SMALL SCHOOLS COME TOGETHER TO GROOVE AND GAME AT MAIMURU PUBLIC SCHOOL
Putting lived experience first
Murrumbidgee Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Alliance launches new participation platform
A new website featuring tools to support people with lived and living experience of mental health, suicide and alcohol and other drug chalhas been launched today, as part of the ten-year anniversary celebrations for the Murrumbidgee Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol (MMHDA) Alliance.Â
ebsite includes the Lived and Living Experience Participation Platform, a purpose-built space where people with lived experience, and their carers and family, can provide input to shape the services they en-
It also hosts MapMyRecovery, an online resource
to help people across the region locate and understand the mental health, suicide prevention and alcohol and other drug services available.
Independent Chair of the Murrumbidgee MHDA Alliance, Robyn Manzie, said the new website and participation platform demonstrate the Alliance’s commitment to community-led, inclusive and collaborative care.
“The Alliance is a powerful example of what’s possible when services work together toward a shared vision,” Ms Manzie said.
“We know that better outcomes are achieved when organisations put community
and people with lived and living experience voices at the centre.
“The launch of our new website is another tangible step toward a more connected, responsive and inclusive system.”
The ten-year anniversary event, held at the Wagga Wagga Medicare Mental Health Centre, celebrated a decade of collaboration and impact by the Alliance, a group of services working in the mental health, suicide prevention and alcohol and other drug sectors across the Murrumbidgee region.
The Alliance first met in June 2015, with eleven founding members.
Over the past decade, membership has grown to twenty-four organisations, which continue to meet monthly to share insights, develop regional solutions, and implement a shared workplan that reflects the needs of the people they serve.
Community members, service providers and people with lived and living experience are encouraged to explore the new website, contribute to the Participation Platform, and share MapMyRecovery with others to support better access to care across the region.
For more information, please visit mmhdaa.org.au.
On Friday 27 June, Maimuru Public School hosted the Grooves and Games Day with other local schools. Check out more photos inside on Page 12.
Social lunch and trivia afternoon in Bribbaree
Bribbaree Rural Fire Brigade is holding a Social Lunch and Trivia afternoon on Sunday 13th July (midday to about 3:30 at the Bribbaree Hall) for its brigade members and any interested community members who would like to attend.
Those of you who have attended any of our recent workshops will know how yummy the lunch will be, and we hope to have a lot of fun with our Trivia questions after lunch.
Some novel prizes on offer and on these cold winter days, it might be nice to catch up with people you haven’t seen for a while, enjoy good food and company and get home early before it gets too cold.
JOY ANN COX
Burrowa House grateful to Boorowa Rugby
We are incredibly grateful to be recieving donations from the Boorowa Rugby Club Ladies Day this year, which will be used to enclose our outdoor area, allowing it to be enjoyed year-round.
The new design will provide a sheltered yet open environment that maximizes natural sunlight.
ture controlled ensures comfort for our elderly residents who are more sensitive to temperature fluctuations.
will create a versatile and welcom ing space without compromising our existing green areas, as we will retain the lawn and maintain our beloved vegetable garden.
Boorowa LHAC thank staff
Boorowa Local Health Advisory Committee (LHAC) have shared their thanks to two staff at the MPS who have spent almost a decade of combined service in the local area.
“Our sincere thanks to Sue and PJ for their service to the Boorowa MPS,”
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“Sue with eight years of dedicated service and PJ celebrating her first anniversary with the MPS.
“Thank you for everything that you do for the MPS and the Boorowa community.”
Just A Farmer showing in Boorowa
Boorowa Community Landcare Group is excited to announce, we are bringing a screening of “Just A Farmer” to Boorowa this month.
I am sharing details with you but also hoping you can assist spreading the word around Boorowa as this an excellent opportunity for our community.
Just A Farmer is a heartfelt and powerful film that captures the resilience, struggles, and triumphs of rural life.
Through an emotional yet inspiring narrative, the film sheds light on the challenges faced by farmers and their families exploring themes of mental health, community support, and the unbreakable bond between people and the land they work on.
This is more than just a story - it’s a movement to bring awareness, spark important conversations, and celebrate the strength of rural communities.
Just A Farmer has already moved audiences across Australia, with attendees calling it “a must-watch for every rural community”.
The event will feature a post-screening Q&A session with an expert panel featuring special guest and executive producer Leila McDougall, where attendees can discuss the film’s themes and share their own experiences.
Join us for this special Just A Farmer Screening
5.30pm a light meal will be provided
6.30pm Just A Farmer screening will commence
8.45pm Q & A Panel with Leila McDougall and special guests
Tickets/RSVP: The event is free, but registration is necessary for catering purposes
Location: Boorowa Ex Services and Citizens Club
Date and Time: Wednesday 16th July at 5.30pm
Book your spot at https://events.humanitix.com/just-a-farmer.
NSW Budget responses
Lawrence MLC: Building our future across the Cootamundra electorate
The Minns Labor Government is investing in regional communities to support them against the many challenges faced from natural disasters impacts to biosecurity threats to cost of living pressures.
The 2025-26 Budget includes measures to help with these challenges.
Increased disaster funding totalling $4.2 billion of State and Federal Government money, extending our rebuild of essential services, boosting primary industry and investing in regional economic growth are all part of our plan to support our regions as we build a better New South Wales.
The Minns Labor Government has ended the wages cap and lifted frontline pay so we can rebuild the essential services people rely on.
Improving Health Services and Building Homes:
The NSW Government is committed to ensuring no matter where you live in New South Wales, you have access to essential healthcare.
The NSW Government continues to deliver the $95million Temora Hospital Redevelopment and the $110 million Cowra Hospital Redevelopment.
This Budget also addresses the need for more housing for renters and buyers. $20.9million has been allocated for low cost loans for regional councils to deliver infrastructure and up to 56,000 new homes. $700,000 in new Aboriginal Housing works is in the pipeline as part of the Social Housing Accelerator Fund and 1.7million in social housing upgrades is progressing in Cootamundra.
Strengthening our Education System:
This Budget makes a historic investment in NSW children and young people.
Child protection funding will total $1.2billion for increasing foster carer allowances, better pay and training for case workers and 44 purpose built and upgraded homes for children with complex needs.
$2.1 billion over four years will fund new and upgraded schools in regional New South Wales, ensuring every child has access to quality education facilities.
Dedicated TAFE funding to upskill the next generation continues in this Budget, with investment occurring for the third consecutive year to $2.8 billion.
Improving Community Safety: The Government is committed to investing in measures to support community safety and wellbeing in regional and rural New South Wales.
The 2025-26 Budget provides additional investments to maintain emergency services capability to ensure they remain equipped to keep communities safe and respond to emergencies.
This includes $35.9 million for Fire and Rescue NSW to maintain critical fire, rescue and hazardous materials response services.
As part of the broader regional crime response, the Budget also includes $5.1 million in 2025-26 as part of the $20.8 million commitment for the NSW Police Force to deliver Youth Action Meetings.
These focus on young people who are persistent offenders, or who would benefit from early intervention and diversion. Youth Action Meeting Coordinators operate across regional and rural communities, including in local Police Districts across all regions in New South Wales.
More than half a billion dollars has been committed to improve access to justice and expand victim support services.
This funding is 50 percent higher than when the Minns Labor Government took office.
Connecting Regional Communities: This Budget includes $2.8 billion over four years in road-safety funding, with a further $48 million to improve mobile coverage on major highways.
In the Cootamundra electorate, $19.9 million has been allocated through the Fix Country Bridges commitment and $8.428 million to assist local councils with funding to repair, maintain and seal priority local roads including 6.636 million to upgrade Howards Road, Reefton.
Prioritising Agriculture and Biosecurity: Biosecurity is a vital safeguard for the livelihood of regional and rural communities across New South Wales.
The Government plays a central role fighting the threats posed by pests, diseases, weeds and contaminants to safeguard agricultural businesses.
The 2025-26 Budget invests:
$100 million to sustain critical biosecurity functions to mitigate risks to communities, primary industries and the environment
$41.2 million to enhance and modernise primary industries research and development capabilities at priority
research stations across the State, building on an existing $59.6 million to deliver upgrades to regional research facilities and emergency response sites
$9.3 million to continue the Feral Pig and Pest Control Program targeting pigs and deer to protect the State’s agricultural productivity and mitigate environmental and economic risks
$1.4 million to support the preparedness and national response capabilities in the event of an outbreak of high pathogenicity avian influenza, bringing the total allocation to $2.2 million, delivered in partnership with the Australian Government.
The Budget also invests $17.6 million for facility and asset upgrades, to address safety risks and enable delivery of key landholder and land management services, funded from the Local Land Services Future Fund.
