Farmers connect to address challenges
WEDDIN Landcare held the first field day as part of its ‘Over the Fence’ project, an initiative designed to bring farmers together to share knowledge, experiences and innovative climate-smart solutions that address challenges in agriculture.
Over 40 farmers from Grenfell and surrounding areas attended the field day on Friday, 4 April, which focused on Strip and Disc Cropping Systems. This system involves disc seeding (zero-tillage) into full crop residues harvested using a stripper front to maximise groundcover and organic matter and minimise soil disturbance.
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THE road connecting Greenthorpe and Koorawatha has received a near $3 million upgrade.
NSW Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison came to Weddin last week to announce the completion of the project, which received $2.94 million under the State’s Fixing Local Roads program
The upgrade of a 7.1km section of road included rehabilitating the road pavement to make the route safer and more reliable for residents, farmers and the
heavy vehicles that rely on it, particularly travelling to and from silos during harvest season.
Key upgrades included installing guideposts, improved drainage, vegetation management, and reinforced shoulders to support grain transport.
Additionally, the project allowed the council to establish table drains, install protected headwalls, and replace damaged stormwater crossings.
Ms Aitchison said this would strengthen the road’s
resilience to natural disasters and signi cantly reduce long-term maintenance costs.
“The GreenethorpeKoorawatha Road safety improvements will allow people to travel more safely and e ciently between rural NSW townships,” Ms Aitchison said.
“By enhancing access between these two communities, this project will foster long term connectedness and economic growth well beyond its completion.”
Weddin Shire Council con-
tributed $50,000 to the project and Mayor Paul Best it would enhance connectivity and safety for all residents, with bene ts to both Greenthorpe and Koorawatha.
“We’re thrilled to see the completion of the Greenethorpe-Koorawatha Road upgrade, which will directly improve access to healthcare, education, and essential services for our communities,” Cr Best said.
“With safer all-weather access, school buses will no longer face detours, even in heavy rain.”
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Ballot draw for Mountain Muster
Renowned for the scenery, camaraderie and vanilla slice, the Weddin Mountain Muster is one of the linchpin events for the Weddin Shire.
The ve-day horse trail riding event takes place every year in the spring school holidays at the end of September.
Riders from as far as Queensland and Victoria have travelled to Grenfell, NSW over the last couple of decades to partake in the Weddin Mountain Muster.
This not-for-pro t event raises funds for the immediate community. Funds raised are donated to local charities, organisations and used for the upkeep and upgrade of the local showground.
While it may be viewed as a horse people only event, it is so much more.
Bringing riders and their families to the Weddin Shire, it has been proven to be a major economic boost for our community.
All necessary supplies are sourced as local as possible by the devoted committee. The participants and their support crews spend the entire week, sometimes more, taking advantage of the local businesses. From retail to fuel and everything in between, the Musterers do their absolute best to support all the town.
The Grenfell spirit is felt throughout the week by participants, being a key reason for returning musterers.
As a past participant has said, “Thank you for an amazing week experiencing Grenfell’s hospitality. Every detail was thoughtfully taken care of- from the high quality (and quantity) food to the fresh owers in the portaloos each day. Thank you for making every day feel like a holiday.”
The tracks take riders through the town and into
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All are welcome to drop in for a cuppa and a sandwich or slice.
Community members are welcome to help celebrate those wonderful Grenfell women who had the foresight to purchase the premises 50 years ago, allowing the Grenfell Gunyah members to continue promoting local goods and produce whilst raising funds for local charitable causes within the Weddin community.
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private properties with the help from local farmers and landowners, without whom the week would not be possible.
Showing o the spectacular views and countryside, riders have o en commented on the diversity of the tracks chosen.
Trail boss Ash Randall and the Weddin Mountain Muster committee have been working hard to bring new trails for our 2025 participants.
“I’m excited to announce that we’ll be unveiling a new
track for our 2025 riders - Star Gully Ride promises stunning scenery, blending some of our classic trails with new ones,” Ash said.
“We’ll also be revisiting the beloved Bogalong ride, a fan favourite that’s been o the menu since 2019. Get ready to get back into the bush and enjoy the ride!”
With an exciting week planned, a fully booked event is anticipated.
Local charities and organisations the Weddin Mountain Muster have donated to
in the past include Grenfell Hospital Auxiliary, Can Assist Grenfell, Grenfell Historical Society, Grenfell Pony Club, Country Education Foundation Grenfell.
The 2025 chosen charity will be Weddin Landcare.
The theme of the Wacky Wednesday parade will reect this year’s donation recipients.
Australiana being the theme, the Main Street parade will not be one to miss!
Fully operated by volunteers, the dedication of the com-
mittee is demonstrated by the safe execution of the entire week and the satis ed participants throughout the year.
For people interested in joining this year, here are some things to know.
Registrations open on 1 May 2025.
The ballot system has been put into place to give participants equal chance of attending.
The registrations are open for a week, then positions are drawn randomly, and successful participants will then be contacted.
The Weddin Mountain Muster welcomes single riders, families and groups. It is a fun- lled, supportive event creating memories and friends for a lifetime.
Testimonials from previous years show just how special this local event is, “Thank you for an excellent week of well organised, safe and scenic rides. The camaraderie second to none.
