Thursday, May 15, 2025
MAD HATTER’S AFTERNOON TEA
A GREAT SUCCESS
By ANITA EDWARDS
THE Mad Hatters Tea Party, co-hosted by Grenfell Garden Club and Weddin Community Native Nursery on Tuesday 6 May, was a tremendous success.
Attendees got into the spirit of things, turning up in some wonderful and amusing hats; and no tea party would be complete without the Cheshire cat, an appropriate teapot and a golden rabbit (the white rabbit was running late), provided by Jane Costello of Glencara/ Rustic Maze.
The warm weather was just right for a tea party at the Nursery, enabling visitors to enjoy their cake and tea outside or wander around the stands of native plants.
Members and friends provided plenty of home-baked slices, cakes and sandwiches, including a magni cent Queen of Hearts cake baked by Kathleen McCue, who
also did an excellent job organising this a ernoon and providing decorations and signs to add to the fun.
Jan Diprose gave a short talk on the work of the Nursery, and our Guest Speaker, Michelle Rowan, President of Can Assist, explained the excellent services and assistance they can o er to cancer patients and their families in Weddin Shire.
Our ra e prize, a pair of copper and silver ower stud earrings, created by our own silversmith, Chris Cuddihy of Ginger Girl Jewellery, was won by Leanne Young.
Thanks to the generosity of Grenfellians, we are able to donate $625 to Can Assist.
The Grenfell Garden Club Committee thanks all participants – organisers, cooks, tea and co ee makers, speakers, and visitors, all of whom supported this worthy cause with such enthusiasm and made the a ernoon a wonderful success.
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Waste 2 Art returns to Weddin
WEDDIN Shire Council is proud to once again host the 2025 NetWaste Waste 2 Art Program as part of the Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival of Arts.
This much-loved competition invites local students to transform everyday waste into imaginative works of art, blending creativity with environmental education.
This year’s theme, “Toys”, encourages participants to re ect on
play, nostalgia, and sustainability, reimagining toys using discarded and recycled materials, from plas tic bottles to scrap metal and be yond.
Entries are open to all local stu dents and close on 29 May 2025. Artworks will be displayed at the Community Hub Building from 69 June 2025 as part of the Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival o ering at tendees a free exhibition that cele
Pictured right: Guest Speaker Michelle Rowan
Leanne Young, had impressive hair styles and headwear for the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. PHOTO: Supplied
Response ‘a good first step’
The peak body for local government has cautiously welcomed the State Government’s response to a nancial sustainability crisis that is threatening the viability of the sector.
LGNSW President, Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM, said it was helpful for the sector to nally receive some clarity about the State Government’s position in response to the 17 recommendations of a Parliamentary inquiry into the ability of local governments to fund infrastructure and services and to get an understanding of their vision for longer term reform.
“I do thank the Government for their commitment to involve the sector in shaping and implementing the necessary reforms going forward through the establishment of an Expert Advisory Panel and we’re grateful for their preparedness to partner with councils in seeking that Financial Assistance Grants from the Commonwealth return to 1 per cent of Commonwealth taxation revenue,” Mayor Miller said.
“However, some of the Government’s suggested measures for addressing nancial sustainability concerns could actually add to the administrative burden currently on councils.
“For instance, in regard to the process for Special Rate Variations, the government is suggesting councils undergo a Comprehensive Spending Review –something we would argue that councils already do via their annual budget process.
“This is carried out by their democratically elected body in line with their community’s wishes,” she said.
“While there is a lot in the Government response that we can absolutely agree on, there are a number of key areas where more detail is required - such as the absence of leadership on reducing cost shi ing or addressing issues with the development contributions framework.
“On this and other aspects of the report, I look forward to working with Minister Hoenig and with the Government to develop and implement the reforms that will be required,” Mayor Miller said.
According to Mayor Miller there needs to be a process including reform.
“Overall we see this as a rst step in the reform of local government nancial sustainability,” she said.
“Councils stand ready to work with the State to make meaningful change and bring about genuine and substantial reform to the nancial viability of councils.
“This inquiry – and its recommendations - were a huge step forward and we are keen to see the Government commit to their implementation so that councils can continue to deliver for our communities,” Mayor Miller said.
be, Jan Lehane and Henry Lawson being relocated from the Main Street to their new home at the Girl Guide and Scout Hall at the start of this year, The Grenfell Record will be featuring a short history of each identity put together by the Grenfell Historical Society and Museum over the coming month.
Janice Patricia Lehane was born 9th July 1941, the second daughter of Reub and Enid Lehane, and lived at Piney Range near Grenfell.
Reub was a successful tennis player in his era. In 1926 he won the South West Singles at Young, soon a er he lost the ngers of his right hand in a cha cutter accident. Undeterred, he taught himself to play le -handed, and won the South West Singles again in 1931.
Under Reub’s guidance Janice (Jan) began to play tennis at the age of six, and because of her size, used two hands on the backhand side.
She practiced for hours on hitting balls onto the brick chimney wall.
Jan attended Caragabal and Grenfell schools.
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seph’s courts with local juniors Robert Chambers, Tony Bray, Don Kelly and Lloyd Logan.
She played her rst tournament at Cowra aged 8 years.
She came to notice of Coach Vic Edwards in 1953, and in 1956 Jan went to Sydney to live at the Edwards’ home for the next 6 years.
