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Craig to step down from shire council
BY BRENDAN MCCOOL
WEDDIN Shire Council
Mayor Craig Bembrick announced earlier this month he will be not re-contesting the upcoming local government elections and will be stepping down as a councillor and mayor of Weddin Shire.
After serving the community of Weddin Shire for the past eight years, the past three years as Mayor, Cr Bembrick said he plans to spend more time with his family, When he was first elected to Weddin Council in 2016, Cr Bembrick said he had taken on three jobs, including at Weddin Council, running the gym and working at Lachlan Fertilisers, before stepping back to work at Lachlan Fertilisers and as a councillor four years ago.
Cr Bembrick said he first put up his hand to run as a councillor in 2016 as he is fairly community minded and he was asked to nominate.
Following his re-election in 2021, Cr Bembrick said it was a bit of a turbulent time with difficulties arising due to the Main Street reconstruction, and it was then
he was encouraged by other Weddin Shire councillors to run as mayor.
Cr Bembrick said as a councillor he has been involved in plenty of jobs and events that were supported and completed under council that he was proud of including the completion of Grenfell's Main Street, the completion of the new pool and opening of the Medical Centre, as well as the Light Up The Night event - the largest drone show in Australia at the time Cr Bembrick said he was also very proud of the new signage welcoming people into the villages within Weddin Shire.
While he is proud of these successes, Cr Bembrick stresses it was a team effort with his fellow councillors and council staff
Cr Bembrick said he was also very proud to preside over five citizenship ceremonies during the last three years.
There were some challenges too, Cr Bembrick said, with a big challenge recently being the flooding and road damage across the shire.
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Weddin Shire Council Mayor Craig Bembrick will be stepping down as a Councillor and mayor for Weddin Shire.
Meta news claims are 'fake'
IN THE first half of 2024, one-third of Australians accessed Facebook for news, a new study reveals The finding contradicts Meta's long-standing assertion that news content is a minor part of the Facebook experience for most Australian users.
Meta has previously used this claim to justify its decision to abandon commercial agreements with local publishers.
Country Press Australia (CPA) president and Warragul & Drouin Gazette publisher, Andrew Schreyer, said the implications of this are significant for the local journalism landscape, especially for the more than 230 newspapers who are part of CPA, the association representing the interests of regional and rural newspapers across the country.
Mr Schreyer said the research emphasises the essential role that news media plays in Australia, particularly how regional newspapers contribute to offering balanced and precise news coverage He said more than 40 per cent of Australians cited news access as a key motivator for their daily social media activity, with this tendency more noticeable among Gen Z and millennials at 60 per cent and 53 per cent, respectively.
Mr Schreyer said there were significant industry challenges ahead, and forecast potential closures of up to 50 member outlets as current agreements under
the News Media Bargaining Code with Meta near their expiration.
The study also found that while overall Facebook usage is waning, half of the Australians still turn to social
media for news, with 25 per cent using it as their primary news source
Mr Schreyer said these findings starkly contradict Meta's position that news is a minimal component of the content seen by Australians on its platforms, which Meta claimed represents less than three per cent of the total.
"This study, initiated by News Corp and conducted by Dynata, refutes those statements," he said.
In an article published in The Australian on Monday, News Corp Australasia executive chairman Michael Miller expressed concerns over Meta's threats to remove news content, potentially replacing it with less reliable sources.
He also criticised Meta for its lack of accountability.
The study shows strong public support for social media responsibility, with 85 per cent of Australians agreeing that platforms should prevent the spread of false or harmful information.
Without trustworthy journalism, 66 per cent believe the societal impact would be negative, anticipating
increases in misinformation and decreased media diversity
Mr Miller highlighted the significant impact these findings have on public understanding and the obligations of large tech companies, criticising Meta for avoiding transparency.
He said the analysis of 2500 Australians confirms the integral role of social media in their news consumption habits, countering Meta's underestimations of news relevance on its platform, and exposing the misleading nature of its claims
Mr Schreyer further highlighted the implications for democracy.
"Democracy in areas without local news is lost," he said.
"Who is going to stand up to a council decision that doesn't meet the pub test?
"Who is going to shine a light on issues when people don't have a big enough voice to get their message out?
"The research underscores the vital role that regional newspapers play in providing accurate and diverse perspectives."
