Members of the community have paused to commemorate Vietnam Veterans’ Day on Monday, August 18 and remember those who served in the conflict.
The Grenfell RSL SubBranch conducted the service for the Weddin Community at Memorial Park in Grenfell.
Vietnam Veterans’ Day takes place on the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan which was fought in 1966.
The Vietnam War was Australia’s longest military engagement of the 20th Century.
By the time the war ended, almost 60,000 Australians served, with 3,000 wounded and 524 deaths.
The service also marked the Victory in the Pacific Day.
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Women’s Networking night success
The Weddin Shire Council was proud to host the Central West Inspired Women’s Speed Networking Night on Wednesday 14 August 2025, with 40 women from across the region gathering in Grenfell for a vibrant evening of connection and conversation.
The event, delivered by Regional Development Australia Central West and proudly sponsored by Inland Rail, was the second in a series of speed networking events designed to inspire women in business and leadership across the Central West.
The first event was held in Forbes in July 2025, with the next scheduled for Parkes on
30 October 2025.
The Grenfell event was a sell-out, with local and regional women from a variety of sectors taking the opportunity to build relationships and explore new avenues for collaboration.
The energy in the room was dynamic, with meaningful conversations sparking ideas that will continue to grow beyond the event.
Councillor Colleen Gorman, Deputy Mayor of Weddin Shire Council, participated in the evening and praised the calibre of discussion.
“This was a milestone event, welcoming women from Forbes and Cowra Council,
Young, Murringo, Monteagle, Bathurst, Sydney, as well as the many local faces. It was exciting and inspirational to hear their stories and achievements, a great night,” Cr Gorman said.
“I loved participating in the networking and, most importantly, listening to the excellent ideas sparked by the many conversations. The turnout was testament to the vital role of women in leadership and business in the Weddin Shire.”
The evening was also attended by Cr Ruth Fagan of Cowra Council, in her capacity as Chair of Regional Development Australia Central West, who continues to champion
initiatives that support the development and recognition of women across the region.
Weddin Shire Council extends its thanks to all attendees who made the evening a success, and would like to thank Inland Rail, the Cordial Factory and Regional Development Australia Central West for supporting the event.
Women who missed out on the Grenfell event are encouraged to register for the upcoming Parkes Speed Networking Night on 30 October, another opportunity to connect with fellow regional women and be part of a growing movement of inspiration and empowerment.
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For more information about our pre-paid funeral options call Patricia on (02) 6343 2501
Grenfell paused to remember those who serviced in Vietnam on Monday during the Vietnam Veterans’ Day service.
Students experience the Magic of Theatre
By TAMARA McMAHON
Grenfell Public School Stage
One students from Kindergarten to Year 2 recently enjoyed a memorable day filled with creativity, fun and learning during an excursion to the Cowra Civic Centre.
On Thursday 14 August, the students travelled from Grenfell to Cowra to watch ‘Imagine Live’, a captivating theatrical performance based on Alison Lester’s beloved book ‘Imagine’.
The day started with a stop at the adventure playground at Billy Goat Hill, Cowra, where the children enjoyed the sunny weather, ate a picnic lunch and played together before continuing their journey.
The excitement grew as they arrived at the Civic Centre, ready to immerse themselves in the interactive show.
Imagine Live is a magical and meaningful celebration of imagination, friendship, and the natural world. The performance uses innovative technology, including digital puppetry, face recognition, animation, and original music, to bring the story to life.
Throughout the show, students were invited to participate by spotting leopards, diving with dolphins, and even digging up dinosaurs, making it a truly engaging experience.
The production combined real and animated worlds, using projection screens, oversized props, and puppets skillfully operated by live performers and digital puppeteers.
The story is framed around a heartfelt video call between a granddaughter and grandmother, connecting generations through their shared love of the book.
Beyond entertainment, Imagine Live carries important themes about creativity, connection, and caring for our environment messages that resonate deeply with young audiences.
The performance also highlighted the importance of play and imagination as essential ingredients for fostering creativity
and a sense of belonging. Teachers and students were buzzing with excitement as they
Lots on offer at bookshop
By ANNE GAULT
Father’s Day is fast approaching and the Bookshop has a good selection of Father’s Day cards for fathers, grandfathers, even a son-in-law, with messages varying from traditional to profound. Father’s Day gift ideas include a coffee mug, Bibles, books and Bible covers.
At the Annual General Meeting held a couple of months ago all members of the executive were returned. Many thanks to our long-serving Manager, Marian Walker, President, Jill Hodgson, Secretary, Jan Wallace, and Treasurer, Murray Walker who is going around for a twentyfirst consecutive year!
The next general Bookshop meeting is scheduled for 10 am on Saturday, 20 September, in the Uniting Church Hall, and everyone volunteering at or interested in the progress of the Bookshop is most welcome.
The Bookshop is holding its annual street stall on 17 and 18 October. There will be the usual extensive range of food items, plants and pre-loved bric-a-brac. You might be thinking it’s too early to prepare for 2026 but a couple of very attractive 2026 calendars themed on the Psalms have just arrived. The Bookshop’s Facebook page – facebook.com/grenfellchristianbookshop/ - is a good place to keep abreast of new stock.
Once again the Bookshop is a convenient Main Street drop-off point for the shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. You can pick up your preprinted shoe boxes and labels there too.
Dramatic Society begin rehearsals of new production
By ANITA EDWARDS
Grenfell Dramatic Society now have their next production underway.
Rehearsals for Midsummer’s Murder, a comedy in two Acts, have started, and the Grenfell Dramatic Society are looking at performance dates of 17, 18 and 19 October. The Society were disappointed they could not have a production ready for the Henry Lawson Festival this year, as they have produced a play for most of the Festivals since 1957, but circumstances conspired against them.
The Grenfell Dramatic Society did, however, have very appreciative audiences for their annual Poetry by Firelight and Schools’ Drama Day.
Both of these events are held as part of the Festival.
But the Grenfell Dramatic Society now have a production up and running, and enthusiasm is high.
Midsummer’s Murder is a fun play they can really get their teeth into.
The Grenfell Dramatic Society will be providing more details as they get closer to the performance dates, so keep an eye on the paper and social media.
Bookings will open at the end of September.