The team of smiles leaving and returning at the gates each day was both condence building and welcoming. Well done.”
For more information, please check out the website at www.weddinmountainmuster.com.au
CONTRIBUTED
Council focus on financial sustainability
By BRENDAN MCCOOL
Financial sustainability of local councils across the state was a focus of the Mayoral minute presented by Weddin Shire Council’s mayor, Councillor Paul Best at Council’s ordinary monthly meeting on Thursday, 17 April.
In his report, Cr Best said on 28 February he and the General Manager attended the Country Mayor’s Association General Meeting in Sydney.
The Auditor-General for New South Wales addressed the members prior to the release of the Local Government Audit ndings.
The common thread amongst discussion was that nancial sustainability is a concern for many councils.
“On this point, I am pleased that Weddin Shire Council submitted our documentation in a timely manner and received an unquali ed opinion,” Cr Best wrote in his report. “I would like to thank our sta who have worked tirelessly over the past 18 months to get our nances, nancial statements and modelling into our current position.”
Cr Best said in the Council meeting that Weddin Shire was not ranked among the lowest performing councils for nan-
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cial sustainability which is a really good result and their cash reserves were signi cant enough to cover at least three months of operating expenses.
Cr Best said they should note Council’s balances do uctuate as grants come in, so it’s something they’ve got to be very cautious of and something he knows the sta worked tirelessly towards.
“I think our past cash breach that we had a few years ago prompted that self initiated plan which has been really successful,” Cr Best said. “And I think the O ce of Local Government is right behind us with that one as well.
“It’s really like strengthened up our nancial processes and led us to where we are today which is getting an unquali ed audit report.”
Cr Best said it is also important to realise that Council’s funds aren’t that great, but they are working towards building up their reserves.
“By the same token, I think you can see by every other council there’s lots of other rural councils in the same boat as us, we’re not the only one.
“It’s something that you can see by how many councils are in de cit this year, as well more councils coming in a de cit situ-
ation every year so we’ve got to be very cautious about how we spend our money,” he said.
Cr Best said spending Council’s money is not just building up reserves, for reserve’s sake, they have to spend the money to bene t the community and have the biggest bene t to community they can.
“I think that’s really important for us as councilors to do that understand it’s no good just having this good report which says ‘we got we’ve got money’, it’s spending it wisely and making sure that we’re doing the best for the community,” he said.
“I don’t want to have a community that we don’t want to live in because we we’ve saved all the money and we haven’t actually improved the services or repaired the buildings or whatever we need to do so that’s all but I think it’s a good result.”
Councillor Jeanne Montgomery said the only other thing you could possibly say is how you spread the loan payments over generations so that it’s not the current residents who and rate payers who have to wear the the cost of a loan to support infrastructure or council assets.
Weddin Shire Council General Manager Noreen Vu said she thinks it’s really important
to highlight on Council’s budget and long term nancial plan the reason why Council is in a de cit is around when grants come in.
“We had upfront payments with our regional emergency road repair fund that came in the previous nancial year so we reseeded that income in thatnancial year but the expenditure is actually over multiple years up until 2027,” Ms Vu said.
“So the money income has already been registered on the previous nancial statement so on paper it looks like the expenses exceed the income that’s actually coming in, because unfortunately for this nancial year we haven’t received as many grants as what we have previously received.
“We’ve received a large amount of natural disaster funding especially through our RMCC contract on the highways we’ve received a large amount of ordered works funding from that process as well,” she said.
Ms Vu said that’s actually really important to note because she believes when people think of the word ‘de cit’ they actually think it’s current income and current expenditure.
“There’s a lack of understanding around when you actually receive that income in that year.”
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Weddin votes: 13 candidates confirmed
THE candidates in the upcoming federal election for Riverina have been con rmed by the Australian Electoral Commission.
The federal election is due to be held on Saturday May 3, 2025 and there have been 13 candidates conrmed to be running for the seat of Riverina, currently held by Michael McCormack MP.
Mr McCormack will once again be contesting the election for the National Party as well as Hilltops Shire Councillor Jake Davis throwing his hat in the ring as an Independent. Fellow Independents standing are Barbara Baikie, James Gooden, Grant Hardwick and Jenny Rolfe. Mark Craig is running for Pauline Hanson’s One Nation, Desiree Greg-
ory for the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party, Mark Je reson for the Australian Labor Party (NSW Branch), Mark Burge for the Family First Party Australia, Richard Foley for the Australian Citizens Party, Pheonix Valxori for The Greens NSW and Christine Onley for the Libertarian Party.
The Record has o ered candidates the opportunity to introduce themselves and their policies, free of charge, in our paper.
The rst of their responses appear on page 4 this week, with more to come next week as responses are received.
On Friday April 11 the nal number of candidates and full candidate lists in ballot paper order were
There are 13 candidates for the seat of Riverina. PHOTO: File
made available by the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) a er being veri ed.
According to the AEC each declaration of nominations event involves a blindfold, numbered balls and what is e ectively a two round ‘bingo’ system to keep the process of determining the order of candidates on the ballot paper fair.
