Three cheers for 100 years
Three residents of Grenfell MPS have now made the 100 club.
Tom Fisher, Dorothy Lamkin and Marian Freudenstein have turned 100 years old in the last 10 months.
The team at Grenfell MPS asked each of them for some words to share with our community.
Tom, when asked what advice he would give his younger self, said,
“stay where you are in a small town like Grenfell, where everyone is friendly”.
Tom grew up in a small town called Tepuke in New Zealand, and he moved to Australia in the 70’s for work.
Is there a secret to living to 100 years? Tom says no, but fresh country air helps.
“There is no secret. Make the most of life while you have it,” he said.
Full story on Tom’s 100th celebrations on page 3 of this edition.
When asked what do you enjoy most about life Dot said, “friends and neighbours”.
Dot grew up in the township of Grenfell and spent her life “mind-
ing family”.
living
She now has countless grandchildren and great grandchildren - and she does have a tip for living to 100.
“Be yourself and keep happy,” is Dot’s word for us.
Marian, who grew up on a farm near Grenfell and raised her family on the farm, recommends growing up on a farm for the children.
year is here
Have you had a chance to look at this year’s Henry Lawson Festival program?
Special guest, Deidre Carroll OAM, highly commends this year’s festival program saying there is something for everybody to do.
Deidre and her husband Terry Terry and herself were absolutely floored and honoured to be invited as special guests.
“The festival brings families home, it’s great for the community, it’s great for businesses and it’s great for everybody,” she said.
Each year Deidre has seen the festival grow bigger and better and has watched the continued success of the festival for so many years.
“This year’s program is wonderful and I commend the few on the committee that are organising it all,” she said.
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Beau wins bronze
Grenfell’s Beau Bailey has won bronze in the FIM Speedway Grand Prix final in Prague.
Bailey led into the finals but the young star’s world championship hopes took a blow when he was excluded from an early heat after a collision with another rider.
He began his comeback in the very next round.
Bailey won his heats in Rounds 3, 4 and 5 to earn a place in a fourway run-off for the bronze medal in the 250cc class.
Bailey started fast but so did his competitors. He battled his way to the front on the inside in lap 3 and by the final lap was well clear as he crossed the line.
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Man charged after alleged threat
A man has been charged after he allegedly threatened a neighbour with what is now understood to have been a stick.
Police were called to East Street on Friday, to reports a man was in possession of a firearm, the Hume Police District said in a statement on their social media page on Friday.
It’s alleged the man pointed a long object, covered in a jumper, at a neighbour before making threats and leaving.
Following inquiries, police located and arrested a 54-year-old man nearby.
During the arrest police found a jumper containing a stick which police believe was the item used during the incident.
The man was taken to Young Police Station where he was charged with stalk/ intimidate intend fear physical harm (two counts).
He was granted conditional bail to appear before Young Local Court in July.
Rain finally reaches region
Grenfell had a much-needed soaking in the last 10 days of May.
Apart from 2.6mm, it accounted for the rest of the rain the town received over the month, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
Grenfell’s weather station on Manganese Road recorded 45.1mm had fallen in this period (22-31 May), boosting its month’s total to 47.5mm.
It’s 17mm more than the town received in all of May last year (30.4) and just 1.6mm shy of its long term monthly average for May (49.1).
In Young and Cowra, the gures were stronger with 68.2mm lling Young’s rain gauges in these 10 days and Cowra, 50.4mm.
A er starting with 9.2mm, the biggest downpour in Grenfell came a day later on 23 May with 20.2mm.
It remained wet for two days, then a further 10mm fell in the 24 hours leading up to 9am on 27 May.
While Grenfell hasn’t been drought-declared like its neighbours in the Hilltops, it has been looking very dry for the region. Grenfell collected only 7mm for all of April, which came from just three rainy days. Grenfell’s long term monthly average for April is 46.9mm.
It hasn’t been that dry for an April since 2021 when no rain was recorded by the Bureau. The town also had zero rainfall in April in 2019.
March wasn’t too much better with 15.4mm. The town’s long term average for March is 49.8mm and the last time March was this dry was in 2015 when 13.2mm was recorded.
A festival packed with something for everyone
By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK
Have you had a chance to look at this year’s Henry Lawson Festival program?
Special guest, Deidre Carroll OAM, highly commends this year’s festival program saying there is something for everybody to do.
“If anybody says there’s nothing to do, well they haven’t looked at the program because there’s a million things to do,” Deidre said.
The festival program kicked o last night and what better way than poetry by relight at the Rose Street Little Theatre?
If you missed that don’t worry as tonight is expected to be just as great.
At 7pm the o cial opening of the art exhibition will be held at the Community Hub.
“We have one of the best art galleries in NSW,” Deidre said.
“We have a wonderful art gallery here and the festival promotes artists to come to town.”
You won’t want to miss this opening as competition winners will be announced.
