SOAKING UP THE HISTORY WHILE LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
Students and staff of the past, present and future came together last weekend to celebrate 155 years of Boorowa Central School.
It was a fantastic weekend with visitors and locals alike joining in the celebrating the massive milestone and taking in all of the changes that have occurred at the school throughout the years.
On Saturday during the open school there were many displays that showed items, photos and even more from throughout the last century and a half.
The auditorium was standing room only for the official part of the event and many stopped by to check out the new commemoration wall and garden near the flag poles.
Visitors made the most of the event by socialising and reminiscing while the younger generations set their thoughts to the future.
Check out some of the photos from the day, inside on page 17.
Restrictions lifted and roads closed for upcoming festival
By REBECCA HEWSON
Hilltops Council has announced that it has granted permission to the organisers of the 2025 Boorowa Irish Woolfest that the alcohol ban will be lifted and streets will be closed.
The announcement means that it is getting closer and closer to the annual event that sees thousands of locals and visitors take part in the highly popular event over the October long weekend.
“Hilltops Council would like to advise that the current Alcohol Free Zones in place in the Boorowa CBD will be temporarily lifted on Sunday 5 October 2025 for Boorowa Irish Woolfest celebrations,” Council said.
Council confirms Boorowa is ready for Woolfest 2025
“The temporary suspension of the Alcohol Free Zones will be in place between 9am and 6pm.
“Glass will not be permitted on the street at this time, drinks must be in plastic cups or takeaway cans.”
The area of suspension includes Marsden Street between Pudman and Queen Streets, Queen Street between Scott and Market Streets, Market Street between Pudman and Queen Streets and Pudman Street between Scott and Market Streets.
“As at 6pm on Sunday 5 October 2025, the usual requirements for the Alcohol Free Zone will be reinstated.
The road closures for the festival
will begin on the Saturday as the town prepares for the event.
“Temporary road closures for Boorowa Irish Woolfest will be in place along Marsden Street from Jugiong Street to Brial Street on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October 2025,” Council said.
The roads that will be closed during the celebrations include:
- Pudman Street between Scott Street and Market Street from 6am to 6pm Sunday 5 October 2025
- Marsden Street between Jugiong Street and Brial Street from 6am to 6pm Sunday 5 October 2025 for through traffic. Parking vehicles will be directed to parking areas.
- Queen Street from St Patrick’s Catholic Church to Market Street from 8pm on Saturday 4 October 2025 to 6pm Sunday October 5 2025.
- Scott Street between Queen Street and Lachlan Valley Way from 6am to 6pm Sunday 5 October 2025
The following detours will be in place for the Boorowa Irish Woolfest Parade:
- From Yass, right onto Jugiong Street, left onto Market Street, right onto Pudman Street, left onto Court Street, left onto Brial Street and right onto Lachlan Valley Way - 6am to 6pm on Sunday 5 October 2025.
- From Cowra, left onto Brial Street, Right onto Court Street, right
onto Pudman Street,
onto Market Street,
onto South
and left onto Lachlan Valley Way
6am to 6pm Sunday 5 October 2025. Disabled parking will be available behind St Patrick’s Church (via Scott Street).
Bus Zone Drop Off will be along Market Street, close to the Boorowa Recreation Club.
Parking on Marsden Street and some side streets, including Queen, Scott and Pudman Streets from 11.59pm Saturday October 4 until 6pm on Sunday October 5 2025 will be prohibited due to the scheduled event.
For more information visit https:// irishwoolfest.com.au/ or check out the Facebook page for the event.
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Hilltops Council Financial assistance and sponsorship program
Hilltops Council is calling for applications from community organisations who are seeking financial assistance or sponsorship from Council during 2025-2026.
Financial Assistance Program:
Fund 1 – Small Scale Infrastructure Fund
To assist organisations to provide infrastructure for their community/sporting group. Council will fund a maximum of up to 50% of the cost of the infrastructure, to a maximum of $2,500.
Fund 2 – General Fund for Community Financial Assistance
This fund is designed to assist community groups and organisations to undertake special programs or events. Council will fund a maximum of $2,500 of the event or program.
Sponsorship Program:
Sponsorships will be considered for notfor-profit groups, organisations or individuals seeking to organise an event/activity within the Hilltops Local Government Area that has demonstrable benefit to the community. Council will fund a maximum of $2,500 of the event or activity.
All applications and supporting information must be submitted to Council by midnight Friday 31 October 2025, on the prescribed forms which are available at Council offices and on Council’s website https://www. hilltops.nsw.gov.au/Services/Grants-andFunding/Hilltops-Financial-Assistance-andSponsorship-Prog.aspx
The Hilltops Council Financial Assistance and Sponsorship Program recognises the important contribution that community groups and organisations play in the development of our community. Council provides this support to encourage and assist these groups and organisations to continue to make a positive contribution. Council encourages community organisations and sporting groups to apply.
The State Government has released what it’s calling the state’s most advanced Biosecurity Action Plan to protect landscapes, livestock and crop threats.
According to Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty the plan protects livelihoods from pests, weeds and biosecurity threats and ensures the $20 billion a year primary industry sector can continue to grow.
“Australia and NSW are under pressure from complex and costly biosecurity threats, and it is critical that the state’s biosecurity system is strong, effective and responsive now and into the future,” Ms Moriarty said.
“The Minns Government has made it clear that strengthening the state’s resilience and protection against biosecurity threats is a priority.”
Ms Moriarty believes this has been demonstrated by the government by establishing the first Independent Biosecurity Commissioner for the state and $1.05 billion in funding in the budget.
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“To ensure that NSW has the best biosecurity system available, the Minns Government has commissioned a comprehensive review of biosecurity programs, governance and performance,” Ms Moriarty said.
According to Ms Moriarty the Natural Resources Commission took a two-pronged approach in its review of invasive species management and the Independent Biosecurity Commissioner examined compliance, enforcement and governance performance to recommend improvements for pest and weed management.
In response the government designed what it has called a system wide improvement that will be guided through the new Biosecurity Action Plan over 2025 and 2026 to enable swift and effective work that includes:
- establish a State Biosecurity Committee to enable a more rapid and better coordinated cross government approach to biosecurity and response to outbreaks and emergencies - strengthen surveillance, diag-
nostics and emergency responses by training 200 additional staff to respond to biosecurity emergencies, increase research efforts and upgrade the state’s primary biosecurity research center
- improve biosecurity compliance across industries and landholders by enhancing the government’s efforts in inspections, audits, investigations and enforcement
- implement a new statewide invasive species plan delivering multi-year resourcing, better coordination of agencies programs and prioritise reduction of biosecurity risks at a landscape scale
- transition to a $40.7 million four year Weeds Action Program that provides greater certainty for Local Control Authorities and improves weed management outcomes
- increase education and awareness for businesses, land managers and producers so they better understand their biosecurity responsibilities with clear regulatory guidelines.
“Biosecurity is a Minns Government priority and we are now
releasing this Biosecurity Action Plan to further evolve the state’s system to become the best available and leading the way not just in Australia, but globally,” Ms Moriarty said.
“While we have already delivered the state’s first independent Biosecurity Commissioner, the first feral pig coordinator, a historic $1.05 billion in funding and $40.7 million, four year funding for the Weeds Action Program, we know there is more to do.”
According to Ms Moriarty the previous government left the system in a ‘terrible mess’ and ‘underfunded’.
“This highly practical and measurable plan demonstrates our commitment to protecting our primary industries from biosecurity threats, by strengthening our surveillance and compliance, boosting research and increasing support for farmers and landholders.”
The Biosecurity Action Plan can be found online at https://www. dpi.nsw.gov.au/dpi/biosecurity/ managing-biosecurity/compliance/ nsw-biosecurity-action-plan
Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty (right) has announced the unveiling of the government’s Biosecurity Action Plan.
PHOTO: Tara Moriaty MLC
Walking together to support veterans and first responders
By ANNABEL CUSACK
Waler Walk is more than just a walking group, it’s a movement dedicated to connection, healing, and support, founded by veteran Dean Franklin to encourage Australians to come together through the simple yet powerful act of walking.
“We walk to honour service, to share stories, and to remind each other that no one walks alone,” Dean said.
Born from Dean’s own experience as a veteran navigating the challenges of transition, isolation and mental health, the initiative began with a simple idea.
“Walking, talking and showing up for each other can change lives, especially for veterans, first responders and anyone doing it tough,” he said.
The movement was named in honour of the Waler horse, which originated in Harden.
“They’re known for their strength, loyalty and tenacity,” Dean explained.
“Those are the same attributes we see in Australian soldiers and frontline workers. It just felt right to link that history to what we are doing.”
Dean said Waler Walk started as something small and personal.
“I began walking my dog to help my own physical and mental wellbeing,” he said.
“While I was walking, I started thinking about what I could do to help others.
“I wanted to do something meaningful that was mine, not through the RSL, something that encouraged people to keep moving and talking.”
What began as a few posts on social media has now grown into a daily livestream on TikTok.
Each day Dean walks and talks with his growing online community, using a different theme to guide conversations.
“Monday is all about mindset, Tuesday is tips and tricks for mental health, Wednesday is ‘Wear Your Colours Wednesday,’ which encourages people to wear something that connects them to their service,” Dean said.
“Thursday is for sharing memories and stories, Friday focuses on looking ahead, Saturday is about giving shout-outs to someone in the community, and Sunday is a silent walk for reflection.