RIGHT: Rehearsals for the Grenfell Dramatic Society’s new production - Midsummer’s Murder, a comedy in two Acts, have started. PHOTO: Supplied
Lyn Bowtell is coming to The Cordial Factory
Multi award-winning singer-songwriter Lyn Bowtell is taking her new album Paper Cuts on the road later this month, with Grenfell set to host her for one of her shows.
Joining her at all three shows is fellow singer-songwriter Felicity Dowd as her special guest.
With 10 Golden Guitars to her
JOURNALISTS
name, Lyn is one of Australia’s most respected and accomplished artists, known for her powerful voice, masterful songwriting, and captivating live performances. These shows offer audiences the exclusive chance to be among the first to own Paper Cuts ahead of its release to streaming services on September 5,
Courtney Gambrill 0448 248 080 cgambrill@midwestmedia.com.au www.grenfellrecord.com.au
Fri, Aug 29 – Crossroads Bar, Dubbo, NSW.
Felicity Dowd – an award-winning singer-songwriter and folk/country artist who is currently charting with her latest single Rusty Nail, released on August 11. Felicity’s storytelling and musicianship have earned her national recognition, making her the
Sat, Aug 30 – The Agrestic Grocer, Orange, NSW. Sun, Aug 31 – The Cordial Factory, Grenfell, NSW.
Maddie, Evelyn and Penny ready for the show to begin.
Students enjoyed a picnic on a beautiful day. PHOTOS: Supplied
boarded the bus for the trip back to Grenfell, having thoroughly enjoyed a wonderful day out.
Scholarship helps relieve pressure
By MARGARET CAREY
Harrison Forde was successful in being awarded the new scholarship through Country Education Foundation of Australia, the James N. Kirby-CEF VET Scholarship.
This is a new scholarship valued at $3,000, designed to relieve financial pressure for students completing vocational education qualifications and keep them on their path to career success, becoming those highly valued tradespeople.
Harry relocated at the start of the year to Orange to take up an apprenticeship as a heavy diesel mobile plant technician. He is completing his TAFE studies at Dubbo, doing a week block every six weeks.
Like most of our first-year recipients, Harry has had many changes this year: moving into a share house, working up to 55 hours per week and then the TAFE blocks up in Dubbo. Harry said he has had to learn to to be fully independent, including household chores, managing his budget and developing new financial skills, sometimes through trial and error. He has had to make decisions about playing sport;
to prioritise staying in one piece so he can do his job. Harry says he loves working on the big machines, having great support at work where he feels he learns something new every day. Being able to learn on the job is a great way to gain qualifications and to support the learning we do at TAFE.
Harry says the scholarship will help cover the rent and give him that opportunity to buy his own tools, decent
From the front page Victory in the Pacific Day commemorates the announcement of Japan’s surrender at the end of World War 2.
Grenfell RSL Sub-Branch
President Glen Ivins said the commemorative service was really well attended by around 70 people.
There were addresses by Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke, and The Henry Lawson’s High School’s Ryan Toole who spoke about his grandfather, Allan Russell and his service in the Vietnam War.
Ryan recounted a memory his grandfather shared with him about his service and experience in Vietnam, including at the battle of Long Tan.
ones, and stop using tools of the other workers which can be a bit testing at times!
Harry’s success is another example of the value of the CEF of Grenfell scholarships to our recipients. It opens a pathway to so much more support through CEFA. The next round of co-funding is coming through for VET stu dents.
We love seeing our young people’s success and progress on their chosen pathways.
Community urged to come together for Services Day
By BRENDAN MCCOOL
Weddin Interagency are inviting members of the community to reach out and interact with local service providers at the Weddin Services Day scheduled for 14 October.
The aim of the event is to make the community aware of the range of service providers who have Weddin in their service footprint, as well as the specific types of support these services are able to provide to residents.
Members of Weddin Interagency believe this type of day would benefit many people in the Weddin community by making connections with and gaining access to a wider range of community support services.
Weddin Services Day will run from 10am to 2pm at the Grenfell Bowling Club on Cross Street.
Weddin Interagency are also inviting expressions of Interest from any community group that would like a
stall at the Services Day.
These organisations can reg ister their interest by emailing programs2@cinc.org.au by 27 September. Organisations at tending include: Relationships Australia, Homes NSW, Rural Financial Counselling Service, Macarthur Legal Services, Disability Advocacy, Sureway, Carer Gateway, Catholic Care Wilcannia Forbes, Binaal Billa, and RSL Sub Branch Grenfell.
“This recollection from my grandfather leaves me with feelings of pride and understanding of their bravery and determination in the face of unimaginable fear danger,’ Ryan said.
Grenfell Public School’s captains also provided a commemorative reading at the service.
The service was followed by post service drinks and light food hosted at the Grenfell Country Club, which Mr Ivins said was well attended by around 40 people.
Mr Ivins said he was appreciative that Steph Cooke was able to attend and the support from the Grenfell community impresses him every time.
Mr Ivins said he would also like to thank Council for helping to maintain Memorial Park.
RSL members Don Forsyth and Keith White working on the Street stall selling memorabilia prior to Long Tan Day.
Harrison Forde was one of several recipients of the inaugural James N. Kirby-CEF VET Scholarships. PHOTO: Supplied
Grenfell Public School’s captains read out a Commemorative reading. PHOTOS: Deidre Carroll
Ryan Toole provided an address at the Commemorative Service.
Science and community in focus
By DANIELLE McFARLANE
GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY
Last Friday, the students of St Joseph’s School in Grenfell demonstrated their commitment to community support by delivering a fresh batch of turnips to the Grenfell Food Hall.
This thoughtful gesture reflects the school’s dedication to teaching students about generosity, community spirit, and the importance of helping those in need locally.
By contributing fresh produce, the students are actively supporting families in the Grenfell area who rely on the Food Hall’s resources.
This initiative serves as an inspiring example of how education and community involvement can go hand in hand to foster kindness and social responsibility in the next generation.
NATIONAL
SCIENCE WEEK
Curiosity, creativity, and innovation were front and centre at St Joseph’s, as students embraced the excitement of National Science Week 2025.
The week kicked off with an inspiring hands-on robotics session.
Students explored the world of Cozmo Robotics, diving into coding challenges and problem-solving activities that sparked curiosity and encouraged critical thinking.
This set the tone for a week full of discovery, and we thank him for helping to ignite a passion for technology in our young learners.
Later in the week, the school hosted its annual Science Fair, where budding scientists from all year levels proudly presented their experiments and projects.