Jan won her rst State title, the Under 13 Singles, a success she repeated in 1954, together with the Under 19 schoolgirls title and the Under 19 Hard court title at 12 years of age.
In 1958, Jan, now aged 17, won the Australian Under 19 Hardcourt, Grass court, NSW, Qld, South Australia and Victorian Junior Titles.
Overall, Jan captured 30 State Junior titles as well as two Australian Junior titles and three Australian Under 19 Hardcourt titles.
She was runner-up in NSW Open singles in 1958 and won this event in 1959.
She was ranked No. 1 in Australia in 1960 and was runner-up at the Australian Open that year.
In April 1960 Jan ventured overseas for the rst time, and when she appeared at Wimble-
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Funding to help councils battle invasive weeds
The State Government has announced $10 million to local councils to target high-risk weeds across the state to protect the state’s primary production and public land.
The NSW Government Weeds Action Program funds local councils, known as Local Control Authorities (LCA), to detect and respond quickly to incursions of new high-risk weeds.
The program focuses on prevention and early intervention to stop the spread of problem weeds by providing practical resources and on-ground support to ensure a proactive and coordinated response by LCAs.
The Weeds Action Program is focused on efforts to reduce the spread of invasive weeds to support healthy landscapes and strong agricultural productivity.
The program commissions LCAs to undertake services such as surveillance, and rapid response to prevent, eradicate or contain new infestations of priority weeds.
In addition, the program funds training for LCA biosecurity officers so they can effectively respond to biosecurity emergencies across LCAs make applications for funding under the program and need to demonstrate they are focusing on high-risk weeds to gain approved funding.
As one of the nest players to come from Australia, Jan won many overseas titles.
In 1973 Jan played in the inaugural World Teams Tennis in Toronto, Canada.
In 1966 she married Jim O’Neill and had one daughter Lisa, who also an accomplished player won Open Junior events at Wimbledon, USA and Australia, as well as Australian Hardcourt Doubles.
Jan was made a Life Member of the NSW Tennis Association in 1995.
Jan was the 2002 O cial Guest for The Henry Lawson Festival of Arts in Grenfell.
Jan O’Neill, (Lehane), OAM, was honoured by Grenfell when she was handed the ‘Key to Grenfell’ by the Mayor Maurice Simpson, at a Dinner held in her honour on Saturday, 27 April, 2012, for donating her trophies to the community.
In 2018 she was inducted into the Australian Tennis Hall of Fame.
On Australia Day, 2019, Jan was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her service to tennis.
This year the NSW Government has approved 92 funding applications from 86 LCAs. High-risk weeds targeted by the NSW Government’s Weeds Action Program include Parthenium weed, which causes allergies and respiratory issues in people, liver damage in livestock and outcompetes pastures and crops. The program is funding significant face-to-face support from local councils to farmers and land managers with expert advice, weed identification and management options.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development through its biosecurity and Local Land Services teams has a strong working partnership with the LCAs and communities, which supports protection of NSW’s farmland, native bushland and waterways for future generations.
“Weeds are a serious threat to our environment and economy, and our government is focused on investing this $10 million to empower LCAs who work with community groups and farmers to protect their lands and livestock,” Minister for Regional NSW Tara Moriarty said.
“This investment helps communities tackle invasive weed species head-on by supporting local management efforts, improving detection of these weeds and then responding with know-how and strong coordination between government agencies, councils and landholders.”
Jan Lehane has been noted as one of the finest tennis players to come from Australia. PHOTO: Supplied
Fungi in Focus in Grenfell
By BRENDAN MCCOOL
Fungi was in focus in Grenfell last week as world-renowned ecologist, environmental photographer and author, Alison Pouliot, will be returning for a two-part event.
On Thursday 8 May, Weddin Landcare teamed up with Bound Pages Bookshop to celebrate Alison’s latest book Funga Obscura at an event at Unwind in Grenfell.
Weddin Landcare also engaged Alison to run an interactive fungi workshop on Friday 9 May. The ‘Mycology in the Mix’ workshop was held at Clemence and Bill Matchett’s property ‘Nangwarrie’ and included a eld excursion to the nearby Warraderry State Forest to search for local species of fungi.
Weddin Landcare’s Claire Diprose said it was amazing to hear Allison describe her book and approach, as well as her knowledge of fungi.
Ms Diprose said at the sold-out workshop Allison read the room and found out what the participants were interested in and described the world of fungi.
This year was reported as being one of the
driest Allison has seen the region in her 28 years of coming out to the region undertaking her workshops.
During their walk in Warraderry State Forest, participants found and identi ed seven di erent species of fungi.
Dates to look out for include Thursday, 5 June when local author Inga Simpsons will be hosting a nature writing workshop at Patina Gallery.
Varroa mite impacts Australian pollinators
Potential declines in bee populations due to varroa mite infestation could jeopardise Australian horticultural production according to a newlyreleased report by Rabobank.
The agribusiness banking specialist says the parasitic varroa mite, which attacks European honey bees, was detected in Australia in 2022 in New South Wales and has since been deemed ineradicable.
“The Australian government considers the varroa mite one of the greatest threats to honeybee-pollinated horticulture in the country,” the report said.
In the report, How varroa mites might impact Australian pollinators, the bank’s RaboResearch division said this threat
comes at a time when demand growth for pollination is outpacing growth in beehive numbers.
Report author, RaboResearch general manager Australia and New Zealand Stefan Vogel said many horticultural crops depend on pollinators.