STEPHEN LAWRENCE MLC
Welcome inclusions, critical omissions
The peak body for local government in NSW has acknowledged some positive announcements in today’s State Budget delivered by Treasurer Daniel Mookhey.
Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM, President of Local Government NSW (LGNSW) welcomed some measures that councils would support for their communities but said she was disappointed to see only a few benefits for the local government sector included in the Budget Papers.
“The financial sustainability of the local government sector in NSW continues to remain a significant challenge and it was disappointing that the Budget failed to address this,” Mayor Miller said.
“We look forward to the State Government working with us to encourage the Federal Government to return our Financial Assistance Grants back to 1 percent,” she said.
“Councils across the state face ongoing cost pressures, particularly from disaster recovery and resiliencebuilding efforts, but also due to cost shifting from the NSW Government –compounded by insufficient grants from both state and federal governments.”
However, Mayor Miller said the 2025-26 budget did include some significant positive announcements for the local government sector, including:
$4.2 billion in disaster relief across the forward estimates, with the
government anticipating that this figure would increase in response to previous and potentially new natural disasters.
Welcome boosts for biosecurity measures, including to protect against pest animals and weeds.
This includes an additional $100 million to develop an improved detection, protection and response model.
A range of budgetary measures to promote housing development, which reflect recognition that emphasis on the planning system alone will not resolve the housing crisis.
A commitment of $6 million over two years to support Central Darling Shire Council’s transition back to elected representation and assist the council in achieving long-term financial stability.
$472.9 million for improving the Biodiversity Offset Scheme and associated measures.
Increased investment in rural and regional health (including dental) and mental health services.
While Mayor Miller welcomed these positive announcements, she also pointed to some disappointing funding gaps.
“An increase of 7 percent in Emergency Services Levy (ESL) council contributions from last year will be devastating,” she said.
“While the cost of the increase to councils will be largely recovered through an increase in the rate peg for each council, it is still a cost to our community members that will have to be collected by councils.
“In addition, the government is yet to make a funding commitment to renew or replace the Safe and Secure Water Program (SSWP).
“This is a project that LGNSW has been advocating for a commitment of $1 billion over 4 years.
“Also, despite the Treasurer’s speech focussing
on the need for housing across the state and setting out a guarantee for the development industry, there is no new guarantee for our communities as there is no new funding for public and social housing, and a conspicuous lack of investment in infrastructure betterment and resilience, that would help our communities better withstand future disasters.
“LGNSW will continue to advocate strongly for the sector to hold the State and Federal governments to account and ensure our councils and communities are strengthened and enhanced well into the future.”
LGNSW
State government neglects people experiencing homelessness
The 2025 state budget has failed to make the investment we need to fix the housing and homelessness crises in NSW.
“Ensuring everyone in NSW can access a suitable home should be the government’s top priority,” Homelessness NSW CEO Dominique Rowe said.
“The modest $20 million package to expand crisis and transitional housing will provide some temporary relief but still leaves homelessness services dramatically underfunded.
“This small investment does not make up for decades of neglect of social housing and homelessness services.
“Homelessness services around the state are funded to help only 58,000 people. Last year they managed to help 68,000 and were forced to turn away thousands more.
“In the face of skyrocketing costs of insurance, utilities, and wages, services are being
squeezed from every angle, and the current level of funding does not come close to meeting the overwhelming need.”
HNSW said the government must show greater ambition to address the worsening housing and homelessness crisis in the state.
“The state’s worsening housing crisis is forcing more people to bed down on streets because they can’t afford the broken rental market,” Ms Rowe said.
“With over 65,000 households on the social housing waitlist and wait times up to 10 years, we need bold action that matches the scale of this crisis.
“Every person sleeping rough or struggling to pay the rent deserves better. We need sustained, substantial investment at the scale that matches the crisis we’re facing.”
Homelessness NSW is calling for:
Increase social housing stock from 4.7 percent to 10 percent Deliver a 30 percent increase in baseline funding for specialist homelessness services
HOMELESSNESS NSW Statement from dv nsw ceo delia donovan
Despite ongoing calls from victim survivors, frontline servicess, advocates and peak bodies, this budget includes no new investment in the specialist services that are the first, and often only, lifeline in crisis.
Renewing existing contracts is not progress; it’s business as usual in the face of a growing domestic violence emergency – and the consequences will ripple through every system and every community in NSW. But it’s women and children who will ultimately pay the price of this inaction.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE NSW
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PUBLIC NOTICES
PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DRAFT POLICIES (VARIOUS)
Council currently has the following documents and policies on public exhibition:
• Draft Contaminated Land Policysubmissions close 12pm, Wednesday 16 July 2025
• Draft Conflict of Interest Policy for Council Related Developmentsubmissions close 12pm, Wednesday 16 July 2025
• Draft Hilltops Heritage Strategy 20252028 - closes 5pm Monday 21 July 2025
• Draft Koorawatha Village Plan 2025submissions close 5pm, Monday 21 July 2025
• Draft Hilltops Customer Service Charter - submissions close 5pm, Thursday 24 July 2025
• Draft Complaints Management Policy –submissions close 5pm, Thursday 24 July 2025
• Draft Managing Unreasonable Complainant Conduct Policy –submissions close 5pm, Thursday 24 July 2025.
The draft policies can be viewed at https:// www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/haveyour-say/ or hard copies are available for viewing by the public at the Council administration o¬ffices at Boorowa, Harden and Young.
SUBMISSIONS
Any person may make a written submission to Council by the submissions close date listed after the relevant document or draft policy.
Submissions can be made via https:// www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/haveyour-say/ or BY LETTER TO: The General Manager, Locked Bag No. 5, Young NSW 2594.
All submissions received will be considered by Council before the final documents are adopted.
SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST | HILLTOPS COUNCIL BOOROWA SPORTS ADVISORY GROUP.
Hilltops Council would like to invite representatives from suitable sporting bodies in the Boorowa locality to sit on the newly formed Hilltops Council Boorowa Sports Advisory Group.
Interested sporting bodies should nominate one representative for the Boorowa Sports Advisory Group and an alternate. One representative from each sporting body will have voting rights on the Boorowa Sports Advisory Group.
The purpose of the Boorowa Sports Advisory Group is to provide a forum for the dissemination and consideration of information pertaining to relevant Council strategies; represent the views of local sporting bodies relating to sporting matters; and promote crosscode collaboration between Boorowa’s local sporting bodies to achieve greater utilisation of facilities and fields.
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/haveyour-say/
Applicants must also attach a supporting letter with a brief outline of their interest in and capacity to be a member of the Boorowa Sports Advisory Group and a description of relevant skills and experience, including past involvement in sports or community groups.
Expressions of Interest are to be received no later than 5pm on Monday 28 July 2025 and can be made via an online form found on Council’s website at https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/ have-your-say/; or BY LETTER TO: The General Manager, Locked Bag No. 5, Young NSW 2594.
PUBLIC NOTICE | CHANGES TO KERBSIDE COLLECTION SERVICES
At its April 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting, Council resolved to adopt a standard kerbside collection service that included a three-bin system for general (weekly), recycling (fortnightly) and green waste (fortnightly) for all areas receiving the service and provide a new kerbside waste collection service to Koorawatha village and one additional property in Boorowa.
Council is now preparing to implement these changes including:
• A change from weekly to fortnightly recycling collection and associated changes to collection days for Young from Monday 30 June 2025
• New recycling and green waste collections for Galong and a change in general waste collection frequency from fortnightly to weekly from Tuesday 1 July 2025
• A change to collection days for Boorowa, to Wednesdays –commencing from Tuesday 1 July 2025 and the introduction of a green waste collection for Boorowa from Wednesday 1 October 2025.
• A new three-bin kerbside collection service for Koorawatha from Wednesday 1 October 2025.
All changes were intended to take place from Tuesday 1 July 2025 but due to delays with bin supply, the new three bin service for Koorawatha and new green bin service for Boorowa are now expected to start on Wednesday 1 October 2025.
In recognition of the inconvenience of this delay, Council will provide rebates to applicable customers.
All impacted residents will be receiving a letter outlining these changes and details of any applicable rebates.
If you have any questions about the change to your kerbside collection service, please contact Council on 1300 445 586 or visit https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/services/ waste-services-recycling/
To report an issue with your service or if you have any other questions about your service, please contact JR Richards & Sons on 1800 403 289.
