Festival ‘fantastic’
By BRENDAN MCCOOL
A er a long weekend of activities, the Henry Lawson Festival of Arts has nished up for another year.
Henry Lawson Festival of Arts President Belinda Power said it was an amazingly fantastic event that she hopes everyone enjoyed as much as she did.
Ms Power said that she would like to thank her small committee of volunteers, the Council, the Council workers, community members and visitors for coming and supporting this year’s festival.
The Festival kicked o last Wednesday with the return of the popular Poetry by the Fireside, with the o cial opening of the Art Competition and Helen Carpenter’s Photography Exhibition on Thursday. Friday saw The Bioluminescence Project light up the Simpson Pavilion at the Showground.
The Festival o cially opened on Saturday, with poetry, busking, market and food stalls, entertainment and rides for the kids.
At the o cial opening of the Henry Lawson Festival for this year, o cial guests Deidre and Terry Carroll
spoke about the festival and the meaning it has for them.
Deidre said the festival pulls out all the stops each year to honour the town’s most famous son, and to embrace not just tradition, but transformation.
“Now in its 67th year, the festival is celebrating Lawson’s legacy of storytelling, music, art and community pride,” she said.
Terry Carroll said from little things, big things grow, which is very true of the long running Henry Lawson Festival.
just a celebration, it’s a cherished tradition that binds the community together. Each year, it showcases not only the remarkable works of Lawson, but also the talents of artists, performers and storytellers from across the nation,” Terry said.
Grenfell and if kindness had an epicentre, it would be in Grenfell.
Reading from Karen’s speech, Ms Power said kindness is all around us and it is the single distinguishing feature of this town.
“The Henry Lawson Festival has become more than
“The festival’s transformation over the decades re ects Grenfell’s ability to honour its heritage while embracing modern cultural expressions.”
With guest speaker Karen Stuttle unable to attend, Ms Power read out her speech on her behalf, saying there is nowhere on earth like
“The satirical poem, written by Henry Lawson in 1910, ‘The World is Full of Kindness’, cuts quickly into the truth of how simple, genuine, compassionate acts, every day, from ordinary people, is probably what makes all the di erence,” Ms Power said.
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Local exhibition set to launch
By BRENDAN MCCOOL
A NEW exhibition by local artists Julie Ferguson and Julie Gilmore is set to launch this Friday, 13 June at the Grenfell Art Gallery.
The exhibition, titled The Two Julies Celebrate NAIDOC, features a collection of 48 artworks and will run until 23 July.
The artworks are a mixture of of styles, Julie Gilmore said, with some painted in the style of Indigenous artworks and others painted in the style of European artworks.
Ms Gilmore said she and Julie Ferguson have been painting together for the last ve years and have worked together on the Grenfell NAIDOC committee for the last four years.
This is the second exhibition they have hosted together and has focus on local landmarks and local content.
In a slightly unusual twist, both Julies worked together on 14 artworks at the same time, which Ms Gilmore said she has not heard of any other artists undertaking before.
Ms Gilmore said the exhibition looks at bringing to-
Visitors roll-up for Biggest Morning Tea
QUANDIALLA Public School students
cooked-up a mini storm in its kitchen in preparation for a Biggest Morning Tea this year.
The school hosted a delightful fundraiser on 22 May all to support cancer patients and cancer research.
With an invitation extended to members in the community, students and sta saw a great roll-up from the public.
Thanks to sta , students and members of the community, they managed to raise $360 for Cancer Council Australia.
Visitors were treated to delicious cupcakes made by a very eager K/1/2 class and students in Years 3-6 created some mouth-watering scrolls.
Students also donated some fairy bread and sta added to the morning tea by bringing in some other tasty treats too.
The school always loves involving its community where it can and said they really appreciated the response.
The Biggest Morning Tea is a community event that raises vital funds to make a big di erence for those impacted by cancer.
In other recent news from Quandialla Public School, they hosted their Do it for Dolly Day in May.
The school’s ‘Do it for Dolly Day’ sausage sizzle raised $175 for the Dolly Foundation.
More importantly students and sta spread kindness and raised awareness about the e ects of bullying.
gether Indigenous and nonIndigenous art styles to say that everyone is Australian.
