YoungWitnessThursdaySeptember182025

Thursday, September 18, 2025

IT’S SHOW TIME WITH THE MAD HARRY’S 151ST YOUNG SHOW THIS WEEKEND

The Mad Harry’s 151st Young Show is on this Sunday with plenty of fun and entertainment for the whole family. Read more inside on Page 10.

Increase in sexual offending despite stable two year trend

The Hilltops has three and a half times the rate of NSW sexual offenders according to the latest information released by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research.

The data is released year on year with the latest records up until March 2025 showing that there were allegedly a total of 29 offenders across the Hilltops with 14 juvenile offenders and 15 adult offenders in the period from March 2024 to March 2025 with the figure having increased from the same time the previous year where there was only 1 to 4 offenders reported.

According to the data 13 of

the offenders related to sexual assaults and 16 offenders related to sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences.

The data reported a total of 42 incidents of sexual offences up until March 2024 with the number increasing to 68 up until March 2025 with 14 of the incidents reportedly related to alcohol, eight in relation to domestic violence and alcohol, six alcohol and non-domestic violence related, 18 non alcohol and non domestic violence related and 36 in relation to domestic violence with no alcohol involved.

Up until March 2024 there

were 41 victims of sexual offences across the Hilltops with the number increasing to 69 up until March 2025.

The data showed that 53 of the 2025 victims were juveniles with 16 of the victims adults and 22 of the total victims were male and 47 were female.

The number of juvenile victims increased from 30 up until March 2024 with 8 of the victims in the same time juvenile males.

The number of juvenile males recorded as victims in the 2025 data was 19 with 22 female juvenile victims increasing to 34 between the 2024 and 2025 data.

The data also reveals an increase in the number of against justice procedures incidents with an increase from 235 up until March 2024 to 299 up to March 2025.

Against justice procedures according to Australian and New Zealand Standard Offence Classification, are acts or ommissions that hinder or impede the administration of justice and government operations.

These include breaches of court-ordered community based and custodial orders such as bail or parole, failure to appear in court, escape from custody and offences that interfere with govern-

ment or justice officials.

Disorderly conduct incidents also rose with 73 incidents recorded in 2024 and 84 in 2025.

Hilltops has 1.9 times the rate of drug offence incidents as the state with the number of incidents increasing from 148 in 2024 to 165 in 2025.

It’s the same rate for the region in relation to the number of intimidation, stalking and harassment incidents with the number of incidents rising from 209 to March 2024 up to 220 in 2025.

According to the data breakdown 97 of the incidents up to March 2025 were domestic violence related as

opposed to 88 in 2024.

Concerningly the number of incidents of arson and pornography offences has risen with the number of arson incidents doubling from 9 in 2024 to 18 in 2025 and pornography offences increasing from 5 up until March 2024 to 13 up to March 2025.

On the other side of the coin the number of assaults has decreased slightly from 229 in 2024 to 206 in 2025, malicious damage to property offences dipped from 122 to 114 and prohibited and regulated weapons offences dropped by one from 74 to 73.

Trunk Drainage upgrade project work

By HILLTOPS COUNCIL

Hilltops Council advises that Council’s engaged contractor, Delaney Civil, will commence works on the Young Trunk Drainage Upgrade project on Wednesday, 10 September 2025.

To ensure the first stage of works is completed safely and effectively, a partial road closure of Marina Street will be in place for up to six weeks.

This includes a section of the footpath along Burrangong Creek.

Marina Street will be closed between the Young Services Club carpark and Main Street, and a section of the footpath will be closed between the Skate Park and Captain Cook Weir.

The Young Cellars drive-through bottle shop will remain accessible via Marina Street and Park View will remain accessible via Lynch Street.

Detour signage will be in place to guide motorists and pedestrians safely around the work site.

The traffic control plan below outlines how temporary measures will be implemented.

Where possible, please avoid the area and use alternate routes.

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An evening with Boyd Cordner on mateship and mental health

By REBECCA HEWSON

The Hilltops Suicide Prevention Net work, in partnership with Young Medicare Mental Health Centre, are proud to present TEAMWORK: An Evening with Boyd Cord ner on Mateship and Mental Health, a free community event aimed at strengthening conversations around mental health, resil ience, and the power of mateship.

The event will be held on Friday, 31 Octo ber 2025, at the Young Services Club Audi torium, with doors opening at 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start.

Former professional rugby league play er and captain of the Sydney Roosters, New South Wales State of Origin, and the Australian Kangaroos, Boyd Cordner will share his personal journey of resilience and leadership, including the challenges of early retirement due to repeated con cussions.

Boyd will be joined by local clinical psychologist Edwina Planten and Mur rumbidgee Men’s Group founder Rhys Cummins, bringing together professional insight and lived experience.

The evening will feature keynote talks, a panel discussion, and a Q&A session, oƯering the community an opportunity to reflect, connect, and strengthen support for one another.

Eris Gleeson, President of the Hilltops Suicide Prevention Network, said the event highlights the importance of working to gether to address mental health in our region. “Mateship and teamwork are not just values in sport, they’re vital in life,” Mr Gleeson said.

“By coming together as a community, we can reduce stigma, encourage conversa tions, and ensure no one feels they have to face challenges alone.”

Emma Whitechurch, Community En gagement Officer at Young Medicare Men tal Health Centre, and Secretary of the Hilltops Suicide Prevention Network said there is so much more for locals who at tend.

“This event is about hope, connection, and support,” Emma said.

“We want people to walk away knowing it’s okay to reach out, and that help is avail able locally and beyond.”

The event is expected to draw 200–300 community members, will conclude at 8.45pm, and is sponsored by Young Ser vices Club.

Event Details:

What: TEAMWORK – An Evening with Boyd Cordner on Mateship and Mental Health

When: Friday, 31 October 2025 | 6.30pm doors open | 7.00pm start

Where: Young Services Club Auditori um, 42 Cloete Street, Young NSW 2594

Tickets: Free tickets are available online via the Humanitix website (https://events. humanitix.com/teamwork) or from Young Services Club

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Boyd Cordner will be hosting a very special event in Young on mental health and mateship. PHOTO: Supplied

Call for findings to be released around speed change

By REBECCA HEWSON

Locals along the Boorowa to Narrawa Road are calling for Transport for NSW to release the information that led to them changing the speed limit of the road as they continue to fight to have the decision reversed.

Residents and users of the road are continuing to push for Transport for NSW to reverse their decision to lower the entire road to 80km/h from 100km/h and are continuing to push for answers on why the change was implemented.

According to Frogmore resident Doug Thomson the change not only affects residents along the road, but those that live on the roads that meet it as well as travellers through the region.

“Transport for NSW will have statistics as to the demographic of users of this

or $666,000, no brainer.”

He said that with the road change he is no more inclined to travel elsewhere for shopping instead of making the trip to Young.

“With the restriction, it is now more economic for me to do my bulk shopping in Cowra, rather than Young,”

Mr Thomson said.

road as their zone review has been ‘comprehensive,’” Mr Thomson said.

“These facts should be released, not general facts, but specific as found out in their comprehensive analysis.”

Mr Thomson believes the response from Transport for NSW is ‘not good enough’ and is also wanting the submission made by NSW Police to the Hilltops Council Traffic Advisory Committee to be explained.

He said that residents want to see the analytics behind Transport for NSW’s analysis.

“If site inspections have been made, these also should be made public, as should the analytics behind the assessment of the current road environment and road condition,” Mr Thomson said.

Residents have also questioned the thoroughness of the review by Transport for NSW.

“How comprehensive is the review process?” Mr

Thomson asked.

“Place a rubber tube traffic counter, go for a little drive, listen to the police and speak to the Council?

“What about speaking to a few insurance companies too?”

Mr Thomson believes the move has turned the road into a revenue raising venture.

“15 speeding fines a year?

That’s $666,000 a year minus administration,” he said.

“Do the math, $80 million

“This means that possible purchases that could have been made in Boorowa are not made and so the local Boorowa economy suffers as well as that of Young.”

He has also expressed his concern over the loss of salary that postal workers and the extra time now added to the three bus drivers who drive the route schedules.

“The consequences of the speed zone change are far reaching,” he said.

Like others Mr Thomson is very concerned about the lack of consultation or notice

over the change by Transport for NSW, including the electronic message signs that Transport said had been erected in the area to let locals know the change was coming.

“Nothing said the change was coming,” Mr Thomson said.

“The little glimpse I was able to read while speeding past, trying not to be distracted to the extent of having an accident, was SLOW DOWN, that’s all I was able to read, nothing about the proposed speed change.

“I see Transport for NSW’s behaviour as heavy handed, overbearing and intimidating,” he said.

“I suppose we should really be thanking Transport for NSW for ‘saving’ us from injuries etc by lowering the speed limit, but I cannot hear any words of thanks from people around here.”

First tornado in over five years near Young last week

By REBECCA HEWSON

Many locals were shocked when the NSW Rural Fire Service posted photos and videos of a confirmed tornado near Young on Wednesday September 10, however, it wasn’t the first time tornadoes have been sighted in the area.

Around six years ago there were three funnel clouds spotted north east of Young during a particularly stormy spring, that were later confirmed to be tornadoes as they had touched down, causing damage to the area between Young and Monteagle.

The tornado on Wednesday was spotted by the NSW Rural Fire Service tower near Tubbul and though it didn’t last long it has caused damage to trees and powerlines with power out around the area and not expected to be resumed until around 4pm on Thursday September 11 according to Essential Energy.

Young, Grenfell and Cowra were placed on a tornado watch following the phenomenon with a reported sighting near Cowra and another confirmed sighting of a tornado at Caragabal between 3.30 and 4pm that caused damage to trees.

The footage of the Caragabal tornado

was captured on camera by Neil Davies as he drove near it.

Three supercell storms appeared on radars on Wednesday afternoon following a severe weather warning from the Bureau of Meteorology.

Supercell storms are able to produce twisters due to the wind formation.

Tornados form when warm and humid air meets with cold and dry air with the denser cold air pushing over the warm air to produce a thunderstorm.