“Silent Sunday is probably the hardest one for me,” he added with a laugh.
Dean has also begun travelling to different towns on weekends, visiting local war memorials and sharing the history of the area while en-
couraging others to join him.
“It’s about connecting veterans back to their service and their community,” he said.
While Waler Walk is about connection, it also raises awareness of the devastating
rates of suicide among veterans, farmers and frontline workers.
“Since January 1997, 1,677 Australian veterans or exservice members have taken their own lives,” Dean said.
“That’s roughly one every four and a half days.
“Farmers are dying by suicide at a rate of one every nine days, and frontline workers at a rate of one every 10 weeks.
“And those are just the cases officially ruled as suicide, there are many more we don’t see in the statistics.”
Dean spoke openly about his own challenges with anxiety and depression.
“Walking helps me, and if it can help even one other person get out, move and feel supported, it’s worth every step,” he said.
The movement’s merchandise helps raise awareness as well as funds.
“On the back of our shirts it says, ‘Ask Me Why I Walk,’” Dean said.
“It’s there to start conversations.
“Everyone has their own reason for walking.
“My sons wear the shirts too, one in Darwin and one
in Sydney, and people stop them to ask about it.
“Those conversations matter.”
Dean said that just being together and doing something physical can open the door for more serious conversations later.
“It’s the same reason we have RSL coffee catch-ups or art sessions in Boorowa,” he said.
“People build trust, and down the track, if someone is struggling, they know they have people they can reach out to.”
Supporters can join the movement by following Waler Walk on TikTok, buying merchandise or donating through the website.
“Ultimately, this is about reminding each other that no one has to walk alone,” Dean said.
“One step. Every day. Together.”
For more information, visit https://www.walerwalk. com/ or follow @WalerWalk on TikTok.
If you or someone you know needs support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or the Australian Veterans and Families Counselling Service on 1800 011 046.
McCormack welcomes delay for local wind farm
By REBECCA HEWSON
Federal Member for Riverina
Michael McCormack has welcomed the indefinite delay to the proposed 90 260-metre tall wind towers between Binalong and Bowning.
According to Mr McCormack it has since been revealed Wind Prospect’s United Kingdom arm owes millions of dollars to creditors and has been trading insolvent since 2017.
Mr McCormack said the announcement was a win for the local community, but the rush to renewables would not stop under this current Government.
“The communities of Binalong and Bowning have been beside themselves with concern over
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this controversial project,” Mr McCormack said.
“The decision by Wind Prospect to postpone progress until at least next year is a victory for the Binalong and Bowning community but the uncertainty will continue to linger whilst the Labor Government pushes its renewables barrow to appease inner-city voters at the cost of regional Australia.
“It goes to show people being made offers that are too good to be true ought to be very, very wary.
“There has to be more accountability and transparency and that starts with the office of the Minister responsible, Chris Bowen, all the way to these companies which have only one thing in mind and that is to make money – and
lots of it – without any regard to the farmers, the environment and the communities they are tearing apart.
“If proper due diligence was applied to this project by the State and Federal Governments, it may have saved months of heartache and uncertainty.
“By secretly making deals with landowners before any public consultation started, they are sowing seeds of doubt between neighbours, families and friends –essentially dividing communities –even before a project is put to public consultation.
“This indicates that this multinational company does not care for regional Australia’s interests – it only cares about its bottom line and propping up an already failing business plan in the UK.”
Dean Franklin has started a movement to help veterans and first responders. PHOTO: Supplied
Member for Riverina Michael McCormack has said the delay is a win for Binalong and Bowning locals.
PHOTO: Michael McCormack MP
YOUR COUNCIL - YOUR NEWS
HILLTOPS COUNCIL
For all Enquiries please contact Hilltops Council on 1300 445 586
Hilltops Council wishes to advise that a fireworks display is scheduled to take place to celebrate the 2025 Boorowa Irish Woolfest at the Boorowa Recreation Park on the corner of Pudman and Court Street on Saturday 4 October 2025.
The fireworks display will commence at 8.00pm sharp and will conclude after ten minutes. Council encourages all nearby residents to ensure the safety of their pets and other animals. Some ideas to keep pets safe include:
• Keep your pets indoors or ensure that their yard is secure
• Give your pets a safe place to hide
• Turn up the TV or Radio
• Ensure their ID tag and Microchip are up to date
To view the 2025 Boorowa Irish Woolfest Program visit https://irishwoolfest.com.au/program/ OCTOBER LONG WEEKEND PUBLIC HOLIDAY WASTE SERVICES
The below changes to waste operations will be in place for the October Long Weekend public holiday on Monday 6 October 2025.
The following sites will be closed:
• Boorowa Waste Transfer Station
• Galong Waste Transfer Station
• Harden/Murrumburrah Waste Facility
• Jugiong Waste Transfer Station
The following operations will go ahead as normal:
• Harden Kerbside Waste Collection
• Koorawatha Waste Facility
• Redhill Waste Facility
• Reids Flat Waste Facility
• Victoria Street Waste Management Facility open from 8.30am to 2.30pm
• Young Kerbside Waste Collection
HILLTOPS DISABILITY INCLUSION ACTION PLAN SURVEY | HAVE YOUR SAY
Hilltops Council is developing a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) to help make our region a more inclusive and accessible place to live and work for everyone, including people with disabilities.
The Draft DIAP will outline key actions and strategies to be implemented over the next four years. Community consultation is vital to ensure the plan reflects the lived experiences, needs, and ideas of local residentsespecially those with disability or those who care for someone with disability.
We invite all residents to have their say and help shape a more inclusive future for Hilltops by completing a short survey at https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/ in person at Hilltops Council Offices and Library branches or by assisted telephone call on 1300 445 586.
Survey closes 6:00pm, Sunday 28 September 2025.
PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DRAFT POLICIES (VARIOUS)
Council currently has the following documents and policies on public exhibition:
• Draft Transfer of Crown Road Reserves to Council Ownership Policy
• Draft Urban Tree Management Policy
The draft policies can be viewed at https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/ or hard copies are available for viewing by the public at the Council administration offices at Boorowa, Harden and Young. SUBMISSIONS
Any person may make a submission to Council. Submissions are to be recieved by 5pm Thursday, 25 September 2025.
Submissions can be made via www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/ or BY LETTER TO: The General Manager, Locked Bag No. 5, Young NSW 2594.
All submissions received will be considered by Council before the final documents are adopted.
SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - HILLTOPS ACCESS COMMITTEE (RE-ADVERTISED)
Hilltops Council would like to invite members of the community to nominate for the Hilltops Access Committee (the ‘Committee’). Council is looking to appoint up to ten (10) community members or representatives from our local community in line with the term of Council.
The purpose of the Committee is to provide community representation advice and input to Council on the views, needs and interests of people with disability, their families and carers in the Hilltops Local Government Area; the development, implementation and review of Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan and assist Council to consult and respond to access issues that impact on communities across the Hilltops Local Government Area.
SUBMISSIONS
More information, eligibility requirements and an Expression of Interest form are available on Council’s website at www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/ Applicants must also attach a supporting letter demonstrating how your membership would be of benefit to the Committee.
Expressions of Interest can be made via an online form found on Council’s website at www.hilltops.nsw.gov. au/council/have-your-say/; or BY LETTER TO: The General Manager, Locked Bag No. 5, Young NSW 2594.
PESTICIDE & HERBICIDE USE NOTIFICATION
UNTIL WEEK ENDING THURSDAY 02/10/2025
Planned pesticide and herbicide use by Council works crews will be conducted on:
• All roads in Hilltops Council - Young, Boorowa and Harden areas;
• Shire parks, ovals, laneways, cemeteries and some town areas;
• All villages, rest areas, rural tips and reserves; and
• Various wetters to enhance the effectiveness of chemicals; and
• Naturalure Fruit Fly Bait to target the control of fruit fly.
In accordance with Hilltops Council’s Pesticide Notification Plan, signs and flashing lights will be provided on vehicles applying pesticides. Escort warning vehicles will be used for the 2024/2025 road shoulder program. Signage will be placed to inform the public where required and will remain on-site for 24 hours after spraying.
Road users should exercise extreme caution when passing these vehicles.
Planned pesticide and herbicide use is subject to change due to Council resources and weather conditions.
PLEASE DIRECT ANY ENQUIRIES TO CUSTOMER SERVICES ON 1300 445 586.
PLANNED COUNCIL WORKS
UNTIL WEEK ENDING THURSDAY 02/10/2025
The following planned works are underway in the Hilltops Council areas:
ROADWORKS
Maintenance Grading
• Linwood Road
• Little Plains Road
• Longhurst Road
• Sharrocks Road
• Tarrants Gap Road
Gravel Re-sheeting
• Longhurst Road
Construction Projects
• Grassy Creek Road - Heavy
Patching
• Milvale Road - Heavy
Patching
Planned works are subject to change due to Council resources, staffing availability, shifting priorities and weather conditions.
Motorists are advised that Roadwork Speed Limits are enforceable by the NSW Police.
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.
PLEASE DIRECT ANY ENQUIRIES TO CUSTOMER SERVICES ON 1300 445 586.
PLEASE FIND OTHER PLANNED COUNCIL WORKS (INCLUDING OPEN SPACES AND WATER SUPPLY & SEWERAGE WORKS)
NOTIFICATION UNTIL WEEK ENDING THURSDAY 02/10/2025 on www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/council-works-and-road-closures/
Young Hospital performs well
By REBECCA HEWSON
Young Hospital has performed well according to the quarterly data released by the Bureau of Health Information report for April to June.