“While not all require European honey bees, several key industries already face high demand for these pollinators, and this demand is expected to increase,” he said.
“For example, European honey bees are essential for the almond, mango and macadamia sectors.”
Hive demand in Australia has tripled since 1990 to meet the strong growth in horticulture pollinator needs, especial-
ly for pollinating tree nuts, the report says.
However, the number of commercially-managed hives has barely grown.
“Over the past three decades, the number of hives in Australia has remained relatively stagnant,” Mr Vogel said.
“And pollinator needs are forecast to continue to rise signi cantly due to the expanding horticultural areas in Australia.”
Some growth in the number of hives occurred in the years preceding the 2022 varroa mite outbreak, Mr Vogel said, primarily in recreational beekeeping.
“This slow growth falls short of the projected demand for pollinators in Australia, as we
“We project a substantial increase in demand due to the expansion of commercial crop acreage requiring pollinators, particularly for tree crops such as almonds.”
Mr Vogel said the bank had modelled a number of scenarios to determine the impact of varroa mites on Australian hive numbers, based on insights gained in other countries.
“These insights show that a er a varroa mite outbreak in other countries like New Zealand and Canada, the hive numbers typically experience a signi cant decline in the rst ve years, followed by a recovery usually starting a er six or more years,” he said.
Grenfell Lions congratulate another mini lotto winner
The Grenfell Lions Club has been running a very successful Mini Lotto fundraiser for many years.
At a draw in late April with the numbers down to 15, Brooke Ivins, a regular contributor, selected the six winning and was the recipient of $10,000.
The numbers are now back to 20 with the Jackpot being over $7515.
The Grenfell Lions Club helps to support people in our community, and also contribute to international Lions causes such as disaster relief which do then pour back into our region when we’re in need.
said for Australia, if the situation mirrors the Canadian and New Zealand scenarios (an approximate eight per cent decline in hive numbers within four to ve years), the pollination needs for 2025 would still be met. However, under the US scenario (a 25 per cent decline in hive numbers within seven years), they would not.
Mr Vogel said all scenarios indicate an Australian pollinator supply shortfall within three to ve years due to the combined e ects of the modelled varroa mite hive reduction and the strong growth of horticulture acreage.
“The trend is clear,” Mr Vogel said. “The growth in the number of beehives has not
kept pace with the increasing demand for pollinators.”
He said the small margin between the number of available pollinators and the calculated minimum required for e ective pollination means Australian horticulture crops which rely on bees for pollination are vulnerable.
Mr Vogel said while the varroa mite presents a formidable challenge, proactive measures and innovative strategies can help safeguard Australia’s pollination needs.
“Collaboration between beekeepers, horticultural businesses, and policymakers will be essential to navigate this crisis and secure the future of pollination services in Australia,” he said.
The ‘Mycology in the Mix’ workshop proved to be highly popular.
PHOTOS: Weddin Landcare
Grenfell Lions Club members were on hand to congratulate Brooke Ivins on her recent Mini lotto win.
WEDDIN SHIRE COUNCIL
CAMP STREET, GRENFELL NSW 2810
PHONE: 6343 1212
Thursday 15 May 2025 - 5:00pm | Ordinary Council Meeting
Friday 16 May 2025 - Street Stall | Grenfell Red Cross
DATES TO NOTE
Saturday 17 May 2025 - Weddin Shire Council | Citizenship Ceremony | 2:00pm
Monday 19 May 2025 - Street Stall | RSL Art Union
Tuesday 20 May 2025 - Street Stall | Grenfell Hospital Auxiliary
Wednesday 21 May 2025 - Street Stall | Grenfell Salvation Army
Wednesday 21 May 2025 - Recycling Collection | Villages
Thursday 22 May 2025 - Street Stall | RSL Art Union
Friday 23 May 2025 - Street Stall | Grenfell & District Senior Citizens Welfare Committee
Friday 23 May 2025 - Recycling Collection | East
Saturday 31 May 2025 - Street Stall | Grenfell Hospital Auxiliary
Monday 26 May 2025 - Recycling Collection | West
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
| 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
ROAD WORKS NOTICE |
NOWLANS ROAD
Weddin Shire Council wishes to advise that upgrade works on Nowlans Road, from the junction of Bimbi-Quandialla Road in Bimbi to Grimms Road, NSW, commenced on 5 February 2025 and are scheduled for completion by 15 June 2025. This project is part of the NSW Government’s Fixing Local Roads Program (FLRP). The works primarily include upgrades to existing drainage lines
and formations within the road reserve, tree maintenance, road resheeting, signage and guidepost maintenance, culvert and drainage upgrades/maintenance.
These works are being carried out under a road closure on Nowlans Road, with access restricted to residents only. Visitors are requested to avoid this road unless in case of an emergency. The closure will remain in place for the full duration of the works.
The Work will be undertaken between 7.00am and 5.00pm (Monday to Friday). All nearby residents will be able to access their properties during the closure, with traffic control in place to assist.
The work area will be clearly marked with traffic signage for safety. Noise and dust disturbances may occur due to construction activities; however, every effort will be made to minimise the impact on residents. 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
PUBLIC NOTICE | NOTIFICATION OF PYROTECHNIC DISPLAY (FIREWORKS) 7 JUNE 2025
Council has received the following Fireworks Notification:
The notification for Fireworks as taking place on 7 June 2025 on Bumbaldry Road Greenethorpe NSW 2809.
