Talk of the town
in the Western Region Public Speaking Finals to be held next week in Gundagai.
Congratulations to Charlie and Claudia, who impressed the judges with their confidence and delivery during the recent Speak-Offs between St Mary’s School,
Each participant brought creativity, courage, and a clear voice to the stage, making for a truly inspiring event.
All speakers are to be commended for their efforts, and we wish the finalists the very best as they go on to
welcoming a fantastic addition to its sporting facilities, thanks to the overwhelming support of the school community.
Following a series of successful fundraising events, the school has been able to purchase a brand-new set many years.
The School Community Council extends its heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed - from families and staff to local businesses and supporters - for making this possible.
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Students return to school for term
Caragabal Public School’s Newsletter for Term 3, Week 1 and 2 released on Wednesday, 30 July.
Principal’s report
What a start we have had to Term 3!
There has been such a positive buzz around the school and itis fantastic to see our students return with energy, smiles and a great attitude towards learning.
We are very excited to welcome two new students to our school community.
Both have joined Mr Petrou’s class and we are already so proud of how they have been welcomed by our
students. Behind the scenes, we are busy updating our school website and we cannot wait to share it with you. It is looking fantastic and will be a great way for families to stay connected with what is happening across the school.
We are aiming to launch the new site by the end of August.
The students have already given some ideas to what they would like on the website.
If you have any yourself, please share them to the school email.
Settling into term three
Quandialla Public School released their newsletter for term 3, week 1 on Thursday, July 31.
Relieving Principal’s Report
Welcome back to Term 3.
Everyone has settled nicely into a new school term.
Attendance
Well done to the K12 class for their near perfect attendance to start the term.
Only one student absence in the first two weeks.
With two busy weeks of holidays and unpredictable weather there is a bit of illness about.
If students are sick, please keep them home and let us know via School Bytes.
Bribbaree Fridays
We were at Bribbaree Public School on Friday 1, August for our Bland Schools collaboration.
We will be off to Caragabal Public School in week three, this Friday.
Lunch orders can be ordered on Bribbaree Fridays with meals provided by the Rusty Horse Hotel.
A menu was sent home recently - if you have misplaced your copy and would like another, please contact the school
Lachlan Soccer Gala Day
Some of our primary students went off to Forbes on August 1 to represent the Forbes Small Schools in soccer.
More results from the day can be found on page 11.
Kind regards, Brady Pudya, Relieving Principal.
On our Staff Development Day, our teachers engaged in some valuable professional learning.
We reviewed student data, worked together to refine lesson design and mapped out our Term 3 learning focus.
This term we are thrilled to be working alongside Mrs Sujachmir on strengthening Reading Fluency across the school.
In addition, Mr Petrou and Mr Jones are leading the refinement of our Wellbeing program Belong, Connect, Grow, which includes lots of input and ideas from students.
A big thank you to the parents and carers who have been sending in photos of their children enjoying activities outside of school.
These moments have brought smiles to our faces and inspired many of us to get outside and be active in our own time too.
In the classroom, our students are diving into some exciting texts.
The 3-6 class are exploring the novel Wonder and engaging in deep conversations about kindness and perspective.
Our K to 2 students are enjoying Florette, Chalk, and
Iggy Peck, Architect, and are already producing some imaginative and creative responses.
We are very much looking forward to our Week 3 assembly.
Students are ready to share some incredible projects and we hope to see many of you there to celebrate their hard work.
Nic is ready to display his leadership skills and to run the event. Bring it on, Term 3!
Patrick Jones, Principal. Report from Nic
What a great couple of weeks it’s been.
We kicked off the term by welcoming two new students to the Caragabal crew – it’s been awesome having them join us.
Last Friday we had a fun PJ Day with Quandialla and Bribbaree – so good to hang out in our comfiest clothes. The Book Fair was a hit too, with heaps of great books to check out and take home. Emily and Olivia headed off to art camp for three days and had the best time. It sounds like they got up to lots of fun and creative work. In the next newsletter, Emily and Olivia will tell you all about their time.
Grenfell Public shines in debate, spelling bee
By Tamara McMahon
Snug as a Bug Day Brings Warmth to Grenfell Public School
On Friday, 27 June, students at Grenfell Public School celebrated Snug as a Bug Day, an initiative by the Student Representative Council (SRC) designed to foster school community spirit during winter.
Students wore their cosiest clothing and enjoyed delicious hot chocolate, served by the SRC. With a gold coin donation, the event raised funds for school projects while promoting camaraderie among students.
Celebrate Public Education Week at Grenfell Public School:
This week, Grenfell Public School is excited to celebrate Public Education Week under the theme “Ignite Our Potential.”
We invite our community to join us for a series of events highlighting the achievements of our students and staff.
On Friday, 8 August, we will host Open Classrooms from 12pm to 12:30pm, allowing students to showcase the learning that is taking place in their classrooms.
This will be followed by a Special Assembly from 12:30 to 1:00 PM. Parents are then invited to stay for a picnic lunch/BBQ with their children.
Join us as we come together to support our students and celebrate the spirit of public education!
Kindergarten Information Session
Parents and carers are invited to a Kindergarten Information Session on Thursday, 7 August at 5:30pm at Grenfell Public School. Discover the fantastic teaching and learning opportunities available for your child, followed by a guided tour of the kindergarten rooms.
Enjoy a relaxing evening with afternoon tea provided for both
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parents and children. Staff will be available to care for children, allowing families to fully engage in the session.
Enter via the Grenfell Public School staff carpark on Melyra Street and follow the balloons to the kindergarten rooms. We look forward to welcoming you.
SPELLING BEE 2025
Grenfell Public School Celebrates Spelling Champions
Congratulations to all the students who participated in this year’s Spelling Bee at Grenfell Public School!