On Friday the Henry Lawson Festival will light up the Grenfell night sky with the Bioluminescence Show from 6pm to 9pm at the Grenfell Showground Pavilion.
Saturday will be packed with street entertainment all day long.
You can start your Saturday of the Henry Lawson Festival by attending camp re yarns
Make sure you’re down town for the street parade at 1pm Saturday, and admire the car club and motorcycle club displays on Sunday.
from 9am to 12pm at the Salvation Army Hall, listening to entertainment, browsing market stalls or the Chrysler Car Museum all in the main street before one of the festival’s
much loved tradition, the street parade begins at 1pm.
Have you got your “kindness” oat ready, or will you be in the street watching the many amazing and creative oats go down the main street?
On Sunday the street entertainment continues with cars and motorbikes being the main focal point in the main street.
There will be car show, motorcycle show n shine entries in the main street by the Grenfell Car Club and the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club.
The fun isn’t just in Grenfell on Sunday. Head out to Caragabal for the Camp-Oven Cook O and family fun from 12pm or Irandra Castle in Greenthorpe from 10am.
A er a packed weekend relax on Monday by viewing the art, photography and Waste to Art exhibitions at the Community Hub or the Wallangreen Sculpture Garden on the corner of Melyra Street and Fintches Lane.
These are just some of the many events that will be held over the June long weekend in and around Grenfell for the annual Henry Lawson Festival.
You can view the whole Henry Lawson Festival program on the o icial Henry Lawson Festival website here: https:// henrylawsonfestival.com.au/eventsentertainment/festival-program/
WHAT’S ON in and around Grenfell
NATURE WRITING WORKSHOP
Thursday, 5 June
Former Grenfell girl and Australian novelist Inga Simpson will be running a nature writing workshop, organised by Weddin Landcare, at Patina Gallery. Writers of all levels, 12 years and older, are welcome and no prior experience is necessary. The workshop runs from 9am to 4pm.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, MUSIC AND MAGIC
Friday, 6 June
Elk Mountain Band is taking the stage bringing boots, beats and country rock to fire up the dance floor.
Don’t miss the Bioluminescence Show - where art, nature and technology meet to create a glowing, immersive experience.
It’s all happening at Grenfell Showground Pavilion from 6pm to 11pm. BBQ and bar on site.
Tickets are $10 or family pass $20. Go online to henrylawsonfestival.com.au for details and tickets.
STREET PARADE
Saturday, 7 June
The Henry Lawson Festival is in full swing with entertainment, art, Cobb and Co rides and so much more. The Kids Zone is open at Proctor Park with rides and food from 9am to 5pm.
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But you won’t want to miss the street parade in the main street at 1pm.
It’s followed by the busking competition and live music on the Lower Main Street Bromar Stage, and the poetry open mic and campfire yarns at the Salvation Army Hall.
CAR SHOWS AND MORE
Sunday, 8 June
Food stalls and entertainment continue while the Upper Main Street is host to car and motor shows to please all fans.
We have the motorcycle show ‘n’ shine, Chrysler Car Museum and annual Grenfell car show.
CAMP OVEN COOK OFF
Sunday, 8 June
Now in its 14th year, the annual Caragabal Camp Oven Cook off on Sunday is expected to draw people from around the state and Canberral. While the cook off is on Sunday, people begin to arrive at the Caragabal Showgrounds from today. There will also be some events hosted in Caragabal, with live music by Platinum Duo at the Caragabal Hotel on Friday, 6 June, with DJ Moore providing music at the cook off on Sunday. Plus there will be kids games, billy boiling competitions, tug-of-war games, wood auctions, raffles and bonfire.
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COUNCIL MEETING
Thursday, 19 June
Weddin Shire Council ordinarily meets at 5pm on the third Thursday of every month in the Council Chambers, located in its Administration Office. It is during these meetings that councillors, with the assistance of executive staff, discuss, debate and make decisions on business set out in the meeting agenda. And it is open to the public.
FROST AND FIRE
Saturday, 21 June
Country rock artists the Wolfe Brothers, Ripley Alexander and the Baker Boys headline an incredible night’s entertainment for this annual festival in Forbes. Cosy up by toasty fire buckets, indulge in hearty treats from our food trucks, and savour boutique brews while being serenaded by internationally recognised Australian music acts on the main stage. Tickets now online through 123tix.com.au
BEER BREWING MASTER CLASS
Saturday, 26 July
Pursue your passion for brewing in a one day master class with Bulla Creek Brewing Co through Grenfell TAFE. Learn how to produce quality craft beers, pale ales and dark ales. Learn different brewing techniques, the fermenta-
tion process, how to bottle and keg your beer, as well as best practices for hygiene and sanitation. Cost is $240 per person and includes cooking dry-aged ribs in a smoker for lunch and your own freshly brewed beer to take home. Express your interest and secure your place. Call Grenfell TAFE or 0438 138 950.