PLANNED COUNCIL WORKS
UNTIL WEEK ENDING THURSDAY 10/07/2025
The following planned works are underway in the Hilltops Council areas:
ROADWORKS
Maintenance Grading
Babinda Road
Bennangaroo Road
Bogalara Road
Bonoak Road
Corringal Lane
• Eulie Road, Harden
• Geegullalong Road
• Jasprizza Lane
• McMahons Reef Road
• Robinsons Road
• Tarrants Gap Road
Construction Projects
• Iris Street – Culvert Replacement
OPEN SPACES
Mowing Ovals/ Maintenance
• Alfred Oval
• Cullen Oval
• Hall Bros Oval
McLean Oval
Sawpit Gully Oval
Showground Fields
Mowing/Maintenance Parks
• Anderson Park Apex Park
Arboretum Park
Coddington Park
Rintoul Park
River Walk Park
Line Marking Cricket Pitches / Ovals
Rugby League Fields
Soccer Fields
CBD Works
• Bins checked / rubbish picked up – parks, ovals, cemeteries, rest areas
Cleaning public toilets – Hilltops region
Rose pruning / garden maintenance – town parks
Playground inspections / maintenance - CBD Boorowa, Harden, Young Cemeteries
Funerals
Lawn Cemetery Maintenance - Boorowa/ Harden/Young Monumental Cemeteries MaintenanceHarden / Boorowa
• Rose pruning - Boorowa/Harden/Young Irrigation
All Ovals/Parks/Cemeteries - Boorowa/ Harden/Young as needed
Maintenance / Street Trees
• Tree pruning / removal and mulching
Rest areas
Bins emptied
• Rest areas maintenance – mowing, whipper snipping and spraying
• Services cleaned
Spraying
Coolatai Grass
• General weed spraying - town streets
• Horehound
• Love Grass
• Sifton Bush
• Tree suckers – roadsides
Town Entrances/ Rural villages/Town Streets
Maintenance Non-Irrigated Parks
Town streets (pruning)
• Village Maintenance – Parks / Reserves
WATER SUPPLY & SEWERAGE WORKS
• General operation, routine maintenance and inspection of treatment plants and reservoirs Hydrant maintenance throughout towns including stop valves
• New sewer connections
• New water service connections
• Routine operations and maintenance
• Routine plumbing maintenance in Council owned buildings
• Routine water quality testing and monitoring
Planned works are subject to change due to Council resources, staffing availability, shifting priorities and weather conditions.
Speed restrictions will be in place and minor delays may be experienced. Road users should reduce their speed and exercise caution when travelling through roadwork sites.
Motorists are advised that Roadwork Speed Limits are enforceable by the NSW Police.
PLEASE DIRECT ANY ENQUIRIES TO CUSTOMER SERVICES ON 1300 445 586.
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 Off, Starane, Basta, Biffo, 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 effectiveness 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 after 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.
Cost cutting detrimental to local NDIS participants
Member for Riverina Michael McCormack is calling for an immediate stop to the National Disability Insurance Agency’s decision to slash cost limits and travel funding for Allied Health Services.
In its annual pricing review, the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has taken an axe to the Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits (PAPL) for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), cutting the maximum prices that registered providers can charge NDIS participants.
Mr McCormack said the changes, which come into effect from 1 July, would see regional and rural NDIS participants miss out on vital therapies.
“The ill-advised decision to essentially cut NDIS-supported allied health services in the regions will only exacerbate the already inequitable access to treatments in regional and rural areas compared to the city,” Mr McCormack said.
“Allied health services say there was no consultation before this decision was made.
“This is, yet again, another bu-
The ill-advised decision to essentially cut NDIS-supported allied health services in the regions will only exacerbate the already inequitable access to treatments in regional and rural areas compared to the city
MEMBER FOR RIVERINA
MICHAEL MCCORMACK
reaucratic decision made by those based in the urban sprawl with no regard to the real-life consequences that people living in the regions face, such as the tyranny of distance.
“I have been contacted by many allied health professionals across the Riverina electorate, including, but not limited to, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists who have conveyed their concerns the changes
will have on the unique challenges of providing adequate support for those who need it in regional, rural and remote locations.
“These changes will lead to a reduction in allied health services for NDIS clients as providers will not be able to bear the new costs of travelling to remote towns to provide a service which they otherwise would not have.
“I have written to Ministers responsible for the National Disability
Insurance Scheme, Mark Butler MP and Senator Jenny McAllister, regarding this issue and hope the Federal Government listens to the pleas of those who are on the ground supporting some of our most vulnerable community members.
“It is imperative that the Federal Government puts an immediate pause on this short-sighted decision to conduct an urgent review into how much these cuts will hurt regional Australians who will be disproportionately and detrimentally affected, particularly on early intervention services for our most vulnerable children.”
Amongst a swathe of changes in the NDIA’s NDIS PAPL 2025-26, there will be a 50 per cent reduction in travel reimbursement and a cut to pricing limits for allied health services, with many service providers saying this will increase the financial strain on them as they claim the current NDIS pricing is already too low.
Many allied health providers are saying these changes will force them to exit the NDIS altogether.
COVID levels rise above Influenza across the state
NSW Health is urging the community to do everything they can to protect themselves from COVID, including getting vaccinated, as cases rise across the state.
The latest NSW Respiratory Surveillance Report shows 3,475 people in NSW testing positive for COVID in the week ending 14 June, an increase of more than 10 per cent compared with the previous week.
The upswing in COVID has come at the same time as influenza is on the rise and at moderate levels in NSW.
Most people with COVID do not test for the virus, so the latest figures represent a small proportion of all people who have the virus.
Rates of COVID notifications have increased since early May 2025 and concerningly, the rate with the largest increase is in people aged 90 and over.
Health Protection NSW Executive Director Dr Jeremy McAnulty said COVID is now circulating at moderate levels in the community
and is likely to increase, but there are things people can do to reduce the risk of becoming very sick.
“While most people have already received their primary course of COVID vaccinations, we’re urging people, especially those aged 65 and over, to get a booster to protect themselves,” Dr McAnulty said.
“Boosters are recommended for people 75 years and older every 6 months, and those 65 and older at least every 12 months.
“COVID is a serious illness and can cause hospitalisation and death, especially in people who are older, have other risk factors, or are immunocompromised.
“People aged 70 and older, or those with other risk factors, who have COVID are eligible for a course of antivirals, which can prevent serious illness if they seek care early enough.
“These people should make a plan with their doctor about what to do if they do get sick, including what test to take, and how to ac-
cess antivirals quickly.
“Importantly if you do fall ill, you can always call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for free, instant health advice and for access to antivirals if you are eligible.”
Dr McAnulty said in addition to vaccination, there are other ways that people can help prevent the spread of COVID.
“The impact that COVID and other respiratory illnesses like influenza and RSV will have on NSW will be determined by the actions all of us take this winter,” he said.
“While vaccination is the best protection, if we all do the right things, like staying home if we’re sick, wearing a mask if you do need to go out when unwell, and avoiding crowded spaces for gatherings, we can protect each other from these nasty viruses.”
NSW Health also continues to remind the community there are a few simple steps they can take to protect themselves and others from respiratory illness, including:
LGNSW key to new strategy to prevent DV
Local Government NSW (LGNSW) is partnering with the state government to support councils in addressing the root causes of domestic, family, and sexual violence. The initiative is part of the NSW Government’s Pathways to Prevention Strategy, which aims to address the drivers of violence.
The three-year primary prevention partnership aims to stop domestic, family and sexual violence before it starts.
Under the partnership, the state government will provide more than $1 million to the peak body to fund a range of primary prevention activities including unconscious bias training, gender equality initiatives, and develop resources to enhance awareness and understanding of primary prevention initiatives across NSW councils.
President of LGNSW Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM said councils stood at the forefront of their communities and, when fairly resourced, were often best placed to take a leadership role in addressing societal issues.
“Domestic, family and sexual violence affects every community - and it’s entirely preventable. With the right tools, councils can help stop it before it starts,” Mayor Miller said.
“Public safety has long been part of council work, and more are recognising their unique role in preventing this kind of violence,” she said.
“Councils have also backed multiple LGNSW Conference resolutions, showing strong, united support for action on this issue,” Mayor Miller said
Staying up to date with their vaccinations
Staying home if they’re sick and wearing a mask if they need to go out
Avoiding crowded spaces and getting together in well-ventilated spaces
Considering doing a rapid antigen test before visiting those more vulnerable
Making a plan with their doctor if they’re at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 or influenza about what to do if they get sick, including what test to take, and discussing if they are eligible for antiviral medicine
Practicing good general hygiene, like regular handwashing.
If an illness or injury is not serious or life-threatening, we encourage the community to call healthdirect on 1800 022 222, for free, instant health advice anywhere, anytime, across NSW.
