the sons of one’s sisters (7)
5 What is a physical or mental toil, especially when painful (7)
6 Which hard aromatic seeds of the fruit of an East Indian tree are used as spices (7)
11 Who made the first flight in space, Yuri ... (7)
13 Name a cocktail made of gin and vermouth (7)
14 Which senior pupil has the authority for maintaining order (7)
15 Montgomery is the capital of which US State (7)
16 Name the principal bullfighter (7)
Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.
1 CORRODE
a) To wrinkle or draw into folds
b) To rust
c) To destroy the purity of
2 DUODENARY
a) Relating to twelve
b) Twofold
E-QUATIONS 7
3 What is the overture to an opera (7)
12 What is the second given name of Sandra Bullock (7)
Letters have a number value
E-QUATIONS
Some values are in the right hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.
Letters A to Z have a number value. Some are shown in the right-hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.
c) Of a dark colour
Build it yourself using the clues and each of the twenty-four letters once only to form ten words: five across and five down. A key word (bold clue) builds on the letter set in the grid.
CLUES:
Blood-sucking parasite (5)
Daylight saving time (3)
Headband (5)
Mottos (7)
Revulsion (7) Sick (3)
Silurian (abb) (3)
Smallest amount (5)
Thermal noise effect (3) To set in (5)
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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You might be too close to a perplexing personal situation to even attempt to make a rational decision about it right now. Stepping back could help you gain a wider perspective.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Being asked to choose between the positions of two friends is an unfair imposition on you. It’s best to reject the demand and insist that they try harder to work things out on their own.
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PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT YOUNG INCLUDING 5G
Optus plans to upgrade the telecommunications facilities at the below mentioned address with the addition of new 5G equipment:
Broadcast Australia Tower, 244 Olympic Hwy, Young NSW 2594 (RFNSA: 2594002)
The proposed 5G upgrade will consists of:
Installation of two (2) new panel antennas (each not more than 2.8m in length);
• Replacement of three (3) existing Optus panel antennas with three (3) new Optus panel antennas (each not more than 2.8m in length);
• Replacement of existing Remote Radio Units (RRUs) with five (5) new RRUs;
• Installation, relocation and removal of ancillary equipment, including a GPS antenna, mounts, feeders, cabling, combiners, and other associated equipment; and
• Internal works within existing equipment shelter.
Optus regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 (“The Determination”), the based on the description above. The proposed infrastructure will comply with ACMA EME regulatory arrangements.
In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2025 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code 2020, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: Vanessa Wan at Service Stream Limited, 0447 240 015, Optus.Submissions@servicestream.com.au or Zenith Tower B, Level 3, 821 Pacific Hwy, Chatswood NSW 2067 by 5pm, Wednesday 30 April 2025.
If you would like to know more about the site, further information can be obtained from www.rfnsa.com.au/2594002 or by scanning the QR Code below.
Mrs Elizabeth Mary McGregor
The death has occurred of Mrs Elizabeth Mary McGregor. Passed away peacefully on 5th April 2025 at Mercy Place Mt St Joseph’s Nursing Home Young, surrounded by her loving family. Much loved wife of John (deceased). Devoted mother and mother in law of Margaret (deceased), Mary (deceased), Robert & Patricia, Rose-Anne, Regina & Austin, and Jonathon. Cherished Nan of Christopher, Adam (deceased), Ashley, Mikhala, Brendon, Alexandra, Dominic, Madelaine, James, William, Connor, Liam and Ella and loved Nanny Bess of her 17 great grandchildren with another on the way. Loved sister of Henry (deceased), Maryrose, James (deceased), Adrian (deceased) and Anne. Sadly missed by extended family and friends. Formerly of Backcreek Road, Young. Aged 88 Years Rest In Peace
A Catholic Mass to celebrate Elizabeth’s life will be held on Tuesday 15th April 2025, at St Mary’s Catholic Church Young, commencing at 11.00am.
The cortege will then leave for the Young Lawn Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made at the Church toward the St Mary’s Catholic Church restoration.
For those unable to attend Elizabeth’s service, it will be viewable via the livestream link on the Patterson Brothers Funeral website.
Patterson Brothers Funerals
95 Main Street, Young N.S.W 02 6382 5217 pattersonbrothersfunerals.com.au
Locals play in the state bowls finals
DURING the week two teams from our club were involved in the Bowls NSW State Finals at Ballina.
