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Local Charity Event Raises Over $2,000 for YCAC

By ANNABEL CUSACK

On Wednesday, 4th September, Dave, a well-known employee of The Bush Chemist, demonstrated his commitment to supporting the Young community by taking part in a special charity event.

The goal was to raise funds for the Young Crisis Accommodation Centre (YCAC), an organization that provides critical services and emer-

gency support for individuals facing hardship.

The event, held at The Bush Chemist, was kicked off by Cass, who both introduced the occasion and later performed the haircut herself.

Cass highlighted the vital work that YCAC does for those in need, explaining how the donations raised through the event would be used to offer continued assistance to vulnerable individuals within

the community.

The original fundraising goal was set at $600 - a target that many hoped to reach through generous community support.

In a creative twist, three hairstyle options were offered for Dave, and donors had the opportunity to cast their votes by contributing money towards their preferred style.

The choices included the quirky ‘Jack Jack’ style, which raised $297.60, a bold

bald look, which brought in $356.45, and the fan-favorite mohawk, which emerged as the clear winner, amassing an impressive $1,432.70 in donations.

The total amount raised on the morning of the event reached an astonishing $2,086.75, more than tripling the initial goal.

As Dave prepared for his new mohawk look, family, friends, colleagues, and loyal customers gathered to

witness the event.

Cass, with a steady hand, gave Dave his new style to the cheers and applause of the crowd, who eagerly showed their support for both Dave and the important cause behind the fundraiser.

This event not only demonstrated the generosity of the Young community but also shone a light on the important role that local businesses like The Bush Chemist play in supporting

charitable causes.

The funds raised will go directly to the YCAC, helping to sustain their critical programs and services for those most in need.

The overwhelming success of this fundraising effort was a testament to the spirit of collaboration and community that defines Young. Dave’s mohawk may only last for a month, but the impact of this event will be felt for much longer.

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 from - something 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-a-brac also a delicious BBQ and refreshments.

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.

BALLINACLASH BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

Saturday September 28

Wander leisurely through our blossoming trails and immerse yourself in a sea of pink and white. Capture unforgettable memories with a professional photo session amidst the picturesque orchard. Have a picnic lunch or take part in the many workshops available. Visit the Ballinclash website to secure a spot and for more information.

BRIBBAREE SHOW

Saturday October 5

A fun filled day for the whole family with show horses, sporting horses, stockman’s challenge, Young People of The Show, tractor pull, pavilions, working dog trials, games, rides, dog high jump, woodchopping, trade stalls and so much more.

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.

HARDEN KITE FESTIVAL

Saturday October 12

This community event has free activities and entertainment for all ages, such as exciting cultural performances, kite deco-

rating 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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RURAL WOMEN’S NETWORK GATHERING

Saturday October 19

The 2024 NSW Rural Women’s Gathering will be held in Harden Murrumburrah.

Tickets are now on sale. This year’s theme is ‘Sowing the Seeds of Success - Creating Your Own Work, Life Balance’, and will see women hearing from entrepreneurial

women and experts; participating in cultural experiences, arts and crafts, and workshops; meeting local business vendors; and sampling local catering. There will be guest speakers including former Olympian Jana Pittman, workshops on various activities and plenty more. https:// events.humanitix.com/rural-womensgathering-2024.

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Young Public School compete at the regional finals for debating

The YPS Cherry Pickers debated against Coolamon Central School last Tuesday for the regional finals.

The topic was “We should ban shops and restaurants from giving away toys and prizes with their products”.

It was a tough debate, however they put forward some challenging arguments, persevered and came out on top.

Congratulations!

The team

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Boorowa to Galong Rail Trail hits a bump in the road

Boorowa to Harden Rail Trail misses out on funding from Bango Wind Farm Enhancement Fund, ammendment voted down in Council

The Boorowa to Galong Rail Trail has hit a bump in the road following a rejected amendment that would have seen funds from the Bango Wind Farm Enhancement Fund go towards an Environmental Impact Study, rejected by Council.

During the August meeting, the allocation of funds from the Fund were deferred, at the Extraordinary meeting held on Wednesday September 5, Cr Tony Flanery seconded the motion and asked for an amendment to be added that would see some of the funds from the other recipients reallocated towards the application for the Rail Trail.

Cr Ingram spoke for the amendment, however, ultimately, the motion was lost and the original recommendation from the Bango Wind Farm Enhancement Fund Committee was adopted.

“I think we have to go to an amendment because that’s

what the Bango Community Enhancement Fund Committee has recommended,” Cr FitzPatrick said.

Cr Flanery said that the Rail Trail needed $20,000 to pay for the EIS and had received $10,000 from the Galong Mine Enhancement Fund, and would still be short if the amended recommendation had been adopted, however, it would allow the progress of the initial stage of the potential project.

“One of the documents that’s missing is the (Environmental) study to the bridges,”

Cr Flanery said.

“We have a dying community at Galong that have put up significant funds to support various studies, feasibility studies into the Rail Trail, there’s a small but dedicated group at Boorowa who haven’t been so fortunate in getting funds, but it will be of little benefit for Council to bring the report

back in October.

“There’s two choices, either Council can put up the money for the (Environmental) study or we utilise some funds through VPA (Voluntary Planning Agreement) or community enhancement funds, as is the Bango Wind Farm.”

Cr Flanery explicitly stated that he was not in a position to be able to allocate the full amount the Rail Trail had applied for, but he said that he could give them funding to go towards to EIS.

“As a Councillor, I can’t sit here and award $10,000, or consider $10,000, for a missing piece, when I look through that list and all of them are no doubt worthy,”

Cr Flanery said.

“There are some that I look and think, I wonder why they missed out and I don’t know, cause we haven’t seen the reports come up, but it still leaves the Boorowa Galong Rail Trail short by $3,500 on

their $20,000 that they will need, but I think it’s a good start and it will help us make an informed decision.”

He said the way he had worked out the allocation hadn’t taken huge amounts from any of the successful applicants.

“I don’t think I have, for want of a better way of doing it, docked anyone to the extent that’s going to affect their project, there will be further funds forthcoming, the most anyone’s lost is $1,000 and Galong Boorowa Rail Trail will have to go back to the community or to Council, but I do believe that those two communities would benefit enormously from the Rail Trail, but we need to know the facts,” he said.

Cr John Piper who was the Council member on the Enhancement Fund Committee said that the concerns of the committee members and the community ultimately

lead to the decision that the application for the Rail Trail not be accepted by the committee.

“We had a meeting yesterday afternoon,” Cr Piper said.

“The reasons that we decided not to go with them, again, was there was no guarantee to the proceed, its a very long term project, still requires Council approval, we still have to make a decision on what we’re going to do with the land that this is going to go over.

“There are a few biosecurity issues, not many, approvals aren’t in place yet for where the trail will go, as there is quite a bit of conjecture.”

Cr Flanery then asked Cr Piper a question in regards to the committee decision.

“If this will provide one of the baseline studies required to determine whether Council should or shouldn’t support it, how can you sup-

port a project, that you’re not willing to support the study into providing you with that information?”

“The reason given was that there is already, and as Cr Flanery knows, the Trail has just got another $10,000 off another form of grant,” Cr Piper said.

“Which is half the money they need,” Cr Flanery said.

“As a committee that’s what we came up with and decided not to go ahead with it,” Cr Piper said.

The amendment was lost with Cr Flanery, Cr Ingram and Cr Mackay voting for the amendment and Cr Foreman, Cr FitzPatrick, Cr Roles, Cr Piper and Cr Dodd voting against it. The original recommendation was then put forward and passed with Cr Foreman, Cr FitzPatrick, Cr Roles, Cr Piper and Cr Dodd voting for the recommendation and Cr Ingram, Cr Flanery and Cr Mackay voting against it.

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against Coolamon Central School last week.The Young Public School Cherry Pickers have won the Regional Debating Final.

join together for the 2024

Forum in

Corowa

Consumer advocates from across the Murrumbidgee Local Health District met in Corowa last week at the 2024 September LHAC Forum.

The forum is held twice each year for Local Health Advisory Committee (LHAC) members to come together to discuss health issues and ideas and share their initiatives with the health service leaders from the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) and the Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN).

The theme for the forum was “Access and Equity for Regional Communities” and was an opportunity to explore ways to work together to create a sustainable, equitable and integrated health system that delivers outcomes that matter most to patients and the community in our region.

The forum provides an opportunity to listen to community voices for insight into access and equity and effectively advocate for better health outcomes and contribute to lifting health outcomes in our region.

LHAC heard from MPHN Chief Executive Officer Stewart Gordon, and MLHD Chief Executive Jill Ludford, and had the opportunity to engage with members of the organisations’ executive teams.

Nigel Smith, MLHD Services Coordinator Mental Health Drug and Alcohol for Aboriginal People, presented on Access and Equity in Aboriginal Mental Health.

Around 80 delegates attended the 2024 September LHAC Forum.

To find out more about how you can join your Local Health Advisory Committee visit: https://www. nsw.gov.au/departmentsand-agencies/mlhd/ get-involved/local-healthadvisorycommittees Or apply online here: https:// msnswlhd.snapforms.com. au/form/lhac-membershipapplication.

Doctors available around the clock at Boorowa MPS

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is wanting to assure local residents that emergency care is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at the Boorowa MPS emergency department.

Thanks to the fantastic, qualified staff at the facility and the innovative introduction of the Remote Medical Consultation Service (RMCS) and Visiting

Medical Officer (VMO) locals are able to receive treatment in emergency situations all year round, at any time of the day or night. RMCS is staffed by a team of General Practitioners experienced in emergency care.

Patients who present to the emergency department at the Boorowa MPS will be assessed by the highly qualified nurses and clinicians and

may also access the RMCS service.

RMCS provides medical assessment and treatment virtually to ensure patients receive the treatment they need when they need it.

The RMCS work with the local clinical team in outlying hospitals by prescribing medical treatments and identifying when further care is required.

The nurses and clinicians

will assist the RMCS with assessing the patient and relaying information to them so an accurate and clear assessment of the patient can be made.

When needed, the RMCS can put patients in contact with specialists who can assess and provide treatment and making it easier on patients if they do not need to travel for treatment.

Between the RMCS and the

VMO locals can be assured they will be able to receive emergency care when and if they need it.

MLHD asks that locals please only utilise the emergency department in the case of an emergency and to contact their General Practitioner in non-emergency situations to ensure the emergency department is free in the case of an emergency situation.

Dying to Know Day held in Boorowa

At its September monthly meeting, the Young Hospital Auxiliary recognised the service of Lyn Freudenstein. Lyn was presented her twenty year service bar by the United Hospital Auxiliary’s Riverina Representative, Liane Preinbergs, who had travelled from Tumut. Lyn has filled various roles in the Young Branch, mainly that of secretary for a decade and that of President.

Requests from the Hospital’s Site Manager, Lucy Dunstan, for the purchase of equipment, to the value of nearly $7,000, was approved. The equipment included an

On Tuesday September 3, Boorowa Local Health Advisory Committee (LHAC) was pleased to present Dying to Know Day, a morning of vital information for the residents of Boorowa.

The speakers covered a range of topics including making end of life arrangements while still of sound mind, letting family know your wishes regarding care, whether in your home, a hospital or a care setting and your funeral wishes and arrangements.

The morning included information about palliative care available in the Hilltops Council area, ensuring wills are made and reviewed periodically and the various types of funeral arrangements that can be made.

The information presented was enlightening for many who were present.

It included the legal requirements around dying and death, such as where funerals may be held, paperwork which has to be prepared and signed and who is able to organise and make arrangements for the person concerned.

Patterson Brothers provided pictures of possible coffins and places where funerals can be held, together with samples of urns.

Residents were given

information about various medical and legal options at the sessions.

Participants were able to ask questions of the presenters and all questions were answered appropriately. Some questions were quite difficult for the presenters but were handled exceptionally well.

Boorowa LHAC would like to thank Nicki Carson, who led the session in the absence of team leader, Stephanie Dunstall, Reuben Irving from Mercy Care, Stacey and Daniel Patterson from Patterson Brothers Funeral Services and Keith Carmody from Carmody’s Solicitors in Young, for the information they shared with the Boorowa community.

The next event being supported by Boorowa LHAC is an open day at Boorowa Multipurpose Service in October (date yet to be advised).

The Local Health Advisory Committee looks forward to many in the community taking advantage of the “Open Day“ to learn about the services provided by Boorowa MPS.

Finally Boorowa LHAC thanks Boorowa Ex-Services Club and the many residents who attended the morning of information.

Optiflow, which provides safe and effective respiratory support to patients having sedation, and two fall mats for the safety of bed patients

Plans are well underway for one of the Auxiliary’s blue ribbon events. An Open Gardens Day will be held on

Sunday 3 November. There will be five gardens available for viewing, four of which are in Young town and one on the edge of town. Lunch and refreshments will be available, the entry cost will be $5 per garden and a raffle is also being conducted.

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20 YEARS RECOGNISED: Lyn Fruedenstein was awarded by the Young Hospital

David and Stacey Patterson were one of the presenters on the day.

There was a great turnout for Boorowa LHAC’s Dying to Know Day last week.

Boorowa Central School appreciate their Support Staff

Stage 5 students gave up their lunch time last Thursday and Friday to help teaching staff make coffees for the Support Staff in the school to celebrate Support Staff Appreciation Week.

Elizabeth Moorby l Organising Teacher

Students spent their lunchtime showing their appreciation last week.

The students were eager to help make the support staff’s day easier.

What’s been happening in the St Mary’s classrooms

In Science, 6E has been exploring the various types of energy.

To practically demonstrate the concept of energy transfer between objects, students worked in groups to design, construct, test, and refine Rube Goldberg Machines.

Through collaboration and improvements, each group successfully created a functioning machine, and the class took great pride in the outcomes of this project.

Nurses Association says urgent action needed following Birth Trauma report

The NSW Nurses and Midwives Association (NSWNMA) says the NSW Government has failed to recognise the urgency of the midwifery workforce crisis, after releasing its response to the recommendations of the state’s first Birth Trauma Inquiry.

The NSWNMA welcomed the state government’s support of 42 of the 43 recommendations but was disappointed by the lack of immediate and proactive measures to improve workforce challenges and maternity care.

NSWNMA Assistant General Secretary, and midwife, Michael Whaites, said the state government needed to focus on fixing the midwifery staffing crisis.