A registered nurse will answer your call, ask some questions and connect you with the right care.
Under the partnership, LGNSW will also develop a guide to help councils deliver primary prevention initiatives including action planning templates and prioritisation tools.
The funding will also support the appointment of a Domestic and Family Violence Primary Prevention Officer at LGNSW to work with local councils and non-government organisations to improve awareness and understanding of primary prevention.
Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Jodie Harrison, said the Government’s investment in primary prevention complemented their ongoing work to support victim-survivors of domestic and family violence and ensure perpetrators were held to account.
“That’s why the NSW Government is partnering with organisations like Local Government NSW to provide support to local councils and communities to address the underlying beliefs and cultures across our society that have tolerated – and even condoned – violence against women and children,” Minister Harrison said.
STA Box Gallery exhibition in Young for Winter 2025
Southern Tablelands Arts has announced that Young Town Hall will host an amazing exhibition as part of its STA Box Gallery.
The exhibition by Cathy Hutton is called Necklaces They Might Have Worn.
“These necklaces created from antique and vintage buttons are my tribute to the magnificent creativity of the sixteenth century Italian Renaissance, as shown in the exquisite fabrics produced in the workshops of Florence and Venice and in the precious buttons designed and handmade by master craftsmen,” Cathy said.
“Although for many years I have been making an annual trip to Northern Italy to search out the rare and unusual buttons that can still be found in the local antique markets, I only recently realised that the glass and metal buttons that were the real treasures of my collection would perfectly complement the gorgeous antique fabrics that I had seen in costume museums such as the Museo del Tessuto in Prato and the Museo di Storia del Tessuto e del Costume in Venice.
Have
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Have your say on the future of mental health and AOD services in the Murrumbidgee.
MPHN and MLHD are developing the 2025-2030 Murrumbidgee Mental Health, Suicide Prevention and Alcohol and Other Drugs Regional Plan - and we want your voice at the table.
What’s working?
What needs to change?
How can we better support people across our region?
If you’re a service provider, carer, community member, or someone with lived experience, your feedback matters.
Help shape a stronger, more inclusive, and more effective support system for all.
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“I then selected from the many portraits of Renaissance women dressed in their finery and painted by artists such as Titian and Bronzino those that would inspire me to create the necklaces that the women portrayed might
have worn with their sumptuous dresses.
“Although the buttons I have used to create these necklaces were made centuries later, they in turn have been inspired by the designs created by the jewellers and gold-
smiths of the sixteenth century.” Cathy operates under the name Vintage Caterina and can be contacted about any of these exquisite pieces or to discuss bespoke commissions via email; vintagecaterina@gmail.com.
The entrepreneurial George Summerhayes
In September 1883, Alex Cumming, Secretary of the New South Wales Commission, Calcutta International Exhibition, 1883-1884 wrote to the Burrangong Pastoral and Agricultural Association asking them to send exhibits from the district ‘for display at the New South Wales Court, at the Calcutta International Exhibition.
‘We shall be glad to have good exhibits of cereals, wood, colonial made saddlery, harness, and ploughs.’
The Exhibition was held in what is now Kolkata, India, from the 4th December 1883 to 10th March 1884.
George Summerhayes was one of the exhibitors from the Burrangong P&A Association.
He sent a sample of his White Lammas wheat for which he was awarded a Certificate of Merit of the 3rd Class.
The Young Historical Museum now preserves this certificate.
White Lammas wheat was one of the first types of wheat to become popular with Australian farmers. Summerhayes was one of the earliest settlers in the Young district.
He was born in Curry Rivell, Somerset, England to Joseph and his wife Elizabeth (née Murly).
He married Isabella Saywell at Young in 1865.
When George arrived on the Burrangong goldfield he engaged in mining and was amongst the first at the Fourteen Mile Rush (now Monteagle) where he had some success.
He later settled on a large portion of land in that area which he called ‘Pioneer Farm’.
The land also contained a ‘rich alluvial mine, which he discovered on the property and worked it to advantage.’
His wheat and barley won prizes at the Burrangong Agricultural Show during the 1880s and 90s.
For example, his wheat gained second honours in 1883 and his Potato oats, Cape and English barley won first prizes in 1884.
The NSW Department of Agriculture awarded Summerhayes the state prize for the Best Cultivated Farm in 1898.
During the 1880s he was also elected to the committee of the Monteagle Progress Association and was the delegate to the Young Progress Association.
By 1890 he was the proprietor of the Mechanic’s Home on Main Street where ‘Country visitors will find every Accommodation’.
In later years, he moved into the
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Frustration and disappointment over NDIS
Dear Editor,
I am writing to express my profound frustration and disappointment with the National Disability Insurance Scheme’s (NDIS) recent Annual Pricing Review, particularly regarding the persistent undervaluation of plan management services.
For six consecutive years, the monthly plan management fee has remained stagnant, despite significant increases in our operational costs, including staffing, technology, and compliance.
The recent decision to abolish the initial setup fee further undermines our financial viability, especially for small to mediumsized businesses like ours that are deeply embedded in local communities.
It is equally troubling that plan management is consistently and inaccurately characterised as merely “processing and paying invoices.”
This gross misrepresentation completely overlooks the crucial and extensive role we play in supporting participants and safeguarding the integrity of the scheme.
My team provides a holistic, highly personalized service that goes far beyond financial administration.
We empower participants to take control of their NDIS plans, acting as vital intermediaries between participants and providers.
We operate a physical office with an open-door policy, offering face-to-face support without appointments to all NDIS participants, regardless of how their plan is managed.
We aren’t just administrators; we’re educators, advocates, problem-solvers, and a critical safety net for the individuals we support.
Our role is hands-on, proactive, and essential. We are often the first point of contact when a participant is confused, overwhelmed, or unsupported.
We bridge the gaps between policy, funding, and people, doing so with compassion, lived experience, and an unwavering commitment to participant choice and control.
The current pricing structure isn’t just outdated; it actively discourages the very quality, innovation, and accessibility that the NDIS aims to uphold.
town of Young and ‘saw that there was a need for houses, and the town was progressing by leaps and bounds.
He at once set about building, and as a result completely altered the southern end of Main Street, where he erected about a dozen cottages.’
He also built cottages in other parts of the town, investing at a time when the housing shortage was particularly acute.
Summerhayes suffered from rheumatism for a considerable time before his death, aged 80, at his Main Street home on Tuesday 4 December 1917.
He left a widow, three sons and four daughters.
KAREN SCHAMBERGER – Young Historical Society
It’s time for the agency to fundamentally re-evaluate its perception of plan management and ensure its policies and pricing accurately reflect the complexity, risk, and true value of our services.
As a minimum, the NDIS must reconsider passing on only the 3.5 percent wage and 0.5 percent superannuation increase to support coordination and plan management pricing from July 1 and reverse the cuts to establishment fees.
Furthermore, implementing an independent, transparent pricing model that accurately reflects the genuine cost of service delivery, including wage pressures and compliance costs, is imperative.
DIMITY SOUTHWELL
Artist Cathy Hutton and some of her amazing necklaces that can be seen in person at Young Town Hall.
PHOTO: Southern Tablelands Arts
Resilient soils for success field day
2025 YLAD Living Soils Field Day promises farmers practical tools for healthy, productive paddocks
2025 YLAD Living Soils Field Day promises farmers practical tools for healthy, productive paddocks.
Farmers seeking to build more resilient, biologically active soils are invited to attend the FREE 2025 YLAD Living Soils Field Day, themed “Resilient Soils for Success”.
Hosted by biological farming pioneers Bill and Rhonda Daly, this not-to-be-missed event offers a full day of hands-on demonstrations, expert insights, and practical strategies for improving soil, crop and animal health and boosting farm performance.
Held in the heart of NSW’s Southwest, this year’s Field Day will showcase how microbes, minerals, and management come together to create thriving agricultural systems.
The program includes a guided “Soil Safari”, teaching farmers how to read their landscape using science and intuition.
In a “Shovel Show and Tell”, Soil scientist Dr Katharine Brown will demonstrate how root depth, soil structure, and visible biology can guide farm decisions.
Marco Giorgio Rego (NTS) will lead a tour of the GRDCSCU regenerative cropping trial, while Dr Mohd Kamal, a plant pathologist and microbiologist, will explore the
power of microbial communities in carbon sequestration, water infiltration and nutrient cycling. Farmers will also learn to use fungi:bacteria ratios and microbiometer tools to track soil health.
Soil strategist Dr Aurelie Quade will share practical tools for identifying early signs of crop stress using
visual assessment, sap analysis, tissue testing, and brix readings. Agronomist David Bushell will present proven approaches for livestock integration and mob grazing, explaining how animal impact can stimulate soil biology and boost productivity.