The artworks are painted
on traditional canvas, tablecloth and linen sourced from pure bed linen from the early 20th century.
Ms Gilmore said they look at these artworks as portable murals, for a lack of a better term, and this evolved out of receiving a 10 meter roll of canvas and then exploring more materials.
Ms Gilmore said with the loose materials they painted these artworks mainly outside on her back lawn.
The official opening of the exhibition begins at 6pm, with those interested in being their for the opening encouraged to call the art gallery or the visitor information centre,
Ms Gilmore said they are very appreciative to Weddin Shire Council for offering the space for the exhibition.
This year the National NAIDOC Week celebrations will be held from 6 – 13 July. Weddin NAIDOC Day will take place on 26 September at the newly refurbished Taylor Park, which will also feature the 22 story poles which were painted by local students with the guidance of Ms Gilmore and Ms Ferguson.
To find out more, contract the Grenfel Visitor Information Centre.
WHAT’S ON in and around Grenfell
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 O ce. It is during these meetings that councillors, with the assistance of executive sta , 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 re 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
COWRA WINE SHOW
PUBLIC TASTING
Saturday, 19 July
Test your wine tasting skills against expert judges and sample some of the best wines from Australia’s top wine-growing regions. It’s all part of the Cowra
Wine Show and Cowra Winter Wanderlust celebrations. Takes place at the Cowra Showground Pavillion, 6pm-9pm. Tickets $60.
CANOWINDRA ESKY BALL
Friday, 25 July, 5:30pm-11:30pm
Grab your group, pack the esky and help us raise some money for the show society to improve the annual show and maintain/ improve the facilities for years to come. Grazing boxes to start followed by delicious hot food from the Fat Parcel Food Van. K’nOath will having you rocking the night away. Tickets are $80.
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 cra beers, pale ales and dark ales. Learn di erent brewing techniques, the fermentation 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. In the meantime, if you would like to come along to help the committee, attend one of their monthly meetings at the Camp Street O ce, visit their Facebook page that has regular updates or check out their website www. grenfellshow.com.au.
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Meet Quandialla’s reading superstars
By CHRISTINE LITTLE
TWO Quandialla Public School students have dedicated themselves to 100 nights of reading.
The school has called them their superstar readers and presented Year 1 student Luke Slater and Year 6 student Alexiah Dalley-Lahay with special reading awards for reaching the 100-night milestone.
The task involves taking home a book to read which students do at their own pace, not necessarily over consecutive nights and recording it.
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It’s all to promote literacy and the love of reading, which Luke and Alexiah clearly have.
The school also takes part in the NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge, which also aims to encourage a love of reading for leisure and pleasure in students.
The Reading Challenge is not a competition but a challenge to each student to read, to read more and to read more widely.
It’s open to all NSW students in kindergarten to Year 10, in government, independent, Catholic and home schools.
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Cowra Wine Show public tasting is on at the Cowra Showground Pavillion on July 19.
Year 1 student Luke Slater and Year 6 student Alexiah Dalley-Lahay have read books over 100 nights.
PHOTO: Quandialla Public School
A new exhibition by local artists Julie Ferguson and Julie Gilmore is set to launch this Friday. PHOTO: Supplied
Local tomato jam a winner
We have the best tomato jam in the State, right here!
At the recent annual State Conference of CWA NSW new member of the Grenfell Evening CWA branch, Anne Gault, won rst prize for her tomato jam in the Land Cookery competition.
Anne also placed second for her short story in the CWA’s Literature competition, an original ‘thriller’ interpretation of the set theme, “The Recipe”.
Anne joined the CWA as a teenager, and has been entering her cooking, jams and preserves in local shows for many years now.
She recently transferred from Quandialla in to the Grenfell branch, and had success at zone competition to represent the region at the State conference in Wagga Wagga.
For those, like your correspondent, who haven’t tried tomato jam, Anne recommends it as a very sweet jam, good on bread or toast, and the version with ginger is particularly good.
The secrets to success are outlined in her recipe, shared below, but key is boiling it down well to a thick pulp before you put the sugar in.
“Tomato jam is very hard to set because it’s not an acidic
fruit, there’s not much pectin in it,” Anne said.
“You’ll only get a so setyou just need it set enough so it doesn’t run o the toast.”