“Midwives strive to deliver the best possible care to women and babies in a system that has been chronically understaffed, underresourced and neglected for far too long. This cannot continue any longer,” Mr Whaites said.

“The government must recognise poor pay and conditions are driving the severe staffing shortages and as a result, there’s an inability for midwives to intervene.

“The government is refusing to acknowledge the pivotal role of midwives and the centrality of midwives to the solutions. There needs to be significant investment into the midwifery workforce, because if the government doesn’t act to address these staffing shortages, the ambition of the Maternity Care Blueprint will not be recognised.

“We need to see competitive rates of pay and a staffing model with the appropriate skill-mix. We continue to advocate for safe staffing ratios in maternity with one midwife to every three women in postnatal wards.

“It’s pleasing to see the government recognises the importance of midwifery-led continuity of care models and is committed to increasing access to these care models, as well as improving support for women with postnatal debriefings.

“It’s evident that the government cannot sit on its hands any longer. It must urgently act to stem the loss of midwives, if it is serious about improving maternity care for women and babies in this state.”

Blantyre Farms is bitterly disappointed in the Councillor’s vote that refused our Development Application.

This is 46 jobs and $11.7 million per year denied from the Hilltops. This is a blow to us and to theHilltops.

We have been backed into a corner and will now take the Hilltops Council to the Land & Environment Court, wasting our money and the rate payers’ money.

We need a council that values jobs, business and growth in the Hilltops.

Councillor Ingram fought hard and voted for our DA. He is for jobs.

Councillor Mackay listened to the facts, not the emotion. She is for jobs.

Councillor Flanery was unable to vote on our DA, but is supportive of industry & progress. He is for jobs.

Fiona Douglas & Michael Skillen both have business experience. They are for jobs.

Neil Langford cares about local businesses and is for jobs.

Councillor Fitzgerald voted against our DA, stating that he is opposed to factory farming. An insult to those of us involved in intensive farming in the Hilltops.

Councillor Dodd voted against our DA, stating that she was happy for the decision to be made by the Land and Environment Court.

Councillor Foreman voted against our DA, agreeing it ticks all the boxes, but voted against it anyway.

Authorised by Edwina Beveridge, Blantyre Farms Pty Ltd

Students soak up their success

Country Education Foundation of Young

Maddie thanks Young CEF for support

Maddie Noakes ex-student of Young High School, now a tertiary student supported by Country Education Foundation (CEF) at CSU Wagga, has generously provided an update on her academic progress in her Bachelor of Agriculture Science, emphasising her commitment to agronomy and increasing interest in commodity trading and marketing. She acknowledged the significant impact of CEF’s financial assistance on her educational journey. Keep up the great work Maddie Noakes!

CEF committee is pleased to share Maddy’s progress with our CEF community, recognising

the contribution made to supporting students like Maddie in achieving their academic aspirations.

Catch up with Khawlah Albaf

2025 application for grants are now available on our web page. https:// cef.org.au/foundations/ young/

CEF Young recently caught up with Khawlah Albaf, a former Young High School student, who is now pursuing a double degree at Sydney University, a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies majoring in both Health and International Relations.

“ This double degree allows me to study majors from not only the science pool but the arts pool as

well,” Khawalah said.

Khawlah reports that her studies are progressing well and has been selected as a student ambassador for Sydney University.

CEF Young thanks the Young community for their financial support, which enables students like Khawlah to further their studies at a tertiary level.

Donations to be matched in September and October

Please consider donating to Country Education Foundation Young.

This will help more regional young people’s dreams become a reality.

Go to our web page. cef. org.au/foundations/young

Donations to CEF Young will be matched during September and October.

Khawlah is studying a double degree of Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies majoring in both Health and International Relations.

Khawlah Albaf caught up with Young CEF to update them on her start at University.

Maddie is studying a Bachelor of Agriculture Science at CSU Wagga.

Maddie Noakes has thanked Young CEF for its support with her studies.

Bee-ing very good to the local bugs at the Hilltops Library

The Young High School Hilltops Library has held a fantastic Bee Hotel Workshops where kids learned all about creating habitats for local bees and bugs.

“A huge thank you to Kris Behler for hosting an extremely successful Bee Hotel Workshop at Young Library this afternoon,” The Young Library said.

“Kris explained what a Bee Hotel is and the important Do’s and Don’ts when choosing items for construction.”

The kids who took part had a fun and educational time getting creative with their Bee Hotels.

“The children, with minimal help from adults, began creating their Bee Hotels from bamboo, bark , bark curls, leaves, recycled wood, tins and paper,” the Library said.

“They got down and dirty using a variety of tools and learnt many new life skills including how to saw, screw, glue, hammer and nail.”

The workshop has come just in time too with the Young Show holding a fantastic competition for local children to get creative with their Bee Hotels.

“Everyone is definitely

Drama time at St Mary’s

The students from Kinder to Year 4 at St Mary’s Primary School have been busy working on characterisation, movement and relationships through games and activities, all whilst having a whole lot of fun.

Students have found themselves in all kinds of situations such as robbing banks, making pancakes, as first time drivers or choosing their wedding gowns for their special day!

The students in Year 5 and 6 had been given the task of developing characters through the use of voice. They were tasked with

writing a script for a telephone conversation with a partner (or independently if so desired) based on one of the scenarios provided. The students then performed their telephone conversations either in front of their audience or behind a screen to alleviate any performance anxiety. The students have produced incredibly witty and engaging scripts which have had their audiences in tears from laughter. The students should be very proud of their efforts as they have worked so hard to create many memorable performances!

looking forward to seeing some excellent Bee and Bat Box Hotels at the Young Show,” the Library said.

“Congratulations Kris!

“Thanks for sharing your expertise with the Hilltops community.”

HILLTOPS COUNCIL ELECTION CANDIDATES 2024

Brian Ingram from Young

Why are you running?

I am running again because I believe my experience in local government equips me to make a valuable contribution to the next term of the Council.

The next four years are crucial in setting the future direction and achieving the outcomes our community desires.

I am committed to making wellinformed, responsible decisions, even when they are difficult or unpopular.

It’s essential to involve the community in decisions that affect them. It’s one thing to claim you’re there for the community, but it’s another to consistently vote against giving them a voice. I have always made sure that the community’s input is the foundation of our decision-making process, and I will continue this if voted in again. What do you stand for?

I have always been consistent in focusing on the core responsibilities of local government: roads, rates and rubbish. While it may seem old-fashioned,

these are the most important services our Council must prioritise.

I am continually seeking funding for improvements to our road network, both sealed and gravel, and advocating for an enhanced re-sheeting and maintenance programme for our gravel roads, which is coming to fruition. Regarding rates, I moved the motion to prevent the implementation of an 80 percent Special Rate Variation (SRV).

With the support of the community, we successfully stopped it, and I will continue to oppose any SRV until Council demonstrates efficiency in its operations.

To support this, myself and a fellow councillor, requested the development of a financial improvement strategy focusing on six key areas: Asset Recycling, Service Catalogue, Service Level Costs, User Pays and Cost Recovery, Additional Revenue Streams , and Internal Efficiencies.

Who inspires you?

I’m inspired not by any one person but by those who have the courage to ‘have a go’.

It’s easy to be an armchair critic, whether critiquing a referee’s decision in football or a jockey taking the wrong run, but until you’ve been in those situations it’s hard to understand the reasons behind those decisions.

The same applies to public service—doing nothing is easy, but that’s not who I am.

When I believe in something, I

Abdullah Sultan

Why are you running for Council?

To represent the community and be their voice for change!

Young has so much untapped potential, with the right energy and motivation great things can happen.

In a few words tell us what you stand for: Partnership. Progression. Future! Who inspires you?

Personally, my family inspires me and have all played a pivotal role in moulding my beliefs.

My parents are working class citizens who raised four children to appreciate everyone and everything in life.

Most importantly they encouraged hard work, community service and the value of positive thinking. Moreover, the Hilltops community inspires me because they are welcoming, optimistic and always supportive of new initiatives.

Tell us a little about yourself:

I am a proud 35 year old Australian Muslim who was born and raised in Sydney’s South West. I am an even prouder, married father of 4 young children who made the move to Young 3 years ago.

I obtained my electrical trade qualification which cemented my business acumen as an Electrician at the age of 19.

The skills of the trade propelled me into owning and managing my personal business which I have successfully maintained for 14 years.

Meeting people and developing my skills as a business owner taught me the value of hard work, project management and working part of a diverse team.

In the spirit of embracing change, I decided to branch out into the field and specialise in the corporate side which involved consulting, compliance, business evaluations and acquisitions.

commit to making it happen.

A prime example of that is the Hilltops Young High School Library.

Despite heavy criticism, I supported this project because I believed it would be a great asset to our community.

Now that it’s completed, I believe even my harshest critics would concede it is indeed a wonderful facility for all members of our community, young and old. Tell us a little about yourself: What you see is what you get, if you ask me a question or opinion, be prepared for an honest answer.

I’m not one for big words, but you can trust that you’ll understand my response, and it won’t come from

someone sitting on the fence.

I believe in asking questions and, when necessary, challenging the answers so I can make informed decisions.

I recently retired from running my Shearing business and now spend my time with a couple of kelpies managing a sheep enterprise on a local property.

I am also the Chair of the Young Local Health Advisory Committee and the Chair of the Riverina Local Health Advisory Committee.

As many people know I have a passion for all sports and particularly enjoy being involved with horses whether they be gallopers or pacers and enjoy having good times with good people.

Fashion Fundraiser to Support Young Crisis Accommodation

By ANNABEL CUSACK

The Young Crisis Accommodation Centre (YCAC) is launching a pop-up at 65 Lynch Street Young, featuring a stunning collection of pre loved and women’s clothing.

The store will open September 6th, offering shoppers the chance to browse and purchase gorgeous, gently used clothes in a variety or sizes and styles.

This fundraiser, running through the month of September, provides the perfect opportunity for fashion enthusiasts to update their wardrobes while also supporting a vital local cause.

All Proceeds from the sales will go directly to

Thank you for the support from the Riles family

On behalf of Taryn Riles, myself and the entire Riles family we would like to thank everyone who attended the Trivia Night for Carinya Court.

To everyone that sponsored and donated prizes thank you. The night is not possible without your generosity.

To all our helpers thanks very much. The night would not have been successful without you.

We are very proud to announce that we raised approximately $6313 to assist in the building of new units at Carinya Court.

By Chloe Riles on Facebook

Harden water main cleaning

Harden Residents: Water main cleaning will begin Monday 16 September 2024. These works will take place from 8am to 6pm each day, and will finish on Friday 27 September 2024.

Residents of HardenMurrumburrah will receive a letter in their letterbox / post office box to advise when cleaning in their street will commence.

A reminder, following cleaning works, consumers should check their water supply and flush their own pipes by running a back-yard tap until the water returns to normal.

By HILLTOPS COUNCIL

YCAC an organisation established in 1989 to provide safe and secure accommodation for women and children facing domestic violence and homelessness.

Shoppers can visit the pop up on the following days:

• Friday, September 6th 10am - 4pm

• Saturday, September 7th, 10am - 4pm

• Thursday, September 12th, 10am - 4pm

• Friday, September 13th, 10am - 4pm

• Saturday, September 14th, 9am - 2pm

• Friday, September 20th, 10am - 4pm

• Saturday, September 21st, 9am - 12pm (Final day)

YCAC’s mission is to support women, men, young people, and families in feeling safe, connected, and empowered to achieve their goals.

Through their traumainformed practice, YCAC treats all people with dignity and respect, striving for best practice in their programs.

For those looking to make a difference in their community, the pop-up shop offers a fantastic way to contribute to the well-being of individuals and families in need.

By shopping at the popup, patrons are directly supporting YCAC’s essential services.

Last chance to comment

As you may be aware, we have received a grant to put the names of our World War II Veterans on the Cenotaph in Murringo.

We are also taking the opportunity to add names left off the existing World War I list. And, we are adding a list of veterans who served in WWI or WWII, but did not come to Murringo until after the Wars (and so would not

normally appear).

The lists can be found on the Murringo - NSW Facebook page at https://www. facebook.com/Murringo.

If you notice any errors and particularly anyone missing, please let us know by Sunday 15 Septemberotherwise they will be set in bronze (literally!).

Email murringo.community@gmail.com please.

Senior housing focus required as population ages

The Retirement Living Council (RLC) is urging governments across the country to focus on age-friendly housing to cater for Australia’s ageing population following the release of new ABS data.

The ABS released its regional population data for 2023, revealing: 7 percent of the population of capital cities across Australia is aged over 75 9.4 percent of the population outside of capital cities across Australia is aged over 75

Over 55s make up 26 percent of the population in capital cities

Over 55s make up 34 percent outside these cities

RLC Executive Director Daniel Gannon said this data further emphasises the need for all three tiers of government to address the challenges that come with housing an ageing population.

“We have known about our ageing population for a long time now, but governments seem flat-footed in their response to accommodating and caring for this growing

cohort of older Australians,” Mr Gannon said.

“Over the next two decades, the number of Australians over 75 will increase by 85 per cent, which will have significant socio-economic impacts on the nation.

“Given the housing and care challenges associated with Australia’s demographic outlook, we need age-friendly solutions to solve a problem that will only get bigger,” he said.

Mr Gannon said governments need to better understand the potential upside of injecting more age-friendly housing supply into the market.

“Hospital beds are already full, ambulances are ramping in most capital cities, aged care facilities are at capacity and most retirement villages have lengthy waiting lists,” Mr Gannon said.

“This is before we consider the impacts from an additional 1.7 million Australians over 75 in a decade and a half.

“Governments should be throwing the kitchen sink at unleashing more retirement

• 7 percent of the population of capital cities across Australia is aged over 75 • 9.4 percent of the population outside of capital cities across Australia is aged over 75 • Over 55s make up 26 percent of the population in capital cities

Over 55s make up 34 percent outside these cities

villages given they are proven to keep people healthier and happier for longer. Retirement village residents are 41 per cent happier, 20 per cent less likely to require hospitalisation after only nine months, 15 per cent more physically active, five times more socially active, twice as

likely to catch up with family or friends and have reduced levels of depression and loneliness.

“As a consequence, these communities are minimising the interactions older Australians have with GPs and hospitals, while importantly delaying entry into taxpayer

funded aged care and saving the government $945 million annually as a result.

