Man dies following single vehicle crash near Jugiong
A MAN has died following a single vehicle crash last Friday morning near Jugiong. About 7am on Friday 25 April 2025, emergency services were called to Berremangra Road, Berramangra – near Jugiong – following reports of a crash.
LOCAL ARTISTS DONATE SPECIAL SILHOUETTE TO HONOUR VETERANS
THE Wirrimah/Koorawatha RSL Sub-Branch is proud to announce the generous donation of a custom laser-cut silhouette tribute from Brad and Cameron Sare of Wirrimah.
This heartfelt contribution has been mounted on the Bendick Murrell Memorial Hall as a lasting tribute to honour the service and sacri ce of our Diggers.
Cra ed with care and precision, the silhouette re ects the deep respect held by the community for Australia’s servicemen and women. Their contribution adds a powerful visual element to the hall, enhancing its role as a space for remembrance and community re ection.
Vice President of the Wirrimah/
Koorawatha Sub-Branch Phil Welch, expressed sincere gratitude for the gi .
“This tribute stands as a powerful reminder of the courage and commitment of our servicemen and women,” he said.
“We thank Brad and Cameron for their cra smanship and generosity.”
The installation was made
possible through the continued support of local residents and is a symbol of the enduring Anzac spirit within the region.
The community is invited to visit the Bendick Murrell Memorial Hall to view the tribute and re ect on the sacri ces made in service to our country.
MR WELCH WIRRIMAH/ KOORAWATHA RSL SUB-BRANCH
O cers attached to The Hume Police District attended and found a utility had had le the roadway and rolled down an embankment.
The driver, a 51-year-old man, died at the scene.
A crime scene was established, and an investigation commenced into the circumstances of the crash.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw. crimestoppers.com.au.
Information is managed on a con dential basis.
The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
Demerger process report received
HILLTOPS Councillors received and noted a report on a demerger poll, referendum process and estimated costs at its most recent Council meeting last week.
The report provided Councillors with the details of the processes needed to be undertaken to proceed with a demerger poll along with the estimated costs associated with the process.
According to the report the Ofce of Local Government produced a ow chart outlining the complete process needed to de-amalgamate which included a step for a constitutional referendum, however,
it was noted that although the Local Government Amendement (De-amalgamations) Bill 2024 was passed by both houses of parliament, the NSW Governor has not at this time proclaimed the Bill and that there is no indication from the OLG on when the proclamation will take place.
“The process to hold a referendum begins with Council consulting with the community on the business case for de-amalgamation and resolving to support a de-amalgamation proposal,” the report read.
“Preparation of the business case
by an independent consultant to inform the community so that they can make an informed decision is estimated at $70,000 to $100,000 (excluding GST).
“This cost does not include council sta time in assisting the consultant with preparation of their report nor time for community consultation sessions.”
In the report there are a further nine steps that Council would need to undertake including submitting a business case, a referral from the Minister for the business case to be examined to the Boundaries Commission with a report to go back
to the Minister, approval from the Minister and a constitutional referendum held by Council.
“The total estimated cost of the poll (referendum) process is estimated at between $600,000 and $750,000 being: $100,000 for the preliminary work required for the business case for demerger, $250,000 to $400,000 to develop the full Business Case (which includes a Demerger Implementation Plan) required for lodgement to the Boundaries Commission, and $250,000 to hold the constitutional referendum (as estimated by the NSW Electoral O ce),” the report read.
“The actual cost of implementing the demerger is not included in the preceding estimates and would only be reasonably estimated once the processes and documents as described had been nalised.
“All above estimates do not include sta time to manage the processes.”
At the April Ordinary Meeting Council resolved to receive and note the report with Cr Blackwell, Cr Dodd, Cr David, Cr Douglas, Cr Flanery, Cr Foreman, Cr Gallo, Cr Ingram and Cr Langford all voting for and Cr Mackay and Cr Stadtmiller voting against.
Chief Petty O icer Ross Currie, Graeme Bell, Les Sutherland, Glen Walton, Councillor Alison Foreman, Brad Sare and Cameron Sare.
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Young Society of Artists to host a watercolour workshop for locals
YOUNG Society of Artists members are hosting a three-hour watercolour workshop, suitable for beginners and those looking to enhance their skills.
Tutor Leonie Bell will provide guidance, paper, paint pallet, and subject reference material.
Date: Saturday, May 10th, 9:30 AM for a 10am start
Cost: $45.00
Venue: Studio One, Upstairs Southern Cross Cinema (Enter via the rear gate from Young Services Club car park).
Limited spaces available. Please book now at 0431258832.
Tutor Leonie Bell’s art re ects vibrant Australian landscapes, birds, and animals inspired by her upbringing in coastal bushland and work with horses on orchard farms in Hawkesbury.
The current Burrangong Gallery exhibition, “Vulnerable”, features dry point etchings by local artists Denise Scholz-Wul ng and Kirsten Gri ths.
They have created engaging images of fragile local ora and fauna.
Denise and Kirsten, friends through their shared love of printmaking, use this thoughtful medium to highlight overlooked species.
The exhibition runs from 12th April to 23rd May 2025 at the Young Visitors Centre, open daily.
YSA’s next Burrangong Gallery Exhibition, Fibre, Textile and Paint will o cially be opened with a morning tea at 11am on Saturday 24th May 2025 at Young Visitors Centre.
Special Guest Artists Judy McAlister and Sue Dunn will showcase their woven works from naturalbre.
YSA Inc members will present their rst art challenge works for 2025 using bre, textile, and paint.
Open Daily: Exhibition dates are
Merino field day in Greenthorpe
THE newly named Bogo Genetics in Greenthorpe is hosting a eld day on one of its client’s properties, that of Mark Bryant, this May.
The open day planned for Tuesday, 6 May will feature two very good speakers in Phil Graham and Will Barton from Gundagai Lamb. Its theme is “The opportunities for the modern merino to thrive in the current and future market place”.
Bogo Genetics is in the process of changing its name from Bogo Merinos.
Ampol Garage, corner of Boorowa Street and Zouch Street
Every Friday from 3pm - 5pm.
Weaner management to optimise opportunity.
10.30am–11am – smoko.
11am–12noon – Will Barton Gundagai Meat Processors.
Current market situation and drivers.
Opportunities for the modern merino in the meat space.
Future industry challenges and opportunities.
12noon–1pm – lunch. 1pm–2.30pm – Austin Grace and John Sutherland – hands-on breeding objective and ram selection.
24th May to 27th June 2025.
The Young Society of Artists members will hold their 2025 AGM on Saturday, May 17th, 2025, at 10 am at the Southern Cross Cinema/ Art Room.
The Young Society of Artists Incorporated invites full members, associate members, Hilltops Arts Inc. members, and anyone interested in the promotion of arts in Young to attend.
Attendees are encouraged to share their thoughts to help further the organization’s goals of providing a vibrant art program for the local community.
Please note that for term two, the Art room will be open until 7pm to allow individuals to use the facilities after regular working hours.
Monday Funday is scheduled for a date in June, which will be conrmed and communicated soon on https://www.facebook.com/pro le. php/?id=100082231006439
To nd out more or to nd out what else is going on with the Young Society of Artists Inc jump onto Facebook and search for them. Be sure to hit that like and follow button.
- HEATHER RUHL
The right school spirit with The Pillars
THE students of Young Intermediate High School, in 1938, published their school magazine, The Pillars, a copy of which is in the collection of the Young Historical Museum.
George A. Morrow was Inspector of Schools in the Young district from 1934 to ‘38 and the magazine gave him a valedictory address.
Greetings were also included for the incoming Inspector, Edward A. Gri ths.
The school’s headmaster was Mr T. Ransley and the magazine editors were Una Gault and Len Blackett.
Representatives of each year group wrote a summary of their experiences at school in 1938.
Third Year Class Notes (Boys) complained: ‘Monday 28th - We are all suffering from terrible headaches this morning from the affects of eyestrain caused by trying to puzzle out the French Exam paper. If any of the other papers are as bad, the Y.I.H.S. will be responsible for dozens of nervous breakdowns and mental cases. Taking everything into consideration I think that after Wednesday the teachers as well as ourselves will be
JOURNALISTS
deserving of a little relaxation’.
The 2A Class Notes (Girls) wrote: ‘Cherries serve very well to break the monotony of some periods especially Latin and English. Naturally it is best not to leave any cherry stains around or to have your mouth full when spoken to if you don’t want detention or lines galore’.
