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Thursday, May 1, 2025

WEDDIN VOTES: 13 FOR SEAT OF RIVERINA

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Weddin Shire pauses to remember

By BRENDAN MCCOOL

COMMUNITY members in Grenfell and across the Weddin Shire paused to pay tribute to those who have served our nation.

Hundreds marched down the street to the Cenotaph, led by the riderless horse, with a yover by a RAAF C130 Hercules.

Speaking at the commemorative service, Grenfell RSL sub -Branch President Glen Ivins spoke about the landing at Gallipoli by the ANZAC soldiers and the importance of the day, which has become an occasion to honour all who have worn our country’s uniform in service.

The signi cance of the day was shared by Cherie Weiss, who served

as a member of the Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corp.

Ms Weiss said ANZAC Day holds profound signi cance for her, as it is a day of re ection, remembrance, and gratitude - a time to honour those who have made the ultimate sacri ce, as well as those who continue to serve.

“The ANZAC spirit is de ned by courage, mateship, and perseverance, qualities that I witnessed rsthand throughout my service.

Whether in training exercises, deployments, or day-to-day operations, the camaraderie shared among soldiers is a bond unlike any other,” she said.

“We look out for one another, face adversity together, and stand

ready to serve our country whenever called upon.”

Ms Weiss said the legacy of the ANZACs is not con ned to the battleelds of Gallipoli; it lives on in every Australian who steps forward to serve, protect, and support our nation.

“From the trenches of World War I to peacekeeping missions and humanitarian e orts, the willingness to put service above self remains a de ning characteristic of our military. It is this enduring spirit that makes me proud to have worn the uniform and to stand before you and alongside those who continue the tradition.”

“On ANZAC Day, as we gather to remember the fallen and honour those still serving, we rea rm our

collective commitment to the values that de ne us as Australians,” Ms Weiss said.

Dozens of community organisations, families and individuals laid wreaths in tribute to close the day’s commemorations.

Speaking a er the commemorative service, Mr Ivins said the day went o fantastically, with good weather and a good crowd.

“The support from the community was unbelievable,” he said.

Mr Ivins said they really appreciate the support they get, and it really adds to the day, as it is not only the RSL, but the whole community gets behind it, and the reports from the services across the Weddin Shire were all positive.

Mr Ivin said from the RSL’s point of view, they would like to support the Grenfell and Weddin community for their support, the Royal Australia Air Force for their yover, and the Criterion Hotel who opened early for the gun re breakfast.and stayed open late for two up.

On Saturday, 3 May the Grenfell RSL Sub-Branch will be conducting their annual ANZAC Day black tie/ evening wear dinner Dining In Night.

The dinner held at the Grenfell Country Club at 6pm will be conducted in the traditions and customs of an Australian Army Mess Dinner and will host Bryce England (Rtd Captain Australian Army) as guest speaker.

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Grenfell returned service men and women and members of the community took part in the ANZAC Day march.

CANDIDATES were asked to respond to a set of questions in the lead up to the Federal election on Saturday, 3 May. There are 13 candidates for Riverina, and the first of their responses were published in last week’s Record. We continue with those who have provided responses today.

Christine Onley: candidate for the Libertarian Party

My name is Christine Onley and I am the Libertarian Candidate for the Riverina area where I live and work.

I am extremely supportive of our regions varied electorates, farming, agriculture, small busi-

nesses, townships and its people and am committed to helping our region survive and thrive.

I believe we should have less government interference, regulations and red tape in our farming, small businesses and personal lives.

Reducing the costs of living by removing net zero targets and protecting our farmlands and natural

environment by ceasing the wind and solar farm madness which has contributed to higher energy costs and increased prices for groceries and other daily necessities.

As a party we will be removing the fuel excise permanently putting more money back into our pockets.

Public lands should be accessible for sensible use by everyone.

Jake Davis: Independent candidate

After years of watching taxpayer money wasted, our standards of living drop, and everyday Aussies being ignored - I’ve decided to stand up and be a voice for the people. I’m officially running as a candidate for the House of Representatives in the Riverina at the 2025 Federal Election.

Stop wasting taxpayers money

Support should go to those who genuinely need it, not those who refuse to work.

 Keep cash alive.

Cash means freedom and privacy, a cashless society gives too much control to banks and the government

 Use our own natural resources for cheaper power.

We have the coal, gas and uranium to power Australia. We should be using it

James Gooden: Independent candidate

I’m not a party politi cian, and I’m not here to toe any line. I’m here to represent regional people honestly, indepen dently, and without fear or favour. I was born in Wagga and raised on a grazing property along the Yanko Creek in the western Riverina. I now farm near Cootamundra.

Like many across this electorate, I’ve worked the land, raised a family, and spent a lifetime in small communities that look after each other through drought, bushfires, floods

I’m running because I believe we deserve better representation not more party politics.