As this happens the warm air rises through the cold air and causes and updraft which begins to rotate if winds vary sharply in speed or direction.

When this happens a mesocycle is created that draws in more warm air from the thunderstorm and increases the speed while the cool air fed by the jest stream created by a strong band of wind in the atmosphere creates even more energy.

The funnel cloud is created by the water droplets and moisture in the mesocyclone’s air, the funnel continues to grow and descend from the cloud and only becomes a tornado once it touches the ground, before then it is only considered to be a funnel cloud.

According to local meteorologists the

conditions need to be ‘just right’ for a tornado or funnel cloud to form in the local area, especially given the hilly region.

“Tornadoes are relatively rare events but they can happen with almost any severe thunderstorm,” a Bureau of Meteorology spokesperson said.

“Of the 10-20 annual sightings in Australia, most are first seen and reported by members of the public.”

Wednesday’s tornado is considered by the Bureau to be a ‘weak tornado’ due to its size and longevity.

“Weak tornadoes are most likely during mid-summer thunderstorms but may also accompany the passage of intense cold fronts during the winter months,” the spokesperson said.

“They are mostly brief events and cause only limited damage.”

Stronger tornadoes typically occur in late spring and early summer and are usually bigger in size, strength and last longer.

As of 7am Thursday morning there were no severe weather warnings in place for the South West Slopes according to the Bureau of Meteorology.

The footage caught the moment the cloud funnel touched down where it took out powerlines.

The NSW Rural Fire Service tower near Tubbul captured the weather phenomenon.

PHOTOS: NSW Rural Fire Service

YOUR COUNCIL - YOUR NEWS

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. Community consultation is vital to ensure the plan reflects the lived experiences, needs, and ideas of local residents - especially those with disability or those who care for someone with disability.

We invite all residents to have their say and help shape a more inclusive future for Hilltops by completing a short survey at https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/ in person at Hilltops Council Offices and Library branches or by assisted telephone call on 1300 445 586.

Survey closes 6:00pm, Sunday 28 September 2025.

PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DRAFT POLICIES (VARIOUS)

Council currently has the following documents and policies on public exhibition:

• Asset Management Policy

• Draft Backflow Prevention Policy

• Draft Borrowing Policy

• Draft Enterprise Risk Management Policy and Draft Risk Management Framework

• Draft Liquid Trade Waste Regulation Policy

• Draft Pesticide Use Notification Policy and Plan

• Draft Planning Agreement Policy and Procedure

• Draft Plumbing and Drainage Policy

• Draft Pressure Sewer Systems Policy

• Draft Private Swimming Pool Policy

• Draft Procurement Policy

• Draft Related Party Disclosures Policy

• Draft Rural Roadside Vegetation Management Policy

• Draft Sister and Friendship City Policy

• Draft Subdivision Bonds and Guarantee Policy

• Draft Transfer of Crown Road Reserves to Council Ownership Policy

• Draft Urban Tree Management Policy

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 recieved by 5pm Thursday, 25 September 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.

SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - HILLTOPS ACCESS COMMITTEE (RE-ADVERTISED)

Hilltops Council would like to invite members of the community to nominate for the Hilltops Access Committee (the ‘Committee’). Council is looking to appoint up to ten (10) community members or representatives from our local community in line with the term of Council.

The purpose of the Committee is to provide community representation advice and input to Council on the views, needs and interests of people with disability, their families and carers in the Hilltops Local Government Area; the development, implementation and review of Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan and assist Council to consult and respond to access issues that impact on communities across the Hilltops Local Government Area.

SUBMISSIONS

More information, eligibility requirements and an Expression of Interest form are available on Council’s website at https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/ Applicants must also attach a supporting letter demonstrating how your membership would be of benefit to the Committee.

Expressions of Interest can be made via an online form found on Council’s website at https://www. hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/; or BY LETTER TO: The General Manager, Locked Bag No. 5, Young NSW 2594.

PESTICIDE & HERBICIDE USE NOTIFICATION

UNTIL WEEK ENDING THURSDAY 25/09/2025

Planned pesticide and herbicide use by Council works crews will be conducted on:

• All roads in Hilltops Council - Young, Boorowa and Harden areas;

• Shire parks, ovals, laneways, cemeteries and some town areas;

• All villages, rest areas, rural tips and reserves; and

• Rural and regional road shoulders.

And may include the use of:

• Round Up, Round Up Ultra Max, Wipeout 450, Glyphosate 450, Brush Off, Starane, Basta, Biffo, Sharpen, Striker, Amitrol, Simaganz, Weedmaster, Dicamba, Kamba M, Metsulfuron, Grazon, Primo, MCPA 500, Ken-Met, Taskforce, Para-Trooper, Spraytop, Devour, Verdict, Pyrethrum, Broadstrike and Fusilade;

• Confidor for aphids;

• Access for wild fruit tree control;

• Various wetters to enhance the effectiveness of chemicals; and

• Naturalure Fruit Fly Bait to target the control of fruit fly.

In accordance with Hilltops Council’s Pesticide Notification Plan, signs and flashing lights will be provided on vehicles applying pesticides. Escort warning vehicles will be used for the 2024/2025 road shoulder program. Signage will be placed to inform the public where required and will remain on-site for 24 hours after spraying.

Road users should exercise extreme caution when passing these vehicles.

Planned pesticide and herbicide use is subject to change due to Council resources and weather conditions.

PLEASE DIRECT ANY ENQUIRIES TO CUSTOMER SERVICES ON 1300 445 586.

PLANNED COUNCIL WORKS

UNTIL WEEK ENDING THURSDAY 25/09/2025

The following planned works are underway in the Hilltops Council areas: ROADWORKS

Maintenance Grading

• Linwood Road

• Little Plains Road

• Longhurst Road

• Sharrocks Road

• Tarrants Gap Road

• Gravel Re-sheeting

• Bennett Springs Road

• Harrys Creek Road

• Jerrybang Lane

• Maloneys Road

• Nimbi Road

• Rosewood lane

Gravel Re-sheeting

• Longhurst Road

Construction Projects

• Grassy Creek Road - Heavy Patching

• Milvale Road - Heavy Patching

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 25/09/2025 on www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/council-works-and-road-closures/

Sellers market heats up for spring

By REBECCA HEWSON

With the weather warming up now is the time many think about selling property so we sat down with LJ Hooker principal and sales manager Christian Rowan to find out what the local market is up to.

Housing prices across the local area jumped during COVID with people from the city looking to relocate and with the Hilltops region drawing interest from across the state with it’s expansion and amenities, and despite many people in the city being priced out of joining the housing market, sales are booming in the local area with offers being made almost as soon

as they go on the market.

“There’s still be increases (in house prices), which is good, it’s ticked along pretty well, obviously there hasn’t been the jumps like there was during COVID, but it is still very strong,” Christian said.

He said he believes there has been 3.5 percent capital growth already this year, however, with the way the market has been performing it is no surprise with both buyers and sellers making the most of it.

“If they’re priced right and marketed to their potential, they’re always selling.”

According to Christian Young ticks along very well for a town of its size and at the moment he’s finding that

it’s a fifty-fifty split between a buyers and sellers market right now.

“We listed a place, quite a big one, north of $1.2 million, it was on the market for three days, so things are very strong,” Christian said.

“We’ve got a place that we looked at this morning, we’ll take someone through on Saturday and we know it’ll go.”

According to Christian, he and the team at LJ Hooker are finding that locals are able to sell their property and secure another fairly quickly with the market as it is at the moment.

“It’s more of a sellers market, but buyers are wanting what is being sold,” Christian said.

He explained that it hasn’t

been uncommon for properties to sell well within three days of going on the market.

Anyone looking to get into the market is being encouraged by Christian to not hesitate.

“Definitely get into their pre-approvals, talk to their banks, there’s no use looking at houses that you can’t afford,” Christian said.

“It’s really important to know exactly where you sit in the financial market with your loans and then just jump in.

“I’ve seen more people lose money by procrastinating and hesitating, saying the market is going to drop or that they’ve spoke to BillyBob...just don’t do it.

“Get in and have a go, real estate long term never goes backwards.”

Christian said that you always have your ups and downs, but it never reverses.

“You’re paying something off and rent these days is ridiculous, big money, and there’s nothing to rent,” he said.

The current vacancy rate for rentals is sitting at 0.5 percent, which means there are very few, if any, rentals available and according to Christian, they’re being filled just as fast as the sales are.

“We’ve got over 300 properties and I think we had one house available yesterday and I think it’s gone,” he said.

“Most of them are going

before they get to the market.”

Which, though it’s bad news for renters looking for property, it is definitely someone should consider if they are looking at investment properties.

“Your returns are okay, but your vacancy rates are so low that you know you’re going to have tenants,” he said. Visit https://young.ljhooker.com.au/ or call in and speak to Annie Gerrard, Christian Rowan, Sharyn Roberts, Adam Strong, Dick Cummins or Stacey Waugh or any of the friendly team at LJ Hooker Young to find out more if you’re looking to get in the market or in the market to sell.

Boorowa Central School lights up the stage at Southern Stars

The curtains have closed on an unforgettable experience, and we are still buzzing with excitement.

For the very first time, Boorowa Central School took part in the Southern Stars Arena Spectacular and what a show it was.

Held in the vibrant heart of Wollongong, at the WIN Entertainment Centre, Southern Stars is a larger-than-life showcase of public-school talent, involving over 3000 students, featuring dazzling dance, moving drama, and powerful music performed to a live orchestra. Since 2001, over 50,000 students have taken to that stage and this year, for the 25th anniversary show, our students joined that incredible legacy.

The 2025 theme was “Unlimited” and our students embraced it with open arms, open hearts, and serious amounts of sparkles, sweat, and spirit!

Our Year 5 and 6 superstars lit up the arena in the mass primary dance Alice, Amelia, Maggie, Kayden, Tyson, Siarra, Digby, Joe, Tahnia, Tesi, Patrick, Madyn, Edie.