“The added bonus is that when older Australians ‘rightsize’ into a retirement village, it frees up important supply in the housing market for young couples and families,” he said.

Young Crisis Accommodation Centre Pop Up will be running over the coming weeks. Locals are being encouraged to head along and bag a bargain.

Students get a taste for hospitality

HENNESSY CATHOLIC COLLEGE

Recently our hospitality students got out and about in the community completing their work placement.

A big thank you to The New Space In Young, Australian Hotel Young, Elevation II Cafe, Goodstart Early Learning Young, Mercy Health, Hussy Specialty Coffee and Kitchen, Juicy Lucy’s Cafe, Young Services Club, S&AJ Cafe and Restaurant, SB Burger Co and Burrowa Aged care Hostel and Retirement Village for hosting our students.

Hennessy students dance up a storm in Bathurst

The Year 7 and 8 Dance Troupe travelled to Bathurst yesterday to compete in the 79th Bathurst Eisteddfod. The girls danced beautifully to score 88 points in their Jazz routine and placed second. Thank you to Miss Joy Cass for guiding our girls.

The Hanlons and the Loyal Orange Lodge, No 162, Young

Young Historical Society

By KAREN SCHAMBERGER

The Young Historical Museum displays a number of Lodge-related items, including this Loyal Orange Lodge collar which belonged to Leslie John William Hanlon.

The Loyal Orange Lodge was one several fraternal organisations, such as the Freemasons, Knights Templar, and Oddfellows amongst others, which came to Australia with migrants from the British Isles.

These organisations assisted new migrants and their descendants during their resettlement and long afterwards by providing medical care, welfare support and a sense of brotherhood.

Changes to line up on 2YYY Young

By JAMES WALL

The 2YYY Board of Management have decided to make some programming changes to refresh our line up of shows.

The Monday to Friday morning request show hours have been changed and now will be from 9.00am to 11.00am.

From 11.00am the information show that changes daily will run and from 11.30am to 1.00pm it will be mixed music format and community information announcements.

The change will commence on the 9th of September.

Saturday nights from 6.00pm to 9.00pm will now be a Saturday Night Jukebox format instead of a requests program.

If you would like to join Team 2YYY as a volunteer please come into the station and pick up a volunteers form on any weekday morning or download it from our website. https://2yyyradio.com/ wordpress/volunteer

We would love to have more, community members involved. Younger volunteers are the real future of community radio.

CORRECTION

We apologise to Cr Tony Flanery, Cr Brian Ingram and Cr Matthew Stadtmiller for a poorly worded description in an article in last week’s paper.

Cr Flanery and Cr Ingram were seeking clarification over the matter not accusing Cr Stadtmiller.

The Orange Order was originally formed in County Armagh, Ireland, by Ulster Protestants in 1795 during a period of Protestant-Catholic sectarian conflict.

The Order was spread throughout the British Empire by migrants and members of the British army and navy.

‘The spread was facilitated by a system of documentation vouching for character and good standing known as ‘warrants’ that led to the formation of unaffiliated groups’ wherever people migrated to.

When the Orange Order arrived in the Australian colonies, it also brought its

Irish-inflected anti-Catholic and British Protestant ideas.

The Protestant Irish were in the minority in the Australian colonies, so the Loyal Orange Lodge also recruited Protestants who did not have Irish heritage.

Leslie Hanlon’s grandfather, John Hanlon, had a long naval car eer and manned the sailing ship which carried him to Australia.

He settled in Young in the 1870s, as his two children, Joseph and Alice, had their births registered at Young in 1876 and ’79 respectively.

This coincided with the growing calls for the for-

mation of a Loyal Orange Lodge in Young.

On 29th October 1879, the Reverend J Studds of Goulburn gave a lecture in Young about education.

This occasion was chosen to inaugurate the Loyal Orange Lodge, No 162, Young.

The Reverend Brother opened the Lodge, admitting eleven candidates at the Primitive Methodist Church.

John Hanlon’s son, Joseph, became one half of the partnership in the grocery business Hammond and Hanlon in 1915.

He was also a member of the Grand United Order of Oddfellows (GUOOF), playing in their Lodge

cricket team.

Joseph’s son, Leslie Hanlon, was born at Young in 1903 and also played cricket, representing the Tipperary Cricket Club in his twenties and later becoming treasurer of the Young District Cricket Club in the 1930s and ’40s.

Leslie was also a Trustee of the Young District Council of the Grand United Order of Oddfellows in the 1940s.

He married Jessie ForrestMalloch O’Brien at Cowra in 1945 and died at Young in 1956.

Leslie’s wife, Jessie, donated his Loyal Orange Lodge collar to the Young Historical Museum.

Local MLC slams Tudehope over comments

Stephen Lawrence MLC for Cootamundra has condemned in strong terms the statements by Damien Tudehope MLC that defended the previous government’s freezing of essential worker pay during COVID as a ‘very good decision’.

The strong stance came after the shadow Treasurer was confronted by Premier Chris Minns in a 2024 Budget Estimates hearing before an Upper House Committee over the previous government’s policy on public sector pay and the shadow treasurer doubled down in defence of freezing essential worker pay during COVID.

“The NSW Liberals have celebrated ripping off teachers, nurses, police and other

essential workers while they were in government, despite leaving the state with a recruitment and retention crisis,” Mr Lawrence said.

“The fact is the former Coalition government imposed a punitive 2.5 per cent wages cap on its workforce throughout its time in government, before slashing that to 0 per cent during the pandemic.”

According to Mr Lawrence the whole state is paying for it, ‘especially in regional NSW.’

“Despite all we now know about the impact this had on vacancies and labour shortages, directly contributing to the quality of health and education services, here we have Mr Tudehope defending the policy as a ‘very good deci-

sion’,” Mr Lawrence said.

“This should send a chilling warning to every resident of regional NSW.”

Mr Lawrence also directly challenged the current Leader of the National Party Dugald Saunders and called upon him to condemn Mr Tudehope’s statements.

“My challenge to the current leader of the National Party, Dugald, is this, tell the people of regional NSW, who are still suffering from the recruitment and retention crisis, whether you support Mr Tudehope’s statements,” he said.

“Or have you also learned absolutely nothing?

“While essential workers put themselves at heightened risk during COVID-19, work-

ing on the frontline to keeping our state running, the Liberals and Nationals froze their pay.”

The NSW Government has about 450,000 employees.

“Freezing their pay left families and households worse off in every corner of the state,” Mr Lawrence said.

According to Mr Lawrence, Mr Tudehope also told Budget Estimates that real wages grew under the former government.

“This is false,” Mr Lawrence said.

“There was a real wage decline over the 12 years of the former government.

“Under Mr Tudehope’s reign as finance minister, the disrespect shown to essential workers left our state with a

recruitment and retention crisis.”

The NSW Government scrapped the wages cap, last year delivering a 4.5 per cent pay increase for public sector employees.

“This was the biggest pay increase in more than a decade,” Mr Lawrence said.

“Teachers and paramedics have gone from being among the worst remunerated to best in country to among the best paid.

“Nurse retention levels have returned to pre-covid levels, and 2000 more nurses have been hired since we were elected.

“Police recruits are signing up again to join the force, with a 50 per cent increase in applications.”

Hilltops seven day weather forecast

Spring is starting to take a hold across the Hilltops with plenty of blossoms blooming and some very good looking summer crops painting the local landscapes in a sea of green and gold. So what has the weather got in stall for us over the next week?

Thursday September 12 - Partly cloudy with a low of seven degrees Celsius and a top of 16.

Friday September 13 - Sunny with a low of four and a top of 17 degrees Celsius.

Saturday September 14 - Partly cloudy with a low of three degrees Celsius and a top of 17.

Sunday September 15 - Sunny with a low of four and a top of 16 degrees Celsius.

Monday September 16 - Sunny with a low of three degrees Cel-

sius and a top of 17.

Tuesday September 17 - Partly cloudy with a low of three and a top of 18 degrees Celsius.

Wednesday September 18 - A 30 percent chance of rain with a low of seven degrees Celsius and a top of 18.

Thursday September 19 - A 50 percent chance of rain with a low of seven and a top of 18 degrees Celsius.

Community planting day

Rivers of Carbon in partnership with the Boorowa Community Landcare Group and Hilltops Council are organising a community planting day on the Boorowa River.

Leslie’s wife, Jessie, donated his Loyal Orange Lodge collar.

Inspired by our community

Hello Hilltops, I am seeking re-election to continue serving our wonderful community.

Over the past council term, we have faced challenges and celebrated achievements that have helped shape Hilltops into the vibrant place we call home.

Holding the position of Deputy Mayor has afforded me the opportunity to meet many of the Hilltops residents.

I am constantly inspired by the determination of our community members who work tirelessly to support one another and those individuals who go above and beyond to make the Hilltops thrive, reminding me that together we can achieve great things.

When I stood for election in 2021, I ran for a Progressive Hilltops, building a Strong Robust Regional Economy, Driving Local Tourism, Advocacy for Women and Environmental Sustainability, these are principles I will continue to represent.

The term ‘progressive’ refers to movement that advocates for social, political, or economic improvement.

Throughout our region we are seeing evidence of this progress, from our evergrowing tourism industry, our rich agricultural sector, through to the current and pending developments that are occurring throughout our towns and villages.

Undoubtedly, we have work ahead of us, like many large organisations, Hilltops is not without challenges.

If re-elected, I will focus on enhancing our communication, implementing changes to increase transparency, and backing decisions that strengthen our financial position.

I’m also eager to contribute to the ongoing success of the committees I’ve been fortu-

nate enough to be involved in.

Now, let’s address the demerger, this is something we simply cannot afford.

The cost to our community goes beyond financial, it would only serve to de-rail the efforts of those who had the foresight to amalgamate, and those who are committed to making it work.

Personally, I am for a modern local government, one that looks to the future, not back to the past.

This election vote for those who can collaborate effectively, act with integrity, demonstrate respect, and prioritises the wellbeing of the entire Hilltops community.

As a candidate, I am confident that I possess these essential qualities, and would be honoured if you would consider voting for me, Alison Foreman, as your number 1 choice.”

Alison Foreman, Young

Running in two places deprives us of a democracy

Editor,

By the time ratepayers read this, they might have voted already or might be voting in the next few days. If they haven’t yet voted, I urge them to read this letter and take its contents seriously.

Imagine for the sake of the argument that one of our councillors is the managing editor of major newspapers across the region and they or their spouse owned the papers; but they remained a sitting councillor crafting decisions that affect all of us in our lives, and this while continuing to run the newspapers.

Imagine also, the papers published stories about them, their policies and the council, and the ‘editorials’ potentially ran commentaries critiquing decisions they

oppose. This would surely have been a bad thing for our democracy, an elected official who also controlled the news people read about the government.

Well for Hilltops, that is what has occurred the last several years. One of the leading political figures of the area also managed newspapers that wrote about them, their elected body, and policies made they had a role in.

You can agree with someone’s policies and like the person themselves, but still think it’s not ok for politicians to control what people read and think. (It probably also isn’t ok for one wealthy family to control what we read at a national level either, but that’s another issue). It’s a bad look for a newspaper to be run by an elected official in the region that elects them.

And it’s about to get worse; that same incumbent is running for local government again, but not just that –they’re also running in a neighbouring council where they moved to from here and another place where they own a newspaper. If they’re successful, not only would we be in a place where a sitting councillor owns local newspapers, and controls what we locals see and read, but also where they may have to split their time between us and another region and be conflicted out of serving us directly.

Even now during the campaign, questions have come up from their current colleagues about skipping council meetings to go campaign elsewhere. Why stand for two councils, why not just do the job right on one where they can give their full time and energy?

And what happens if they’re elected? Will they be conflicted out of voting half the time? Which council will they pick if it comes down to it? What happens if sensitive issues are discussed in one council that affect the other? These questions have not been answered and I doubt will have by the time of the election.

Politicians and elected officials should be in the media and engaging with their voters, especially in the modern environment of most people getting their information online. But while it’s not against the law, politicians shouldn’t be owning the media. Or if they do, it needs to be very clear to everyone. Politicians shouldn’t be deciding what information we get to see and telling us what to think; our job as voters is to tell them what to do.

Full disclosure, I am one

of the current candidates for Council. I am only running in this council area. I live here in Hilltops on the main street in Boorowa. I don’t have any competing interests, and I want to bring a focus back to the issues in community that matter.

I will work with whoever is elected, but how can I work with someone who is off somewhere else half the time, and potentially has a media platform to push their own agenda if they don’t get their own way? I want to see respect in our council, a council that focuses on the future not grievances of the past. I want a council that cares and looks after its people (and the roads, rates, and rubbish). I want a council that brings people here not drives them away and whose councillors are fully committed to Hilltops.

James Blackwell, Boorowa

Alison Foreman has written a letter to the editor for the whole Hilltops.

Local Governments ‘at its worst’

As any would know by now Hilltops Council via four councillors have refused a 14.9 million dollar Development Application (DA) for an Intensive Livestock Agriculture (pig farm) south of Harden.

At Councils Ordinary August Meeting (28th Aug) the item was bought forward after councillors heard from three speakers for the DA and three against the DA.

At that meeting seven Councillors considered the matter (we were functioning with 10 but two Councillors declared a conflict of interest and one was absent due to health issues ). The vote that night was five against (Cr Piper, Roles, Foreman, FitzGerard and Dodd) and two for granting approval, Cr Mackay and Ingram.

This was despite Councillors having the benefit of being provided hundreds of pages of information and evidence in regard to the DA which all recommended that approval be granted.

The evidence was provided by a number of sources, firstly the relevant State Regulatory Authorities.

NSW ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AUTHORITY

NSW DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT AND HERITAGE

NSW DEPT OF PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT- WATER DPE

All three Departments recommended approval.

Hilltops Council staff sought more reassurance and at considerable cost engaged professional Consultants to further scrutinise the State reports as they knew the item would be controversial.

Consultants recommended approval and addressed councillors at a prior briefing to inform them of their findings.

Then Hilltops Council staff (referred to as being experts in their fields by Roles, Foreman and FitzGerald on numerous occasions during the last three years) also recommended approval.

What could go wrong?

To start a Councillor who had a conflict of interest but didn’t recognise it, voted on the matter.

Councillor Roles stated openly that “I should support this, it’s legislatively

compliant,” but then voted against it.

Councillor Forman stated, “yes all mitigation measures are in place, everything is spot on,” but voted against it.