Jonathon Watson, Damien Miller and David Quigley played in Section 2 of the State Men’s Triples.
Their results from the three sectional rounds were: Young 22 defeated Tuncurry Beach 14, Young 20 lost to Yamba 23, Young 25 defeated Kurri Kurri 17.
This placed them at the top of their section and they lost the semi– nal against Merrylands 30 shots to 10.
Jane Madden who was playing as a substitute for Jenny Holt, Lisa Boyd and Kate Cooper played in the State Women’s Triples.
The team was placed second in their section with Wallerawang winning all three games.
Well done to both teams on their results in this event.
7, Jim McQuade and Cli Traynor won their game 18–16 and Brian Christie and Aldo Malvicino were 15–14 winners in their game.
Saturday a ernoon saw 22 players on the green in quite windy conditions.
The vouchers for the afternoon went to Ivor Watkiss and Brian Madden who won their game 30–7.
Other winners and their scores were Darryle Miller and Jono Watson 27–12, Max Penfold and Glen Seward 32–13, Jarrod Schiller and Cli Traynor 23–18 and Tom Preston, Mark Brownlie and Greg Woods 22–10.
Their results from the three sectional rounds were: Young 20 lost to Forster 24, Young 14 lost to Wallerawang 23, Young 32 defeated Maclean 20.
There were 12 players involved on Thursday a ernoon with two close games and one big win.
Albert Carter and Chris Wright won their game 22–
Lachlan Street were the winners for Wednesday night’s games in the Guy Pickering Charity Challenge and the No Names team were the winners on Thursday night.
- CLIFF TRAYNOR
Small Schools participate in 2025 Athletics Carnival
Matchplay champions crowned
ON Saturday the Men played for the Cooltech Refrigeration and Air Conditioning April Monthly Medals.
The medal winners were Ray Hargraves in A Grade with 68 nett, Shaun Rolfe in B Grade with 70 nett and Mark Hurcum in C Grade with 64 nett.
The Elite Cleaning scratch winners were Aaryn Mur tt in A Grade with 73, Shaun Rolfe in B Grade with 83 and Andrew Aiken in C Grade with 87.
The Elegant Timber Shutters and Blinds putting competition winners were Jesse Corcoran in A Grade, Shaun Rolfe in B Grade and Geo Hill in C Grade.
The Terry Brothers secret birdie hole was not won.
The Watson Toyota NTP on the 7th was won by Josh Townsend and the 17th was won by Rick Oliver.
The Pro Pin on the 7th was won by Josh Townsend and he receives a voucher for $82.
The Young Services Club
second shot NTPs were won by Pat Hatton in A Grade on the 3rd, Phillip Oliver won B Grade the 9th and C Grade on the 15th was won by Andrew Aiken.
The Deluxe Shutters and Blinds NTP on the 13th was won by Cameron Clark and the 16th was won by Riley Lawrence.
The Eagles nest jackpot of $140 on the rst was not won and will be $160 next week.
The Medal of Medals playo was won by Andrew Aiken with 67 nett from Jesse Corcoran with 69 nett on a countback from Aaryn Mur tt.
Place getters were then in order Shaun Rolfe, Nick Kershaw, Steve Connelly, Zac Smith, Colin Blizzard, Steve McIllhatton, Cameron Hobbs, Aaron Moloney, Gavin Marshall, Grant Meacham, Peter Maher and Mark McCormick.
The Ian Page Bricklaying card draw was won by Cameron Clark.
Ros and Pauline take home medals
ON Wednesday 2nd, the ladies played a Medley Stableford as a Team of ladies went to play in Boorowa in the SWLGA Scratch Teams Event.
Best Scores by the ladies: Chris Keevil 35 pts, Noela Hardman 34 pts and Carolyn Shaw 33 pts.
Last Saturday, the ladies played the 2nd Round of GolfNSW Medals
Medal Winners:
A Grade: Ros Anderson (pictured) 76 nett
B Grade: Pauline Collier 76 nett
NTP’s:
A Grade 7th sponsored by Gail Hanigan – Liz Harding
B Grade 16th sponsored by Elegant Timbers, Shutters and Blinds – Lorraine Regan
C Grade 13th sponsored by Uplands P/L – not hit Putting competition sponsored by Cachewise:
A Grade: Helen Spencer 30
B Grade: Lorraine Regan 30
C Grade: Pammie McCloy 30
Winner on the day: Liz Harding 73 nett Runner-up: Helen Spencer 75 nett
Ball winners – Liz Harding 73 nett, Helen Spencer 75 nett, Ros Anderson 76 nett and Pauline Collier 76 nett
Next Saturday is a Single Stableford and Wednesday will be a Stroke being the 2nd Round of GolfNSW Medals (Wednesday).
