Local community groups have bene tted from the hard work and fundraising efforts of the Black Dog Ride Young who presented their donations to the groups on Sunday and also acknowledging some very special volunteers who helped to make the events what they were. With donations raised through the Veteran Shave and the One Dayer you can read the full story from Tex Quigg inside on Page 4.
Locals are being encouraged to stay safe on the road this Easter weekend with double demerits coming into e ect from 12.01am on Thursday April 17, 2025 and running for ve consecutive days, including the ANZAC Day long weekend next week.
Double demerits will be in e ect until 12.01am on Monday April 28, 2025.
Police will be targeting speeding, drink driving, fatigue, dangerous driving, seatbelts, mobile phone usage and more throughout the period with locals being warned they will see Highway Patrol and local o cers out and about during their travels throughout the period.
NRMA are also encouraging motorists to make use of the many Driver Reviver facilities that are available throughout the region.
On behalf of The Young Witness we wish all of our readers, advertisers, supporters and contributors a very safe and happy Easter.
The Young Witness o ce will be closed on Friday April 18 and reopen on Monday April 21.
No matter if you are travelling, working, spending time with friends or family we hope that you have a fun lled time throughout the Easter period and be sure to stay safe on the road.
ACT warmly welcomed 16 new paramedics to the Hilltops region at a special dinner and trivia evening at the Young Services Club last Wednesday night.
The event, organised by The Welcome Experience Southern Region Local Connectors Ally Dunwoodie and Jamie McMaster, brought together community leaders and health professionals to help the newcomers feel right at home in Hilltops.
This event is part of The Welcome Experience Southern Region, a NSW Government-funded initiative delivered by Regional Development Australia Southern NSW and ACT.
The program supports essential workers relocating to regional, rural, and remote
nected and supported from the moment they arrive.
The evening, attended by 24 people, provided a valuable opportunity to introduce the new arrivals to the town, foster connections with their colleagues, and showcase the renowned local hospitality and community spirit of the region.
The 16 new paramedics have moved to Young to provide emergency and mobile health care across the Murrumbidgee and Southern NSW Zone as part of NSW Ambulance’s highly mobile workforce.
Leader Nathan McEvoy from Young Ambulance Station.
The evening included a friendly trivia competition, a community dinner, and a heartfelt speech from Mayor Ingram, who thanked the paramedics for choosing to live and work in Young.
“Having these highly trained professionals join our community is a signicant win for Young,” Mayor Ingram said.
“We are proud to welcome them and look forward to the positive impact they’ll make, both in our health services and in the wider community.
fantastic way to begin the new arrivals’ journey in the region.
“We had a wonderful evening full of laughter, stories, and genuine connection,” she said.
“It’s been a really positive start for the paramedics seeing how wel comed they felt was incred ibly rewarding.”
Several of the new para medics shared how mean ingful the evening had been.
The personal welcome including the pres ence of the Mayor made them feel truly valued.
Hilltops Mayor Brian Ingram joined the celebrations, along with NSW Ambulance Duty Operations Manager Ian Pollard, Zone Manager Cory McMillan, and Team
“Young is a town of opportunity, connection, and lifestyle and we’re thrilled these new paramedics are now part of that story.”
Local Connector Ally Dunwoodie said the event was a
“I was really touched by the warm welcome we re ceived,” one of the new para medics said.
“It de nitely made me feel like I’ve made the right deci sion to come to Young.”
THE Young Hospital Auxiliary held their annual High Tea on Saturday a ernoon, 12 April 2025.
The High Tea was held in St John’s Anglican Hall and was attended by 96 ladies and gentlemen.
It is one of the Auxiliary’s major fund raisers to provide equipment for our local health service.
Mothers’ and grandmothers’ ne crockery and linen was on display along with pretty table decorations.
Tables groaned under the weight of food cooked by Auxiliary members.
This year featured a display of three beautiful vintage weddings gowns supplied by Judith Lang eld. One to capture attention was a magnolia satin long sleeve dress with a beautifully decorated matching train worn in 1937 by Miss Dorothy Daly when she married Mr John Roles at St Mary’s Church Young.
Members of the Ladies Aqua Fit attended in force and generously made a presentation of $1000 to the Auxiliary.
President Janice Ward thanked the ladies for the generosity and support of the Auxiliary.
Janice Ward thanked the business houses who donated the prizes for the ra e.
Poppa’s Fudge and Jam Factory, Tess Clothing, Bush Chemist, Ampol Fuel and the Australia Hotel.
Congratulations to the winners Helen Speechley, Lin Armstrong, Jan Perrin, John R Barton and the Young Mosque.
The next event for the Auxiliary is their 95th birthday celebrations winter luncheon with guest speaker to be held on 15 June. This year the speaker will be Jessica Conneely of Dance4wellbeing.
The Auxiliary meets the rst Thursday of the month at the Young Health Service.
New members are always welcome.
The below waste operations will be in place for the 2025 Easter long weekend spanning from Good Friday to Easter Monday:
GOOD FRIDAY (18 APRIL 2025)
Kerbside collections in all areas due for pickup on Good Friday, 18 April 2025 will be carried out as usual.
All waste facilities will be closed for Good Friday including: Boorowa transfer station Galong and Jugiong transfer
Koorawatha transfer station
Murrumburrah transfer
Redhill Road landfill Reid’s Flat transfer station
Victoria Street waste facility
EASTER SATURDAY (19 APRIL 2025)
Limited waste facilities will be open for Easter Saturday: Victoria Street waste facility will be open from 8:30am to Boorowa transfer station will be open from 8:00am
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Clive, a recent addition to the team, is celebrating his rst anniversary.
Thank you Clive and welcome to our community.
A big thank you of appreciation to our MPS team, from Boorowa Local Health Advisory Committee this International Nurses Day. International Nurses Day is observed every year on May 12th, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth.
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Boorowa transfer station will be open from 8:00am to Murrumburrah transfer station will be open from 9:00am to 4:00pm All other waste facilities will be closed including: Galong transfer station Jugiong transfer station Koorawatha transfer station
Redhill Road landfill
Reids Flat transfer station
EASTER MONDAY (21 APRIL 2025)
Kerbside collections in Young and Galong due for pickup on Easter Monday, 21 April 2025 will be carried out as usual.
Victoria Street waste facility will be open from 8:30am to 2:30pm
All other waste facilities will be closed including:
Boorowa transfer station
Galong transfer station
Jugiong transfer station
Koorawatha transfer station
Murrumburrah transfer station
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The Medicare Mental Health Centre in Young was officially launched on Monday by Senator Deborah O’Neill, executive operations for Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) Julie Redway and chief executive officer for Grand Pacific Health Adam Phillips.
The o cial opening of the facility marked a milestone for accessible mental health care for locals from across the region.
The centre has been providing free, walk-in mental health support to the local community since May 2024, with no Medicare card or referral required, helping residents get the help they need, when they need it.
Mr Phillips described the process getting the project o the ground saying it involved ‘a lot of hard work.’
services, so, it’s a really great day to be able to provide these services to the Young community.”
well as family services and rst nations services,” he said.
South Wales governments under the mental health bilateral agreement.
started on the work of the establishment of these services.”
Mrs Redway is very happy to ‘have a permanent home in Young and this new renovated facility.’
Senator O’Neill said the service is a welcome and much needed addition to the local community bene tting residents of all ages.
“Labor created Medicare, and only Labor will secure Medicare,” Senator O’Neill said.
“Your postcode should not determine your access to mental health care, and this builds on the investment we have made in the Medicare Mental Health Centre in Wagga Wagga.
“We’ve really rallied for this community,” he said.
“For a long time this has been a vulnerable community and has needed both alcohol and other drug services, as well as mental health
Mr Phillips underlined the need the community has had for the service, as well as highlighting the di erent aspects of the services available at the facility.
“All the people from Young have had to travel for these services, so it’s really great to get mental health, alcohol and other drug services as
According to Mr Phillips, to date, the centre has supported approximately 129 clients, delivering around 1,039 occasions of service.
Operated by Grand Pacific Health and commissioned by Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN), the Medicare Mental Health Centre is funded by the Australian and New
“The Primary Health Network has a responsibility for pursuing services,” Ms Redway said.
“We start with looking at what the identi ed needs are in our communities, we take a codesign approach to developing services that meet the local needs.
“We’re very proud that since May 2023 when we rst
“Whether you need shortterm support or ongoing care, young or old, we will ensure that a free, mental health service backed by Medicare will be there for you and your family.”