Craig Bembrick to step back from Council
BY BRENDAN MCCOOL
■ From the front page.
"That's going to be ongoing for a number of years now. It's a big thing," Cr Bembrick said.
He said trying to fix the roads fixed without any money as a small council was very difficult
"One of the negative things is the way that the state and federal governments approach the funding for the roads and use the council's as a bank," Cr Bembrick said.
"They expect you to do millions and millions of
dollars worth of work on the roads without actually giving you any money."
Cr Bembrick said Weddin Council was one of the main instigators in getting a twenty percent upfront payment from the NSW government with emergency funding for fixing roads
With this successful push for the upfront payment, Cr Bembrick gives a lot of the credit to Weddin Shire Council's General Manager, Noreen Vu While he enjoyed being a councillor, Cr Bembrick said a challenge does come from
social media sites where there can be so much rubbish directed at councillors and their decisions
Cr Bembrick said he believes the rubbish and comments directed at councillors on sites such as Facebook is ruining local government and discourages people from running for council.
"It's an issue. It's a really, really big issue and if people don't start understanding they're not going to have councillors run, I don't know what happens then," he said.
Cr Bembrick said eventually constituents won't be
able to have a good choice of candidates about who they want leading their community, and eventually people will just have whoever puts their name down
While he does encourage people to put their hands up to become councillors, especially if they are community minded, Cr Bembrick said having a thick skin or staying away from Facebook is helpful.
Looking to the future, Cr Bembrick said he is not ruling out returning to local government after a break.
Mayor Craig Bembrick (right) was really proud to preside over citizenship ceremonies while Mayor. Also pictured Robert Osmand celebrating his Australian citizenship.
CPA president Andrew Schreyer
Nursery names front garden
WEDDIN COMMUNITY NATIVE NURSERY
THE Weddin Community Native Nursery honoured their longstanding patron Noel Cartwright for his commitment to the nursery and conservation at their five year anniversary by naming their front garden after him
It has been five years since Weddin Landcare and the Weddin Community Native Nursery purchased their nursery site from NSW TAFE Since then, multiple shade structures have been constructed, improvements to the work shed made, and permanent gardens have been established along the front and side boundaries
The front garden was designed by Noel Cartwright, implemented with the help of the nursery volunteers, and is now impeccably maintained by Dennis Simpson. The plants chosen were many local species, plus some showy varieties from Western Australia, with the aim of displaying how stunning a native garden can be and to encourage their use in the home garden.
The garden is now estab-
lished enough to be entered into the annual Grenfell Open Gardens and is starting to provide habitat to nectar loving birds and bugs
"Noel's passion for native plants is infectious and he's a big reason our volunteers keep coming back We really wanted to show our appreciation for all that he does for the nursery and for the conservation of our endemic species by naming the gar-
den after him," Jan Diprose, Weddin Community Native Nursery Chairperson said.
The decision to honour Noel was in appreciation of his conservation efforts and knowledge sharing. Noel is responsible for identifying, documenting and registering unique plants in the local area including the Brundah Mint Bush, Grevillea Sharon's Gold, and Grevillea lanigera ssp. Grenfell form.
ALL Weddin Shire residents and businesses are set to benefit from an extension to the Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) Satellite Internet Subsidy Program. The program supports access to internet coverage via the LEO satellite internet network
From August 8, 2024, all Weddin Shire residents and businesses, including those in Grenfell, can apply to the program and receive a subsidy of up to $1500, to cover costs associated with the purchase and installation of a LEO satellite internet connection. The subsidy is for
both brand new and existing LEO satellite internet connections
The scope of the subsidy remains unchanged, people can apply to the program and receive a subsidy of up to $1500, to cover costs associated with the satellite dish, hardware such as router, adapter, mounts and cables and associated installation costs The program will end when the funds are exhausted, or October 18, 2024.
"I am thrilled to announce this extension to the LEO Satellite Internet Subsidy Program," Mayor Craig Bem-
brick said.
"This program has already supported 110 local homes with access to high speed internet I'm excited that the program has now been expanded so residents of Grenfell and the business community can benefit from what has been a really successful initiative," he said.
The project guidelines and the application form are available at www.weddin. nsw.gov.au/files/assets/ public/v/1/council/forms/ extended-scope-leo
He is a willing teacher of grafting, plant care, propagation and is the one to go to for plant identification.