Anne also won rst prize for her peach blossom cake at the Bega Conference several years ago.
Other local winners at state level with CWA are Esma Baker, Lola Madden, Pam Cli on and Quandialla’s Melba Edgerton who won rst prize two years in a row for her lumberjack cake.
The prize-winning recipe, with thanks to Anne Gault: Many people do not realise that tomatoes can be made into jam despite all trivia fans knowing that tomatoes are in fact a fruit.
It is quite easy to make.
1. Peel tomatoes and boil until pulp. Choose nicely coloured tomatoes and cut out any harder white bits. Peel by dropping the tomatoes into boiling water, count to 8 and then put into cold water to stop the cooking process – the skin will then peel o . As tomatoes boil down a lot use at least 3 lb/1.5 kg and cook until there is no free liquid, just pulp.
2. Add white sugar in the ratio of 3:4, e.g. ¾ lb of sugar to 1 lb of fruit, and boil strongly
stirring regularly until the jam feels thick, looks glossy and a bit on a saucer in the frig wrinkles on top. Tomatoes haven’t much pectin so you will only ever get a ‘so set’.
3. Pour into jars and seal by preferred method – screwing on the lid while jam is hot, in the microwave?
There are a number of variations you can make with tomato jam.
Adding nely chopped crystallised ginger creates tomato and ginger jam which is delicious. Some people like to add lemon juice.
You can add chopped fresh pineapple or a tin of crushed pineapple to make tomato and pineapple jam – if using fresh add sugar in the same ratio of 3:4 e.g. if adding 100 gr pineapple add 75 gr sugar. And a tin of passionfruit pulp or fresh passionfruit makes an attractive jam – again if using fresh passionfruit add extra sugar in ratio.
You can also make jam from green tomatoes. Choose wellcoloured fruit and don’t attempt to peel them – just slice thinly and if the pulp seems a bit lumpy beat it with an eggbeater. Green tomato jam has a di erent avour but nice. Happy jam-making!
Mitch Coombs named 2025 Frost and Fire ambassador
The comedian and digital creator from little ol’ Bogan Gate is coming home next weekend to be the o cial ambassador for the Frost and Fire festival in Forbes.
And he’ll be bringing his quick wit and down-to-earth charm with him.
Frost and Fire organisers announced Mitchell Coombs as their 2025 ambassador on Saturday, ahead of the magical evening under starry skies that celebrates the Winter Solstice on 21 June.
With a 400,000 following across social media, Mitchell and his unique sense of humour is adored by audiences nationwide.
Whether he’s sharing funny moments from his personal life, including on the family farm at Bogan Gate, or putting his own spin on viral trends, Mitchell has been described as someone who always keeps it real, and always keeps us laughing.
Mitchell’s signature style and energy will be on full display to help make this year’s event one of the most unforgettable yet.
We rst met Mitchell almost 10 years ago while at university when his entertaining video tour of Bogan Gate went viral, and led to national recognition and an appearance on Sunrise.
He’s since worked in radio,
records podcasts and began stand-up comedy four years ago - all while continuing to lm content for his social media platforms and living in Sydney.
Forbes Ski Dam on Bedgerabong Road is the place to be on 21 June from 4pm until 10pm where you can cosy up by toasty re buckets, indulge in hearty treats from food trucks, and savour boutique brews while being serenaded by Australian music acts on the main stage or immerse yourself in live enter-
tainment and performances around you.
This year’s music line-up features The Wolfe Brothers, Ripley Alexander and the Baker Boys as well as local talent.
There are complimentary shuttle buses running throughout the night and there’s accessible parking (permit required).
Tickets are $30 and can be found online through 123tix. com.au
Good news for families: Under 18s are free.
Southwest CWA Group to host meeting
By MARGIE CLARK, publicity o icer
Southwest CWA Group council meeting will be held on 14 June 2025.
The meeting will now be held at the Young CWA rooms at 7 Lovell Street, as Binalong did not wish to host it.
The morning tea will begin at 9.30 am with the meeting to start at 10am.
