Run Barry Run
87-YEAR-OLD BARRY HAZLEGROVE RETURNS TO THE TRACK TO COMPETE IN THE PAN PACIFIC MASTERS GAMES ON THE GOLD COAST
By SCOTT BEVERIDGE
AN 87-year old former childhood sprinting prodigy from Young who used to race against Marjorie Jackson and hasn’t done a competitive race for 75 years is set to lace up the spikes once again in the Pan Pacific Masters Games on the Gold Coast.
Barry Hazelgrove remembers fondly as a 12-year-old boy taking on a teenage Marjorie Jackson in local athletics meets just before she became famous.
The Lithgow Flash came to prominence when she defeated Dutch legend Fanny Blankers Coen in a series of match races in Sydney before winning four Gold medals in the Commonwealth Games at Auckland in 1950 then double Olympic Gold in the 100m and 200m at Helsinki in 1952.
“Marjorie wasn’t really that famous back then - she was about 18 when she won the Commonwealth Games and she won so often it was just nothing out of the ordinary,”
Barry said.
“In Sydney, I was there when she came back to the Sydney Sports Grounds and we had a big reception after her victory.
“We used to run scratch races at Lithgow Athletics club, she would give me about a 20-metre start. I was only about 11 or 12 years old but I was fast.
“I won pretty much everything and was Riverina Sub Junior champion, then Riverina Junior champion the next year.
“I won so many ribbons and banners that my mother sewed them together and made a double bedspread out of them.”
Soon after, Barry’s family moved to the coast where he joined the Bellambi Surf Club at Corrimal and used to tear up the sand, winning all the beach sprints.
“I never joined an athletics club after we moved to the coast, I played
first grade rugby league as a centre and winger for Corrimal,” he said.
“One time the Sydney clubs were looking for a first grade spot for a teenage Reg Gasnier to get some game time at Corrimal and the club said, ‘sorry, no we already have a centre - Barry - he was the Under 18 Best and Fairest last season.”
Barry made the Illawarra Under 18 representative team before a broken ankle during a work accident forced him out of the game for three years.
He moved to Dapto where he was coached by Balmain premiership player Allan Fitzgibbon, father of current Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon.
He took up harness racing at Dapto and spent over 30 years training and racing horses around the country.
Barry never returned to running but admits he had some potential that was never quite realised.
“Maybe if we had stayed at Lithgow I could have achieved something,” he said.
“I had a grandfather who bought me a pair of spikes so he thought I had some potential.
“But we never stopped anywhere long. My Dad worked on the railway so we were always moving around the country from town to town when he got transferred.
“The last running race I did would have been 40 years ago, but it’s really 75 years since those days sprinting against Mariorie Jackson.”
So at 87, the running bug finally returned when a relative suggested he run the Pan Pacific Masters Games on the Gold Coast, scheduled for November 2024.
Barry had always kept very active walking and riding on an exercise bike but wasn’t sure if he could still run at all, when he spotted a running track while on vacation recently and decided to give it a crack.
“A hundred metres looked a bloody long way and I wasn’t sure
how far I would get but I ran the whole way and it was easy,” he said.
“So I ran another 100, then another 100, then another, and on the last one I did 21 seconds.
“I was just so excited, I couldn’t believe it, I just felt so good. I had never run a hundred metres like that in 40 years.”
Barry has now entered the 60 metre sprint and the 100 metre sprint at the Pan Pacific Masters Games on the Gold Coast in November, where he will compete in the 85-89 year category.
His story inspired Emal Hakikat, who is currently renovating the historic Millard Centre in Young, to sponsor Barry by offering him essentially a blank cheque to buy anything he needed.
“I wanted to buy him the whole kit,” Emal said.
“I gave him an unlimited budget, in fact I wanted him to look like Cathy Freeman, wearing the whole jump suit, but all he wanted was a basic pair of running spikes, that’s it.”
So Barry drove to Peter Wynn’s Sports Store at Parramatta and bought the shoes.
Emal was inspired to help Barry after seeing him regularly going around town raising funds for the local golf club.
“He’s remarkable, his energy, his drive, his passion and his enthusiasm to do this,” he said.
“I see similarities in what we are doing - I am restoring the oldest building in Young and Barry is doing the same - he is bringing life back. It’s fantastic.”
Barry isn’t sure if more sponsors will be lining up to sign him after the Masters Games.
“That depends how fast I can run,” he said.
Barry Hazlegrove will be running at the Pan Pacific Masters Games on the Gold Coast.
Coming up across the Hilltops region
YOUNG AND REGION FARMERS MARKET
First and third Saturday
At Anderson Park in Young until noon for most of the year. Plants and fresh fruit in season - lots of other produce and hand made goods to choose from - something for everyone. The Young Lions Club and other local organisations operate a barbecue at the market offering tea, coffee, sausage sandwiches and bacon and egg rolls or the like. It can vary from month to month but there always something homely on offer. Be sure to spend the morning as a family wandering among all the fantastic stalls.
