Descendants of founding families celebrated 175 years since the official proclamation and naming of Murringo.
LOCAL VILLAGE CELEBRATES 175 YEARS
There was a day of festivities in Murringo on September 27 with an influx of people attending to celebrate 175 years since the village was formally proclaimed and
Many months of preparation went into the planning of the celebration for descendants of their forefathers who went before them to come together and look back on the history of the village and for some to meet relations they
The day began with the official opening by Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke. There was so much to observe throughout the day including photos and paintings. The Young Lions Club held a barbecue, there was a coffee van, music performances from Murringo Public School and well known singer Jane Dee.
Mark Crowe kept children and adults busy with games that most people had forgotten about throughout the years. It was a great day with lots of sunshine and laugh-
Abattoir fined $750,000 for incident
A local abattoir has been fined $750,000 in the District Court of NSW following prosecution over an incident that saw an employee lose a body part.
SafeWork NSW called the win a ‘victory’.
The proceedings in the District Court came about after a serious incident on October 20, 2021, when an employee of Hilltop Meats sustained serious injuries while clearing a blockage in a meal auger conveyer.
According to SafeWork NSW while the man was attempting to clear the blockage, another worker turned the machine back on, which caused the employee to become entangled in the machine.
Emergency services worked hard and freed the employee who ultimately ended up having his foot amputated as a result of the incident.
Hilltop Meats plead guilty
in court on March 11, 2025 to an offence pursuant to section 32 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) for failing to comply with its duty under section 19(1) of the Act.
The Court found the company failed to undertake a site-specific risk assessment in relation to the task of removing blockages in the auger and did not have adequate control measures in place to address the risks and hazards.
The Court noted the risk control measurers which should have been implemented were simple, inexpensive and well known to the company.
“Guards were available for the finished meal auger in the Rendering section of the site however, as noted earlier, the guards had been removed by the workers for several months prior to the incident,” DCJ Strathdee said
in his written judgement on September 17, 2025.
“Workers developed their own procedures for removing blockages, which involved them climbing up the auger and attempting to unblock the auger.
“Prior to the incident there was no comprehensive or adequate instruction or training provided to the workers regarding the safe procedure for the unblocking of the finished meal auger.”
According to DCJ Strathdee in his written judgement changes were made surrounding Work Health and Safety policy and the cover was reinstated on the machine as well as training undertaken by staff and employees.
DCJ Strathdee also mentioned specific actions and behaviour by the company following the incident.
“In addition to compliance with the above notices, Hill-
top took the following action,” DCJ Strathdee said.
“Summoned (the employee) to the site in mid-January 2022 while he was recovering from his injuries and issued him with a formal warning for failure to follow company procedures.”
Later in his written judgement DCJ Strathdee felt that this was ‘heartless in the extreme’.
“The demand for (the employee) to attend the workplace during a period when he was recovering from a very traumatic injury resulting in significant disability is offensive,” he said.
“To treat any employee who was severely injured whilst working for the defendant, in such a way is disgraceful.
“(The employee) was, no doubt, still recovering from the incident.
“To call him in and then give him a ‘Final Warning’ is heartless in the extreme,”
DCJ Strathdee said.
“The defendant asserts that they did so to make sure that the message was given to all workers that such conduct must not continue.
“The manner in which this was done is completely inappropriate.
“If the defendant wanted to ensure that the rest of the workforce was aware of the correct procedures, they could have held a meeting with them.
“No doubt some of the workers were also traumatised by the events of 20 October 2021 and may themselves have needed counselling.”
DCJ Strathdee during his sentencing did explain the changes the company undertook including the installation of a physical barrier to help reduce blockages, installed an access platform and rubber mallets and conducted an investigation into the incident.
“No report was produced,
however all findings were communicated verbally to the managing director,” DCJ Strathdee said.
DCJ Strathbee didn’t believe that it was one person solely responsible for the incident occurring, instead he believed there were a number of factors that contributed.
“I accept that the defendant is unlikely to reoffend as it has undertaken significant changes and is even more focused than before on the health and safety of its workers,” he said.
“Hilltop Meats Pty Ltd is convicted.
“The appropriate fine for the offence is $1,000,000, but that will be reduced by 25 per cent to reflect the utility of the plea.
“Accordingly, Hilltop Meats Pty Ltd is to pay a fine of $750,000.”
Hilltop Meats Pty Ltd has the right to appeal against the sentence.
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Celebrating Small Business Month this October across the Hilltops
Boorowa Business Chamber, Harden Murrumburrah Regional Development Corporation, and the Young Business Network join forces to celebrate regional collaboration and business success.
The business network chambers of Boorowa, Harden and Young are proud to announce their participation in NSW Small Business Month 2025, presenting a unique collaborative online event on Thursday, 23rd October from 6pm.
The Hilltops Region has joined the statewide NSW Small Business Month campaign, which focuses on collaborative partnerships that help small businesses across NSW innovate, grow, and thrive.
This initiative provides businesses with opportunities to host events that support the small business community while benefiting their own organisations through networking, exposure, and meaningful engagement.
The evening will feature keynote speaker Serena Hardwick, Regional Director for Business NSW Riverina Murray, who will present online, sharing insights on current business conditions, updates on initiatives to support
businesses, and examples of collaboration for business success in the region.
Event Details:
Date - Thursday, 23rd October 2025
Time - 6pm - 7.30pm (Keynote presentation 6.30pm7pm)
Format: Online presentation with local viewing venues
Venues include:
- Boorowa Ex-Services Club
- Harden Country Club
- Young Golf Club
We have plenty to celebrate and numerous opportunities to engage businesses across the region to attend,
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with your help.
According to the latest available ABS figures, in 2024, there were 2,360 local businesses in the Hilltops.
Additionally, the Hilltops region’s Gross Regional Product was $1.34 billion as of June 2024.
This represents a 2.3 per cent increase from the previous year, exceeding the state average of 1.06 per cent (Source: National Institute of Economic and Industry Research (NIEIR), 2025).
About the Keynote Speaker: Serena Hardwick brings extensive experience as a
dedicated advocate, educator, and connector for businesses in the Riverina Murray region.
In her current role as Regional Director for Business NSW, she leverages her expertise to inform and empower businesses while fostering growth and collaboration.
Her impressive background includes her impactful tenure as General Manager of the Wagga Wagga Business Chamber, where she led the organisation to be recognised as the Outstanding Local Chamber for the region.
Before her business advo-
cacy career, Serena enjoyed a successful 14-year career in Local Government, most notably as Corporate Strategy Coordinator for Wagga Wagga City Council.
Serena’s achievements include being announced as a finalist for Young Achiever of the Year in the Minister’s Women in Local Government awards and winning the Local Government RH Dougherty Awards for Excellence in Communication.
Supporting your Business Community:
This collaborative event exemplifies the spirit of NSW
Small Business Month, demonstrating how regional business networks can work together to support their communities.
The month-long program celebrates the vital contribution small businesses make to local economies and provides platforms for knowledge sharing and networking.
The NSW Small Business Month Campaign supports the event, marking a significant milestone in regional business collaboration across the Hilltops area.
About NSW Small Business Month:
NSW Small Business Month is an annual campaign that celebrates and supports small businesses across New South Wales through collaborative partnerships, networking opportunities, and educational events designed to help businesses innovate, grow, and thrive.
“Join us as we all come together with all our businesses to discuss collaboration and celebrate in the Hilltops region,”
And don’t forget to share and bring another business along to join us.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Teaming up for rural mental health
Beyond Blue is proud to announce the appointment of Leila McDougall, farmer, filmmaker, and mental health advocate, as Campaign Ambassador for Farming and Rural Communities as part of the Just a Farmer Regional Screening Project.
Leila’s appointment to the campaign reflects a strong and genuine alignment with Beyond Blue’s mission to support mental health in farming and rural communities, in addition to supporting small business owners who live and work in rural and regional Australia. As both a farmer and the creator and lead actress of the feature film Just a Farmer, Leila brings lived experience and authenticity to her advocacy.
She understands firsthand the pressures of financial uncertainty, isolation, and mental health challenges that often affect farmers, their communities and rural small business owners.
“Living and working in a rural community, I’ve seen how mental health struggles can go unnoticed or unspoken,” Leila said.
“Through Just a Farmer, I wanted to start conversations that matter and genuinely reflect what life is like on the farm and for rural communities.
“As a Beyond Blue ambassador for farming and rural communities, I’m
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proud to help to continue to break down stigma and encourage people to seek support.
“Beyond Blue is there for farmers and rural communities and offers support such as NewAccess for Small Business Owners (NASBO) – a free and confidential service, tailored to the realities of farming and small business life. It’s exactly what our communities need.”
The NASBO program offers free, confidential mental health coaching designed specifically for small business owners, including farmers and agricultural operators, without the need for a GP referral.
work and life pressures, helping individuals feel better, get well, and stay well.
Beyond Blue CEO Georgie Harman welcomed Leila’s appointment in the campaign.
“Leila’s deep connection to rural life and firsthand understanding of the challenges faced by farmers and communities in rural and regional Australia make her an invaluable voice in this campaign,” Georgie said.
“Leila’s compassion and commitment to mental health align perfectly with Beyond Blue’s mission to support Australians wherever they live and work.
“Together, we can help encourage
open conversations around mental health to reduce stigma and ensure more people can access the support they need, when they need it.”
Leila’s regional tour of her film, Just a Farmer, which many locals watched when it stopped by the Hilltops traverses themes of mental health, suicide, resilience, and the realities of rural life, making it deeply relevant to Beyond Blue’s mission to support people wherever they are in Australia.
The film offers a unique opportunity to engage local audiences, spark meaningful conversations, and promote the free support that is available in communities where support is often limited but urgently needed.
Her voice resonates with the communities Beyond Blue seeks to support, helping to foster a culture of openness, resilience, and early intervention in regional Australia.
For details on how to request a screening of Just a Farmer visit www.vampaddockproductions.com/ contact.
For more information about the NASBO program or to access support, visit beyondblue.org.au or call 1300 945 301.
The Beyond Blue Support Service is free and available 24/7, call 1300 22 4636 or beyondblue.org.au/ getsupport
Just a Farmer film maker, farmer and mental health advocate Leila McDougall has been appointed as campaign ambassador for Beyond Blue.
Experts call for action to ‘shut the shops’
By REBECCA HEWSON
Four of Australia’s leading tobacco experts have united in a landmark call to action today – suggesting Australia slash the number of cigarette retailers to help drive down smoking rates, while also tackling illicit tobacco.
The peer-reviewed commentary, published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, was written by Ms Anita Dessaix, Director, Prevention and Advocacy, Cancer Council NSW; Associate Professor Raglan Maddox, Australian National University; Dr Emily Stone, Respiratory Physician, St Vincents Healthcare and Professor Becky Freeman, University of Sydney.
Professor Freeman said it’s time for all Governments to reconsider whether a product that kills most of its users should be so vastly available.
“Fewer than 1 in 10 Australians smoke daily, yet cigarettes are sold on just about every street corner – in tobacconists, petrol stations, conven-
ience stores and our local grocery shops,” Professor Freeman said.
“Widespread availability is a key part of the tobacco industry’s marketing strategy.
“Australia’s tobacco market is oversupplied, under-regulated, and out of step with community expectations.
“Local communities, particularly parents, are sick of seeing tobacconists pop up everywhere.
“It’s time to shut the shops and cut the number of stores allowed to profit from this harmful product.”
