Applications are now open for the 2025 South East Local Leaders Program, a transformative initiative that helps participants grow as leaders while making a meaningful impact in their communities. Now in its 11th year, the program equips participants with essential leadership skills, fosters resilience, and provides tools to navigate complex challenges.
Designed for individuals involved in projects related to sustainable agriculture, climate-smart practices, biodiversity, and environmental outcomes, the program focuses on building leadership capacity within communities, industries, and government. Participants will gain invaluable skills and connections, forming a network that extends far beyond the program itself.
The program includes nine days of immersive learning across three residential workshops. These workshops will take place in stunning natural settings, includ- The workshop schedule in the program, which begins $600 for self-sponsored par including registration fees
Rivers in Young slated amongst Mosaic store closures
Rivers in Young has been named as one of the more than 250 stores head company Mosaic is set to close.
KPMG International announced last week that it had failed to nd a new owner for the Mosaic chains of Rivers and Katies as well as Millers (which closed in Young previously) and Noni B.
At the time of going to print local employees at the store had said they had not been given any indication at this stage as to if they would close or not, however, according to the ABC the store along with Rockmans, Crossroads, Autograph, W Lane, B Me, Millers and Katies were all to close as a result of the company’s collapse.
It was reported last year that the company had collapsed with the initial fallout of 250 people in head o ce and 2500 workers across 651 stores in Australia and New Zealand losing their jobs.
The new round of potential closures would a ect the local sta amongst the 650 employees of Rivers across the country and 933 more with the shutdown of Millers and Noni B.
According to reports by ABC the Rivers stores are said to be closing between February and mid-April following sales and promotions to sell off remaining stock.
“Despite the best e orts of all parties, we have been unable to achieve a sale of any of the brands within the Mosaic portfolio,” partner at KPMG David Hardy said.
“As a result, all stores in the Mosaic Brands Group will be wound down over the coming months.”
It is reported Mosaic owed creditors $249 million when it collapsed, including employees who were le with entitlements unpaid, as well as factories in Bangladesh, which it is said the company owes $30 million to.
Administrators FTI Consulting released a statement saying they are nishing their investigations and reports for the creditors.
“As the receivers have indicated, all stores will likely be closed during April, the second meeting of creditors is likely to be called and held in May,” the FTI Consulting statement read.
Doors
MADE TO MEASURE
The 2024 group from the South East Local Leaders Program, including the Boorowa News’ own journalist Annabel Cusack.
McCormack wants to cut red tape for local small businesses
Small businesses across the Riverina, Central West, Snowy Mountains, South West Slopes and Southern Tablelands are set to bene t from a new Coalition policy that will cut red tape.
According to Member for Riverina Michael McCormack a future Liberal-Nationals Government will introduce a capped tax deduction of $20,000 for businessrelated meal and entertainment expenses – excluding alcohol – for small businesses with a turnover of up to $10 million.
Mr McCormack said the policy would help boost small businesses and stimulate the hospitality industry.
“As a former Minister for Small Business and as a former business owner, I can certainly attest to the tangible bene ts cutting red tape can have on helping a business survive and thrive,” Mr McCormack said.
“This announcement will also give the hospitality industry a much-needed boost – with many cafés, pubs, restaurants, clubs and entertainment facilities themselves small or family-owned enterprises.”
Mr McCormack said the measure, which will run for an initial two years, will be exempt from Fringe Bene ts Tax.
“This is about supporting small businesses that have felt the brunt of a cost-of-living crisis completely mismanaged by the Labor Government over the past three years,” he said.
“Small businesses are the engine room of the economy, particularly in regional and rural communities across the Riverina electorate.
“The Liberals and Nationals understand this important symbiotic relationship between small and familyowned businesses and the local communities they serve and live in, which is why a future Coalition Government will always have their backs.”
According to Mr McCormack under the current Government, more than 26,000 small businesses have fallen into insolvency, with more than 4,000 of those in the hospitality sector.
He said this measure builds on the Coalition’s commitment to rebuild small business by making the Instant Asset Write-O permanent.
Harden Historic Truck and Tractor Club’s 11th Annual Truck and Tractor show
Sunday March 9th 2025 is the big day for Harden Historic Truck and Tractor Club’s 11th annual Truck and Tractor show.
The event will take place at the Murrumburrah Harden Showground on Woolrych street, and has something for the whole family.
The day will showcase buses, re engines, military vehicles, classic cars and stationary engines as well as classic trucks and tractors.
Public entry by donation and exhibitors will have free entry, with camping on site for $30.
The event will include market stalls, food stalls, a photographic display as well as free face painting for kids.
There will also be a free barbeque on Saturday night for all of the exhibitors who are staying overnight.
Contact Ken for more information or to book a stall and be sure to put March 9 on the calendar and make a day of fun.
Ken McKay 0457150751
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Harden Murrumburrah Community Markets
The vibrant Harden Murrumburrah Community Markets are set to return on Sunday, 16th February 2025, offering a perfect way to spend your morning with family and friends.
Running from 9 am to 1 pm at the Old Tennis Courts and Rotary Community Gardens, this event promises something for everyone!
With an incredible array of market stalls to explore, you’ll nd everything from handcraed goods to unique gi s and local produce.
Whether you’re hunting for treasures, indulging in a little retail therapy, or simply soaking up the community spirit, these markets won’t disappoint.
Food lovers are in for a treat too!
Grab a freshly brewed co ee, enjoy delicious crepes, or tuck into a tasty BBQ breakfast or lunch while wandering through the beautiful Rotary Community Garden.
Adding to the lively atmosphere will be live music, creating the perfect backdrop for this fantastic community event.
Stallholders, have you registered yet? Don’t miss your chance to be part of this wonderful event.
Email hardenmurrumburrahmarkets@ gmail.com for details and secure your spot today.
With so much to see, do, and enjoy, the Harden Murrumburrah Community Markets are the ideal way to connect with the community, support local vendors, and make memories.
Mark your diaries now for Sunday, 16th February 2025, and head down to the Old Tennis Courts and Community Gardens in Harden Murrumburrah for a fun-filled morning.
Don’t miss out on this unmissable community event – see you there!
Member for Riverina Michael McCormack has said small businesses will benefit from a coalition government.
Trusted local journalism is key for factual reporting
META’S plans for the removal of fact-checking services on content posted to its platforms and the government’s decision to introduce age limits for access to social media has brought a renewed focus on the importance of regional, rural and local news publishers, according to Country Press Australia (CPA).
Andrew Schreyer, Country Press Australia president, said publishers have never been tasked with so many layers of responsibility, and it’s never been more vital for the work they do to be appropriately recognised and valued by government and the broader community.
“The decisions local newsrooms make about content, photo selection, accuracy, fairness, balance and integrity go to the heart of the cra of journalism,” Mr Schreyer said.
“Our papers don’t engage in clickbait, they don’t produce or publish fake AI content, they work hard to ensure mis and dis information are not allowed to fester in the communities we serve.”
Mr Schreyer said the vast
majority of Country Press Australia publishers are the only local media outlet with boots on the ground in these communities, producing public interest place-based journalism that fulfills a vital role in our democracy.
“Country Press Australia is disappointed at Meta’s decision to abandon third-party fact checking on its Facebook and Instagram platforms in the US.
“Third-party fact checking has not yet been abandoned on Meta platforms in Australia, however the move in the US may be an indication of Meta’s intentions worldwide and is a worrying development regardless.”
Equally, Country Press Australia has welcomed Communications Minister Michelle Rowland’s strong comments that came in the wake of Meta’s announcement and her support for high quality fact checked information for the public, such as the placebased public interest journalism produced by Country Press Australia’s 240 member mastheads.
“We are also heartened
by comments from eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant on the harms of so cial media and the respon sibility to comply with Aus tralian law,” he said.
“The mis and disinformation that spreads on Meta’s platforms are harmful to people’s health, wellbeing and to social cohesion.
tion on social media increase exponentially.
“Without any fact checking mechanism the rates of mental health issues
Assistance Program funding which will help Country Press Australia member publishers continue to produce the quality local public inter-
est journalism that is so well
“Professionally producedism, such as that produced by Country Press Australia mastheads, is the antidote to mis and disinformation and this has been well recognised by the government,” he said.
Annual bike ride raises big bucks for Can Assist
Well that’s a wrap on the Sacred Syndicate SMC 2025 Barry Coulton Memorial Dice Run
Congratulations to all the winners of the prizes on o er, and thank you to all the riders for digging deep and their general behaviour on the ride, without riders like yourselves and our sponsors days like these are much harder to host.
Here’s the nitty gritty and it’s a ne read:
53 Bikes
83 Registrations
4 Stops
Sonia our #50 lucky door prize winner chose to donate her prize to Can Assist Harden Murrumburrah and we thank her for the kind donation
For a grand total of.........$4363.34 which has already been donated to Can Assist Harden Murrumburrah with two more donations to come
Special thanks to our sponsors of the day in no particular order
Bluestill Distillery
Twin town Pizza and Kebab Harden
Harden Pharmacy
Ziems Quality Meats
Fleet’s Concrete Polishing
Panthers hair and beauty salon
South West Fuel Centre Harden
Thompsons Rural Supplies Harden
Neville Holman Wall and Floor Tiling
SMH Options (Sandra Holman)
Harden Country Club
Terminus Hotel Temora ‘The Termo’ Coolamon Sport and Recreation Club
Family Hotel Cootamundra
Roger Dietrich Photography LPC Trading Cootamundra Butchery
Kumiai Ryu Cootamundra
Harden’s House Of Honey
Harden Bearings and Hardware
Wombat Cottage Cafe
Supercheap Auto Young
CTR Trophies, Gi s and Engraving Chapman’s Embroidery and Workwear
Domino’s Pizza Young
Barnes Store Emporium and Cafe
Sacred Syndicate Riverina Chapter
Sacred Syndicate SMC First 9
https://www.nissan.com.au/owners/warranty.html
Sacred Syndicate SMC Incorporated
Family Donations
Coulton Family
Honeychurch Family
Badman Family
Gillett Family
Doohan Family
Larkman Family
Behler Family
Michael “Wombat” Mathew (Recovery Vehicle)
Wayne “Techno” Carter (Recovery Trailer)
These sponsors went above and beyond with their gi s and hospitality throughout the event and we can’t wait to help support your businesses into the future.