Want more diversity in your system?
David Bushell and Dr Au-
relie Quade will explain the benefits of multi-species cover cropping to suppress weeds, support pollinators and feed soil microbes.
There’ll also be expert guidance on building a costeffective foliar nutrition plan, improving nitrogen efficiency lead by Marco Giorgio Rego (NTS).
How using next-gen ag tech
with insights from Professor Justin Borevitz (ANU) and Dr Mohd Damal will keep farmers up to date with the latest in technology and measurement potential.
Local regenerative farmers Brad and Luke Thorsby will also share their on-farm experience putting these ideas into action.
Whether you’re new to re-
MAKE AN INVESTMENT IN YOUR SOILS.
generative agriculture or well on your way, this Free Field Day offers clear, practical tools to support profitable farming rooted in biological soil health. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired. For more information or to register interest, contact YLAD Living Soils on 1300 811 681 or visit www.yladlivingsoils.com.au.
FOR SUCCESS
FREE FIELD DAY
EXPLORING THE FOUR M’S: MICROBES, MINERALS, MATTER & MANAGEMENT
DATE: WEDNESDAY JULY 16 2025
TIME: 8AM - 4:30PM
Visit Local Farmers:
• Brad & Gerry Thorsby: ‘Currawong’ 93 Roberts Road, HARDEN
• Bill & Rhonda Daly: ‘Milgadara’ 186 Milgadara Road YOUNG.
If in the event of bad weather, the field day will be held in the ‘milgadara’ woolshed
| Morning Tea and Lunch Provided.
☑ Marco Giorgio Rego (NTS) - Agronomist
☑ Dr Aurelie Quade - Soil Health Strategist
☑ Dr Katharine Brown - Soil Scientist
☑ Prof Justin Borevitz - ANU
☑ David Bushell - Agronomist
☑ Dr Mohd Kamal - Plant Pathologist & Microbiologist
☑ Grant Kelson - Great Southern Biology
☑ Brad & Luke Thorsby - Local Farmers
☑ Bill & Rhonda Daly
Program Itineray
• A guided ‘Soil Safari’ – Learn to read the landscape using science and intuition.
• HANDS ON – Shovel Show & Tell – See root depth, structure, and visible biology.
• Visit GRDC-SCU Trial –Regenerative wheat cropping at Brighton.
• Soil Microbes – How microbial life drives carbon, water, nutrients, and resilience.
• Biological Indicators – Assess fungi:bacteria ratios using tools like the microbiometer.
• Crop & Pasture Nutrition –Early signs via visual checks, sap, tissue & brix testing.
• Cover Cropping – Boost biodiversity, suppress weeds, support pollinators, feed soil life.
• Livestock Integration – Use managed grazing to cycle nutrients and stimulate biology.
• Foliar Applications – Feed plants and soil efficiently with targeted, cost-effective foliar sprays.
• Nitrogen Use – Improve timing and efficiency with biological support.
• Next-Gen Ag Tech – Explore soil tests, microbial tools, and satellite imaging.
Farmers seeking to build more resilient, biologically active soils are invited to attend the FREE 2025 YLAD Living Soils Field Day.
ACROSS
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CROSSWORD
1 Which units of mass are divided into 16 ounces (6)
7 What do we call a buyer of goods (8)
8 Which term describes a scarcity (6)
9 What was the given name of Dicken’s Scrooge (8)
10 What is a steady current of water (6)
11 To have put money to use, is to have done what (8)
14 What are small flavoured confections (8)
18 Which tool is used for spreading plaster or the like (6)
19 Name a type of zither with metal strings (8)
21 Who was the first Australian-born GovernorGeneral, Sir Isaac ... (6)
22 To discontinue meetings of Parliament until the next session, is to do what (8)
23 Which mythological deities are part human, and part goat (6)
DOWN
1 What is an architectural support for a statue, or the like (8)
2 Which people care for the sick and infirm (6)
4 What is a small island called (4)
5 Which celestial bodies move about the sun in an elongated orbit (6)
6 To go back on one’s word, is to do what (6)
12 Name another term for sacristies (8)
15 Which term describes a literary or artistic work (6)
16 What is a call for more (6)
17 Name a silver-white metallic element, symbol Co (6)
20 Who, in the Bible, were the three wise men (4)
Find the following words in the grid. They may be read in any direction, even diagonally. Some letters are used more than once.
1 PECULATE
(a) To pilfer or embezzle
(b) To theorise
(c) To congeal
2 RUTABAGA
(a) A drug used against the fragility of small blood vessels
3 To be contriving, is to be doing what (8)
Letters
Some
13 What is the separation of smaller molecules from larger ones (8)
E-QUATIONS
Letters A to Z have a number
Some are shown in the right-hand cells. Create remaining values using clues in centre
(b) An Indian peasant (c) The Swedish turnip
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:
Digits (7)
Enviromental Control System (3)
Excessively devoted fans (7)
Graze for payment (5)
Liqueur: ... Maria (3)
Pungent salad leaf (5)
Scorch (5)
Skill (3)
Small crown (5)
Student Rep. Council (3)
Road closed to traffic in Harden
Hilltops Council advises that a section of Binalong Street, Harden, from Lucan Street heading east, has been closed to traffic due to a stormwater infrastructure failure, which has resulted in a partial collapse of the road surface.
The affected area is shown in the red rectangle on the aerial photo.
The culvert pipe that failed was scheduled to be the next section upgraded as part of the Harden stormwater program.
The area has been made safe, and repairs are currently underway. Works are expected to be completed by the end of next week, weather permitting.
Detours are in place, and road users are urged to follow all traffic management signage and exercise caution in the area.
Council appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation while these essential works are undertaken.
We thank the Harden-Murrumburrah community for its continued patience and understanding as we continue to deliver this important infrastructure upgrade.
Inland Rail workers accommodation
site starts to take shape in Stockinbingal
Work has started in Stockinbingal on building an accommodation camp for workers on the Illabo to Stockinbingal (I2S) section of Inland Rail.
The accommodation camp will provide a home away from home for 350 workers who will be helping build the 39km of new track over the next two years.
Situated on Grogan Road, Stockinbingal, between Racecourse Lane and McLaughlins Lane, the early works are the first steps in transforming the 7.7-hectare site into a facility where workers will be temporarily housed during the construction of I2S.
The temporary workforce facility will have an array of modern features, including rooms with ensuite, a central dining room, a recreation room, gymnasium, laundry, car parking and landscaping.
The early works include the establishment of a worksite including site fencing, environmental management measures, water run-off holding basins, access roads,
earthworks and laydown areas for commencing deliveries ahead of the accommodation facility construction work over the next month.
“The construction of Illabo to Stockinbingal is a major challenge, with 39 kilometres of new rail being built in green field sites,” Inland Rail Project Director Illabo to Stockinbingal Conrad Strachan said.
“This will require a dedicated and efficient team who are able to give their best and help Inland Rail deliver on its undertaking to complete construction south of Parkes by the end of 2027.
“Given the location of I2S and the size of the workforce, accommodation will be created on site so that we can prioritise health and safety, maximise efficiency and not hinder local accommodation providers’ ability to meet the needs of visitors to the area.
“We are looking forward to being part of the Stockinbingal community as we work towards delivery of I2S.”
Hilltops Councillor Column
There has been a great deal of risky decision-making going on globally this week. Have you ever pondered what making a decision really means - and the consequences of that decision if the risks aren’t managed?
I attended a quarterly Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) meeting during the week, and the discussion around risk management made me sit up and listen - not because the meeting involved any heated moments, but because it reaffirmed that everything we do comes with inherent risk.
This is just a small reflection on my interpretation of
risk management in light of my role as a Hilltops Councillor.
Risk appetite is the amount of risk we are willing to accept or retain in order to achieve our objectives.
Determining and articulating our risk appetite helps us make better choices by considering risk more effectively in decision-making.
While a risk assessment enables Council to understand its risk exposure, it is risk appetite that defines just how much risk we are prepared to accept.
By comparing risk appetite and exposure, we can assess whether we are maintaining
the right level of risk and appropriately balancing threats with opportunities.
This is known as risk tolerance, which represents the practical application of risk appetite - mainly aligned with factors such as strategy, finances, people, and reputation.
With this understanding of how much risk we are willing to accept, we can make informed choices about taking on new programs, improving efficiency, and reducing delays in decisionmaking.
It also allows us to better identify opportunities for further risk-taking or areas where unacceptable risks
might emerge.
Risk tolerance informs expectations for mitigating, accepting, or pursuing specific types of risk.
