Calls for early intervention to reduce rural youth crime
THERE is an urgent need for early intervention to deal with the complex social drivers of youth crime in regional and rural NSW.
The Committee on Law and Safety has today tabled its rst report for the inquiry into community safety in regional and rural communities.
Since adopting the inquiry on 20 March 2024, the Committee received almost 200 submissions and conducted hearings in Bourke, Broken Hill, Kempsey and Sydney, with additional meetings held in Wagga Wagga and the Mid North Coast.
Committee Chair Edmond Atalla MP said the report is informed by powerful testimonies from individuals and communities directly impacted by crime.
“We’ve heard rsthand from people who’ve experienced the trauma of crime in their communities,” Mr Atalla said.
“The message is loud and clear: people feel unsafe, and they want lasting solutions.
“Our report emphasises that youth crime is a complex issue that can’t be addressed through policing alone.
“Evidence overwhelmingly supports early intervention and community-based support programs as the most e ective tools to prevent youth o ending.
“Our recommendations highlight the need for a long term approach to
community safety.
“Tough-on-crime responses might seem appealing, but they don’t deliver long-term change,” he said.
“We need to invest in what works and that means supporting vulnerable young people early, before they come into contact with the justice system.”
The report also identi es signi cant service gaps, referral ine ciencies, and funding constraints that limit the e ectiveness of current early intervention e orts.
The Committee’s recommendations aim to strengthen these systems and expand e ective programs.
“We are deeply thankful to the people who shared their experiences and insights with us,” Mr Atalla said.
“Your voices have shaped this report, and we have tried to re ect your testimony as authentically as possible.
“We hope the recommendations in this report are given serious consideration so they can translate into positive action and improved outcomes for communities across regional and rural New South Wales.”
The Committee’s inquiry is ongoing, and a nal report will be furnished at a later date.
The report can be found on the Committee’s webpage at https://www.parliament. nsw.gov.au/committees/ inquiries/
A CELEBRATION 90 YEARS IN THE MAKING
There was a huge celebration at the Young Services Club over the weekend with Doug and Ruth Leabeater both celebrating their 90th birthdays with friends, family and well wishes.
Visitors attended from all over the country as well as a few from overseas, all to celebrate the local couple.
Homelessness
NSW welcomes end of nogrounds evictions across the state
HOMELESSNESS NSW has welcomed the ending of no-grounds evictions, which came into effect last week, as a positive step towards ending the housing and homelessness crisis.
Homelessness NSW CEO Dominique Rowe said the important changes not only bring the state into line with regulations across the country, but will help with the current and ongoing housing crisis hitting locally and across the state.
“Eviction from private rentals is one of the main causes of homelessness,” Mr Rowe said.
“Ending unfair no-grounds evictions will help to keep people in housing and reduce pressure on our overwhelmed homelessness services.
“These important changes at last bring NSW into line with most of the country and welcome them.”
Mr Rowe said while these changes are important, much more needs to be done to end homelessness.
According to Homelessness NSW almost 68,000 people sought help from homelessness services last year in NSW, and many were turned away due to overwhelming demand and over 65,000 households are on the growing social housing waitlist.
According to Mr Rowe Homelessness NSW is calling on the state government to increase the stock of social housing from 4.7 percent to 10 percent and to deliver a 30 percent increase in baseline funding for specialist homelessness services.
Celebrating 95 years of Young Hospital Auxiliary
ON Sunday 15 June, the Young Hospital Auxiliary is holding a luncheon at the Young Golf Club to celebrate its 95th year of serving the community of Young.
The Young Hospital Auxiliary was formed on 18 March 1930.
It was one of the earliest auxiliaries to be formed in NSW.
A meeting advertising the formation of a Women’s Auxiliary appeared in the Daily Witness Young.
The advertisement was written by Mr Thos. A. Tester (Secretary of the Hospital Board) and dated 11 March 1930 and invited “all well-wishers to attend”.
The inaugural meeting of the ‘Women’s Auxiliary District Hospital’ was reported in the Witness:
‘A most successful inaugural meeting was held in the School of Arts last week under the presidency of Mr F.H.Tout.’ (President of the Hospital Board) ... ‘It was ultimately determined that a Women’s Auxiliary Com mittee be formed in connection
with the District Hospital and a general committee (of 26) was forthwith appointed...Mesdames Selden, Dickinson, Wickham, Tester, Tuckwell, Metcalfe, F.M. and A.J. Purchas, Everson, W.F and R.Weeden, Davis, Marshall, Collins, Wales, Teasdale, Reece, Marina, Sutherland, Tout, Davis, Tresilian, Breden, McKoewn, Templeton and Miss Buckland.’
The Witness on 30 May 1930 reported that “a meeting was held on Monday last of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Burrangong District Hospital. Mrs H. Marina presided.” Mrs Marina (later MBE) was the Auxiliary’s Inaugural President.
In May 1934 Mrs Marina presided at an “enthusiastic” annual meeting – 37 attending and 8 apologies.
The 4th Annual Report recorded that “at the request of Matron Young, the following articles were supplied to the Hospital : Chair covers in all the private
tables and 26 tea-towels; sheets were hemmed from calico used at the Carnival Ball supper.
Mrs Esplin gave 6 tray-cloths and Mrs Selden 2 runners.
Treasurer Mrs Wickham’s report showed a total year’s income of £46/5/4. President Mrs Marina’s comment
“We will do better this year after such a large annual meeting”, was greeted with laughter and applause.”
So the tradition was set.
In 2005 the Auxiliary won an award from the United Hospital Auxiliaries’ organization having raised the most money by a country branch in the sum of $500,000.
This money was spent to furnish and equip the new Young Hospital.
Two members of that group are currently members of the present Hospital Auxiliary, Nancy McGregor and Lyn Fruedenstein.
Some 95 years later the current
chase of items for the local hospital for the bene t of patients.
The birthday celebrations luncheon will be held at the Young Golf Club on Sunday 15 June.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Tickets can be purchased for $40 per head at the Young Services Club or by phoning 6382 1944. Numbers will be nalized by close of business on Friday 6 June.
The guest speaker will be Jessica Conneely of Dance4Wellbeing who will talk about the importance of maintaining mobility.
A fabulous ra e, donated by Grove Estate Wines of a wine tasting and grazing experience for 10 people, will be drawn at the luncheon.
Tickets can be purchased on line at United Hospital Auxiliary (Young Branch) BSB 802 367 Account 100 024 495 (Ref: Name and phone number) or at the Auxiliary’s selling day at Bunnings on Friday 13 June.
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Chance to have your favourite recipes published
IN some excitng news for the local community, Bunyip Preschool has announced the development of a Community Cookbook to help raise funds for the centre and the 2025 Billabong Graduation.
Bunyip is invitng recipe contributons from the Bunyip Community but also the wider Harden-Murrumburrah region.
This is a great opportunity for you to share your favourite family recipes and be part of a published Community Cookbook!
At the same time, you will be supporting Bunyip and its preschool students graduatng in 2025.
Submissions for the Community Cookbook are now open and will close on Friday 27 June 2025.
To submit your recipe, visit www.publishedauthors.com.au and then select Bunyip Preschool and Long Day Care.
There is a simple online template you can use to upload your recipe.
Of course, not everyone is comfortable using the internet and online forms, so sta members of Bunyip are also very happy if you drop your recipe into Bunyip and they will submit it for you.