KOORAWATHA MARKETS
Saturday 31 August 2024 to Saturday 30 November 2024 (MONTHLY event)
The Koorawatha Markets are located at the Koorawatha Memorial Park, Boorowa Street Koorawatha. Featuring lots of great stalls including bric-a-brac also a delicious BBQ and refreshments.
YOUNG SHOW
September 22
Showcasing local Agriculture and local talent by bringing the community together in a one day show. Catering to Young and the surrounding areas with displays of livestock, machinery, handicrafts, cooking and produce. The Young Show caters for all ages and family sizes.
BALLINACLASH BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
Saturday September 28
Wander leisurely through our blossoming trails and immerse yourself in a sea of pink and white. Capture unforgettable memories with a professional photo session amidst the picturesque orchard. Have a picnic lunch or take part in the many workshops available. Visit the Ballinclash website to secure a spot and for more information.
BRIBBAREE SHOW
Saturday October 5
A fun filled day for the whole family with show horses, sporting horses, stockman’s challenge, Young People of The Show, tractor pull, pavilions, working dog trials, games, rides, dog high jump, woodchopping, trade stalls and so much more.
BOOROWA IRISH WOOLFEST
Sunday October 6
Boorowa is world-renowned for its fine Merino wool. Creating a Wool Week event in the late 1990s seemed like a great way to showcase the beautiful wool from the region. A great day out for all the family, lots of food and entertainment. Wool shows, wool workshops, shearing displays, and much more all around the town.
HARDEN KITE FESTIVAL
Saturday October 12
This community event has free activities and entertainment for all ages, such as exciting cultural performances, kite
decorating workshops, kids activity alley and a petting zoo. Browse the great range of interesting market stalls, enjoy the all day ride pass for unlimited rides or simply sit in the shade and enjoy the fun. Bring your own kite or buy one on the day. There will be a variety of tasty food and good coffee available, or feel free to bring your own picnic.
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RURAL WOMEN’S NETWORK GATHERING
Saturday October 19
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women and experts; participating in cultural experiences, arts and crafts, and workshops; meeting local business vendors; and sampling local catering. There will be guest speakers including former Olympian Jana Pittman, workshops on various activities and plenty more. https://events.humanitix.com/ruralwomens-gathering-2024.
Margaret House meets with ministers
MEMBER for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, has joined representatives from Margaret House Refuge and Young Crisis Accommodation Centre to meet with State Ministers for Housing, Women and the Prevention of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence in Parliament House this week.
The meeting discussed potential collaborations to provide more crisis accommodation and housing solutions for women, children and families fleeing domestic violence, and for men and young people at risk of homelessness. Ms Cooke said it was an important step in supporting communityled solutions to domestic and family violence.
“Kerri Palmer at YCAC and Anna Hayes at Margaret House are two incredible women changing the record in our communities, meeting people where they are at, to pursue a brighter future and follow their chosen goals,” Ms Cooke said.
“The Hilltops region is an LGA with the highest levels of domestic violence-related assaults across South East LGAs in the state, and these two organisations are work-
ing tirelessly to meet the needs of this growing community.”
Margaret House Refuge is currently in the process of securing funding to create purpose-built units, which could house more than 20 residents at any given time.
Ms Cooke noted that with over 356 cases a year presenting to YCAC, urgent action is
needed to support projects which address the growing need for crisis accommodation and housing solutions in the electorate.
“The beautiful accommodation proposal presented by Margaret House Refuge is just one example of bespoke projects that can, and will, save lives. As we move closer to Paint the Hilltops Purple
Day, on November 22, I hope we can promote more creative, considerate, and compassionate responses to family and domestic violence,” Ms Cooke said.
“I thank Ministers Jackson and Harris for their time speaking with just some of the incredible community leaders across the Cootamundra electorate, raising
awareness and supporting those in crisis each day.
“Thank you, to Anna Hayes, Alex Dalglish and Kerri Palmer for travelling to Sydney to make their voices heard, and to speak for those who are too often silenced. Together, we will build a safer, courageous community.”
In Parliament, Ms Cooke again highlighted the advo-
cacy of both the Young Crisis Accommodation Centre and Margaret House Refuge, in a Private Members’ Statement presented to the lower house.
The statement, which acknowledged the challenges faced by YCAC as the only specialised service provider across the electorate, and the opportunity more housing and greater resources could provide in the region.
“Changing attitudes, providing tangible resources to first responders, police and social workers, and identifying those at risk requires us all to stand up where we can, to call for meaningful change and support,” Ms Cooke said in Parliament.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or family violence, the Domestic Violence Line (NSW) can be reached on 1800 65 64 63. The national counselling service for sexual assault, domestic, and family violence can be reached on 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732.)