Compared to the same time period last year emergency department attendances were own 14.1 percent for this quarter with 2,180 presentation and 80.8 percent of patients started their Emergency Department treatment on time, up 1.1 percent compared with last year.
On average patients are waiting 1 hour and 52 minutes between arriving in the Young Hospital Emergency Department and leaving, up seven minutes from last year.
Out of the 2,180 presentations, 394 arrivals at the
Young Hospital ED were made by ambulance.
78 percent of patients said they felt their ED care was ‘very good’, the overall satisfaction score up 10 percent on the previous survey period, with the overall rating of ED professionals increasing by 9 percent to 76 percent.
The rating of how ED health professionals worked together was at 69 percent, the number rising by four percentage points since the last survey.
83 percent of patients said ‘the right amount’ of information was given about condition or treatment, while 86 percent said the ED health professionals ‘always’ explained things in an understandable way.
93 percent of patients said they felt they were ‘always’
treated with respect and dignity while attending the Young Hospital ED department.
While there was a 6 percent rise in the number of people who felt they were ‘definitely’ involved in decisions about care and treatment, 5 percent less felt they were involved in decisions about discharge with the satisfaction rating sitting at 72 percent.
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There were 89 elective surgeries performed (up 41.3 percent) at the Young Hospital between April and June with 106 patients on the elective surgery waiting list remaining at the end of the quarter.
According to the BHI 91.9 percent of elective surgeries at the facility were performed on time, with an average waiting time for
urgent elective surgeries sitting at three days, while semi-urgent elective surgeries were at 72 days, down six days on the same quarter last year, and non-urgent elective surgeries waiting times rose by almost two months by 61 days to 284 days.
The data showed there was 540 admitted patient episodes of care, the average length of stay for overnight admitted patients was 3.6 days.
The overall hospital care was ‘very good’ with an unchanged 81 percent rating.
The outpatient cancer clinic survey results had a 90 percent satisfaction rating and a 94 percent rating on how the health professionals worked together.
96 percent of patients said
they were always treated with respect and dignity during their outpatient treatment and care received from the clinic was ‘very well organised’ sitting at 98 percent. The staff were seen as always being kind and caring to patients with 98 percent of patients giving a positive rating and told who to contact if they were worried about their condition or treatment after their appointment.
There were 33 babies born at Young Health Service in the three month period, up just under 30 percent on the same time last year.
The maternity ward was given an 87 percent rating for overall care during labour and birth with 90 percent of patients saying they were always treated with respect and dignity during their time.
NSW country mayors slam bank branch closures
By NOEL FISHER
Chairman of the NSW Country Mayors Association, Councillor Rick Firman OAM, has slammed plans by the ANZ to cut 3,500 full time jobs, announced last week, fearing the decision will result in yet more bank closures or a further reduction in services in rural communities across Australia.
Cr Firman said that every single time a bank closes its doors in a remote, rural or regional area, they have made the decision to shift the costs of doing business directly onto their customers.
“In remote, rural and regional areas, a bank closure means that customers are forced to travel sometimes hundreds of kilometres to reach their nearest bank branch,” Cr Firman said.
“Are those customers receiving any compensation for that cost? No, they are not.
“It’s not just the costs associated with travel, but the time lost from their own businesses and personal lives.
“How many inquiries into banking do we need for the Government to say this is not acceptable?
“By the time we get any action from a Federal Government on this issue, it will be too late, banking in rural communities will be dead.
“Australian banks are some of
the most profitable in the world, when will greed for more and more returns finally give way to customer service and equitable access?
“The decisions banks are making to withdraw services from rural communities is insidious.
“We constantly see a pattern of behaviour that is deliberately designed to justify closures.
“First there is a lowering of staff, next the hours are cut, then there are fewer services followed by advice the data shows customers are choosing online banking over face-to-face.
“Finally, we are told that because of falling use, the bank branch will be closed.
“Well, no surprises there, the outcome has been deliberately engineered by the Bank.”
The ANZ decision follows a decision by Bendigo Bank to forgo its regional identity when it announced closures of 28 bank agencies and some bank branches from October 2025.
Heavy job losses in the sector are on the horizon with a decision announced by the National Australia Bank (NAB) to cut 400 jobs as it relocates positions in its technology and enterprise areas to India and Vietnam.
jobs in technology which is likely to impact on 637 workers, meanwhile the Bank of Queensland is axing 200 staff and offshoring half of its contact centre to India.
“The Financial Sector Union has estimated that since 2020, 931 bank branches have closed across Australia, while some of these may have been in metropolitan areas, where there are alternatives close by and public transport to assist customers to access an alternative branch, in country areas it is a very different story,” Cr Firman said.
“There is no public transport, businesses and residents will have to travel hundreds of kilometres to get to the closest branch and lose valuable time to do so.
“The constant refrain that Australia Post Banking can fill the gaping hole left by bank closures shows the Banks’ alarming ignorance of both the capacity of Australia Post branches to be a bank and underplays the important role that a full-service bank plays in the economic growth of regional, rural and remote communities.
“The introduction of a Community Service Obligation that forces all banks to contribute to meeting the costs of keeping ‘the last bank standing’ open in a rural community is overdue.
While Bendigo Bank has announced the axing of a further 145
“Enough with the inquiries, it is time to implement real solutions.”
TO: Noel Fisher
Boorowa Central School will be holding an orientation session for Kindergarten students in 2026 on Friday October 17 2025 at 12pm.
There will be a welcome to Boorowa Central School along with a Kindy-Start overview, a performance by K/1, a light lunch followed by a question and answer session and an optional school tour.
The school is looking forward to welcoming children, parents and carers to their Kindergarten Orientation day.
Head along and meet the amazing team, explore the school and get ready for a fantastic start to Kindy at Boorowa Central School.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms Mem Brougham or Graham Jones on 6385 3009.
Western Sydney University is once again offering free online HSC Study Sessions supporting Year 12 students across New South Wales to prepare for their upcoming HSC exams.
Now in its 15th year of helping thousands of Year 12 students succeed, Western’s HSC Study Sessions will run from Monday 29 September to Friday 3 October 2025, delivering 24 sessions across 15 major HSC subject areas.
Experienced HSC teachers will deliver the sessions, offering highquality subject reviews and exam deconstructions, allowing students an insight into what to expect in the exams.
This year, students can also join a Q&A Session and a ‘UNI101: Introduction to University’ session delivered by Western’s Future Student Engagement team to find out about university life at Western, dream careers and degrees, alternative pathways, scholarship opportunities, support services, and more.
Director, Future Student Engagement at Western Sydney University, Sophie Partridge said the HSC Study Sessions program helps Year 12 students achieve their best possible results by enabling them to go into their exams prepared and with confidence.
“For the past 15 years, this program has helped open doors and
Local students are being invited to join the free sessions ahead of the HSC.
create opportunities for the young people of Western Sydney. It reflects our strong commitment to supporting their educational suc-
cess,” Ms Partridge said.
“We’re investing in the future of Western Sydney by supporting our Year 12 students at such a pivotal time. Serving our community and ensuring that every student has access to opportunity through education is at the heart of our mission.”
Western’s HSC Study Sessions are free and cover 15 key HSC subject areas including:
Ancient History
Biology
Business Studies
Chemistry
Community and Family Studies
Economics
English (Advanced)
English (Standard)
Legal Studies
Mathematics (Advanced)
Mathematics (Standard)
Modern History
PDHPE
Physics
Studies of Religion I Students who prefer a quiet environment for individual or group study, along with reliable internet access, can attend the livestreamed sessions at Western Sydney University’s Fairfield Connect study hub.
To register for sessions and to view the schedule, please visit Western’s HSC Study Sessions website https://www.westernsydney. edu.au/hscstudysessions.
Boorowa Central School is very excited to hold its orientation day for the Kindergarten class of 2026. PHOTO: Boorowa Central School
Duncombe and Co celebrate 50 years
As agricultural and pastoral companies resisted corporate raiders, merged and reorganised their businesses in 1975, Alan Duncombe made a decision that was to change his family’s life and the livestock sector across the Crookwell district.
Alan was Crookwell’s branch manager for Pitt, Son & Badgery, which was about to be sold off to Elders Smiths, and he was having none of it.
He’d worked for the wool broking firm since he’d left school at age 15.
He began in the mailroom and was keen to get out into the bush to work.
Consequently, he was transferred to Bombala, then Goulburn, then Trangie for six years.
While there, he met his future wife, Kaye, who was living at Narromine and working for a local doctor.
The couple found one another in the same social circles at the races and B&S Balls.
Alan was transferred to Crookwell on the long weekend of 1967 and he and Kaye married the following year, setting the stage for a future partnership in business, following the industry upheaval in the mid-1970s.
“I had been manager at Crookwell for Pitt Son & Badgery for eight and a half years, so I had built up a fairly good client relationship and thought, well, I have a foundation, we will go on our own and see how we go,” he said
Organising transfers of licences, Alan was ready to hang out his shingle as Duncombe & Co, an all services stock and station agency in August 1975. At the same time, he and Kaye were raising their three children; Angus, Emma and Jock.
Co became a highlight and she grew to love Crookwell.
“It was the best move we ever made,” she said.
“Alan and Jock have both done very well and Jock’s wife Robyn, she’s a gem”.
