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Locals celebrate

By REBECCA HEWSON

The 98th Bribbaree Show was held last weekend with the village putting it’s best foot forward and showcasing the region to over a thousand visitors.

Locals and visitors alike flocked to the Bribbaree Showground for a huge day which was jammed packed with entertainment and activities from the pedal tractor farm and face painting, right through to woodchopping, team yarding and plenty more.

A highlight of the day was the new event which was held in conjunction with Agricultural Shows NSW in memory of the late Tiger Hunter.

The well known horseman was rec-

ognised with the newly introduced Buddy Pickup event on Saturday afternoon, which has riders literally pick up their fellow competitor on horse back and race to the finish line.

Special guest on the day was the 2024 Sydney Royal Easter Show Young Woman Ambassador Domonique Wyse who soaked in the sights and sounds of the show, spending time speaking with locals, presenting awards and catching up with Young Show president Emma Godsell.

Domonique said she really enjoyed the day and loved the way the community had come together to put on the show.

The Woodchop was a huge attraction again at this year’s show, along

with the highly competitive working dog trials which had 80 competitors.

The Bribbaree Show Classic cycling race was another hotly contested event at the 2024 with the winners of the 50 cyclists receiving a huge cheer from crowds when they were announced.

The sideshows were well attended, and there was a huge crowd to watch the 30 dogs jump it out in the dog high jump.

In the saddle there were 120 horses, ponies and riders competing in the Show Hack/Hunter/Breed and Pony Club rings with 80 competitors taking part in the team yarding.

Spectators enjoyed taking in the Stockman’s Challenge and the kids

gave it their all in the running races and the kid’s tug of war.

The adults got very competitive in the Farmer’s Challenge and when it was their turn for the tug of war, however, there could only be one winner.

Bribbaree Show president Maryann Schiller thanked the committee for all of their hard work and dedication in preparing the day.

“Thank you to our very small but dedicated committee and volunteers,” she said.

“All ages pitched in to help with set up and pack up.

“The 2024 Bribbaree Show is over, but it’s time to reflect and prepare for the 99th Show.”

2024 RAS Sydney Royal Show Young Woman Ambassador Domonique Wyse and Bribbaree Show president Maryann Schiller on the main stage on Saturday.

A great day out A great out for the family for the

By REBECCA HEWSON REBECCA HEWSON

OVER a thousand people attended the Bribbaree Show last Saturday with 120 competitors in the Show Ring, 80 competitors in the Team Yarding, 30 dogs in the High Jump, 80 dogs in the Yard Dog Trials and 50 cyclists in the Bribbaree Show Classic. It was a huge day with plenty of entertainment for the whole family and a great way for locals and visitors to have kicked off the long weekend in the area.

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The Show was a great day out.

The Bribbaree Show Classic winners were all smiles during the presentation on Saturday afternoon.

Children, teenagers and adults had a fantastically fun day.

2024 RAS Sydney Royal Easter Show Young Woman Ambassador Domonique Wyse.

There was fun for all ages at the 2024 Bribbaree Show.

Adults and kids alike enjoyed the dodgem cars.

The pedal tractor farm was a great way to entertain the kids.

The kids had a blast on the jumping castle. The showbags were very popular at the 2024 Bribbaree Show.

Travelling better with locals

YOU’VE had some trips, you’ve arrived at places, you’ve done some stuff. But you want that something extra…you can’t quite put your finger on what that is… that indescribable thing…. but you’re searching for it ….and you want it?

Where do you begin your search for it? You know that not everyone is the same, not everyone travels the same way, for the same reasons, has the same budget or even the same desires. If you typed “what is it for me?” on your search engine. Would it know? So, what is it that is missing for you? How can you find it?A few years ago, I was working in the finance industry. I had a travel agent that I would email to organise any travel arrangements that I needed, because my time was valuable. I didn’t have time to search online for the appropriate flights and hotels and then hand over my credit card to god knows who.

The experience couldn’t have been easier. No stress. Wham, bam…done. Off I go. Big tick for me. I had found it right there in my local travel agent. Fast forward a few more years, guess what? I am now one of those dedicated travel advisors. During this time, I have come to realise

how important it is for my clients. The multitude of services that a proficient travel advisor provides is complex, thorough and invaluable.

Wow…. hasn’t this become even more apparent, the value of having a professional and reliable representative, during the pandemic crisis?

If you were overseas while all that commotion was going on, you wouldn’t have had to rely on the government to rescue you or the

stress of finding an airline that was still operating to fly you home.

Could you imagine being on hold for hours to an air-

line to find out what’s happening with your flights to Rome during a travel ban? This is when it shines even more.

Now that the dust has settled and 2020 is a time we reflect upon, there are lessons learnt.

The landscape of travel has been forever changed. The destinations are just as beautiful, just as challenging, just as culturally diverse and just as fascinating. However, I’m sure you as a traveller are wanting assurance that your travel investment is secure and safe.

You are wanting to make sure that when you are away from home, you have someone working for you, ready to fend off whatever this dramatic world potentially could throw at you. So, after your Travel advisor presents your perfectly planned trip, they give you it. You can’t get it anywhere else. It is TRUST. Trust allows you to relax, to breathe, to drop those shoulders. It lets you experience the journey, the sights, the sounds, the people, with your eyes wide open and with a peace of mind that what ever happens you’ve got a travel advisor in your corner. So, yes, you can travel better, and you don’t have to worry about a thing.

IPART set rate peg for 2025-2026 for local Councils

By REBECCA HEWSON

THE Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) have released the rate peg figures for 2025-2026 with Hilltops Council’s core and final rate peg to be set at 4.4 percent.

IPART came up with the figure by taking into account the base cost change of 3.6 percent, an emergency services levy of -0.5 percent, an emergency services levy subsidy catch-up adjustment of 0.8 percent, an election cost adjustment of 0.6 percent, no population factor adjustment leaving the final rate peg to be set at 4.4 percent.

Across the state IPART has set core council rate pegs for the 2025-26 financial year, ranging from 3.6 percent to

5.1 percent, meaning Hilltops falls right in the middle of the range.

There is a separate rate peg for each of NSW’s 128 councils.

Tribunal Chair Carmel Donnelly said the rate pegs limit the amount by which councils can increase their rates income, while allowing them to meet changes in the cost of providing services.

“The rate pegs allow the councils to cover the increasing costs of continuing to provide their services,” Ms Donnelly said.

“The Tribunal understands that the community has been facing significant cost-ofliving pressures and we have taken this into account in our decision making.

“We continue to make

IPART have calculated the Rate peg for Hilltops Council for 2025-2026 with a slight adjustment to the figure.

some adjustments to the rate peg over several years to limit the impact on ratepayers.

“We encourage anyone that is having difficulty paying their rates bill to get in touch with their council to access pensioner concessions and other hardship support.”

Ms Donnelly said each council’s rate peg is the maximum percentage by which

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the council can increase their general income.

It is open to councils to decide not to implement the increase, or to delay it.

“Ultimately, elected councillors decide whether to increase rates and by how much,” Ms Donnelly said.

“Rate pegs do not apply directly to individual ratepayers’ rates.

“Councils may increase categories of rates by more or less than the rate peg, provided the total increase in general income remains within the rate peg.”

Though Hilltops wasn’t affected, IPART applied a population factor to 72 of the 128 councils’ rate pegs to reflect population growth.

“This population growth factor is not expected to drive increases in individual rates because any increase from the population factor is spread among the increased number of ratepayers,” Ms Donnelly said.

“The population factor allows councils in growth areas to collect the additional rates revenue required to provide services to a grow-

ing population, from a larger number of ratepayers.

“We also made a special adjustment to the population factor for 13 councils to ensure that ratepayers do not pay more than they should.

“This was for councils with recent population growth, but where we found this to be the population returning to 2019 levels after falling during the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Councils receive income from various sources including grants and user fees and charges.

The rate pegs apply only to council ‘general income’ revenue received mostly from rates, which constitutes on average about one third of councils’ total income.

The Temora Travel team are ready to help you book the perfect trip.

HILLTOPS COUNCIL

HARDEN WATER MAIN FLUSHING

Residents in Harden-Murrumburrah on the Hilltops Council water reticulation system, are advised that Council will be cleaning water mains between:

Monday 16 September - Friday 27 September 2024

From 8:00am to 6:00pm each weekday.

Residents of Harden-Murrumburrah will recieve a letter in their letter boxes / post office box to advise when cleaning in their street will commence.

The air scouring process may cause temporary discolouration, loss of pressure or supply interruption. The activity will be clearly signposted by temporary road signs. Consumers are advised

to avoid using their washing machines and dishwashers when the works are in your area.

Following the cleaning, consumers should check their water supply and flushh their own pipes by running a backyard tap until the water returns to normal. There may be some splutters and spits as it comes out of the taps. If this happens, run your tap until all the trapped air leaves the pipe. Cleaning the pipes of trapped air and dirty water only takes a couple of minutes. To prevent air entering the household water system it is recommended that taps are not opened during the scouring period.

For all Enquiries please contact Hilltops Council on 1300 445 586

PLANNED COUNCIL WORKS

Thursday 12/09/2024 to Thursday 19/09/2024

The following planned works are underway in the Hilltops Council area:

Roadworks

Gravel Re-sheeting

Sealed Road Repairs

Construction Projects

• Disabled parking improvement works on Demondrille St Young

• Heavy patching Frogmore Road including sealing

• Repairs to footpath on Boorowa St Young

• Roadside vegetation maintenance on Kingsvale Rd and Back Creek Road and Murringo Road

• Thornhill Street - completing project work due to stormwater system upgrades

Road Maintenance Council Contract

• Karoopa Safety Works

Open Spaces

Mowing/Maintenance Parks

Line Marking Ovals

CBD Works

Cemeteries

Irrigation

Maintenance / Street Trees

Rest areas maintenance

• Services cleaned

Spraying

• Boorowa Showground

• Broadleaf spraying Ovals/Cemetery

• Monumental Cemetery Boorowa/Young

• Ovals and surrounds

• Road shoulders

• Town areas

• Town entrances

Town Entrances/ Rural villages/Town Streets

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 flushing in Harden commencing 16/09/2024.

• Water meter reading.

• Water meter replacement program

• Water main replacement Thornhill Street.

Planned works are subject to change due to Council resources, staffing availability, shifting 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.

HARDEN WATER MAIN FLUSHING

Residents in Harden-Murrumburrah on the Hilltops Council water reticulation system, are advised that Council will be cleaning water mains between:

Monday 16 September - Friday 27 September 2024

From 8:00am to 6:00pm each weekday.

Residents of Harden-Murrumburrah will recieve a letter in their letter boxes / post office box to advise when cleaning in their street will commence.

The air scouring process may cause temporary discolouration, loss of pressure or supply interruption. The activity will be clearly signposted by temporary road signs. Consumers are advised

to avoid using their washing machines and dishwashers when the works are in your area. Following the cleaning, consumers should check their water supply and flushh their own pipes by running a backyard tap until the water returns to normal. There may be some splutters and spits as it comes out of the taps. If this happens, run your tap until all the trapped air leaves the pipe. Cleaning the pipes of trapped air and dirty water only takes a couple of minutes. To prevent air entering the household water system it is recommended that taps are not opened during the scouring period. For all Enquiries please contact Hilltops Council on 1300 445 586

HILLTOPS COUNCIL CONFLICT OF INTEREST MANAGEMENT STATEMENT

DA No: DA2024/0078

Project name: Golf Cart Storage Shed

Property: Lot 2546 DP 727653, GOLF COURSE, 189 William Street, Young Potential conflict: The proposal relates to Council owned or managed land.

Council is responsible for assessment of the development application. The cost of works for the project is $59,095.00.

Management strategy: Council is managing potential conflicts of interest in this matter as follows:

• Council development assessment staff who have no involvement in preparing the application will be responsible to assess or manage the assessment of the development application.