The nal ballot order for the Riverina electorate is:
Mark Craig - One Nation
Desiree Gregory - Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party
Mark Burge - Family First Party
Barbara Baikie - Independent
Mark Je reson - Labor Party
Grant Hardwick - Independent
Richard Foley - Australian Citizens Party
Pheonix Valxori - The Greens
James Gooden - Independent
Jake Davis - Independent
Michael McCormack - The Nationals
Jenny Rolfe - Independent
Christine Onley - Libertarian Party For the Senate there are 50 candidates with 47 running for parties or as a group and three running ungrouped.
Where to vote:
Pre-polling in the Riverina electorate is open at Young Town Hall or Cowra Uniting Church from this Saturday, with the following hours advertised on the Australian Electoral Commission site:
Saturday 26 April: 9am to 4pm
Monday 28 April to Thursday 1
May: 8.30am to 5.30pm
Friday 2 May: 8.30am to 6pm
On Saturday 3 May, election day, Weddin can vote between 8am and 6pm at:
Grenfell Uniting Church Hall
Greenethorpe Soldiers Memorial Hall
Koorawatha Public School
Quandialla Public School
Caragabal Public School
Weddin Landcare’s successful climate-smart field day
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Local Landcare Coordinator, Melanie Cooper said said Weddin Landcare have a strong commitment to sustainable agriculture but the abundance of new information can make it di cult for farmers to decide which systems to adopt.
“The eld days being held as part of our Over the Fence project provide a platform for farmers to learn from each other and from experts in the eld about forward-thinking yet practical methods,” Melanie said.
The eld day was held on the Cooper’s property near Caragabal with guest presenters and a highly engaged, interactive audience.
Greg and Kirrily Condon from Grassroots Agronomy, outlined the essentials of the strip and disc cropping system, emphasising the agronomy, soil amelioration, machinery and execution necessary for its success.
“The Strip and Disc system can greatly bene t soil structure, moisture retention, and water-use eciency, provided we get the key elements right”’ Greg said.
“Our progressive clients have helped pave the way, showing us what can and can’t be compromised in the system. Through these lessons, we have been able to ne-tune the system and are now con dent that it can work across a broad range of soil types and conditions,” Kirrily said.
Participants also heard from the Coopers about their transition into the strip and disc system, including machinery upgrades, crop rotations, agronomic adjustments, and close monitoring of the soil pH, sodicity and pro tability.
“The beauty of the system lies in the ability to sow when we need to, even in a dry Autumn, because of the
improved water-holding capacity of our soil,” Stephen Cooper said.
“We are seeing great results because of the double-break of pulses followed by canola in terms of weed control, nitrogen levels and healthier crops, which is reducing our reliance on arti cial inputs and boosting our gross margins.”
Charlie French, a farmer from Corinella whose family has been disc seeding for over 20 years, shared both the challenges and bene ts of the system.
“It was great to see such a strong turn out for this informative day,” Charlie said.
“Collaborative learning is o en the best form of learning. Strip and Disc isn’t for everyone. It has it’s challenges but there were certainly a lot of little tips at the eld day to help people overcome these so they can reap the many bene ts that the system a ords.”
“We are currently sowing faba beans into stripped wheat with good moisture, which wouldn’t have been possible without the strip and disc system,” Charlie said.
Later in the day, participants observed the system in action with a seeding demonstration using an Excel bar into full stripper stubble and discussed the machinery’s ner details.
“It’s fantastic that farmers were able to see the theory put in action at the end of the day,” Greg Condon said.
Weddin Landcare has several other eld days planned this year, along with a bus trip as part of the ‘Over the Fence’ project. This project is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the ClimateSmart Agriculture Program under the Natural Heritage Trust.
Barbara Baikie running as an Independent
As a woman born and bred near Wagga who has spent most of her working life helping others, Barbara Baikie knows the importance of listening and speaking up.
Since embarking on her campaign as an Independent candidate for Riverina in January, she has travelled more than 7500 kms around the electorate, visiting 35 towns and villages and meeting with hundreds of people, including many small business owners.
She visited Young on 13 and 14 January and very much en-
joyed meeting people there.
Her goal was to listen to the concerns of regional and rural residents and nd out what she could do to improve services in the electorate if elected.
Many people have commented that she was the rst candidate to visit and ask what they needed and wanted.
What Barbara has learnt is that there are pressing needs for improvements in health services including GPs, specialist women’s and mental health care, and even access to pharmacies.
Internet blackspots are another major concern.
They can o en be a matter of life and death when road or farm accidents occur.
Blackspots also disadvantage women working from home and children trying to study.
Domestic violence services are also lacking and there is often silence about these issues.
Housing shortages are severe in many parts of the electorate and cost of living increases have made it di cult for families and young people
to thrive.
Access to education from early childhood on is another equity issue.
Young people need job pathways through appropriate education in their towns and centres.
Barbara believes true consultation is essential as part of the investment in renewable energy and streamlined transport systems.
She has worked in the juvenile justice system and been a lifelong volunteer and advocate for those in need.
She has actively championed equity and fairness for all people through involvement in and membership of numerous community organisations and peak bodies. If elected, she undertakes to continue her engaged listening with the residents of Riverina and to take their concerns to Federal Parliament, moving not only to highlight issues but to work for real solutions towards equity, access and a genuine improvement in all aspects of life in the region.
Mark Burge: Family First Mark Jeffreson for Labor
People of the Riverina, Family First and I will put Australians rst. We will:
Hold a Royal Commission into federal and state governments’ response to the Covid 19 pandemic and abolish the failed Human Rights Commission.