PAPER CUTS TOUR
Sunday, 31 August
One of the country’s most captivating and accomplished artists, Lyn Bowtell is bringing her ‘Paper Cuts’ tour to the Cordial Factory in Grenfell. A 10-time Golden Guitar Award winner, Toyota Star Maker champion, Mo Award recipient, and 2022 Hands of Fame inductee, Lyn has carved out a stellar solo career, releasing a string of critically acclaimed albums. The live show runs from 5.30pm to 11.30pm, tickets are $45 and can be found on trybooking.com.
2025 GRENFELL SHOW 5 and 6 September
Planning is well and truly underway for the 2025 Grenfell Show. The Grenfell PAH&I Association is so excited to be announcing some of their new and returning attractions soon. Visit their Facebook page or website www. grenfellshow.com.au
PHOTO: Henry Lawson Festival
Tom celebrates his 100th with family and friends
By DEIDRE CARROLL
Congratulations to Thomas (Tom) Fisher who celebrated his 100th birthday at the Grenfell Bowling Club on Saturday evening 24 May.
Tom was delighted to have his four sons - Ken, Bruce, Paul and Lawrence - and his three daughters - Raewyn, Lynette and Carolyn - (his seven dwarfs) in attendance to celebrate this milestone. His children were accompanied by their respective partners.
Also in attendance was one of his grandsons, a granddaughter and a great granddaughter and his many friends from the local community.
Festival brings us home and showcases town
With this year’s Henry Lawson Festival feature poem being “The World is Full of Kindness” there is no more tting special guests than Deidre and Terry Carroll OAM for the 2025 festival.
When Lithgow girl, Deidre married her husband, Terry in 1962, his parents asked if Deidre would stay in Grenfell for 12 months.
That 12 months has quickly grew into 62 years and now Deidre and Terry are both beloved members of the Grenfell community and have experienced many Henry Lawson Festivals together.
The couple have been heavily involved with the festival over the years with Terry being the festival secretary for around 11 years and he was also once the Festival Monarch for raising money for charity.
Deidre has coordinated the woodchopping for many years and was also once the Festival Queen for raising $10,000 for Care Flight.
Both of their daughters have also been entrants in the charity fundraising with both being awarded Festival Queen for their efforts.
Guests travelled from New Zealand, Melbourne and Perth for the celebrations.
Tom, who was born in New Zealand, spent his early life on a dairy farm before joining the Army not long before the end of the war in the Paci c.
He was deployed to Japan where he spent over 12 months as part of the Occupation Forces.
Upon his return he was discharged working in numerous places before moving to Australia and settling on the Gold Coast in 1979 where he lived and worked in the area until he was forced to retire when he was 65 years old.
Declining health required Tom to move to Grenfell in February 2022 to be closer to some of his family.
In 2024 Tom became a resident at the Grenfell Multi Purpose Service (MPS) where on
May 23, a Biggest Morning Tea was held with Tom being the recipient of a birthday cake where the residents and sta celebrated with Tom for his 100th birthday.
Messages of congratulations were received from his family and friends from all over Australia and New Zealand as well as cards from His majesty King Charles, the Prime Minister, Governor General, State Premier and Federal and State MPs.
Tom, a Brisbane Bronco supporter, thanked everyone including the sta and residents at the MPS, the management and sta at the Grenfell Bowling Club, Wilders in Young for the perfect birthday cake and his wonderful family and friends.
He had two of the best days of his long life … “Bring on the next birthday,” Tom said.
One of Deidre’s favourite parts about the festival has been the number of special guests that have came to Grenfell for the festival over the years.
“We have had a lot of special guests come to our town like Lorraine Bayly, Gordon Chater, Inga Simpson, Leonard Teale and his wife, Bill Peach, Alison Bell and Jan Lehane,” Deidre said.
“We’ve had so many famous Grenfell people, some wonderful artists and sports people come to town.”
Now a special guest herself Deidre said Terry and herself were absolutely oored and honoured to be invited as special guests.
“Terry and I were just absolutely honoured to be asked to be the special guests.”
Deidre said everything about the Henry Lawson Festival is wonderful and it brings people back to town for an exciting weekend.
“We nd that Grenfell is a wonderful place to come back to,” she said.
“The festival brings families home, it’s great for the community, it’s great for businesses and it’s great for everybody.
“It’s like a great big party.”
Every event on the festival program is Deidre’s favourite but noted she does miss the guinea pig races.
“This year’s program is wonderful and I commend the few on the committee that are organising it all. We know how much work goes into it and know the committee are in need of more volunteers.”
Each year Deidre has seen the festival grow bigger and better and has watched the continued success of running the festival for so many years.
“The Henry Lawson Festival brings people back to Grenfell, showing the rest of Australia what our little community has to o er,” Deidre added.
Tom Fisher’s birthday cake.
An eye for capturing Grenfell
By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK
Helen Carpenter has turned her hobby of photography into award winning work.
With three photos recognised by Camera House in The Landscape Awards and one of her photos featuring on the front page of the popular Galah magazine, Helen’s photography has everyone in awe.