The number for Lifeline is 13 11 14, with a dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis support line, 13YARN, available on 13 92 76.
Local Restaurant featured on Retro Chinese Group
By ANNABEL CUSACK
A BELOVED fixture in the local community, Harden Chinese Restaurant has recently garnered attention on a larger scale after being featured in the popular Facebook group Retro Chinese Restaurants.
The popular page boasts over 2,000 members from across Australia and beyond and a recent post on the icon housed in the old Paragon Cafe building has seen locals and visitors to the restaurant alike commenting on the local business.
The group is dedicated to celebrating the charm and nostalgia of Chinese restaurants that embody a retro aesthetic, and Harden Chinese has now earned its place among them.
The spotlight on the restaurant came when a South Australian traveler, passing
through Harden, discovered the venue and shared their experience with the group. The post quickly gained traction, receiving more than 100 likes and sparking 16 enthusiastic comments from fellow members with a shared love for this niche aspect of dining culture.
One group member highlighted the visual appeal of the restaurant, commenting, “Such great signage, all of it!” a nod to the traditional exterior design that has helped Harden Chinese maintain its unique charm over the years. Another commenter went a step further, praising the food itself: “Best Chinese I’ve had ever,” adding to the restaurant’s growing reputation not only for its nostalgic look but also for its exceptional cuisine.
For locals, Harden Chinese is a familiar sight, with many passing by on a daily
or weekly basis, perhaps without fully appreciating the appeal it holds for others. The recent attention in this national group underscores just how significant these types of restaurants are to some, particularly those who seek out and celebrate places that offer both a culinary and cultural experience rooted in tradition.
This recognition highlights Harden Chinese’s enduring charm and proves that, while it may be a staple for the Harden community, it has now also captured the imagination and taste buds of those far beyond its immediate borders.
As the post continues to circulate, Harden Chinese is likely to attract even more interest, cementing its status not just as another local eatery, but as a destination for enthusiasts of retro Chinese dining.
Leo’s Mobile Butcher Service
“Catering for Young, Boorowa and surrounding areas.”
From processing single animals to larger amounts with humane slaughter through to your traditional cuts, rolled roast and option of Gluten and Preservative Free sausages in natural skins, simply catered to your requirements.
25 years experience as a Retail Butcher and Private Slaughters.
Have your own Beef, Lambs, Goats and Pigs, from paddock to plate.
Kerri Palmer, Minister for Housing, Rose Jackson, Anna Hayes, Alex Dalglish, Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Jodie Harrison, and Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke.
Harden Chinese Restaurant featured on a Retro Chinese Restaurant Facebook Group. PHOTO: FB
Local hospitals performing well
By REBECCA HEWSON
THE most recent Bureau of Health Information (BHI) Healthcare Quarterly Report - April to June 2024 was released last week and indicated that the hospitals in Young, Boorowa and Harden continued to improve surgery wait times and deliver high quality, timely emergency care to the community.
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) Chief Executive Jill Ludford has applauded the local hos-
pitals and thanked staff for their continued hard work throughout the period following excellent results in several Emergency Department (ED) key performance indicators.
In Young there were 2,539 emergency department attendances at Young Hospital in the April to June quarter, an increase of 7.4 percent, or 176 more attendances, compared with the same quarter in 2023.
While the number of more urgent presentations (T2 Emergency) decreased
significantly compared to the same quarter last year (down 37.2 per cent or 107 presentations), the number of less urgent (T4 Semi-urgent) presentations rose by 40.6 per cent (315 presentations).
Despite this significant rise in semi-urgent presentations, the median time from arrival to leaving ED was 1 hour 45 minutes, the sixth best in its peer group of 26 hospitals of a similar size in NSW, and well below the peer group average of 2 hours and 13 minutes.
More than eight in 10 patients (85.2 per cent) were able to leave the ED within four hours of arriving, which is one of the best results for hospitals of a similar size in NSW.
Almost eight in 10 (79.7 per cent) started treatment on time, which is better than the average for hospitals of a similar size in NSW (77.3 per cent).
During the April to June 2024 quarter, Young Health Service completed 63 planned surgeries and 26 babies were born.
The results for the Boorowa MPS and Harden MPS Emergency Department figures are released annually, so aren’t available as yet.
The rest of MLHD’s emergency departments continued to provide care within timeframes well above the state average, despite high levels of activity.
During the second quarter of 2024 there were 40,866 attendances to MLHD emergency departments, an increase of 2.4 per cent, or 967 more attendances, compared with the same quarter in
Road closures for the Boorowa Irish Woolfest
HILLTOPS COUNCIL
TEMPORARY road closures for Boorowa Irish Woolfest will be in place along Marsden Street from Jugiong Street to Brial Street on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 October 2024.