Councillor FitzGerald declared “I’m not a hydrologist,” (none of us are) but if you read the reports written by water experts, (including a hydro geologist) the same reports which were reviewed and approved by the NSW EPA and Water NSW, you would think that would satisfy any concerns a reasonable person would hold.

He also declared he had a “personal negative feeling” given his opposition to Intensive Livestock operations (I believe he described it as factory farming).

Councillor Dodd was concerned the applicant could sell the operation to someone, (applicant may not always be the operator, is how I think that was worded).

Councillor Piper told how a mate had told him the site was no good.

I think all mentioned Extreme Weather events (not sure of their qualifications on that issue) and all mentioned contamination (again not sure of any relevant qualifications on that issue).

Did I mention that three State Regulators with the word ENVIRONMENT in their title had granted approval.

The following day I lodged a Rescission Motion in regard to the item and asked for an Extraordinary Meeting to be called as a matter of urgency.

That meeting was held on the 4th September.

I did so hoping that the Councillors who voted against the DA would have had time to reflect on their decision and realised that to vote against a DA which had been granted “approval” by the three relevant State Regulatory Authorities and also recommended for “approval” by the Consultants engaged by Council to scrutinise all the reports as well as Council staff recommended “approval” was a decision not made in good faith!

We live in a democracy and I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else, but to have four lay people vote against a DA supported by hundreds of pages of evidence and expert advice on grounds that they never had one piece of evidence to support is simply not in the public interest.

All Councillors, there were only six ( two had an

original conflict of interest plus the councillor who now realised he had a conflict and one absent due to health reasons) were provided with legal advice in regards to consequences that may occur if they continued to vote against a DA that was fully supported by all the relevant authorities.

The result of those Councillors (Roles, Dodd, Foreman and Fitzgerald) voting my rescission motion down will mean the applicate will take Council to the Land and Environment Court and will win the matter.

This will incur large costs for both sides and the probability of the Court ordering Council to pay all costs is extremely high.

As stated earlier I don’t know the cost of the Consultants council engaged but I’d be confident to say it’s probably north of $60,000 (only my guess). The cost of the court action could well be up to $800,000 and guess who will asked to pay the bill, you the ratepayers.

What will be councils defence be when the court asks why did Council refuse the Development Application?

“Oh we had four councillors who have no relevant qualifications but don’t agree with.”

NSW Environmental Protection Authority

NSW Dept of Environment and Heritage

NSW Dept of Planning and Environment + Water DPE Professional Consultants (bought in to scrutinise those reports)

Hilltops Council expert staff

All of the above professional and legal advice was to grant approval. (I know, you couldn’t make this stuff up!)

Hilltops Council will now (I’m assuming) have to pay another considerable amount of money to try and find another Consultant who will have to try and find evidence to support those Councillors not Council’s decision.

This will be the legacy that those Councillors have left for the incoming Council.

Cr Mackay and I attempted to convince our fellow councillors of the economic benefits that would flow on from this 14 Million dollar development both in construction and ongoing permanent jobs but to no avail.

Its no wonder the community are shaking their heads and criticising Council, but

this time it’s not Council it’s four Councillors all from the Young community (Roles, Foreman, FitzGerald and Dodd) who need to be held to account.

What sort of message does irrational decisions like this send to other businesses wanting to develop in Hilltops!

I suppose the message out of this to the community is to make your vote count at Local Government Elections and don’t be fooled by lots of promises, take what has happened over the last three years with a pattern of voting.

We need 11 individuals on council who can think and vote as an individual.

Brian Ingram, Young

A ‘kick in the teeth’ for ratepayers

Hopefully most Hilltops residents are aware of the council elections to be held this coming Saturday (14th September).

It is critical that you make sure you know who you are voting for and why.

Council elections can often be seen as a popularity contest, where residents vote for the people they know and like.

That should be the last thing on your mind when you vote.

You should choose those candidates who understand the responsibility of being a councillor and who make the decisions that will you benefit all residents of Hilltops LGA.

The decision by four councillors to vote against the approval of the proposed Eulie Piggery and therefore reject the development application simply beggers belief (I was not able to vote on the matter as I have a separate business interest with the proponent and therefore am conflicted).

After four and a half years of work and hundreds and hundreds of pages of documentation, a report came to council at the August meeting where every government agency involved, Council’s independent consultant and then council staff recommended that the DA be approved.

On top of all the issues they are charged with exam-

ining as part of a DA of this magnitude, the government agencies also considered the concerns of objectors.

The agencies made many, many recommendations and included all the necessary mitigation measures to ensure the piggery would be operated safely, as part of their recommendation that council approve the piggery.

Despite the overwhelming detail, four councillors (Roles, Fitzgerald, Foreman and Dodd) still voted NO.

Cr Brian Ingram and Cr Jo Mackay voted for the approval.

The decision of the four councillors, goes against everything we as a society are taught from the day we begin school.

Our very existence is based on the ability of humans to understand and advance the world we live in through scientific endeavour.

The decisions and findings of the professionals who work for the government agencies when considering the piggery application is based on the scientific knowledge they have been taught through their studies and working careers.

Despite this, Hilltops council had four people who knew better than the scientists, yet none of them have ever worked in the fields concerned.

The objectors have every right to object. Their concerns were listened to and examined by the government agencies, but the facts in the hundreds of pages of pages of documentation didn’t support their fears.

The net result is the application by Edwina and Michael Beveridge is now certain to go to the Land and Environment court for determination.

Council will have to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars trying to defend itself and if they lose the case (which is quite likely), there is the possibility that council may have to pay some of the legal fees of the proponent. The total cost could get as high as $800,000.

So how does that effect you, the ratepayer?

It is ratepayers who will have to pay the bill. Council doesn’t have the money sitting in a spare bank account. Services will have to be cut or some works (probably roads) removed from the program.

On top of the cost to rate-

payers is the kick in the teeth, the four councillors gave to the residents of Harden.

My father was on council for 35 years and I have been on council for 16 years. Rarely have I known a development of this magnitude to come before council.

Particularly in the case of Harden - the opposite is usually the case.

The abattoir closing, Humes Pipes leaving, car dealerships closing, one supermarket closing, RTA depot leaving, railway station no longer staffed.

The piggery will cost $15m to build and 25 FTE jobs created once it is operating.

Imagine the difference that will make to Harden, particularly, the bakery, the newsagent, the schools, the supply stores such as Thompsons and Harden Bearings and Hardware, Tegra. The list goes on. With successful businesses comes jobs, families, growth, renewal and community.

Now more than ever as technology is taking over many jobs we need investments like the piggery.

The same four councillors (Roles, Fitzgerald, Foreman and Dodd) were the ones who were more than happy to support staff when they sought to have council introduce a Special Rate Variation, which would have pushed rates up by over 80 percent.

It was only the objections of myself, Ingram, Stadtmiller and the late Greg Armstrong who voted against going out to the public on such a monstrous rate rise.

If Fitzgerald, Dodd or Foreman are re-elected at the coming election and the piggery succeeds in their case at The Land and Environment Court, I think many ratepayers would be asking them to resign. When you vote this Saturday, you must chose a minimum of six candidates and make sure you chose the ones who are concerned about the financial performance of council and the businesses who operate in the towns.

I will be placing myself, Ingram and Mackay as 1,2 and 3 on my ballot paper and Dodd, Fitzgerald and Foreman at 14, 15 and 16. Tony Flanery, Young

Golden Glance Nursery is ready to spring into the new season

Golden Glance Nursery has all of your spring gardening needs covered with a huge variety of products and over three decades of experience.

Now that the weather is warming up, it’s time to get into your garden and the family run Golden Glance Nursery has you covered, having helped grow gardens

from all across the area and beyond.

“Locally owned and operated for over 35 years, we know our climate and what works well here,” Neil Sullivan said.

“We climatise our plants before they go out the door, that’s why they simply grow.”

Golden Glance is com-

mitted to the industry with a positive future local’s gardens can grow along with their own.

The nursery carries stock from advanced trees to beautiful natives, flowering magnolias and fruit trees galore.

“This is just a sample of our huge variety,” Neil said.

Gardening is a great way to spend your time, being outdoors and doing something productive that can improve not only your own outlook but the way you view your house and can make it a home.

“Ask any gardener and they say they don’t grow old, just happy,” Neil said.

“What a positive, sustain-

able hobby to adventure into? There are always gardens around our beautiful country, at your doorstep to explore.”

Golden Glance Nursery is also so much more than just a nursery with facilities to keep the kids busy as well as to explore, there is an amazing onsite cafe where you can grab

lunch or a bite to eat, six days a week, Tuesday to Sunday.

“Get gardening. Get to Golden Glance Nursery,” Neil said.

Golden Glance Nursery is located at 311 Cowra Road, Young and is open seven days a week. Phone 6382 3364. The cafe is open six days a week, closed on Mondays. Phone 0406 800 559.

Gardening for the birds and bees is good for all of us

Plants and flowers are not just here for our enjoyment, they are crucial for birds and insects as well.

A few well chosen species will add a special element to your garden and there are many varieties of birds in our area that will appreciate some extra plant options like Blue wrens Parrots and Lorikeets, Thornbills, Paradalotes, Honeyeaters, Finches and Firetails just to name a few.

You may even be inspired to take part in the Aussie Backyard Bird Count from October 14 to 20, - if so, head to https://aussiebirdcount.org.au for more details.

These lovely birds rely on a variety of plant types to surviuve throughout the year.

From seed producing plants and nectar laden flowers, to insect attracting species - the more plant variety in your garden, the more varied bird species you will enjoy.

While birds are beautiful to look at, bees and other insects are crucially important to the biodiversity in your garden, and the broader environment.

These days, when so many people are growing their own fruit and veggies at home, a balance of beneficial insects is important in keeping pet insets in chek.

A single ladybug will eat around 5,000 aphids in its lifetime.

Other fascinating insects to look out for are hoverflies, praying mantis, butterflies, dragonflies, honeybees and native bees.

Also remember to provide water points and habitat if possible.

Bees will drown in water bowls if they get stuck so try a shallow dish

with some pebbles or rocks in it.

Place in a protected place, out of the wind.

Large birds like to have a dip in deeper bird baths, place out of reach of predators like cats.

Remember that birds and insects can become reliant on your water source through the heat of summer, so be sure to keep them filled.

Bee hotels have become a bit of trend and they are very useful for native bees and wasps.

Go online and have a look at how to make your own, it could be a fund project for the family during the school holidays.

Some beautiful, hardy plants that pull double duty by supporting these birds and insects are listed below:

TREES AND LARGER SHRUBS

Eucalypts, banksias, bottlebrush, sheoaks, tea trees, wattles, hakeas, lilly pillies and buddleias (buddleja).

MEDIUM AND SMALL SHRUBS

Grevillea, kunzea, native hibiscus, wax flowers, eremophilas, correas, crowea, salvias, rosemary and lavender.

LOW GROWING PLANTS, GRASSES AND HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS

Tussock grasses, kangaroo and wallaby grasses, mat rushes, native and exotic daisies, borage, dill, parsley, basil, sunflowers, kangaroo paw and Queen Anne’s lace.

Drop into Golden Glance Nursery and have a chat about what works well in our area.

A gorgeous garden nursery in Young

Beautiful manicured gardens, a variety of amazing plants, pots and garden ornaments.

Choose wisely for your garden

Plants bring an unequalled beauty to the world and provide shelter for animals and insects, resources for construction, as well as food through their flowers, roots, shoots, leaves and fruits.

However, there are plants that, although appearing innocuous, can be quite deadly. Nerium oleander is too.

Many ornamental and weed species in the solanaceae family (nightshades) contain the poison atropine.

Daturda, brugmansia and altropa, often grown as ornamentals for their spectacular flowers, contain high levels of atropine.

It’s not just the ingestion of

poisonous plants, but also dermal reactions that can cause significant discomfort to the unwary gardener - this is probably more common.

Many plants have irritating hairs on the leaves that can cause mild to severe skin reactions.

Plants such as poinsettia, with its milk sap, can cause mild burns and restick plant is a succulent that should handled with great care.

While many plants can, with a little care, be enjoyed in your garden, these are things to be aware of.

Talk to the experts at local nurseries if you have any queries.

The Australian native blue-banded bee (Amegilla cingulata) is primarily attracted to blue or purple flowers.

Foxgloves are a stunning addition to perennial gardens, but they can cause heart problems if ingested.

Prepare your pool for summer

Now is the perfect time to start getting your pool ready for summer, and while the preparation work is pretty simple, it can require some patience and a bit of work.

Here are a few tips and tricks on how to get your pool swim ready:

REMOVE LEAVES, DIRT AND DEBRIS

Remove them from the pool cover, pool skimmer basket and pool pump baskets.

BRING WATER LEVEL UP TO NORMAL OPERATING LEVEL

This is a good time to add either an algaecide to the water or a natural pool clarifier.

STARTING YOUR PUMP FOR THE FIRST TIME

Be sure to ‘prime’ the pump with water. If your pump is below the water level, priming probably isn’t necessary because the water is naturally falling down to the pump.

If you have a cartridge filter, open the ‘air bleeder’ valve on the top of the filter tank when the filter starts. You will hear a big ‘whoosh’ of air. When water gushes out replace or close that valve.

CLEAN THE POOL OF ALL DIRT AND DEBRIS

Get all of the excess stuff out of the pool before adding shock and start-up algaecide. The less

debris in the water, the more effective your initial treatment will be. Be sure to vacuum and brush the sidewalls of the pool. Clean the liner or tile line with a good quality pool surface cleaner. Do not use household cleaners.

FILTER FOR 24 HOURS BEFORE TESTING WATER

It is recommended you get your water tested. Allow the start-up chemicals to circulate for 36 to 72 hours taking a water sample in to be tested again.

For a cartridge filter, rinse off excess dirt and grim or use cartridge filter cleaner which requires 24 hours of soaking.

With a sand filter, give it a good wash or you can also use a sand filter cleaner which requires overnight soaking then rinsing.

CHLORINE SHOCK

Use unstabilised sanitisers calcium hypochlorite, or calhpo, such as Pool Magic, Aqua Cure Granular Pool Chlorine, or Trichlor on an initial spring shock. Liquid chlorine is also okay, always refer to the products label for recommended doses.

After adding the initial shock, be sure to run the filter for 48 to 72 hours continually and do not backwash the filter during this time.