• Should an objection be received during the exhibition period of the development proposal, the application will be referred to Council for determination.

Contact: Anyone with concerns about Council fulfilling its obligations should report their concerns to the Council.

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

Application No: DA2024/0139

Applicant: QUAYLE MILLING PTY LTD

Property: Lot 20 DP 136178, Lot 21 DP 136178, Lot 2 DP 909310, Lot 1 DP 915844, FLOUR MILL 133 Lovell St YOUNG NSW 2594

Proposal: Alterations & Additions to Agricultural Produce Industry

Exhibition Dates: 5 September 2024 to 19 September 2024

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, the

Development Application and documents accompanying the application may be viewed during the exhibition period on Council’s website: www. hilltops.nsw.gov.au.

Any persons may make written submissions on the application. All submissions may be published in Council’s business papers and viewed by other persons with an interest in the application. 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 19 September 2024, 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.

HILLTOPS COUNCIL CONFLICT OF INTEREST MANAGEMENT STATEMENT

DA No: DA2024/0078

Project name: Golf Cart Storage Shed

Property: Lot 2546 DP 727653, GOLF COURSE, 189 William Street, Young

Potential conflict: The proposal relates to Council owned or managed land.

Council is responsible for assessment of the development application. The cost of works for the project is $59,095.00.

Contact: Anyone with concerns about Council fulfilling it’s obligations should report their concerns to the Council.

Car Enthusiasts Gather

THE Light Horse Hotel in Murrumburrah played host to an exciting gathering of car enthusiasts from the MAZDACT and ACT MR2 Owners Car Clubs. Visitors were treated to a stunning display of vehicles set against the vibrant backdrop of Harden Murrumburrah, with the region’s golden canola fields and clear blue skies adding to the charm.

Thanks to Justin Bush from MAZDACT, the event was a great success, and plans are already in the works for a return trip next year. Attendees also had the chance to admire the impressive Silo Art, a local attraction that further highlighted the beauty of the Hilltops Region.

The atmosphere was buzzing as both locals and car club members enjoyed a day filled with automotive passion and regional pride, with the Light Horse Hotel providing the perfect setting for the occasion.

Bushfire danger period has begun

FARMING communities across NSW are encouraged to keep an eye out, stay safe and stay alert to fire risks as the state’s bushfire danger period began last week.

NSW Farmers Rural Affairs Committee member Garry Grant said the danger period is set to be in force until at least 31 March, with landholders urged to remain vigilant for fire risks across the entire period.

“Farmers have made sure they’re well prepared for this bushfire season, but it’s time now for everyone to be on guard and ready to respond to fires that could strike at any time,” Mr Grant said.

“If you’re planning on lighting an open fire anytime soon, it’s also critical that you seek a Fire Permit and notify your local fire authorities and neighbours well before you burn.

“Awareness, preparedness and communication will be key to stopping bushfires in their tracks this summer, so we can all stay safe.”

Local residents in Hilltops communities as well as those all across the state are also encouraged to prepare themselves for this year’s bushfire season, Mr Grant said, with a few simple measures critical to ensuring safety during a bushfire event.

“Downloading the Hazards Near Me NSW app is an easy way to stay up to date with fires that are in your region or other regions if you’re travelling around the state this summer,” Mr Grant said.

“Having an emergency plan in place in case a fire approaches your home or property is also important, as is ensuring you’ve got clean gutters, trimmed trees and a cleared area around your home.

“Bushfires always spread faster than we think they will, so it’s better to be safe than sorry.”

A Fire Permit is required for burning activities during the Bush Fire Danger Period in Rural Fire districts and at all times in Fire and Rescue districts around the state.

Fire Permits help ensure fire is used safely and minimise the danger to you, your property and the community.

Anyone planning to burn on their property needs to notify the Rural Fire Service of their intentions prior to lighting up.

For more information visit www.rfs.nsw. gov.au.

Hilltops Household Chemical CleanOut

RESIDENTS of Hilltops are encouraged to take advantage of the upcoming Household Chemical CleanOut events taking place from Friday 15 to Sunday 17 November 2024.

These events are a valuable service to the community, allowing residents to drop off and safely dispose of various hazardous household chemicals at no cost.

Accepted items include motor oils, fluids, fuels, fluro lights, pool chemicals, paints, garden chemicals, poisons, batteries, gas

bottles, fire extinguishers and smoke detectors.

Household Chemical CleanOut events will be held at the following locations:

MURRUMBURRAH:

HARDEN

Date: Friday 15 November 2024

Time: 8am to 3pm

Location: Murrumburrah Waste Facility, 174 Araluen Road, Murrumburrah

BOOROWA

Date: Saturday 16 November 2024

Time: 8am to 3pm

Location: Boorowa Waste Facility, 12 Tip Road, Boorowa YOUNG:

Date: Sunday 17 November 2024

Time: 8am to 3pm

Location: Victoria Street Waste Facility, 16 Victoria Street, Young

Please note that only household quantities of up to 20 litres or 20 kilograms are accepted, except for paint, which residents can drop off up to 100 litres (in 20-litre containers) and household batteries,

which residents can drop up to 10 kilograms.

Business-related and commercial quantities of chemicals will not be accepted at these events.

Remember that when handling and transporting chemicals, it is essential to exercise caution and follow these safety guidelines:

 Never mix chemicals, as this may lead to dangerous reactions.

 Whenever possible, keep

chemicals in their original containers.

 Ensure containers are clearly labelled and well-sealed. For unidentified substances, label the container as ‘’unknown chemical’’.

 For containers with liquids, prevent leaks during transport by wrapping them security in newspaper and placing them in sturdy plastic bags or plastic buckets/ trays.

For further information visit www.cleanout.com.au

Some of the amazing vehicles lined up out the front of the Light Horse Hotel in Murrumburrah recently. PHOTOS: FB

The cars and their drivers stopped by the silos for a photo.

The cars in amongst a very nice crop of canola near Harden.

Hilltops NBN upgrades

By REBECCA HEWSON

UPGRADE work continues on the nbn® Fixed Wireless network in Hilltops to provide access to faster speeds and extended coverage of the nbn Fixed Wireless network.

The upgrade works on the tower in south Young will mean some homes and small businesses in the area may experience impact to their nbn service over the coming weeks.

nbn is looking to minimise service interruptions as much as possible during this time, such as migrating users over to temporary connections, however there are occasions when towers may be taken offline and we appreciate the community’s patience while the work is underway.

Faster speeds, especially during busy periods, help meet the growing data demands of regional Australia and supports the rise of remote healthcare, working and learning from home, connects rural entrepreneurs to the world and allows people to stay connected to family, friends and their community.

The tower upgrades will mean some planned outages that may impact homes and businesses and their ability to use their nbn service while the work is underway.

nbn will take all reasonable efforts to minimise service interruptions; however, there are occasions where towers will need to be taken offline.

The tower works will not impact nbn fixed line or nbn Sky Muster satellite services.

Impacted homes and businesses may have been notified of these planned outages via their retail service provider.

Tom O’Dea, head of nbn Local NSW, said the increased demand for faster internet is the reason behind the upgrade.

“There is increasing demand for faster internet from homes and business across Australia and we are continuing to invest in the nbn network to stay ahead of demand,” he said.

“We are excited to have begun work upgrading the nbn Fixed Wireless network in the region, which will be a game changer for up to a million households and businesses across Australia.

“These tower works are critical to the delivery of our program but will mean some planned outages that may affect homes and businesses and their ability to use their nbn service while the work is underway.

“After the tower works are completed, we expect that faster download speeds during the

busy period will become available across the nbn Fixed Wireless network.

“We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate the community’s patience while the work is underway.

The $750 million investment in the nbn Fixed Wireless and nbn Sky Muster satellite network –$480 million from the Australian Government and $270 million from nbn.

When complete, the investment will expand the reach of the existing nbn Fixed Wireless footprint by up to 50%, as well as enabling two new high speed fixed wireless plans – Fixed Wireless Home Fast and Fixed Wireless Superfast.

The additional capacity and

reach available on the upgraded network will also enable approximately 120,000 existing Sky Muster satellite-only premises to access nbn Fixed Wireless for the first time.

To get the benefits of the upgrades, homes and businesses may also need to update the nbn device at their premises. nbn will contact those impacted directly. Not all devices will need to be replaced.

For more information and to register for updates, customers are encouraged to visit our blog for an update on nbn’s Fixed Wireless and Satellite Upgrade Program: www.nbnco.com.au/ blog/the-nbn-project/deliveringabetter-broadband-experiencefor-the-bush.

Council smoke testing to commence in Boorowa

HILLTOPS Council has engaged a contractor to conduct Smoke Testing in Boorowa. The Smoke Testing has commenced and will continue until Friday 11 October 2024.

Council‘s contractor, Interflow, will be door knocking residents to advise of Smoke Testing in the area. What does smoke testing involve?

Smoke testing is used to show us where there may be damage or incorrect wastewater connections, so we can investigate and plan repairs or improvements.

This is where our contractor pumps a vapour-like smoke into local sewer pipes as a way of discovering sewerage system faults and non-compliant household stormwater connections.

A small amount of smoke is pumped into your private wastewater system from the inspection opening, or our maintenance hole on your property.

The smoke is more like a mist – it is environmentally safe and will disappear after a few minutes without any odour.

It’s normal to see smoke com-

Mother and daughter duo caring for locals

By REBECCA HEWSON

A MOTHER and daughter have been working side by side at a local aged care facility to take care of its residents.

Vicki Newham and Rebecca Mesa are two of the team members at Mercy Place, Mount St Joseph’s in Young, who have gone above and beyond to ensure that the residents receive the best care possible.

Between the pair there is more than 40 years of combined experience in aged care with both sharing the commitment to the well-being of residents.

Vicki enjoys getting to know each resident and hearing their stories, all while working in a great team environment with fellow aged care workers - including her daughter, Rebecca.

Rebecca discovered her passion for helping the elderly through work experience in school and finds giving back to the older generation incredibly rewarding.

The pair said providing quality aged care requires compassion, patience and a willingness to learn.

The family, along with their fellow team at Mercy Place Mount St Joseph’s are dedicated to providing a variety of compassionate care services that enhance the health, comfort and happiness of residents.

Thank you to Rebecca and Vicki as well as the whole team at Mercy Place Mount St Joseph’s for the care and compassion they have for their residents and their wellbeing.

ing out of your private wastewater vent pipesThis shows that the vent pipes are in good working order and your wastewater system is connected correctly. You may see smoke coming from the outside drains or gutters on your property and inside your home. Please let the team know if you see smoke inside. The smoke will clear quickly.

Upgrades to the nbn Fixed Wireless Network will be taking place across the Hilltops.

Rebecca Mesa and her mother Vicki Newham .

Women empowered through SES

A NEW network of women in emergency management and response has been formed within the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) to share experiences and inspire the next generation.

The NSW SES Women’s Network was launched last Thursday and will empower and connect women in the Service.

Inspired by former commissioner Carlene York APM, the network will foster meaningful connections, inspire engagement, and empower the development of women across the organisation, both staff and volunteers.

NSW SES Acting Commissioner Debbie Platz APM said it was through conversations with female members about their achievements, challenges and experiences that the network was born.

“We wanted to create a space where women in the NSW SES can connect, share their stories, and feel empowered to grow and succeed,” Acting Commissioner Platz said.

“By establishing the Women’s Network, we are ensuring that women have the support they need, not only to develop their skills, but to thrive and succeed in every role within the SES.”

NSW Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Services, Charishma Kaliyanda MP, said opportunities like the Women’s Network would

benefit communities across the state.

“This will provide likeminded women with a place where they can both contribute to, and benefit from, association with others within the SES,” Ms Kaliyanda said.