"We worked with Weddin Landcare to have the sign made in the same style as our existing plant signage and Dennis Simpson did a great job securing it in the garden.
If you take the opportunity to go and have a look, be sure to also wander along the garden on the south side as well and see all the wattles as they come into flower." Jan added.
The sign is displayed on the East Street side of the garden and is visible through the fence, even when the nursery is closed
The nursery is open Tuesday to Saturday 9 am to 12 pm and welcomes new volunteers. If you would like to join this motivated and caring community of native plant enthusiasts, get in touch with Jan Diprose on 0425 728 959. No experience necessary
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The Noel Cartwright Garden sign Image supplied
WCNN volunteers with the new garden sign Image supplied.
Jan Diprose officially naming the front garden Image supplied.
Celebrating Education Week
GRENFELL Public School
recently hosted a day of enchanting celebrations in honour of Education Week 2024, embracing the theme 'Proud to Belong'.
The school community came together to highlight the importance of education, community, and belonging with a variety of engaging events
The festivities kicked off with a vibrant book fair, with the theme 'The Enchanted Forest'. The fair transformed the school library into a magical woodland, captivating students and families alike. The funds raised from this event will be directed towards purchasing new books and resources for the school, much to the delight of Librarian Miss Forfar
"The support from families for reading and the love of books is always heartwarming," she remarked
The library now eagerly anticipates upcoming Book Week activities, including a book character parade and events centred around the Children's Book Council of Australia awards
A special assembly high-
lighted the week's celebrations, featuring performances and awards
Principal Mr Cartwright addressed the audience, emphasising the significance of belonging to both the school and the wider community. He expressed his pride in the students and staff, who contribute to making Grenfell Public School a welcoming and supportive environment.
The assembly also saw the presentation of special 'Education Week' staff awards, recognising the dedication and hard work of the school's School Learning Support Officers (SLSOs).
"Our SLSOs do a wonderful job supporting students to meet their potential every day," Mr Cartwright said.
Additionally, selected students were honoured for their outstanding achieve-
ments both in and out of the classroom. A special competition had been running in the library for students to design their own cover for a chosen book Miss Forfar announced the winners and presented them with a book voucher.
Musical entertainment was provided by the marimba ensemble, led by Mrs Kilby, delivering a lively performance that enthralled the audience In a touching segment, students from each class recited poems for the audience
Classrooms were opened to visitors. Students excitedly showed their loved ones around, proudly displaying their work and classroom environments
The celebrations concluded with a special canteen BBQ lunch. It was a fitting end to a week that embodied the spirit of belonging and the joy of learning.
Grenfell Public School's Education Week 2024 was a resounding success, reinforcing the importance of education, community, and a love for books.
Miss Forfar with the Book Cover design competition winners; (back) Layla White, Sam Hazell and (front) Indiana Brown. Image supplied
Education Week Student Awards - Mrs Radnedge with Hudson Forde, Mr Dabin with Spencer White, Mrs Forde with Hannah Lynch and Mrs Joyce with Aurora Lester
Education Week Student Awards – Miss Warwick and Oska Pyle, Miss Starr with Lorali D’Ombrain, Mrs Kilby with Preston D’Ombrain and Mr Kilby with Harry Cations.
WEDDIN SHIRE COUNCIL
DATES TO NOTE
Thursday 15 August 2024 - Ordinary Council Meeting | 5:00pm | Council Chambers
Friday 16 August 2024 - Recycling Collection | East
Friday 16 August 2024 - NBN Drop In Session | Street Stall
Monday 19 August 2024 - Recycling Collection | West
Wednesday 21 August 2024 - Garbage Collection | Villages
Friday 23 August 2024 - Grenfell Cadets | Street Stall
Saturday 24 August 2024 - Grenfell Cadets | Street Stall
ROAD & TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
Latest Road and Traffic Conditions information for Weddin Shire Council is available from NSW Live Traffic see: https://www.livetraffic.com/ Weddin Shire Council staff regularly monitors and updates the information on Live Traffic NSW Should any further information be required please contact Council’s Infrastructure Services Department on (02) 6343 1212
PUBLIC NOTICE | COMPANY DAM
Weddin Shire Council advises residents and visitors that blue-green algae has reappeared at Company Dam. We urge everyone to refrain from any contact with the water until further notice due to the presence of this algae.