I’m tired of decisions being made in Sydney or Canberra by people who’ve never driven our roads, dealt with our phone reception, or spoken with local business owners. We’re a proud, productive region but too often we’re taken for granted.

As an Independent, I’m not beholden to party donors, factions or secret deals. I will vote with the people of the Riverina not with a party room. That independence gives me the freedom to fight for practical solutions that serve the whole region.

Here’s what I stand for:

Cost of Living Relief – Lowering energy bills, fuel and grocery prices, and supporting the families, pensioners and small businesses doing it tough.

Fixing Mobile Blackspots – The 3G shutdown made things worse. I’ll push for real-world audits, stronger

Jenny Rolfe: Independent candidate

AS an independent candidate for Riverina, I’m committed to putting our communities first.

Key platforms:

 Tax reform: Our current tax system places too much burden on individuals and small businesses, while large corporations pay less than their fair share. We need tax reform to create a fair and sustainable system, closing loopholes and reducing inefficiencies so we can generate the

Our Defence Force should be strong and nationally supported for our peace and independence with strong allies and removal from global entities.

Immigration numbers should be greatly reduced. It is essential to safeguard women’s spaces, sports, religious freedom, increased health services for us all and initiate a

ourselves not sending it overseas while Aussie pay higher prices.

 Lower immigration intake.

Australia needs lower immigration levels to protect jobs, housing and our standards of living.

 Support youth in trades.

More apprentices and training will create skilled workers boosting jobs and securing Australia’s future

 Keeping men out of women’s

accountability, and proper regional investment.

Protecting Productive Farmland –We need stable baseload power, and that includes exploring all energy options, like nuclear, not sacrificing farmland to poorly planned wind and solar factories.

Health Access in Rural Areas –

More support for rural GPs, hospitals, aged care, mental health, and women’s health, especially in regional towns that are underresourced.

Water Security – No to harmful buybacks. Yes to long-term

Royal Commission into the Covid-19 response.

I am driven by the belief that governments work for us and should place the Australian people first by listening, advocating and protecting our way of life, values and freedom of speech and ensuring the Riverina is never forgotten in government plans, funding and initiatives.

spaces and sports. Allowing biological men to compete in women’s sports is unfair and undermine the integrity of women’s competitions. We must ensure women’s spaces and sports remain fair and based on biology.

If you want to see common sense to return to Australia I will need your support on the 3rd of May.

Thanks to everyone for your support.

infrastructure and local planning that puts communities and farmers first.

Better Infrastructure – Roads, bridges, airports, digital connectivity, the things that keep regional communities moving forward. This campaign isn’t about hollow promises or slick ads. It’s about listening, showing up, and getting results. You now have a say in who represents the Riverina.

If you believe in straight talk, real independence, and genuine regional advocacy, I’d be honoured to have your vote.

services.

Housing security: I’ll push for more investment in social and affordable housing, alongside regional development plans tailored to local needs and long-term solutions so that every family has a safe, affordable place to call home.

Rising cost of living: The rising cost of living outpaces wage growth. I’ll advocate for tax reform to ease the burden, and stronger laws to prevent price gouging and address energy

health services, ensure more healthcare professionals are trained and retained in the Riverina, and expand telehealth access.

 Small business success: Small businesses are vital to our economy but face rising costs and workforce shortages. I’ll push for targeted tax relief, better business support services, and programs to help businesses adapt to challenges like digital transformation.

farming practices, improve water security, and ensure fair pricing, and help farmers adapt to climate challenges.

I bring experience in understanding the challenges we face and the expertise to create practical, evidence-based solutions.

I’ve spent years working with local communities, listening to concerns, and advocating for meaningful, evidence-based change.

This experience, coupled with my independence, means I can bring real representation focused on what’s best for Riverina.

Access to healthcare: I’ll work to secure better funding for regional

 Safeguarding the future of agriculture: Agriculture is the backbone of our region. I’ll advocate for policies that support best-practice

 Community resilience: Our strength lies in our people. Riverina communities are resilient, hardworking, and resourceful, but we must build long-term sustainability. I’ll push for improved local services and infrastructure, including roads, telecommunications, and increased funding to local councils.

With a background in economics, education, and community advocacy,

I will work with whoever forms government, ensuring our voice is heard when shaping policy and legislation.

Michael McCormack: candidate for The Nationals

living relief by cutting the fuel tax in delivering cheaper energy with a balanced energy plan which includes renewables where they do not impact preventing supermarkets from

stopping the record levels of yearly net migration by reducing permanent migration by 25 per cent and introducing caps on foreign students;

 making it easier to build and buy homes by funding essential infrastructure and utilities in housing developments and imposing a twoyear ban on foreign investors and temporary residents from purchasing existing homes; and

 investing $9 billion into Medicare to fix Labor’s healthcare crisis.

With the vision of an experienced Nationals’ Member for Riverina and the Coalition in Government, the

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Riverina’s and Australia’s potential are unmatched.

