The 2025 Black Dog Ride One Dayer was held over the weekend with over 80 riders travelling from Young to Stockinbingal, back through Wallendbeen and returning to Young, all to raise money and awareness for mental health.
The money raised will be split between Young Crisis Accommodation Centre, Hilltops Community Hub and Black Dog Ride.
Read the full story and check out the pics on Page 6 inside today’s paper.
51-year-old John Long, formerly of Young, was sentenced in Wagga District Court earlier this month following being found guilty of 11 out of 13 charges relating to historical sexual o ences against a minor and was sentenced on March 7.
In the written judgement District Court Judge Lerve sentenced Long to an aggregrate sentence of 12 years with a non parole period of eight years starting from October 13, 2024. Long will be eligible for parole on October 13, 2032. Two of the o ences that Long was found guilty of
were in Young with the remainder happening in or near the Sydney and South Coast areas.
According to the written judgement, the o ending began when the victim was only four or ve years of age and continued until the victim was 12.
According to the written judgement Long appeared in Wagga District Count on October 1, 2024 and pleaded not guilty to each of 13 counts on the indictment and following the trial, on October 14, 2024 the jury returned verdicts of guilty to 11 of those counts. Long was found guilty of
ve counts of aggravated indecent assault - victim under 16 years, four counts of indecent assault where victim under the age of 10 years, one count of sexual intercourse with person under the age of 10 years, two counts of sexual intercourse with person 10 or over and under 16 and one count of sexual intercourseperson 10 and under 16 - under authority.
In his judgement Judge Lerve found there were factors that needed to be taken into consideration throughout the sentencing.
“There is the factor of a breach of trust in each of
the matters,” Judge Lerve said.
“The signi cant age di erence between the victim and the O ender is relevant in all matters.”
According to Judge Lerve’s judgement Long had known the victim and their family for a long time and had an established connection to them.
The judgement highlighted the ‘predatory’ nature of the o ending and how he was ‘opportunistic’.
Some cases which the Judge said were ‘particularly brazen’, given the proximity to family members.
According to the written judgement the victim told their mother about the offending in 2000.
“On 23 May 2000 the victim was interviewed by sta attached to the Child Abuse Squad and Department of Community Services,” Judge Lerve said.
“The investigation was later discontinued when the victim’s father made a statement to the effect that the victim did not wish to continue with the matter.”
The investigation was reopened and Long was arrested and charged on June 7, 2023.
Local Boys to the Bush leaders Matt Horder and Pete Butcher are jumping back on their bikes to take part in the 500km Ride to Give, which will be travelling from Dubbo to Leeton at the end of March.
The ride will run over three days and will raise funds for BackTrack and Boys to the Bush.
Last year Pete and Matt took part in the ride, which came through Young and nished up in Canberra, with money raised going to help not only the local Boys to the Bush centre, but others across the region, which in turn was used to continue to help local boys.
Boys to the Bush create a positive environment for local boys that includes mentoring, a sense of belonging, builds self-respect, mateship, resilience and con dence with a number of di erent programs, including school based programs, all with the goal to turn boys into good men.
Boys to the Bush aims to reduce homelessness, addictions, juvenile incarceration, selfharm and suicide and build better men, partners, husbands, fathers, sons, brothers and employees.
Boys to the Bush is aiming to raise $20,000 as a team to continue to help create and fund programs for local boys.
The ride kicks o in Dubbo on March 30 and will nish in Leeton on April 1.
“I’m passionate about the cause and it’s a great opportunity to raise some money and awareness for both organisations,” Pete said.
Matt and Pete have been training again for the big ride.
“I would say my tness is average at best,” Pete said.
“I struggled last year and will no doubt struggle again this year, but the feeling of completion at the end is worth it.”
Matt enjoyed himself on last year’s ride and is eager to get back in the saddle for this year’s event.
“A er doing the ride last year for Boys to the Bush, I knew I had to do it again this year,” Matt said.
“Not only is it a personal challenge as well as last year I got to see rsthand how well or-
that goes into raising money for their chosen charity’s.”
As for how ready Matt is for the ride?
“My tness isn’t too bad as I have just completed a pretty tough challenge to raise money for a good friend of mine,” Matt said.
Of course, he was talking about the 24 hour challenge he undertook for One More Round for Roy.
“Also, a er doing the ride last year, I know where my tness needs to be, so I have been training pretty hard,” Matt said.
The goals for both men seem pretty simple, but will be a fantastic challenge regardless.
“Make it to the nish line,” Pete said.
“Complete the ride and enjoy it,” Matt said.
Both men are passionate about their work at Boys to the Bush and the impact that it has made on the local youth across the Hilltops Region.
“When you work at BTTB, you are part of a team that can change the course of someone’s
around these young men, so that’s pretty special,” Pete said.
“I get the opportunity to work with great sta who have a positive culture and can-do attitude.”
Matt loves that he can see the di erence the programs make in the young lives they mentor.
“I get to see rst-hand the di erence we are making in young boys lives,” he said.
“Helping them have a better future and be valued members of our community.”
The team in Young are holding a Bacon and Egg Roll Drive on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Young shed on Milvale Road, Young (opposite Bunnings at the old Salvation Army store).
Anyone wishing to support Matt and Pete can do so by jumping online and visiting https://www.fdcridetogive.com.au/fundraisers/ BoystotheBush.
Representatives for Shannon James Doble appeared in Young Local Court on Tuesday March 4 for further mention.
Doble, 43, remains in custody following his arrest charged with damage property by fire/explosion more than $15,000 (domestic violence), assault occasioning actual bodily harm (domestic violence), murder (domestic violence) and possess unauthorised pistol.
According to Ms Vasquez for the Director of Public Prosecutions and Ms Elston for Doble, the final post mortem report has been served following a backlog at the coroner’s office.
Solicitors said there has not been a case conference that has occurred to date.
A case conference is a meeting between the prosecution and defence in a criminal case to discuss the possibility of resolving the matter.
The case conference is set to happen on March 24 according to discussions during the matter.
Ms Vasquez requested that the matter be adjourned to the DPP day at Wagga Local Court in early May for case conference mention.
Magistrate McLennan agreed and adjourned the matter to Wagga Local Court on May 7, 2025 before he formally refused bail and said parties could appear via audio-visual link for the mention.
NSW Health continues to urge the public to be vigilant and take precautions against mosquitoes as a second death is recorded in a person from Japanese encephalitis (JE) infection in NSW this year.
A man aged in his 70s, who was earlier reported to have acquired JE while holidaying in the Murrumbidgee region, died on 6 March in hospital where he had been receiving care for JE.
This is the second death from JE acquired in NSW this year, and the fourth since the virus was rst detected in NSW in 2022.
NSW Health expresses its sincere condolences to his loved ones.
Further, a probable case of JE infection has been identi ed in a man in his 20s in northern NSW. He likely acquired the in-
fection in the northwest of the state when travelling between Moree Plains, Tamworth, and Gunnedah shires. He has been discharged from hospital and is recovering at home.
This is the h person infected with JE in NSW this season.
NSW Health’s Executive Director of Health Protection
Dr Jeremy McAnulty said it was important people take all steps to protect themselves and get vaccinated against JE.
“People need to take mosquito borne infections seriously, especially as people start the clean-up from recent oods in an environment where mosquitos thrive,” Dr McAnulty said.
“Standing water, like that le a er mass rainfall and oods, makes for ideal breed-
ing grounds for mosquitoes. This increases people’s risk of being bitten, especially if they’re working outdoors.”
JE vaccine is available through local General Practitioners, Aboriginal health services and pharmacists to anyone who lives or routinely works in various inland LGAs or high-risk occupations. It is free for people who meet the eligibility criteria.
People should make an appointment and let the provider know it is for the JE vaccine, as they may require
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The Wombat Bush Poets are dousing their camp re and hanging up their micro phones, thus drawing the nal curtain on 24 years of dedicated community ser vice.
This means that they will not be continuing their com munity radio sessions, bimonthly bush poetry ‘open mic’ meetings and National Cherry Festival Big Breakfast events.