Blue-green algae naturally occurs in lakes and dams, thriving in warm, nutrient-rich waters with sunlight exposure. Recent rainfall followed by warmer temperatures has created favourable conditions for its growth Unfortunately, this has led to increased levels at Company Dam.
Blue-green algae impacts a number of lakes and dams across the state. Council Officers are actively monitoring the situation to ensure community safety We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your cooperation.
For more information, please contact Council’s Environmental Services team on (02) 6343 1212
ALL WEDDIN RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES ELIGIBLE FOR $1500 SATELLITE INTERNET SUBSIDY
All Weddin Shire residents and businesses can benefit from an extension to the Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) Satellite Internet Subsidy Program All Weddin Shire residents and businesses, can apply to the program and receive a subsidy of up to $1500, to cover costs associated with the purchase and installation of a LEO satellite internet connection. The subsidy is for both brand new and existing LEO satellite internet connections
People can apply to the program and receive a subsidy of up to $1500, to cover costs associated with the satellite dish, hardware such as router, adapter, mounts and cables and associated installation costs. The program will end when the funds are exhausted, or 18 October 2024, whichever comes first.
The project guidelines, outlining eligibility criteria and the application form are available at https://www.weddin.nsw gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/council/forms/20240305-stagetwo-leo-program-guidelines-and-application-form.pdf
For more information on the project, contact Weddin Shire Council’s Economic Development Officer Auburn Carr on 02 6343 1864 or auburn@weddin.nsw.gov.au.
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ASSESSMENT ACT 1979
DA 26/2024, (NSW Planning Portal No: PAN-454239)
Council has received a Development Application to demolish an existing house and the erection of new dwelling on LOT: 6 SEC: 22 DP: 758473, known as 13 East Street GRENFELL NSW 2810. Inspection: Development Application (DA) 26/2024 to demolish an existing house and the erection of new dwelling may be viewed online through the NSW Planning portal from 1 August 2024 to 15 August 2024. If any technical issues are experienced on the NSW Planning Portal preventing the development application being viewed, please contact Council via email mail@weddin.nsw.gov.au or by phone on 02 6343 1212 and details of the development will be forwarded to you. Submissions: Any person may make a submission via the NSW Planning Portal https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov au/daexhibitions within the advertised period. Submissions objecting to the development are required to specify the grounds for objection.
ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION
At the 18 July 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting, Council resolved to go out for public exhibition for the following: 1. Draft Cyber Security Policy
The public exhibition period of 28 days provides the community notice on the proposals. We welcome any input or submissions to mail@weddin.nsw.gov.au by the due date.
How are we notifying you?
: See ‘Public Exhibition’ section on Council’s website https://weddin.nsw.gov.au
F: On our Facebook feed
: See ‘Council News in the Grenfell Record
REQUEST FOR QUOTE
Council wishes to advise the following Request for Quotes are open:
• RFQ 14/2024 | Surface Preparation, Design & Installation of Art Mural |
Closes 5:00pm AEST | 30 August 2024
• RFQ 15/2024 | Specification for Painting in Grenfell Community Hub |
Closes 5:00pm AEST | 23 August 2024
• RFQ 16/2024 | Specification for Design and Fit of Lighting in the Grenfell Art Gallery and Conference Room |
Closes 5:00pm AEST | 23 August 2024
• RFQ 17/2024 | Specification for Building Work in the Grenfell Community Hub |
Closes 5:00pm AEST | 23 August 2024
Further information on the RFQ’s can be obtained from Council’s website: https://www.weddin.nsw.gov.au/ Council/Tenders-Quotations-and-Expressions-of-Interest
REQUEST FOR TENDER
Council wishes to advise the following Request forTender’s are open:
• RFT 19/2024 | Supply of Pavement Materials (DGB20) –State Highways | Closes 12:00Noon AEST | 15 August 2024.
• RFT 22/2024 | Supply of Skid Steer | Closes Midday AEST | 19 August 2024.
• RFT 20/2024 | Provision of Bitumen Sealing Services for State Roads | Closes 5:00pm AEST | 22 August 2024.
• RFT 21/2024 | Provision of Part Service Stabilisation Services for State Roads | Closes 5:00pm AEST | 22 August 2024.