The Landscape Awards is a photography competition in search for Australia’s and New Zealand’s best landscape photographers and has been held over three years.
Helen has entered photos into the competition each year with each year being awarded multiple highly commended and commended awards.
This year Helen was awarded highly commended and two commended awards for her photography which captures the beauty of Grenfell and it’s region.
Highly commended was awarded to Helen for her photo of Trungley School in the landscape category.
This photo captures the old school building on the road to Temora from Grenfell in all of its historic beauty.
Out of all three of Helen’s photos that were recognised in The landscape Awards
‘Trungley School’ is her favourite because of its history.
Commended awards were awarded to Helen’s photos ‘Storms Coming’ in the landscape category and ‘Golden Fog’ in the aerial category.
Capturing a storm front coming in from Grenfell is ‘Storms Coming’ and ‘Golden Fog’ captures the Warraderry
Valley early in the morning from a drone.
“It’s an honour to have them recognised,” Helen said.
As well as her photos being recognised in these awards Helen was excited to share that another one of her photos, ‘Starry Skies and Red Dirt’ was chosen to be on the
front cover of the latest edition of the Galah magazine.
“I entered ‘Starry Skies and Red Dirt’ into the Regional Photographic Awards and Annabelle Hickson (Galah Magazine editior) chose my photo from over 1100 photos.
“That was probably more of a honour and privilege and really a rmed that I’m
cruising along nicely with my hobby.”
Helen started her hobby of photography in 2010 and has continued taking photos as she loves that she is able to capture a moment in tome.
“It’s here and it’s gone, and that’s it,” Helen said.
“In Grenfell I love capturing the environment and
season and the di erent changes in weather patterns we have.”
With her hobby, Helen said she hopes to put a smile on somebody’s face and capture history to look back on.
You can check out some of Helen’s beautiful work on her Facebook page, Helen Carpenter Photography.
Storms Coming was commended in the landscape category.
StarrySkies and Red Dirt is featured on the front page of the most recent edition of the Galah Magazine.
Golden Fog was commended in the aerial category.
PHOTOS: Helen Carpenter
Trungley School was awarded highly commended in the landscape category in The landscape Awards.
PHOTOS: Helen Carpenter
WEDDIN SHIRE COUNCIL
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DATES TO NOTE
Thursday 5 June 2025 - Drop in for a Chat with the GM – Grenfell Hub
Thursday 5 June 2025 - Street Stall | Henry Lawson Festival of Arts
Friday 6 June 2025 - Street Stall | Grenfell Hospital Auxiliary
Friday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 9 June 2025 - Street Stall | Henry Lawson Festival of Arts
Monday 9 June 2025 - Public Holiday | King’s Birthday
Wednesday 11 June 2025 - Garbage Collection | Villages
Wednesday 11 June 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 | STREET CLEANING GRENFELL & VILLAGES
Weddin Shire Council wishes to advise that Street Sweeping in Grenfell commenced on Monday 2 June 2025. The Street Sweeper will then move to the villages of Caragabal, Quandialla and Greenethorpe with the Street Sweeping works to be completed by Friday 13 June 2025.
We thank you for your patience.
PUBLIC NOTICE | RECYCLING COLLECTION – WEST
Council wishes to advise that the recycling collection for West Grenfell that is scheduled for collection on Monday 9 June 2025 will now occur on Wednesday 11 June 2025. Please note the collection will occur later in the day, please ensure your bin is on the kerb ready for collection.
There will be no business cardboard collection on Wednesday 11 June 2025.
PUBLIC NOTICE | WEEKEND WORK @ TAYLOR PARK
The redevelopment of Taylor Park is progressing well, with several key features already taking shape. Community members may have noticed the construction of new accessible pathways, the establishment of picnic areas, and the early installation of the inclusive playground equipment.
A feature of the playground is the addition of 22 story poles, each uniquely designed and hand-painted by local school students, talented community artists, Aunty Julie and Kim from the Touched by Olivia Foundation.
These poles celebrate creativity, inclusion, stories of Weddin and community spirit. Further updates will be provided as the project continues.
Weddin Shire Council advises residents that construction works could take place on weekends in Taylor Park over the next two months. 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)
Council has received the following Fireworks Notifications:
• 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.
CAREER WITH COUNCIL | POSITIONS VACANT
Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified and/or experienced staff to meet Council’s Operation Plan requirements for the following positions:
• Truck Driver Water Cart (Re-advertised)
• Fresh Start – New Cadets, Trainees and Apprentices
• Council was successful in the NSW
Government’s funded Fresh Start Program
– Round 2, which will see us advertise the following positions:
• Cadet Communications Officer
• Cadet Human Resources Officer
• Apprentice Heavy Diesel Mechanic
• Trainee Civil Construction (Engineering)
Similar to Round 1, these positions are externally funded and will be added for a fixed term into our structure.