In 2000 Greg Broderick, who along with David Styles and others, performed bush poetry in the Young area on an informal basis, was ap proached with a request to organise a bush poetry com petition for National Cherry Festival.
Greg, a well-known local stock and station agent, with a strong background in mu sical theatre, accepted the task.
If Greg hadn’t taken up the challenge, then the Wombat Bush Poets may not have come into existence.
It was roughly around 2005 that Ted Webber joined with Greg and they continued to run the National Cherry Festival competition for another decade.
The bush poetry competition grew a life of its own, and was lucky enough to have some of the greats in Bush Poetry take part, including the likes of Milton Taylor, Carol Heuchan and Gary Lowe.
“Somewhere along the way, we thought we could do bush poetry at the National Cherry Festival Big Breakfast,” Ted said.
“The Junior competition started there and ran through until 2024.”
During 2012 Greg and Ted decided to hold regular meetings each month and the Wombat Hotel was chosen as the venue, and they adopted the name of “Wombat Pub Poets”.
“We wanted our gatherings to be relaxed and encouraging,” Ted said.
introduced many, for the rst time, to the joy of Bush Po-
Back in 2005 Greg was approached by the ABC and for the next 6/7 months broadcast monthly over 2CR.
On the back of that Wombat Bush Poets created a fantastic relationship with 2YYY Community Radio as they sent an invitation to Greg to perform a weekly spot on the station.
“That weekly spot grew into an hour long show of poetry, music and chit-chat with Greg, Jimmy Lamb and me,” Ted said.
The group has also performed its ‘Camp re Yarns’ at every Hilltops O the Beaten Track, including this year’s event.
The Wombat Bush Poets was a sub ground of Hilltops Arts Incorporated who have been great supporters of the
“We’ve been very fortunate and have many supporters including local hotels and clubs, Southern Cross Cinema, Hilltops Council and Southern Tablelands Arts,”
Wombat Bush Poets journey over the past 24 years is a remarkable story of dedication and community engage-
The group’s e orts have not only entertained but fostered talent and encouraged creativity that has le its mark on the Hilltops region.
“And if it hadn’t been for Greg taking up that initial challenge, perhaps the Wombat Bush poets wouldn’t have existed,” Ted said.
One nal poem
“All rst timers were given a standing ovation.”
Initially and over the following years the meetings were very popular and drew large audiences and participation.
“Anybody was welcome to have a turn and could recite or read, sing or play an instrument as they wished.
The performers were mainly from Young and surrounds whilst others travelled from Canberra, Tumut and Bathurst to take part, with a large number going on to be very successful in their own right.
“Even when we moved
the meetings to Young, we remained the Wombat Bush Poets,” Ted said.
A er having travelled to the Banjo Patterson Festival in Orange and seen two top class performers who are former Australian Champions, Wombat Bush Poets
organised for Mel and Susie to travel to every primary school across the Hilltops thanks to the support of Rotary, Hilltops Arts and Lions Club.
Over the course of two weeks Mel and Susie performed for 886 students and
As the sun is sinking slowly and the sky is changing hue, we have sat around a campre, Greg and Ted and you, Sharing yarns and laughter, sometimes shed a tear, and sung our songs with gusto, but now the end is near. For Time’s sweet bell is tolling and we must heed its call, but before we douse our camp re, we thank you, one and all.
For all Enquiries please contact Hilltops Council on 1300 445 586
Application No: DA2025/0002
Applicant: E J Elwan
Property: Lot 6 DP 255503, 20 Briggs St YOUNG NSW 2594
Proposal: Multi-Dwelling Housing (3 units) and retaining wall
Exhibition Dates: 13 March to 28 March 2025
Submissions Close: Prior to close of business 28 March 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, 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
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.
CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICE AT HARDEN LIBRARY
Please be advised that a customer service o ice is operating out of the Harden Library (based in the Trinity Centre on East Street).
This is a temporary arrangement and hours of operation will align with that of the library which are Monday to Friday 10am to 12.30pm & 1.30pm to 5pm (the cashier closes at 4.30pm)
Visit during these times or please call 1300 445 586. OPEN TENDERS
RFT000034 – YOUNG TRUNK DRAINAGE CONSTRUCTION
Hilltops Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced parties to undertake the construction of a trunk drainage line within the township of Young, NSW.
• Closing date: 12 Noon, Thursday 27 March 2025.
RFT000036 – PLANT & EQUIPMENT HIRE (PANEL)
Hilltops Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced parties for plant and equipment hire within the Hilltops Local Government Area (LGA).
Tenderers can tender for one (1) or more of the following plant hire categories:
- Wet Hire
- Dry Hire
- Haulage
• Closing date: 12 noon, Thursday 3 April 2025. Interested parties are required to register via Council’s E-tendering Portal, Tenderlink, via https://portal.
THURSDAY 20/03/2025 TO THURSDAY 27/03/2025
The following planned works are underway in the Hilltops Council area: 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 27/03/2025
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;
• Access for wild fruit tree control;
• Various wetters to enhance the
e ectiveness of chemicals; and
• Naturalure Fruit Fly Bait to target the control of fruit fly.
In accordance with Hilltops Council’s Pesticide Notification Plan, signs and flashing lights will be provided on vehicles applying pesticides.
Escort warning vehicles will be used for the 2024/2025 road shoulder program. Signage will be placed to inform the public where required and will remain on-site for 24 hours 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.
In accordance with Division 3.6 and Schedule 1 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Division 2 of the Environmental Planning Regulation 2021, Hilltops Council gives public notice of the exhibition of the dra Hilltops Development Control Plan 2025.
At the Hilltops Council Ordinary Council Meeting on 27 February 2025, the Council resolved to exhibit the dra Hilltops Development Control Plan 2025 to produce a single set of planning rules for the Hilltops Local Government Area.
The dra Hilltops DCP is a planning document that provides additional planning rules to enhance the function, design and amenity of development within the Hilltops Local Government area. Examples of controls
tenderlink.com/hilltops/ to download the relevant tender documentation.
Should you experience di iculties accessing the above website please call Tenderlink’s helpdesk on 1800 233 533.
Council’s Procurement & Risk Coordinator is the relevant contact for this tender. All enquiries are to be directed through the Tenderlink Forum.
PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DRAFT POLICIES (VARIOUS)
At the Hilltops Council Ordinary Council Meeting on 27 February 2025, the Council endorsed several dra policies to be placed on public exhibition. These are: Dra Debt Recovery and Financial Hardship Policy; Dra Hilltops Council Enforcement Policy; Dra Live Streaming of Council Meetings Policy; Dra Public Interest Disclosure Internal Reporting Policy; Dra Statement of Business Ethics Policy; Dra Cemetery Management Policy; Dra Hilltops Internet, Email and Computer Usage Policy; Dra Access to Information Policy; Dra Legislative Compliance Policy and Dra Enforcement Policy.
The dra policies can be viewed at https://www. hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/ or hard copies are available for viewing by the public at the Council administration o ices at Boorowa, Harden and Young.
SUBMISSIONS
Any person may make a written submission to Council and can do so until midnight, Sunday 30 March 2025
Submissions can be made via https://www.hilltops. nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/ or BY LETTER TO:
include height of buildings, setbacks, building design and amenity, and landscaping and parking requirements.
The dra Hilltops DCP combines and aligns planning controls of the former Young and Boorowa Shires. It will replace the existing Young Development Control Plan 2011 and Boorowa Development Control Plan 2012 and apply to the whole of the Hilltops Local Government Area.
The dra Hilltops Development Control Plan will be on public exhibition from Monday 3 March to Monday 31 March 2025. Council welcomes any submissions or feedback on the dra Plan.
Of note, the dra Hilltops DCP must be taken into consideration when preparing and
The General Manager, Locked Bag No. 5, Young NSW 2594.
All submissions received will be considered by Council before the final documents are adopted.
PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF HILLTOPS COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION PLAN 2025
At the Hilltops Council Ordinary Council Meeting on 27 February 2025, the Council resolved to exhibit the Hilltops Community Participation Plan 2025 which sets the consultation framework for the planning functions of Hilltops Council. The majority of the updated plan remains as the previously adopted Plan in 2019. The main inclusion within the plan outlines which Development Applications are to be neighbour notified and publicly advertised.