Our Year 8 to 11 legends wowed the crowd in the mass secondary dance Casey, Mia, Lila, Belle, Finlay, Santahna, Mylee, Ivy

Somewhere in these huge crowds at the Schools Spectacular are a group of students from Boorowa Central School. PHOTOS: Supplied

Day 2 – Hair, Makeup, Action!

The sun rose over the ocean and our day began with a beach soccer match and breakfast in our rooms.

Then it was full steam ahead: high school dancers curled, braided, glittered, and glammed up for a full stadium dress rehearsal, while the choir finally got their moment on the WIN Entertainment Centre stage. Dinner was a cosy, pastafilled night in with spaghetti bolognaise, and the evening was spent relaxing, stretching, and sharing stories about the day.

Day 3 – Showtime, Baby! Energy was through the roof it was performance day!

what a show it was.

Lights, music, movement, and magic!

Day 4 – Grand Finale and Good Vibes.

The final day began with a well-deserved sleep-in.

Then it was on to another adventure: the choir ventured for a mall exploration, while our primary students visited the iconic Purple Parrot Café, sampling frozen yoghurt and trendy acai bowls like true beach locals.

Our high schoolers used the quiet morning to reset, catch up on schoolwork, with Yr 11 prepping for upcoming prelim exams still riding the high of the previous night’s performance.

self-belief

- Stronger friendships and respectful teamwork

- A deeper sense of belonging and connection

- Artistic skills that boost learning across all subjects

- And a lifelong memory of what it means to dream big and shine bright

Thank You from the Bottom of Our Hearts

This trip would not have been possible without our extraordinary team of staff and parent helpers - Lauren Crockett, Mem Brougham, Rachael Taylor, Clair Apps, Taryn Riles, Annalise Merriman, Lateesha Wright-Hignett.

The Journey: 4 Days of Fun, Friendship and Fierce Talent

Day 1 – On the Road and Ready to Rehearse! The adventure kicked off before sunrise, with choir students rolling out at 5:30am and dancers following at 6:30am. After a much-needed breakfast pitstop in Goulburn, we arrived in Wollongong with

And our high school vocalists added magic to the mass choir, their harmonies soaring through the stadium Kayla, Amali, Jaycee, Lisa, Annabelle

excitement bubbling over.

While the dancers headed straight into the arena for intense rehearsals, the choir spent the day fine-tuning their vocals at Corrimal High.

By late afternoon, we’d checked into our apartments, tossed our bags in our rooms, and hit the beach for some sunshine and sea breeze ending the night with piping-hot pizzas served up picnic-style by our incredible Year 11 leaders.

As our dancers waited in the WIN Stadium holding bay they were treated to a frontrow view of the St George Illawarra Dragons NRL team training on the field!

Talk about a surprise highlight.

After a buzzing 11am matinee, students had a break to explore and unwind: primary students returned to the beach, collecting crabs and playing beach games, while our high schoolers hit the mall for a spot of retail therapy.

After a nacho dinner fiesta, it was back into costume for our first evening show and

As the final curtain closed, a massive dance party was organised in the backstage loading docks, with students from across the state dancing together, swapping socials, and celebrating new friendships and shared memories.

Many of our families made the trip to Wollongong and were blown away by the professionalism, creativity, and passion shown by every student on that stage.

More Than Just a Performance

Southern Stars was more than sequins and spotlights.

Our students walked away with:

- Greater confidence and

A very special thanks goes to Meg McIntosh, a Southern Stars choreographer of 6 years, who joined our BCS team in 2025.

Her vision, dedication, and belief in our students turned a dream into a dazzling reality.

Miss Mac we are so grateful to have you on our team.

Final Thoughts

Boorowa Central School may be small, but we are mighty and when we step onto that stage, we shine just as bright as anyone.

Southern Stars 2025 was a magical, music-filled, soullifting adventure that our students will never forget.

And the best part?

This is only the beginning.

BOOROWA CENTRAL SCHOOL

Boorowa’s silo art dream edges closer with visit from renowned artist

The dream of transforming Boorowa’s silos into a major cultural landmark has been in the works since 2019, and last week the Boorowa Silo Art Committee took a significant step forward by welcoming world-renowned muralist Heesco to town.

Heesco, whose breathtaking large-scale works can already be seen across regional Australia, visited Boorowa to explore potential sites for future public art.

His visit was hosted by the Boorowa Silo Art Committee, Chair Patty Boulding, Kim Rogers, Gail Taylor, Judy Ford, and Pauline Carmody (absent on the day), alongside Boorowa Business Chamber President Garrett Robinson.

The committee, which has long championed the idea of bringing silo art to Boorowa, has already applied for support through both the Bango Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund and the Rye Park Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund.

While unsuccessful to date, the group remains determined to secure funding in the future, with plans also extending to artworks under the Riverwalk bridge.

One proposed design is a striking depiction of the platypus, an iconic local species often spotted in the Boorowa River.

Chair Patty Boulding said the project was about more than just art.

“Silo and public artworks have a proven track record of bringing visitors to regional towns,”

Patty said.

“This is about celebrating our unique identity, boosting our local economy, and leaving a cultural legacy for generations to enjoy.”

Across regional Australia, large-scale murals have become powerful tourism drawcards, breathing new life into small communities.

From Victoria’s famous Silo Art Trail to murals in towns like Grenfell and Harden, the impact is clear, visitors are drawn in, local businesses benefit, and the sense of community pride grows stronger.

For Boorowa and the broader Hilltops region, the project could provide another major reason for travellers to stop, explore, and stay longer.

The combination of heritage, natural beauty, and cultural expression has the potential to significantly grow the visitor economy, supporting cafés, shops, accommodation providers, and local events.

With the support of artists like Heesco and the ongoing dedication of the Boorowa Silo Art Committee, the vision of seeing towering silos transformed into vibrant storytelling canvases is closer than ever.

GARRETT ROBINSON

Renowned mural artist Heesco visited with the Boorowa Art Silo Committee and Business Chamber president Garrett Robinson last week. TOS: Supplied

MLHD warns asthma sufferers of spring thunderstorm dangers

By REBECCA HEWSON

Spring has arrived, and the Riverina Thunderstorm Asthma Collaborative is urging residents, particularly those in the Hilltops, to prepare for the risk of thunderstorm asthma.

Thunderstorm asthma events are rare and occur when weather conditions cause rye grass pollen to break into tiny particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs.

While people with asthma or hayfever are most at risk, it can also affect those with no previous respiratory issues and can cause sudden and severe breathing difficulties.

This year, higher-thanaverage storm activity is expected.

When combined with high rye grass pollen levels, these conditions can trigger dangerous asthma symptoms with little warning.

People with asthma or hayfever are strongly encouraged to speak with their GP or pharmacist now, ensure medications are up to date, and review their asthma action plan.

be that this year’s conditions are enough to trigger asthma for the first time,” Mr Burns said.

“People who have just moved to the area may also experience asthma symptoms for the first time, and should be alert and aware of the increased risk.

“We want people to take this seriously, be informed, and reduce their risk.

“And if you or someone around you is experiencing severe symptoms, please call triple zero (000) immediately.”

The Collaborative encourages all residents to stay informed by registering for local thunderstorm asthma alerts at science-health.csu. edu.au/asthma

The annual spring thunderstorm asthma campaign is promoted by the Riverina Thunderstorm Asthma Collaborative which includes representatives from Murrumbidgee

Even those without a known diagnosis should stay alert.

“These conditions can come on quickly, and in some cases be life-threatening,” Riverina Thunderstorm

During thunderstorms, staying indoors with windows and doors closed offers the best protection.

Asthma Collaborative Chairperson, Tony Burns said.

“If you have asthma or hayfever, now is the time to visit your GP or pharmacist, check your asthma action plan and make sure your medications are up to date.

“If there’s a storm forecast,

the safest place to be is indoors.

“We’re also urging anyone who notices changes in their breathing to get it checked out now.

“Don’t wait until you’re in the middle of a storm and struggling to breathe.”

The warning is especially important in the Riverina, where pollen levels can be high and many people move to the region each year for work or study.

“Thunderstorm asthma can affect locals who’ve grown up here, it may simply

Local Health District, Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network, Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, Charles Sturt University, Asthma Australia, local pharmacies, NSW Ambulance and interested community groups.

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Locals urged to take part in parliamentary review

Locals from Harden Murrumburrah and Boorowa are being encouraged to consider reaching out to the NSW Parliament review into the NSW Reconstruction Authority.

In May 2025, NSW’s east coast experienced recordbreaking rainfall and widespread flooding.

This disaster left entire townships isolated and damaged thousands of homes and businesses.

The NSW Reconstruction Authority has been leading recovery operations, including coordinating clean-up and repair efforts, in affected communities across the east coast.

NSW Parliament’s Joint Select Committee on the NSW Reconstruction Authority has recently commenced an inquiry to review the operations of the Authority relating to this natural disaster.

“The role of the NSW Reconstruction Authority is to lead disaster recovery and preparedness efforts across the state,” Committee Chair Clayton Barr MP said.

“Since it was established in 2022, the Authority has had to support affected communities to recover from a number of significant disasters.

“By reviewing its operations regarding the May floods, the Committee wants

The inquiry’s terms of reference also refer to:

- the exercise of relevant planning powers under the NSW Reconstruction Authority Act 2022

- the Authority’s engagement with impacted communities

- the application of any relevant funding from the NSW and Australian Governments.

Written submissions can be lodged to the inquiry’s website up until Friday, 3 October 2025.

to understand how the Authority’s approach has evolved, what is working, and what needs to improve.

“We want to make sure that the Authority is providing the best possible support to impacted communities, and is working effectively to reduce the impact of future disasters.”

As part of the review, the Committee will also look at the Authority’s operations relating to other recent natural disasters, including the storm that affected Harden Murrumburrah earlier this year, including any resulting changes or improvements to their operations.

“The Committee would like to hear from community members, businesses and organisations that have had first-hand experience of the Authority’s recovery work,” Mr Barr said.

“However, we understand that affected communities are still recovering from the severe weather in May.

“We’re encouraging anyone that would like to contribute but may have trouble making a submission to contact the Committee staff.”