A reminder to keep your pets and animals secure and comfortable, prepare early. Dogs and horses in particular often try and run away when frightened by fireworks and may injure themselves. Wildlife are also affected by the unexpected noises and bright lights. Contact WIRES Weddin-Lachlan on 1300 094 737 if you have any concerns about local wildlife.
PUBLIC NOTICE | STOP FIRE ANTS ENTERING NSW
The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (the department) published Biosecurity (Fire Ant) Emergency Order (No. 5) 2025 on 2 May 2025. This supersedes Biosecurity (Fire Ant) Emergency Order (No. 4) 2025, published on 11 April 2025. A new outlier infestation has been detected at Palmview on the Sunshine Coast. As a result, the Qld fire ant infested area has increased in size and now includes Mountain Creek, Mons, Ilkley, Tanawha, Sippy Downs, Glenview, Palmview, Meridian Plains, Corbould Park, Little Mountain, and Birtinya.
There are no changes to the boundaries of the NSW fire ant infested area or the NSW fire ant movement control areas (Murwillumbah and Wardell).
Red Imported Fire Ants are invasive and destructive. They are small (2-6mm) with different sized ant workers in each nest. They are dark reddish-brown with a darker brown-black abdomen. They are aggressive,
swarming in large numbers when disturbed. Fire Ants have the potential to cost Australia $2.2b annually if they become established.
If you suspect the presence of Fire Ants, call the hotline on 1800 680 244. Check out the NSW DPIRD website at www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/ fire-ants.
DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATIONS
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ASSESSMENT ACT 1979
DA 12/2025, (NSW Planning Portal No: PAN-518353)
Council has received an Application for the construction of a shed/garage, minor building alterations and addition of a rainwater tank on LOT: 12 DP: 1212714, known as 74 Manganese Road GRENFELL NSW 2810.
Inspection: Development Application (DA) 12/2025 for the Construction of a Shed/Garage, Minor building alterations and addition of a rainwater tank may be viewed online through the NSW Planning portal from 12 May 2025 to 25 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 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.
ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION
Council wishes to advise of the following documents currently on Public Exhibition:
• Draft Fraud and Corruption Policy –16.15.02
• Draft Communications Policy – 01.16.04
Council welcomes any input or submissions to mail@weddin.nsw.gov.au by 5:00pm on Monday 2 June 2025. Further information can be found at: https://www.weddin.nsw.gov.au/ Council/Public-Exhibition
SERVICE NSW | CURRENT OPENING HOURS
Council wishes to advise the current opening hours for Service NSW are:
Tuesday 8:30am – 12:30pm & 1:30pm – 4:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am – 12:30pm & 1:30pm – 4:00pm
Thursday 8:30am – 12:30pm & 1:30pm – 4:00pm Friday 8:30am – 12:30pm & 1:30pm – 4:00pm
Please note Council staff are currently being trained by Service NSW. Please be patient whilst our staff are in training. Service NSW operational hours will revert to Monday to Friday in the near future.
The Council Cashier is open Monday to Friday from 8:30am – 12:30pm & 1:30pm – 4:00pm.
FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK
Last week, the General Manager and I attended the LGNSW Rural and Regional Summit and the NSW Country Mayors Association Board Meeting in Sydney. The Summit was held on Thursday, providing the opportunity to hear from a range of speakers on the building commission, biosecurity and water. In addition, the Inquiry into the Ability of local governments to fund infrastructure and services – NSW Government Response was discussed at length, and we were heard comments from the Minister and the Deputy Secretary on this. It showed that the State Government response is to undertake significant reform to progressively improve the financial sustainability of Councils. The focus at the NSW Country Mayors Association Board Meeting on Friday was around regional health with presentations form the Minister, Opposition and several key speakers. I would like to thank the NSW CMA for their continued advocacy for regional and rural health. The draft Multi-Purposes Strategy is now out for public consultation with submissions closing 30 June 2025. The draft strategy can be found here: multi-purposeservices-strategy.pdf
Have a great week, stay warm!
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
COMMUNITY members dressed to impress at Grenfell’s Commemorative Dining In Night.
A large crowd travelled to the Grenfell Country Club, on Saturday 3 May to experience a traditional Australian Army Mess Dinner hosted by the Grenfell RSL sub-Branch.
Each year the Commemorative Dining In Night features the customs and traditions of a different branch of the armed forces.
Next year’s Commemorative Dining In Night is expected to be hosted in the the traditions of the Royal Australian Air Force.
■ More photos can be found on page 8
Maria Neill, Jan Myers and Benita Shiel.
Gavin Johnson and Brett McKellar dressed to Garth England & Gillian Datewere hosted by the Grenfell RSL Sub Branch at the Commemorative Dining In Night.
Bronwyn Liebich, Sheryl Hinde, Kate DeClouet, Kathy Norris and Deborah Williamson enjoyed the Commemorative DIning In Night.
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Kye Smith and DeClouett dressed to impress at the Commemorative Dinning in Night.
from Glen Ivins. PHOTOS: Jenny Armstrong
The annual Commemorative Dining In Night hosted by the Grenfell RSL sub-Branch proved to
Peter & Mary Mo itt took part in the Commemorative Dining
CHOOSE YOUR SCHOOL for 2026
A school committed to quality learning
A HIGH EXPECATIONS
CULTURE
THE Henry Lawson High School is committed to a high-expectations culture in leading our students to become responsible and successful learners focused on academic growth and excellence.