From clever inventions to fascinating scientific investigations, students showcased their learning with confidence and excitement.
Classrooms and hallways buzzed with energy as families, staff, and peers explored the displays and celebrated the students’ achievements.
The Science Fair was a true testament to the fun and wonder of learning, proving that science is anything but boring!
A huge thank you to all staff, students, and families who contributed to making National Science Week 2025 a memorable celebration of curiosity, creativity, and innovation.
HEALTHY HAROLD VISITS
Last week, St Joseph’s Primary School welcomed a special visitor - Healthy Harold and the Life Education van!
Students from all year levels participated in fun, interactive sessions that focused on living healthy lifestyles, making safe choices, and caring for their overall wellbeing.
With engaging activities and important life lessons, the visit was both educational and enjoyable for everyone involved.
Healthy Harold has long
been a favourite among students, and this year was no exception.
The Life Education program continues to support schools in empowering children with knowledge and skills to make positive life choices.
A big thank you to the Life Education team for another fantastic visit.
We’re already looking forward to seeing Healthy Harold again next year!
KINDER, YEAR ONE EXPLORE ART AND IMAGINATION
Kindergarten and Year One students from St Joseph’s recently enjoyed a magical day of creativity and discovery during an excursion to Cowra.
The day began at the Cowra Art Museum, where students took part in an inspiring makers’ workshop linked to The Good exhibition by artist Anna Louise Richardson.
Through hands-on activi-
ties and guided discussions, students explored how we live alongside animals and how art can be a powerful tool for telling stories about rural life.
After a fun lunch break at Billy Goat Hill Playground, the adventure continued with a captivating performance of Imagine Live, based on Alison Lester’s beloved picture book.
The live show took students on a journey across sparkling seas, into outer space, and through enchanting landscapes - bringing to life the themes explored in this semester’s Visual Art and Drama programs.
The excursion was a perfect blend of learning and imagination, sparking creativity and wonder in our youngest learners.
A heartfelt thank you to all who helped make this special day possible!
CELEBRATING SUCCESS!
St Joseph’s Primary School
was filled with pride and applause at last week’s School Assembly as students were recognised for their outstanding achievements and commitment to school life.
Congratulations to all the award recipients, who were celebrated for their hard work, dedication, and embodiment of our school values.
Whether through academic excellence, kindness towards others, or consistent effort in the classroom, these students have truly set a shining example for their peers.
KINDERGARTEN
INFORMATION NIGHT
St Joseph’s is excited to invite families to its upcoming Kindergarten Information Night, taking place on Thursday, August 28 at 5:30pm on school grounds.
This special evening is designed for parents and carers of children who will be starting Kindergarten in 2026,
whether they are already enrolled or simply exploring their options.
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
Meet the dedicated staff and school leaders; explore the vibrant Kindergarten classroom; hear a brief presentation followed by a Q&A session; enjoy a guided tour of the school and share in a delicious catered dinner to conclude the night.
The event promises to be both informative and welcoming, offering families a chance to connect with the school community and gain insight into what makes St Joseph’s such a supportive and nurturing environment for young learners.
To RSVP, visit: bit. ly/408bvKK
St Joseph’s looks forward to welcoming new families and helping them prepare for this exciting next step in their child’s educational journey.
enjoyed science week.
recognIsed at the assembly.
Ainstin’s hard work and achievements were recognised.
Adam, Ian, Willa and Angelina were recognised for their achievements.
Kindergarten and Year One students enjoyed a day of creativity and discovery.
Last week, St Joseph’s Primary School welcomed a special visitor - Healthy Harold and the Life Education van.
Claudia and Felicity helped deliver a fresh batch of turnips to the Grenfell Food Hall. PHOTOS: Supplied
WEDDIN SHIRE COUNCIL
CAMP STREET, GRENFELL NSW 2810 PHONE: 6343 1212
DATES TO NOTE
Thursday 21 August 2025 - Ordinary Council Meeting | 5:00pm
Friday 22 August 2025 - Street Stall | Anglican Church
Saturday 23 August 2025 - Street Stall | Grenfell Preschool & Long Day Care Centre
Wednesday 27 August 2025 - Garbage Collection | Villages
Friday 29 August 2025 - Recycling Collection | East
Monday 1 September 2025 - Recycling Collection | West
Friday 5 September 2025 - 174th Annual Grenfell Show
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 | NOWLANS ROAD
Weddin Shire Council wishes to advise that upgrade works on Nowlans Road will continue from Grimms Lane, Bimbi for a further 1 km towards Bimbi Forest NSW from July 2025 and are scheduled for completion at the end of September 2025.
This project is part of the NSW Governments Fixing Local Roads Program (FLRP), which now totals a road length of 7km. The additional 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 | HELP STRENGTHEN DROUGHT RESILIENCE IN WEDDIN SHIRE
Weddin Shire Council is currently participating in a series of regional research and engagement initiatives focused on enhancing drought resilience. This work follows the development of the Central West Regional Drought Resilience Plan (2024) and is being conducted across five local government areas: Orange, Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra, and Weddin.
Business & Stakeholder Survey From Monday 18 August to Friday 12 September 2025, businesses within the region may be contacted by Micromex Research via phone, email, or in person to participate in a targeted survey. The survey explores key issues such as business confidence, challenges, opportunities, and overall resilience. If contacted, we encourage you to take the time to share your experiences and insights.
To register your interest in participating in the business survey, please email: hannah@micromex.com.au
Community Engagement Activities During August and September, Lifeline Central West will also be undertaking community engagement activities with local residents to gather input on community resilience. Your feedback is vital in shaping future strategies to better prepare for and respond to drought.
For further information on this project, please contact the Economic Development Officer on 02 6343 1864 or auburn@weddin.nsw.gov.au
PUBLIC NOTICE | NOTIFICATION OF PYROTECHNIC DISPLAY (FIREWORKS)
Council has received the following Fireworks Notification:
• The notification for Fireworks as taking place on Friday 5 September 2025 between 6:00pm and 9:30pm at the Grenfell Showground, 16 North Street Grenfell NSW 2810.
A reminder to keep your pets and animals secure and comfortable, prepare early. Dogs and horses in particular often try and run away when frightened by fireworks and may injure themselves. Wildlife are also affected by the unexpected noises and bright lights. Contact WIRES Weddin-Lachlan on 1300 094 737 if you have any concerns about local wildlife.