The Hilltops Community Participation Plan 2025 will be on public exhibition from Monday 3 to Monday 31 March 2025, with the submissions period closing at 5.00pm on Monday 31 March 2025
The dra Hilltops Development Assessment Policy 2025 can be viewed at https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov. au/council/have-your-say/ or hard copies are available for viewing by the public at the Council administration o ices at Boorowa, Harden and Young.
Any person may make a written submission to Council in relation to the Hilltops Community Participation Plan 2025 and can do so until 5.00pm Monday 31 March 2025. Submissions can be made via https:// www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/ or BY LETTER TO: The General Manager, Locked Bag No. 5, Young NSW 2594.
PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DRAFT HILLTOPS
determining development applications lodged a er 3 March 2025. Council encourages you to read the dra documents to see if there are any proposed changes relevant to you.
The full details of the dra Hilltops DCP may be viewed on Council’s website at https://www. hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/ or hard copies are available for viewing by the public at the Council administration o ices at Boorowa, Harden and Young.
Any person may make a written submission to Council in relation to the Dra DCP and can do so until the close of the public exhibition period by 5.00pm Monday 31 March 2025 Submissions can be made via https://www. hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/ or BY LETTER TO: The General Manager Locked Bag No. 5, Young NSW 2594.
At the Hilltops Council Ordinary Council Meeting on 27 February 2025, the Council resolved to exhibit the dra Hilltops Development Assessment Policy 2025 as Council’s response to the Ministerial Statement of Expectations Order for Development Applications to be ‘assessment ready’.
The dra policy recommends placing an emphasis on front-loading the process where Council o icers will provide more pre-lodgement advice, publish detailed checklists, and make direct contact when the documentation submitted does not meet the ‘assessment ready’ standard. In return, applications that are not assessment ready will be returned prior to lodgement and determined when ‘stop the clock’ requests for further information are not met in a timely manner.
The dra Hilltops Development Assessment Policy 2025 will be on public exhibition from Monday 3 to Monday 31 March 2025, with the submissions period closing at 5.00pm on Monday 14 April 2025
The dra Hilltops Development Assessment Policy 2025 can be viewed at https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov. au/council/have-your-say/ or hard copies are available for viewing by the public at the Council administration o ices at Boorowa, Harden and Young.
Any person may make a written submission to Council in relation to the dra Hilltops Development Assessment Policy 2025 and can do so until 5.00pm, Monday 14 April 2025. Submissions can be made via www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/ or BY LETTER TO: The General Manager, Locked Bag No. 5, Young NSW 2594.
Boorowa Local Health Advisory Committee (LHAC) has been nominated for recognition in the 2025 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards.
The team have been nominated as the Volunteer Team of the Year thanks to all of the hard work they have done within the community and bringing focus to the health issues of Boorowa residents.
“We are honoured to be nominated for recognition,” Boorowa LHAC chair Taryn Riles said.
“The Boorowa LHAC was re-established in 2023 a er a long hiatus, with the committee’s mission to advocate for improved health outcomes and increase health literacy within the community.”
The team join Galong volunteer and The Farm founder Kate Cleary as two locals to have been recognised for their service to the community and the hard work they put in to help make no only their local areas a better place for residents, but for the entire Hilltops region.
“Throughout 2024, the committee has successfully
launched several impactful initiatives,” Taryn said.
“Including raising awareness about community transport, promoting Meals on Wheels in Boorowa, and organising a Dying to Know Day.
The NSW Volunteer of the Year awards are hosted by the Centre for Volunteering and are an annual celebration of volunteering in NSW.
volunteers, leaders and volunteer teams from all across the state.
and Under, Adult Volunteer of the Year aged 25 to 64, Senior Volunteer of the Year
tion, with the team invited to the regional ceremony and presented with a certi cate to acknowledge their contribution to the community.
Nominations are still open, having been kicked o on Monday February 10, 2025, they will close on Friday May 23, 2025 at 5pm for the 2025 Volunteer of the Year awards. Congratulations goes out to the Boorowa LHAC on being nominated for recognition.
Members of the Young Hospital Auxiliary held their monthly meeting Thursday 13 March 2025 in the meeting room at the Young Health Facility.
As usual it was a jampacked agenda chaired by President Janice Ward.
Planning is well underway for the Auxiliary’s autumn High Tea to be held at St John’s Anglican Church Hall on Saturday 12 April commencing at 2.00 pm.
The cost is $25.
An attractive yer advertising the event will be seen in Boorowa Street windows.
To make bookings please contact Janice on 0419 494 926 or Libby on 0457 066 460.
Details can also be accessed on the Young Hospital Auxiliary’s Facebook page.
This event is a major fund raiser for the Auxiliary.
The Auxiliary approved the
“These e orts have led to meaningful, positive changes in the community, and the committee can be incredibly proud of their achievements.”
Last year Kate Cleary was awarded the NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year and the Central West Volunteer of the Year.
The annual program is aimed at recognising the incredible dedication, e ort and community service of
The awards program has grown to become the largest celebration of volunteering in Australia with more than 139,000 nominees from over 500 organisations recognised in both regional and state ceremonies.
There are seven award categories with Young Volunteer of the Year aged 24
65 years and over, Volunteer Team of the Year, Emergency Volunteer of the Year, Volunteer Leader of the Year and Not-for-pro t Voluntary Governance.
There are nominations for recognition and for judging, where Kate is nominated for judging, Boorowa LHAC has been nominated for recogni-
If you would like to know more about the awards, volunteering in general or to nominate an individual or team please visit https:// www.volunteering.com.au/. Locals are able to get in contact with the Boorowa LHAC to nd out how they can get involved and how they can join the team by visiting Facebook at https:// www.facebook.com/BoorowaLHAC. There you will nd contact information as well as what the LHAC has been up to and what is coming up, as well as plenty of other useful information.
purchase of a fetal pillow at a cost of approximately $850 as requested by the Maternity section.
The fetal pillow will aid the delivery of babies and the comfort of mothers.
The Auxiliary regularly considers requests from the Hospital sta for the purchase of equipment which will be of bene t to the patients.
Ms Lucy Dunstan, Site Manager of the Young Health Facility, will host members on an inspection tour of the Hospital this month, providing members an opportunity to see some of their donations in use and a greater knowledge of the operation of the Hospital.
Several members of the Auxiliary attended the UHA’s Regional Conference in Harden last week where a motion was presented by
the Young Branch concern ing the timely treatment of strokes.
The Auxiliary holds the strong view that rural and re gional communities should have equal access to timely stroke treatment as metro politan communities.
The motion will now be presented at the State Con ference later in the year, and if accepted, will be forward ed to the NSW Minister of Health.
New member, Libby Woods, was presented with her Auxiliary badge by Presi dent Janice Ward.
The Auxiliary meets the rst Thursday of the month at 10.30 am, usually in the meeting room at the Young Health Facility.
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The 2025 Black Dog Ride One Dayer was held over the weekend with over 80 bikes taking part in the ride that le Anderson Park in Young and stopped o at Temora, then on to Stockinbingal, before heading to Wallendbeen before returning to Young.
At Stockinbingal riders and participants had a fantastic time shaving a vet.
The event kicked o with a Welcome to Country by Charlie Thompson, Emma Whitechurch then spoke to the crowd about mental health and Independent candidate for Riverina Jenny Rolfe addressed the crowd.
“We all le the Young Railway Station for a lap of Young’s main street, then headed into Temora and what a sight it was,” organiser
Robert ‘Tex’ Quigg said.
“It was absolutely astonishing with bikes lined up as far as I could see.”
All the bikes lined up and did a lap of the main street of Temora before heading towards Stockinbingal for lunch and to shave a vet.
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Countless facilities like showgrounds, local halls and parks are run by Statutory Land Manager Boards, made up of people just like you. People who understand the need and have a desire to manage public land and assets for the benefit of the entire community.
Your role as a Board Member is voluntary, but the rewards of giving something back to the community are priceless.