Ten ways you can paint like a pro

For a professional looking paint job, do what the experts do.

1. WAIT FOR DRY WEATHER

Humidity means drips and slow drying, so avoid painting on a rainy day. If you must paint when it’s humid, take your time.

2. DO THOROUGH PREP

Any cracked, flaking or peeling areas need to be lightly sanded or scraped (and thoroughly rinsed).

Greasy spots may also need a bit of washing with soap,

followed by a rinse with clean water. Otherwise, wipe down with a damp cloth so that paint will have a clean, dust-free surface to stick to.

3. BUY HIGH QUALITY

If you’re splurging on great paint, you definitely don’t want to pinch pennies on the application.

Good brushes and roller covers give excellent coverage so that you don’t waste time and paint on reapplication, and high end painters tape is the real deal when it comes to sealing out drips

and blurs.

4. KNOW YOUR NAP

Be prepared to give the salesperson details about what you’re painting. For example, you’ll want to for with a thick nap if you’re painting concrete walls, but for drywall, a thin nap is preferred.

5. COVER UP

Cover floors, furniture and hardware before you begin a paint project. Drop cloths are a must and small plastic sandwich bags secured with tape are a easy

Home safety health check

The new season is an ideal time to give your home a safety health check and here are a few simple things you can do:

* Review your insurance policy to ensure you have adequate home and contents cover

* Ensure you have a fire blanket in your kitchen and within easy reach

* Check that any fire extinguishers are in goof working order

* Check that your smoke alarms are working properly

* Check for damaged appliance cords, power points or light switches

* Check that batteries are stored in a cool, dry place to prevent fire risk

* Check for damage to any gas appliances

* Store e-bikes and escooters outside in a cool place and unplug them when they are charged

* If you have small children, ensure that curtain and blind cords are secured; and

* If you own a pool, check that the gate isn’t propped open and there is nothing next to the fence that children can climb over.

Insurers are witnessing an increase in safety incidents involving lithium-ion batteries, used in many toys, escooters, e-bikes, and sport-

ing equipment. If you have purchased a toy, e-bike or e-scooter that contains a lithium-ion battery, it is important to be aware of the risk that they can pose.

E-bike and e-scooter owners should only purchase a reputable brand, store them outside, unplug them once they are charged, take care to avoid damaging them, and not leave them in hot environments.

The same advice applies to toys.

The amount you insure your home for should be enough to rebuild and replace your contents if you had to do it today.

This is particularly relevant given the rising cost of building materials.

When calculating your sum insured, there are a few things to think about.

It is important to revisit your sums at least once a year as you may be surprised by how inflation has impacted current rebuilding costs.

A simple way to estimate what it might cost to rebuild your home is to use a home building calculator which can be found on most insurance company websites which takes into account factors such as current materials and labour costs.

For example, a replacement build must meet the latest building codes, including higher standards for energy efficiency and flood and bushfire risk.

The costs can add up.

It’s also important to include outbuildings such as garages and carports and pools, making sure you include demolition and debris removal costs.

If you received an expensive Christmas present last year, remember to add them to your contents sum insured.

Before you do, it is a good idea to review all of your sums insured using a home and contents calculator which you’ll also find on your insurance company’s website.

way to protect doorknobs.

6. REMOVE LIGHT SWITCH AND OUTLET COVERS

Don’t be tempted to skip this five-minute step.

7. USE PRIMER

Paint and primer combinations are f ine if you already have a clean, smooth surface. But if there are any issues with the wall or it’s been more than eight years since you last painted, go with a separate primer.

If you need to cover an

especially challenging surface use a bonding primer.

8. BOX YOUR PAINT

Get the paint salesperson to help you with a realistic estimate of how much paint you’ll really need so that you can buy it all at once. Then combine all the paint into one large container and mix it thoroughly. This keeps your colour consistent.

9. LET THE ROLLER WORK

Today’s premium paints flow on easily and you’ve al-

ready chosen a good roller cover so there’s no need to use much pressure. Use an extension pole so you can reach the maximum area.

10. PAINT FROM TOP TO BOTTOM

After you’ve cut in your edges at the ceiling and base board using a brush, use your roller to apply paint from the ceiling downward. Pros paint right over their mistakes as they work their way down.

Once an area starts to dry, it’s best to leave it alone.

Here are some handy tips on how to get your pool ready for the summer season ahead.

Seven benefits of installing carpet

Are you conflicted on the type of flooring you should use for your new home or a renovation?

Installing carpet offers many benefits, especially in spaces where you want to feel cozy, such as your bedrooms and living rooms, but that feel isn’t the only perk.

1. SOFTER FEEL UNDERFOOT

Do you spend most of your time at home barefoot?

Think of carpet as a builtin slipper that covers all of your flooring. The fibres not only feel soft, but the thick-

ness and padding add a bit of squishiness to your floor, making it more comfortable. It’s also more comfortable to sit on if you spend much time on the floor. This is often the case when you have young kids who like to play or even pets who need a little love and attention on the floor. Explore the options with flooring pros to find carpet that offers the level of softness you want.

2. WARMER FLOORS

Carpet has an insulating effect on your floors and helps retain heat. This makes it

perfect for bedrooms, so you can step out of your warm bed onto warm flooring. The warmer floors can also help reduce your heating bills.

3. IMPROVED ACCOUSTICS

The padding and carpet fibres also insulate against sound. Instead of letting sound waves bounce off of the floor, carpet absorbs the sound to cut down on echoes and noises - including noisy footsteps. It can be especially helpful in busy areas that are often very noisy.

4. SAFETY AND HEALTH

Clear advantages of glass in your home

Glass has evolved into a highly versatile material to become an integral part of the modern home. Just a few of the benefits are:

1.ENVIRONMENTAL: Due to the advancement of technology, the production of glass has become efficient. Glass is 100 percent recyclable. You know that it can be disposed of and reused cleanly.

2. BEAUTIFUL: Glass connects the outside world with the inside which, with careful planning, can be a huge asset. It can provide barriers and structure, an open and sophisticated look. Being produced in a variety of colours also gives glass the ability to be decorative or opaque.

Glass bends and refracts light amazingly so with deliberate design, your home or property can become a design masterpiece.

3. INSULATOR: Electricity cannot be conducted through glass, making it completely safe with regards to potential electrocution or electric hazards.

With proper placement of glass, your home can save money on heating and lighting. Being UV stable means that glass will not discolour, crack or degrade under sun exposure.

4. DURABLE AND CLEAN: There are now strict standards for glass strength and quality in construction.

When you purchase glass you know you are getting Australian standard tempered glass, which does not shatter or create shards.

Tough glass also has a high abrasive resistance, meaning it won’t scratch easily, and is also easy to clean.

Carpet gives your floors more traction that smooth, hard-surface materials. This can help reduce the risk of you slipping and falling. Choose carpet with thicker pile and a thicker carpet pad for extra cushioning. If you have asthma or allergies, the carpeting could help minimise your symptoms.

5. STYLE OPTIONS

Carpet allows you to infuse your room with a wide range of colours. This can be anything from versatile, light neutrals that go well with anything to bold, dark colours

that make a statement. Carpeting also comes in a wide range of thicknesses. Lowpile carpeting is often very durable and easy to keep clean in busy areas. Thicker, softer fibres add a sumptuous feel in spaces such as bedrooms.

6. MINIMAL MAINTENANCE

7. COST EFFECTIVE MATERIAL

You can find a carpet option for most budgets. You can get it professionally installed for much less than other flooring materials. Prfoessional installation is key since pros have the carpet installation tools to do the job correctly.

Carpet is a very durable, forgiving floor covering option that doesn’t require much care. Regular vacuuming with a high quality vacuum keeps dirt, pet hair, crumbs, nd other debris from building up in the fibres. A professional deep cleaning once or twice a year can get really deep odours and debris. Many new carpet options have built in stain resistance.

A ‘Stella’ day for strawberry lovers

A new high-yielding, disease-resistant and sweet-flavoured strawberry has hit the nation’s retail shelves after more than five years of development by Aussie growers and plant breeding experts.

Perfected through trials on grower’s farms in Queensland and delivered through Hort Innovation in partnership with the Department of of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF), the Stella-ASBP variety is available in every state and territory of Australia.

Hort Innovation industry service and delivery general manager, Andrew Francey, said the release of Stella-ASBP will be particularly well received by growers and the broader industry.

“This new variety, developed closely with Australian growers, offers consumers a consistently sweet flavour, aroma, mouthfeel and bright red appearance,” he said. “Stella-ASBP also delivers a boost to production efficiency because of the abundant fruit Stella-ASBP plants are naturally-bred to produce.”

Mr Francey said the variety is one of 17 that have been

delivered through Hort Innovation using industry levies and funds from the Australian Government, and the organisation’s partnership with DAF. The breeding program accounts for more than 50 per cent of the varieties grown nationally and 85 per cent of varieties grown in Queensland.

Berries Australia chief executive officer Rachel Mackenzie said industry has been unwavering in its support of the breeding program, which is strawberry growers’ single biggest investment over recent years.

“It is an understatement to say our sub-tropical strawberry growers are delighted with Stella-ASBP,” she said. “The industry has played a critical role in working alongside breeding experts and supporting consumer preference testing to see this latest variety realised. Consumers are going to love it.”

Ms Mackenzie said, critically, Stella-ASBP is also resistant to red leaf disorder, a debilitating condition that impacts plant health and yield.

DAF principal plant breeder Dr Jodi Neal said the Aus-

tralian Strawberry Breeding Program had a tradition of naming its new varieties after accomplished, talented, and remarkable Australians, such as Olympic athletes Susie O’Neill and Tahli Gill, and Stella is no exception.

“Through this variety, we are extremely pleased to be able to pay tribute to the late Australian comedian, journalist and disability rights activist Stella Young and her legacy,” she said.

“Stella Young was fierce and funny. She stood up for people whose bodies looked different or performed differently. She was a voice for people living with disabilities, and what she had to say is important for everyone to hear.”

According to Hort Innovation’s latest Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook, growers produced almost 66,000 tonnes of strawberries in 2022/23, valued at more than $429 million.

Grown in every State, strawberries were purchased by 72 per cent of Australian households in 2002/23, with a per capita consumption of 2.27 kilograms.

Garden trends for this year

SUSTAINABLE GARDENING

Sustainable practices will become more prevalent in garden design. Gardeners will place greater emphasis on native species, droughttolerant plants, and organic gardening techniques. Now is the time to tool-up on composting methods and rainwater collection systems. These eco-friendly practices will soon become standard.

EDIBLE LANDSCAPING

There is nothing more satisfying than cooking a meal from the vegetables and herbs you have plucked from your garden. A growing number of gardeners are combining aesthetics and practicality in their landscape design by incorporating edible plants. In addition to encouraging a healthy diet, this trend reduces the carbon footprint caused by food transportation.

WILDLIFE

The precious bee has joined the unenviable list of endangered species which is potentially catastrophic. It is therefore no surprise that garden designers and

horticulturalists are refocusing their efforts to include wildlife sanctuaries in their work. More and more gardens are created with pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects in mind.

Native flowering plants, bird baths, and bee hotels are becoming more and more prominent in contemporary gardens.

VERTICAL GARDENING AND SMALL SPACES

The luxury of a large garden space has become the rare privilege of just a few. But with small outdoor spaces comes the opportunity to be more creative and to push the boundaries of what was previously considered the norm. Vertical gardening is a brilliant solution to small spaces as it not only allows for an abundance of growth, but it can also look stunning. Terraces, balconies, and even window ledges are being transformed into lush, green oases.

SMART GARDENING TECHNOLOGY

When used properly, technology can be a friend and ally of the earth. Smart gardening tools are

becoming more popular, ranging from soil sensors to automated watering systems. These tools are more than simply a convenient way to garden, they also help support water conservation and plant growth.

THERAPEUTIC AND SENSORY GARDENS

It is a well known fact that gardening is beneficial to mental health and well-being and designers are becoming mindful of incorporating stimulating elements for human enjoyment. Therapeutic gardens with fragrant plants, soothing water features and tactile elements are becoming increasingly popular in both private and public settings.

VIBRANT COLOURS AND TEXTURES

Pastel colours may have previously dominated the palettes of gardens, but they have had their day. Pigment is back! There is a shift toward vibrant colours and varied textures. This trend reflects a widespread desire for vibrancy and energy in our outdoor spaces. Make way for bold colours and textures.

When you purchase galss you know you are getting Australian standard tempered glass.

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LEO (July 23 to August 22) A romantic encounter with a loving Libra could make the Lion a happily purring Feline this week. Be open to Cupid’s encouraging signals. In addition, a workplace change is coming.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your Bovine instinct guides you well this week. A change of heart might be the wisest course to take. A trusted friend offers good advice, so listen closely.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be more sensible where money is concerned. An urge to splurge needs to be put aside for now. Later, you’ll be able to indulge yourself with the things you want.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A past health problem recurs and needs attention. It might not be serious, but your family and friends deserve reassurance. Meanwhile, you get news about a job opening.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This is a good week for mending fences with family and friends. Put those minor irritations behind you and rebuild those once-precious relationships.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) An investment opportunity needs closer scrutiny. You’re not getting all the information you need. On another note, a personal relationship bodes far more positive potential.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Someone might try to get you to reveal a secret that you vowed to keep sacred. Stick with your commitment to your promise and reject all attempts to get you to give it up.

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AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A neighbor is revealed as the source of some upsetting events, but you need to be wary of a confrontation until you have absolute proof.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A business decision needs to be made. Be aware that what you decide will affect a close associate. Talk it over with them before making your move.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 This Rugged Coast. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 ICU. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Heathrow. 11.50 Late Programs.

The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. 9.05 The Rookie. 10.05 S.W.A.T. 11.05 The Latest: Seven News. 11.35 Lopez Vs. Lopez. 12.35 The Event. 1.35 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop. 2.30 Supercars C’ship. Sandown 500. -4.30 Talking W. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 8.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 10.30 Late Programs.