PUBLIC NOTICE | SERVICE NSW –CUSTOMER CARE SPECIALIST
THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2025 | 10:00AM –2:30PM
Service NSW will be at Council’s Administration Building on Thursday 4 September 2025 from 10:00am – 2:30pm. Come in and talk to a savings specialist to access savings, rebates and learn more about NSW Government services including Energy Rebates, Transport & Driving Concessions, NSW Seniors Card, plus more. No appointment necessary.
PUBLIC NOTICE | WEEKEND WORK @ TAYLOR PARK
The redevelopment of the Taylor Park Inclusive Playground is progressing well, with several major elements now underway.
Landscaping has commenced and will help create a more inviting space for all users. The impressive Lizard Lookout structure is nearing completion and will provide a central point of interest and activity in the playground. Work has also started on the installation of safety fencing and soft fall surfacing, ensuring the play space meets safety and accessibility standards.
Weddin Shire Council is proud to be delivering this inclusive and family-friendly project for the community. Council acknowledges the valuable support of the NSW Government, through funding provided by both the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund and the Stronger Country Communities Fund.
We thank the community for their continued support and patience as works progress.
Council looks forward to sharing more updates as the project nears completion.
Weddin Shire Council advises residents that construction works could take place on weekends in Taylor Park over the next few 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. 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
SERVICE NSW | CURRENT OPENING HOURS
Council wishes to advise the Service NSW opening hours are:
Monday 8:30am – 12:30pm & 1:30pm – 4:00pm
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
The Council Cashier is open Monday to Friday from 8:30am – 12:30pm & 1:30pm – 4:00pm.
COMMUNITY NOTICE | EV CHARGER OUT OF SERVICE | GRENFELL AQUATIC CENTRE
Council wishes to advise that the EV charger located at the Grenfell Aquatic Centre will be out of action until further notice.
Works are currently being undertaken on the Aquatic Centre, requiring a temporary power shutdown to the site, which includes the EV charger. We kindly ask EV users to:
• Plan alternative charging arrangements during this time
• Be mindful of works taking place in the area
Council thanks you for your understanding and will provide an update once power has been restored and the EV charger is operational again.
ON
PUBLIC
EXHIBITION
| DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ASSESSMENT
ACT 1979
DA 21/2025, (NSW Planning Portal No: PAN-552131)
Council has received an application for the change of use to an artisan food & drink premises with liquor distillery on LOT: B DP: 964370 & LOT: C DP: 964369, known as 13-15 Main Street GRENFELL NSW 2810. Inspection: Development Application (DA) 21/2025 for the change of use to artisan food & drink premises with liquor distillery may be viewed online through the NSW Planning portal from 31 July 2025 to 28 August 2025. If any technical issues are experienced on the NSW Planning Portal preventing the development application being viewed, please contact Council via email mail@ weddin.nsw.gov.au or by phone on 02 6343 1212 and details of the development will be forwarded to you.
Submissions: Any person may make a submission via the NSW Planning Portal https://www.planningportal. nsw.gov.au/daexhibitions within the advertised period. Submissions objecting to the development are required to specify the grounds for objection.
FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK
Last week, Weddin Shire Council in conjunction with Inland Rail hosted the Central West Inspired Women’s Speed Networking event, delivered by Regional Development Australia Central West. I would like to thank everyone who attended, with 40 local and regional women from a variety of sectors bringing ideas and energy to the event and making meaningful connections. It is great to have a celebration of the vital role women in leadership and business across our Shire, to continue to inspire and empower. If you missed out on the Grenfell session, the next event is being held in Parkes NSW on 30 October 2025. I would like to ask members of our community to keep an eye out for illegal dumping. We have again had a significant number of tyres being dumped on roadside verges, stock routes and roadside forests, this has a significant cost to Council to remove. I appreciate that two of our facilities are currently closed however this does not mean that dumping can occur anywhere. Please do the right thing and if you see illegal dumping, please contact Council.
Did you know that the Valuer-General is an independent statutory officer appointed by the Governor of NSW to determine land values across NSW. Land Value is the value of your land only, it does not include your home or any other structure. Land values reflect the property market conditions, zoning and condition of the land.
The Valuer General gives Council new land values at least once every three years which is a factor used by Council to calculate your rates. Each rate payer receives a notice of valuation from the Valuer General prior to Council levying annual rates. For more information on Council Rates and Land Values with useful links on this please refer to the Council website - Rates & Land Values - Frequently Asked Questions. If you have any concerns about your rates, pop in to Council’s Administration building and speak to one of the team.
Have a great week.
Paul Best MAYOR
Mayor Paul Best Councillor Wezley Makin
Councillor Michael Neill
Councillor Jan Parlett Deputy Mayor Colleen Gorman
Councillor Jeanne Montgomery Councillor John Niven
Councillor Simon Rolls Councillor Chad White
Regional banks join together to advocate to keep regional services
SWSbank has joined with 24 oth er regional banks and community organisations to advocate to keep face-to-face branches open in re gional towns.
The organisations have formed the Regional Banking Investment Alliance (RBIA) and want essential bank branch services such as cash handling and fraud advice to be supported by a community service obligation (CSO) on the wider Aus tralian banking sector to share the cost burden.
Despite inquires and taskforces, big banks have closed more than 90 regional branches since Febru ary 2022, including more than a dozen this year, while RBIA mem bers continue to open branches in towns like Wellington NSW and Capella Qld with no support.
Regional bank branches often incur additional costs due to “pass through banking”, where custom ers use regional bank branches for costly services like cash handling and then transfer their funds to big banks who enjoy the profits.
SWSbank CEO and Alliance Member, Andrew Jones said the local banks are committed to their continuing support of the local communities.
“We are passionate about servicing our local communities and keeping our profits local,” he said.
“We provide a range of face-toface services, such as fraud and scams advice, cash deposits and withdrawals and cash floats.
“We want the banks who neglect to service regional areas to pay
their fair share in keeping face-toface services alive,” Mr Jones said,
“The big four banks made more than $31 billion in profit last year, and should be held accountable as part of their community service obligation to contribute to banking services for all Australians, regardless of where they live,” Mr Jones said.
A delegation of Alliance members recently travelled to Canberra to discuss a cost sharing model where big banks whose regional branch investment falls short, continue to support regional communities.
This year there have been more announcements that bigger banks are closing regional branches.