Further information on the inquiry, including the full terms of reference, and the online submission portal is available on the Committee’s webpage at https:// www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/ committees/inquiries/Pages/ inquiry-details.

A special donation for Young Hospital Auxiliary

The Young Hospital Auxiliary held their monthly meeting on Thursday 4 September.

President Janice Ward was delighted to accepted a cheque from the Young Junior Rugby League President, Kent Woods, for $800 which was raised at a charity day in memory of Neville Woods.

ey would be spent on an item of need for the hospital in Neville’s memory.

Arrangements are well underway in the planning of the Open Gardens Day on Sunday 2 November.

Five generous garden owners will open their gardens to the public in order to raise money for the Auxiliary.

There will be a mixture of a country garden, edge of town gardens and town gardens. Further details will follow.

Neville was involved for many years with rugby league through the juniors, senior league, Group 9 and Woodbridge Cup in coaching and refereeing roles.

Mrs Ward thanked the Junior League for their generosity and indicated that the mon-

LIBBY PLUMLEY

Opportunities for local businesses

Over sixty local and First Nations businesses and community members are now ready to benefit from potential opportunities on the Illabo to Stockinbingal (I2S) section of the Inland Rail project, after taking part in ‘Meet the Contractor’ events held in Cootamundra and Young at the end of August .

Representatives of Inland Rail and I2S contractor John Holland attended events at the Young Golf Club and Cootamundra Ex-Servicemen’s and Citizens Memorial Club, following successful events in Wagga Wagga and Cootamundra earlier this year.

The ‘Meet the Contractor’ events have created great interest in the region, with around 30 local businesses attending each event to gain a greater understanding of the opportunities available with the project.

Attendees heard from John Holland representatives about the types of goods and services that will be required on the Inland Rail project, as well as employment opportunities and general project information.

Staged construction is scheduled to commence in September on a new rail line linking Illabo and Stockinbingal, which includes two

rail bridges over roads, eight bridges across waterways, a road bridge over the rail line and 10 stock underpasses. These will enable the safe operation of double-stacked freight trains through New South Wales.

Businesses interested in supplying to John Holland are encouraged to register for their preferred work packages published on the ICN Gateway website.

Inland Rail has been creating business and employment opportunities in New South Wales during design and construction phases on the Albury to Parkes (A2P) section.

Between July 2023 and May 2025, Inland Rail spent $17.3 million with 141 local businesses, with 762 people working on the A2P enhancement projects, of whom 208 were local residents, 88 were First Nations and 73 were women.

Since 2019, Inland Rail has spent a total of $385 million with local businesses across New South Wales.

More information and resources can be found on the Inland Rail website.

“Meet the Contractor events are an ideal way for businesses who wish to become involved in Inland Rail to find out more about the

project and learn the most effective way to submit expressions of interest,” Conrad Strachan, Inland Rail Project Director, Illabo to Stockinbingal, said.

“We have received strong interest from local businesses who are keen to become part of the delivery of Inland Rail.

“Inland Rail is being predominantly delivered in regional Australia, meaning there is a prime opportunity for regional Australia to reap the immediate benefits that come with construction.

“We are incredibly mindful of how sizable investment can reshape regional economies in a short period of time and our focus is on ensuring benefits flow directly to the communities on the Inland Rail alignment.”

“The events were a great way to meet local community members and establish longterm business relationships that embrace local knowledge, skills and resources to deliver the best outcome for the project,” John Holland Illabo to Stockinbingal Project Director Rob Pitt said.

“In addition, there will be positive flow-on effects for a range of service providers, like cafes, retailers and hotels/motels who will reap the benefits of the project.”

Locals are being encouraged to share their experience with the NSW Parliamentary review.

Supagas - Bringing energy and commitment to the Hilltops

As a leading supplier of LPG, Supagas has woven itself into the fabric of daily life in the Hilltops Region, ensuring households and businesses thrive with reliable gas solutions. For residential needs, the 45kg LPG cylinders are the unsung heroes of homes, powering stoves for family meals, heaters for cozy winters, and hot water systems for rejuvenating showers.

Supagas’ commitment to safety and efficiency means families can enjoy these essentials without worry, backed by a team that treats every customer like a neighbour.

Richard Engelbrecht, Wagga Wagga Branch Manager, embodies Supagas’ community-first ethos. “We value servicing the people of this region,” he says warmly. “Our team isn’t just

delivering gas; we’re supporting livelihoods. Whether it’s a family needing heating for the winter or a local business relying on us for operations, we’re here to ensure they never go without.”

This dedication shines through Supagas’ fast and friendly service, with drivers trained to handle on-the-spot solutions like cylinder maintenance and replacement, ensuring minimal disruption. Beyond homes, Supagas fuels the region’s economic heartbeat. From welding shops and medical clinics to manufacturing sites and hospitality venues, their diverse range of gases—including specialty, medical, and industrial options—powers innovation and productivity. The company’s agility and “Yes We Can”

approach mean orders are fulfilled promptly, even in urgent situations.

In the Hilltops, Supagas isn’t just a supplier; it’s a partner in day-to-day life and business growth. With deep roots in regional Australia and a passion for service, they’ll always be here for the region.

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Peace of mind, every day

LPG is a safe, reliable energy source for your home – especially with a few simple habits that become second nature.

Start with the basics

• Leak checks: Mix soapy water and spray it over connections. Bubbles mean a potential leak – turn off the cylinder and call your supplier.

• Good ventilation: Keep flues and vents clear; never use outdoor heaters or BBQs indoors.

• Use the pros: In Australia, any gas work must be done by a licensed gas fitter – including moving appliances, replacing regulators or altering pipework.

• Correct storage: Cylinders must sit upright, outdoors, on a firm base and away from ignition sources. Don’t store spares inside; a well-ventilated shed is fine.

• Hoses & dates: Inspect flexible hoses for cracks and check date stamps. Your fitter can replace them on schedule.

Be ready for storms and bushfire season

Know where your isolation valves are and how to shut them off quickly.

After a severe event, have systems checked before relighting appliances.

Small investments that pay off A compact gas detector adds peace

LPG has no scent, so a strong-smelling compound (like ethyl mercaptan) is added to help detect leaks easily. If you smell that “gas odour,” it’s time to check for leaks!

of mind indoors, and a carbonmonoxide alarm near gas heaters is a smart extra safeguard. Consider annual appliance servicing before winter so heaters and hot water are ready when you are.

Supagas’s local teams live a safetyfirst mindset daily. They can help with bottle sizing, changeovers and practical advice tailored to your setup.

It’s a big reason customers across Australia keep rating Supagas highly, and why “Yes We Can” isn’t just a slogan – it’s the way jobs get done.

Don’t let the last weeks of winter catch you short!

Nothing derails a night like a sputtering stovetop or a shower that turns icy. The trick is spotting low LPG before it catches you out. A few simple checks around the house – or the caravan – can save dinner and keep hot water humming.

Telltale signs

• Flame colour: Healthy flames are bright blue. Yellow or orange tips may mean low gas – or a blocked burner that needs a clean.

• Sluggish heating: If the wok takes longer to sear or the water is slow to heat, your cylinders could be close to empty.

• Changeover valve indicator: On dual-bottle setups, the window often flips from green to red when the active bottle is spent.

• Frost line: On a cool morning, a faint frost line can show the remaining liquid level.

Simple checks

Some cylinders have gauges; others can be weighed and compared to the “tare” (empty) weight stamped on the collar. If you use a lot of gas

on weekends – BBQs, baking, long showers – make a habit of checking levels on Friday afternoon. Stay ahead of it

The most stress-free option is not to run out at all. Supagas offers automatic refill routes across the region; your local driver swaps bottles before you notice they’re low. It’s ideal for family homes, farm stays and small businesses that can’t afford downtime.

A little awareness – and a dependable local team – keeps life running smoothly. With Supagas’s “Yes We Can” service and five straight years of Canstar Blue customer-satisfaction wins, staying topped up is one less thing to worry about.

Many dual-bottle setups include a changeover valve that flips colour when the active cylinder empties – handy early warning.

Richard Engelbrecht, Supagas Wagga Wagga Branch Manager

Photo courtesy of Hilltops Regional Council.

LPG

Odourless

The Smell is Added!

Show time in Young this Sunday

By REBECCA HEWSON

This Sunday is the Mad Harry’s Steel 151st Young Show with plenty of fun and entertainment for all ages.

There will be plenty of free entertainment as well as the usual attractions like sideshow alley, plenty of exhibitions in the pavilions as well as cattle, sheep, cars, trucks, motorbikes, tractor pull, animal nursery and so much more.

And for the first time ever there will be a Yard Dog Trial in association with the NSW Yard Dog Association.

“Once again, our fantastic committee have worked very hard to put a show together for the whole family,” President of the Young P & A Association Emma Godsell said.

“A lot of people don’t realise it takes our committee seven months of planning to pull off such a great day.”

Throughout the pavilions there will be plenty of local items on display with cooking, fine arts, flowers, handicrafts, industrial art, jams and preserves, porcelain, produce and wool as well as the Lego corner running again with a competition for local primary school children.

The Committee is also holding a colouring competition again this year with entries from all age groups.

“Outside, the Vintage Tractor Pull is always interesting for those to reminisce of yesteryear’s machinery,” Emma said.

“The cattle pavilion will be full, with the showring running from 9am.

“Our Prime Lamb Competition will also be running on show day and our Poultry Pavilion is always worth visiting.

“It’s great to be able to have so many animals on display.

“Our gates open at 9am, with our entertainment and show rides starting then too.

“The animal nursery, facepainting and our roving magicians will make their usual appearance. This year we have a dare-defying escape act – come and check it out!”

With the judging already completed for the annual ambassador competitions there will be plenty of action on the main stage as well.

“The 2025 Young Woman, Junior Young Woman and Rural Ambassadors will be announced after the opening of the show at 1pm, by The Land Sydney Royal AgShows NSW Young Woman 2025 runner-up Sophie Cargill from Dubbo,” Emma said.

The day will finish with the usual spectacular fireworks, commencing at 8pm.

“Our fireworks are always amazing and are a great way to wind down the day,” Emma said.