“Women coming together to support and upskill each other will not only benefit the NSW SES, it will also as-

sist in building more resilient communities across the state.”

The Women’s Network is structured to ensure all areas of the SES are represented and includes 17 members representing each zone and the state headquarters, regardless of skill level or position.

The Network’s executive committee is led by Chair,

Joanna Limpic, who will build momentum and engage women across the Service over the next 12 months.

Acting Commissioner Platz said the Network would improve access to development and training, including mentorship to help improve the pathways and participation of women within the Service.

“The Women’s Network

is a pivotal step towards creating an inclusive environment where women can excel within emergency management and response,” Acting Commissioner Platz said.

“We are committed to ensuring every woman in the SES, no matter her role, feels connected, supported, and has access to opportunities for growth.”

Anyone who would like to know more of who would like to become a SES volunteer can find out more from the NSW SES website. On the website you can find all kinds of information including the types of training, the different positions within the SES as well as all of the different ways you can become involved with your local SES Unit.

NSW SES North Western Zone Commander Tammy Shepley, NSW SES Women’s Network chair Joanna Limpic, Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Services Charishma Kaliyanda MP, former commissioner Carlene York APM, and Acting Commissioner Debbie Platz APM.

Locals urged to get vaccinated if needed

NSW Health is urging men who have sex with men, sex workers and their sexual partners to get two free doses of mpox vaccine now to combat serious illness amid concerns of rising cases and hospitalisations in NSW.

NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant said NSW is now seeing the largest mpox outbreak in the state since the first case was confirmed in May 2022, with 433 notifications since 1 June 2024.

Of the NSW cases, 37 per cent were fully vaccinated, 14 per cent had received one dose and 46 per cent were not vaccinated.

Dr Chant said achieving high levels of vaccination in those at risk will provide individual protection against severe illness and help prevent the spread.

“The rapidly rising numbers of mpox cases detected across the state are very concerning, with 26 people requiring hospitalisation due to the severity of their symptoms,” Dr Chant said.

“The majority of cases of hospitalisation have been among people who are unvaccinated or have received only one dose of vaccine. While cases of mpox are occurring in vaccinated people, the cases tend to be milder and for a shorter period.

“Anyone can get mpox, however the virus is mainly spread by close skin to skin contact and people who are at highest risk of mpox are men who have sex with men and sex workers, so we are urging them to complete their vaccinations as two doses can provide vital protection against severe illness caused by the virus.”

Dr Chant said while the new strain of the mpox virus, clade 1b, has been circulating in Central and West Africa since January 2023, no cases of this strain have been found in Australia.

ACON CEO Michael Woodhouse urged those at risk to not hesitate in getting fully vaccinated with two doses.

“The mpox vaccine is free for communities at risk of acquiring mpox. You do not need a Medicare card to receive it,” he said.

HILLTOPS WEATHER

THURSDAY - Sunny with a low of 5 degrees Celsius and a top of 23.

FRIDAY - Sunny with a low of 7 and a top of 21 degrees Celsius.

SATURDAY - Cloudy with a low of 8 degrees Celsius and a top of 21 degrees, small chance of rain.

SUNDAY - Sunny with a low of 9 and a top of 20 degrees Celsius.

MONDAY - Partly sunny, a low chance of a shower in the afternoon with a low of 10 and a top of 20 degrees Celsius.

TUESDAY - Partly sunny with scattered showers, a low of 10 degrees Celsius and a top of 21.

WEDNESDAY - Partly sunny with a low of 11 and a top of 20 degrees Celsius.,

THURSDAY - Cloudy with light rain, a low of 9 degrees Celsius and a top of 19.

Friday - Mainly sunny, a low of 8 and a top of 18 degrees Celsius.

Lions Club members have a magical time

THE members of the Lions Club of Young Inc have recently enjoyed the fellowship and fun at the District Convention held at Forbes. This is an annual event which takes place at different towns within our district.

A Black Friday trivia night was heaps of fun and “spooky”.

The Guest speakers at the convention were, our very own Therese Waugh from Young, who gave an amazing delivery of the trials and heartache along the voyage of their families brush with medical cancer and how research and development have changed cancer treatment and the difference in the outcome for them.

Guest speaker Monica Wren gave an informative look at the history of Forbes.

Hence the theme “Colonial” for the gala evening.

Toby Crawford gave an overview of the benefits of supporting our youth programmes. “Give young people a voice” Youth of the Year public speaking contest, peace poster and essay competition, Youth Exchange programs and others. These projects offer opportunities in leadership and will enhance their future endeavours.

Geoff Kilmurray spoke about the service project “children’s vision screening” program and the 8,356 children (within other districts) who have taken part to date, and the success of the referrals to professional optometrists for children needing further assessment.

- HEATHER MILLER

sure to get your boxes in by October 18.

FAW writing comp closes soon

THE members of the Lambing Flat FAW are reminding all interested authors in the district, that the closing date for our competition is fast approaching. So if you have a poem or story hiding away in that drawer or book, get it out and enter into our Cherry Festival competition.

Entry forms are available at the local libraries, Hilltops Town Hall and Tourist Office or email to lambingflat.competitions@ gmail.com for an entry form to be downloaded.

Sections are for Adult Poetry and Short Stories (entry fees and word counts apply).

There are also FREE ENTRY for the School Sections for years Junior Primary (1,2,3), Primary (4,5,6), Secondary Schools (7,8,9 and 10,11,12) entries are also free. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT US ON 0408 699 507 OR 0418 161 472.

Police Operation Foil and Pivot

A MAJOR police operation across NSW has resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of knives, firearms, and prohibited drugs.

Young Lions Club members got a little spooky in Forbes recently.

Therese Waugh was one of the guest speakers at the convention.

OCC Shoebox collection to take place this month

LOCALS taking part in Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes are being encouraged to return them now with the final date for collection coming up soon.

Shoeboxes need to be returned by Friday October 18 to either Windscreen Professionals or St John’s Anglican Church Office in Young.

For more information or if you would still like to take part in the 2024 Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes, please contact Lyn Walker on 0428 699 779.

“Thank you to all who have been involved this year,” Lyn said.

“Our boxes are off to Ukraine, Solomon Islands, Cambodia, Fiji, Philippines and sensitive countries.

“Some people register their boxes online and are sent a barcode which you paste on your box and you can track which country your box ends up in.”

To register your box online please visit the Samaritan’s Purse website online.

Cuppa in a Mug with a Hug and a Smooch

THE Lions Club of Young will be holding a very special fundraiser to raise money for the Childhood Cancer Research Foundation on Saturday October 19.

Cuppa in a Mug with a Hug and a Smooch will be held at the St

John’s Anglican Church Hall from 2pm. Bookings are limited so get in quick to secure your spot with guest speakers who will give an insight into families options when dealing with life changing diagnosis.

Tickets for the event are $20 each and can be purchased by contacting Lyn on 0422 604 132. To purchase a ticket the banking details are: BSB: 032 840 Account: 580358.

Operation Foil ran from 1pm Thursday 26 September 2024 until 1am Saturday 28 September 2024, and saw more than 500 officers from every Police Area Command and Police District in NSW – assisted by specialist officers from Youth Command, Police Transport and Public Safety Command, and Traffic and Highway Patrol Command –target knife crime and anti-social behaviour.

During the high-visibility operation, police seized 45 knives, 12 firearms and seven other prohibited weapons, with more than 355 charges laid.

Additionally, police detected: 42 people arrested over outstanding warrants 155 drug detections 295 Traffic Infringement Notices issued, and 230 Transport Infringement Notices issued

Police also performed 1200 random breath tests and more than 555 bail compliance checks.

Detective Acting Superintendent Guy Magee, said Operation Foil is designed to remove weapons from the streets.

“Knife crime continues to be an issue across the state and, operations such as these, are about keeping the community safe,” Acting Supt Magee said.

“It is concerning that we still have a small portion of the community who choose to carry knives; but rest assured, we will continue to run these operations in the future, so if you plan on carrying a weapon, expect to be caught.”

Operation Pivot was also run in conjunction with Operation Foil, from Monday 23 September 2024 until Wednesday 25 September 2024, and saw officers visit 77 schools in metropolitan and regional areas and speak with 6655 students.

In addition, police conducted 105 high-visibility patrols of schools and known youth crime hot spots, along with 215 home visits.

Local members had a lot of fun at the District Convention in Forbes.

St. Mary’s Mission Day Fair

By CONTRIBUTED

EACH year, St. Mary’s holds a Mission Day Fair with students from K-6 enjoying a fun-filled day while raising money for those in need. It is a way that St. Mary’s, as a school community, supports the important support for the work of Catholic Mission and it has a special link to one of our

school values - service. This year we raised $920.90 Catholic Mission collects donations for Church mission programs throughout the world and in Australia. It aims to help people in Australia and all over the world who may be sick, poor, homeless, do not have access to schools or hospitals and are living in unsafe environments.

GOING FOR GOAL: Outside some students enjoyed some sharp shooting.

CRUISING ALONG: There was some quieter activities inside.

A SPLASH OF A TIME: some students volunteered for the harder jobs on the day.

FUN IN THE SUN: There was a tropical themed photo booth.

CATCHING A BIG ONE: Students fished for prizes.

TAKE AIM: Mini golf in was enjoyed in the hall.

TAKE A GUESS: The lolly guessing competition.

HAVE A THROW: Students played a game at this stall.

WHO IS WHO?: Guessing the teachers as teenagers.

RIPPING IT UP: Students see who can rip their lolly wrappers into the longest strip.

Though the students were confident, the teachers were just too good for them.

Teachers vs Students Netball

By YNPS

WHAT a great way to head into the end of Term 3. A little bit of friendly competition between our students and teachers.

Students put up a good fight but teachers came out on top with a final score of 15-4.

Well done teachers!

▶ Young North Public School teachers went up against the students in a netball match to end the term.

The teachers ended up winning the game, but the students put up a big fight.

Students and creativity celebrated ahead of Term

IN the final week of Term 3 at Young Public School there were plenty of awards handed out, including some bronze and silver awards, some book week fun and lots of playing with Molly the therapy dog. A huge congratulations goes out to all of the students who were presented with Silver and Bronze Awards at the end of term assembly.

The Young North Public School teachers were ready to take on the students at the end of last term.

Congratulations to the students who were presented with Silver and Bronze awards at the end of Term 3.

Students and Molly the therapy dog had a fantastic and fun end to Term 3 with Book Week and plenty of games.

Woolfest 2024

Over a thousand people lined the streets of Boorowa last Sunday for the 2024 Boorowa Irish Woolfest. With amazing entertainment, a welcoming atmosphere and plenty of street stalls and other ways visitors could get involved, it was an amazing day out for the entire family.

Enjoying the

This pup was picked up to get a better view.

The Bee Centre kids marching along in the parade.

Helping to get ready to round up the sheep.

Boorowa MPS in the parade.

This little boy was very eager to watch the parade.

The Leprechauns dancing and jigging about. One of the shearing displays throughout the festival.

Double Shot Maggie performing for the crowds on the main stage.

Boorowa Irish Woolfest founding member Jack Ryan being interviewed by ABC Radio.

The amazing balloon sheep at the Old Court House.

The crowd loved the chaos of the Running of the Sheep on Sunday.

Ready for action during the Street Parade.

St Joseph’s Primary School, Boorowa.

Boorowa Central School students were bright and green.

Residents from Burrowa House taking part in the parade on Sunday.

ride.

A lamb at the coloured sheep display.

Even the pups got in on the action during the parade on Sunday.Beautiful bubbles entertained the crowds.

