JIM Ryan vice president of the Boorowa to Galong Rail Trail committee addressed Council at its most recent July meeting on behalf of president Paul Young who was unwell with COVID.
The committee submitted to Council a request to enter into discussions with Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to progress the development of the Boorowa to Galong Rail Trail.
"At the present moment there are Federal Government grants available through the regional precincts and partnership program," Mr Ryan said.
"To be able to apply for the
grants we have to show that we have the authority to use the land and that requires Council to make an application to TfNSW for a lease."
According to Mr Ryan TfNSW won't approve the lease until funding is available
"They will issue a letter that would enable us to apply to the regional precincts and partnership program for the money to construct the Rail Trail," he said.
"There would be no obligation on Council until the funding is approved, if the funding isn't approved everything lapses, if the funding is approved then
by that stage it will be the new Council who will need to make the decision as to if they wish to proceed."
Mr Ryan said there has been concerns about the maintenance costs of the Rail Trail.
"There were some errors in the feasibility study that didn't apply to projects in NSW, in particular the fencing.
Mr Ryan cited a fencing act that said adjoining landholders are actually responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the fencing.
"Technically, they are also responsible for the erection of the fencing, but we have
included the cost of the fencing as part of the project budget," he said.
He said there has also been concern about the costs incurred on another rail trail in the region.
"These have largely resulted from two things," he said.
"They fenced over the top of embankments and cattle climbing up on the slopes have caused considerable damage and required quite expensive repairs."
He also said that drainage issues have caused significant issues to the Trail.
"We believe that the cost we have at the present moment is $65,000 is realistic
and the decision has been made that while there is a number of bridges along the Rail Trail we will either replace or bypass all the bridges with new bridges."
According to Mr Ryan the materials used to build the new structures will last for decades. He also claimed that the Rail Trail would benefit the entire Council area as a draw card for potential residents and tourists
"I ask you to vote favourably for this meeting," he said.
When the matter was addressed later in the meeting
Cr Tony Flanery moved a motion to move into committee so the Councillors
could discuss and debate the topic
Cr Flanery had questions in regards to the report that he felt was not 'overly convincing'.
"It's clear that Council needs to be applicant, it's clear to me from reading the report that Council needs to be the applicant for a lease for the Rail Trail," Cr Flanery said.
"It seems that is an expression of interest as opposed to a formal application to lease the Rail Trail, what I think is missing, and I'm cognizant that we're about to enter a new Council." Story continued on P3.
Coming up across the Hilltops region
YOUNG AND REGION FARMERS MARKET
FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAY
At Anderson Park in Young until noon for most of the year Plants and fresh fruit in season - lots of other produce and hand made goods to choose fromsomething for everyone The Young Lions Club and other local organisations operate a barbecue at the market offering tea, coffee, sausage sandwiches and bacon and egg rolls or the like It can vary from month to month but there always something homely on offer. Be sure to spend the morning as a family wandering among all the fantastic stalls
KOORAWATHA MARKETS
SATURDAY 31 AUGUST 2024 TO SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2024 (MONTHLY EVENT)
The Koorawatha Markets are located at the Koorawatha Memorial Park, Boorowa Street Koorawatha Featuring lots of great stalls including bric-abrac also a delicious BBQ and refreshments
A TWILIGHT DINNER IN THE CANOLA AT MONTEAGLE
DATE TO BE CONFIRMEDSEPTEMBER 2024
A fabulous evening of delectable food; wonderful wines and brilliant beer Come together in the canola as the sunsets with your friends or make some new ones Either way, it will be an evening to remember Your lovely hosts, Jane and Jodie Costello, have brought together an amazing team to showcase what the 'The Hilltops Region' has to offer. The event collaborates with Word of Mouth Catering, Ballinaclash Wines, Bulla Creek Brewing Co, Hilltops Honey and performers, Ben and Katie.
YOUNG SHOW
SEPTEMBER 22
Showcasing local Agriculture and local talent by bringing the community together in a one day show Catering to Young and the surrounding areas with displays of livestock, machinery, handicrafts, cooking and produce. The Young Show caters for all ages and family sizes.
BOOROWA IRISH WOOLFEST
SUNDAY OCTOBER 6
Boorowa is world-renowned for its fine Merino wool Creating a Wool Week event in the late 1990s seemed like a great way to showcase the beautiful wool from the region A great day out for all the family, lots of food and entertainment. Wool shows, wool workshops, shearing displays, and much more all around the town
This community event has free activities and entertainment for all ages, such as exciting cultural performances, kite decorating workshops, kids activity alley and a petting zoo. Browse the great range of interesting market stalls, enjoy the all day ride pass for unlimited rides or simply sit in the shade and enjoy the fun. Bring your own kite or buy one on the day. There will be a variety of tasty food and good coffee available, or feel free to bring your own picnic
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Tradies told to lock up tools
THE Hume Police District
is urging local tradies to lock up their tools following an increase in the area of tool theft
Police are telling tradies to not be complacent and make sure they are taking all safety precautions when it comes to storing and locking up their tools
"The Hume Command has recently experienced a rise in tool thefts from work vehicles and Utilities," police said.
"Please remain vigilant and ensure security measures are in place when leaving tools in vehicles."
Police warned that the loss of tools for tradies can mean a loss of income
"Loss of your tools can lead to a loss of income and significant replacement costs," police said.
Police are encouraging the whole community to play a role in ensuring that property theft doesn't go unnoticed.
"The police need the community's involvement to effectively tackle property crime," they said.
"Together, we can make a difference."
REBECCA HEWSON
Council endorses Rail Trail in the Hilltops
FROM the front page.
"That these things come in once every six months, projects must be completed by March 2026, is how I read it, as opposed to applications."
Cr Flanery asked if Council was aware of the applications and processes that would be required if they were to support the motion and who would be the applicant for the funding between Council or the Rail Trail committee.
"If it's the Rail Trail committee my view is it would have to be a 355 section committee of Council, because we could not have Council as the applicant for
a lease which would essentially mean it becomes the leasee and another committee of which Council has no auspice, being the holder of funds," he said.
Director of Corporate Sarah Karatiana responded to the question saying Council had found out the process the day they prepared the report.
"The honest answer would be, no, we haven't had a great deal of time to be able to digest that and work out exactly what we would need to do, however, the process is fairly clear," Ms Karatiana said.
"In relation to the fund-
ing application, I believe that would have to be from Council."
Hilltops Council property manager Donna O'Bryan said it was quite clear from the advice given by TfNSW that the first step in the process is that Council has to endorse the project.
"There's apparently some legislation that's been passed and the Rail Trail people won't be able to do anything without Council's endorsement," Ms O'Bryan said.
Ms O'Bryan said the lease won't be entered into until the funding is granted.
"There are a lot of other
things, the first being community consultation, that will have to be led by Council," she said.
"Any community consultation that has already been completed will have to be done again and if there are any objections the advice that I received was that in a lot of cases TfNSW will then carry out their own process. "
Ms O'Brien went on to say that though it does sound quite daunting she thinks a lot of the work has already been done apart from the community consultation.
"With the community consultation being done first
if there's not support for it well, it doesn't go anywhere," she said.
Cr Alison Foreman said she supports it but is concerned it is a big project and wanted to review the feasibility and development plan.
"Endorsing the Rail Trail doesn't mean we have to do all of these other things," Ms O'Brien said. "It's a step by step process and endorsing it doesn't tie Council to completing it, Council can pull out at any time."
Changes in the wording of the motion were made with the motion then being moved unanimously
The old railway bridge across the Boorowa River. Photo from Boorwa to Galong Rail Trail Committee.
Don't leave valuables and keys in your car.
Police warn locals to be smart
THE Hume Police District is warning locals to be vigilant and not leave keys and valuables in their car after an increase in vehicles being stolen across the command.
Police have said they have noticed a pattern of keys and valuables being left in cars resulting in vehicles and personal items being stolen.
"The Hume Police District are seeing a pattern emerging, where keys and valuables are being left in motor vehicles, leading to wallets, phones and other personal property being stolen," police said.
"Along with an increase in the number of vehicles being stolen across the command."
Keep your belongings and your vehicle safe by taking simple steps like: Close and lock the doors and windows of your vehicle when parking and leaving it | Park your car in a garage if available, or well-lit areas if outside. | Do not leave the keys in the vehicle or spare key in an easily accessible location. | And please don't leave valuables in your car.
If you are the victim of theft, please contact your local Police Station.
Have your say on telecommunications
BY REBECCA HEWSON
THE Chair of the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee is asking for locals to have their say in issues with telecommunications in rural areas.
Submissions to the Review Committee need to be submitted by 11.59pm on July 31 with the Honorable Alannah MacTiernan calling on residents to spread the word about the Review to ensure as many people as possible have the opportunity to have their say.
"This opportunity comes
around only once every three years and we are in the final stretch before the Committee delivers its recommendations back to Government," Ms MacTiernan said.
"People in regional, rural and remote Australia are relying on telecommunications services more than ever before and reliable, high-speed connectivity supports public safety, day-to-day business, social inclusion and access to essential health and education services."
There are a number of ways that locals can submit their feedback or comments with a short 10 minute sur-
vey that can be done online at https://infrastructure.gov. au/have-your-say or by mail by posting to Regional Telecommunications Review, GPO Box 594, Canberra ACT 2601
Ms MacTiernan said the Committee has been examining the experiences of people in regional, rural and remote parts of Australia and the suitability of their telecommunications services.
"Residents, businesses and community organisations can make a submission or complete the survey, with the Terms of Reference outlining key issues for the
Committee to examine," Ms MacTiernan said.
"An issues paper has also been released to shape ideas."
Ms MacTiernan is urging the community to come forward and take part in the Review as their feedback is essential and will help the Committee to deliver its recommendations to the Government.
"Previous Reviews have led to policy, initiatives and programs such as the Mobile Black Spot Program and the National Audit of Mobile Coverage, all a direct result of community feedback,"
she said.
Joining Ms MacTiernan on the committee is Ian Kelly, Kristy Sparro, former senator Fiona Nash and Dr Jess Rogers with the Committee expected to report to Minister Rowland by December 31, 2024.
"I would encourage every regional Australian to tell their friends, family and colleagues about this opportunity and to get their own views in ahead of the closing date," Ms MacTiernan said.
Chair of the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee Alannah MacTiernan
Fatal crash near Harden
BY REBECCA HEWSON
A MAN has died following an incident involving a sheep truck and two cars near Harden on Wednesday.
According to police none of the 500 sheep onboard the truck were injured, neither was the driver of the truck or the driver of another car involved
"Emergency services were called to a crash about 10.50am Wednesday 24 July, 2024, between two cars and a truck along Burley Griffin
Way, Murrumburrah, 70km east of Yass," a spokesperson from The Hume Police District said.
According to police the driver of one of the cars died before the arrival of emergency services
"A 64-year-old male driver of the second vehicle, and the 28-year-old male truck driver were uninjured," police said.
"Both men were taken to Harden Hospital for mandatory testing.
"At the time of the crash
the truck was carrying about 500 sheep The sheep were not injured."
Police said Local Land
Services assisted them with the welfare and removal of the sheep
"Officers from The Hume Police District established a crime scene are awaiting the arrival of specialist police," police said.
Burley Griffin Way between Murrumburrah and Wallendbeen remained closed for some hours, with diversions in place and motorists were urged to avoid the area
Motorists are still being advised to monitor www.liv-
etraffic.com for updates.
Police are continuing their investigations into the incident and are calling on members of the public with any information either in the lead up to the incident or during to please come forward
"As investigations continue anyone who may have information about the crash - or any available dashcam/ mobile phone footage - is urged to contact Young Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000,"
police said.
Police have said any information provided will be treated in the strictest of confidence and could help them as they look into the fatality.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https:// nsw.crimestoppers.com.au
Information is treated in strict confidence The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
Three passengers die in car crash
THREE passengers have died following a single vehicle crash at Tarago, about 40km south of Goulburn, this afternoon.
About 1.10pm Sunday 28 July 2024, emergency services were called to the intersection of Bungendore and Collector roads at Tarago after reports a vehicle left the road and rolled, coming to rest on its roof
Officers attached to The Hume Police District and other emergency services attended and located three passengers - a man and two women - trapped in the car.
All three died at the scene
The driver, a man aged in
his 20s, was able to get out of the vehicle unassisted and has been taken to Canberra Hospital with minor injuries He will also undergo mandatory blood tests.
Specialist crash officers attached to the Southern Region Crash Investigation Unit remain at the scene conducting inquiries Police will prepare a report for the Coroner Anyone with information about the crash is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages
Two men charged following recovery
POLICE have charged two men in relation to the discovery of $20,000 worth of copper wire.
The two men faced court on Monday charged with larceny offences
"About 10.33am on Saturday July 20, 2024, police were contacted after a driver allegedly failed to pay for petrol at
a service station in Murray Street, Cootamundra," police said.
"About 10.54am, officers were contacted after copper wire was allegedly taken from railway line near the Olympic Highway, Tanyinna, approximately 16km south of the Cootamundra township."
Police made inquiries and
found a ute fitting a description given near railway lines
"Following inquiries, about 3.45pm the same day, officers attached to the Hume Police District were patrolling and spotted a utility allegedly fitting the description parked near railway lines, near the service station on Yass Valley way,
Yass," police said.
"Police approached the vehicle and arrested the two men inside."
According to police officers seized 30 rolls of copper wire with an estimated value of $20,000, tin snips and gloves.
"The two men, aged 35 and 36, were both charged with
dishonestly obtain property by deception, larceny value more than or equal to $2,000, larceny value less than $15,000 and destroy/damage property in company more than $5,000.
"They were refused bail to appear before Wagga Wagga Local Court today (Monday 22 July 2024)."
Policeareaskingthepublic for anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers. "Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw. crimestoppers.com.au," police said.
"Information is treated in strict confidence."
Fatality near Harden
Three passengers have died following a single vehicle crash at Tarago on Sunday
Boorowa Junior Rugby League hosted a massive gala day last weekend.
Junior League host gala day
IT WAS a huge weekend in Boorowa last Saturday with some fantastic games played by the Junior players at the Boorowa Showground.
Boorowa Junior Rugby League hosted 25 games against the Junior Tumut Rugby League sides for a very successful second home game on Saturday.
Boorowa Junior Rugby League was able to showcase some of our newest referees who did a wonderful job ensuring our juniors can enjoy the game they love This year Boorowa Junior Rugby League have welcomed ten new referees, which will ensure we can sustain junior rugby league into the future.
Boorowa Junior Rugby League would like to say a big thank you to all our referees and to all those who helped out to ensure our home games can go as smoothly as possible.
Our next and last home game for the season will be on Saturday the 10th of August against local rivals Young, we are looking forward to another great day of football.
JOCELYN PIPER
Rockdale Rd upgrade
HILLTOPS Council have announced that preparations on the upgrades to Rockdale Road in Young have been completed with the work to commence very soon.
According to Council the upgrade is two fold, to repair and fix continuing degradation of the road and to improve the road with the growing industrial area that is developing along it
"Council is pleased to announce that crews are preparing for works to com-
mence on the first stage of pavement upgrade works to Rockdale Road in Young," Council said.
"The section of works is between Boorowa Street (Milvale Road) and the emergency services building to the north of the Blayney-Demondrille railway line
"The road upgrade is required due to the ongoing degradation of the existing road as well as to provide for the growing industrial area
along Rockdale Road."
Council have also said the upgrades will help the local emergency services located along the roadway, including the local State Emergency Service
"The upgrades will also assist the emergency services facility, which is home to the Rural Fire Service and State Emergency Service, at the northern end of the works area," Council said.
Council are advising locals and motorists that there will
be detours and traffic management measures in place as the work on the road is finalised and ask locals to please be patient during this time
The upgrades are expected to deal with an increased road load as well as traffic flow
"Please be advised that appropriate traffic management measures will be in place to allow traffic to continue to use the existing roadway during the work,"
Council said.
"Any detours will be signposted to assist the travelling public."
Council have said they will continue to update the public in regards to the progression of the upgrades
"Ongoing updates will be provided as works progress," Council said.
Be sure to keep an eye out on social media and the Hilltops Council website for any updates in regards to the Rockdale Road upgrade
Hilltops Council have announced work will commence on the upgrade to Rockdale Road in Young.
Young Garden Club learned about all things roses last weekend.
YOUNG GARDEN CLUB
THE Young Garden Club ran another successful gardening Workshop last Saturday when nearly 20 people enjoyed a presentation on Rose Pruning and propagation
The Club is thankful to Young Bunnings for providing the venue as well as roses and other material for the Workshop
Winter pruning, potting and propagation of Roses was demonstrated by Club member David.
Young Garden Club member Dorothy Nash also spoke on rose pruning after flowering. It was a very informative and enjoyable morning.
The attendees also had a bonus with the potted standard rose and the rose cuttings prepared in the demonstration given away to those who attended the Workshop as a lucky door prize.
Morning tea was provided by the Club.
The Club is planning a workshop on Tomatoes for next month, keep an eye out for further details.
Contact Helen on 0410 010 897 or Joy on 0415 246 680.
HELEN SHEEDY
Prity Pandey finds a rewarding career
TAFE NSW Young has helped a recently arrived migrant launch a promising new career and play her part in addressing a critical skills shortage in the local childcare sector
Mother-of-one Prity Pandey, a qualified accountant in her native India, arrived with her family in Young in mid-2023 and sought an in-demand career in her adopted homeland.