Further information and closing dates can be found at: https://www.weddin.nsw.gov.au/ Council/About-Our-Organisation/Employment
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ASSESSMENT
ACT 1979
DA 8/2025, (NSW Planning Portal No: PAN521554)
Council has received a modification to the site plan for the 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 new Agriculture Fertilizer Storage Shed may be viewed online through the NSW Planning portal from 26 May 2025 to 16 June 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 | Local Preference Policy - 01.24.03
• Draft | Strategic Risk Management Policy – 01.19.01
• Draft | Work, Health and Safety Policy –16.08.04
• Draft | Weddin Shire Bush Fire Prone Land Map
Council welcomes any input or submissions
to mail@weddin.nsw.gov.au by 5:00pm on Thursday 19 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 night as part of the Henry Lawson Festival, there was poetry by Firelight. As in previous years, this was a well attended event.
I hope everyone is gearing up for the festival this weekend, and you have your beanies and scarves at hand. In true long weekend traditions, it looks like we will brave the cold again. Hopefully the sun shines for the Main Street Parade. I am looking forward to the Street Parade and I have it on good authority that we will have a selection of vehicles to view and it will be a little different this year with some tractors included. Sunday will see the annual Grenfell Car Club entrants on display in upper Main Street with a Motor Cycle Show N Shine in lower Main Street.
Plenty to see and do, be sure to check out the Waste 2 Art Competition, and enjoy the busking throughout the event.
A reminder to head out to Iandra Castle and of course the Caragabal Camp Oven Cook off.
I would like to thank Council staff for their work in assisting the Festival Committee and a big thank you to the Festival Committee for their tireless work in bringing the Henry Lawson Festival to us again this year. Take care, stay warm and enjoy the festivities over the weekend and remember the theme this year is ‘The World is Full of Kindness’. Paul Best MAYOR
Councillor Jan Parlett
Deputy Mayor Colleen Gorman
Councillor Jeanne Montgomery
Councillor John Niven
Councillor Simon Rolls Councillor Chad White
Visiting pilots on mission for Royal Flying Doctor
John Johnson hosted some interested Weddin locals and nine pilots and their planes on Sunday morning June 1, at the “Myee” airstrip.
John hosted the group to draw attention to the upcoming Royal Flying Doctor Service’s 2025 Outback Air Race and raised $917!
There are 40 aircra taking part in the race and it will begin from Uluru on 22 August and nish in Carnarvon on
8 September, covering 3,800 kilometres, with the aim of raising $100,000.
“We are determined to reach an ambitious target of $100,000 by participating in the Outback Air Race 2025 while proudly supporting the Royal Flying Doctor Service,” John said.
John is asking for donations to help Team 22 - Flyin4phun reach their goal. The team comprises of Jack
Buckley, the Flying Pharmacist based in Forbes, Brad Shephard the Farmer from Down Under, and John, a farmer from Grenfell.
Brad and John met when they were both Group Captains in the NSW Rural Fire Service.
John will have a stall in the Main Street on Saturday during the Henry Lawson Festival for anyone who wishes to assist the fundraising.
McCormack grateful for experience
Michael McCormack has acknowledged his disappointment at not being included in the Coalition’s new front bench, but the reelected Member for Riverina has said he’s grateful for the past three years.
Serving as Shadow Minister for International Development and the Paci c has been “amongst the most rewarding of my Parliamentary career”, Mr McCormack said in a statement on social media.
“A particular focus of my time in this role was championing improvements to the Paci c Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme,” he wrote.
“The importance of the PALM Scheme to a thriving agriculture sector cannot be overstated.
“Despite continual pushes from Labor to make the scheme completely unworkable for farmers, I consistently pushed for, and
Member for Riverina Michael McCormack.
achieved better protections and fairer outcomes for both Australian farmers and Paci c and Timorese workers.”
Equally important, he wrote, was the advocacy for health equity, es-
pecially in relation to vaccine access.
“I was particularly proud of my advocacy for the elimination of cervical cancer in Papua New Guinea,” he wrote.
“My advocacy brought forward programs of vaccinations which would otherwise have taken more than a century to bring about.”
Mr McCormack re ected on a visit to Kenya with a bipartisan Parliamentary delegation to witness the devastating impact of the hunger crisis gripping the Horn of Africa and said it was deeply confronting to see so many families displaced by drought, children suffering from malnutrition, and communities on the brink.
“Together with six other Labor and Liberal MPs, we called for the Albanese government to commit more to the devastating hunger crisis,” he said.
“This wasn’t about politics, it was about people.
“It was bipartisanship at its best, working together to ensure Australia plays its part in addressing one of the most urgent humanitarian crises of our time.”
Mr McCormack said it was a privilege to work with colleagues and organisation committed to the betterment of the Paci c and the world.
One of the most profound and humbling moments was at Flemington Racecourse, delivering the eulogy at the funeral of the late Sarah Carter.