The centre offers immediate support through inhouse assessment and care, and links people with longer-term services based on
their individual needs.
People can simply walk in during opening hours to speak with a quali ed professional.
MPHN CEO Stewart Gordon said the launch highlights a strong commitment to mental health in regional areas.
“This centre ensures people in Young and the region have easy access to mental health support, especially during times of distress,” he said.
“It’s a welcoming space sta ed by professionals who are ready to listen, support, and connect people with the care they need.
“Mental health is a top priority in our region, and we know that timely, local access to support can be life changing.
“This centre is a crucial part of that support network.”
The Medicare Mental Health Centre is located at 147A Boorowa Street in Young.
No referral or appointment is necessary.
Victoria Bragg from Crowther has been announced as this year’s recipient of the SKIP Foundation and Australian National University’s $25,000 scholarship to study STEM.
The scholarship was increased this year to support more women from non-metropolitan areas to pursue a Bachelor of Engineering through the Kim Jackson Scholarship.
Co-founder of the SKIP Foundation and a longtime advocate of equality in education, Kim said, the increase reinforces the foundation’s commitment to increasing female representation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
Victoria is thrilled to have been announced as the winner of the award for 2025 with her passion for STEM now able to be turned into a career thanks to the scholarship.
“My passion for STEM and love of natural
environments were the driving factors for my choice of engineering,” Victoria said.
“In studying engineering, I hope to focus on renewable energy and gain the knowledge and skills to nd practical solutions to harness clean sustainable energy sources to help protect and preserve our environment for future generations.”
In her application Victoria acknowledge that the scholarship would not only be nancially bene cial but it would ultimately allow her a greater focus on her academic and extracurricular pursuits as well as allow for invaluable mentoring and career development support.
“This will help me navigate my studies and career path, providing insight and advice that will be incredibly signi cant for developing strong foundational knowledge and skills, tailored speci cally to my
interests and goals,” she said.
Kim said she moved from regional Queensland to study engineering and commerce at ANU in the early 2000s before she worked in male dominated elds throughout her career, including investment banking and funds management with her experience and journey inspiring her to create the Kim Johnson Scholarship.
“I know rst hand how challenging it can be to feel outnumbered in a career that lacks diversity,” she said.
“By breaking down barriers, we aim to empower the next generation of female engineers and innovators.”
The Kim Jackson Scholarship is awarded to a woman from a nonmetropolitan area and enrolled in the ANU Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) single or double degree for the duration of their undergraduate degree.
In December, Cancer Council NSW o cially launched ‘Stars of Young Dance for Cancer’ to announce the 2025 Stars and Dancers taking to the stage on Friday and Saturday June 20 and 21, 2025.
Stars of Young features nine local personalities, who are learning to dance in 10 weeks with the help of our fabulously talented dance teachers whilst raising funds for lifesaving cancer research and those affected by cancer in the Young region.
Stars of Young will be in its fourth year in 2025, and to date has raised over $250,000 for Cancer Council NSW. Funds raised provide cancer patients and their families in the region with cancer support and information services such as accom-
modation at Lilier Lodge, transport to treatment, 13 11 20 support line, cancer prevention programs, local advocacy, cancer research and o er access to free nancial, legal and emotional support.
“We are super excited to be bringing Stars of Young back to the stage in 2025 a er a few years hiatus,” Cancer Council’s Community Fundraising Co-Ordinator Meagan Vearing said.
“This event brings people together in a unique way, celebrating the courage and talent of our local stars while raising vital funds to support those a ected by cancer.
“I’m inspired by the stories of strength and resilience I hear from families and individuals who bene t
directly from Cancer Council’s programs and research.
“Knowing that every dollar we raise helps fund life-saving work and provide essential support services drives me to give my all to this event.
“It’s also about connection.
“Stars of Young is more than just a fundraiser - it’s a celebration of the community’s spirit, generosity, and determination to make a di erence.”
The line-up of Stars who will hit the dance oor include:
Chris Du from Delta Ag
Emma Du ey from FTS Financial Planning
Nayah Freeman
Meg and Xavier for Mercy Care Centre
Corey McNair
Brooke Hurth-Gye from Hussy’s
Maria Zirkee from Regency Jew elers
Brian Davis from Juicy Lucy
Peter Cockburn from CBN Build
ing
Our talented dance teachers come from Leanne Simms Academy of Dance, Here for The Pole and Chris tine Wishart Dance Studio.
Each ‘Star’ will fundraise for Can cer Council in the lead up to the gala event and has their own fundraising page where online donations can be made - https://stars.cancercouncil. com.au/event/stars-of-young/donate Tickets for the gala event on will be on sale soon – please follow the Stars of Young Facebook group to keep up to date with big announcements.
Last Sunday morning at the Young Railway Station the Young Black Dog Ride team presented local community groups and organisations with funds raised.
The gathering of 25 bikers also presented a certi cate to a very special family for the way they stepped up and helped every time the group had events or rides as either corner marshals or volunteering where ever they can.
Glen Sanderson, Rachel Sanderson, Zac Sanderson and Bethany Robertson were all presented with certi cates of appreciation and ac-
knowledgement for their hard work and dedication to helping the Black Dog Ride cause.
“You guys are absolutely amazing,” Robert ‘Tex’ Quigg said.
“Thank you again.”
Certi cates were also presented to Dale Morton and Tammy Kernaghan for their work with Shave a Vet.
“It was an amazing e ort,” Tex said.
“We can’t thank you guys enough.”
Black Dog Ride presented $6,000 to Young Crisis Accommodation Centre and Hilltops Community
Potholed roads, ine cient supply chains and growing pressure on regional housing and services remain top concerns for farmers and regional communities heading into the federal election.
National Farmers’ Federation
President David Jochinke acknowledged that while major parties and some independents had made funding commitments for supply chain infrastructure, too many crumbling regional roads remain ignored. He said the election was an opportunity to lock in a more sustainable pipeline of funding.
“The number one topic at any backyard barbecue is the state of regional roads,” Mr Jochinke said.
“Potholes, blown tyres and detours aren’t just annoying, they’re slowing freight down and costing farmers time and money. We need reliable road and rail networks that keep supply chains moving and businesses productive.
“We deserve roads that get our
food, bre and people to their destination safely and e ciently.
“This isn’t just about roads. It’s about investing in the entire supply chain, from paddock to port, to keep Australian agriculture productive and competitive.”
The NFF and its members are calling for continued investment in key programs, including:
- A further $1 billion annually for Roads to Recovery.
This Is My Brave Australia is proud to announce its upcoming mental health storytelling event in Boorowa, set to take place on Sunday June 15 at Boorowa Central School’s hall.
Hub along with a donation from FDC Building of $1,666 each.
“That was donated a er I did a talk about the Young Black Dog Ride in Temora for the FDC Ride 2 Give,” Tex said.
“Bike riders rode from Dubbo to Leeton and I was invited as a guest speaker.
munity for all of their support and to be able to pass on these donations to the local organisations.
“I am so bloody proud at the moment,” Tex said.
He also wanted to thank one candidate in the upcoming federal election.
“A special thanks to Jenny Rolfe
The event will shine a light on real stories of recovery and resilience from local community members who are breaking the stigma surrounding mental health through the power of lived experience.
This special evening will feature brave storytellers from the Boorowa region sharing their personal journeys with mental health challenges and recovery through spoken word, poetry, music and more. Their stories are a powerful reminder that healing is possible and that speaking openly about mental health can change lives and even save them.
This Is My Brave Australia is part of a global movement using storytelling as a catalyst for connection, understanding and change.
By creating a safe and supportive space for people to share their stories, the event aims to challenge stereotypes, reduce shame and build a more compassionate and informed community.
The event will kick o at 2pm with tickets available online at timba.org.au or at the door on the day.
“We’re honoured to bring the voices of Boorowa and surrounds to the stage,” Founder and EO of TIMBA Inc Tim Daly said.
“These storytellers are everyday people with extraordinary courage.
“Their willingness to speak opening about mental health helps build a culture where it’s okay to ask for help and to o er it.”
- $4 billion to reinstate the Roads of Strategic Importance to target key freight corridors through road sealing, ood proo ng and pavement rehabilitation.
- 1 percent of Commonwealth
Tax Revenue to be allocated to Financial Assistance Grants for local government road repair and maintenance.
Mr Jochinke said the need for investment extended well beyond roads.
“Our regions are transforming rapidly. Internal migration is accel-
erating, and infrastructure, housing and services are struggling to keep up,” he said.