‘Class 1B. Comes to the Fore Again. We o en do – in sport, in noise and even in Maths, last exam. Our Class abounds in good
sportsmen. Eric Lowe jumps, plays football and cricket. One sport’s a ernoon Eric hit three sixes in succession then a four. He always plays full back or three-quarter on the football eld, and is the champion jumper in the school, clearing 4 . 10ins. against Cowra.’
A er the class summaries were reports on girls’ and boys’ sports with much commentary about the introduction of the House system into weekly sport – the
four Houses being Oxley, Parkes, Wentworth and Sturt. Lorna Sweeting was ‘the outstanding girl swimmer’.
The Young female basketball team ‘proved superior to the Cowra girls on the Annual visit’.
‘Joan Paterson proved herself an able and e cient captain and outstanding goal-keeper’ in the girls hockey team. Dorothy Caldwell ‘retained her title as Tennis Champion of the School’. ‘John Philip, Norman Burrows, Dave Hall, Eric Sweeting, and Alan Hanigan were most successful at our Swimming Carnival.’
In athletics, ‘Jim Stark, Bruce Brown, Eric Lowe and Ross Goodman made sure that the Collins’ Shield didn’t stray from home’.
Other contributions to the magazine included poetry and short stories. Entries were interspersed with various advertisements for local businesses.
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.
KAREN SCHAMBERGER - YOUNG HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Charlie and Mark Bryant of Greenthorpe, with Bogo Genetics stud managers Malcolm Peake and Austin Grace of Cootamundra.
Council responds to Companion Animals Act discussion paper
All but one Councillor voted to endorse Hilltops Council’s response to the discussion paper on the Companion Animals Act published by the O ce of Local Government as the rst of the OLG’s steps in seeking feedback from councils.
In the discussion paper the NSW Government aims to transition the Companion Animals Act from being as focused on rules and processes to legislative changes focused on principles and outcomes, meaning that they hope to create a social licence while also continuing to hold animal owners accountable for the care and management of their animals.
“Amendments are also sought to address the urgent need to prevent companion animals from entering the council pound and rehoming system,” the report read.
In the proposed submission response from Hilltops Council there were four key concerns held by Council: - the need for increased public awareness and education, in addition to mandatory training - stronger penalties and legislation - the ability for victims of
companion animal attacks to be compensated through the courst and - expanding restricted dog breeds to include ‘American Sta ordshire Terriors’ (Staffys)
Director of Planning Jamie Dyhrberg lled out the submission on behalf of Council and in a question related to strategic framework for encouraging responsible ownership of companion animals said other matters that should be considered include dog ownership in rental properties to require registration and certi cation from agents con rming the property is secured and that pet accredited properties should mandate chipping, registration and containment as minimum requirements.
Other comments in the section included investigating the feasibility of a statewide cat curfew, particularly in environmentally sensitive areas, the O ce of Local Government subsidising microchipping fees to encourage higher compliance, informational iers from OLG to Councils to distribute and raise awareness of pet responsibility.
Council also suggested
tax exemptions for desexing of non-breeding pets, funding from the state for programs for low income owners to have their animals desexed, stronger breeding regulations and penalties for unlicensed breeding and clearer guidelines on feral cate management, including state supported trap-neuterreturn programs.
Cr Gallo, who moved the recommendation, thanked the Director, manager and two rangers who worked on the response and spoke against the ‘sensationalised’ way the recommendation and report had been discussed on social media.
“To give you a bit of background, we sat down and had a chat about it, they put a lot of work into preparing this report, it’s not an easy report to prepare and it seems today that the item on the agenda has been sensationalised on Facebook, which has been blown out of proportion in quite some ways,” Cr Gallo said.
“To give people a bit of a feedback on what’s happened in relation to dog attacks in the last three months, October to December, there have been 1,202 dog attacks, 1,235 deaths to animals, 697 attacks to people, 133 attacks
to children, which led to 76 people being hospitalised.
“Of these attacks 208 were done by American Sta ys, 83 by Sta ordshire Terriers, 19 by American Sta ys, 19 by Bull Terriers and 26 by Bull Terrier crosses.
“Just recently, in the last two weeks there have been two attacks in the Hilltops region involving Sta ys.”
Cr Gallo said given that information the Rangers have taken the task of the response ‘quite seriously’.
“I commend them for that,” she said.
“Whilst I’m not a big believer of breed speci c legislation, I think looking at these stats we need to move forward and be realistic.”
She also stated that the recommendation is a submission and will not necessarily be implemented by the OLG.
“This is only a submission that’s going to OLG, there’s 128 Councils that have the ability to put in a submission, it doesn’t mean that our submission will be accepted in any way, shape or form,” Cr Gallo said.
“Anyone that feels that they would like to put their own submission in, they can and they have until the 4th of May.”
Cr Stadtmiller spoke against
the recommendation.
“I, like Councillor Gallo, have issue with breed speci c attacks,” he said.
“It’s very hard to pin down a breed.
“My research today did nd some breeds are more prone than others, I’ve personally been bitten by a labrador before, which people think is a warm and fuzzy dog and a family pet, but any dog at any time can be treated as a dog that has equipment to potentially bite someone.”
Cr Stadtmiller asked the Director where the information relating to breeds and data had come from and why Councillors hadn’t been presented it earlier, he also said he had people reach out to him ahead of the meeting to ask what would happen to their pets.
The Director addressed the information regarding to dog attacks rst.
“We report on dog attacks every year, through the annual report,” Mr Dyhrberg said.
The Director estimated around 50 dog attacks.
“I can say from lived experience of our Rangers that Sta ordshire Bull Terriers are over representative and are the dogs that are attacking, and it is on that basis
that we’re recommending that this go as a submission to the OLG to consider and nothing more than that.
“Also, just to say it is recommended they go on a restricted dogs list, it doesn’t mean that it’s impossible for a very responsible dog owner to take the obligations of responsible pet ownership seriously to go with this breed and with that there’s a huge risk because the penalties for non-compliance with restricted dogs is signi cant.”
The Director said it’s not a blanket prohibition, it’s just saying on a list of dogs ‘that you’ve got to be really careful as a pet owner.’
Cr Blackwell also thanked the Director and sta for their hard work in putting together the submission.
“It’s a very good submission, it’s very thorough one, as someone who in a previous life has advocated very strongly for feral cat containment and management, it’s good to see that here as well,” Cr Blackwell said.
To read the full submission visit the Hilltops Council website and if you would like to submit a response to the discussion paper please visit the O ce of Local Government website.
Draft policies on public exhibition for locals
HILLTOPS Council has a number of dra polices on public exhibition as part of the dra Hilltops Council Integrated Planning and Reporting Documents following the April Ordinary Meeting.
At the meeting Council resolved to receive and note the report, place on public exhibition the Hilltops Community Strategic Plan 2042 (2025 Review), Dra Hilltops Council Delivery Program 20252029, Dra Hilltops Council Operational Plan 2025-2026 including Annual Budget, Revenue Policy and Fees and Charges, Dra Hilltops Council Resourcing Strategy including Long Term Financial Plan, Workforce Management Strategy and Asset Management Strategy.
It was also resolved as part of the motion that before Council’s budget summary and Revenue Plan is placed on public exhibition the access and user charges relating to the Young Water Fund were returned to the rates set for the 2024/2025 budget.
Cr Douglas put forward an amendment that Young water receive a proposed increase of 2.2 percent instead of the 4.4 percent for ongoing future costs.
“While the Young the Young Water and Sewer Fund is currently delivering a strong operational result, I believe that a proposal of no increase may place pressure on our ability in the future to cover operational costs, to ensure long term sustainability, I would like to pro-
pose a 2.2 increase, which changes from the 4.4 that was previously considered,”
Cr Douglas said.
“To ensure that we still are providing a responsible increase for ongoing future costs.”
increase to the Young Water Fund user access and user charges this nancial year given the numbers that are reported to us in regard to that fund.
Mayor Ingram went on to say that if the Young rate was dropped then Council would need to increase another area by ‘about 22 percent.’
Blackwell, Cr Dodd, Cr Davis, Cr Flanery, Cr Foreman, Cr Ingram and Cr Langford voting against it.
Cr Flanery as the original mover of the recommendation did not agree with the amendment and it was debated amongst Councillors.
Cr Douglas then clari ed that it was only the Water side of things she was referring to.
Mayor Ingram spoke against the amendment.
“As I spoke in the workshop Councillors, recently, and also 12 months ago in regard to the Young Water Fund, Cr Douglas is right in one respect, that the Young Water Fund is a money maker,” he said.
“Just put aside for one second that the Water and Sewer Funds aren’t meant to make big nancial pro ts, they’re meant to manage the water services we need and ongoing upgrades, which the current Young Water Fund does.