• RFT 22/2024 | Supply of Skid Steer | Closes Midday AEST | 19 August 2024.
Further information on the RFT’s can be obtained from Council’s website: https://www.weddin.nsw.gov.au/Council/TendersQuotations-and-Expressions-of-Interest or through Vendor Panel: https://www.vendorpanel.com.au/PublicTenders. aspx?profileGroupId=7126
COUNCIL | POSITIONS VACANT
BIOSECURITY OFFICER IN TRAINING | Applications close 5:00pm Monday 26 August 2024
WORKSHOP MECHANIC | Applications close 5:00pm Monday 26 August 2024
WORKS COORDINATOR | Applications close 5:00pm Monday 26 August 2024
Further information is available at: https://www.weddin. nsw.gov.au/Council/About-Our-Organisation/Employment.
FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK
As we convene for our final council meeting before entering the caretaker period, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on our journey and share my gratitude for the things we’ve accomplished together
Throughout my tenure, we have faced numerous challenges and celebrated many successes, each contributing to the growth and strength of Weddin Shire. Our commitment to enhancing community engagement has been unwavering. Under the leadership of our General Manager, Ms. Noreen Vu, we have seen significant improvements in the way we connect with and serve our residents. Ms Vu’s leadership has been instrumental in driving positive changes and ensuring that our services meet the evolving needs of our community
As we move forward, I want to emphasise the importance of community involvement in our democratic process. The upcoming Local Government Elections provide a vital opportunity for new leaders to emerge and contribute fresh perspectives to our council.
I declared on Monday 5 August that I would not be contesting at the next election. As I step down to spend more time with my family and explore new opportunities, I am confident that Weddin Shire will continue to thrive under new leadership and working closely with our General Manager and senior executive team
Thank you for the privilege of serving as your Mayor
Craig Bembrick
MAYOR
Mayor Craig Bembrick
Mayor Paul Best
Michelle Cook
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Get ready for Wattle Day
WATTLE Day will be held at Mikla Lewis and Wayne Lavers' property 'Rosemont' near Grenfell on Friday, August 23. Participants will be shown the incredible diversity and benefits of wattles to the landscape, and this year there will be a prize for best dressed, as well as free wattle plants to take home
"The official wattle day is on September 1st, but most of the wattles on 'Rosemont' are in full bloom by August so we wanted to hold the day when the wattles are looking at their best," Mikla Lewis said.
"This year the event will be held down the back of the property where participants will have a guided wander through 12 year old and 5 year old direct- seeded paddocks where we will identify the different wattle species and compare the biodiversity qualities and features of both sites.
"It is out thirteenth year holding Wattle Day, so it will be nice to take participants to parts of the property they may not have seen before,"Mikla said.
"We would love to see people having a bit of fun with the day and wear something yellow or dress up in something wattle-related With a prize for the best dressed, of course!
"We have over thirty wattle species either planted, direct-seeded or naturally regenerating at Rosemont, mostly local species," she said.
"Some of the things we will be highlighting include how these wattle plantings can benefit farmers and attract wildlife."
They will also dispel some of the false information surrounding wattles, such as being short-lived and causing hayfever.
Wattles are legumes They sequester carbon and add
nitrogen to the soil creating an improved environment for plants to grow
They are also wonderful for livestock They provide shelter and sustenance, with all varieties being edible There are also worming benefits for stock when they consume the tannins
"The number and diversity of wattles directly corresponds with the number and diversity of native birds and we now have an incredible 140 species of birds on the property, some of which are threatened species The diversity we are seeing is just
incredible," Mikla said.
Participants can expect a morning tea of wattleseed-inspired cakes and biscuits and hear from Mikla under an old stand of Currawangs (Acacia doratoxylon) that overlooks the landscape, before a walk through the wattles Lunch will also be provided, and participants are welcome to stay on and see some different wattles at the house plantings, or head off after lunch.
We can expect to hear more about wattles over the coming year as Weddin Landcare are in the process
of compiling a guidebook for Wattles of the Weddin Shire, including flowering times and a map of the best places to see the different species of wattles
"We've been having a wonderful time driving around and pinpointing the best places to stop and see wattles," Claire Diprose, Local Landcare Coordinator said.