Thank you to our National Treasurer and National Secretary for their help today
Finally thank you to our members for helping without hesitation, it is greatly appreciated.
SACRED SYNDICATE SMC
YOUR COUNCIL - YOUR NEWS
HILLTOPS COUNCIL
For all Enquiries please contact Hilltops Council on 1300 445 586
PLANNED COUNCIL WORKS
Thursday 06/02/2025 to Thursday 13/02/2025
The following planned works are underway in the Hilltops Council area: ROADWORKS
Maintenance Grading
• Little Plains
• Mount Murray
• Swamp Road
• Wombat Road
Gravel Re-sheeting
• Swamp Road
Sealed Road Repairs
• Frogmore Road
• Moppity Road
Construction Projects
• Clonalton Road – Bridge Repairs
• Frogmore Road - Culvert Storm Damage
• Intersections Swamp Road/ Murringo Road (Tra ic will be interrupted on Wednesday 5/06/2025)
• Murringo Road (Bridge at Murringo General Cemetery)
• Nubba Road
• Wombat Road
Road Maintenance Council Contract
• Currently, line marking on reseal segments which is expected to be completed by 7/02/2025.
• Ongoing routine maintenance works on all state roads.
Water Supply & Sewerage Works
• General operation, routine maintenance and inspection
of treatment plants and reservoirs
• Hydrant maintenance throughout towns including stop valves
• New sewer connections
• New water service connections
• Routine plumbing maintenance in Council owned buildings
• Routine operations and maintenance
• Routine water quality testing and monitoring
• Water main replacement and service line connectionsThornhill Street
• Water meter reading
Planned works are subject to change due to Council resources, sta ing availability, shi ing priorities and weather conditions.
Speed restrictions will be in place and minor delays may be experienced. Road users should reduce their speed and exercise caution when travelling through roadwork sites.
Motorists are advised that Roadwork Speed Limits are enforceable by the NSW Police. PLEASE DIRECT ANY ENQUIRIES TO CUSTOMER SERVICES ON 1300 445 586.
Please be advised that this week, Open Spaces works are available on Council’s website at https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/ council-works-and-road-closures/
PESTICIDE & HERBICIDE USE NOTIFICATION
UNTIL WEEK ENDING THURSDAY
13/02/2025
Planned pesticide and herbicide use by Council works crews will be conducted on:
• All roads in Hilltops Council - Young, Boorowa and Harden areas;
• Shire parks, ovals, laneways, cemeteries and some town areas;
• All villages, rest areas, rural tips and reserves; and
• Rural and regional road shoulders.
And may include the use of:
• Round Up, Round Up Ultra Max, Wipeout 450, Glyphosate 450, Brush O , Starane, Basta, Bi o, Sharpen, Striker, Amitrol, Simaganz, Weedmaster, Dicamba, Kamba M, Metsulfuron, Grazon, Primo, MCPA 500, Ken-Met, Taskforce, Para-Trooper, Spraytop, Devour, Verdict, Pyrethrum, Broadstrike and Fusilade;
• Confidor for aphids;
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
Application No: DA2024/0202
Applicant: HILLTOPS COUNCIL
Property: Lot 1 DP 529181, Lot 2149 DP 754611, Lot 446 DP 754611, Lot 2237 DP 754611 - 145 Thornhill St YOUNG NSW 2594
Proposal: Young Lawn Cemetery
Extension
Exhibition Dates: 23 January 2025 to 20 February 2025
Submissions Close: Prior to close of business 20 February 2025
The application will be considered under Part 4 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979. The application is not integrated development or designated development. Hilltops Council is the consent authority for this application.
In accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979,
PUBLIC NOTICES
• Access for wild fruit tree control;
• Various wetters to enhance the e ectiveness of chemicals;
• Naturalure Fruit Fly Bait to target the control of fruit fly.
In accordance with Hilltops Council’s Pesticide Notification Plan, signs and flashing lights will be provided on vehicles applying pesticides. Escort warning vehicles will be used for the 2023/2024 road shoulder program. Signage will be placed to inform the public where required and will remain on-site for 24 hours a er spraying.
Road users should exercise extreme caution when passing these vehicles.
Planned pesticide and herbicide use is subject to change due to Council resources and weather conditions.
PLEASE DIRECT ANY ENQUIRIES TO CUSTOMER SERVICES ON 1300 445 586.
Development Applications and documents accompanying the applications may be viewed during the exhibition period on Council’s website: www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au
Any persons may make written submissions on the applications. All submissions may be published in Council’s business papers and viewed by other persons with an interest in the applications. If your comments are an objection, then the grounds of the objection must be specified.
Persons lodging submissions are required to declare reportable political donations (including donations of or more than $1,000) made in the previous two years and up until the determination of the development. For more details including a disclosure form, go to www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au
SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - HILLTOPS DELEGATES TO THE NSW SOUTHERN REGIONAL PLANNING PANEL (SRPP)
Hilltops Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from applicants with a diverse background and a broad range of skills and experience to be the Council Appointed members on the NSW Southern Regional Planning Panel (SRPP). Skills and experience of applicants for the EOI include the areas of planning; architecture; heritage; the environment; urban design; land economics; or law.
Council is looking to appoint four (4) alternating members. Membership on the SRPP is for a period of up to 3 years.
SUBMISSIONS
Please submit your completed application with a response to each of the below criteria via email to mail@hilltops.nsw.gov.au.
The selection criteria for Council members includes:
• senior level experience in dealing with multiple stakeholders;
• high level communication skills;
• capability to drive high profile outcomes in a credible and authoritative manner;
• high level analytical skills;
• and knowledge of the assessment of complex development and planning matters.
At least one of the two Council nominees must have a high level of expertise in one or more of the following fields: e planning; architecture; the environment; urban design; land economics; tra ic and transport; law; engineering; or tourism.
Council will require a statutory declaration to be signed stating nominees are not property developers or real estate agents, as required by section 2.13 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
Probity checks will also be undertaken and will include a bankruptcy record check and National Police Check.
In addition to the above, applicants must demonstrate a sound knowledge of the Planning Panel process and their ability to adhere to the Code of Conduct and Operational Procedures. Payment will be in accordance with the NSW Government’s guidelines.
For more information, go to https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/ Applications must be lodged no later than 5pm on Friday 28 February 2025. If you should have any queries regarding the
Submissions on the proposal must be lodged in writing with Council prior to the close of business on submission close date stated above, in the following manner: - by NSW Planning Portal: www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au; or - By email: submissions@hilltops.nsw. gov.au; or - By post: Locked Bag No. 5, Young NSW 2594.
Submissions may be published in Council’s business papers and viewed by other persons with an interest in the application. All submissions will be made public in accordance with Schedule 1 of the Government Information (Public Access) Regulation 2018.
Expression of Interest please contact Jaime Dyhrberg, Director Planning, via mail@hilltops.nsw.gov.au or on 1300 445 586.
SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST –PROVISION OF BUILDING SERVICES FOR JUGIONG MEMORIAL HALL BATHROOM RENOVATIONS
Hilltops Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from licensed builders to complete renovations to the bathrooms at the Jugiong Memorial Hall.
Works will include, but are not limited to, renovations to the existing Shower Room, Male Bathroom and Female Bathroom, Electrical Upgrade and Painting.
If you are interested in more information, and wish to provide a quote, please email mail@hilltops.nsw.gov.au with your expression of interest.
COMMUNITY CONSULTATION ON IMPROVEMENTS TO WASTE SERVICES
Council is seeking feedback from residents, businesses, and stakeholders on the proposed charges and service level options to achieve environmental compliance goals and financial sustainability.
Building on the success of community consultation workshops held in early 2023, Council will be engaging in additional community consultation to provide information and receive feedback on the identified options to improve waste services. The consultation approach will include:
1. Community consultation workshops to take place across Hilltops from Thursday 13 February 2025 to Thursday 6 March 2025, to collect more qualitative data and gauge the di erent priorities of di erent communities.
2. An online waste management survey will open from Monday 17 February 2025 to Sunday 16 March 2025 for those who are unable to attend a consultation session and to collect statistical data on customer attitudes to proposed charges and waste management options.
3. Written submissions are invited for any feedback which does not fit in to either of the above consultation options.
For more information, workshop schedule and access to the online waste management survey (available from Monday 17 February 2025 to Sunday 16 March 2025), go to https://www. hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/
Smoke testing continues in Young
Hilltops Council wishes to advise residents that smoke testing is continuing across the region with their engaged contractor, Inter ow.
The smoke testing of wastewater systems in Young commenced last month and will continue over the coming weeks.
“Smoke testing is used to show where there may be damage or incorrect wastewater connections, wo we can investigate and plan repairs or improvements,”
Council said.
“Smoke testing involves pumping a smoke-like vapour into local sewer pipes
Young Camera Club snap into 2025
On the 19th January, at Young Camera Club’s Christmas Lunch, the club’s Vice President and Secretary, Gail Douglas, presented the 2024 annual awards.
Congratulations go to all the award winners.
In the Open competition section:
1st - Kristina Douglas
2nd - Emily Douglas and Equal 3rd - Jenny Ball and Liam Howard.
In the Subject Section:
1st - Emily Douglas
2nd - Jenny Ball and 3rd - Kristina Douglas.
The President’s Encouragement Award was awarded to Moya van Rijswijk.