“Through her work with Save the Children, Sarah was a tireless advocate for improving the lives of the world’s most disadvantaged,” he said.
“Her integrity, warmth and unshakeable commitment to justice le a lasting imprint on everyone who worked with her.”
Mr McCormack said he was disappointed in the decision not to be included in the front bench, but congratulated colleagues returning to shadow portfolios or being promoted for the rst time..
“As I return to the backbench, I remain committed to the values that have guided my work in international development: compassion, collaboration, and a steadfast dedication to improving the lives of those in our neighbouring countries,” he said.
“Working in the frontbench of the Australian Opposition or Government is one of life’s greatest privileges.
“I look forward to continuing to serve the Riverina community, my rst, foremost and fundamental duty, and contributing to Australia’s development e orts in new and meaningful ways.”
PHOTO: File
John Johnson hosted a group at the “Myee” airstrip to draw attention to the upcoming Royal Flying Doctor Service’s 2025 Outback Air Race. PHOTO: Supplied
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PISCES
Unit inspections complete
GRENFELL SENIOR CITIZENS & DISTRICT WELFARE COMMITTEE INC.
President Dennis welcomed 12 members to the monthly meeting on 27 May.
Apologies were received from eight members.
Annual inspections of all units were had been carried out and there was nothing of a major nature to be rectied that had not already been mentioned to the executive.
The remaining items that had been mentioned to the committee during the inspection and that had not been given to the trades to x were discussed and prioritised.
Where necessary the items that needed to be further investigated were allocated to committee members to further review and report back.
The Garden Committee had nothing to report .
The Treasurer reported that the grant was progressing and meetings were scheduled over the next few weeks with the authorities.
The new nancial report prepared under the new so ware was tabled and approved by attending members.
The street stall was a great success and a big thank you to all members and local for the support.
The winner of the $100 ra e was Ms Carolyn Shaw who opted for a voucher to be spent at IGA.
Warren Barr had transferred to a nursing home. The Committee wished him well in his new abode. The available unit would be allocated in accordance with normal procedures.
The next meeting is scheduled for 24 June 2025.
Students join the nation for a very special storytime
By LEONIE FORFAR
On Wednesday, 21 May at 12 o’clock, the entire school dropped what they were doing and headed to the library to be part of National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) for 2025.
NSS is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres,
family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country.
Now in its 25th year, it is a fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy, using an Australian children’s book.
This year’s book was The Truck Cat by Deborah Frenkel.
Students made special cat ear headbands to wear to the event.
An incredible 2.2 million people at over 20,000 di erent venues around the country listened to this beautiful story of belonging being read by the author.
Classifieds
PROPOSAL TO INSTALL A NEW NBN FIXED WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY ON AN EXISTING STRUCTURE 408 Manganese Road
(Lot 197 DP752939, northern side of Mid Western Highway) GRENFELL NSW 2810
RFNSA No: 2810001
The proposed NBN installation comprises the following components:
• Nine (9) new panel antennas (each less than 1m in length) mounted to the existing lattice tower at a height of 50 metres
• One (1) new equipment cabinet at the base of the existing tower (dimensions 1900mm H x 800mm W x 700 D)
• Two (2) new equipment cabinets at the base of the existing tower (dimensions 2000mm H x 753mm W x 704mm D)
• Ancillary equipment including a GPS antenna, remote radio units, combiners, diplexers, mounts, cables, cable trays, signage, fencing and other necessary ancillary works.
NBN regards the proposed installation works as ‘low-impact’ pursuant to the Telecommunications (Low-Impact Facilities) Determination 2018 based on the description above.
Further information on the proposal is available at www.rfnsa.com.au/2810001
NBN invites feedback about the proposal and enquiries and/or comments should be directed to:
Mark Baade, SAQ Consulting (on behalf of NBN)
T: 0417 088 000
E: mark@saqconsulting.com.au
Or write to: P O Box 50 CLAYFIELD QLD 4011
Submissions should be received by 5pm Friday 20 June 2025
Evelyn was mesmerised by ‘The Truck Cat’. PHOTOS: Grenfell Public School
Aiden enjoyed the story, The Truck Cat, in National Simultaneous Storytime.
Jed donned his amazing truck hat for the reading.
Simultaneous Storytime to read ‘The Truck Cat” with the nation.
GRENFELL PUBLIC SCHOOL
Goannas meet tough competition at Molong
RUGBY LEAGUE
By GARY HOLMES
Last Sunday all three grades travelled over to take Molong to take on Bulls.
The players and supporters were greeted by a mild winter’s day and good conditions for footy.
Unfortunately, the Goannas couldn’t come away with a win and below are the match reports.
Next weekend there is a General Bye in the competition due to the King’s Birthday holiday.
Grenfell will next be in action on Sunday 15 June when they host the Canowindra Tigers in all three grades at Lawson Oval.
YOUTH LEAGUE
The young Goannas su ered a heavy defeat at the hands of the reigning premiers.