We are looking for a good mix of people with a variety of skills, however, sound business and financial management skills and objective decision-making expertise would be a distinct advantage.
Don’t let this opportunity to do something for yourself and your community pass you by – contact us today.
The Tipperary Gully Recreation Reserve Land Manager manages the Reserve No. 530009 at Young notified on 21-Dec1894 for Public Recreation. The term of appointment will be for a period not exceeding 5 years.
Application for membership can be made via portal.crownland.nsw.gov.au
All applications are required to be lodged by 17 April 2025
For further information contact: Tia Galvin on (02) 4824 3731 or go to reservemanager.crownland.nsw.gov.au
“A massive thank you to the Terminus Hotel, Temora - The Termo - for having us,” Tex said.
The group were welcomed to Stockinbingal with a ra e held and others also jumping on board and getting new hairstyles.
“We thank the great hospitality of the Stockinbingal community,” Tex said.
“It’s an absolutely amazing community.
“Shave a vet was completed, as well as ra ed, and one lady, Rachel Denniss stepped up and auctioned the hair and raised $500.
“Another fella stepped up and passed the hat around and had his beard and hair shaved, then we headed to the Wallendbeen Hotel.”
At Wallendbeen the riders enjoyed another break and took part in more ra es before making the trip back to Young.
“We thank the Wallendbeen Hotel for having us,” Tex said.
“We then headed back into Young to Commercial Hotel where the ride was wrapped up with the last of the ra es and saw blade.”
The vet who underwent the shave then passed on his funds that he had raised.
“Dale Morton handed over close to $16,000 and we are still collecting and counting,” Tex said.
“This is absolutely amazing for our community and hopefully we’ll have a nal count towards the end of the week.”
The money raised will be split between Young Crisis Accommodation Centre, Hilltops Community Hub and Black Dog Ride.
Tex wanted to thank everyone who took part and supported the event.
“Thank you to everyone that turned out to make this possible,” Tex said.
“You all need to stand proud of yourselves, I take my hat o to each and everyone of you.
“A special thanks to Jenny Rolfe for Rivering for taking the time and spending the day with us, I had a very lovely chat with her at Temora, thank you so much.
“Thank you so much to all our sponsors, South West Tractors Young, Southern Cross Mobile Mechanics, ASK Printing, Alex Lynch, Techme2, Hilltops Ag Repairs, Bunnings Young, Supercheap Auto Young, Geewiz Ice Cream, RFS for breakfast, South West Fuels, Kemp’s Rural Fencing, Fleet Stevens, Repco Young, E’Clairs Co ee Cootamundra, Ziem’s Meats Harden, Woolworths Cootamundra.
“We thank you all so much for the amazing support you give us.”
Tex also wanted to thank the many volunteers and helpers.
“You guys make my job so much easier, I would be lost without this amasing team,” Tex said.
“Lead riders Dale Morton, Tammy Kernaghan, corner marshalls Glen Sanderson, Zac Sanderson, Rachel Sanderson, support vehicle Bushy Williams, Je rey Withers, the amaz ing team selling merchandise and ra e tickets Debbie Quigg, Journz (Journey) Kelly, Kim O’Neill, Lethal Fox Gaming, Alex Whicker, Julie ‘Oneofafknkind’ Hung and Penny Edwards,
The Harden District Education Foundation (HDEF), in collaboration with Murrumburrah Public School, hosted the Boot Bash fundraiser on March 14, bringing students together for a lively Country and Westernthemed event.
Designed to raise awareness of HDEF’s mission and “give educational inequity the boot,” the day was lled with fun activities, community spirit, and plenty of laughter.
Students from Murrumburrah Public School, Trinity Catholic School, and the Bunyip 3–5-year-olds took part in the festivities, which featured everything from pony petting and a cowboy ball toss to water gun target shooting, a horse-riding obstacle course, cowboy cra s, and even milking a pretend cow.
Year 6 students took on leadership roles, running the activities for their younger peers.
The chance to strike gold in the sandpit proved a favourite among the youngest participants.
“My favourite activity was looking for gold nuggets in the sandpit,” Murrumburrah Public School’s Rose Dumbrell from Kindergarten excitedly shared.
Fellow Kindergartener Phoebe Hogg agreed, adding, “I liked looking for gold nuggets in the sandpit, and I found one, so I got a prize ticket!”
For Year 3 student Phoebe Hu on, the pretend cow-milking station stood out.
“I thought milking the cow was lots of fun,” she said.
Meanwhile, Billy Ford, in Year 4, enjoyed the opportunity to meet students from other schools.
“At the Boot Bash, it was fun to be able to do the activities with kids from Trinity and play with them,” he said.
The event’s outdoor setting and mix of activities encouraged students to interact with
peers from di erent schools.
“I liked how everyone got to go to di erent stations to mix with di erent kids and have lots of fun,” Year 6 student Riley Murray said.
Trinity Catholic Primary School students also embraced the day’s Western spirit, with Year 2’s Paddy Edwards relishing the opportunity to dress up.
“I loved shooting down the targets with a water pump,” he said.
“Oh, and wearing boots to school!”
The four-person Tug-O-War challenge was a highlight for Year 6 student Kushagra Panangala, who re ected on the e ort required.
“It was fun but hard, and you needed to show perseverance - just like children who are unable to access schooling easily,” Kushagra said.
And of course, no community event is complete without good food.
Year 1 student Lachie Fernon kept things simple: “I really liked the sausage sizzle!”
By the end of the day, the event had raised $1,300 to support HDEF’s ongoing programs, which provide vital resources to local students.
Recent initiatives include purchasing calculators for Murrumburrah High School, assisting Year 6 students with school camp costs, and supporting graduates as they embark on university studies.
With its perfect blend of fun and fundraising, the Boot Bash proved to be a resounding success, reinforcing the community’s commitment to supporting local education - one cowboy boot at a time.
Well done to the sta and students on what is a very worthy cause.
Murrumburrah High School also held their own Boot Bash - they did country line dancing for a gold coin donation that will also go towards HDEF.
It has been a busy start to the year, and I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the wonderful community we are fortunate to be a part of. Although the people of Harden are still grappling with the a ermath of last month’s devastating storm, it is heartening to see our community come together in times of need.
I want to extend my heart-
felt thanks to everyone involved in the cleanup and ongoing repairs. The Hilltops Council has been diligently working on updating and harmonising several policies, which are currently available for public exhibition. Notably, the Dra Hilltops Development Control Plan 2025 (DCP) aims to unify planning controls across Young, Harden, and Boorowa.
This DCP is an essential planning document that sets forth additional rules to enhance the functionality, design, and services of developments within the Hilltops area.
It covers aspects such as building heights, design, landscaping, and parking requirements.
Additionally, the Hilltops Council engaged in community consultation workshops
regarding waste services in the region and residents were also invited to complete a survey. These discussions and survey focused on how proposed changes could be implemented and their potential impact on residents, not only in the Young, Harden, and Boorowa townships but also in the surrounding villages.
The Hilltops O The Beat-
en Track Art and Cultural Trail commenced on Friday 8 March and runs until this Sunday 23 March 2025.
This wonderful event highlights the rich art and culture within the Hilltops area and showcases our local wineries, cafés, restaurants, and accommodations.
It is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the unique o erings of our towns.
Councillor Fiona Douglas
The section of railway from Murrumburrah to Young opened for tra c on 26th March 1885.
It was the rst part of the Murrumburrah to Blayney Railway, connecting the Great Southern and Western trunk lines of the colony of NSW and was thus also of national signi cance.
Visitors from the surrounding districts poured into town on Thursday morning.
Decorations included ‘a triumphal arch over the line at the Lynch Street gate, which was erected by the decoration sub-committee, and consisted of a wooden framework, covered with evergreens and surrounded by ags.
On the side facing Murrumburrah it bore the word WELCOME while on that towards the station appeared the now historical legend WELL DONE.
In Lynch Street a line of ags spanned the interval between the Royal Hotel and Mrs Barnet’s, and in the centre appeared the same words as was on the railway arch.