Exit the Paris climate accords and abandon Net Zero targets. Use gas to rm electricity supply, lowering retail power prices and driving industry and jobs. Keep coalred power stations open until there are viable alternatives. Pursue nuclear energy.
Focus on scal responsibility by tackling government debt. This will mean reducing the size of government and de-funding unnecessary programs.
Encourage civil society’s “little platoons” so government does only what the community is unable to do.
Encourage small and family business by reducing red and green tape.
Eliminate critical race theory and gender queer theory in all aspects of the curriculum.
Ban the use of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones and “gender a rmation” surgery on minors.
Restore parents’ rights by making it an o ence for teachers or social workers to hide
from parents their child’s decision to change gender.
Abolish anti-vili cation and anti-discrimination law provisions which restrict freedom of speech and religion. Legislate to protect the right of churches, schools and charities to hire sta in accordance with their religious ethos.
Protect girls’ and women’s sport and ensure their private spaces are free from the intrusion of biological males.
Explore Hungarian-style tax-breaks for mothers of three or more children and allow mums and dads to split their income for tax purposes.
Gather the homeless from the streets each night into a communal shelter where they are connected to services committed to settling them in long term secure housing.
Ensure a generous safety net
for the poor, always with a view for li ing people from poverty.
Make it a criminal o ence for a man to coerce a woman to kill her unborn baby.
Support women practically so no woman is faced with no other choice but to take the life of her unborn baby.
Repeal euthanasia laws and resource palliative care.
Centre the curriculum around the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic, and restore the primacy of Western Civilisation and the Australian achievement.
Slow immigration to that supported by housing supply and infrastructure.
Recognise that multiculturalism has failed and that Australians must rally around the shared Judeo-Christian values which made the nation attractive to the myriad of people who now call it home.
Support the US alliance which guarantees Australia’s national security.
Increase defence spending to at least 3 percent of GDP, creating a lean, focused force without ideological distractions.
Support lawful and responsible shooting and hunting.
Support all law enforcement activities that decrease illicit rearm access and trade.
- MARK BURGE, FAMILY FIRST
I’ve lived in regional Australia my entire life and given the choice, I wouldn’t live anywhere else.
My wife and I have married, raised a family, paid o a mortgage, and contributed to our community.
We’ve worked hard, paid our taxes, and done our best to be good citizens. Now, I’m running for o ce in the Riverina because I believe in building Australia’s future.
This election, I’m standing on a platform of cost-of-living relief, rising wages, and keeping in ation under control. When we keep in ation low, we ease pressure on interest rates. That makes it easier for families to take control of their nances and lead stable, ful lling lives.
gional Australia.
We’ve established Regional University Study Hubs in Tumut and Cowra.
We’ve secured $25 million to upgrade the Barton Highway and funded further infrastructure improvements across the electorate.
stands with the community. Stronger communities lead to a stronger society and a stronger economy.
In the Riverina, Labor has delivered nearly 40,000 extra bulk-billed medical visits and made prescription medicines more a ordable.
I’ve also secured federal funding towards the rst steps to securing a bypass Inland Rail reducing tra c delays for those heading to Wagga Hospital.
I’m also ghting to keep Rex Airlines ying. It’s a vital piece of regional infrastructure and grounding it would come at a serious cost to families and businesses.
Labor believes every student deserves a quality education.
When Labor came to government, we inherited an economy with rising interest rates, high in ation, stagnant wages, and a care sector in crisis.
A er four responsible budgets, Labor has delivered real progress: interest rates are falling, in ation is back within the 2–3 percent target band, wages are growing, taxes are lower, and aged care and the NDIS are being restored.
Labor is delivering for re-
Cost-of-living relief is at the centre of everything we do and infrastructure comes a close second.
Anyone who’s driven through the area knows the NBN remains patchy. Labor is committed to nishing the job the Coalition abandoned in 2013. A re-elected Albanese Government will complete the broadband rollout that began under Labor in 2007.
We are a government that
That’s why we’re investing $4.8 billion into New South Wales schools over the next decade with much of that owing to the Riverina. This election presents a clear choice.
A Labor Government that invests in people, services, and opportunities for all Australians or a LiberalNational Coalition intent on cutting the very services our communities rely on.
- MARK JEFFRESON ,
LABOR
Pheonix Valxori: The Greens
Pheonix Valxori is the Greens candidate for the federal election on 3 May who grew up in Wagga Wagga, went to Mount Austin High School, and is currently studying at the Charles Sturt University Wagga Wagga campus.
Pheonix is a young twenty-year-old, queer, disabled person who has been actively campaigning through the Riverina electorate since his nomination as the Greens candidate in February this year.
Pheonix believes that everyone should be able to afford the basics of life – good health, an education, and roof over their head.
While people are working harder than ever and su ering under a cost of living crisis, one in three big corporations pay no tax.
In addition, treatment will be available from a doctor, dentist, nurse or psychologist at one of a thousand new free healthcare clinics.
We need to bring down the cost of living by making it illegal for big corporations such as Coles and Woolworth to charge excessive prices. Under the Greens, dental and mental health costs will be brought into Medicare.
If elected, Pheonix will work to freeze and cap rents, build a ordable homes, and stop unlimited mortgage hikes.