To achieve student learning success and wellbeing, we are committed to quality professional
practice and strong community partnerships. These contribute to our culture of academic rigour in an inclusive school environment that is positive, respectful and maximises student learning growth.
Our curriculum is diverse, catering for a wide range of interests and needs. Quality learning takes place using current technologies, with a strong
emphasis on developing thinking skills and independent learning.
Our students at The Henry Lawson High School learn in a positive and respectful atmosphere, where both their achievements and efforts are valued and recognised.
The Henry Lawson High School is well-resourced with specialist spaces such as: industry-standard hospitality, metal fabrication and
primary industry facilities; STEM space; a 10-hectare farm; and a wellresourced library/learning hub.
We also offer breakout and wellbeing spaces including Lawson’s Lounge, Henry’s Haven and Stan’s Study available to students and visiting external specialists.
These spaces are staffed with fulltime counsellors, a student support officer and a careers adviser. The
and visual system.
For more information about The Henry Lawson High School please vis it https://henrylawso-h. schools. nsw.gov.au/
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• Providing a strong, rounded education in modern, well-resourced facilities for all students.
• Small class sizes allows for more personalised learning, resulting in long-term high performance growth.
• Students have the opportunity to experience and participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities covering academic, sporting and cultural area.
• Experienced and innovative staff, committed to developing and delivering highly effective learning programs for every student.
Bridie Forde and Josh Freebody.
Henry Lawson High students Hugh, Katie and Brooke.
School band members Xanthe Johnson, Marley Loader and Savannah Bruce.
Henry Lawson High School’s outdoor basketball / netball courts have recently been resurfaced and refurbished along with new cricket nets and football posts. The multipurpose hall has a new sound, light
Fostering student
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nurtures the values of being respectful, responsible and resilience in our community of learners.
We reside on the country of the Wiradjuri people, where we acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land and pay respect to the elders past, present and emerging.
Our school constantly partners with our community to celebrate and share in:
the deep history of our town.
the vast experiences available within the field of the Arts.
sporting experiences, promoting both participation and excellence.
local rural industry and development.
environmental appreciation and protection.
These close partnerships offer our younger generation inspiration for a future full of high expectations and ever-expanding opportunities.
Students and their individual needs are our core business, and the current school plan is strongly focused on continuous improvement in Literacy and Numeracy, explicit teaching in line with best practice and the wellbeing of our school community.
Our school is staffed with dedicated and passionate personnel, who continually strive to offer our students authentic
learning opportunities that foster individual development and success.
High expectation relationships mean there are ample opportunities to connect, communicate, learn and reflect on where we are in our learning journey.
Grenfell Public School prides itself on being inclusive and offering its students a diverse and engaging curriculum. Some of the exciting programs on offer include STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Kitchen Garden, marimbas, debating and
numerous sporting teams. Students at Grenfell Public enjoy a strong connection with their community, celebrating and sharing in special events such as The Henry Lawson Festival of Arts, NAIDOC day, ANZAC day and Grenfell Show.
All of these provide students with a range of opportunities to share their knowledge, showcase their talent in the Arts and enhance their understanding of our nation’s history. Learning, opportunity and connection at Grenfell Public School.
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Golden Point. 10.45 MOVIE: Into The Blue. (2005) 12.50 Drive TV: Launch Pad. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Are You Being Served? 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: A Man About The House. (1947) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 West Coast Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. (2015) 10.55
Programs. 6.00 Get Clever. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.30 Mystic. 9.00 Shopping. 10.30 House Rules. 12.00 Code Black. 3.00 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 4.00 Puppy School. 4.30 Frogger. 5.30 The Amazing Race. 7.00 MOVIE: The Karate Kid. (1984) 9.40 MOVIE: Shanghai Knights. (2003) 12.05 MOVIE: Great Day. (1945)
6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Call The Midwife. 2.30 Spicks And Specks. 4.05 The Piano. 5.10 Landline. 5.40 Australian Story. 6.10 Father Brown. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Call The Midwife.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. 12.00 Horse Racing. Andrew Ramsden Race Day. Scone Cup Carnival. Doomben 10,000 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: Jurassic Park. (1993) Sam Neill, Laura Dern. 10.25 MOVIE: Predator. (1987) Arnold Schwarzenegger. 12.40 The Black Donnellys. 2.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 9.30 Better Homes. 11.00 Harry’s Practice. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Impossible Builds. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 12.30 My Greek Odyssey. 1.30 Late Programs.