A special shoutout goes to our Stage 2 and Stage 3 champions, Harry Radnedge and Evelyn Arentsen, who will advance to the next round of the competition. Their impressive spelling skills earned them a spot in the upcoming online spelling bee against students from other schools.
The competition was filled with excitement, as participants showcased their hard work and determination.
A big thank you to Miss Forfar for organising such a fantastic event, which made for a memorable experience for everyone involved.
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Voices Heard
Grenfell Public School has been alive with energy and persuasive speaking as our talented Avengers and Legends debate teams participated in three thought-provoking online competitions this term.
These young debaters showcased their skills, heart, teamwork, and brilliant reasoning.
In the first debate, the topic was whether swimming lessons should be compulsory in all primary schools.
The Grenfell PS Avengers argued in favour, emphasising safety, parental time constraints, lesson affordability, and teacher expertise. The Legends raised concerns about body image, phobias, special needs, and access limitations in remote areas.
Result: The Avengers claimed victory, reinforcing the need for swimming education for safety.
The second debate tackled whether children under 12 should be banned from playing any kind of game on a screen.
The Legends supported the ban, citing addiction risks, online predators, inappropriate content, and lack of outdoor
play, while Forbes North Public School’s team highlighted the opportunities for socialisation and learning that screen games offer.
Result: The victory went to Forbes North PS, illustrating the complexity of the issue.
In the final debate, the topic was whether Year 5 and 6 students should do all homework digitally instead of using textbooks and paper.
The Avengers argued for the affirmative, stressing accessibility, ease for teachers, and digital support tools, while Forbes North’s team focused on the importance of traditional books, teacher preparation, and digital safety.
Result: The Avengers emerged victorious again, advocating for a modern approach to homework.
Grenfell’s young debaters demonstrated respect, resilience, and sharp reasoning in these competitions.
They brought fresh perspectives to each topic and proved that meaningful conversations begin with courageous voices. Well done to the Avengers and Legends, you’ve made your school proud.
Stage 2 Winner Harry with Runners-up Riley and Henry and Stage 3 Champion Evelyn with Runners-up Iris and Beau.
WEDDIN SHIRE COUNCIL
CAMP STREET, GRENFELL NSW 2810 PHONE: 6343 1212
DATES TO NOTE
Friday 8 August 2025 - Street Stall | Grenfell Association Christian Education
Saturday 9 August 2025 - Street Stall | Grenfell Girl Guides
Wednesday 13 August 2025 - Garbage Collection | Villages
Friday 15 August 2025 - Recycling Collection | East
Friday 15 August 2025 - Street Stall | Grenfell RSL Sub Branch
Saturday 16 August 2025 - Street Stall | Grenfell RSL Sub Branch
Monday 18 August 2025 - Recycling Collection | West
ROAD & TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
Latest Road and Traffic Conditions information for Weddin Shire Council is available from NSW Live Traffic see: 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 | 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.
ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION
Council wishes to advise of the following documents currently on Public Exhibition:
• Draft | Social Media Policy – Staff
• Draft | Social Media Policy – Councillors
Council welcomes any input or submissions to mail@weddin.nsw.gov.au by 5:00pm Monday 18 August 2025.
Further information can be found at: www.weddin.nsw.gov.au/Council/Public-Exhibition
COUNCIL | REQUEST FOR TENDER
Weddin Shire Council invites submissions for the following Request for Tender:
• RFT 5/2025
Part Service Stabilisation State Roads Closes 12:00pm, 12 August 2025.
• RFT 6/2025
Bitumen Sealing Services State Roads Closes 12:00pm, 12 August 2025.
• RFT 3/2025
Crushing DGS40 at Matthews Pit Closes 5:00pm, 7 August 2025.
Further information can be obtained from Council’s website Tenders, Quotations and Expressions of Interest | Weddin Shire Council or through Vendorpanel VendorPanel Public Tenders
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 www.planningportal.nsw. gov.au/daexhibitions within the advertised period. Submissions objecting to the development are required to specify the grounds for objection.
YOUR WEDDIN SHIRE COUNCILLORS
FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK
I wish to share my disappointment with our community on the recent announcement of the closure of the Grenfell Agency of Bendigo Bank, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff of our local agency. I appreciate that Bendigo Bank has offered services to our community for over 10 years and apart from the Post Office, has been our only banking service when the other banks closed.
I have written to the Bendigo Bank CEO Richard Fennell, the Bendigo Bank Board Chair Ms Vicki Carter and have written to our Federal Member the Hon Michael McCormack MP to raise our concerns and seek that they amend the model and decision to close the Grenfell Agency. I will also be writing to the Federal Treasurer the Hon Jim Chalmers MP, to express my disappointment that the Bendigo Bank was not included in the agreed moratorium on bank branch closures with only the ‘big four banks’ for two and a half years; the announcement from Bendigo Bank illustrates how narrow the focus was.
I understand that the decision made by Bendigo Bank is a commercial decision and Weddin Shire is not alone, with 28 agencies across Australia to close including our neighbours in Cowra. As flagged by a number of Mayor’s in the locations of the closures, the decision by Bendigo bank has significant implications for regional communities that need local services. Whether it is for normal personal banking or for when organisations require floats, or to bank cash following an event ie the local races, or for our businesses to deposit money; the closure impacts the entire community and increases safety concerns when money is being moved.
I will be attending the NSW Country Mayors Association meeting tomorrow, where I am sure the Bendigo Bank Agency closures will be raised, I will keep you updated.
Local Government Week 2025 kicked off on Monday 4 August 2025, this week is about celebrating and taking the time to acknowledge the achievements and appreciate the staff who contribute to Council. So if you see the teams out and about, say hello and provide positive feedback to them. To all our staff at Council and to our Councillors, thank you.