Meanwhile, banks like SWSbank are optimistic about face-to-face services.
The Alliance say that face-toface banking services are essential for all Australians. Small communities and regional centres often rely upon and trust local banks who are members of their community, know their customers, and
provide a range secure banking services.
The Alliance has garnered support from community groups, with the Country Women’s Association (CWA) NSW, Regional HQ, Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association (CPSA) and National Seniors signing on as supporters.
CEO of CWA NSW, Danica Leys has welcomed the announcement of SWSbank joining the ranks of the RBIA.
“Regional and rural Australia is the lifeblood of Australia,” Ms Leys said.
“Many families in the regions rely on their local branch for not just face-to-face banking services, but for employment and sponsorships.
“Regional banks keep their profits local and are part of helping our country towns thrive,” she said.
“People in rural Australia should not miss out on essential services, and face-to-face banking, access to cash, and scams advice are essential for all Australians,” Ms Leys said.
With the finalisation of a cash mandate on the government’s agenda, a new consultation on cash distribution, and continuation of branch closures from larger banks, the Alliance hopes to continue work with the government on creating an environment where face-to-face branch services and fair cash distribution is available, no matter where you live in Australia.
Hard work of teacher recognised at GRACE meeting
By ANITA EDWARDS
At the recent meeting of Grace (Grenfell Association for Christian Education), members were introduced to Rachael Bell, the Scripture Union (SU) Australia Field Development Manager for our area.
She was here especially to congratulate our own Tim Walker on five years with SU Australia, and present him with a certificate.
Tim teaches the Special Religious Education (SRE)
course at Henry Lawson High School and other schools in the area.
He is enthusiastic about his role and it was great to see his efforts acknowledged by SU Australia.
We were also pleased with the results of our Friday Street Stall.
In all, we raised just over $1,000 in support of SRE in our schools, which is a wonderful effort.
We would like to thank all the bakers and cooks who donated
cakes, biscuits, slices, jams and lemon butters, as well as fresh produce, for their effort in making our stall such a success.
We would also like to thank the volunteers who took an hour or two out of their day to man the stall.
And a very big thank you to all generous Grenfellians who visited the stall - every cake and slice was sold by 1pm.
We are also organising another fundraiser.
This will be in the form of a trivia night on Saturday, 1
November, at 7 pm. So mark it now in your calendar.
We hold this every year and it has always been an outstanding success.
Entry is $10, with BYO nibbles, and we are also planning to hold a ‘silent auction’ on the night.
We will provide updates closer to the time.
: Rachael Bell congratulated Tim Walker on five years with SU Australia.
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SWSBank has joined the Regional Banking Investment Alliance in a move to ensure the community their services aren’t going anywhere. PHOTO: Supplied
This National Meals on Wheels Day, Grenfell’s Meals on Wheels service is celebrating the local volunteers, customers and community members who make it all possible, and highlighting the vital role the service continues to play in the lives of people across our region.
Under this year’s theme, “Aged Care You Can Count On”, Meals on Wheels is proudly reaffirming its promise to be a trusted, reliable presence in the lives of older Australians, especially as the aged care sector continues to evolve.
“For more than 70 years, Meals on Wheels has delivered more than just meals. We bring nourishment, safety and a friendly face to some of the most vulnerable people in our community, and we do it with heart,” said Service Manager Denise Makin.
Each day in Cowra and Grenfell, Meals on Wheels volunteers hit the road to deliver freshly prepared meals and check in on
customers. These daily visits offer more than nutrition, they offer reassurance, connection and help people stay living independently in their own homes.
“Meals on Wheels isn’t just a service, it’s a lifeline,” said Paul Sadler, Chair of Meals on Wheels Australia. “As aged care changes, our promise doesn’t – to show up, nourish and care.”
The need for this type of community-based support continues to grow, but so too do the challenges.
“Meals on Wheels services are run for locals, by locals, powered by the dedication of volunteers who know their communities best,” Mr Sadler said. “But right now, some of these vital services are at risk. In the face of aged care reform and rising costs, we cannot afford to lose Meals on Wheels.”
In Grenfell, Meals on Wheels is calling on the community to get involved, whether by volunteering,
donating, or simply spreading the word about the impact of the service.
“We’re proud to be part of something bigger, a movement that’s built on compassion, trust and community spirit,” Ms Makin said.
“On National Meals on Wheels Day, we’re asking locals to stand with us and help ensure we’re here for generations to come.”
To learn more about Meals on Wheels in Grenfell, or to get involved, contact 02 6342 4165.
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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 1.00 The Family Next Door. 1.55 Grand Designs Aust. 2.55 Brush With Fame. 3.25 Grand Designs. 4.10 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow.
6.00 Spicks And Specks. 6.30 Hard Quiz.
7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia.
8.30 Professor T. 9.20 Hard Quiz: Battle Of The Fuddy Duds. 9.50 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. 10.25 ABC Late News. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 ER.
2.50 Heartbreak High. 3.35 Richard Osman’s House Of Games. 4.05 Would
Late Programs.
6.00 Kids’ Programs. 3.00 Play School. 4.10 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.30 Beat Bugs. 9.00 Shopping. 10.30 House Rules: High Stakes. 12.00 Revenge. 3.00 First Dates Australia. 4.00 Sean’s Kitchen. 4.45 MOVIE: Stuart Little 2. (2002) 6.15 MOVIE: Nanny McPhee And The Big Bang. (2010) 8.30 MOVIE: No Hard Feelings. (2023) 10.40 MOVIE:
6.00 Gideon’s Way. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Room For Improvement. 12.30 The Real Seachange. 1.00 Animal Rescue. 1.30 Better Homes. 4.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 5.00 Horse Racing. Saturday At The Valley, Winx Stakes Day and Saturday Raceday. 5.30 Animal Rescue. 6.00 Every Bite Takes You Home. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.25 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 4.05 Richard Osman’s House Of Games. 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Car S.O.S. 6.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 7.05 Spicks And Specks. 7.35 QI. 8.05 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) 8.50 The Stand Up Sketch Show. 9.40 Extras. 10.05 Late Programs.
At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30
Australia. 2.30 Griff’s Great
South. Final. 3.15 Nigella Bites.