The search led her to the doors of TAFE NSW Young, with Ms Pandey enrolling in a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care this year Within months of
commencing the course, she was offered a role as an early childhood educator at Goodstart Early Learning Young.
It comes as the early childhood sector grapples with a nationwide staffing crisis, a shortage of at least 10,000 trained early childhood educators, according to the Australian Childcare Alliance.
"We had a joint family arrangement in India so I spent a lot of time caring for kids, calming them and getting them into activities," Ms Pandey said.
"When I arrived in Australia, I found it was a
great opportunity to polish my skills and pursue a career in childcare, providing me a great profession with real job security."
She said her TAFE NSW Young course helped "join the dots" for her, giving her important context about the local sector and the practical skills and experience to make an immediate impact in her new job.
"I had a complete blank about how this type of education worked in Australia; the legal requirements, regulations, how to plan activities to maximise a child's cognitive, physical and so-
cial development," she said.
"This is my career now and TAFE NSW has given me the practical knowledge to work in the industry while I'm still studying."
Ms Pandey intends to enrol in the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care at TAFE NSW next year and hopes to go on to complete a bachelor degree before eventually owning her own pre-school.
The NSW Government last year committed $12.2 million towards scholarships for early childhood educators to grow the state's childcare workforce, while in February
it announced 100 new public pre-schools would be build statewide by 2027.
TAFE NSW Young early childhood teacher Julie Kemp said employment outcomes for TAFE NSW graduates were exceptional and Ms Pandey was testament to that.
"There are new childcare centres popping up everywhere and they are screaming out to employ TAFE NSW graduates," she said.
"It's a wonderful job if you have a desire to help others and have a positive impact on a child's life And no two days are ever the same."
Young resident Prity Pandey, pictured with her son Advik, has launched a new career in childcare, thanks to TAFE NSW Young.
Dying to Know Day is on Thursday August 8, 2024 An event will be held at the Young Library.
Dying to know day across the MLHD
DYING to Know Day
will be celebrated across Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) on Thursday 8 August 2024.
The event aims to shine a light on the power of community in helping to eliminate the discomfort of talking about death and dying, and encourage individuals to talk about their own unique final arrangements
This year's focus is around personalised final arrangements and building community
To mark this annual event, MLHD Specialist Palliative Care, in partnership with Local Health Advisory Committees, will holding a series of informative talks across the District
"This year, we want to call out the powerful role that community plays in supporting conversations around death and dying, and
encourage each person to share their unique stories, ideas and opinions on what truly matters in their endof-life plans," said Judith Reid, MLHD Palliative Care Nurse Manager.
Everyone is welcome to attend the Dying to Know Day events, which will be held at Young Library - Thursday August 8, 10am to 12pm The campaign offers resources and workshops to help Australian's plan their own events and helps individuals thinking about their own final arrangements To learn more about Dying to Know Day, visit www.dyingtoknowday.com
People are also encouraged to join the conversation and share their experienceacross social media using hashtags that can be found online
– MURRUMBIDGEE LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT
Make a plan and stay protected
BY MURRUMBIDGEE PRIMARY HEALTH
WITH the flu season well underway, Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) encourages people living with serious health conditions to take proactive steps to safeguard their health
The risks associated with the flu can be severe, especially for people with pre-existing conditions including heart, kidney and liver disease, chronic lung conditions and diabetes Preparing a health plan now can make a significant difference in managing health effectively during the colder months
MPHN Clinical Programs and Emergency Response Manager Peta Anderson said it was essential for people living with serious health conditions to consult with their doctor or regular healthcare professional.
'Scheduling a visit with your GP or healthcare provider will give you a chance to discuss your specific health needs and make a plan before you get sick,' Ms Anderson said.
'Your doctor can offer guidance on the best ways to protect yourself from the flu and manage any symptoms that may arise. We also advise you stay up to date with your flu and COVID
vaccinations to help reduce the risk of severe flu-related complications.'
Ensure you have an adequate supply of your regular prescriptions, as well as over-the-counter remedies recommended by your doctor to alleviate flu symptoms Having these medications on hand can prevent unnecessary trips to the pharmacy when you are feeling unwell and help you manage symptoms more effectively.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is also crucial during flu season. Eating a balanced di-
et, staying hydrated, and getting enough rest can bolster your immune system and enhance your body's ability to fight off infections.
If you start to feel unwell and experience flu symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, or fatigue, please contact your healthcare provider You can also call Healthdirect 24/7 for free on 1800 022 222.
Early intervention can help manage symptoms and prevent complications
Stay home to avoid spreading the flu to others
and to allow your body to recover. Avoid close contact with others, practise good hygiene by washing your hands frequently, and cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
'Taking these proactive measures can help you navigate the challenges of the flu season more effectively,' Ms Anderson said.
'By making a health plan today, you're investing in your wellbeing and ensuring you are prepared to manage your health during winter.'
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network are urging locals to plan ahead during the current flu season
Sheppard to headline Cup
HARNESS Racing NSW have announced the huge headline act to perform at the Carnival of Cups in Young this year
One of Australia's greatest music exports of the past decade is "Coming Home" to say "Geronimo" as the headline act at the Carnival of Cups in Young on November 8.
Sibling powerhouse Sheppard are returning to Australia from their new base in America and bringing their national tour to Young as part of the Carnival of Cups Season 2 circuit It promises to be another memorable night trackside at the Young Showgrounds with Oz rock legends the Baby Animals also returning to the Carnival of Cups stage.
The iconic rockers left an indelible mark on the Carnival of Cups series earlier this year when they headlined the Season 1 finale, showcasing their catalogue of hits that have dominated radio airwaves around the world for the past 30 years.
plied her trade touring the world with music icons such as Sinead O'Connor and The Corrs - and local favourites The Young Ones who have developed a massive hometown following over the years.
man said.
"People voted with their feet and Young was the biggest crowd we attracted in Season 1 so it was an easy decision to return in November
trackside hospitality, kids entertainment and high-end live music, highlighted by the second-running of the Cherry City Cup for $60,000.
Young will be the second leg of the Carnival of Cups incentive scheme, with Harness Racing New South Wales recently announcing a bonus prize pool of $1 million for any horse that can win all five of the feature races across the series
Meanwhile, the infectious stage presence of Chocolate Starfish will help warm up the crowd and the band has promised to pack a few surprises into their high-energy set.
Their 1992 version of Carly Simon's anthem You're So Vain has long been regarded as one of the best covers produced in this country and remains a party-starter wherever they perform.
Young will host the second leg of the second season of the revamped Carnival of Cups It will follow the season return in Parkes on 20 September which will be headlined by The Living End and Shannon Noll.
They will be supported by the immensely talented Brooke Supple - who has
Rental reform announced
DUTY MLC for Cootamun-
dra Stephen Lawrence MLC has applauded the rental reforms announced by the State Government.
He also said they will provide much needed relief across country NSW, where infrastructure and other projects and an influx of workers and new residents are adding to housing stress and rental prices
"Landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants in order to increase the rent.
That is the most important point to make about the end of without cause evictions
This is so important across the Cootamundra electorate where there are so many renters and such low vacancy rates" Mr Lawrence said.
"Landlords will of course still be able to evict tenants who do the wrong thing and for a range of other reasons, including if they wish to sell the property or put family in it Those exceptions are entirely valid. But this will put an end to landlords evicting people solely to increase the rent drastically and circumvent the provisions that prevent this being done to existing tenants.
"Millions of renters will also soon be able to transfer their bond with them because we are investing $6.6 million to develop and deliver the nation's first Portable Rental Bonds Scheme "The new scheme will make it easier for renters when moving by allowing eligible tenants to digitally transfer their existing bond to their new rental home I know this will be welcome news across country NSW where the housing crisis is hitting so hard" Mr Lawrence concluded.
"We are delighted to be returning to Young following a hugely successful event there during the annual Cherry Festival last year," HRNSW Chief Executive Peter Buck-
"To get a crowd like we did despite the staging of the annual Cherry Festival is a sign of the appetite for family-friendly all-ages events in Young so now that we will operate on a different weekend without a clash of calendars I'm confident we'll see even more people trackside, especially with the calibre of entertainment we're been able to assemble this time around."
The Carnival of Cups will once again be a festival of
For Sheppard, the Carnival of Cups stop in Young will be the penultimate leg of their upcoming Australian tour to showcase their fourth studio album Zora which recently shot to the top of the ARIA charts
"We knew that fans back here at home have been waiting for us to return from Nashville to tour again. There is no better feeling than being onstage here in Australia and watching our fans turn the show into a massive party," the band said. It is free to attend Carnival of Cups in Young but you will need to register for a ticket. To secure your ticket now head to www.carnivalofcups com.au.
Get ready to sing Geronimo with Sheppard at the Carnival of Cups in Young this November
Tickets for the 2024 Carnival of Cups in Young are now available online
The NSW Government has announced rental reforms that aim to help local renters.
From our community
Fellowship of Australian Writers 2024 ANNUAL WRITING COMPETITION
Calling all Writers!! Help us celebrate our 42nd Annual Writing Competition.
Writers of all levels, all ages and any genre are encouraged to enter our 2024 Annual Writing Competition. Entries are now open and close October 11, 2024. Past prize winners include first time entrants to those who have dusted off a piece of writing from a drawer
There is no set theme for short stories up to 1500 words (please show your word count) and poems up to 50 lines. Poetry form can be as you choose - traditional rhyming or free verse. Entries from school students are welcome. See entry form for word and line limits Students may enter as individually or as part of a class 'project'. A separate Schools Section information sheet is available
Entry fee is $5 per entry or free for school students
Multiple entries are allowed for adults Postal and bank details are on the entry form. Entries can be posted or emailed. All e-mailed entries will be acknowledged. The results, with judges' overall competition comments, will be emailed to all entrants who have supplied their email address. (We are unable to provide individual appraisals for entries)
EITHER: Print entry form, complete details and post to our PO address, together with entry copies OR: Complete the (fillable) entry form on screen, ticking required boxes (signature not required for on-line entries), 'save as' (control - s), new file name, close, then email new file together with entries to lambingflatfaw. competitions@gmail.com For more information please contact James Rowe on 0418 161 472 or John Dwyer on 0408 699 507.
Lions Club of Young
Two new members were welcomed into our club recently. We are delighted to include Nancy Whiter and Colin Hargreaves in our team who are looking forward to helping us with our volunteer projects which assist those in need, in our community.
The Lions Lookout has had more trees added to the selection that were planted some time ago, with 80 more being planted recently, great weather to be planting trees. Gradual beautification to our Lookout is a work in
progress
DARWIN MD CON-
VENTION: Several of our members travelled to Darwin for the National (MD) Convention where a great gathering of people from all around our country joined to meet and make new friendships and renew old acquaintances I enjoyed seeing those who have been members for several years greet friends from other Towns, States and Cities A friendship built over time.
Phenomenal guest speakers were presented who have provided awesome assistance in times of need One being, Prof Len Notarus who led the Bali Bombings recovery and tended to 57 burns victims From this a standalone hospital has been built for the purpose of disasters It is built near the airport and remains independent to the community.
Mock terrorist training remains in practice Prof Notarus and team attended 26 missions eg Cyclones in the Philippines, where bodies were still in the trees Diamond Princess / Covid and Covid in Victoria. PNG
Birthing Mothers Project Barry Kirby AO founder, The Hands of Rescue, obstetrics and gynecology specialist.
Dr Barry Kirby AO was a 40-year-old carpenter working in Papua New Guinea (PNG) when he witnessed the devastating preventable
death of a young woman. He decided PNG needed more doctors than carpenters Two degrees and 12 years later, he returned as a rural doctor
Barry investigated over 30 maternal deaths in PNG and undertook extra study in obstetrics and gynaecology to learn how to better deal with emergencies And so grew The Hands of Rescue, a not-for-profit working to reduce maternal mortality. Barry's approach is holistic His safe motherhood program trains staff; provides a flying doctor service; builds waiting houses; and encourages mothers to give birth in health centres.
To also address the poor treatment of PNG women by men, Barry produced a PNG television drama, 'It Takes A Village' which shines a light on the plight
of women and maternal health and educates men on women's needs.
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
Following Darwin, several members travelled to Melbourne for an International Convention. This was an incredible event, the unity of all who attended, I found something never before felt, being a part of a larger group of people working for the same reasons and projects, so many nations were represented at this Convention. Our small local group is encouraged by being a part of this much larger concern.
LIONS CLUB OF YOUNG INC
Congratulations to Dorothy and Rob Nash who were recognised and awarded the Lions Citizen of the Year for their contribution to the local community.
Stuart Freudenstein who was awarded a "Melvin Jones" for his dedicated approach to Lions
The International President's Leadership award was presented to Marie Tame for her Zone Leadership role
At our changeover on Saturday, we were delighted to disperse funds raised, to some of the recipients: Young Scouts, training for younger children
Musical bursary, for a child in need at the Regional Conservatorium of Young.
YHS Scholarship award Crisis Centre for crisis accommodation.
Margaret House, families, females, financially disadvantaged, males
NSW/ACT Nurses, sponsoring nurses wanting to train.
Local MND fundraising.
Young Cadets, assist
cadet training.
Young Guides, assist and nurture younger students Young Riding for Disabled.
Beyond Blue Young Society of artists Childhood Cancer Plus, donations to Foundations which help with research into these debilitating health issues that can concern us all in our very own community. Spinal Cord, Wellbeing, Diabetes, Rheumatism Arthritis, Children's Mobility, Prostate, Hearing Dogs, Lions Eye Health, NSW/ACT Save Sight. We will all benefit from the improvements with the treatment gained by research
Thank You to the wonderful community of Young for your support with our projects HEATHER MILLER
The New Lions board who were inducted by District Governor Ian Acret.
Lions Citizen of the Year recipients Dorothy and Rob Nash
Nancy Whiter with David Tame Geoff Freudenstein and Stuart Freudenstein
]LOCAL SCHOOLS
Boorowa Central School
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! Oi, oi, oi!
Germany ready to rock at the BCS Olympics
In week 1, students were assigned a country, designed their flag and participated in an opening ceremony
Jamaica were ready to rock during the opening ceremony
The Olympics kicked off early at Boorowa Central.
Team Great Britian proudly displaying their flag
Infants and primary students engaged in activities based on Adam Briggs' book, 'Our Home, our Heartbeat', as part of our NAIDOC Day cleebrations
Sweden looked the part during the opening ceremony
Students were well and truly feeling the Olympic spirit at Boorowa Central School last week with their own Olympics.
OLYMPIC SPIRIT AT BCS
St Mary's Primary School, Young
Advik, Jackson and Gwynnie busy writing in their books.
Harper, Quinn, Charles and Tanvi share a story in reading groups
The students are loving their reading groups
Jackson licks his lollipop.
Annie and Lara used teamwork while doing puzzles.
Charles and Ayush counting with teddy bears.
Chelsea and Harper have fun while counting with teddy bears.
Smiles all around while learning sounds
Chloe shows what she has learned with patterns
Sony completed the ABC puzzle
Half way through 2024 and already so many very high achievers are enjoying reading groups. Making and continuing colourful patterns in mathematics with the plastic pegs.
SMILES AT ST MARY'S
OPINION
HILLTOPS COUNCILLOR COLUMN
Getting the best outcome for ratepayers
IT's 3:30am on Monday morning and I'm watching a great first half between the Matilda's and Zambia
The score has gone back and forth and now sits at 3-2 to Zambia
Let's get to this column.
Although attempts have been made this year to characterise me in all sorts of weird, wonderful and at times, potentially damaging ways, rest assured that I am here to serve you as residents and ratepayers, as I always have done so since 2012.
My heart is always in getting the best outcome for you.
I tried to find a similarity between sport and local government for what may be my first or second Councillor Column for Hilltops during this term
The similarity is that some players or Councillors either need to be moved on or retired.
With our much loved Matildas, the Coach makes that decision and at Council, it's you.
Some players or Councillors probably shouldn't have gotten a start in the first place!
Be careful what you wish for and who you vote for, it's harder than it looks in here.
The idea of a column for me is somewhat redundant in that if we wait in alphabetical order as we do, Councillors only communicate through this medium roughly once every three months and likely when topical issues have passed
It's a farce really and needs to be called out for what it is
Zambia scores again to go up 4-2 as I continue to write, with a minute to play in the first half
I will communicate when I have to
I won't wait for some pre-determined order
I do this with verbal questions at meetings or via questions on notice which I have either come up with myself or been fed by residents who want answers in black and white.
They want to know what is going on.
I spent part of last week at the annual State Water conference where I asked the Water Minister Rose Jackson in front of several hundred attendees why the flow of information re the project had been slow for the Boorowa Water Supply and if the proposed rail trail from Galong to Boorowa could work hand in hand with the pipeline
She didn't know the rail trail proposal existed and was keen to share notes
One must ask though why our leaders at Council hadn't already made this clear to the person who has plenty to say in pushing the button on a new water supply to Boorowa and the contacts to co fund a tourism project heading in the same direction?
Is there any advocacy occurring on our resident's behalf?
Unfortunately, this Council in my opinion has lacked the ability to really work cohesively with each other, lacked leadership and strategy and although we have asked
residents how many domestic animals we want at our homes, enough Councillors have thwarted the attempts of other Councillors to simply ask the residents if they want to continue to be part of the Hilltops Council that we have all found ourselves in.