I hope to have the great honour and privilege to continue to represent this remarkable region in the Federal Parliament.

I am proud much has been achieved in the Riverina over the years, including:

 almost $1.5 billion delivered to upgrade and secure the future of our Defence bases;

 establishment of a new, purpose-built rural medical school in Wagga Wagga to help address the doctor shortage across the Riverina; and

 more than $60 million to various infrastructure and community projects across the electorate, including main street upgrades which have beautified and improved local towns.

Each of these initiatives has improved quality of life and secured a brighter future for our region.

But more work needs to be done, and only a Nationals Member for Riverina can deliver it.

Please visit www.nationalsplan. org.au to find out more about the Coalition’s plan.

Weekend tragedy on our roads

Heavy patching on Mid Western highway

A man has died following a single-vehicle crash in Grenfell on Saturday morning.

About 4.40am Saturday 26 April, emergency services were called to the Mid-Western Highway following reports a vehicle had le the roadway and crashed into a power pole.

The driver and only occupant – a 41-year-old man – died at the scene, a statement released by NSW Police said.

The vehicle caught alight and o cers from The Hume Police District attended and established a crime scene, and Rural Fire Service o cers attended

and extinguished the blaze.

The long weekend was a tragic one on NSW roads, with seven people losing their lives.

NSW Police said o cers attended 295 major crashes, resulting in 113 people injured.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash in Grenfell is underway - the road closed for hours that day - and any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage is urged to come forward and contact local police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Alan’s legacy honoured through donation to band

Lois Turner, her son Warwick, future daughter-in-law and grandson travelled from Tumut on Satur day, 12 April 2025 to Grenfell to donate her late husband Alan’s trombone to the Gren fell Town and District Band.

Alan was a regular to Grenfell and played with the band over many years at the Henry Lawson Festival of Arts.

Alan first started joining in with Grenfell band in 1969 and he played up until the last few years.

He will be fondly remembered by band members for his cheeky smile, bright yellow Tumut band colours and his love of music.

The trombone will be a great addition to the band and the donation is very much appreciated.

Hazard reduction burn in National Park

Essential road maintenance is scheduled to take place on the Mid Western Highway at Grenfell from the Monday just gone.

Transport for NSW is advising motorists of the changed tra c conditions that are expected to last for about two weeks.

Work will include heavy patching across about three kilometres of the highway, from Brick eld Road to Bradley Street.

It will be carried out between 7am and 5pm Monday to Saturday, and is expected to be completed by Friday, 9 May, weather permitting.

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) together with the Forestry Corporation of NSW is this week carrying out a prescribed hazard reduction burn within Weddin Mountains National Park.

The burn is at Black Springs Fire Trail which is a 1969-hectare prescribed burn, bounded by Stoney Creek Fire Trail and several management trails within both Weddin Mountains National Park and Bimbi State Forest.

This burn will protect forestry pine plantations and reduce fuel loads.

It was planned to start on Tuesday 29 April and continue through to Friday 2 May, weather permitting.

The burn will also enhance the conservation and biodiversity value of the nature reserve by maintaining the oristic and structural diversity of vegetation commu-

nities, protect important wildlife habitat and help to mitigate the risk of wild re on park neighbours by reducing the overall fuel hazard from high to low.

Mopping up operations will continue for several days and public access to the burn area and surrounding tracks will be restricted until a safety assessment is undertaken.

To support the hazard reduction burn, temporary road closures will be in place, and motorists should expect tra c delays and smoke in the area.

Drivers are advised to follow all signage and adjust their driving to the conditions.

Smoke may be visible in the nature reserve and nearby communities depending on wind direction.

NPWS thanks neighbours in advance for their understanding.

People with asthma or who are susceptible to respiratory issues are advised to keep clear of the area or stay indoors.

All burns across NSW will continue to be coordinated with the RFS and FRNSW to ensure the impact on the community, including from smoke, are assessed at a regional level.

Details on speci c burns will be made available in advance on the Rural Fire Service website, Hazards Near Me app, and on NPWS Alerts website.

For health information relating to smoke from bush res and hazard reduction burning, visit NSW Health or Asthma Australia.

For up-to-date information on these, and other, planned hazard reduction activities, visit the Rural Fire Service website online.

For the safety of workers and road users, single lane closures and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h will be in place during work hours.

Outside work hours the speed limit will revert to the posted speed limit.

Drivers are advised to drive to the conditions, follow the directions of signs and tra c control and allow up to ve minutes of extra travel time.

Transport for NSW thanks motorists for their

For the latest tra c updates, you can call 132 701, visit livetra c.com or download the Live Tra c NSW app.

Get ready for Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

By ANITA EDWARDS

The members of the Grenfell Garden Club are inviting everyone to join us at the Mad Hatters A ernoon Tea Party on Tuesday, 6 May, at 2 pm at the Weddin Native Community Nursery. Entry will be by donation, and proceeds will go to Can Assist Grenfell.