"It has been really rewarding exploring the different plant communities and seeing what else is out around the district
"We have around thirty varieties of wattles here in
Weddin and we plan to highlight the most common ones so people can go out and find them," Ms Diprose said.
Typically, the wattles are found in box-gum woodlands and up on the hills among the ironbarks and stringybarks.
Ms Diprose said they are sticking to public roadsides and the travelling stock reserves have some amazing diversity and are the safest areas to walk through away from the road
"It's tricky to spot them when they aren't flowering, so we are trying to get out
there as much as possible from now until the end of the year so we can identify as many as we can" Claire said.
If you would like to see some wattles in flower, a few good roads to keep an eye on over the coming weeks are Pinnacle Road, Piney Range Hall Road, Quandong Road and Henry Lawson Way between Wilcox Road and Matchetts Road
To register for Wattle Day get in touch with Claire Diprose at weddinlandcare1@ outlook.com or 0421 716 170, and don't forgot to wear yellow!
Wattles providing shelter for livestock. Photo by Mikla Lewis.
Acacia flexifolia on Piney Range Hall Road Image supplied.
A Superb Parrot Image supplied
Wattles five years after direct seeding. Image supplied
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD
1 To hold before others, is to do what (6)
8 Name another term for a lift (8)
9 What is an institution for the care of the insane (6)
10 Name the back plumes of various herons (8)
11 To be scattered about, is to be what (6)
12 What is a production quota of a day’s work (4)
13 What are places or towns where ships load and unload (5)
16 To follow in order, is to do what (5)
19 What is a solid, bounded by six equal squares (4)
21 To be wicked, is to be what (6)
22 Name a chain of islands in the West Indies (8)
23 What are words spoken in undertones (6)
24 To recognise something, is to do what (8)
25 What is an orderly manner of procedure (6)
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2 Name an Italian dish of rice, fried in butter, with steamed onion, etc (7)
3 What is the thick-shelled edible nut of certain cultivated varieties of hazel (7)
4 To send back into custody, is to do what (6)
5 Which term describes an arithmetical mean (7)
6 What are figurines also known as (7)
7 What, colloquially, is an item provided without charge (7)
13 Name a massive stone structure with a square base and sloping sides meeting at an apex (7)
E-QUATIONS
Letters A to Z have a number value. Some are shown in the right-hand cells Create remaining
14 Colloquially, to board a goods train illegally, is to jump the what (7)
15 When one produces a cut-out item of fine art, one does what (7)
17 What are children’s nurses called (7)
18 What is a small guitar-like musical instrument (7)
20 Name another term for compositions (6)
Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally Some letters are used more than once.
WHICH WORDS
1 EPINOSIC
(a) Unhealthy (b) Taking place at the earth’s surface (c) Pertaining to desire
2 INUIT
(a) Indigenous people of Alaska (b) An indirect reference (c) One who lodges in the same house as another
BIYWORD
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:
Bob the head (3)
Cardinal compass point (5)
Garment’s edge (3)
Hot beverage (3)
Imagine (5)
Legless reptile (7)
Map book (5)
Pairs (7)
Social networking sites (3)
Trips (5)
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Greig bounces back with win
BY COLIN HODGES
SERIOUSLY injured earlier this winter when kicked by a horse, Dubbo trainer Connie Greig has bounced back to win the $22,000 Nutrien Walsh Hughes Louth Cup on Saturday with the six year old black mare Kalpana.
Kalpana entered the barriers as an $8 chance with most of the 18 bookmakers, with the Rodney Robb, Nyngan trained Notabadidea starting the $3 favourite ahead of Ocean Honour ($3.40) which
had won the previous two starts at Gatton and Ipswich in Queensland before being transferred to the Brett Robb stable at Dubbo.
Cobar Cup winner Dancing In The Sky, in front of a huge crowd at the famous NSW outback meeting, led down the straight for the first time in the 2000 metres Cup, with Kalpana settling off the pace in a fast run race
Rated amongst the leading jockeys in the country areas, Mikayla Weir was riding at Louth for the first
time and she saved Kalpana for a late run. In an exciting finish, Kalpana reached the lead over the concluding stages to win by less than a length from Ocean Honour (Georgina McDonnell) and Notabadidea ridden by Shayleigh Ingelse.