“As regional populations grow, we need investment that matches the demand and set communities up for success.”
The NFF is also calling for:
- New program for farmworker accommodation
- $175 million over four years for a farmworker accommodation stimulus package, with tax concessions and incentives to accelerate
new builds and upgrades of farmworker accommodation. “This idea will help attract and retain a skilled workforce and contribute to the overall growth of regional communities,” Mr Jochinke said.
- Reliable connectivity Commit to the recommendations from the 2024 Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee, and provide $20 million annually for the highly successful On Farm Connectivity Program. “Reliable phone and internet
Whether you’ve been personally a ected by mental health challenges, support a loved one, or simply want to be part of a community that values empathy and openness, this event is for you.
access is fast becoming the ballotbox issue for farmers and regional Australians. They’re fed up with second-rate service compared to the cities.”
- Renew the National Water Grid Program
As northern Australia continues to develop and diversify, sustainable water infrastructure will be critical. “Sustainable water projects will unlock the growth in the north and directly drive agricultural expansion.”
- Invest in new regional childcare centres
All parties should commit to the $1 billion Building Early Education Fund to build more than 160 new childcare centres. “Building childcare centres alone won’t x this problem, but it’s a big step in the right direction for regional families.”
The NFF’s Election Platform can be found here: keepfarmersfarming.org.au.
For all Enquiries please contact Hilltops Council on 1300 445 586
Easter Weekend Waste Services
The below waste operations will be in place for the 2025 Easter long weekend spanning from Good Friday to Easter Monday:
Good Friday (18 April 2025)
Kerbside collections in all areas due for pickup on Good Friday, 18 April 2025 will be carried out as usual.
All waste facilities will be closed for Good Friday including:
• Boorowa transfer station
• Galong and Jugiong transfer stations
• Koorawatha transfer station
• Murrumburrah transfer station
• Redhill Road landfill
• Reid’s Flat transfer station
Victoria Street waste facility
Easter Saturday (19 April 2025)
Limited waste facilities will be open for Easter Saturday:
• Victoria Street waste facility will be open from 8:30am to 2:30pm
• Boorowa transfer station will be open from 8:00am to 4:00pm
All other waste facilities will be closed including:
Galong transfer station
Jugiong transfer station
Koorawatha transfer station
• Redhill Road landfill
• Reids Flat transfer station
Easter Sunday (20 April 2025)
Limited waste facilities will be open for Easter Sunday:
• Victoria Street waste facility will be open from 8:30am to 2:30pm.
Boorowa transfer station will be open from 8:00am to 4:00pm.
• Murrumburrah transfer station will be open from 9:00am to 4:00pm
All other waste facilities will be closed including:
Galong transfer station
Jugiong transfer station
Koorawatha transfer station
Redhill Road landfill
Reids Flat transfer station
Easter Monday (21 April 2025)
Kerbside collections in Young and Galong due for pickup on Easter Monday, 21 April 2025 will be carried out as usual.
Victoria Street waste facility will be open from 8:30am to 2:30pm.
All other waste facilities will be closed including:
• Boorowa transfer station
• Galong transfer station
• Jugiong transfer station
• Koorawatha transfer station
• Murrumburrah transfer station
• Redhill Road landfill
• Reids Flat transfer station
Hilltops Council would like to invite members of the community to nominate for the Hilltops Council Biosecurity (Weeds) Advisory Committee (‘the Committee’), joining relevant stakeholders and Government representatives.
The primary objective of the Committee is to aid and discuss the management of biosecurity matters relating to weeds in the Local Government Area (LGA) of Hilltops Council and to promote biosecurity as a shared responsibility between government, industry and the community.
The purpose of the Committee is to provide
UNTIL WEEK ENDING THURSDAY 24/04/2025
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.
NOTIFICATION UNTIL WEEK ENDING THURSDAY 24/04/2025
is available on Council’s website at https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/ council/ council-works-and-road-closures/
a local forum to inform and advise on the development and implementation of strategies by Hilltops Council to manage the impacts of weeds in collaboration with Land Management Agencies, Community Groups and Landholders; provide strategic advice to guide and support Councils weeds functions in relation to the Local Government Act 1993 and the NSW Biosecurity Act 2015; inform regional planning and management of local and/or regional priority weeds; provide the forum by which information and strategies are actively shared between Council and the Community through the Committee’s membership; actively encourage communication and education of Council and stakeholders in the activities of Hilltops Council in weed identification, management, education and enforcement and present a common approach to the State Government in applications for grant funding for invasive weed control in Hilltops Council.
SUBMISSIONS
For more details, and to submit an Expression of Interest, please download the information pack and prescribed Expression of Interest form available on Council’s website at https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/ have-your-say/ and attach a supporting letter outlining your reasons for wishing to join the Committee and your expertise and experience.
Send via email to mail@hilltops.nsw.gov. au or BY LETTER TO: The General Manager, Locked Bag 5, Young NSW 2586 no later than 9:00am, Tuesday 29 April 2025.
SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - HILLTOPS ABORIGINAL LIASION COMMITTEE
Hilltops Council would like to invite members of the community to nominate for
the Hilltops Aboriginal Liasion Committee (‘the Committee’), an advisory committee to Council.
We are seeking the voices of Hilltops community members, Custodians, Elders and young people; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in the area; sta of local Aboriginal Community organisations; individuals who have worked in the sector for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advocacy; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander educators and First Nations peoples that work within the Hilltops local government area.
The purpose of the Committee is to support and advise Council in making decisions in a culturally appropriate, respectful and informed manner in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander matters; act as an open and consultative regulatory body for Council on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander matters; ensure partnerships with Aboriginal organisations and community members are maintained and assist in achieving Council’s Delivery Program outcomes and promote participation by the Aboriginal Liaison Committee in accordance with Council’s Community Engagement Strategy.
SUBMISSIONS
For more details, and to submit an Expression of Interest, please complete the prescribed Expression of Interest form available on Council’s website at https://www.hilltops. nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/ and attach a supporting letter outlining how your membership would be of benefit to the Hilltops Aboriginal Liaison Committee. Send via email to mail@hilltops.nsw.gov. au or BY LETTER TO: The General Manager, Locked Bag 5, Young NSW 2586 no later than 5:00pm, Sunday 11 May 2025.
Application No: DA2025/0027
Applicant: M CORKHILL
Property: Lot 13 DP 1020597, 8 Corcoran Crt BOOROWA NSW 2586
Proposal: Warehouse
Exhibition Dates: 10 April 2025 to 30 April 2025
Submissions Close: Prior to close of business 30 April 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.
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The death of a loved one is o en painful and overwhelming.
Funerals provide an opportunity to remember your loved one, celebrate their life and grieve with others.
If you are arranging their funeral, there are some things to consider and steps to take.
The NSW Government has put together a guide that can be used when you need to arrange a funeral.
What you should do rst: First, you should nd out if your loved one has pre-arranged their funeral or purchased a grave site.
Details might be found in the person’s home, or in the person’s Will.
The NSW Government provides advice on nding a Will.
If you cannot nd details of funeral arrangements, you will need to arrange the funeral yourself.
Then consider:
1. Have any nancial arrangements been made to pay for the funeral such as a funeral bond, insurance or pre-paid funeral?
2. Does the deceased have a prepaid grave?
3. Is there enough money in the deceased person’s bank account to pay for the funeral and have you contacted the bank about accessing the funds?
4. Are there any sickness, accident, life, superannuation or private health insurance policies which may make a payment towards the funeral?
5. Was the deceased a returned service person or did they belong to any club, pensioner association or trade union, which may entitle them to a funeral bene t?
Funeral products and services
Using a funeral director: There is no legal requirement to use a funeral director, but they can o er comfort, support and advice during the funeral planning process.
Funeral directors usually provide these services:
collect and lodge legal documents
collect and care for the body
supply the co n or casket
contact the cemetery or crematorium and arrange the date and time of the funeral
arrange oral tributes, newspaper notices and other matters if required
provide a hearse, and if required, other vehicles for family and friends
pay the various fees involved (called disbursements), including cemetery or crematorium fees, minister or celebrant fees for example
complete registration of death with NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
Funeral directors do not need a licence and can set up business without any speci c training or quali cations.
Some funeral directors may also take commissions for using certain products or suppliers.
Know your rights, do your research and ask your family and friends for recommendations so you nd the funeral director right for your needs.
Funeral directors are required by law to provide you with:
details of the funeral goods and services to be supplied
a reasonable estimate of funeral goods and services.