Our host is Kathleen McCue, who so wonderfully organised a Mad Hatters Tea Party at Glencara/ Rustic Maze recently. You can bring your own mad hat, or we will have a supply on hand (or head), as well as a sel es corner for that essential photo. There will be home-made sandwiches, cakes and slices aplenty, a quiz or two, and lots of fun.

We are holding a ra e the day, with the prize being piece of jewellery fashioned by our own local silversmith, Christine Cuddihy, of Ginger Girl Jewellery, with proceeds going to Can Assist. A spokesperson from Can Assist will explain the role they play in supporting locals a ected by cancer.

Anita Edwards and the Grenfell Garden Club invite you to join their Mad Hatters A ernoon Tea Party.

Heritage concerns aired over DA

Weddin Shire Council has given the go-ahead to remove two storage buildings behind 110 Main Street, a er weighing up an appeal about the heritage signi cance of the humble structures against concerns about their condition.

A development application requesting the demolition of the two buildings was in focus at the council’s ordinary meeting on Thursday, 17 April.

Councillors received a 206 page report and heard an appeal from Jason Kenah through public forum before making a decision Mayor Paul Best acknowledged from the outset would be a hard one for councillors.

Mr Kenah asked Council to defer or condition the demolition until they have a full development application for a replacement structure suitable to the streetscape.

“This application seeks to permanently remove two structures located in the heritage conservation area. While neither is individually heritage listed, both are identi ed as contributary buildings in the sta report, part of the layered story of Grenfell’s development,” he said.

Mr Kenah said these were working buildings that had earned their place in the streetscape, and one in particular is signi cant.

“It’s a timber framed, corrugated iron shed ush the footpath with a rusted roof shaped by more than 100 years of weather and time. That kind of service, that patina, is treasured in the city, places like Fitzroy, Redfern, Newtown,” Mr Kenah said.

“It’s photographed, protected, Instagramed, celebrated as a marker of authenticity.

“It’s something you just can’t fake.

“Here, too o en, it’s just

development application.

not appreciated.

“We need to shi that mindset, because that roof and the honest simplicity of the shed are just as much a part of Grenfell’s identity as the banks and verandas of the main street.

“Grenfell’s heritage is in its grand buildings, it’s also in its humble structures, the sheds, the lean-to’s, the in between spaces,” he said.

“They tell the story of how people lived and worked here.”

Mr Kenah said his key concern wasn’t emotional but procedural as there is no detailed replacement plan before council, with no elevations, colour palette, scale, or streetscape integration.

Mr Kenah said he could accept the demolition of building two - which is less prominent and less intact – but not the old wooden construction without knowing what would replace it.

Mr Kenah asked Council to defer or condition this application, until they have a full development application for a replacement structure that meets a heritage in streetscape obligations of this important site.

The recommendation to councillors Within Council’s Business papers, the recommendation for the Development Application recommends that Council:

1. Council notes that the reason for the decision is that the proposal largely complies with Section 4.15 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

2. Development Application No. 31/2024, being for the demolition of two (2) storage buildings located on Lot 6 DP 449868, known as 110 Main Street Grenfell, be approved subject to the recommended conditions listed in Appendix A to the assessment report.

3. The General Manager register this planning decision in line with s. 375A of the Local Government Act 1993 including the names of the Councillors who supported the decision and the names of any Councillors who opposed (or are taken to have opposed) the decision.

A er a presentation from the Director of Environmental Services and discussion by Council, these recommendations were passed.

Documents provided to council

The Director of Environmental Services Luke Sheehan said the application is supported by development plans of the existing buildings, a statement of environmental e ects including addendum, a statement of heritage impact, a building condition report and survey report.

Mr Sheehan said there was also a basic concept plan for a new structure to replace the storage sheds proposed for demolition that was lodged, but that doesn’t form part of the development application.

“We have spoken with the applicants in relation to that around the need for a fairly detailed plan of a proposed future building,” he said.

Mr Sheehan said the applicant has submitted a detailed structural engineering report which outlines a number of structural issues that both buildings are in poor condition.

“Although there’s obviously some major concerns in terms of the structural safety, that gives some weight to permitting the demolition but we also need to still consider all the heritage impacts that demolition may have.

“So we’ve gone through that further in terms of the next question which is if the building is or can be rendered structurally safe, is there any scope for the extending or altering it to achieve the development aspirations of the applicant in a way that would have a lesser e ect on the integrity of the conservation area,” he said.

Repair ‘unviable’

Mr Sheehan said they have gone through that and asked the applicant who come back with some additional information around the potential repairing of both buildings, which was unviable.

“They’re basically at a point, the condition of the buildings where we don’t believe that they can be repaired,” he said.

“The next question was are the costs so high that they are an unacceptable burden on the on the owner of the building to try and repair the site.”

A further question, Mr Sheehan said they have was is the replacement building of such a quality that it ts within the conservation area.