Harden will run the trading table and we hope to see as many members turn up for it. Share your news: Want to share sports, news or achievements with the Grenfell community? Get in touch with the Grenfell Record. Journalist Brendan McCool can be contacted by emailing bmccool@midwestmedia.com.au or calling 0448 238 254
The best of the State’s tomato jam lined up at the CWA conference ... and the winner was our very own Anne Gault. PHOTO: Supplied
Mitchell Coombs from Bogan Gate is the 2025 Frost and Fire o icial ambassador. IMAGE: Frost and Fire
Garden Club hosts a delightful meeting
By ANITA EDWARDS, Publicity O icer
Patina Gallery, situated on top of a hill just outside town, with its stunning views of the surrounding country and showcasing the beautiful artwork of Kathleen McCue, made it a delightful venue for our June meeting (pictured right)
Members heard a report on the Mad Hatter’s A ernoon Tea Party held in May at Weddin Community Native Nursery. The a ernoon was a great success, and thanks to the generosity of those attending we were able to donate $630 to Can Assist Grenfell.
The date for our Spring street stall has been con rmed as Saturday, 13 September, and we will be discussing details for this at our next meeting.
We have not yet set a date for our Open Gardens in October this year, but have started making plans. We are looking at a one-day event presenting four or ve gardens, and including a garden stall at one of the venues.
We are happy to include gardens of non-mem-
bers, so if you would like your garden to be considered, please do not hesitate to contact the writer on 0409 014 989.
Our next meeting on Tuesday, 1 July, will be at the home of Pam Livingstone, Strayleaves, 12 Weddin Street.
We welcome non-members, so if you are interested in gardens or gardening, please come and join us on the rst day of July.
Committee backs councils on RFS fleet responsibility
A NSW Parliamentary committee has recommended that the state’s Rural Fire Service eet be legally recognised as state assets in what’s being described as a signi cant win for local government.
The Public Accounts Committee has tabled the report for its “Inquiry into the assets, premises and funding of the NSW Rural Fire Service” with all 14 recommendations warmly welcomed by the local government sector.
President of Local Government NSW and Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM says the report’s recommendations strongly align with the positions advocated by LGNSW and councils.
“This signi cant win comes a er years of strong advocacy from LGNSW and from individual councils,” Mayor Miller said.
for the maintenance and repair of Red Fleet assets.
“Of course, every council strongly supports the RFS and the incredible work they do for our communities.
“But the reality is that councils have no say in the acquisition, deployment or disposal of the RFS ‘Red Fleet’ assets so it’s illogical that councils should be expected to account for these assets and manage associated audit obligations.”
“The truth is that the management and oversight arrangements of the RFS have gradually shi ed over many years, and outdated ownership and accounting arrangements need to be updated.”
Key recommendations of the inquiry report include:
Transferring legal ownership of the Red Fleet assets to the RFS
Amending the Rural Fires Act 1997 to recognise that the NSW RFS – and not local government - is responsible
Amending the Rural Fires Act to clarify that the NSW RFS has primary responsibility for bush re mitigation and hazard reduction, with councils playing a supporting role.
Amending the Rural Fires Act so that the NSW RFS is responsible for the provision of new premises in the future.
Mayor Miller says the report must now be followed by swi action.
“We are so grateful to the members of this Committee who have heard that message and have come out so strongly in recommending much needed change,” she said.
“I thank the Minister for Local Government, the Hon. Ron Hoenig MP for referring this matter for inquiry and I now urge the NSW Government to adopt the recommendations and move without delay towards implementation of these long overdue reforms.”
Weddin residents eligible for free JEV vaccine
NSW Health has free access to the Japanese encephalitis Virus (JEV) vaccine to ensure residents are protected as the mosquito season continues.
In NSW, a Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine is available for free for people aged two months or older who live or work, including volunteer deployment, in 60 local government areas. Weddin is among those that have been named as an LGA of high concern, as has Forbes, Orange, Cowra and Parkes.
It’s important people
throughout the state protect themselves and their families from mosquitoes.
Here are some simple actions you can take: Apply repellent to exposed skin. Use repellents that contain DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
And re-apply repellent regularly.
Use repellents that are safe for children.
Most skin repellents are safe for use on children aged three months and older.
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for instructions. Wear light, loose-fitting long-sleeve shirts, long pants and covered footwear and socks.