“Please remember to make sure your pets and animals are safe to avoid anyone going missing or any injuries.”

Mark your calendars for Sunday, 21 September, 2025.

Gates open at 9am and will finish with the fireworks at 8pm.

Gate prices are Family $40 (maximum 2 adults), Single, $15, Concession $10, and school age Children $5.

Children not at school and parking are free.

Tickets are available at the gate on the day or from the Young Show website at www. youngshow.com.au.

It’s time for the Mad Harry’s Steel 151st Young Show this Sunday.

PHOTOS: Rebecca Hewson

Successful Writing Lives workshop

Twenty keen writers from around the district recently attended a ‘Writing Lives Workshop’ at Cootamundra Library with ACT author Andra Putnis.

Attendees gained valuable information to write their family history and memoirs, with several writing exercises and sharing stories.

Andra went through writing tips from learning techniques for assessing personal memories, focused research, discovering how to follow memories and stitch them together to uncover narrative arc and plot, pacing memories in the broader context of family, place, community and history to hone meaning, through to staying

true to your project and navigating the perils of telling your own story and the stories of others.

Attendees came from Young, Wombat, Boorowa, Galong, Stockinbingal, Jugiong, Grenfell, Cootamundra and Wagga Wagga.

Comments included the professional way Andra conducted the workshop, her patience, humility, sincerity, teaching skills and all they learnt from her wonderful presentation.

Andra shared her stories of speaking with her two grandmothers who immigrated from Latvia to Australia with their families, after living through the terrors of the Second World War.

Entries are now open for the 2025 Cherry Festival Photographic Competition hosted by

Cherry Festival photo comp opens for 2025

The entry form is now out for Young Camera Club’s 27th Cherry Festival Photographic Competition.

Entries close on the 24th of October.

Entry forms can be picked up from the Young Visitor Centre, and are also available on Young Camera Club’s Facebook page. With 13 categories, including two junior categories, there is something for everyone.

The opening night will be held Tuesday, 2nd of December, at 7:30pm, upstairs in the Flamingo Room at the Young Services Club. It was wonderful to see the increase in entries from the local area last year and we would like to thank all who entered.

So we encourage you to be involved this year by getting in your entries, as well as by visiting this exhibition.

We look forward to you being a part of our exhibition.

Prizes are awarded.

The Will Sibley Memorial Trophy (Champion Print), Helen Berridge Memorial Trophy (Junior Champion Print ) and the John van Rijswijk Memorial Encouragement Trophy (for a Junior entrant) will be presented.

This will also be the first year the Margaret Lackersteen Memorial Trophy (for the most successful local entry).

A People’s Choice Award will also be given. Young Camera Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month, except January, at 6:30pm.

For enquiries, please phone Trevor on 0414 649 500.

NARELLE HOWARD

She published these memories in her debut book ‘Stories My Grandmothers Didn’t Tell Me’ in 2024. It was also translated to Latvian and launched in Riga, Latvia in 2025. Her book has just been shortlisted for the ACT Book of the Year Award.

Andra is an Australian writer from Canberra working to “tell powerful stories to help us better understand our world and each other.”

She is also excited to be working as Artistic Director of the Canberra Writers Festival to bring an outstanding lineup of writers and speakers to Canberra from 22 - 26 October 2025.

MAREE MYHILL

Young Camera Club. PHOTO: Supplied

Writers from across the region came together in Cootamundra to take part in the Writing Lives workshop. PHOTO: Maree Myhill

6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Beyond Paradise. 1.25 Professor T. Final. 2.15 I, Jack Wright. 3.00 The Larkins. 3.45

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. 12.00 Horse Racing. Sydney Everest Carnival and Caulfield Underwood Stakes. 4.00 AFL Pre-Game Show. 4.30 Football. AFL. Second preliminary final. Collingwood v Brisbane Lions. 8.00 Seven News. 9.00 MOVIE: Free Guy. (2021) Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Taika Waititi. 11.20 MOVIE: Back To The Future Part III. (1990) 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Harry’s Practice. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Animal Rescue. 12.30 Better Homes. 2.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 3.00 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 4.00 Horse Racing. Sydney Everest Carnival and Caulfield Underwood Stakes. 5.30 Animal Rescue. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Dipper’s Destinations. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 3.00 Boating. Circuit Boat Drivers Championship. Replay. 4.00 Deep Water Salvage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 8.00 AFL Post-Game. 9.00 Pawn Stars. 10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Air Crash Inv. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Getaway. 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. 12.00 Destination WA. 12.40 Space Invaders. 1.40 The Block. 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. First semi-final. Canberra Raiders v Cronulla Sharks. 9.45 NRL Finals Post-Match. 10.30 Athletics. World Championships. Day 8. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Weekender. 10.30 Weekender. 11.00 Yummy Mummies. 12.00 My France With Manu. 1.00 Jabba’s Movies School Holiday Special. 1.30 Conjoined Twins. 2.30 Starstruck. 3.50 Aust Got Talent. 5.35 MOVIE: Babe: Pig In The City. (1998) 7.30 MOVIE: Inferno. (2016) 10.00 MOVIE: Gunpowder Milkshake. (2021) 12.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 The Brighter Side. 12.30 Everyday Gourmet. 1.00 The Yes Experiment. 1.30 4x4 Adventures. 2.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. 3.30 Pooches At Play. Final. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Food Trail: South Africa. 5.00 10 News. 6.30 The Dog House Australia. 7.40 Selling Houses Australia. 8.40 Ambulance Australia. 9.40

Shop. 8.00

World Championships. Day 8.

8.20

My Favorite Martian. 2.00 TBA. 2.30 MOVIE: Taras Bulba. (1962) 5.00 MOVIE: What Did You Do In The War, Daddy? (1966) 7.30 TBA. 8.30 Athletics. World Championships. Day 8. 10.30 TBA. 1.00 Late Programs.

Better Homes. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 Your Money & Your Life. 3.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 4.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Mr Bates Vs The Post Office. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 The Pembrokeshire Murders. 11.35 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Fishing Addiction. 2.00 Fishy Business. 2.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 6. St Kilda v Richmond. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Con Air. (1997) 10.55 MOVIE: After Earth. (2013) 1.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.30 David Attenborough’s Kingdom Of Plants. 3.35 Grand Designs New Zealand. 4.25 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. 5.10 Antiques Roadshow. 6.10 Britain’s Great Cathedrals. Final. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 The Assembly. Return. 8.15 Mystery Road: Origin. Return. 9.10 I, Jack Wright. 9.55 Whiteley. 11.25 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 3.45 We’re Going On A Bear Hunt. 4.20 Millie Magnificent. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Super Monsters. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05

Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 George Clarke’s Old House, New Home. 6.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 7.05 Spicks And Specks. 7.35 QI. 8.05 David Stratton’s Stories Of

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Aspects favor new romances for unpaired Ewes and Rams. Already paired Arian twosomes might experience renewed harmony in their relationships. Money matters also take a bright turn.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Use your strong Bovine determination to help you keep the faith with your convictions while you move through a period of uncertainty. Things begin to ease by the weekend.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Pay attention to your intuition. It could be alerting you to be more careful about accepting a “statement of fact” that is simply based on trust. Don’t be shy about asking for more proof.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Concern for the well-being of someone in need is admirable. But don’t forget to take care of yourself as well. Ask a family member, close friend or colleague to help you.

Canterbury Bulldogs v Penrith Panthers. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. 8.30 60 Minutes. 9.30 Athletics. World Championships. Day 9. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Mobsters. 12.00 The Gulf. 1.00 Our State On A Plate. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Getaway. 1.00 Customs. 1.30 Motorcycle Racing. MXGP of Australia. Race 1. 2.30 MOVIE: Beachhead. (1954) 4.30 Motorcycle Racing. MXGP of Australia. Race 2. 5.30 Dad’s Army. 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 Athletics. World Championships. Day 9. 9.30 TBA. 12.00 Late Programs. 6.00 It’s Academic. 7.30 Kitty Is Not A Cat. 8.30 Flushed. 10.00 My France With Manu. 11.20 Starstruck. 12.45 Home And Away. 3.30 The Voice. 5.30 Bondi Vet. 6.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Bones. 12.30 Quantico. 3.00 Burn Notice.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) It’s OK to focus on the demands of your career. But try to avoid misunderstandings by also reaching out to family and friends. Your sharp intuitive sense kicks in by midweek.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Keep a rein on the greeneyed monster -- jealousy is counterproductive. Instead of resenting a colleague’s good points, concentrate on developing your own abilities.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Spending time on a creative project during this high-energy week can pay off -- both in emotional satisfaction and in impressing someone who is glad to see this side of you.

SCORPIO (October

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) An upbeat mood during the first part of the week makes you eager to take on new ventures. A more serious note sets in later to help you assess an upcoming decision.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A high energy level gives the Goat the get-up-and-go to finish outstanding tasks before deadlines, leaving time for well-earned fun and games with friends and family.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Dealing with disappointment is never easy. But the wise Aquarian will use it as a vital lesson and be better for it. Meanwhile, a close friend has something important to say.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your best bet is not to get involved in an argument between colleagues until you know more about who started it and why. And even then, appearances could be deceiving. Be alert!

ACROSS

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD

4 To injure or harm, is to do what (6)

7 What is an illicit lover called (8)

8 To be borne on water, is to be what (6)

9 What is the use of more words than are necessary (8)

11 Name the purveyor of food or provisions (7)

13 What is a gross or stupid mistake (7)

15 What is a palebrown colour (7)

17 Which term describes the diameter of a bullet (7)

20 To be leading in, is to be doing what (8)

23 Which term suggests that one is having a meal (6)

24 What are inflatable rubber bags, used as children’s toys (8)

25 What is an instrumentality (6)

DOWN

1 Name a renowned Australian bushranger, Ben ... (4)

2 Which monkey has a dog-like muzzle (6)

3 Name a carbonated soft drink (4)

4 What is a situation that is highly tragic (5)

5 What is a goatfish also known as (6)

6 To cover with glass, is to do what (5)

9 To be open to all the people, is to be what (6)

10 Which ancient officials performed clerical duties (7)

12 Name another term for riffraff (6)

14 What is sight also called (6)

16 Which element occurs in a pure state as charcoal (6)

18 To be chopping, is to be doing what (5)

Letters have a number value

Some values are in the right hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.