There's been a NO! on at least four occasions this term and more last term
Some have seen the light.
As Councillors are we afraid of what the people who elected us have to say?
In my opinion it appears so, otherwise we would have given them the opportunity via a vote
STRAIGHT TALK WITH JAMES BLACKWELL
There is always something happening in Boorowa Boorowa's one of those towns where something is always happening.
Whether it's our large annual events like the Boorowa Show or the Irish Woolfest, or more regular things like the Rovers and Roverettes playing footy (sorry Goldies, I'm an NRL man through and through), or the weekend raffles at the services club
For a town of our size, I'd say we have an outsized impact in terms of things going on, things to do, and things to join. It's one of the reasons I moved here, and one of the things that I love about the town
In this environment, and with our small population, it's sometimes hard for an event to take off, especially in the way last fortnight's Boorowa Literacy Festival has. Now in its second year, the Literary
Festival (dare I call it the BLF?) was a great success on many fronts, in terms of creating an atmosphere for locals, showcasing great Australian authors, and luring people out here for a weekend.
The range of writers spanned fiction and non-fiction, and included famous some staples of Australian writing like Frank Bongiorno and Rick Morton, the latter of whom has a forthcoming book on Robodebt and the impact of that on working class and rural families that will make a compelling, albeit potentially distressing read.
And it did all this on what I think were the coldest days we've seemed to have all year!
Quite an impressive feat!
The Literary Festival is also something to be proud of for local reasons
Firstly, it was designed to foster our local community; local families hosted many
of the visiting authors, and the discussion sessions were led by many a local luminary.
These events are really nothing without us locals getting involved in keeping them alive.
Events like this grow our town and region in other ways Celebrating Australian authors encourages and supports and industry that desperately needs it, but that is also deserving of it
Think of any budding young authors here in town, and them seeing themselves on that platform one day.
Festivals like this promote new and exciting books to people who otherwise wouldn't know about them and encourages people to keep up a habit of reading.
Even myself, with a job that involves a lot of reading for work and teaching, I find it hard to have the time or desire to read
To summarise, rates will go up and will go up as much or more than they were previously proposed
Yes, over 100 percent.
If they don't, expect a state government Administrator, even higher increases, loss of jobs and services and no Councillor ears to talk to when you need a voice
When it comes to vote 11 Councillors down to nine the same day you vote for your next Council, feel free to vote NO
It's a ridiculous proposal.
Less representation will not be good for you when we can't achieve results for ratepayers now.
It may make minor savings over a decade but when we are currently outsourcing traffic control at $250 an hour per person and not training locals to do it for what could be less than a quarter of the price, one must ask, does local government know what it's doing?
This election, if you vote for the same people who didn't allow a vote to even hold a poll on demerging you can expect the same result for the next four years.
We get nowhere.
Because you can tell yourself that everything is rosy in the wonderful Hilltops, but in the end the only person you fool is yourself
It's not rosy
And we continue to spend above our means
I will finish will the Council spiel which sits under my profile photo on the website.
"Matt was a Councillor at Harden from 2012 to 2016 before being elected to Hilltops Council.
"Matt dislikes wastage, favouritism and short sighted decisions
"He likes democracy, transparency and sensible and fair use of Council resources for each community."
Anyway, bye for now.
At the 64th minute Australia trails Zambia in an epic match with the Matildas down 5-4.
Don't miss the replay!
CR MATTHEW STADTMILLER
Visit www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au to find out how to contact Councillors, to watch previous Council meetings, find out when upcoming meetings are happening as well as plenty more helpful information.
fiction.
I also wouldn't know where to start on choosing books
But lastly, they grow the reputation of and traffic to our town
I know of quite a few people who came in from Canberra for the weekend's events, and who stayed (and spent) in town as a result
We have a good economic base here in town, but visitors help keep us flourishing, and show off the greatness of the area, something I personally am really passionate about.
There's always something happening in Boorowa, and we should celebrate that, especially when it's something new and innovative like this.
This week's Hilltops Councillor Column comes from Cr Matthew Stadtmiller.
YOUNG HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Noted House for Freshly Ground Coffee
THE Young Witness, in February 1922, recorded that William Clifford Edmunds was retiring, after 29 years, from business as a general grocer in Young. He had sold his business to two of his employees, Alfred Stumpf and William Thomas Graham The coffee grinder, now on display in the Young Historical Museum, came along with the shop The cast-iron, hand-powered, single-wheel coffee grinder was manufactured by B. M. Purshouse in Wolverhampton, England, in the mid to late 19th century and imported into Australia. Edmunds probably purchased it during the early years of his grocery business in Young. Freshly ground coffee and the supply of Kinkara tea were Edmunds' specialties in the early 1900s William Edmunds was born in 1867. His parents, John and Emma, had been in Young
WORD IN THE STREETS
A glorious return to writing
Sorry that I failed to produce a column last week, but, due to the fact that I discovered the garage floor was tougher than my head, I just couldn't find the ability to compile anything of interest to either you or myself
One thing I have learned is that one should be careful and think about what safety measures should be adhered to so that you're not knocking yourself around. Luckily, no serious damage, so here we go again and hopefully I can produce some interesting reading in your much changed Boorowa News
WITS
During the Voice campaign I was impressed with the views of both Warren Mundine and Jacinta Namipijinpa Price who put it clearly why voting yes was not in the best interest of the nation as a whole Jacinta Nampijinpa Price is having published a book, 'Matters of the Heart', in which she includes some wonderful words that we, as a nation, could take on board.
Ms Price is opposed to any division or differentiation based on race, thinking it toxic for both Indigenous communities and Australia as a whole
She believes Indigenous people should take responsibility for their lives instead of relying on welfare, to be leaders when it comes to welfare and other government services
Ms Price's name has come up as a future Prime Minister, and if this came to fruition, what would she do?
Sensibly, she suggests supporting Australians based on need, not race, adding being Indigenous doesn't automatically make you disadvantaged and we should only support our most disadvantaged.
Ms Price also added this gem: 'I would push to understand our nation's history in its entirety and work to being proud to call ourselves Australian.'
since the goldrush days and owned an orchard property at Chance Gully. William married Florence Randsome, daughter of Edward and Harriet D. Millard, in 1893. He had started his grocery business in a small way, gradually expanding it Edmunds eventually became an employer of labour, moving to a larger premises at 98 Boorowa Street His employees stayed with him for a long time, due to his fairness. Miss Hilda Wales, who was in charge of the accounts for many years, remained with the firm when it was sold. Alfred Stumpf had been with the firm for 22 years, and William Graham for 17 years, when they took over the business in 1922 Edmunds retired to Sydney and died in 1941. The business was renamed Stumpf and Graham and the new owners intended to continue business in the same way that Edmunds had. Alfred Stumpf
WITS
Occasionally I read a fabulous book and love to tell you about it.
Recently finished 'Drowning' written by TJ Newman, a real page turner full of cliff hanging moments
Basically the story is about an airliner crashing into the sea and sinking with passengers on board and their rescue
Contains some very relatable characters that really get you in
I have mentioned previously TJ Newman's first novel 'Falling'.
Another great read. Both novels available from the town library.
Never been to the Library, suggest you pop in and have a look - might be surprised to find what is on offer
WITS
Not so many weeks ago we mentioned it was time for President Joe Biden to step down
It is probably with a huge sigh of relief from the Democrat hopefuls, President
Biden has decided to call it a day with VP Kamala Harris now set to run.
It could be an interesting 3 or 4 months, with Donald Trump very vocal in his comments regarding his opposition.
Polling shows the result could be close.
My suggestion to Donald, don't vocally attack the woman in the race, if the voters hear any disparaging comments attacking women, the female vote could take a big slide the Democrat's way.
WITS
A preacher visits an elderly woman from his congregation.
Noticing a bowl of peanuts on the coffee table asks if he could have a few.
"Not at all," says the lady
They chat for an hour and the preacher realizes he has emptied the bowl of peanuts and apologizes profusely.
"That's all right," the woman replies "Ever since I lost my teeth, all I can do is suck off the chocolate."
- John Snelling
was born in Young in 1882 to Conrad and Louisa Stumpf; William Thomas Graham was born in Murrumburrah in 1889 to William John and Bridget Graham
During a heavy rainstorm in October 1933, lightning struck the residence of Alfred Stumpf, who lived over the Boorowa Street shop 'The flash hit the wireless aerial and was conducted through the residence to the earth, blowing out the whole of the electric light installation, smashing the meter, and hurling portions of it through the interior Fortunately nobody was hurt.'
The business partnership between Stumpf and Graham was dissolved in 1950, with Graham continuing business alone Graham died in Young in 1960 and Stumpf in Newcastle in 1961.
Karen Schamberger - Young Historical Society
ON THIS DAY
1552Treaty of Passau: Emperor Charles V accepts Lutheran religion.
1610 English explorer Henry Hudson enters the bay later named after him, the Hudson Bay
1718 Austria joinsTriple Alliance of Britain, France and the Dutch Republic forming the Quadruple Alliance, to fight against Spain.
1738 France offers Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI mediation in his war againstTurkey
1776 Formal signing of the US Declaration of Independence by 56 people (date most accepted by modern historians).
1798 Battle of the Nile: British Royal Navy under Admiral Horatio Nelson further decimates the French fleet.
1802 Napoleon Bonaparte declared "Consul for Life" after winning national referendum.
1830 Charles X of France abdicates in favour of his grandson the Duc de Bordeaux.
1865 Lewis Carroll publishes "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" | 1865Trans Atlantic Cable being laid by SS Great Eastern between Great Britain and America snaps and is lost.
1870Tower Subway, the world's first underground tube railway, opens in London.
1880 British Parliament officially adopts Greenwich MeanTime (GMT).
1903 Unsuccessful uprising of Macedonians againstTurkey
1909 Army Air Corps formed as Army takes first delivery from Wright Brothers.
1914 Belgian government receives German ultimatum | German press falsely reports that French have bombed Nuremberg | German troops overthrow Luxembourg | Germany andTurkey sign secret treaty of alliance | Great Britain mobilises | Postdam Conference ends | Russian troops invade East Prussia.
1916 Austrian sabotage causes the sinking of the Italian battleship Leonardo da Vinci inTaranto.
1918 Japan announces that it is deploying troops to Siberia in the aftermath of World War I.
1928 Benito Mussolini signs peace treaty with Abyssinia (Ethiopia).
1932 Carl David Anderson discovers and photographs a positron, the first known antiparticle.
1934 Adolf Hitler becomes commander-in-chief of German armed forces.
This week John Snelling discusses Jacinta Nampijinpa Price's book
The ultimate in traceability
BY DAN RYAN
Fresh from farm
STEPHEN Waples is filling a gap in the butchering and meat processing industry
His mobile, small capacity butchery travels from his home in Greenethorpe to provide on-farm-butchery services which he describes as the 'ultimate traceability' from paddock to plate
"People still don't quite understand or know that I can do this on your place, its yours," he said.
"Local abattoirs have stopped doing small batches."
"Now they're not taking less than 10, if you wanted to put in eight or nine at a time you have to combine with someone else or you're out of luck."
"For me, 10 is the maximum, four is my minimum, anywhere between that and I'm happy. It keeps the truck running and myself and my family fed."
Having grown up on a farm in New Zealand, Stephen said the skills of butchering and processing meat was something he was lucky enough to have had passed on to him from a young age
Seeing an opportunity in the lack of on-farm butcher services, the commute and wash down after each job is a small price to pay to be on the road and meet people in the community and across the industry.
"I find a lot of guys refer to you as my butcher - it becomes a little personal," Stephen said.
"A friend who is just retiring now has been butchering for many years, he's seen the kids grow up, it's like an old friend coming to visit
JusthowfarStephenranges with the service is something he's still figuring out
However with his business SB Rural having started just three months ago and his services already in demand through until September, things are looking promising.
"I'm still figuring out how far we should go We'd be happy to go out as far as Cargo or Eugowra, I've got a job near Cootamundra - so it's a broad area we cover, about two hours of driving either side of the job is probably the limit," he said.
Where does the service fit in the industry?
"It's for people who want to consume their own product For people who might have 10, 20 or 60 acres and they've got their own sheep, cows or whatever the case may be - and they want to go from raising these animals to consuming them."
"It's really good for small batches It is specifically designed for home consumption market."
"Anything butchered on-farm is unable to be sold commercially; it's not branded or meat inspected," Stephen Said.
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Stephen Waples at work in his on farm butchery
Photo Daniel Ryan.
Sensible approach needed
NSW Shadow Water Minister Steph Cooke says it is only a matter of time before Federal Government water buybacks start to impact household budgets across the country.
Ms Cooke said the buybacks will impact household budgets as the flow-on effect from purchasing water from irrigators drives up the cost of production in the Murray Darling Basin.
Ms Cooke said the Federal
Government has this week launched a tender seeking to buy up to 70GL of water entitlements in the Southern Basin - all aimed towards fulfilling the 450GL environmental target set out in the revised Murray Darling Basin Plan.
"It won't just be the Basin communities directly impacted by buybacks that will feel the pinch of this ill-considered policy; before long, the reality of buybacks will start to bite in the cities too," Ms Cooke said.
"The perfect example is the recent ripple effect the bird flu has had on our egg industry; from the supermarkets imposing buying limits on eggs, to McDonalds limiting the hours you can buy breakfast.
"Sooner or later, every single Australian - regardless of where they live - feels the pain when our food and fibre production and supply is interrupted or compromised
"As recent reports from the ACCC, and ABARES has reiterated, the Federal Gov-
ernment's plan to strip more water out of Basin communities risks increasing water bills for irrigators.
"Producers will inevitably have to pass on these costs to consumers, which will only compound the cost-of-living crisis for struggling families regardless of their postcode," she said.
Ms Cooke said governments - both at a state and federal level - must work harder and faster to implement non-purchase water recovery options, such as
cutting
a lamb in his on farm butchery Image supplied
vital water saving infrastructure.
"As the ABARES report pointed out, reducing water in the Basin will reduce overall productivity.
"This will obviously hamper our ability to not only sustain our growing population but will also put at risk our future export potential, and compromising our reputation as a world-class producer of premium primary produce," Ms Cooke said.
"I'm calling on state and federal ministers to adopt a
sensible approach to safeguarding the economic and social sustainability of our communities, while also preserving the environment; these outcomes aren't mutually exclusive.
"Our Basin communities are the engine room of the state's economy; we simply cannot afford to put this in peril, and must invest the time and money now, to get this right for the benefit of future generations across the entire country," she said.
The ultimate in traceability
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It is done in as clean and sanitary an environment as we can provide on-farm.
Stephen says that for the scale he operates on, onfarm butchery is a great way for people to access their own produce and know the process from start to finish
"It's the ultimate traceability," he said. "That animal has never left your farm, you've raised it, you've fattened it up yourself and instead of sending it away to the abbatoir - we cna process it right there. You get to control the whole process. "
"The number one doubt I've heard people express
when sending their animals to the works is 'is it my animal coming back?' or is it someone else's?"
"When it's killed on-farm, it's stress free That animal can be grazing in the paddock that morning and then be in the coolroom by lunch, done without the stress of going through transport and processing at the abs."
"You get to enjoy your cutlets, roasts, sirloins, scotch, sausages - the best cuts that people are paying hundreds of dollars for at the supermarket and we're doing it at an affordable price."
SB Rural can be contacted on 0457 502 945
Bring on virtual fences, farmers say
CALLS for virtual fencing to be legalised in NSW have come to a head as the state's peak farming body fronted a NSW government inquiry into the matter.
Appearing at a hearing held as part of the inquiry NSW Farmers Animal Welfare Committee chair Robert McIntosh said virtual fencing
had a significant range of benefits that farmers could access if the technology was legalized for use in NSW.
"The science and technology behind virtual fencing indicates this tool has significant benefits for animal welfare, while also delivering better economic returns for farmers through grazing effi-
ciencies," Mr McIntosh said
"In the event of floods, fires and other natural disasters, this technology could well be used to help move livestock to safe areas, without putting humans or animals at risk
"Reduced fencing costs and enabling noxious weeds to be fenced off and controlled are just two other
benefits of virtual fencing which we could see farmers take advantage of if the technology was legalised in NSW.
"In reality, the sky's the limit when it comes to what's possible with this tool - we just need to be able to use it."
With the technology already permitted for commercial use in a number of
other states, Mr McIntosh said it was critical NSW legislation was amended to enable farmers to take advantage of virtual fencing within the state.
"Across Australia and even the world, farmers are reaping the rewards of virtual fencing - so it's time for NSW to come up to speed.
"Virtual fencing has great potential for the sustainability of the natural environment in which we farm, as well as the human resources of our farmers, so it could well prove critical to increasing efficiencies within our industry," Mr McIntosh said.
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Top dogs put on a show
BY MADELINE BLACKSTOCK
THE Forbes Working Dog Club and Auction have had another successful weekend on July 20 and 21 despite the testing weather conditions
Thirty-eight out of 49 dogs found a new home after their efforts over the weekend.
The majority of the dogs were sold on the day, either to those on site for the auction or online via AuctionsPlus.