Avoid going outdoors during peak mosquito times, especially dawn and dusk.
Use insecticide sprays, vapour dispensing units and mosquito coils to repel mosquitoes (mosquito coils should only be used outdoors in well-ventilated areas).
Cover windows and doors with insect screens and checking there are no gaps. Remove items that may
collect water such as old tyres and empty pots from around your home to reduce the places where mosquitoes can breed.
Protect infants aged less than three months by using an infant carrier draped with mosquito netting, secured along the edges.
While camping, use a tent that has fly screens to prevent mosquitoes entering or sleep under a mosquito net.
For further information and ways to protect yourself visit the NSW Health website.
Early
Residents are urged to protect against JEV by preventing mosquito bites and getting vaccinated PHOTO: FILE
WEDDIN SHIRE COUNCIL
Wednesday 18 June 2025 - Garbage Collection | Villages
Thursday 19 June 2025 - Ordinary Council Meeting | 5:00pm
DATES TO NOTE
Friday 20 June 2025 - Street Stall | The Henry Lawson High School P&C
Friday 20 June 2025 - Recycling Collection | East
Monday 23 June 2025 - Recycling Collection | West
Wednesday 25 June 2025 - Recycling Collection | Villages
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 | FIRE SAFETY
A reminder with the cooler weather upon us, to clean out the chimneys, check electrical cords on heaters and blankets and test the smoke alarm. Further information on keeping your home ‘Winter Fire Safe’ can be found at https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/gallery/files/pdf/ community/Winter%20Fire%20Safety%20 Checklist.pdf
PUBLIC NOTICE | SAFETY STARTS AT HOME – PREVENT DOG ATTACKS
Know the signs, prevent dog attacks. Any dog can bite, regardless of its size, age or breed. Young children are most at risk from dog attacks, especially those aged 0 – 4. Most dog attacks happen at home, or in familiar environments.
Supervise or Separate
To reduce the risk of dog bites, actively supervise your children and dogs, or keep them separated.
Children and Adults should:
• Pat a dog’s side, not its head
• Never hug a dog around the neck as some dogs find it overwhelming
• Be gentle when playing. Rough place can excite or scare a dog
• Give dogs alone time. Never bother a dog when it’s eating, sleeping or caring for puppies
• Never stare intensely at a dog. They can interpret this as threatening behaviour. Further information can be found at: https://wearefamily.nsw.gov.au/thefacts.html
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
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
Well in what is tradition for the June Long Weekend, we certainly had the weather. Thankfully Saturday’s Main Street Parade was a success with the weather holding off. These events only occur due to the dedication of everyone involved, and it was a tremendous weekend of activities and I thank all the volunteers, businesses, Council staff and visitors for making it a wonderful weekend.
I would like to welcome Ms Kathryn Brock who has commenced as our new Director Corporate Services and relocated to Grenfell from the East Coast. I extend a big thank you to Mrs Auburn Carr for acting in the DCS role and to Ms Da’na Hojlund for stepping up as acting Chief Financial Officer over the past 6 months.
I would like to make a special mention and congratulate Weddin Shire Council for being named a finalist in the Safety and Wellbeing Category at the Local Government Professionals Australia Awards evening last week. Freuin Forsyth is a quiet achiever who has embraced the role of WHS Officer. As the Council’s WHS Officer and together with the Council’s Executive Team has implemented our weekly Safety Talk sessions. These sessions focus on continuously improving Council’s WHS systems. We commend Freuin for coming up with the safety initiatives, exercises and topics week in and week out. Unfortunately, Weddin didn’t get the win, the category was won by Clarence Valley Council. Congratulations to Freuin for her work. 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
Fun at the Henry Lawson Festival
Grenfell has hosted another great Henry Lawson Festival, with guests coming to the region from near and far.
A damp start to Saturday couldn’t deter the visitors and The Grenfell record was out and about to capture the smiling faces of those enjoying the festival.
(Front) Robyn Horne and Elaine O’Connor, (back) Noel Luckie and Norman Horne were enjoying the Festival on Saturday.
Glenn and Mila Draper travelled to Grenfell for the Henry Lawson Festival of the Arts.
Grenfell Public School’s junior marimba players entertained the crowds with their music. PHOTOS: Brendan McCool
Ted Webber hosted an open mic event for poetry readings and songs.