An ambulance for Gallipoli from the Young Red Cross branch

The Young Red Cross was created on 6th August 1914, shortly before the Australian Red Cross was officially formed, as a section of the British Red Cross Society, on 13th August. Ten country circles were formed soon afterwards at Wambanumba, Wombat, Marengo, Monteagle, Bendick Murrell, Tubbul, Balabla, Temora Road, Windmere and Burrangong Heights, each with their own President and Secretary. By December 1914, Young and District had fully funded an equipped, modern horse ambulance at a cost of £150.

The Minister for Defence, Senator George Pearce, made an appeal in January 1915 ‘for an additional 25 motor ambulances for the efficient equipment of the Australian

Field Hospital’. The Young branch contributed £135 but required another £400 for the purchase of a motor ambulance. It ran the tea-room for the Young Turf Club at the pony races in January, and again in March, to help with the fundraising, accepting donations of money, cakes, fruit, etc for this purpose.

The meat and vegetable plate on display in the Young Historical Museum was probably used at these events, as lunch and afternoon teas were provided. It would also have been used at a fundraising banquet held on Wednesday 17th February. The Farmers’ & Settlers’ Association held its annual Sports Day on Easter Monday, 5th April. A euchre party and social held in the

Town Hall that night was in aid of the Young Red Cross Funds. The meat and vegetable plate was probably also used at this fundraising supper, which was provided by the members of the Young Red Cross. The plate is Clive Royal Semi Porcelain, made by Wood & Son, England, the design registered in Britain in 1899. It once had gold plating which has rubbed off over time.

£425 was sent, by May 1915, to the Red Cross Executive in Sydney, towards buying a motor ambulance. The Executive then made up the balance of £225. This ambulance bore the inscription: ‘The gift of Young and Sydney Branches of Red Cross’. The Australian Red Cross provided motor ambulances

to Australian troops at a cost of £50,000, which were the ‘only ambulances available when the first wounded returned from Gallipoli’.

Motor ambulances on the wharf at Alexandria, Egypt, waiting to be loaded with wounded from Gallipoli, 1915. Australian War Memorial.

The Young Red Cross had provided two ambulances by May 1916.

When a visitor from Cootamundra expressed amazement at the efforts made in Young, a lady running the tea-room at the Young Turf Club replied, ‘We don’t mind the work, as long as we can help the soldiers’.

Karen Schamberger –Young Historical Society

Straight Talk with James Blackwell

By JAMES BLACKWELL

By the time most of you read this, it will have been a whole month since we went to the polls in the local government elections. Since then, we’ve confirmed the election of our 11 Councillors, as well as the referendum being successful to reduce the Council from 11 to 9 from the next election in 2028 (things are always slow in local government).

For those unaware, the Council will be made up of the following people, in alphabetical order; James Blackwell (yes, that’s me), Jake Davis, Mary Dodd, Fiona Douglas, Tony Flanery, Alison Foreman, Michelle Gallo, Brian Ingram, Neil Langford, Joanne Mackay, and Matthew Stadtmiller.

There are five new people on the Council, both because a number of incumbents retired, but also because Patrick FitzGerald was not successful at re-election. There clearly is a significant desire on the part of the people of Hilltops for change, and to move forward with new ideas. The overall first preference vote share of the incumbent Councillors went backwards compared to their 2021 results: with only Tony Flanery and Briam Ingram seeing an increase in their vote share. Brian Ingram nearly doubled the number of first preference votes he got from 2021

to now.

We also saw a greater concentration of votes for people from Young, rather than Harden and Boorowa, despite the number of Councillors from outside Young increasing this election. Neil Langford himself received 1.75 times the number of first preference votes needed to get on Council – a considerable effort for a first-time candidate, even one as wellknown as him.

Some of these results can clearly be attributed to the increased number of candidates at this election, up from 13 to 16, which gave people more choices regarding where to send their votes. But it also needs to be said that there must be a desire for change from the people of Hilltops.

As a candidate, the number one thing I heard across the campaign was that people felt the Council wasn’t working well together, and wasn’t working well for them, especially for people outside of Young. And people were looking for something new.

This clear desire for change is also what sees five new Councillors get elected, especially when two of them (myself and Jake Davis) are under the age of 30, and none of the five have any prior experience in elected office.

New candidates got close to 45 percent of the total first preference votes, which is large comparatively across

Before and after...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

“Grandpa tell me again what it was like when light switches and taps worked all day, candles were just for good smells with no buckets or potties in our share house.”

“Well it all began with my parents’ generation. They helped defeat the terror of Japanese invasion, and voted to make a safer world and share good times.

“Times got better, with better jobs for everyone who

the region. In GundagaiCootamundra new candidates got 38 percent of the first preference votes, in Temora this was only 35 percent. New people and new ideas are very much on the agenda in Hilltops – people want a Council that works, and works together.

The results of the referendum results to shrink the Council from 11 to 9 show this also. Only 2 polling places (Rye Park and Boorowa Pre-Poll) voted to keep the Council as it is (Boorowa Central School was close, with 49.5% of people voting yes).

Some people don’t think that the previous Council worked well together with 11 members, and perhaps hope that by shrinking it to 9 will deliver easier pathways to the consensus and co-operation that we sorely need here to keep things on an upward trajectory. While I still strongly believe shrinking the Council will ultimately be detrimental to the people of Boorowa and Harden, the results are plain; that a smaller Council is what people want, and that change is needed.

What does this mean going forward? To me, it shows that Council has a big job ahead of it in terms of showing our value to you, the community. Council needs to work better to engage with you on the issues, listen to your concerns, and respond effectively.

You sent a message with

wanted to work, new homes, cars, travel for fun, electricity and water every day.

“Then one prime minister broke his promise to his treasurer.

“Then came one bad PM after another, until a sneaky person promised reduced electricity costs ($275) became PM, and loved grand parades and bashing Tories.

“His team worked for other

your votes that the previous Council wasn’t up to scratch in many ways, and we, all of us elected last month, new and incumbent, need to hear that. You’ve sent a strong message about what you expect from us, and who you’d like us to be as your representatives.

There is one other thing worth mentioning about this election though – the turnout and the informal vote. Turnout across Hilltops has been decreasing steadily since 2008, from an average of 85 percent in 2008, to around 81 percent this year. This may not seem like a lot, but it shows that close to 1 in 5 people across the LGA didn’t bother to vote, and didn’t make their voices heard.

Of those who did vote, 8 percent of them, or 10 percent of all voters, cast informal ballots; ballots that didn’t count. There were enough informal votes to fully elect a Councillor on first preferences. When people tell you your vote doesn’t count, don’t listen to them. Every vote matters.

Nearly a third of all eligible voters across Hilltops either didn’t vote, or didn’t have their vote counted. This should be concerning for all of us, not just Council. While it might be easy to dismiss these people as who were too lazy to bother, or too apathetic to care, it shows a significant portion of people aren’t being heard, or don’t think

bad people who hated a safer world, shared goof times, people working and voting, water in all taps and electric lights for all.

“It’s very sad...”

MIKE JOHNS - RIVERWOOD NSW

If you have a letter send it to rhewson@youngwitness. com.au.

they’ll be heard even if they vote. And if they aren’t heard, or feel they can’t be, we as elected representatives need do better about that.

As of writing we do not yet have a Mayor, although by the time you read this we most certainly will. Who that will be is up to us as Councillors, and I don’t know how anyone but myself is going to vote. But the work that the new Mayor of Hilltops does will be important to all of us.

The Mayor sets the tone of Council, and for the community. They are first among equals, but also must strive to be a leader in the community, and for all the communities that make up Hilltops.

As someone, as a Councillor, who lives in Boorowa, its important to me that the Mayor give attention to the other towns, and all the small vil-

lages that make up our region. It’s also important to me that the Mayor is someone we can look up to, who embodies respect, fairness, and open-mindedness. For you as voters, I hope they are your concerns too. But no matter what your concerns are, you need to make us accountable. Don’t be silent or sit out the decisions of government between now and the next election, set for 2028. Be active, be engaged, and be loud.

Your choice of vote isn’t something that ended on September 14. It continues through for the next 10 years. Make sure we deliver on the things we said, and make sure the Council works for you. Where it doesn’t, don’t be shy to say so.

ACCC funding and planning regulations

By NATIONAL FARMERS FEDERATION

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the Government’s announcement of $30 million over three years to increase Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) funding for investigations and enforcement relating to the supermarket and retail sector.

The NFF has long called for increased resourcing to the ACCC to bolster its critical

role in Australia’s competition landscape, in particular for the food and grocery sector.

While today’s announcement indicates that much of the funding will go to consumer facing issues, it is also important that the review and investigation of supply chain issues are appropriately resourced.

Successive reviews have found that, in particular suppliers of perishable produce, experience issues such unfair contract terms, information

asymmetries and lack transparency, all of which dampen competition in the food and grocery supply chain.

The NFF also welcomes the Government’s additional announcement to seek reform to planning and zoning regulations with states and territories to help boost competition in the supermarket sector by opening up more sites for new stores.

The NFF has long advocated for a state-by-state review into planning and zoning laws that

support new businesses and to ensure such issues such as ‘land banking’ do not weaken competition in food and grocery supply chains.

Today’s announcement forms part of the Government’s wider competition reforms which the NFF supports, including reforms to the merger and acquisition framework and changes to the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct.

National photo comp reopens for AgDay 2024

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has opened its popular photography competition, ahead of National AgDay next month.

NFF President David Jochinke said the competition attracts hundreds of entries each year.

“It’s a real highlight of AgDay celebrations to see the amazing snaps of life on the land from every corner of this beautiful country,” Mr Jochinke said.

“I encourage everyone to send in their photos and videos over the next few weeks; there are some great prizes on offer.”

First place will receive $2000, second place is awarded $1000, and runners up receive $500 each.

“There is no age or skill limit on entries, the judges are just looking for imagery that celebrates Australian agriculture,” Mr Jochinke said.

Images must be uploaded to the AgDay website to be in the running.

Participants are also encouraged to share their photos on social media using the hashtag #AgDayAU.

The theme “Grow you good thing!” is again the catch cry for this year’s AgDay.

“National AgDay is a fantastic cel-

ebration of everything that makes the agricultural industry so special,” Mr Jochinke said.

“You can show your support on the big day by attending or hosting an event, taking part in the photo comp, or

by proudly donning some “I love farmers” merchandise.”

National AgDay falls on Friday 15 November 2024.

For more information, visit https:// agday.org.au/

- NFF PRESIDENT DAVID JOCHINKE

NFF President David Jochinke.

The 2022 NFF Photo Comp winner by David Williams.

The 2023 NFF Photo Comp winner by Belinda Dimarzio-Bryan.

Harden Kite Festival soars this Saturday

By HARDEN KITE FESTIVAL

This Saturday, 12th October, the skies over Harden will be filled with colour, excitement, and fun as the annual Harden Kite Festival kicks off at the Harden Racecourse from 10 am to 4 pm. A fantastic day out for the whole family, the festival promises an action-packed schedule of entertainment, performances, and activities that celebrate the theme of ‘Kites, Culture, and Connection.’

A Day Full of Spectacular Performances

One of the festival’s highlights will be the McCabe Circus Show. Under their Little Big Top, this familyrun circus brings laughter, awe, and wonder for all ages. From clowns that will have the kids in stitches to acrobats that will leave everyone amazed, McCabe Circus is

always a hit. And if you think the show is limited to the Big Top, think again! Their talented roving performers will be scattered throughout the festival, adding to the magic with jugglers, stilt walkers, and even pirates in kilts.

Adding to the musical magic of the day is the Kapooka Army Pep Band. This fulltime military band, known for their pride and professionalism, will bring powerful brass sounds and lively tunes to the event. With a history dating back to 1952, the Kapooka Army Band is an institution in the Riverina region, and their stirring performances are sure to be a hit with the crowd.

For something closer to home, the Little Riverina Band an incredibly talented group of musicians all under 16 will take the stage. They’re not just a cover band; they produce original music

too! Be sure to catch their set and support these young rising stars.