Good to see the rain and warmer weather is having a positive impact on the paddocks.
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
July is usually a quiet month for local retailers however the Weddin Winter Wander proved there is still plenty of support for Grenfell’s small businesses with 500 entries received over just three weeks.
The initiative saw several of Grenfell’s retailers come together for the combined giveaway, which aimed to highlight the wonderful shops in Main Street and encourage residents and visitors to shop local.
The retailers involved included The Conron Store, Jan Parlett’s Country Experience, The Conron Coffee Store, Grenfell Gunyah, The Natural Home, Chrome Boutique, The Tin Cupboard, Wild Child, Scope Clothing, Bound Pages Bookshop, Over and Above Photography, Paper Daisy Studio and Visit Weddin.
Manager of The Conron Store, Sophie Hancock, said the prizes donated for the giveaway demonstrated not only the generosity of local businesses, but the wonderful variety of products and services you can find in town.
“Every store in Main Street has
something beautiful and different to offer and by teaming up for the giveaway it created a fantastic rural retail experience for locals and visitors,” she said.
“The Weddin Winter Wander is another excellent example of how we continue to support each other and the great things local retailers can do for our community when we work together.”
May Suzuki from Bound Pages Bookstore added she was proud of everyone involved in the giveaway – both the businesses and customers.
“The Weddin Winter Wander would not have been possible without the participating business and 500 entries means 500 purchases were made in town – that’s an amazing show of sup-
port,” May said.
“Even though the giveaway has ended, we hope residents and visitors continue to support Grenfell’s retailers because when one does well, our community does well.”
The Weddin Mountains Region’s team praised the organisers noting the positive flow on effects from an initiative like this.
“Behind every great event is a great team, and a special thank you needs to go out to the amazing ladies and businesses who brought the Weddin Winter Wander to life.
“With 500 entries received, it’s clear our community loves to support local and it’s community spirit like this that keeps Grenfell thriving.”
The winners of the Weddin Winter Wander giveaway have been announced with Clemence Matchett receiving first prize, Marie Cotter taking home second prize and Hannah Lynch claiming third prize.
This was the first time the Weddin Winter Wander has been held but the local businesses are already planning for 2026.
The Grenfell RSL Sub-Branch will be conducting the 2025 Victory in the Pacific and Long Tan (Vietnam Veterans Day) Commemorative Service for the Weddin Community on Monday, 18 August. The Commemorative Service will commence at 5.15 pm at the Memorial Park, Grenfell.
The service will include The Last Post and the Ode, wreath laying ceremony (members of the public are invited to lay a wreath), and the songs ‘I was only 19’ and ‘Advance Australia Fair’ to be sung live.
Following the service, post service drinks and light food will be hosted at the Grenfell Country Club, with all members of the public are welcome to attend and share a drink with the Weddin Shire Veterans’.
Bookings are essential, no walk ins.The cost $20 per person (small eats only).
Catering by Unwind Coffee Shop. RSVP by Friday, 15 August.
Contact Glen Ivins, President of the Grenfell RSL Sub Branch, at grenfellsb@ rslnsw.org.au for more information and bookings.
Celebrating local retailers Community supports Voices Against Violence
By APRIL HEDLEY
The Grenfell Voices Against Violence’s annual fundraiser this year was a Blind Date with a Book. Donated books were wrapped in plain brown paper, sorted into genres and sold for $5.00 each.
The Blind Date with a Book concept ensures that books are not judged by their covers, something we can all reflect on. The committee had so much positive feedback from the community and raised $1555 which is used to promote awareness of family and domestic violence and the services available in our area to help those affected by DV.
Winners of our 100 Club were: 1st prize Sue Robertson, 2nd prize Lisa Eastaway, 3rd prize Lorene Hazel.
The winner of our lolly jar guessing competition was Dean Coldicott. Congratulations everyone and thank you for helping us to
support our community.
The committee would like to thank the local businesses who donated prizes and supported the fundraiser.
Thank you to Paige Wood of The Tin Cupboard, Kim Chi, Ned’s Takeaway, Spannerman, Unwind, Conron Coffee Store, Grenfell Food Hall, Micks Bakery and Deirdre Carroll. Not to mention all those who donated and purchased books. It is clear
that the Grenfell community does NOT tolerate domestic or family violence.
If you or someone you know needs help or advice they can reach out by telephoning 1800RESPECT or through their associated apps, Daisy and Sunny. We also have an amazing Community Health team who are located behind the hospital at 80-96 Cowra Road, Grenfell PH: 02 6349 1700.
May Suzuki from Bound Pages Bookshop and Weddin Mountains Region Tourism Officer, Casey Lennane supported the Weddin Winter Wander. PHOTO: Supplied
Peace of mind in planning with Hanley’s
Who are we?
We are the daughters of the original owners, founders, and operators of Michael Hanley’s Funeral Home.
Michael and Brenda Hanley started this family-owned and operated business in 1975.
After Michael’s sudden passing in 1996, Brenda took on the role of director and continued to operate the business with the support of her family.
Brenda’s passing in 2021 was sudden and a great shock to us all.
Following in her footsteps, her daughters - Tami, Alana, and Krystal - have continued in the role of funeral directors and still operate the family-run business to this day.
With more than 40 years of combined experience and knowledge, we are the team you can trust to care for your loved one with respect and dignity.
Planning ahead
More people are choosing to plan their own funerals with personal touches that reflect their lives and values. You can start this process by completing a Personal Funeral Form.
This form includes the personal information a funeral director will need when someone passes away.
Details required include:
Full name and date of birth
Occupation and usual residence
Parents’ full names, including mother’s maiden name
Marriage details and spouse’s date of birth
Children’s names and dates of birth
Religion
Doctor’s name
You can also indicate whether you wish to be cremated or buried, and nominate a next of kin or trusted person to organise your funeral.