E-QUATIONS

Letters A to Z have a number value. Some are shown in the right-hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.

19 Name a renowned game of football (5)

21 Who was the Australian Prime Minister 1966-67, Harold ... (4)

22 Which term describes “no one”, or the like (4)

Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.

1 NULLIFIDIAN

(a) Having no faith (b) Powerless to feel or act (c) Amounting to nothing

2 OSTENTATIOUS (a) Refusing to face unpleasant facts (b) Given to show (c) Forming a connecting link

Build it yourself using the clues and each of the twenty-four letters once only to form ten words: five across and five down. A key word (bold clue) builds on the letter set in the grid.

CLUES:

Biblical: to father (5)

Cricket: common sundry (3)

Exclamation mocking stupidity (3)

Fever-producing agent (7)

Go inside (5)

Hardened (3)

Howled at the moon (5)

Mends socks (5)

N. American dog-like animals (7)

Report someone (coll) (3)

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Hilltops Councillor Column

I have just returned from two excellent local government conferences.

The first one was the ALGWA Conference (Australian Local Government Women’s Association) held in Griffith.

ANDERSON, Joanne Stella. The Death has occurred of Joanne Stella Anderson. Passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025 with her sons by her side. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Troy and Lauren, Shane and Shelley. Cherished Nanny Jo of Judd, Charlotte, Mackenzie and Madison. Loved sister of Francis, Sharon (dec) and Tracey. Sadly, missed by their families. Loved companion of David.

Aged 61 years. Rest in peace.

The Death has occurred of Mr Michael Joseph Haines also known as Mick. Passed away unexpectedly on September 15, 2025 at his home. Much loved husband of Bev. Devoted father of Rachael, Bronwyn and Emma. Loved stepfather of Peta and Megan. Cherished Pop of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Loved brother of Brian (dec), Maureen, Noel and Vernita.

Sadly missed by all extended family and friends.

Aged 81 Years. Rest in peace.

A Catholic Prayer service to celebrate Mick’s life will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at St Mary’s Catholic Church Young, commencing at 11am. The cortege will then leave for the Young Lawn Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made at the service to Dementia Australia in memory of Michael.

A Catholic Prayer service to celebrate Joanne’s life will be held on Thursday, September 25 2025, at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Young, commencing at 11am.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made at the service to the Heart Foundation in memory of Joanne.

Patterson Brothers Funerals

95 Main Street, Young N.S.W

 02 6382 5217

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MARTENS (nee Nicolls), Maria Elizabeth “Pixie”.

The Death has occurred of Mrs Maria ‘Pixie’ Elizabeth Martens (nee Nicolls). Passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Much loved wife of Barry.

Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Matthew, Libby, Andrew and Brooke, Elecia and Brett, Michele and Ross, Bernie, Lucy and James, Abby and Phil. Adored Nanny Pix to her 20 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Loved sister and sister-in-law of Gai and Larry, Cork (dec) and Barb, Liz, Paul and Eileen, Julie and Pete, Virginia, Kate, Michele and Greg, Charlie and Anne, Noel, Cath, David ‘Friday’, Rhonda, Paul and Tanya.

Sadly missed by extended family and friends.

Late of Lansdowne Street, Young.

Aged 77 years.

Rest in peace.

A Catholic Mass to celebrate Pixie’s life will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025, at St Mary’s Catholic Church Young, commencing at 11am.

The cortege will then leave for the Young Lawn Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

For those unable to attend Pixie’s service, it will be viewable via the livestream link on the Patterson Brothers Funerals website.

The conference aimed to unite and inspire women in local government by encouraging women to embrace fresh ideas and innovative approaches to leadership.

In today’s evolving landscape, inspiration is vital for personal and professional growth.

The conference provided a great platform for relationship building – both with women who have spent many years in local government and with younger women paving a new path; women who will be shaping the future of local government.

The past three days were spent in Albury at the Local Government NSW (LGNSW) Water Management Conference, which included in-depth discussions, knowledge-sharing, and onthe-ground learning about all things water – including some of the most pressing challenges facing local water utilities (LWUs) and the communities they serve.

Key topics of discussion included the need for appropriate funding and regulatory reform for local governmentowned water and sewerage services in rural and regional NSW.

Other areas of focus in-

cluded the risks posed by ageing infrastructure, PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) contamination, drought preparedness, flood recovery, the need for skilled resourcing, and the impacts of climate change.

LGNSW President and Forbes Mayor, Phyllis Miller OAM, addressing the 200 delegates, said the conference underscored the critical role of local government in ensuring the provision of reliable water resources for communities across the state.

“Councils are at the frontline of ensuring safe, sustainable and affordable water services for our communities. There are 89 councilowned LWUs across 700,000 square kilometres of NSW, collectively serving a population of 1.85 million people in 890,000 homes and businesses. Councils want to deliver safe, secure and affordable water for all of NSW, but duplicative reporting and planning obligations are getting in the way. Resources are being unnecessarily diverted into regulatory reporting that adds little value. We need

regulatory reform, certainty of funding, and a real commitment to risk-based management - not merely ‘rinse and repeat’. We also need to ensure that the state’s LWUs remain in local government hands.”

She called on the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) to continue the Safe and Secure Water Program and Town Water Risk Reduction Program beyond 2028. These programs should be co-designed with LWUs to ensure they remain fit for purpose.

She also emphasised that ageing infrastructure remains a critical risk, with the capital investment backlog already exceeding $5 billion.

“This figure could be far higher once new risks are factored in. Councils need funding security from the State Government in order to upgrade and replace this infrastructure,” she said.

Water Information Evenings for Harden and Boorowa will be held in October - dates to be advised.

And, of course, a reminder that our Hilltops Festivals are just around the corner with the Boorowa Woolfest on the October Long Weekend, followed by the Harden Kite Festival and finally the Young Cherry Festival in December.

“Be like Water.” - Bruce Lee Councillor Joanne Mackay

Young’s leading milliner Vera Sharoff

Recently, Joan Dwyer donated some items from the estate of Jessie Katterns (1920-2011) to the Young Historical Museum.

Amongst the items were a hat made by Vera Sharoff and three paper bags from her millinery shop at 162 Boorowa Street, Young.

A newspaper advertisement on 4 May 1964 stated that her shop had ‘a large and very smart range of hats’ and ‘a completely new range of handbags’, gloves and hosiery in the lead up to Mother’s Day.

Vera Iosifeovni Sharoff was born on 29 September 1911 at Harbin in northern China to Russian parents.

She arrived in Sydney with her husband Peter Sharoff and their son Vladimir (Walter) Peter Sharoff, on 26 or 27 August 1938, on the ship Nellore.

Within a year of their arrival, they settled at Young and registered as Alien Residents in the Commonwealth of Australia.

Peter Leontievich Sharoff was born in Tashkent (Russian Turkestan) on 14 January 1898.

When the Russian Revolution broke out in 1917, he was at a cavalry cadet school in Tashkent.

He had just arrived home

on leave when his father, who was wealthy, heard about the Revolution.

His father sent him to a Caucasian State about 1000 miles away where Peter joined with White Russians who opposed the Bolsheviks.

He was wounded in the leg and cheek in the fighting.

By 1920 when the Japanese arrived, he was in Vladivostok and he was shot in the back of the head.

He eventually made his way to Shanghai, China, where he set up as a hairdresser, as he had received training in Moscow.

He served four years with

the Shanghai Volunteer Corps with other White Russians and then opened a large beauty salon at Hangkow (Hangzhou) with Vera.

They counted Mrs Garrett, wife of the Governor of the Shanghai Bank, the British and foreign ambassadors’ wives as customers and were even visited by Madame Chang Kai-Shek.

The Sharoff’s had a son, Vladimir (known as Walter) in 1934.

It was from Hangzhou that the family applied for and received permission to migrate to Australia.

The family were naturalised as British subjects in 1945.

Peter ran the Continental Beauty Salon from 1940. By 1953, he was also selling ‘model hats and handbags’ most likely made by Vera. By the next year, Vera was advertising in her own right as Mrs Peter Sharoff.

The hairdressing salon was in the back of the shop, while Vera’s millinery was in the front of the shop.

Walter married Elaine Rosemary Goodsell at Glenn Innes in 1956.

Peter died in April 1979 and Vera died in June 1995 and both are buried in the Young Lawn Cemetery. Karen Schamberger Young Historical Society

HAINES, Michael Joseph.

Vera Iosifeovni Sharoff was born on 29 September 1911 at Harbin in northern China to Russian parents.

Lions first grade takes a win in finals round one

The Young Lions First Grade side has taken a win in the first round of the Football Wagga Wagga Pascoe Cup final series with the boys defeating Hanwood 2-3 at Rawlings Park.

In a game where the referee reached for the yellow card on five occasions, the Young side utilised some mistakes by Hanwood to cinch the win.

Rhys Lacey was the first to hit the back of the net scoring 25 minutes into the first half.

It wasn’t until 42 minutes in that the Lions scored again thanks to Clancy Hislop.

Hanwood then had their turn at responding with Nazareno Tello managing to get one by the goalie in the 48th minute of the game. It was Cameron Heidtmann from the bench who extended the Lions lead with a goal 67 minutes in.

Hanwood tried to equalise, however, Tello only managed to get one more goal in the final minute of the game leaving them one down on the Lions.

The experience and leadership of the Lions side along with the younger players coming through with their guidance have the side in a fantastic position for the finals series as they head into the semi-finals this weekend.

The boys will take on South Wagga this week for a spot in the Grand Final.

Despite a huge effort from the Under 18s side, it didn’t materialise with the Lions going down 2-0 in extra time against Lake Albert.

The Under 18s should hold their heads high after finishing the season third on the ladder in what was a very competitive group.

Out of the 16 games the side played they won 10, drew one and lost five.