Plans to come in consultation with heritage advisor

A er speaking with the applicant, Mr Sheehan said they are still working on those and are willing to talk with council’s heritage advisor and they are fully aware of the heritage signi cance of the area when they’re going to be redesigning or designing a replacement building.

Mr Sheehan said they wanted Council to assess the application of the demolition now based on the safety concerns with the two buildings, which are also built to the boundary.

Mr Sheehan said any new building that would be a part of a future development application and assessment would have to be made at that stage.

Councillors acknowledge di icult decision

Mayor Paul Best thanked Mr Sheehan for providing such a detailed report to Council, which was over 206 pages, which also included all of the submissions.

“This is a hard decision for councillors,” he said. “These sorts of things, they don’t come up that o en.

“It’s because the impacts of removing this building are long lasting, as as we spoke to earlier you can’t get it back once it’s taken away,” Cr Best said.

“But it’s important and it is important for this council to maintain those historic values that we have in the community.

“It’s something we have to think about and and weigh that up against the impacts of, you know, allowing a business to progress, to have a building that’s compliant, something that they can deal with their own regulations because it’s an essential ser-

vice for the community that we have a market in town somewhere to sell food,” Cr Best said.

“They’re the things you have to weigh up, it’s really important that we do.”

Cr Best said he did agree it would be nice to have the plans for the new building put in front of them before the agreed to it, but he understands from a commercial perspective it is a cost for them to develop some pretty detailed architectural plans when Council could refuse it and not allow them to demolish the buildings.

Cr Michael Neil said it would have been nice to have a proposed plan of what intended to build, though he does understand it is two separate things and they can get permission to knock it down without having a plan of what they’re going to build in its place.

“It’s going to be a hard decision for Council,” he said.

“I suppose the leverage we have is that when they bring the plan to Council,” Cr Best said, “[Is that} Council has to agree with that plan so when they want to rebuild, Council has the authority to say ‘Well we don’t approve of that building.’”

Councillor Jan Parlett said she is in support of preservation of George Street as the town’s historic and heritage conservation area, however she thinks that they do have to put some trust and faith in the owners that they will do something sympathetic to replacing that building with streetscape facades that will amplify and restore and be in keeping with the George Street look and appearance.

“I think that I’m quite condent because I look at what they’ve done in maintaining the building street persona on Main Street and maintain that well,” she said.

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DATES TO NOTE

Thursday 1 May 2025 - Service NSW | Come and Talk to a Savings Specialist

Thursday 1 May 2025 - Street Stall | Service NSW

Friday 2 May 2025 - Street Stall | Weddin Community Native Nursery

Monday 5 May 2025 - Street Stall | Grenfell Hospital Auxiliary

Wednesday 7 May 2025 - Recycling Collection | Villages

Friday 9 May 2025 - Street Stall | Grenfell PAH&I Association

Friday 9 May 2025 - Recycling Collection | East

Monday 12 May 2025 - Recycling Collection | West

Tuesday 13 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 | MID WESTERN HIGHWAY

GRENFELL NSW 2810

Transport for NSW is carrying out essential maintenance work on the Mid Western Highway.

The work will include three (3) kilometres of heavy patching to repair damaged road surfaces and pavement. Work will commence at the intersection with Brickﬁeld Road and ﬁnish at the intersection with Bradley Street.

Working hours will be between 7:00am to 5:00pm from Monday to Saturday from Monday 28 April 2025 – Friday 9 May 2025.

The road will remain open with temporary trafﬁc changes; with single lane closures, intermittent stopping and a reduce speed limit of 40km/h. Stay up to date at www.livetrafﬁc.com

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.

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/

PUBLIC NOTICE | HAZARD REDUCTION BURN IN WEDDIN MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) together with the Forestry Corporation of NSW will this week implement a prescribed hazard reduction burn within Weddin Mountains National Park.

This burn will protect forestry pine plantations and reduce fuel loads and will start around 10am on Tuesday 29 April and continue through to Friday 2 May, weather permitting. Details on speciﬁc burns will be made available in advance on the Rural Fire Service website, Hazards Near Me app, and on NPWS Alerts website.

For health information relating to smoke from bush ﬁres and hazard reduction burning, visit NSW Health or Asthma Australia.

For up-to-date information on these, and other, planned hazard reduction activities, visit the Rural Fire Service.

A detailed Media Release is available on Councils Website: https://www.weddin.nsw. gov.au/News/MEDIA-

SERVICE NSW | COME AND TALK TO

A SAVINGS SPECIALIST

Service NSW will be at Council’s Administration Building today, Thursday 1 May 2025 between 10:00am and 12:00noon. Come and have a chat about how you can access savings, rebates and NSW Government Services including: Active & Creative Kids Vouchers, Energy Rebates, Transport & driving concessions, NSW Seniors Card, NSW Senior Savers Card, Fee-free Apprenticeships, Pensioner Travel Vouchers and more. No appointments required, just pop in.

FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK

I would like to express our heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of a local

YOUR WEDDIN SHIRE COUNCILLORS

man who tragically lost his life last week in a car accident. I would like to thank our ﬁrst responders who time and again are called to tragic events and in a close community, often they know the victims. I extend my thanks to Essential Energy who were on site quickly to remediate the loss of power. I note a small number of homes were without power for most of the day, but I do want to thank the team for their response. And I would like to thank Council staff for being on call for trafﬁc control.

The ANZAC Day commemorations were well attended across the Shire. I would like to thank Mr Glen Ivins, President of the Grenfell RSL Sub-Branch and the team for organising these commemorative events. I would also like to thank the Royal Australian Air Force for including the ‘ﬂyover’ across our region.

On Monday evening I, along with a number of Councillors attended the Central West NSW Destination event. It was wonderful to have so many business leaders, tourism operators attend and discuss ideas to build on tourism in the Shire, create economic growth in the region and strengthen partnerships. I would like to thank the Destination Network Central West Board for hosting the evening at Unwind Café.

A warm welcome to Central West Libraries. Today, Thursday 1 May 2025 marks the ofﬁcial handover of the Grenfell Public Library to Central West Libraries. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all staff who have worked and volunteered at the Grenfell Library. We have been privileged to have a number of highly trained staff and volunteers over the years working at the library. I would like to acknowledge Miss Anne Gault who was the librarian for over 17 years and played a key part in training the casual staff and creating a welcoming environment for all. There will be changes to the library over coming months however I hope that you will see the beneﬁts of the services provided by Central West Libraries to our community. Pop in and meet the team, ask questions and learn more about the library service offerings.

Have a great week.

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

Weddin stops to commemorate

■ From the front page

Community members and groups paused to remember those have served during ANZAC Day commemoration services

St Joseph’s students join ANZAC Day service

By DANIELLE MCFARLANE

ST Joseph’s Primary represented at ANZAC Day

St Joseph’s Primary School students and student leaders represented their school proudly at the Grenfell Community ANZAC Day March and Commemorative Service.

School Captains, Charlie and Callum, read an ANZAC tribute poem and laid a wreath on behalf of the school as part of the proceedings.

This meaningful day offers a chance to re ect on

and commemorate the courage and sacri ce of those who have served, as well as those who continue to serve. St Joseph’s Primary School are incredibly proud to see their students continuing this tradition to help keep the ANZAC spirit alive.

Lest We Forget. Easter Parade and Rafe St Joseph’s Primary School students harnessed their creative air to produce their very own Easter hats for their much anticipated Easter Hat Parade! With big smiles, the stu-

dents proudly showed o their hats during the parade to a large audience gathered to watch.

The parade was followed by the egg-citing Easter Ra e draw, with many happy winners.

Easter Prayer Service

St Joseph’s Primary School students in Years Two, Three and Four led the School in a special Easter prayer service. It was a wonderful opportunity for the school to gather together as a community for prayerful re ection in the lead up to Easter.

School Captains Callum and Charlie led the students and sta from St Joseph’s Primary School in the march. PHOTOS: Supplied

PHOTO: Jenny Armstrong

Day service.

Members of the Grenfell Town and District band played music at the

of ANZAC Day.

around the Weddin Shire.

Do you know how to make your vote count?

Federal election, Saturday 3 May 2025

It’s important that you understand how to vote correctly.

On election day you need to complete two ballot papers:

• a green one for the House of Representatives

• a large white one for the Senate.

On the green ballot paper you are voting for a representative of your local area or electorate in the House of Representatives.

On the white ballot paper you are voting for representatives of your state or territory in the Senate.

Don’t worry if you make a mistake. Just ask for another ballot paper and start again.

Vote above the line Number at least 6 boxes for parties or groups, in the order of your choice.

Vote below the line Number at least 12 boxes for individual candidates, in the order of your choice.

White ballot paper – you can choose to vote either above or below the line

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PISCES (February

Candidates urged to support local news

COUNTRY Press Australia wants candidates at the 3 May federal election to support a policy demanding a fairer share of government advertising be allocated to regional and local newspapers.

Country Press Australia president Andrew Schreyer said there was an overwhelming need for the next federal government to do more to address the challenges faced by producers of essential public interest journalism, and for the government to do so more swi ly.

“It’s extremely disappointing to our industry to see major city-based media entities and overseas owned tech giants such as Meta receive such a signi cant share of government advertising, especially when the government openly recognises the role our papers play in our democracy,” he said.

“And it is even more alarming when you consider these same social media platforms provide a haven for mis and dis information, for mistruths, and for scams that have caused great distress to many vulnerable Australians.”

Mr Schreyer said the more than 240 regional and local papers that are part of Country Press Australia have rightfully earned a high level of trust within the communities they serve, and that social media platforms cannot o er the same levels of truth, integrity or accountability that local media does.