If you are a local business that would like the chance to advertise in the cookbook at very affordable prices, you can get in touch with Shannon or Emma at Bunyip on (02) 6386 2631.
Order forms will be available soon, so you will be able to preorder a copy of what is sure to be a unique and heartwarming cookbook.
JOURNALISTS
Keep an eye on the Facebook page for Bunyip Preschool or the Harden Murrumburrah Regional Development Corporation (HRDC) for information about preorders.
We encourage everyone to get behind this exciting project!
About Bunyip Preschool and Long Day Care Preschool in Harden-Murrumburrah has been operating for almost 60 years and plays an important
Many local families have seen close to three generations go through the preschool and it is a community organisation that continues to grow.
Bunyip Preschool is currently licensed for 76 children and provides Long Day Care for babies from six weeks of age, through to Preschool age children.
The annual Preschool Graduation is a celebration of those chil-
dren graduating from preschool who will be attending kindergarten in the new year.
It is a wonderful opportunity for families from our community to come together, some who are nishing their Bunyip journey and others who will continue to be involved with Bunyip as more of their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren come through Bunyip in future years.
Bunyip Preschool’s Facebook address is https://www.facebook. com/BunyipPreschool/ Bunyip Preschool Harden Inc. actvities and outcomes:
Bunyip Preschool Harden Inc. is a community organisation registered as an NSW incorporation association and a Charity with the Australian Charities and Notfor-pro ts Commission.
Early Childhood education is a fundamental and vital part of our community.
Our programs and services attribute to the growth and development of the children in our community and surrounds.
Bunyip Preschool provides required high-quality care for the families in our community to be able to participate in their scheduled work and education needs.
Our organisation is owned by the community and gives back to the community through low fee education and care services.
- BUNYIP PRESCHOOL AND LONG DAY CARE
Experts urge vigilance with respiratory syncytial virus IPART makes decision
By ANNABEL CUSACK
EXPERTS urge vigilance with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) ahead of the winter months with GSK Australia saying it’s as serious in older adults as it is in babies.
According to GSK while the significant risk of RSV for young babies is recognised, they are urging RSV vigilance in the older population, particularly any grandparents who are caring for young grandchildren ahead of the winter season.
“We know older adults are familiar with influenza – but less aware of RSV and the serious health challenges this infectious respiratory virus can cause. We really want older Australians, particularly those caring for grandchildren, to become much more informed and aware of RSV,” Sydney Respiratory Physician and chair of the Lung Foundation Professor Lucy Morgan said.
“They need to know about their risk and not assume it’s
just a problem in babies.”
RSV is considered medically to be a common virus that generally peaks in autumn and winter across the country and that most children will have had RSV at least once by the age of two.
Infected individuals can stay contagious for up to 10 days placing those caring for the infected, particularly young children at risk of RSV and the further health conditions that can result.
“The impact of RSV can be very serious for older Australians who may struggle to regain their health and conditioning after the virus has cleared,” Associate Professor and Senior Geriatrician Michael Woodward said.
“Unfortunately, some may have significant delays in regaining their former health and independence after RSV.”
Clinical Professor John Blakey, Consultant Respiratory Physician and Medical Advisor to Asthma
Australia said the virus can be particularly bad for those who
have a pre-existing condition.
“Older adults with existing heart or lung disease are at higher risk of being admitted with RSV,” he said.
“They are five to 10 times more likely to end up in hospital.
“People with conditions like asthma and COPD therefore need to be particularly aware of RSV and how to minimise their risk.”
RSV is a common, contagious respiratory virus that can lead to significant health issues in older adults including pneumonia and hospitalisations.
Compared with children under five years, older adults hospitalised with RSV may spend twice as long in hospital.
Fatalities from RSV are nearly four times higher in older adults compared with young children under five years of age.
Following hospitalisation from RSV, older adults may have longterm health complications and loss of independence.
According to GSK, RSV gener-
ally starts with mild symptoms, similar to other respiratory viruses such as influenza and COVID-19, including cough, headache, tiredness, runny nose and congestion.
RSV can survive on hard surfaces for up to six hours and is easily spread, including between family members of all ages.
Australia commenced recording RSV cases under the Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System in 2021 with the tracking beginning to build a picture of the real numbers and impact of the virus.
For older Australians, last year’s reported RSV cases were 32,156 compared with 56,561 influenza cases.
Older Australians are being urged to become more informed and alert to RSV ahead of winter, especially when caring for young grandchildren, and talk to their doctor or pharmacist about RSV and prevention options.
Find out more at www.gsk.com. au.
Jack on the lookout for past contest participants
Do you remember Hoadley’s Battle of the Sounds?
Maybe you were even part of it?
If so, radio host Jack Hodgins wants to hear from you.
Mr. Hodgins is writing a book that documents the iconic Hoadley’s contest.
This was Australia’s biggest music competition from the 1960s till the early ’70s and even featured local rockers from Young and surrounds.
Hoadley’s Chocolates, founded in 1913 and known for inventing the Violet Crumble, ran the national Battle of the Sounds from 1966 to 1972.
At its peak, the contest held sixty heats across the country where young bands would compete for a chance to win a place in a state country final, and ultimately the national grand final.
“It gave bands a chance to play, in many cases, to the biggest crowds they would ever play and all they would have to do is send in a coupon to their local radio station and then they could play their local area’s heat,” Jack said.
The Young heats were facilitated by radio station 2LF and were won by local groups such The Shades (1968 and 1969), Straight No Chaser (1970) and Rock Melon (1971).
But it was not just locally known groups that played the contest; Aussie music icons such as The Twilights and Sherbet would go on to win the competition, which brought with it a considerable cash prize and a return trip to England.
Hodgins first discovered the contest while working on his radio show Vinyl Vibes.
“I was interviewing a lot of Newcastle musicians from the ’60s and ’70s, and they kept bringing up Hoadley’s,” he said.
His initial research led him to Facebook groups focused on Newcastle’s music scene, where someone eventually sent him a PDF of a 1995 document that attempted to document the contest.
“It’s the only resource out there, but it has a lot of gaps,” Jack said.
Determined to preserve this part of Australian music history, Hodgins began tracking down any details he could find.
So far, his research has uncovered some unexpected gems.
“I was sent surviving audio of the 1966 Lismore heat,” Jack said.
“In an article, I read that Jeff Fatt, later of The Wiggles, was in a band called The Brass Nobbs who played that heat.
on Valuer General charges to Councils
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has released its decisions on the maximum prices the Valuer General can charge local councils for land valuation services, effective from 1 July 2025 for a period of 4 years to 30 June 2029.
Tribunal member Sharon Henrick said the Valuer General’s operations are undergoing changes and IPART has considered the impact of these changes on prices paid by councils, which use land valuations to calculate rates.
“Our role is to ensure that councils only pay the efficient costs for those services,” Ms Henrick said.
“We received valuable feedback from stakeholders in response to our Draft Report, which has helped to inform our decisions.
“We have set a single maximum price of $7.93, which will apply to each land valuation provided to councils.”
For most metropolitan councils prices will increase by up to 10.1 percent and coastal councils by up to 1.7 percent, before inflation.
“Prices for regional councils will decrease on average by 13.4 percent, before inflation.”
The Valuer General proposed increased prices to local councils of between 21 percent and 38 percent.