The weather and the course are perfect.. let’s play!
- PAMMIE McCLOY
Balls went down to 75 nett on a countback and there were 83 players.
The Ray White Young and Harden nals scratch matchplay event was played on Sunday.
In A Grade Levi French defeated Aaron Mur tt 2 and 1.
In B Grade Sam Langford defeated Jim Glasheen 4 and
2 and in C Grade Ben Murray defeated Col Blizzard 5 and 4.
Upcoming events - Saturday 12th April- 2 person ambrose- Nolan Shearing. This is a change to the previously advertised event.
The Wednesday Medley was won by Cameron Clark with 38 points and he won 12 balls.
Runner up was Larry Marks (9 balls) with 37 points and third was Todd Shipton (7 balls) with 36 points.
Craig Webber was fourth (5 balls) with 35 points on a countback from Chris Keevil (3 balls) and Mitch Cameron (2 balls) with 34 points.
The Pro Pin on the 7th was
won by Laurie Brown with 160cm and he receives a Pro Shop voucher for $39.
Balls went down to 29 points on a countback and there were 63 players.
The Friday Medley was won by Grant Harding with 37 points.
The runner up was Andrew Miller with 36 points
Allan Moore with 35 points.
Balls went down to 33 points on a countback and there were 22 players.
The Kyle McGovern Electrical Sunday medley was won by Jesse Corcoran with 37 points and he won 6 balls.
Mathew Simmons (5 balls) with 36 points on a countback was runner up from Pauline Collier (4 balls).
Peter Broekman (3 balls) was fourth with 35 points and Josh Townsend (2 balls) was next with 34 points.
Balls went down to 32 points and there were 33 players.
- CRAIG WATSON
30th Anniversary celebrated at Tipperary Golf Club
Our anniversary day went off well, everything was great, thanks to Kaye who organised the event, also to the volunteers who had the course in great condition, to Maree for the Clubhouse and all other helpers and our barbecue cooks for the day.
There is a big year ahead on course at the Boorowa Golf Club.
If you are looking to host a Golf event, or sponsor a competition, please get in touch with us via Instagram/Facebook or at the Golf Club.
APRIL EVENTS:
Sunday April 13 - To be conrmed (open for sponsorship)
Sunday April 20 - Blue Metal Motel Trophy
Monday April 21 - Easter
Competition
Saturday April 26 - Boorowa
RSL Sub-Branch three person
Ambrose
Sunday April 27 - Monthly Medal - Stroke event
MAY EVENTS:
Sunday May 4 - Pennants round three at Boorowa
Sunday May 11 - Pennants nal at Binalong
Sunday May 18 - Bronte
Johnston Trophy
Sunday May 25 - Monthly Medal - Stroke event
JUNE EVENTS:
Sunday June 1 - To be conrmed (open for sponsorship)
Sunday June 8 - Keno Go two man Ambrose
Sunday June 15 - To be conrmed (open for sponsorship)
Sunday June 22 - President’s Trophy - two man Ambrose
Sunday June 29 - Monthly Medal - Stroke event
JULY EVENTS:
ANGUS TO REPRESENT RIVERINA IN
Sunday July 6 - To be conrmed (open for sponsorship)
Sunday July 13 - To be conrmed (open for sponsorship)
Sunday July 20 - To be conrmed (open for sponsorship)
Sunday July 27 - Monthly Medal - Stroke event
AUGUST EVENTS:
Sunday August 3 - to be conrmed (open for sponsorship)
Sunday August 10 - to be con rmed (open for sponsorship)
Sunday August 17 - Graham Traynor Trophy
Sunday August 24 - to be con rmed (open for sponsorship)
Well done and to the members for the salads etc.
Tuesday’s 12 hole comp was won by Nigel Willett with 32, runner up Garry Cummins on 35. Eva Lestrange had one gobble.
RUGBY LEAGUE
CONGRATULATIONS to the boys from Young Public School who attended the Riverina Rugby League trials in
Thursday’s stroke event went to Lindsay Sheather on 55, second going to Garry Cummins on 56 on a countback from Dave Jasprizza.