“I will be looking to move an amendment to have no
“I will make it simple, if we were to leave the rates for the Young Water the same as 24/25 and expected charges that Council have laid out for us, we’d have a surplus of approximately $1,100,000.”
Mayor Ingram went on to say that the approximated $1.1 million is before Capital Grants.
“And that’s also taking into consideration the 700-oddthousand dollars for depreciation,” he said.
“Not to mention, and don’t quote me, but it’s close, $8.4 million in the reserve fund.
“Sta have a job to do, sta were instructed to run 4.4 over all these funds, and Councillors, I’m here to tell you today that this is our budget, we’re the ones who make the decisions, we’re the ones who need to have some input on a case by case basis, because this throwing the blanket over everything doesn’t work.”
“If you want to charge Young 2.2 then you’ve got to charge one of these other funds about 22 percent to make them viable,” he said.
“I don’t want to go there, I just want to concentrate on the water users and payers in the former Young LGA, who are paying above overs and have been for a long time.
“But every year we throw 4.4 over everyone.
“It is not fair, it is not equitable and it’s absolutely, I think, downright rude.”
Mayor Ingram said that because it is the Councillor’s budget he’d be voting against 2.2 and moving an amendment of his own.
“I cannot in good conscience vote for any increase in the Water Fund in Young,” Mayor Ingram said.
Cr Douglas’ amendment was lost with Cr Douglas, Cr Gallo, Cr Mackay and Cr Stadtmiller voting to adopt the amendment and Cr
Mayor Ingram’s amendment was adopted by Council and included in the resolution.
“The amendment is that before the Council’s budget summary and revenue plan is placed on public exhibition the access and user charges relating to the Young Water Fund are returned to the rates set for the 2024-2025 Budget,” Mayor Ingram said.
Cr Blackwell put forward an amendment to add $35,000 each (from the General Fund) to the budget for Boorowa and Harden Chambers to be upgraded to hold meetings, the amendment was lost with Cr Blackwell, Cr Gallo, Cr Mackay and Cr Stadtmiller voting for and Cr Dodd, Cr Davis, Cr Douglas, Cr Flanery, Cr Foreman, Cr Ingram and Cr Langford voting against.
Cr Ingram, Cr Dodd and Cr Flanery spoke against the amendment while Cr Blackwell, Cr Stadtmiller and Cr Mackay spoke for the amendment.
Councillors were then given the opportunity to ask the General Manager and Directors questions relating to the budget.
The recommendation to receive and note the report, place on public exhibition the Hilltops Community Strategic Plan 2042 (2025 review), Dra Hilltops Council Resourcing Strategy including Long Term Financial Plan, Workforce Management Strategy and Asset Management Strategy, following public exhibition a further report be submitted to Council for the consideration of submissions and adoption of these documents and that before the Council’s budget summary and Revenue Plan is placed on public exhibition the access and user charges relating to the Young Water Fund are returned to the rates set for 2024/2025 budget was voted for by Cr Dodd, Cr Davis, Cr Flanery, Cr Ingram, Cr Langford and Cr Stadtmiller and against by Cr Blackwell, Cr Douglass, Cr Foreman, Cr Gallo and Cr Mackay.
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HILLTOPS COUNCIL
For all Enquiries please contact Hilltops Council on 1300 445 586
PUBLIC NOTICES
PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DRAFT POLICIES (VARIOUS)
At the Hilltops Council Ordinary Council Meeting on 23 April 2025, the Council endorsed several dra policies to be placed on public exhibition. These are:
Dra Activities Approval Policy; Dra Asset Management Plan; Dra Community Strategic Plan 2042; Dra Delivery Program 2025-2029 and Operational Plan 2025-2026; Dra Fees & Charges; Dra Revenue Policy 2025-2026; Dra Workforce Management Strategy 2025-2028 and Long Term Financial Plan 2025-2026.
The dra policies can be viewed on Council’s website 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
Submissions are to be received by 12:00pm, Thursday 22 May 2025 except for the Dra Activities Approval Policy in which submissions are to be received by 12:00pm, Thursday 5 June 2025.
Submissions can be made via an online form on Council’s website https://www.hilltops. nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/
Or via mail to:
General Manager
Hilltops Council
Locked Bag 5 YOUNG NSW 2594
SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - HILLTOPS ABORIGINAL LIASION COMMITTEE
Hilltops Council would like to invite members of the community to nominate for
PLANNED COUNCIL WORKS INCLUDING ROAD WORKS / OPEN SPACES & WATER SUPPLY & SEWERAGE WORKS
UNTIL WEEK ENDING THURSDAY 08/05/2025 is available on Council’s website at https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/council-works-and-road-closures/
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.
PESTICIDE & HERBICIDE USE NOTIFICATION
UNTIL WEEK ENDING THURSDAY 08/05/2025
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;
HILLTOPS DISABILITY INCLUSION ACTION PLAN - HAVE YOUR SAY
To make Hilltops a more inclusive and accessible place to live and work, Council is currently developing our new Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP). This initiative strengthens our commitment to fostering an accessible and inclusive community for all residents, including those with disabilities.
The Dra Hilltops Disability Inclusion Action Plan will provide Council with a clear set of actions and strategies to be undertaken over the next four years to improve inclusion for the whole of community.
Community consultation will play an important role in this project, ensuring that the voices and perspectives of our residents are heard and incorporated into the planning process. The DIAP will be informed and guided by the local community, particularly community members with lived experience of disability or as a carer for someone with a disability. The DIAP will be developed in accordance with the NSW Disability Inclusion Act.
We all share the responsibility for creating an accessible and inclusive community. We are seeking community input to help us create a set of realistic and achievable priorities through a survey. We want to hear from the community about local challenges as well as opportunities for improving access and inclusion for those with disabilities. You are invited to participate in the survey, please see the link below.
Disability Inclusion Planning is instrumental in reducing barriers that hinder access to government services, employment opportunities, and the promotion of rights for individuals with disabilities. By developing a comprehensive DIAP, Hilltops Council aims to outline clear intentions and actionable steps that will drive positive change throughout our community.
Residents are encouraged to participate in shaping our future and contribute toward a more inclusive Hilltops and create a community where everyone can thrive.
The survey is available on Council’s website at https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov. au/council/have-your-say/ and closes at 6:00pm, Monday 12 May 2025
SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – BANGO WIND FARM COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND COMMITTEE
Hilltops Council would like to invite members from the Boorowa community to nominate for the Bango Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund Committee, along with Squadron Energy and Hilltops Council representatives.
The fund is designed to share the financial benefits of the wind farm with not-for-profit groups, associations and clubs that make a positive di erence in the local community. The Bango Community Enhancement Fund Committee will be appointed to assess all applications and to help determine how best to allocate funds for communities around the wind farm.
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 demonstrating your understanding of the region’s demographics, and socio-economic challenges.
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, Friday 16 May 2025.
• 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.
Activities Approval Policy on exhibition
HILLTOPS Council approved the Hilltops Activities Approval Policy to be placed on public exhibition for 42 days along with advocating to change the law around the collection of rewood from local roads at its most recent Council meeting.
Cr Dodd, Cr Davis, Cr Douglas, Cr Flanery, Cr Foreman, Cr Gallo, Cr Ingram, Cr Langford, Cr Mackay and Cr Stadtmiller voted to resolve that Council approve the policy to be placed on public exhibition, if there are no submissions received within the exhibition period to endorse the General Manager to adopt the dra policy and advocate that the law be changed to allow collection of rewood from Council local roads.
Cr Blackwell voted
against the resolution.
“The Hilltops Activities Approval Policy has been developed and adopted under Chapter 7, Part 3 of the Local Government Act (1993) (the Act),” the report to Council read.
“This policy is designed to outline speci c activities which may be carried out, under certain circumstances, without the need to obtain Section 68 approval from Council.”
Some of the amendments and updates made to the policy include new exemptions for activities such as street stalls/ra es/collections, use of footpath for advertising signage and display of goods, amusement devises and outdoor dining.
It also includes a new clause in relation to the
breach of policy/conditions of approval and removal of limit to number of permissible advertising ags and updated legislated clauses for exemptions in certain circumstances.
Cr Flanery moved the amendment in regards to the collection of rewood.
“As you know, we put this to the LGA and it was supported that rural councils allow the collection of rewood from approved roadsides,” Cr Flanery said.
“When I look at this Activities Approval Policy I think it’s a move in the right direction and I would like to see one of those activities approvals be the collection of rewood by local ratepayers.
“Whether this has to go back to the O ce of Local Government or whether we
can add it in to our approvals, I am not sure.