They must also provide you with the cost of any disbursements for the burial or cremation.
For more information see the information standard page. Most funeral directors require payment in full before the funeral.
Cemeteries and Crematoria NSW regulates cemetery and crematoria operators, and provides information on planning for burial, cremation and ways to remember life.
Getting a written quote: Funeral costs in Australia vary widely depending on how simple or elaborate they are.
You may want to include or exclude certain non-essential elements for the funeral depending on preferences or customs.
Entering into an agreement and paying for a funeral: If you agree to the quote and wish to go ahead with the funeral director and their
services, you will need to sign an agreement (contract).
Before you sign an agreement or contract with a funeral director, consider the costs and nd out what money is available to help you pay for the service.
Money to pay for a funeral could come from:
a funeral fund the deceased person may have paid into
the estate (assets of the deceased person, including any money) - check with the bank if they will allow money in the deceased person’s account to be used to pay for funeral expenses before probate is granted which is when the rest of the estate can be accessed
a prepaid bene t or investment scheme, superannuation fund or life insurance
an insurance fund, registered
clubs, associations, and trade unions
bereavement assistance. Read the terms and conditions and look out for clauses about interest or late fees. Ask the funeral director to go through all the fees that may apply. You can get someone else to help you review quotes and terms and conditions.
Laws that apply to funeral directors
Funeral directors in NSW are subject to:
public health, local government and work health and safety legislation
Australian Consumer Law and the Fair Trading Act 1987
the Funeral information standard in the Fair Trading Regulation 2019
the Funeral Funds Act 1979.
Think about what you need when planning for the funeral: Think about which activities are needed for the funeral you are planning. You can also ask for advice from family or friends who have organised a funeral.
Some activities, such as registering the death, have legal requirements and are marked with an ‘L’ on the funeral checklist.
Further information can be found on the NSW Health website and Cemeteries and Crematoria NSW website.
For the full guide as well as a range of very helpful links and information be sure to jump online and visit the NSW Government website at https://www.nsw.gov.au/ legal-and-justice/consumer-rightsand-protection/services/a-guide-toarranging-a-funeral.
Cost-of-living pressures are weighing heavily on the minds of hard-working Riverina families and struggling small business owners.
As Australia heads to a Federal election, people need to ask themselves: “Are we better off now than we were before this Labor Government took office?”
Disappointingly, the answer is easy.
It is an emphatic NO!
Regional communities, in particular, are hurting.
The cost of electricity, food, fuel and insurance has increased significantly over the past two-anda-half years.
Housing affordability is a huge issue and rental properties are scarce and expensive.
There is a better way. The Coalition has a plan to get Australia and the economy back on track.
The Nationals in Coalition with the Liberals have developed a comprehensive suite of policies which address the issues that matter most to you, such as the cost of living and housing, and will deliver the strong leadership on national security and foreign policy our nation needs.
Our policies include:
delivering immediate cost-ofliving relief by cutting the fuel tax in half;
delivering cheaper energy with a balanced energy plan which includes gas, zero-emissions nuclear and renewables where they do not impact prime farmland;
preventing supermarkets from exploiting farmers and consumers with a new competition policy, including divestiture powers and a supermarket commissioner;
addressing the burden on
infrastructure and services by stopping the record levels of yearly net migration by reducing permanent migration by 25 per cent and introducing caps on foreign students;
making it easier to build and buy homes by funding essential infrastructure and utilities in housing developments and imposing a two-year ban on foreign investors and temporary residents
from purchasing existing homes; and
investing $9 billion into Medicare to fix Labor’s healthcare crisis.
With the vision of an experienced Nationals’ Member for Riverina and the Coalition in Government, the Riverina’s and Australia’s potential are unmatched.
I hope to have the great honour and privilege to continue to represent this remarkable region in the Federal Parliament.
I am proud much has been achieved in the Riverina over the years, including:
almost $1.5 billion delivered to upgrade and secure the future of our Defence bases;
establishment of a new, purpose-built rural medical school in Wagga Wagga to help address the doctor shortage across the Riverina; and
more than $60 million to various infrastructure and community projects across the electorate, including main street upgrades which have beautified and improved local towns.
Each of these initiatives has improved quality of life and secured a brighter future for our region. But more work needs to be done, and only a Nationals Member for Riverina can deliver it.
Please visit www.nationalsplan.org.au to find out more about the Coalition’s plan.
JAMES Gooden, a lifelong Riverina resident and sheep and cattle farmer, is running as an Independent candidate for the Federal seat of Riverina.
With deep ties to the land and a no-nonsense approach to politics, James is campaigning for genuine, community-first representation - free from party machines and bigcity agendas.
Born and raised in the electorate, James lives on his family property near Cootamundra.
He understands the challenges faced by farming families, small towns, and rural industries because he’s lived them.
As a former Chair of the Riverina Sustainable Food Alliance, James has long advocated for stronger regional economies, local decision-making, and long-term land stewardship.
“I’m running because the Riverina needs a strong, independent voicesomeone who will speak up for the region without being told how to vote by a party room,” James said.
“I’m not here to play politics. I’m here to get things done.”
James’s priorities reflect what he hears on the ground: cost-of-living pressures, water security, better health and aged care services, and practical infrastructure that respects both communities and farmland.
He supports a balanced energy future that includes nuclear, and strongly opposes the unchecked spread of large-scale solar and wind factories across productive agricultural land.
He is also calling for urgent attention to long-stalled projects like the Barton Highway Bypass, Inland Rail, the Gobbagombalin Bridge, and Wagga Wagga Airport - issues he says should have been resolved years ago.
“We don’t need more reviews and delays. We need decisive decisions
and proper delivery,” James said.
James has been clear that landholders must be properly consulted and compensated when major projects like HumeLink or industrial energy developments
affect farms, homes, or communities.
“Too often, local voices are shut out of decisions made in
Sydney or Canberra,” he said.
“That has to change.”
If elected, James has pledged to vote with the Riverina - not a party.
In a hung parliament, he will negotiate in good faith with all sides, based on expert advice and what’s best for the electorate.
His campaign is primarily self-
funded and powered by volunteers from across the region.
He is considering how-to-vote card preferences carefully and says any recommendations will be made with full transparency and in the best interests of Riverina voters.
For more information, visit www. jamesgooden.com.
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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News
At Noon. 12.30 Death In Paradise. Final. 1.30 Darby And Joan. 2.15 Extraordinary Escapes. 3.00 Megafauna: What Killed Australia’s Giants? 3.50 A Life In Ten Pictures. 4.45 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. 5.10 Landline. 5.40 Australian Story. 6.10 Father Brown. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 MOVIE: Made In Dagenham. (2010) 9.20 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Unforgotten. 11.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 9.30 Better Homes. 11.00 Harry’s Practice. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Escape To The Country. 3.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Horse Racing. All Aged Stakes Day, Mornington Cup and WATC Derby Day. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. 12.00 Horse Racing. All Aged Stakes Day, Mornington Cup and WATC Derby Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Americas. 8.00 MOVIE: Twister. (1996) Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton. 10.20 MOVIE: Anna. (2019) Sasha Luss. 12.50 The Black Donnellys. 2.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Boating. Circuit Boat Drivers C’ship. Season preview. Replay. 4.00 Full Custom Garage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Football. AFL. Round 6. Adelaide v GWS Giants. 9.00 Storage Wars. 9.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 10.30 When Big Things Go Wrong. 11.30 Late Programs.
MOVIE: John Wick. (2014) 12.40 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 MOVIE: Second Fiddle. (1957) 2.30 MOVIE: Crossplot. (1969) 4.30 French And Saunders: Easter Special. 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 West Coast Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: Noah. (2014) 11.10 Hotel Chocolat: Inside The Chocolate Factory. 12.10 Late
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Weekender. 10.30 Weekender. 11.00 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 12.00 Dream Academy. 12.30 Dream Home. 2.30 Holey Moley Australia: Celebrity Special. 4.00 Black-ish. 4.30 Dodger. 5.30 MOVIE: The Angry Birds Movie. (2016) 7.30 MOVIE: Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway. (2021) 9.20 MOVIE: Father Stu. (2022) 11.55 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Australia By Design: Architecture. 1.00 10 Minute Kitchen. 1.30 Frugal Foodie. 2.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 2.30 Taste Of Aus: BBQ. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 GCBC. 5.00 News. 6.30 Dog House Aust.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.35 Doctor Who. 3.25 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 4.05 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 4.35 MythBusters. 5.30 Heartbreak High. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Live At The Apollo. 8.45 Gavin & Stacey. 10.15 ER. 11.00 Rage. 12.00 Heartbreak High. 12.45 Breeders. 1.10 QI. 1.45 ER. 3.10 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Motor Racing. Bathurst 6 Hour. Qualifying. 3.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Roubaix.