In the wider region, Duncombe & Co has been well accepted too, as evidenced in 2016 when it was the first agency accepted to sell at the South Eastern Livestock Exchange at Yass. On 30th November this year, Alan will have been in the agency for 66 years, including 57 as the licensee.
Passionate about real estate, Robyn Duncombe found herself perfectly positioned as Crookwell evolved in recent years into a sought after lifestyle destination.
A director of Duncombe & Co, Robyn can reflect on a remarkable journey as the successful family business celebrates its 50th anniversary.
“I began working while Angus and Emma were at school and Jock was in a cot at the office and was reared there, so no wonder he went into the business,” Kaye said.
Alan said: “We started with paddock sales of cattle and sheep and then they started having weaner sales in Crookwell and fat prime cattle sales once a fortnight”.
He struck brick walls because they didn’t want the competition.
“As things grew, we also moved into the Goulburn selling centre where we struck brick walls because they didn’t want the competition,” he said.
“Then the price of sheep crashed. Then the price of cattle crashed. A
lot of people in the industry buckled as $200 steers became $60 steers virtually overnight.
“Then, a drought that was to linger from 1980 to 1983 began and not long after that, crossbred ewes couldn’t be sold, so they shot them,” he said.
“Hard as it is today to imagine how people ran their businesses without mobile phones, emails and computers, Alan remembers carrying a pocket full of 20 cent pieces for pay phones to call the office.
“There were no four wheel drives with a bulbar, everyone drove a Ford or a Holden,” he said.
In 1978, he became the driving force introducing live weight selling of prime cattle at Crookwell.
The only other places at the time for live weight selling were Homebush, Forbes and Dubbo.
The weaner sales were started in 1968 by John Carter and Jeff Prell when all the cattle in the district were Herefords.
As more Angus cattle came onto the scene, John and Jeff’s interest subsided.
Alan then began organising an all breeds sale, which saw good yardings and prices that often exceeded those at the Goulburn sales and a similar outcome for the crossbred ewes sales, which he fostered.
Looking back over those foundation years and beyond, Kaye says people’s loyalty to Duncombe &
When she first joined the business, she was given an exceptional opportunity when the directors, Alan and Kaye Duncombe, asked her to computerise their office administrative records.
At the time, these records were fastidiously kept in ledgers with little bolts in the margins, which were unscrewed each time a new page replaced an old one.
“For Duncombe & Co to give me the responsibility of computerising everything was, number one, a massive task and number two, it showed a huge level of trust that I was capable of doing the job and I would do the right thing for them,” she said.
Independent forecaster says dry conditions to continue
By REBECCA HEWSON
In opposition to government agencies and climate models, an independent long-range forecaster says that their modelling shows it will not be a wetter spring as predicted.
According to CEO and Founder of Oz Industries Forecasting Stuart Williams a significant drying trend is currently unfolding across southern and south-eastern Australia,
including the Hilltops, with Mr Williams saying their forecasting showed ‘months in advance’.
Mr Williams said the Oz Industries Forecasting identified the shift towards drier conditions as early as April.
“When model-based outlooks were leaning towards widespread above-average rainfall,” he said.
“Using proprietary methods that track climate drivers, historical analogues and energy patterns
in the atmosphere, Oz Industries warned that the second half of winter and the onset of spring would make the beginning of a drying trend.”
According to Mr Williams this foresight provided valuable time ahead for farmers and communities to plan for reduced soil moisture, limited pasture growth and heightened fire weather risk.
“The current drying trend is not
a surprise to us,” Mr Williams said.
“It’s exactly what we forecast months ago.
“When official models pointed towards extended rainfall, our signals showed a very different story.”
Early warning of drying conditions can prevent costly decisions around cropping, irrigation and livestock management and why having correct forecasting is so important Mr Williams said.
“Mis-forecasting by official
agencies creates risk for producers who depend on accurate longrange information,” he said.
Mr Williams is inviting locals to sign up for Oz Industries Forecasting memberships.
“Independent forecasting provides a vital alternative, with proven results that empower decision making in rural and regional Australia,” Mr Williams said.
Visit www.ozindustriesforecasting. com to learn more.
Planning tool to fast track farm infrastructure DAs
The NSW Government has announced an online tool they hope will save farmers money and time when it comes to applying for development approvals to build key on farm infrastructure.
NSW Minister for Agriculture and Regional NSW Tara Moriarty said the myFarmPlanner platform aims to boost the agriculture sector and productivity while allowing farmers to make practical and cost effective decisions with the technology.
According to Ms Moriarty myFarmPlanner provides farmers with all the information they need to know to lodge a DA in as little as 15 minutes by using a tailored questionnaire and interactive map, bringing together information from local councils, consenting authorities and industry guidelines all in one place.
“Farmers across NSW are increasingly using online tools to save money and boost productivity,” Ms Moriarty said.
“This new tool is the latest in the Government’s ongoing commitment to ensure farmers have the latest technologies to help producers make practical, cost effective on farm decisions.
“myFarmPlanner addresses critical barriers to agricultural resilience by simplifying the development
application process and providing immediate, locationspecific guidance on planning requirements, reducing the need for expensive consultants and enabling faster recovery decisions.”
According to Ms Moriarty the app provides clear information about approval pathways and consent authorities, required licences, permits and approvals, details relevant legislation regulations and guidelines and provides location-specific constraints including flood zones, bushfire areas and sensitive receptors.
“Under normal circumstance it can take up to 12 months for a farmer to gather all the required DA information needed to build farm buildings, animal housing,
processing facilities and other infrastructure particularly after a flood, bushfire or a storm,” Ms Moriarty said.
“By entering farm data individually, producers using the tool can also save money, with the self-service capabilities estimated to eliminate up to $2,000 in consultant fees per application.”
The new tool supersedes a 2021 beta version of the tool, which was targeted at the poultry industry, and is now expanded to cover dairy, horticulture, poultry and agritourism according to Ms Moriarty.
Future updates of the myFarmPlanner platform will aim to include additional agriculture sectors and integrate with the Planning Portal to improve efficiencies even further.
Disco fever and Elvis collide in 2026
If your social media has been lighting up like rhinestones on an Elvis jumpsuit this last week, you will know the countdown to the 2026 Parkes Elvis Festival is officially on.
Excitement is building as shows and ticket sales are released and the talent that will grace stages across the town unveiled.
Here’s what’s been dropping if you’ve missed it.
The first big news to break from the official Parkes Elvis Festival Facebook page is that of Australian music royalty Marcia Hines honoured as next year’s Wall of Fame recipient, recognising her incredible contribution to Australian music and entertainment.
Adding to the celebration, Marcia will headline the electrifying Disco Inferno show at the Parkes Leagues Club on Wednesday, 7 January.
Known for her powerhouse vocals and glittering stage presence, Marica promises a night of disco anthems and dancefloor magic that will have you boogieing from start to finish.
But make sure you secure your tickets now as they’re sure to sell out.
And that’s not all - there’s been another significant change to the Elvis Express schedule.
Those travelling in style from Sydney’s Central Station will arrive a day earlier, on Wednesday afternoon, meaning fans aboard will for the first time be here on day one of the festival, giving them an extra 24 hours to take in more attractions and entertainment.
Elvis fans are in for a treat next year with the announcement of two world class tribute artists headlining the festival.
Jay Dupuis, the 2014 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist World Champion, will bring his uncanny likeness, signature sound and magnetic stage
presence to Parkes for the first time.
This ETA grew up in Louisiana with music in his blood, becoming a devoted fan of the King at just three years old and is a true blessing to the legacy of Elvis Presley.
Joining Jay will be the charismatic Louis Brown from the United Kingdom who is known for his energetic performances that span the eras of Elvis’ legendary career.
He’s toured extensively across the UK, Europe and USA and is a two-time runner-up in the Elvis Tribute competition.
His performances are more than just a tribute - they’re an experience, blending flawless vocals, an engaging stage presence and a deep respect for the legacy of Elvis Presley.
This will also be Louis’ first time at the Parkes Elvis Festival.
Tickets for the Feature Concert Shows at the Parkes Leagues Club have been on sale since Monday, 15 September so secure your seats via 123Tix before they sell out.
With these early
announcements that are usually saved for the festival’s program launch which takes place this Friday, anticipation is growing for what else is in store for next year’s event. Either way, the 2026 Parkes
Elvis Festival is already shaping up to be a festival not to be missed so start dusting off your jumpsuits and shake-up those dresses, and make sure you add a touch of western for next year’s theme Love Me Tender.
The Modified Tractor Pulling Association will host custom tractors in a range of classes, ranging from 500 horsepower to 3500 horsepower.
Start your engines for modified tractor pull
Start your engines and mark Saturday, 18 October in your calendars for when the The Downunder Modified Tractor Pulling Association’s brings their first event of the 2025/26 season to Grenfell.
Downunder Modified Tractor Pulling Association’s Brendan Cornfoot said there will be 20 to 25 modified tractors coming to the Grenfell Showground for the event, coming from around NSW, Victoria and South Australia.
These tractors will range from 500 horsepower to 3500 horsepower and will compete in seven categories which is based on weight class.
Each class has a different weight with the lightest class coming from 950kg and goes up to 4.5 tonnes.
Mr Cornfoot said the competition will take the same form as usual tractor pull competitions people see, with the tractors pulling a weight transfer sled over 100meters.
The main difference is that these tractors are all custom built to compete, with drivers putting up to 12 months designing and constructing the tractors.