“Noting the overarching process of this Activities Approvals Policy, you still have to adhere to whatever the underlying law is.”
Director of Planning Jamie Dyhrberg said the Policy refers to a very speci c chapter in the Local Government Act.
“So there’s a prescribed list of matters of which we can essentially grant exemptions to make the process easier,” Mr Dyhrberg said.
“The collecting of roadside debris trees an the like is not part of that schedule.”
Cr Flanery then changed his amendment that Council advocate that the removal of roadside rewood be added to the charter.
The General Manager said that he was happy to
write another letter from Council advocating to change the law surrounding the collection of firewood on Council roads.
Cr Blackwell asked the Director why the policy was going to be on public exhibition for 42 days rather than the 28 days items are usually exhibited for.
“A quirk in the Local Government Act where policies done under this element of the Act have 28 days for public exhibition but an extended period for people to make submissions,” Mr Dyhrberg said.
Cr Langford asked the Director who would be ‘policing’ the policy.
“We would police it,” Mr Dyhrberg said.
“There is an element of self regulation, but as you know
we now have a new enforcement policy, so when we nd people in breach we will be active in terms of achieving compliance.
“We will be doing work with each of the business association and local businesses to make them aware of their obligations to be mindful about where they put their chairs and signs and the like.”
Cr Flanery thanked his fellow Councillors.
“I think it’s fantastic that some red tape is being removed from some of the areas we police,” Cr Flanery said of the policy.
“(It’s) long overdue and hopefully we can add to the list of approvals over time.” The recommendation then went to a vote and was passed eight to one.
Showground users group find progress
THE Boorowa Showground Users Group have found some progress following a report presented to Council at its April Ordinary Meeting.
The report submitted to Council advised the outcomes of the discussions with Boorowa Showground users and noted the consensus that irrigation of the back of the showground area be pursued, and that Council endorse the establishment of an advisory committee to be known as the Boorowa Sports Advisory Group.
According to the report the General Manager held a meeting on March 13 which was attended by a dozen community members representing Boorowa Rugby Union, Tennis Club, Chess Club, Boorowa Central School, Boorowa Touch Netball Carnival, Boorowa Amateur Picnic Races, Boorowa Show, Elmore Carriage Club, Boorowa Junior
Rugby League, Rural Fire Service and Boorowa Pony Club.
“At that meeting the Boorowa users discussed the utilisation of the back area of the showground and reached consensus that an irrigation system be pursued as the best way to utilise that area for multiple sporting activities including but not limited to athletics and various sports training activities” the report read.
“The estimate of the cost of an irrigation system for such an area is estimated to be $115,000.00 (excluding GST).
“This is indicative only and is subject to the appropriate scoping of the work required.”
According to the report their was also a consensus that Boorowa Sports Advisory Group be established, similar to the Young Sports Advisory Committee.
“It is recommended that an expres-
sion of interest process be undertaken to invite nominations from eligible Boorowa Sports club representatives to establish a Boorowa Sports Advisory Group with a report to be received by Council for consideration,” the report said.
In the April Council Meeting Cr Blackwell asked if there were any suggestions on how funding might be achieved and if any work had been done in regards to grant applications to fund the project?
“There’s been no discussion about how to potentially fund that, it’s just been an estimation of the project,” General Manager Anthony O’Reilly said.
“There certainly was full support of the people that attended and certainly as it said here they would like a Sports Advisory Group and that would be something that they would discuss and and advocate for.”
Cr Foreman asked if it would be worth looking into establishing a HardenMurrumburrah Sports Advisory Group given that Boorowa was looking to establish their own.
“Then going forward that would also help with the Sports Strategic Plan that was a resolution of Council last Council term,” Cr Foreman said.
Mr O’Reilly said that the decision on that would come down to the Councillors.
The recommendation to receive and note the report, note the consensus of the users that an irrigation system be pursued for the back area of the showground and receive a further report to establish a Boorowa Sports Advisory Group a er an invitation and application process has been taken.
The recommendation was moved by Cr Mackay and Cr Douglas and was voted for unanimously.
Coppabella Community Consultative Committee established, Councillor Flanery elected
COPPABELLA Wind Farm have formed its Community Consultative Committee with Cr Flanery elected by Hilltops Council to sit on the committee as the representative.
Coppabella Wind Farm is owned by Goldwind Australia and located between Yass, Boorowa and Binalong and passes through Hilltops Council LGA.
At the April Ordinary Meeting Councillors were presented with a report that included a request from the In-
dependent Chair of Coppabella Wind Farm for a Hilltops Council representative.
“The Wind Farm has been approved by Department Planning, Industry and Environment,” Independent Chairperson of Coppabella Wind Farm Nic Carmody OAM wrote.
“As part of the projects Guidelines, each Council can appoint a representative from each of the Local Government areas concerned.
“Over the past four years Cr Tony
Hewson represented Hilltops Council.”
According to the report presented in Council the Community Consultative Committee will provide a forum for open discussion between representatives of the community, local councils, Coppabella Wind Farm and other stakeholders within the local community.
During the April Ordinary Meeting Cr Flanery nominated Cr Mackay as representative with Cr Douglas seconding the nomination, however Cr
Mackay turned down the nomination.
Mayor Ingram nominated Cr Flanery to the position with Cr Flanery accepting the nomination.
Council then voted unanimously for the recommendation to note and receive the report and that Cr Flanery was elected as the representative for the Coppabella Wind Farm Community Consultative Committee.
The next Community Consultative Committee meeting will be held on Thursday June 5, 2025.
Iris Street temporarily closed for work
COUNCIL wishes to advise the temporary road closure of Iris Street, between Albury Street and Neill Street, Harden to facilitate culvert replacement works from Monday 28 April 2025 for up to four weeks.
The project includes replacing the existing culvert with a new concrete structure, as well as upgrading the timber deck and handrail. Detour signage will be in place, and there will be no pedestrian access through the site during this time. Council encourages road users to plan ahead, follow signage, and use alternative routes.
Council appreciates your patience and cooperation during these works.
- HILLTOPS COUNCIL
2025 federal election Know your candidates
money wasted, our standards of living drop, and everyday Aussies being ignored - I’ve decided to stand up and be a voice for the people. I’m officially running as a candidate for the House of Representatives in the Riverina at the 2025 Federal Election.
STOP WASTING TAXPAYERS
Support should go to those who
James Gooden: Independent
Independent candidate in the upcoming federal election.
First, a warm welcome to the voters of Boorowa and the Snowy Valleys Council region.
With the recent boundary changes, you’re now part of the Riverina electorate and I want you to know that your voice matters.
I’m not a party politician, and I’m not here to toe any line. I’m here to represent regional people honestly,
independently, and without fear or I was born in Wagga and raised on a grazing property along the Yanko Creek in the western Riverina. I now farm near Cootamundra.
Like many across this electorate, I’ve worked the land, raised a family, and spent a lifetime in small communities that look after each other through drought, bushfires, floods and change.
I’m running because I believe we deserve better representation not more party politics.
I’m tired of decisions being made in Sydney or Canberra by people who’ve never driven our roads, dealt
genuinely need it, not those who refuse to work
KEEP CASH ALIVE
Cash means freedom and privacy, a cashless society gives too much control to banks and the government
USE OUR OWN NATURAL RESOURCES FOR CHEAPER POWER
We have the Coal, Gas and Uranium to power Australia. We should be using it ourselves not sending it overseas
while Aussie pay higher prices.
LOWER IMMIGRATION INTAKE
Australia needs lower immigration levels to protect jobs, housing and our standards of living.
SUPPORT YOUTH IN TRADES
More apprentices and training will create skilled workers boosting jobs and securing Australia’s future
KEEPING MEN OUT OF WOMENS SPACES AND SPORTS
Allowing biological men to compete in women’s sports is unfair and undermine the integrity of women’s competitions. We must ensure women’s spaces and sports remain fair and based on biology.
If you want to see common sense to return to Australia I will need your support on the 3rd of May.
Thanks to everyone for your support.
JAKE DAVIS INDEPENDENT
with our phone reception, or spoken with local business owners. We’re a proud, productive region but too often we’re taken for granted.
As an Independent, I’m not beholden to party donors, factions or secret deals.
I will vote with the people of the Riverina not with a party room. That independence gives me the freedom to fight for practical solutions that serve the whole region.
Here’s what I stand for:
Cost of Living Relief – Lowering energy bills, fuel and grocery prices, and supporting the families, pensioners and small businesses doing it tough.
Jenny Rolfe: Independent
AS an independent candidate for Riverina, I’m committed to putting our communities first.
