Crowds flock to Caragabal Sheep Races
A large crowd people from around the region have descended on Caragabal on Saturday, 13 September for the return of the annual Cooper’s Farm Gear Caragabal Sheep Races for another really successful year.
Tornado at Caragabal
A video of a tornado which formed near Caragabal on Wednesday September 10, has gained a lot of traction online as reports of tornadoes in the region began to filter in.
Grenfell, Young and Cowra were placed on a tornado watch following the phenomenon with a reported sighting near Cowra and another confirmed sighting of a tornado at Young with the NSW Rural Fire Service posting photos and videos of a confirmed tornado.
The tornado which tore through the Caragabal area caused damage in town, with a large section of a house roof blown off.
Volunteers from the NSW SES Grenfell Unit attended the scene to recover and secure the roof.
NSW SES responded to 25 storm-related incidents in and around the area, from as far away as Forbes, Bedgerabong and Bogan Gate to Cowra, Ganmain and Brungle.
The footage of the Caragabal tornado was captured on camera by Nigel Davies as he drove near it.
the warm air to produce a thunderstorm.
As this happens the warm air rises through the cold air and causes an updraft which begins to rotate if winds vary sharply in speed or direction.
When this happens a mesocycle is created that draws in more warm air from the thunderstorm and increases the speed while the cool air fed by the jet stream created by a strong band of wind in the atmosphere creates even more energy.
The funnel cloud is created by the water droplets and moisture in the mesocyclone’s air, the funnel continues to grow and descend from the cloud and only becomes a tornado once it touches the ground.
According to local meteorologists the conditions need to be ‘just right’ for a tornado or funnel cloud to form.
“Tornadoes are relatively rare events but they can happen with almost any severe thunderstorm,” a Bureau of Meteorology spokesperson said.
“Of the 10-20 annual sightings in Australia, most are first seen and reported by members of the public.”
Wednesday’s tornado is considered by the Bureau to be a ‘weak tornado’ due to its size and longevity.
“We had a fun crowd with visitors from across the state. The weather was absolutely perfect and all the farmers who attended were in buoyant spirits after the much needed rain during the week,” she said.
Caragabal Sheep Races volunteer Karen Pollock said crowds were similar to last year, making the last two years our most successful to date.
Shannon Evans from West Wyalong took out the individual “Fun in the Field” competition, dressed as the Caragabal tornado, while our hens group from the Blue Mountains took out the group title.
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The tornado In Young on Wednesday was spotted by the NSW Rural Fire Service tower near Tubbul and though it didn’t last long it has caused damage to trees and powerlines with power out around the area.
Three supercell storms appeared on radars on Wednesday afternoon following a severe weather warning from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Supercell storms are able to produce twisters due to the wind formation.
Tornados form when warm and humid air meets with cold and dry air with the denser cold air pushing over
“Weak tornadoes are most likely during mid-summer thunderstorms but may also accompany the passage of intense cold fronts during the winter months,” the spokesperson said.
“They are mostly brief events and cause only limited damage.”
Stronger tornadoes typically occur in late spring and early summer and are usually bigger in size, strength and last longer,” the spokesperson said.
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Top result at Show for school display
Quandialla Public School have released their newsletter for Week 8 on Thursday, 11 September. Grenfell Show Hanger
Our students and staff were thrilled to see their collective efforts recognised at the recent Grenfell Show, where our hanger proudly won first place.
The display showcased the beauty of our local environment, the Weddin Mountains and all the animals it is home to.
The success of the hanger was made possible through the hard work, organisation and creativity of Mrs Dixon, who guided students in preparing, creating and presenting the piece.
Her dedication ensured that the beauty of our area was on full display and that the final display captured the judges’ attention.
Relieving Principal’s Report
What a fantastic day we had at the recent P&C Community Wellbeing, Clearing and Car Boot Sale.
The school grounds were
buzzing with activity as families, friends and community members came together for a wonderful day of fundraising, fun and connection.
The event was a huge success, with plenty of items cleared, funds raised for our school and lots of smiles shared along the way.
Highlights of the day included the ever-popular chocolate wheel with Choccy Queen Marlene Millar, and the sponge toss, which brought a brutal onslaught to Mr. Pudya and Ms. Bradley.
It was truly heart-warming to see such a lively and sociable community event taking place in Quandialla.
A very special thank you goes to Narelle for her outstanding organisation and to David for his tireless efforts in gathering items from around the school.
We are also thankful to our dedicated P&C for their support on the day and provided delicious food.
Finally, thank you to everyone who attended, participated and generously contributed. Your involvement
made this event such a suc cess and a wonderful reflec tion of the spirit of the Quan dialla community.
Students from Quandialla Public School proudly represented their school at the recent Arabin Cup T-Ball Tournament.
It was a fantastic day of sport, teamwork and fun, with our players showing great spirit both on and off
Thea lit up the game as our home run hitter, delivering powerful strikes that had the crowd cheering.
Cooper impressed every-
one with his speed and smart running between bases, keeping the team moving and scoring opportunities alive. Kate’s leadership was on full display throughout the tournament, guiding her teammates with encouragement and strategy.
Amber, meanwhile, brought her trademark enthusiasm there for the vibes, cheering everyone on, and making new friends.
Our team showed determination, sportsmanship and school pride at every stage of the competition.
We congratulate all students for their efforts. Thanks to Bribbaree Public School for teaming up with us, and thank you to Binalong Public School, Arabin Cup organisers for providing such a memorable experience.
NAIDOC at Bribbaree
Bribbaree Public School recently hosted a very special NAIDOC Day, welcoming students from across the Temora Network Small Schools to join in a day of learning, celebration and connection.
The day began with a proud
and significant moment as Bribbaree raised the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags for the first time on the school’s three new flagpoles. This ceremony set the tone for a day focused on respect, culture and community.
Students then rotated through a series of engaging activities.
They created beautiful beading pieces, learned about Aboriginal artefacts and their cultural significance, and took part in traditional games that encouraged teamwork and fun.
The art sessions saw students designing and painting Aboriginal flag artworks, allowing them to express their creativity while honouring an important national symbol.
It was a memorable day of learning together and celebrating culture.
Thanks to Aunty Enid, Wiradjuri elder for her expertise and cultural knowledge. And a big thanks and well done to Mrs Anderson, Shantelle and the staff from Bribbaree Public School for a fantastic day.