The Valuer General’s proposal includes a new approach in which about half of valuations and objections will be handled directly by Value NSW, instead of being conducted by external contractors.
“This is a big operational change and so there are uncertainties around future costs,” Ms Henrick said.
“This uncertainty led to IPART setting a 4 year determination rather than 6 years.
“IPART has not compared the performance efficiency of either in-house or external contracting.
“IPART’s determination provides a revenue envelope, and it is the responsibility of the Valuer General and Value NSW to determine the appropriate use of these funds.”
Calls for submissions into road safety
Last year close to 70 per cent of the state’s road fatalities occurred in regional NSW according to Transport for NSW which is why there is an inquiry to be held in the NSW Parliament.
The new inquiry by the Committee on Road Safety is looking into what work can be done to reduce regional road trauma caused by speeding, fatigue, drink and drug driving.
“I was shocked when I realised I had audio of their performance.”
This snippet of audio is a minute-long and is a cover of the Peter Gunn theme.
“It’s just one example of the exciting things my research is turning up,” he said.
“A big focus of my research is who played which heat and the songs performed.
“Not all of this information was written down, so in some cases the only sources are those who were there.”
Jack is aiming for a June 2026 release for the book and is still seeking any information he can find about the battles.
If you have any information about the Young battles or the contest in general, you can contact Jack at jackhodgins67@gmail. com.
“Regional communities continue to have a disproportionately high number of road fatalities and it is important that we look for interventions to combat road trauma on regional roads,” Committee Chair Greg Warren MP said.
“Our inquiry is looking at whether current strategies and programs are effective in reducing driving risk factors, such as fatigue, speeding and drink driving, that increase the likelihood of road crashes.”
The Committee would like to hear from a range of stakeholders on this important issue and are inviting submissions from regional and rural community members, road safety experts, community organisations, local councils, first responders and healthcare workers.
More information, including the inquiry’s terms of refence and how to make a submission, is available on the Committee’s webpage at https://www. parliament.nsw.gov.au/committees/ inquiries.
Submissions close on 25 July 2025.
Jack Hodgkins is looking for rock bands from the Young area who competed in the Hoadley’s Battle of the Sounds.
PHOTO: Supplied
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PUBLIC NOTICES
PLANNED COUNCIL WORKS NOTIFICATION UNTIL WEEK ENDING THURSDAY 12/06/2025
is available on Council’s website at https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/council-works-and-road-closures/ PLEASE DIRECT ANY ENQUIRIES TO CUSTOMER SERVICES ON 1300 445 586.
PUBLIC NOTICE: PROPOSED CLASSIFICATION OF LAND AS OPERATIONAL LAND
In accordance with the provisions of Sections 31 and 34 of the Local Government Act 1993, public notice is hereby given that, at its meeting held on Wednesday, 26 March 2025, Council resolved to classify Lot 1711 in Deposited Plan 1312800 as Operational Land. This land forms part of the Galong Cemetery, which was resumed for cemetery extensions in 1889.
This classification proposal follows Council’s resolution of March 2025 to authorise the transfer of the cemetery extension land from Public Works NSW to Council.
Any person may make a written submission to Council regarding this proposal. Submissions will be accepted until 12:00 noon, Friday 13 June 2025. Submissions can be made by letter to:
The General Manager Hilltops Council Locked Bag No. 5 Young NSW 2594
All submissions received will be considered by Council and may be included in a report. Your submission, including any personal information, may be made available to others upon written request, in accordance with Council’s Privacy Management Plan and the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009. The inclusion of personal information in your submission is voluntary; however, not providing it may a ect the consideration of your submission. All information will be stored in Council’s records system. For enquiries regarding this matter, please contact Donna O’Bryan, Property & Land Manager on 1300 445 586.
SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - HILLTOPS ACCESS COMMITTEE (READVERTISED)
Hilltops Council would like to invite members of the community to nominate for the Hilltops Access Committee (the ‘Committee’). Council is looking to appoint up to ten (10) community members or representatives from our local community in line with the term of Council.
The purpose of the Committee is to provide community representation advice and input to Council on the views, needs and interests of people with disability, their families and carers in the Hilltops Local Government Area; the development, implementation and review of Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan and assist Council to consult and respond to access issues that impact on communities across the Hilltops Local Government Area.
SUBMISSIONS
More information, eligibility requirements and an Expression of Interest form are available on Council’s website at https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-yoursay/
Applicants must also attach a supporting letter demonstrating how your membership would be of benefit to the Committee.
Expressions of Interest are to be received no later than 5pm on Thursday 19 June 2025 https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say/ Or via letter to:
General Manager
Hilltops Council
Locked Bag 5 YOUNG NSW 2594
PESTICIDE & HERBICIDE USE NOTIFICATION
UNTIL WEEK ENDING THURSDAY 12/06/2025
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
Proposal: Multi Dwelling Housing (Modification to remove s7.12 contributions)
Exhibition Dates: 8 May to 6 June 2025
Submissions Close: Prior to close of business 6 June 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.
Application No: DA2025/0086
Applicant: Clearsky Environmental Services
Property: Lot 4 DP 633968, COUNCIL CHAMBERS East St, HARDEN NSW 2587
Submissions Close: Prior to close of business 27 June 2025
The application will be considered under Part 4 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979. 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.
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.
Braving the cold to bring colour to winter
WE had a successful ‘Colour in Winter’ workshop at the community garden.
Thank you to the people who braved the cold and wind last week to listen to Olwen Smith talk about the winter garden.
It was particularly special to welcome two guests who drove over from Junee for the morning.
Everyone took home a couple of pots with colourful annual seedlings in them and we had plenty of happy stories.
- RITA O’CONNOR
Parliament listens to Councils on RFS
IN a significant win for local government, a NSW Parliamentary committee has recommended that the state’s Rural Fire Service fleet should be legally recognised as NSW Government assets.
The Public Accounts Committee has tabled the report for its “Inquiry into the assets, premises and funding of the NSW Rural Fire Service” with all 14 recommendations warmly welcomed by the local government sector.
President of Local Government NSW (LGNSW) Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM, said the report’s recommendations strongly align with the positions advocated by LGNSW and councils.
“This significant win comes after years of strong advocacy from LGNSW and from individual councils” Mayor Miller said.
“Of course, every council strongly supports the RFS and the incredible work they do for our communities.
“But the reality is that councils have no say in the acquisition, deployment or disposal of the RFS ‘Red Fleet’ assets so it’s illogical that councils should be expected to account for these assets and manage associated audit obligations.
“The truth is that the management and oversight arrangements of the RFS have gradually shifted over many years, and outdated ownership and accounting arrangements need to be updated.
Report released on proposed changes
The Legislative Council’s Standing Committee on Law and Justice has released its report into proposed changes to liability and entitlements for psychological injury in NSW.
The inquiry was referred to the committee by Treasurer of NSW Daniel Mookhey MLC on May 8, 2025.
The inquiry considered proposed changes contained within the Exposure Draft of the Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Bill 2025.
The committee received 62 submissions and held a public hearing on Friday May 16. Witnesses who gave evidence at the hearing included the Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Work Health and Safety Sophie Cotsis
MP, union representatives, a peak employer body, legal experts, insurance providers, psychiatrists, mental health organisations, government agencies, community service organisations, and individuals with workers’ compensation experience.
“Due to the short timeframe, it was important that the committee secure as much detailed evidence as possible from stakeholders with respect to the provisions of the Exposure Draft,” Chair of the committee Greg Donnelly MLC said.