Dr Stone said that all Australians need to remember that all tobacco, regardless of whether it is illicit or legal, is lethal.
“Headlines about illicit tobacco are distracting us from the harsh truth - smoking still causes around 66 Australian deaths every day,” Dr Stone said.
“It’s a leading cause of cancer, heart disease, lung disease, and numerous other health conditions.
“It’s unacceptable that tobacco is widely available.
“Australia’s priority must be to
continue drive down smoking rates, provide evidence-based support for smokers to quit, and protect children and teens from nicotine addiction.”
Over the last two years several Australian states have introduced tobacco licensing schemes and harsh penalties for those who break the rules according to Ms Dessaix.
“The sale of illegal tobacco undermines decades of public health progress,” she said.
“New licensing schemes offer a unique opportunity for Governments to change where this lethal product is allowed to be sold.
“We need all levels of Government to apply a gold standard of tobacco sales regulation.
“Reducing the number of retailers licensed to sell tobacco products will make monitoring and enforcement of illegal tobacco sales easier, while also helping to further lower smoking rates.”
Ms Dessaix believes it is a winwin solution.
“With declining smoking preva-
lence nationwide, increasing regulation, and growing community calls for change, retailers need to reassess whether they wish to continue stocking tobacco and selling a product that kills users and has no future,” she said.
Associate Prof Raglan Maddox said that reducing retail availability is a well-recognised tobacco control strategy.
“Australians understand that cigarettes kill,” he said.
“Most Australians don’t want to smoke and don’t want younger generations to become addicted.
“Most people who smoke want to quit, but that is harder when retailers are making cheap cigarettes easily available on every street corner.
“Reducing the number of retailers exploiting communities is the next logical step for Australia’s tobacco control journey.”
Reflecting on the paper Public Health Association of Australia CEO Adjunct Prof Terry Slevin said all levels of government should listen to the evidence and voices of
public health experts, and not let industry or criminals influence tobacco decisions.
“It’s been 75 years since historic research showed that tobacco causes cancer,” he said.
“I have no sympathy for tobacco retailers, criminals, or the industry who continue to sell this addictive product, they are knowingly profiting from the predictable death of their customers.
“Australia is a tobacco control success story.
“We’ve slashed smoking rates and are world leader for this.
“This has been achieved in the face of aggressive and heavily funded opposition from the tobacco industry, every step of the way.
“We must continue to reduce the tobacco market by reducing smoking rates, which will reduce the preventable health carnage.
“This will also shrink the illicit market.
“Let’s aim for a future where Australians are free from tobacco and nicotine addiction.”
Hilltops Rate 26-27 Peg set at 3.2 per cent by IPART
Hilltops get ready to swim
Season passes for each venue are now available and offer unlimited access to either the Boorowa, Harden, Jugiong or Young aquatic centres throughout the entire 2025–2026 summer season.
This year for the first time there is also a Hilltops Area Season Pass available for purchase; this allows access to all Hilltops aquatic centres. Passes are now available for purchase at Hilltops Council offices.
Council staff have been busy preparing the facilities to ensure they are clean, safe, and ready for the official pool openings.
The aquatic centres will open as follows:
Young – Saturday 4 October
Boorowa and Harden - Saturday 8 November
Jugiong – Saturday 22 November
Swimming Pool Season Tickets - Hilltops Area (inclusive of all Hilltops aquatic centres):
Per Child- $175.00
Per Adult - $215.00
Family (as per Medicare Card or Statutory Declaration) - $405.00
Aged/ Disability Pensioner
- $95.00
Boorowa and Harden:
Per Child- $105.00
Per Adult - $135.00
Family (as per Medicare Card or Statutory Declaration) - $290.00
Aged/ Disability Pensioner - $70.00
Jugiong:
Per Child- $55.00
Per Adult - $80.00
Family (as per Medicare Card or Statutory Declaration) - $165.00
Aged/ Disability Pensioner
- $50.00
Young:
Per Child - $175.00
Per Adult - $215.00
Family (as per Medicare Card or Statutory Declaration) - $405.00
Aged/ Disability Pensioner - $95.00
The NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal has set council rate pegs for the 2026-27 financial year with Hilltops Council’s rate peg set at 3.2 per cent.
Tribunal Chair Carmel Donnelly said IPART sets a separate rate peg for each of the State’s 128 local government areas and core rate pegs range from 2.5 per cent to 4.2 per cent.
“The rate peg allows councils to increase income from rates to keep pace with increased costs, while limiting the increase to what is necessary to maintain services,” Ms Donnelly said.
“This helps councils keep providing services that ratepayers rely on.
“The rate peg reflects changes in council operating costs.
“The Tribunal has also included an adjustment to smooth the impact of local government election costs for
ratepayers.” she said.
“83 councils will also receive an additional population growth factor to reflect their increasing population, so council’s total rates income per capita keeps pace with population growth.”
The core rate peg for Hilltops was set at 3.2 per cent with the population factor set at 0.0 percent making the final rate peg 3.2 per cent for the 2026-27 financial year.
The rate peg only applies to a council’s ‘general income’, which is mostly from rates and makes up around a third of councils’ total income on average.
Councils receive revenue from multiple sources other than rates, including grants and user fees and charges.
It is now up to each council to decide whether rates will rise.
The rate peg doesn’t automatically change the rates notice people receive from their council.
Each elected council will decide whether to increase rates, which categories of rates to change, and what concessions apply to people in need of financial assistance.
“We encourage any ratepayers facing difficulty paying their rates bill to get in touch with their council for information on concessions and other assistance options.”
Weddin Shire Council were awarded at 4.2 per cent rate peg, while Yass Valley was set at 3.4 per cent, Cowra 3.8 per cent while Cootamundra-Gundagai was set at 3.2 per cent.
The final rate peg is the core rate peg including the population factor adjustment.
According to IPART the methodology does not reduce council income when population falls because in an area of falling population a council still needs to maintain its infrastructure and provide services, so its costs may not decline correspondingly.
IPART Chair Carmel Donnelly has said the rate peg has only been increased as much as it is needed.
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HILLTOPS COUNCIL
For all Enquiries please contact Hilltops Council on 1300 445 586
PUBLIC NOTICES
HILLTOPS DISABILITY INCLUSION ACTION PLAN SURVEY | HAVE YOUR SAY
Hilltops Council is developing a new Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) to help make our region a more inclusive and accessible place to live and work for everyone, including people with disabilities.
The Draft DIAP will outline key actions and strategies to be implemented over the next four years. We invite all residents to have their say and help shape a more inclusive future for Hilltops by completing a short survey
PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DRAFT POLICIES (VARIOUS)
Council currently has the following documents and policies on public exhibition:
• Draft Fraud and Corruption Control Policy
• Draft Media and Communication Policy
• Draft Water Leakage Staged Payment Policy
• Draft Hilltops Council Code of Meeting Practice
The draft policies can be viewed at https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/ or hard copies are available for viewing by the public at the Council administration offices at Boorowa, Harden and Young. SUBMISSIONS
Any person may make a submission to Council. Submissions are to be received by 5pm Friday, 24 October 2025.
Submissions can be made via https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/ or BY LETTER TO: The General Manager, Locked Bag No. 5, Young NSW 2594. All submissions received will be considered by Council before the final documents are adopted.
PLANNED COUNCIL WORKS
UNTIL WEEK ENDING THURSDAY 16/10/2025
The following planned works are underway in the Hilltops Council areas:
ROADWORKS
Maintenance Grading
• Fernhill Road
• Johnsons Road
• Mcknight Lane (Koorawatha)
• Koorawatha township
Road Maintenance Council Contract
• MR 78-(north) Shoulder widening
• Heavy patching-Tubbul Road
• Heavy Patching-Murringo Road
• Heavy patching- Rye Park Road
• Burrangong Creek-first crossing-Henry Lawson Way-new road approached to bridge
Planned works are subject to change due to Council resources, staffing availability, shifting priorities and weather conditions.
Speed restrictions will be in place and minor delays may be experienced. Road users should reduce their speed and exercise caution when travelling through roadwork sites.
Motorists are advised that Roadwork Speed Limits are enforceable by the NSW Police.
PLEASE DIRECT ANY ENQUIRIES TO CUSTOMER SERVICES ON 1300 445 586.
PLEASE FIND OTHER PLANNED COUNCIL WORKS (INCLUDING OPEN SPACES AND WATER SUPPLY & SEWERAGE WORKS) NOTIFICATION UNTIL WEEK ENDING THURSDAY 02/10/2025
on www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/council-works-and-road-closures/
PESTICIDE & HERBICIDE USE NOTIFICATION
NOTIFICATION UNTIL WEEK ENDING THURSDAY 16/10/2025 is available on Council’s website at www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/ councilworks-and-road-closures/
Pair from Young charged with over 60 alleged drug charges
SOLDIER ON SHARES CONTEMPORARY
VETERAN EXPERIENCES
By REBECCA HEWSON
National Veteran support organisation Soldier On is launching a new 10 part podcast series, Saluting Their Service: Contemporary Voices of Bravery.
The series is giving the opportunity for Defence personnel, veterans and their families to share their lived experiences in their own words.
The series is expected to provide a respectful and authentic platform for stories of service, resilience and transition, covering themes such as leadership, identity, mental health and life of Defence.
According to Soldier On each episode features an in depth conversation that reflects the opportunities and challenges veterans and their families navigate in their journey beyond service.
The production of the
podcast has been made possible through funding from the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (DVA).
Soldier On CEO Paul Singer said the series strengthens the connection between Defence members, veterans and the wider community.
“This podcast honours the service and sacrifice of our Defence people while also shining a light on the resilience, skills and ongoing contributions they make beyond their time in uniform,” he said.
“We hope it encourages conversation, connection and understanding across the Defence and veteran community.
The Soldier On podcast series will be available across major podcast platforms from October 8, 2025 by searching for Saluting Their Service: Contemporary Voices of Bravery.
By REBECCA HEWSON
A man and a woman were arrested in Young on Wednesday morning and charged with over 60 alleged drug related offences.
According to police drugs and cash were also seized following the issue of a search warrant on the Nasmyth Street, Young property.
“Between August and October 2025, officers attached to The Hume Police District commenced an investigation under Strike Force Hourla into reports of alleged drug related offences in the Young area,” police said.
“Following inquiries, about 9.20am Wednesday October 1 2025, police executed a search warrant at a home
on Nasmyth Street, Young, where they allegedlyu located and seized mobile phones, an amount of cannabis, 43 grams of psilocybin - more commonly referred to as ‘magic mushrooms,’ 12.5 methylamphetamine tablets, and one gram of methamphetamine.”
Police arrested a 29 year old woman and a 19 year old man at the property and took them to Young Police Station where the woman was charged with a total of 56 offences including supplying a prohibited drug (46 counts), supplying a prohibited drug on an ongoing basis (three counts), possess a prohibited drug (four counts), supply prohibited drug more than commercial quantity, supply
prohibited drug more than commercial quantity and possess or attempt to prescribe a restricted substance.
“She was refused bail to appear before Local Bail Division Court 5 on Thursday October 2, 2025,” police said. The man was charged with three counts of possessing a prohibited drug, supplying a prohibited drug more than or equal to commercial quantity and supplying a prohibited drug more indictable and less than commercial quantity.
“He was refused bail to appear at Local Bail Division Court 5 on Thursday October 2, 2025 where he was further refused bail to appear before Young Local Court on Wednesday December 3, 2025,” police said.