Festival of the arts 2025 winners
■ From the front page
Many of the Festival’s competition winners have been announced.
Open art Winner: Dallas Nyberg with “Woodrow”.
Highly Commended: Susan Hodge with “Iandra Castle in Spring”.
Highly Commended: Peter Arnold Larsen with “Memories Fade Legends Live On”.
Acquisitive art
Winner: Leanne Hodges with “View Towards Bumbaldry”.
People’s choice award went to Katherine Charlton ‘Kookaburra’.
Short Story Competition
Winner $1000: Karen Howie Casey with “Norman”
Runner up $500 Vanessa Thompson with “An Attitude of Kindness”
Verse competition: Winner $1000: David Stanley with “The Nurse and the Soldier”.
Runner up $500: Serena Moss with “Kindness, from a Safe Distance”.
Window dressing
First Prize: Wild Child –Rochelle Cawthorne
Second Prize: Grenfell Red Cross – KB5 Fitness
Third prize: Christian Bookshop
Street parade
First Prize: Grenfell Soccer Club
Second Prize: Landcare
Third prize: Grenfell Public School
(Front) Max, Jack and Amelia (back) Luke, Harry, Patrick, Georgia and Ian.
(Front) Octavia, Marlie, Memphis and Preston, (back) Alan, Belinda and Braeden.
Janeane Debenham, Glenda Howell and Willa Makin were operating the Grenfell Girl Guides stall.
Kathy Parker, Kathy McKellar, Trish Cannon and Val Forsyth were busy at the CWA Evening Branch’s stall.
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6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.00 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.25 Rocket Club. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.30 MythBusters “There’s Your
6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Horse Racing. Winter Cup Day, Sportsbet Sandown Saturday and The Star Stradbroke Day. 1.00 Football. AFL. Brisbane v GWS Giants. 4.00 Border Patrol. 4.30 Motorway Patrol. 5.00 News. 5.30 Border Security. 6.00 News. 7.00 Border Security. 7.30 MOVIE: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. (2018) 10.00 MOVIE: Inside Man. (2006) 12.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Shopping. 8.30 Better Homes. 11.00 Harry’s Practice. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Escape To The Country. 1.00 Horse Racing. Winter Cup Day, Sportsbet Sandown Saturday and The Star Stradbroke Day. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 1.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 ER.
7.30 Call The Midwife. Final. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. Final. 10.05 Bergerac. Final. 10.55 Reunion. Final. 11.55 Rage. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 3.00 Play School. 3.30 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 4.20 Dino Dex. 4.45 Gardening Australia
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. National Drag Racing C’ship. Top Fuel C’ship. 4.00 Storage Wars: Barry’s Best Buys. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Pawn Stars. 9.30 American Pickers. 10.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 6. Heats. 1.00 Find My Country House Australia. 1.30 Great Australian Detour. 2.00 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters Of The Galaxy. 4.30 Explore TV. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 6. Finals. 9.25 MOVIE: 27 Dresses. (2008) Katherine Heigl, James Marsden. 11.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Weekender. 11.00 Jordie, Sam & Ted’s Adventures. 11.30 Holistic Living. 12.00 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 1.00 Australia’s Cheapest Weddings. 2.00 Zumbo’s Just Desserts. 3.15 Starstruck. 4.30 Dodger. 5.30 MOVIE: Abominable. (2019) 7.30 MOVIE: Braveheart. (1995) 11.05 MOVIE: The Social Network. (2010) 1.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.10 Everyday Gourmet. 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.
2.45 Doctor Who. 3.30 A Bite To Eat. 3.55 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 4.40 MythBusters. 5.30 George Clarke’s Remarkable Renovations. 6.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 7.05 Hard Quiz. 7.35 QI. 8.05 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 8.55 Nath Valvo: Anyway, Back To Me. 9.45 The IT Crowd. 10.10 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Sailing. SailGP. H’lights. 3.00 Cycling. UCI Masters Mountain Bike World C’ships. H’lights.
5.10 Octonauts And Operation Deep Freeze. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.30 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.10 Chopped Jnr. 8.55 The Piano. 9.55 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.35 Dragon Ball Super. 11.00 Late Programs.