“We therefore acknowledge the efforts of all stakeholders to, as thoroughly as possible in the circumstances, meaningfully contribute to the inquiry with short notice and are grateful to those who were able to provide
a submission to the inquiry and give evidence at the hearing on Friday 16 May 2025.
“Due to the short timeline the committee was unable to examine in detail, or provide thorough analysis of, the Exposure Draft and evidence received, however within the report, we have referred the evidence to the Government, and to the Legislative Council, so that the evidence can be reviewed and considered when the Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 is prepared and introduced.”
The committee’s report and other inquiry documents can be found on the inquiry’s website at https://www.parliament.nsw. gov.au/committees/inquiries/ Pages/inquiry-details.
“We are so grateful to the members of this Committee who have heard that message and have come out so strongly in recommending much needed change.”
Key recommendations of the inquiry report include: Transferring legal ownership of the Red Fleet assets to the RFS | Amending the Rural Fires Act 1997 to recognise that the NSW RFS – and not local government - is responsible for the maintenance and repair of Red Fleet assets. | Amending the Rural Fires Act to clarify that the NSW RFS has primary responsibility for bush fire mitigation and hazard reduction, with councils playing a supporting role. | Amending the Rural Fires Act so that the NSW RFS is responsible for the provision of new premises in the future.
Mayor Miller says the report must now be followed by swift action.
Hilltops Councillor column
Winter is just around the corner, and while I love this time of year, the cold always takes me by surprise.
On Wednesday, 28 May, Hilltops Council held its Ordinary Meeting, where I put forward two key motions.
The rst motion proposed an assessment of the bridges within the CBDs of Young, Harden and Boorowa.
This assessment will include estimates for cleaning, painting, and long-term maintenance plans to ensure these vital structures are kept in good condition.
The second motion focused on reviewing the town’s entrance signage.
We aim to identify key locations for new or updated signage and explore potential grant funding to support this initiative.
Part of this motion also includes community consultation, so we can get your input on the design and appearance of the signs - stay tuned for more details.
In other news, Councillors approved the proposed locations for two electric vehicle charging stations in Harden - one at Bathurst Street and another at Whitton Lane.
This is a great step forward in supporting sustainable transport options in the region.
Councillors also approved the sale of the building that was Young’s old town library on Lynch Street, as well as two parcels of land in Miro Street, which were previously used as netball courts.
The proceeds from these sales will be reinvested into improvements for Young’s trunk drainage system, which will also help alleviate the ooding in the CBD during heavy rain.
This project will be a relief to local businesses that have been a ected by these issues in the past.
Additionally, Councillors adopted the Hilltops Council Revenue Policy for 20252026, which includes changes to annual charges for water, waste, stormwater, and liquid trade waste.
Waste management has been a major concern in our communities, particularly in rural areas.
I want to thank Council sta for hosting community consultation days across the region.
Your feedback has been invaluable in making changes that will standardise and improve waste management across Hilltops.
These changes will take e ect from 1 July 2025, so please reach out to Hilltops Council if you have any questions about how they might a ect you.
Don’t forget, Council meetings are open to the public or can be viewed online via the Hilltops Council website at https://www. hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/council-meetings/ Councillor Fiona Douglas
From mother to daughter
This apron came to the Young Historical Museum from the estate of Mrs Ethel May West who died in 1980.
Ethel was born at Thuddungra in 1890 to John Jenkin Tiedemann and his wife Louisa.
She married Thomas Charles West at Thuddungra in 1916.
A er marriage the couple ‘went on to the land at Bribbaree’.
Her husband was an active supporter for the Bribbaree Show Society and she also became actively involved.
Ethel was also interested in the Country Women’s Association, holding the presidency of the Bribbaree branch ‘and it grew in strength under her active guidance.’ ‘
She was also widely known for her horticultural e orts’ and ‘was a keen exhibitor at shows and town ower shows.’
Ethel worked in the Women’s Fellowship of her church and became active in the auxiliary of Iandra Mansion at Greenethorpe when it was bought by her church.
According to the information the Museum was given at the time of donation, the apron dated to approximately 1880 which means that it probably originally belonged to Ethel’s mother, Louisa.
She was born at Young in 1868 to William H Louis Buschmeier and his wife Mary.
Mary’s death was registered in Newtown in 1876 and William, known as Louis, died at Young in 1914.
Their surname is spelt Bushmere on their death registrations.
Louisa married John Jenkin Tiedemann in 1888 at Maori Farm, Young.
The couple went to live at “Rose Farm” Thuddungra.
Their son Hubert Carson was born in 1889 and their daughter Ethel May on 5 December 1890.
Louisa ‘was one of the most highly respected residents of the district, both at Thuddungra and Young and was a great charitable worker in both centres, and she also took a
keen and active interest in all functions pertaining to the Methodist Church.’
tal was in di cult circumstances, the committee sought to increase both country and town subscriptions to the hospital. Country subscription centres were formed and individuals ‘were asked to undertake the work of raising funds on behalf of the Hospital’.
The town was divided into four areas where ‘lady collectors’ would raise funds for the hospital. Louisa was allotted to the country area of Bribbaree.
At another fundraiser for the hospital, a ‘Linen Tea’ where donors brought a parcel of linen or contributed cash, Louisa contributed two sheets.
Another cause that Louisa contributed to was the Red Cross, which included donating items for the soldiers abroad. In March 1915, she is listed as contributing 4 pillows.
In about 1925, the Tiedemann’s moved into the town of Young and lived at ‘Winton’ on Wombat Street.
Louisa died at Young on 4 December 1940.
Karen Schamberger- Young Historical Society
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6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Call The Midwife. 1.30 Picasso. 2.30 SSO Simone Young Conducts Elgar & Vaughan Williams. 4.10 The Piano. 5.10 Landline. 5.40 Australian Story. 6.10 Father Brown. Final. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. 10.05 Bergerac. 10.50 Reunion. 11.50 Rage.
6.00 Shopping. 8.30 Better Homes. 11.00 Harry’s Practice. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Escape To The Country. 1.00 Horse Racing. Bob Charley AO Stakes Day, VRC Country Race Day and Oaks Day. 5.30 Animal SOS Australia. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 1.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.35 Doctor Who.
Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 13. GWS Giants v Port Adelaide. 10.30 MOVIE: Battleship. (2012) 1.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Watersport. Offshore Superboats. Replay. 4.00 Storage Wars: Barry’s Best Buys. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 The Americas. 8.00 MOVIE: Jurassic World. (2015) 10.30 MOVIE: Commando. (1985) 12.30 Late Programs.
Moon. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.30 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.10 Chopped Jnr. Return. 8.55 The Piano. 9.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.35 Late Programs.