9.30 Bergerac. 10.20 Hard Quiz Battle Of The Influencers. 10.50 The Split: Barcelona. Final. 11.50 Rage. 6.00
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Mystic. 9.00 Drop Dead Weird. 10.00 Weekender. 10.30 Weekender. 11.00 The Goldbergs. 11.30 Jabba’s Movies. 12.20 Dream Home. 1.50 Zumbo’s Just Desserts. 3.00 Starstruck. 4.25 Dodger. 5.25 MOVIE: Isle Of Dogs. (2018) 7.30 MOVIE: Green Book. (2018) 10.10 MOVIE: What Women Want. (2000) 12.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.10 GCBC. 12.30 The Yes Experiment. 1.00 Roads Less Travelled. 1.30 What’s Up Down Under. 2.00 Buy To Build. 2.30 Food Trail: South Africa. 3.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 GCBC. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Dog House Australia. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. 8.40 House Hunters Australia. 9.40 Ambulance Australia. 10.40 Late Programs. 6.00
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.40 Doctor Who. 3.25 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 4.05 A Bite To Eat. 4.40 MythBusters. 5.30 George Clarke’s Old House, New Home. 6.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 7.05 Hard Quiz. 7.35 QI. 8.05 Lloyd Langford: Blunt. 9.05 Gavin & Stacey. 10.35 ER. 11.20 Rage. 12.20 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. NDRC Nitro Funny Cars. Riverbend Nationals. 4.00 Storage Wars: Barry’s Best Buys. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Football. AFL. Round 10. GWS Giants v Fremantle. 9.00 Storage Wars. 9.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 10.30 When Big Things Go Wrong. 11.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Destination WA. 12.30 Drive TV: Launch Pad. Final. 1.00 Great Australian Detour. 1.30 Young Sheldon. 2.00 The Floor. 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Holiday Home Makeover With Rachel & Ryan. 8.30 MOVIE: Quantum Of Solace. (2008) Daniel Craig. 10.40 MOVIE: Rambo: Last Blood. (2019) 12.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 12.50 MOVIE: A Hill In Korea. (1956) 2.20 MOVIE: Flight From Ashiya. (1964) 4.30 Rugby Union. Women’s Pacific Four Series. Game 4. Australia v USA. 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 14. ACT Brumbies v Queensland Reds. 9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match. 9.45 MOVIE: Plane. (2023) 11.55 Late Programs.
5.35 Peter Rabbit. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.30 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.10 Chopped Jnr. 8.55 The Piano. 9.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.35 Dragon Ball Super. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Travel Guides. 8.30 60 Minutes. 9.30 The Killer Interview With Piers Morgan. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 See No Evil. 11.50 Surf Boats. 12.40 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. 12.00 Getaway. 12.30 Dad’s Army. 1.00 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 2.15 MOVIE: Orders To Kill. (1958) 4.30 MOVIE: Beachhead. (1954) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Hunter Killer. (2018) 10.45 The Closer. 11.45 Late Programs. 6.00 Get Clever. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.30 Mystic. 9.00 Drop Dead Weird. 10.00 Dream Home. 11.30 Zumbo’s Just Desserts. 1.00 Starstruck. 2.00 A Moveable Feast. 2.40 Home And Away. 4.30 Baking It. 5.30 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. 6.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Bones. 12.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Although the Big Cat might be receptive to more “purr-suasion” to get you to agree to a workplace change, make sure that you can distinguish the fine line between facts and flattery.
rival. Hold your ground despite a perceived lack of support. Things should turn around before you know it.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It’s best not to delay preparing for an upcoming family event. The sooner you get things started, the better chance you have of finding potential problems and making needed changes.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The romantic Moon Child might be reluctant to see the reality behind an “ideal” situation. But by midweek, the practical Crab emerges to help clear away the moonbeams.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your positive attitude in the workplace helps to get you noticed by the right people. Now go ahead and use some of this new self-confidence to help shore up a personal relationship.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Although you might still have to work out some problems with a business partner, things go more smoothly on the home front. Meanwhile, an investment opportunity might need more study.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Don’t be reluctant to act on your suspicions. Even if others see nothing wrong, the astute Scorpio could sense an underlying problem that isn’t always obvious on the surface.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A new opportunity presents some obstacles that need to be dealt with as soon as possible. Delaying action in hopes that the problems will go away could be counterproductive.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A friend or family member’s request might carry some hidden factors that could later create problems. Be sure you know all the facts before you make your decision.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A setback in implementing a plan could turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Use the downtime to rework your original concepts and see where changes could be made.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You might not be consciously fishing for compliments, but admit it -- won’t you feel great when your efforts are noticed? Accept the praise gracefully. You’ve earned it!
JUNIOR RUGBY UNION
By BRENDAN MCCOOL
Strong results at golf championship Players kick off to great start
By PHILLIPA BAKER
GRENFELL Lady Golfers held their annual Ladies Championships over the weekend of 10 May and 11 May, with 11 ladies playing.
The rst round was played on 10 May with following results.
A Grade Gross: 1st Jan Myers 88, 2nd Virginia Drogemuller 88; 3rd Val Forsyth 89.
A Grade Nett 1st Jan Myers 67, 2nd Val Forsyth 70, 3rd Virginia Drogemuller 71.
B Grade Gross: 1st Leanne Young 95.
B Grade Nett: 1st Leanne Young
70
C Grade Gross: 1st Elyse Troth 106, 2nd K Hancock 108, 3rd S Matthews 117.
C Grade Nett 1st Elyse Troth 72, 2nd K Hancock 73, 3rd S Sinclair 80.
Birdies went to Val on 6th and Megan on 18th. Gobbles were recorded by Val on 6th and Jan on 5th. No nearest the pin.
The second round was played on 11 May with following results
A Grade Gross: 1st Megan Starr 87, 2nd Val Forsyth 88 3rd Jan Myers/ Virginia Drogemuller 90.
A Grade Nett: 1st Megan Starr 65,
2nd Val Forsyth 67, 3rd Jan Myers
69.
B Grade Gross: 1st Leanne Young 93.
B Grade Nett: 1st Leanne Young 68.