3.40 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. 4.30 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Compass. Final. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Austin. 8.00 The Family Next Door. 8.55 I, Jack
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. 12.00 Horse Racing. Saturday At The Valley, Winx Stakes Day and Saturday Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Great Outdoors. 7.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop. 8.35 MOVIE: 2012. (2009) John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor. 11.50 To Be Advised. 1.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 2. Collingwood v GWS Giants. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 2. Gold Coast Suns v Sydney. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL Pre-Game. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 24. West Coast v Sydney. 10.30 American Pickers. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 12.30 Grantchester. Final. 1.15 Professor T. 2.05 All Creatures Great And Small Christmas Special. 3.00 Great Southern Landscapes. 3.25 Earth. 4.30 Would I Lie To You? 5.00 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. Final. 5.25 Landline. 5.55 Australian Story. 6.30 Back Roads. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Beyond Paradise. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. 10.00 The Family Next Door. 10.55 Miss Austen. Final. 11.50 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 3.55 Odd Squad. 4.20 Millie Magnificent. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 7.55 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.40 Chopped Jnr. 9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary. 10.25 Speechless. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Surfing Aust. 12.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Canterbury Bulldogs v Canberra Raiders. 2.30 NRLW Wrap. 3.15 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Titans v Dragons. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Eels v Roosters. 9.35 Soccer. English Premier League. Matchweek 2. Manchester City v Tottenham. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.30 Beat Bugs. 10.00 Weekender. 10.30 Weekender. 11.00 Guitar Gods Goes Cosmic. 11.30 The Big Adventure. 1.00 Take Me Out. 2.30 Starstruck. 3.45 Aust Got Talent. 5.30 MOVIE: Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2. (2013) 7.30 MOVIE: Runaway Bride. (1999) 9.55 MOVIE: Click. (2006) 12.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.45 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 8. New Zealand Warriors v Cronulla Sharks. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 25. Wests Tigers v North Queensland Cowboys. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. 8.40 60 Minutes. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 A Killer Makes A Call. Return. 11.10 The First 48. 12.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Farm To Fork. 1.00 Start Me Up. 1.30 4x4 Adventures. 2.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. 3.30 Pooches At Play. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Food Trail: South Africa. Return. 5.00 10 News. 6.30
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Sailing. Sail Grand Prix Sassnitz.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Rugby Union. Shute Shield. Finals. Week 2. 5.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 8. Parramatta Eels v Sydney Roosters. 7.00 Customs. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.30 Rugby Union. Women’s Rugby World Cup. Pool A. Australia v Samoa. 11.15 French And Saunders. 11.55 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 10.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 10.30 Survivor: Australia V The World. 1.30 Location, Location, Location Australia. 2.30 House Hunters Australia. 3.00 Australia By Design: Architecture. 3.30 Wheel Of Fortune. 4.00
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. Arctic Race Of Norway. H’lights. 4.00 Going Places. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 5.30 Hitler-Stalin: A Secret Relationship.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 ER. 2.50 Not Going Out. 3.20 Heartbreak High. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.40 MythBusters. 5.30 Car S.O.S. 6.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 7.05 Spicks And Specks. 7.35 QI. 8.05 The Piano UK. 8.55 Planet America: Wknd Ed. 9.40 Offsiders. 10.15 Better Date Than Never. 10.45 ER. 11.25 Rage. 12.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 2. North Melbourne v Port Adelaide. 3.00 Air Crash Inv. 4.00 Mt Hutt Rescue. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Border Security. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 24. Brisbane Lions v Hawthorn. 10.30 AFL Post-Game. 11.00 MOVIE: Baby Driver. (2017) 1.25 Late Programs.
11.20 Monster Mansion: Evil Behind Bars. 12.50 Jamestown. 2.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 11.30 Your Money & Your Life. 12.00 NFL. NFL. Preseason. Week 3. Arizona Cardinals v Las Vegas Raiders. 3.30 The Real Seachange. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Manhunt: The Night Stalker. 11.30 Late Programs.
Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Abbott Elementary. 9.55 Speechless. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.30 Beat Bugs. 10.00 Behave Yourself. 11.20 Take Me Out. 1.45 Home And Away. 4.30 Bondi Vet. 5.30 Gold Coast Ocean Rescue. 6.30 Puppy School. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Bones. 12.30 The Rising. 1.30 Quantico. 3.00 Burn Notice. 5.00 American Crime.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. 12.00 Getaway. 12.30 MOVIE: Beach Party. (1963) 2.30 MOVIE: Some Like It Hot. (1959) 5.00 M*A*S*H. 6.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 8. Wests Tigers v North Queensland Cowboys. 8.00 M*A*S*H. 8.30 TBA. 10.30 The Closer. 11.30 Late Programs.
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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your efforts to defend your project begin to show favorable results. You should soon be able to win over even the most determined detractors who had lined up against it.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You win praise for your selfless efforts in a very difficult situation. But be careful not to allow your generous nature to be exploited by those who have their own agenda.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A trusted colleague sheds light on a recent spate of puzzling workplace situations. This should give you the information you need to bring the matter to your superior’s attention.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) A shift in workplace management could be helpful for talented Leos and Leonas who have been waiting to have their accomplishments rewarded by receptive leadership.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A misunderstanding between you and someone you care for should be corrected immediately. This relationship is too important to lose over a bruised ego.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A welcome piece of good news helps clear the air in a family situation. A job-related incident also eases as more information provides a clearer focus on the problem.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Quick action to heal bruised feelings pays off in a big way. Now you’ll be able to move forward with your plans without a problem holding you back.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your creativity combined with a positive attitude should give you a considerable edge in finding a way to get around the negativity you’ve run into.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A sudden streak of stubbornness could cause some problems. Try to be more open to helpful suggestions and more flexible in making needed changes.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Now that a special relationship appears to be well and truly restored, you can spend more time dealing with some long-needed workplace changes.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A new opportunity sounds promising, but watch out for any conditions that might be attached. Before making a decision, ask that each opportunity be explained in detail.
What’s coming up in Weddin Shire
With the weather beginning to warm up as September approaches, there is plenty to see and do around the Weddin Shire with a range of fun events and activities planned across September.