Grenfell Garden Club prepares for exciting events
By ANITA EDWARDS
Our September meeting, held in the Public Library, was well attended.
Our main topic for discussion was finalizing details for our Street Stall on Saturday, 13 September.
The main issue was the bowl of jelly beans for the Guess the Jelly beans competition: we realised that a glass bowl of jelly beans would be too heavy to move from store to store.
So it was decided to display it only at the street stall, and the Open Gardens plant stall in October, together with our raffle
Both of which will be drawn on Sunday, 12 October at the Plant Stall.
We are pleased to report that our street stall was a great success, with many members donating plants and cakes and slices, which as usual were well received.
We would like to thank all Grenfellians for their support and encouragement.
Plans for Open Gardens on 11 and 12 October were also discussed at our meeting.
We will be holding our raffle and Guess the Jelly Beans competition at the plant stall and refreshments will be available.
Entry to each garden is by gold coin.
A brochure with the addresses of the gardens on show, together with a map, will be available shortly from the Visitor Information Centre at The Hub.
We were pleased to have Clenda Wockner, our new Librarian, as Guest Speaker.
She told us a little of her background, and detailed the various facilities and services that the library offers, such as, among other things, being a meeting venue, offering internet and printing facilities, and the ability to order in books from other libraries in the region.
Our next meeting will be held at the Conron Coffee Shop on Tuesday, 7 October, at 2pm.
Busy week for learning at Caragabal Public
Caragabal Public School’s Newsletter for Term 3, Week 5 and 6 on 10 September.
Principal’s Report
The past fortnight has been another busy and exciting time for our school.
Last Friday, our students enjoyed a wonderful excur-
sion to Forbes.
We visited Woolerina, where we learned about the process of making beautiful wool garments, followed by the McFeeters Motor Museum, which showcased an incredible collection of cars.
We then finished the day
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at the Forbes Historical Museum, which was full of fascinating local history.
This week, our students took part in the NAIDOC Day celebrations at Bribbaree Public School. It was a very special occasion, with Bribbaree proudly raising the Aboriginal flag for the
very first time.
Students rotated throug h a range of activities, learning more about Aboriginal culture and traditions.
On Thursday, 10 September I am heading off with our Stage 3 students to THLHS for a high school experience day, which I’m
sure will be an exciting and valuable opportunity. In addition to school events, I also visited several other schools over the past two weeks.
Looking ahead, our students will be representing us at Western Athletics on Friday.
Grenfell’s new librarian Clenda Wockner spoke with Grenfell Garden Club members at their meeting.
Quandialla Public School’s hangar display which showcased the beauty of the local environment won first place.
Top sale support for ag program
By OLIVIA BERRY
This year THLHS has been incredibly lucky to partner with Dursley Poll Dorset Stud, operated by Brian and Steven Williams.
In May we took on four rams and four ewes to begin preparing for shows.
This was a great experi ence for the students study ing Agriculture and has very much been a combined ef fort across a range of classes.
A very big thank you to Claire Romeo from Riverina Stockfeed at Young for the donation of bagged pellets that has helped towards the rams and ewes getting to peak condition.
Georgia Petty, Keira Chown, Tom Vonthien, Ali McCann, Izabelle Murray and George Troth attended the Dursley on farm Ram Sale on Wednesday. They spoke to buyers and agents and also paraded two
Most importantly we would like to thank Brian and Steven for donating the full sale price of their Lot 1 ram to THLHS Agriculture Program.
This was an incredibly gen-
sale of this ram.
Great day out at Sheep Races
A huge thankyou to the various bidders and buyer on the day, their generosity has allowed us to add $3000 to the school’s agriculture program
GRENFELL LIGHTS
POKER RUN IS ON SATURDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER.
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Ms Pollock said the sweeps and auctions were really successful with the crowd joining in the fun with gusto and amazing generosity.
“The lolly drop was another show-stopper and the highlight of the day for many of the kids.”
The final race, The Ram’s Cox plate was a hot competition, with Drover’s Dags blazing a trail to take the top spot.
Drover’s Dags was owned by a young group from away who went by the name of “Mitchell”, with the sweeps owner being Donna and Pete Pursehouse, and the Calcutta owner was the Sheep Boys.
“As the sun set, we fired up the fire buckets and everyone grooved the night away to the Young Ones,” Ms Pollock said.
“Overall, it was an awesome day and the funds made will be used to improve the facilities available to community members at the club.
“A massive thanks to all of our sponsors, to the tireless volunteers who make the day possible, and of course to the wonderful crowd,” Ms Pollock said.
By BRENDAN MCCOOL
Get ready to start your engines this weekend for the return of the Grow Grenfell Group’s Grenfell Lights Car Poker Run this Saturday, 20 September.
The Poker Run is presented by the Grenfell Lions Club and all cars are welcome, with the event departing from the Bowling Club at 9:30am with a $1,000 cash prize for the best poker hand.
Entry to the event is $50, with all Poker Run profits raised going towards the Grow Grenfell Group’s campaign to light up the local churches around Grenfell.
This year the Feature car is the Ford Mustang – celebrating the 1965 Fastback.
Grow Grenfell Group’s Jeff Gallimore said they are expecting entrants from Orange, Parkes, Nowra, Sydney, Central Coast and Canberra as well as entrants from across the Weddin Shire.
Mr Gallimore said they are also expecting a lot of people
tangs for this year’s event.
Last year they hosted 30 cars in the poker run, and they are hoping for 40 cars to take part in this year’s event.
Registrations open 8am on Saturday, with cars departing at 9:30am where the Poker Run will stop at Cowra, Young and Bribbaree before heading back to Grenfell.
The event doesn’t stop at the Poker Run on Saturday, with a car quiz on Friday night and a trip to Iandra Castle on Sunday morning.
On the schedule for Friday:
At 5:30pm there will be a park-up of cars in the lowerend of Grenfell Main Street, departing at 6pm to Grenfell Silos Lightshow.
Following this, they will then cruise to Grenfell Bowling Club at 6:30pm for the Car Quiz. Entry to the car quiz is $10 per person.