We have an upcoming Open House as part of the Hilltops O the Beaten Track Arts and Cultural Trail, on Saturday 15 March and Sunday 16 March, from 10am to 4pm daily. Come and nd out about Young Camera Club with information on who we are, what we do and upcoming events.
Come and enjoy our photography display.
Our Club Room is located at 2 Campbell Street, next to the Green Ivy Cafe.
Young Camera Club’s next meeting will be on Wednesday, 12th February, at 6:30pm in the club room.
For more information phone Gail on 0417 435 404.
You can also check out Young Camera Club on Facebook.
NARELLE HOWARD
as a way of discovering sewage system faults and noncompliant household stormwater connections.”
Council has said a small amount of ‘smoke’ is pumped into your private wastewater system from the inspection
“The ‘smoke’ is more like a mist - it is environmentally safe and will disappear a er a few minutes without any odour,” Council said.
“During smoke testing, it is normal to see smoke coming out of your private waste-
side of the house.
“This shows that the vent pipes are in goof working order and your wastewater system is connected correctly.”
Council has warned locals they may see smoke coming from the outside drains or
dry, kitchen, or bathroom drains.
“The smoke does not indicate a re, but please let our team know if you see smoke in your home during our inspections,” Council said.
“The smoke will clear in a
Thank you to the community
on mechanical duties including all aspect of bus repairs, maintenance & other duties involved with the daily operation of the business.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST:
• Qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic;
• Experience in Heavy vehicle maintenance;
• Be hands on;
• Work well under pressure;
• Preferably be proficient in bus electronics;
• Preferable hold a airconditon ticket or experience;
• Preferably hold a MR drivers licence
• Preferably hold a NSW Bus Driver Authority;
Hilltops Councillor column
I am looking forward to some major works being completed this year.
These include the Thornhill Street upgrade, ood mitigation in the Young CBD, the Young Lawn Cemetery expansion, and our number one priority, the Boorowa water supply.
It is the time of year when Councillors will soon be attending budget brie ngs.
Many Councillors have spo-
ken about projects they would like to see instigated.
This is when they have the chance to put these projects forward and allocate money within the budget to those that will progress. We as Councillors must be mindful of budget constraints, especially when considering aspirational projects.
While some of these projects would be nice to have in an ideal world, they simply can’t
be a orded at this stage.
Given that, I will be seeking to reduce the budget of some areas and activities of Council where I believe we get very poor return on our investment of Council funds.
On the weekend I attended the Southern Inland Swimming Association Long Course Championship and NSW Speedo Sprint Heat Series at the Young Aquatic Centre.
I congratulate the hard-
working committee of the Young Amateur Swim Club for the successful delivery of this event.
I also pass on my personal thanks to the sta at the Young Aquatic Centre who were working during the event, and to Council sta for their assistance in preparing for the event.
Last week I attended the Cootamundra Mayoral Summit with the Mayors and General
Managers of the Cootamundra Electorate, consisting of nine Local Government Areas.
These summits provide an opportunity to meet with fellow Councils and the Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, to discuss current issues and determine priorities for our electorate.
One of those major priorities is the safe and secure supply of water to the Boorowa community.
This week sees school children across the Hilltops return to school for the year. Please be mindful when travelling through school zones that children are about, and reduced speed limits are enforceable.
As the weather remains extremely hot, please remember to check on elderly friends and neighbours or anyone you may have concerns about.
Fred Wales: Newspaper proprietor and journalist
Frederick John Wales was a part-proprietor of the Young Witness, as well as one of its journalists.
Wales was born to Edward and Mary Ann Wales in 1872 while they lived at Rye Park. He married Elizabeth Pearse in Young in 1920 and they had three daughters, Pat, Nell and Gwen.
Wales was also a member of the local branch of the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows (MUIOOF).
The Young Historical Museum displays his Lodge collar.
Shortly before Wales’ death on 18th August 1960, two journalists from the Young Witness interviewed him and noted that he had ‘a ne memory, and it extended back over the years to before the time in 1887 when he rst came to Young as a 14-years old apprentice indentured to Benjamin John Bennett of the “Burrangong Argus”’.
West recalled, ‘We started work at 8am but we never knew when we would
finish. Sometimes it was 6 o’clock the next morning’.
The Burrangong Argus became the Young Witness in 1914 and was acquired by a syndicate of local men, including John Maroney, William Browne, C. H. Ellerman and James Tunney. This venture was unsuccessful, so Wales entered
into a partnership with Frank Hopwood, and later Alfred Collins, and they purchased the paper.
After Hopwood’s death, the partnership of Collins and Wales continued until early in 1947, when the paper was sold.
The MUIOOF had its origins in Manchester, Eng -
land, and was established in Australia, first at Melbourne in 1840. By the late 19th century, the Manchester Unity had a network of lodges in cities and towns across Australia. It provided welfare support, medical care and a sense of community to its members.
In 1993, it merged with the Australian Natives’ Association to form Australian Unity, which continues as an insurance company today.
Wales played cricket, representing the MUIOOF in matches against other local lodges, the Hibernians, Independents and Grand United (Freemasons).
For instance, in the Manchester Unity match against the Independents in April 1913, ‘Wales maintained his bowling average by getting 4 wickets for 19 runs’.
The Grand United Lodge won the 1913 season.
Wales’ other interests included snooker, and he won the nal heat of the 1907 Snooker Tournament in the Royal Hotel Billiard Saloon. He was also a member of the Young Ri e Club.
Vin Giuliano, upon Wales’ death, described him as ‘one of the town’s keenest amateur historians and raconteurs’.
‘His knowledge of the town and district was encyclopaedic…He was genial of character, yet firm as a rock when the interests of the newspaper crossed with the wishes of an individual – no matter how close the bond of friendship.’
Karen Schamberger - Young Historical Society
Council community consultations on waste services
Council invites your feedback on proposed changes to improve the sustainability of waste services across the local government area.
Building on the success of community consultation workshops held in early 2023, Council will be engaging in additional community consultation to provide informa-
tion and receive feedback on the identi ed options to improve waste services.
Council will seek feedback from residents, businesses, and stakeholders on the proposed charges and service level options to achieve environmental compliance goals and nancial sustainability.
The consultation approach
will include:
-Community consultation workshops to take place across Hilltops from Thursday 13 February 2025 to Thursday 6 March 2025, to collect more qualitative data and gauge the di erent priorities of di erent communities.
- An online waste manage-
ment survey will open from Monday 17 February 2025 to Sunday 16 March 2025 to collect statistical data on customer attitudes to proposed charges and waste management options.
- Written submissions are invited for any feedback which does not t in to either of the above consultation options.
A summary of community consultation outcomes and proposed fees and charges will be provided to Council with recommendations to support e cient and coste ective waste services to address current operational, nancial, and regulatory constraints, as well as provide e ective and e cient
waste services for the community to be implemented from Tuesday 1 July 2025. The online survey will remain available on our website until Sunday 16 March 2025 for those who are unable to attend a consultation session: https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov. au/council/community-consultation/
Seven day weather forecast for across the Hilltops
Thursday February 6 - 80 percent chance of thunderstorms in the a ernoon, mainly sunny in the morning, partly cloudy throughout the night. A top of 32 degrees Celsius and a low of 23.
Friday February 7 - 60 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms in the a ernoon, partly sunny in the morning, locally higher rain amounts, partly cloudy in the evening, then increasing clouds overnight. A top of 34 and a low of 20 degrees Celsius.
Saturday February 8 - Mainly sunny with a few cloudy periods, partly cloudy throughout the night. A top of 32 degrees Celsius and a low of 21.
Sunday February 9 - Mainly sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds in the a ernoon, partly cloudy throughout the night. A top of 36 degrees Celsius and a low of 21.
Monday February 10 - Partly sunny throughout the day, partly cloudy overnight. A top of 35 degrees Celsius and a low of 18.
Tuesday February 11 - Mainly cloudy through the day and night, a 30 percent chance of rain. A top of 32 and a low of 18 degrees Celsius.
Wednesday February 12 - Mainly cloudy during the day, mainly clear with a low chance of a shower through the night. 60 percent chance of rain. A top of 34 degrees Celsius and a low of 18.
MAYOR BRIAN INGRAM
Health & Wellbeing Guide
Ability Network expands to support the region
ABILITY Network (AN) has undertaken an ambitious expansion project to address growing needs across the region. A cornerstone of support for individuals with disabilities in the region, the community driven organisation is dedicated to enhancing the lives of its 95 and counting clients, ranging from young adults to older individuals managing various developmental, acquired, and degenerative conditions.
The not-for-profit organisation is currently finalising the construction of a purpose-built facility at it’s Lyall Street site, designed to meet the unique requirements of people living with disabilities.
The $1+ million, 600-square-meter upgrade includes office space, staff training facilities, and a state-of-the-art open-plan day support area. This new facility will allow the organisation to run more extensive and effective programs, including enhanced cooking and life skills classes.
“This new facility is the result of over five years of work by the board and management, and we’re excited to move in at the end of February,” Shane Kruger, CEO said. “The entire facility is fully accessible and is designed specifically for people with disabilities. We even have wheelchair height benchtops and cooktop in the new kitchen, to allow everyone to participate” .
Along with the new facility opening this month, Ability Network has merged with Little Wren Co., Cowra’s leading disability support coordination business, and Erin Green will join the leadership team as General Manager Disability Services, bringing with her a wealth of disability sector experience, and 90+ clients who will continue to be managed with independent support coordination with the back office support of Ability Network’s administration team.
While the completion of this new facility and the merge with Little Wren Co are significant milestones, Ability Network’s
vision for the future extends far beyond these announcements. The organisation has identified two major priorities for the coming years: building long-term accommodation and constructing a heated hydrotherapy pool.