6.00 Kids’ Programs. 5.10 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 5.50 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.30 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 8.10 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament Of Houses. 8.55 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.35 Speechless. 10.00 Officially Amazing. 10.25 Dragon Ball Super. 10.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Surfing Aust. 12.30 Destination WA. 1.00 Let’s Eat With George. Final. 1.30 MOVIE: Getting Even With Dad. (1994) 3.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 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 Torvill & Dean: Our Last Dance. 8.30 MOVIE: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory. (1971) 10.35 MOVIE: Yes Man. (2008) 12.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Skippy. 11.30 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 12.50 The Baron. 2.00 MOVIE: The Heart Of The Matter. (1953) 4.15 MOVIE: Dunkirk. (1958) 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 10. Western Force v Hurricanes. 9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match. 9.45 MOVIE: The Jackal. (1997) 12.15 Late Programs.
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Australia. 6.00 Back Roads. 6.30 To Be Advised. 7.00
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10.05 MOVIE: Ten Canoes. (2006) Crusoe Kurddal. 11.35 Late Programs.
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Morning Programs. 8.30 Larry The Wonder Pup. 9.00 Drop Dead Weird. 10.00 Holey Moley Australia: Celebrity Special. 11.30 Dream Home. 1.15 My France With Manu. 2.05 Home And Away. 4.00 MOVIE: Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse. (2018) 6.30 Puppy School. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: S.V.U. 10.30 Bones. 11.30
2.00 Oz Off Road TV. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 7. Newcastle Knights v Cronulla Sharks. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 60 Minutes. 8.00 RBT. 8.30 The People V Michael Jackson. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 See No Evil. 11.50 The First 48. 12.40 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. 12.00 My Favorite Martian. 12.30 Getaway. 1.00 MOVIE: Time, Gentlemen, Please! (1952) 2.45 MOVIE: The Small Voice. (1948) 4.30 MOVIE: Foreign Intrigue. (1956) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Gran Torino. (2008) 10.55 MOVIE: Son
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to deal with important career-linked matters as well. A change of plans might occur by the weekend.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Excuses are not really needed for much of the confusion that occurs this week. However, explanations from all parties could help in working things out to everyone’s satisfaction.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A surprising (but pleasant) recent turn of events continues to develop positive aspects. But be prepared for a bit of a jolt on another issue that needs attention.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Creating a fuss might bring you the attention that you want. But are you prepared for all the explaining you’d have to do? It’s better to use more subtle ways to make your bid.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) With education continuing to be a strong factor this week, this could be the time to start learning some new skills that can later be applied to a bid for a potential career move.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might do well to reconsider some of your current time priorities before you get so deeply involved in one project that you neglect meeting a deadline on another.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) With an important decision looming, you need to be careful about the information you’re getting. Half-truths are essentially useless. Get the full story before you act.
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Autumn is my chosen season and although it is dry, it is di cult not to enjoy these incredibly beautiful sunny days.
We experienced our rst frost this week which is always a reminder that ANZAC Day is just around the corner.
I can hear the sound of the Tenor drum oating across the paddocks as they practice, and I am looking forward to representing Hilltops Council at the Boorowa services.
Most of us have some connection to ANZAC Day, which as a National Day of Remembrance commemorates all Australian and New Zealanders who served and died in all wars, con icts and peacekeeping operations.
I grew up listening to the story of my mother’s cousin, Flight Sergeant Edward John Leake, No. 467 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, who sadly, and like many local men, did not survive WWII.
Ted was born in Boorowa in 1922, one of only two children and the only son of Edward and Hannorah (nee Flannery) Leake, and attended the Convent School in Boorowa and later St Patrick’s College, Goulburn before heading to Sydney to work for the Sydney City Council.
I am sure he was no di erent to many of his peers who sort a future in the city.
A er enlisting in October 1942, he began training as a navigator and then an air bomber before embarking from Sydney in September of 1943 for overseas service as part of the Empire Air training scheme, one of almost 27,000 RAAF pilots navigators, wireless operators, gunners, and engineers who
Hilltops to join and support communities first campaign
Hilltops Council Mayor Brian Ingram used his Mayoral Minute at the most recent Hilltops Council meeting to recommend the Hilltops supports and participates in the Put Our Communities First federal election campaign.
The recommendations that were moved unanimously at the March meeting were that Council supports the national federal election funding priorities identi ed by the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) and supports and participates in the Put Our Communities First federal election campaign and writes to the local federal member of Parliament, all known election candidates in the local federal electorate and the President of the ALGA expressing support for the ALGA’s election funding priorities.
“Working in conjunction with its member state and territory associations, the ALGA has developed a framework and resources for a national advocacy campaign that will run in the lead up to this election,” background on the Mayor’s motion reads.
“Based around the tagline of ‘Put Our Communities First,’ the goal is to secure additional federal funding that will support every council to play a bigger role in delivering local solutions to national priorities.
“All Australian councils have been asked to participate in this campaign to ensure a coordinated approach that will deliver the best possible outcomes.”
According to the Mayor the campaign will advocate for new funding to be distributed to councils on a formula basis, similar to the Commonwealth’s Roads to Recovery program.
“This will ensure that every council and community bene ts and that local decision making based on local needs is su cient,” Mayor Ingram said.
“Participating in a national advocacy campaign does not preclude this council from advocating on additional local needs and issues, but it will strengthen the national campaign and support all 537 Australian local governments.”
According to the motion the ve funding priorities are:
- $1.1 billion per year for enabling infrastructure to unlock housing supply
- $500 million per year for community infrastructure
- $600 million per year for safer local roads
- $900 million per year for increased local government emergency management capability and capacity
- $400 million per year for climate change adaptation.
joined squadrons in Britain throughout the course of the war.
As part of bomber command his squadron 476 ew the four engine Avro Lancaster.
Sadly, on 11 November 1944, one year before the end of the war, the Lancaster in which Ted was a crew member was shot down over Hamburg, Germany and he was killed. Out of the seven crew, six were killed, the lone survivor becoming a POW and ultimately survived the war.
Ted Leake was only 22 years old and as his Squadron Commander in writing to his family would state, “ His courage and devotion to duty inspired the other members of the squadron”.
He is only one of many local stories of service and sacri ce and his name appears on the Boorowa War Memorial.
So, on ANZAC day along with many of you I will pay tribute and remember not only Ted but all those Australians as well as Allies who gave their lives for their nation.
We can re ect on what it means to be Australian as good global citizens, and I would encourage everyone to don a sprig of rosemary and attend a dawn service or local march.
LEST WE FORGET
Councillor Joanne Mackay
The Young Historical Museum has some copies of Young High School’s Burrangong magazine from Marcia Goodlock.
One of these issues is from 1955, when she was in class 3A.
Inside the front and back covers are handwritten names that she collected from her fellow students, as well as from her teachers.
The headmaster that year was H. B. Brown.
The school buildings were painted ‘in very bright and colourful tones’.
The Cookery and Needlework sections of the Home Science Department were provided with bright furnishings, such as carpets, rugs, curtains, pictures, etc.
‘The School is very proud of the fact that this particular department compares more than favourably with anything of its size in the State.’
25 pounds was spent on special top dressing for the two tennis courts and a Ross Epidiascope was purchased for the Visual Education Room.
Terrence Swain (Captain of the Boys, 1954) gi ed a new trophy known as the ‘Y.H.S. Captain’s Trophy’, which each year would be awarded to the ‘Champion Boys Team’.
The 1955 School Captains were Peter Carnley and Robyn Thornton.
Lieutenant A. Robb joined the Young High School Cadet unit and ‘proved a valuable and popular member’.
Lt. J. Holme became the O cer of Cadets, and Philip Stokeld and Philip West were Cadet Unit O cers.
The choir, with seventy girls as members, was its largest for some time.
Debating competitions were held through the middle term, with interhouse rounds held on 15th and 22nd July and 5th August.
In girls’ sport, the so ball team won against Temora for the Russell Shield, the nal score being 24 to 21.
It also won the Brookes’ Shield at Cowra, scoring 32 to 27. In athletics, Wentworth won the interhouse carnival.
School champions were Janet Bruce (Junior), Lynette McPherson (Intermediate) and Heather Henry (Senior).