9.55 Golden Point. 10.45 MOVIE: Sicario. (2015) 1.00 Young Sheldon. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Wild Moments. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30
Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 Shopping. 10.30 House Rules. 12.00 The Resident. 3.00 The Goldbergs. 3.30 Jabba’s Movies School Holiday Special. New. 4.00 Frogger. 5.00 America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League. 7.00 MOVIE: The Next Karate Kid. (1994) 9.15 MOVIE: Love Again. (2023) 11.25 MOVIE: Love, Simon. (2018)
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Destination WA. 12.30 Find My Country House Australia. 1.00 Great Australian Detour. Return. 1.30 Young Sheldon. 2.00 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters Of The Galaxy. 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 Holiday Home Makeover With Rachel & Ryan. 8.30 MOVIE: No Time To Die. (2021) Daniel Craig. 11.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.55 MOVIE: The Long Dark Hall. (1951) 2.45 MOVIE: The Call Of The Wild. (1972) 4.50 MOVIE: Sitting Bull. (1954) 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Quarter-final. 9.30 Super Rugby Pacific PostMatch. 9.45 TBA. 11.00 French Open Tennis Pre-Show. 11.20 Tennis. French Open. Day 14. Women’s Final. 3.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 Kitty Is Not A Cat. 10.00 Weekender. 10.30 Weekender. 11.00 Jordie, Sam & Ted’s Adventures. 11.30 Holistic Living. 12.00 Dream Home. 1.40 Zumbo’s Just Desserts. 3.00 Starstruck. 4.30 Dodger. 5.30 MOVIE: Playmobil: The Movie. (2019) 7.30 MOVIE: Robin Hood. (2010) 10.30 MOVIE: Firestarter. (2022) 12.35 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 12.10 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 The Yes Experiment. 1.00 Roads Less Travelled. 1.30 What’s
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.30 The Piano. 3.30 Grand Designs UK. 4.40 Walking With Dinosaurs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Compass. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 The Piano. Final. 8.30 Bergerac. Final. 9.25 Reunion. Final. 10.25 MOVIE: Partisan. (2015) 12.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 1.40 Ben And Holly. 2.05 Paddington. 2.45 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.30 Thomas. 4.20 Dino Dex. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Bluey’s Big Play. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.40 Isadora Moon. 6.55 Rocket Club. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Walking With Dinosaurs. 8.50 TBA. 10.30 Abbott Elementary. 10.50 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.15 ER. 3.10 Doctor Who. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.40 MythBusters. 5.30
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Lots of possibilities begin to open up by midweek. Some seem more appealing than others, but wait for more facts to emerge later on before you consider which to choose.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Bravo to the determined Bovine! While others might give up, you continue to search for answers. Expect your Taurean tenacity to begin paying off by week’s end.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might want to consider stepping back from the task at hand for a while. This could help you get a better perspective on what you’ve done and what still needs to be done.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your keen Cancerian insight should help you determine whether a new offer is solid or just more fluff ‘n’ stuff. The clues are all there, waiting for you to find them.
Panthers. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters Of The Galaxy. 8.40 60 Minutes. 9.40 The Killer Interview With Piers Morgan. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 The First 48. 12.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Jordie, Sam & Ted’s Adventures. 10.30 Holistic Living. 11.00 Dream Home. 12.30 Starstruck. 2.00 The Goldbergs. 2.30 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.
MasterChef Australia. 1.10 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 1.30 Cook With Luke. 2.00 All 4 Adventure. 3.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Lingo. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00
Morning Programs. 12.30 MOVIE: The Ship That Died Of Shame. (1955) 2.30 MOVIE: Southwest Passage. (1954) 4.00 MOVIE: Attack On The Iron Coast. (1968) 6.00 Dad’s Army. 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 TBA. 11.00 French Open Tennis Pre-Show. 11.20 Tennis. French Open. Day 15. Men’s final. 4.00 Late Programs.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Being ignored is difficult for any proud Leo or Leona, but pushing yourself back into the spotlight might be unwise. Instead, let things work themselves out at their own pace.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Trying to uncover a colleague’s secret under the pretext of showing concern is illadvised. Control your curiosity in order to avoid raising resentment in the workplace.
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Murrumburrah Public gets creative for a cause
Last Wednesday evening, our school was lled with creativity, community spirit, and celebration during the Autumn Night Markets and Operation Art Exhibition.
The class-run markets were a hit, with students and teachers selling handmade goods, treats, and running fun games.
It was great to see the teamwork and excitement at each stall.
A big thank you to our amazing P&C for providing warm, delicious meals and helping create a festive atmosphere.
Inside the hall, the Operation Art Exhibition showcased stunning student artwork, highlighting their imagination and talent.
Winners will be announced at Friday’s assembly- well done to all involved!
Thank you also to everyone who supported our online auction.
We’re proud to have raised over $4,000, including a $1,500 donation to Westmead Children’s Hospital.
This special night was a true celebration of creativity, collaboration, and community.
Thank you to everyone who made it such a success!
MURRUMBURRAH PUBLIC SCHOOL
CLEARING SALE “UPLANDS” -
| Saturday 21st June 2025
FARMING PLANT:
John Deere 4640,170hp 2-wheel drive, pto; Ford 8401,100hp (needs Clutch adjustment/ repair) pto 3pt link: Combine trash seeder 24 run (direct drill) seeder. Bromar Seeder 24 run and coil rollers suit 24 run: Scarifiers - Napier x 2, John shearer x 1. Hardie navigator boom spray 2000litres: Harrows, large heavy duty: Farmers bar harrows 30ft; 2 x rubber tyre rollers: Offset 16 disc plough; Finger wheel rake 3pl Loader & jib.
Grain Handling:
Normoyle 40” Auger, electric lift and hydraulic 9”: 40”x 6” auger, Honda motor; Seeder farm built; Frankie Bins 3 x13 tonne each; Feed out dual axle bin trailer: Grouper in good condition, seed / fertiliser bins with petrol motor.
Trucks/Vehicles:
Dodge tipper /bin petrol 8 cylinder; Acco 1710A tray top petrol 8 cylinder: Landcruiser 85 model 6 cylinder tipping tray (Unregistered): Horse float (double) registered.
Motor Bikes: Honda two-wheel drive 4-wheel motor bike.
FARM SUNDRIES:
Levelling bar 3pl: Farm trailer dual axle sides: Diesel trailer approx. 800litres: Jarrod Slasher 6ft: Post -hole digger: Lincoln welder PTO trailing: Round bale feeders x 4: Feed troughs: Bromar lick feeders: Cattle lick feeders: Foot baths: Bale forks: pallet forks x 2: 6.5hp New arc welder: Pres-sure washer: Cutoff
saw: Stihl 16” Chainsaw new: 6000lb winch new: large 4WD Jack: Hydraulic jacks: 2 x Stock crates suit Landcruiser and Hilux: Water and Fuel tanks: Overhead diesel tanks 2000ltrs: Concrete stock troughs: Round bale feeders x 4: Clay Pigeon trap ( as new): Quantity of Clay Pigeons: Gun cupboard Steel: Air Compressor: Quantity of steel, 6 sheets 20ft galvanised sheep yard panels.
Fencing:
Steel post (50): Ring lock: Barbed wire: netting: wire spinner.
2015 M2W Plus Bogaballe spreader, well looked after, always washed & shedded after use. Spread up to 36m & Scales ensures accuracy & changing on the run is simple as pushing a button: Macdon 3000 pull type windrower, good condition with belts & pulleys all replaced as needed a major rebuild approx 6 years ago & hardly used since.
WIDE RANGE OF FARM WORKSHOP SUNDRIES
Things get hairy for Cystic Fibrosis
On Thursday of Week 4, our school was buzzing with colour and creativity as students arrived with Crazy Hair and a gold coin donation, all in support of Cystic Fibrosis and 65 Roses Day.
Young Camera Club AGM
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6pm. Club Room, 2 Campbell Street, Young (Next to the Green Ivy).