Keeping with the theme of culture and connection, the festival will also feature a stunning Lion Dance performance. This traditional Chinese dance, with its vibrant lion costume and energetic

Temporary closure of Harden Airport

By HILLTOPS COUNCIL

The Harden Airport will be temporarily closed on Saturday 12 October 2024 from 6am to 6pm to accommodate the highly anticipated Harden Kite Festival.

During this time, all aircraft operations will be suspended to ensure the safety of festival attendees and participants. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of the aviation community during this event. For more information about the festival and its activities, please visit https://hardenkitefestival. org/.

movements, will bring good fortune and joy to festival-goers. Usually performed during special celebrations, the Lion Dance is a captivating experience you won’t want to miss.

Kites, Colour, and Connection.

Of course, the stars of the

day will be the Australian Kiteflyers Association, who will transform the skies into a kaleidoscope of colours. From massive, intricate kites to unique handmade creations, the Australian Kiteflyers will bring the magic of kite flying to life. If you’re new to kite flying or want to try your hand at it, there will be plenty of opportunities to join in the fun.

Rides, Stunts, and fun for all.

There will be endless fun on the ground too, with AllDay Ride Passes available for festival-goers! Planet Entertainment will be bringing thrilling rides including stunt jump, rock climb and inflatable attractions from Inflatables Are Us with Paw Patrol Inflatables, Cars Theme Inflatable and Princess Palace Inflatable. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or just looking for some family fun, these

rides and attractions will keep everyone entertained throughout the day. Family-friendly fun and free activities.

Aside from the scheduled performances, there’s a whole host of free activities for families to enjoy throughout the day. Whether it’s crafting your own kite, enjoying delicious local food stalls, or simply soaking in the festival atmosphere, there’s something for everyone at the Harden Kite Festival. With its perfect mix of entertainment, culture, and connection, this event is a must for anyone looking for a fun, memorable Saturday out in the Hilltops Region. So, bring your family, bring your friends, and let’s fill the skies over Harden with kites and laughter this Saturday. Gates open at 10 am - see you there!

Check out the Harden Kite Festival on social media and their website to find out more.

There will be all kinds of fun kites on display throughout the day at the Harden Kite Festival.

The Harden Kite Festival is a great event for the whole family.

Dance with Em will get the crowds on their toes.

Murrumburrah Public Shool will be entertaining the crowds.

Kids can get creative designing their own kites to fly.

What’s on at the Harden Kite Festival

The Harden Kite Festival will open its gates from 10am on Saturday October 12 at the Harden Racecourse, Burley Griffen Way, Harden.

There will be a huge day of fun for the whole family with entertainment as well as free activities and competitions that everyone can take part in as well as plenty of stalls, rides and jumping castles.

There is free parking as well as accessibility parking at the Racecourse, please follow directions from onsite traffic controllers.

Entry is $2 donation per person, please bring cash only for entry. There is an ATM net to the main pavilion and EFTPOS is available.

There is also a free shuttle bus from the Harden Train Station. Pick up is at 10am and 12.20pm and drop off is at 3pm and 4pm.

Dress accordingly and don’t forget a hat, sunscreen and a refillable water bottle to fill at the Goldenfields Water stations.

Bring a kite from home or buy one on the day to fly. Kids can make a free kite to decorate and fly too.

MAIN STAGE + CIRCUS TENT

9.45am - Young Town Band

10.15am - McCabe Circus Aerial Show

10.30am - Hilltops Choir 11am - Official Opening

11.30am - Australian Kapooka Army ‘pep’ Band

12pm - Dance with Miss Em

12.15pm - McCabe Circus Aerial Show

12.45pm - The Little Riverina Band

1.15pm - Kite Talk Michael

Richards and Sarath Kingsley

1.30pm - Australian Kapooka Army ‘pep’ Band

2pm - Young Town Band

2.30pm - Murrumburrah

Public School

3pm - The Little Riverina Band

ROAMING PERFORMERS

12.30 to 1pm - Australian Kapooka Army ‘pep’ Band 12pm to 2pm - Bubble Artist Lion Dancers

Circus McCabe Stilt Walkers

COMPETITIONS

2.45pm - Best decorated kite.

FREE ACTIVITIES

Public kite flying area

Face painting

Badge and kite making

Petting zoo

Lego building

Sand pit

Kite decorating workshops

Kite flying workshops Kids circus classes

EXHIBITS AND DISPLAYS

Big kite display

Giant #HKF

Car Club display

Lego exhibition

Community kite stall

Transport for NSW Emergency Services Army Cadets

ALL DAY RIDE PASS

1 for $20 or 3 for $50

Stunt jump | Rock Climb | Paw Patrol Inflatable | Dartball | Princess Palace Inflatable | Cars theme inflatable.

KITE FLYING RULES

Please fly within the Public Kite Flying Area.

Please be mindful of others

Always accompany an adult when flying

Keep away from overhead powerlines, signs and aerials Don’t underestimate the power of the wind

Be mindful of dogs

Never fly in stormy weather

Be sure to follow the Harden Kite Festival on Facebook and be sure to tag them or #HKF when posting your photos, or jump on the website to https://hardenkitefestival.org/ to find the full program as well as plenty of useful information for the day.

The

is on

the kids design

kite.

The skies of Harden will be filled with wonderful creatures and creations.

Harden Kite Festival

this Saturday.

HENNESSY CATHOLIC COLLEGE

Amelia Rowan

Benjamin Knapman

Chloe Anderson

Elyssa Davis

Isabel Duke

Jett Smith

Liam Birks

Annabelle Banwell

Brooke Ronning

Corey Gale

Fraser Johnson

Izabella Irving

Jonathon Barnes

Lily Basham

April Dickinson

Caitlin Drum

Cybele Hewitt

Grace Slender

Jake Williams

Josephine Davis-Chard

Lily Boda

Ashlyn Perry

Callum Hall

Dieter Dickinson

Hardy Glover

James Payne

Joshua Craig

Lily Murphy

Ava Gallagher

Camden Cummins

Dominic Moran

Harrison Waugh

Jasmine Sullivan

Kirby Moore

Louis Callaghan

Bella Cooper

Charles Hunter

Elizabeth Sinclair

Hayley Cafe

Jensen Coupland Leana Li

Lucy Deep

6.00

12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Bathurst 1000. Practice session and support races. 2.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 1. Qualifying and support races. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE: Ford V Ferrari. (2019) Matt Damon, Christian Bale. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Great Aussie Doorstep. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Mighty Trains. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 ER. 2.55 Doctor Who. 3.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. 1.55 The Princes And The Press. 2.55 Earth. 3.55 Love Your Garden. 4.45 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. 8.30 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. 9.20 Question Everything. 9.50 Hard Quiz. 10.20 You Can’t Ask That. 10.55 ABC Late News. 11.10 Grand Designs. 11.55 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Unforgotten. 1.15 Grantchester. 2.05 Question Everything. 2.35 The Australian Ballet Don Quixote. 4.55 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. 5.25 Landline. 5.55 Australian Story. 6.25 Back Roads. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Grantchester. 8.20 Vera.

6.00 Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Harry’s Practice. 10.30 House Of Wellness. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Horse Racing. 6.00 Heathrow. 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.30 Hustle & Tow. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 Supercars. Bathurst 1000. Qualifying and supports. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Surveillance Oz. 8.30 MOVIE: Talladega Nights: The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby. (2006) 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.15 Our State On A Plate. 1.45 My Way. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III. 8.40 MOVIE: The Batman. (2022) Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano. 12.10 Tipping Point. 1.00 Destination WA. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Yummy Mummies. 2.00 My France With Manu. 3.00 Sean’s Kitchen. 3.30 Bondi Vet. 4.30 Modern Family. 4.55 Australia’s Got Talent. 6.00 MOVIE: The Karate Kid Part II. (1986) 8.30 MOVIE: Fifty Shades Freed. (2018) 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Family Feud. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Keeping Up Appearances. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Divided Heart. (1954) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Antiques Downunder. 8.30 To Be Advised. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Practice session and support races. 4.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Top 10 Shootout. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Great Outdoors. 7.30 MOVIE: Ghostbusters. (1984) Bill Murray. 9.40 MOVIE: Venom. (2018) Tom Hardy. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Circuit Boats Drivers C’ship. 4.00 Desert Collectors. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 v Carlton. 9.15 MOVIE: The Taking Of Pelham 123. (2009) 11.30 Late Programs.

9.50 Return To Paradise. 10.50 Miniseries: Better. 11.45 Rage. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.25 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. Return. 8.00 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.30 Speechless. 9.50 Officially Amazing. 10.20 Dragon Ball Super. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. 12.30 Explore TV: Trade Routes Of The Middle Ages. 1.00 Great Australian Detour. 1.30 The Pet Rescuers. 2.00 The Block. 3.30 The Garden Gurus. 4.00 Journey To Irpinia, Italy. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 MOVIE: Mrs Doubtfire. (1993) 10.00 MOVIE: The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert. (1994) 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 The Food Trail. 1.30 Australia’s Got Talent. 2.35 Wife Swap Australia. 3.50

Dancing With The Stars: All Stars. 5.25

MOVIE: The Call Of The Wild. (2020) 7.30

MOVIE: Romancing The Stone. (1984) 9.45 MOVIE: The Last Duel. (2021) Matt Damon. 12.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Are You RV Safe? 1.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 1.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 2.00 Planet Shapers. 2.30 Buy To Build. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Cook With Luke. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Dog House. 7.30

5.25 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.20 Gavin & Stacey. 10.15 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Challenge Cup. H’lights. 4.00 Cycling. National Road Series. Tour of Gippsland. H’lights. 4.30 Battle Of Okinawa: Operation Iceberg. 5.30 Apocalypse D-Day. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Inside Windsor Castle. 8.25 Jackie And Lee: A Tale Of Two Sisters. 9.20 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. 10.15 Arthur: A Life

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 1.20 MOVIE: The Third Man. (1949) 3.30 MOVIE: Our Man In Marrakesh. (1966) 5.30 MOVIE: Foreign Intrigue. (1956) 7.30 MOVIE: Blown Away. (1994) Jeff Bridges. 9.55 MOVIE: The Driver. (1978) 11.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 Escape To The Country. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 6.45 Escape To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 AFL Women’s. Week 7. North Melbourne v Sydney. 3.00 AFL Women’s. Week 7. St Kilda v Melbourne. 5.00 AFL Women’s. Week 7. GWS Giants v Adelaide. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: F9: The Fast Saga. (2021) 11.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Compass. Final. 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.30 Darby And Joan. 3.15 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. 4.00 Restoration Australia. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 Grand Designs Australia. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Return To Paradise. Final. 8.30 Unforgotten. Final. 9.15 Miniseries: Better. Final. 10.15 Fisk. Final. 10.45 Melbourne Comedy Festival: The Gala. 12.45 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.25 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.30 MOVIE: A Shaun The Sheep Movie: Farmageddon. (2019) 8.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.35 Speechless. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.45 Spookiz. 12.05 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 The Assembly. 9.15 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. 9.50 ER. 10.30 Late Programs.

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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is the time to prepare for a career move coming up next month. Update your resume. Get those proposals in shape. And don’t forget to buff up that Bovine self-confidence!

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your Gemini instincts will guide you to the right people who might be able to help you get over a career impasse that has been holding you back. Expect to make changes.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You’re getting closer, but you still have a way to go before reaching your goals. Continue to stay focused, no matter how difficult it can be for the easily distracted Moon Child.