It identifies boundaries and thresholds of acceptable risk-taking, as well as the actions to be taken - or consequences faced – if those thresholds are exceeded.
We are very fortunate to have specialised staff at Hilltops Council who are continuing to develop a Risk Management Framework and Risk Management Policy in accordance with the Office of Local Government Guidelines.
These efforts will support
Council in making the right decisions for our community in a systematic way that enhances operational effectiveness.
In a freshly released budget update, successful State funding has been secured for the Boorowa Preschool, however critical infrastructure projects that remain unfunded include the William Bradford Bridge, the Boorowa Pipeline, and the Young Police Station.
“There are risks and costs in action. But they are far less than the long-range risks of comfortable inaction” –
J.F. Kennedy Councillor Joanne Mackay
McCORMICK, Raymond Eric “Eric”.
Passed in Wagga Wagga on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Aged 90 years.
Devoted husband of Heather. Loving father and father-in-law of Mark and Joy, Julie and Tom, Cathy and Gary. Proud grandfather to his 5 grandchildren and great-grandfather to 10 great-grandchildren.
A service of Thanksgiving and Celebration of Eric’s life was held in the Young Lawn Cemetery on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 11am. Ph 6343 2226 admin@penrosefunerals.com.au www.penrosefunerals.com.au
Personal Notices
HILLTOPS COUNCIL
6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Grantchester. 2.05 Patience. 3.05 Jane Austen: Rise Of A Genius. Final. 4.00 A Life In Ten Pictures. 4.55 Spicks And Specks. 5.25 QI. 6.00 Landline. 6.30 Australian Story. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 That Blackfella Show. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. 10.00 Bay Of Fires. 10.55 Little Disasters. 11.40 David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef.
6.00 Shopping. 8.30 Better Homes. 11.00 Harry’s Practice. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Medical Emergency. 12.30 My Greek Odyssey. 1.30 Better Homes. 4.00 Harry’s Practice. 4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.00 Slow Train Through Africa. 6.00 Every Bite Takes You Home. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 1.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Horse Racing. Members Appreciation Day, Flemington Finals Race Day and Caloundra Cup Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 7.30 MOVIE: Evan Almighty. (2007) Steve Carell. 9.30 MOVIE: No Hard Feelings. (2023) Jennifer Lawrence, Andrew Barth Feldman. 11.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. NDRC Top Doorslammer. Round 6. Nitro Champs. 4.00 Motor MythBusters. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Pawn Stars. 9.30 American Pickers. 10.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Great Australian Detour. 12.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Broncos v Tigers. 2.30 NRLW Wrap. Return. 3.15 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 1. Canberra Raiders v St George Illawarra Dragons. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Wimbledon 2025 Pre-Show. 8.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 6. 12.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Weekender. 10.30 Weekender. 11.00 Jordie, Sam & Ted’s Adventures. 11.45 The Big Adventure. 1.20 Wife Swap Australia. 2.50 Australia’s Cheapest Weddings. 3.50 America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League. 5.45 MOVIE: Surf’s Up. (2007) 7.30 MOVIE: Kindergarten Cop. (1990) 9.50 MOVIE: Red Sparrow. (2018) 12.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.10 GCBC. 12.30 The Brighter Side: Save. Grow. Dream. 1.00 What’s Up Down Under. 1.30 The Yes Experiment. 2.00 Start Me Up. 2.30 Buy To Build. 3.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Everyday Gourmet. 5.00 News.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 MOVIE: The Siege Of Pinchgut. (1959) 2.40 MOVIE: Silver Bears. (1978) 5.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 1. North Queensland Cowboys v Gold Coast Titans. 7.00 Keeping Up Appearances. 7.30 MOVIE: A Star Is Born. (2018) 10.15 MOVIE: Fools Rush In. (1997) 12.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00
Harry’s Practice. 11.30 Escape To The Country. 1.30 Discover. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 Business Builders. 3.40 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.40 Escape To The Country. 7.40 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. 11.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Fishing Addiction. 2.00 Fishy Business. 2.30 Fish’n Mates. 3.00 Mighty Planes. 4.00 Close Encounters Down Under. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: The Transporter. (2002) 10.30 MOVIE: Transporter 2. (2005) 12.20 Late Programs.
5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Compass. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Bay Of Fires. 8.50 Little Disasters. 9.40 Namatjira Project: The Quest For Justice. 11.05 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. 11.35 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 3.00 Play School. 3.30 The Snail And The Whale. 4.20 Dino Dex. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Super Monsters. 7.00 Andy And The Band. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Walking With Dinosaurs. 8.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.30 Abbott Elementary. 10.15 Speechless. 10.35 Merlin. 11.20 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.40 Not Going Out.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Although you don’t like to change plans once they’re set, once again, you might find that doing so can make a big difference in your favor. Meanwhile, family matters dominate the weekend.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You continue to get encouragement for your proposals, including some support from unlikely sources. Use this positive flow to move forward with your plans. Good luck!
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Family matters are dominant this week. It’s a good time to be with those you love. It’s also a good time to contact and reunite with loved ones with whom you’ve lost touch.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Be careful not to allow differences of opinion to create unpleasant feelings, especially in the workplace. A neutral observer could check out the situation and suggest a resolution.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. 11.45 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 1. Sydney Roosters v New Zealand Warriors. 1.30 Rugby Union. International Test Series. Game 1. Australia v Fiji. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 18. Manly Sea Eagles v South Sydney Rabbitohs. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Travel Guides. 8.10 60 Minutes. 9.10 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 7. 12.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Get Arty. 10.00 Jordie, Sam & Ted’s Adventures. 10.30 Holistic Living. 11.10 Australia’s Cheapest Weddings. 12.20 Baking It. 1.35 Home And Away. 4.15 Dancing With The Stars. 6.00 Extreme Animal Transport. 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.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 MOVIE: Support Your Local Gunfighter. (1971) 3.30 International Rugby Union Australia v Fiji Post-Match. 4.00 MOVIE: The Unforgiven. (1960) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 7.30 Wimbledon 2025 Pre-Show. 8.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 7. 9.10 MOVIE: Sully. (2016) 11.10 The Closer. 12.10 Late Programs.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) While the Lion’s Den is the center of attention this week with family matters dominating much of your time, workplace issues are also important. Try to find a balance between them.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The future of a new relationship could depend on how much the usually impatientto-get-things-done Virgo is willing to stop pushing and let things happen naturally.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Worry over a loved one’s well-being is eased with good news from a sympathetic source. Your continued show of love and support is important. Stay with it.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) This is a good time to consider mending fences with someone you wish was back in your life. Forget about blame and focus on the good things you once shared.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) This is a good week to start researching information regarding whatever changes you’re considering, whether it involves a new home, a new location, or a new job.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A longanticipated job opportunity could turn out to be less than you expected, but appearances might be deceiving. Check it out before you decide it’s not for you.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Good news! Adapting to a new situation might come more easily than you expected. You can look for continued support from colleagues who appreciate your contributions.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Someone you care for might need more reassurance from the typically “unemotional” Pisces. Go ahead. Open up, and you might be surprised at what you find when you do.
Kindergarten enjoy a day of fun with Harden Grange residents
Murrumburrah Public School kindergarten students recently visited Harden Grange, where they enjoyed spending time with the residents and taking part in some fun, engaging activities. Thank you for welcoming us!
MURRUMBURRAH PUBLIC SCHOOL
Grooves and Games Day for local small schools
On Friday 27 June, Maimuru PS hosted the Grooves and Games Day.
Innovating on previous year’s collaborations with our Young Small Schools, this was a special event that was a culmination of the school’s emerging student voice initiative that has begun to flourish throughout the year.
The star-studded event included disco moves and grooves and break-out rooms: Just Dance, Freeze to the Music/The Floor is Lava, Indoor Games, Capture the Flag, and an Obstacle Course!
Thank you to our P&C extraordinaire for catering - and for reviving the famous and ever-so popular Chocolate Wheel, and to all students, staff and schools who attended and made the day even brighter Bribbaree Public School, Caragabal Public School, Monteagle Public School, Quandialla Public School, Wombat Public School!
MAIMURU PUBLIC SCHOOL
Young Junior Rugby League
Friday Night Town Comp
Last Friday night marked the final round of our Friday night in town competition.
The gala night included two matches in each age group and a very competitive tugof-war competition.
We have had a great run for the last nine weeks, a little chilly on occasions but lots of great footy.
In the competition we had 12 teams in total, under the age groups of under 7s, under 9‘s and under 7’s. Our Friday night competition continues to be very popular and we look forward to next season.
Under 16’s Cherry Pickers
The Signs R Us 16’s pickers have had a great start to the 25 season only loosing two games at the half way point of the season.