Mr Cornfoot said the Downunder Modified Tractor Pulling Association are very pleased and very honoured to come to Grenfell for the first tractor pull.
“We hope it’s a very good success and looking forward to making relationships,” he said.
Grenfell will host the first event of the seven round season, with points counting to the club, Mr Cornfoot said, with everyone bringing their best game to get the points.
The Downunder Modified Tractor Pulling Association have been hosting this competition for the last seven years, though tractor pulling competitions started around 42 years ago.
MARCIA HINES WILL BE HONOURED AS THE 2026 WALL OF FAME RECIPIENT AT THE PARKES ELVIS FESTIVAL AND WILL HEADLINE A ONE-NIGHT ONLY SHOW AT THE PARKES LEAGUES CLUB.
Mr Cornfoot said some people got into modified tractor pulling because they wanted to see the tractors go a bit harder and a bit louder during the competitions.
The Downunder Modified Tractor Pulling Association brought two tractors and modified mower to the Grenfell Show this year, and Mr Cornfoot said they would like to thank the Grenfell Show committee for having them there.
Fire it up, the easy way
There’s something about a BBQ that just feels like home – the smell of sizzling snags, the sound of laughter, the clink of cold drinks, kids doing laps of the lawn. Charcoal has its romance, but when friends are due at 5 and plates need to hit the table at 5:30, gas wins every time. Turn the knob, press the starter and you’re cooking in minutes. You get steady, controllable heat, easy two-zone cooking for sear-then-roast, and far less smoke drifting over the fence. Lid down or open grill, seafood or steaks, gas keeps things predictable so you can focus on the chat, not the fire. It’s the simple way to deliver great food – every time.
Quick to ready, easy to master Preheat for 10 minutes, lid down, then set up two zones – one hot for searing, one medium for finishing. Sear steaks hard to lock in flavour, rest briefly off the heat, then finish to your preferred doneness. For chicken, use the cooler zone to cook through without burning; crisp the skin over high right at the end.
Why you’ll keep seeing these stars
For five years running, Australians have named Supagas as having the Most Satisfied Customers.
Veg and seafood deserve star billing
Zucchini, capsicum, corn and asparagus all love medium heat and a little oil. For fish, a clean hot plate, light oil and a don’t-touch policy help the skin release naturally.
Prawns cook fast; when they curl into a “C” they’re done – if they hit “O”, they’re over.
Sauce and smoke smarts
Glazes with sugar can scorch – brush them on near the end. Want a hint of smoke? Pop a small foil pouch of soaked chips on the hot side and cook with the lid down; you’ll get flavour without fuss.
Keep it safe and simple
Trim excess fat to reduce flare-ups, keep a spray bottle of water handy, and scrape the plate while it’s still warm. On balconies, maintain clearances and never store cylinders
indoors. Check your hose and O-ring before each cook; replacements are inexpensive and make a big difference.
From South Coast beaches to Young backyards, many families rely on Supagas LPG bottles to keep the tongs turning. Local drivers, easy swaps and friendly service (backed by five consecutive Canstar Blue wins) mean you can focus on the good stuff—great food and better company. That’s the Supagas “Yes We Can” way.
Supagas - Bringing energy and commitment to the Hilltops
As a leading supplier of LPG, Supagas has woven itself into the fabric of daily life in the Hilltops Region, ensuring households and businesses thrive with reliable gas solutions. For residential needs, the 45kg LPG cylinders are the unsung heroes of homes, powering stoves for family meals, heaters for cozy winters, and hot water systems for rejuvenating showers.
Supagas’ commitment to safety and efficiency means families can enjoy these essentials without worry, backed by a team that treats every customer like a neighbour.
Richard Engelbrecht, Wagga Wagga Branch Manager, embodies Supagas’ community-first ethos. “We value servicing the people of this region,” he says warmly. “Our team isn’t just delivering gas; we’re supporting livelihoods. Whether it’s a family needing heating for the winter or a local business relying on us for operations, we’re here to ensure they never go without.”
This dedication shines through Supagas’ fast and friendly service, with drivers trained to handle on-the-spot solutions like cylinder maintenance and replacement, ensuring minimal disruption.
Beyond homes, Supagas fuels the region’s economic heartbeat. From welding shops and medical clinics to manufacturing sites and hospitality venues, their diverse range of
gases—including specialty, medical, and industrial options—powers innovation and productivity. The company’s agility and “Yes We Can” approach mean orders are fulfilled promptly, even in urgent situations. In the Hilltops, Supagas isn’t just a supplier; it’s a partner in day-to-day life and business growth. With deep roots in regional Australia and a passion for service, they’ll always be here for the region.
Richard Engelbrecht, Supagas Wagga Wagga Branch Manager
Photo courtesy of Hilltops Regional Council.
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Barber’s pole worm warning for local livestock producers
By LOCAL LAND SERVICES
Livestock producers are being reminded to monitor their stock for barber’s pole worm, with the recent wet and warmer weather increasing larval pasture burdens, making stock more vulnerable.
Barber’s pole worms (Haemonchus contortus) are about 1.5 to 2.5 centimetres long and are blood feeders, which attach to the lining of the stomach of livestock including sheep, goats, alpacas and cattle, causing anaemia.
The current conditions across much of NSW are ideal for egg hatching, larval survival on the paddocks and reinfection of stock.
Integrated control programs, including paddock management, worm monitoring and quarantine drenching, can help reduce the negative impacts of barber’s pole worm, according to Local Land Services Principal Program Manager Animal Biosecurity and Welfare, Lyndell Stone.
“Producers should be doing worm tests to work out how high their worm burdens are,” Dr Stone said.
“Talk to your Local Land
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Services District Veterinarian or private veterinarian about doing a worm test as they can advise on the timing and type of testing and help interpret the results to guide a treatment and management plan, keeping in mind a long-term strategy is best.
“Proactive producers who have worm tested regularly, understood their property’s drench resistance status, used effective drenches only when necessary and utilised the environment to kill larvae, have had low egg counts, which is pleasing.”
Clinical signs of stock that are affected by barber’s pole worm may include:
- pale gums and conjunctiva (inside the eyelid)
- bottle jaw (fluid collecting in a pouch under the jaw)
- lacking stamina, for example they want to lie down when being mustered or moved
- losing body condition and stock deaths.
If you have any concerns about barber’s pole worm, or you notice unusual symptoms or stock losses, contact your Local Land Services District Veterinarian on 1300 795 299.
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Livestock producers are being reminded to monitor their stock for barber’s pole worm.
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Report reveals children trapped in poverty
Australian children are being robbed of their childhood, Barnardos Australia has said following the release of new research which reveals that more than one in three children in single-parent families live in poverty.
The landmark Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey shows more than one in three (36.2 percent) children in single-parent families are living below the poverty line, the highest level recorded since the survey began in 2001.
Research found 30 per cent of children in single-parent families have lived in poverty for more than two decades, but in 2022 the figure reached its peak at 36.2 per cent.
Single-parent households are almost three times more likely to be in poverty than households with two parents.
“This research reflects what Barnardos is seeing in the community. Housing costs are pushing children deeper into poverty, with many single-parent families living below the poverty line,” Barnardos Family Connect and Support team leader Michaela Bestwick said.
“When more than one in three children in single-parent families can’t afford basic necessities after
Study is looking for women 50 and over
Researchers at the University of Sydney are running a study to measure the impact of the Active Women over 50 program. The free program is designed for women aged 50 plus to help increase their physical activity.
The program involves telephone health coaching from a physiotherapist, private Facebook group (optional), a website resource and motivational SMS or email messages for six months.
To be eligible, you need to be a woman aged 50 and over, living in NSW, healthy enough to take part in regular physical activity and have access to the internet.
Learn more at www. activewomenover50.org.au or contact the team for more information at sph. activewomen@sydney.edu.au or by calling 02 8627 6242.
The team are looking for a range of women from all across the state to take part and are calling on local ladies to join in and take part in the study.
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paying rent, it is clear we’re facing a national housing and child poverty emergency that demands immediate action.”
Single-parent families have experienced a 76 per cent spike in childcare costs since 2006, the research shows, leaving many children without access to early learning opportunities.
“How can we break the cycles of poverty and disadvantage when families can’t afford to send
their children to daycare?” Ms Bestwick said.
“Children experiencing poverty and instability are removed from their families not because of abuse or neglect, but because their parents simply can’t afford to provide basic necessities.
“The government must do more to ensure families are supported and children are given the opportunity to thrive and enjoy their childhood.
“When children can’t access early childhood education because a single mother can’t afford childcare, or when they’re forced to move schools repeatedly due to housing instability, or when they can’t concentrate in class because they’re hungry - we’re failing them at the most crucial time in their lives.
“Every day of disadvantage in a child’s life will have consequences for years to come.”
The program can help women reduce stress and anxiety, improve mood, energy and sleep, create opportunities to socialise and meet new people through new activities, improve posture, mobility and balance and reduce the risk of falling, reduce aches and pain and manage arthritis, help weight management, help to manage or avoid other health conditions such as diabetes and heart heart disease as well as contribute to research about women over 50 participating in physical activity.
The study is being held in conjunction between the University of Sydney, Institute for Musculoskeletal Health and the Sydney Local Health District.