This will be paid for by phasing out negative gearing and other tax breaks for wealthy investors.
The Greens will support climate action by stopping new fuel and gas projects and working to lower carbon emissions.
We need environment protections which provide a planet our children can live on.
Public transport needs to be improved across the Riverina by having more coaches and trains.
Funding needs to be increased for regional hubs and shelters such as the Hilltops Community Hub in Young and the Cowra Neighbourhood Centre
Pheonix is adamant that if you want change you need to vote for it.
So Vote 1: Pheonix Valxori and the Greens in the Senate on 3 May.
WEDDIN SHIRE COUNCIL
CAMP STREET, GRENFELL NSW 2810
PHONE: 6343 1212
DATES TO NOTE
Thursday 24 April 2025 - Street Stall | Grenfell Hospital Auxiliary
Friday 25 April 2025 - ANZAC Day | Public Holiday
Monday 28 April 2025 - Recycling Collection | West
Wednesday 30 April 2025 - Garbage Collection | Villages
Thursday 1 May 2025 - SERVICE NSW | Come and Talk to a Savings Specialist
Friday 2 May 2025 - Street Stall | Weddin Community Native Nursery
Saturday 3 May 2025 - Street Stall | Grenfell Men’s Shed
Monday 5 May 2025 - Street Stall | Grenfell Hospital Auxiliary
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.
ROAD WORKS NOTICE | MIDWESTERN HIGHWAY
Weddin Shire Council wishes to advise that
Stage 3 road works on Mid-Western Highway, approximately 54kms West of Grenfell NSW and progressively working back to Grenfell will commence on 31 March 2025. The Stage 3 Mid Western Highway (West) is nearing completion. The planned works will be carried out in 3 stages:
Stage 2:
Monday 28 April 2025 - Monday 5 May 2025
Stage 3:
Monday 31 March 2025 - Friday 18 April 2025
Proposed Conclusion Date - Proposed Commencement Date
Note: Work is subject to satisfactory weather conditions.
Should you require further information, please contact Infrastructure Services Department on 02 6343 1212 during normal business hours or via email to mail@weddin.nsw.gov.au
ROAD WORKS NOTICE | ARRAMAGONG ROAD GRENFELL NSW 2810
Weddin Shire Council wishes to advise that culvert replacement work will occur on Arramagong Road Grenfell NSW from 10 March 2025 through to 30 June 2025. The culvert replacement work will require the road to be closed to all traffic, 200 metres either side of Tyagong Creek, as the existing culvert will be removed and then reconstructed.
Working hours will be between 7:00am to 6:00pm from Monday to Friday, and from
8:00am - 1:00pm on Saturdays.
Residents will be required to travel to the highway using whichever route is most convenient that does not involve crossing Tyagong Creek. Council apologises for any inconvenience and will endeavour to complete the works as promptly as possible.
Note: Work is subject to satisfactory weather conditions.
Should you require further information, please contact Infrastructure Services Department on 02 6343 1212 during normal business hours or via email to mail@weddin.nsw.gov.au
PUBLIC NOTICE | WEEKEND WORK @ TAYLOR PARK
Weddin Shire Council advises residents that construction works could take place on weekends in Taylor Park over the next two months, as part of the exciting Taylor Park redevelopment.
Demolition has started, marking the beginning of the transformation, with early construction activity now underway ahead of the installation of the new inclusive playground, work commenced the week of 14 April 2025.
Weekend work may take place on Saturdays between 8:00am and 1:00pm. However, if there is a need to go outside the Saturday hours, or work is required on Sunday, Council will consult with nearby neighbours surrounding Taylor Park. This is to allow the project to progress as quickly and smoothly as possible. Contractors will be asked to keep noise to a minimum outside of the Saturday hours and Council will talk to nearby churches to make sure there is no construction noise when services are on.
Council thanks the community for their patience and cooperation and reminds anyone using the park to please stay clear of demolition and construction areas for safety.
Regular updates will be shared on Council’s Facebook page to keep the community informed throughout the project. For more
information, visit: weddin.nsw.gov.au
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ASSESSMENT ACT 1979
DA 8/2025, (NSW Planning Portal No: PAN521554)
Council has received an Application to consolidate 2 lots & construct a new agriculture fertilizer storage shed on LOT: 2 DP: 569688 and LOT: 22 DP: 1275415, known as Berrys Road GRENFELL NSW 2810.
Inspection: Development Application (DA) 8/2025 to consolidate 2 lots & construct a new agriculture fertilizer storage shed may be viewed online through the NSW Planning portal from 17 April 2025 to 8 May 2025. 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.
DA 7/2025, (NSW Planning Portal No: PAN509750)
Council has received an Application for the Alteration to Shop Front on LOT: 1 DP: 946363, LOT: 1 DP: 333399 and LOT: 1 DP: 970660, known as 107 Main Street GRENFELL NSW 2810.
Inspection: Development Application (DA) 7/2025 for the Alteration to Shop Front may be viewed online through the NSW Planning portal from 3 April 2025 to 24 April 2025. 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 1717 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.