After issuing the first card upon departure from Grenfell on Saturday, the Poker Run will stop for morning tea at Cowra Bowling & Recrea-
Poker Card will be issued) –lunch at Young Services Club (where the third Poker card will be issued), afternoon tea at the Rusty Horse Hotel in Bribbaree (where participants will collect their fourth Poker card), before returning back to the lower Grenfell Main Street with Park-Up of Cars from 4pm where the final Poker Card will be issued.
At 6pm the Poker Run will head Grenfell Country Club for drinks, awarding of prizes and Live Entertainment with Dinner available at the club. A 2-course dinner will be available @ $40 per person but bookings and pre-payment for dinner is essential.
On Sunday, 21 September participants can travel down to Unwind Cafe at 8am for ‘Breakfast, Cars & Coffee’, with no bookings required At 10am they will depart for Iandra Castle which will be open from 10:30am to 1pm, with entry $20 per person.
Georgia Petty, Keira Chown, Tom Vonthien, Ali McCann, Izabelle Murray and George Troth attended the Dursley on farm Ram Sale, which saw the lot 1 ram selling for $3,000.
The lolly drop was the highlight of the day for many of the kids.
The lolly drop was another show-stopper.
Country Club President Mitchell Pollock congratulating sheep races volunteer Ian Eastaway on his win. PHOTOS: Supplied
Pictured right: Mitchell Pollock congratulating the winners of the Ram’s
Weddin Landcare goes compost crazy
Weddin Landcare has launched a roadshow of events featuring Dr. Ernie Harbott offering hands-on composting workshops for application across large scale agriculture, through to the home garden in large open bays, composting small carcasses and composting for kids.
Dr Ernie Harbott, a Master Composter, Certified Soil Food Web Microscopist, and self-taught soil ecologist will be featuring at the events to share her enthusiasm and compost insights.
“There is a lot of conflicting advice out there about compost. Through these workshops we hope we can demystify and simplify the process, giving participants the confidence to consistently compost, so they can create the rich soil amendment needed to grow great food or crops for their family or community, and help save the planet,” Dr Harbott said.
Having developed successful composting initiatives and community gardens, Ernie now concentrates on connecting community through soil regeneration for nutrient-rich food through her budding business Compost Culture.
“This Scraps to Soil workshop will be a different offering to our previous compost workshops, by learning how to compost in large scale bays and understanding the difference between hot and cold composting,” Claire Diprose from Weddin Landcare said.
“We are excited to join forces with MidLachlan Landcare and hear from Amanda Foxen-Hill about their recent project where they turned an environmental problem into a resource through composting carp carcasses from a carp-muster at Canowindra,” Claire said.
“The workshop will be held at Glen Donald
Estate, farm experience hosts and producers of award-winning olive oils and fine produce. We have been working closely with Natalie Caruana from Glen Donald Estate as part of the Grenfell Community Produce Project and can’t wait to see what she is achieving on their farm!” Ms Diprose adds.
The From Scraps to Soil workshop will be held from 10 am to 2 pm, Sunday 28 September at Glen Donald Estate, 280 Kangarooby Road, Bumbaldry and costs $20.
“The kids can get in on the fun too! It’s been so rewarding seeing the students of St Joey’s get involved in the Grenfell Community Produce project growing veggies for the Grenfell Food Hall and we want to offer the opportunity for any primary aged kids in the area to learn how to compost, especially from someone with Ernie’s experience,” Claire said.
As a mother of two young ecowarriors, Ernie is an energetic and engaging presenter. She will share essential composting concepts and practical tools during this hands-on workshop and leave participants inspired to keep composting.
The Composting for Kids workshop will be held on Tuesday 30 September from 9 am to 11 am at St. Joseph’s Primary School and will be fully supervised by a staff member.
Places are free but limited and parents are encouraged to attend with their children.
“For any landholders looking for a farm scale solution to increase the biology in their soil we still have places available for our next field day as part of our Over the Fence projec,” Claire adds.
Weddin Landcare is partnering with Jake Chandler, Gemma Wilkinson, Dr Ernie Harbott, Vic No-Till and CarbonLink to learn about soil microbiology in cropping and grazing systems that enhance soil health and
benefit production in your farming enterprise.
The Microbe Friendly Farming field day will be held on Friday 26 September from 9 am to 3 pm at ‘Tumbleton’, 402 Bibaringa Road, Wombat.
This field day is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program under the Natural Heritage Trust.
To register for any or all of these events head to weddinlandcare.com.au/events/ Contact Claire Diprose with any questions weddinlandcare1@outlook.com or 0421 716 170.
Rescue ready: SES volunteers train on Wyangala
A large-scale flood rescue training exercise has seen
NSW State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers hone their skills on Wyangala Dam to ensure they remain ready to respond when the community calls.
More than 30 volunteers from Cowra, Forbes, Parkes, West Wyalong, Yass and Albury joined forces for two days of realistic on-water rescue scenarios, pushing their skills to the limit.
Cowra Unit Commander Ray Johnston said it was the biggest regional exercise ever held at Wyangala Dam.
“Being out on the water in both daylight and complete darkness gave our volunteers a true taste of what it’s
like to respond in real emergencies,” Mr Johnston said.
“We practised towing vessels, transferring casualties between boats, shoreline searches and complex rescues, the kinds of situations our crews regularly face when called to help the community.”
From Saturday morning until late that night, teams trained side by side, navigating rescues in the dark where visibility is low and decision making becomes critical.
Sunday morning saw volunteers rotate through different rescue vessels, giving them experience in various types of boats.
“One of the biggest benefits was giving our people
time on boats they don’t normally operate,” Mr Johnston said.
“That’s vital for building confidence and capability across the Zone.”
Southern Zone Commander, Chief Superintendent Ben Pickup, said the exercise had taken training to the next level.
“Flood rescue is one of the most dangerous but essential parts of our service,”
Chief Superintendent Pickup said.
“By training together in realistic, hands-on scenarios, including night time operations, our members are now even better prepared to protect their communities when it matters most.”
Local SES units have often been called to support NSW Police Force and NSW Ambulance on waterways, assisting overdue boaters, broken down vessels and even late night tows.
The weekend’s exercise ensured volunteers are ready for whatever comes next.
“In recent times, our volunteers have been tasked to Wyangala Dam. On one occasion, we towed a stranded boat back to shore,” Mr Johnston said.