The form is available by contacting us via email at hanleyfunerals@hotmail.com, or by visiting our office to pick up a copy. Once completed, you can return the form to us, and we will keep it safely on file.
Peace of mind for you and your family
Choosing to complete a funeral
form offers peace of mind. It brings comfort to your family, knowing your wishes are clearly written down, and makes the process of arranging your funeral much easier and less stressful during a difficult time.
One of the benefits of personalising your own arrangements is you have the chance to plan your own service. You can choose your own music you would like to have played during service.
Choose your casket, and flowers if you wish.
Some people even write their eulogy to allow family and friends
and the ashes will be returned to you within the week.
This gives you the flexibility to plan a memorial service in your own time, allowing family and friends to gather when its most convenient.
You can then choose how to lay your loved one to rest - whether by scattering the ashes or placing them in the cemetery.
to hear about their early years –especially helpful when some of the younger attendees may not recall those times.
You don’t need to have a traditional funeral (church followed by burial or cremation.
Many people are now choosing a celebration of life, where stories, videos, music, and memories are shared as a family to honour and remember their loved one.
Direct cremations are becoming increasingly popular due to their simplicity and affordability.
With this option, no one attends the cremation itself. You’ll be informed when it will take place,
Taking the time to plan your farewell can bring peace of mind – not only for yourself, but also for those you love. It ensures that your wishes are honoured and your life celebrated in a way that truly reflects who you are.
Planning ahead gives you control, eases the burden on your family and creates a meaningful way for others to say goodbye.
Straight cremations are becoming more common
Consider starting the conversation today. Weather you choose a traditional farewell or a celebration of life, making your wishes known can be one of the most thoughtful gifts you can leave behind.
Reach out to us today to get the process started.
Tami, Alana, and Krystal have continued in the role of funeral directors and still operate the family-run business to this day. HOTOS: Supplied
A trusted name in stone masonry
Since 1945, Central West Granite has been a trusted name in stone masonry, delivering the highest levels of skill and craftsmanship.
Based in Eugowra, NSW, they provide exceptional granite and stone CSF products and services for both residential and commercial clients throughout regional NSW and ACT.
Whether you need a beautiful kitchen benchtop, a custom monument, or intricate laser etching, this family-owned business is here to bring your vision to life with quality and care.
Choosing the right monument for a loved one can feel overwhelming, but Central West Granite aims to make the process as simple and respectful as possible.
They offer a wide range of designs, including full single and double monuments, lawnstyle options, splays, and bronze plaques.
For families wanting something unique, they can create custom designs or even refurbish and replicate an existing one.
Custom elements such as portraits, religious symbols, or etchings can also be incorporated, with photo etchings working best on black granite.
V-cut motifs and ceramic photos are also available.
Central West Granite provides font and inscription layout options, which can be previewed
on their website.
Their experienced team understands cemetery and council regulations, handling permits and paperwork on behalf of the family once the burial rights holder has signed off.
Costs vary depending on size, granite colour, lettering, and additional details like vases or motifs.
However, installation and engraving are typically included in their free, no-obligation quotes.
The team includes an onsite stonemason and graphic designer to ensure a high-quality finish.
Payment is straightforward, with deposits ranging from $500 to $1500 and flexible weekly or monthly payment plans available.
Complexity and location can influence pricing, especially if extra machinery like cranes is needed for difficult sites.
Timeframes depend on the size and design of the monument.
Smaller jobs such as lawn splays can take as little as two weeks, while large, full monuments may take up to three months.
Around Christmas, this may extend.
When choosing a monument, they suggest considering the height, shape, design, granite colour, and finish, as well as lettering styles, photo or motif options, and vases.
Laser etching is available on
black granite.
Families are encouraged to browse their Facebook page or website to view recent work.
Once you have something in mind, you can reach out with details such as the deceased’s name, cemetery, plot information, and accessibility.
As they put it “Thank you for allowing us to help you create a beautiful monument for your loved one.”
Central West Granite can create beautiful memorials with laser etching on black granite.
Ben Greenhalgh and Toby Fren at Central WestGranite,Eugowra.
Nobody knows: The secret I’m
Let’s be real for a moment.
We Aussies will chat about absolutely anything – the weather, last night’s footy match, who got voted off the island on reality TV. But mention death? Suddenly everyone’s checking their phones and mumbling about needing another drink.
Here’s the uncomfortable truth: most of us are treating our final wishes like they’re state secrets. Despite death being, well, inevitable for all of us, new research reveals that only a small percentage of Australians have made any future health or care plans. Nearly half of us don’t even have a current Will.
The Mystery You Don’t Want to Leave Behind
Think dying without sharing your wishes is mysterious and poetic?
Sorry to burst that bubble, but it’s just messy. It’s really, really messy for the people who are grieving.
This is exactly why the “Nobody Knows: The Secret I’m Glad I Shared” is the campaign for 2025, and they’re not pulling any punches. The message is simple: if you don’t say it, literally nobody will know what you actually wanted.
The Questions That Keep Families Up at Night Here’s where it gets interesting (and slightly amusing). We’re not just talking about who gets the house, the car or the millions
(or not). What about the real mysteries:
Who’s going to look after your anxious labradoodle who only trusts you?
Where exactly did you hide the family’s legendary Tim Tam slice recipe?
Do you want your funeral playlist to feature AC/DC or Taylor Swift? (No judgment here – we’ve
all got our preferences)
“These are the details families end up bickering over, frantically searching for, or just plain guessing,” Petkovic adds.
“A conversation now means no family group chat meltdowns later.”
“We’ll spend hours planning our next holiday but won’t spare five minutes talking about our
final wishes. The Dying to Know campaign isn’t about doom and gloom – it’s about taking control of your final story.” Dr Catherine Joyce, National Manager for Advance Care Planning Australia
At Penrose, we have advocated and supported Dying to Know Day for many years.