With an aging population, many of the organisation’s adult clients are cared for by elderly parents. The prospect of what happens to these individuals when their parents are no longer able to provide care is a pressing concern for many families. Ability Network plans to develop group homes or other longterm housing solutions to address this, offering clients and their family’s peace of mind into the future.
A hydrotherapy pool project is another critical initiative. Collaborating with other community organisations such as Carinya and Bilyara, Ability Network aims to create a facility that serves the therapy needs of its clients and the broader community. “We have the space to build on our site, and we’re eager to work with other community-led organisations to make this a reality,” Mr Kruger said. Collaboration is clearly a cornerstone of Ability Network’s approach.
of their clients. The organisation runs day programs that focus on vocational and practical life skills, such as cooking, banking, and internet use, and creative activities like painting and woodworking. On their five-acre property, clients participate in gardening and animal husbandry, caring for sheep and chickens as part of their engagement with nature and the broader world.
The organisation also provides one on-one community-based supports, helping clients with daily tasks such as shopping, banking, and attending medical appointments.
Our focus has always been on the needs of our community.
- SHANE KRUGER, CEO
These individualised services ensure that each client’s needs are met with care and attention. In addition to these day support programs, Ability Network operates short-term accommodation and respite care facilities. Respite is an invaluable service for participants and their families, especially when caregivers need a break from their care responsibilities, or participants need to travel to other centres for medical and specialist appointments.
challenges shared by other community-run organisations in Cowra. With the organisation supporting over 95 clients (and an additional 90+ clients in support coordination) spread across a wide geographic area, including towns like Grenfell, Forbes, and Blayney, finding enough staff is an ongoing concern.
“We provide over 1,100 hours of support per week, so we must continually strive to recruit and retain skilled workers passionate about this line of work. We are always looking for new staff to join our busy team and a career in disability support is incredibly rewarding” Mr Kruger said.
The organisation’s commitment to working closely with other not-for-profit, communityled groups ensures that resources and expertise are pooled to benefit the region.
For example, once the new Lyall Street facility is operational, the current Berowra Street property will be offered to another community organisation. “This house is a community asset,” Mr Kruger said.
“We’re excited to see it continue to serve the community meaningfully, with an announcement expected soon about the new use for that building.”
As Ability Network grows and evolves, its core mission remains steadfast: enhancing individual abilities through choice.
With over 45 staff, the organisation provides a wide range of services to foster independence, improve life skills, and encourage community engagement. “We’re Cowra’s oldest and only dedicated not-forprofit disability support organisation,” Shane Kruger, CEO, said. “As a registered charity, we are entirely focused on meeting the needs of our community.”
Ability Network’s services are comprehensive and tailored to the needs
Group activities are another cornerstone of the organisation’s offerings. From trips to the local pool to social events, and even outings to football games in Canberra or bowling competitions in Bathurst, these activities allow clients to enjoy social and recreational experiences that most of us take for granted.
A Friday night social club further enhances this sense of community, giving participants the opportunity to enjoy outings to local venues and fostering connections with others in the community.
Despite its successes, Ability Network faces
With over 20 support programs available, clients can select the activities and services that best suit their needs and aspirations. The organisation’s focus on fostering independence and community engagement is unwavering, from life skills classes to employment opportunities.
“Our focus has always been on the needs of our community,” Mr Kruger said. “This is an exciting time for us, and we look forward to continuing to make a positive impact.”
Ability Network’s dedication to innovation and collaboration ensures that it will remain a vital resource for individuals with disabilities and their families for years to come.
Ability Network is Cowra’s leading not-for-profit disability support service, with a committed team of support staff providing services to adults and children with disabilities.
Working with participants and their support coordinators/family, our team build a range of individually-tailored supports based on every participants goals and individual needs. Supports can be arranged for both short term or longer term enrolment with Ability Network, helping to provide assistance for both Cowra’s permanent disability community, as well as those visiting for a shorter time.
SERVICES WE OFFER:
In-home/Personal Care Supports
Respite/Short Term Accommodation (both in our facility, or in the home)
Centre and Community-Based Group and Day Program Activities
Therapies including Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Allied Health, Counselling
Ability Network has Cowra’s only purpose-built day program facility (due to open end February 2024), providing over 400m2 of space to provide a range of day and group programs for our participants.
The facility is located on the site of our Respite/Short Term Accommodation house in Lyall Street Cowra. The house is situated on 5 acres with chickens and gardens for our participants to enjoy a unique “farm” experience while in our care.
Local and Interstate Travel Support (where approved by NDIS or privately funded)
Skills Development, including life and vocational skills
Support Coordination (via Little Wren Co – an independent business of Ability Network)
Operated by our team at Ability Network, the Cowra Livestock Saleyards Kiosk offers a unique opportunity for our participants to develop vocational and life skills in food preparation and hospitality. It also serves as a valuable fundraising initiative for Ability Network while delivering delicious food to the community!
OUR TEAM
Our holistic approach to disability support ensures that both participants and family members are our focus – we are here to help provide meaningful participation in community for those with disabilities, as well as support the family network surrounding the participant with guidance about compliance with NDIS requirements and assist in building independence for their family members.
Program Facility
Cowra Livestock Saleyards Kiosk
Holistic Approach to Disability Support
Saving tips for your 2025
Choice’s
PHOTO: Dan Ryan
CONSUMER group CHOICE has shared a few simple tasks and lifestyle switches can have big payo s when it comes to making savings this year.
As the cost of living bites for families across our region, saving a few dollars here and there can make a large di erence to the household budget. With CHOICE experts crunching the numbers, their ve top tips could help save thousands on everyday expenses including groceries, laundry and electricity usage.
“Saving money doesn’t always have to be complicated or stressful. Something simple like switching your health insurance provider or changing how you wash your clothes could save you a lot of money in the long run,” said CHOICE Editorial Director, Mark Serrels.
Here are CHOICE’s ve top ways to save this year:
1. Turn your appliances o at the power pointsave up to $240 a year
“In one of our nationally representative surveys last year, 79% of Australians said they were concerned about their electricity costs. Many appliances around
your home use up a lot of electricity, with wireless routers and printers particularly notorious for being energy hogs. Turning them o at the power point when they’re not in use will ensure you’re not wasting money,” Mr Serrels said
2. Switch your health insurance provider - save up to $1870 a year
“We independently compare policies across 46 health funds and o en see signi cant savings if you shop around. The same cover with a di erent insurer could save you hundreds.
Whether you have a Gold, Silver or Bronze policy, you’ll likely be able to nd a cheaper deal that will give you the same cover,” said Mr Serrels.
3. Change the way you wash your clothes - save up to $1189 a year
“The way you do your laundry can have an impact on your nances. We recommend doing full loads in cold water rather than small loads in warm water, switching to a cheaper top-performer detergent, and using less of it. Stop using fabric so ener - it’s not worth it and will save you around $77 a year. Reducing how much you use your dryer
could save you nearly $450 a year,” Mr Serrels said.
your home use up a lot of could save you nearly $450
4. Change your energy provider - save up to $285.50 a year
“Many of us sign up for an energy plan based on a cheap initial o er, but when the deal ends we stay with the provider on a newer, more expensive plan. CHOICE has partnered with Bill Hero to help make it easier for you to nd a better deal on your energy bills. A Bill Hero subscription will cost you between $49 and $79, with the average rst switch saving of $350 meaning you could save between $270 and $300,” said Mr Serrels.
5. Spread your weekly shop - save up to $1750 a year
“We recommend spreading your weekly shop across multiple stores when possible to get the best savings. Exactly how much you save will depend on your household size and the items you buy, but by doing a little more planning and taking advantage of the specials on o er, you could save up to 20% on your groceries,” Mr Serrels said.
ACROSS
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD
4 What are the titles of emperors of Japan (7)
8 Name another term for lucerne (7)
9 Which radioactive element is the basis of nuclear reactors (7)
10 Name that part of the skull that encloses the brain (7)
11 Which name is popularly used to refer to the USA (7)
12 What is a written summary, note, or memorandum (6)
14 Who is the treasurer of a college or university (6)
18 To be harsh in manner, is to be what (7)
21 Name a mythical tribe of female warriors in South America (7)
22 To be more mirthful, is to be what (7)
23 Name a colourless, flammable liquid obtained in the distillation of petroleum (7)
24 Who was the Biblical disciple and companion of the apostle Paul (7)
DOWN
1 Name a silver-white divalent metal occurring in limestone, gypsum, etc, symbol Ca (7)
2 Which term describes anything worthless or discarded (5)
3 That which is unlawful is considered to be what (7)
4 Name a political movement among the Kikuyu of Kenya, aimed at driving out European settlers (3,3)
5 What is an alternative name in cards for the Jack (5)
6 What are small ornamental table napkins (7)
7 Apia was formerly the capital of which group of islands in the Southern Pacific (5)
E-QUATIONS
13 What is a patent medicine known as (7)
Letters have a number value
Some values are in the right hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.
E-QUATIONS
Letters A to Z have a number value. Some are shown in the right-hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.
15 Kyiv is the capital of which eastern European republic (7)
16 Name the male of the domesticated fowl (7)
17 To be close at hand, is to be what (6)
18 To confess is to do what (5)
19 What is a decree issued by a sovereign or other authority (5)
20 Name a specific poisonous product that might cause tetanus, diptheria, etc (5)
Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.
Solve the crossword. Each answer has four letters.
1 FATUOUS (a) Prophetical (b) Silly (c) Obese
2 NUPTIAL
(a) That may be numbered or counted (b) Pertaining to marriage (c) Nourishing
BIYWORD
Build it yourself using the clues and each of the twenty-four letters once only to form ten words: five across and five down. A key word (bold clue) builds on the letter set in the grid.