First leg of a winning treble for Connie Greig and a double for Mikayla Weir was Real Salty in the 1000 metres Bourke Steel & Hire Class 1 Handicap.After racing outside the leader, Real Salty ($2.80) scored a hard
fought win over Kimo (Ken Dunbar, $3.40) and Savvy Statement ($2.80) ridden by Shayleigh Ingelse.
The other winner for Connie Greig was Individualist ($3.40 favourite) which responded to powerful riding by Andrew Banks to wear down stablemate Chookster (Mikayla Weir, $4.60) and Dhyani (Ken Dunbar, $7) in the 1400 metres Shindys Inn Class 2 Handicap
Leading most of the way, the Stephen Dixon, Tamworth trained Cashmere
Inn ($4.60) was a half length winner of the 1000 metres Port Of Bourke Hotel Maiden Plate from Kingzan (Andrew Banks, $17) and Power Of Hope (Ken Dunbar, $3.50 favourite).
Part owned by Chris Davis and John De Lyall who play prominent roles with Dubbo TurfClubandtrainedbyBrett Robb, D'Arpano returned to form in the 1200 metres Arrowfield Stud Benchmark 50 Handicap Mr Pointer led by three lengths before D'Arpano ($3.20 favourite)
Grenfell Pink Panthers prepares
CONTINUED from the back page
The Pinkies held on and claimed their place in the big dance
The girls have had a wonderful season in only their second year back in the competition and should be congratulated on their achievements so far
The Grand Final will be held in Young on Saturday with the Pinkies taking on Temora at 2pm.
swept home from midfield to account for Lenroy (Andrew Banks, $12) and Distinctive Glory (Billy Cray, $4).
Trained at Dubbo by Clint Lundholm for Kathryn and Todd Smith, Oojah Capow ($3), well ridden by Wendy Peel, turned for home with a slender lead and held out Penique (Billy Cray, $6) by a half head with Firefinch (Shayleigh Ingelse fading to third in the 1400 metres Rice's Back O' Bourke Cordials Splashe Cola Maiden Handicap
was the winner
Sally claims Trophy win
THE Phillipa Baker Trophy was played for on Saturday, August 10.
It was a lovely day to be out on the Grenfell golf course we had some very good scores come in.
Sally Mitton and Leanne Young had 38, they lost a few points of their handicaps. Congratulations girls Val and Virginia had 36 points
Sally was the winner of Phillipa Baker Trophy. Well done Sally.
Sunday Golf
It's time for Grenfell to paint the town pink and for as many spectators as possi-
ble to take the short drive to Young to support the local team.
Wearing of pink is not compulsory but would be considered desirable See you all on Saturday
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RUGBY UNION – JOSHUA TAYLOR
Only two players played on Sunday Val and Virginia both came in with 33 points each
There was a committee meeting on Wednesday, August 14.
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– VIRGINIA DROGEMULLER
The Pink Panthers travelled to Boorowa again on Saturday to take on the Harden She-Devils in the sudden death preliminary final. Image supplied
The Grenfell Pink Panthers defeated the Harden She-Devils 19-12 in the sudden death preliminary final. Image supplied.
Sally
of Phillipa Baker Trophy Image supplied
# SPORT
Grand final ready
BY JOSHUA TAYLOR RUGBY UNION
THE Pink Panthers travelled to Boorowa again on Saturday to take on the Harden She-Devils in the sudden death preliminary final.
The Pinkies continued their unbeaten run in the finals series to take out the win 19-12.
The scoring kicked off in the second minute when Michelle G crossed over for a five pointer which was not converted
Only five minutes into the half a potentially serious injury to one of the Harden players caused a lengthy delay whilst the ambulance was called the player being taken to hospital.
Thankfully she was discharged later that evening.
In a great display of sports-
manship both teams formed a shield around the player until she left the field.
When play re-commenced the next points went to Harden who scored an unconverted try right on half time, leaving the score locked up at 5 all at the break.
With six minutes gone in the second half Amber scored a try, which she then converted putting the Pinkies back in front at 12-5.
Caitlin crossed over for the third try for the Pinkies, which Amber converted, and the lead stretched to 19-5.
Harden didn't give up and scored their own converted try taking the score to 19-12.
The last five minutes of the game caused some nervous moments for the spectators with only a converted try separating the two teams. Continues on page 11.
The Pinkies continued their unbeaten run in the finals