While it’s confronting to talk about death and dying, it’s vital we
do. If we don’t talk to our families and friends about what we want when facing the end of our lives, then they have no information or guidance, on which to base decisions they may have to make on your behalf.
Make a practical plan for end of life so that when someone is dying, caring or grieving ... we all know what to do.
Capture your choices in writing.
Like a will, substitute decision maker and guidance on your social media or organ donation. These could be documents, or as simple as a text to start.
Have conversations.
Speak with loved ones so they understand your wishes - and you understand theirs.
Prepare your send-off.
Share what you want it to look like so you can be celebrated and remembered in line with your wishes.
MOVIE: Rambo III. (1988) 12.40 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Midsomer Murders. 2.00 Dalgliesh. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Sea Devils. (1953) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Police Rescue Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Dog. (2022) 10.30 MOVIE: Gringo. (2018) 12.35 Late Programs. 6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 Shopping. 10.30 House Rules. 12.00 Revenge. 3.00 First Dates Australia. 4.15 MOVIE: The Tiger Rising. (2022) 6.30 MOVIE: Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation. (2018) 8.30 MOVIE: I, Robot. (2004) 10.45 MOVIE: The
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Horse Racing. Saturday At The Valley Raceday, Missile 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: Inferno. (2016) Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones, Irrfan Khan. 11.00 MOVIE: The Invitation. (2022) 1.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 9.30 Better Homes. 11.00 Harry’s Practice. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 The Zoo. 12.30 Better Homes. 3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.30 The Zoo. 5.00 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. 6.00 Every Bite Takes You Home. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 1.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.15 ER. 3.00 Heartbreak High. 3.55 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 4.40 MythBusters. 5.30 Car S.O.S. 6.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 7.05 House Of Games. 7.35 QI. 8.05 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 8.55 Live At The Malthouse. 10.00 Extras. 11.00 ER. 11.45 Rage. 12.45 The North Water. 2.40 Not Going Out. 3.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Teeing Off With Daisy Thomas. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 3.00 Boating. Circuit Boat Drivers Championship. Replay. 4.00 Football. AFL. Round 22. Brisbane Lions v Sydney. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Pawn Stars. 9.30 American Pickers. 10.30 Air Crash Inv. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Grantchester. 1.15 Patience. Final. 2.05 All Creatures Great And Small. 2.55 Great Southern Landscapes. 3.25 Earth. 4.25 Would I Lie To You? 4.55 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. 5.25 Landline. 5.55 Australian Story. 6.30 Back Roads. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Grantchester. 8.20 Midsomer Murders. 9.50 Bay Of Fires. Final. 10.40 Miss Austen. 11.35 Rage. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.35 Odd Squad. 5.10 The Most Magnificent Thing. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.25 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 Speechless. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Great Australian Detour Snow. 12.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Dragons v Cronulla Sharks. 2.30 NRLW Wrap. 3.15 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Knights v Tigers. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Canterbury Bulldogs v NZ Warriors. 9.25 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match. 10.00 MOVIE: The Expendables. (2010) 12.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.30 Get Arty. 10.00 Weekender. 10.30 Weekender. 11.00 Guitar Gods Goes Cosmic. 11.30 The Big Adventure. 1.00 My France With Manu. 2.10 Starstruck. 3.25 Aust Got Talent. 5.10 MOVIE: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile. (2022) 7.30 MOVIE: Hitch. (2005) 10.00 MOVIE: Charlie’s Angels. (2019) 12.30 MOVIE: Mexico City. (2000) 2.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.10 GCBC. 12.30 Farm To Fork. 1.00 The Yes Experiment. 1.30 4x4 Adventures. 2.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. 3.30 Pooches At Play. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 5.00
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 The Baron. 12.00 Avengers. 1.00 MOVIE: I’ll Take Sweden. (1965) 3.00 Rugby Union. Shute Shield. Round 18. Gordon v Easts. 5.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 6. Canterbury Bulldogs v New Zealand Warriors. 7.00 TBA. 12.00 Late Programs.
Clunes: Islands
Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Manhunt: The Night Stalker. 11.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Fishing Addiction. 2.00 Fishy Business. 2.30 Fish’n Mates. 3.00 American Pickers. 4.00 Mt Hutt Rescue. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: The Day After Tomorrow. (2004) 11.00 Border Security. 11.30 Late Programs.
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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. New. 8.50 Miss Austen. 9.45 MOVIE: Tracks. (2013) Mia Wasikowska. 11.35 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.10 The Gruffalo’s Child. 5.35 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 Super Monsters. 6.25 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not
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3.40 A Bite To Eat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.40 MythBusters. 5.30 Car S.O.S. 6.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent Specials. 7.05 House Of Games. 7.35 QI. 8.05 The Piano
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Relationships continue to thrive, but watch for any telltale signs of potential problems. Take the necessary action now to set things straight before they become troublesome later.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your powers of persuasion backed up, of course, by your considerable expertise help you establish your case even to the most dubious decision-makers in your workplace.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might still be a bit reluctant to face up to some less-than-pleasant realities. But the sooner you accept the facts, the sooner you can set about making some needed changes.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Expect to make adjustments, even where things seem locked up and ready to go. But cheer up! At least one change could lead to something you’ve been hoping for.