Soldier On CEO Paul Singer said the podcast aims to strengthen the connection between Defence members, veterans and the wider community.
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Julie the first woman to win open dog trial
By CHRISTINE LITTLE
A Boorowa resident has become the first woman to win an open final at the Tullamore NSW Sheep Dog Trials.
And that’s not all.
Julie Birkett took out both first and third place with two different dogs in the TJ McMahon Memorial Open Trial in what was her first Tullamore competition.
Her achievement has been described as phenomenal by the region’s best sheep and dog handlers.
The trials are held as part of the Tullamore Show by the Tullamore PA & H Association themselves and takes place a week before the showthis year from 1-3 August - because they utilise the open horse arena and need as many volunteers as they can muster.
Show stalwart and a master with merinos Alan Larkings is a steward for the trials and
was blown away by the quality of the competition among the 90 entrants this year.
“When you compete in an open sheep dog trial you’re up against the best of the best, [in] probably Australia, if not the world,” Alan said.
“Julie’s dog score was 98 out of 100, I have never seen or heard of a score so high.
“It was a phenomenal effort.”
Alan said the trials have been so successful since they began in its current format in 2013 and for the last few years attract between 90 and 100 dogs.
At one stage in this year’s open trial the renowned Pip Hudson was leading the competition.
Those moving in the working dog circles would know who Pip is - he’s the third of what are now five generations of sheep dog handlers in his family.
He resides in Gulgong in the Central West and has been
competing for more than 70 years.
Pip’s son Mick from Dubbo also competed in the Tullamore trials.
“Now Pip Hudson, many would know would have won numerous or perhaps even hundreds of sheep dog trials,” Alan said.
“He bred many, many champion working sheep dogs and he’s also been a help to anybody that asks - Pip would go out of his way to help anybody with dogs.
“He’s just a wonderful ambassador for the sheep dog association.
“And when their score was given out, the first person to be at the gate was Pip Hudson, he walked over and gave her (Julie) a great big hug and congratulations.
“It was something quite special to see the sportsmanship that goes along with those people.”
Bernadette Boneham, a former Tullamore local who
now lives in Parkes, has been an assistant steward of the trials since they were reintroduced.
She said the trials have grown to have a big following in the town and young people seem quite passionate about it.
Sheep dog trialling has historically been a sport for men but there’s been an increase over the years in the number of female handlers taking part in competitions.
“When we first started we only had a few women, now we have a lot of women,” Bernadette said.
“There were a lot of firsttimers to Tullamore this year and the majority of them were women - it was Julie’s first time.”
The show committee really appreciates the support it receives from people heavily involved in trials when they are short of workers or need training in association changes and upgrades.
Employees call for proactive action on mental health
Australian employees are calling for more than just awareness when it comes to workplace mental health, with Beyond Blue data revealing a strong demand for real, proactive change that improves people’s day-to-day experiences at work.
A community poll* commissioned by Beyond Blue, which asked Australians about their experiences of stress and burnout in the workplace, found that 88% of respondents believed burnout was an important issue for workplaces today, while two in three people rejected the idea that burnout was a personal failing.
Beyond Blue CEO Georgie Harman AO said workers experiencing chronic stress and burnout are at greater risk of mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety.
“Employees are voicing a clear need for greater consideration to be given to wellbeing in their working conditions. That means integrating wellbeing into how work is designed and experienced, from manageable workloads and adequate resourcing to leadership that genuinely supports them,” Ms Harman said.
“Most businesses want to do the right thing, but need clearer pathways to get started, so
there’s more work to be done.
“Mental health at work must be built into systems that help people to stay well. That’s why it’s so important to build wellbeing into the systems and culture of work, not treat it as an add-on or something reactive.
“We want more organisations to normalise help-seeking and encourage conversations about mental health, it’s important they make it clear that seeking support is a strength, not a weakness.”
Workers pointed to systemic factors such as inappropriate workload (49 per cent), lack of management support (32 per cent), and inflexible working conditions (21 per cent) as the top causes of burnout.
The data also highlighted a range of further challenges workers faced, including emotional exhaustion and disengagement.
Many workers reported feeling disconnected at work.
The poll found that 44 per cent of workers felt lonely and, 39 per cent felt excluded at work at least sometimes, and 18 per cent said no one at work “had their back”.
Ms Harman said that by fostering connection, inclusion, and psychological safety, workplaces can create environments where people
feel safe to speak up and express concerns without fear of negative consequences.
“Embedding flexibility and compassion into workplace culture, along with visible support from leaders who model psychologically safe behaviours, is key to supporting mental health,” she said.
“We also need to equip leaders and managers to recognise early signs of distress and have regular check-ins with workers.”
Beyond Blue lived experience speaker Craig knows all-too-well the impact of chronic stress and a lack of workplace support.
In a previous role, Craig supervised 60 people at a multinational company and loved his job, having worked there for the majority of his working career – but when the pressure piled on and support disappeared, everything started to unravel.
“For two years, I was doing the work of three people with little support from my manager, clocking 60-hour weeks with limited breaks and then colleagues who I’d trusted and confided in began backstabbing me and setting me up to fail – it was surreal, and the whole experience completely changed me,” Craig said.
“The unrelenting stress took its toll, and while speaking up
shouldn’t have cost me my career, it did in my case.”
Craig was admitted to hospital to address his declining mental health.
“Since leaving my management role, I’ve since gone back to study, built a routine that helps me manage my mental health and stay well, and am linked in with a psychologist – but the damage has been done – and it all started at work,” the 48-year-old said.
“No one should have to go through what I did. Mental health support needs to be built into the system – not just a tick-the-box initiative or employing reactive measures after someone’s already in crisis.”
Of the respondents who had experienced burnout at work, half didn’t seek support for it.
“People who did reach out for mental health support turned to GPs (43 per cent) and psychologists (36 per cent), while fewer people reached out to wellbeing staff within their own workplace (9 per cent) or online mental health supports (7 per cent),” Ms Harman said.
Ms Harman said given Australians spend a third of their lives at work, it needs to be a setting that helps rather than harms people’s mental health.
“Whether you work in a hospital, a school, a construction site or an office, good work should help you to come home feeling fulfilled and connected, bringing real benefits to your mental health and the people you care about,” she said.
“Mental health at work is much more than just having an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). It’s about creating a culture where wellbeing is a shared priority and is woven into how we lead, support and show up for one another every day.”
The Productivity Commission estimates that the economic loss due to the effects of mental ill-health on participation, absenteeism and presenteeism is up to $39 billion.
With 14.6 million Australians in the workforce, mentally healthy workplaces benefit everyone.
“Our message this Safe Work Month is that workplaces can be proactive about how they look after their people by improving their daily experiences of work. It’s good for your people, and good for your business,” Ms Harman said.
“Beyond Blue’s work and mental health page has practical tips to help Australians stay well at work, assess their mental health and access resources and information about supporting themselves and a colleague at work.”
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Cherry Festival Competition entries close for Lambing Flat FAW
The Lambing Flat Young branch of the Fellowship of Australian Writers, has now closed the Poetry and Short Story competition. The committee are currently sorting entries ready to be sent to the judges.
Our competition is run each year as a National Cherry Festival function.
This year, the competition was again successful with a number of new schools entering the school section.
We would like to thank our sponsors, the Young Services Club, the SWS Bank and Penrose Funerals for their ongoing support.
Lions host Cuppa in a Mug with a Hug and a Wish on a Rainbow
The Lions Club of Young recently hosted a heartfelt fundraising event.
‘A Cuppa in a Mug with a Hug and a Wish on a Rainbow’, at the Anglican hall.
The event aimed to raise vital funds for childhood cancer research, bringing together community members, Lions supporters, and others determined to make a difference for children facing cancer.
The spirit of togetherness and hope was visible, as locals shared stories, learned about advances in research, and contributed to a cause that touches many lives.
A highlight of the afternoon was the address from the foundation chair of the Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation (ALCCRF).
The speaker presented a sobering overview of childhood cancer statistics, emphasising that over 950 children are diagnosed annually in Australia.
The most prevalent form is leukaemia and brain cancer.
The foundation’s ambitious goal is to achieve a 100 per cent survival rate for all children diagnosed with cancer - a target that is a challenge, is driven by research breakthroughs and community support.
The chair stressed that every dollar raised by Lions is given to the Foundation and brings researchers closer to saving more young lives and offers hope to families navigating the difficult journey of childhood cancer.
The ‘Cuppa in a Mug with a Hug and a Wish on a Rainbow’ event was
more than a fundraiser - it was a testament to the power of community, compassion, and action.
Thanks to the dedication of the Young Lions Club, ALCCRF, and generous supporters, the future for children with cancer looks brighter.
The event’s success underscores the importance of continued involvement from all corners of the community.
With gratitude for every contribution and every act of kindness, the Lions Club encourages everyone to remain engaged and hopeful, knowing that together, we are making a real difference in the lives of children and their families.
Thank you to our sponsors, sim.ple Little Wren Homewares Label A Poppas Fudge Factory Pink Potts Urban Hair and Beauty And Lions Members for their contributions.
Lions Christmas Cakes and Puddings have arrived.
A team of Lions members hit the street to deliver the famous Lions Christmas Cakes and Puddings around town.
The deliveries were met with warm greetings, as local businesses welcomed the festive treats.
The tradition of Lions Christmas cakes continues to uphold a sense of unity and joy across our regions, while supporting a worthy cause.
The Young Show
The Lions BBQ was in action at the Young Show, firing up a classic sausage sizzle and serving up our great Aussie steaks.
perfectly cooked steaks drew crowds, creating a lively spot for show-goers to grab a bite and have a chat.
As always, the barbecue proved a hit, helping to raise additional funds for community initiatives while offering a true taste of local hospitality.
Pink Up Our Town
The aroma of sizzling snags and
Raising Awarenesses and Fundraising at The Trots. Lions Club of Young is excited to announce that we will be raising awareness and funds at the Harness Racing Night on 7th October 2025 and 11th November, in support
of the McGrath Foundation.
We invite everyone in our community to join us in ‘pinking up’ our town - decorate your shop or business in pink to show your support for Care Nurses who assist people with cancer.
Your involvement will help make a real difference for those facing cancer in our region.
If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please contact Nancy Whiter on 0421 222 470 or speak to any Lions Club member.
Let’s work together to bring hope and support where it’s needed most!
We’d also like to extend a special thank you to all the volunteers who gave their time and energy throughout these events.
Their hard work behind the scenes - from planning and organising to serving and cleaning up - ensured everything ran smoothly and created a welcoming atmosphere for everyone involved.
It’s these selfless efforts that truly embody the spirit of our club and community.
New Member
We are thrilled to welcome our newest member, Tania, to the Lions Club of Young.
Tania brings with her a wealth of enthusiasm and a strong commitment to making a positive impact in our community.
We look forward to her fresh ideas and valuable contributions as we continue our mission to serve and support those in need.
HEATHER MILLER
The results will be announced at the 2025 Young Cherry Festival in December, and results published in the local press.
The Lambing Flat Young FAW has been running in Young since 1982 and caters for both poets and interested writers.
We meet at 5.30 pm on the second Monday of each month, February to November at the Young Services Club.
Our members gather to exchange ideas, learn more about writing and share the company of other writers and poets. Our next meeting is on Monday the 13th October and a guest speaker will be talking on Illustrating and Ghost Writing for publishers.