The lads have been training extremely well and that has shown on the field in the last month.
We are excited for the second half of the season and trying and go one better this year.
Under 11’s Cherrypickers
The Under 11’s had two tough games last weekend.
Going down in both games to Boorowa and Harden in close games.
The team have all been improving well all season, having two tough wins last weekend against Tumut.
I am very proud of the way they have gelled as a team and showing great sportsmanship.
We are really looking forward to the last half of the season and the Junee carnival.
YOUNG JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE
Half way point of George Tooke 2025 season
It’s the half-way point of the 2025 Blumers Lawyers George Tooke season with both the Harden Hawks and Boorowa Rovers sitting in the top four for the men’s competition and the Hawkettes at the top of the ladder.
The Hawkettes celebrated 10 years taking part in the competition last weekend when the Hawks played host to Boorowa with players past and present joining in the festivities.
“2015 The Harden Hawks entered their first league tag side into the George Tooke competition,” the Club said.
“10 years later the Hawkettes are still going strong with a few OGs still running around in the side today.”
As part of the day there was a Hawkettes vs Hawkettes All Stars game followed by reminiscing over the past decade while cheering for the Hawks.
In the First Grade match up the
Hawks secured their spot in second place on the ladder when they defeated the Boorowa Rovers 22-10.
Tries for the Harden side were made by Jayden Cutting x2, Jack Nicolls and Steele Rudd with Zakaia Lewis converting three.
Tries for the Rovers went to Nicholas Stephens and Matthew Canellis with Cooper Cross converting one.
In the other games played over the weekend the Snowy River Bears 6 were defeated by Crookwell Green Devils 46, North Canberra Beats 18 were defeated by Bungendore Tigers 28, UC Stars 6 were defeated by Googong Goannas 46.
The Binalong Brahmans had the bye.
Heading into Round 9 of the competition the ladder currently stands as:
1 Bungendore Tigers 11 points
2 Harden Hawks 10 points
3 Binalong Brahmans 9 points
4 Boorowa Rovers 8 points
5 Crookwell Green Devils 8 points
6 Snowy River Bears 6 points
7 North Canberra Bears 2 points
8 Googong Goannas 2 points
9 UC Stars 0 points
This weekend’s draw is:
Binalong Brahmans vs Boorowa Rovers at Binalong Recreation Oval 2.15pm
Snowy River Bears vs Harden Hawks at JJ Connors Oval 2.30pm
UC Stars vs North Canberra Bears at Raiders Belconnen 2.30pm
Sunday - Crookwell Green Devils vs Googong Goannas at Crookwell Memorial Oval 2.30pm
Bungendore Tigers have the bye.
The Hawkettes had a bye from the regular season and in the other games played over the weekend the Snowy River Bears 12 were defeated by Crookwell Green Devils 38, North Canberra Bears 16 defeated Bungendore Tigers 0 and UC Stars 24 defeated Googong Goannas 16.
The Binalong Brahmans also had a bye in the League Tag.
At the half-way point of the
season the ladder is:
1 Harden Hawkettes 10 points
2 North Canberra Bears 10 points
3 Crookwell Green Devils 8 points
4 Binalong Brahmans 6 points
5 Bungendore Tigers 4 points
6 Snowy River Bears 2 points
7 Googong Goannas 2 points
8 UC Stars 2 points
This weekend for Round 9 the draw is:
Snowy River Bears vs Harden Hawkettes at JJ Connors Oval 1.15pm
UC Stars vs North Canberra Bears at Raiders Belconnen 1.15pm
Sunday - Crookwell Green Devils vs Googong Goannas at Crookwell Memorial Oval 1.15pm.
Binalong Brahmans and Bungendore Tigers have a bye.
The Harden Hawks have a bus heading to the game in Jindabyne from the Young Railway Station at 7.30am and McLean Oval at 8am, contact the Club if you are interested in the roadtrip.
A reason to celebrate for the Lions
NRG Fitness Centre Reserve
Grade Men - 3-0 win over Yoogali Trimech Pty Ltd 1st Grade Men3-0 win over Yoogali
Makekadi Mining Services 1st Grade Women - 0-0 Draw with Henwood Park
Taylor Plumbing and Gasfitting under 18’s - BYE
A big congratulations to Noah Ryan for scoring his first 1st Grade hat trick in Griffith.
Also a big well done to the women’s team who had an amazing game against a very strong Henwood Park team.
Tegra Australia players playerRalph Masoe
Noah Ryan
Goldies at the top of the South West Rugby ladder
The Boorowa Goldies are sitting at the top of the Central West Rugby Union South West Men’s Cup at the midway point of the season with the Harden Red Devils nipping at their heels.
The Goldies continued their winning streak over the weekend, easily dispatching the reigning premiers, Young Yabbies at Cranfield Oval 32-8.
Amongst the try scorers for the Goldies was Ryan Simpson, Josh Sloane and George Chudleigh crossed twice while Josh Carmody converted one.
Uelese Manila and Kai Langfield put the only points for the Yabbies on the scoreboard.
The Harden Red Devils took another huge win over the Temora Tuskers defeating the visitors 48 to 7.
Some of the eight tries were scored by Bradshaw, Stewart, Mcgeoch, Brooker and Minehan with Stewart and Minehan converting four.
In the other games played over the weekend:
West Wyalong Weevils 7 were defeated by Cootamundra Tri Colours 25 Condobolin Rams 24 defeated Grenfell Panthers 19
At the half-way point through the season the Goldies have currently played nine games, won nine games, scored nine bonus points and have scored a total of 331 points so far.
The ladder is:
1 Boorowa Goldies 45 points
2 Harden Red Devils 43 points
3 Cootamundra Tri Colours 32 points
4 Young Yabbies 27 points
5 Temora Tuskers 19 points
6 West Wyalong 16 points
7 Condobolin Rams 11 points
8 Grenfell Panthers 2 points
The draw for this weekend is:
Cootamundra Tri Colours vs Boorowa Goldies at Coota Rugby Club 3.15pm
Temora Tuskers vs West Wyalong Weevils at Temora Recreation Ground 3.15pm Grenfell Panthers vs Harden Red Devils at Grenfell Rugby Club 3.15pm Young Yabbies vs Condobolin Rams at Cranfield Oval 3.15pm.
In the Women’s Xs it was a weekend the Goldilocks will be putting behind them with the Yabbies proving too strong for the green and gold.
The Yabbies put seven tries on the board and converted two to defeat the Goldilocks.
The Goldilocks will be looking to re group this weekend before they face off with the top of the table Temora Tuskers at Temora Recreation Ground on Saturday July 12 at 2pm.
The ladder for the Women’s Xs at the half-way point of the season is:
1 Temora Tuskers 47 points
2 West Wyalong Redbacks 46 points 3 Grenfell Pink Panthers 36 points 4 Young Yabbies 21 points 5 Boorowa Goldilocks 20 points
It was a fantastic weekend for the Young Lions.
PHOTO: Young Lions Soccer Club
An 80 point lead for Cherrypickers
The Young Cherrypickers first grade side trounced the Wagga Brothers at Alfred Oval on Sunday with an 80 point lead over the visitors.
Devon Makoare-Boyce scored three times for the Pickers in the first minute, the ninth minute and the 11th minute, Charlie Corcoran put another one on the board in the 15th minute, Tom Giles scored in the 23rd minute, Matthew Noakes in the 29th minute, Matt Murray in the 34th minute, Drew Edwards in the 38th minute, Cathane Hill crossed twice in the 45th and 55th minute, Cooper Smith in the 67th minute, Drew Edwards in the 69th minute, Noakes again in the 72nd minute and Robert Roberts in the 74th minute with Robert Roberts converting thirteen out of thirteen goals to secure the win over Brothers 86-6.
The Reggies also dominated in the Sewell Design Shield defeating Brothers 4610.
A massive congratulations to the Cherrypickers who had a huge win over Wagga Brothers last weekend.
Tries for the Reggies were made by Jack Rolfe in the third minute, Peni Tokarua in the 8th minute, Jacob Hardy in the 22nd minute, Liam Birks in the 25th and 28th minute, Ja -
cob McKinnon in the 33rd minute, Noah Dal Molin in the 36th minute, Birks again in the 52nd minute and Hardy again in the 58th minute.
Tom Cummins converted five goals. It was a hard fought battle in the Women’s Tackle with the Estella Storm just too strong for the Cherrybombs
coming out ahead 6-18.
Charlotte Gray crossed for the Cherrybombs in the 23rd minute with Clare Smith converting the goal. It was a massive win for
Wayne and Trent win weekend 4BBB
The Saturday event was a 4BBB sponsored by Craig Taylor and Steve Smith.