Weddin Mountains Region • Events in September 2025
Exhibition Opening – The Beauty of Nature by Denise Gough
When: Thursday, 4 September – 6pm
Where: Grenfell Art Gallery
Denise Gough, a skilled textile artist and watercolour painter, presents works inspired by gardens, farms, waterways, and animals. Her pieces combine fabric, freehand stitching, thread painting, and watercolours to celebrate the beauty of nature in all its forms. Grenfell Show
When: Friday 5 – Saturday 6 September
A classic country fair, packed with varied attractions such as pavilion displays, the Red Shed bar, giant sandpit, tractor pull, guineapig races, live music, fireworks, livestock and reptile exhibits, junior showgirl and stockman competitions, market stalls, and more.
Caragabal Sheep Races
When: Saturday, 13 September 2025
Held at the scenic Caragabal Golf Course, this quirky, family-friendly event features sheep races, country hospitality, entertainment, and a day of rural fun.
Grenfell Lights Poker Run (Hosted by Lions Club of Grenfell)
When: Friday 19 – Sunday 21 September
2025
A multi-day motoring and community event with daytime driving routes, evening light shows, car quizzes, breakfast meet-ups, a cruise to Iandra Castle, live entertainment, prize giving (with $1,000 in prizes), and more.
Grenfell Jockey Club Races – “Henry Lawson ‘Loaded Dog’ HCP & Grenfell Cup Day”
When: Saturday, 27 September 2025 (11:00 am – 4:00 pm)
A fun, family-friendly race day featuring TAB betting, Sky Channel replays, local and interstate bookmakers, “Fashions in the
Caragabal Public School students prepare for Book Week
Caragabal Public School released their newsletter for Term three, Week three and four on Monday, 18 August.
Principal’s Report
I am so proud of our 3–6 class for their wonderful presentation of their science projects at our assembly last week.
The effort, creativity and confidence shown by the students was outstanding – well done to everyone involved.
On Wednesday, 20 August Caragabal Public School welcomed Healthy Harold to our school.
On Friday we have the Lachlan Athletics Carnival – good luck to all our students who are participating, we know you will represent Caragabal proudly.
Looking ahead, in Week 6 we have a Kindness and Bullying Workshop as part of Do it for Dolly Day.
This will be a valuable opportunity for our students to reflect on the importance of kindness and respect.
Our next P&C Meeting will be held on 27 Wednesday at 7pm at the Caragabal Pub.
Everyone is welcome to attend – we’d love to see as many parents and community members there as possible.
Also in Week 6, we will be celebrating Book Week on Friday, 29 August with a combined event alongside Quandialla and Bribbaree Public Schools.
Students are encouraged to come dressed as their favourite book character for the parade.
All parents and community members are warmly invited to join us for this special occasion.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
It makes such a difference to the experiences and opportunities we can provide for our students.
Report from Nic
Our assembly went really well last week .
It was great to see so many parents and carers come along to sup -
port us.
We were proud to present our science projects and share what we’ve been working on in class.
Thank you to everyone who came – your encouragement means a lot to us.
Looking ahead, in Week 6 we’ll be attending a Kindness and Bullying Workshop as part of Do It For Dolly Day.
This will be a chance for us to talk about the importance of kindness, standing up for each other, and making sure everyone feels safe and included.
Then in Week 7 of this term, on Monday, it’s time for Footy Colours Day.
Everyone is encouraged to come dressed in the colours of their favourite AFL or NRL team.
It’s always a fun day and a way to show your support for kids with cancer.
We can’t wait to see all the colourful jerseys and team spirit on show for Footy Colours Day.
Field”, live band, on-course punters club, a publican’s booth, BBQ, kiosk, a jumping castle, courtesy bus service entry for adults is $20, with race book for $5.
Fore more information about what’s happening in the Weddin Shire, head online to https://visitweddin.com.au/
Another busy week at Quandialla
Quandialla Public School have released their newsletter for term 3 week 4 on Tuesday, August 12.
Relieving Principal’s Report
Public Education Week 2025
Last week we celebrated Public Education Week.
Thank you to all parents and community members who attended our assembly. Thanks Gigi for volunteering to be interviewed.
Some of our students were lucky enough to experience being principal for an hour on Thursday.
They answered telephone calls, signed paperwork and made some fantastic suggestions for future school projects (including tractors, headers, swimming pools, trampolines).
Thanks to Miss Bradley, Mrs Millar and Mrs Gault for making this happen. Bland Schools Collaboration Fridays
We headed to Caragabal for
our ‘Anything but Bland’ Fridays. We practised tee-ball in preparation for the upcoming Arabin Cup Tee-Ball Competition at Binalong. Our students also participated in their cooking and arts electives.
Spelling Bee Regional Finals
On Monday two students participated in the Spelling Bee Regional Finals online. Amber competed in the junior division and Lexi (filling in for Kate) competed in the senior division.
Both girls made it to Round 2 of the context, bowing out on some difficult words.
Lachlan Athletics
Macey and Kate are off to Parkes on Friday after qualifying for district athletics.
The girls are participating in a number of individual track and field events.
Kate is also representing the Forbes Small Schools in the combined 4x100 relay.
The Caragabal Sheep Races will return. PHOTOS: File
Strong on-field results for students
The Henry Lawson High School released their newsletter for term three, week four on August 15 to share highlights of what the students and staff have achieved, Harry Robinson and Jethro Fenton’s Rugby Journey
Harry Robinson and Jethro Fenton had a fantastic day of rugby, representing Temora High School at the Brumbies High School 7s Championships.
The event brought together the winners and runnersup from three gala days, making for a highly competitive tournament.
The team faced some strong opposition but rose to the challenge, winning three of their four games to progress to the grand final.
Harry was solid in defence throughout the day, while Jethro made his mark with two tries.
Despite a determined
effort, the team came up against a dominant Daramalan College side in the final and finished the day as runners-up.
A big thank you to Temora High School for the opportunity and for welcoming Harry and Jethro into the team for the competition.
Western Athletics
On Friday 1 August, nine students from The Henry Lawson represented at the Western Region Athletics Carnival in Bathurst.
All students placed in the top 10 of their events out of 25-30 total competitors.
Riley Dennis placed 10th in shotput (3.58m) and 7th in discus (11.68m), Wyatt Bruce placed 7th in javelin (20.63m)and Patrick Heathcote placed 4th in 800m (3:04.33) and 5th in discus (27.53).