CLUES:
Causing pain (7)
Companion animal (3)
Engaged an employee (5)
Mouse genus (3)
Prefix: one millionth (5)
Recall: ... To mind (5)
Sale by bidding (7) Unity (3)
Vertically hung fishing net ( 5) Wheel centre (3)
6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 Shopping. 10.30 House Rules: High Stakes. 12.00 Buffy. 3.00 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 4.50 The Goldbergs. 5.50 Britain’s Got Talent. 7.00 MOVIE: Evolution. (2001) 9.00 MOVIE: Erin Brockovich. (2000) 11.35 MOVIE: Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo. (2005)
6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Beyond Paradise. 1.30 Optics. 2.00 Hippo Watch With Steve Backshall. 2.45 Mozart: Rise Of A Genius. 4.00 Eat The Invaders. 4.30 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. 5.30 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. 6.00 Australian Story. 6.30 Back Roads. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Beyond Paradise. Final. 8.30 Vera. 10.05 The Newsreader. 11.00 Unforgotten. 11.45 Rage.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 My Greek Odyssey. 11.00 Escape To The Country. 1.00 Better Homes. 2.00 Escape To The Country. 3.00 Horse Racing. Inglis Millennium Day and Caulfield Family Day. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 I Escaped To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Horse Racing. Inglis Millennium Day and Caulfield Family Day. 3.00 Sri Lanka Vs Australia: Pre-Game Show. 3.30 Cricket. Second Test. Sri Lanka v Aust. Morning. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 7.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Identity. (2002) 10.00 MOVIE: Taken. (2008) 12.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 NDRC Top Doorslammer. Spring Nationals. 4.00 Counting Cars. 5.00 Second Test. Sri Lanka v Aust. Morning. 5.30 Lunch Break. 6.10 Second Test. Sri Lanka v Aust. Afternoon. 8.10 Sri Lanka Vs Australia: Tea Break. 8.30 Second Test. Sri Lanka v Aust. Late arvo. 11.00 Late Programs.
WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 8.30 MOVIE: The Equalizer. (2014) Denzel Washington, Chloë Grace Moretz, Marton Csokas. 11.10 MOVIE: The Founder. (2016) 1.15 Innovation Nation. 1.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.55 Keeping Up Appearances. 3.15 Antiques Roadshow. 3.45 MOVIE: The Blue Lamp. (1950) 5.30 Our Yorkshire Farm. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Yes Minister. 8.30 MOVIE: Letters To Juliet. (2010) 10.40 The Closer. 11.40
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Destination WA. Return. 12.30 My Way. 1.00 Let’s Eat With George. New. 1.30 MOVIE: Buckley’s Chance. (2021) 3.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 4.30 Explore TV. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Space Invaders. Return. 8.30 MOVIE: The Blind Side. (2009) Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw. 11.10 MOVIE: Stronger. (2017) 1.20 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Weekender. 10.30 Weekender. 11.00 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 12.00 Rebel Wilson’s Pooch Perfect. 1.15 Dream Home. 2.20 Holey Moley Australia. 3.50 Britain’s Got Talent. 5.00 The Goldbergs. 5.30 MOVIE: Evolution. (2001) 7.30 MOVIE: West Side Story. (2021) 10.40 MOVIE: The French Dispatch. (2021) 12.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Australia By Design: Innovations. 12.30 Exploring Off The Grid. 1.30 Frugal Foodie. New. 2.00 4x4 Adventures. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Roads Less Travelled. Return. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 GCBC. 5.00 News. 6.30 The Dog House Australia. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. New. 8.30 The Dog House Australia. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. 10.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Diagnosis Murder. 12.00
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 ER. 3.15 Doctor Who. 4.00 A Bite To Eat. 4.30 MythBusters. 5.20 Love Your Garden. 6.10 Amazing Spaces. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) 8.50 Live At The Malthouse. 9.45 Ab Fab. 11.15 ER. 12.00 Rage. 1.00 Not Going Out. 1.30 QI. 2.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Sailing. SailGP Sydney. 4.30
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.00 New Leash On Life. Final. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.25 Monty Don’s Spanish Gardens. 3.25 Long Lost Family. Final. 4.15 Extraordinary Escapes. 5.00 Maggie Beer’s Big Mission. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies.
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 I Escaped To The Country. 12.00 Escape To The Country. 1.00 My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Better Homes. 3.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 4.30 Steam Train Journeys. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Extreme Railways. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 ER.
2.50 Doctor Who. 3.35 A Bite To Eat. 4.00 Would I Lie To You? 4.30 MythBusters.
6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.05 Grace’s Amazing Machines. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Zog And The Flying Doctors. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.30 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.15 Chopped Jnr. 9.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.50 Speechless. 10.10 Officially Amazing. 10.40 Late Programs.
9.50 Lee Kernaghan: Boy From The Bush. 11.55 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Hustle & Tow. 5.00 Second Test. Sri Lanka v Aust. Morning. (Alt schedule may be shown). 5.30 The Lunch Break. 6.10 Second Test. Sri Lanka v Aust. Afternoon. 8.10 Sri Lanka Vs Australia: Tea Break. 8.30 Second Test. Sri Lanka v Aust. Late arvo. 11.00 Late Programs.
Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Speechless. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
Keep your focus on the facts and ignore all the hyperbole, especially if it gets uncomfortably personal.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your Bovine instincts are on the mark about a “favor” that you’re being asked to do. Agree to nothing unless you get a full explanation, which you would check out first, of course.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A somewhat-unsettled recent period should give way to a smoother time going through the week. Use this quieter time to catch up on matters that you might have had to let slide.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Feeling a little confused is understandable with all those mixed messages. Take time to list the questions you have. Then present them and insist on answers that make sense.
6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Golf. Jack Newton Celebrity Classic. 11.00 For The Love Of Pets. 12.00 Fishing Australia. 12.30 The Pet Rescuers. 1.00 MOVIE: The Cutting Edge. (1992) 3.00 Space Invaders. 4.00 David Attenborough’s Green Planet. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 RBT. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Married At First Sight. 8.30 60 Minutes. 9.30 9News Late. 10.00 See No Evil. 11.00 The First 48. 11.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Tomorrow’s World. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 MOVIE: Sailors Three. (1940) 12.15 MOVIE: Hobson’s Choice. (1954) 2.30 MOVIE: The Courtneys Of Curzon Street. (1947) 4.50 MOVIE: Khartoum. (1966) 7.30 MOVIE: Chariots Of Fire. (1981) 10.00 TBA. 12.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 1.30 Cook With Luke. 2.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 2.30 Farm To Fork. 3.00 10 Minute Kitchen. 3.30 All 4 Adventure. 4.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 5.00 10 News First.
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Invictus Games: Opening Ceremony. 10.30 MOVIE: Daleks’ Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. (1966) 12.20 MOVIE: Quiet Weekend. (1946) 2.15 MOVIE: Pacific Destiny. (1956) 4.15 MOVIE: Sabata. (1969) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Rambo: First Blood. (1982) 10.25 The Closer. 11.25 Chicago Med. 12.25 Late Programs. 6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s Academic. 8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 Get Clever. 10.00 Holey Moley Australia. 11.30 Dream Home. 12.30 Home And Away. 3.45 TBA. 5.30 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. 6.30 Puppy School. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Bones. 12.30 Monk. 1.30 Alias. 2.30 S.W.A.T.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Cupid can be very helpful for Lions seeking a love connection. The chubby cherub also brings warm and fuzzy feelings to paired Leos and Leonas who already share a special love line.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Travel is favored this week, whether you’ll be globe-trotting or taking a trip to a nearby getaway. You might be surprised (or maybe not) by the person who wants to be your traveling companion.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Getting advice on your next business-related move is a good idea but only if your advisers are trustworthy.
SCORPIO
(November
(December 22 to
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A lot of workrelated issues might be raised this week, and you need to be prepared for whatever comes along. Things should be easier when it comes to matters in your private life.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) What might appear to be a very much unwanted change in your life right now could turn out to be a very welcome event after all. Give yourself a chance to see where it might take you.
In Loving Memory of Roger Harold Douglas. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on 26th of January 2025, aged 80 years.
Beloved Husband of Jude (dec’).
•
Bill Kearney
Loved Father, Father-in-law, Pop and Poppy Rog of Jody and Rene, Jason and Donna, Brad and Mandi, Kelly and Craig and their families. In keeping with Roger’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.
Bill says thanks Being the recipient of the 2025 Australia Day award for Young was a special moment and something I will treasure. A sincere thanks to family, friends, business associates and many in our community who have expressed messages of congratulations either personally, by phone or the electronic media.
Funeral Director Swanborough Funerals Tel 1800 100 411
Junior Cricket returns to the field for 2025 season
Under 11s
NXT Journey Sixers came up against the Dunk Insurance Hurricanes.
With the Hurricanes won the toss and elected to bat.
Thomas Gay got 23 runs, Lachlan Campbell got 14 runs, Angus Dickinson got 6 runs, Blake Smith, Marshall Sides, Campbell Hardie and William Manwaring all got 2 runs, and Archie Byrne and Cooper Vitnell both got 1 run.
With the Sixers bowling, Oliver Tiyce got 4 wickets, and Harry Scho eld, Maddison Scho eld and Leo Heffernan all got 1 wicket each.
In the eld George Randall got one run out unassisted.
With the Sixers batting, George Randall and Harry Scho eld both got 13 runs, Arthur He ernan got 7 runs, Jasper Bush got 6 runs, Olivier Tiyce got 4 runs, Jack Hazlet and Leo He ernan both got 3 runs, Maddison Schoeld and Thomas Hazlett both got 2 runs.
With the Hurricanes Bowling, Cooper Vitnell got 2 wickets, Archie Byrne, Angus Dickinson and Thomas Gay all got 1 wicket.
In the eld, Thomas Gay
and Cooper Vitnell both got 1 catch as a elder and William Manwaring got 1 run out unassisted.
The Gecko Sports Smashers came up against the Cato Strikers.
The CATO Strikers won the toss and elected to bat.