Another line of ags was stretched between Watson Bros. and Mr Ehrlich’s in Burrowa Street, and a third one nearer the Mechanics Hall (now Town Hall)’.
Alongside these decorations, there were ags and streamers hung from various balconies.
The rst train, arriving at 9am, carried
The second train, at 10am, ‘brought chil dren from Murrumburrah and Kingsvale to participate in the picnic at the showground and the march to the station’.
The third train arrived at 11am with the Ministers: Mr Wright (Minister for Works), James Squire Farnell (Minister for Lands and former Premier) and Mr Trickett (Minister for Education), alongside other Parliamentarians, Harrie Wood (Mining Department) and Mr Reed (Railway Department).
The school children sang ‘Advance Australia Fair’, then Attwood William Honour,
from the Mayor and the Chairman of the Railway Demonstration Committee to the Ministers.
A crowd of about 1,000 school children and 2,500 adults attended.
The station buildings at Young were built by John George Gough & Co. using bricks from his Binalong Street brickworks: ‘The passenger station, a very spacious and elaborate brick structure, with iron roof, is of a pleasing appearance, having two approaches from Lovell-street, and verandahs supported by iron columns to both road and
This building contained a general wait ing room, a parcel o ce, ladies’ waiting and ante rooms, le -luggage, stationmaster’s and ticket o ces.
There were also porters’ and lamp rooms placed apart from the main building, the intervening space on either side being allotted to yards, sheds, etc.
The water supply at the station was obtained from underground water-tanks.
Karen Schamberger - Young Historical Society
Crime Stoppers is helping police make a signi cant impact on crime across NSW, with more than $13m worth of drugs and over 305 arrests in 2024, due to information provided directly by the community.
In the 2024 year, NSW Crime Stoppers received over 93,000 tips equating to around 250 contacts each day (phone and online), helping Police enforce the law and prosecutors to ensure people are held accountable for their crimes – with most reports now made online.
Crime Stoppers has been assisting in the safety and security of the New South Wales community for more than 35 years.
With the community critical to ensuring information is provided, Crime Stoppers is visiting communities across NSW to highlight why information should be provided and how it’s used.
Crime Stoppers NSW recently commissioned research* relating to the reporting of crime tips with residents of NSW. This research shows how critical it is for the community to have con dence in the system. Conducted in February 2025, the key ndings were:
- More than 55 percent those surveyed have never reported a tip and 21 percent of those considered doing so but ultimately did not.
- 50 percent said they would provide a crime tip if the crime directly a ected themselves or a family member.
- A smaller group (9 percent) are motivated to report a tip when it a ects others beyond their immediate circle (stronger, local community or friend) representing individuals who are still willing to act for the broader good but may not feel as strong a sense of responsibility as those reporting for themselves or family or those who will report regardless.
- A signi cant proportion (37 percent) report they would be equally likely to report regardless of who is affected, indicating a generally strong sense of civic responsibility or belief that reporting is important regardless of personal connection.
- Uncertainty was the highest barrier to providing a crime tip and this was followed by fear then a lack of con dence.
- When it comes to types of criminal activity, those involving harm to individu-
als are most likely to be reported, followed by property the . The top motivators for reporting are personal and family safety, followed by preventing it from happening again. Other reasons include protecting the community, doing the right thing, seeking justice, and con dence that justice will prevail.
- While 64 percent of NSW adults know they can report to Crime Stoppers in condence, 36 percent are unaware.
- While fear and uncertainty are some of the major barriers to providing information, Crime Stoppers is reminding the community that information is provided in con dence.
“All phone calls and online reports made to Crime Stoppers are made in condence,” Crime Stoppers NSW CEO Peter Price AM said.
“There is no caller or computer ID when you make a report.
“This is reassuring for those who don’t want to be identi ed, don’t want the person to know they had made the call, particularly if it is someone they know, like a family member or colleague.
“Our message to the community is we don’t need to know who you are, just what you know.”
In the last 12 months we have seen a signi cant increase in online reports, and we want to encourage the community to continue to use our online portal, particularly if they have images or video footage relating to that tip.
“We want to assure the community, reporting even the smallest piece of information may be a key piece of evidence needed in solving a crime. It may seem small but with information from other sources, it could be what Police are looking for to solve a crime,” Mr Price said.
“If you See something, hear something or know something, say something. Ultimately it means safer communities and that’s our aim.”
There are so many good reasons to provide a tip to Crime Stoppers:
- It can keep you, your family and your community safe.
- It can stop the o ender from committing further crimes and prevent others from being harmed.
- It can stop behaviour before it escalates.
- Reporting a crime tip means a higher chance a crime gets solved, or property gets recovered.
- Information can o en lead to solving multiple crimes by the same o ender.
The Minister for Police and Counter-Terrorism, Yasmin Catley, has emphasised the vital role Crime Stoppers plays as a bridge between the community and the police.
“Public intelligence is one of the greatest assets the NSW Police Force has which is why information given to Crime Stoppers is so important,” she said.
“Crime Stoppers reporting is quick and easy.
“Your tip could be the missing piece of a much larger puzzle, potentially helping to solve a crime and making New South Wales a safer place for everyone.”
Crime Stoppers and NSW Police are fully aware of the crucial role tips to Crime Stoppers plays in preventing and solving crime.
Many investigations are supported – and sometimes even solved – through the assistance of information received from Crime Stoppers.
Detective Superintendent Danny Doherty, Commander of State Crime Command’s
Homicide Squad, said tips from the community can sometimes be the missing piece needed to solve a complex case.
“We o en rely on the eyes and ears of the community to help us piece together the puzzle of a crime,” he said.
“Crime Stoppers allows members of the community to share crucial information in con dence, which can be the key to solving a case.
“By supporting Crime Stoppers, the community plays a direct role in making our streets safer. It’s a partnership that bene ts everyone.” Commander of the NSW Police State Crime Command’s Drug and Firearms Squad, Detective Acting Superintendent Richard Puffett, said Crime Stoppers tips can o en set crucial investigations in motion.
“When you ‘dial in a dealer’ or report suspicious rearm activity, you’re helping police stop crime in its tracks,” Det A/Supt Pu ett said.
To assist the community, Crime Stoppers has compiled information to help the community with reporting what they know as well as crime prevention tips to keep themselves, their family and the community safe.
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3 What is the national legislative body of the USA (8)
7 Name the head of a Muslim State (6)
8 Which military staff officer assists the commanding officer (8)
9 What, in the USA is a five-cent piece (6)
10 To inoculate, is to do what (8)
11 Name a renowned movie dog (6)
14 What are beginnings known as (6)
17 What is a radio or TV broadcast of news reports (8)
18 Name groups of fish crowded fairly close together (6)
19 Who often plays the music in a church (8)
20 Name a volcanic mountain in eastern Turkey, Mount ... (6)
21 What is a beginning or a development (8)
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1 Name a tropical climbing orchid (7)
2 Who wrote Oliver Twist, Charles ... (7)
3 Name a cup for the wine of the eucharist (7)
4 Name a French post-impressionist painter, Paul ... (7)
6 What are sofas also known as (7)
11 Name the 16th President of the USA (7)
12 What are waste matters that pass through sewers called (7)
13 Which aromatic substance is burnt for its fragrant odour (7)
5 To be indirect, is to be what (7)
14 To remain too long, is to do what (7)
Letters have a number value
Some values are in the right hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.
Letters A to Z have a number value. Some are shown in the right-hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.
15 What is a metal urn for heating the water for making tea (7)
16 What is a picture, as of a scene (7)
Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.
1 CHARLATAN
(a) A mere talking pretender
(b) The edible leaf stalk of artichoke
(c) A dance characterised by spasmodic knee action
2 DEBENTURE
(a) A contention in words
(b) A complete break-up or collapse
(c) A written acknowledgement of a debt
Build it yourself using the clues and each of the twenty-four letters once only to form ten words: five across and five down. A key word (bold clue) builds on the letter set in the grid.