The following roads will be closed during the celebrations: Pudman Street between Scott Street and Market Street from 6am to 6pm Sunday 6 October 2024. Marsden Street between
Jugiong Street and Brial Street Street from 6am to 6pm Sunday 6 October 2024 for through traffic. Parking vehicles will be directed to parking areas. Queen Street from St Patrick’s Catholic Church to Market Street from 8pm on Saturday 5 October 2024 to 6pm Sunday 6 October 2024. Scott Street between Queen Street and Lachlan Valley Way from 6am to 6pm Sunday 6 October 2024. The following detours will be
in place for the Boorowa Irish Woolfest Parade:
From Yass, right onto Jugiong Street, left onto Market Street, right onto Pudman Street, left onto Court Street left onto Brial Street and right onto Lachlan Valley Way, 6am to 6pm on Sunday 6 October 2024.
From Cowra, left onto Brial Street, Right onto Court Street, right onto Pudman Street, left onto Market Street, right onto South Street and left onto Lachlan Valley Way, 6am to
6pm Sunday 6 October 2024. Disabled parking is available behind St Patrick’s Church (via Scott Street). Bus Zone Drop-off will be along Market Street, close to the Boorowa Recreation Club. Parking on Marsden Street and some side streets including Queen, Scott and Pudman Streets from 11:59pm Saturday 5 October until 6pm Sunday 6 October 2024 will be prohibited due to the scheduled event.
2023. Triage one (resuscitation) patients presenting increased by 10.5 per cent when compared to the same quarter in 2023. Despite this high demand, the vast majority of patients (81.3 per cent) started their treatment on time, which is the second-best result in the state.
More than seven in 10 patients (72.7 per cent) were able to leave the ED within four hours of arriving, also better than the state average (54.7 per cent), and one of the best results in the state.
Police launch
Operation Armour II
By REBECCA HEWSON
LAST week the NSW Police Force began Operation Armour II to improve safe storage procedures and reduce the risk of firearm theft across the local area and southern New South Wales.
Operation Armour II is being conducted in the eight police districts across the Southern Region – Hume, which includes the Hilltops, Wollongong, Lake Illawarra, Riverina, Murrumbidgee, Monaro, South Coast and Murray River Police Districts.
There is still one week of the two week operation which is underway and is focused on safe storage inspections to reinforce responsible firearm ownership and provide crime prevention strategies to reduce the risk of firearm theft.
Southern Region Operations Manager Detective Superintendent Tim Beattie said this operation will go towards reducing firearm related crime and reminding gun owners of their responsibilities.
“We know in regional and rural parts of the state, there is legitimate reasons for people to own a gun. However, it is the owner’s responsibility to ensure they are following safe storage practices, so they don’t end up in the hands of the wrong people,” Detective Supt Beattie said.
“Guns can be dangerous in the possession of people who don’t hold a firearm license, which is why we are reminding gun owners to take appropriate measures to not become the target of thieves. Don’t leave firearms in secondary dwellings or farmhouses which you aren’t living in. If you do, you need to take additional measures like installing an off-site alarm system you can monitor via smart technology.
“Hefty penalties apply if you don’t meet safe storage requirements with a penalty of up to 12 months imprisonment and/or $2200 fine for non-compliance.”
More information about responsibilities as a firearms owner, including licences, permits; sale and purchase, and safe storage can be found at the Firearms Registry page on the NSW Police Force website: https://www.police.nsw. gov.au/online_services/firearms.
Community Satisfaction Survey
HILLTOPS Council is once again asking residents to complete its Customer Satisfaction Survey to obtain feedback on a range of Council services and facilities.
The survey was last undertaken in August 2023 and aims to measure residents’ levels of satisfaction with Council’s performance, understand residents’ views about the importance of different services, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Participants will be asked a series of questions and requested to provide feedback across the full range of Council services.
The survey is part of our commitment to measuring and improving our performance and how we deliver services to our community. It will provide Council with data for measuring our progress and
provide a benchmark for future comparison.
The Customer Satisfaction Survey will provide community insights on a number of matters including:
Levels of satisfaction with Council’s overall services and facilities
Council’s overall performance
Community priorities for service delivery Community improvement ideas for Council
The data gathered will be used to develop a report which outlines the aggregated results and trends.
“Council is looking at ways to improve its services and review the way we do business to ensure best value for residents and sustainability into the future,” Hilltops General Manager Anthony O’Reilly said.
“This Customer Satisfaction Survey is one tool Council can
use to listen to community feedback, track our progress and consider opportunities for future improvement.
“The survey also enables customers to have their say on the services and facilities Council provide. We ask residents completing the survey to be frank and open as ultimately the information we receive will be used to help inform future priorities and programs.”
Information gathered from the survey will be reported back to Council and used to guide the delivery of future services.
Residents are invited to have their say by completing the survey online https://www. hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/ your-hilltops/.