With the Sports Smashers Bowling, Will Markham, Harriet Markham and Annabelle Carson all got 1 wicket. Elliot Palmer got 1 run out unassisted.
With the Sports Smashers up to bat, Will Markham, Elliot Palmer and Lewis Palmer all got 7 runs, Annabelle Carson got 5 runs, Theodore Flagg and Alexander Carson both got 2 runs, Charles Shipp and Harriet Markham both got 1 run each.
Bowling, Jack Collins got 1 wicket, Robert Thackeray got 1 catch as a elder and Hugh Findlay got 1 run out assisted and Pippa Findlay 1 run out unassisted and 1 run out as-
sisted.
Results from the Jennings Mowers Warriors and Ray White Young Heat match are still pending.
Boorowa Green and Boorowa Gold came up against each other, with Boorowa Green winning the toss and electing to bat.
With Boorowa Green in bat, Octavian Miller got 25 runs, Patrick Smith got 17 runs, Digby Merriman got 15 runs, William Miller got 11 runs, Beau Taylor got 9 runs, James Kelly and William Cross both got 5 runs, Thomas Lawler got 4 runs, Xander Howard-Allison got 3 runs and Art Greig got 2 runs.
With Boorowa Gold bowling, Archer Dowling and Lachlan Halls both got 2 wickets, Thomas Scott, Rosie Scott and Al e Shean all got 1 wicket each.
In the Field, George Manion got 1 stumping.
With Boorowa Gold Batting, George Manion got 34 runs, Archer Dowling got 15 runs, Jacob Halls got 14 runs, Angus Burton Taylor got 12 runs, Lachlan Halls got 11 runs, Al e Shean got 10 runs, Thomas Scott got
3 runs and Rosie Scott and Luke van Leeuwen got 2 runs each.
With Boorowa Green Bowling, Octavian Miller, Patrick Smith and William Miller all got 2 wickets and Beau Taylor got 1 wicket.
Digby Merriman got one run out assisted, William Cross got 1 catch as a elder and 1 run out assisted and Art Greif got 1 run out unassisted.
Under 13s
Harden Hornets came up against the Mixed Nimbus Scorchers, with the Scorchers winning the toss and electing to bat.
Tyson Scho eld got 46 runs, Bentley Quinn and Henry Aiken both got 10 runs, Edward Shipp got 7 runs and Marnie Campbell got 1 run.
With the Hornets Bowling, Alec Weston, Jack Allen, Ardy Abnett, Fletcher Betts and Louis Abnett all got 1 wicket each.
Alec Weston, Ardy Abnett, Fletcher Betts and Andreas Macfarlane all got 1 catch as a elder.
With the Hornets up to Bat, Ardy Abnett got 50
runs, Alec Weston got 23 runs, Alexander Mcmillan got 18 runs and Andreas Macfarlane got 10 runs.
No wickets for the Scorchers, but Bentley Quinn got 1 run out unassisted.
The Young Vet Clinic Renegades came up against the Col Gerhard Colts.
Col Gerhard Colts won the toss and elected to bat.
With Young bowling, Henry Parkman, Scarlett Woods and Oscar McRae all got 2 wickets, Harry Houston and Charlie Maher both got 1 wicket each.
Up to bat, Henry Parkman got 19 runs, Charlie Maher got 18 runs, Tyler Pullen got 3 runs, Harry Houston got 2 runs, Matilda Woodward and Scarlett Woods got 1 run each.
Under 16s
The Watson Toyota Cruisers came up against the Cootamundra Golf and Sports Club Kookaburras.
Cootamundra Golf and Sports Club Kookaburras won the toss and elected to bat.
With the cruisers bowling, Jack Shea, Aidan Mesa, Brydie Davis, a fill-in,
Braith Anderson and a 2nd fill-in all got 1 wicket each. Jack Shea got 1 run out unassisted and a ll-in got 1 catch as a elder. with the Cruisers up to bat, a ll-in got 29 runs, Nicholas Mcraye got 23 runs, Zabir Alam got 20 runs, Braith Anderson got 7 runs and Jack Shea and Liam Payne 2 runs each.
The Amber Blythe Breakers came up against the Ariah Park Redbacks. Ariah Park Redbacks 16s won the toss and elected to bat.
The Breakers bowling, Ryder Dovern and a ll-in both got 2 wickets each, a 2nd llin and Addison Dovern both got 1 wicket each. In the eld, Mitchell Schiller got 1 catch as a elder, Addison Dovern got 1 catch as a elder and 1 run out unassisted and Ryder Dovern got 1 run out unassisted.
With the Breakers now up to bat, Addison Dovern got 32 runs, Jayden Duggan got 11 runs, Mitchell Schiller got 7 runs, Ryder Dovern got 3 runs, a ll-in got 2 runs, a 2nd ll-in and Beau Bourlet both got 1 run each.
Senior Cricket back at the pitch
B Grade
The Murringo Mavericks Cricket Club came up against the Junee Stallions.
Junee stallions won the toss and elected to bowl.
With Murringo batting, Peter Joli ee got 26 runs, Chris Howarth got 25 runs, Colin Smith got 21 runs, Stewart Stennett got 14 runs, Oscar Taylor got 9 runs, Craig Hambrook got 8 runs, Samuel Smith got 3 runs, Shannon McKinney got 2 runs and Jack Evans got 1 run. Bowling, Murringo got a total of 5 wickets, Chris Howarth got 2 wickets, Jamie Pullen, Peter Jolli e and Oscar Taylor got 1 wicket each.
Jack Evans, Ben Howarth and Craig Hambrook all got 1 catch as a elder each.
Harden Hornets came up against the Cootamundra Ex Services Club Bulls.
Harden Hornets won the toss and elected to bat.
Jack Glover got 36 runs, Brody Steele got 18 runs, Kai Steele got 14 runs, Beau Bourlet got 10 runs, Shane Abnett got 8 runs, Beau Abnett got 4 runs and James Woodhead got 2 runs.
With the Hornets bowling, Tim Macfarlane and Beau Bourlet each got 1 wicket. In the eld, Shane Abnett and James Woodhead got 1 catch as a elder.
C Grade
Boorowa Big Bottles came up against the Temora Exies Renegades.
Temora Exies Renegades won the toss and elected to bat.
With the Boorowa Big Bottles Bowling, Liam Birks got 4 wickets, Will Stanley got 2 wickets, Oliver Miller, James Green, Phil Coggins and Will Mcguiness all got 1 runs.
Mark Birks got 1 catch as
a elder, Oliver Miller got 1 catch as a elder and Benjamin Klose got 2 catches as a elder.
With the Big Bottles now batting, Tim Suttor got 41 runs, Oliver miller got 27 runs, Cameron got 10 runs, James Green and Will Stanley both got 4 runs, Mark Birks got 2 runs, Liam Birks and Benjamin Klose both got 1 run each.
Bribbaree rams cricket club came up against the Criterion Bin Chickens. Bribbaree rams cricket club won the toss and elected to bat.
Liam Woods got 109 runs, Ethan Miller got 34 runs, James Payne got 11 runs, Daniel Woods got 6 runs, Jack Woods got 4 runs, Mohammed Alam and Justin Boyd got 1 run each.
With the Criterion Bin
Chickens Bowling Javarn Hurcum, Craig Wills, Declan Hurcum and Jacob Dodge all got 1 wicket each.
Todd Lemon got 1 catch as a wicketkeeper, Mathew Dunn got 1 catch as a elder and Craig Wills got 1 run out unassisted.
With the Bin Chickens up to bat, Craig Wills got 56 runs, Declan Hurcum got 51 runs, Jarvan Hurcum got 19, Ethan Richens got 17 runs, Jacob Dodge got 13 runs, Jack McRae got 8 runs and Tyler Hurcum got 1 run.
With Bribbaree bowling Zabir Alam got 3 wickets, Jack Woods got 2 runs, Ethan Miller got 1 run.
In the eld, Ethan Miller got 2 catches as a elder, James payne got 1 catch as a elder.
First comp for the year in the saddle
YDA February Comp 2025
Young Dressage Associa tion held its rst o cial com petition for 2025 over the weekend with riders, both lo cal and from across the state, competing over two days.
OC PRELIMINARY 1.1:
There were 11 riders who competed in the O cial Competition Preliminary 1.1 with Garbiella Heyroth and Glenhill Leatherwood com ing in rst on an average score of 71.500, second was Megan Bryant and Deveron Come Dancing on 68.900 and in third was Alison Dowton and Amaranda Bradley on 66.200.
OC NOVICE 2.1: Nine rid ers competed in the O cial Competition Novice 2.1 with Sue Walker and the gorgeous Fiorelli winning with an av erage score of 68.077, second went to Emily Breeze and Brierley Selby on 67.404 with Hunter Doughty and On The Spot coming third on 66.635.
OC ELEMENTARY 3.1:
There were seven riders in the OC Elementary 3.1 with Megan Bryant and Dank esohn MBE taking out rst with an average of 68.500, Hunter Doughty and On The Spot came in second on 65.286 and Anne Reader and Kazoo nished in third with 62.357.
OC MEDIUM 4.1: There were nine riders entered in the OC Medium 4.1 with Megan Bryant and Dank esohn MBE coming in rst on 69.028, Philipa Crawford and Spyderman SW came in second on 67.639 and Chloe Mcgoldrick and Zamba LT came third on 66.11.
OC ADVANCED 5.1: Amy Mckenzie and Carool Secret Service took out the OC Ad vanced 5.1 on 70.743 with Philipa Crawford and Spy derman SW coming second on 63.041 and Chloe Mcgol drick and Zamba LT coming in third on 61.486.
OC PRIX ST GEORGE: Darcey Eyb and Sir Versace were the best of the three riders in the Prix St George nishing up on an average of 63.235, Diana Tremain and Bridgford Rock On R came in second on 60.221 and Saskia Smith and Domstaar came in third on 48.750.
ing in second with a score of 56.667.