C Grade Gross: 1st Elyse Troth 103, 2nd Karen Hancock 108, 3rd Phillipa Baker 109.
C Grade Nett: 1st Elyse Troth 69, 2nd Karen Hancock 72, 3rd Phillipa Baker 73.
Birdies went to M Neill on 9th, Val on 12th. Gobbles to Val and Maria won nearest the pin.
The Champions for 2025 in A Grade Val Forsyth, B Grade Leanne Young and C Grade Elyse Troth.
The trophy for the best nett score for the winner over all grades for rst 18th holes is Jan Myers.
The Lady Golfers trophy for best nett score over all grades for second 18th holes is Megan Starr.
The trophy for the best nett score over both days in A Grade Jan Myers, B Grade Leanne Young, C Grade E. Troth.
Stableford Results for 7 May
A Grade: 1st Jan Myers 35 points; 2nd Val Forsyth/ Megan Starr 30 points; 3rd J Nicholls 26 points.
B and C Grade: 1st Karen Hancock 39 points; 2nd Leanne Young
33 points; 3rd Sandra Matthews 32 points
Gobbles to Sandra on 9th, Birdies J Nicholls 18th and Sandra on 18th. Coming Events
On Saturday 17 May is Stevens Sand and Gravel 9 Hole Event, this is a 2 person Ambrose with 12.30
for a 1pm start.
On Sunday 18 May is the Ladies Keno Event.
The best of luck to all the ladies playing in the WDLGA event at West Wyalong from 13-15 May.
Until next week, keep enjoying your golf. TENT OF PROMISE coming to Grenfell Showgrounds
THE Grenfell Junior Rugby Club have kicked off with their 2025 season in a strong start with all three teams claiming wins in the first round.
This year, Grenfell has combined with the West Wyalong Pirates in their under 10s, under 12s and Under 14s Girls tackle teams to form the ‘Grenfell Wyalong Pirate Panthers’.
Grenfell Junior Rugby Club’s Tanya Radnedge said they combined with West Wyalong this year as both sides were a little low on numbers.
The season will see nine regular rounds followed by the semi finals and finals, with the Grenfell Wyalong teams playing every fortnight. In round one of the competition, all three teams travelled to Griffith, with each team playing two games, with none seeing defeats on the day.
Ms Radnedge said the Panther Pirates did really well, scoring loads of tries and had big wins all around.
This weekend the Panther Pirates will be travelling to Wagga Wagga, where they will again be playing a double header.
Ms Radnedge said the Grenfell players travel to West Wyalong very second Wednesday to train with the Wyalong players, and train locally every Friday.
Registrations are still open for the season.
For more information, get in touch with the Grenfell Junior Rugby Club.
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Close match for Panthers
RUGBY UNION
JOSHUA TAYLOR
THE Panthers hosted Condobolin last Saturday in very warm conditions.
Vets’ week of golf ‘biggest and best’ yet
THERE was nothing but praise from all associated with the veterans Week of Golf which attracted 115 players representing 37 clubs to Forbes last week.
NSWVGA hosting delegate Penny Hudson from Leeton had nothing but congratulations for the host club and support from players making last week one of the best on record for the local club.
“It is good to see such support from players coming to play in tournaments this side of the mountains,” she said.
“We have stats which show around 15,000 veterans golfers on our books and better still to see many supporting events like this, Congratulations to the Forbes club and support shown, it is a credit to all,” she added.
President of the Lachlan Valley and Forbes vets Peter Barnes said players came from all over, from Leongatha (Melbourne) to most corners of NSW.
“That makes all the lead up work worth while,” he said.
“There are many I would like to thank from my committee, headed by Allan Rees to the many volunteers with special mention to Roz and Steve Edwards and a mention to my wife Joy.
“Rotary also helped out as did Ross Williams, Andrew Norton-Knight and Max Haley, it all helps,” he said.
Full results for the Week of Golf, noting, only able to win one trophy. Forbes or otherwise noted.
NSWVGA MEDALS – Men’s winner Steve Uphill 38 points, r/u Don Maling (Harden) 37.
Ladies Jackie Wheeler (Kiama) 37, r/u Dianne Shadlow (Inverell) 35. 36-HOLE WINNERS – Men – A grade Peter Cohan 69 points, r/u Niel Duncan 66.
B grade Brian Matthews (Parkes) 70, r/u John Daly (Gra on) 67. C grade Max Bignall (Tanilba Bay) 66, r/u Eric Hudson (Leeton) 65. Visiting winner Michael Holland (Port Macquarie) 68.
Ladies – Division 1 Carolyn Duncan 69, r/u Penny Hudson (Leeton) 65. Div 2 Diane McInnes (Charlestown) 70, r/u Heather Dennis (Pambula/Marimbula).
MONDAY, 2-ball ambrose medley. Winners, Kim Herbert and Peter Grayson 66.75 nett, r/u Penny and Eric Hudson (Leeton) 67. Nearest the pins – 9th Catherine Pautsch and Bruce Byers, 18th Linda Dalkeith and Jim Shasdlow.
Ball sweep, Forbes and Parkes only. 67.83 nett Peter and Meg Scholeeld (F), 67.25 Peter and Linda Cowhan (F), 67.75 Ken Walton and Ken Sanderson (F), 78.76 Niel and Carolyn Duncan (F), 78.25 Nym Dziuba and Phil Bishop (P), 68.25 Peter Barnes and Alf Davies, 70.79 Brian and Dale Matthews (P), 71.78 Alan Rees and Scott Kirkman (F), 71.25 David Sly and Michael Prior (F), 73.84.