10.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30

9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.30 Getaway. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. 8.45 100% Footy. 9.45 Outback Opal Hunters. 10.45 9News Late. 11.15 La Brea. 12.00 Transplant. 12.50 Tipping Point. 1.40 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Instant Hotel. 11.45 Australian Spartan. 1.15 Take Me Out. 2.35 To Be Advised. 4.15 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Glee. 5.55 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order: LA. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 News. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. New. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? 9.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. 10.10 Ghosts. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Wild Moments. New. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Take Me High. (1974) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow Detectives. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Grantchester. 9.50 To Be Advised. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 This Rugged Coast. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 A Touch Of Frost. 10.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.15 ER. 3.00 Doctor Who. 3.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.10 Would I Lie To You? 4.40 MythBusters. 5.30 Long Lost Family. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Breeders. 9.20 Extras. 9.50 ER. 11.15 Rage. 12.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Great Australian Stuff. 3.55 Love Your Garden. 4.40 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. 8.40 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 9.30 Planet America. 10.00 Would I Lie To You? 10.30

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.35 Border Security: International. 2.05 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. 9.05 Made In Bondi. 10.10 First Dates UK. 11.20 The Latest: Seven News. 11.50 Ambulance: Code Red. 12.50 Holey Moley Australia. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Gem Hunters Down Under. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Big Rig Bounty Hunters. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. 10.30 The Pacific. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Newsreader. 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Great Australian Stuff. 3.55 Love Your Garden. 4.40 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 The Assembly. 9.15 The Art Of... 9.45 Triple J’s One Night Stand. 11.15 ABC Late News. 11.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.40 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.30 Deadly Dinosaurs. 8.55 Planet Expedition. 9.50 Doctor Who. 10.35 Merlin. 11.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.35 Border Security: International. 2.05 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The 1% Club UK. 8.30 The Front Bar. 9.30 Air Crash Investigations. 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Talking Footy. 12.00 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 Space Invaders. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. 8.45 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 9.45 True Story With Hamish & Andy. 10.45 9News Late. 11.15 Chicago Med. 12.00 Transplant. 12.50 Tipping Point. 1.40 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.20 Take Me Out. 2.40 To Be Advised. 4.15 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Glee. 5.55 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 MOVIE: Billy Madison. (1995) Adam Sandler, Bridgette Wilson. 10.25 The Goldbergs. 11.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 ABC National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.15 Four Corners. 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. 9.30 NCIS. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. 12.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 JAG. 5.30 Diagnosis Murder. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 FBI: International. 11.15 SEAL Team. 12.15

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Death In Paradise. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Saturday Island. (1952) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow Detectives. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 9.40 Silent Witness. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.15 Country House Hunters Australia. 1.45 Innovation Nation. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. 8.40 Human Error. 9.40 Million Dollar Murders. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. Return. 12.00 Tipping Point. 1.00 Hello SA. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL Women’s. Week 4. Brisbane Lions v Western Bulldogs. 9.15 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 10.15 Late Programs.

10.45 The Business. 11.00 Interview With The Vampire. Final. 12.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.40

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.20 Take Me Out. 2.30 Modern Family. 3.00 Around The World With Manu. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Glee. 5.55 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back. 10.35 First Dates Australia. 11.40 Late Programs.

6.05

J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Doctor Who. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.05 Speechless. 11.25 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 3.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Not Going Out. 9.30 Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe. 10.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Insight. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.00 Scotland’s Sacred Islands With Ben Fogle. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Secrets Of Our Universe With Tim Peake. 8.30 Pompeii: The Discovery With Dan Snow. 9.25 Miniseries: The Sixth Commandment. 10.30 SBS World

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 Planet America. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 News. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. 8.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. 9.10 Just For Laughs Australia. 9.40 Ambulance Australia. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 Late Programs. 6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 8.30 NBL Slam. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 JAG. 5.30 Diagnosis Murder. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 FBI: International. 11.15 SEAL Team. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: The Rebel. (1961) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow Detectives. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 Late Programs.

12.00 MOVIE: Hailey Dean Mysteries: 2 + 2 = Murder. (2018) 2.00 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. 2.15 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 8.30 MOVIE: The Devil Wears Prada. (2006) Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt. 10.50 To Be Advised. 12.25 Magnum P.I. 2.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Our Town. 2.30 My Impossible House. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.45 Grace. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 Human Error. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 9. Cronulla Sharks v Wests Tigers. 9.50 9News Late. 10.20 The Equalizer. 11.20 Resident Alien. 12.10 Tipping Point. 1.05 Explore TV: Portugal & Spain. 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Highway Patrol. 1.30 The Force: BTL. 2.00 Towies. 2.50 Billy The Exterminator. 3.20 Storage Wars: TX. 4.20 Storage Wars. 4.50 American Restoration. 5.20 American Pickers. 6.20 Pawn Stars. 6.50 Cricket. Women’s T20. Aust v NZ. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.25 Take Me Out. 2.40 Modern Family. 3.10 Around The World With Manu. 4.10 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Glee. 5.55 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 10.35 First Dates UK. 11.40 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 As Time Goes By. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: Twice Round The Daffodils. (1962) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow Detectives. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.30 Casualty 24/7. 10.30 See No Evil. 11.30 Late Programs.

Thousands attend historic Rally in Canberra on Tuesday

National Farmers Federation

On Tuesday more than 2,000 farmers and their supporters stood on the lawns in front of Parliament House in Canberra to send a powerful message to the people who determine the policies that impact farmers’ livelihoods.

The group led by the National Farmers Federation (NFF) told them, farmers do not feel like they’re being listened to, that their voices are being drowned out by activists with anti-farming agendas.

The rally was preceded by a convoy of about 40 trucks and farm vehicles.

The NFF has thanked everyone who attended, from the farmers and supporters who travelled from all corners of the nation, to those watching the event from their paddocks and homes, and to the media who covered the event, and also to our members who threw their support behind this historic moment.

NFF president David Jochinke gave a speech to the crowd that gathered in Canberra.

“I am a son of a national serviceman,” Mr Jochinke said.

“My grandparents fought for this nation, so I know how to fight and I know what service means and I bloody well know what is best for this industry is decided by us.

“We are proud farmers, we work the land. We look after over 55 percent of this nation. We deserve to be respected. However, the reason why you are here today, the

reason why I am here today, is because feel like we are getting stiffed.

“Tony Mahar - your CEO, our leader in the Canberra ‘embassy of farmers’ - and I met with Anthony Albanese only half an hour ago and we made it very clear we do not agree with the decision to ban the live export of sheep. We made it very clear we would don’t roll over on this issue, that we support it. We understand they have different opinions, but they are not our opinions.

“We also made it very clear that any policy they develop, and when I say they, I mean those people in the house behind us need to have their key stakeholder at the table. And do you know who that is? Us. We need to be at the table.

That is where we are going to get outcomes from because, like our national anthem says, Advance Australia fair is exactly what we want. We want to progress this nation but we want a fair go.

“However, our concerns are this: There are alternative voices and they are setting the agenda. There are alternative voices that are united against us, and we don’t think they are the ones who should be setting the policy because we are the interface between the environment and the consumers. The reality is we stand between prosperity and the starvation of this nation.

“Bad ideas that are created from activist ideology and aren’t founded by farmers and fact will always be bad.

And those activist voices are loud and they are very well resourced, they have deep pockets.

“Do not be under any assumption everything stops here, we need to be united and we need to keep pushing our voice first because no one else will.

“It’s those who show up, have their voice heard, so we must be loud.

And the message is simple we hold the solutions to most problems in agriculture. We are some of the best farmers in the world.

“Not only do we adopt the best technology we bloody well create it. So behind us in the grand house sits our representative of every colour, of every corner of the nation, and our message is clear: Talk to us.

“We know they are coming up for a job interview next year. That job interview we all have a part to play, we must hold them accountable to what we need, but not only that, but what the nation needs. To do that we need to talk to the general public, we need them to know without us the country is stuffed.

“So, there is a very simple thing we have to say: No farmers, no food.

“It’s a simple message, we have to make sure our voices are heard but more so we have to be smart and we have to put our policy first, and the only that can happen is when we are consulted.

“For us to have advance Australia fair, for us to be united, for us to be team agriculture, we must be strong,

we must put our case first.

“I thank each and every one of you for showing up because those who show up are those who set the agen-

da. Thank you for setting the agenda, thank you for showing up, thank you for being heard and keep farmers farming.”

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD

1 To be in better condition, is to be what (6)

7 What is the outer side of something (8)

8 Which term classifies videotapes as non-violent erotica, suitable for adults 18 years and over (1-5)

9 To be fixed firmly, is to be what (8)

10 Who lends money at an exorbitant rate of interest (6)

11 What is a public vote called (8)

14 Name a constellation between Cetus and Phoenix (8)

18 Name the fourth largest of the 16 satellites of Jupiter (6)

19 Little Rock is the capital of which US State (8)

21 What is another term for a journey (6)

22 Which word describes a succession (8)

23 Name the lowest form of animal life (6)

DOWN

1 What are sporting events to be held on prearranged dates (8)

2 Who are private instructors (6)

3 To send something elsewhere, is to do what (8)

4 What is the counterfoil of a chequebook (4)

5 Which term describes favourable estimation (6)

6 What is a short jacket, ending at the waistline (6)

12 What are exits (8)

13 Name one of the poles of a battery (8)

15 Who was the 39th President of the US, Jimmy ... (6)

16 Name one of the two forms of Rugby football (6)

E-QUATIONS

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

17 The Australian boxing champion Albert Griffiths, was known as Young who (6)

20 To be of sound mind, is to be what (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 RECENSION

(a) A formal receiving of guests

(b) A critical revision of a text

(c) The habit of relapsing into crime

2 URDU

(a) A Himalayan wild sheep

(b) The Muse of astronomy

(c) A form of Hindustani

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

CLUES:

Arabian magical spirit (5)

Cloth for jeans (5)

Evil person (5)

Finish (3)

Graph editing framework (3)

Hanging neck ornament (7)

Keyboard instrument (5)

Marine safety office (3)

Most kind (7)

Short swim (coll) (3)

pre 1990 cars Toyota Landcrusiers, Volkswagens, Commodores, Holdens, Porsche, Fords, Landrover, Valiants, Old trucks etc.

cond. unrestored, parts & restored.

Mr David Trent Shoard ‘Slim’

The death has occurred of Mr David Trent Shoard better known as Slim. Passed away peacefully on 7th September 2024 at Narrandera Homestead Community Care. Brother of Sandra, Kim, Stephen and Tony and their partners. Sadly missed by all of his friends. Late of Apps Lane, Young.

Aged 62 Years Rest In Peace

To the family and many friends of the late Joe Minney, we wish to extend our sincere thanks for the kindness and support that we have received since his passing. We especially appreciate those who travelled to celebrate and farewell him last week. We also send our gratitude and appreciation to Bethany and Penrose Funerals for their care and assistance with his final farewell. ~ Valma Minney and family.

The death has occurred of Mr Michael Edward Lee known as Mike. Passed away peacefully on 6th September 2024 at Mercy Care Centre Young. Loved father of Aaron, Amber, Simon and Dan. Cherished grandfather of his 10 grandchildren. Sadly missed by extended family and friends. Late of Blackett Avenue, Young.

Aged 75 Years Rest In Peace

A service to celebrate Mike’s life will be held on Tuesday 17th September 2024, in the Marie McCormick Community Centre Young, commencing at 11.00am. Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend. Following the service, Mike will be taken for private cremation.

Patterson Brothers Funerals 95 Main Street, Young N.S.W 02 6382 5217 pattersonbrothersfunerals.com.au Mr Michael Edward Lee

A graveside service to celebrate Slim’s life will be held on Thursday 19th September 2024, at the Young Lawn Cemetery, commencing at 11.00am. Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend wearing their country clothes, boots, jeans and hats in honour of Slim. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made at the service to Dementia Australia.

Patterson Brothers Funerals 95 Main Street, Young N.S.W 02 6382 5217 pattersonbrothersfunerals.com.au

‘Mike’

Celebrating all things Yabbies at the 2024 Presentation Night

The Young Yabbies Celebrate a Remarkable Season at Presentation Night

Last Friday, the Young Yabbies gathered at the Young Golf Club for a memorable Presentation Evening, marking the culmination of a successful season.

The event was filled with camaraderie, laughter, and heartfelt moments, reflecting the strong bonds within the Yabs community.

The evening was a resounding success, thanks to the presence and support of family, friends, and the valued sponsors who have stood by the team throughout the

season. The atmosphere was vibrant, with plenty of stories shared, cheers raised, and a toast to the achievements of the year.

A special congratulations goes out to the award winners who have shown outstanding dedication and performance on the field:

Women’s Awards:

Best and Fairest: Rosie

Jacobs

Player’s Player: Rachel Pritchard

Most Improved: Faith

James

Best Forward: Anna Slavin

Best Back: Jorjah Griffiths

Coaches Award: Amber

McKay

Men’s Awards:

Player’s Player: Hamish

Spackman

Best and Fairest: Jack Stone

Most Improved: Joh Uaisele

Best Back: Tom Mullany

Best Forward: Hamish Spackman

Coaches Award: Tolutasi Vaimaa

Club Awards:

Presidents Award: Will Munday

Club Persons: Priscilla Langfield and Strath Yeo

Best Supporter: Chris Maloney

Leading Try Scorer: Rosie Jacobs

The Yabbies have much to celebrate, not just in individual accomplishments but also in the collective spirit that has driven their remarkable season.

Congratulations to all who contributed to this journey, both on and off the field.

Here’s to building on this success and looking forward to even greater achievements in the seasons to come! NIP NIP

Under 14s and Under 13s finals

Young Junior Cherrypickers Rugny League Football Club

U13’s (Sponsored by YES Embroidery)

Coach: Kent Woods

The boys turned up ready to play and knew what they had to do. And they did just that, coming away as U13’s Group 9 Champions over the Wagga Magpies 36-22!

They came out strong, opening up the scoring and really focused on their runs and

plays, but it could’ve been anyone’s game with Wagga taking the lead at different stages.

The boys really dug deep and gave it their all and more, supporting and really backing each other up for the crucial offloads, putting everything on the line and not giving up.

Try scorers were Braith Anderson with a hattrick and Brock Nedelcuta, Hunter Brown, Cody Morris and Jimmy Smith all scoring a try each. Braith Anderson con-

verted four out of seven. Congratulations to Brock in receiving the Rick Keast Medal for Best and Fairest.

So proud of each and every one of the boys and how well they played, both as a team and their individual efforts.

What a way to finish the season! U13 Northern and Group 9 Champions.