The survey can also be completed in person at Hilltops Council Offices and Library branches or by assisted telephone call - 1300 445 586.
Notice of water mains cleaning in Young
HILLTOPS COUNCIL
CONSUMERS on the water reticulation system within Hilltops Council, Young, are advised that Council will soon commence cleaning of the water mains by air scouring to avoid discolouration in the water supply during summer months.
The air scouring process may cause some temporary discolouration, loss of pressure of supply interruption. This may also affect adjacent areas. This may also affect adjacent areas.
The area will be clearly signed by temporary road signs in the streets during the cleaning process.
The works will start each morning at approximately 8am and should end no later than 6pm each day.
Consumers are advised to avoid using their washing machines and dish washers during these hours while works are being undertaken within the area of their home.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER
26 TO FRIDAY OCTOBER 4, 2024: North of Black Range terminal storage to Demon-
drille Street, including Backcreed Rd, Thornell Rd, Byrne Ave, Normans Rd, Petticoat Ln, Willawong St, Windemere St, Newtons Rd, Boyds Ln, Kingsvale Rd, Pitstone Rd, Brocade Pl, Chantilly Pl, Mathew Cr, Bailes Cr, Tadros Av, Normoyle Cr, Francis Pl, Scott Pl, Binalong St, Wombat St (to Demondrille St), Hayden Pl, Mayoh Pl, Garland Pl, Cowper St, Earl St, Tierney St, Cunich Cr, Hennessy St and Wombat Rd.
TUESDAY OCTOBER 8 TO
FRIDAY OCTOBER 11, 2024: North of Demondrille St to Lovell St, west of Willawong
St and East of Templemore St including: Murringo St, Berthong St, Wombat St, Marina St, Charles Cr, Yass St, Campbell St, Bruce St, Caple St, Thornhill St, Toompang St, White St, Barwang St, Hardy Av, Keevil Dr, Jake Miller Pl, Clifton St, Milong St, Stanley St, Spring St, Miro St, Currawong St, Dundas St, Boorowa St, Lightning Ln, Possum Ln, Rosemary Ln, Lovell St, Cloete St, Gordon St, Allanan St, Ripon St, Marina St, Patterson Av, Trafalgar St, Lachlan St and Calabash St.
MONDAY OCTOBER 14 TO
FRIDAY OCTOBER 18, 2024: North of Lovell St and up to William St, East and West of Lunch St including: Nasmyth St, Edward St, Stoneridge St, Main St, Clarke St, Zouch St, Mclerie St, Rusell St, Florence St, Watson St, Whiteman Av, Victoria St, Briggs St and Western Av, Temora Rd, Rockdale Rd, Old Temora Rd, Chillingworks Rd, Wickham Ln, Krebs Rd, James Ln, Rules Rd, Browns Ln and a section of Hill St to William St.
MONDAY OCTOBER 21 TO FRIDAY OCTOBER 25, 2024: North of William St, East
of Jasprizza Av and west of Hill St including: Fontenoy St, Nuthall Cr, Renmark Av, Jim Anderson Av, Cram Av, Nea St, Emily St, Hambrook Pl, Angel Ct, Crowther St, Cook Cr, Bell Av, Crichton Cr, Blackett Av, Musgrave St, Samuel Ct, Martin Cl, Elizabeth St, Brock St, Prospect St, Jimmy Noonan Cl, Tate St, Twynam Crt, Orchard St, Hargreaves Cr, Bendick St, Monteagle St, Taylor Rd, Dwyer Dr and Karabah Av.
MONDAY OCTOBER 28 TO FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1, 2024: Pumping lines on Cowra Rd, Grenfell Rd, Hills St,
Showground area, Boorowa Rd, Chums Ln, Hintons Rd and Red Hill Rd, Forsythe Av, Pine View Cct, Nelle Pl, Isaacs Rd, Batinichs Rd, Jordan Pl, McDonells Rd, Murringo Rd, Telegraph Rd, Victoria Gully Rd, McCaffery Rd, Perrin Pl and Commons Rd.
Following flushing works, consumers should check their water supply and flush their own pipes by running a backyard tap until the water returns to normal.
There may be some trapped air in the house water pipes. The air may cause some splutters and spits as it comes out of the taps. If this happens, run your tap until all the trapped air leaves the pipe. Clearing the pipes of trapped air and dirty water should only take a couple of minutes.
To prevent air entering the household water system it is recommended that taps are not opened during the scouring period.
Council apologises for any inconvenience the works may cause. Should you have any further enquiries regarding the above please do not hesitate to contact Council on 1300 455 586.
Spring exhibitions and workshop
YOUNG SOCIETY OF ARTISTS INC
YOUNG Society of Artists Inc. Spring Program continues with both Exhibitions & Workshop. We welcome all interested persons to attend any the activities planned for term 4, as we get ready for our major exhibition in the Young Town Hall as part of the 2024 Cherry Festival program.