We deserve a representative who genuinely listens, advocates for our needs, and works tirelessly for a better future.
My vision is for a fairer, stronger, and more resilient Riverina - where everyone has the opportunities and services they need to thrive.
Over the past five months I’ve heard from residents across the Riverina about the issues facing our communities.
I’m here to push for real solutions.
Key platforms:
Tax reform: Our current tax system places too much burden on
individuals and small businesses, while large corporations pay less than their fair share. We need tax reform to create a fair and sustainable system, closing loopholes and reducing inefficiencies so we can generate the revenue needed to fund essential services like healthcare, education, and infrastructure, while also addressing issues like cost of living and housing affordability.
Housing security: Affordable housing is increasingly out of reach. I’ll push for more investment in social and affordable housing, alongside regional development plans tailored to local needs and long-term solutions so that every family has a safe, affordable place to call home.
Rising cost of living: The rising cost of living outpaces wage growth.
As an economist, I understand
these pressures on families, small businesses, and farmers. I’ll advocate for tax reform to ease the burden, and stronger laws to prevent price gouging and address energy costs.
Access to healthcare: Healthcare access is a major issue in rural areas. No one should have to wait months to see a doctor or travel long distances for essential care. I’ll work to secure better funding for regional health services, ensure more healthcare professionals are trained and retained in the Riverina, and expand telehealth access.
Small business success: Small businesses are vital to our economy but face rising costs and workforce shortages. I’ll push for targeted tax relief, better business support services, and programs to help businesses adapt to challenges like
Fixing Mobile Blackspots – The 3G shutdown made things worse. I’ll push for real-world audits, stronger accountability, and proper regional investment.
Protecting Productive Farmland –We need stable baseload power, and that includes exploring all energy options, like nuclear, not sacrificing farmland to poorly planned wind and solar factories.
Health Access in Rural Areas
– More support for rural GPs, hospitals, aged care, mental health, and women’s health, especially in regional towns that are underresourced.
Water Security – No to harmful
digital transformation.
Safeguarding the future of agriculture: Agriculture is the backbone of our region. I’ll advocate for policies that support best-practice farming practices, improve water security, and ensure fair pricing, and help farmers adapt to climate challenges.
Community resilience: Our strength lies in our people. Riverina communities are resilient, hardworking, and resourceful, but we must build long-term sustainability. I’ll push for improved local services and infrastructure, including roads, telecommunications, and increased funding to local councils.
Why vote for me?
With a background in economics, education, and community advocacy,
buybacks. Yes to long-term infrastructure and local planning that puts communities and farmers first.
Better Infrastructure – Roads, bridges, airports, digital connectivity, the things that keep regional communities moving forward. This campaign isn’t about hollow promises or slick ads. It’s about listening, showing up, and getting results. You now have a say in who represents the Riverina.
If you believe in straight talk, real independence, and genuine regional advocacy, I’d be honoured to have your vote.
JAMES GOODEN - INDEPENDENT
I bring experience in understanding the challenges we face and the expertise to create practical, evidence-based solutions.
I’ve spent years working with local communities, listening to concerns, and advocating for meaningful, evidence-based change.
This experience, coupled with my independence, means I can bring real representation focused on what’s best for Riverina.
As an independent, I will work with whoever forms government, ensuring our voice is heard when shaping policy and legislation.
Unbound by party agendas or ideologies, I can prioritise our electorate, push for real change and secure the support our region needs to deliver the outcomes we deserve.
JENNY
ROLFE - INDEPENDENT
Michael McCormack: The Nationals
issue and rental properties are scarce
Australia and the economy back on
which address the issues that matter
security and foreign policy our nation
living relief by cutting the fuel tax in
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.
Remembering the 1972 Burrangong Magazine
THIS year was a signi cant one for Young High School.
A new school building was opened by George Freudenstein MLA on 29 July 1972.
He was largely responsible for getting the building for the school at a cost of $1million which made YHS ‘one of the most modern in the state’.
Chris Armstrong from Form V reported on the school’s performance of the musical play ‘Oklahoma’.
Mr Dalleywater directed the play and he was assisted by Mrs Payne who was in charge of choreography.
Mr. Gilbert was the musical director.
The dress rehearsal on Monday 25 September ‘was held in front of a receptive audience from Mount
St. Joseph’s Old People’s Home.’
The school’s debating teams had one of the best years ever. In second term, the team comprising Raymond Wells, Bruce Hellmers, Gary Tresidder and Kim Robertson beat the Cowra team by a margin of ve points.
The Penguin Club of Young invited several senior students to participate in a public speaking contest and Susanne Close won, with Katrina Spas the runner up.
A visit to the local Rostrum Club also resulted in success by the team comprising of Gary Tresidder, Raymond Wells and Michael Sam.
In the Sports Review, it was noted that in football, the Fourth form open team led by Garry James won through to the third
round of the East West Cup and won their division of the Cootamundra Knockout Carnival.
In girls’ sport, the most successful team was the senior basketball team who were the winners in the Local Open B Grade competition.
Michael Bond was selected for the Western Area Athletics team to go to Sydney.
He also won numerous events in the C.W.D. Swimming Championships and represented the school in the Open Cricket XI, the Open Rugby League team and the Senior Soccer team.
However, it was a tragic end to the year.
During nal exams, three Sixth Form students, Graham Marshall, Gerard Carmody and Ian Glenn were killed in a road accident.
HILLTOPS SEVEN DAY WEATHER FORECAST
Thursday May 1 - A top of 18 and a low of 9, a mix of sun and clouds becoming mainly sunny in the afternoon, a few clouds in the evening then clear.
Friday May 2 - A top of 19 and a low of 10 - mainly sunny throughout the day and partly cloudy in the evening, then increasing clouds overnight.
Saturday May 3 - A top of 20 and a low of 10 - a few clouds in the morning then sunny, clear throughout the night.
Sunday May 4 - A top of 21 and a low of 10 - sunny throughout the day and clear throughout the night.
Monday May 5 - A top of 21 and 12sunny with a few clouds in the afternoon and mainly clear overnight.
Tuesday May 6 - A top of 20 and a low of 10 - a mix of sun and clouds during the day and mainly cloudy overnight.
Wednesday May 7 - A top of 15 and a low of 5 - mainly sunny throughout the day and partly cloudy overnight.
Principal R.E. Bennett wrote: ‘It is our duty to the memory of these three young men to take a solemn vow, here and now, that we will do our utmost to help reduce the ghastly road toll of which we read every day. It is not too late: remember that tomorrow is the rst day of the rest of our lives.’
This article summarises the Burrangong magazine, 1972 in the Young Historical Museum’s collection.
On Saturday 3 May from 10am to 4pm, the Museum is commemorating 100 years of education at the Young High School site as part of the National Trust’s Australian Heritage Festival.
Karen Schamberger - YOUNG HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Hilltops Councillor Column
LAST week, I was pleased to attend a welcome function for 16 new paramedics joining the Young Ambulance Station.
These additional sta will service the wider Hilltops area and enable the Young station to operate 24 hours a day with increased capacity - a fantastic outcome for our community.
I also had the privilege of attending the o cial opening of the Medicare Mental Health Service in Young.
This much-needed service is a welcome addition to our region and will provide critical support to residents.
At the April Council Meeting, Council resolved to place the dra budget for the upcoming nancial year on public exhibition.
I encourage community members to review the proposed budget and provide submissions, particularly in relation to fees and charges.
During the same meeting, Council endorsed changes to Council’s waste services with a move towards a costrecovery model.
The rising costs of managing waste have led to signi cant nancial losses in recent years, and this approach is necessary to ensure long term sustainability.
The changes follow consultation with the community and re ect our shared commitment to responsible management.
I was honoured to attend several Anzac Day services across the region and was heartened to see such large turnouts.
Reports from throughout the Local Government Area indicated recordbreaking attendance - a powerful re ection of our community’s respect for our servicemen and women.
I also had the pleasure of joining the Veteran Motorcycle Club for a luncheon.
This group continues to add great spirit and character to the Anzac Day march in Young, and their involvement is always appreciated.
This week, I will be attending the Anzac ceremony at Hennessy College on Tuesday, followed by a service at Boorowa Central School on Wednesday. Also on Wednesday, I will take part in the o cial sod-turning at Donohoe Estate - an exciting development for the Boorowa community.
Finally, on a personal note, my wife and I will be travelling to Sydney on Thursday to attend our daughter’s graduation ceremony, where she will o cially become Dr. Claire Ingram - a very proud moment for us as parents.