6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. 11.00 Cross Court. 11.30 Customs. 12.10 The Block. 2.30 Rugby League. Women’s Prime Minister’s XIII Match. Papua New Guinea v Australia. 4.30 Rugby League. Men’s Prime Minister’s XIII Match. Papua New Guinea v Australia. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. 8.40 60 Minutes. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 See No Evil. 11.10 The First 48. 12.00 Transplant. 12.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.00 Beat Bugs. 9.00 Get Clever. 10.00 Holistic Living. 10.30 Home And Away. 1.30 The Amazing Race. 3.40 To Be Advised. 5.30 Puppy School. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order. 11.30 Late Programs.

7.00 News. 7.30 Insiders. 8.30 America, Are You OK? 9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 Aust Story. 10.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Weekend Sunrise. 7.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 3. Support races and warm up. 10.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 3. Race 20. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. 8.55 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.55 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. 11.10 Autopsy USA. 12.10 The Starter Wife. 1.10 Travel Oz. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 1.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 1.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 2.00 Farm To Fork. 2.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 4. Sydney Kings v Cairns Taipans. 4.30 Luxury Escapes. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 The Sunday Project. 7.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 8.10 Gogglebox Australia. 9.10 FBI: International. 10.10 NCIS. 12.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 What’s Up Down Under. 1.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 2.30 Diagnosis Murder. 3.30 On The Fly. 4.00 IFISH. 4.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 4. Melbourne United v Adelaide 36ers. 6.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull. 11.15 Late Programs. 6.00 Becker. 6.30 Frasier. 7.30 Neighbours. 9.30 Becker. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Family Feud. 1.00 The Middle.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.45 MOVIE: Isn’t Life Wonderful! (1953) 12.30 MOVIE: Will Any Gentleman…? (1953) 2.15 MOVIE: Let’s Be Happy. (1957) 4.30 MOVIE: Crossplot. (1969) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 To Be Advised. 11.00 Chicago Med. 12.00 Late Programs.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your Leonine pride might be keeping you from getting to the source of a disturbing situation. Don’t be shy about asking questions. Remember, information is power.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) It’s a good time to shake up your tidy little world by doing something spontaneous, like taking an unplanned trip or going on a mad shopping spree.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) This is a good week to get advice on your plans. But don’t act on them until you feel sure that you’ve been told everything you need to know to support your move.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Be careful. You might be probing just a little too deeply into a situation that you find singularly suspicious. The facts you seek will begin to emerge at a later time.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Speedweek. 2.00 Volleyball. Austn Super League. Finals. Gold medal match. 5.00 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.30 Apocalypse D-Day. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Temple Of Hatshepsut. 8.30 The Lost City Of Ramses. 10.20 Devil’s Confession: Lost Eichmann Tapes. 11.25 Face Down: Killing Of Thomas Niedermayer. 12.25 24 Hours In Emergency. 2.10 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 3.40

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) This is a good week to make new friends and look for new career challenges. But first, get all those unfinished tasks wrapped up and out of the way.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Relationships need a fresh infusion of tender, loving care. Avoid potential problems down the line. Stay close to loved ones as the month draws to a close.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Take things nice and easy as you continue to build up your energy reserves for a big change that comes in when the transformational planet Pluto reenters your sign later on next month.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) This is the absolute right time to let those often-hidden talents shine their brightest. You’ll impress some very important people with what you can do.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Your Money & Your Life. 1.30 Great Aussie Doorstep. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.00 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 6.10 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.15 MythBusters. 10.05 Late Programs.

The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. 2.15 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. 9.10 The Rookie. 10.10 S.W.A.T. 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Lopez Vs. Lopez. 12.40 Miniseries: The Victim. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Billy Exterminator. 3.30 Barrett-Jackson: Revved Up. 4.30 Talking W. 5.00 American Reto. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 8.30 Outback Crystal Hunters. 9.30 Bamazon. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. 2.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. 2.55 Earth. 3.55 Love Your Garden. 4.45 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch. 9.35 Catalyst. 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 The Business. 11.20 Planet America. 11.50 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 9.00 Teenage Boss. 9.30 Poh’s Kitchen. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Merlin. 11.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.30

Our State On A Plate. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. 8.40 Miniseries: Bali 2002. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 Chicago Med. 11.10 The Brokenwood Mysteries. 1.00 Cross Court. 1.40 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Guitar Gods Goes Cosmic. 12.00 Buffy The Vampire Slayer. 3.00 To Be Advised. 4.40 Glee. 5.30 The Goldbergs. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order: LA. 11.30 Late Programs.

Morning Programs. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Dessert Masters. Return. 8.50 Have You Been Paying Attention? 9.50 Taskmaster Australia. 11.00 10’s Late News. 11.25 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 1.30 Reel Action. 2.00 What’s Up Down Under. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 48 Hours. 12.15 Late Programs. 6.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Iconic Australia. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Captive Heart. (1946) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 The Good Karma Hospital. 9.40 Agatha Raisin. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Secrets To Civilisation. 3.00 Railway Journeys UK. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Albania. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And

7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 My Impossible House. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 A Touch Of Frost. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Breeders. 9.25 Extras. 9.55 ER. 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.40 Border Security: International. 2.10 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. 9.10 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. 10.10 Made In Bondi. 11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Chicago Fire. 12.45 Your Money & Your Life. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Outback Crystal Hunters. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Carnage. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Big Rig Bounty Hunters. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things. 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 Muster Dogs. 3.55 Love Your Garden. 4.45 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. 9.00 Louis Theroux Interviews... 9.45 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 10.15 Kitchen Cabinet. 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. 11.20 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Deadly Dinosaurs. 8.55 Steve Backshall Vs The Vertical Mile. 9.45 Doctor Who. 10.30 Merlin. 11.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.10 Getaway. 1.40 My Way. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. 8.45 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 9.45 True Story With Hamish & Andy. 10.45 9News Late. 11.15 Transplant. 12.05 Tipping Point. 1.00 Our State On A Plate. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Buffy The Vampire Slayer. 3.00 To Be Advised. 4.40 Glee. 5.30 The Goldbergs. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 MOVIE: Mr Deeds. (2002) Adam Sandler, Winona Ryder. 10.35 The Goldbergs. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.15 Four Corners. 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. 9.40 Law & Order: SVU. Return. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Good Karma Hospital. 3.00 Antiques. 3.30 MOVIE: The Count Of Monte-Cristo. (1975) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 9.40 Silent Witness. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 4.05

Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.20 Mother And Son. 9.50 ER. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.40 Border Security: International. 2.10 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The 1% Club UK. 8.30 Akmal: Open For Renovations. 9.45 Australia: Now And Then. 10.45 The Latest: Seven News. 11.15 Chicago Fire. 12.15 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. 1.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Outback Truckers. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Carnage. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: BTL. 9.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 Muster Dogs. 4.00 Love Your Garden. 4.45 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 Question Everything. 9.00 Planet America. 9.35 Would I Lie To You? 10.05 Spicks And Specks. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. 11.10 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.40 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Doctor Who. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.05 Speechless. 11.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.15 Explore TV: Trade Routes Of The Middle Ages. 1.45 Innovation Nation. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. 8.40 Human Error. Final. 9.40 Million Dollar Murders. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 12.00 Tipping Point. 1.00 Hello SA. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Modern Family. 3.30 Bondi Vet. 4.30 Glee. 5.30 The Goldbergs. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. 9.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 12.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 Planet America. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. Final. 8.40 Shark Tank. Return. 9.40 NCIS. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. 12.05 Late Programs. 6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 NBL Slam. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.30 The Weekly Kick-Off. 11.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: Only Two Can Play. (1962) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 Harry Wild. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Masha And Valentyna. 2.55 Railway Journeys UK. 3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Portillo’s Andalucia. 8.25 Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar. 9.20 Four Years Later. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 Journey To Irpinia, Italy. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 RPA. 9.30 A+E After Dark. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 The Equalizer. 11.50 Resident Alien. 12.40 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Carnage. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. 8.30 Disasters At Sea. 9.30 The Mightiest. 10.30 Late Programs.

5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 8.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. 9.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop. 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Soham: Catching A Killer. 12.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 My Impossible House. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Miniseries: Karen Pirie. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Buffy The Vampire Slayer. 3.00 Modern Family. 3.30 Bondi Vet. 4.30 Glee. 5.30 The Goldbergs. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 10.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. 11.35 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First:

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 As Time Goes By. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: A Man About The House. (1947) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.40 Poirot. 10.50 Late Programs.

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Young riders in focus at Harden

By REBECCA HEWSON

With over 50 riders and seven specialist instructors, Harden Showground was the place to be last weekend for local equestrians.

Harden Horse Trials hosted a Young Rider Clinic over three days with instructors in dressage,

showjumping and cross country all focused on teaching attendees how to brush up on their eventing skills.

It was an action packed three days with the likes of Ben Netterfield, Megan Bryant, Sue Walker, Peter Gilles, Hannah Klep, Stasi Grovenor and more.

In the dressage arena with Sue Walker instructing.

Racing to the Burrangong Picnics

By ANNABEL CUSACK

YOUNG and surrounds are buzzing with excitement for the upcoming Burrangong Picnic Races this weekend.

President of the Burrangong Picnic Race Club Nick Duff had a few words about what we can expect from this years event.

“This years’ races will be very different, last year was the first time we had held the races in a few years and the committee were trying to find their feet, so this year we are more prepared and have a better understanding of what the day is going to entail,” Nick said.

Nick went on to highlight a new addition to the event.

“A six race meet is always great, we also have a new fun activity, a dash for cash, which will be really exciting,” he said.

“A few of the wonderful ladies on the committee have come up with that idea and we have run with it.”

Nick mentioned how it is important to get together with the community to see people you haven’t seen regularly.

“The gathering of people,

in this day and age it’s hard to get together to catch up,” Nick said.

Fashions on the field was next.

“We’re expecting a big turnout,” he said.

“I think we’ve got upwards of $7000 in prizes, and we’ve got some awesome judges and a cracking emcee in Suzie Duff

“It should be a great day and fashion on the field will no doubt be a highlight.”

The popularity of the event has grown with its return as well with the number of tents increasing at this year’s event.

“Interestingly last year we only sold six tents, which by no means was a disappointment,” Nick said.

“But this year we’ve doubled it and sold 12 marquees, which is awesome, and from that alone we know it’s going to be a great day.”

It is expected to be a fantastic day with plenty of fun both on and off the racetrack.

“You can grab tickets at the gate,” Nick said.

“We decided that this year, due to a lack of sales online, we thought we would just go $25 per person at the gate,

with under 16s free.”

As for how to get there, the bus will be back again meaning locals can leave their cars at home and let their hair down.

“I recommend jumping on the bus from the back of the Aussie, to save yourself a drive,” Nick said.

“The busses start from 11.45am with round trips for a few hours, and then the first bus will leave the races at 5pm and the last bus will return at 8pm.”

There will also be plenty in store for the children in attendance, with under 16s getting free entry.

“There’s also face painting, a jumping castle and an ice cream van for the kids, and adults if you’re that way inclined,” Nick said.

And the fun won’t stop when the racing does.

“We’ve got Metropolis playing from 5pm to 8pm, they’re a Canberra five piece band,” Nick said.

Entertainment will then continue at the Aussie.

With the spring weather in full spring, the Burrangong Picnic Race Club hope to see you at the Burrangong Race Course this Saturday.

A showjumping lesson out in the main ring.

A very excited pony headed towards the water jump.

Mothers and siblings of the students watching on.

Shaye Grosevnor and Sarabi out on the cross country course.

Ruby Berridge waiting for her turn in the showjumping.

Hattie Snodgrass practicing on the water jump.

Liz wins on a countback from Michele

By PAMMIE MCCLOY

On Wednesday 2nd, the ladies played a Single Stableford, sponsored by Lady Golfers.

Winners on the day:

Div 1: Michele Blizzard 38 pts on a c/b from Liz Harding, Maxine McCormack, Trish Miller and Helen Hamblin incredibly all on 38 pts!!!!

Div 2: Lorraine Regan also 38 pts!