The side scored an average of 2.31 points per game and finished the season on 37 points

behind Hanwood and Henwood. Well done boys.

The Lions Women’s side have also bowed out of the finals after going down by a single goal to Wagga United at Rawlings Park on Sunday.

The ladies played a fantastic game against the Wagga side and it was only a lucky goal that saw the difference between progression and being knocked out.

The Women’s side have also had a huge season, finishing

fourth on the ladder behind Tolland, Hanwood and Wagga United.

Out of the ten games the ladies played they won four, drew three and lost three and finished the season on 15 points.

Hold your head up ladies, you did a fantastic job this season.

The Lions First Grade side will face off against South Wagga in the semi-final this Sunday with kick off at 3pm at Hanwood. Best of luck to the side.

Evonne Murphy Memorial Tournament played in Boorowa

What a great social day it was for the Evonne Murphy Memorial Tournament played at the Boorowa Ex Services Bowling Club, but there has to be a winner. That honour went to the local team of John Piper, Bill Buckingham and Shane Foote.

John Piper had a successful day by also winning the spider.

Great bowling and friendship all day.

What’s on?

Teams for the twilights are being formed.

Place your nomination on the noticeboard,

The competition starts on October 8.

The semi-finals of the club pairs are on Saturday 21 at 9.30am.

The final is to be played on Saturday 28 at 1pm.

JOHN DYMOCK

The Young Lions Soccer Club First Grade side will take on South Wagga this weekend in the semi-final.

PHOTO: Young Lions Soccer Club

Boorowa Girls Touch side NSW

CHS Central Schools champions

Boorowa Central School’s Under 16s Girls have struck gold at the NSW CHS Central Schools Touch Championships.

The U16 Girls Touch team from Boorowa Central School have emerged as the 2025 NSW Combined High Schools (CHS) Central Schools U16 Girls Touch Champions after a remarkable campaign in Dubbo.

The squad of eight travelled on Monday, 1 September, ready to take on the state’s best when competition began on Tuesday, 2 September.

Their opening game was a tense clash with Coolah Central.

Boorowa were first to cross the line, but the ball was placed just over the dead ball line and the try was disallowed.

Coolah later managed to score, handing Boorowa a narrow 1–0 defeat.

From there, the girls bounced back with a convincing 4–0 win over Guyra Central.

Lara (2) and Kirsten (2) found the line, with strong leadership also from Ivy.

Momentum built quickly with a dominant 6–0 victory over Bingara Central.

Belinda (3) was unstoppable in attack, while Kirsten (2) and Ivy (1) added to the tally.

Next came a tough test against highly rated Lake Cargelligo.

Once again, Boorowa’s attack clicked into gear, with Lara (3) and Ivy (1) crossing for tries to seal a 4–2 victory.

The team finished in style with a commanding 9–0 win over Braidwood.

Tries were shared across the team, with Kirsten (3), Lara (2), Belinda (2) and Ivy (2) all getting on the scoreboard.

What was also incredible was that Boorowa only had three tries scored against them in the entire five-game campaign – an extraordinary defensive effort that proved just as important as their attacking brilliance.

Every member of the side contributed to the team’s success.

Belinda was praised as a motivational leader, while Lilly, Tilly, Annie, and Lisa gave consistent and valuable support in both attack and defence.

Emily, who had trained with the team until the final week but was sidelined by injury, still travelled and ably supported her teammates throughout the day.

To cap off the day, Kirsten was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament, an outstanding individual honour.

At the official ceremony,

the team received their gold medals from CHS Executive Jackie Charleton.

The perpetual trophy will now hang proudly at Boorowa Central School as a lasting reminder of the girls’ success.

The Boorowa Central U16 Girls Touch team – Kirsten, Lara, Ivy, Belinda, Lilly, Tilly, Annie, and Lisa – now hold the proud title of 2025 NSW CHS Central Schools Champions.

“We only had eight players, so we knew we’d need to work for each other all day. Everyone stepped up, and to finish with the gold medal feels amazing,” Team captain Lara said.

Coach Mrs Corcoran praised the girls’ effort.

“This was an energised, fun and enthusiastic group who played with real heart. To go through such a tough draw and finish as state champions is a huge achievement for our school and for these girls,” she said.

The victory was made possible with strong community support.

The Open Girls squad cheered the U16s from the sidelines, and a number of Boorowa students volunteered as referees to ensure the day ran smoothly.

Special thanks go to Isabella, Emma, Imogen, Tristen,

and Logan for their outstanding refereeing efforts.

The team also expressed their gratitude to coaches Mrs Corcoran and Ms Blomfield, whose belief and encouragement inspired the girls to bring home the gold.

The U16 Girls can now proudly call themselves the 2025 NSW CHS Central Schools Champions!

Open Girls Touch Campaign

The Boorowa Central School Open Girls Touch team delivered a remarkable performance at the 2025 NSW CHS Central Schools finals in Dubbo, beginning their campaign on Wednesday 3 September.

The squad faced immediate challenges, with one player unable to make the trip due to illness and leaders Isabella and Emma only available for part of the day.

Despite this, the team, led by the leadership group of Isabella, Mylee, and Emma, and supported by motivational leader Belle, displayed resilience and energy across the tournament.

In their first match against Coolamon Central, Boorowa dominated to claim a 5–1 victory, with tries scored by Emma (2), Ivy (1), Tamsyn (1), and Bella (1). Isabella’s leadership was pivotal in the win, though she had to depart afterward for a Can-

berra Raiders Development Squad training session.

The second game against Trundle Central ended in a hard-fought 3–3 draw.

Tamsyn (2) and Belinda (1) crossed for Boorowa, while several of the U16 girls who had played the day before stepped up admirably to help the team hold their own despite missing key players.

Boorowa then faced their long-time rivals Dunnedoo Central and were soundly defeated 7–1, with Ivy scoring Boorowa’s only try.

After lunch, the team rallied in a 2–1 win against Bingara, with tries scored by Tamsyn and Ivy.

With Isabella and Emma gone, Mylee stepped up as team leader, and senior player Tamsyn provided crucial guidance on field.

The final match against Uralla Central was an exhilarating showdown, with teams trading tries throughout the game.

Despite their best efforts, Boorowa were narrowly defeated 6–4.

Tries for Boorowa came from Belle (2), Tamsyn (1), and Belinda (1), with Tamsyn assisting two of the scores.

Throughout the tournament, the girls showcased remarkable determination, energy, and teamwork.

Their squad – Isabella, Mylee, Emma, Lara,

Meghann, Ellie, Kirsten, Belle, Belinda, Ivy, Tamsyn, and Annie – overcame injuries and absences to secure 3rd place in this prestigious Central Schools finals campaign.

Coaches Mrs Corcoran and Ms Blomfield praised the girls’ performance, highlighting their never-give-up attitude, resilience, and ability to rise to challenges even when key players were unavailable.

Once again, the school would like to express gratitude to Imogen and Logan, past students who assisted with refereeing duties for both Open Boys and Open Girls finals series.

Special thanks also go to the small group of parents who travelled to Dubbo to support the teams, cheering them on and helping the girls feel confident and motivated throughout the day.

For Year 12 members Isabella, Emma, Meghann, Ellie, and Tamsyn, this was their final representation for Boorowa Central School.

While gold eluded them, the team leaves the tournament with immense pride, invaluable experience, and an inspiring legacy for future touch players at Boorowa Central.

BOOROWA CENTRAL SCHOOL

The Boorowa Central School Under 16s Girls Touch team has won the state championship.

PHOTOS: Boorowa Central School

Championship winners crowned

The ladies from the Sporties Women’s Lawn Bowls have had a busy couple of weeks.

Temora hosted the Regional Pairs Playoffs the weekend of 6th & 7th September, Young had one ladies team in the Senior Women’s Pairs where we had Sheila Traynor and Margaret Gailey competing against a team from Lake Cargelligo and whilst the girls were very competitive Lake got up with the win, well done Young.

The Open Reserve Pairs had several teams from Young, mainly all men but one team of Jill and Denis Rosen who were a little unlucky going into last end 18 all and sadly went down 2, great games played by all.

Thursday 11th September the Young Ladies held their Championship Presentations at the Sporties for the 2024-25 season.

The singles champion for 2024-25 was Kate Cooper (Kate wasn’t available on Thursday) runner up was Jenny Holt.

The Pairs winners were Heather Bailey and Lisa Boyd, runners up Robyn Apps and

Cathy wins A Grade at Yass tournament

Thursday 11th Liz Justine Cathy and Estelle made the trip to play in the Yass tournament.

Cathy Aiken winner A grade nett 75 nett and Estelle Roberts a NTP.

Wednesday, there was no golf.

Saturday the ladies played in a 4bbb sponsored by Helen Spencer thank you Helen and everyone received a bag of chocolates, if they wished.

Winners Liz Harding and Mel Webb 46 pts runners-up Amber Rolls and Jan Broderick 43 pts.

Balls went down to 31 pts, Liz Sandra Chris Amber Jan Marg Leanne Maxine and Cathy. NTP 7th sponsor Elegant Timber Shutters and Blinds A grade not struck 13th sponsor Uplands Pty Ltd B grade Jan Broderick 16th sponsor Gail Hanigan C grade Amber Rolls 17th sponsor PH Golf Leanne Slater, there were 25 players.

Sunday, Liz Leanne Cathy Trish Pauline and Estelle travelled to Tumut to represent Young in the South West Pennants.

Boorowa/Gundagai Temora Tumut and Young contested for the Pennant this year with the host club Tumut declared the winners after a very close contest.

LEANNE SLATER

Ann Gardner.

Triples winners Jenny Holt, Freda Hambrook and Ann Gardner, runners up were Robyn Apps, Heather Bailey and Margaret Gailey.

Congratulations ladies on a great year. Presentations were followed by a lovely lunch at Hussey’s at the Sporties.

Sunday 14th September 3 teams from Young played at Boorowa in a memorial day for their very loyal past member Yvonne Murphy who passed away 12 months ago.