CLUES:
Bird: Jabiru ... (5)
Dark yellowish-brown (5)
Disease-transmitting organism (7)
Farm animal (3)
Means of access (7)
Movement of a dog’s tail (3)
Music: principal tonality (3)
Twist to remove fluid (5)
Unofficial vote: ... poll (5)
Was seated (3)
Solve the crossword. Each answer has four letters.
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6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Better Homes. 3.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Horse Racing. Golden Slipper Day and William Reid Stakes Day. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 I Escaped To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 ER. 2.55 Doctor Who. 3.55 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Heartbreak High. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Live At The Apollo. 8.45 Rhys Nicholson: Live At The Athenaeum. 9.55 Ab Fab. 11.40 ER. 12.20 Rage. 1.25 Heartbreak High. 2.10 Ghosts. 2.40 QI. 3.10 Late Programs.
12.00 Horse Racing. Golden Slipper Day and William Reid Stakes Day. 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: Gladiator. (2000) Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix. 10.40 MOVIE: The Pope’s Exorcist. (2023) 12.55 Late Programs.
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6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Death In Paradise. 1.25 Darby And Joan. 2.15 Under The Vines. 2.55 Extraordinary Escapes. 3.45 The Role Of A Lifetime. Final. 4.35 The Platypus Guardian. 5.30 Great Expectations: Karta The Orang-Utan’s Story. 6.00 Landline. 6.30 Back Roads. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.30 Vera. 10.00 Unforgotten. 10.50 Boat Story. 11.50 Rage. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.05 Grace’s Amazing Machines. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Octonauts. 5.50 Paddington. 6.40 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.30 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. New. 8.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.30 Speechless. 9.55 Officially Amazing Goes Bunkers. 10.25 Dragon Ball Super. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. 12.30 My Way. 1.00 Let’s Eat With George. 1.30 Hybrid Horizons. 2.00 The Pet Rescuers. 2.30 Bondi Vet. 3.30 David Attenborough’s Mammals. 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Space Invaders. 8.30 MOVIE: Muriel’s Wedding. (1994) Toni Collette. 10.40 MOVIE: Red Dog: True Blue. (2016) 12.20 Late Programs.
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6.00 Morning Programs. 11.10 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 12.30 MOVIE: The Amorous Prawn. (1962) 2.25 MOVIE: So Little Time. (1952) 4.15 MOVIE: Red River. (1948) 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 6. NSW Waratahs v ACT Brumbies. 9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match. 9.45 MOVIE: Rocky IV. (1985) 11.45 Late Programs.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Consider moving beyond the usual methods to find a more creative means of handling a difficult on-thejob situation. Avoid confrontation and aim for cooperation instead.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A seasonal change creates a new look for the outdoors. It also inspires Taureans to redo their own environments, so this is a good week to start redoing both your home and workplace. Enjoy!
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A misunderstanding needs to be straightened out so the wrong impression isn’t allowed to stand. If necessary, offer to support the use of a third party to act as an impartial arbitrator.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A career change offering what you want in money and responsibilities could involve moving to a new location. Discuss this with your family members before making a decision.
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LEO (July 23 to August 22) Feeling miffed over how you believe you were treated is understandable. But before you decide to “set things straight,” make sure that the whole thing wasn’t just a misinterpretation of the facts.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Showing you care makes it easier to build trust and gain an advantage in handling a delicate situation. What you learn from this experience will also help you understand yourself better.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Planning for the future is fine, especially if you include the roles that family members may be asked to play. But don’t be surprised if some hidden emotions are revealed in the process.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Making choices highlights much of the week, and you have a head start here, thanks to your ability to grasp the facts of a situation and interpret them in a clear-cut manner.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Carrying a torch can be a two-way situation: It can either keep you tied to the past or help light your way to the future. The choice, as always, has to be yours.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your watchwords this week are “focus, focus, focus.” Don’t let yourself be distracted from what you set out to do. There’ll be time later to look over other possibilities.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A workplace opportunity might require changes that you’re not keen on making. Discuss the plusses and minuses with someone familiar with the situation before you make a decision.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Love and romance are strong in your aspect this week. If you’ve already met the right person, expect your relationship to grow. And if you’re still looking, odds are, you’ll soon be finding what you want!
Full-Time Position
Who are we looking for?
Mid West Media’s Young office is looking for a driven and committed individual to join our advertising sales team, responsible for managing existing clients while growing your own sales for the Young Witness, Boorowa News and other group newspapers and special publications.
The ideal candidate will have:
• The capacity to see opportunities and market trends and a drive to achieve results to help our business grow
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written), enabling connection with a wide range of people across various industries
• The capability to sustain existing relationships and continuously build new ones
• An excellent work ethic and organisational skills (including maintaining current records in our company CRM program) enabling you to consistently meet deadlines and achieve your sales targets
• The ability to collaborate (including with your manager, sales colleagues, our editors and graphic designers) to ensure seamless execution of advertising campaigns
• A motor vehicle and a current driver’s licence
What are we offering?
A full-time position with an attractive remuneration package comprising a base salary, commission and employer superannuation contributions.
About Mid West Media
Mid West Media is an independent family-owned media company with community and farming newspapers in Central West and Hilltops region of NSW including the Young Witness, Boorowa News, Cowra Guardian, Canowindra News, Forbes Advocate,
Mid West Media is a division of North East Media which publishes over 25 newspapers across Central West and Southern NSW and North East Victoria.
How to apply
If you are self-motivated, results-orientated and looking for a challenge in the media environment, then please forward your resume and covering letter to:
Courtney Gambrill
Advertising Manager
Mid West Media
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It was an action packed day at Alfred on Saturday for our Girls Tackle 9s Carnival.
The heat was on and the girls were outstanding pushing through three games each into the Grand Final where the Wagga Magpies took out the Under 16s and the Temora Dragons Under 14s proved unbeatable once again.
Special thanks to our wonderful Em for coordinating a fantastic day for our girls along with the support from our Carnival Sponsors, committee, our Opens Cherry Bombs and Under 18s Pickers that helped in many ways throughout the day, Tim Bailey and Match O cials, the players braving the hot sun and our travelling clubs (special shoutout to Amy from Magpies) we appreciate you.
We’d also love to thank the Gungahlin Bulls for travelling and trialling with our Under 14s Pickers, adding extra energy to the day and wish you a successful season ahead.
CHERRYPICKERS RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB
A large number of local motorsport fans made the trip to Melbourne over the weekend to take in the sights and sounds of the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne.
With international and local superstars ocking to the city the sounds of Formula 1, V8 Supercars, Carrera Cup, Formula 2 and Formula 3 there was plenty of action throughout the weekend for locals to see.
Some locals were fortunate enough to get face to face with the likes of F1 drivers Oscar Piastri, while others were able to be close enough to touch Cam Waters.
It was a fantastic weekend on the track with Lando Norris, driving for McLaren taking out the feature event and kicking o the 2025 Formula One season in some very challenging conditions given the weather.
On Saturday the Men played a 4BBB sponsored by The Young Fruit Barn and Robert Bush.
On Wednesday the ladies played a Single Stroke, being the First Round of the Monthly Medals (Wednesday).
Best Scores: Liz Harding 75 on a c/b from Ros Anderson 75 Medal Winners:
A Grade: Liz Harding 75
B Grade: Noela Hardman 77
C Grade: Cathy Marshall 79 Putting competition sponsored by Cachewise -
A Grade: Michele Blizzard
B Grade: Jackie Sheridan
C Grade: Cathy Marshall
NTP:
16th A Grade sponsored by Gail Hanigan – Liz Harding 7th B Grade sponsored by Elegant Timbers, Shutters and Blinds –Cathy Marshall Hole in One! Congratulations, Cathy!
Last Saturday the ladies played a Single Stableford.
Best Scores: Michele Blizzard 35 pts on a c/b from Rachel Dorman 35 pts Sunday was the First Round of the Ladies Championships.