At the interhouse carnival, the following swimmers were particularly strong: Barbara Bradstock (Junior champion), Lynette McPherson (Intermediate champion), Pat Fuller (Senior champion), Pauline Sneddon and Janette Catlin.
In boys’ sport, there were many successes, except in football and
cricket, due to a lack of interest.
In swimming, at the Central Western Districts’ Carnival held at Young, the best Y.H.S. swimmers were George Kinniburgh, Lindsay Regan, John Manns, Edward Goodridge, Brian Armstrong, Craig Kinniburgh and Peter Coddington.
Athletics proved successful and individual champions were Maurice Perin (Junior), John Forsyth (Intermediate) and Geo rey Ashton (Senior).
There were further articles, including poetry, creative writing and history, as well as a roll call of students for the entire year. Each page in the magazine was sponsored by a di erent local business.
The Young Historical Museum is celebrating 100 years of education at the current site of Young High School during the National Trust Australian Heritage Festival on Saturday 3rd May 2025.
Schamberger - Young Historical Museum
Dear Editor, We live in a time where bad news seems to be everywhere.
Whether it is international con icts and politics, a national cost of living crisis or personal devastation, our world seems to sometimes be more focused on the bad as opposed to the good.
Indeed, the idea of ‘good news’ o en seems like an a erthought; a short segment to wrap up the evening news bulletin, or an attempt at o ering a ‘silver lining’ a er hearing a story of devastation and loss.
However, as we look towards the Easter season, The Salvation Army are preparing to experience and celebrate good news - for us, that good news is found in the Easter story through the death and resurrection of Jesus.
When Jesus died on a cross on Good Friday, it was the ultimate bad news for all of those who followed Him.
All hope seemed lost, but the story didn’t end there.
On Easter Sunday, Jesus rose from the grave into new life.
This good news brought with it hope and joy back then, and this good news can o er the same for us today.
We believe that through the good news of Jesus, God can take our tragedy and turn it into joy.
For The Salvation Army, every day we have people reach out to us who are looking for help.
We are seeing new faces come through our doors, those who have never had to reach out
to a charity before, who are only just making ends meet.
We see how the most simple things like offering a meal, assistance paying bills, a safe bed to sleep in, or a listening ear, can be the ultimate good news for someone.
It is that good news that brings people hope.
So, as we all face struggles right across the country, whether they are big or small, perhaps a little good news would go a long way. This is why this Easter, regardless of your faith, the Salvos invite you to explore the good news of Jesus with us.
To nd out more about your local Easter activities through The Salvation Army, visit salvationarmy.org.au
ARMY
It was a fantastic rst round for the Young Lionesses with a very convincing win over South Wagga last weekend.
Round one results:
Makekadi Mining Services 1st Grade Women - 5-0 win against South Wagga Players player - Jade Emms
Taylor Plumbing and Gas tting Under 18s - 1-0 loss against Lake Albert Players player - Lachlan Li NRG Fitness Centre Reserve grade - 2-0 loss against Lake Albert Players player - Jeremy Owers
Trimech Pty Ltd 1st grade - 1-1 draw against Lake Albert Players player - Adam Galvin
A big congratulations to our Women’s team with a great rst round win in 1st grade! With great numbers and new faces to the team we look forward to seeing how far they can go this year!
All grades now have two weeks o before round 2 kicks o . Round 2 will see all teams at home on Saturday 3rd May!
Be sure to follow the teams through their page on Facebook.
You may not have heard of the Deaf Koalas but we do in fact have a National Australian Deaf Soccer Team.
Excitingly one of our new Young Lionesses in town is Courtney Morris.
Her goal is to play in the Dea ympics which is to be held in Japan this year in November.
But she needs our help.
The team receives minimal funding and each player needs to raise funds to support them in attending training camps and then to ful l her dream of playing in the Dea ympics.
To support Courtney please visit https:// deaf-koalas-deaflympics.raiselysite.com/ courtney-morris and donate what you can to support one of our new players in ful lling her dream.
YOUNG LIONS SOCCER CLUB
Tuesday’s social comp was won by Geo Taylor with 34 on a countback from Garry Cummins.
Geo Nott had a birdie gobble.
Welcome to Judy Norton for her rst game, we hope you enjoyed your game with more to come.
Garry Cummins won Thursday’s 18 hole stroke event with 56 nett.
Runner up was Jake Searle with 57 nett.
Garry had two birdies and one gobble, Jake one birdie, Geo Nott one birdie, Lindsay Sheather one birdie gobble, David Jasprizza one gobble.
Sunday was the Monthly Medal event.
A Grade winner - Thadem Davies 55 Runner up - Geo Nott 57
B Grade winner - Geo Taylor 54 Runner up - John Gibbons 61 on a countback from David Jasprizza.
John Gibbons had a birdie gobble, Jake Searle and Geo Nott had one birdie each, Thadem and Garry Cummins had one gobble and Jake had two gobbles.
Sponsor of the week was Powderly’s Pumping and Irrigation.
Happy Easter to all of our members.
VERA MCMILLAN
Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) have released a statement in relation to an incident that occurred at Temora on April 9, 2025.
The statement reads:
During the running of race 10 at Temora last night, Our Country Boy sustained injuries as a result of a racing incident.
An assessment of the injuries by the ontrack veterinarian determined that, regrettably Our Country Boy was deemed unsuitable for admission to Greyhound Racing NSW’s industry leading Greyhound Care Scheme 2.0 which provides ambulatory, surgical and rehabilitation care for greyhounds injured in any race or trial, and he was humanely euthanised.
Our condolences go out to the trainer and connections of Our Country Boy.
While such outcomes have reduced by more than 70% (from 1.6 per 1000 starts to 0.21 per 1000 starts) since 2017, and the 2023-24 nancial year saw a 68 percent decrease in on-track euthanasia from FY 2022-23, the NSW Greyhound Racing industry remains committed to delivering the highest welfare for its canine athletes.
As part of the industry’s renewed focus and determination to see ongoing reductions in serious injury rates, it has explored and implemented a range of strategies designed to substantially reduce serious injuries.
These strategies include:
- Installation of double arm lures and preferential box draws;
- Race Injury Review Panel;
- Education for trainers in relation to injury
prevention and treatment;
- Introduction of clearance to return to racing following long layo due to injury; and
- Research into other race injury causations.
In implementing these strategies, the greyhound racing industry in NSW is committing itself to becoming the world leader in racing safety.
The Temora track is scheduled to receive an upgrade later this year under the Capital Grants Fund.
The success of the industry’s race injury reduction e orts will be monitored and reported to the community by the Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission.
The Commission publishes race injury data on a quarterly basis, making NSW one of the very few jurisdictions in the world to do so.
DRAKE INQURY EXTENSION ANNOUNCED
The reporting date for the Drake Inquiry into Greyhound Racing NSW has been extended until 31 July 2025.
Minister for Gaming and Racing David Harris approved the extension today following a request by Acting Commissioner the Hon Lea Drake.
The extension is needed due to the large volume of sensitive and complex material provided to the Inquiry.
The extra time will also ensure procedural fairness to all parties and allow more in-depth consideration of reform recommendations.
The Inquiry has done important work to help ensure a viable and sustainable greyhound racing industry in NSW with the highest standards of integrity and animal welfare.
Last weekend Harden Country Club hosted a 4BBB Medley Multiplier sponsored by Craig and Toni Filmer. The results were:
1 - Kevin Hoppe, Ron Page, Craig Filmer and Tam Kennedy on 48 points.
2 - Chad Gilmour, Angus Gilmour, Simon Glover and John Hawkins on 45.
3 - Maurice Manwaring, Bernard Parker and Evelyn Shea on 43 points.
4 - Cheryl Minehan, Damien Minehan, Peter Gale and Ines Gale on 41 points.