On Friday the dogs were put through their paces with paddock demonstrations on sheep, goats and cattle
Forbes Working Dog Club President Olly Hanson said Friday went very well as the demonstrations gained a lot of views on their livestream which is one of the main purposes of the day.
"A few people turned up to watch in person as well," Hanson said.
On Friday night the Forbes Working Dog Club also held a charity auction, raising money for the Forbes Domestic and Family Violence Committee.
"We had our charity dinner on the Friday night and auction, that went really well," he said.
"We were happy with the people that turned up and we raised just short of $14,000 on the night for the cause and by the end of it it'll be a little bit more as some commission will go towards the total too."
On Saturday the anticipated auction was held in cold and windy conditions
"The auction itself on the Saturday was pretty hard going, just the weather was miserable and it didn't make anything easy, but the Elders auctioneer did really well selling on the day," Mr Hanson said.
The top selling dog was Boadbents Dottie which sold for $21,000.
Boadbents Dottie is the full sister to last year's top selling dog at $15,500 from Zeb Broadbent all the way from Yarraberb in Victoria
James Rayner from Stony Creek sold the top priced pup which is his fourth year in a row selling the top priced dog under 12 months
Thomas Woolford from Galong sold the top priced male, Northwest Jax at $8,750
Josh, Danni and Angus Messina from Canowindra Photo by Jennifer Kingham.
Kahlee O’Leary of Dubbo holding Marista Bow, 3 months old Kelpie pup from Young. Photo Jennifer Kingham.
Heidi Lydford holding Kate Johnson. Photo Jennifer Kingham.
James Rayner of Stony Creek with 8 month old Stoneycreek Dazzle Photo Jennifer Kingham.
Broadbent’s Dottie, a 1yr 11months Kelpie owned by Zeb Broadbent of Yarraberb achieved the highest price of the day selling for $21,000 Photo by Jennifer Kingham.
Denis Mitchell of Berrigan with Border Collie Ally Photo Jennifer Kingham. Tyson and Jaimee Maldoner from Tasmania with their kelpies Vicky, 1yr 5 months and Sunni 10 months old.
Adrian Hodges of Forbes with some of his Bullseye Leather whips. Photo Jennifer Kingham.
Daniel Lutz of Henty 4 month old started Kelpie pup Loffler Lucy Photo Jennifer Kingham.
More than just a job
ANY career in agriculture is much more than a job. Being a stock and station agent is a lifestyle, and even as Forbes Bill Dunn retires after more than 50 years in the industry he's guessing he won't be too quick to cut ties
He counts those he's worked with as friends, and that phone he's been connected to for so long - well, he won't just switch it off.
An opening at Forbes Livestock came up not too long after Bill had left school and he's been there ever since
Bill's father Ray was an agent and his son took to the livestock side of the business from an early age, joining Noel "Digger" Besgrove and Geoff Chandler in business when the opportunity arose.
In the decades since prices have crashed and they have soared, relentless rains have flooded the landscape, then dried up just as dramatically and left it a dustbowl.
As an agent, Bill's been right there with livestock owners through it all - and the boom prices of the past few years still have him amazed
"This is unbelievable the amount of money that was generated then for the exact same article that we're generating now," he said, reflecting on the 60 per cent drop of late last year
"When I started it was a disaster, sheep were making
$3 or $4," he added, with those older in the industry suggesting he think seriously about getting into it
But Bill did have a passion for and confidence in the industry long term - and believes wholeheartedly in its value to Forbes and district
Bill was president of the associated agents, representative body for the stock and station agents, in the years the Central West Livestock Exchange was built
The presidency actually used to rotate from agent to agent on an annual basis and Forbes Livestock nominated Bill when their time came around.
He had a bit too much going on to hand over the baton at the conclusion of his term so he served another, and ended up holding the role for 11 or 12 years.
For those who don't remember the earlier saleyards were where the Forbes Homemaker now stands,
much closer to town, and they were all on one level.
Forbes delegates travelled the regions looking at other modern selling centres before coming up with the plans for the now well established Central West Livestock Exchange
He recalls the anxiety about the cost of the new selling centre but believes it's a legacy - one that pays for itself and benefits the local economy with all those coming to town for the sales
There are seven agents selling weekly at sheep and cattle sales - and Forbes Livestock alone would have as many as 18 staff out there on a sale day, Bill said.
Sale days are big events, with some huge numbers through the yards.
Agents would be at work by lunchtime Sunday to get ready for Monday's cattle sale, then straight back out to draft sheep for the Tuesday sale
"These boys last Tuesday started at 2am to get ready for a 10am sale start, and they don't get out of there until 4 or 5 in the afternoon," Bill said.
Of course it's not just the weather and the markets that have changed in the industry, computerisation, mobile phones, the diversification of livestock breeds such as the introduction of Dorper sheep
Forbes Livestock was early to venture into computer systems and Bill remembers the trip to Wollongong to purchase the first.
"It had a four disc drive, it was like the abacus of computers," he says, describing a unit more than a metre high and two wide
"It did save a lot of time as long as you remembered that you had to do things in the correct order."
Bill had been raised with meticulous hand written records of everything but
the business was growing and they had to account to every client.
The internet and specifically online auction platforms changed everything again, with Bill particularly noticing the drop off in travelling to regional store sales where he used to meet so many people in the industry.
The next change to come is the introduction of electronic ID for sheep - the systems now in place at the Central West Livestock Exchange and getting ready for it all to become mandatory from January 1, 2025.
One of the biggest changes has been the introduction - and rapid spread - of the mobile phone
Agents are known for the hours they spend on the phone, as well as on the road, and phones have meant the two can be combined - at least while you're in range.
Before that, he'd be up
from 6am to get on the phone by 6.30am, spend the day at work and get on the phone again as soon as he'd finished dinner
Bill knew which clients to phone before 7.15am because they'd be out in the paddock early and which to catch a little later.
However and whenever you contact them, what hasn't changed is that the life of an agent is all about the people
Forbes Livestock works not only around Forbes and Parkes but to Wellington, Narromine, Lake Cargelligo and to the west, to Cowra and nearly to Bathurst.
They also have excellent relationships with reciprocal agents to extend their reach.
"It's a life style this game rather than a job, it goes pretty much 24/7," Bill said.
"The people you deal with are your clients but they're also your friends, your mates, and that's the biggest part that I'm going to miss."
He's loved the job: its constants like Monday sheep sale and Tuesday cattle sale that have driven his week for so long; and the variety that comes with changing weather, markets and of course people
Although he's formally retired, Bill won't be changing his phone number and he hopes those he's remained in contact with over many years will continue to pick up the phone and give him a call for a chat
He and Carol won't have any trouble filling the days with their plans to spend more time with the grandchildren and hopefully doing a bit of travel.
But after more than five decades in the industry, he's worked with generations in some families and they'll always be mates.
Bill Dunn (centre) with Forbes Livestock's Tim Mackay and Randall Grayson. Picture Forbes Livestock
YLAD, 22 yrs experience
YLAD Living Soils recently hosted a free Planning for Production Field Day for 70 farmers who practiced monitoring crop and soil health and learned responses to improve production.
Strategically, this event was held in mid-winter when farmers have the biggest opportunity to spur photosynthetic activity.
Farmers visited two properties at different stages of building soil health, including Milgadara, the property of Bill and Rhonda Daly, the founders of YLAD Living Soil and Duncan and Leigh Stewart';s 'Eulo' at Kingsvale
Said presenter Prof Justin Borowitz, of ANU, "The long term expertise of Bill and Rhonda complimented so well Duncan and Leigh's experience of change, challenge and success on their farm."
At Milgadara, attendees observed and discussed rotational multi-species, longterm perennial pastures and triticale for use in a rotation.
While in the paddocks, Rhonda highlighted how microbial biomass is "the best single estimate of soil quality". Microbial biomass refers to dead microbes that build humus and soil organic carbon.
Farmers measured Rocky, a standout paddock at Milgadara, at 862 ug Attendees also measured Rocky's fungi to bacteria ratio A bacterial dominant pasture indicates lower soil health, whereas more equal fungi to bacteria ratios demonstrate improved soil health Rocky's ratio was
1.3-to-1, which demonstrates "incredible, resilient, soil, supporting healthy production with no disease or pest pressure " according to attending agronomists
Participants also saw visual clues of health, including a profound amount of humus build up with fungal outcrops all over the paddock The critical importance of crop monitoring in high production agriculture was a theme of the day.
According to Rhonda, "In-field monitoring tools offer the grower immediate feedback which in turn allows rapid response to any problem identified This enhanced response capacity
can make a tremendous difference to the bottom line."
Participants gained other monitoring experience at 'Eulo' under three different crops (faba beans, canola, and multi-species cover crop), and saw how Duncan implemented the use of YLAD Living Soil's Humus Compost, both as a spread blend and a extracted Humus Tea to improve soil structure and plant health
In the faba beans, initially planted with YLAD's extracted tea as liquid injection and Germinate Plus, farmers saw pink nodulation, which confirms nitrogen-fixing bacteria are happily working away in the roots They also
saw impressive rhizospheres (dreadlock-like healthy microbial communities) surrounding the roots, another sign of healthy soil-plant relationships
The participants' leaf tissue tests of the canola crop showed plenty of nitrogen, but deficient levels of calcium, magnesium, boron and sulphur While these essential nutrients can be supplied by healthy soils with microbial diversity, a YLAD Living Soil foliar application can be applied in the short-term, to ramp up the photosynthetic engine, while their soil complexity grows.
Attendees and speakers agreed the field day was very valuable, as summarised by one attendee: "It is wonderful to see deepening top soil and all done in a profitable farming system. I hope what you have kick started continues to gain momentum. I for one hope to continue to hang onto your coattails Thank you for generously putting on the day.'
For guidance on getting started please email info@ yladivingsoils,com.au or phone 1300 811 681.
High levels of humus build up ensures soil functionality and long term resilience
Microbiometer readings indicate that building soil health is possible in any soil
RAMS BRED WITH RESILIENCE –NO PRODUCTION FEEDING
INSPECTION DAY –
FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER 2024
• Ram inspection 1pm – 3pm
• Rams in lot numbers
RAM SALE –WEDNESDAY 2ND OCTOBER 2024
Heavy cutting commercial sheep
• FLEECE WEIGHTS: Long term average of 19.5 micron, 7.2kg in adult ewes.
• FERTILITY & GOOD MOTHERING: High percentage of lambs weaned to ewes joined.
Our stud ewes must rear lambs as a maiden to retain their place in the stud.
RAMS ANNUAL SALE
• Offering top 75 Poll & Merino rams
• Inspection from 10.30am. Inspections prior to the sale by appointment
• BBQ lunch 12pm • Sale commences 1pm
• For more info, call Boyd Aveyard 0482 921 087 Jake Lebrocque 0429 571 643
GENOMICS AND BREECH WRINKLE DATA OFFERED
Strict selection at Barnnaby Angus
THE Bannaby Angus operation spans over 4,500 hectares around Taralga and 600 hectares at Bendick Murrell, near Young.
The cattle herd currently includes over 1,200 Angus commercial females and more than 450 stud females and recipients.
Initially, the focus of the operation was to produce premium quality Angus genetics for use across the commercial herd. Over time, the stud operation grew, culminating in the first on-site bull sale in August 2011.
The breeding program at Bannaby Angus prioritises producing highly profitable cattle with positive calving ease, strong growth, superior carcass performance, quiet temperament, and, most importantly, structural correctness.
The operation began with the belief that top-quality bulls come from a top-quality female herd.
Over the last 15 years, they have acquired the best available females at leading herd dispersal sales and major
herd reductions
Bannaby Angus is dedicated to producing strong and functional cattle that are phenotypically correct and structurally sound.
The operation remains committed to the structural basics despite increasing pressure to focus solely on genetic gain and carcass qualities.All cattle at Bannaby Angus are independently assessed Weaner cattle are assessed annually, and bulls are assessed just prior to the annual sale
The operation has actively focused on feed efficiency since feed efficiency EBVs (Estimated Breeding Values) became widely available
The goal is to gain more kilograms of beef from less feed, benefiting the economics of the cattle business.
Bannaby Angus selects beef sires with favorable feed efficiency EBVs, anticipating an industry-wide shift towards increased feed efficiency, similar to the pork and poultry industries
Bannaby bulls are pasture and hay-fed exclusively on
the Bannaby properties, with no grain or pellets
In very poor seasons, supplementary feeding with high-protein products may occur, but clients are always informed before purchase This approach ensures that bulls are immediately ready to work upon purchase after settling in.
Bannaby Angus runs a commercial herd of over 1,200 cows and has exclusively used Bannaby Angus bulls for nearly 20 years. Their weaners regularly top saleyard prices and are highly sought after The stud herd is managed with the same principles as the commercial herd. All heifers are required to calve at 2 years of age, and first calvers are expected to become pregnant to AI or the cover bull within six weeks.
Females are constantly assessed for structural correctness, and those found wanting are culled regardless of their genetics This strict natural selection ensures fertility, temperament, and structural correctness.
bannaby angus ANNUAL BULL SALE
Tivoli Angus sale Aug 8
TIVOLI Angus Stud is run in conjunction with our commercial Angus breeding operation, under the banner of Springfield Merriwa Past Company.
Our goal is to breed seedstock that are adapted to a range of environments to align with top end markets and be in the top 10 percent of profitable beef production.
The cattle must be highly fertile, structurally correct, quiet in temperament and easy-doing types with high meat quality and carcase traits Females must calve down as 2-year-olds and successfully rear a calf each year
Tivoli Angus registered stud bulls and a selection of high quality, classed females, are sold at our on-farm Spring bull sale held in early August each year
This year's sale is at 1pm on Thursday, August 8 and we are holding an open day to inspect the bulls and females on the prior Thursday, August 1, 2024.
Tivoli Angus bulls have been bred using top Australian and overseas genetics
If you are after growth and performance in your cattle then consider purchasing a Tivoli Angus bull at our 2024 sale
Sires featured include Millah Murrah Paratrooper, Dunoon Prime Minister, Texas Iceman, Millah Murrah
Quixote Q96 and Chiltern Park Moe. These bulls have excellent structure and muscle, and high growth
Other sires represented are Rennylea Picasso, Landfall Mainland Q494, Milwillah Napa, Stoney Point Quantum Q359, Millah Mur-
rah Nectar N334 and Millah Murrah Quentin Q166. The latter bulls add variation and include extra marbling and eye muscle
The stud has been developed from purchases of females, embryos and bulls from Patawalla, Mil-
lah Murrah, Wattletop, KO, Premier and Stoney Point Angus studs
In 2013, the herd was expanded to include Millah Murrah genetics through purchases of cows and embryos. 50 Wattletop stud cows were added in 2014. Fifteen more cows were purchased at the 2 Wattletop dispersals in 2017/18. More recently, we have added females from Premier (2020) and Stoney Point (2022) dispersals
Millah Murrah produces a muscular easy doing type of beef animal and their ideas align with our stud breeding objectives We purchased additional cows and embryos at the 2017 and 2023 Millah Murrah cow sales Our standout recent purchase was Millah Murrah Flower S13 for $90,000 The Tivoli Angus female herd numbers approximately 350 stud
cows
Extreme selection pressure is placed on the herd with Dick Whale from IBMS and Rob Tindall, our inhouse stud consultant, constantly assessing the cattle Rick Porter, our farm manager, also has great skills in identifying stand out females
We commenced with 23 females bought at the dispersal of the Patawalla Stud, Rylstone, in 2012. Patawalla's focus was producing females with low birth weight calving ease, good muscle and high performance
Sale at Woodstock Rams
THE Central West has a newly established farming venture, Woodstock Rams
Ashley White has been involved in the grazing industry, specifically lamb production, for 35 years.
The 'sheep bloke from DPI' has since been consulting to graziers and ram studs while establishing a small White Suffolk and Poll Dorset breeding flock himself at Panuara.
After the family successfully tendered for the Hermes Poll Dorset flock this year, they have worked to consolidate these high-quality genetics into one operation.
The goal is to offer structurally sound terminal sires backed by objective breeding values on the traits that drive lamb producer profits - low birth weight, growth, early maturing, well-muscled carcass and improved eating quality.
This is an exciting time for the family.
Robyn has retired from TAFE teaching and their daughter Megan also a physiotherapist, has returned from Scotland to be more involved Woodstock Rams will hold an Auctions Plus sale on the first Friday of September (6th September) which will include over 100 rams
The sale will be conducted by JJ Dresser, Woodstock and will be predominantly Poll Dorset rams and some White Suffolks. Their figures are directly comparable in Lambplan Woodstock rams is hosting an open day on Friday 30th
August for presale inspection.
Additionally, an UltraWhite flock, a shedding breed from WA, will be on display with Lambplan ASBV's
There will also be a chance to view a number of manual
sheep handlers designed locally by George Carney and engage with Ashley's industry network Ashley, Robyn and Megan are looking forward to contributing genetics for quality meat production and connecting with lamb producers.
Robyn, Ashley and Megan White will hold an AuctionsPlus sale on Friday, September 6.
New home for Glenfinnan
AFTER 28 years the Glenfinnan Prime Lamb Genetics Stud has a new home and owner
John and Anna Hayes, along with their daughters Lucy and Alice, have made the decision to sell their longstanding White Suffolk Stud, Glenfinnan Prime Lamb Genetics at Young.