Best Scratch Scores:
A Grade:
Liz Harding 87, Chris Keevil 88, Leanne Slater 90
B Grade: Cathy Aiken 97, Estelle Roberts 107
C Grade: Cath Marshall 100 Best Handicap Scores:
A Grade:
Chris Keevil 70 nett, Rachel Dorman 75 nett and Leanne Slater 75 nett
B Grade: Cathy Aiken 75 nett, Estelle Roberts 77 nett
C Grade: Cath Marshall 67 nett, Marg Kinlyside 86 nett PAMMIE MCCLOY
The winners were Grant Meacham and David Killick with 49 points.
The runners up were Charlie and Jesse Corcoran with 47 points and third were Jake Priestly and Ian Page with 46 points.
Jesse Corcoran had the best individual score with 41 points.
The Watson Toyota NTP on the 7th was won by Gavin Marshall with 62cm and the 17th was won by Mark Crutcher with 234 cm.
The Pro Pin on the 7th was won by Gavin Marshall and he receives a voucher for $72.
The Deluxe Blinds & Shutters NTP on the 13th was won by Gavin Marshall and the 16th was won by Jayden Oliver with 310cm.
The Deluxe Blinds & Shutters Eagles nest jackpot on the 1st of $80 was not won and jackpots to $100 next week. Balls went down to 32 individual points on a countback and there were 88 players.
Upcoming events - Saturday 22nd March: Crutcher Developments single stableford, Saturday 29th March GS Tiles and Floor Coverings: single stableford, Saturday 5th April Cooltech Refrigeration and Air Conditioning April Monthly Medals.
The Wednesday Medley was won by Grant Harding with 37 points on a countback and he won 8 balls.
Runner up was Geo Palmer (6 balls) with 36 points from in third place Jake Veney (5 balls) with 35 points on a countback from Peter Terry (4 balls) Brett Scelly (3 balls) and Craig Watson (2 balls).
The Pro Pin on the 7th was won by Mark McCormick and he receives a voucher.
Balls went down to 29 points and there were 49 players.
The Friday Medley was won by Scott Nolan with 35 points and he won 4 balls.
Runner up was Carolyn Shaw (2 balls) with 33 points on a countback.
Balls went down to 30 points and there were 10 players.
The Kyle McGovern Electrical Sunday medley was won by Swayde Honeman (5 balls) with 38 points on a countback from Adam Holmes (4 balls).
Gavin Marshall (2 balls) was third with 37 points on a countback from Jim Brewster.
Balls went down to 29 points on a countback and there were 28 players.
CRAIG WATSON
The results for the weekend comp at the Harden Country Club are below.
Well done to Herbie with an impressive 41 points.
Don’t forget this weekend is a three person Ambrose for the Harden Hawks, contact the club to put your teams in.
Individual Stableford Medley Results:
1 Maurice Manwaring 41
2 Craig Filmer 39
3 Don Maling 37
4 Cheryl Minehan 36
5 Evelyn Shea 36
6 Chad Gilmour 34
7 Matt Peisley 34
8 Kevin Hoppe 33
9 David Solah 33
10 David James 31
11 John Brownhill 27
12 Damien Minehan 27
13 Tam Kennedy 26
14 Ron Page 24
COMING UP:
March 22 - Hawks three person ambrose day
March 29 - Individual Stableford Medley sponsored by Jayne and Don Maling
March 30 - Ladies Golf Tournament
Tuesday’s stroke event winner was Lindsay Sheather with 32 nett, runner up David Jasprizza on 35.
John Gibbons with 51 nett was Thursday’s winner, second going to Geo Taylor on 53 nett.
Lindsay Sheather had a birdie gobble, Geo Nott had one birdie and Nigel Willett had two gobbles.
Terry Casey, David Jasprizza and Geo Taylor had one gobble each.
Sunday was an Ambrose event.
Lindsay Sheather and Geo Taylor were the winner, next best was Garry Cummins and Terry Casey.
Lindsay and Geo had three birdies, Jake Searle and Nigel Willett one and Terry Casey and Garry Cummins one, Nigel and Jake had a gobble.
The Club’s 30th anniversary is coming up on April 6, everyone welcome to attend.
VERA MCMILLAN
Well, what a great day we had on Sunday for our 2025 Opening Day.
As usual, there were a few minor hiccups, but overall…it was a huge success, seeing not only Boorowa players, but players travelling from Binalong and Harden.
We exceeded our expected number of players, which speaks volumes about how our club/course is going and a great day was had by all.
Winners on the day were Graham Jones, Jason Stuart and James Croker.
THANK YOU
Just want to give a huge thank you, to everyone that has put in some time and e ort on the golf course working bee Thursday, Friday and Saturdy.
The course is looking great and I’m sure the golfers from Binalong, Bigga, Cloverleigh, Yass and Harden enjoyed our course as much as we do.
Thanks again.
The Young Bowling Club’s Grade 2 and Grade 7 Pennant sides completed their sectional games on Sunday.
The Grade 2 side travelled to Tumut and lost overall 51–65.
David Quigley lost to Adam Peel 16–19, Damien Miller lost to Geo Webb 13–27 and Brian Madden defeated Tim Crampton 22–19.
In the combined Grade 2/3/4 section Tumut Grade 4 won ve of their six matches to nish at the top of the table.
This means that neither Young’s Grade 2 side nor Temora B&R’s Grade 3 side quali ed for the Regionnals.
The Grade 7 side were at home against Boorowa Ex–Services and scored 9 of the
10 points on o er with a 71–42 win.
Geo DeBritt defeated Kris Halls 34–7, Mark Anderson defeated Lisa Arber 25–13 and Denis Rosen lost to David Bromham 12–22.
The Young side nished second in the section with Boorowa Recreation Club the winners.
Thanks to Tony Ruhl and Chris Wright for their work at the barbecue on Sunday.
In a game of Club Singles played on Saturday Darryle Miller won of 9 of the rst 11 ends against Glen Benson to lead 11–2.
Despite Glen reducing the lead to 14–8 Darryle continued to do well and won the game 25–13.
Play during the week saw three games of pairs played
on Thursday a ernoon in very hot conditions.
The winning teams and their scores were Tom Preston and Les Fanning 32–7, Allan Langford and Glen Benson 20–8 and Max Penfold and Tony Ruhl 14–12.
There were two games of pairs on Saturday morning with Chris Wright and Michael Webb winning their game 19–14 and Albert Carter and Joe Read having a 1 shot margin with a 14–13 win.
The winners for Guy Pickering Charity Challenge on Wednesday night were Honor Roll.
For Thursday night’s play the Fill Ins had the best score with 15 points and Volleys 2 were just behind them on 14 points.
CLIFF TRAYNOR
It never fails to amaze me the amount of people in our midst that have achieved so much in their lives and still keep on giving.
One such person is featured in this week’s members pro le: Sue Wilkes.
Sue, who is also one of the Young Croquet Club members on the Young Witness busi ness house team, shares her story.
Born in Sydney, educated at Granville and Parramatta.
Worked for Rural Bank in many branches within the Sydney and Metropolitan region where I met Neil.
We married in 1973 and had ve children. We moved to Maimuru in 1986.
Such a great move for us, away from the stresses of life in the bigger towns.
Our children attended Maimuru Public School and then St Mary’s Catholic High School.
I was secretary of Maimuru Public School P and C for about eight years.
Many fundraising events over those years and a great community spirit existed.
I can recall wonderful end of school year concerts, respectful ANZAC commemora tions, barbecue events, sporting events.
Parental involvement was a vital ingredi ent for the school’s success.
I also helped in the classroom, listening to the children stumble over their words whilst learning to read.
We also had pottery lessons for the chil dren, such fun helping them with the cra and admiring their whacky creations.
When my youngest child started school, I undertook and administration course through TAFE on a full-time basis.
I had no idea on how to start up a comput er, and felt quite embarrassed about this.
Some of the students in my class were friends of my eldest daughter!
I don’t know who was more embarrassed, me or my daughter.
The following year, a er completing my certi cate course, I obtained a full-time position at The Pipeline Authority - a government body responsible for the transportation of natural gas through 34” underground steel pipe from Moomba (the source of gas in South Australia) to Wilton on the outskirts of Sydney, a distance of 1300 kilometers. The Pipeline Authority was privatised in 1994 and has had many owners, and names since then. It is a national company, currently known as APA Group, with pipelines throughout Australia - where I worked for the next 20 years.