Phone Trevor 0414 649 500
We are currently recruiting a Zone Substation Electrical Technician to join our Transmission Riverina team based in Young or Temora. You will be undertaking the coordination of construction and maintenance of Zone Substations and the installation, commissioning, and testing of Zone Substation equipment. This position will involve travel.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
• Trade qualified Electrician with a current electrical licence
• Driver’s licence
• WorkCover NSW Construction Induction Certificate
• Diploma in ESI Power Systems with preferred electives in Testing Systems (desirable)
• Ability to work e ectively within a team environment Sound communication and interpersonal skills
As an Essential Energy team member, you’ll receive:
• 16% Superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements subject to business needs
• Regular overtime and travel paid at penalty rates
• Regular LAHA paid at ATO rates, home on weekends
• Laptop, mobile phone, iPad and other tools of the trade
Paid parental leave for eligible team members
For applications refer to Essential Energy careers page or call Justin Driscoll on 0488 110 211
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our school community, we were able to raise a fantastic total of $246.20 to help fund vital research and support for those living with Cystic Fibrosis.
The school grounds were bursting with bright colours, wild styles, and imaginative designs.
From glitter and bows to spray paint and spikes, we were blown away by the e ort and originality on display.
A big thank you goes out to all the students (and parents!) who helped make the day such a fun and meaningful success.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
Application No: DA2025/0102
Applicant: D J MELLROSS
Property: Lot 1 DP 1202085, 323 Boorowa St YOUNG NSW 2594
Submissions Close: Prior to close of business 20 June 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, the Development Application and documents accompanying the application may be viewed during the exhibition period on Council’s website: www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au.
Any persons may make written submissions on the application. All submissions may be published in Council’s business papers and viewed by other persons with an interest in the application. 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 20 June 2025, 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.
A celebration 90 years in the making
By ANNABEL CUSACK
Doug and Ruth Leabeater marked an incredible milestone over the weekend, celebrating their 90th birthdays with a joyful gathering of family, friends, and community members in Young.
Guests travelled from near and far, including all the way from Western Australia to honour the remarkable couple and their inspiring contribution to the town they’ve called home for more than two decades.
Since settling in Young in 2003, Doug and Ruth have become much-loved and deeply involved members of the community.
Eager to meet new people and give back, they both sought out volunteer opportunities almost immediately.
Doug volunteered three days a week at the Visitor Information Centre and became a dedicated driver for Community Transport, a role he maintained for 15 years.
Ruth lent her time to the St. John’s Op Shop for 15 years as well, and also taught Sunday School at the same church.
Doug became a familiar face at the Young Saleyards as part of the Red Cross catering team on sale days.
Together, he and Ruth also served as secretary and treasurer of the Cherry Capital Collectors Club, and joined the Young and District Tractor Club.
Doug brought with him a long-standing commitment to civic service.
A Justice of the Peace for an impressive 61 years, he was recently honoured with a special distinction award for his ongoing service.
In 2009, he was named Veteran Sportsperson of the Year in recognition of his achievements and dedication.
A major chapter of Doug and Ruth’s life in Young began when they joined the Young Croquet Club in 2004.
The couple has held various executive positions over the years and continue to be actively involved today.
Their passion for croquet has taken them to competitions across the country, from Perth and Tasmania to the north and south coasts, earning many medals and cherished memories.
Doug’s standout achievements include winning the doubles at the Australian Nationals in 2015 and nishing runner-up in 2013.
Beyond croquet, Doug and Ruth have shared a love for tennis over the years and remain ercely competitive card players.
Their weekly dinner-and-cards tradition with close friends is a cherished ritual.
Congratulations, Doug and Ruth, on your Mighty Nighty, a celebration well earned and richly deserved.
Goldies continue winning streak
IT was a top of the table clash at Harden Rugby Club over the weekend with the Boorowa Goldies facing o against the Red Devils.
The tightly contested game had some big hits and some great tries by both sides, however, Goldies proved to be stronger this time around taking home the win 31-17.
Tries for the Red Devils were scored by Martin, Alcorn and Mcgeoch with Minehan converting one.
McGrath Weber crossed the line for the Goldies followed by a penalty try, another by McGrath Weber and Munns with Carmody converting three and the penalty try.
It was another tough day for the Yabbies who faced o against Cootamundra on Saturday with the boys going down to the Tri Colours 55-12.
Cherry
Bombs decimate the Dragons
THE Cherry Bombs blew through the Temora Dragons last Saturday at Nixon Park defeating the Dragons 16-42.
The Cherry Bombs were on re with nine tries scored by Beth Loco x3, Billy Duggan, Chelsea Leggett, Indyana Bedford x2 and Josey Hoey with conversions by Chelsea Leggett, Billy Duggan and Kiarna Mitchell.
“Piercy and Co Cherry Bombs on re today,” the Club said.
“Sensational game Pickers!”
It wasn’t the result the ladies were hoping for in the League Tag with the Cherryettes going down to the Dragons 54-0, however, there were positives the side took away from the game.
“Our Label A League Tag down to the super strong Dragons girls this morning but our Pickers are looking the goods and getting stronger each week,” the Club said.
“Great job girls.”
It was a win for the Under 18s on Saturday with the Pickers defeating the Dragons 24-12 at Nixon Park.
Tries for the Under 18s went to Jarryd Foster, Edward Maloney, Brody Coble and Cooper Smith with Jack Woods converting four out of ve.
“A good 24-12 win for the
Despite some poor calls that didn’t go the Yabbies way and one player appearing to be targeted by the Coota side the Yabs did manage to put points on the board with a try from Faavavau Sialafua and Tolutasi Vaimaa with Kai Lang elds boot converting one.
In the other games from the weekend the Grenfell Panthers 7 were defeated by Temora Tuskers 17 at Grenfell Rugby Club and the Condobolin Rams 10 went down to the West Wyalong Weevils 15 at Condo.
This weekend there is a competition wide bye for the King’s Long Weekend before the sides will again take to the eld on Saturday June 14 when the Harden Red Devils will host the Cootamundra Tri Colours, Temora Tuskers will take on
the Young Yabbies at Temora Recreation Ground, Grenfell Panthers will travel to West Wyalong to take on the Weevils and the Boorowa Goldies will play host to the Condobolin Rams at Boorowa Rugby Club.
The ladder a er seven rounds is:
Boorowa Goldies with seven wins on 35 points
Harden Red Devils with six wins and won loss on 29 points
Cootamundra Tri Colours with ve wins and two losses on 26 points
Young Yabbies with three wins and four losses on 17 points
Temora Tuskers with four wins and three losses on 17 points
West Wyalong Weevils with two wins and ve losses on 11 points
Condobolin Rams with one win
and six losses on 6 points
Grenfell Panthers with no wins and seven losses on 1 point
In the Women’s Xs competition over the weekend, the Yabbiettes and the Goldies both enjoyed the weekend o .
In the only game played in the Women’s Xs the Grenfell Pink Panthers went down to the Temora Tuskers at Grenfell Rugby Club 1533.
With the round wide bye for the Long Weekend the Yabbiettes will return to the eld on Saturday June 14 against the Temora Tuskers at Temora Recreation Ground with kick o at 2pm, while the Goldies won’t make a return until Saturday June 21 when they travel to Grenfell to take on the Pink Panthers with kick o at 2pm.