If you are interested in writing, come along and see what our group has to offer.
We range from beginners to published authors and offer friendly advice and encouragement to others. All are welcome. For more information contact 0408 699 507 or 0457 903 240.
JOHN DWYER
Harden Kite Festival to mark 20th anniversary this weekend
By ANNABEL CUSACK
The festival will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10am to 4pm at the Harden Racecourse, with entry by gold coin donation.
David Munnerley, Events Coordinator for Hilltops Council, said the milestone year would be a standout.
“The 20th anniversary of the Harden Kite Festival is looking absolutely sensational,” he said.
“We’ve got a fantastic lineup of massive displays, plenty of food vans, market stalls, and an amazing layout of rides, including some exciting new additions like the dodgem cars.
“Of course, there are the old-time favourites too, like the teacups and the inflatable jumping castles.”
The main stage entertainment includes performances by the Young Town Band, the Kapooka Army ‘Pep’ Band, Prosperous Mountain Lion Dance, Little Riverina Band, Jane Dee, and a performance from Murrumburrah Public School.
Roaming entertainers such as bubble artists and circus performers will also keep the crowds entertained throughout the day.
Festival-goers can enjoy free activities such as kite and badge making workshops, face painting, a petting zoo, a sandpit, and public kite flying.
For those chasing thrills, an all-day rides
pass is available, with attractions including the gigantic adventure slide, Lightning McQueen jumping castle, bungee trampoline, Run the Gauntlet wipeout inflatable, gladiator sumo wrestling, and more.
“It’s a really good community-minded event that’s going to be a great economic boost for the region, especially with the major support of our sponsors,” Mr Munnerley said. “This is such a well-thought-out and well-laid-out festival.
“We’re really focused on making it a fun and affordable day out for the whole family.”
Alongside the rides and performances, highlights include the big kite display, the Transport for NSW ‘Wiggles’ Big Red Car exhibit, and a dramatic rescue car cut-up demonstration by Harden Fire and Rescue at 2.30pm, showing how emergency crews respond to road accidents.
Food and drink will be plentiful, with both regional and visiting vendors.
“We’ve got some great local involvement too, with food from Aolog’s Barbecue, coffee vans from the Hilltops region, and two local ice cream trucks joining the lineup alongside other vendors,” Mr Munnerley said.
The Harden Kite Festival has become one of the Hilltops region’s premier annual events, drawing visitors from across NSW.
“We’re proud to see it continue as a traditional festival while also adding new features. It really is a day for the whole community to come together,” Mr Munnerley said.
State of the nation
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THE IDEA OF AUSTRALIA SBS, Wednesday, October 15, 7.30pm
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OZZY: NO ESCAPE
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Streaming, Paramount+
Never intended to be a posthumous project, this unfiltered portrait of the last six years of rock icon Ozzy Osbourne’s life documents the legendary Black Sabbath frontman’s health battles and his determination to play one final show, a feat he achieved just weeks before his death on July 22, 2025, aged 76. Produced and directed by BAFTA Award-winning Gogglebox co-creator Tania Alexander, the featurelength documentary includes candid
commentary from Ozzy, his wife Sharon and children Aimée, Kelly and Jack as they recount Ozzy’s lifechanging late-night fall in February 2019, which saw the rocker break his neck and caused him to cancel his farewell tour. The family shares details of Ozzy’s subsequent corrective surgeries, escalating health issues and the progression of his Parkinson’s disease, as well as highlighting the impact of ongoing chronic pain on his mental health and those nearest to him.
In the tradition of the family’s game-changing 2002 reality series The Osbournes, the film also includes an unvarnished
look at Ozzy’s home life and the colourful conversations going on behind closed doors.
Ozzy’s recovery eventually saw him re-enter the studio to record with Post Malone, an experience he describes as “the best medicine I’ve ever had” and which led to his final albums, Man
A loving testament to Osbourne’s sheer talent, sharp wit and dedication, and an honest rumination on mortality and the healing potential of music, the film is a powerful tribute to the Prince of Darkness and his signature approach to grabbing life by the horns.
Fitting farewell: No Escape From Now chronicles Ozzy Osbourne’s determination to say goodbye to his fans, on his own terms.
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS: INSIDE OUT
Streaming, Stan
Crack open the Bolly, sweetie. Absolutely Fabulous favourites Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders (both pictured) chuckle their way through this retrospective on how the hilarious British sitcom went from chaotic mess to national treasure. They reunite with co-stars Julia Sawalha (Saffy) and Jane Horrocks (Bubble) to share anecdotes, behind-the-scenes secrets and a raft of archival highlights that will delight fans.
CANDY: I LIKE ME
Streaming from Friday, Prime Video
From Uncle Buck to Cool Runnings, Canadian comedian
John Candy (pictured) charmed fans around the world with his memorable performances in hilarious and heartfelt films before his sudden death in 1994. Directed by Colin Hanks (son of Tom), this documentary looks at his life and legacy, featuring interviews with a cavalcade of famous fans including Bill Murray and Martin Short.
Streaming
Imagine Con Air meets The Fugitive and you’ve got this high-stakes action thriller. Aussie Jason Clarke (pictured, Oppenheimer) plays a lone US marshal in remote Alaska who must lead a manhunt when a prisoner transport plane crashes, unleashing dozens of dangerous inmates into the wilderness. Co-starring Haley Bennett, Simone Kessell and Dominic Cooper, the 10-episode drama promises plenty of chaos and intrigue.
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Victoria Beckham (pictured) almost stole the show from husband David in his 2023 docuseries Beckham by playfully claiming to be “very working class” as a child, despite the fact she was driven to school in a Rolls-Royce. Now, the spotlight is firmly on the artist formerly known as Posh Spice, offering a behind-the-scenes look at her enduring career as a fashion icon and entrepreneur.
Streaming from Friday, BritBox
Lauren Lyle (pictured) returns as the titular detective for a second season of this acclaimed crime drama. This time, the fearless sleuth and her team investigate a decadesold cold case – the kidnapping of the daughter of an oil tycoon and her young son. Based on the novels by Scottish author Val McDermid, the gritty series promises to keep viewers guessing with plenty of twists and turns.
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Set in 1066, this lavish epic explores the devolution of the relationship between William, Duke of Normandy (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Game of Thrones) and Harold, Earl of Wessex (Happy Valley star James Norton, pictured). Over eight episodes, the allies unexpectedly find themselves turning adversaries in a bloody fight for the British crown, with the bold saga culminating in one of history’s most infamous clashes, the Battle of Hastings. Fans of Vikings and The Last Kingdom are sure to be captivated by this take on the brutal rivalry, but you don’t have to be a history buff to get hooked by the dramatic conflicts and political intrigue.
ORIENT EXPRESS: A GOLDEN ERA OF TRAVEL SBS, Saturday, 7.30pm
In the days before aeroplanes, multi-day luxury train journeys carried about as much status as you could get. Gourmet dining, lavish cabins and personalised service were the height of 19th-century extravagance, akin to turning left, showering at 4,000 feet or lying flat on an aircraft today. Perhaps the most famous example is the iconic Orient Express, a route which this four-part series retraces from London to Istanbul, stopping at key destinations along the way. Comparing the modern-day itinerary – in a restored train featuring historic 1920s and ’30s carriages – to the original service, Saturday’s first leg crosses the English Channel en route to Paris.
TELL ME WHAT YOU REALLY THINK SBS, Tuesday, 8.30pm
Award-winning journalist and podcaster Marc Fennell (pictured) has spent his career interviewing people, be it for documentaries Framed, Stuff the British Stole or as host of SBS game show Mastermind But as the presenter discovered in the making of this bold four-part series, there’s something different about dinner table conversations. “It gets fiery, it gets funny, and sometimes it gets unexpectedly personal,” Fennell remarks. In each episode, he joins a group of strangers to have the conversations we’re often too polite to start, about ageing, obesity and even menopause. On Tuesday, he’s joined by five Aussies with ADHD for a chat in which nothing is off the table.
SAM PANG TONIGHT 10, Monday, 8.40pm
If recent headlines are any indicator, the late-night variety show format is on its way to being an endangered species in the United States. The clock is ticking for cancelled CBS institution Show with Stephen Colbert, while Jimmy Kimmel Live! is on thin ice after being suspended last month. However, in Australia, the tradition is once again alive and well – after years without a successful tonight show – thanks to Sam Pang’s Logie-nominated efforts. The comedian (pictured) returns for a second season on Monday, with guest Rosie O’Donnell. Pang says of his fellow tonight show hosts’ fight for survival: “I plan to Steven Bradbury this thing and be the last one standing.”
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Rowe. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. 11.10 Grand Designs. 11.55 Long Lost Family. 12.45 Rage. 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. 4.30 Gardening Aust. 5.30 7.30.
6.00 Kids’ Programs. 3.05 Play School. 4.10 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.20 Amazing Animal Friends. 10.05 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 10.55 Merlin. 11.40 Kids’ Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. 10.00 Confucius Was A Foodie. 10.55 Great British Photography Challenge. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The People Vs Robodebt. 3.00 MOVIE: When Love Is In Your Eyes. (2024) 3.50 The Cook Up. 4.20 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Eurostar: Minding The Gap. 8.30 Scandinavia With Simon Reeve. New.
9.40 Blue Lights. Return. 10.45 SBS News. 11.15 Davos 1917. 12.10 The Head. 2.05 Charles I: Downfall Of A King. 3.10 Curious Traveller. 4.15 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. 4.45 Bamay. 5.00 WorldWatch.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.10 Blankety Blank. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 8.30 Jim Jefferies And Friends. 9.30 The Amazing Race. 11.00 Gatecrashers. 12.00 Life. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 Journey To Europe. 2.00 Pointless.
Morning Programs. 10.00 The Movie Show. 12.00 DW The Day. 12.30 The Rap Game UK. 1.25 Addicted Australia. 2.30 Bamay. 2.55 Insight. 4.00 WorldWatch. 6.00 Our Medicine. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island Specials. 10.10 The UnXplained. 11.00 Homicide. 1.35 Conversations. 2.15 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. 12.00 Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Air Crash Inv. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Line Of Duty. 11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. 12.10 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Poirot. 1.00 M*A*S*H. 2.00 As Time Goes By. 3.20 Antiques Roadshow. 3.50 MOVIE: Hue And Cry. (1947) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Clarkson’s Farm. 8.40 Fawlty Towers. 10.00 Blackadder Goes Forth. 11.20 French And Saunders. 12.00
6.00 Murder Party. (2022) 6.40 The Straight Story. (1999) 8.40 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991) 11.05 The Te$t. (2022) 1.05 Long Story Short. (2021) 2.50 First Cow. (2019) 5.05 Mosley. (2019) 6.55 All At Sea. (2010) 8.30 The Thicket. (2024) 10.30 Master Gardener. (2022) 12.35 The Drover’s Wife. (2021) 2.35 Heathers. (1988) 4.30 The Movie Show. 5.00 Mosley. (2019) 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 American Pickers. 11.30 Storage Wars. 12.00 NFL. NFL. Week 5. Cleveland Browns v Minnesota Vikings. Replay. 3.00 Talking W. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Family Guy. 8.30 American Dad! 9.30 MOVIE: Role Models. (2008) 11.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Survivor 49. 9.00 MOVIE: The Fault In Our Stars. (2014) 11.30 Seinfeld. 12.30 Pretty Little Liars. 1.20
6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 To Be Advised. 8.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Officially Amazing Goes Bunkers. 11.10 Kids’ Programs.