YSA Inc. last adult workshop for 2024 will be a 6-hour Tone & Form Drawing Workshop held on 12 of Oct with Temora artist & tutor Louise Adams.
The venue will be “Studio One” Southern Cross Cinema. For further information & bookings please contact Heather 0431258832
Burrangong Gallery Exhibitions in Young Visitors centre will include the last Artists Challenge for 2024 the “Cherry Exhibition” exhibition is open daily until the 1st of October. This will be followed by a new exhibition opening on the 2nd of October with a morning tea, with a meet & greet.
Entry forms for YSA Inc. 41st Annual Young Cherry Festival Competitive Art Exhibition to be held from the 27th of November to 1st December as a
part of the 2024 Cherry Festival program.
Entry forms are available at the Southern Cross Cinema/ Young Town Hall/Young Visitor Information centre.
Members are very grateful for the commitment of sponsorship from local business & individuals where their names are listed on the entry forms with their combined sponsorship of over $4000.
Children are encouraged to get involved by entering works in the children’s section of the exhibition.
Sydney Male Choir stopping in Young
By REBECCA HEWSON
THE Sydney Male Choir has been performing for more than 110 years and this October the group will be stopping by Young for a one night performance.
The talented troubadors have constantly reinvented themselves throughout the last century and will be sharing with locals their highly animated performance following recent successful stops on Australia’s Got Talent and the production of Pirates of the Caribbean.
“Our choir’s mission is to bring joy through song,” Choir president Gerry Byrne said.
“I can’t think of a better way to pursue this than through collaborating with communities where we perform.”
The Hilltops Choir will be joining with the Male Choir
to perform, entertain and celebrate music.
“We are excited at the prospect of singing at Young with the Hilltops Singers,” Mr Byrne said.
“I am certain they will have as much fun as us when we share the stage.”
The evening of fun, music and laughter will be at the Young Services Club on Wednesday October 23 at 7pm.
Tickets are $30, children under 16 are free. To book a ticket please visit www. sydneymalechoir.com or visit the Young Services Club.
To find out more about the Sydney Male Choir, visit their website where you can find plenty of intomfation about the travelling group.
Be sure to keep an eye on the Young Services Club Facebook page for upcoming events.
The Sydney Male Choir will be performing in Young for one night only this October.
Keeping pets safe across the Hilltops
By REBECCA HEWSON
With the weather warming up more and more locals are utilising the sunshine to get active with their pets, so we reached out to the rangers at Hilltops Council to pick up some tips and tricks on keeping your pets safe, both at home and when out and about.
The first in our series of tips is on the importance of registering and microchipping your animal.
REGISTRATION AND MICROCHIPPING
The most important advice the local rangers could give is to ensure that your animal is microchipped and registered with up to date ownership details. By taking these simple steps locals can ensure that their cat or dog can be returned to them if they are picked up or found straying.
According to the Companion Animals Act 1998, all cats and dogs should be microchipped and lifetime registered by around 12 weeks of age.
Microchip fee (by Council’s authorised implanter) $55/ each not including registration
Microchip fee (by veterinarian) $40 plus vet fees
Registration fees in the Hilltops are:
Dog not desexed kept by recognised breeder for breeding purposes - $78/each
work of rescue agencies as well as the Hilltops Impounding Facility Facebook page. Fees for impounding companion animals are:
Release fee - first offence$75
Release fee - repeat offence - $185
Sale of impounded companion animal - $0 (microchipping and lifetime registration apply if not already done)
Surrender fee dog - $95
Surrender fee cat - $62
Sustenance fee dogs/cats first day or part day - $25 per day
Sustenance fee dogs/cats subsequent days - $15 per day
Desexed animal (eligible pensioner owner) - $34/each Dog (dogs at 12 weeks of age or when first sold) - $78/ each Dog desexed (after 6 months or older) - $262/each Cat desexed or not desexed - $68/each
Late fee - registration fee not paid 28 days after the date on which it is required to be registered (12 weeks old or from the date sold) $22/each
Annual Permit Fee
Additional fee if the animal is not desexed after 6 months - $184
Cats not desexed by 4 months of age - $96 yearly
Lifetime registration fees for cats and dogs are col-
lected by Council on behalf of the
Council aims to return as many pets as possible to their owners, however, in some circumstances animals are impounded. When this happens it will be kept for
at least the mandatory time period required under the Companion Animals Act, which is 14 days if the animal is identified and seven days if there is no identification of the animal.
After that period, all animals that are deemed suitable for rehoming find new homes through a huge net-
Impounding fees must be paid for before any animal can be released. If the animal is not registered, it needs to be microchipped and registered as part of the release. Microchipping and registering your pet is a small price to pay for the piece of mind that your animal will be able to be identified and returned to you if they are found roaming away from home.