Josh Freebody placed 4th in 800m (2:33.80), 5th in discus (27.53) and 9th in 400m
in 100m sprint (13.52), 2nd in 200m sprint (28.43) and 2nd in long jump (4.45m) and
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shotput (9.99m), 1st in discus (27.39m) and 3rd in javelin
Congratulations to all THLHS competitors and best of luck to Lachlan Torpy, Penny Hughes and Sophie Hughes competing at NSW State Athletics Titles later this term, Congratulations Riley
Dennis travelled to Wagga Wagga to trial for the Riverina team for the Regional Representative Boccia tournament.
He was successful in making the team and will now compete in the state tournament at Sydney Olympic Park in October.
THLHS U15’s Basketball
On Monday 11 August the Under 15’s Boys Basketball Team travelled to West Wyalong for the annual gala day.
It is a challenging day of basketball with three fully timed games taking place one after the other.
The competition this year was Forbes High School, Condobolin High School and West Wyalong High School.
The boys played extremely well and improved greatly throughout the day, showing courage and character.
Two of the games were
against Condobolin going down to the wire.
It’s a tribute to the boys’ resilience and attitude that they were able to take it to these much more experienced teams.
It was an enjoyable experience for all and we look forward to continuing to build our skills and experience in the great sport of basketball.
Agriculture news
On Thursday keen students from Years 7-9 attended the Poll Dorset Youth Day. They participated in a range of workshops throughout the day learning about different aspects of technology, data use and safety. Students also competed in Youth Judging, putting their skills to the test judging ewes and lamb chops.
Ava Baker received an encouragement award to acknowledge her enthusiasm and engagement throughout the day.
Bowlers roll up to Forbes for Ben Hall Pairs
CONTRIBUTED
What a weekend, the weather wasn’t the best on Saturday for the start of the annual Ben Hall Pairs Bowls tournament, but it certainly changed on Sunday to finish off the carnival with a bang.
We saw 52 bowlers both from Orange, Canowindra, Dubbo, Grenfell, Parkes and locals play four games over the weekend to drill down to the top eight for playoffs whilst the remaining 18 teams had one more chance to play game of 10 ends from a random draw.
It was great to see a lot of our locals teams make it in the top 8.
Overall winners of the day were Jason Rath (ex-Forbes) and Dan Hartwell who scored 9 points against 6 over eight ends in the final to knock out another local team Robert ‘Pooch’ Dukes who teamed with his brother Tony Dukes in our Gold Section.
Third position in our Gold Section went to a team that was pulled together on Thursday afternoon, Dale Maynard playing with Jeff Nicholson on Saturday and filling in on Sunday and did an outstanding job was Ross Williams.
Fourth place for Gold section went to another local team who unfortunately had to play against Dale Maynard’s team in the finals was Billy ‘The Paint Brushes” Cowell who led for Glen Kearney.
Fifth place and winner of our Silver Section was Brad Lamont and his outstanding 14-year-old skip Cooper Fliedner who pipped Geoff Williams and Laurie Crouch at the post to concrete their positions.
Seventh place saw Brett Davenport and Jason Dukes trail until the second last end and needed a 3 to level the game but were lucky to pick up a 4 to concrete their seventh position over Robbie Hill from Parkes leading for Dale Scott of Forbes.
Other winners on the day included: Dash for Cash winners: Local duo Bert Bayley and Christian West. Dash for Cash runners up were Tony Bright and Phil Barnard from Parkes.
Round winners were:
Round 1 – Adam Simpson and John Wilkins from Orange City
Round 2 – Brian Tisdell and Daniel Tisdell from Grenfell
Round 3 – Cathy Thompson and Grant Davis from Condobolin
Round 4 – Steve Torrens and Peter Townsend from Parkes
A big thank you to our volunteers who worked tirelessly in the weeks leading up to and on the day with having our greens performing at the best and our surrounds looking pristine.
Thank you to all of our cooks, servers and cleaners, you made meal time seamless which isn’t an easy job with so many bowlers all at once. These carnivals are not possible without our volunteers who always donate their time an efforts to help wherever they can when they can.
There is a lot of work behinds the scenes for our carnivals and our volunteers are not seen but they are the work horses of our carnivals. Thank you. Overall a very successful and enjoyable weekend had by all.
WDLGA pennants semi finals were played at Canowindra on Friday. PHOTO: Supplied
Top win for locals
By VIRGINIA DROGEMULLER
WDLGA pennants semi finals were played at Canowindra on Friday.
Grenfell ladies Jan Sally Maria Megan and Leanne had a win against Duntry. Well done ladies. Cowra won against Forbes.
Good luck to the Grenfell ladies when they play at Parkes for the finals day on Friday, 19 September.
Ladies we will be playing for Lynn Sparks trophy on Saturday, 23 August and a Stableford event on Sunday, 24 August.
The weather is warming up the course is looking great. See you on the greens. Coming up on the greens are several events including: Baker Grain Services Golf Day on 30 August. Bromar Engineering Pty Ltd Golf Tournament on 20 September, and Criterion Classic on 11 October.
Strong end to season
By BRENDAN MCCOOL
The Grenfell Rugby Union Club’s women’s squad had a strong end to their season, with the local side putting on a strong display against the Temora Tuskers in the second round of the finals.
While Temora came away with the win to progress to the next round of finals, Grenfell Rugby Club’s Secretary said Grenfell played really well and put in a big effort.
Despite the final score being 35-12, Grenfell were playing strongly in the first half, leading the score board 17-7 heading into the half time break.
Mr Taylor said they played good footy to win the first half, but Temora were able to step up and play some better footy in the second half to secure the win.
This match against was preceded by a win against Young in the final the week before, which Mr Taylor said was a good effort.
“They played some pretty
good footy to beat Young and to come into that final and play good footy in the first half to win the first half, but Temora played a bit better footy in the second half,” he said.
Among some of the standouts across the last two weeks of final were Amber Taylor and Caitlin Dixon who both put points on the board against Young and Temora.
However, Mr Taylor said all of the girls played together as a good team and this will give them a bit of hope into next year.
While the men’s squad didn’t make the finals this year, Mr Taylor said they are a very young side, and later in the season they came up against some of the top runners in the competition, where they held their own.
At this stage, the Grenfell Rugby Union Club will host their presentation night on Friday, and their AGM in October, Mr Taylor said, along with the Club thinking about organising a Ball being next March as a get together for the club in the pre-season. More to come.
The Grenfell Rugby Union Club’s women’s squad had a strong end to their season.
Grenfell led at the break after a solid first-half effort.
Grenfell’s women put on a strong display against Temora Tuskers on the weekend.