Egypt. 10.15 SBS News. 10.45 Catch Me A Killer. 11.45 Rogue Heroes. 2.00 Charles I: To Kill A King. 3.05 Welcome To My Farm. 4.05 The Wheelhouse. 5.00 WorldWatch.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.25 Everyone Else Burns. 3.00 WorldWatch. 5.00 If You Are The One. 6.05 Jeopardy! 7.00 Soccer. Austn C’ship. South Melbourne FC v Sydney Olympic FC. 9.00 Jeopardy! 9.50 Sex: A Bonkers History. 10.45 Homeland. 12.35 The Big Sex Talk. 1.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Mosley. (2019) 6.50 All At Sea. (2010) 8.30 Murder Party. (2022) 10.25 Haute Couture. (2021) 12.20 Benediction. (2021) 2.55 The Straight Story. (1999) 5.00 Selkie. (2000) 6.40 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014) 8.30 The Assassination Of Jesse James. (2007) 11.25 Lions For Lambs. (2007) 1.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Bathurst 1000. Practice session. 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Bathurst 1000. Practice session and support races. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE: Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris. (2022) 11.00 Motorway Patrol. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. 1.00 Riviera. 2.00 Home
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 DVine Living. 1.30 Weekender. 2.00 House Of Wellness. 3.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Renters. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 Nature Gone Wild. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFLW. Western Bulldogs v Essendon. 9.15 MOVIE: Enemy Of The State. (1998) 12.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Poirot. 1.00 M*A*S*H. 2.00 Fawlty Towers. 3.20 MOVIE: The 14. (1973) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Secret Life Of The Auction House. 8.30 MOVIE: Rob Roy. (1995) 11.20 Poirot. 12.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Deal Or No Deal. 12.00 Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Ridiculousness. 2.00 King Of
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Night At The
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Meals In Minutes. 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Lidia’s Kitchen. 4.30 Freshly Picked. 5.00 The Chef’s Garden. 5.30 Everyday Gourmet. 6.00 Food Safari Earth. 6.30 Simply Provence. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Two Greedy Italians. 8.40 Costco Vs Supermarkets. 9.45 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 House Rules. 12.00 Rebel Wilson’s Pooch Perfect. 2.25 Intolerant Cooks. 3.00 MOVIE: Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse. (2018) 5.25 MOVIE: Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse. (2023) 8.30 MOVIE: Passengers. (2016) 11.00 MOVIE: The Unholy. (2021) 1.05 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Rico To The Rescue. 3.00 The Block. 4.00
10.55 Travel Quest. 11.55 WorldWatch. 12.55 Soccer. Austn C’ship. Metrostars v Wests Apia FC. 3.00 Soccer. Austn C’ship. Preston Lions FC v NWS Spirit. 5.05 Going Places. 5.35 Trains At War. 6.30 News. 7.30 Orient Express: A Golden Era Of Travel. 8.25 75 Years At Longleat. 9.20 Royal Crisis: Countdown To Abdication. 10.20 Great Australian Walks. 11.15 Homicide. 2.45 Welcome To My Farm.
3.45 Urban Conversion. 4.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. 5.15 WorldWatch.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Bathurst 1000. Practice session. 1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Bathurst 1000. Practice session and support races. 4.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Bathurst 1000. Top 10 Shootout. 6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise.
8.00 MOVIE: Die Hard: With A Vengeance. (1995) 10.30 MOVIE: Ambulance. (2022) 1.20 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Bathurst 1000. Top 10 Shootout. Replay. 3.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 It’s Academic. 5.00 House Of Wellness.
6.00 Getaway. 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.00 Our State On A Plate. 12.30 The Block. 3.20 David Attenborough’s Asia. 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Father Of The Bride. (1991) 9.35 MOVIE: Monster-In-Law.
Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 7.40 Where Is Anne Frank. (2021) 9.30 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014) 11.20 Master Gardener. (2022) 1.20 Lions For Lambs. (2007) 3.00 Mosley. (2019) 4.50 All At Sea. (2010) 6.30 The Four Musketeers: Revenge Of Milady.
6.00 Shopping. 8.30 Better Homes. 10.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.00 Harry’s Practice. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Horse Racing. Caulfield Guineas and Hill Stakes Day. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Thunderbirds. 8.30 Tomorrow’s World. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 MOVIE: Nicholas Nickleby. (1947) 12.45 MOVIE: The Divided Heart. (1954) 2.40 MOVIE: Trapeze. (1956) 4.50 MOVIE: The Barefoot Contessa. (1954) 7.30 TBA. 1.20 Late Programs.
5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFLW. Richmond v North Melbourne. 9.15 MOVIE: Spider-Man 3. (2007) 12.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.30 Ski Rescue Down Under. 4.30 Hot Wheels. 5.30 MOVIE: Short Circuit. (1986) 7.30 MOVIE: Police Academy. (1984) 9.35 MOVIE: The Hangover. (2009) 11.40 Seinfeld. 12.10 Love Island Games. 2.40 Below Deck.
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. 2.30 Conquest Of The Skies. 3.20 Grand Designs NZ. 4.10 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. Final. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 Pilgrimage: The Road Through The Alps. Final. 7.00 News. 7.30 The Assembly. 8.15 Mystery Road: Origin. 9.10 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. 10.10 Mother And Son. 10.35 Take 5. 11.05 MOVIE: In My Blood It Runs. (2019) 12.25 Brush With Fame. 12.55 Rage. 3.00 Ask The Doctor. 3.30 The Art Of... 4.00 Gardening Aust. 5.00 Insiders.
6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 8.15 Crongton. 8.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.20 Abbott Elementary. 10.05 Speechless. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning
7.35 QI. 8.05 Sharon And Ozzy Osbourne. New. 9.10 Planet America: Wknd Ed. 9.55 Offsiders. 10.25 ER. 11.50 Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 10.05 Beyond The Beaten Path. 11.00 Travel Quest. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Sailing. Sail Grand Prix. H’lights. 4.00 FIFA World Cup 2010: Our South Africa. 5.05 Going Places. 5.35 Trains At War. 6.30 News. 7.35 Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World. New. 8.30 King And Conqueror. New. 9.30 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries. 10.25 The Wonders Of Europe. 11.25 The Real Mo Farah. 12.35 Gloriavale: New Zealand’s Secret Cult. 2.10 Tough Trains. 3.10 Welcome To My Farm. 4.10 Urban Conversion. 4.40 Bamay. 5.00 WorldWatch.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 Bamay. 2.45 Jeopardy! 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.20 PBS Washington Week. 5.50 History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Suranne Jones Investigating Witch Trials. New. 9.30 Uncanny. 10.40 Hudson & Rex. 11.30 The Story Of. 12.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Lara. (2019) 8.00 The Four Musketeers: Revenge Of Milady. (1974) 10.00 Metronom. (2022) 11.55 Voyage Of The Damned. (1976) 2.55 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014) 4.45 Where Is Anne Frank. (2021) 6.35 Meek’s Cutoff. (2010) 8.30 True Grit. (2010) 10.35 Traffic. (2000) 1.20 Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Bathurst 1000. Support races and warm up. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Bathurst 1000. Build up and Race. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. 8.45 The Rise And Fall Of Kings Cross. New. 10.25 24 Hours In Police Custody. 11.25 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. 12.40 Miniseries: The Victim. 2.00 Home Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. 12.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Escape To The Country. 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 Flesh And Blood. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Sydney v Carlton. 3.00 Duck Dynasty. 4.00 Full Custom Garage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Border Security USA. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Jurassic Park III. (2001) 10.30 MOVIE: Zombieland. (2009) 12.30 Late Programs.
Sunday, October 12
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Getaway. 11.00 MOVIE: Cage Of Gold. (1950) 12.45 MOVIE: A Run For Your Money. (1949) 2.30 MOVIE: Passport To Pimlico. (1949) 4.15 MOVIE: Yours, Mine And Ours. (1968) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 TBA. 11.00 Major Crimes. 12.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Surfing Aust. 3.00 Big Rigs Of Oz. 3.30 Project Impossible. 4.30 Young Sheldon. 5.00 Dinner With The Parents. 5.30 TBA. 7.30 MOVIE: Shazam! (2019) 10.10 TBA. 11.45 Gotham. 12.40 Arrow. 2.30 Allo! Allo! 3.30 Only Fools And Horses. 4.00 Barbie It Takes Two. 4.30 Late Programs.
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Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 Spicks And Specks. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch.
9.35 Planet America. 10.05 I Was Actually There. 10.40 News. 10.55 The Business. 11.10 Creative Types. 11.35 Grand Designs. 12.25 Long Lost Family. 1.10 Rage. 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. 4.30 Gardening Aust. 5.30 7.30.
6.00 WorldWatch. 10.05 Confucius Was A Foodie. 11.00 Great British Photography Challenge. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire. 3.00 Sorell 22: Country To Coast. New. 3.45 The Cook Up. 4.15 Who Do You Think You Are? US. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.35 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Dream Teams. New. 8.30 King And Conqueror. 9.25 Sydney’s Super Tunnel. 10.25 SBS News. 10.55 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. 11.30 Mayflies. 12.35 The Allegation. 2.35 Tough Trains. 3.35 Welcome To My Farm. 4.30 Growing A Greener World. 5.00 WorldWatch.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.25 Bamay. 3.00 Wine Lovers’ Guide. 3.30 History’s Crazy Rich Ancients. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Joe Lycett’s United States Of Birmingham. Final. 9.25 Buzzcocks. 10.10 The People Vs Robodebt. 11.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Finding You. (2020) 8.10 Meek’s Cutoff. (2010) 10.05 Girls Will Be Girls. (2024) 12.15 Knight Of Cups. (2015) 2.25 Lara. (2019) 4.15 The Four Musketeers: Revenge Of Milady. (1974) 6.15 The Way. (2010) 8.30 Lawless. (2012) 10.40 The Last Night Of Amore. (2023) 1.05 Late Programs.
Monday, October 13
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.10 Blankety Blank. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. 9.00 The Rookie. 10.00 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. 11.00 S.W.A.T. 12.00 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. New. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Motor MythBusters. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Crystal Hunters. 8.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Mighty Ships. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.20 Bamay. 2.50 David Harewood On Blackface. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Alone. 9.40 Hoarders. 11.25 Calipari: Razor’s Edge. 12.15 The Nine Lives Of. 1.10 Stone Cold Takes On America. 2.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 The Movie Show. 6.15 The Way. (2010) 8.30 Lara. (2019) 10.20 True Grit. (2010) 12.25 The Eagle Has Landed. (1976) 2.55 Bonneville. (2006) 4.35 Finding You. (2020) 6.50 Lord Of The Flies. (1963) 8.30 A Fistful Of Dollars. (1964) 10.25 The Grump: In Search Of An Escort. (2022) 12.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Outback Crystal Hunters. 2.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 8.00 Outback
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Poirot. 1.00 M*A*S*H. 2.00 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: The Man Upstairs. (1958) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Raisin. 10.40 Major Crimes. 11.40 Late Programs.
Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) 10.30 If You’re Listening. 10.50 News. 11.05 The Business. 11.25 Planet America. 11.55 You Can’t Ask That. 12.25 Grand Designs. 1.15 Long Lost Family. 2.00 Rage. 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. 4.30 Gardening Aust. 5.30 7.30.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. 10.00 Tough Trains. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Tell Me What You Really Think. 3.10 The Cook Up. 3.40 Black Cockatoo Crisis. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Aust. 6.30 News. 7.30 The Idea Of Australia. New. 8.30 Great British Train Journeys From Above. 9.30 Code Of Silence. 10.25 SBS News. 10.55 I Am Scrooge. New. 11.45 Freezing Embrace. 1.25 Charles I: To Kill A King. 2.30 Tough Trains. 3.25 Urban Conversion. 4.30 Growing A Greener World. 5.00 WorldWatch. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 12.00 News At Noon. 1.10 Blankety Blank. 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
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Al Jazeera.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Room For Improvement. 2.30 House Of Wellness. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Inspector George Gently. 10.45 Air Crash Inv. 11.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Poirot. 1.00 M*A*S*H. 2.00 Agatha Raisin. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: Tommy The Toreador. (1959) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Major Crimes. 11.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.40 Lord Of The Flies. (1963) 10.20 Like Water For Chocolate. (1992) 12.20 Waiting For Anya. (2020) 2.20 The Legend Of Longwood. (2014) 4.10 The Eagle Has Landed. (1976) 6.40 Whisky Galore. (2016) 8.30 For A Few Dollars More. (1965) 11.00 Midsommar. (2019) 1.40 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Outback Truckers. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: BTL. 9.30 Caught On Dashcam. 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD
1 What is the blossom of a plant (6)
8 Which accessory is used to beautify (8)
9 Name a spotted leopard-like cat (6)
10 What is a pattern, mould, or the like (8)
11 Which alkane is used as a fuel (6)
12 Which W German river flows into the Rhine (4)
13 What is a summary prepared by a solicitor for a barrister (5)
16 What are short sharppointed nails (5)
19 Which unit of land measure is approximately a quarter of an acre (4)
21 To get back, is to do what (6)
22 Name an unnaturally highpitched voice in a man (8)
23 Hard-copy photographs are also called what (6)
24 Which nocturnal carnivores have sharp snouts and bushy ringed tails (8)
25 Name a custard-like food made from curdled milk (var. spell.) (6)
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2 What is a resinous varnish (7)
3 Name the other half of the animated duo ... and Gromit (7)
4 What might we call a thoroughly bad person (6)
5 Which broad earth elevation serves as a defence (7)
6 What describes a product made from clay (7)
7 When one pays regard, or heeds, one does what (7)
13 What is a fire built in the open (7)
14 Name the printing types in which the letters usually slope to the right (7)
Letters have a number value
E-QUATIONS
Some values are in the right hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.
Letters A to Z have a number value. Some are shown in the right-hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.
15 Which term suggests personal liberty (7)
17 When one is fishing, one is doing what (7)
18 What do we call one who makes a garment by interlacing loops of yarn (7)
20 Name an excessive accumulation of serous fluid in a serous cavity (6)
Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.
1 FOPPISH (a) Long-suffering (b) Vain and showy in dress (c) Stingy
2 LATENT (a) Belonging to the side (b) Most recent (c) Concealed
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:
Bird (3)
Forearm bones (5)
Earth Orbit Rendezvous (3)
Ethernet Hardware Address (3)
Forcibly banish (5)
Praise and honour (5)
Sacrificial table (5)
Struck with a hard blow (7)
Suit: “it’s you to a ...!“ (3)
Unspecified article (7)
Health
SUPPORT: Younger onset dementia can have a profound impact on individuals and families, being prepared and informed can help with navigating the challenges. PHOTO: Chokniti studios/ Shutterstock.com
YOUNGER ONSET DEMENTIA
By Dementia Australia
A new guide is now available to support the estimated 29,000 Australians living with younger onset dementia, which is any type of dementia in people under the age of 65 years old.
Dementia Australia CEO professor Tanya Buchanan said dementia can happen to anybody and it is possible to develop symptoms in your 30s, 40s and 50s.
“It is important that people impacted by younger onset dementia can access ageappropriate resources and support tailored to their lives,” she said.
“This guide will provide key information on the impact of younger onset dementia on individuals, families and carers, along with the supports and services available.
“We were proud to develop this guide in consultation with people living with younger
onset dementia, their families and carers.”
Dementia Australia Ambassador Tully Smyth, who cared for her mother Kay who lived with younger onset dementia, said the changes to her family’s lives after diagnosis were immense.
“It felt like an impossibly hard situation with no clear way out, at least not for a very long time,” she said.
A diagnosis of younger onset dementia can have a profound impact on individuals and their loved ones.
Being informed and prepared can help families navigate the challenges and make empowered decisions about care and planning.
People living with younger onset dementia can often experience stigma and unique challenges due to their stage of life.
People can be impacted emotionally, physically, socially and financially.
The guide is now freely available in print and online at dementia.org.au/younger-onsetdementia-guide.
HEALTHY REWARD: A walk can be a healthier reward for your pet than food. PHOTO: Valery Zotev/Shuttertsock. com
Pets Pet weight management
With Dr Ilze Nel Veterinary Affairs manager at Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Pet obesity is sadly a common yet preventable issue, and it often begins with good intentions.
We all need to shift the way we show love to our pets.
Too often, I see affection getting confused with food.
Love isn’t measured in mouthfuls.
A walk, a game, a scratch behind the ears or simply sitting together can be just as rewarding and far healthier in the long run for your pet.
By replacing food-based habits with connection, enrichment and quality time, we’re not only protecting our pet’s waistline, we’re supporting their whole wellbeing.
To support pet parents, the simple fourstep L.O.V.E. test can help you understand your pet’s weight status at home, as a rule of thumb, you should be able to feel your pet’s ribs without pressing hard, and they should have a visible waist without a sagging tummy.
• L: Locate the ribs. You should be able to feel them without a thick layer of fat.
• O: Observe from above. Your pet should have a visible, defined waistline.
• V: View from the side. Their abdomen should be tucked up, not sagging.
• E: Evaluate feeding behaviour. Are you measuring meals and accounting for all treats?
Here are five further vet-backed tips readers can use today:
1. Calculate Exact Calories: Know your pet’s specific daily needs based on age, weight, and activity.
2. Measure Every Meal: Weighing food is the most accurate way to control intake and avoid “guesstimating.”
3. Switch Out Unhealthy ‘Treats’: Reward with fun and affection, not food.
4. Prioritise an Exercise Plan: Add extra walks for your dog or use puzzle feeders and light games to get your cat “hunting” for their food.
5. Know What’s Normal: Regularly check your pet’s body condition. Sudden weight changes are a good reason to check in with your vet.
Strong roots, open hearts: why checking in matters this Mental Health Month
I’ve called this community home for a long time.
I’ve raised animals and children here.
I’ve driven trucks, delivered fuel, hauled bins, and even worked as a mobile playgroup leader.
I’ve been behind the bar, behind the post office counter, and behind the wheel of a school bus.
I’ve been a vet nurse, a sales rep, a barista at McDonald’s, a forklift driver, a grazier, and a horse trainer.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned through a life this varied, it’s that people are strong - but even the strongest can feel unseen.
We live in a place built on resilience.
Out here, when things get tough, we work harder.
We keep going.
We pull on our boots and get the job done.
And while that grit is part of what makes our community so special, it can also make it hard to say, “Actually, I’m not doing OK.”
October is Mental Health Month in Australia - a time to remind ourselves that strength isn’t just about pushing through.
It’s also about connection. It’s about asking the question that can change a life: “Are For years, I kept going too. I worked hard, pushed that allowed me to finally release old wounds, calm perately - to stop surviving
feel safe again. What I’ve seen over and over is this: when we feel supported, everything changes.
This Mental Health Month, I want to encourage each of us to look up from our own busy lives and check in on the people around us. Ask the question.
Stay long enough to hear the answer.
Offer a listening ear without rushing to fix.
And if you’re the one who’s been silently coping, please know, needing support doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means you’re human. And there is help here for you.
My sessions bring together therapies that work on both the mind and the body - from CTC Therapy (Combined Therapy Cocktail) which
al patterns, to Reiki and EFT for nervous system healingsage and other restorative practices that help the body
Your mental and emotional wellbeing aren’t luxuries. They’re the foundation for everything - your relationships, your health, your dreams, your capacity to keep giving. So reach out.
Start the conversation. And if you’re ready to take your own healing deeper, I’d love to walk with you. Because when one of us heals, the whole community gets stronger.
Top 10 tips for local HSC students ahead of the 2025 exams
By REBECCA HEWSON
As Year 12 students head towards the HSC exams, OneSchool Global (OSG) Australian Director of Education Paul Maher has shared the top 10 tips that will help them make the most of their final weeks of study.
Mr Maher said if students tackle their preparation with a practical and strategic mindset, they can stay focused and avoid feeling overwhelmed.
“The HSC can be a stressful time for students and their families but there are strategies students can use to stay focused, and do their best,” Mr Maher said. “We have shared these tips across our OSG campuses – but anyone can implement these methods!”
Practice Past Papers - “Completing past exams boosts memory, reveals gaps, and builds confidence under real conditions. It’s one of the most effective ways to prepare,” Mr Maher said.
Take Regular Breaks - “Think of breaks as pit stops - time to refuel your brain. Make sure you eat nutritious meals or snacks and drink enough water!”
Target Your Weak Areas - “Focus more time on subjects or topics you struggle with. This improves overall performance and gives the best return on effort.”
Use a Study Schedule - “Planned, spaced study reduces stress and improves long-term memory.”
Make Your Own Notes - “Creating notes helps you process and retain information better than buying pre-made ones. Active learning beats passive reading every time.”
Choose a Consistent Study Space - “A familiar environment helps your brain switch into focus mode. Occasionally changing locations can also boost recall through contextual cues.”
Use Retrieval Practice - “Instead of rereading, test yourself with flashcards, quizzes, or teaching others. This strengthens memory and understanding.”
Don’t Overstudy - “Studying 24/7 leads to fatigue and lower performance. Balance, sleep, and rest are essential for effective learning.”
Teach What You Learn - “Explaining concepts to someone else helps clarify your understanding.”
Create a Distraction-Free Environment“A quiet, organised space improves focus and deep learning. Your environment signals your brain that it’s time to study.”
“I wish all students, whether they are from OneSchool Global or other schools across NSW, all the best in the HSC exams,” Mr Maher said.
“And remember – you can always reach out to your teachers for guidance and support.”
LGBTQIA+ drag workshop empowers local youth
By ANNABEL CUSACK
Young Town Hall came alive on Tuesday, 30 September, as local youth gathered for the LGBTQIA+ Drag Workshop, part of the Youth Passport Program. The four-hour workshop offered participants aged 12–24 the chance to dive into drag culture through makeup, styling, and performance activities, while also exploring the deeper themes of self-expression and identity.
Mayor Brian Ingram made an appearance at the workshop on behalf of the Hilltops council, giving full support to the event.
The workshop was led by Aries Khaos, a Canberra-based drag queen and cosplayer known for their bold stage presence and vibrant character work. Best recognised as “Canberra’s resident Demon Queen,” Aries blended humour, honesty, and expertise
to guide participants through a program that ranged from drag history to performance.
Speaking at the event, Aries said it was vital for smaller communities to have access to workshops like this.
“Sometimes events like this are the only safe space that come up,” she said. “People in larger cities forget that the resources we have aren’t always available in smaller towns. Even just the attitudes can be more close-minded. Bringing people together like this is so important, because sometimes people just need to see that others are out there too.”