“These are the types of jobs we get called to, often at night, so this exercise was about preparing our crews to respond quickly and effectively when the community needs us.”
workshop to St Joeys kids for Grenfell Community Produce.
Certified Soil Food Web Microscopist, and soil ecologist will be sharing her enthusiasm and compost insights.
Forbes volunteers Cliff Green and Greg Schaefer on the water on the weekend. PHOTOS: NSW SES
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DATES TO NOTE
Thursday 18 September 2025 - Ordinary Council Meeting | 5:00pm – Council Chambers
Friday 19 September 2025 - Street Stall | Grenfell Artists Inc
Saturday 20 September 2025 - Street Stall | CEF of Grenfell
Wednesday 24 September 2025 - Garbage Collection | Villages
Friday 26 September 2025 - Recycling Collection | East
Friday 26 September 2025 - Street Stall | Grenfell Hospital Auxillary
Monday 29 September 2025 - Recycling Collection | West
ROAD & TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
Latest Road and Traffic Conditions information for Weddin Shire Council is available from NSW Live Traffic see: https://www.livetraffic.com/ Weddin Shire Council staff regularly monitors and updates the information on Live Traffic NSW. Should any further information be required please contact Council’s Infrastructure Services Department on (02) 6343 1212.
ROAD WORKS NOTICE | 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 | DESTINATION MANAGEMENT PLAN | COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
Weddin Shire Council is reviewing and updating its Destination Management Plan (DMP). A DMP is a strategic document that sets out a community’s shared vision and priorities for developing, promoting, and managing tourism. For Councils, it acts as a roadmap — guiding decisions, projects, and investment so tourism grows in a way that benefits the local economy and enhances the visitor experience.
Tourism specialist Jenny Rand has been engaged to lead the review for Weddin Shire Council with a number of community consultation sessions. This is your chance to share your ideas, suggestions and thoughts on how we can strengthen and grow tourism, showcase our town and villages, and make Weddin an even better place to visit, live, and enjoy. Come along to the session most convenient for you:
Caragabal
Monday 22 September 2025
9:00am – 10:00am
Caragabal Memorial Hall
Bimbi
Tuesday 23 September 2025
10:00am – 11:00am
Bimbi RFS Fire Shed
Quandialla
Tuesday 23 September 2025
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Quandialla Soldiers’ Memorial Hall
Greenethorpe
Wednesday 24 September 2025
9:30am – 10:30am
Greenethorpe Soldiers’ Memorial Hall
Grenfell
Wednesday 24 September 2025
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Grenfell Community Hub
Thursday 25 September 2025
9:00am – 10:00am
Grenfell Community Hub
For more information and to RSVP please contact Claire McCann (02) 6343 2855 | claire@weddin.nsw.gov.au
PUBLIC NOTICE | TAYLOR PARK
The Taylor Park redevelopment and inclusive playground is nearing completion. The park and facilities, excluding the public toilets, will remain closed to the public until further notice.
Lawns have been reseeded to help restore the park to a vibrant green space. Council asks all visitors to remain on the footpaths and avoid walking on the newly seeded areas to allow the grass to establish properly.
Council thanks the community for its ongoing patience as the project reaches its final stages. We understand there is strong interest in the reopening of the playground and can confirm that work is progressing as efficiently as possible, while maintaining appropriate safety standards on site.
Please be aware that workers and equipment remain onsite. Further updates will be shared here and on Council’s Facebook page.
The official opening of the new area will be taking place on Saturday 1 November at 10:00am, further information will be released closer to the date. For more information on the project, visit: www.weddin.nsw.gov.au
ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION |
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ASSESSMENT ACT 1979
DA 27/2025, (NSW Planning Portal No: PAN-572013)
Council has received an Application for a New Shed (14m x 9m) on LOT: 1 DP: 539267, known as 10 Glasson Street QUANDIALLA NSW 2721.
Inspection: Development Application (DA) 27/2025 for a New Shed may be viewed online through the NSW Planning portal from 18 September 2025 to 2 October 2025. If any technical issues are experienced on the NSW Planning Portal preventing the development application being viewed, please contact Council via email mail@weddin.nsw.gov.au or by phone on 02 6343 1717 and details of the development will be forwarded to you.
Submissions: Any person may make a submission via the NSW Planning Portal https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/daexhibitions within the advertised period. Submissions objecting to the development are required to specify the grounds for objection.
PUBLIC NOTICE | EXPANSION OF THE RETURN AND EARN SCHEME
The NSW Government has expanded the Return and Earn Scheme which will be implemented from mid-2027 to include wine and spirit bottles, cordial and concentrates and larger sized containers (3 litres – flavoured milk & juice containers). Plain milk and health tonics will continue to be excluded from the scheme.
The NSW Environment Protection Authority will be holding an online session to hear about the expansion and answer questions on Thursday 18 September 2025 from 10:00am – 11:00am, please email container. policy@epa.nsw.gov.au to secure your attendance. Further information can be found at www.epa.nsw.gov.au
PUBLIC NOTICE | GRENFELL WASTE FACILITY GOES CASHLESS
Weddin Shire Council is making changes to the way the Grenfell Waste Facility operates in payments for waste disposal.
The waste facility will be going ‘cashless’ from Tuesday 30 September 2025 in an effort to increase staff efficiency and reduce the likelihood of break-ins.
An EFTPOS machine will now be located at the Grenfell Waste Facility for residents and contractors to pay at the gate on entry for their waste disposal. Council will no longer be issuing invoices for payments, unless prior arrangements have been made.
Council wishes to advise that no changes have been made to what items attract waste disposal charges. Cashless payment will only apply to those waste streams which attract a charge in Councils Fees and Charges which can be accessed on Council’s website or via the following link https://www.weddin.nsw.gov.au/Council/Rates-Fees
Residents can still dispose of most recyclable items that are segregated on delivery free of charge, along with small amounts of general household waste. Charges do apply for the disposal of mattresses,
commercial and industrial waste, E-waste, tyres, building waste and asbestos.
It should also be noted that chemical drums being delivered to the facility as part of the drumMUSTER collection program, will only be accepted on designated collection days. This is to ensure that the drums can be adequately inspected, counted and recorded ready for recycling. The change to cashless operation will come into effect Tuesday 30 September 2025. Visa and Mastercard will be accepted, and there will be no additional merchant charges.