YOUNG & DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP
On a winter day in March 1804, a young women was caught stealing a gown, a couple of petticoats, a pair of stockings, a bonnet and a handkerchief. Was she trying to clothe herself or planning to sell them? We will never know. What we do know, through available records, is that two weeks later she stood before the Worcester Assizes, where she was found guilty and sentenced to be transported. Over a year passed before she was taken from her prison cell, a dark, damp and dirty space she shared with many other women, to the ship, ‘William Pitt,’ which would take her and 119 female convicts, to Port Jackson in the distant Colony of New South Wales. This was June 1805, and the journey was long and arduous. The ship did not sail through the heads to reach the sheltered waters and safe anchorage of Sydney harbour until April 1806. During this gruelling voyage, Ann gave birth to a son, Benjamin Baker, giving a glimmer of hope and new life. Ann and her baby began their new life in the fledgling colony where she would go on to marry and have at least six other children. Her descendants, including her children and grandchildren, have become a significant part of the history in the Young area, capturing the interest of family historians. Benjamin, Ann’s firstborn lived 60 years in Sydney and fathered seven children. Born
free in a colony where most around him were convicts, Benjamin’s life was a testament to resilience and adaptation. Benjamin and his mother were living with Abraham Whittaker by 1808. By 1808 two year old Ben and his mother were living with Abraham Whittaker, a man who was lucky to be forging a new life at all. Whittaker had been sentenced to death for forgery, but his friends petitioned the authorities for mercy and his sentence was commuted to transportation for life. His accomplice, John Atkinson, was not so fortunate and was hanged, even though the
consensus of opinion was that Whittaker was the ‘principal in the uttering’. Whittaker arrived in the colony aboard the ‘Coromandel’ in 1802, received a ticket of leave in 1813 and a conditional pardon in January 1814. Although Ann and Abraham did not marry, they lived as a couple for around five year and had two daughters who grew up to lead their own lives.
One of Ann’s daughters, Mary Ann married Elijah Rivers and arrived in Wombat in the 1860s. Ann Gibbon’s granddaughter, Susannah Rivers married the Wombat publican Charles Peter Lewington.
Ann’s other daughter with Abraham Whittaker, Elizabeth, married Robert Woodbridge and together they had twelve children. The Woodbridge name may be familiar to many here as their sons - Joseph, Thomas, John Joseph, Roland and Daniel all settled nearby. Daniel opened the hotel in Bendick Murrell at the time of the railway construction before settling on land in that area while Thomas settled at Boorowa.
Ann and Abraham parted ways and she married another ex-convict, Joseph Smith. Like Ann, Joseph had arrived in 1806, he sailed on the ‘Fortune and Alexander’. Together they had three children, Joseph, Hannah and Thomas. They were married in 1819 when Joseph received a Conditional Pardon. Tragically, their marriage only lasted
five years before Joseph passed away. Ann remarried shortly after his death, John Vernal had arrived on the ‘Atlas’ in 1816 sentenced to life for theft. Ann and John remained together until her death twenty years later.
Joseph Smith junior settled in Cowra as an adult, while his sister and brother stayed close to Sydney. Ann and Joseph Smith senior’s grandsons through Thomas, Joseph and George headed away from the more settled areas. Joseph married Elizabeth Smithers in St John’s Anglican Church, Young in 1875 and George married Annie Davis in Boorowa in 1878. This couple made their home in Murringo.
Ann had two children and eight grandchildren settle in the area between 1860 and 1880. The following generation in this area numbered close to fifty. Her descendants, who settled and flourished in our area, have left an indelible mark on the community. Their contributions should inspire and connect us to our shared history. Ann’s legacy lives on through the generations, a powerful reminder of the enduring impact one life can have on many.
Ann Gibbons’ grandchildren John Joseph and Roland Woodbridge, George Smith and her children Mary Ann Whittaker and Benjamin Baker. Public domain sourced photographs
6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.
9.00 AFL
Final Brunch. 10.30 AFL Grand Final Countdown. 12.00 AFL Grand Final Pre-Game. 2.00 Football. AFL. Grand Final. Geelong v Brisbane Lions. 5.00 AFL Grand Final PostMatch Presentation. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. New. 8.00 MOVIE: Die Hard. (1988) Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia. 10.45 MOVIE: Contraband. (2012) 1.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Shopping. 8.30 Better Homes. 11.00 Harry’s Practice. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Horse Racing. Yulong Golden Rose Day and Sandown Stakes Day. 5.00 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 4.00 Richard Osman’s House Of Games. 4.30 MythBusters. 5.20 George Clarke’s Old House, New Home. 6.10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) 8.45 The Stand Up Sketch Show. 9.35 Changing Ends. 10.20 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. NDRC Top Doorslammer. 4.00 Deep Water Salvage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 AFL Grand Final Post-Match Show. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: Spider-Man. (2002) 10.00 MOVIE: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. (1994) 12.00 Late Programs.
Landline. 1.30 Gardening
2.30
Attenborough’s Kingdom Of Plants. 3.25 Grand Designs New Zealand. 4.10 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 Pilgrimage: The Road Through The Alps. Return. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 The Assembly.
Round 7. St Kilda v Port Adelaide. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 7. Adelaide v Sydney. 5.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 7. West Coast v GWS Giants. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Jurassic Park. (1993) 11.00 Border Security. 11.30 Late Programs.
Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.35 MOVIE: The Boy In The Dress. (2014) 8.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.20
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) While you prefer to meet troublesome situations head-on, you might want to stand back from this one until you know what (or who!) started it. Caution should be your watchword.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Once again, your common-sense approach to a problem helps you sort it out before it gets out of control. Expect to learn some startling facts as events continue to develop.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Positive influences dominate your sign, but you’ll have to work hard to get the great rewards that are out there. Meanwhile, personal relationships thrive on tender, loving care.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A friend seems to be drifting away. You might feel betrayed, but you need to know the facts before you pass judgment. Perhaps you made too many demands that couldn’t be met.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Surfing Aust. 1.00 Destination WA. 1.30 Find My Country House Aust. 2.00 Garden Gurus. 2.30 Rugby Union. The Rugby C’ship. NZ v Aust. 4.50 Test Rugby: New Zealand v Australia Post-Match. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. First semi-final. Sydney Roosters v Cronulla Sharks. 9.45 MOVIE: Swordfish. (2001) 11.45 Late Programs.
6.00 It’s Academic. 7.30 Larry The Wonder Pup. 8.30 Flushed. 10.00 Weekender. 10.30 Weekender. 11.00 Yummy Mummies. 12.00 My France With Manu. 1.00 Anh Does Vietnam. 2.10 Aust Got Talent. 3.50 MOVIE: A Hidden Life. (2019) 7.30 MOVIE: Downton Abbey. (2019) 10.10 MOVIE: Tully. (2018) 12.15 MOVIE: My Life With Caroline. (1941) 1.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 The Brighter Side. 12.30 4x4 Adventures. 1.30 Cannonball Run Down Under. New. 2.00 Everyday Gourmet. 2.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. 3.30 The Dog Down Under. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. 12.30 NRLW Wrap. 1.15 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Second semi-final. Brisbane Broncos v Newcastle Knights. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Second preliminary final. Brisbane Broncos v Penrith Panthers. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. 8.40 60 Minutes. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 A Killer Makes A Call. 11.10 Mobsters. 12.10 Late Programs.
6.00 It’s Academic. 7.30 Larry The Wonder Pup. 8.30 Flushed. 10.00 Bringing Sexy Back. 11.15 My France With Manu. 12.15 Intolerant Cooks. 1.00 Home And Away. 4.00 The Voice. 5.40 Bondi Vet. 6.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Bones. 12.30 Quantico. 3.00 Burn Notice.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 11.50 The Baron. 12.50 MOVIE: The Brain Machine. (1955) 2.30 MOVIE: Scott Of The Antarctic. (1948) 4.45 MOVIE: The Train. (1964) 7.30 MOVIE: Four Weddings And A Funeral. (1994) 9.55 MOVIE: Good Luck To You, Leo Grande. (2022) 11.55 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Exploring Off The Grid. 9.30 Farm To Fork. 10.00 Frugal Foodie. 10.30 The Brighter Side. 11.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 1.30 Location, Location, Location Australia. 2.30
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. 12.00 Getaway. 12.30 My Favorite Martian. 1.00 Dad’s Army. 2.00 MOVIE: Cairo Road. (1950) 4.00 MOVIE: How To Murder Your Wife. (1965) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Shawshank Redemption. (1994) 11.20 Major Crimes. 12.20 Late Programs.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) New people start to come into the Lion’s life at this time. Some of them could influence important career changes. Keep an open mind and weigh all the possibilities.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) It’s a good time for agreements, contracts, and other positive commitments, including one with Cupid. Also, expect good news about a health matter.
LIBRA (September 23
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Aspects favor personal commitments. Family plans could include moving to a new home or even to a new city. Be open to any and all considerations.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Both attached and single Archers can expect to see a positive reversal in certain relationships that had seemed to be on a collision course to nowhere.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Family and friends take priority over everything else. Exercise a little more flexibility in your well-planned life so that you can spend more time with your kith and kin.
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Mad Harry’s Steel 151st Young Show Wrap-Up
By ANNABEL CUSACK
The 151st Young Show delivered a vibrant day of entertainment, tradition, and local pride, drawing crowds from across the district to celebrate the very best of the region.
The 151st Young Show brought the region together on Sunday, September 21, for a day filled with family fun, thrilling entertainment, and a celebration of the district’s rich agricultural heritage.