It's been a long family involvement, over 46 years of breeding from the earliest trials to today, a stud producing high performing progeny and sort after lambs from current clients for processors and feedlots
The Glenfinnan PLG White Suffolk flock is one of the first White Suffolk flocks in Australia.
The flock was first established in 1978 on the Monaro by Anna's father Jock Litchfield, in conjunction with the University of NSW and led by Professor Ewan Roberts.
and for the past 28 years have been striving to produce lambs with traits that are economically important for a successful prime lamb production.
It was key for John and Anna to be able to sell the stud as a whole and maintain the stud genetics for the future of the White Suffolk breed.
The stud is in good hands with new owners New Kayarem Pty Ltd, owners of Bogo Merino's based at Springfield, Cootamundra.
The stud will be run by Stud Manager Austin Grace and future Sires will still be available for existing and new clientele to purchase the Glenfinnan Prime Lamb Genetics at a proposed annual sale day.
Earlier breeding trials had indicated that the Suffolk breed produced fast growing, well-muscled lambs, but these were penalised in the market because of their black fibres Jock received the first three ewes released from the Hay research station, and for the next few years, in conjunction with a small but growing number of interested producers started to develop the breed.
In 1984 the nucleus flock from the University of NSW was sold to PLG (Prime Lamb Genetics), a group of 35 ram
breeders who ran the flock at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW, and later at Ian Exton's property, Jananee, Coolamon.
This group had a breeding program that accessed the
top genetics, with the aim of breeding modern, profit-making sires for commercial lamb production.
In 1996, John and Anna purchased the flock from Jock, registering it as a stud,
John, Anna and their girls Lucy and Alice will be holding their final ram sale at Bullaworrie on Friday, September 13, they warmly invite all old, existing and new clientele to come along meet Austin and his team at Bogo Merino's and help the family farewell the stud.
The Glenfinnan PLG White Suffolk flock is one of the first White Suffolk flocks in Australia.
Rowallan lambs on top
IMPRESSED with the performance of Rowallan Poll
Dorset lambs, leading lamb feed-lotter Dean and Natalie Harrington will make future moves to prioritise the bloodline for his operation.
So rapt with the quality of his Rowallan-sired lambs, the Victorian producer said he will in future "place a preference" on Rowallan genetics above others.
With a focus on finishing lambs purchased for their Wyunna-based operation, the Harringtons see a wide range of breeds and bloodlines But runs of Rowallan-sired lambs, with their superior growth, shape and yield, have stood out from day one, Mr Harrington said.
"I don't normally promote anyone's product but we had two lots of Rowallan-sired cross Poll Dorset cross lambs and we just found their growth rates were exceptional from the time they got here."
Rowallan Director Matthew Reid puts the stud's outstanding performance on growth and yield down to genetics
"What makes him even more outstanding is his performance data; starting with a moderate birth weight he has a TCP index in the top percent of all terminal sires, his Eye Muscle depth Intramuscular fat tenderness (shearf5) and dress % are all also to the top percent of terminal sires," he said.
"So good infact has his breeding performance been that he is the second top ranked sire on lambplan terminals, of which there is over 2000 sires included, the only animal outranking him is in fact his dad!
"It's genetics like this that give results people like the afore mentioned Harringtons are seeing in the field."
A Rowallan on-property auction will be held in spring, on the 6th of September at Crowther.
The third-generation stud owner and operator said like commercial operations, his sale rams are not fed grain at all throughout their lives "We have been pleased
"Rowallan sale rams comprise Lean Meat Yield data at the extreme end of all terminal breeds," he said.
to see a point of difference for the brand insofar as the progeny of Rowallan rams will excel in different environments."
This year's Rowallan ram sale lineup guarantees exceptionally well grown, structurally sound perfor-
mance rams with top-tier data for buyer's confidence
Rowallan uses a number of homegrown sires within the stud each year and this year is no exception.
Headlining the sire group this year is an exceptional addition from the renowned
Tasmanian-based Valma stud. 210341 has bred exceptionally well since arriving on the mainland.
"He is structurally faultless, like all Valma sheep, and on this perfect frame carries a stack of muscle," Mr Reid said.
The sale will be interfaced with Auctions Plus New, prospective and interested parties are most welcome to attend. Butt Livestock and Property will once again be the selling agents and they welcome all enquiries, as does Rowallan Principal Matt Reid.
Mt Pleasant bulls on offer Sept 11
THIS year will see Mount Pleasant hold their 11th annual bull sale, again at the Forbes Showgrounds on September 11, 2024.
Inspections from 12 noon, and sale starting at 1pm
The sale will also be on Auctionsplus.
Mount Pleasant Limousins is situated halfway between Forbes and Bedgerabong, along the foot of the Jemalong Mountain Range.
It is owned and operated by Luke and Sherrie Whitty, along with their three young sons Jack, Harry and Tom.
Luke and Sherrie have some exciting young bulls on offer with three apricots and 12 blacks, some with AI sires and others sired by our herd sires Flemington Quick Fix Q19 and the impressive Red Rock Double Sprung M50
Jack, Harry and Tom are growing grown up and are now pursuing their sport and work so Luke and Sherrie haven't shown cattle for the last few years, however they are still enjoying the breeding side of the stud and are continually keeping their eye
out for new genetics to add to their herd.
They have been extremely impressed with their last three purchased sires Flemington Quick Fix Q19, Mandayen Kingmaker R65 and Goldstein Park Showman S6, who sired his first lot of heifer calves this year, and what a
job he did.
Forbes High will be flying their flag at the local shows, with two of their heifers, so make sure you pop into the cattle sections and have a look
The stud was established in 2010 – ANDREW FISHER
Praise for youth expo organisers
MEMBER for Cootamundra
Steph Cooke has praised the organisers behind this year's Herefords Australia National Youth Expo in Cootamundra and has congratulated participants on a successful event.
Held at the Cootamundra Showground between July 11 - 14 the expo was aimed towards giving young people the chance to develop their skills and knowledge of the beef industry, with a special focus on the Hereford breed.
"The 2024 Harris Farm Herefords Australia National Youth Expo was a wonderful showcase of talent and passion from our next agricultural leaders," Ms Cooke said.
"It was so inspiring to see young people from across Australia come together and learn new skills, and at the same time create friendships and build contacts in the industry that will hopefully inspire them to pursue a career in the sector."
Ms Cooke said the Youth Expo allowed local children the opportunity to better their skills as well as take
part in many activities and demonstrations "It was great to catch up with the participants and watch on as they took part in the wide range of activities and demonstrations on offer, all aimed at enhancing practical skills and knowledge, from things like halter mak-
ing, knot tying, feed milling, and nutrient conversions," she said.
"Agriculture is the biggest employer in our electorate and accounts for one in five jobs, so it's reassuring to see that our region's ag future is in very capable hands," Ms Cooke said.
Mt Pleasant's bull sale will be held on September 11
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke with event organisers (from left) Taylah Brunt, Grace Collins, Aleacea Nixon, and Cassie Bush
Breeding tomorrow's beef
THERE'S no doubt that the beef industry is facing some complex challenges as we look to the future - rising costs, greater variability in climate and pressure to lower methane emissions
The easy road for seedstock producers is to ride the wave of breed and coat colour premiums and keep doing what they've always done - present bulls that look amazing, big and fat and shiny, but may not stack up in the paddock when it comes to genetics and longevity.
At Coota Park Blue-E, we have always tried to avoid the easy road, and produce genetics that will create greater impact for our commercial client's bottom line
We are creating genetics that can meet the coming challenges head on.
mature cows as lean as possible during low energy demand periods), reduce feed intake through management (rotational grazing in large cow herds on more marginal country) and improving feed efficiency through genetics
Using genetics to decrease methane production through improved feed efficiency (RFI EPD's) and reduced mature cow size (MW EPD's) is the only permanent, cumulative and low input strategy available to reduce methane emissions, that is effective where it counts - the cow herd.
Coota Park have been testing for feed efficiency for 27 years - the longest of any herd in the world. 20% of the worlds top 1% of sires for RFI (feed efficiency) are from Blue-E.
Multi trait selection for genuine profit driving traits, commercial conditions for the seedstock herd, complete and accurate data recording, judicious crossbreeding to leverage hybrid vigour and a commitment to grass fed bulls with no pampering are the cornerstones of our program. The engine room of profitable commercial beef production is the cow herd.
Fertility is the number one profit driver in any beef breeding enterprise, so should be the number one priority
The cow herd eat 70% of the feed consumed in a breeding system, so any reductions in cow herd intake or improved efficiency also cut production costs
The cow herd is also the source of 70% of cattle methane emissions, so they need
to be the focus of any methane reduction strategies
Methane reduction has no silver bullet solution - it requires a multi-pronged approach
Methane output is directly correlated to feed intake, which is directly correlated
to cow size/weight, as well as feed efficiency.
Our strategy is to moderate mature cow size through genetics and management (running heifers as lean as possible and using minimum joining weights to constrain their growth/running
We also have 27 years of robust data to show that selecting for RFI has had no negative impacts on fertility, fat, or any other production traits
With greater climate variation and sustainability pressure only growing, why wouldn't you want to future proof your beef herd?
Spring bull and ram sales
SPRINGWATERS Poll Dorset and Angus Stud will be holding bull and ram sales on the property at Boorowa this spring
The first is their Angus bull sale where 30 Angus bulls will be sold on Monday, September 2.
The Angus stud has been established primarily on Millah Murrah genetics and has used embryo transfer extensively to access the best genetics available It has also meant that more progeny are from elite donor cows, building a herd of cows from a fantastic base and maintaining a strong consistent type
This year's draft of bulls features some of the top phenotype bloodlines in the industry, featuring a run of bulls by Millah Murrah Rector R53.
His progeny stood out at the recent Millah Murrah cow sale, impressing ABS so much they have listed him for semen sales
"Rector is breeding soft, thick calves with beautiful shape through the shoulders; we couldn't be happier with his first drop of calves
I believe the Paratrooper x Rector cross will be one to watch into the future," states Dane Rowley, Stud Principal. He adds, "The bulls exhibit great weight for age and maturity, with a consistency of type throughout the catalogue that we are aiming for."
The bull sale will be conducted at 1pm, interfaced with Auctions Plus with the bulls available for viewing from 10am
On the 4th of October, the stud will hold its annual on-property ram sale, offering 220 Poll Dorset rams The same breeding philosophy is applied to the Angus herd and the Poll Dorset flock.
Springwaters rams are known for their early maturity and carcass qualities, enabling their clients to target sucker markets with fast turnoff
Consistency is a key profit driver for prime lamb producers, and it is something we put a lot of emphasis on in our breeding program.
Our aim is to present a draft of rams that offer the same commercial traits, regardless of whether they are lot 1 or lot 220.
Thickness, softness, type and structure in a more moderate framed package. All bulls and rams we sell come with genomically enhanced breeding values, generations of leading genetics and the doing ease derived from a phenotype program. The sale will be interfaced live with AuctionsPlus at 1 pm, with the rams available for viewing from 10 am
All breeding decisions are designed to produce a consistent type, and the introduction of genetics is carefully considered "We are very mindful that our program is built on a consistency of product We identify sires that fit our objectives and we don't bring in excessive amounts of bloodlines."
Springwaters Poll Dorset and Angus Stud will be holding bull and ram sales this spring starting with the bull sale on September 2.
BREEDERS GUIDE RURAL
A need for flexibility
Versatile, flexible, resiliant Merinos
VERSATILITY, flexibility and resilience These are things Aloeburn Poll Merino stud prides itself on.
Owned by Andrew, Jodie and Tom Green, the Boree Creek stud is dedicated to breeding strong, resilient Poll Merinos that are well-suited to their environment, while also producing beautiful, white wool and plenty of lambs. It is crucial to Aloeburn that its flock is flexible and can adapt as necessary. But another thing that is important to the Green family is gaining as much knowledge as possible to improve their flock.
BE FLEXIBLE
The uncertainty in the lamb market last year was a perfect example of the need for flexibility.
Running 8500 Poll Merino ewes, including 800 stud ewes, the Greens were faced with low lamb prices and a wool decline
"It was obvious this time last year that the whole industry was on a slippery slope," Mrs Green said.
"We were blessed that we had good rain in the spring and we had feed But it didn't change that sheep values were greatly reduced."
She said these challenges meant they had to adapt to survive.
"We couldn't control the income, but we could control the expenses," she said. "We did some really harsh budget cuts."
But there was one thing they would not give up
"We did not compromise any of the nutrition, welfare or heath requirements of our sheep," she said. "That was not negotiable Sheep cannot perform well if they don't have their nutritional requirements met.
"We've sold more than 3000 Poll Merino wether lambs in the last four months and they've all yielded consistently at 47 per cent, which is a tremendous yield for Merinos. Well-fed lambs are still selling really well."
They also made another massive change
"We have been six-monthly shearing for 10 years, but when things got really tight at the end of 2023, we dropped a shearing. The sheep that were due to be shorn in December were crutched instead," she said.
"We had that flexibility. In May we shore 5000 sheep with 11 months of wool on them The staple strength was still really strong and we got some lovely lengths To
have sheep that can be shorn every six months or pushed out to meet markets, that is really exciting."
Aloeburn's wool has been RWS certified for the past six years.
"Forty-two per cent of the bales from our May shearing received offers before the sale," she said.
GAINING KNOWLEDGE
Research is a passion at Aloeburn, with the stud involved in a methane emissions project in January.
Working with the University of New England and Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA), a total of 504 stud ewes were tested over seven days.
Stud ewes were chosen because they already had recorded DNA, lambing history and comprehensive Australian Sheep Breeding Values (ASBVs). While the results are yet to be released, Mrs Green believes research is important to help improve breeding.
"It's about gaining knowledge and understanding what you are doing," she said.
"For example, we may find sheep that emit less methane are more efficient. You want to produce a more efficient animal, and get them off the place as soon as possible This allows you to optimise management and best utilise resources."
Aloeburn wether lambs are shorn and leave the property at nine months old on average.
OPTIMISING PERFORMANCE
Aloeburn is passionate about breeding animals that can thrive whatever the conditions
"The focus is on productive animals that are well-suited to their environment, and who don't require husbandry practices that set them back With adequate nutrition and optimum welfare, they are able to achieve their full genetic potential.
"Comprehensive data collection identifies strengths and weaknesses in individual sheep and across flock. Using both ASBVs and visual appraisal allows your genetic program to be analysed so that informed decisions can be made to facilitate change."
Close to 40 individual measurements or traits are collected on the Aloeburn sheep in the first 12 months of their life, in addition to DNA testing to record a full genomic profile on each future sire and dam. This allows accurate data to be relied on to make great genetic choices
Mrs Green is unstintingly dedicated to breeding sheep that can adapt and produce lambs and wool.
"Aloeburn sheep have an innate flexibility. That's what our sheep are all about - versatility, flexibility and resilience."
Andrew Green with an Aloeburn ram lamb at the equine veterinary facility at CSU Wagga. The rams had fat and muscle images collected in a CT Scan as part of the Sheep Genetics annual accreditation for FAT and EMD scanning
Anderson 210419 purchased by Aloeburn Poll Merinos in 2022 will have the first progeny available in the 2024 sale team on farm sale on Wednesday, September 25
In 2024 Aloeburn Poll Merinos are celebrating 10 years of tagging at birth and recording birth weights and maternal behaviour of ewes
Felix, about your lambs
THIS year's main lambing at Felix Rams was one of the most challenging, and also one of the most intense ever
With principal Rodney Watt out of action for most of June and July, the entire lambing was left in the capable hands of Isaac Watt
At the peak Isaac weighed and tagged 783 lambs at birth over a seven day period, with more than 1000 lambs in the first 14 days
According to Isaac it was a combination of our success with artificial insemination, and a good ram effect from using teasers back in January.
Being able to manage a tight lambing and still get birthweights and pedigrees is the precursor to good accurate data going into Sheep Genetics
Felix Rams focuses on producing efficient and profitable prime lambs.
case weights.
When you buy rams, think about the lambs they will produce, not just how big/ good the ram looks.
Having tremendous looking rams at 18 months old doesn't mean they will produce great suckers at 16 to 20 weeks.
ASBVs for postweaning weight have taken all the data, pedigree and environmental information into account to give the best information about growth rate, not whether the ram is a 150 kg on sale day, and the biggest single in the drop
Our rams hit the sweet spot for birthweight asbv of between 0.0 and 0.5.
These rams are still consistently in the top 25% of terminal rams for growth rate and eye muscle
entage has increased.
We are constantly looking for the best balance of performance, lean meat yield and eating quality.
This year we DNA tested more ram lambs than ever, and all the keeper ewe lambs.
Our DNA tests have increased accuracy as Felix has had more than 30 sires in the MLA Reference/Resource Flock, and because we continue to measure the important production traits on farm.
Felix Rams has also had more than 700 progeny carcase measured for yield and eating quality, adding to the accuracy of our selection for these traits.
Cull ewe lambs are processed by Gundagai Meat
Tight lambings with good sized managements makes the comparison of data significantly more accurate, especially with linkage through AI with sires used in other flocks
Collecting good accurate performance data is in our DNA and is embedded as the fundamental approach to the way we breed and select sheep At Felix Rams we select for
quick early growth, and maturity, grown in the paddock, with selection done by six to seven months of age - reflecting the age most lambs are sold.