Corbett’s Tyre and Battery 18s will put us on the right foot for the remainder of the day,” the Club said.
“Excellent e ort all round today Pickers.”
The Reggies will be looking for a return to form a er going down to the Dragons 20-12.
Jack Rolfe and Riley Noakes scored the two tries for the side with Brody Smith converting both.
“Tough day for our CMac
Reggie’s, bad luck fellas,” the Club said.
It was a close nish in the First Grade face o with a late try for the Dragons just pipping the Pickers at the post 24-22.
Tries for the Pickers were made by Matthew Murray, Devon Makoare-Boyce, Jake Kambos and Jake Walker with Robert Roberts converting three.
“We’ll dust ourselves o and come back stronger a er the
break,” the Club said.
“Heads up boys.”
The sides will have a much deserved break this weekend with the Long Weekend competition bye before they all return to the eld on Sunday June 15 at Geohex Stadium in Wagga where they will face o against the Kangaroos.
First grade 2.35pm Reggies 1.20pm Under 18s 11am League Tag 10am
Nev wins monthly medal at Boorowa
IN an eight race to the nish Nev Thurtell out sprinted the opposition to win the monthly point score on 88 points.
It was a tight race for the minor placings. John Cooper just pipped Dave Bromham by 79 to 77. In the last weekly social bowls Nev won the day on 28 with Kate Cooper and Leo Sorgsepp close behind on 26 points.
- JOHN DYMOCK
Under 12s improving week in and week out
UNDER 12’s Cherry Pickers – Coach
Steven Shipp
The Under 12s team had a slow start to the season with an 18-0 loss against a well-prepared Harden/Boorowa side.
The boys were understandably disappointed but recognised the need to focus and train harder to get their season back on track.
Our following game was against a strong Kangaroos team, who had given us a signi cant defeat in our previous game last year.
We prepared well for this match, and every player stepped up and did their part, resulting in a tight 22-16 victory.
Next, we faced a depleted Junee team that arrived with only seven players.
Our boys were initially hesitant, but to ensure a game could be played, we lent them some players so everyone had a chance to participate on Junee’s side for a portion of the match. We won this game 40-18.
We then had a bye against Coota as they do not currently field a team.
Last week, we played against Gundagai/Adelong in a messy game where both sides turned over the ball frequently.
However, when we focused on maintaining possession and completing our sets, we played well and scored points, winning the game 16-6.
Overall, we still have areas to improve, and I believe that once we rene the smaller details, we will be a very competitive team.
YOUNG JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE
Top of the table, Boorowa Goldies were too strong for the Red Devils on the weekend. PHOTO: File.
The Cherry Bombs defeated the Dragons at Nixon Park last Saturday.
PHOTO: Young Cherrypickers RLFC
One sided results in triples play
TWO more games of the Club Triples Championship were completed on Saturday with both games having very one–sided scorelines.
In one game Albert Carter, Geo Holt and Peter Watts played Joe Bargwanna, Ivor Watkiss and Cli Traynor.
Peter’s team won 9 of the first 11 ends to lead 19–2 and they went on to record a 31–12 win.
In the other game Harold Anderson, Glen Seward and Joe Read were opposed to Brian McNair, Jono Watson and David Quigley.
A er 9 ends David’s team were in front 6–5 and they then won 9 consecutive ends to lead 29–5. The nal score was 34–7.
In addition to these two games there were also two
games of pairs played in Jackpot bowls.
The winning teams and their scores were Darryle Miller and Denis Rosen 27 shots to 19 and Peter Cram and Brian Madden 16 shots to 11.
During the week play on Thursday a ernoon saw just six players involved and the game of triples ended in an 18–all draw.
Due to the long weekend there are no Championship games scheduled to be played.
Players are reminded that entries for the Club Fours Championship close on Saturday 14th June. All the details are on the notice board.
There are also details for the Riverina Murray Fours Championships for 2025–26 and the entries for this event close on Thursday 3rd July.
- CLIFF TRAYNOR
FOURSOMES TROPHY WON ON FRIDAY
CONGRATULATIONS to Hazel and Jenny who are represented SW against Riverina on Monday. Good luck girls and hope your golf balls go where they’re told.
Congratulations to Polly Farrell and Jenny Twarloh who won Bev Good’s Foursomes trophy today.
Mortimer Legends Day for St Mary’s students
SOME very dodgy weather did not dampen the spirits of our footy fanatics last Tuesday.
A big thank you to the NRL for organising the day and to Mrs Eastwood and Mrs Dal Molin for attending with the students.
We were very excited to showcase our new uniforms and we thank the Community Council for their generous donation.
- ST MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL
Sports grant to benefit local hockey club
We’re thrilled to share that we were recent recipients of a Woolworths Sports Grant and the timing couldn’t have been better.
Thanks to Woolworths, we were able to:
Replace our broken pie warmer
Buy a new slow cooker for our beloved hot dogs
Upgrade all our worn-out kitchen utensils
The grant also helped us fully stock the canteen for the Cherry Cup Tournament, allowing 100 percent of the proceeds to go straight back into supporting and growing hockey in Young.
We’re so grateful for this support - thank you, Woolworths.
YOUNG COMBINED HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
Riverina Open held in Cootamundra
THE Cootamundra Ri e Club hosted the Riverina Open Prize Meeting on Sunday, May 25.
60 competitors converged on the range from all parts of NSW and the ACT.
Competitors red ten scoring shots twice at 500 yards, and 15 scoring shots at 600 yards.
The standard target ri e ‘A’ grade was won by Laura Brindley from the Canberra Ri e Club.
Laura becomes only the second female shooter to put her name on the perpetual silver salver trophy since it was donated in 1980.
This young lady is only 25 years of age and has a marvellous future ahead of her in this sport.
Target ri e shooting is one of very few sports in Australia where males and females compete equally.
Results were:
First 500 yards range: Target Ri e ‘A’ Grade, for a possible 50 points:David Hindmarsh (Bungendore) 50 with 7 centre bulls; David Xuereb (Lockhart) 50 with 5; Laura Brindley 50 with 4.
F Class (scoped) standard ‘A’ Grade, for a possible 60 points:- Bruce Rowlands (Lyndhurst) 60 with 4 super centres; Ralph Garlick (Lyndhurst) 60 with 4; Terry Knight (Grenfell) 60 with 3.
F Class Open: Fabian Sutryck (Sydney) 60 with 9 super centres; Peter Cascone (Nowra) 60 with 8; Simon Devery (Ungarie) 60 with 6;
LAURA BRINDLEY PRESENTED WITH HER TROPHY BY RIVERINA PRESIDENT KEVIN PATON. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
F Class target Ri e: Steve Sharp (Bungendore) 60 with 7 super centres; Gary Faulkner (Rail&Tram, Sydney) 60 with 5; Daniel Sly 59 with 3.
Second 500 yards: Target Ri e ‘A’: Laura Brindley 50.6; Mark Wilson (Bungendore) 50.6; David Xuereb 50.4.
F Standard ‘A’ Grade: Alan Dukes
(RAE Sydney) 60.8; Ralph Garlick 60.6; Graham Crowe (Lockhart) 59.7.
F Open: Fabian Sutryck 60.7; Simon Budden (Lyndhurst) 60.6; Joh Alp (North Sydney) 60.6.
F Target Ri e: Dave Phipps (Canberra) 60.6; Daniel Sly 60.6; Michael Cuda (Lyndhurst) 59.7.