To find out more about registering and microchipping your animal you can jump online to the Hilltops Council website, where you can also find the Companion Animals Act 1997 as well as plenty of other information that is useful for pet and animal owners.
COWRA SHOW EVE
VENUE: COWRA CIVIC CENTRE
DATE: 17.10.2024
TIME: DOORS OPEN 6:15 PM TICKETS: $38+BF
The first in our series of how to keep your companion animals safe all acrosd the Hilltops. PHOTO: Rebecca Hewson
Office of Local Government in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1997.
Stay safe this spring: Be asthma ready
MURRUMBIDGEE
PRIMARY HEALTH NETWORK
AS we welcome the arrival of spring, it’s important to be aware of the increased risk of thunderstorm asthma, particularly for those with asthma or hayfever. Springtime can bring sudden and severe asthma symptoms, especially during thunderstorms.
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network’s Board Chair and local GP Dr Jodi Culbert urged residents to be prepared this season.
“Spring is a beautiful time of year, but it also brings with it cer-
tain risks for people with asthma and hayfever,” Dr Culbert said.
“The combination of high pollen counts and thunderstorms can create a perfect storm for severe asthma attacks.
“If you experience asthma or hayfever, now is the time to visit your GP to review your asthma action plan and ensure your medications are up to date.”
People with asthma or hayfever are strongly advised to stay indoors during spring thunderstorms. These storms can lead to a sudden increase in pollen particles in the air, which can signifi-
cantly trigger asthma symptoms. By staying indoors during these times, you can reduce the risk of serious health issues. Keeping informed about upcoming weather conditions will also help you prepare and take necessary precautions.
The Thunderstorm Asthma Collaborative are encouraging people living in the local area to register for thunderstorm asthma alerts at science-health.csu.edu.au/asthma
“Take proactive steps to manage your asthma and hayfever this spring to ensure a healthy and safe season,” Dr Culbert said.
“If you or someone around you is experiencing severe symptoms and is seriously unwell, please call triple zero (000) immediately.”
The annual spring thunderstorm asthma campaign is promoted by the Thunderstorm Asthma Collaborative which includes representatives from Murrumbidgee Local Health District, Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network, Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga City Council, Asthma Australia, local pharmacies, NSW Ambulance and interested community groups.
CanAssist Young and Boorowa
By GAIL HANIGAN - YOUNG BOOROWA CANASSIST PRESIDENT
CANASSIST Young and Boorowa held their AGM at the Young Services Club recently with 22 members in attendance.
Our year from July 2023 to June 2024, we assisted 60 patients with $60,000 for treatment, travel and accommodation. Many others were helped with non-medical information regarding their options. During this 12-month period we received $78,000 from community donations.
Our year began with Boorowa Rugby Union Club donating money from their June Ladies Day.
Also Boorowa Rotary Club made a donation from money raised through their Op Shop.
Other donations came from Young Show wool section, Milvale CWA, Young Nurses reunion, Mercy Care Associates, Grogan Landcare, Simple Trading.
In Donges IGA we have our money tins and Return and Earn, thanks to Chris Wright and Boys to the Bush who put the containers through, we received $1203.
Tradies for Ladies - buy a pink shirt with this logo and part of the sale price goes to a local
December saw Year 12 in Boorowa making a donation and Year 12 at Hennessy in Young also donating to our branch as their chosen end of year charity.
portant milestone in October 2023 when we reached 35 years helping cancer patients and their families in the Young and Boorowa communities.
Whooping cough cases are on the rise
NSW HEALTH
NSW Health is advising that whooping cough infections continue to rise across the state.
NSW Health is urging pregnant women, parents and carers of babies, grandparents and other people in close contact with babies to be vaccinated to protect babies from severe disease.
The latest NSW Health Respiratory Surveillance Report shows notifications of whooping cough are at their highest level since 2016, with over 12,000 cases reported from January to September 2024.
NSW Health’s Director of Communicable Diseases Dr Christine Selvey said vaccination in pregnancy is very important to help protect newborn babies who are most at risk of serious illness from whooping cough.
“Free whooping cough vaccines are available for all pregnant women. Pregnant women are recommended to be vaccinated between 20 and 32 weeks of every pregnancy as this enables whooping cough antibodies to be transferred to their unborn baby,” Dr Selvey said.
“Parents and carers should ensure all children are vaccinated on time, especially in the first six months of life.
“It’s also important all people in contact with newborn babies have had a pertussis vaccine within the previous 10 years. People aged 5 years and over can receive pertussis vaccination from GPs, pharmacist immunisers, and Aboriginal medical services.
“While notifications are increasing in all age groups, cases are highest in school aged children. NSW Health works with the Department of Education and the early childhood education sector, to increase awareness and provide information to families and staff about the importance of vaccination, early diagnosis and treatment.”