For further information or enquiries please contact the Environmental Services Department on 6343 1717.
PUBLIC NOTICE | UNCOMPLICATED SOCIALS | SMALL BUSINESS MONTH
As part of Small Business Month, Weddin Shire Council invites local business owners and community members to Uncomplicated Socials, a relaxed, round-table session led by The Social Hub Young, offering practical, tailored advice for improving your social media presence.
Wednesday 1 October 2025. 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Top Bar at The Cri, 104 Main Street, Grenfell NSW 2810 Free event – includes light refreshments
Seats are limited. Register now: https://www. eventbrite.com.au/e/uncomplicated-socials-tickets1649195461019?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1 For enquiries, contact Council on (02) 6343 1864.
COUNCIL | ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION
Council wishes to advise of the following document currently on Public Exhibition:
• Draft | Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy Council welcomes any input or submissions to mail@weddin.nsw.gov.au by 5:00pm Monday 6 October 2025. Further information can be found at: https://www. weddin.nsw.gov.au/Council/Public-Exhibition
COUNCIL | REQUEST FOR TENDER
Weddin Shire Council invites submissions for the following Request for Tender:
• RFT 09/2025 | Stabilisation and Sealing for Natural Disaster Works P5 | Closes 12:00noon – 2 October 2025 Further information can be obtained from Council’s website: https://www.weddin.nsw.gov.au/Council/ Tenders-Quotations-and-Expressions-of-Interest
FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK
We have certainly stepped right into spring with warm weather, a bit of rain and some very interesting storm activity. I would like to thank our local SES who assisted residents in Caragabal last week when the tornado whipped through and brought significant damage. Thanks to the Council crew too, who were quickly out on site removing fallen trees and debris from the roads.
A timely reminder that mother nature can be unpredictable, so remember to prepare your properties for storms, further information can be found at: https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/ plan-and-prepare/storm The SES have easy read resources you can download, including an emergency planning tool and emergency kit checklist.
Stay safe and 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
Students get top results at Grenfell Show
On Friday 5 September a team of 22 students from The Henry Lawson High School competed in the Young Judges competitions.
In the morning, they learnt how to assess fruit and vegetables and grains. The students place the pro duce first to fourth for three classes in each section.
The fruit and vegetables they judged included mandarins, apples and potatoes under the guidance of overjudge Forbes’ Stuart Muller.
They learnt fruit stays fresh long er if it has a stalk or peduncle and it is more desirable if it is freer of pest damage, blemishes and diseases.
Next they judged barley, oats and wheat with Heather Walker explain ing how to handle and assess the grain.
Her expertise after placing re serve champion at Nationals was apparent. The students observed the weights and protein percentages and then visually assessed each sample for freedom from pest damage, diseases, husk and foreign seeds.
sheep owned by The Williams Durs ley Stud, that had been broken in by Mrs Makin’s agriculture classes and Mrs Walker’s Primary Industries classes.
Lastly they assessed four wool samples after Kelli Brown from Moses and Son Wool explained how to appraise a wool sample considering colour, fibre diameter, style, freedom from vegetable matter and dust and tenderness.
The results for Friday were:
Fruit and Vegetables- 1st Lachlan Ingrey, 2nd Thomas Vonthein, 3rd George Troth.
Grains – 1st Lachlan Ingrey, 2nd Georgia Petty, 3rd Bridie Forde.
Wool – 1st Lachlan Ingrey, 2nd Bridie Forde, 3rd Matilda Morley.
On Saturday 6 September, Ali Mc-
They were very well presented and paraded. Lot 1 from their Auc tion on Wednesday was awarded the supreme sheep exhibit at Grenfell Show.
Proceeds from this ram were gen erously donated to THLHS agricul ture program.
In the young judges meat sheep competition John Niven, the judge was impressed by the students’ ability to place the rams in the correct order and their accuracy of observations.
judging competition.
from Forbes High School.
In the Meat Sheep young judges the results were: 1st- Georgia Petty, 2nd Lachlan Ingrey and equal 3rd – Ali McCann, Bethany Eagles and Eagles (both
In the meat sheep handlers Heather Walker judged the class, giving helpful hints on how to hold the lead, where to stand when the judge walks past and how to always stand the sheep squarely.
The results for the Meat sheep handlers were:
1st Lilly Eagles (Forbes High School), 2nd Bethany Eagles (Forbes High School), 3rd Mea Hocking (Harden Murrumburrah), 4th Jethro Fenton (THLHS), 5th Caitlyn Byrnes
(Forbes High School) and Chloe Petty 6th
We would like to thank Lachlan Fertilizers for sponsoring the Young Judges competitions and Grenfell Commodities for sponsoring the Sheep section of the show.
Brown inspecting the wool on display in the wool judging competition.
their placings by Hayley Taylor and Stuart Muller.
CMA speaks against bank closures
Mayor Rick Firman OAM, Chairman of the NSW Country Mayors Association, has slammed plans by the ANZ to cut 3,500 full time jobs, fearing the decision will result in yet more bank closures or a further reduction in services in rural communities across Australia.
“Every single time a bank closes its doors in a remote, rural or regional area, they have made the decision to shift the costs of doing business directly onto their customers” Mayor Firman said.
“In remote, rural and regional areas, a bank closure means that customers are forced to travel sometimes hundreds of kilometres to reach their nearest bank branch. Are those customers receiving any compensation for that cost? No, they are not. It’s not just the costs associated with travel but the time lost from their own businesses and personal lives.”
“How many inquiries into banking do we need for the Government to say this is not acceptable? By the time we get any action from a Federal Government on this issue, it will be too late, banking in rural communities will be dead.” Mayor Firman said.
“Australian banks are some of the most profitable in the world, when will greed for more and more returns finally give way to customer service and equitable access? The decisions banks are making to withdraw services from rural communities is insidious.” he said.
“We constantly see a pattern of behaviour that is deliberately designed to justify closures. First there is a lowering of staff, next the hours are cut, then there are fewer services followed by advice the data shows customers are choosing online banking over face-to-face. Finally, we are told that because of falling use, the bank branch will be closed. Well, no surprises there, the outcome has been deliberately engineered by the Bank,” a frustrated Mayor Firman said.