MAYOR BRIAN INGRAM
4 Who landed in NW Australia in 1688 and 1699, William ... (7)
8 Name an Australian painter and teacher, Thea ... (7)
9 If one receives superannuation, one is what, perhaps (2,5)
10 What is violation by a subject to one’s state (7)
11 What is a military commander (7)
12 To push forcibly, is to do what (6)
14 Name a renowned city in Texas (6)
18 Which cold, dry, northerly wind is common in southern France (7)
21 La Paz is a capital of which S American republic (7)
22 Which syrup is obtained in refining sugar (7)
23 What are uncommissioned sailors called (7)
24 What do we call the loud cry of an elephant (7)
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1 Which term applied to a person expresses an attribute (7)
2 What, in golf, is a score of one over par (5)
3 Name an alternative word for hoards (7)
5 Which person works with stone (5)
6 To endanger, is to do what (7)
7 Which term implies country life (5)
13 Who was known for quotes, Jean Jacques ... (7)
15 What is competence in any field of action (7)
E-QUATIONS
4 What, colloquially, is a slow-witted person (6)
Letters
Some
16 Name the region of contact between processes of two or more nerve cells (7)
E-QUATIONS
Letters A to Z have a number value. Some are shown in the right-hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre cells.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD QUICK
17 What was the given name of Einstein, the Germanborn physicist (6)
18 To have encountered something, is to have done what (3,2)
19 To replace a section of the tread of a tyre, is to do what (5)
20 Who explored the NSW Blue Mountains and Bathurst districts in the 1800s; George William … (5)
Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.
1 ARTHROSIS
(a) Connection by a joint (b) Gout
(c) A vegetative cell that has passed into a resting state
2 EXCIDE
(a) To leave out
(b) To cut off (c) To lay bare by digging
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:
All the same: as ... (3)
Capital of Egypt (5)
Flashy young men (5)
Gravely culpable (7)
Local environment plan (3)
Precipitating (7)
Soft headdress (3)
Total (3)
Transparent refractor (5)
Written language (5)
Do you know how to make your vote count?
Federal election, Saturday 3 May 2025
It’s important that you understand how to vote correctly.
On election day you need to complete two ballot papers:
• a green one for the House of Representatives
• a large white one for the Senate.
On the green ballot paper you are voting for a representative of your local area or electorate in the House of Representatives.
On the white ballot paper you are voting for representatives of your state or territory in the Senate.
Don’t worry if you make a mistake. Just ask for another ballot paper and start again. Green ballot paper –number every box in the order of your choice
Vote above the line Number at least 6 boxes for parties or groups, in the order of your choice.
Vote below the line Number at least 12 boxes for individual candidates, in the order of your choice.
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The Closer. 11.50 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Larry The Wonder Pup. 9.00 Drop Dead Weird. 10.00 Dream Home. 11.35 Zumbo’s Just Desserts. 1.00 Starstruck. 2.10 A Moveable Feast. 2.40 Home And Away. 4.30 Baking It. 5.30 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. 6.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: S.V.U. 10.30 Bones. 11.30 Late Programs.
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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Going to new places and meeting new people appeals to both the Taurean’s romantic and practical side. After all, you never can tell where these new contacts will take you, right?
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A career-changing opportunity that didn’t work out when you first considered it could come up again. But this time, remember that you have more to offer and act accordingly.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Bless the VIRGO skepticism that has kept you from falling into traps that others seem to rush into. But you might want to give a new possibility the benefit of the doubt, at least on a trial basis.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Traveling- and careerrelated energy is strong in your aspect. Perhaps your job will take you to someplace exotic, or you might be setting up meetings with potential clients or
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) There could be some tensions in relationships -- domestic or workaday. But a calm approach that doesn’t raise anger levels and a frank discussion will soon resolve the problem. LEO (July 23 to August 22) It’s a good idea to begin preparing for a career change that you’ve been thinking about for a while. Start to sharpen your skills and expand your background to be ready when it calls.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Congratulations! With
PISCES
Mrs Pauline Ellen Smith
‘nee McLaughlin’
The death has occurred of Mrs Pauline Ellen Smith nee McLaughlin. Passed away peacefully on 17th April 2025 at the Nepean Hospital. Much loved wife of Kevin. Devoted mother and mother in law of Lachlan & Larelle, Melissa & Mathew. Cherished Umma Puppies and Grandma of Lilly, Emmie and Jack. Loved sister of Brian (deceased), Joyce (deceased), Marie (deceased), Carmel (deceased) and Garry. Sadly missed by all extended family and friends. Late of Jamisontown and formerly of Young.
Aged 73 Years Rest In Peace
A Catholic Mass was held yesterday to celebrate Pauline’s life, and a recording of the service is viewable on the Patterson Brothers Funerals website.
Patterson Brothers Funerals
95 Main Street, Young N.S.W
02 6382 5217 pattersonbrothersfunerals.com.au
Mrs Maureen Corkery
The death has occurred of Mrs Maureen Corkery. Passed away peacefully on 22nd April 2025. Much loved wife of Max. Devoted mother of Sue, Michael and Jason. Sadly missed by their partners. Cherished Nan of Clair, Justin, Rachel, Teleaha and Rory. Beloved great grandmother and sadly missed by all extended family and friends.
Aged 85 Years Rest In Peace
A private family service will be held to celebrate Maureen’s life.
Patterson Brothers Funerals
95 Main Street, Young N.S.W 02 6382 5217 pattersonbrothersfunerals.com.au
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A solid win for the Cherrypickers
With a Jake Veney hat trick in his 100th game for the Club, the Cherrypickers sealed a very convincing 44-10 win against the Albury Thunder at Alfred Oval on Saturday.
Honouring the ANZACs the Cherrypickers welcomed Captain Phil Mitchell and Liz
made their debut for the League Tag side stepping up from the juniors, well played ladies.
The Under 18s kicked o the day for the Pickers with a huge win over the Thunder 52-18.
Players Player: Under 18s - Riley Butcher League Tag - Chloe Jones
Veney also backed up what was a fantastic day on the eld with coming in as the runner-up in the Reverse
This weekend for Round 3 the Pickers will be at home again hosting Cootamundra
League Tag vs Cootamun-
Under 18s vs Cootamundra
Reserve Grade vs Coota-
First Grade vs Cootamun-
Junior Pickers kick off at GIO Stadium
Young Junior Rugby League Under 8s players had a very special experience over the weekend getting to take to the eld at GIO Stadium in Canberra ahead of the Raiders and Dolphins NRL game.
Rovers crush UC
win over the UC Stars.
In front of a good crowd at the Boorowa Showground, the Stars led early by 12-6 before the Rovers clicked into gear.
Boorowa fullback, Austin Power was electric in attack scoring six tries of his own in the twelve tries to three romp.
There were sensational players all over the park with the young forward pack for Boorowa looking impressive.
The UC Stars never stopped trying but injuries and a rampant Boorowa attack proved too much.
Congratulations to Maty Batt who clocked up 50 games for the Rovers and has always been a major contributor for Boorowa in his league career.
The Rovers have a bye in round two before taking on the Googong Goannas in round three in two weeks.
The next home game will be on 31 May against the Snowy River Bears.
Points went to:
3 James Farrell
2 Austin Power
1 split between Ned Evans and Hamish Scott Players player was James Farrell.
BOOROWA ROVERS RLFC
The Junior Pickers had an amazing experience with some of them now setting their sights on joining in the footsteps of some of their fellow Pickers who now grace the grounds week in and week out in the NRL.
Under 16s players Harry and Nick took to the eld last week for the Under 16s Canberra Raiders who played against the Melbourne Storm Under 16s in Albury, well done boys.
TOWN COMP KICKS OFF
This Friday is the rst round of the Friday Night Town Comp for the Junior Pickers.