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loo Dixie coming in second on 66.071 and Natalie Barrett and Avalunche third on 66.071.
Jonas on 60.775 nished in rst place.
CLOSED RESTRICTED ELEMENTARY 3.2: There were four riders with Sue Walker and Fiorelli taking rst on 68.375 with Megan Hardman and Playmore Even Money in second on 63.375 and Amy Caldwell and Arrakie Justice in third on 62.500.
OFFICIAL COMPETITIVE PRELIMINARY 1.2: There were 13 horse and riders in the OC Prelim 1.2 with Anita Doswell and Danatova Fleetwood nishing with the best score on 69.643, second went to Sarah Farraway and Toto Bettina W on 69.643 and Megan Bryant and Deveron Come Dancing in third on 67.411.
came in rst with an average score of 69.750, Jade Haynes and Cheraton Caesar nished in second on 62.688 and Sophia Coombes and Bamborough Jonas came third on 62.188. There were seven horse and rider combinations.
OFFICIAL COMPETITIVE ELEMENTARY 3.3: There were six horse and rider combinations competing with Megan Bryant and Dankesohn MBE scoring a 70.549 average to win while Amy Caldwell and Arrakie Justice coming in second on 61.220, Jade Haynes and Cheraton Caesar nished in third on 60.000.
Rock On R came in second on 62.279 and Diana Tremain and Bridgford Oopsie came third on 60.882.
OC FEI INTERMEDIATE
A: Diana Tremain and Bridgford Oopsie nished with an average score of 62.059.
OC FEI GRAND PRIX: Megan Bryant and Bloomers Simply The Best scored an aver-
CLOSED UNRESTRICTED PREPARATORY 1: Heather Ip and Cooramin Nobella came rst on 72.000, Fiona Weal and Eastview Classic Moon came in second on 60.333 with Sharee Shultz and Bella Scenica coming third on
CLOSED UNRESTRICTED PREPARATORY 2: Rebecca Dwyer and FTF Florita came rst on 78.000 with Heather Ip and Cooramin Nobella came second on 74.000 and Julie Vandyke and Taringa Serene Prince came third
CLOSED UNRESTRICTED PRELIMINARY 1.3: There were 16 horse and rider combinations competing with Karen Egan and Time To Excel nishing in rst on 65.208, Kylie Reeves and Mon Cadeau came in second on 64.792 and Natasha Andrews and Destiny Road came in third on 64.375.
CLOSED UNRESTRICTED NOVICE 2.3: Coming in rst was Marie Cooper and Stockleigh Shes So Special on 76.143, second was Aaliyah Haynes and Langtree Savannah on 73.286 with Maddison Bradford and Arlos Way coming third on 72.286.
CLOSED UNRESTRICTED RIDER LIMITED PRELIMINARY 1.1: Coming in rst out of the nine horse and rider combinations was Amy Caldwell and Warloo Dixie on 65.400 with Karen Egan and Time To Excel in second on 64.400 and Sharee Schultz and Bella Scenica in third on 64.000.
OC FEI INTERMEDIATE I: There were ve riders competing in the FEI Intermediate I with Diana Tremain and Bridgford Rock On R coming in rst on an average of 65.441 with Darcey Eyb and Sir Versace coming second on 63.015 and Diana Tremain and Bridgford Oopsie nishing in third on 62.279.
OC FEI INTERMEDIATE
A: Diana Tremain and Bridgford Oopsie were the only competitors and scored an average of 57.500.
OC FEI INTERMEDIATE
II: Megan Bryant and Bloomers Simply The Best were the only competitors and scored an average of 62.353.
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PREPARATORY 1: Sharee Shultz and Hanley Bark Birlesque on 58.333 were the top scoring pair in the CU Prep 1 with Juliette Wragge and Ballymount Kayce com-
PRELIMINARY 1.2: There were 16 horse and rider combinations in the CU Prelim 1.2 with Julie Vandyke and Buckwell Park Harlequin scoring the best marks with 75.536, Natasha Larsen and Furst Lady MBE came in second with 74.286 and third was Megan Bryant and Deveron Come Dancing on 72.321.
CLOSED UNRESTRICTED NOVICE 2.2: Out of the seven horse and rider combinations Julie Vandyke and Buckwell Park Harlequin took the top spot again with a score of 65.156 with Beth Maclean and Zoe coming in second on 64.688 and Sandra Mills and Hamlot Park Secret Song nishing in third on 64.531.
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RIDER LIMITED PRELIMINARY 1.2: There were seven horse and rider combinations competing it out with some very close results in the scoring. It was Karen Egan and Time To Excel who scored the best with 66.607 with Amy Caldwell and War-
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YOUNG RIDER PREPARATORY 1: There was one rider competing with Ashleigh Carberry and Duke nishing on an impressive score of 69.667.
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YOUNG RIDER PRELIMINARY 1.1: There were seven horse and rider combinations with Pheobe Apps and Shars Prince coming in rst on 67.800, Olivia Holland and Hollands First Class came in second on 66.800 and Sophia Coombes and Kenda Park Brass Knuckles nished third on 65.200.
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YOUNG RIDER NOVICE 2.1: There were two competitor combinations with Sophia Coombes and Kenda Park Brass Knuckles on 61.923 and Ashleigh Carberry and Kayla in second on 60.000.
CLOSED UNRESTRICTED FREESTYLE (PRELIM - GRAND PRIX): Sophia Coombes and Bamborough
OFFICIAL COMPETITIVE PRELIMINARY 1.3: Gabriella Heyroth and Glenhill Leatherwood nished in rst on 71.563, Megan Bryant and Deveron Come Dancing in second on 69.167 and Anita Doswell and Danatova Fleetwood in third on 68.125 with 12 horse and rider combinations competing.
OFFICIAL COMPETITIVE NOVICE 2.2: With 15 horse and rider combinations Sally Walker and Woolaroo Valentine had the best score on 72.500, Rebecca Dwyer and Jezlyn Carmilla in second on 69.063 and Emily Breeze and Brierley Selby in third on 67.813.
OFFICIAL COMPETITIVE NOVICE 2.3: Sally Walker and Woolaroo Valentine took out the top spot with an average score of 64.429, Emily Breeze and Brierley Selby came in second on 64.000 while Sarah Thomson and Thomasthetank third on 62.143. There were seven horse and rider combinations.
OFFICIAL COMPETITVE ELEMENTARY 3.2: Megan Bryant and Dankesohn MBE
OFFICIAL COMPETITIVE MEDIUM 4.2: Emma Hutchinson and Freshman R 65.811, Chloe Mcgoldrick and Zamba LT came in second on 63.919 with Brooke Kaveney and Kaya Shades and 62.568 nished in third out of the six riders.
OFFICIAL COMPETITIVE ADVANCED 5.2: Amy Mckenzie and Carool Secret Service nished in the top spot with an average of 68.816, Heather Modra and Amadora FJ nished second in 65.592 and Philipa Crawford and Spyderman SW came in third on 62.105.
OFFICIAL COMPETITIVE ADVANCED 5.3: Amy Mckenzie and Carool Secret Service came in rst 68.243 with Heather Modra and Amadora FJ in second on 64.662.
OFFICIAL COMPETITIVE FEI PRIX ST GEORGE: Diana Tremain and Bridgford Rock On R came rst with an average of 64.853 and Darcey Eyb and Sir Versace nished in second on 62.132.
OC FEI INTERMEDIATE I: Darcey Eyb and Sir Versace nished in rst on 62.868, Diana Tremain and Bridgford
CLOSED UNRESTRICTED YOUNG RIDER PRELIMINARY 1.2: Pheobe Apps and Shars Prince came rst with a huge score of 77.321 to nish in rst with Hailey Gillard and Rick coming in second on 62.321.
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YOUNG RIDER PRELIMINARY 1.3: Sophia Coombes came in rst on Kenda Park Brass Knuckles on 64.583, Amy Caldwell and Warloo Dixie came second on 61.667 and Hailey Gillard and Rick came in third on 58.542.
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YOUNG RIDER NOVICE 2.2: Lucy Chapman and Oaks Ambassador nished rst on 76.094, Sophia Coombes and Bamborough Jonas came second on 74.844 and Sophia Coombes and Kenda Park Brass Knuckles came in third with 74.688.
CLOSED RESTRICTED ELEMENTARY 3.1: Natasha Larsen and Stockleigh Dark Angel came in rst on 78.286, Amy Caldwell and Arrakie Justice came in second on 73.571 and Emily Van der Struik and Snow Mountains Echo nished third on 71.571.
Hewson.
Swimming Championships success
Last Saturday and Sunday the Southern Inland Swimming Association (SISA) held its Long Course Swimming Championships for 2024/2025 and Speedo Sprint Heat Series which was hosted by Young Amateur Swimming Club.
The weather was hot for the two-day event and swimmers turned up to swim in great conditions, with over 400 people coming through the gate which included the 250 swimmers registered.
Throughout the two-day championship meet over 45 Long Course Southern Inland Swimming Association records were broken by swimmers throughout our area in able body, multi class and masters’ events in various strokes and distances.
The races were fast and competitive with swimmers achieving personal best times, NSW Country and State Qualify times during the meet.
On Sunday Morning the SISA Championships and Speedo Sprints commenced with special guest Hilltops Council Mayor Brian Ingram and Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke, YASC Major Sponsors Janine Hobson from Young Eyes and Emma Bigwood from SWS Bank were in attendance to judge the Annual Southern Inland Swimming Association March Pass where 20 clubs in their club apparel marched around the pool edge at Young Aquatic Centre with the aim of winning the best presented club for 2025.
Young Amateur Swimming Club and Leeton Yanco Swim Club were announced joint winners for 2025 and were presented the Bernie Boyd Shield for 2025.