Our rams aren't great big late maturing rams that will struggle to produce efficient prime lambs at optimal car-
Producers who buy our rams can select on these traits to fit their lamb production system, and at the same time be confident that we are continually making progress on growth rate, eye muscle depth, worm resistance, yield and eating quality.
Processors so that we can get actual lean meat yield and intramuscular fat measurements
Eating quality is important and we will continue to eliminate sires that are at the below average for eating quality, recognising that despite a lot of testing, real progress is slow and haphazard.
DNA testing for eating quality and to confirm par-
Our selection for rams that perform on pasture, under commercial conditions, will pay the same dividend for you as they do for us, the ability to continue to do even when it's not a great season AND without the necessity of a feeder in the paddock
Once again this year's sale rams are paddock grown and finished.
Felix Rams will offer around 140 Poll Dorset and 65 White Suffolk rams at their 26th annual on-property sale at Greenethorpe on Thursday September 5, 1 pm and interfaced with AuctionsPlus.
Catalogues available at www.felixrams.com.au from approx August 20, email felixrams@gmail.com or call/text Rodney 0417 499 204, Isaac 0437 493 407 or from the selling agents, Allan Gray and Co Cowra 02 6342 2377. FELIX
We continue to easily remain being better than the terminal average for the eating quality measures and seek a balanced approach to eating quality, lean meat yield and paddock performance
2024 RAM SALES
Mid Lachlan soil study
Soil's Alive - Exploring the Unique Soil Microbiome of the Mid Lachlan Region
Over the course of eight weeks between May and June, Mid Lachlan Landcare sampled the microbiome of twenty eight unique sites spanning from public (Cemeteries, Travelling Stock Reserves) to private (Cropping and Grazing farms). With each site being sampled an average of four times we ended up with one hundred and fifteen sample plots, each of which played a small yet important role in uncovering the rich and diverse microbiome of the Mid Lachlan region.
It's estimated that each teaspoon of soil contains around one billion microbes representing somewhere between ten and fifty thousand species For comparison a healthy human gut contains around one thousand species, each of which plays a role in how our bodies access and absorb nutrients and process toxins and waste.
Soil microbiomes are no different, with fungi, bacteria and other microorganisms
ensuring nutrients are both available and accessible to plants and that waste material is broken down and recycled safely and efficiently.
Soil microbiome research projects have exploded in number over the past five to ten years with conservation groups, farmers and horticulturists alike, seeing value in accomodating a microbiome-informed approach to their management plans
Soil Microbiome: The entire ecosystem relating to the soil microbiota and how they function in that environment.
This includes the environmental conditions, microbial metabolism and interactions between microbes
With this in mind, Mid Lachlan Landcare set about designing a pilot project to map and model our regional microbiome with a view to better understanding where we sit currently - is our collective microbiome healthy - and potentially, where we could get to in the future. The resulting project was funded through the Private Land Conservation Matters project by the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust.
We were sampling from what's known as the Rhiosphere - the top 10cm of soil or the space where symbiotic plant:microbe activity is most likely. The microbiometer® is a low cost device that can give you a value for the sites total microbes, fungi:bacteria ratio and fungi percentage within 20 minutes for less than $10 per test strip. The speed, cost and all round convenience of this test is what attracted us to it in the first place, sentiments that were shared by our community when surveyed during our field day/ results sharing event.
We found it best to view our Microbiometer® results in a more narrative rather than absolute or stand-alone context Doing this helps capture the whole microbe ecosystem in a way that allows us to add meaning and context to the numbers.
We developed a five-factor criteria which involved ranking our test sites for Site Diversity, Weathering potential, Water availability, Underlying site Geology and Land use/ management decisions While this study
was not large enough to provide granular insights into how management decisions impact the soil microbiota, we did start to see some patterns emerging & could sort the sites based on their current function.
In addition, we tested soil pH for each sample, recorded collection date, temperature, sampling date and a brief site history where possible
The microbiometer® returns a result for total number of microbes based on the mass of carbon present in the solution tested We see that as a number, most commonly between 200-1200+. An excellent result for agricultural soil is one that's above 600 so when our global average came in at 674, it felt like we were on the right track.
Existing scientific research taught us fungi networks take a long time to develop, proliferate more in highly diverse sites and are most dominant within a one meter radius of tree roots and our experimental data was in alignment with that. Some of our highest results came from the area around established gum trees that had
experienced light grazing. One notable result was from Linfield Travelling Stock reserve near Cowra, a site resting on volcanic rock at an elevation of 360-370 meters and one infrequently grazed
We recorded a reading of 1157 total microbes, 2.2:1 ratio of fungi: bacteria and a total fungi percentage of 69% under one of the established eucalyptus trees.
Our trial did not have enough pH diversity for us to make any conclusions about the role of pH and microbe numbers or ratio but microbe numbers were low in sites with known salinity issues
When viewing results from a fungi: Bacteria ratio perspective, we tended to find the sites that were dominated by fungi were more likely to be diverse in their flora, be grazed either lightly or not at all and be in close proximity to trees or deep rooted perennial grasses - especially native red grasses. Fungi dominant sites were typically among our most active sites with microbe counts over 1000. Fungi dominance reduced in line with total microbe numbers.
Finally we found underlying site geology to be a strong predictor of a sites ability to sustain a healthy microbiota with sites based on volcanic rocks appearing more resilient and productive than sites based on geological sediments Our average total microbe count and fungi percentage for volcanic sites was 726 and 42% vs 467 and 34% for sedimentary sites.
On July 19, we presented the results of our trial at a booked-out field day in Cowra and sought feedback from our community of farmers, conservationist and community gardeners by asking what we should do next with this technology/project. The feedback was overwhelmingly supportive with many wanting more information.
Overall we feel this project has successfully delivered greater insight into how the Mid Lachlan region's soils microbiome functions with respect to landscape features and management decisions it but it's clear there's still much, much more we could do
LLS board chair appointed
AGRIBUSINESS owner and manager Tess Herbert has been appointed as the new Local Land Services Board Chair
Mrs Herbert, of Eugowra, brings to the position more than 30 years' combined experience in the Australian red meat industry, in agriculture policy, research and development, and in marketing and government.
A former Central Tablelands LLS Board member, Mrs Herbert holds a Masters in Agribusiness from the University of Melbourne (2020) and has extensive committee experience, including her current work as the Grains Industry Sustainability Framework Governance Council independent chair
"As a former member of the Central Tablelands Local Land Services Board, it's exciting to be appointed the state Board Chair because I recognise the importance of the organisation, and how the Board supports the success of Local Land Services," Ms Herbert said.
"I look forward to leading the strategic direction and supporting the governance of the organisation so it can continue to make valuable, on-the-ground connections with landholders, especially as we move towards a greater focus on how we manage land.
"Local Land Services plays an important role in regional and rural NSW, and through my position in governance, I want to highlight the real value we can offer to rate payers and land managers right
across the state," she said. Tess, with her husband Andrew, run a medium-sized feedlot for about 6,000 head of cattle outside Eugowra, around 330 kilometres from Sydney.
The family also run 2,000 sheep, breed Angus cows and some cropping.
The sixth-generation farming family recently won the 2023 Australian Farmer of the Year award.
Recently Tess has supported the strategic planning of national and local strategies, such as the Meat Industry Strategic Plan, the Australian Lot Feeders Association Strategic Plan, the Animal Health Australian Strategic Plan and the Central Tablelands Local Land Services Strategic Plan
She also is a member of the Australian Lot Feeders Association, Cattle Australia, NSW Farmers Association, Grain Growers, as well as a graduate and member of Australian Institute of Company Directors and a graduate and fellow of the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation.
Mrs Herbert began her role as the Local Land Services Board Chair on July 1, 2024.
Minister for Agriculture
Tara Moriarty said she looked forward to working with Ms Herbert.
"She brings a wealth of ex-
perience working with state and federal governments, agriculture industry groups, red meat producers, retailers, customers and non-government organisations," Ms Moriarty said.
"She will be responsible for driving the strategic direction and general policies of LLS, while working closely with the chairs of the 11 local boards
"I congratulate Mrs Herbert on the new role and look forward to working alongside her as she ensures the continued success of Local Land Services and its role in supporting our landholders to protect, support and develop our regions
"I also want to thank our interim Chair Bob Smith for his work and leadership during the recruitment process. " In line with the Local Land Services Act 2013, the term of the Board Chair is set for up to four years.
Local Land Services employs 1041 staff members who are focused on delivering quality customer services to farmers, landholders and the wider community.
New faces elected to board positions
FOLLOWING a significant rise in participation a number of new faces haven been elected as members to the Local Land Service boards in the Central West, Riverina and Central Tablelands.
The new board members will be tasked to determine local delivery priorities for important services including pest control, land protection and assistance for productive land use.
The new faces on the Riverina board are Elizabeth Stott (Gogeldrie), Robert Matthews (Hay) and Alison Hamilton (Gregadoo).
The Central West's new board members are Rae Craft (Elong Elong), Nina Hooper (Forbes) and Elise Stokes (Forbes).
Benjamin Watts (Molong), Anna Shaw (Cargo) and James Dellow (Orange) have been appointed to the Central Tablelands board.
Across the state 16 women have been elected to 11 boards which is a 100% increase over 2020, demonstrating that the plan by the NSW Government to diversify participation has been successful.
In total, 116 candidates
contested the 11 local board elections Minister for Agriculture
Tara Moriarty described the the surge in voting and the significant increase in woman nominating as wins for local communities
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The 11 Local Land Services boards play an important role on the frontline of agriculture across NSW and it's important that we have attracted a broad spectrum of the community to nominate, vote and participate in that work," Ms Moriarty said.
The elected members join appointed members on the
boards and play a crucial role identifying priorities and working within their communities to help shape plans, programs and services.
The local boards will prioritise and monitor services including: ■ providing best practice advice to manage pest animals and pest control activities
■ managing and improving natural resources on-farm for a healthy environment
■ a network of district veterinarians who offer advice and services on biosecurity
Elizabeth Stott of Gregadoo, one of the three new faces on the Riverina LLS Board.
Tess and Andrew Herbert at Beef Week earlier this year Photo Gundamain Pastoral Co
Industry loses a leader
A farmer who others followed
BY CARA KEMP
COLIN Robert Thompson, a highly respected Cowra dairy farmer at Silvermere Holsteins, passed away peacefully on June 21 at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
He was 63 years of age.
Colin and his wife Erina ran an elite Total Mixed Ration (TMR) dairy farm in Cowra, where they milked around 300-350 cows in a free stall and averaged around 45L per cow per day
Eric Danzi, CEO of dairy industry group eastAUSmilk, shared his words on Colin's passing, saying, "Colin was widely regarded as being one of the top handful of dairy farmers in Australia and was a real gentleman with integrity and a desire to help others"
"Colin was a real leader in the industry and was passionate about dairy farming."
"He was obsessive about doing everything absolutely spot on and this obsession resulted in elite results that many other farmers watched and followed," Mr Danzi said.
Mr Danzi emphasised Colin's knowledge and expere-
ince, saying that is would be "of great interest to dairy farmers in Queensland".
"I knew that dairy farmers in Queensland, especially TMR farmers, could learn a lot from Colin."
"As a result, in early 2020, I asked Colin to give presentations throughout Queensland about his farm and journey as a dairy farmer," he said.
Mr Danzi revealed that Colin's farming story had impressed a lot of farmers, and that he "really blew some away " with the possibilities others could achieve.
"It was clearly not realistic or practical for most farmers to copy everything Colin did," Mr Danzi said.
"Colin was not egotistical re his approach, but rather trying to help farmers find a few things of relevance to their farm to improve their operation."
"I know a number of farmers made changes as a result of Colin's grand tour, from small changes like putting in more water troughs near feed pads to spending a lot of money in new concrete silage pits," he said.
Mr Danzi noted Colin's 'obsession' with cowra hav-
ing an abundance of clean water to drink at all times, saying that anytime he saw anything but clean water for cows he would ask Mr Danzi, "would you drink it?".
"I would always answer no, and he would say well neither will cows," Mr Danzi said.
"I got the message, Colin." Thanking Colin for his
lead in the dairy industry, Mr Danzi said, "thanks Colin for everything you did to lead the dairy industry and be a farmer that others followed with your farming practices".
"And to Erina and your family," Mr Danzi said. "My thoughts are with you."
Event to empower women in farming
ON OCTOBER 30, Harden will host an event to provide women in agriculture with the networking and upskilling opportunities they need to advance their professional development in the sector
The events aims to offer the tools and networks necessary to fast track their professional growth
Many women seek entrepreneurial ways to market and sell their fam outputs or value added products but may not have the support or networks to do so successfully.
The 'Empowering Women in Farming Businesses' programme helps women improve their business, de-
cision making skills, and expand their support networks
NSW Farmers chief executive officer, Annabel Johnson, stated that the series of in person events already began in April and welcomed all women in the state's agricultural industry.
"This is a special opportunity to recognise the leader-
ship capabilities of women in agriculture," Ms Johnson said.
"By establishing formal networking and learning programs across our state, these sessions aim to upskill and uplift the women leeading our industry foreword."
"Building connections and capabilities is essential, and I
look forward to seeing our female farmers come together at these events over the coming months," she said.
Tamworth cattle farmer and NSW Farmers Women in Business Network project officer, Karen Weller, emphasised the importance of these events
"Women are estimated to provide one third of on farm income, often through the management of the farm business itself, but many women in the sector are not specifically trained in these skills," Ms Weller said. To take part in the event go to https://form.jotform. com/holleyt/ewfb-rsvp – CARA KEMP
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The late Colin Thompson (right) at his Cowra dairy. File image.
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Ignoring safety is not worth cost
SAFEWORK NSW is calling on farms to enhance safety measures following a recent case where a man was injured and an agricultural business fined for failing to meet workplace safety obligations
Integrated Agricultural Developments Pty Ltd, a vineyard operator in the Central Tablelands, has been fined a total of $195,000 plus legal costs after a 42-year-old labour hire farmhand suffered severe injuries.
The worker fractured his pelvis and back when the quad bike he was riding rolled during a backburn near Orange in June 2021.
The company was found guilty of two offences: failing to ensure safety at the workplace and not consulting with the labour hirer about the work and associat-
ed risks
Trent Curtin, Head of SafeWork NSW, emphasised the seriousness of these issues, saying "not enforcing workplace safety can result in severe consequences, including loss of life".
"It is crucial to review and improve your farm's safety measures to ensure a safe working environment."
The business, convicted on June 27, 2024, failed to enforce helmet use on quad bikes and did not fit an operator protective device to the bike.
The company has 28 days from the conviction date to appeal the decision
Quad bikes, along with tractors, side-by-side vehicles, and other machinery, are involved in most farm-related fatalities
Since 2001, quad bike in-
cidents have caused over 56 deaths in NSW.
"Where SafeWork Inspectors come across workers operating side-by-side vehicles without seatbelts or quad bikes without helmets and protective devices, we will take a zero-tolerance approach and issue notices as needed," Mr Curtin said.
SafeWork NSW advises farmers to strictly follow the manufacturer's instructions regarding load limits and balancing to prevent accidents.
Heavy or unstable loads, such as chemical tanks, can affect braking and stability, increasing the risk of rollovers
To assist farmers, SafeWork NSW offers a free advisory service and a $1000 safety rebate for farm improvements
3G 'considered essential'
THE Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee is holding a public hearing into the shutdown of the 3G mobile phone network
As part of the hearing National Farmers Federation
Deputy CEO Charlie Thomas addressed the hearing on Tuesday July 23, saying the network had been a steadfast lifeline for those in regional and rural areas.
"Since it's introduction in 2006, the 3G Network has been a steadfast lifeline for many consumers across the country, but arguably for none more so than those living in regional, rural and
remote Australia," Mr Thomas said.
"The livelihoods of Australian farming families are intrinsically tied to accessible, reliable, affordable, resilient and quality connectivity."
According to Mr Thomas reliable mobile connectivity underpins modern agriculture and enables efficient management of farming as well as market access and daily business operations
"For many with no bricks and mortar alternative down the road, it also provides essential access to health care, emergency services, education, social interaction
and wellbeing outcomes," he said.
"Many in the bush still consider the 3G network an essential component of reliable connectivity, a component which triggers a sigh of relief when it pops up on their phone during an emergency or natural disaster. The final alternative to no signal at all."
Mr Thomas acknowledged the opportunity the shutdown presented to improve connectivity across the country, he said farmers and communities are 'understandably' apprehensive about what a world without the 3G network means for them.
"An anxiety made worse by anecdotal reports of degrading and changing mobile service in some areas and a general lack of confidence in existing complaint processes," he said.
"The communities are
forces to trust providers with their ability to communicate, to conduct business and to access essential and emergency services."
Mr Thomas told the Inquiry that existing primary connectivity barriers it will be these communities that will predominantly suffer 'any adverse consequences ' from the transition.
"The NFF has critical expectations of providers to ensure a seamless transition and protect the fundamental needs or regional, rural and remote communities," he said.
Mr Thomas said the expectations include that con-
nectivity must be equivalent or improved from the current standard, providers must prioritise accountability and transparency through the transition, proactive, robust and considered efforts are made to inform consumers and avoid any adverse consequences, and post network shutdown issues are addressed quickly and effectively.
"To achieve that, we expect communication efforts and services beyond business as usual. As it stands today, we are not satisfied that each of our requirements for this transition have been met," he told the inquiry.