600 Yards: Target Ri e ‘A’ - for a possible 75 points - Laura Brindley
74 with 8 centre bulls; Les Fraser (Bathurst) 74.7; Mark Wilson 74.7.
F Standard ‘A’ Grade - for a possible 90 points: Graham Crowe 87 with 8 super centres; Terry Knight 87.6, Bruce Rowlands 86.6.
F Open: Chris Hall (Cootamundra) 89.7; Ashley Hughes (Canberra) 89.4; Fabian Sutrych 88.7.
F Target Ri e: Gary Faulkner 90.6; Michael Cuda 89.7; Daniel Sly 88.5.
Grand Aggregates: Target Ri e ‘A’ Grade - a possible 175 points - : Laura Brindley (Canberra) 174 with 18 centre bulls; David Xuereb (Lockhart) 174.14; David Hindmarsh (Bungendore) 172.17.
F Standard ‘A’ Grade: - for a possible 210 points - Terry Knight (Grenfell) 206 with 13 super centres; Graham Crowe 205.20 (Lockhart); Ralph Garlick (Lyndhurst) 205.14;
F Open: - a possible 210 points - Fabian Sutryck (Sydney RC) 208 with 23 super centres; Peter Cascone 208.17 (Nowra); Ashley Hughes (Canberra) 207.11.
Ready for round three of darts
CONGRATULATIONS to the winners in round 2:
Darts of Hazard defeated The Aussies 5-2
Sticky Tips defeated Bush Warblers 6-1
FIGJAM defeated The Swallows 4-3
Reminder to scorersplease clearly write down pegouts and 100+ scores - end of year prizes for highest total pegouts will be determined from your score sheets and at the moment there are none listed.
Josh from Sticky Tips and Brady from Bush Warblers recorded the rounds highest score with 140.
Round 3 on Thursday
Darts of Hazard v Bush Warblers @ Eastern
FIGJAM v Sticky Tips @ Sporties
Aussies v Swallows @ Aussie
Be sure to jump online and nd Young Sporties Bowling Club to nd out the most recent results and everything else going on and coming up with the new darts competition.
F Class Target Ri e - a possible 210 points - Gary Faulkner (Rail & Tram Sydney RC) 209.15; Daniel Sly (Canberra) 207.14; Stephen Sharp (Bungendore) 205.17.
Others Results: Target Ri e B Grade: Sam Daniel (Bungendore) 173.20. Target Ri e C Grade: Adelaide Xuereb (Tumut) - only 12 years old ! - 151.7. F Standard B Grade: Rob Sperring (Nowra) 204.12.
- GRAEME GREEN
Cathy and Carol win on Wednesday
ON Wednesday 28th, the ladies played a Single Stableford.
Winners on the day: Cathy Marshall 35 pts and Carol Hunter (Dongara GC) 34 pts
NTP’s – not struck
Ball winners: Cathy Marshall 5 balls, Carol Hunter 3 balls, Helen Hamblin 33 pts 2 balls, Pauline Collier 29 pts 1 ball on a c/b from Betty Stanton 29 pts.
On Saturday the ladies played in the Gender Neutral Championships sponsored by Elegant Timbers,
Shutters and Blinds.
Best Ladies scores o the Red Tees: Michele Blizzard 35 pts on a c/b from Cathy Aiken, Jody Hennock amd Marg Kinlyside who all had 35 pts.
Next Saturday is a Single Stroke, being the 4th Round of the GolfNSW Medals and next Wednesday is a Single Stableford. - PAMMIE McCLOY
- YOUNG SPORTIES BOWLING CLUB
Peter and Jeanette win at Harden Country Club
RESULTS from the two person Ambrose at the Harden Country Club on Sunday.
It was a great day out on the course.
The weather was on point. Well done to the winners.
RESULTS:
1 Peter
and Jeanette
and Simon
and
Michelle Blizzard, Cathy Aiken and Cathy Marshall who won on Wednesday. PHOTOS: Supplied
Brown is Gender Neutral Champion for 2025
THE Saturday event was the Australian Gender Neutral Championships sponsored by Elegant Timber Shutters and Blinds.
The overall winner and Australian Gender Neutral Champion for 2025 is Daryl Brown with 42 points o the White Tees.
The winner o the Blue Tees was Ryan Terry with 41 points from James French with 40 points.
The White Tees winner was Daryl Brown with 42 points from Jarrod Meacham with 34 points.
The Red Tees winner was Greg Hennock with 39 points on a countback from Phillip Oliver.
The Watson Toyota NTP on the 7th was won by Hugh McAllister and the 17th was won by James French.
The Pro Pin on the 7th was won by Hugh McAlister and he receives a voucher for $75.
The Deluxe Blinds and Shutters NTP on the 13th was won by Peter Terry and the 16th was won by Gary Anderson.
The Deluxe Blinds and Shutters Eagles Nest jackpot of $140 on the rst was not won and will be $160 next week.
The Elegant Timber Shutters and Blinds Ladies NTP winners were Helen Spencer, Marg Kinlyside and Tilla Davis on a card draw.
The Ian Page Bricklaying card draw was won by Geo Hill.
The Salami Brothers Pizza awards were won by Garry Tamainu, Peter Campbell and Trish Miller.
We welcome Salami Brothers as a weekly sponsor of the most sort a er prize of thew day.
Balls went down 33 points for Blue Tees, 32 points for White Tees and 33 points for Red Tees.
There were 92 players.
Upcoming events:
7th June is the Cooltech Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Monthly Medals.
Peter Cockburn Dancing with the Stars charity golf day - Sunday 8th
June. $50 entry and 11.00 am shot gun start. Details on Facebook.
Monday 9th June long weekend medley ball sweepstake.
Saturday 14th June is a “2 Up 4 Ball” (9 holes best ball/9 holes Aggregate) sponsored by Grant Noakes and Steve Dewar.
The Wednesday Medley was won by David Hamblin with 39 points and he won 8 balls.
Runner up was Jim Beath (6 balls) with 37 points on a count-
back from Mark Hawker (5 balls).
Sam Presland (4 balls) was next with 36 points on a countback from Brian Norman (3 balls) and Greg Murray (2 balls).
The Pro Pin was won by Geo Palmer and he won a $31 voucher.
Balls went down to 32 points on a countback and there were 44 players.
The Friday medley was won by Chris Keevil with 37 points and she won 3 balls.
The runner up was Karen Ham-
ilton Gibbs (2 balls) with 36 points from Carolyn Shaw (1 ball) 32 points.
There were 7 players.
The Kyle McGovern Electrical Sunday medley was won by Levi French with 42 points and he won 8 balls and a $30 sponsors voucher.
The runner up was Cameron Hobbs (6 balls) with 41 points from Grant Harding (5 balls) with 40 points.
Next was Aaryn Mur tt (4 balls) with 38 points on a countback from Angus Rowan (3 balls).
The Watson Toyota secret birdie jackpot was not won and next week will be $60.
The Pro Pin was won by Levi French and he receives a voucher for $44.
Balls went to 33 points on a countback and there were 44 players.
The Sunday morning Social Club played a 14 hole event that was won by Will Hurcum.
There were 22 players.
John Connell with sponsor Grant Harding from Elegant Timber Shutters and Blinds holding the Australian Gender Neutral Cup and red tees winner Greg Hennock. PHOTO: Supplied