Lindsay had a birdie gobble, Garry had a birdie gobble.
Sunday was a two person ambrose.
The boys played enthusiasm, and sportsmanship.
Wagga Wagga last Wednesday. exceptionally well, showing great skill, Angus C was successful in making it into the U11’s Riverina team.
1st went to Lindsay and Justin Sheather on a countback from runner up Thadem Davies and Cecil Finley.
Third went to Robert Norton and John Sheather on a countback from Tim McMillan and Ron Thompson.
Brandmans went to Kurt Terry and Cooper Morrison.
Nearest to the pin was Nigel Willett and Ralph Bristow.
successful in making
Birdies: Ron and Tim 2; Kurt and Cooper 2; David and Jake 2; Justin and Lindsay 3; Thadem and Cecil 4
We congratulate
all the boys for a brilliant day of football.
Gobbles: Garry Cummins and Geoff Taylor 3; Nigel and Ralph 1; Justin and Lindsay 1 Thadem and Cecil had three birdie gobbles. - VERA McMILLAN
A big year ahead for Boorowa Golf Club
Sunday August 31 - Monthly Medal - Stroke event
SEPTEMBER EVENTS:
Sunday September 7 - To be con rmed (open for sponsorship)
Saturday September 13Men’s Club Championship Round One
Sunday September 14Men’s Club Championship Round Two
Sunday September 21 - Greg
Atkins Trophy
Sunday September 28 -
Monthly Medal - Stroke event
OCTOBER EVENTS:
Sunday October 5 - To be con rmed (open for sponsorship)
Sunday October 12 - Gus
Clements Trophy
Sunday October 19 - Roger Mason Trophy
Sunday October 26 - Gungewalla Cup (men’s) - 36 holes
NOVEMBER EVENTS:
Sunday November 2 - Graham Jones Trophy
Sunday November 9 - Kelvin Gorham Trophy
Sunday November 16 - Dick Matress Trophy
Sunday November 23 - Graham Murray Trophy
Sunday November 30 -
Monthly Medal - Stroke event
DECEMBER EVENTS:
Sunday December 7 - Richard
Hall Trophy and Medal of Medals
Sunday December 14 - Presentation Day and Greenkeepers Revenge
Sunday December 21Christmas Trophy
Sunday December 28 - to be con rmed (open for sponsorship)
LADIES EVENTS:
Weekly competition - Fridays 9am for 9.30am tee o (date variation - Thursday April 17 and April 25).
Regional Scratch Teams Event - Wednesday April 2
Ladies Club Championships - September (Date TBC)
Canemumbola Cup - October (Date TBC)
- BOOROWA GOLF CLUB
PHOTO: Supplied
2025 season kicks off this weekend
THIS Saturday the Central West Rugby Union South West Cup will kick o with the Young Yabbies, Harden Red Devils and Boorowa Goldies ready to take to the eld.
The Goldies will be chasing glory, looking to go one better than last year where they came in the bridesmaid, the Red Devils will be eyeing the finals after being knocked out by the Goldies and the Yabbies will be hoping to make history by bringing home
another win in the big dance. This weekend for the opening round the Red Devils will be travelling to Cootamundra to take on the Tri-Colours at the Cootamundra Rugby Club with kick o at 3.15pm, the Yabbies will be playing at home facing o against the Temora Tuskers at Cran eld Oval from 3.15pm and the Goldies will be making the trip to Condobolin to go up against the Rams.
The Yabbies have another reason to celebrate this season with the club celebrating its 70th year.
“We can’t believe the o season has come and gone and we are bloody excited to rip right into our 70th year as a club,” the Yabbies said.
“Both the women and men have been working hard in the preseason and are in good stead for the season ahead.”
The sides are encouraging locals
to get on down to Cran eld this Saturday to support the Men’s XV and Women’s X.
“We are looking forward to welcoming the Yabs army in round one as we host Temora Rugby Union Club,” the Yabbies said.
“As mentioned, this year is our 70th year, which brings another dimension and even more excitement to start the year.
“Dust o your Yabbies merch and head on down to Cran eld, we
can’t wait to see you all for another year!”
Next weekend there will be a whole round bye for the Easter break before the sides will return to the eld.
Round two will have the Red Devils playing at home against the Condobolin Rams, the Yabbies will make the trip to West Wyalong to take on the Weevils and the Goldies will be at home hosting the Grenfell Panthers.