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.45 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 6. Gold Coast Titans v Sydney Roosters. 1.45 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 6. Canberra Raiders v Brisbane Broncos. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 23. Parramatta Eels v North Queensland Cowboys. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. 8.40 60 Minutes. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 To Be Advised. 11.10 The First 48. 12.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.30 Get Arty. 10.00 Starstruck. 11.15 MOVIE: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile. (2022) 1.35 Home And Away. 4.25 Dancing With The Stars. 6.30 Puppy School. Return. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Bones. 12.30 Lie To Me. 1.30 Alias. 2.30 The Killing. 5.00 American Crime.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 10.30 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 11.00 MasterChef Australia. 1.25 Location, Location, Location Australia. 2.30 House Hunters Australia. 3.00 Australia By Design: Architecture. Return. 3.30 Lingo. 4.30 Island Dreaming. 5.00 10 News. 6.00 10 News+. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. 8.10 Watson. 9.10 FBI. 11.00 10 News+. 12.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Shopping. 8.00 All 4 Adventure. 9.00 JAG. 11.00 Fire Country. 12.00 A Million Little Things. 2.00 JAG. 4.00 Pooches At Play. 4.30 Bondi Rescue. 5.00 IFISH. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 FBI: International. 11.15 Nancy Drew.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 MOVIE: The Titfield Thunderbolt. (1953) 2.15 MOVIE: My Brother Jonathan. (1948) 4.30 M*A*S*H. 6.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 6. Parramatta Eels v North Queensland Cowboys. 8.00 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Midway. (2019) 11.10 The Closer. 12.05 Late Programs.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) The success of a recent project should do a lot to boost your self-confidence. You might want to start now to check out ways to make a long-deferred bigger and bolder move.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Ease up on the pressure you might be putting on the new person in your life. It takes time for a budding relationship to blossom. Show more patience and understanding.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You have lots of inner strength in your reserve. Use some of it to resist intimidation from those who might try to impose on your good nature for their own reasons.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) The good news is that your on-the-job status is improving. One cautionary note, however, involves a personal situation that you might have been ignoring for too long.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Congratulations! Once again, your sharp Sagittarian “horse sense” helps you work through a complicated situation that would leave most people confused.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Plan on indulging yourself in some well-earned good times through much of the week. Then be prepared to face some thought-provoking issues by next week.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Positive factors continue to dominate following a recent change in both your professional and personal lives. Expect to make contact with someone from your past.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Workplace stability allows you to continue making progress on your projects. But don’t ignore your personal life. Spend more quality time with your loved ones.
Men’s Shed buzzes with activity
The Grenfell Men’s Shed has hosted several events over the last few weeks including the “Big Breakfast” which was inspired by a donation from a former resident of Grenfell and current member of The Grenfell Men’s Shed.
The generous donation was used in part to cover the costs of a social breakfast for all members.
The Men’s Shed gratefully accepted with the thought of a ‘home cooked’ breakfast including eggs, bacon, sausages, tomatoes, mushrooms, toast, tea, coffee and orange juice at their Railway Carriage. It was thoroughly enjoyed by 22 members and they also extended the invitation to new members of which three new “Shedders” were welcomed.
Currently members are creating a series of portable firepits with sev-
eral designs and recycled materials.
These are proving to be quite popular and suit quite a few different tastes and needs from small firepits for people with caravans to large firepits that including cooking facilities such as BBQ, pizza oven, spit and general burning.
Members have also been refurbishing old furniture such as dining chairs, bar stools, dining tables and outside picnic tables.
The Shed’s next event will be an Open Day of sorts, where they are inviting people to set up a car boot sale (at $20 per site).
The Grenfell Men’s Shed are also planning a “Music from the Porch” on the day where local musicians are invited and encouraged to share their performing talents with them as part of the World Wide
event held annually on the last Saturday of August where thousands of people world wide play music from their porches, front verandas and front yards. As well as that, they will have a garage sale and an Art Auction.
If anyone is interested in joining in these activities contact Julie Gilmore via Grenfell Men’s Shed Facebook page or ring on 0431417767.
The Men’s Shed is open Monday to Wednesday from 9am-12pm or by appointment.
They welcome new members both male and female (a recent inclusion has the been The Hen Shed) which they will formally open soon.
Another exciting thing happening is the new roof being organised for the shed, while still maintaining the heritage of the building.
Grenfell Hospital Auxiliary review year at annual meeting
By Karen Gray
This is the 93rd Annual report for the Auxiliary, we currently have 25 members
Five of our members attended the conference which they enjoyed and learnt a lot. The 2025 conference is to be held at Orange.
We finished 2024 with a street stall in October and then a Monster raffle for our Christmas stall at the carnival in Vaughn Park with 12 wonderful prizes! We thank the business houses for their support of this raffle. Thank you to all the members who sold tickets in the street or among their families. A thank you to Dorothy Starr for her work towards this
The conclusion of 2024 was afternoon tea at the Bowling club where members joined together to finish the year.
It was a lovely start to 2025 being named in the Weddin Shire Australia Day awards and receiving the Community Achievement award.
We offered to hold the zone conference on the 5th March and it was very successful, all members from Grenfell and other towns had a wonderful day.
• Bingo prizes
• Christmas and Easter sweets
In the Treasurer’s Report you will hear that we have purchased the following in the last 12 months:
• Pressure Cushions for the MPS
• A vein finder machine
• Sofa Bed for the Palliative room
• Emergency Bags
• Clothes for the MPS
• Four chairs for the Hairdresser waiting area
• Coffee Machine
• Four automatic leg mover exercise machines Whiteboard
• Three Care chairs
• Two Chairs for the Conference room at Community Health
Another street stall was held in March and I thank the members for their support at the street stalls May to October 2025 our lamington orders will be taken, made and delivered. Thank you to the members that come and work at these days and thank you to the Hospital for the use of the Leisure room to make them!
We received many donations from the Community, as well as from families who have had loved ones stay at the MPS. As I like to tell all in the Community all monies we receive for the Auxiliary stays in town for our own Hospital and MPS.