INVITATION TO COMMENT | FIELD TRIAL GM CANOLA
Weddin Shire Council has received an invitation to comment on a field trial of genetically modified canola (DIR 215) in our Shire. The Office of Gene Technology Regulator has advised the public consultation period is between 2 April 2025 to 13 May 2025. Written submissions can be provided by using the Consultation Hub at https://consultations. health.gov.au/ogtr/dir-215-consultation/ by email OGTR.Applications@health.gov.au, or by sending a submission to the contact details below (quoting application number DIR 215). Please note comments and submissions will only be accepted until 13 May 2025. Further information can be found by following the link to the consultation hub or by contacting: Office of the Gene Technology Regulator MDP 54 GPO Box 9848 CANBERRA ACT 2601 Telephone: 1800 181 030 E-mail: ogtr@ health.gov.au OGTR website: https://www. ogtr.gov.au/
RSPCA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ON RECENT SUCCESS
RSPCA Inspector Bev Halloway presented Weddin Shire Council Director Environmental Services Luke Sheehan and Ranger Allison Knowles with a Certificate of Appreciation for providing support, resources and assistance in the successful outcome and completion of a long standing issue surrounding a large quantity of animals within the Weddin Shire
SERVICE NSW | COME AND TALK TO A SAVINGS SPECIALIST
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FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK
I hope everyone had a pleasant Easter catching up with family and friends and eating lots of chocolate. The school holidays are in full swing and I would like to remind everyone to please take it easy on the roads.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank those who have served our country past and present. We are privileged to live in this beautiful country and we thank you, for the sacrifices you have made.
The ANZAC Day Dawn Service will commence at 5:45am in the Grenfell Memorial Park tomorrow morning, followed by breakfast at the Criterion. I hope you will join us for this commemorative service. Please note road closures will be in place for the ANZAC Day commemorative activities from 5:30am –12:30pm, please follow detours. Further information can be found on NSW Live Traffic see: https://www.livetraffic.com/ Lest We Forget.
Paul Best MAYOR
Mayor Paul Best
Councillor Wezley Makin
Councillor Michael Neill
Councillor Jan Parlett
Deputy Mayor Colleen Gorman
Councillor Jeanne Montgomery
Councillor John Niven
Councillor Simon Rolls
Councillor Chad White
6.00 Get Clever. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.30 Larry The Wonder Pup. 9.00 Shopping. 10.30 Rebel Wilson’s Pooch Perfect. 1.05 Dancing With The Stars. 3.30 The Goldbergs. 4.00 Jabba’s Movies. 4.30 Frogger. 5.30 The Amazing Race. 7.00 MOVIE: The Smurfs 2. (2013) 9.15 MOVIE: Wild Hogs. (2007) 11.15 MOVIE: Hollow Man. (2000) 1.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs.
v St George Illawarra Dragons. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 8. Melbourne Storm v South Sydney Rabbitohs. 9.55 Golden Point. 10.45 MOVIE: Criminal. (2016) 12.40 Tipping Point. 1.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Avengers. 1.00 Antiques Roadshow. 1.30 MOVIE: Against The Wind. (1948) 3.30 MOVIE: The Thousand Plane Raid.
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6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Harry’s Practice. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Impossible Builds. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 3.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Horse Racing. Saturday at the Valley, Charity Race Day and SA Oaks & Sangster Day. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. 12.00 Horse Racing. Saturday at the Valley, Charity Race Day and SA Oaks & Sangster Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Americas. 8.00 MOVIE: Evan Almighty. (2007) Steve Carell, Morgan Freeman. 10.00 MOVIE: No Hard Feelings. (2023) Jennifer Lawrence. 12.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Watersport. Offshore Superboats. Replay. 4.00 Full Custom Garage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 8.30 Football. AFL. Round 7. GWS Giants v Western Bulldogs. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 In The Room: Leigh Sales With Lin-Manuel Miranda. 1.30 Darby And Joan. Final. 2.15 Extraordinary Escapes. 3.00 Megafauna: What Killed Australia’s Giants? Final. 3.50 A Life In Ten Pictures. 4.45 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. 5.15 Landline. 5.40 Australian Story. 6.10 Father Brown. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Vera. Return. 9.05 Midsomer Murders. 10.35 Unforgotten. Final. 11.20 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.05 Grace’s Amazing Machines. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Bluey’s Big Play. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.30 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 8.10 Chopped Jnr. 8.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.35 Speechless. 9.55 Officially Amazing. 10.25 Dragon Ball Super. 10.45 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.15 ER. 3.00
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6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Weekender. 11.00 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 12.00 Dream Academy. 12.30 Dream Home. 2.20 Holey Moley Australia. 3.20 Zumbo’s Just Desserts. 4.30 Dodger. 5.35 MOVIE: The Angry Birds Movie 2. (2019) 7.30 MOVIE: Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody. (2022) 10.35 MOVIE: Spy. (2015) 1.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Australia By Design: Architecture. 1.00 10 Minute Kitchen. 1.30 What’s Up Down Under. 2.00 Food Trail: South Africa. 2.30 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 3.00 Taste Of Aust. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 GCBC. 5.00 News. 6.30 Dog
ER. 11.00 Rage. 12.00 Heartbreak High. 12.45 The Cleaner. 1.15 Breeders. 1.45 Friday Night Dinner. 2.10 QI. 2.40 Late Programs. 6.00
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11.00 Escape To The Country. 1.00 The Surgery Ship. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Animal SOS Australia. 3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 4.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Great Rail Restorations. 11.30 Late Programs.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Someone will try to pull the wool over your eyes. Trust your inborn sense of what’s right and what’s wrong to help you avoid getting fleeced.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Love dominates the Taurean landscape this week, but someone from the past doesn’t feel so kindly to the divine Bovine. Resist an attempt to goad you into a fight.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A perplexing on-the-job situation that you thought was resolved reopens with a new twist. But this time, you’ll have more people willing to help you deal with it.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A major move could be good for your career, but you worry that it might cause problems for your loved ones. Before making a decision, talk things over with them.