On Sunday eight relays were run during the championship meet for our 12 years and under boys/ girls, 13 years over boys / girls in the 4 x 50m freestyle relays and 4 x 50m medley relay.
This year the Wagga Swim Club dominated in winning six relays with Young Amateur Swimming Club winning two relays, the 12 years and under 4 x 50m Freestyle and Medley Relay.
“The Speedo Sprint Heat Series consisting of the 50m Sprints in freestyle and form strokes for 8 years to 13 years was swam very fast along with parents giving their sons/ daughters plenty of support on the side of the pool which added an exciting atmosphere to the day,” SISA president Mark Lake said.
Southern Inland Swimming Association have over 70 swimmers consisting of boys and girls aged from 8 to 13 years old from clubs across the area progressing through to the Speedo Sprint Finals to be held at the Sydney Aquatic Centre on Saturday March 1, 2025.
“This is a great opportunity for all swimmers to be able to travel to Sydney and represent Southern Inland Swimming Association once again or for the rst time,” Mark said.
“This will be a great experience for our swimmers to swim in Sydney up against other areas in NSW.”
Wagga Wagga Swimming Club took out the 2024/2025 Southern Inland Swimming Association Long Course Club Championship and Young Amateur Swimming Club were runners up for 2025.
Monthly Medals played at Young
On Saturday the Men played for the Cooltech Refrigeration and Air Conditioning February Monthly Medals.
The medal winners were Aaryn Mur tt in A Grade with 68 nett, Paul Blizzard in B Grade with 67 nett and Will Albert in C Grade with 66 nett.
The Elite Cleaning scratch winners were Rick Oliver in A Grade with 73 on a countback, Jesse Corcoran in B Grade with 82 and Geo Connelly in C Grade with 89 on a countback.
The Elegant Timber Shutters and Blinds putting competition winners were Michael Smith in A Grade, Casey Ashton in B Grade and Col Blizzard in C Grade.
The Terry Brothers Carpet Court secret birdie hole was the 1st and was won by Ray Hargraves.
The Watson Toyota NTP on the 7th was won by Tim Finday and the 17th was won by David Hamblin with 35cm and he also wins the Eagles Nest Jackpot.
The Pro Pin on the 7th was won by Tim Findlay and he receives a voucher for $76.
The Young Services Club second shot NTPs were won by Steve Connelly in A Grade on the 3rd, Will Albert won B Grade on the 9th and C Grade on the 15th was not won. The Deluxe Blinds & Shutters
NTP on the 13th was won by Aaryn Mur tt and the 16th was won by Aaryn Mur tt and the 16th was won by Casey Ashton with 65cm.
The Deluxe Blinds & Shutters Eagles nest jackpot of $180 on the rst was not won and will be $200 next week.
The Ian Page Bricklaying card draw was won by Josh Townsend. Balls went down to 73 nett on a countback and there were 73 players. The nal Handiskins was played on Sunday. The four nalists were
Rhett Foreman, Levi French, Richard Apps and Andrew Aiken.
The big winner on the day was Rhett Foreman with 6 skins and he collected $530. Next best was Levi French who had 2 skins and he also claimed the two NTP for a total of $370.
Andrew Aiken had two skins for $100. Congratulations to the four players for making the nal.
Upcoming events Saturday the Saturday 8th February is a 4BBB Stableford sponsored by Greg Nolan,
John Jones & Barry Martens.
Saturday 15th February is a 4BBB Stableford sponsored by Allan Moore & Grant Harding.
Friday 21st February - Triple 0 Emergency Services Day.
Saturday 22nd FebruaryOliver Memorial Day 4BBB mixed & individual.
The Wednesday Medley was won by Josh Andrews with 41 points and he won 12 balls.
Runner up was Brett Scelly (9 balls) with 40 points
on a countback from Peter Terry (7 balls).
Fourth was Phil Mitchell (5 balls) with 39 points on a countback from Terry Shipp (3balls).
Wayne Hewson (2 balls) had 38 points on a countback.
The Pro Pin on the 7th was won by Ian Tierney and he recieved a $37 voucher.
Balls went down to 32 points on a countback and there were 69 players.
The Friday 18 hole medley was won by Angus Rowan with 41 points and he won 4 balls.
Getting to know Young Croquet Club member Edna
A er the celebration of Edna’s birthday this week it has prompted me to do a members pro le, on her behalf.
Edna has been a long time, hard working member of the Young Club for many years, always going above and beyond for the club.
I rst met Edna in the mid 1950s.
We both worked at the Young Silknett, making undergarments such as nightgowns, bloomers etc.
This business was in Boorowa Street were The Warehouse is now, prior to to that it was a small arms factory.
Back to Edna, it was here at the Silknett that the very professional Edna gained her con dence in sewing, starting of as a clipper then progressing to a seamstress which has stood her in demand all these years.
Edna and husband Alan transferred to Wollongong where Alan worked in the steel works.
Our Edna took up a position at Bonds and soon advanced to oor supervisor.
A er some years they returned home to Young.
Edna was never short of work, for a number of years I remember her working on big industrial machines, making lambs wool coats, boots and hats, this was a business owned by Judy Dowling called Scope Arts.
These goods were exported out of town.
Edna also worked at J,ADs for Lester Donges in later years.
No matter where Edna worked she gave her all, but always gave a helping hand to any one in need.
In about 2002, Edna decided to slow down and joined the Young Croquet Club. Slow down. She still ran, marking lines, putting in hoops, cleaning, sweeping, but most of all she became a top croquet player.
At this time Edna was on to me, because I
had also decided to slow down.
‘Come on, you have to play croquet,’ she said.
Our bond over the last twenty years has grown.
Edna became my playing partner, travelling mate and lots of people said we were partners in crime.
Along with great friends Doug and Ruth Leabeater, we have played croquet here, there and every were, including Perth, Tasmania, coast to coast, always taking the long way home.
Once Edna and I were going to Bairnsdale to play in a carnival, so we went via the Melbourne Cup, 1700km later we arrived in Bairnsdale.
One of our highlights was to go to watch the World Cup in Melbourne between Australia and Egypt.
Now sadly time has caught up with the four of us, so we are happy to laugh and talk about our adventures at home.
Yes, the four of us have slowed down, but still enjoying life.
SHIRLEY CLOSE
Runner up was Edward Maloney (3 balls) with 38 points from Adam Holmes (2 balls).
The Pro Pin was won by Peter Terry and he receives an $18 Voucher.
There were 14 players and balls went down to 34 points on a countback.
Bob Martin won the 9 hole competition with 36 points from Don Cruikshank.
The Kyle McGovern Electrical Sunday medley was won by Zac Smith with 41 points on a countback. Balls went down to 31 points on a countback and there were 28 players.
The Watson Toyota secret birdie hole jackpot was the 3rd and $30 jackpot was shared by Benny Norton & Otto Makeham.
The Pro Pin was won by Jim Brewster and he received a voucher for $28.
The Social Club Sunday Memorial Day event was won by Noel Bell with 53 nett.
Anthony Webber was runner up with 54 nett and Casey Ashton was third with 55 nett.
The Bradman event was won by Darren Pratt and there were 21 players.
A reminder that the Social Club AGM will be held next Sunday 9th February starting at 12pm.
CRAIG WATSON
Rachel has best score last Saturday in Young
Well played, ladies!!
Last Saturday the ladies played in the Summer Comp sponsored each week by Dorman’s Transport.
Winner: Rachel Dorman 37 pts on a c/b! Runner-up: Maxine McCormick 37 pts. Coming up – Programme change… Honor Oliver Memorial Mixed 4BBB and Individual Stableford has moved to February 22nd not February 15th.
This means the last game to be sponsored by Dorman Transport will be 15th February.
The Summer Competition best scores presentation, sponsored by Hilltops Vegetation Services, will be held on Saturday 1st March. There have been some great scores over summer, so play your best ladies on the next two Saturdays!
PAMMIE MCCLOY
This week Shirley Close features a profile on Young Croquet Club member Edna Kelly.
The three time winning Young
Yabbies kickoff 2025 preseason
The Young Yabbies Rugby Union Club has o cially kicked o its preseason training, with players returning to the paddock on January 23 despite scorching 39-degree temperatures.
Club President Nick Du described the turnout as encouraging, with around 16 men and a similar number of women taking part in the rst session.
“It was awesome considering it was the rst hit-out and
such a hot day,” he said.
Following the session, players enjoyed a barbecue and meet-and-greet, with a mix of new recruits and returning faces.
“It’s really pleasing to see plenty of new faces splashed in with the old crew,” Du said.
“It’s great to see that they’re coming around again. We’re hoping for a really great season.”
While the season draw is
yet to be released, Du expects to have key dates and events con rmed in the coming weeks.
He is optimistic about the club’s prospects this year.
“You never know, four from four is not out of the picture,” he said.
“We hope our women’s team builds on their success from last year, goes one better, and makes it to the big dance.”
The Yabbies will once
again be led by coaches Will Mundy and Becky McKay, both returning for their second year in charge.
“They did a great job last year and will continue to do that, which is awesome,” Du said.
The committee remains largely unchanged, with Du continuing as president, Harry Gavey as secretary, and Simon Hobson as treasurer.
Amy Reed has joined the team as vice president.
“We’re in for a really great year and looking forward to it,” Du said.
For those interested in joining, preseason training is held at Cran eld Oval on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm.
“It’s not too late to come along,” Du said.
“We would love to see you there.”
The Central West Rugby Union 2025 South West Fuels Cup competition is expected to begin at the start of April with
the Grand Final to be played towards the end of August and there has been intentions shown to CWRU that a new team wants to enter into the local competition in 2025, but is yet to be con rmed as yet. At the time of going to print Cootamundra, Harden, Temora, Grenfell, West Wyalong, Blayney, Young and Boorowa had all con rmed they would be taking part in the South West Slopes competition for 2025.
Yabbies have returned to the paddock to kick o their preseason for 2025.