During that time I also worked part-time for the TAFE, teaching introduction to computing.
I could really relate to the students who were of a mature age.
A er all, it was only the previous year when I didn’t know how to turn on a computer.
I have been retired now for 11 years.
My mother lived with us for a few years, but when she sadly had to move into Mt St Joseph’s I was involved in her care there for
Many of the residents were interesting, the sta caring, although they never seemed to have enough time for all the work they had to do.
When COVID hit, I volunteered at Mt St Josephs on a Sunday to screen visitors to the home, ensuring that they were well and they adhered to the health regulations imposed on the home.
I met some wonderful people during that time, visitors, sta and the residents.
A er Mum died, I found it di cult to go to the home.
So, my volunteering e orts now include Meals on Wheels.
That is a very rewarding activity.
The people whom you deliver meals to are so appreciative of what you are doing.
Sometimes, you might be the only person they see all day.
I undertook an online course on Understanding Dementia through the University of Tasmania.
It was such an eye opener.
The course gave me a very real appreciation of what Dementia is.
It raised an awareness of dementia in its many forms, and how debilitating it is, for
the person involved, their families and the I would love to do more study in this area.
I have become a member of the Young and District Family History Group, where I have been inputting data into the computer sys tem, just a small step in digitising the histori cal records for future generations.
It is such fun, listening to the stories of the
There are some great photos.
I have a special interest in the Young his
My father was born here, lived in Kings vale and went to high school in Young.
His family moved to Sydney in the 1930s. Mum’s family also travelled through Young in the 1860s on their way to Parkes, where they eventually settled.
Neil and I joined the Young Croquet Club
I nd the game most enjoyable, but chal It isn’t just a case of hitting the ball through
There is so much strategy involved and
The members of the club are friendly and encouraging, always ready to help with advice and suggestions for improvement.
Our children have their own families now and three of them have moved away to Western Australia, South Australia and Newcastle.
We have 14 grandchildren, ranging in age from 22 down to 7 years of age, all so very different but such wonderful company.
We try to schedule regular trips to their places, but life does get quite busy some-
We are still living in Maimuru, but the property has been reduced to 46 acres.
This keeps Neil very busy with lawn mowing, and the gardening.
We have been in this house of 38 years and I don’t think I would like to live anywhere else.
Thank you Sue, for your great input into the page for Croquet Matters.
I feel sure it will give encouragement to many people as just what can be achieved.
Last week at the Club’s Autumn Carnival, Sue was there every morning for four full days at 7.30am, all day as o cial time keeper.
BUSINESS HOUSE COMPETITION
Last week’s winners in the Business House Competition were Raine and Horne over The Young Witness on Tuesday, Donges IGA 1 and JMR Support Group on Wednesday. Now down to the nal two weeks, next week there will be two matches on Tuesday night and two matches on Wednesday night, then the next week the teams will play the postponed match from the rst week of the competition.
A er that the comp will be winding up with the semi- nal and grand nal.
SHIRLEY CLOSE
5 team
A er a grueling home and away competition, the no 5 Boorowa Ex Services Club team has emerged winners in the district.
In the last round against Cootamundra Ex Services the individual rinks were: Robert Styles went down to John Coggin 13-18
Shane Foote defeated Mick Barber 3116
Chris Grimson defeated Terry McDonald 30-17
Overall the team won 74 shots to 51. Congratulations to the No 5 team who now go on to play in the Riverina-Murray playo s at Henty on May 3 and 4.
Also congratulations to the Boorowa Recreation Club No 7 side who also won the district competition.
They go on to the Riverina-Murray playo s in Temora on the same weekend.
Bowls is alive and thriving in Boorowa. Last weekend the Boorowa Ex Services No 7 team played Young.
The individual rink scores were: Kris Hall went down to Geo DeBritt 7-34
Lisa Arber lost to Mark Anderson 1325
Dave Broham won 22-12 over Denis Rosen
Well played team.
This comp was a great experience for the players in their rst year of pennants.
At last week’s social bowls Daryl Murphy took the trophy on 28 points. Close behind Lee Forster and Alan Seargent on 26 points.
JOHN DYMOCK
Cricket NSW are hosting a free cricket clinic at Cran eld Oval, Young from 4pm – 6pm on the 10th and 11th of April.
This is available to all ages between 5 – 14 years old.
Nathan Lyon (GOAT) is returning to his hometown in Young and will be present on the 11th for the whole session.
This will include autographs, photos and a Q&A session with Nathan for the last 45 minutes of the session.
Join Cricket NSW for a free cricket clinic across two days, level up your skills and meet one of Australia’s best ever cricket players.
To register jump onto the Young Junior Cricket Facebook page, nd the post and scan the QR code or scan the QR code in the image above.
The Criterion Bin Chickens have been crowned the winner of the South West Slopes Cricket League Open C Grade Grand Final beating the Bribbaree Rams by six wickets in Cootamundra on Saturday.
A er what has been a huge season for the Young Cricket Association teams the Bin Chickens 4/120 defeated Bribbaree Rams Cricket Club 10/119 at Clarke Oval in Cootamundra.
The Rams won the toss and elected to bat rst.
Vice captain for the Rams, Daniel Woods and Liam Miller opened the batting for the Bribbaree side with Woods the rst to fall, taken for a
duck thanks to an leg before wicket bowled by Bin Chickens captain Jarvan Hurcum. Stepping in next for the Rams was Jack Woods who managed two runs before falling to a catch by Todd Lemon.
Rams captain Justin Boyd was next in to bat for the Rams getting just one run before being caught by Tyler Hurcum.
Liam Miller was joined by brother Ethan on the crease, the brothers putting in some e ort before Ethan was caught by Todd Lemon on two runs.
Mohammed Alam was unlucky being caught for a duck
by Declan Hurcum before Daniel Dovern took the batt.
Liam Miller scored a half century before falling to a stumping by Todd Lemon with James Payne next in to batt.
Payne was dismissed a er being bowled out by Craig Wills for a duck.
Caleb Schiller joined Dovern on the crease putting in 18 runs for the Rams before being caught by Declan Hurcum leaving the Rams on 9/115.
Zabir Alam joined Dovern who was next out managing 22 runs before he was bowled by Ethan Richens.
Zabir fell to a catch by Ty-
ler Hurcum on 13 with Nicholas Mcraye nishing up on one not out.
Fall of wickets for the Rams was 1-0 Daniel Woods, 2-34 Jack Woods, 3-35 Justin Boyd, 4-46 Ethan Miller, 5-49 Mohammed Alam, 6-64 Liam Miller, 7-64 James Payne, 8-94 Caleb Schiller, 9-115 Daniel Dovern, 10-119 Zabir Alam.
Jacob Dodge and Bin Chickens captain Javarn opened the batting chasing the 10/119 set by the Rams.
Javarn was the rst to fall for the Bin Chickens, putting in 19 runs before being dismissed by a catch by Nicholas Mcraye.
Jacob Dodge was joined by Craig Wills at the crease before Dodge fell to a LBW by Justin Boyd on 10.
Declan Hurcum was next out to bat with Wills, however was quickly sent back to the sheds a er being caught out for a golden duck by Mohammed leaving the Bin Chickens on 3/43.
Jack McRae went into bat next putting in a great stint together with Jack scoring 32 before being bowled out by Jack Woods.
Vice captian Ethan Richens joined Craig with the bat with the pair managing to nish up with Wills on 46 not out and Richens on 4 not out.
Fall of wickets for the Bin Chickens was 1-30 Javarn Hurcum, 2-43 Jacob Dodge, 3-43 Declan Hurcum, 4-109 Jack McRae. Well done to the Rams and congratulations to the Bin Chickens on what has been a fantastic season for both sides.
The B Grade competition grand nal result was Grenfell Blues 9/139 defeated Junee Stallions 10/69 at Fisher Park, Cootamundra.
The A Grade competition grand nal result was Cootamundra Ex Servicemen’s Club Bulls 7/111 defeated Stockinbingal Cricket Club 10/107 at Albert Park, Cootamundra.