Under 6s:
Sharks - Daniel Woods
Carson Shipp, Hunter Martin, Jhye Cummins, Nash Robinson, Brianna Woods, Max Sharman, Ruebyn Logue, Harry Stapleton, Archie Loader, Lincoln James and Rowan Molloy
Eels - Josh and Chris Kaiden Byrnes, Charles Gibson, Lewis Brown, Nixon Hardy, Carter McInerney, Logan Marsh, Oscar Holmes, Cohen Langford, Dominic Jenner, Isaiah Allouche, Charlie Wilmot and Lucas Fensom
Under 7s:
Broncos - Craig Gault
Ardy Comerford, Jack Gault, Ra y Richens, Sonny Walker, Harvey Palmer, Henry Rielley and Nate Wilmot
Panthers - Dicky Campbell Finn Eades, Myles Sullivan, Samel Bridge, Charlie Wilkes, Jack Robinson, Nathan Cruz, Nate Campbell and James Roche
Under 9s:
Rabbitohs - Keiren Davidson Spencer Hardman, Cruz Freeman, Thaine Rodger, Hunter Davidson, Rex Eades, Dustin Mckenzie, Archie Spring and Leon Campbell
Sea Eagles - Brent
Isaac Hunt, Jett Pritchard, Levi Walsh, Jaxon Sheather, Lucas Cowled, Zander Rodger, Richie Robinson and Al e Friend
Raiders - Geo Palmer
Lewis Palmer, Dustin Bruce, Wasim Dib, Darcy Arabin, Oscar Hardman, Nixon Kinlyside, Billy Deasey, Zayn Khalaf and Khaled Hamzy
Storm - Shaun Brown
Nixon McInerney, Declan Brown, Clayton Stevens, Jude Maxwell, Erik Taylor, Noah Causer, Max Gardener and Noah Tancred
Under 11s:
Bulldogs - Matt Horder
Kyanah Cummins, Vinnie Wark, Riley Walker, Lenny Thornhill, Hamish Reynolds, Seifeddine Abbas, Muhammad Roumieh, Nicholas Wilkes, Charlie Dean, Jack Lawrence-Lyall and Lachlan McCallum
Roosters - Marc Owen
Tate Owen, Issa Ghoneim, Jake Apps, Billy Jasprizza, Axel Pritchard, Mitchell Scott, Alex Holt, Archie Moles, Jack Baker, Charlie Shipp and Abdul Khalaf
Dragons - Rod Berry
Angus Cartwright, Jonathan Eastwood, Louis Clark, James Sinclair, Oliver Dawe, Tyree Christian, Angus Berry, Brodi Berry, Nixon Clissold, Kobine Ginn and Finn Aiken
Tigers - Brad Pettit
Lachlan Corbett, Cruz Mills, Charlie Davis, Elliott Palmer, Hudson Pettit, Joey Morris, Ashton Callaghan, Henry Maloney, Cooper Spring, Jake Murray, Matt Gibbons and Kieran Light
Riverina Cup runners up for Lions
The Young Lions have come in as the runners up for the Riverina Cup on Sunday night a er going down 2-0 against the Wagga City Wanders in the grand nal.
Congratulations to everyone who contributed to the Riverina Cup Campaign and the run into the Grand Final!
Not the result anyone wanted in a tough game that could have went either way.
A massive thank you to all the supporters who turned up at home and made the trip to all our away games!
We go again this weekend with all four grades at Hall Brothers Oval!
Coming up this weekend for round two of the Football Wagga Wagga season the Lions will have three teams playing at home on Saturday and one on Sunday.
SATURDAY MATCHES:
Young Lions Under 18s vs Tolland Football Club 1pm
Young Lions Second Grade vs Tolland Football Club 3pm
Young Lions First Grade vs Tolland Football Club 5pm
SUNDAY MATCHES:
Young Lions First Grade vs Charles Sturt FC 10am
It was a fantastic weekend for the Harden Red Devils, Boorowa Goldies and Young Yabbies for the second round of the 2025 South West Cup season with all three sides securing a win.
The Harden Red Devils hosted the Condobolin Rams at Harden Rugby Club on Saturday with the Devils showing their strength with a 40-0 win.
The side of Jeremy Martin, Ethan Richens, Oliver Murphy, Thomas Kingwill, Darcy Gotterson, Luke Thorsby, Nicholas Alcorn, captain Jack Alcorn, Will Glover, Jack Glover, Oliver Minehan, Jarrod Keelan, Joe Stewart,
Lawrence Aitken, Kyle Martin, Jack Kennett, Zac Co ey, John Manchester and Lachlan Hicks worked awlessly to secure the win on their home turf and are only a single point behind competition leaders the Boorowa Goldies.
The Young Yabbies brought home a win from their trip to West Wyalong on the weekend where they faced o against the Weevils.
Thanks to the boot of Liam Miller the Yabs secured victory with the young gun kicking four penalty goals and converting two tries with Aidan Kain and Kai Lang eld crossing the line for tries. It was a convincing win for
Great weekend for Hilltops Rugby Boorowa Rugby Union Old Gold Day
the Goldies over the Grenfell Panthers in Boorowa on Saturday with the Goldies locking in a 48 to 7 win.
Tries were made by Adam Hick, Patrick Johnson, Josh Sloane, Ryan Simpson, George Chudleigh and Fergus Munns with two other tries and four conversions for the Goldies in response to one try and one conversion from the Panthers.
In the other game played over the weekend the Temora Tuskers went down to the Cootamundra Tri Colours 0-44 at Temora.
For round three locals are being encouraged to head down to Cran eld Oval on
Friday night to watch the Yabbies and the Goldies face o under the lights.
Kick o for the women’s Xs will be at 6pm with the rst grade clash to take to the eld at 7pm.
Rug up, enjoy a steak sand wich and watch the grand nal replay.
The Red Devils will be making the trip to Temora to take on the Tuskers from 2pm on Saturday.
The other games will have the Tri Colours hosting the West Wyalong Weevils at Coota and the Grenfell Pan thers will be taking on the Condobolin Rams at Grenfell Rugby Club.
Boorowa Goldies 48
The Goldies and Grenfell had an arm wrestle in the rst half, some heavy defence and strong ball carrying from Grenfell had the Goldies on the back foot early. Some solid backline moves had the boys up 17-0 at the half. The game opened up in the second half, with the deep Goldies bench being a big di erence between the two sides.
New Goldies Josh Sloane, Kyle Pye and Ferg Munns had multiple moments of brilliance in the backline, and Jamie Golden has found a new home in the 7 jersey. The score line didn’t re ect the closeness of the game, and the large crowd enjoyed a great arvo of footy.
Tries: Adam Hick, Patty Johnson, Liam Salmon, Josh Sloane, Justin Flannery, Slippery Simpson, George Chudleigh, Fergus Munns
Cons: Liam Salmon 4
Best & Fairest Points
3 - Benny Klose
2 - Liam Salmon
1 - Justin Flannery
Player’s Player - Josh Sloane
Mike’s Mug - Ferg Munns
Chick’s Pick - Rob Stirzaker
Grenfell Pink Panthers 64
Boorowa Goldilocks 0
A very tough game for the 10 Goldilocks that took the eld. Forced to defend for 90 percent of the game, the girls never gave up and took a lot of lessons away from such a well drilled and organised side in Grenfell. Strong debuts for Naike, Cate, Eden, and Mikaela, as they got their rst real taste of rugby - they will have plenty of great years ahead. Some more numbers would be handy, so get to the Showground Tuesday and Thursday nights to join a great group of girls.
Points
3 - Mollie McKinley
2 - Mikaela Anderson
1 - Cate O’Donnell
Player’s Player - Eden Barnett
Richard’s Pick - Nikki Gore
As usual, The Boorowa Hotel was the real winner with a great night to celebrate Old Gold Day and the 1985 double premiership year.
Gear up for a HUGE Friday Night game in Young this weekend for the Men’s Grand Final rematch.
#HeartofGold
Boorowa Rugby Club
Junior Yabbies get ready for Griffith Gala
We hope everyone has enjoyed a wonderful Easter break and holidays!
As we return to training next week, there’s plenty happening for our Yabbiesso please take a moment to read the important updates below:
Training Resumes
Training returns as normal on Friday 2nd May for all age groups.
That evening, our Senior Yabbies Men’s and Women’s teams will take on Boorowa under the lights a er training. It’s always a fantastic night to come along, support our Seniors, and enjoy some great country rugby.
Player Registrations Reminder
A reminder that all players must be registered to TRAIN and PLAY.
Registrations can be completed via Rugby Xplorer: https://myaccount.rugbyx -
plorer.com.au/register.
Any players attending training who have not yet registered must do so by 2nd May to be eligible to participate in the upcoming Round 1 Gala Day in Gri th. Gri th Gala Day - Sunday 4th May
Our rst Gala Day is fast approaching and will be held in Gri th on Sunday 4th May.
Game times for all age groups will be shared as soon as they’re available - stay tuned!
SIRU Rep Training and Trials - 27th April
We have a number of Yabbies taking part in the second SIRU Rep Training and Trials on Sunday 27th April in Cootamundra.
We wish them all the best for their nal training session and selection trials!
Nip Nip!
YOUNG JUNIOR RUGBY UNION
the Yabbies under the lights at Cranfield Oval.
Crutcher and Shipp take out Saturday event
On Saturday the event a single stableford sponsored by Gus Stinson and GS Tiles and Floor Covering.