U14’s (Sponsored by Ozcott Excavation)

Coach: Michael Sutherland

First Grade head

Young Cherrypickers Rugby League Football Club

CHALLENGE CUP

The Cherrypickers were absolutely thrilled to receive the 2 024 Ray White Challenge Cup to retain through to next season, proudly presented by our own major sponsor David from Ray White to our fearless Tom ahead of last weekend’s Major Semi clash with the Dragons at Alfred Oval.

FIRST GRADE

Young 26 - Temora 16

The Young Cherrypick-

ers have made it through to the final after beating Temora in the major semifinal last weekend 26-16.

Cherrypickers get the golden ticket!

Outstanding fellas - Congratulations Tom, Skidge, Dan and our fearless Pickers. Very special, enjoy the ride.

RESERVE GRADE

Young 14 - Kangaroos 8

The Reggies are through to the Pre liminary Final this weekend against Gundagai after beating the Wagga Roos 14-8 at Gundagai on Satu rday.

On Saturday the U14’s Cherrypickers played in the championships in Wagga against Wagga Brothers. After winning the Grand final last Saturday and becoming Premiers for 2024 the next stage is to play in the championships.

Unfortunately it wasn’t our day with Wagga Brothers taking the win on the day. It was hard all week to get the boys focused to play another game after the grand final win last weekend. We knew this was

going to be a tough game.

The boys should hold their heads high on what was an awesome season getting the U14’s through to winning the premiership and building the team back up which we all put in the effort to achieve.

We went to Wagga, we played the game and became runners up for the championship for 2024, which is an awesome accomplishment and I’m proud of the boys.

We look forward to you doing it all again next year. We played some great footy this year and played some good strong teams throughout the season.

Final score for the day was 52-16 with tries to Stewart James, Zavier Pritchard and Matthew Cartwright with two successful conversions by Cayden Cross. Congratulations to our U14’s team on a successful footy season for 2024.

straight through to the Group 9 grand final

Our CMac Concreting Reggie’s through to Sunday’s Burmeister Shield Preliminary Final against Gundagai, after a gallant performance, they shut the gate and can do it again next week.

Well done Garry, Pacer and co. Outstanding finish to the day.

UNDER 18s

Young 10 - Cootamundra 14

A tough finish for our Corbett’s Tyre and Battery 18s and a hard way to see out their finals campaign. These fellas are awesome

and have given us so much to be p roud of this season!

Thank you to Matt, Roy and Dean for a great year and we’ll rise again next year.

UNDER 16s

Young 16 - South City 46

Unfortunately our SWS Bank Under 16s fought the hard fight but it didn’t go our way today.

Be proud of yourselves Pickers you played your hearts out.

Thank you Woodsy, Jack and Alf for a great year with our boys.

CONGRATULATIONS

More good news coming out of Pickers camp with absolute legends Ayersy, Troy, The Professor and Doddo taking out the Canberra Comp and winning 2024 Queanbeyan Roos Premiers. Congratulations.

2024 PRESENTATION NIGHT

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rupockers-pewswntationeve WHEN: Satu rday 28th

September

WHERE: Young Golf Club

TIME: 6:00pm for 6:30pm start

DRESS: Semi Formal

PRICE: $60 includes two course sit down meal

Tickets must be purchased before 20th September for catering purposes, get in early!

THIS WEEKEND

The Reggies will face off against Gundagai at Greenfield Park in Albury.

A great week of bowls at YBC

Drawing the shot

Play this week started on Thursday afternoon with 16 players par ticipating in warm conditions.

The vouchers for the highest winning margin went to Jim McQuade and John Cooper who won their game by 10 shots.

Albert Carter and Aldo Malvicino won their game by 8 shots and this was the Jackpot number for the day with all four players in the game sharing in the Jackpot.

Other winning teams were Harold Anderson and Denis Rosen with a margin of 2 shots and Tom Preston and Ian Schofield who also had a margin of 2 shots.

On Satu rday afternoon a delayed semi–final of the club’s Mixed Pairs Championship was played with Elsie Hines and Brian Madden opposed to Sheila and Cliff Traynor.

The first 11 ends saw Sheila and Cliff leading 10–9 but scores on the next 4 ends saw them in front 17–9. Elsie and Brian then won 3 of the next 4 ends, including 2 scores of 4, to take the lead 19–18 after 19 ends.

Sheila and Cliff scored 1 shot on the 20th end to make the score 19–all and they also scored 1 shot on the final end to win the game 20–19.

They will now play Lisa and Russell Boyd in the fi-

nal on Satu rday afternoon.

There were 14 other players involved on Satu rday with the triples team of David Ward, Michael Adams and Ian Schofield taking out the vouchers with a winning score of 18–10.

In the two games of pairs Harold Anderson and Mark Anderson won their game 19–17 and Allan Langford and Denis Rosen won their game 23–19.

Over the weekend the Riverina Murray Region conducted the annual President’s Cup competition at Tumut. This event involves teams of 16 players from each of the six previous districts from Zone 8.

Three members of the club, Joe Read, Glen Seward

and Stephen Joliffe, played in the South Western side.

On Satu rday the side lost to Riverina 59 shots to 51, defeated Albury 66 shots to 37 and defeated Southern Highlands 55 shots to 53. This had them in third place behind the Southern Slopes side that had won three games and the Wagga side that had won two games.

In Sunday’s first game South Western defeated Wagga 51 shots to 49 and this was followed by a 56 shots to 59 loss against Southern Slopes.

The overall winners were the undefeated Southern Slopes side with Wagga edging out South Western for second place on for-

and-against margins.

Players are reminded that entries for the Club Pairs Championship close this Satu rday 14th September.

An entry sheet for the club’s President’s Day to be held on Sunday 29th September is on the notice board.

Entries can be for teams of four or as individual players with bowls uniform the dress code for the day.

Entry details for the Region Fours Championships are on the notice board with all details on bright green paper.

Details of the Annual General Meeting and nomination forms for the Bowls Committee are on

the notice board. It was noticeable on Saturday afternoon that the warmer weather is bringing some social g roups to the club for bowls and also for darts.

With the start of daylight saving not far away arrangements are being put in place for the next version of the Guy Pickering Charity Challenge. The competition involves teams of three players who can choose to play in either the Wednesday night or Thursday night divisions. Further details can be obtained by contacting the club and entries can be made at either the Services Club or Bowling Club.

CLIFF TRAYNOR

Winter Comp finals are underway

The Quarter Finals of the SWSbank Winter Comp had us all on the edge of our seats!

The Redbacks and DTS finished 3rd and 4th in the preliminary rounds and were fighting it out for a spot in the semi finals.

This game started off hard and fast, with DTS turning up the heat and making hard work for the Redbacks defence early on.

The Redbacks held strong though, and the first quarter ended with the score reading 0-0.

The following three quarters were just as tough, however the Redbacks started to push back, evening the playing field and taking the ball down the field.

DTS held strong as a team, however the Redbacks walked away with a 2-0 win at full time, sealing their place in the semi-finals, and ending the season for DTS.

Goal Scorers: Luke Cosgrove and Mark Brooker (Redbacks).

Penguins and Vikings were next to take the field.

The Penguins have been

hard to beat this season earning the Minor Premiers title, while the Vikings made a late comeback in the season to finish 2nd.

This was promising to be a close match, and it did not disappoint!

This game was intense.

The Penguins took control of the game early, and showed us why they were the Minor Premiers.

They worked together as a team and moved the ball

easily down the field, making the Vikings work hard in defence.

Will Byrnes was the first to score for the Penguins in the first quarter, and despite having multiple opportunities, the Vikings could not get an equaliser.

By the end of the second quarter, Amy Harding had put a second goal away for the Penguins, leaving the score at 2-0.

The Vikings came back in

Lions head straight into the finals this weekend

Young Lions Soccer Club

What a day for the Young Lions. On top of our third grade men becoming Minor Premiers, the first grade men have defeated Lake Albert to take out third place.

Both teams will now play in the first week of finals in Wagga next week.

Congratulations to all our players and thank you for the support throughout the year.

ROUND 18 RESULTS

First grade vs Lake Albert at Rawlings Park, Young came home the winners 3-0.

Second grade vs Lake Albert at Rawlings Park didn’t have the result they’d hoped for going down 0-2.

Third grade vs Wagga United secured their spot as the Minor Premiers in the Wagga Wagga Football Association Blake Trophy beating out United 5-0 at Hall Bros oval on Saturday.

The Women’s side had a bye last weekend.

THIS WEEKEND

First Grade vs Lake Albert Soccer Club at Rawlings Park on Saturday September 14, kick off at 6.15pm.

Third Grade vs South Wagga

Football Club at Rawlings Park on Saturday September 14, kick off at 2.15pm.

PLAYER’S PLAYER

Flemings Property Services

Players Player Round 17

Makekadi Mining Services

Women’s - Kahlia Bannister

Taylor Plumbing and Gasfit-

ting Third Grade Men’s - Moey

Elhenday

NRG Fitness Centre Second

Grade Men’s - Blake Thompson

Trimech Pty Ltd First Grade

Men’s - Adam ‘Wingback’ Galvin

Congratulations to all players.

the second half and started their comeback, with Michael Adams scoring their first goal and keeping them in the game.

With one quarter to go, both teams fought hard for their ticket straight to the Grand Final.

While the Penguins held strong, the Vikings had one more raid up their sleeves, and their team captain, Brendan Sheppard (who had recovered his stick from Chi-

namans Dam by this stage) blasted one into the goal, leaving the score at 2-2 at full time!

The Penguins and Vikings now faced 20 minutes of overtime.

This was a tough feat given the game they had just played.

Both teams gave it their all (with the Penguin defence quite impressive at times), however neither team were able to score, meaning the Penguins head straight to the

Grand Finals and the Vikings are left to fight it out in the Semi Finals next week.

Thank you to DTS for a wonderful season. We loved having you back for 2024 and we hope to see you here again in 2025!

Thank you to the umpires: Michael Adams, Edwin Kwan, Mark Brooker and Michael Skillen.

Spectators you were amazing today. Thank you for supporting the players!

Moey Elhenday was the Third Grade winner of the Player’s Player for Round 17. Photo: Young Lions Soccer Club.

Kahlia Bannister was the woman’s player’s player for Round 17. Photo: Young Lions Soccer Club.

Young Combined Hockey Association

Croquet Matters with Shirley Close

YOUNG CROQUET CLUB

By SHIRLEY CLOSE

When I stumbled on this wonderful story of family history, which we will call the Norton story.

Five lady croquet players went to lunch after play on Wenesday.

The place we chose was Elevation Cafe at 95 Boorowa St, Young.

We booked a table outside in the sun, so we used the Lynch St entrance.

My eyes immediately landed on a piece of framed artwork on the wall. The detail and every small thing that was captured I immediately thought ‘this has to be by Sharon Fensom.

On calling Peter Slater the part owner, who I knew to be a relative, he told me that long after his grand mother had passed he happen to find an old photo he had restored as best it could be.

It was then given to Sharon to paint, hence the artwork that took my breath away.

The scene is one of a bullock wagon team owned by a young Thomas Norton who ran a haulage train with sixteen head of cattle in the team.

At the age of 18 he was called up into World War I killed in action in France at the age of 21.

Now to continue on with the Norton story, possible

courtesy of Allen Crowe, this will take the interest of many readers.

John Norton senior and his wife Jane along with seven children settled at the nine mile on the Murringo road.

Five more children were born there, this totaled 12.

John Norton died at the Nine Mile. Jan in time moved to Wedallion with her remaining children still at home were they lived for some time.

John junior moved to Bimbi with his wife Amy and bought the property called

Thomas was born at Hill Grove, whom this storyline came about, killed in war. This brings in the line of Mary (one of the 12 children) Mary. Married Coley Burns. There daughter Doris married, Reg Slatter, Doris been

Peter Slaters grand mother.

Descends of this same line are three croquet playing sisters, Shirley, Barbara and Heather.

Our grandmother was Catherine Norton, Aunty to Thomas, so our dad was his first cousin.

Some of the names associated with the Norton families in the local area of Hilltops and Weddin Shires are, English, Byrne, Slater, Gordon, Lynch, McDonald, Crowe, Simmons, Heidtman, Cattle, Bollard and Rush.

Photo of Thomas in uniform. Born October 10, 1894 was killed in action on the battlefields of Bullecourt France on May 5, 1917 at the age of 23 years.

Photo of art work of Thomas Nortons bullock team, painted by Sharon Fenton from old photo before he went to war were he was killed in action.

Croquet plays enjoying the hospitality at Elevations Cafe, Leonie Druitt, Sue Ryan, Joyce Williams, Shirley Close, Fay Slater. A little about Elevations Cafe, owned in partnership by Peter Slater, David Murphy, these two gentleman have been in partnership for twenty years in various catering places over the years such as motel restaurants etc.

FROM THE NOTICEBOARD 24th September, Bradd Shield pairs competition on a high, low, handicap. Names on the sheet please.

Wonderful to see friend and member Bev Johnson back paying us a visit after some weeks recovering from surgery. Best wishes Bev.

Pine Grove.

Mark, Gavin and Geoff take out the Monthly Medals for September

Young Men’s Golf Club

On Saturday the men played for the Cooltech Refrigeration and Air Conditioning September Monthly Medals.

The medal winners were Mark McCormick in A Grade with 69 nett, Gavin Marshall in B Grade with 63 nett and Geoff Palmer in C Grade with 63 nett.

The Elite Cleaning scratch winners were Bill Oliver in A Grade with 76, Gavin Marshall in B Grade with 75 and Michael Duval (Grenfell) in C Grade with 84.

The Elegant Timber Shutters and Blinds putting competition winners were Peter Campbell in A Grade with 26 putts, Allan Moore in B Grade with 28 putts and Terry Shipp in C Grade with 29 putts.

The Terry Brothers Carpet Court secret birdie hole was the 11th and was not won.

The Watson Toyota NTP on the 7th was won by Peter Campbell with 160 cm and the 17th was won by Phillip Oliver with 265 cm. The Pro Pin on the 7th was won by

Peter Campbell with 160 cm and he received a $73 voucher. The Young Services Club second shot NTP were won by Simon Murray in A Grade on the 3rd with 350 cm, Allan Moore won B Grade with 258 cm on the 9th and C Grade on the 15th was won by Geoff Connelly with 159 cm. The Ian Page Bricklaying card draw was won by John Connell. The Vinnies Pizza vouchers were won by Simon Murray, Peter Kirkwood and Daniel Harveyson (Grenfell). Balls went down to 71 nett on a countback and there were 74 players.