Future rural leaders named at NSW Farmers conference
FIVE future rural leaders have been named as the successful recipients of the NSW Farmers Tertiary Scholarships at its Annual Conference this week
Each year, NSW Farmers awards five tertiary scholarships to members or their children to support their university or vocational qualification in a field relevant to
regional and rural Australia.
The recipients hailed from the Riverina, the North West and Central West, and were all committed to improving farming futures Scholarship recipient and Rural Science student Jennifer Corderoy from Narromine said the scholarships would enable this year's recipients to open doors and unlock
opportunities within their careers.
"Receiving a scholarship from NSW Farmers has provided me with the necessary funds to do further work experience while I study, applying my textbooks to the field and learning much more on-the-job," Ms Corderoy said.
"Importantly, this scholar-
ship reflects the community unique to our industry, in which one generation gives a 'leg up ' to the next.
"By studying Rural Science, I am being equipped to address farming challenges, and hope that the contributions of my career to our industry will be a return on the investment of NSW Farmers in me."
NSW Farmers Rural Affairs Committee Chair Deb Charlton said the scholarships had a proven track record of helping the next generation find their passion in agriculture and rural communities, with this year's cohort already showing exceptional potential in their chosen field.
■ George Hatty, MatongE.L. O'Brien Scholarship
■ Jennifer Corderoy Narromine - John White Memorial Scholarship
■ Ellie Peart, Gulargambone - Alan Chapman Memorial Scholarship
■ Andrew Newton, GurleyGraham Blatch Memorial Goobang Scholarship
■ Ann Porter, Forbes River - Paul Lockyer Memorial Scholarship.
A new principal for NMC
Introducing Our New Principal at New
Madinah College
With the appointment of Sheikh Abdulghani Albaf as the new principal of New Madinah College, we are embarking on an exciting new chapter. Sheikh Abdulghani brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our school community, and we are confident about the positive impact he will have on our students, staff, and families His dedication to fostering an inclusive, nurturing, and academically rigorous environment aligns perfectly with the values of New Madinah College We look forward to his leadership and the bright future that lies ahead for our school under his guidance
Preparing for the Students' Future: Introducing Robots to Teach Coding
At New Madinah College, preparing our students for the future is a top priority. We are introducing robotics in our curriculum to teach coding, providing students with hands-on experience in programming and robotics This initiative aims to equip students with essential skills for the 21st century, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities in a fun and impactful way. To fund this project, our Year 7 and 8 Technology Mandatory students designed and produced eco-friendly tote bags They
also created a website to sell these bags online, showcasing their entrepreneurial and technological skills The proceeds from the sales are being used to purchase the robots needed for our coding program. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication, and we encour-
age everyone to support this student-led initiative by purchasing a tote bag.
Enrol Now: New Kindergarten Enrolments Open
Enrolments for our Kindergarten class are now open! New Madinah College
offers a unique and enriching environment for young learners, combining modern teaching techniques with a strong foundation in traditional values Our kindergarten program focuses on the holistic development of each child, fostering a love for learning from an early age.
We invite prospective parents to visit our website to learn more about our orientation days, where you can meet our dedicated staff, tour our facilities, and get a feel for the vibrant learning community at New Madinah College Don't miss this opportunity to give your child
the best start in their educational journey
Contact us
You can visit New Madinah College's website at https://nmc.nsw.edu.au/ where you can find out all kinds of information including contact details
New Madinah College students are ready for a huge term three. Image supplied
Specialised local training
COOTAMUNDRA Training
Centre have a mission to provide first-class training for the local community in a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment.
The Cootamundra Training Centre have a team of highly skilled trainers and assessors who are qualified to teach a large number courses.
Courses offered include:
■ ELEVATING WORK PLATFORM (EWP)
■ CONFINED SPACES
■ BREATHING APPARATUS
■ WORKING AT HEIGHTS
■ FIRE EXTINGUISHER
■ EXCAVATOR
■ SKIDSTEER
■ ROLLER
■ FRONT END LOADER
■ ARTICULATED HAUL TRUCK (MOXI)
■ TELEHANDLER
■ BACKHOE
■ WATERTRUCK
■ DOZER
■ GRADER
■ FORKLIFT
■ FIRST AID/CPR
Cootamundra Training Centre is owned and operated by Paul Turner who has been an accredited trainer and assessor since 2005.
In that time he has performed training and assessing in various training courses.
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Training and assessment at the Cootamundra Training Centre is delivered on behalf of Raise Training Australia.
The courses offered at Cootamundra Training Centre will give you the
He has been training and assessing for various registered training organisations in the Griffith, Leeton, Wagga, Goulburn, Mannus and Cootamundra area since 2005.
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Their trainers will pass on industry experience using real life examples to help with your training.
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]EDUCATION IN FOCUS
Young Public School
YOUNG PUBLIC SCHOOL TRANSITION TIMELINE
Early Start
Enrolled students will be invited to attend three half day sessions during Term 3 as part of their preparation for their first year of school These are flexible depending on needs and current preschool days Please advise us if you believe your child needs additional support.
Children practise classroom routines and small group activities They meet Year 5 buddies for recess and enjoy time in the Kindergarten classrooms.
Preschool and Day Care Visits to YPS
All preschools and long day care centres usually visit YPS during August and September. Children participate in morning activities, tour the school, share recess with Kindergarten students, and try out the playground.
Kindergarten Orientation Evening
An information evening for parents and carers of children enrolled to commence Kindergarten at YPS will be held at 7pm on Wednesday 26 June 2024. Gain insight into Kindergarten life, meet the Kindy teachers, and pick up your transition pack.
Transition to YPS
Enrolled students will again be invited to attend one or two days between Monday 18 November and Friday 29 November
Students learned a lot during the SAMI BAYLY shows.
Other activities during the day included community work for the IGA Return and Earn for CanAssist.
After the introduction, they headed off to Woolworths to do some baking in the bakery workshop
Students enjoyed themselves during the SAMI BAYLY shows last week
Last Tuesday marked the first day of Boys to the Bush for Term 3, 2024
The group commenced the day with an induction into the programme, reinforcing its core values
It will be a term filled with plenty of learning and lots of fun for students at Young Public School with a visiting performance and Boys to the Bush back.
Dying to Know Day 2024
THIS year's theme and focus is all about personalising final arrangements and building community!
Dying to Know Day is hoping to facilitate meaningful conversations among individuals from diverse communities, encouraging each person to share their unique stories, ideas and opinions on what truly matters in their end of life plans
In return, the campaign hopes to empower Australians to feel supported and inspired by their own wishes for their final arrangements and help to dismantle the misconception that end of life planning must be a solitary endeavour.
Penrose Funerals in collaboration with the Murrumbidgee Local Area Health District and Palliative Care team invite you to attend an event on Thursday 8th August 2024 at the Young Library commencing at 10am
Unfortunately, death is still viewed as a morbid topic in our culture, and this is affecting the decisions we Australians make and the quality of care received as
we age, but there can be real benefits to making your wishes known during your lifetime and involving family and friends in the process.
This year's Dying to Know Day on the 8th August is a perfect time for you to begin the conversation well before
anyone has to act or make important decisions on your behalf - whether it's about your will, how you want to be cared for if you lose capacity, or what your wishes are for how you will be farewelled and memorialised".
If you can't make our Dy-
ing to Know event on the 8th August, we encourage you to sit down with a pen and paper or perhaps share a coffee with a family member or friend this Dying to Know Day and have the conversation or perhaps jump onto this webinar at https://
proveda.com.au/event/ dying-to-know-day-with-drkerrie-noonan-rest-assuredwebinar/ on the 7th August to learn more on how you can "Get Dead Set".
Locals can reach out to Penrose Funerals for advice and help in having these
much needed conversations Jump online and visit the Penrose Funerals website where you can find all kinds of information on planning, funeral prices, services as well as contact information to speak with one of Penrose Funerals' caring staff
Penrose Funerals are encouraging locals to have a tough conversation on Dying to Know Day 2024
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LEO (July 23 to August 22) Aspects favor spending time with loved ones On the job, new ideas are generally welcomed, but some demands for change could cause problems. Be ready to defend your choices.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Good news: A workplace problem is close to being resolved with results that should please everyone. Take time off to indulge in your love of fun and games.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Most of the time, you are the most unflappable person around But be ready to be thrown offbalance in the nicest way when Cupid takes aim in your direction.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) It’s not often that someone tries to “sting” the sharp-witted Scorpion, but it can happen. Continue to be skeptical about anything that seems too good to be true.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your strong sense of self-esteem helps you serve as a role model for someone who needs personal reassurances. Meanwhile, your efforts pay off in an unexpected way
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Someone close considers revealing a painful secret. Withhold any judgment. Instead, open your generous heart, and offer dollops of your love and understanding.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your talents as a peacemaker are called upon once more as an old problem reemerges with new complications. Move cautiously in order to avoid falling into hidden traps.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) The artistic side of yourself is enhanced with the reception given to your new project. Use this success as encouragement toward fulfilling your larger goals.
ACROSS
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD
1 Who was the US singer and film actor, Dean (6)
7 Name a Banjo Paterson classic, the Man from (8)
8 What are boxing matches split into (6)
9 Name the wife of William Shakespeare, Anne (8)
10 Which British coin had a value of 21 shillings (6)
11 Name a palm, having fan-shaped leaves (8)
14 What are false teeth called (8)
18 Name another term for pansies (6)
19 What is the body of an aircraft (8)
21 What is a flock of geese called (6)
22 Name a snake of the boa family (8)
23 What are assemblies of ecclesiastics (6)
DOWN
1 Name a goldenflowered plant (8)
2 What do we call one who rents (6)
3 Name the birthplace of Omar Khayyam (8)
4 What is the unit of electric potential (4)
5 To be on fire, is to be what (6)
6 One who wags school is known as a what (6)
12 Which Nevada city is known for its gambling casinos (3,5)
13 Who devised the strategy of the Wooden Horse of Troy (8)
15 Name an alternative term for a horse (6)
16 Which type of warfare was prevalent in the Somme in World War One (6)
E-QUATIONS
Letters A to Z have a number
17 What was the surname of Daniel, “Mad Dog” (6)
20 Name a former unit of currency in India (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 URTICANT
(a) Smooth mannered (b) Stinging (c) Swampy
2 VAGARY
(a) A lack of precision (b) A tramp (c) A freakish prank
BIYWORD
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.
Revolutionary zealot (7) Card game (7) Showed extreme fondness (5) WWII life jacket: West (3)
Young Junior Rugby League had a fantastic hit out over the weekend. Check out these photos taken by Patricia Matthews
JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE
Young Junior League
THE Young Junior Rugby League
Cherrypickers took on Cootamundra last weekend with some fantastic games and thrilling results
U8's (Sponsored by Flemings) Coach: Geoff Palmer
No match report submitted by coach
U9's (Sponsored by Trimech) Coach: Rod Berry
Big game from the boys against Cootamundra, learning to move the ball wide and as a result ran in 16 tries with their defence at a premium, only letting in an intercept try
Try scorers were Tyree Christian and Henry Maloney with a hat trick each, two tries to Brodi Berry, Charlie Shipp and Mitchell Scott and one try to Angus Berry, Ashton Callaghan, Cooper Spring and Seiffedine Abbas
U10's (Sponsored by Corbett's Tyres) Coach: Matt Horder
No match report submitted by coach
U11's (Sponsored by S&C Club) Coach: Steven Shipp
Under 11s started slow with some poor handling and ill discipline which saw Coota race out to an 18-0 lead.
Once the pickers held on to the ball and ran hard saw Memphis crash over for the pickers first try and conversion by Johnny 18-6 to Coota
The pickers then turned the ball over and Coota capitalized to extend their lead at halftime 24-6. After a chat at halftime the pickers got back to their best hanging onto the ball completing their sets getting back to 24-18 with tries to Gus and Levi and conversions from Tom and Ollie
With two minutes left on the clock the picker forced an error and received a penalty from that set Henry crossed over with 15 seconds left on the clock with Jamaine stepping up to take the conversion to draw level at full time 24 all.
It was pleasing to see that the pickers kept their heads up and crawled back to get a draw They could have easily dropped their heads and got beaten by 40 well done guys Player of the match went to Tom and Eddy U12's (Sponsored
by Crutchers Development) Coach: Craig Gault
No match report submitted by coach
U13's (Sponsored by YES Embroidery)
Coach: Kent Woods
The boys were a little slow to warm up in their game against Cootamundra but once they found their rhythm they started to play some good footy
It was Billy Riley who scored first through a kick from Braith Anderson after an impressive chase after the ball, no conversion.
They kept Cootamundra out, working hard on chasing the ball and finding the gaps for interceptions
A good run down the field from Brock Nedelcuta saw him score which Braith Anderson converted.
From here, the boys started to have moments where they couldn't complete plays and left gaps in the line which saw Cootamundra score two tries before half time, with one successful conversion which saw the score at half time 10-10.
The second half didn't start our way Cootamundra getting in the first try due to errors in plays.
The boys were quick to pull themselves together, really working hard on keeping Cootamundra in our end which paid off with Braith Anderson finding the gap after passing out wide,
no conversion.
The team worked together getting up off the line and feeding the ball across the line which through good plays saw Braith Anderson score and convert Cootamundra took a short kick in a last ditch effort to make use of the ball, but the boys held firm on the ball, not giving up which saw them charge down the field with Braith Anderson scoring one last try before the final siren, which he converted bringing the score to 26-14
In a game that could've easily gone either way, the boys really need to pull together and dig deep to get on top of their opposition in the final two games, keeping points to a minimum and no errors
U13's Girls Tackle (Sponsored by) Coach: Phil Coddington
No game this weekend due to Cootamundra not fielding a side
U14's (Sponsored by Ozcott Excavation) Coach: Michael Sutherland
The boys played at Keith Cullen for their last home game for the season.
In the half the boys had some great defence with no score on the board till 13mins left in first half pickers were over the line
Ryder Dovern scored with an unsuccessful kick by
Lincoln Sutherland.
Cootamundra scored and the scored again with 2mins before half time, score at half time was 4-10
Cootamundra scored first in the second half then with 9mins remaining in the game Braith Anderson scored with Lincoln Sutherland converting the try.
The score was 10-14 with 8mins left to go in the 2nd half
It was a very intense close game but unfortunately the boys didn't get the win this week, final score 10-14
Coaches awards this week were awarded to Carter McKenzie, Zavier Pritchard and Will Gibson Player of the match
Matthew Cartwright
We have next week off then play our last two games of the season away
U15's (Sponsored by Corcoran Steel) Coach: Phil Coddington
The 15's Corcoran Steel fabrication pickers took on Coota at Kieth Cullen.
The boys started well scoring two early try to Cooper Dabin and one shortly after to Max Anderson, before errors creeped into the pickers game letting coota back into the the game with a soft try, pickers lead 10-6 with five minutes left in the first half.
Great lead up by Harry Coddington to put Gus Forbutt over untouched would give the pickers a 16-6
half time lead.
The second half was a solid half of footy, Its was the pickers to strike first though Max Doldisson.
The Pickers would cross the line one more time with Harry Coddington carving his way threw the Dogs defence and straight over the top of the fullback to take the pickers out to the final score of 28-6 Kobe Owen had a good game with boot kicking 4 from 5
U16's Girls Tackle (Sponsored by) Coach: Greg Anderson
No game this weekend due to Cootamundra not fielding a side
U10LT (Sponsored by MA Steel) Coach: Charlotte Hardy
No match report submitted by coach
U12LT (Sponsored by Blank Canvas) Coach: Hugh Gibson
This weekend the Blank Canvas under 12s tag girls had a win over Coota
It was a tight game with strong defenses from both sides Our defense was solid, holding them to nil with tries scored by Tia Charles & Kaily Meers with one conversion by Kaily Meers.
Another good win by the girls 10-0 with pickerchick going to Myami Robinson for a leading role in dummy half
U14LT (Sponsored by Patterson Bros Funerals) - Brett Hines
Not a good day for the girls up against Coota who were a much improved team since we last played them Coota scored 2 tries in the first half and led 10-0. Young scored just before half time with a try to Iluka with the score 10-4. No tries or points to either side in the second half with the score remaining 10-4. Well done Coota
U16LT (Sponsored by McAlister Motors) Coach: Alf Bedford
The 16s league tag put in an amazing performance to beat Cootamundra 16/10. A game that went right down to the final whistle, with the girls getting back in front with only 5 minutes remaining. So many good performances and many to mention them all.
Caitlin Norman had her best game for the season, Lucy Eastwood hitting holes and Grace Hines and Sutho tagged anything that moved.
Very proud of the girls and looking forward to Temora in a couple weeks time
Be sure to follow Young Junior Rugby League on Facebook to stay up to date with all of the latest from the Club
Cooper Dabin goes for a run with the ball while the Coota boys try to chase him down
Photo by Patricia Matthews
Around the grounds
Cherrypickers Rugby League
FIRST GRADE: Young 38 - Albury 28
Ray White First Grade came through with the goods with a gutsy 38 - 28 win over a determined Thunder side Pickers keeping it real!
Two weeks off to bring it all back for Round 17's Charity Round home against Roos!
CHERRYBOMBS: Young 16 - Albury 6
PIERCY & CO HAIR
Cherry Bombs on fire today. What a game Pickers, defeating Thunder girls 166. So good!