Teams from Young consisted of Lisa Boyd, Jill and Denis Rosen ( runners up on the day), Robyn Apps, Heather Baily and Ann Gardner and then our 3rd team was Sheila Traynor, Freda Hambrook and Margaret Gailey.

We all had a lovely mixed day at Boorowa where Yvonne is sadly missed.

The photo has all winners except Kate Cooper who was otherwise engaged on the day.

JILL ROSEN

Bill, Robert and Darce take out Saturday stableford

David James takes out stableford at HCC

With the perfect weather it was no surprise there was plenty of players on course at the Harden Country Club to take part in the Saturday stableford event.

Results for the day were:

1 David James 35 points

2 Damien Shea 35 points

3 Craig Henman 34 points

4 Tam Kennedy 34 points

5 Simon Glover 31 points

6 James Lenehan 31 points

7 Jane McCarthy 30 points

8 David Solah 28 points

9 Harry Sachs 27 points

10 Don Maling 26 points

11 Bernard Parker 25 points

12 Evelyn Shea 23 points

13 Brett Johnson 22 points

14 Craig Filmer 20 points

15 Karen Lemon 16 points

The Saturday event was a single stableford sponsored by Chapman’s Embroidery and Workwear.

The A Grade winner was Bill Oliver with 40 points on a countback from Scott Nolan.

The B Grade winner was Robert Bush with 37 points on a countback from Allan Moore and the C Grade winner was Darce Whinam with 39 points on a countback from Alexander Hamilton.

The Watson Toyota NTP on the 7th was won by Scott Nolan and the 17th was won by Jake Veney.

The Pro Pin on the 7th was won by Scott Nolan and he received a voucher for $99.

The Terry Brothers Carpet Court secret birdie hole was won by Bill Oliver.

The Deluxe Blinds and Shutters Eagles Nest jack-

pot of $200 on the first was not won and remains at $200 next week.

The Ian Page Bricklaying card draw was won by Ben Murray.

The Salami Brother Pizza awards were won by Aaron Hill, John Anderson and Lachlan Batinich. Balls went down to 33 points on a countback and there were 97 players.

The third round of Handiskins was played in conjunction with the daily event and Darce Whinham had the best score with 39 points on a countback from Simon Murray.

Rick Baldwin won the LVTong NTP on the 7th.

The fourth round of Handiskins will be played on Saturday 27th September.

Upcoming events: Saturday 13th September Single Stableford

sponsored by Chapman’s Embroidery.

The third round of Handiskins will be played in conjunction with this event.

Saturday 20th is a 4BBB Mixed and individualQualifying for the Mixed Match Play sponsored Joy and Spade McCormack and the Lady Golfers.

Saturday 27th September - 4BBB sponsored by Barry Gaal and Tod Shipton and Round 4 of Handiskins.

The wet weather pushed the Wednesday Medley to Thursday last week.

The event was won by Ian Tierney with 39 points and he won 6 balls.

Runner up was Terry Shipp (4 balls) with 37 points and Col Blizzard (3 balls) was third with 36 points on a countback

from Daryl Brown (2 balls).

The Pro Pin was won by Grant Harding and he won a $19 voucher.

Balls went down to 31 points and there were 26 players.

The Friday medley was won by Aaryn Murfitt with 36 points on a countback and he won 5 balls.

Runner up was Andrew Miller (4 balls) with 36 points from Scott Nolan (2 balls) with 35 points.

The Pro Pin was won by Scott Nolan and he received a voucher for $14.

Balls went down to 30 points on a countback and there were 18 players.

The WD Quality Cuts Sunday medley was won by Tim Norman with 43 points and he won 6 balls and a $30 sponsors voucher.

The runner up was James Needham (4 balls)

with 41 points from Rhett Foreman (3 balls) with 40 points on a countback from Link FruedenstenBrien (2 balls).

The Watson Toyota secret birdie jackpot was won by Peter Terry and he received a $30 voucher.

Next week the Jackpot will be $30.

The Pro Pin was won by Benny Norton and he received a voucher for $21.

The Andrew Sabidussi $300 “Hole in One” was not won and it is waiting for a sharp shooter to claim the prize.

There were 27 players.

The Sunday morning Social Club played a 14 hole event that was won by Simon Roberts. Runner up was Darren Pratt and Julie Livingston was third.

There were 22 players. CRAIG WATSON

Chapman’s Embroidery and Workwear Single Stableford Robert Bush, Darce Whinam, Alexander Hamilton and Bill Oliver.

PHOTO: Supplied

South West side wins President’s Cup

Congratulations to the South Western side on winning the Riverina Murray President’s Cup event that was conducted at the club over the weekend.

Prior to 26th July 2022 there were six districts in Zone 8 and each district selected a side to play in this event.

The sides that played over the weekend represented those same areas – Albury, Riverina, Wagga, Southern Slopes, Southern Highlands and South Western.

Each side consisted of 16 players – four teams of fours – and played five games over the two days.

The South Western side had players from Boorowa Ex–Services, Cootamundra Ex–Services, Harden and Young and all had to be players whose Pennant grade was 5, 6 or 7.

The weather conditions for the two days were great with plenty of sunshine.

The South–Western side were the only one to win all five games.

Their results were in order – defeated Albury 64–44, defeated Southern Slopes 57–56, defeated Riverina 71–51, defeated Wagga 75–47 and defeated Southern Highlands 64–46.

All four teams made con-

tributions to the overall success and special mention to the team of Albert Carter, Michael Munn, Les Fanning and Craig Phillis who won all five games.

At the presentation Region President Mick Connor congratulated all the players involved on the spirit in which the games had been played and thanked the organisers for their work over the two days.

Many people helped to make this weekend a success for our club.

Thanks to Damien and Mitch for their work on the greens, to Andy and the kitchen staff for lunch on Sat-

urday, to Col, Tony, Michael, and Ivor for their work on the barbecue for Sunday’s lunch, to Jill, Margaret and Jono for their assistance at Saturday’s lunch and to Gary and the other bar staff who were involved on both days.

Special congratulations to the team of Glen Seward, Joe Read and George Somerville who have qualified for the State Finals of the BPL Cup to be played Mount Lewis on 28th September.

They were the winners of a qualifying round played at the club on 3rd August and on Sunday they contested the Region Finals at Temora.

There were two sections of

four teams for the finals and each team played the other three teams in their section.

Glen, Joe and George won all three games.

In their first game they defeated Jono Watson, Damien Miller and David Quigley in a tie–break after each side had won a set.

They then defeated a team from Holbrook and a team from Narrandera.

conditions meant that just one game was played on Thursday afternoon.

Good luck to Damien Miller and David Quigley who will be contesting the finals of the Region Pairs at Leeton on Sunday.

and

took out the A Grade

In the other section three of the four teams won two games and a team from Holbrook were the winners due to their higher score difference.

The overnight and early morning rain and uncertain

Players are reminded that entries for the Region Singles Championships close at the club on Thursday 25th September and on BowlsLink on Sunday 28th September.

The entries for the Bowls NSW Mixed Pairs Championship close on Tuesday 23rd September. Teams need to nominate through BowlsLink.

CLIFF TRAYNOR

Men’s championships played at Boorowa Golf Club

Boorowa Golf Club held their Men’s Championships over the weekend of September 13 and 14.

It was a great weekend for golf, with sunny days and the course is in great nick thanks to the many volunteers that keep it in top shape.

RESULTS

A Grade Men’s Champion

Jason Stuart

A Grade Men’s Runner Uo

Chris Grimson

A Grade Net Winner

Chris Grimson

A Grade Net Runner Up

Graham Murray

B Grade Men’s Champion

Graham Traynor

B Grade Men’s Runner Up

Greg Atkins

B Grade Net Winner

Graham Traynor

B Grade Net Runner Up

Greg Atkins

Well done to all players and now let’s gear

up for a HUGE Gungewalla on Sunday 26th October.

Bridesmaids again.

Our three ladies, Hazel, Jenny and Felicity, borrowed Jill from Gundagai to make up a team for South West Pennants at Tumut on Sunday.

We won three of our matches but fell short of the trophy by a half.

Lovely day for golf though on an interesting course.

BOOROWA GOLF CLUB

It will be all about the pink, white and blue this weekend with the Cherrybombs in the first ever Women’s Tackle grand final.

Young Cherrypickers RLFC

Cherrybombs tackle the final this weekend

The Cherrybombs have secured their spot in the Group 9 Women’s Tackle grand final this weekend following a convincing win over the Junee Diesels in the preliminary final.

The Cherrybombs brought home the win to take on the Estella Storm at Geohex Stadium by defeating the Diesels 16-8.

Tries for the Cherrybombs were made by Jamilia Piercy, Shania McKinnon and Krystal Taylor with Kiarna Mitchell converting one and kicking a penalty goal for the ladies.

“Congratulations Jamila, Selly, Richo, our outstanding Cherry Bombs on their gallant victory,” the Club said.

“Enjoy the week girls...outstanding.”

This year is the first year the Women’s Tackle competition has run as a full competition and the ladies have shown their grit and determination throughout the season to find their place in the Grand Final.

There is no doubt the ladies will leave it all on the field when they face off against the Storm at 12pm on Sunday in Wagga.

Locals are being encouraged to show their support for the ladies and decorate the town pink, red, white and blue.

The dream of securing another dance in the grand final was unfortunately shelved last week for the Cherrypickers who were sadly knocked out by the Gundagai Tigers 2032 in the preliminary final.

The boys put up a good fight, however, in the end the Tigers were just too strong for the Pickers.

Tries for the Pickers were scored by Jesse Corcoran, Boro Navori crossed twice and Tom Giles with Tom Demeio converting two.

Despite the loss, the side has been congratulated for what has been a hard fought season with the Pickers ready to cheer on the Cherrybombs this weekend.

“We couldn’t be more proud of our boys toughness and true grit to the end and congratulate Tom, Dan, Skidge, Smell and our legends for an incredible season,” the Club said.

“But it’s onwards and upwards for the Pickers as we celebrate our Cherry Bombs outstanding first competitive Group Nine season of Women’s Tackle.”

Jason Stuart, Chris Grimson

Graham Murray

accolades in the championship.

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