From the moment the gates opened, the showgrounds were alive with activity. Visitors explored a bustling array of attractions, from exhilarating show rides and delicious food vendors to displays showcasing the best of the region’s wool, crafts, plants, and produce. The Donges IGA Pavilion was a standout feature, overflowing with local goods and creativity, and serving as a proud display of the talent and hard work within the community.
One of the day’s most talked-about highlights was the daring crane escape act, which had the crowd on the edge of their seats. Suspended 35 metres in the air, the performer appeared trapped in a box before vanishing and then reappearing behind the audience, leaving spectators stunned by the dramatic illusion.
As evening fell, families gathered to watch a spectacular fireworks display, which lit up the night sky and brought the day’s celebrations to a fitting close.
The show was also a time to acknowledge and celebrate the district’s rising young leaders. This year’s Young Woman Competition was won by Edwina Kelly, while the Junior Young Woman title went to Gabreelle Kemp. Jake Davis was named Rural Ambassador, recognised for his passion and commitment to rural life. These awards highlight the talent, leadership, and community spirit of the region’s youth, who represent the future of local agriculture and rural industries.
The Young Show Society extended heartfelt thanks to the many stewards, volunteers, exhibitors, and sponsors whose tireless efforts ensured the smooth running of the event. Their dedication brought together an unforgettable mix of competitions, displays, and entertainment, creating a show that truly celebrated the heart of the community.
With another successful year now complete, the Young Show remains a proud tradition and a highlight on the regional calendar, with excitement already building for what 2026 will bring.
Boorowa Central School celebrates 155 years
Students and staff of the past, present and future came together last weekend to celebrate 155 years of Boorowa Central School.
It was a fantastic weekend with visitors and locals alike joining in the celebrating the massive milestone and taking in all of the changes that have occurred at the school throughout the years.
On Saturday during the open school there were many displays that showed items, photos and even more from throughout the last century and a half.
The auditorium was standing room only for the official part of the event and many stopped by to check out the new commemoration wall and garden near the flag poles.
Visitors made the most of the event by socialising and reminiscing while the younger generations set their thoughts to the future.
The weekend was enjoyed by all who attended the massive celebration of Boorowa Central School.
Locals and visitors gathered together to reminisce and celebrate the milestone. celebration. over the weekend.
Students, families, staff and visitors enjoyed the open classrooms last Saturday.
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD
1 Name a domesticated camellike S American ruminant (6)
7 What is an alternative term for the cosmos (8)
8 Name some ovoid fruits of a tropical tree (6)
9 The letter “W” is the symbol for which rare metallic element (8)
10 A cashier is also known as a what (6)
11 What are artificial hips, or their like (8)
14 Name another term for a schemer (8)
18 What is a devout petition to one’s God (6)
19 To be in the open air, is to be what (8)
21 What are lumps of gold called (6)
22 Name another term for exits (8)
23 What is the capacity or habit of vigorous activity (6)
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1 To have confessed, is to have done what (8)
2 What is a diamondshaped pattern of two or more colours (6)
3 What was the nationality of Adolf Hitler (8)
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4 Name the furnace that is used for baking bricks (4)
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5 What was the former official name of Iran (6)
6 Name another term for a facial expression (6)
12 What is a dolphinlike cetacean (8)
13 Name a building connected with a church (8)
15 What is another term for a speech of high praise or commendation (6)
16 Which Asian republic was formerly Palestine (6)
E-QUATIONS
Letters A to Z have a number value. Some are shown in the right-hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.
17 What is a bracelet in the form of a ring (6)
20 To be neither very good nor very bad, is to be what (2-2)
Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.
1 RACONTEUR
(a) A dish of melted cheese and jacket potatoes (b) A teller of anecdotes (c) A radar beacon
2 WURLEY
(a) One who shows great talent at an early age (b) A toy that is spun rapidly around (c) An Aboriginal hut
Build it yourself using the clues and each of the twenty-four letters once only to form ten words: five across and five down. A key word (bold clue) builds on the letter set in the grid.
CLUES:
English as Additional Language (3)
Fear of spiders: ...phobia (7)
Female undergarment (3)
Glass for sparkling wine (5)
Grass leaf (5)
Seekers member: ... Guy (5)
Smaller printer’s measures (3)
Spanish: goodbye (5)
Title: Italian Friar (3)
Vitally necessary (7)
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TITLE TO LAND
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- Property situate adjacent to 9 VERNON STREET MURRUMBURRAH NSW 2587.
- Being land referred to in Folio of the Register 12/1/758737.
- In the Local Government Area HILLTOPS, Parish of MURRIMBOOLA and County of HARDEN.
The Applicant claims title by possession adverse to THE TRUSTEES OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH FOR THE DIOCESE OF GOULBURN, their successors and assigns.
The Registrar-General intends to grant this application on the expiration of one month from the date of publication of this notice, unless before the expiration of that time period an objection is lodged in the form of a caveat pursuant to section 74F(3 )of the Act.
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PROPOSED TERMINATION OF STRATA SCHEME
No 20993 being property situated at 1–3unit, 9 Wombat Street, Young, NSW, 2594. Notice is given of an intention to apply to the Registrar General for an order terminating the above Strata Scheme and the consequent winding up of the Owners Corporation, pursuant to section 142 of the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 (NSW). Any person having any claim against the Owners Corporation of the above Strata Scheme or any estate or interest in or claim against any of the lots comprised in the Strata Scheme is required, on or before (a date not less than 14 days after publication of the advertisement), to send particulars of the estate, interest or claim to (address for service of notice).
Camera Club celebrates exhibition and competition in Harden
Harden Murrumburrah Camera Club held a fantastic exhibition last weekend with 270 entries, both locally and from further afield taking part.
With such a huge array of exhibits there was plenty of amazing images to be viewed and enjoyed by everyone who visited the exhibition.
Alison Deale was awarded the Connie McFayden perpetual trophy for the most successful exhibitor, but there were also plenty of other awards presented throughout the weekend.
Gail Douglas was awarded champion print for her photo ‘Maddie’
Champion Junior Print was won by Young local Liam Howard for ‘Busy Bee’
Emily Douglas was the winner of most successful exhibitor under 13 years, while Liam was also awarded most successful exhibitor 13 to 18 years.
Throughout the event there was the opportunity for visitors to vote for their choice with Julie Mellor’s ‘Water Hole Catchup’ named the winner of the people’s choice award.
The exhibition was officially opened by Harden Murrumburrah Regional Development Corporation CEO Melissa Pinney on Saturday.
Melissa was joined by Harden Murrumburrah Camera Club secretary Gail Douglas
in presenting the awards and certificates to all of the successful exhibitors, with the celebrations continuing with an afternoon tea.
Award winning photographer from Young, Chontelle Perrin was the judge for the event.
Over the 13 categories there was $1,085 awarded.
Entries in the exhibition and competition were received from the Hilltops, Cootamundra-Gundagai and Yass Valley areas.
“We estimated around 50 visitors on Saturday and 25 on Sunday,” HMCC president Keith Ward said.
Everyone who attended went into the draw for a lucky door prize with Gail Douglas drawn as the winner.
The next meeting of the Harden Murrumburrah Camera Club is on October 2 between 7.30pm and 9.30pm.
You can find out more by visiting the group’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/327862027234929 or on the Harden Murrumburrah Arts website at https://hmarts.org/.
Membership forms are available on the website for anyone who would like to become a member.
All skill sets are welcome to join, and you don’t have to own a camera, just a smart phone capable of taking photos.
The opening of the Harden Murrumburrah Camera Club exhibition by HRDC CEO Melissa Pinney.
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Alison Deal was presented the most successful exhibitor by Melissa Pinney and Gail Douglas.
Players celebrated by Boorowa Basketball
At the end of last month we celebrated a sensational season of Boorowa Basketball! Thank you to all members who came and celebrated our season and congratulations to our award winners.
Juniors enjoyed some face painting to celebrate their season.
Thanks to Naomi from Finding Fred for coming along!
- Juniors Coaches awards- Ashton Baddock and Liam Black
- Juniors most improved awards- Jack Corcoran Jimmy Todd and Arabella Kelly
- Mens Best & fairest- Joe Prosper
- Womens Best & Fairest -Tamsyn Ritchie
-Tanya liddle memorial most improved junior - Jacob Halls and River Hambilton
- Most improved male - Jack Yorkston
- Most improved female - Georgia Murray
- Mens highest points scorer - Krissy Halls
- Womens highest points scorer - Danica King
- Kathy and Cameron Croker Club person of the year - Jess Bromfield
- We also inducted a new life member to Boorowa Basketball Association.
Chris Grimson has been extremely instrumental to the Association for many years as a committee member for over 10 years and a player for more than 20 years.
We look forward to seeing everyone back for another season in 2026.
A season of firsts for PCYC gymnasts
It’s been an exciting and memorable season for our young gymnasts at PCYC.
Over the past few months, the team has taken part in two major competition rounds - one in Wollongong and another in Orangemarking their very first experience in formal competition.
For these athletes, it wasn’t just about the scores or placements.
It was about stepping outside their comfort zones, rising to the occasion, and
proudly representing their club.
And they did exactly that.
Taking things a step further, three of our gymnasts
- Savannah Fisher, Alice Jamieson, and Willow Hewson - qualified for the State Championships.
Competing at that level was a major milestone, and all three athletes achieved personal bests on several apparatuses.
A special congratulations goes to Savannah Fisher, who was crowned the Develop-
ment League Division 3 Vault Champion - an incredible achievement in her debut season.