He said it was also important to realise that local papers continue to provide a beacon of truth for local issues

and candidates, and in many cases the local paper is the sole provider of hyper-local place-based public interest journalism.

“Our papers have an important responsibility to report on local candidates and issues, to hold candidates and government organisations accountable and to be a voice for local communities in regional, rural and other local communities across Australia,” Mr Schreyer said.

“Local papers generally rate highly for trustworthiness compared to other news sources, with many studies conrming people tend to trust local news more than national or social media because it is closer to their communities and less in uenced by political or corporate agendas.

“Here in Australia, research by the University of Canberra’s Digital News Report has consistently found that local newspapers are among the most trusted news sources, yet our government continues to direct tens of millions of Australian taxpayer dollars to overseas-owned social media platforms that don’t operate to the standards we expect of local media and of ourselves.”

Merino field day in Greenthorpe

looks to the future

Producers across the region will be able to learn more about sheep in the marketplace and the Bryant family’s operation at Bogo Genetics’ open day on Tuesday, 6 May.

· Seasonal strategy and overall farm pasture plan.

· Tips in nishing wether lambs

· Weaner management to optimise opportunity

Country Press Australia has called on the next federal government to adopt a policy that re ects the Victorian government model of an average one-page per week of government advertising in all eligible regional and rural newspaper as part of a ra of policies that also include tax credits

• Quality local journalism you can trust

• Information that keeps you connected

• News from the Central West & Hilltops region wherever you are

• New free weekly email newsletter featuring latest news and headlines

• Plus breaking news alters as it happens

for journalist labour costs and funding for cadet journalists in regional and rural areas.

“Country Press Australia has briefed both major parties on the policies it believes need to be incorporated into reforms to better support public interest journalism in this country,” Mr Schreyer said.

“If our politicians truly value the important role of local newspapers, then they must also do more to ensure that this overdue support is delivered as soon as possible.”

Located at Billabourie, 439 Iandra Road, Greenthorpe, the open day’s theme will be “The opportunities for the modern merino to thrive in the current and future market place”.

The open day will commence at 9am with registrations. At 9.20am Austin Grace will welcome guests and the Bryant family will explain their operation.

From 9.30am – 10.30am, Phil Graham will speak on:

· Opportunity of multiple income streams for the modern merino.

There will be a half hour break from 10.30am. From 11am to 12pm Will Barton from Gundagai Meat Processors will speak about:

· Current market situation and drivers.

· Opportunities for the modern merino in the meat space

· Future industry challenges and opportunities. There will be an hour lunch break from 12pm. From 1pm to 2.30pm, Austin Grace and John Sutherland will speak about hands on breeding objectives and ram selection.

Andrew Schreyer says government advertising support for local papers remains critical to maintain local public interest journalism.

Charlie and Mark Bryant of Greenthorpe, with Bogo Genetics stud managers Malcolm Peake and Austin Grace of Cootamundra.

Golfers have good win in pennants

By PHILLIPA BAKER

It is with deep sadness that we had to farewell a great stalwart of Grenfell Lady Golfers in Lorna Johnson.

Lorna was a golfer and was for many years Captain, President and was also our Patron when she finished playing.

All lady golfers and members extend our sincere sympathy to Lorna’s family, Ian, Colin , Warren and their extended families.

Grenfell Lady Golfers Val, Jan, Sally ,Megan and Leanne travelled to Wellington on Tuesday, 23 April to play pennants.

They had a good win 3/2 and will now play there next game at home in Grenfell. Well done everyone.

Forbes Lady Golfers are holding their tournament next Sunday, 3 May, and several ladies are going over to play.

No golf was played over easter. But on Sunday, 27 April 6 ladies played a stableford.

A Grade winner was Virginia Drogemuller, second was Val Forsyth.

B Grade and C Grade were combined with Julie Scott winning and Sandra Matthews runner up.

Next Weeks Program

Wednesday, 30 April a Stableford will be played.

Saturday and Sunday 3rd and 4th will be stablefords.

A Stableford is set down for play on Wednesday, 7 May

On Saturday, 10 May and Sunday, 11 May the Ladies Championships will be played.

Until next week, enjoy your golf.

Win for Grenfell as Forbes harness racing gets back on track

cally owned three-year-old Sweet On Lexy in the Forbes Shire Council Diggers Cup.

Although the odds-on favourite was expected to win - it was the way in which he accounted for his older rivals, running them ragged over the 2470 metre stayer’s course, obliterating the track record by three seconds on his way to a hollow victory.

Trained and driven by Bernie Hewitt at Bathurst and owned by Club President Lex Crosby, Sweet On Lexy took his career earnings past $118,000 from his 16 race starts which has seen him win eight races.

An emotional Crosby was simply overwhelmed by the support his Club received that enabled the Forbes Club to get back to racing and then to see the vast numbers

enough.”

The traditional Anzac Day ceremony led by Forbes sub-branch member Brian Jones was moving equalled by a rendition of the National Anthem beautifully sung by local girl Grace Neilsen.