5 - Don Maling and John Daley on 41. 6 - David Killick and Grant Meacham on 37 points. Individual Stableford Medley results:
ACROSS
3 What are prizes to be won in competitions (8)
7 Name a form of stylised exercises based on Chinese martial arts (3,3)
8 What is a body of troops stationed in a fortified place (8)
9 What is an angle in a golf-links fairway (6)
10 Name a group of eight related items (8)
11 Which term describes a warning or caution (6)
14 Name some nocturnal carnivores that feed chiefly on carrion (6)
17 What might we call a plasterer (8)
18 Who created a former method of hypnosis, Franz Anton ... (6)
19 Name an extended musical composition (8)
20 What is a type of long, narrow pasta (6)
21 What describes one deserving of distinction, especially for poetic merit (8)
DOWN
1 Name a cylindrical rocket-launcher (7)
2 What is an altar attendant of minor rank (7)
3 Which English jockey won the Derby nine times, Lester ... (7)
4 Which planet is nearest the sun (7)
5 Name the 20th letter of the Greek alphabet (7)
6 Which instrumental compositions are usually in several movements (7)
11 Who wrote Alice in Wonderland, Lewis ... (7)
12 Which Pacific republic was formerly New Hebrides (7)
13 What is propanone also known as (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.
14 Which substance is secreted by an endocrine gland (7)
15 Name the process by which the earth is worn away (7)
16 What is an alternative term for a halo (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 INCALESCENT
(a) Increasing in heat
(b) Not cautious or careful
(c) Helplessly drunk
2 NOISOME
(a) Clamorous
(b) Unwilling (c) Injurious to health
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:
Bull-fighting cheer (3)
Eurasian bird: Jack ... (3) Fearfully (7)
Military priest (5)
Nap: ... off (3)
Rewritable disk (3-2)
Swedish auto maker (5)
Vacation (7)
Very Important Person (3) Wanderer (5)
JOHN
2/5/1942 - 21/4/2002
Remembering
- Loved and remembered always Kym, Ryan, Brianna and Zoe.
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FIRST GRADE:
Ray White First Grade opening up our campaign with a scorching win over the Brothers 54 - 6.
Tries to Thomas Giles x 2, Aborosio Navori x 2, Jesse Corcoran x 2, Isaac Matalavea-Booth, Devon MakoareBoyce, Max Jones and one other player.
Conversions: Thomas Demeio x 5, Matthew Noakes x 2.
CHERRY BOMBS:
Estella Storm 26 - Cherry Bombs 16.
Welcome back Cherry Bombs and Estella Storm.
Impressive start for our girls today, they fought hard and the crowd loved it.
Tries to Ally Murray, Chelsea Leggett and Emily Richens.
Conversions to Indyana Bedford and Angelic Sutherland.
RESERVE GRADE:
It was a great start to the
UNDER 18s:
Our Under 18s hit the ground running with an outstanding 28 - 6 season opener over Brothers.
Tries to Nicholas Cannelis x 2, Cooper Smith, Jarryd Foster, Jack Woods.
Conversions to Jack Woods x 4.
LEAGUE TAG:
It wasn’t to be for the Cherryettes going down to the Brothers 76-0.
ROUND 2 DRAW:
Saturday April 26 at Alfred Oval, Young.
League Tag vs Albury
Our rugby league town comp teams have kicked o the year with their rst two trial matches.
Children are playing tackle on Friday night and girls playing league tag on Monday night.
We have hign numbers of teams and are showing great spirit on the eld.
The teams are now looking ahead to term 2, with competition set to begin after the school holidays.
Preparations are well underway, and the players are eager to continue building there skills.
It’s shaping up to be an exciting season.
This weekend the Under 11s headed to Harden for two games.
First up we played Harden, which is always one of our hardest games.
The team played well together as a team, and for most of the game it was try for try for each side.
kicked by Lenny Thornhill, Jonno Eastwood and Mitchell Scott.
Our second game was against Boorowa, and the day had warmed up a lot by the time we took to the eld.
In another close game that was try for try for a lot of it, Young pushed on and came thru with a win of 2824.
Tries for Young were scored by Jeremy Rootsey, Cruz Mills, Issa Ghoneim, Lenny Thornhill and Jake Apps.
season for the Reggies, bringing home the win against the Brothers 14-40.
Tries were made by Jake Veney, Robert Roberts, James Rogers, Rafael Bonsembiante x 2, and 3 x unnamed players.
Conversions were made by Robert Roberts x 4.
Thunder - 10am
Under 18s vs Albury Thunder - 11am
Cherry Bombs vs Albury Thunder - 12.10pm
Reserve Grade vs Albury Thunder - 1.20pm
Frist Grade vs Albury Thunder - 2.35pm
The Boorowa Rovers, Crookwell Green Devils, Binalong Brahmans and the Harden Hawks are preparing themselves to kick o the 2025 George Tooke Shield.
The rst round of the competition will kick o on Saturday April 26 with what will be a fantastic day of rugby league across the region.
The Rovers will be playing the University of Canberra Stars at Boorowa Showground, Bungendore Tigers will host the Crookwell Green Devils and the Harden Hawks will be hosting the Brahmans at McLean Oval with
kick o at 2.30pm.
League Tag matches for the Roverettes, Green Devils, Brahams and Hawkettes will be played on the same day:
Boorowa Roverettes vs UC Stars at 1.15pm at the Boorowa Showground.
Bungendore Tigerettes vs Crookwell Green Devils LT at 1.15pm at Mick Sherd Oval.
Harden Hawkettes vs Binalong Brahams LT at 1.50pm at McLean Oval.
Best of luck to all of the local sides competing in the 2025 competition.
The nal game of the Young Croquet Club 2025 Business House was played and the winners for the year awarded.
On the night IGA One were awarded as the winner of the competition with Raine and Horne coming in second.
Well done to everyone who took part in the competition.
Now that the business house comp, for 2025 has been played and won, the month of May is looking very busy with lots on.
On May 1, six selected players will play Orange at Young.
The very popular Fun Day at Cowra will be held on Tuesday May 13, anyone who would like to play please add your name to the sheet in the clubhouse please.
Then comes the big new event.
A sheild to be contested yearly over two consecutive weekends between Young and Queanbeyan.
Commencing on May 18 to be played in Queanbeyan with the follow up day the following weekend in Young.
We are also currently seeking Under 8s and Under 9s players to join our Friday night competition.
If your child is keen to get involved, learn new skills, make friends, and enjoy the thrill of rugby league, now is the perfect time to sign up!
Spotlight Team: Under 11s Cherrypickers – Coach Matt Horder
With only a few minutes to go, the game was sitting at 22-22 when Harden came thru with a winning try and conversion, making the end score 28-22.
It was a tough loss for our team a er a great game for both sides.
Tries for Young were scored by Cruz Mills, Lenny Thornhill (2), and Jake Apps.
Successful conversions
Successful conversions kicked by Vinnie Wark, Ollie Dawe, Jeremy Rootsey and Riley Walker.
A special thanks to the Under 10 players on the day who stepped up and played for us, as a few of our players were out for the game. With no subs for our team, a few of the Under 10s o ered to step in which was greatly appreciated.
YOUNG JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE
It was a great start to the season for the
Players wishing to nominate please add them to the list.
SHIRLEY
CLOSE
The Harden Red Devils and Boorowa Goldies have picked up rst round wins in the 2025 Central West Rugby Union South West
The Red Devils travelled to Cootamundra to face o against the Tri Colours and brought home a 21-26 win.
Tries for the Red Devils were made by Oliver Minehan and Oliver Fair eldsmith with both converted by Will Glover. Glover also converted four penalty goals for the Harden side to secure them the win.
The Boorowa Goldies travelled to Condobolin and brought home a very convincing win against the Rams 0-31.
Tries for the Goldies were made by Liam Birks, Keagan Size, Mark Poplin and two unnamed players with Josh Carmody converting two and an unnamed player one.
It wasn’t the start the Young Yabbies were looking for to kick o their season, nishing in a close 22-26 loss to the Temora Tuskers at home.
Tries for the Yabbies were made by Hamish Kaveney, Tolutasi Vaimaa, Faranisisi Leilua
and Beau O’Connor with one conversion by Tom Cummins.
Coming up for Round Two on Saturday April 26 the Harden Red Devils will face o against the Condobolin Rams at Harden, Temora Tuskers will take on the Coota Tri Colours, West Wyalong Weevils will host Young Yabbies and Boorowa Goldies will play at home against Grenfell Panthers. Kick o from 3.15pm.
The Yabbies Women’s Xs had a tough start to the season going down to the Tuskerettes 0-48.
Round two of the Women’s Xs will be played at 2pm on Saturday April 26:
West Wyalong vs Young Yabbies at West Wyalong Rugby Club Boorowa Goldilocks vs Grenfell Pink Panthers at Boorowa Rugby Club
Be sure to keep the evening of Friday May 2 free in your calendar when the Yabbies will face o against the Goldies under the lights at Cran eld Oval in not only a grand nal replay but for the annual shield game.
The Boorowa Ladies Golf Club hosted a very successful day last Wednesday for the SW Scratch teams event.
There were 47 players which made for a very busy day.