Eat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.40 MythBusters. 5.30 George Clarke’s Remarkable Renovations. 6.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 7.05 Hard Quiz. 7.35 QI. 8.05 The Piano UK. New.
The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Fishing Addiction. 2.00 Fishy Business. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 14. Port Adelaide v Melbourne. 6.00 The Wash Up. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Predator. (1987) 10.45 MOVIE: Predator 2. (1990) 1.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. 1.00 Fish Forever. 1.30 Business Drive. 2.00 Beach 5’s Superstars Of Origin. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 15. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Canterbury Bulldogs. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters Of The Galaxy. 8.40 60 Minutes. 9.40 The Killer Interview With Piers Morgan. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 The First 48. 12.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Skippy. 11.30 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 12.55 MOVIE: Barnacle Bill. (1957) 2.45 MOVIE: I Was Monty’s Double. (1958) 4.50 MOVIE: The Kentuckian. (1955) 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Semi-final. 9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match. 9.45 MOVIE: Lethal Weapon. (1987) 12.00 Late Programs.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A slight setback in plans is nothing to worry about. Use this delay to deal with a number of matters you might have ignored for too long. Expect news from someone in your past.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You’re entering a period of stability. Use it to straighten out any outstanding problems related to a very personal situation. Also, pay closer attention to financial matters.
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. 12.00 Getaway. 12.30 Dad’s Army. 1.10 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 2.30 MOVIE: Outcast Of The Islands. (1951) 4.30 MOVIE: Invitation To A Gunfighter. (1964) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Equalizer. (2014) 11.10 The Closer. 12.10 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Jordie, Sam & Ted’s Adventures. 10.30 Holistic Living. 11.00 Behave Yourself. 12.00 Australia’s Cheapest Weddings. 1.00 Starstruck. 2.30 Home And Away. 4.30 Baking It. 5.30 Extreme Animal Transport. 6.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: S.V.U.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) As much as you love being a social Lion, you might well benefit from staying out of the spotlight for a while. You need time to reflect on some upcoming decisions.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A difficult family situation improves, thanks to your timely intervention. You can now start to focus more of your attention on preparing for a possible career change.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) An on-the-job change works to your benefit by offering new opportunities, but it’s up to you to check them out. Meanwhile, a stalled romantic situation starts up again.
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Kindness theme shines in parade
A er the o cial opening ceremony on Saturday, the Henry Lawson Festival put on grand parade. The world is full of kindness theme invited people to make kindness their suprpower and parade participants embraced the theme.
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Students and sta at St Joseph’s Primary School highlighted the theme of this year’s festival during the parade.
Members of the Steampunk Society took part in the parade along with their penny farthing bikes.
Grenfell Public School students highlighted this year’s theme ‘Make Kindness Your Superpower’.
Pictured Le : Grenfell Public School sta and students took part in the annual parade, highlighting the theme of this year’s festival.
Members of the Town and District Band marched in the parade, setting the pace with their music.
Pictured Right: Festival guests Deidre and Terry Carroll with Weddin Shire Council General Manager Noreen Vu and Weddin Shire Mayor Paul Best. PHOTOS: Brendan McCool
Matildas relive shootout glory
By AAP/LIZ HOBDAY
A tribute to the Matildas’ nail-biting World Cup shootout, a moment that captured the nation, has been commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery.
The Matildas’ 2023 World Cup quarter- nal triumph against France, which ended with a history-making penalty shootout, will be commemorated with an artwork at the National Portrait Gallery.
The Matildas’ 7-6 triumph on penalties made them the rst Australian football side to reach the nal four of a World Cup, capturing the attention of a nation and changing the perceptions of women in sport.
Sydney-based artist and lmmaker Angela Tiatia has asked the World Cup squad of 23 Matildas to re-live the tension of the 10-round shootout for the video artwork.
Some of the players had never re-watched those nailbiting moments, said Tiatia. “It elicited such emotional reactions, including visible goosebumps from the players, cementing for me what a privilege and inspiration it is to create this portrait,” she said.
Players Clare Hunt, Clare Wheeler, Courtney Nevin and Teagan Micah were on hand following a friendly match against Argentina on Monday night as the project was announced at the gallery in Canberra on Tuesday.