NTP’s:

16th sponsored by Gail Hanigan – Liz Harding

7th sponsored by Elegant Timbers, Shutters and Blinds – Helen Hamblin 13th sponsored by Uplands

P/L – Estelle Roberts 16 players with balls sponsored by Pat Hatton

Last Saturday, the ladies played a Single Stableford sponsored by Lady Golfers.

Winners on the day:

Div 1: Winner – Liz Harding 37 pts on a c/b from Michele Blizzard 37 pts

Div 2: Winner – Pauline Collier 36 pts

NTP’s:

16th sponsored by Gail Hanigan – Justine Makeham 7th sponsored by Elegant Timbers, Shutters and Blinds – Pauline Collier 13th sponsored by Uplands P/L – Marg Kinlyside

Ball winners: Liz Harding 37 pts, Michele Blizzard 37 pts, Noela Hardman 36 pts and Pauline Collier 36 pts

14 players

This weekend Young is hosting the SWLGA Open Championship Tournament on Friday and Saturday. Sunday will be the Open Foursomes Championship. Good luck to all the ladies from Young!

Next Wednesday is a Single Stableford being the Tee Off for Breast Cancer – Pink Day – sponsored by Michele and Col Blizzard. Don’t forget to wear as much pink as you can!

Dave takes out A grade monthly medal

By CRAIG WATSON

On Saturday the Men played for the Cooltech Refrigeration and Air Conditioning October Monthly Medals.

The medal winners were in Dave Taylor in A Grade with 63 nett, Steve Dewar in B Grade with 66 nett and Gary Nicolls in C Grade with 69 nett on a countback.

The Elite Cleaning scratch winners were Levi French in A Grade with 73 on a countback, Steve Dewar in B Grade with 81 on a countback and Edward McGeogh in C Grade with 88.

The Elegant Timber Shutters and Blinds putting competition winners were Brady LeStrange in A Grade with 28 putts, Craig Webber in B Grade with 28 putts and Peter Rushby in C Grade with 28 putts.

The Terry Brothers Carpet Court secret birdie hole was the 14th and was won by Levi French.

The Watson Toyota NTP on the 7th was won by Mat McKnight with 220 cm and the 17th was won by Jim Brewster with 233 cm.

The Pro Pin on the 7th was won by Mat McKnight with 220 cm and he received a $75

voucher.

The Young Services Club second shot NTP were won by Levi French in A Grade on the 3rd with 122 cm, Wayne Honeman won B Grade with 384 cm on the 9th and Rick Baldwin won C Crade on the 15th with 182 cm.

The Ian Page Bricklaying card draw was not won and jackpots.

The Vinnies Pizza vouchers were won by Steve Smith, Brendan Croese and Geoff Hill.

Balls went down to 71 nett on a countback and there were 70 players.

Sunday was a 4BBB proud-

ly sponsored by Mat McKnight, Kyle McGovern Electrical and Solar, Shaun Rolfe and the Young Services Club.

The winners were Greg Murray and Trevor Major with 53 points.

Runners up were Christan and Angus Rowan with 48 points on a countback from Darce Whinam and Aaron Moloney.

The mixed event was won by Colin and Trish Miller with 46 points.

The best individual score was Swayde Honeman with 42 points.

The Pro Pin on the 7th was won by Jim Brewster and he

received a $62 voucher. NTP winners were Jim Brewster on the 7th, Cameron Jones on the 13th and 16th and Dan Smith on the 17th. There were 78 players.

On the holiday Monday a ball sweepstake was played.

The winner was James French and he won 6 balls with 40 points on a countback from Michelle Yeatman a visitor from the Wollongong Club.

Balls went down to 31 points and there were 23 players.

In Round 1 of the Mixed Matchplay Cathy and Andrew Aiken defeated Marg

Kinlyside and Craig Watson on the 19th hole.

Karen Hamilton-Gibbs and Peter Doherty defeated Justine Makeham and Geoff Connelly 3 and 2.

Round 1 matches are to be completed by Sunday 20th October, Round 2 by Sunday 3rd November and the final by Sunday 24th November.

Norman Crawford 2nd round draw is Greg Nolan vs Wayne Honeman, Adrian Hanrahan vs Jim Glasheen.

Completion Dates: Semi Final- by Sunday 6th October Upcoming events - Next

Saturday 12th October- 4

Ball Worst Ball. Additional competition tee times up to 1.40pm will be available.

Saturday 19th October 4BBB Medley StablefordPink Shirt Day and Round 4 of Handiskins.

Sunday 20th Octoberround 1 of Mixed Match Play to be completed.

Saturday 26th October- Par 3 Open Tournament.

Young Tyrepower and Young Services Club Business House Golf starts 8th October.

Entry is $250 per team of 8 and no further costs. Winning team $800. Runners Up $250.

Play 6 holes per week and pick your day to play.

The Wednesday Medley was won by Ben Baker with 43 points and he won 12 balls.

Levi French was second with 42 points and Greg Nolan was third with 41 points on a countback from Josh Townsend.

Mark Flynn won the Pro Pin on the 7th with 122 cms and he won a $59 voucher. Balls went down to 33 points on a countback and there were 68 players.

The Friday 18 hole medley was won by Mathew Simmons with 41 points and he won 4 balls.

Gary Nicolls was second with 37 points on a countback from Levi French. Balls went to 34 points and there were 15 players.

The Kyle McGovern Electrical Sunday medley was not played due to the 4BBB event and will return on Sunday 13th October.

The Watson Toyota secret birdie jackpot will be $90.

The Social Club played a 14 hole event and it was won by Andrew Webb with 52 nett on a countback from Casey Ashton.

Third was Peter Campbell with 53 nett and there were 16 players.

By JILL ROSEN

There hasn’t been a lot of activity at Young Sporties regarding the women in the last week.

We are still waiting to complete our Triples Championships but that probably won’t happen now until school holidays are over.

Saturday 28th September the ladies hosted the Callaway/Richards Salver which is run between Young, Harden, Cootamundra, Boorowa and used to include Grenfell. Grenfell now under another Region.

This event is run every two years and hosted by different club each year, Young were the hosts for 2024.

Each club has two teams of 3 players and scores are added at the end of the game to

determine the winners.

Harden were the winning team this year but due to an injury and a family death they needed players from neighbouring clubs to complete their team.

It goes to show we are a friendly community enjoying a game of bowls. The winning team consisted of Kelly Daley, Keryl McKellar, Dianne Peisley, Chris Hancock all from Harden and Sue Gault from Grenfell with Lisa Boyd from Young. Well done ladies. This year we only had teams from Harden, Cootamundra and Young. Numbers are dwindling rapidly and we would love to welcome some new younger faces to our great game as

has been well documented bowls is being played by people of all ages and we had a team of boys from Young’s Hennessy Catholic College win state High School championships a few weeks ago and these boys are actually from Boorowa.

If we can get enough people interested in joining us we will start playing on Saturdays or maybe even Sundays.

Finally this week may I take this opportunity to pass on the condolences from Young Sporties Bowling community to the family of Betty Powderly.

Betty was a Life Member of the Young Women’s Bowling Club and Young Bowling Club.

Betty used to organise bus trips all over the state for bowlers.

Many years ago Guy Pickering started the Charity Bowls which are played during spring/summer/autumn and played at night Tuesday and Wednesday.

Guy died suddenly during one of these events again many years ago and who picked up the running of it none other than Betty Powderly and John Mulquinney.

Betty continued in this role for many years until her health deteriorated.

By the way this charity event is still going and enjoyed by many enthusiastic bowlers and is due to start again following these school holidays.

On Wednesday Michele won Division 1 on a countback from Helen Hamblin.

Saturday’s winner of Division One Liz Harding and Division Two Pauline Collier.

Kelly Daley, Keryl McKellar, Dianne Peisley, Chris Hancock all from Harden and Sue Gault from Grenfell with Lisa Boyd from Young.

Croquet Matters with Shirley Close

The much talked about Young Croquet Club Spring Carnival is in full swing at Jack bond oval in Binalong St, Young this week.

Players began arriving to the area last weekend with practice held on Monday to get the feel of the courts.

The winners will be announced on Friday at about midday, with a presentation of trophies and a beautiful lunch provided for players and workers alike.

Players who have not visited our club before are amazed at the whole atmosphere of grounds, gardens etc, plus management of the Carnival.

There is also a major raffle drawn daily then on the final day there is a raffle which is a pick of the table with approximately eight draws,.

The Spring Carnival is sponsored by Young Services Club, South West Slopes Bank, Hamblins Amcal Chemist, Young Workwear, PCR Engraving, Turners Furniture One, Bush Chemist, Young, Young Services Club Porterhouse Bistro, Colonial Motel, Donges Supa

IGA, Poppa’s Fudge Factory, Powderly’s Pumping and Irrigation and Forum 4 Collections.

Players taking part in the Spring Carnival have travelled from Orange, Queanbeyan, Wagga, Benalla, Howlong, Wollongong, Canberra, Forster, Queenscliff, Deniliquin, Toronto, Jamberoo, Albury and Chatswood.

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Tipperary Golf Club

By VERA MCMILLAN

Tuesday’s Ambrose event was won by David Jasprizza and Vera McMillan with 32 1/2 nett, nest best was Max Hardman and Brian Hearne with 33 1/4 nett. Vera had a birdie gobble.

Terry Casey was Thursday’s winner, runner up Nigel Willett.

Sunday was a stroke event. Richard Dennis came in the winner with 56 nett, next best Thadem Davies on 58 nett. Thadem had one birdie. Terry Casey and Garry Cummins had a gobble each.

Welcome to Geoff Taylor and Brent Sheather. Hope you enjoyed your rounds and that the Club sees a lot more of you, also welcome to Garry who has been there for a few weeks.

Meeting on Sunday after golf.

Sponsor of the week was Young Tyre Power.

HARDEN COUNTRY CLUB

Notice Golfers:

The dates of our club championships this year are as follows. 1st Round 19th October

2nd Round 20th October

3rd Round 2nd November 4th Round 3rd November

Dates have been changed to not clash with the Harden Races which we urge everyone to attend. Happy Golfing.

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Matches started Tuesday.

There is plenty of socialising in between matches.

Croquet is very strategic.

Players have travelled from across the country to play.

Cooper takes out gold at state

By REBECCA HEWSON

Hennessy Catholic College student Cooper Dabin has won the gold medal in the 15 years hammer throw at the NSW All Schools Athletics Championships with a monstrous throw of 64.71m.

The 15-year-old, who trains at home and in Canowindra with throw coach Ernie Shankleton, is set to defend his National gold medal in Brisbane later this year after taking out the event earlier this month.

Cooper’s family have built his own throwing ring on their property for him to practice, with the then

14-year-old, throwing too far to be able to continue practicing at any of the local ovals.

“He’s got a hammer ring at home now, down the paddock,” Cooper’s Mum, Sarah Dabin, said.

“I did train down at Gus Smith, but I didn’t have enough room cause I was throwing so far,” Cooper said.

“So I had to go home into the paddock and make a ring.”

Cooper got his start in hammer throw after taking a liking to discus.

“I started out in discus,” Cooper said.

“My coach asked me if I

wanted to have a go at hammer, so I had a go and I liked it heaps.”

Cooper continued to compete in both discus and hammer, but ultimately decided that he wanted to pursue hammer.

“I dropped discus cause I liked hammer so much and so I decided to focus on it,” he said.

Cooper’s passion for the sport outweighs all other sports for the 15-year-old, who is also a very talented rugby league player in his own right, however, he has decided to hang up the footy boots in preference for throwing the hammer.

“It’s so different to everything else,” Cooper said.

“It’s a lot of hard work and dedication to do it, it’s just enjoyable.

“At the moment, over footy and everything, hammer takes priority over everything.”