She explained that drag’s power lies in its long history as a form of self-expression.
“Drag’s important because it’s diverse and you get to make it your own,” she said.
“If you feel you can’t express yourself under your normal name
or in your regular circles, but you can through drag, that can open something up in someone that might save their life.
“It’s so important to have that outlet.”
The workshop included icebreakers, makeup demonstrations, and guidance on costuming and performance. But Aries also used the opportunity to talk about building confidence, learning from mistakes, and navigating community dynamics.
“I spoke about confidence versus arrogance,” she said.
“Arrogance screams, confidence whispers. Conveying those lessons to younger queens is important, because one silly mistake shouldn’t define your whole career.
“Even in smaller communities, people talk, so passing on that kind of knowledge matters.”
The event was warmly received, with participants eagerly embracing the chance to learn, create, and connect.
Reflecting at the close of the day, Aries said the experience was as rewarding for her as it was for the participants.
“I lip sync for a living, which means I usually express myself through someone else’s voice,” she said.
“Opportunities like this, where I can share what I’ve learned, mean a lot.
“Hopefully I’ve passed on some wisdom, but also reminded everyone that drag is fun, makeup is fun, and if you’re not having fun, it’s okay to take a break.”
The Drag Workshop marked an important moment for local young people, offering not only skills and artistry, but also a sense of community and belonging.
Music in the meadows comes to Yass
The Canberra Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is delighted to announce Music in the Meadows at Highclere Farm near Yass.
The event will have worldclass musicians perform reimagined hits from artists including Adele, Elton John, Taylor Swift, Stevie Wonder and Nat King Cole on Saturday October 25 at 3pm.
Presented in collaboration with Yass Valley Council and Highclere Farm, this special
event brings together the CSO String Quartet, Jazz Ensemble, and special guest vocalist Kirrah Amosa for an unforgettable afternoon of live music. Kirrah has toured with musical sensations including Rita Ora, Adam Lambert, and the original Australian cast of Hamilton.
Guests are invited to pack a picnic rug, bring their favourite people, and settle in for an afternoon of spectacular
performances on the Grand East Terrace, set against the stunning 1895 mansion homestead.
An on-site bar will be stocked with premium wines from Contentious Character Urban Winery, the official wine partner for both Floriade and Tulip Top Gardens. For a perfect picnic, guests can pre-order their delicious cheese and charcuterie boxes or choose from a variety of other freshly prepared local food op-
tions available on the day. Pre-concert entertainment will be provided by the talented CSO Youth Ensembles.
With a strictly limited capacity, this intimate event offers a rare opportunity to experience the CSO’s world-class musicianship in a relaxed, picturesque setting. Tickets are available via the CSO website at cso.org.au/musicin-the-meadows, or by phone on 02 6262 6772.
National Gardening Week from this TO: Helenie Carmody
celebrate national gardening week
National Gardening Week always starts on Sunday the first week of October.
This year National Gardening Week commences on Sunday the 12th of
In 2017 with George Hoad as president the Garden Clubs of Australia Incorporated being the premier organisation for garden clubs, launched the “Inaugural Australian National Gardening Week”.
Since 2017 this event has been celebrated every year throughout Australia by many garden clubs, schools, retirement villages and various organisations.
We can celebrate this Week by simply planting a tree or visiting a nursery or a park or a friend’s garden or why not join the Young Garden Inc or the Cherry Blos-
Both are affiliated with the Garden Clubs of Australia Inc., whose motto is
It is a splendid time of the year.
The bees are busy collecting nectar and beautiful butterflies flying from one plant to another.
Newly hatched Blue Wrens add an interesting effect.
The trees are flowering, the perfume of roses and salvias and lilacs to name a few is in the air, Tulips, Iris, Daffodils, snow drops bluebells and stunning Camellias and Orchids to mention a few mixed with leaves of different shades of green, is certainly worth celebrating.
Let us all feel the joy of gardening and be aware of its benefit on health and the environment
Last year 89 members from Clubs of the South West NSW Zone celebrated National Gardening Week by gathering at “Clifton House and Gardens” to enjoy walking in the gardens, a delicious lunch and friendship.
Plants were available for sale and a raffle of many prizes was conducted.
The Director of Zones NSW and ACT / Garden Clubs of Australia Inc was the guest speaker.
Trout season in effect across the state for local anglers
The October long weekend marked the start of the NSW trout fishing season with tens of thousands of anglers expected to experience the thrill of this well-loved freshwater sportfishing across the region.
The 2025-26 season officially opened on Saturday 4 October following the annual four-month closure to allow fish to spawn and reproduce.
The season remains open to midnight 8 June 2026. Rivers and streams across NSW are in prime condition for the opening with 2 million Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout and Atlantic Salmon to be stocked into rivers and lakes across the fishery over the coming six months.
The State Government has said it is committed to making recreational fishing more accessible and family friendly by promoting these opportunities during school holidays and through school education programs.
The Government’s Dutton and Gaden Trout Hatcheries produce millions of trout and salmon each year, as well as breeding endangered natives species, and in recognition of this important role the Government is considering how this can be increased.
Supporting the annual trout season through stocking programs is an important plank in the Govern-
ment’s plans to boost regional economies and generate jobs through the tourism and travel generated by sport fishing.
NSW boasts some of the best trout fishing locations in the country, stretching from the pristine rivers of the Snowy Mountains and the tree-lined creeks of the Central West to the clear, rocky streams of New England.
The recreational fishing generates thousands of visitors from across the country each year and produces around $3.4 billion in economic activity annually.
It is important that all recreational fishers check they have a current and valid NSW Recreational Fishing Fee Receipt (unless exempt) and take the opportunity to remind themselves of the fishing rules before wetting a line.
A summary of fishing rules and regulations is available via the FishSmart App or by accessing the NSW Recreational Freshwater Fishing Guide available at NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) offices, fishing fee agents or online.
“The Government is committed to strengthening the recreational fishing sector by providing high-quality fishing experiences, and especially those that benefit regional communities,” Minister for Agriculture and Regional NSW, Tara Moriarty said.
“Trout fishing in NSW is more than just a weekend hobby; it plays a significant role in supporting regional tourism and driving local economic activity.
“The beauty of trout fishing is that it also brings people into contact with nature, the environment and the serenity of looking at a stream brimming with life in the water and around its banks.
“These factors can play an important part in the wellbeing of individuals.
“NSW boasts some of the best trout fishing locations in the country, including streams in the New England, the iconic Thredbo and Eucumbene rivers in the Snowy Mountains, and the Fish River near Bathurst in the Central West.
“Fishers heading out for the start of the trout fishing season will be in for a treat, with our world-class stocking program ensuring great fishing opportunities for these highly popular sportfish.”
Highclere Farm near Yass will host a world class performance by the Canberra Symphony Orchestra on October 25. PHOTOS: Supplied
TO: Supplied
An ambulance for Young and district
On Friday 22 March 1929, a public meeting was held at the Council Chambers to discuss a proposal to form an ambulance service at Young. According to A.G. Wareham of the NSW Ambulance Transport Service Board, the cost of opening an ambulance station at Young would be 1135 pounds.
Some assistance was forthcoming from the Board and the ambulance was intended to be selfsupporting.
The motion to establish an ambulance was carried unanimously at the meeting.
The following provisional committee were elected:
Dr Whish, Dr. Cook, Dr. Purchas, F. Cahill, L. Tippett, O. Kimble, J. Crisp, the Rev. P.H. Curtis and nominees from each of the lodges.
Secretary and convenor of the committee was A. J. Harvey.
One of the first actions by the committee was to start fundraising and quotas were drawn up for each centre surrounding Young. By the end of June, the Ambulance Board granted authority for the provisional committee to proceed with organising contributions and defined the district as the whole of the municipality of Young and
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Burrangong Shire, with the exception of Crowther and Koorawatha, as well as Wombat and Kingsvale in Demondrille Shire.
The ambulance service was to be free for all ‘whether they are being conveyed to hospital sick, or being speeded to home, hospital or doctor after accident or injury’.
However, there was the possibility that private patients could be charged a fee.
In August, William H. Davey of Grafton, was appointed to be the ambulance superintendent at Young. Davey, drove the new ambulance into Young
on Friday 6 December and ‘wherever it stopped citizens flocked around to see their new possession.’
It was a Master Six Silver Anniversary Buick chassis and the body was the number one sedan type.
It was yellow on the outside and inside it had grey plush fittings. ‘Everything that can possibly ease the pain of the sick and suffering has been installed. The patient lies full length on a well-sprung bed, surmounting a stretcher.’
At night there were three electric globes, frosted to avoid glare, to provide light and each window was fitted with pull down blinds.
The manufacturers of the 800 pound ambulance were Gilbert Bros., the leading ambulance builders in Australia at the time.
On his way to Young, Davey came through Murringo, which had raised over 100 pounds towards the funds to establish an ambulance station in the district.
The photograph with this article, from the Young Historical Museum’s collection, shows the first ambulance for the district and one of the many challenges the ambulance service encountered in its early days.
Karen Schamberger – Young Historical Museum
We are a month into Spring and finally we are getting some warmer weather which is pro viding much needed pasture and crop growth.
As a result, the countryside is looking a picture.
A good harvest provides extra cash for farmers to spend in the local economy which hopefully leads to growth for local busi nesses and more job opportuni
The rural sector is the key eco nomic driver and most signifi cant rate payer within the Hill
However, it is critical that the towns of Harden, Boorowa and Young are vibrant, thriving econ omies to provide the services and people we need to support all businesses.
Spring is also a time for the local shows and picnic races, the Boorowa Woolfest (held last weekend), the Harden Kite Festival and the Young Cherry Festival.
These occasions are more than just tourism events, they are opportunities for us to showcase the wonderful community we live in, with a huge array of skill, talents and variety on display.
Like a good harvest they also provide much needed dollars to the local economy, which is critical for our local businesses.
We are far more likely to create additional jobs by helping to grow existing businesses than trying to attract a new business (with incentives that incumbents don’t receive).
Council is a key supporter and sponsor of the events during this time.
We must ensure gardens and parks are maintained, roadside entrances are mown, adequate traffic control is provided, as well as having banners up. We need to sell how proud we are of the community in which we live and work.
Thank you to the volunteers who work year in year out to make these occasions the success they are.
Without these people, the events would be a failure. Invariably it is a few people who do the majority of the work, but everyone’s effort and support is critical.
Raymond John. The Death has occurred of Mr Raymond John O’Brien known as Ray. Passed away unexpectedly on September 26, 2025. Much loved partner of Jill (dec). Devoted father and father-in-law of Nathan and Shannon. Cherished Poppy of Thomas, Grace, Ruby and Iris. Sadly missed and loved by Karen and Warren Daly. Aged 82 years. Rest in peace. It was Ray’s wish for a private cremation.
Patterson Brothers Funerals
Deputy Mayor Tony Flanery
Deputy Mayor Tony Flanery.
A big celebration for the 99th annual Bribbaree Show
Flocking to the 2025 Boorowa Irish Woolfest
Excitement Builds for the 2025 Burrangong Picnic Races
The Burrangong Picnic Races are set to return this Saturday, October 11, promising an unforgettable day of country racing, live entertainment and community spirit. Gates open from midday, with racegoers encouraged to grab their tickets early and enjoy all the action trackside.