While coach Joe Montemurro sets his sights on silverware at a home Asian Cup in 2026, the National Portrait Gallery has artistic aspirations instead.
The video portrait is its most ambitious commission yet, according to director Bree Pickering.
“Some subjects, like the Matildas, need to be depicted in sound and motion or both,” she said.
Due to broadcast rights restrictions, the artwork can’t actually include footage of the shootout, so Tiatia has decided to take a more artistic approach and hopes the result will be like watching a moving painting.
She lmed with 14 mem-
bers of the 2023 squad at a training camp in February, and hopes to lm with injured striker Sam Kerr in London come July.
Football Australia interim chief executive Heather Gar riock said watching the 2023 squad capture the hearts of Australians was one of the most powerful moments she has ever experienced.
“This portrait is more than a tribute to feats on the pitch, it’s a testament to the cultural shi they helped lead, and the legacy they continue to build for women and girls,” Garri ock said.
The artwork is slated to show at the gallery in Canberra over summer before touring.
The nail biting penalty shootout from the 2023 World Cup tilt by the Matildas will be immortalised.
Hackett, Jeffries share in popular Parkes picnics win
RACING
By COL HODGES
Critically injured in a race fall at Tomingley in 2019, jockey Michael Hackett from Parkes has not ridden since but maintains an interest in racing as the part owner of Way To Divine, winner of the
Pracey-Holmes , $2.80 equal favourite) and World Reign (Ken Dunbar, $6).
Ridden by Jake Pracey-Holmes for Orange trainer Melissa Harrison, Hasime ($2.80) resumed from a spell in the 1200 metres Agriwest Maiden Handicap and after being 4 lengths behind the leading trio approaching the
PHOTO: Darren England/AAP PHOTOS
Indi continues to inspire
A self-trained, inspiring Year 4 student from little Caragabal Public School has proudly represented the district at the Western level in cross country.
Indi Ridley competed at the Lachlan PSSA Cross Country in Forbes on 16 May, joining fellow Caragabal students Talia Ridley and Isabelle Cooper, who are both in Year 2.
The school said the trio showcased remarkable dedication and perseverance at the carnival.
Indi placed sixth in her race in Forbes, a huge achievement considering her training is entirely self-directed.
Without a coach, Indi stays committed to her tness by running on her family farm, o en racing to catch the bus.
“Her determination and selfmotivation are truly inspiring,” the school said.
This dedication earned Indi a spot to compete at the Western Cross Country event in Orange, which took place yesterday, 11 June.
(Indi hadn’t competed at the time the Grenfell Record went to print).
“We’re so proud of her contin-
a er placing sixth at Lachlan PSSA Cross Country.
ued e orts and we were cheering her on from the classroom!”
The school said.
Indi has been reaching great heights in her running.
Last year she broke the 100m sprint record for the nine-yearold girls at the Bland Sports Carnival, clocking an impressive time of 16.90 seconds, a remarkable milestone.
A er taking the pledge to encourage respect by club members on and o the eld during the NSW Rugby League (NSWRL) Respect Round, Grenfell Junior Rugby League has been ranked fourth in the state.
Grenfell Junior Rugby League Club’s Phoebe Bateman said they took part in the respect round to encourage positive and respectful behaviour and culture within the club and community, Ms Bateman said the NSWRL Respect round looks at working with children check compliance, codes of conduct breaches, and en-
language and respectful conduct on and o the eld.
Grenfell was ranked as fourth in the state, which was a shock for the Club, Ms Bateman said, though they were quite proud of the results.
NSWRL’s annual Respect Round was a month-long campaign starting on 12-13 April with this year’s theme focusing on ‘Words Have Power’ to remind all players, coaches, volunteers, and spectators of the importance of a supportive Rugby League environment.
As part of the campaign, clubs were asked to take
positive words have on their team culture.
Looking to the 2025 competition, junior rugby league had a general bye over the June long weekend and will be hosting Canowindra this weekend for a great day of football.
Grenfell will also be at home next weekend for round eight, where they will be hosting West Wyalong. While many of the junior age groups are development matches, with no scores tallied, Ms Bateman said the Grenfell players are improving from week to week, with a lot of stand out players.