Temora won the A grade Trophy and our home team of Hazel Gardiner, Jenny Twarloh, Leeanne Farrell, Felicity Corcoran and Kate Crisp won the B grade.
We were also well represented in the individual awards of the day.
A very attentive kitchen sta of lady members provided us with a lovely meal to top o a great day.
Thanks again to everyone who helped to make this the success that it was.
What a great turnout we had on Sunday for our comp day.
17 starters, new faces and some great scores to go with it.
The Mitch Cassells event was won by Brady Halls on 39pts, with Graham Murray runner up on 38pts.
BOOROWA GOLF CLUB
Two games of the Club Singles Championship were completed at the weekend.
On Saturday a ernoon Damien Miller was opposed to Brian Madden – two skips from the club’s Grade 2 pennant side. As was to be expected this was a close contest.
A er 14 ends both players had won 7 ends and Brian led 11–10.
With 23 ends completed the scores were level at 17–all and a er 3 more ends the score was 19–all.
Damien then scored 3 shots on the 27th end to lead 22–19 and be in striking distance of the 25 shots needed to win.
A er 31 ends Damien led 24–22 and 1 shot on the next end gave him the win 25–22.
There was a father–son game on Sunday a ernoon with Damien opposed to his father Darryle in a semi– nal of the Championship.
Despite Darryle playing some very good bowls Damien’s experience and his ability to move the jack to his advantage saw him claim a clear–cut win 25 to 7.
With a number of regular players unavailable due to other commitments there were only 10 players involved on Thursday a ernoon.
Tom Preston, Chris Wright and Aldo Malvicino had the best margin for the day when they won their game 25–10.
Harold Anderson and Denis Rosen were the other winners with a score of 19–13.
In addition to the game of Club Singles there were 20 other players involved on Saturday a ernoon.
Albert Carter and Denis Rosen won the majority of ends in their game to claim the vouchers with a score of 32–8.
Darryle Miller and Colin Chapman won their game 23–13, Glen Seward and Joe Read opened up an early lead in their game and this proved the di erence in their 20-14 win.
Allan Langford and Tony Ruhl had an early lead of 10–4 in their game but with one end to play they led 13–12 and 3 shots on the nal end gave them a win 16–12.
Harold Anderson and Graeme Edgerton scored 2 shots on the last end of their game to win 18–16.
Once again the Lachlan Street team were the winners for Wednesday night’s games in the Guy Pickering Charity Challenge.
The overall winners for this division were FATBBOTS.
Three of the winning teams scored 14 points on Thursday night and the Fill Ins won the count-back.
The overall winners for Thursday night were Bowl Terras.
Bowl Terras and FATBBOTS will play each other on Thursday night for the bragging rights as the overall winners.
CLIFF TRAYNOR
On Saturday at the Young Golf Club, the event was a Two Person Ambrose sponsored by Scott Nolan and Nolan Shearing.
The scratch winners were
A.J Mur tt and Pat Hatton with 60 on a countback from Levi and James French.
The handicap winners were Andrew Smithers and Scott Nolan with 58.25 nett from Swayde Honeman and Cameron Hobbs with 60 nett.
The Terry Brothers Carpet Choice secret birdie hole was won by James French.
The Watson Toyota NTP on the 7th was won by Brendon Robinson with a “Hole in One”.
Josh Townsend won the Eagles Nest on the 17th and won 40 balls.
The Deluxe Blinds & Shutters NTP on the 13th was won by James French and the 16th was won by Andrew Miller.
The Eagles nest jackpot of $160 on the rst was won and shared by Peter Hamblin and Craig Taylor.
The Deluxe Blinds & Shutters NTP jackpot on the 1st reset to $20 next week.
The Ian Page Bricklaying card draw was won by Ben Dean. Balls went down to 64.25 nett on a countback and there were 74 players.
Upcoming events:
Saturday 19th April - John Hamblin memorial stableford.
Ball sweepstakes on Good Friday and Easter Monday.
Sunday 20th April- Big W Eggstravaganza.
Friday 25th April Anzac Day Stableford - Rick Oliver. Sunday 26th April - Single stableford- Hurcum Mechanical.
The John Hamblin event will be played (where possible) in groups consisting of two players born in Young against two players born outside of Young.
The event will have prizes for the biggest winning margin, the biggest collapse on the front 9 and the biggest ghtback on the back 9.
There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the individual stableford.
The Wednesday Medley was won by Richard Apps with 42 points and he won 10 balls.
Runner up was Ian Tierney (8 balls) with 36 points on a countback from Robert Bush (6 balls).
Fourth was Todd Shipton (4 balls) with 35 points on a countback from Wayne Honeman (3 balls) and Ray Hargraves (2 balls). Balls went down to 31 points on a countback and there were 50 players.
On Wednesday 2nd, the ladies played in the SWLGA Scratch Teams event in Boorowa.
Although all played well, in the Silver Division, Young came second to Temora by six shots. So close!
The Friday Medley was won by Levi French with 41 points and he won 5 balls.
The runner up was Jake Veney (4 balls) with 40 points and Trish Miller (2 balls) with 39 points.
Balls went down to 30 points on a countback and there were 19 players.
The Kyle McGovern Electrical Sunday medley was won by Liz Harding with 39 points and she won 8 balls and the $30 sponsor’s voucher.
Runner up was Aaron Moloney (6 balls) with 38 points from Mitch Cameron (5 balls) with 37 points.
Cameron Hobbs (4 balls) was fourth with 36 points and Trent McCann (3 balls) was next with 35 points on a countback from Garry Tamainu (2 balls).
Balls went down to 30 points on a countback and there were 43 players.
The Sunday Social Club played for Memorial Day Honours.
The winner was R Lawrence with 50 nett.
The runner up was Paul Levett with 52 nett and Julie Lillingston was 3rd with 53 nett.
The jackpot hole was a score of 8 on the 10th and remains at 30 balls.
There were 21 players.
CRAIG WATSON
Boorowa won the the Bronze from Young.
Individually, Ros Anderson was Runner-up with a scratch score of 83, Liz Harding had the best score on the back 9 in Div 1 and Marg Kinlyside side came second in the Div 2 Handicap. Well played all.
On Wednesday 9th, the ladies played a 4BBB Stableford.
Winners were Cathy Aiken and Estelle Roberts 43 pts.
Runners-up were Maxine McCormack and Gail Hanigan 42 pts.
NTP’s : Not struck Ball winners: Sandra Holmes 6 balls, Estelle Roberts 4 balls, Gail Hanigan 2 balls and Carolyn Shaw, Ros Anderson, Liz Harding, Pammie McCloy, Chris Keevil, Marg Kinlyside, Leanne Slater, Cathy Aiken, Maxine McCormack, Helen Spencer, Jackie Sheridan and Justine Makeham 1 ball each.
Last Saturday was a Single Stableford. Winner: Maxine McCormack 35 pts
Runner-up: Estelle Roberts 34 pts on a c/b from Pauline Collier 34 pts
NTP’s:
13th A Grade sponsored by Gail Hanigan – Chris Keevil
7th C Grade sponsored by Uplands P/L – Susan Sinclair (Grenfell GC)
16th B Grade sponsored by Elegant Timbers, Shutters and Blinds – not struck
Susan Sinclair also won the Pro Pin.
Congratulations!
Next Saturday, being Easter Saturday, will be a Single Stableford and Wednesday is a Single Stableford as well.
Happy Easter everyone!
PAMMIE MCCLOY
Last Thursday and Friday Young played host to a free Cricket NSW clinic with local legend Nathan Lyon returning to young for the big 2-day event.
The clinic gave locals an opportunity to level up their skills and meet one of Australia’s best ever cricket players and 3rd best wicker taker of all time, comparing him to the likes of Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath.
The event had a great turnout with over 100 registrations from kids from every school in young, as well as some attendees from as far as Cootamundra.
We spoke to Nathan about what it was like being back in his home town a er a few years of being away, as well as catching up on how he thinks the Australian Cricket team has been performing and how they’re looking for the upcoming championships.
Nathan o ered some re ections the summer of cricket regarding India and Sri Lanka, “Pretty amazing test summer, the crowds and the fans was pretty amazing to see that.”
“To have the result we did 3-1 a er not the greatest start in Perth, to come back and win that was pretty cool.”
“Then to go to Sri Lanka and win the sub continent, which is probably one of the hardest things to do in test cricket, so that’s pretty cool.”
When asked about the upcoming test championship in South Africa, “World test championship nals is a