The ANZ decision follows a decision by Bendigo Bank to forgo its regional identity when it announced closures of 28 bank agencies and some bank branches from October 2025. NAB this week announced the loss of over 400 jobs when it relocates positions in its technology and enterprise areas to India and Vietnam.
While Bendigo has announced the axing of a further 145 jobs in technology which is likely to impact on 637 workers.
“The Financial Sector Union has estimated that since 2020, 931 bank branches have closed across Australia,” Mayor Firman said.
“While some of these may have been in metropolitan areas, where there are alternatives close by and public transport to assist customers to access an alternative branch, in country areas it is a very different story. There is no public transport, businesses and residents will have to travel hundreds of kilometres to get to the closest branch and lose valuable time to do so”
“The constant refrain that Australia Post Banking can fill the gaping hole left by bank closures shows the Banks’ alarming ignorance of both the capacity of Australia Post branches to be a bank and underplays the important role that a full-service bank plays in the economic growth of regional, rural and remote communities,” Mayor Firman said.
“The introduction of a Community Service Obligation that forces all banks to contribute to meeting the costs of keeping ‘the last bank standing’ open in a rural community is overdue.”
What’s on in Weddin Shire
What’s on in and around the Weddin Shire over the next few weeks.
Destination Management Plan, Community Consultation
Weddin Shire Council is reviewing their Destination Management Plan (DMP) – a shared roadmap guiding how they develop, promote, and manage tourism to benefit both our community and visitors.
Tourism specialist Jenny Rand will lead these sessions, and Council would welcome community input.
Council invites community members to come along to the session that suits them best:
Caragabal: Monday 22 September, 9am–10am – Caragabal Memorial Hall
Bimbi: Tuesday 23 September, 10am–11am – Bimbi Fire Shed
Quandialla: Tuesday 23 September, 1pm2pm – Quandialla Memorial Hall
Greenethorpe: Wednesday 24 September, 9:30am–10:30am – Greenethorpe Soldiers Memorial Hall
Grenfell (Evening): Wednesday 24 September, 6pm–7 pm – Grenfell Community Hub
Grenfell (Morning): Thursday 25 September, 9am-10am – Grenfell Community Hub RSVPs are appreciated.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Claire McCann by phone on (02) 6343 2855 or via email at claire@weddin.nsw.gov.au
4 September - 10 October:
‘The Beauty of Nature’ exhibit by Denise Gough
Thursday, 18 September: 10:30am - Storytime at the Grenfell Public Library
Friday 19 September: 11am - Brain Games at the Grenfell Public Library
6:30pm - Grenfell Lights Poker Quiz Night at the Grenfell Bowling Club
Saturday, 20 September: 8am - Grenfell Lights Poker Run beginning at the Grenfell Bowling Club and finishing at the Grenfell Country Club
12pm - Tacontento - Mexican Street Food at Bulla Creek Brewing Co.
6pm - Cri Cocktail Night at the Criterion Hotel
Sunday, 21 September: 10am - Open House at landra Castle
To find out what other events are coming up around the Weddin Shire visit Weddin Mountain Region’s website or check out their Facebook page.
WHAT STORY WILL THEY TELL ABOUT YOU?
6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Beyond Paradise. 1.25 Professor T. Final. 2.15 I, Jack Wright. 3.00 The Larkins. 3.45 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 4.30 Would I Lie To You? 5.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. 5.30 Landline. 6.00 Australian Story. 6.30 Back Roads. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Beyond Paradise. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. Final. 10.00
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Harry’s Practice. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Animal Rescue. 12.30 Better Homes. 2.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 3.00 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 4.00 Horse Racing. Sydney Everest Carnival and Caulfield Underwood Stakes. 5.30 Animal Rescue. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. 12.00 Horse Racing. Sydney Everest Carnival and Caulfield Underwood Stakes. 4.00 AFL Pre-Game Show. 4.30 Football. AFL. Second preliminary final. Collingwood v Brisbane Lions. 8.00 Seven News. 9.00 MOVIE: Free Guy. (2021) Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Taika Waititi. 11.20 MOVIE: Back To The Future Part III. (1990) 2.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Dipper’s Destinations. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 3.00 Boating. Circuit Boat Drivers Championship. Replay. 4.00 Deep Water Salvage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 8.00 AFL Post-Game. 9.00 Pawn Stars. 10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Air Crash Inv. 12.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Getaway. 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.00 Destination WA. 12.40 Space Invaders. 1.40 The Block. 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. First semi-final. Canberra Raiders v Cronulla Sharks. 9.45 NRL Finals Post-Match. 10.30 Athletics. World Championships. Day 8. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Weekender. 10.30 Weekender. 11.00 Yummy Mummies. 12.00 My France With Manu. 1.00 Jabba’s Movies School Holiday Special. 1.30 Conjoined Twins. 2.30 Starstruck. 3.50 Aust Got Talent. 5.35 MOVIE: Babe: Pig In The City. (1998) 7.30 MOVIE: Inferno. (2016) 10.00 MOVIE: Gunpowder Milkshake. (2021) 12.20 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 The Brighter Side. 12.30 Everyday Gourmet. 1.00 The Yes Experiment. 1.30 4x4 Adventures. 2.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. 3.30 Pooches At Play. Final. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Food Trail: South Africa. 5.00 10 News. 6.30 The Dog House Australia. 7.40 Selling Houses Australia. 8.40 Ambulance Australia. 9.40 Gogglebox Australia. 10.40 The
Danger Man. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 TV Shop. 8.00 Innovation Nation. 8.20 Athletics. World Championships. Day 8. 1.30 My Favorite Martian. 2.00 TBA. 2.30 MOVIE: Taras Bulba. (1962) 5.00 MOVIE: What Did You Do In The War, Daddy? (1966) 7.30 TBA. 8.30 Athletics. World Championships. Day 8. 10.30 TBA. 1.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.30 David Attenborough’s Kingdom Of Plants. 3.35 Grand Designs New Zealand. 4.25 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. 5.10 Antiques Roadshow. 6.10
Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 Your Money & Your Life. 3.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 4.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Mr Bates Vs The Post Office. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 The Pembrokeshire Murders. 11.35 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Fishing Addiction. 2.00 Fishy Business. 2.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 6. St Kilda v Richmond. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Con Air. (1997) 10.55 MOVIE: After Earth. (2013) 1.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Hello SA.