On behalf of the Auxiliary I would like to thank all the staff at the Hospital and MPS under the leadership of Jackie Skinner, Nicole Widdows and Tracey Hewen as well as the staff at the Community Health centre on the way all of these sections are run on a daily basis.
My thanks to all the Executive for the last year. As you know this will be my last report as President, so I
wish the executive for the coming 2025/26 year all the best.
Glenice Clarke
President Annual Meeting held 23rd July 2025 at 2pm
Peter Moffit chaired the election of officers
• Patron Lorraine Ivins
• President Janice Holland
• Vice President Amanda Taylor
• Secretary Marie Cotter
• Treasurer Vicki Reid
• Publicity Officer Dorothy Starr
• Rep to Health Council Carol Hargrave
• Auditor Megan Starr
• Subs $5
The next meeting will be held on 20 August.
Louie’s Legacy wins the Cup
RACING
By COLIN HODGES
Barbara Joseph and her sons Paul Jones and Matt Jones who operate a trainers partnership at Canberra, regularly start horses at Forbes and it was a popular result among the big crowd on Sunday when Louie’s Legacy won the $50,000 Bankstown Sports Forbes Cup with Quayde Krogh in the saddle.
Formerly based in Queensland, Quayd Kroghe had a stint with the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott stable at Randwick before moving to Canberra where he has ridden many winners for the Joseph-Jones Partnership.
In the 1600 metres Big Dance Eligibility Cup, Louie’s Legacy settled further back than midfield with the $2.30 favourite High Dandy leading the 14 horse field in the run to the home turn from Just Go Bang, Aimpoint and County Kilkenny.
Overhauling the leading pack in the straight, Louie’s Legacy ($7 to $6.50) prevailed over Aimpoint (Donovan Dillon, $14) by a neck with more than two lengths to County Kilkenny (Mathew Cahill, $9.50) while High Dandy battled on for fourth.
Long time staunch sup-
porters of Forbes Jockey Club, Hawkesbury trainers, Terry Croft and Tara and Philippe Vigouroux won races with Zoutastic and Unreal Expectation, respectively.
A last-start Grafton winner for Terry Croft, Zoutastic (Chad Lever, $2.30 favourite) in the feature sprint at Forbes, the 1200 metres Club Sydney-Amazing Ben Hall Bullet BM 82 Handicap, trailed the leading pair then held off by a length last year’s winner Miss Jennifer (Mathew Cahill, $3.10) and Shipshape (Donovan Dillon, $6)
Unreal Expectation also a last start Bathurst winner
for Tara and Phillipe Vigouroux won the 1400 metres Forbes Scrap Metal and CUB Breweries Showcase Class 1 Handicap at Forbes.
Swooping in the straight, Unreal Expectation ($4.60) gave Chad Lever a double when a half length winner from A Boy Named Soo (Zoe Hunt, $12) and Luna Angel (Teaghan Martin, $15).
Winning form proved to be good form at Forbes and yet another last start winner, Slush Fund at Bathurst, won again at Forbes Raced by Kathryn Smith from Dubbo and trained by Clint Lundholm, Slush Fund (Zoe Hunt, $5.50) took the
lead from Geostorm then drew clear to beat Overflow Miss (Jack Baker, $81) and Sapphires Son (Dale Cole, $21).
First leg of a winning double for Bathurst trainer Dean Mirfin was Ishikari in the $50,000 Walker Family Showcase Super Maiden Handicap over 1300 metres.
Send Me Grey and Capricious Belle set the pace before Ishikari (Donovan Dillon, $3.10 favourite) finished best to account for Blackfish (Izzy Neale, $9) and Wolf Island (Mathew Cahill, $5.50).
Former South African jockey Donovan Dillon was again the rider when the
Scrap Metal Carlton and United Breweries Showcase Class 1 Handicap.
Dean Mirfin trained Shaddup ($6 to $4.60) led from the top of the straight to win the Club Forbes Showcase Class 2 Handicap by over 2 lengths from Royal Bombadier (Mikayla Weir, $4 favourite) and Grand Oyster (Jake PraceyHolmes, $18).
A winning double also for Barbara Joseph, Paul and Matt Jones with Louie’s Legacy (Cup) and Think I Do
(Claire Ramsbotham, $4.80) in the 1600 metres Bankstown Sports 30 Years Forbes Sponsorship Maiden Plate while the Nick Olive, Queanbeyan trained Triptolemus (Coriah Keatings, $5) won the 1100 metres Shead and Nicholson -Daikin/Seeley Maiden Plate. Next up on the track is the Louth Cup on Saturday and Dubbo (TAB) on Sunday.
Small Schools team have good results at gala day
Two Quandialla Public School students joined the Forbes Small Schools soccer team to compete in the Lachlan Soccer Gala Day last Friday.
It proved to be a good day of soccer for the Forbes Small Schools team with a 2 all draw with Condobolin in the first game which went into extra time. Condobolin were declared winners with a count back on corners taken.
took on Forbes North and came away with a 2-1 win Parkes East, Forbes Small Schools finished the day with a 2-1 victory.
Strong two weeks of soccer for Grenfell Stingers
Soccer
On Sunday, the Grenfell Stingers were scheduled to play against Parkes Vipers.
Stingers started of strong with Brendan and Annie controlling the center. Unfortunately we soon found ourselves trailing 1 nil. Were the stingers folding quicker than origami paper in a late night origami class.
The answer was no. Stingers never gave up unlike the script writers on Happy Gilmore 2 and soon hit back with a great setup by Tom for Shannon to run on to and score a brilliant goal.
Vipers kept up the attack but the backline of Micheal, Tom, Matthew and Peter were holding out strong. When they got a shot away Carty was up to challenge. Amber and Steven were doing a mountain of work on the wings.
With Jarrod and Shannon combining well up front it soon paid off. Jarrod scored two more goals.