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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Jamie’s Air-Fryer Meals. 1.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 1.30 Cook With Luke. 2.00 The Dog Down Under. 2.30 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 3.30 Expedition: Raja Ampat And Spice Islands. 4.00 All 4 Adventure. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 The Sunday Project. 7.00 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning. (2023) 10.30 FBI. 11.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00
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LEO (July 23 to August 22) The Big Kitty’s glitter dazzles the right people who react to your charm. But they’ll want more proof that you can do the job they’re offering.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Continue to assess both sides of a workplace situation before deciding which to support. An old friend brings potentially life-changing news. Listen well.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your natural inclination for fairness might conflict with the special needs of a friend. Weigh both issues carefully and make your decision in your usual honest way.
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Ace Matthews was declared the Best Dressed Gentleman.
Elizabeth Paterson was named Lady of the Day in the Fashions on the Field.
COMMUNITY members dressed to impress on Saturday, 12 April when they took part in the Grenfell Picnic Races’ Fashions on the Field.
more photos from the Grenfell Picnic Races, head to the Grenfell Record’s website.
ANZAC Day in our shire
By BRENDAN MCCOOL
Weddin, and the country, will pause to remember tomorrow as the community commemorates ANZAC Day.
Events will begin in Grenfell at 5am with the Gun re Breakfast at the Criterion Hotel. The Dawn Service will begin at 5:45am. At 8am there will be a pilgrimage to Grenfell Cemetery to pay respects to departed veterans.
Before the ceremony at 11am, the march will assemble on the roadway near the Criterion Hotel at 10:30am. The march will proceed to the Cenotaph via Main Street at 10:45am, led by riderless horse, and car club vehicles carrying veterans.
Members of the public are invited to lay a wreath if they wish to.
Grenfell will see an RAAF C130 Hercules y over during the ceremony between 11:15am - 11:30am. The plane is expected to y West to East along Main St and y over Memorial Park.
There will be services across the Weddin Shire:
Bimbi: Hosted by The Bimbi Progress Association, there will be a commemorate BBQ from 1pm at the Bimbi RFS Fire Shre.
The Commemorative Service will begin at 2pm at Bimbi’s War Memorial.
Bribbaree: Hosted by the Bribbaree RSL Sub Branch, participants in the march will assemble at 3:45pm at the Bribbaree Bowling Club.
The march proceeds from Bribbaree Bowling Club to Bribbaree Cenotaph at 4pm, with the commemorative service being conducted at 4:15pm.
Caragabal: Hosted by Caragabal Public School Students and The Caragabal Progress Association, the commemorative service will be conducted at 4pm at the Caragabal Cenotaph.
Greenethorpe
Hosted by The Greenethorpe Soldiers Memorial Hall Committee, the commemorative service will be conducted at 7:30am at the Greenethorpe Soldiers Memorial Hall.
Quandialla: Hosted by Quandialla Central School Students and Quandialla Progress Association.
Participants in the march to assemble at Blamey Park at 10:30am, with the march to proceed to Quandialla Memorial Hall at 10:45am.
The commemorative service will begin at 11am.
Central West staff to visit library weekly
Starting from Wednesday 16 April 2025, sta members from Central West Libraries will be visiting the Grenfell Public Library every Wednesday to help with seamless transition of services. This initiative marks a signi cant step ahead of the transition of Grenfell Public Library to the management of Central West Libraries on 1 May 2025.
“We are happy about this new chapter for Grenfell Public Library, and we’re con dent that this partnership with Central West Libraries will bring even more opportunities for our community to engage with and bene t from the library’s services without any additional nancial costs to the Shire,” Weddin Shire
Mayor, Paul Best said.
Information on the costs to Council to operate the Grenfell Library as a standalone library is out on public exhibition through Weddin Shire Council’s Dra Budget as part of the Operational Plan for 2025-26.
The Grenfell Library through the auspice of Central West Libraries will still be entitled to the public library grants. The transition will see savings of nearly $30,000 per year in eciencies achieved under the new arrangement.
As part of the transition, the Central West Libraries team is eager to meet the Grenfell community and get to know local library members. Sta will be
available each Wednesday to chat, share updates, and answer any questions regarding the upcoming changes to the Grenfell Library’s management.
“We are thrilled to be working with the wonderful community of Grenfell and look forward to this new partnership from 1 May 2025. These visits are a fantastic opportunity for us to learn about the unique needs of the Weddin Shire community and ensure we continue to o er the services that library members have come to expect,” Roslyn Cousins, Manager of Central West Libraries, said.
“Central West Libraries understand that change can raise questions, and we want to make
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sure that the community feels reassured that their library is in safe hands.