MythBusters. 5.25 George Clarke’s Old House, New Home. 6.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 7.05 Spicks And Specks. 7.35 QI. 8.05 David Stratton’s Stories Of Australian Cinema. 9.05 Planet America:
3.45 We’re Going On A Bear Hunt. 4.20 Millie Magnificent. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Super Monsters. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.35
9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. 8.30 60 Minutes. 9.30 Athletics. World Championships. Day 9. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Mobsters. 12.00 The Gulf. 1.00 Our State On A Plate. 1.30 Late Programs.
6.00 It’s Academic. 7.30 Kitty Is Not A Cat. 8.30 Flushed. 10.00 My France With Manu. 11.20 Starstruck. 12.45 Home And Away. 3.30 The Voice. 5.30 Bondi Vet. 6.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Bones. 12.30 Quantico. 3.00 Burn Notice.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Getaway. 1.00 Customs. 1.30 Motorcycle Racing. MXGP of Australia. Race 1. 2.30 MOVIE: Beachhead. (1954) 4.30 Motorcycle Racing. MXGP of Australia. Race 2. 5.30 Dad’s Army. 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 Athletics. World Championships. Day 9. 9.30 TBA. 12.00 Late Programs.
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Already paired Arian twosomes might experience renewed harmony in their relationships. Money matters also take a bright turn.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Use your strong Bovine determination to help you keep the faith with your convictions while you move through a period of uncertainty. Things begin to ease by the weekend.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Pay attention to your intuition. It could be alerting you to be more careful about accepting a “statement of fact” that is simply based on trust. Don’t be shy about asking for more proof.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Concern for the well-being of someone in need is admirable. But don’t forget to take care of yourself as well. Ask a family member, close friend or colleague to help you.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) It’s OK to focus on the demands of your career. But try to avoid misunderstandings by also reaching out to family and friends. Your sharp intuitive sense kicks in by midweek.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Keep a rein on the greeneyed monster -- jealousy is counterproductive. Instead of resenting a colleague’s good points, concentrate on developing your own abilities.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Spending time on a creative project during this high-energy week can pay off -- both in emotional satisfaction and in impressing someone who is glad to see this side of you.
SCORPIO (October
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD
4 To injure or harm, is to do what (6)
7 What is an illicit lover called (8)
8 To be borne on water, is to be what (6)
9 What is the use of more words than are necessary (8)
11 Name the purveyor of food or provisions (7)
13 What is a gross or stupid mistake (7)
15 What is a palebrown colour (7)
17 Which term describes the diameter of a bullet (7)
20 To be leading in, is to be doing what (8)
23 Which term suggests that one is having a meal (6)
24 What are inflatable rubber bags, used as children’s toys (8)
25 What is an instrumentality (6)
DOWN
1 Name a renowned Australian bushranger, Ben ... (4)
2 Which monkey has a dog-like muzzle (6)
3 Name a carbonated soft drink (4)
4 What is a situation that is highly tragic (5)
5 What is a goatfish also known as (6)
6 To cover with glass, is to do what (5)
9 To be open to all the people, is to be what (6)
10 Which ancient officials performed clerical duties (7)
12 Name another term for riffraff (6)
14 What is sight also called (6)
16 Which element occurs in a pure state as charcoal (6)
18 To be chopping, is to be doing what (5)
Letters have a number
Some values are in the right hand cells. Create remaining values using
E-QUATIONS
Letters A to Z have a number value. Some are shown in the right-hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.
Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.
19 Name a renowned game of football (5)
21 Who was the Australian Prime Minister 1966-67, Harold ... (4)
22 Which term describes “no one”, or the like (4)
(a) Having no faith (b) Powerless to feel or act
(c) Amounting to nothing
2 OSTENTATIOUS
(a) Refusing to face unpleasant facts (b) Given to show (c) Forming a connecting link
Build it yourself using the clues and each of the twenty-four letters once only to form ten words: five across and five down. A key word (bold clue) builds on the letter set in the grid.
CLUES:
Biblical: to father (5)
Cricket: common sundry (3)
Exclamation mocking stupidity (3)
Fever-producing agent (7)
Go inside (5)
Hardened (3)
Howled at the moon (5)
Mends socks (5)
N. American dog-like animals (7)
Report someone (coll) (3)
Val, Virginia claim win in competition
By Virginia Drogemuller
The ladies have just finished playing 27 holes for the ladies foursomes championships.
Val and Virginia were the scratch winners.
Sally and Jan were runners up and were the handicap winners.
Val and Virginia won the putting competition.
On Saturday, Val, Jan and Virginia played at the Canowinda tournament.
We had a lovely day playing.
Coming up on Friday, 19 September we are playing pennants at Parkes.
This will be final day and we are playing against Cowra.
Tim and Rick from Bankstown were having a game on the beautiful Grenfell golf course on Sunday.
They were playing with hickory sticks and vintage ball balls.
The ladies AGM will be held on the 8 October.
Hope to see you all there.
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Grenfell Country Golf Club
Lady Golfers
5.30pm
October 8, 2025.
Massive weekend of racing
By Colin Hodges.
Guerie Picnics
Runner up to Heza Charmer last year, The Drafter went one better on Saturday when winning the 1600 metres Bernie Wilkin Memorial - Geurie Picnic Cup.
Ridden by 21 year old Tamsin Gough for Narromine trainer Terry Fulwood, The Drafter ($7) made a wide run from near last to win by a half length from Maralago (Arthur Pollock, $4) with the leader Always Fiorente (Ricky Blewitt, $2.20 favourite) less than a length away third.
Lewis, $15).
First up for Gilgandra trainer Ashley Gibson after coming from stables at Tumut, the 5 year old mare Alpine Rose won the 1600 metres Shanahans Livestock Transport Class B Handicap after being well supported in the betting ring.
Tracking the leaders, Alpine Rose (Zara Lewis, $4.80) finished best to win convincingly from the $3.50 equal favourites Rock All Night (Leandro Ribeiro) and Prefer The Wink (Arthur Pollock).
Racing at Bathurst
a strong run to beat Rajnish (Ashley Morgan, $3.90) by a half length with Blue Guitar (Grant Buckley, $19 to $14) in third place.