RESERVE GRADE: Young 22 - Albury 6
The CMac Reggie's got the job done for the Pickers today, holding our spot on the ladder after a strong win over Thunder 22 - 6. Keep up the great work Pickers
LEAGUE TAG: Young 0Albury 14
Proud of our Label A League Tag legends today, played their hearts out but the Thunder girls a little too strong for us
Good game girls, plenty of great runs and team work on display out there today!
UNDER 18s: Young 22Albury 12
Our Corbett's Tyre and Battery Centre 18s happy to take the two points from Thunder today with a 2212 win.
Congratulations Pickers, just what we need to keep our equal top spot on the ladder Great work
UNDER 16s: Young 52Albury 6
Congratulations SWS Bank Under 16s on a sensational start to the day defeating Thunder 52 - 6. Just what the boys needed, well done Pickers!
COMING UP:
The Cherrypickers have a bye in all grades this weekend ahead of the final two rounds for the normal season.
Round 17 on Saturday August 17 will see the Under 16 face off against the Kangaroos at Alfred Oval with kick off at 9.30am
The Under 18s will kick off against the Kangaroos at Alfred Oval from 10.45am on Saturday August 17.
The League Tag will have their turn against the Kangaroos from 11.50am
The Reggies will kick off against the Kangaroos from 12.50pm
The Cherrybombs will take to the field against the Estella Storm from 2pm First Grade will face off
against the third on the ladder Kangaroos at Alfred Oval from 2.35pm
LADDERS:
First Grade: Young | Temora | Kangaroos | Gundagai | Southcity | Albury | Tumut | Junee | Brothers
Under 16s: Southcity | Cootamundra | Brothers | Kangaroos | Young | Tumut | Albury | Junee
Drawing the shot
During the week there were 14 players on the green on Thursday afternoon in reasonable weather conditions
The vouchers for the day were won by Michel Alavoine, Aldo Malvicino and John Cooper who won their game 27 shots to 14.
Albert Carter and Ian Schofield won their game 26-19 and Colin Chapman and Cliff Traynor were the winners in their game by 24 shots to 18. The conditions were somewhat better on Saturday and 16 players took part in four games of pairs. All four games were closely contested
Allan Langford and Peter Watts were the winners of the vouchers for the afternoon when they won their game 25-18.
Albert Carter and Geoff Holt had a winning margin of 5 shots and the winners of both the remaining games had 4 shot margins Ted Loader and Denis Rosen had a winning score of 23-19 and Les Fanning and Russell Boyd won their game 18-14.
Players are reminded that entries for the Regional Pairs Championships close on Thursday 15th August
There are five divisionsMen's State, Women's State, Men's Senior, Women's Senior and Open Reserve.
All the details for these five events, as well as the entry procedures, are on the notice board.
CLIFF TRAYNOR
Croquet Matters
MEMBER'S PROFILE:
Gillian Powell
A few members have been inquiring when would I be doing a profile on Gillian. Well, after a lot of chatting between Gillian and myself here it is
Gillian is our most senior member. It is her choice to only be a financial member these days That lets her keep up with all matters of the club, and visit when she wishes.
Gillian and myself had a lot in common as we were both Murringo girls in our preteens riding our ponies
in events like flag races, bending races, best prepared pony and of course junior girl rider
Gillian Davidson then went to boarding school at Frensham Girls School at Memagong.
In the later years when we would be travelling to play in carnivals we would have to slow up going through Memagong to get a glimpse of where Gillian went to School.
Then as Miss Gillian Davidson it was always in the news were she won again all over the state as a rally car driver, doing hill climbs, in a green Austin A Forty.
Gillian was always a keen sports person, then along came Bruce Powell so now we meet Mrs Gillian Powell, they stayed at Murringo and reared their family.
The property still in the hand of family Bruce and Gillian retired and moved to Young.
Gillian become involved in activities in town such as CWA, President of the Art Club for a number of years.
In approximately 1993 Gillian joined the Young Croquet Club, it was here she really found her place
Gilliam became a coach, a referee and a player to be recognised.
Holding many executive positions over the years.
At this point we, being Gillian and myself decided there are to many stories in the history to print fully so
we will highlight headlines in reference to Gillian.
Also in these early years the croquet that was mainly played was association.
Golf croquet is what we see played now.
Nov 22, 1996 the club congratulated Gillian Powell in gaining her refree badge.
November 29, 1996
Gillian attended a CPP State Refree course in Sydney. This course was designed to extend and update their knowledge
Young player wins gold June 1997 at the Foster winter Carnival.
Croquet players association of NSW, Gillian Powell from young played well enough to be the overall winner
Regional Croquet appointment for Powell. The nationals to be held in act
Powell appointed Tournament Referee
Local player wins doubles event in New Zealand Trip Gillian Powell from young and Jim Hicks from Wagga took out the doubles event.
Gillian Powell wins at National Tournament held at Rich River in Vic.
Bronze Medal for local croquet player playing in the veterans games at Wagga.
Gillian's Refereeing appointments were far and wide at top level Australia wide and always in demand, so much so that she prepared myself to be a referee which I gained by badge in 2008.
I enjoyed my years referring but gee it's a thankless job.
We left Bairnsdale with the intention driving all the way home, but we found so many little places we had not seen like robust We waisted time it was getting dark so we decided to make it to Cooma and find a motel. With none available it was about 9pm when we found the last one so we decided that was it I was driving, Edna doing the motel booking, she game out waving the keys and saying in here.
So out we get sighing with relief, Edna rushes up puts the key in the door flings it open. AND there is a fellow the bed. Edna calls out, 'Hey you, there is three women coming in here.'
He nearly sent Gillian and myself flying getting out in a car and off We decided not to spoil a good story by the truth We could not stop laughing and spun a good yarn when we got home It still bought smiles to Gillian face when we found it
Thank you Gillian for your chats and our memories
Your input into the Young Croquet Club is well documented it its well kept history SHIRLEY CLOSE
The Young Cherrypickers celebrating their 38-28 win over Albury on the weekend. Photo from YRLFC/FB
Rovers and Goldies footy
Rovers Rugby League
Boorowa's senior league teams returned home for the first time in over a month at the showground but unfortunately is wasn't the ideal homecoming parade
The Roverettes went down to Cootamundra by 24-6 effectively ending their semi final chances
After being down 18-0 they tried valiantly to come back but it wasn't to be
The Rovers got away to a flying start from an amazing Josh Dean Try to lead 6-0 but Cootamundra soon took control of the game to win 38-12.
Boorowa now must win their last game against the UC Stars and then hope old foes Harden defeat Crookwell next week to sneak in to the finals.
It will be an interesting last round.
Many thanks to all the supporters today who enjoyed a feast of footy with the Junior league on as well
Next week will be our last home game of the season against the UC Stars, so lock it in to send the Roverettes out a winner in 2024 and
hopefully get our Champion Rovers into the semis to defend their title
Goldies Rugby Union
Huge effort from the boys to finish Minor Premiers It's the first time since the legendary 2009 premiership team did it, so an amazing
effort for our small town that punches above its weight 3pm at the Boorowa Showground will be HUGE as they take on the Yabbies for hosting rights of the Grand Final so clear your schedule!
Goldilocks17-24Blayney
The 'Locks finished the season off in true 'never say
die' style on Saturday There was plenty to like about their structure, defence and ability to make the most of their opportunities Blayney brought their A game and just held on to the win from a fast finishing Goldilocks. Another great season in the bag, with wins on the field, but plenty more
success off the field also.
Tries: Jessie Abnett, Madie Penrose, Nikki Gore | Conversions: Jessie Abnett | 3 points - Charmaine Carr, 2 points - Georgie Martin, 1 point - Jessie Abnett | Players Player - Shae Roberts | Richard's Pick - Kim Collins Goldies 41 - 5 Blayney
Blayney were very short on numbers but huge on effort as they piled on the pressure for the first 30 minutes of the game A significant leg injury to Rory McGrath off the kickoff rocked the boys, and a huge thanks to all volunteers especially Sheany and Rach for helping out. The Goldies were clunky in attack, but found some rhythm throughout the game Some big defensive plays from the boys meant the score was much wider than the game actually was. A huge effort from Blayney and plenty to work on for the Gold as they host the Major Semi-Final against Young this Saturday Tries: Keagan Size, Liam Birks, Justin Flannery, Josh Carmody, George Woods, Adam Hick, Jamie Golden | Cons: Carmo 3/7 | 3 pointsWill Archer 2 points - Isaac Norton 1 point - Liam Birks | Players Player - George Woods | Mike's Mug - Mark Norton | Chick's Pick - Archie McGrath-Webber
See you up at the Boorowa Showground this Saturday for the 3:15pm kickoff of the Major Semi-Final!
Around the grounds
Young Golf ClubMen's golf
Saturday was a Two Person Ambrose sponsored by Mark Sheridan and Tester Porter Services
The winners were Jake Veney and Casey Wall with 60 nett.
Runners up were Sam Scott and Keith Duran with 60.25 nett and third were Swayde Honeman and Cameron Hobbs with 62.5 nett.
The Terry Brothers Carpet Court secret birdie hole was the 7th and was won by Peter Hamblin and Thomas Hamblin on a card draw
The Watson Toyota NTP on the 7th was won by Thomas Hamblin with 142 cm and the 17th was won by Cameron Jones with 40 cm.
Cameron also won the Eagles Nest jackpot which stood at 6 balls
The Pro Pin on the 7th was won by Thomas Hamblin with 142 cm and he received a $66 voucher.
The Ian Page Bricklaying card draw was not won and jackpots next week
The Vinnies Pizza award was won Justin Gale and Charlie Corcoran.
Balls went down to 64.5 nett on a countback and there were 78 players.
Next Saturday 3rd August is the Cool Tech Refrigeration and Air Conditioning August Monthly Medals held in conjunction with Round 1 of Handiskins
Saturday 10th August is a "Three Stick + a Putter" novelty event sponsored by Gavin Marshall and Craig Watson.
Saturday 17th August is a single stableford and Saturday 24th August is a 4BBB
The Wednesday Medley was won by John Connell with 40 points and he won 10 balls
Grant Meacham was second with 38 points on a countback from Ian Tierney.
Mick Hadley (Gold Creek) won the Pro Pin on the 7th with 272 cms and he won a $43 voucher.
Balls went down to 30 points on a countback and there were 53 players.
The Friday 9 hole medley was won by Larry Marks and there were 2 players.
Zach Williams won the Friday 18 hole medley stableford event with 41 points from Casey Ashton with 38 points and he won four balls
Balls went down to 31 points on a countback and there were 12 players.
The Kyle McGovern Electrical Sunday medley was won by Matt McKnight
with 33 points on a countback from Brady LeStrange and he won the $30 voucher and 4 balls
Josh Townsend was 3rd with 32 points.
Balls went down to 30 points and there were 15 players. The Watson Toyota Secret Birdie hole was the 6th and was not won.
The Jackpot next week will be $60. The Pro Pin on the 7th was won by Matt McKnight with 361cm and he received a $15 voucher.
The Social Club didn't play a competition round this week due to insufficient numbers. CRAIG WATSON
Young Golf ClubLadies golf
On Wednesday 24th, the ladies played a Single Stroke being the 5th round of GolfNSW Medals (Mid week)
Medal winners:
A Grade: Leanne Slater
73 nett
B Grade: Helen Hamblin
75 nett
C Grade: Elise Bunny 74 nett
Putting competition sponsored by Cachewise
A Grade: Leanne Slater 29
B Grade: Cathy Aiken 31
C Grade: Marg Kinlyside 35
Winners on the day: Div 1: Leanne Slater
73 nett
Div 2: Jan Broderick
73 nett
NTP's:
A Grade 16th sponsored
by Gail Hanigan - Leanne
Slater
B Grade 7th sponsored by Elegant Timbers, Shutters and Blinds - Catherine Marshall
C Grade 13th sponsored by Uplands P/LMarg Kinlyside
Ball winners: Leanne 73 nett, Jan 73 nett, Helen Hamblin 75 nett, Liz Harding 77 nett, Justine Makeham 77 nett, Elise Bunny 78 nett and Cathy Aiken 78 nett.
Last Saturday the ladies played a 4BBB Stableford. Winners on the day: Libby Plumley and Noela Hardman 45 pts
NTP's:
A Grade 16th sponsored by Gail HaniganChris Keevil
B Grade 7th sponsored by Elegant Timbers, Shutters and Blinds - Pauline Collier
C Grade 13th sponsored
by Uplands P/L - Estelle Roberts
Ball winners: Noela Hardman 39 pts, Trish Miller 35 pts, Sandra Holmes 34 pts and Helen Spencer 34 pts. Tomorrow is a Stroke being the 6th round of GolfNSW Medals (Sat) and next Wednesday is the Cootamundra Tournament.
PAMMIE MCCLOY
Tipperary Golf Club
In Tuesday's glorious weather a two person Ambrose was played
The winners were Brian Hearne and Kaye Jasprizza. Next best was Lindsay Sheather and Terry Casey. Lindsay and Vera McMillan had one gobble each Thursday's stroke event went to Lindsay Sheather with 54 nett, runner up was Nigel Willett on 59 nett. Sunday was a two person
Ambrose. The winners were Lindsay Sheather and Nigel Willett on 55 and a half nett.
Second went to Richard Dennis and Thadem Davies on 58 and three quarters nett.
Birdies went to Lindsay and Nigel had two and Max Hardman and Brian Hearne had one
Jake Searle and David Jasprizza had two gobbles
Sponsor of the week was Tegra.
The course is looking great fellas, you are doing a great job, all voluntary.
VERA MCMILLAN
Yabbies Rugby Union
FIRST GRADE: Harden
8 - Young 5
Hamish Spackman scored the lone try for the Yabbies in Harden on Saturday.
The try for the Red Devils went to Jeremy Martin and the penalty goal was kicked by Tom Lenehan.
THIS WEEKEND
This weekend is the major semi-final with the Boorowa Goldies hosting the Young Yabbies at the Boorowa Rugby Club
Kick off for the boys will be at 3.15pm this Saturday
The Minor Semi-Final on Saturday will be played between the Harden Red Devils and the Cootamundra Tri-Colours at Harden Rugby Club with kick off at 3.15pm.
The Boorowa Goldies were the minor premiers for the 2024 season sitting at the top of the ladder having
played 14 games, won 12, lost 2 and sitting on 58 points, ahead of the Yabbies who played 14, won 10, lost 4 and had 52 points
LADIES Xs: Harden 17Young 14
Tries for Young were scored by Jorjah Griffiths and Cheyenne-Lee Hills with Rosie Jacobs converting both
Tries for the Red Devils went to Kelsey Hogan with two and Jaida Smith with one Hogan also converted one
The Temora Tuskers were the minor premiers for the 2024 Westfund South Cup sitting at the top of the board with 12 games played, 12 games won and 69 points in total.
The Harden Red Devils finished out the normal season in second on the ladder with 12 games played, 10 won and 2 losses to finish on 58 points
The Panthers ended up in third with seven wins and five losses and 44 points while the Yabbies six wins, six losses and 40 points
THIS WEEKEND
The Yabbies Women's Xs will be playing the Grenfell Panthers this Saturday at Boorowa Rugby Club in the Minor Semi-Final with kick off at 2pm The Major Semi Final will be played between the Harden Red Devils and the Temora Tusker at Harden Rugby Club with kick off at 2pm on Saturday
Two Person Ambrose winner Jake Veney, sponsor Mark Sheridan, third place Swayde Honeman and Cameron Hobbs and winner Casey Wall
Libby Plumley and Noela Hardman were the 4BBB winners on Saturday with 45 points
TWO local shooters have ended up on the podium winning silver at the World Down The Line International Clay Target Shooting Federation Championships held in the United Kingdom
Following on from the success in the leadup to the World Championships
Boorowa Gun Club members, Tracey Barton Stringer
and Amy Smith with their fellow Australian teammate Jessica Robb have come home from England with some new bling after the success of their clay target shooting championships.
The pair have been congratulated by their fellow Boorowa Gun Club members and many local supporters.
The ladies qualified for the International Clay Target Shooting Federation World
Championships for 2024 which was hosted by England and held at the Bywell shooting grounds
Amy and Tracey two very talented local shooters were selected as part of the Australian Ladies three person team to contest the Championships in July
Amy and Tracey represented Australia where they proudly wore the Green and Gold for their home country.
Tracey has previously represented Australia but it was Amy's first Australian representative cap.
On top of wearing the green and gold the pair also represented Boorowa Gun Club, their friends and families and the local and wider community.
The level of local support for these two ladies, especially from Businesses and individuals from the local
areas of Boorowa, Young, Canberra and as far away as Sydney in the leadup was very pleasing with many people coming on board to assist with fundraising with the ladies very grateful for all of the support to reach the Worlds
Both of these ladies efforts, in attaining the highest level within their chosen sport, serves as an inspiration to all in the Down The Line shooting community.
The competition wrapped up at the end of July with the Australian Ladies team winning Silver
Tracey Barton Stringer was also able to secure third place overall in the ladies competition.
All eyes will soon be on the Olympic events in France and we wish all our Australian Athletes the best of luck in the Games
Jessica Robb with local teammates Tracey Barton Stringer and Amy Smith at the world Clay Target Shooting championships in England.