The winners were Wayne Honeman and Trent McCann with 48 points and the runners up were Scott Nolan and Spud Smithers with 46 points.
Matt Simmons had the best individual score with 40 points and Trent McCann was next best with 38 points.
The Watson Toyota NTP on the 7th was won by Aaron Murfitt and the 17th was won by Angus Rowan.
The Pro Pin on the 7th was won by Aaron Murfitt and he receives a voucher. The Terry Brothers Carpet Court secret birdie hole was the 2nd and was won by Zac Williams.
The Deluxe Blinds and Shutters Eagles Nest jackpot on the first
was not won and will be $200 next week.
The Ian Page Bricklaying card draw was won by John White.
The Salami Brother Pizza award was won by Jody Hennock.
Balls went down to 32 individual points on a countback and there were 74 players.
Upcoming events:
Saturday 5th July is the Cooltec Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Monthly Medals.
Frost delays to play have been implemented - they are necessary to prevent damage and support healthy turf.
Check the booking sheet for frost delay information.
The Wednesday Medley was washed out and play was moved to Thursday.
Ben Baker won the day with 43
points and he won 5 balls.
Runner up was Aaryn Murfitt (4 balls) with 39 points from Mitch Cameron (3 balls) with 35 points on a countback from Levi French (2 balls).
The Pro Pin was not won and jackpots to next week.
Balls went down to 31 points and there were 16 players.
The Friday medley was won by Mark Hawker with 38 points and he won 5 balls.
The runner up was Brady LeStrange (4 balls) with 33 points on a countback from Grant Meacham (2 balls) and Zac Sell.
The Pro Pin was won by Aaryn Murfitt and he won a voucher for $27.
Balls went to 30 points and there were 16 players.
The Kyle McGovern Electrical
Sunday medley was won by David Shipp with 38 points and he won the McGovern voucher for $30 and 5 golf balls.
Zac Smith (4 balls) was runner up with 34 points from Rachel Dorman (2 balls) with 33 points on a countback.
The Watson Toyota secret birdie jackpot of $30 was not struck and the jackpot will be $60 next week.
Balls went to 29 points and there were 19 players.
The Sunday morning Social Club played a 14 hole event which was won by John Sheather on a countback from Will Albert.
Casey Ashton was 3rd and there were 23 players.
Please note that the Social Club will now tee off from 9am until further notice.
- CRAIG WATSON
the Under 18s against Brothers as well with the boys defeating the visitors 40-16.
Tries for the Under 18s were scored by Drew Edwards in the 9th minute, William Lamb in the 15th, Jack Woods in the 19th, Brody Coble in the 33rd, Riley Bowerman in the 25th, Lachlan Bailey in the 38th and Coble again in the 58th with Jack Woods converting six goals.
The League Tag girls will be looking for a return to form after being defeated by the Wagga Brothers 0-62.
Despite the loss the team worked well and fought hard, however, Brothers performed better on the day.
The ladies will be digging deep and learning from their mistakes ahead of their game this weekend.
This weekend the sides will be travelling down the highway to Greenfield Park in Albury to take on the Thunder on Sunday July 6. 10am - League Tag 11am - Under 18s 1.20pm - Reserve Grade 2.35pm - First Grade
Weather causes less play at Tipperary Golf Club
There hasn’t been much golf of late due to the weather, players away etc. June 22, 2025 - An ambrose event was played.
The winners were Michael Connellan, Liam Tonks and Richard Dennis with 52 1/4.
Next best were Lindsay Sheather and Terry Casey 54 1/4.
Lindsay and Terry had one birdie and two gobbles.
Was nice to see some new faces, welcome Michael and team.
June 29, 2025 - David Jasprizza won the stroke event with John Gibbons coming in second.
David had two birdie gobbles. Congratulations to Barry Hazlegrove on wining gold at the games.
Members wish Geoff Nott all the best, hope you are being looked after and back at golf soon.
- VERA MCMILLAN
Triples Club Championships results
Triples Club Championship at the Harden and District Bowling Club results June 21: Bob Head, Tony Zervos, Terry Ricketts 23 defeated Alan Tobin, John Balcomb, Tony Fisher 15.
Mufti Bowls June 22: Brian Gibson, Tony Fisher 24 defeated Warrick Prosser, Mick Patterson 13. Nerida Beal, Tony Zervos, Terry Ricketts 21 defeated Craig Davison, Brian Wales, Shane McKellar 12.
REMINDER:
Bowls committee AGM is on July 6, 2025 at 12pm.
Those that already have or want to nominate for a position, please do so by July 3, 2025 and drop into the president Magic.
Our lives are rolling along, but how about we just bowl them down.
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Sponsors Steve Smith and Craig Taylor with winners Trent McCann and Wayne Honeman.
PHOTO: Supplied
Young
Locals bowl into the State Finals
The Bowls NSW State Finals for the Open Pennants were played on Friday 27th, Saturday 28 and Sunday 29th at a number of venues throughout the state.
two sections of four clubs at Charlestown.
turn around of 6 shots on one rink and 3 shots on the other.
Young played in the Grade 6 finals at the Lambton Club in Newcastle.
The players who travelled to Lambton in the Grade 6 side were: Team 1 – Glen Seward, Michael Webb, Joe Read, Glen Benson; Team 2 – Steve Walsh, Steve Joliffe, Rod Cummings, Graeme Edgerton; Team 3 – Brian Christie, Darryle Miller, George Somerville, Cliff Traynor; Reserve – Sheila Traynor; Manager – Damien Miller.
The sectional play involved two sections of four clubs at Lambton and another
The other three teams in Section 4 with Young were Pennant Hills, Ocean Shores and Canton Beach. On Friday morning Young had a narrow win over Pennant Hills 59 shots to 55 shots.
Team 1 won their game 23–17, Team 2 won 24–17 and Team 3 lost 12–21. In the other game Canton Beach defeated Ocean Shores 60–58.
Some light rain at the start of the afternoon game slowed the greens appreciably.
Young lost to Ocean Shores by the narrowest margin 49–48.
Two really telling bowls in the last 3 ends by two of the Ocean Shores skips saw a
Team 1 won 18–15, Team 2 won 19–13 and Team 3 lost 11–21.
Pennant Hills and Canton Beach played a 52–all draw in their game.
Further rain overnight kept the greens slow for Saturday.
In the final sectional game Young lost to Canton Beach 48 to 58.
Team 1 lost 17–21, Team 2 lost 16–20 and Team 3 lost 15–17.
In the game with the biggest margin for the section Pennant Hills defeated Ocean Shores 65–43.
Canton Beach and Pennant Hills progressed to the quarter–finals where Can-
ton Beach defeated Berkeley 60–55 and Pennant Hills defeated Clovelly 63–40.
Canton Beach defeated Pennant Hills in their semi–final 66–49 and went on to defeat Mallacoota 53–52 in the final.
Play at Young on Saturday saw the final of the Club Triples Championship with Brian McNair, Jonathon Watson and David Quigley opposed to Albert Carter, Geoff Holt and Peter Watts.
After 8 ends had been completed David’s team were in front 11–5 and after 14 ends they led 16–10.
Peter’s team picked up 7 shots on the next 3 ends to take the lead at 17–16. A score of 3 shots for David on the next end followed by
three scores of 1 for Peter saw the score at 20–19 with 4 ends to play.
After the 24th end was completed, the scores were level at 22–all with just 1 end to go.
David’s team scored 1 shot on the final end for a 23–22 win.
Well done to both teams on such a competitive game.
Also on Saturday there was one game of jackpot bowls with Chris Wright, Les Fanning and Joe Bargwanna the winners by 20 shots to 16.
There was only one game on Thursday afternoon with Jim McQuade, Albert Carter and Brian McNair winning 18–12.
The first games in the Club Fours Championship will be
played on Saturday.
The two games are Joe Bargwanna, Ivor Watkiss, Ian Schofield and Cliff Traynor to play Ted Loader, George Somerville, Tom Glover and Brian Madden and Steve Walsh, Albert Carter, Les Fanning and Russell Boyd to play Brian McNair, Joe Read, Jono Watson and David Quigley.
Further games will be played on Sunday afternoon.
Players are reminded that entries for the Riverina Murray Fours Championships for 2025–26 close on Thursday 3rd July.
There is information on the notice board concerning a qualifying round of the BPL Cup to be played at Young on Sunday 3rd July.
CLIFF TRAYNOR
Local bowlers from
Bowling Club took part in the NSW State Finals over the weekend in Newcastle.
Young Sporties Bowling Club