The $110,000 Bathurst Panthers-Panorama over 1300 metres is becoming established as an important race on the country calendar and this year there was a capacity field with several emergencies unable to get a start.
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September is the traditional time for rugby league finals and from 1976 to 1987 Terry Fahey, formerly from Wellington, regularly starred for the Rabbitohs, Roosters and Raiders in the Sydney premierships.
Wind the clock forward and Terry Fahey, now a trainer at Dubbo, has won races last week at Mendooran with Ternini and on Saturday at Geurie with Great Flame.
Kembla Grange based Paul Zerafa was the rider in the Think Water Out West-Trax Livestock Transport Maiden Plate and Great Flame ($3.60) led throughout to beat Sun Beauty (Leandro Ribeiro, $3) and Perasta (Arthur Pollock, $2.50 favourite).
Paul Zerafa then completed a double when the rank outsider Yet Tobe A Cod won the 1400 metres Elders Dubbo Conditional Picnic Handicap for trainer Debbie Prest.
Finishing well from midfield, Yet Tobe A Cod ($21) won by a neck from Point To Prove (Ashley Boyd, $4) and Mad Harry (Arthur Pollock, $4.50).
There was a big crowd at the picturesque Geurie track to see Shaquila win the opening race the 1000 metres Pumps & Irrigation Geurie-Carter, Lindsay & McHugh Class 3 Trophy Handicap.
Trained at Dubbo by Clint Lundholm for Kathryn Smith, Shaquila (Ashley Boyd, $2.80 favourite) raced outside the leader then pulled away for an almost 3 lengths win from Beaunified (Leandro Ribeiro, $7) and The Hulkbuster (Zara
Although he has so far only won two races, including the $50,000 Bathurst Cup on Sunday, Nacim Dilmi has the credentials and backing to become a prominent force in the ranks of thoroughbred trainers.
An experienced horseman, the French born Dilmi moved to Australian about 15 years ago and after some early stints with Bart Cummings and Gai Waterhouse began a very successful association with James Cummings who was appointed head trainer in Australia for the renowned Godolphin stable.
After being the foreman, Nacim Dilmi became the assistant trainer for James Cummings at Flemington.
Following the decision by James Cummings to further his career in Hong Kong next year, Nacim Dilmi seized the opportunity to become head trainer for the powerful Domeland organisation and initially has about 50 horses at Wyong.
Recently commencing his new career, Dilmi had his first winner Aix En Provence at Gosford and a fortnight later the five year led gelding backed up to win at Bathurst.
The meeting was well promoted and a very good crowd was trackside to see Rajnish leading from Lockdown Gamble and Bonnie And Bruce in the 1800 metres The Kings Hotel “Big Dance Eligibility“ Bathurst Cup.
Well ridden by Sydney jockey Andrew Adkins, Aix En Provence ($2.40 favourite) came from midfield with
Trained at Goulburn by Matthew Dale and ridden by Ashley Morgan, Ringarosa ($4) from fifth, burst through the pack to claim victory in a close finish from Jolly Good Fellow (Braith Nock, $9), High Blue Sea (Andrew Adkins, $6) and Turned Down (Donovan Dillon, $4.40 to $3.80 favourite).
Dean Mirfin from Bathurst who trains the second and fourth placegetters had earlier won the 1200 metres Agri West-Bill Aspros Cup (BM 58 Showcase Handicap) with Ishikari ridden by Braith Nock.
Producing a sharp sprint, Ishikari ($4.60 to $4.20) swept past the leaders for a convincing win over East Harlem (Molly Bourke, $10) and Slush Fund (Zoe Hunt, $6 to $5.50).
Good runs when placed at Gilgandra and Wellington were followed by a deserved win by Frankie’s Shout in the 1400 metres Elders LivestockHugh Bowman Maiden Plate. From the Janelle Galea stable at Dubbo, Frankie’s Shout (Kath Bell-Pitomac, $3.20 equal favourite) led all the way to account for Polens (Teaghan Martin, $15) and Eye For Style (Olivia Chambers, $3.20 favourite).
Looking a forlorn chance when last and a long way from the leaders at the top of the straight, the Gayna Williams, Bathurst trained Green Pineapple staged a big performance to win the 1200 metres Jeremy Booth ConstructionsRising Prince Showcase Maiden Plate.
Other winners were the Paul and Martha Cave, Warwick Farm trained Devil’s Daughter (Grant Buckley, $4.20) and Wandaye (Brock Ryan, $8) trained at Rosehill by Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou).
Tim and Rick from Bankstown were playing with hickory sticks and vintage ball balls at the Grenfell golf course.
Golfers have played 27 holes for the ladies fours championships, with Val and Virginia being the scratch winners
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Top performance on court
By TANYA RADNEDGE
Grenfell Public School’s Stage 2 Tennis Team delivered a brilliant display of skill and sportsmanship at the regional final for the Todd Woodbridge Cup on Monday 8 September, securing their place in the State Finals following a thrilling competition at the Forbes Tennis Club.
The young athletes showcased exceptional talent and determination, impressing opponents and spectators alike with their strategic play and teamwork.
Their commitment to fair play and respect for fellow competitors underscored the true spirit of sport.
Tennis Australia officials and supporters praised the team’s dedication to training and their ability to perform under pressure, highlighting the importance of teamwork and perseverance in their success.
Harry Radnedge was given the award for sportsmanship for the day by Tennis Australia officials.
The upcoming State Finals at Sydney Olympic Park in early November, will see Grenfell Public School competing against the best teams from across NSW, with the community rallying behind them as they aim to bring home the championship.
Stage 3 Netball Team Shines
Last week, our Stage 3 netball team jour neyed to Orange to compete in the annual Netball School Cup, showcasing remarkable skill and determination throughout the day. Our students displayed fantastic sportsman ship, playing their hearts out in every match and representing the school with pride and enthusiasm.
A huge thank you goes to Mrs White and Mrs Ryan for their dedicated training and unwavering support, which were key to the team’s success. Well done to the entire team for their hard work and sportsmanship. We look forward to seeing their continued growth and in future competitions
Grenfell Public School’s Tennis Team (back) Adelaide, Mae, Bronte, Ella, (front) Clarence, Flynn, Harry and Logan had great success at the regional finals.