Cooper also has a dedicated training schedule that he adheres to which includes the gym, travelling to Canowindra for coaching three times a week, as well as practicing at home.

“I’ve started to ramp up all my training and just starting to get into it a lot, I just really have to focus on it (hammer

throw),” Cooper said.

Following on from his success over the last twelve months in the sport, Cooper is setting his sights on going even further with an aim at competing on an international stage, all with the goal of competing at the Brisbane Olympics in 2032.

“Hoping for Brisbane,” Cooper said.

Cooper said competing at the NSW All Schools Championships he was confident when he stepped into the ring.

“I was pretty confident, just cause I trust myself in what I do,” Cooper said.

He said the last time that

he’d been nervous was when he competed at the Nationals in Perth last year, where he said he was ‘very’ nervous, however, he ended up going out and performing to the top of the level.

Cooper and his fellow competitors in his age group get along really well, which makes it less daunting when the time comes to compete, knowing there are others around to cheer him on.

Cooper has spent the school holidays continuing with his training, and preparing to compete at the National All School Championships which will be held in Brisbane this December.

Cooper Dabin from Hennessy Catholic College has won gold in the Hammer Throw at the NSW All Schools Championships.

The 2024 Boorowa Irish Woolfest was an amazing experience.

What a wonderful Woolfest!

By REBECCA HEWSON

Having never attended a Boorowa Irish Woolfest in the past, fellow journalist, Annabel Cusack, my daughter Zara and I really weren’t sure what to expect for the day, however, what we experienced was a fun filled day that anyone could enjoy.

From the moment we parked and made our way towards the Old Courthouse we were able to take in the sights and sounds, from the sheep being unloaded from the truck to the ABC interviewing locals live on the radio, to the smells of barbecue and not to mention the smiles on everyone’s faces, the moment we arrived, we felt welcome.

The balloon sheep had a line up of locals and visitors alike waiting to have their photos taken with it, from paramedics to children, everyone was eager to pose.

The first face we recognised was the newly elected Councillor James Blackwell, who, himself was wearing a huge grin along with his now iconic orange vest, he said hello, gave us a rundown of the best sites and things we might’ve found of interest and then needed to continue on his way since he was going to be required to appear on the main stage soon.

From committee members, Council employees, stall holders, visitors and locals, everyone we spoke to was so happy, having a great

time and make the experience a memorable one.

We joined the line at the St Joseph’s Primary School sheep race tickets and purchased our numbers in the draws, very eager to finally be able to see and experience the Running of the Sheep for ourselves, not just on video.

Following on we began to explore all of the stalls, speaking with people we knew and recognised, stopping by to pet the sheep and animals at the petting zoo before we joined in tying a strip to the amazing Superb Parrot that was being created.

We shopped, ate and explored before we found ourselves a fantastic spot to watch the Street Parade and the sheep.

We were handed a flag to wave as we listened to the speakers, Susan Corcoran, Steph Cooke MP and Cr James Blackwell on the main stage welcome everyone to the 2024 Boorowa Irish Woolfest.

There were hats, Leprechauns, Irish green outfits, floating sheep balloons, dogs of all breeds and sizes, some of whom were also dressed to the theme, children, adults, teenagers, people of all ages, ethnicities and cultures lining the street ahead of the Boorowa Rugby Club leading the way with the COMMUNITY sign.

The parade highlighted how important the community of Boorowa is to each other with everyone getting

involved, from preschoolers, right through to residents from Burrowa House. Emergency services to local car enthusiasts and two very talented boys performed tricks on their bikes.

Following on from the parade was the Running of the Sheep, with the sheep to run around the roundabout this year and make their way back up the street. It was exciting enough to have experienced this for the first time, but to have the added bonus of the first time the organisers would try to do the second lap made it all the more fun.

Sheep, as they tend to do, don’t always want to play ball, however, I believe the committee managed to

achieve what they had aimed for, which was a more interactive experience, especially with the sheep. The crowd really got behind the kids and adults who were herding them and even helped to try and direct the directionally challenged animals.

Though none of our sheep won, we cheered and laughed along with the rest of the crowd.

The remainder of the afternoon was spent listening to music, eating, more shopping, and soaking in all of the sights and sounds.

Though it was my first Boorowa Irish Woolfest, I can safely say with the way Annabel, Zara and I enjoyed it, it will definitely not be our last!

Tracey enters the Hall of Fame

By REBECCA HEWSON

Boorowa Gun Club member Tracey Barton has been inducted into the NSW Clay Target Association Hall of Fame adding to what has already been a huge year for the local.

Earlier this year Tracey and fellow Boorowa Gun Club member Amy Smith represented Australia at the World Championships in England picking up a silver medal and Tracey bringing home an individual bronze, these accolades were on top of the many and various wins Tracey had picked up at home.

Over the weekend Tracey was inducted into the NSW Clay Target Association Hall of Fame at the ACTA National Shooting Ground in Wagga at the State Titles, where the local also won the Ladies High Gun.

Tracey was presented at the induction ceremony in Wagga on Friday night.

Starting in 2006 with a National Title, Tracey hasn’t looked back picking up State Titles in a range of events as well as other National awards, culminating in representing Australia earlier this year.

Tracey was recognised at the event on Friday night for

her amazing career, for her sharp shooting and her dedication and passion for the sport.

Already this year she has won the Tasmanian Ladies Champion of Champions, Ladies High Point, Rural Ladies High Gun, the Overall Double Barrell in South Australia, the Ladies Single Barrell, the Ladies Double Barrell, the Ladies Pointscore, the Ladies High Gun all in South Australia, the National Ladies Single Barrell, National Ladies Pointscore, National Ladies Double, National Ladies Champion of Champions, National Ladies High Gun,

National Ladies Team and as of Friday the NSW Ladies High Gun.

Tracey’s family attended the event to celebrate the huge achievement she has made in the sport.

Tracey started shooting at age 12, the legal age in NSW, and by the time she was 15 she had won her first National Title after having gone up against her Mum.

“My first win was in 2006 and Mum had not long finished chemo and after being at Nationals we both ended up on the same score and obviously equaling first for ladies High Guns and we had

a shoot off,” Tracey said.

“It was probably the toughest shoot off that I’ve had, because I knew that she could obviously do better than me, but I knew that possibly not be all that impressed if I just gave it to her.

“I knew that I didn’t want to give it to her and she wouldn’t have given it to me.

“Out there it was a tough shoot off, it was a very bittersweet thing, but it was probably my proudest and first one and I think at the time I was the youngest female to have won, I think I was 15 at the time.”

Tracey’s Mum, Wendy Bar-

ton, also spoke during the Induction telling the crowd how, when she was a child, she always looked at the Hall of Fame inductees with awe and reverence. She herself is an Australian Clay Target Association Hall of Fame Inductee.

“We have all achieved something with this sport that we probably wouldn’t think would be possible,” Wendy said.

“We are so proud.”

Tracey’s brother Glenn Barton, who was also in attendance, was inducted to the NSWCTA Hall of Fame last year.

Glenn Barton, Tracey Barton and Mum, Wendy Barton at Tracey’s induction to the Hall of Fame on Friday.

BRIBBAREE SHOW 2024

WOOLFEST IN PHOTOS

JUMPING IN WITH HHT

Harden let’s go fly a kite

By REBECCA HEWSON

The Harden Kite Festival is on this Saturday with a massive day of fun, entertainment, exhibits and of course kites, that the whole family can enjoy.

The gates to the Harden Racecourse will open from 10am with the kites to take flight and the official opening at 11am.

The committee has once again organised a shuttle bus to pick up and drop off attendees to save the hassle of having to worry about parking out at the event. The bus will be picking up at 10am and 12.20pm and dropping off at 3pm and 4pm to and from the Harden Train Station.

Entry for the day is a $2 donation per person and

there will once again be plenty of free activities that all ages will be able to participate in from workshops, crafts, competitions and plenty more.

There will once again be an ATM on site next to the main pavilion as well as EFTPOS available at many of the stalls on site.

There will be free face painting, badge and kite

making, a petting zoo, Lego building, a sandpit, kite decorating workshops, kids circus classes and so much more.

Circus McCabe will be performing high flying tricks in their aerial shows as well as stilt walking in and around the crowds.

The Australian Kapooka Army Band will once again be entertaining with their

pep and pomp throughout the day.

Miss Em will get the crowds to dance along and The Little Riverina Band, Young Town Band, Hilltops Choir and Murrumburrah Public School will keep everyone entertained.

There will be talks on kites with Michael Richards and Sarath Kingsley, Lion Dancers, a bubble artist as well

as the competition for best decorated kite.

There will be exhibitions by the Army Cadets, Emergency Services, Transport for NSW, Car Club and Lego as well as some fantastic food stalls. No matter what you’re into, no matter what you like, you are sure to find something to see, to do and to enjoy at the Harden Kite Festival this Saturday.

The Harden Kite Festival is on this weekend with fun for the whole family.

PHOTO: Harden Kite Festival

Young Riders jump into action

By REBECCA HEWSON

Over 50 riders under the age of 25 took part in a three day, intensive Eventing clinic with some of the best instructors in the state at the Harden-Murrumburrah Showground over the long weekend.

Riders of varying ages and abilities from across the state came together to receive instruction from seven of the best in the sport all thanks to the Harden Horse Trials Association.

The clinic focused on more than just instruction with students participating in mindfulness, goal setting, a look from a judge’s perspective, strength, stretching and fit-

ness, all important skills needed when it comes to competing in Eventing.

Eventing incorporates three equestrian disciplines, dressage, cross country and showjumping and, though it is a lot of fun, it takes a lot of skill, education and preparation to compete, especially at the higher levels of the sport.

The three day clinic has taught the riders the skills they can use to help them take the next step into the sport, becoming more confident, not only in their abilities, but also in their horse and the relationship they have with them.

The riders had a fantastic time and received instruction from Ben Netterfield, Han-

Harden Horse Trials Association secretary Emily Bowker came up with the idea and with the help of the committee is hoping it will become an annual event.

“The event was the second of what we hope to be an annual event,” Emily Bowker said.

“With the support of Equestrian NSW and Eventing NSW, the development camp is modelled of a concept of high performance.

“I saw the need for the development of young riders moving up through the grades in eventing safely and with the

confidence to make a successful step up.

“Given the geographic location it is often difficult to access the high calibre of instruction consistently without having to drive many milesso that thought was bring the coaches to the riders.”

The added inclusion of the on the ground sessions were of great benefit to the riders.

“Each morning the riders participated in a Yoga/ Strength and Conditioning session with a personal trainer, whereby they had the opportunity to stretch some tired muscles and get some specific exercises to help them with their stability whilst in the saddle,” Emily said.

“Alongside the ridden sessions there were two off horse sessions, which riders gained insight into what a dressage judge looks for when scoring tests, understanding the training scale, whilst watching the beautifully combination of Hannah Klep and Cullum Park Ava demonstrate some chosen movements - working trot vs not so working trot, correct bend on the circle vs not enough bend on the circle, correct contact vs overbent.

“Ben Netterfield also conducted a session on visualisation techniques and how this can be used to calm fear, push you through barriers of negative talk, and to prepare riders to ride dressage test,

jump rounds- what do I need to to prepare for this movement, jump etc.”

By the end of the three days the young riders had built up their confidence in themselves as well as their horses and ponies, ensuring that the next time they go out to compete they will be as prepared as they can be.

Harden Horse Trials Association’s next clinic will be on November 22 and 23 where the international equestrian super star, the Queen of Eventing, Lucinda Green from the UK, will be presenting a cross country masterclass ahead of the Harden Horse Trials 40th Anniversary celebration on December 7 and 8.

Young riders from across the state took part in a three day clinic at Harden over the long weekend.

nah Klep, Megan Bryant, Sue Walker, Peter Gillies, Ellie Miller and Stasi Grovenor.