The winner was Mark Crutcher with 39 points from runner up Mark Shipp with 48 points and third was Rhett Foreman with 37 points on a countback.
The Terry Brothers Carpet Choice secret birdie hole was the 11th and was won by Pat Hatton.
The Watson Toyota NTP on the 7th was won by Jake Veney and Craig Gault won the NTP on the 17th.
The Pro Pin on the 7th was won by Jake Veney and he won a voucher for $57.
The Deluxe Blinds & Shutters NTP on the 13th was won by Rhett Foreman and the 16th was won by Barry Gaal.
The Deluxe Blinds & Shutters NTP Eagles nest jackpot of $40 on the rst was won not won and jackpots to $60 next week.
The Ian Page Bricklaying card draw was won by Jake Veney.
Balls went down to 33 points on a countback and there were 61 players.
Upcoming events:
Young Open - Saturday 3rd May 4BBB Sponsored by the Young Services Club and Sunday 4th May Stroke - Scratch and Handicap over 3 grades. Sponsored by McAlisters Motors.
Saturday 10th May Cooltech Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Monthly Medals.
The Wednesday Medley was won by Samuel Presland (Harden) with 41 points and he won 12 balls.
Runner up was Rhett Foreman (9 balls) with 39 points on a countback from Jim Beath (7 balls).
Fourth was Cameron Clark (5 balls) with 37 points on a countback from Daryl Brown (3 balls) and Matthew Brown (2 balls).
The Pro Pin was won by Ian Tierney and he won a $50 voucher.
Rick Oliver the Mens division was won by Shaun Rolfe with 39 points on a countback and he won 12 balls.
was Josh Townsend (9 balls) and Ray Har graves (7 balls).
Fourth was Charlie Corcoran (5 balls) with 37 points on a countback from Levi French (3 balls) and Andrew Aiken (2 balls).
The Pro Pin was won by Cameron Clark and he won a voucher for $65.
Balls went down to 32 points on a countback and there were 63 players.
In the Ladies division the winner was Rachel Dorman with 40 points and she won 4 balls.
36 points on a countback from Lorraine
Balls went down to 32 points and there
The Kyle McGovern Electrical Sundayfell) with 41 points.
The runner up was Jack Nicolls with 39 points and Craig Webber was third with 37 points.
The Pro Pin was won by Jim Brewster and he won a voucher for $16.
The Watson Toyota secret birdie jackpot was not won and sits at $60 next week.
Tuesday’s competition was won by Cecil Finley with second going to David Jasprizza.
Thursday a two person Amrbose was played, the winners were Garry Cummins and David Jasprizza with 51 1/4, next best was Terry Casey and Lindsay Sheather on 53 nett.
Sunday was a two person Ambrose.
Winners were Lindsay Sheather and Richard Dennis on 52 1/2.
Garry and Greg Cummins had a birdie gobble.
Terry and David had two birdies and one gobble.
Condolences to Peter on the passing of Nora, one of our lady golfers.
VERA MCMILLAN
Runner up was Cathy Aiken (3 balls) with
Balls went down to 32 points and there were 18 players.
CRAIG WATSON
Joy wins on Wednesday at Young
Runner-up: Cath Johnson 37 pts – 1 ball on a c/b from Jackie Sheridan 37 pts – 1
C Grade - 7th sponsored by Uplands P/L – Joy McCormick
A Grade – 13th sponsored by Gail Hanigan – Liz Harding
Ball winners – Justine Makeham 2 balls and Carolyn Shaw, Estelle Roberts, Cathy Marshall, Gail Hanigan, Karen Hamilton-Gibbs, Ros Anderson, Helen Spencer, Chris Keevil and Sandra Holmes 1 ball each
Friday was the ANZAC Day Single Stableford.
Winner: Rachel Dorman 40 pts – 4 balls
Runner-up: Cathy Aiken 36 pts – 3 balls NTP’s were not hit.
A Grade 16th sponsored by Gail Hanigan – Trish Miller Ball winner: Liz Harding - 1 ball
Next Saturday will be a Single Stroke being the 3rd round of GNSW Saturday Medals and Wednesday is a Single Stableford. Also, Saturday is the First Round of the AISSUR Bowl sponsored by Lesley Watson; the Jean Gemmell Memorial sponsored by the SWLGA and the VWGA Mabel McKenzie for Senior Vets and the Country Championships for all VWGA Members.
Good Luck to all!
A reminder that the First Round of the Mid-week Match Play sponsored by Ros Anderson is to be played by 14th May.
Congratulations to Katrina McGrath winning the Ladymow Par event sponsored by Hazel Gardiner.
Another great game and a drop of handicap once more!
COMING UP AT THE CLUB
Sunday May 4 - Pennants round three at Boorowa
Sunday May 11 - Pennants nal at Binalong
Sunday May 18 - Bronte Johnston Trophy
Sunday May 25 - Monthly Medalstroke event
Sunday June 1 - to be con rmed (Open for Sponsorship)
Sunday June 8 - Keno Go 2-Man Ambrose
Sunday June 15 - To be con rmed (open for sponsorship)
Sunday June 22 - President’s TrophyTwo Man Ambrose
Sunday June 29 - Monthly MedalStroke event
Ladymow Par event played at Boorowa Nominations now
Nominations are now open for an all new town darts inter club/pub competition in Young.
Nominations are open until May 1 with the competition to kick o on May 15. Teams of four, $300 rego per team with all fees going to the end of season prize money. Entry forms can be picked up and paid at the Young Services Club reception. Contact info@youngservicesclub.com. au or call 02 6382 1944 or call Greg Lestrange on 0458 479 192.
PAMMIE MCCLOY
Saturday’s winner at the Young Ladies Golf Club was Paulien Collier on 40 points.
AUSTRALIAN GOLD MEDAL FOR GEORGIA IN THE POOL
MURRINGO local Georgia Wheeler has swam herself to an Australian Age gold medal in Brisbane at the Australian Swimming Championships.
The former Young High School student started at PLC in Sydney so she could pursue her swimming with her, and her mother, having had to spend a huge amount of time in the car travelling too and from Cootamundra and Goulburn for training and though the 13-yearold is missing the farm, the ability to focus more on her training has nabbed her a coveted gold medal at the Australian Championships.
The Australian Championships were held at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre between April 10 and 18 with the event livestreamed and televised by Channel 9.
Georgia took out the gold in the 13 years Australian Age Nationals for the 50m backstroke with a superfast time of 30.09 seconds.
Though the race was super fast and exhilarating to watch it was Georgia’s start and underwater work that gave her a fantastic start and allowed her to nish the sprint fast and hard to secure her gold medal.
Georgia also swam for three other personal bests and top nalist placings in the 100m backstroke, 50m butter y and 50m breaststroke.
Georgia said the experience opened her eyes to believe in herself more, to be patient with the process and that there is still a lot more to come.
She will continue to train and compete over the winter months and is considering if she will contest the Australian swimming trials in June for the experience of it which will be held in South Australia and then back up in October for the Australian Short Course Championships.
CONGRATULATIONS to Damien Miller on winning the Young Bowling Club Singles Championship.
This is the h time that he has won the championship in the past eight years.
In a high class nal played on Sunday a ernoon Damien defeated Jonathon Watson 25–24.
The opening ends of the game were evenly shared with the score at 5–all after 6 ends, 7–all a er 8 ends and 14–all a er 16 ends.
Jono then won 7 of the next 9 ends to lead 24–19. From that point Damien won 5 consecutive ends to take out the game 25–24.
Congratulations to both players on a great game.
Five time Club Champion
Play during the week saw 12 players involved on Thursday a ernoon.
The winning teams and their scores were Jarrod Schiller and Jono Watson 26–20, Albert Carter and Brian McNair 18–12 and Phil Taylor and Aldo Malvicino 18–16.
Saturday a ernoon saw 20 players playing ve games of pairs.
The vouchers for the a ernoon went to Brian McNair and Ted Loader whose winning score was 25–10.
In the other games with signi cant margins Albert Carter and Ivor Watkiss won with a score of 22–11 and David Ward and Greg Woods won 29–17.
There were also two very close games with Michael Webb and Tony Ruhl win-
ning 25–23 and Brian Christie and Leslie Christie winning by a single shot at 16–15.
On Sunday morning the club’s Grade 6 Pennant side played a practice game against the Grade 5 side from Boorowa Ex–Services and won on two of the three rinks.
This weekend the Grade 6 side will play in the Region Finals at Leeton. Their rst game is against Wagga Rules on Saturday a ernoon. Good luck to the side.
Those players intending to play in the Club Triples Championship should check the details on the notice board. Entries for this event close on Saturday 17th May.