As we were closing in on halftime Vipers scored.
With Ben being away we didn’t get one of his jerking half time speeches. With wise words from Carty we
were ready to take the field for the second half.
With the last kick of the game the Vipers scored from a corner kick.
The game finished three all with Jarrod picking up man of the match.
The Sunday before saw the Grenfell Stingers travel to Forbes to face the Foxes in grim weather.
They took to the pitch with Ben in goals, a defensive line of Peter, Tom, Michael and Amber, and a stacked midfield featuring Stephen, Brendan, Annie and Cobie. While up front, Ryan was joined by Shannon back from a month-long holiday.
The match kicked off and Forbes started strong, working the ball well down both flanks and through the middle.
Grenfell’s defence opened with the same resolve.
Forbes found the bottom corner and putting them up 1-0 after just five minutes.
However Grenfell responded well. Some slick link up play and a stellar run forward saw Grenfell grab the equaliser ten minutes in.
As the match went on, both teams held their shape well. Unfortunately the
dampness took its toll on the pitch. It was on the back of one these slips and bad choices that a Forbes striker managed to outmanoeuvre Grenfell’s defenders and keeper to slot their second goal home.
Down 2–1 just 15 minutes in, Grenfell turned to their super sub: Mark Griff. Grenfell kept their shape, communication and team work strong. In the centre midfield Annie was quite busy while up front and out wide Cobie was putting in 110%, creating chances out of nothing.
After a quick halftime break, both sides returned hungry for another goal.
Tom overcame a string of sniper attacks in the warmup to put in a determined defensive effort.
The game remained tight but the best chance fell to Forbes after a tackle from Pete that saw more heel. The resulting penalty saw Forbes step up, but Grenfell’s goalkeeper, possessing, made his second best save of the day. From then on, play swung end to end, but neither team could break through. Final score: Forbes 2 – Grenfell 1.
Soccer
Pictured right: The Forbes Small Schools team took on Condobolin, Forbes North and Parkes East during the gala day.
Andrew Jones and representatives of Bankstown Sports Club (left), Tommy Molloy and Randall Grayson from Forbes Jockey Club (right) congratulate winning jockey Quayde Krogh, trainers Barbara Joseph, Paul and Matt Jones and connections of Louie’s Legacy, winner of the 2025 Bankstown Sports Club Big Dance Eligibility Forbes Cup.
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Girlannas through to the finals
By Gary Holmes
Last Saturday at Lawson Oval the Grenfell Girlannas League Tag team confirmed their Semi-Final spot with a 20-10 victory over the Trundle Boomers.
The Grenfell girls have been improving with every game this season and in the last six matches they have come up with four wins and a draw.
This Sunday at Oberon they will be in for a tough sudden death contest against the Canowindra Tigers in a match starting at 12.40pm.
Grenfell will have to do it without Sophie Berry and Zoe Gavin who are both out with injury and who have both been key performers for much of the season.
The final game of the competition proper was a big day on and off the field for the Goannas with the holding of their inaugural Old Boys Day and annual Reverse Draw
fundraiser.
Although the weather gods did us no favours over 40 old boys showed up and they joined the large crowd in attendance and later that evening a well-supported and successful Reverse Draw was held at the Bowling Club.
There was plenty of preparation put into making these events a success and many helpers who helped out on the day but special mention needs to be made of a couple of families on the committee who really drove these events and the rest of the club wants to give them a big thanks.
Jai Purdie on Saturday was proud to wear a retro Goannas jumper that had Dykhoffs Bakery emblazoned on it as a sponsor. This was a business owned and operated by his grandparents Jack & Bernadette Dykhoff who were long term Goannas sponsors and volunteers.
the Eppelstun Medal as best on ground for Grenfell.
the medal has been awarded and it will continue to be part of future Old Boys Days.
Player’s Player Marley Loader, Faith Smith, Chelsea Harveyson, Emily Brenner, Breanna Anderson, and Heather Grenfell’s points came from tries to Marley Loader, Heather Walker, Emily Brenner, and Faith Smith with Emily also knocking over two
Julie Hughes picked up the $390 first try-scorer prize.
The season came to an end for the Goannas last Saturday at Lawson Oval when they went down by 52-20 to the Trundle Boomers.
But to their credit and as per most of the season they kept trying and they only lost the second half 24-16 after conceding a converted try in the final minutes of the game.
Jai Purdie had a big game and picked up the Player’s Player and he was well supported by Isaac Jones, Caleb Haddin, Jaxon Greenaway, and Simon Samson.
Brodie Loader, Charlie Frendo, Jai Purdie, and Mitchell Stevens were the tryscorers whilst Chase McFarlane kicked two conversions.
Jai certainly did the jumper proud when he was awarded
It didn’t stop there for Jai as he picked up the maximum best and fairest points as well as the Player’s Player and to top things off he took out the $2000 first prize in the Reverse Draw.
lannas completed a crucial 20-10 victory over Trundle after leading 14 nil at half-time. The win was even more meritorious when you consider that Trundle have been in good form all season and that they were also desperate to win to consolidate their
This match mirrored many of the games that the Goannas have played this season where they have been able to compete for periods and then their defence falls away and they concede a batch of tries.
An example of this on Saturday was that they were down 10-4 after 33 minutes of play but went to the break
Dylan Troy picked up his second first try-scorer prize of $820 for the season.
YOUTH LEAGUE
The young Goannas who have struggled for numbers all season unfortunately had to forfeit their final match of the year to the Orange United Warriors. Their season is now over and they can look forward to Top day of soccer for locals
The Grenfell Goannas hosted their inaugural Old Boys Day on Saturday with over 40 old boys showing up to cheer on the home sides.
The Grenfell Girlannas were able to defeat Trundle to secure their spot in the finals.