Saturday was also the qualifying round for the Norman Crawford handicap matchplay. The draw has John Connell vs Wayne Honeman, Adrian Hanrahan vs Geoff Palmer, Greg Nolan vs Mark McCormick and Gavin Marshall vs Jim Glasheen. The reserves are Steve Dewar, Allan Moore, Grant Meacham and Zac Williams. The names were drawn randomly as per tradition. The first round is to be completed by Sunday 22nd September.

Next Saturday 14th September- single stableford and second round of Handiskins. Its not to late to enter with 4 rounds still to go as its your best 3 rounds that count. Saturday 21st September 4BBB Mixed and qualifier for Mixed Match Play. Sunday 22nd September- Scramble. Saturday 28th September- 4BBB and Round 3 of Handiskins. Sunday 29th September- Mixed Foursomes- 27 holes scratch and Handicap.

The Wednesday Medley was won by Colin Hardwick with 43 points and he won 10 balls. Brett Scelly was second with 40 points and Larry Marks was third with 39 points om a countback from Michael Baldry (Harden). Ian Tierney won the Pro Pin on the 7th with 305 cms and he won a $52 voucher. Balls went down to 32 points and there were 59 players.

The Friday 18 hole medley was won by Garry Nicholls with 35 points and he won 3 balls. Mark Crutcher was second with 34 points on a countback from Andrew Miller. Balls went to 29

points and there were 10 players. The 9 hole medley was won by Carolyn Shaw with 20 points and there were 3 players.

The Kyle McGovern Electrical Sunday medley was won by Beau Elsley with 42 points and he won a $30 voucher and 5 balls. Scott

Nolan was second with 39 points and Wayne Honeman was third. The Watson Toyota secret birdie jackpot was the 1st and was not struck.

Next week the jackpot will be $60. The Pro Pin was won by Scott Nolan with 213 cm on the 7th and he received a $18 voucher. There were 20 players. The Social Club played a 14 hole event and it was won by Casey Ashton with 44 nett. The runner up was Peter Campbell with 52 nett and third was Noel Bell with 55 net on a countback from Jono Eastwood. There were 18 players. CRAIG WATSON

Nine and Dine held to encourage new lady golfers

Young Women’s Golf Club

On Wednesday 4th, the ladies played a Single Stableford sponsored by Helen Spencer.

Winners on the day -

Div 1: Justine Makeham 37pts

Div 2: Libby Plumley 33 pts

NTP’s -

A Grade 16th sponsored by Gail Hanigan – Justine Makeham

B Grade 7th sponsored by Elegant Timbers, Shutters and Blinds – Noela Hardman

C Grade 13th sponsored by Uplands P/L – Estelle Roberts

Last Saturday the ladies played a Single Stableford sponsored by the Lady Golfers.

Div 1: Rachel Dorman 39 pts

Div 2: Pauline Collier 36 pts on a c/b from Cathy Aiken 36 pts.

NTP’s:

A Grade 16th sponsored by Gail Hanigan – Chris Keevil

B Grade 7th sponsored by Elegant Timbers, Shutters

and Blinds – Jackie Sheridan

C Grade 13th sponsored by Uplands P/L – Carolyn Shaw

Ball winners: Rachel Dorman 39 pts, Chris Keevil 36 pts, Pauline Collier 36 pts and Cathy Aiken 36 pts.

Last Sunday, at Gail Hanigan’s suggestion, a Nine and Dine was held to encourage new lady golfers to join us. Four new golfers came along and enjoyed the golf and lunch at the club with us and we hope they enjoyed the day and will join us on a regular basis!

The second round of Wirral Cup Matchplay sponsored by Helen Spencer is to be completed soon, with Liz Harding v Estelle Roberts, and Leanne Slater v Sandra Holmes. There is a Tournament coming up at Wagga 19/20 October, and South West Open Championship is being played in Young 11/12/13 October. Tomorrow and Wednesday will be a Single Stablefords. PAMMIE MCCLOY

Vera wins Tuesday Tipperary Golf Club

Tuesday’s social round was won by Vera McMillan on 28 nett from Nigel Willett on 34 nett.

Geoff Nott had a birdie gobble and Vera had a gobble.

Thursday was a two person Ambrose, the winner were Max Hardman and Brian Hearne on 55.5 nett.

Geoff Nott and Garry Cummins were second with

66.25 nett. Sunday’s game was a stableford.

Rod Pratt was the winner with 38 points. Geoff Nott second on a countback from Terry Casey on 37 points.

Geoff and David Jasprizza each had one gobble. Sponsor of the week was Donges Supa IGA.

Boorowa

Golf and Bowls

Boorowa Recreation Club

Carinya Court are hosting a charity Golf and Bowls day on the 22nd September. 2 person ambrose and Triples Bowls, there will be raffles and a chocolate wheel, with a sausage sizzle

lunch. $30 a player, from 10 for a 10:30 start at the Rec Club Ladies Social Golf is on today, and every Tuesday, meeting at the Rec Club at 9:45 for a 10am tee off Anyone lady interested in having a hit of golf head down there.

Touch Football begins soon in Boorowa

SENIOR TOUCH FOOTBALL

When: Thursday evenings, starting 17th October 2024 Where: Boorowa Rec Oval

Cost: $35-$60 (depending on age) + $22 TFA Fee.

More info on the TFA fee: https://touchfootball.com.au/membership/membership-faqs/ Follow the steps to register a team: https://profile.mysideline.com.au/register Select ‘Register a team’

Search Boorowa

Select Boorowa Senior Touch Create team

\Follow the steps to register as a player in a team: https://profile.mysideline.com.au/register Search ‘Boorowa’ Select your team name. Complete registration.

SATURDAY WINNERS: Rachel Dorman on 39 points and Pauline Collier on 36 points. Photo: Supplied.

Ray White 2024 Scratch Match Matchplay Champions: Sponsor Bailey Coombes with A Grade Champion Levi French, B Grade Champion Ian Wells and C Grade Champion Ben Murray. Photo: Supplied.

& SPAS

$16,000 5 Person Spa Delivered & Installed

TURNERS FURNITURE ONE

$10,000 Voucher

TERRY BROS CARPET COURT, FURNITURE & BEDDING

$5000 Voucher

MILWILLAH ANGUS, AJS LIVESTOCK TRANSPORT & WD’S QUALITY CUTS

$4000 Meat Package

JENNINGS MOWERS & SAWS

$2000 Voucher

MAD HARRY’S POWERHOUSE

$2000 Welding Voucher

MBS BUILDING SUPPLIES

$2000 Hume Door & Lock Package

HGH MOTOR GROUP

$2000 Voucher

DONGES IGA

$1500 Voucher

CORBETTS TYRE & BATTERY CENTRE

$1500 Tyre Voucher

BISSELL

$1250 Cleaning Package

FTS FINANCIAL PLANNING

$1000 Drone

BONNYVIEW QUARRIES

$750 Worth of Granite

YOUNG KARAOKE & TRIVIA

$750 5 Hr Saturday Night Entertainment

WICKED WAKE & SKI

$750 Test Pilot Ski Tube

SUTHERLANDS WELDING & FABRICATION

$600 Fire Pit

AUSTRALIAN HOTEL

$550 Party Package

LABEL A

$500 Voucher

LIME N SODA

$500 Voucher

GREEN GLASS STUDIO

$400 Voucher

PIERCY & CO

$300 Voucher

YOUNG CHERRYPICKERS

$100 Merchandise Pack

RUGBY

Crichton scores the Brad Fittler Medal after a massive 2024 season

It has been an absolutely amazing season so far for former Young Yabbie and Roosters backrower Angus Crichton, having played a huge role in securing the State of Origin for NSW and the Roosters third place spot in the top eight, the 28-yearold was awarded the Brad Fittler Medal last Monday.

Crichton was presented with his medal by Brad Fittler himself in front of 500 guests at The Star Event Centre with the medal only

one of 20 awards presented across NSWRL Representative, Major Competitions and Junior Representative Competitions, as well as community at the event.

The Brad Fittler Medal night celebrates the achievements from the grassroots through to the elite for male and female players, as well as the contributions of referees, club officials and volunteers.

“The Brad Fittler Medal is a tremendous occasion as it represents a chance for us

to acknowledge the performances of our players, officials and referees from the 2024 season,” NSWRL Chief Executive David Trodden said.

“The awards stretch from the vital contributions our volunteers make at grassroots level to the hard work our elite players put in for our representative competitions.

“I congratulate all the winners tonight and wish those clubs still involved with fi-

nals the very best of luck over the coming month.”

Crichton also claimed The Daily Telegraph People’s Choice Award for the Blues following his stellar performance throughout the Origin series.

“It has been wild, and the best way to describe it has been bizarre,” Crichton told The Age.

“A lot of people doubted me and put a line through my name and counted me out.

“I remember not getting

picked for round one and it hurt, especially because I had trained so hard over the off-season... I just had to back myself and believe in myself.”

Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke congratulated the Temora born Crichton on social media.

“It’s been an extraordinary year for Angus and we all recall his incredible performances in Blues winning State of Origin team which led him to take out the Wally

Lewis Medal for best player in the series,” Steph said.

“Now he adds to that achievement with the Brad Fittler Medal, joining a rare few of the world’s best players since the award was created in 2005.

“Congratulations Angusand to your partner Chloe, your family and friends who have supported you on this journey.

“What an outstanding comeback and inspiring story for rural people.”

Former Young Yabbie Angus Crichton has been awarded the Brad Fittler Medal for 2024.

Photo from NRL.com.

CIRCULATING IN THE BOOROWA DISTRICT SINCE 1874

Funds allocated

By REBECCA HEWSON

Hilltops Council resolved to approve a recommendation from the Bango Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund Committee that will allocate funds to a number of Boorowa community groups and organisations.

The committee recommended to Council that funding totaling $76,094 plus GST be awarded to 18 local projects out of 29 applicants.

“The committee concluded that 18 out of the 29 applications were most deserving of grant funding, as they demonstrated a direct and immediate positive impact on the Boorowa community,” the recommendation read.

“Each recommended application successfully met multiple selection criteria and received corresponding scores.

“The committee has confidence in each applicant’s ability to successfully execute their respective projects.”

The following projects were awarded:

Boorowa Ex Services Club - International Women’s Day 2025 - $7,500

Boorowa Quick Shear$2,000

Boorowa Central School and St Joseph’s Boorowa - Touch Football and Netball Carnival - $5,381

Boorowa Central School - Student Wellbeing Project$1,020

St John’s Anglican ChurchFellowship Meals - $3,000 Young Neighbourhood Centre Inc - Off the Beaten Track, Boorowa and surrounds$4,950

Boorowa Irish Woolfest$10,000

Boorowa and District Historical Society and MuseumProtection of Historical Clothing - $600

Hilltops Youth Action Group

- Boorowa and Rye Park Movie Nights - $4,180

St Joseph’s Boorowa - Touch Football and Netball Carnival First Aid and Portaloos - $2,955

Boorowa Rugby Club - Beer and Rugby Festival First Aid Supply - $1518

Hilltops Arts Inc - Unleash Boorowa’s Creative Power$2,000

Carinya Court - Additional Units - $5,000

Boorowa Aged Care Facility - Modify Entrance Doors$5,500

Boorowa Hostel Inc - Multipurpose Hygiene Chair - $5,000 Lions Club of Boorowa - New Driver Reviver/Food van storage shed - $7,500

Yass Valley Hilltops Trail Riders Club - Boorowa Adult Riding Club Camp - $3,000

Boorowa Ex-Services Club Bowling Club - Replacement of Score Board - $4,990

The Bango Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund has been established by Hilltops Council in conjunction with the owner and operator of the wind farm, Squadron Energy.

“The fund will sponsor local projects and organisations that benefit the community throughout the operational life of the Bango Wind Farm,” Council said.

“The fund will contribute $76,094 plus GST this year and is designed to share the financial benefits of the wind farm with not for profit groups, associations and clubs that make a positive difference in the local community.”

The key objective of the Community Enhancement Fund is to provide financial support to not for profit community groups and organisations working to mak3e a positive and lasting contribution to regional communities near the Bango Wind Farm.

“Organisations with projects within a 20km radius of the wind farm were eligible to apply for a grant from the fund,” Council said.

CELEBRATING FATHERS AT ST JOSEPH’S: Staff and students at St Joseph’s Primary School, Boorowa, opened their doors last week to welcome Dad’s to the school for a very special celebration. Students were very eager to spend some time with their Dads, eat an amazing breakfast and to have a great time showing them around. The school said it was wonderful to see so many dads, grandads, uncles and significant men from their community at school for their Fathers Day breakfast.

Successful season for players from Boorowa Basketball

Boorowa Basketball celebrated the end of a thrilling season with a lively presentation night on Saturday 7th September, at the Ex Servicemen’s Club.

The event saw the community come together to recognize the efforts and achievements of players, teams and supporters throughout this years’ season.

A hearty congratulations to this year’s premiers, Dribblers (women’s) and Drunken Baskets (men’s), who played with passion and skill to claim their well-deserved titles.

The Wombats and Bad Boys, runners-up in their respective divisions, also showcased incredible talent, with scorelines that didn’t fully capture the intensity and competitiveness of their matches.

The evening was also a time to acknowledge the individuals who stood out during the season.

In a tie for Women’s Best and Fairest, Destiny Hardefeldt and Angela Elliot were celebrated for their outstanding contributions.

For the men, Mason Howell took home the Men’s Best and Fairest award, having displayed remarkable consistency and leadership on the court.

Additionally, Destiny Hardefeldt was named Most Improved Female, and Jordan Grimson was recognized as the Most Improved Junior, showcasing the bright future of basketball in Boorowa.

Peter Croker and Austin Power shared the Men’s Highest

Point Scorer award, reflecting their offensive prowess. Jess Bromfield was honored as the Club Person of the Year, a testament to her dedication and contributions behind the scenes, ensuring the smooth running of the club.

A special thank you goes out to referees Sam Pye, Chris Grimson, and Jason Stuart, who officiated with fairness and professionalism throughout the finals series.

The night was a celebration of camaraderie, sportsmanship, and community spirit, marking the end of another successful season for Boorowa Basketball.

The club looks forward to building on this success and welcoming everyone back for another exciting season next year.

By ANNABEL CUSACK