Punters can enjoy a full afternoon of racing with TAB facilities available on course, along with a great selection of refreshments from multiple bar locations. Adding a thrilling new highlight to this year’s program, the RECS Group Helicopter Golf Ball Drop will take to the skies after the final race, offering a spectacular sight while raising vital funds to keep the Burrangong Picnic Race Club going strong.
Of course, no country race day would be complete without the glamour of Fashions on the Field, where stylish racegoers can showcase their best classic looks for the chance to win fantastic prizes.
The Burrangong Picnic Race Club extends a warm thank you to all race day sponsors for their generous support, along with the wonderful Fashions on the Field sponsors who help bring the event to life each year.
Throughout the day, families can enjoy plenty of fun with kids’ activities running all afternoon, including a jumping castle, sandpit and ice cream truck, making it a perfect outing for all ages.
Tickets are available online now, with exciting giveaways announced via social media in the lead-up to race day.
The Burrangong Picnic Race Club committee is growing and always welcomes new members - get in touch via Facebook to find out more.
Check out the Burrangong Picnic Races on Facebook for all the latest updates and event details.
Craig takes out Saturday at Harden Country Club
There were some good scores on course at the Harden Country Club Golf Course on Saturday with fantastic weather to boot.
The results were:
Richard and Kay win on Tuesday at Tipperary
Tuesday’s Ambrose winners were Richard Dennis and Kay Jasprizza with 30 1/4. Runners up going to Nigel Willett and Ashley on 36 1/4.
Cecil Finlay had one birdie and one gobble. Nigel and Kay had one gobble each.
Thursday a stroke event with the least putts was played, the stroke winner was Terry Casey, the least putts went to Jake Searle with 24 putts.
Terry had two birdies and one gobble, Jake had one birdie and two gobbles and Cecil had one birdie.
Sunday was the monthly medals.
A Grade winner Thadem Davies 54 net, runner up was Terry Casey with 55 net,
B Grade winner was Rod Pratt on 57 nett, runner up Richard Dennis on 58 net.
Rod had a birdie gobble, Thadem had one birdie, David Jazzy and Terry Casey had one gobble each.
Sponsor of the week was Powderly’s Pumping and Irrigation.
Sunday will be a stableford event.
VERA MCMILLAN
Pro Am played in Young
The Saturday event was the October Monthly Medals sponsored by Cooltech Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.
The medal winners were Swayde Honeman in A Grade with 66 nett, Casey Ashton in B Grade with 67 nett and Mark Hurcum won C Grade with 64.
The Elite Cleaning scratch winners were Swayde Honeman in A Grade with 70, Casey Ashton in B Grade with 81 and Greg Nolan in C Grade with 87.
The Elegant Timber Shutters and Blinds putting competition winners were Ray Hargraves in A Grade, Geoff Palmer in B Grade and Mark Hurcum in C Grade.
The Watson Toyota NTP on the 7th was won by Levi French and the 17th was won by Jason Nolan.
The Pro Pin on the 7th was won by Levi French and he received a voucher for $70.
The Terry Brothers Carpet Court secret birdie hole was won by Ian Wells.
The McAllister Motors second shot NTPs were won by Levi French in A Grade on the 3rd, B Grade on the 9th was won by Trent McCann and C Grade on the 15th was won by John Hobson.
The Deluxe Blinds and Shutters Eagles Nest jackpot of $200 on the first was won by Levi French.
The ARMA Fabrication Eagles Nest Jackpot on the 12th was not won and jackpots to $110 next week.
The Ian Page Bricklaying card draw was won by Gavin Marshall.
The Salami Brother Pizza awards were won by Cooper Silk, Paul Taylor and Terry Shipp. Balls went down to 72 nett on a countback and there were 71 players.
Upcoming events:
Saturday 11th October is the Men’s Foursomes Championships, 27 holes scratch and handicap sponsored by Trimech and Wholesale Mineral Makeup. It is
the only event that will be played on that day.
Saturday 18th October is Pink Shirt Day 4BBB Medley stableford sponsored by Michele and Col Blizzard, this event is in support of Breast Cancer.
Saturday 25th October is the Par 3 Open for Men and Ladies sponsored by the Young Services Club.
Sunday 26th October is the Cherry Pickers 3 Person Ambrose.
The Mixed Match Play draw is:
Noela Hardman and Col Miller vs Karen Hamilton Gibbs and Wayne Honeman
Spade and Joy McCormick vs Allan Moore and Chris Keevil
Mel Webb and Casey Ashton vs Craig Webber and Estelle Roberts
Leanne and Mick Slater vs Cath Johnson and Matt Brown Reserves are Cathy and Andrew Aiken
Round 1 is to be completed by Sunday 19th October, Round 2 by 9th November and the final by 16th November.
Geoff Connelly has made it through to the final of the Norman Crawford handicap match play.
His opponent is to be decided depending on upcoming results.
The Pro Am held over Tuesday 30th September and 1st October was sponsored by Wholesale Mineral Makeup was a huge success.
Player numbers were strong across the two days.
Samuel Presland from Harden was the Tuesday amateur winner with 39 points from Matthew Simmons with 35 points on a countback.
Carolyn Shaw had the best Ladies score with 32 points.
Matthew McKnight had the best score on Wednesday with 39 points on a countback from Swayde Honeman.
Michele Blizzard had the best Ladies score with 32 points.
The Mens 36 hole scratch winner
was Mick Ashton with 66 points.
The Mens winner of the 36 hole handicap event was Peter Hamblin with 70 points from Adam Tanner with 69 points on a countback.
Rachael Dorman won the Ladies 36 hole event with 67 points on a countback.
The Junior scratch Champion was Levi French with 66 points and the junior handicap winner was Archie Quick with 66 points.
In the Pro section Andrew Evans from Queensland was the winner with -7 from Lachlan Barker of Sydney with -6.
The Thursday Medley was won by Wayne Hewson with 35 points and he won 4 balls.
Runner up was Greg Murray (3 balls) with 34 points on a countback from Pud Smithers (2 balls).
Balls went down to 27 points on a countback and there were 15 players.
The Friday medley was won by Tom Wills with 37 points and he won 3 balls and there were 3 players.
The WD Quality Cuts Sunday medley was won by Garry Tamainu with 39 points and he won 8 balls and a $30 sponsors voucher.
The runner up was Tom McKnight (6 balls) with 38 points on a countback from James Lamb (5 balls) and Gavin Marshall (4 balls). Steve McIllhatton (3 balls) had 37 points on a countback from Tom Johnson (2 balls).
The Watson Toyota secret birdie hole was won by Nick Bush, Gavin Marshall, Ian Tierney, James Lamb and Levi French who all shared the $30 voucher.
Next week the Jackpot will be $30.
The Pro Pin was won by Tom Johnson and he received a voucher for $43.
The Andrew Sabidussi $300 “Hole in One” was not won.
Balls went to 31 points on a countback and there were 49 players.
Held in conjunction was a
4BBB sponsored by Shaun Rolf, Mat McKnight and the Young Services Club.
The winners were Matthew Brown and Tom Johnson with 45 points on a countback from Daryl Brown and Ian Tierney. Third were Steve McIllhatton and Nick Bush with 44 points from Andrew Sabidussi and James Lamb with 43 points on a countback.
Robert Bush won the 4BBB scratch prize.
The Monday medley was won by Mel Webb with 41 points and she won 6 balls.
Mat McKnight (4 balls) was runner up with 40 points from Bill Oliver (3 balls) with 37 points and Steve Connelly (2 balls) with 36 points on a countback.
The Pro Pin was won by Rick Oliver and they received a voucher for $18.
Balls went to 34 points on a countback and there were 21 players.
The Sunday morning Social Club played a 14 hole event that was won by Sam Parker. Runner up was Jacko Anderson and Steve Barnes was third. There were 20 players.
Put 1st and 2nd of November into your diary.
3 Person Ambrose.
Over $5000 in prizes.
Winners of Scratch, Handicap and Mixed, longest and straightest drives and NTP.
Bookings now open @ the Pro Shop 63821543.
Major Sponsor: Lion Nathan.
Young Veterans Tournament 17th – 21st November.
Entry forms at the Pro Shop, the Bar, the Services Club or Online.
Entries close 17th October.
The Business House daylight savings competition resumes on Monday 13th October.
Start thinking about getting a team together.
Contact the Pro Shop for more details.
CRAIG WATSON
Regional singles championships to be played this weekend
The cold weather on Thursday deterred quite a number of our regular players and there were just eight players on the green.
Despite two showers of rain during the afternoon they finished their games as scheduled.
Jim McQuade and Brian McNair had the highest margin for the day when they won their game 18–15.
In the other game an extra end was needed to get a winning margin with Di Peisley and Denis Rosen winning 21–20.
The weather on Saturday was a complete contrast to Thursday with sunny, warm and calm conditions. Twenty players enjoyed their afternoon.
Most games were closely contested but Tom Preston and Ian Schofield combined well to win their game by 15 shots.
Other winning teams and their scores were Tony Ruhl and Colin Chapman 23–17, Albert Carter and Ted Loader 27–19, Brian McNair and Phil Taylor 18–17 and Mark Anderson and Brian Madden 19–13.
The first games in the Region Singles Championships will be played on Saturday.
Glen Benson, Joe Read, Glen Seward and George Somerville are involved in the Open Reserve division and will be playing at Temora.
Each of the four players is in a section of three players and their section will play three games of 21 up during the day.
The section winners will play off on Sunday morning at Temora to qualify for the finals at Henty on 18th and 19th October.
Four players from the club – Harold Anderson, Russell Boyd, Cliff Traynor and Peter Watts – will be playing in the Men’s Senior division. Their section will be playing at Young with each player meeting the other three players. There will be one game on Saturday afternoon and two games on Sunday. Good luck to all eight players in their games.
CLIFF TRAYNOR
TO: Young Sporties Bowling Club
Riders compete at Nationals
By REBECCA HEWSON
Ellie Whittaker and Amy Caldwell from Bribbaree Pony Club and Tommie Parker from Harden Pony Club travelled to Werribee last week to compete in the Pony Club Australia National Championships.
The trio of riders had a very successful time, especially with Amy and Tommie backing up on competing at the Interschools National Championships the week before.
Ellie and her horse Woody came 4th in the 90cm speed jumping class and won reserve champion with the Pony Club NSW eventing team and finished up 3rd with the NSW show jump team.
Amy and her stock horse Jussy came 2nd in the elementary 3.1 dressage, 7th in the 3.2
elementary and 2nd in the 3.3 elementary.
With their fantastic results they finished up third overall in the country in the dressage championship.
Amy rode Arrakie Justice for the NSW team and her school Kinross Wolaroi at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre the week prior for the Interschools National Championships where she came 8th in the Novice Championship and 10th in the Pas de Deux with her fellow Kinross alumn.
Tommie finished up ninth individually in the 95cm Combined Training at the Interschools Championships and came in 13th overall individually as well as coming reserve champions with the NSW in the Junior 95cm Eventing at the Pony Club Nationals in Victoria.
All three of these riders have been members of Bribbaree and Harden Pony Club since they were just learning to ride, now with Amy and Ellie associate riders and Tommie close to becoming one, they are the leaders in their respective Clubs.
The three were cheered on at home by the next generation that hope to follow in their footsteps one day.
As Amy and Ellie finished competing at Werribee the newest of Bribbaree Pony Club riders were competing at the Bribbaree Show on Saturday in the Pony Club ring, some of them taking part in their first ever competition.
Well done to all three riders who have worked very hard, while away at boarding school, to qualify and prepare for these two big events.