A er leading 36 to nil at halftime the Bulls went on with the job in the second half to record a 62 to nil victory.
The Grenfell boys were keen and tried hard, but they were starved of possession and when they did eventually get their hands on the ball, they were handing it back over to Molong early in the tackle count due to errors.
Most of the Molong tries came as a result of breaks made through the centre of the ruck.
Best for Grenfell were Angus Buckland, Marco Joyce, Mav
Mooney, Jarryd Mills, Harry Forde and Player’s Player Dylan Heathcote.
LEAGUE TAG
Molong led this game 16 nil at half-time and when the nal hooter blew, they had defeated the Girlannas 26 to nil.
In the rst half Grenfell had a number of opportunities to score tries but they were thwarted by some last-ditch Molong defence. The second half saw the Girlannas having to do a mountain of defence as they were constantly stuck in their own half, and they did well to limit
Brian Brown Memorial a great day of golf
on Saturday.
Golfers and non-golfers took to the course for a two-person ambrose played through the afternoon.
The day celebrated the life of a great mate and passionate golfer, and Grenfell Country Club thanked the Brown family for a wonderful memorial.
The day’s winners were Grant Torpy and Lachlan Torpy.
Runners up were Michael Duval and Chris Cartman.
Nearest to pin on the eighth Virginia Drogemuller; 18th John Grant.
Longest drive Jan Myers and Maria Neill.
the Bulls to just two tries.
The Girlannas who were missing some key players were unable to contain Molong’s fast and long striding full-back Katie Fullwood and she scored four of the Bull’s ve tries.
Marley Loader was the Player’s Player and other standouts were Zoe Gavin, Emily Brenner, Ella McRae, Faith Smith, and Sophie Hughes.
FIRST GRADE
A er the rst 20 minutes Molong led by 6 to nil in a tight opening but they piled on the points in the next 20 minutes
and went to oranges leading 34-6.
The hosts continued to score in the second half but the Goannas who had very little ball received a run of penalties and they nished the game strongly nally going down 5416 with Molong winning the second half 20-10.
The Goannas have had a lot of things go against them this year and Sunday was no exception with two players being sent from the eld for swearing, one in the 25th minute and the other in the nal minute of play.
They also had a player spend 10 minutes in the sin bin and therefore for that period they only had 11 players on the eld.
From Grenfell’s top 10 forwards at the start of the season only two played on Sunday and there were also a number missing from the backline.
Michael Smith was the pick for the Goannas providing some spark in attack and Jackson Valley kept plugging away even a er the Molong pack threw everything at him all bar the kitchen sink.
Simon Samson was busy in attack and Isaac Jones worked hard in both defence and offence.
Grenfell’s points came from tries to Simon Samson, Jacky Garrity, and Trent Veney with Simon kicking two conversions.
Neill wins ladies golf
LADIES GOLF
On Sunday 1 June 12 ladies played in a 9 Sealed holes event for a trophy donated by Phillipa Baker.
The day was perfect for golf and a great day was enjoyed by all, it was great to see so many players playing.
The winner of the event over the 9 holes selected was Maria Neill, with 18 points. Congratulations Maria.
Gobbles were recorded by Maria on 4th and Elyse on 8th.
Birdies were recorded by Maria on 4th and 18th and Jan was the nearest the pin.
On Saturday a very good roll up of players turned out for the Brian Brown Memorial day. There were many winners on the day.
And a special thanks for the Brown family for this day.
Grenfell ladies are playing their return pennants match against Wellington at Grenfell Country Club on Wednesday 4 June.
Best of luck to the ve ladies selected to play. Results will be in next week’s notes.
Coming up next week will be Grant Trophy Trophy Day to be played on Sunday 8 June.
Check the Grenfell Country Club facebook page to check further details.
Some teams of ladies are going to Cumnock to play in the Teams Event to be held at Cumnock on 15 June.
Until next week, keep enjoying your golf.
Matildas celebrate success at home
With TARYN HEDDO, MATILDAS
The CommBank Matildas have defeated Argentina 2-0 in front of more than 43,000 fans in the rst of a two-game series at Marvel Stadium on Friday evening, then backed up with a 4-1 win in Canberra on Monday.
Clare Hunt was among the players who came into the starting line-up for the rst contest as Interim Head Coach Tom Sermanni named a team with a blend of experience and youth.
There were four changes in total from their previous game against Korea Republic, with Mary Fowler and Tameka Yallop unavailable for this window and Steph Catley and Kyra CooneyCross rested.
Hunt, along with Jamilla Rankin, Kaitlyn Torpey and Kahli Johnson came into the side to replace them. Johnson became CommBank Matilda #237 a er being given the nod to start.
Kahli Johnson scored on her debut to open up proceedings, before Kaitlyn Torpey sealed the result with her second goal in national team colours.
The new national team combinations were working immediately, with Johnson making a fantastic run down the le in the 6th minute.
Her cross found Holly McNamara in front of goals who was
not able to hit the target.