“We encourage library users and the broader community to come along and learn more about your library’s vibrant future,” Ms Cousins said.
The drop-in sessions provide an opportunity for residents to meet the sta , ask questions, and share feedback about the library’s future. The dates for the drop-in sessions are 16 April 2025, 23 April 2025, and 30 April 2025.
For more information, please contact Council’s Economic Development O cer, Auburn Carr, at 02 6343 1864 or auburn@weddin.nsw.gov.au.
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Forbes ANZAC Day feature returns
Racing returns to the Forbes Showground pace way this Friday, ANZAC Day, in an incredibly special event for the volunteers of the Forbes Diggers Harness Racing Club.
A moving ANZAC tribute, family fun day and great racing on track are all part of the plans as this historic annual meeting returns to feature on the local calen dar, representing countless hours of volunteer work to restore the track and fa cilities since the destructive ood of November 2022.
Canowindra trainer Mat Rue has two pacers quali ed in one of the day’s features, The Palmer, a er success in the heats at Parkes last Fri day night.
Rue was one of the train ers to attend the rst trial as the Forbes club got back on track earlier this year, and paid tribute to the club’s vol unteers and their work.
Their dedication to har ness racing has been evident over many years and their work has paid o in having the track prepared to excel lent standard.
“To be honest, they had it prepared so you could have held a race meeting that day,” Rue said of the trial day.
will be the Forbes Diggers sporting challenge, with local sporting clubs urged to nominate runners for a relay around the track.
The pacers have nominated teams in both llies and colts divisions, with the runners to pull a gig around
Interest from local sports clubs was high when the event was agged earlier in the year, so it’s hoped we’ll see them out to cheer on their runners on Friday.
The ANZAC service will be a feature of the a ernoon, with racing to conclude with the main race, the Forbes Shire Council Diggers Cup. It’s one of a series of special tribute races on the day, with others honouring those who have contributed to harness racing in Forbes over the club’s 70-year his-
“As a club, we’ve really knuckled down since the ood and put a lot of e ort into getting where we are.”
Ga ney too says the track
Forbes trainer Jason Ga ney also plans to have a than two years. “It’s pretty awesome to be back racing again,” he said.
“Just by the few trials we’ve had over the past couple of months there seems to be plenty of speed in the track so we can only hope that it’s a great day and the rain stays away – even though we need it.”
will join them in it.
While the elds weren’t released in time for press, it’s anticipated gates will open at midday and Forbes Diggers Harness Racing Club president Lex Crosby is encouraging the community
is accepting gold coin dona tions for ANZAC Day poppies crocheted by volunteer Bev Parsons and they hope to see everyone on course wearing one to honour our service men and women.
A new feature of the event
2025 will again see the running of the Neville and Doreen Pellow, Pud Woods, Clarrie, Val and Peter Robb, Les Findlay and Robert and Rosemary Lee Memorials. It will also feature thenal of The Palmer honouring legendary central west race caller Bill Palmer who will be on hand to present the trophy.
Canteen and bar, free children’s entertainment on course on the day.
Success stories from Grenfell Picnic Races
Sophie Hancock congratulates Connie Grieg on being named the leading trainer and Arthur Pollock being named the leading jockey runner up.
Daniel Kotel, Freuin Forsyth (right) and Daniel Cooper congratulating Frank Roberts and strapper Missy Veevy on behalf of trainer Connie Grieg for her horse Joshua winning the Cooper Civil & Crushing--Presidents Cup Class 1 Trophy Handicap .
Right: Evolution Mining’s Joe Mammen congratulates Henry, Hughe, Charlie and Scott Halls and Anaelle Gangoten on their horse Sprirt Lake winning race three.
Right: Grenfell Picnic Races’ Freuin Forsyth and Ben Mitton from Mawhood’s IGA congratulated trainer Connie Grieg and jockey Leandro Ribeiro on winning the race one with Stromness. Also pictured strapper Tamara Burgers.
THE Grenfell Picnic Races drew a large crowd to the Grenfell Racecourse. There was lots of action on the track at the six-race meeting.
The feature race, the 1400 metres Lane Cove Legends-Doug & Jill Allen Memorial Grenfell Picnic Cup, was won by Blackhall Kitty for Dubbo trainer Connie Greig.
The full story was in last week’s edition, today we feature more of the day’s winners.
Goannas expect tough battle
LEAGUE
By GARY HOLMES
This Saturday the Goannas travel over to Wade Park, Orange to take on the Orange United Warriors in all three grades.
Due to the Warriors holding their Ladies Day, it will be the league tag that kicks o proceedings at 12.20pm.
Youth league will follow at 1.40pm and rst grade at 3pm.
The Warriors have had a strong start to the season in league tag with comfortable wins over Blayney and Peak Hill, while the Grenfell Girlannas have had a bye and su ered a big loss to the Eugowra Geagles.
In the youth league match, last year’s grand nalists the Warriors face a Grenfell team who were soundly defeated by Cowra and then scored a narrow come-frombehind win against Eugowra.
A er a couple of rounds of the rst grade competition, one of the toughest assignments in the game appears to be challenging the Orange Warriors at their home ground.
The Grenfell Goannas will do this on Saturday, minus a number of key players due to suspensions and injury, and a big e ort will be required to hold-out the in-form Warriors.
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