Two novel human gig race challenges kept the crowd entertained with thrills and spills, the Forbes Magpies girls and guys teams taking home the spoils.

It was an a ernoon of multiples for many of the participants with Bernie Hewitt completing the day with a winning treble.

Earlier in the a ernoon Hewitt combined with Dubbo’s James Sutton whose pacers Yarraman Jolt (in the TAB Pace) and Yarraman Kaylou (the Neville and Doreen Pellow Memorial) were impressive winners, the latter raced by a group of Amanda Turnbull kicked o the a ernoon in the Robert and Rose

mary Lee Memorial, scoring with Our Dance Monkey.

She then quinellad the Palmer Final with her stable Foreman Isabel Ross guiding A Lil Bit Of Love to an all-the-way win to defeat a luckless Stay Foolish which found trouble at the start.

Robb Memorial with Jye Coney in the gig for trainer Olivia Frisby.

It was then Mat Rue from Canowindra who joined the winner’s circle, rstly with Warrawee Flyer in the Dwyer Contracting Pace, completing his training double in the Forbes RSL Sub-Branch Les Find ley Memorial when Parkes driver Blake Medlyn got Mitchells Run

The only winner not to be in volved in the multiples was Grenfell pacer Western Bill for trainer, driver Mark Hewitt, the gelding racing away with the Helloworld Travel & Forbes Livestock and Agency Pud Woods Memorial.

The Forbes Club now look for ward to conducting their second

Lex Crosby holds high the Forbes Shire Council Diggers Cup a er Sweet As Lexy led home in the day’s feature race.

Tim and Debbie Maitland and family congratulate the winners of the Neville and Doreen Pellow Memorial, Yarraman Kaylou driven by Bernie Hewitt for Dubbo’s James Sutton.

Grenfell’s Mark Hewitt drove Western Bill to a win in the Pud Woods Memorial at Forbes on ANZAC Day.

Arabella, Adelaide, Charlie and Jed swam a terrific race at the NSW PSSA Swimming Championships.

PHOTOS: Supplied

Goannas prepare for Ladies Day

RUGBY

LEAGUE

By GARY HOLMES

This Saturday at Lawson Oval the Grenfell Goannas will be hosting the Cowra Magpies in all three grades as well as holding their annual Ladies Day. A er a successful Ladies Day in 2024 the 2025 version will kick o at 12 noon with nibbles, drinks, ra es, and heaps of fun on the sideline. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from Scope Clothing or get in touch with us via our Facebook and Instagram pages.

Girls grab your mates and get ready for a day of footy, laughs and good vibes. Due to the Ladies Day there will be a change to the order of the day’s games with League Tag kicking o proceedings at 12.20pm followed by Youth League at 1.40pm and the day rounds o with the First Grade match at 3.00pm. Don’t forget to get down to the Grenfell Bowling Club a er the game as the Goannas Membership Draw now sits at $300.

Last Saturday the Goannas ventured over to Orange to take on the Warriors at a lush Wade Park and all three grades were in action with steady rain being the order of the day. Following are the match reports:

YOUTH LEAGUE

The rst half of this match was quite competitive but Grenfell dropped their guard in the last couple of minutes leading up to the break and conceded two tries allowing Orange to take a commanding 22 nil half-time lead.

A er the break the young Goannas were starved of possession due to a number of handling errors and the Orange Warriors took full advantage posting another 5 tries

Player Nic Heathcote, Angus Buckland, Jaryd Mills, Mav Mooney, Harry Forde, and Tyson Lehay.

LEAGUE TAG This was an enthralling match that ended

An error from the restart by Grenfell saw the Warriors score next to the posts and a er the conversion it was all locked up at 12 all.

The never say die attitude of the Girlannas came through again a er Chelsea’s on the

hooter heroics and they came away with a Marley Loader a er some searching runs was rewarded with the Player’s Player whilst Zoe Gavin stood out in defence and attack and other good performers on the day were Faith Smith, Breanna Anderson, and Sophie Grenfell’s 18 points came from two tries to Chelsea Harveyson, a try each to Faith Smith and Sophie Berry and a goal to Emily Bren-

The rst half of this match can be best described as 40 minutes of frenetic Rugby League with a urry of penalties some classy ball movement by the Orange Warriors and the traditional 10 minute so ening up pe-

At the break the Warriors led 20-4 and although the second half was a much calmer a air they were too good for the Goannas Grenfell had their moments during this match but they appeared clunky in attack and made a number of handling errors. Coach Isaac Jones and senior players believe that good attendance and hard work at training is needed to improve the on- eld er-

Key o season signing Charlie Frendo was the pick for the Goannas deservedly earning the Player’s Player and he was well supported by Ty Ashe, veteran front-rower Wade Newham, Michael Smith, Nathan Wilson, and Jack Garrity.

Try-scorers for the Goannas were Wade Newham and Manu Katoa.

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