Kaitlyn Torpey and Charli Grant were heavily involved down the right. The ball found McNamara again ve minutes later, but her rst-time shot went wide.
The CommBank Matildas were the dominant team in the rst half, restricting Argentina to one shot. It seemed only a
matter of time before the home side would break through. That goal came in the 38th minute. Grant made a powerful run from just inside Argentina’s half to the edge of the area. Her cross was perfectly weighted to the back post for the run of Johnson, whose header went past the Argentina goalkeeper and into the back of the net.
Johnson’s debut goal meant that Australia went into the halftime break one goal to the good and feeling con dent about the second 45 minutes.
There were no substitutes at half-time. Those came in the 68th minute, when Michelle Heyman and Amy Sayer were introduced to replace Holly McNamara and Emily van Egmond.
Clare Hunt took the field for the Matildas in the first of the friendly games against Argentina.
PHOTO: AAP
Helen Brown congratulated winners of the Brian Brown Memorial Golf day, Grant and Lachlan Torpy, with their little caddy Zac. PHOTOS: Grenfell Country Club
The Brian Brown Memorial was held at Grenfell Country Club in magnificent conditions
Great day out for Pony Club riders
By MADELINE BLACKSTOCK
Five keen Grenfell Pony Club members made the trip to Forbes to participate in the Forbes Pony Club annual Charlie O’Connor Showjumping and Dressage and Gymkahna weekend.
On Saturday Annabelle Randall and Adelaide Conron attended the Charlie O’Connor Showjumping and Dressage.
Annabelle rode well placing second in her dressage and both girls enjoyed participating in the introductory showjumping.
Grenfell Pony Club reported that both girls had a fun morning out with their ponies.
On Sunday Ava Baker, Adelaide and Georgia Conron attended the Gymkahna.
It was a successful day for Ava with the young rider placing rst in dressage, her riding class, pony club mount and best presented.
With this amazing performance Ava was awarded reserve age champion for 11 and under 13 years.
Adelaide received rst for rider 9 and under 11 and Georgia placed second in dressage
for 11 and under 13.
“Forbes Pony Club put on a well organised weekend and the committee were very helpful,” Grenfell Pony Club secretary Ashleigh Leibick said.
“The riders are very supportive and cheered on for our Grenfell girls during their showjumping and the showjumping judge was very supportive and helpful with Annabelle who is new to showjumping.
“Everyone a part of the Forbes Pony Club are very welcoming and approachable,” Ashleigh added.
Due to Grenfell Pony Club having a small number of members this year the Club is only hold a small amount of rally days for the year.
“Those rally days we do hold we are getting guest instructors to come in and teach.”
Grenfell Pony Club riders are o en o competing at other local gymkahnas and events and participate in surrounding rally days such as Young and Cowra.
“Our riders are looking forward to participating in the Zone Two Gymkahna hosted by Cowra Pony Club in August,” Ashleigh added.
Panthers host inaugural Memorial rugby day
By JOSH TAYLOR
verted try and the score at the break was 12-7 to the visitors.
Grenfell hosted Temora for the inaugural George Mitton and Hugo Fenton Memorial Shield match last Saturday.
It was wonderful to see a large crowd of rugby and community supporters come out to celebrate the boys.
The girls played rst, and it was a rematch of last year’s grand nal.
The rst half was all Temora. A lack of discipline saw both sides receive a red card in the nal minute and the half time score was 21-nil to the visitors.
Temora extended their lead with another converted try before the Pinkies hit back with a try to Emily and the score was 28-5.
Three minutes later Pinks crossed the line again via Holli and the score was 2810.
It took the Pinks another two minutes and a try to Amber narrowed the lead by another ve points.
Temora scored a try on the death knell and the nal score was 33-15 to the Tuskerettes.
3 points went to Amber, 2 for Dicko and 1 for Madge.
These three girls shared players player.
In between games there was a presentation of jerseys to the Mitton and Fenton families.
Both teams from Grenfell and Temora lined up on the eld and following the presentation, a minute’s silence was held.
The main game saw Temora score rst points with an unconverted try.
Sai crossed the line not much later, Will converted, and the Panthers led7-5.
With 10 minutes le in the half, Temora scored a con-
The second half was a victim of multiple cards and stoppages.
Temora closed out the scoring with an unconverted try and the nal score was 17-7.
Temora were duly awarded the memorial shield.
Three points and players player went to Jimmy, Sai picked up 2 points and 1 point was shared by Hugh and Hodgo.
A huge thank you to all the volunteers who made sure the day was a success and also all those community members who came out to support the Mitton and Fenton families.
Next week sees the competition have a general bye for the long weekend.
The second round kicks o with a trip to West Wyalong for both grades on June 14.
RUGBY UNION
Eleanor Kennedy on Bugsy in the Bending and (inset) Ava Baker was awarded reserve champion for 11 and under 13 years with Forbes Pony Club president Luke White.