TUESDAY, individual stableford. Men.
A grade winner Bob Wilson (Dubbo) 36 points, r/u Kim Herbert 33.
B grade Graham Newport 40, r/u John McCaw (Nelsons Bay) 35, C grade Frank Hanns 35 on c/b, r/u Steve Edwards 35.
Visiting winner Allan Bransdon (Russell Vale) 33.
Ladies. Div 1 winner Jenny Fletcher 35 points, r/u Evelyn Uphill 33. Div 2 Robyn Summers (Toronto) 36, r/u Lindy Cowhan 34.
Visiting winner Dale Matthews (Parkes) 33.
NTP – Men, A grade Peter Mawhinney (Grenfell), B Russell Williams (Leongatha), C Christoph Pautsch (Wakehurst).
Ladies Div 1 Carolyn Duncan, Div 2 Kim Alexander (Murrumbidgee). Ball sweep – Forbes and Parkes only. 35 points Niel Duncan (F), Frank Hanns (F), Steve Edwards (F), 34 Ken Walton (F), 33 Brian Mattiske (P), Kim Herbert (F), 32 Peter Grayson (F), 31 Nym Dziuba (P), Peter Bristol (P), Bede Tooth (F), Peter Barnes (F). THURSDAY, individual stableford. Men. A grade Barry Parker 35, r/u Garry Wilson (Kiama) 33. B grade Grant Wilson (Gosford) 35, r/u Trevor Harrison (Nelsons Bay) 33, C grade Bruce Walker (Pambula/Merimbula) 36, r/u Anthony Stone (Sussex Inlet) 33. Visiting winner Don Maling (Harden) 33.
Ladies. Div 1 Catherine Pautsch (Wakehurst) 36, r/u Rhonda Robertson (Gosford) 33. Div 2 Joan Pacey (Longyard, Tamworth) 34, r/u Terry Williams (Gosford) 32.
NTP – Men, A grade Barry Parker, B Allan Rees, C Alan Bransdon (Rus-
sell Vale). Ladies, Div Penny Hudson (Leeton), Div 2 -.
FRIDAY, Men, A grade Ron Armstrong (Cabramatta) 34 on c/b, r/u Alf Davies 34.
B grade Allen Bampton (Toronto) 34, r/u Donald Schultz (Toronro) 32. C grade Peter Grayson 32, r/u Ralph Baker 31.
Winning visitor Je ery Flynn (Branxton) 30.
Ladies. Div 1 Penny Hudson (Leeton) 31, r/u Helen Peterson (Goulburn) 29. Div 2 Carmel Downton (Callala) 33, r/u Ann-Maree Ga ney 31.
NTP – Men 18th A grade Michael Holland (Port Macquarie), B grade Dale Stait (Parkes). Ladies. Div 1 Penny Hudson (Leeton), Div 2 Veronica Rebellato.
Ball sweep winners, Forbes and Parkes only – 37 points Peter Cowhan (F), 36 Kim Herbert (F), 34 Warwick Judge (F), 33 Niel Duncan (F), Barry Shine (F), 32 Ken Walton (F), Peter Grayson (F), Ann-Maree Ga ney (F), 31 Ralph Baker (F), Carolyn Duncan (F), Peter Bristol (P), Dale Stait (P), Don McKeowen (F), 30 Frank Hanns (F), Veronica Rebellato (F), Jenny Fletcher (F), Linda Cowhan (F), COMING UP – Another highlight for this month will be the Lachlan Valley Association 18 hole comp which is re-scheduled for West Wyalong on Thursday week due to that club hosting a ladies tournament this week.
Players from Condobolin, Forbes, Parkes, Grenfell and possibly Cowra expected to compete.
The visitors opened the scoring with an unconverted try 11 minutes into the game.
Halfway through the first half a Condobolin player suffered a serious leg injury and play was halted for a lengthy period as he was attended to by ambulance officers.
Grenfell wishes him a speedy recovery.
Grenfell crossed the line with seven minutes to go courtesy of Ray and Will added the extras, giving Grenfell a 7-5 lead at half time.
Condobolin was the first to cross the line after the break and the successful conversion gave Condobolin the lead again, 12-7.
A second try to the visitors extended the lead to 19-7. An unconverted try by George closed the gap to within 7 points before Condo knocked over a penalty and the score was 22-12 to the visitors.
The Panthers continued the attack and George crossed the line again.
The conversion was unsuccessful leaving the full time score 2217 to Condobolin.
Both teams scored three tries and it was kicking that gave Condobolin the game.
Three points and players player went to George, two points went to Mat Randall and one point went to Harry Robinson, Tim Brown and Orlando Joyce.
Last weekend the club travelled to Harden to take on the Red Devils in men’s only.
Harden were able to take the day with a 57-15 victory over Grenfell.
This weekend, the Grenfell Rugby Club will be heading to Young to take on the Young Yabbies in both grades.
The Pink Panthers will kick off the games from 2pm on Saturday, 17 May, with the Panthers to kick off at 3:15pm More to come.
GOLF
New t-shirts for vets golfers Barry Shine, Peter Schofield, Peter Barnes, Steve Edwards and Ken Sanderson.