We’re so proud of every gymnast who took part this year. Their hard work, determination, and growth both on and off the floor have laid a strong foundation for what’s ahead.
Close win at Boorowa Ex Services social bowls
At last Thursday’s social bowls at the Boorowa Ex Services Bowling Club Kate Cooper and Garry Dwyer shared the win on 26 points.
Running in a very close third was Alan Sargent on 25 points.
There is still time to nominate for the Woolfest Bowls Tournament.
Similarly nominations for the Minor Pairs and Twilight Bowls are still open.
Come join us on Thursday at 12pm for a 12.30pm start and on Sunday at 10am.
The Club can supply bowls to beginners.
Enjoy the friendship, the open air and a game of bowls.
JOHN DYMOCK
Ladies light up the Young Golf Club
On Wednesday the ladies played a Single Stableford, Carolyn Shaw with 42 pts was the winner of the Services Club voucher and Justine Makeham took the ladies voucher with 37 pts c/b from Patricia Murphy balls went down to 32 pts.
NTP 7th a grade Elegant Timber Shutters and Blinds not struck, 13th b grade Estelle Roberts sponsored by Uplands Pty Ltd, 16th c grade sponsored by Gail Hanigan was Carolyn Shaw.
We had 26 players with 5 ladies over 80 7 over 70 and 9 over 60.
Saturday Liz Harding with 39 pts won the Service Club voucher and Noela Hardman received the lady’s voucher with 33 pts c/b from Amber Rolls balls down to 32 pts.
NTP 7th sponsored by Elegant Timber Shutters and Blinds c grade Mel Webb 13th sponsored by Uplands Pty Ltd a grade Melanie Cramp a visitor 16th sponsored by Gail Hanigan b grade Noela Hardman 17th sponsored by PH golf 2nd shot any grade Rachel Dorman.
The mixed 4bbb held in conjunction with the stableford, sponsored by Spade and Joy McCormick was won by Phil Mitchell and Cathy Johnson with 46 pts.
Great to see some new faces playing golf.
LEANNE SLATER
This season was just the beginning, and we can’t wait to see where their gymnastics journey takes them next.
Mixed Match Play qualifier played
Saturday was a 4BBB Mixed and individual stableford and qualifier for the Mixed Match Play.
The event sponsors were Joy and Spade McCormack and the Lady Golfers.
The mixed winners were Cathy Johnson and Phil Mitchell with 46 points.
Barisha Batinich had the best individual Mens score with 43 points and Greg Glasgow was runner up with 40 points.
The Watson Toyota NTP on the 7th was won by Dave Taylor and the 17th was won by Ryan Terry.
The Pro Pin on the 7th was won by Dave Taylor and he received a voucher for $72.
The Terry Brothers Carpet Court secret birdie hole was the 16thand was won by Grant Noakes.
The Deluxe Blinds and Shutters Eagles Nest jackpot of $200 on the first was not won and remains at $200 next week.
The ARMA Fabrication Eagles Nest Jackpot on the 12th was not won and will be $70 next week.
The Ian Page Bricklaying card draw was won by Terry Shipp.
The Salami Brother Pizza award was won by Stewart Gilbert.
Balls went down to 33 points on a countback and there were 76 players.
Upcoming events:
Saturday 27th September - 4BBB sponsored by Barry Gaal and Todd Shipton and Round 4 of Handiskins.
Tuesday 30th and Wednesday 1st October
Wholesale Mineral Make Up Pro Am.
Saturday 4th October is the Cool Tech Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Monthly Medals.
Saturday 11th October is the Men’s Foursomes Championships, 27 holes scratch and handicap.
It is the only event that will be played on that day.
The Mixed Match Play draw is:
Noela Hardman and Col Miller vs Karen Hamilton Gibbs and Wayne Honeman
Spade and Joy McCormick vs Allan Moore and Chris Keevil
Mel Webb and Casey Ashton vs Craig Webber and Estelle Roberts
Leanne and Mick Slater vs Cath Johnson and Matt Brown
Reserves are Cathy and Andrew Aiken.
Round 1 is to be completed by Sunday 19th October, Round 2 by 9th November and the final by 16th November.
A reminder that Round 1 of the Norman Crawford handicap match play is to be finalised by 28th September.
Round 2 to be played by 5th October and the final to be played by 12th October.
The Wednesday Medley was won by Todd Shipton with 39 points and he won 10 balls.
Runner up was Robert Bush (8 balls) with 37 points on a countback from Col Blizzard (6 balls) and Pat Hatton (4 balls).
Allan Moore (3 balls) was next with 36 points on a countback from Cameron Clark (2 balls).
The Pro Pin was won by Curtis Schaefer and he won a $42 voucher.
Balls went down to 30 points on a countback and there were 55 players.
The Friday medley was won by Robert Bush with 39 points and he won 6 balls.
Runner up was Rhett Foreman (5 balls) with 38 points from Lester Robey (4 ballsFox Hill) with 37 points.
Colin Hardwick (3 balls) was next with 36
points on a countback from Shaun Regan (2 balls).
The Pro Pin was won by Jake Veney and he received a voucher for $13.
Balls went down to 32 points on a countback and there were 30 players.
The WD Quality Cuts Sunday medley was won by Michael Smith with 38 points and he won 5 balls and a $30 sponsors voucher.
The runner up was Adam Holmes (4 balls) with 37 points on a countback from David Hamblin (2 balls).
The Watson Toyota secret birdie jackpot was won by Michael Smith and he received a $30 voucher.
Next week the Jackpot will be $30.
The Pro Pin was also won by Michael Smith and he received a voucher for $15.
The Andrew Sabidussi $300 “Hole in One” was not won and there were 18 players.
The Sunday morning Social Club played a 14 hole event that was won by Mel Webb. Runner up was Anthony Webb and Mick McCormick was third.
There were 20 players.
CRAIG WATSON
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Alice Jamieson, Savannah Fisher and Willow Hewson.
Wollongong pictured (left to right) Joey Denniss, Ava Winterton, Savannah Fisher and Pippy Robinson. TOS: Supplied
Young Lions face off in grand final
Following a 3-1 win over South Wagga at Hanwood last Sunday the Young Lions will be playing in the Football Wagga Wagga Pascoe Cup grand final this weekend.
It has been a huge season for the side who secured three goals in the second half of the game against South Wagga to secure their spot in the final against Lake Albert Sharks at 7.15pm on Saturday.
Clancy Hislop for the Lions was the first to find the net in the 54th minute with Dawod Khalaf for South Wagga next to make a mark 72 minutes into the game.
It was the two goals by Rhys Lacey in the 80th and 87th minute however that sealed the win for the local boys in what has been a dream run in the finals series.
The boys kicked off the season with a 1-1 draw to Lake Albert in round one before taking a 5-0 win over Tolland in round two.
The first loss for the season for the side was in round three when they went up against Hanwood going down 1-3 and following it up with a 0-0 draw for round four against Leeton United.
The boys found their rhythm in round five defeating Henwood Park 5-1, however took another L the following week against South Wagga 2-4. It was round seven that the boys found a return to form with the side bringing home
a 3-1 win over Wagga United backing it up in round eight with a massive 12-0 win over Griffith City.
Not to stop the winning feeling the boys locked in a 0-3 win over Yoogali for round nine before their luck ran out with a loss to Lake Albert 5-2 at Rawlings Park.
It was another win for the
side in round 11 with a 3-1 win over Tolland backed up by a 1-1 draw with Hanwood in round 12.
The boys then dominated in their 4-1 win over Leeton at Hall Bros in round 13 before they went down 2-1 at Rawlings Park to Henwood Park.
Round 15 the boys lost out to a lucky goal from South Wagga
going down 3-2 but followed it up with a 2-1 win over Wagga United in Round 16.
In Round 17 the boys showed their dominance again over Griffith City taking a 0-3 win in Griffith and then finished up the regular season with a very convincing 8-0 win over Yoogali.
Round one of the finals the
boys beat out Hanwood 2-3 and then took the win over South Wagga last weekend.
Coach Duncan Cameron is excited for the side to play this weekend and is grateful to all the local support the side is receiving.
The club organised a coach to make the trip to the game with seats selling out within
hours. of becoming available. Locals are being encouraged to make the trip and cheer the side on when they kick off in the grand final at McDonalds Park at 7.15pm on Saturday.
Local businesses are also being encouraged to paint the town red, white and blue again to show their support.
David and Damien win Riverina Murray regional open pairs over the weekend
Congratulations to Damien Miller and David Quigley on winning the Riverina Murray Open Men’s Pairs Championship at Leeton on Sunday. This win qualifies them for the State Finals to be played at Dubbo mid–2026.
They had won their section at Temora on 7th September to qualify for the semi–finals.
In their semi–final on Sunday morning they defeated Matt McComber and Brett White from Wagga RSL 23 shots to 5.
The winners of the other semi–final were John Ingram and Lincoln Gooley from Leeton Soldiers.
In the final Damien and David defeated the Leeton team 20–10.
Damien and David have now been members of the winning teams for the Region Pairs, Triples and Fours.
In local play there were 16 players on the green on Wednesday afternoon. Conditions varied throughout the afternoon depending on the clouds.
Albert Carter and Aldo Malvicino combined well in their game to win 31–11.
Other winning teams and their scores were Tom Preston and Cliff Traynor 27–13,
Anderson and Denis
Harold
Glen Seward, Joe Read and George Somerville will contest the State Finals of the BPL Cup. PHOTO: Supplied