People should be aware of the signs and symptoms of whooping cough including:
Whooping cough starts like a cold with a blocked or runny nose, sneezing, a mild fever and an occasional cough.
Coughing bouts can worsen and be followed by vomiting, choking or taking a big gasping breath which causes a “whooping” sound. The cough can last for many weeks and can be worse at night.
Some newborns may not cough at all but stop breathing completely and turn blue. Other babies have difficulties feeding or they can choke and gag.
charity. Kai Levett from Young Workwear participated and chose our branch as the charity.
Our members also sold tickets in the Young Fire and Rescue Xmas Sleigh raffle and we received $2000 as our share.
Chris and Karen Martin had their December Xmas Lights display in their new location and presented us with a donation from this.
Members also helped through the year at Young Services Club Community Raffles for which we received money.
2024 year got off to a good start with our Mother’s Day raffle.
Thanks to new member Lindy Saines we had a good variety of prizes donated from businesses in Young, Boorowa and Wombat. Selling tickets in the street and through members and business houses we raised $1500. Lucy Hills and Tori Pope were the winners.
Thanks also to Murringo member Marg Gillespie for holding a plant stall in all weather at their annual market days and raising $700.
Various community groups held morning teas in May and June and donated to our branch: Young Croquet Club, Raine and Horne and the Uniting Church.
Two groups closed down in April: Young and District Caged Bird Society and the Young Prostate Cancer Support Group. They donated their closing balance to our branch.
We also received donations from individuals and funerals during the year.
Our branch celebrated an im-
A lunch was enjoyed by 115 attendees at the Young Services Club where they heard Bill Kearney and Louise Mugridge as guest speakers and Jim Lamb with Bush Poetry. Special thanks to Kay McDonald and her helpers for the much admired table decorations and to Young Services Club for donating $2000 to support the event.
Sadly, two of our members passed away during the yearJudy Molloy, and our number one ticket seller Toby Bourke.
We welcomed two new members in Jenny Rae and Lindy Saines.
Thank you to Pene, Kaylene and Chris who continue in their volunteer executive positions so efficiently.
To you the members and community who so willingly support our branch and especially those who had the foresight to form our branch 35 years ago as a bicentennial gift to the district, on behalf of local cancer patients and their families.
Thank You.
Older children and adults may just have a mild cough that doesn’t go away. In adults the cough commonly lasts 5-7 weeks, sometimes longer.
People with symptoms should contact their GP early and follow their treatment advice and the standard advice to avoid spreading infection to others.
After five days of treatment with appropriate antibiotics people with whooping cough are no longer infectious but without proper treatment they will remain infectious for 21 days. If given early, antibiotics can reduce the duration of symptoms. Antibiotics are rarely needed if it has been three weeks since cough onset.
Call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 if you or your child are unwell and you’re not sure where to go, healthdirect is free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days. A nurse will answer your call, ask some questions and connect you with the right care.
If you or your child’s situation is lifethreatening, please call Triple Zero (000) or present to your nearest emergency department immediately.
For more information on whooping cough, visit the NSW Health website: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/ whoopingcough
Leah and Suzanne from the Young Services Club who are one of CanAssist Young and Boorowa’s biggest supporters.
THANK YOU: Wendy Silk from Donges Supa IGA who helped CanAssist raise money throughout the year.
Students learn and cook Korean
This year, St Mary’s Primary School students in Years 4, 5 and 6 have been enjoying their Korean lessons.
We have learnt how to greet each other informally, ask and tell what the weather is and tell the seasons.
We have started reading Korean words also.
We have been learning about big Korean businesses and we have also learnt to write our names in Hangul, the Korean writing system.
Students got to enjoy Budae Jjigae (Korean Army Soup) at the end of last term. It was a great treat on a cold Winter’s day!
Off
to
the Henty Field Days
Year 9-11 Ag and STEM students travelled down the Hume last week to check out innovation and the latest technology in Agriculture.
With so many displays here you need three days to see it all but our students enjoyed the challenge of trying to find the best new innovation at the field days.
Special thanks to the Boorowa Rugby League Rovers for lending us their bus to help get us here.
ANDREW CORCORAN STEM Teacher
The Hub comes to Trinity
Some serious
Trinity Catholic School welcomed The Hub to Trinity last week.
Our Year 6 students provided morning tea and we played games and completed activities like: slime making, balloon fly swat, play dough mats, Bocce, Connect 4, Jenga, UNO and so much more.
The school loved having The Hub there and can’t wait to do it again.
Everyone
Some year 4 girls enjoying their servings of the Korean deliciously
Students helping dish out the servings
Budae Jjiggae for the students takin a perch on the stairs
Boorowa Central School Ag and STEM students visited the Henty Field Days last week. Photo: BCS
There were lots of activities for everyone.
Everyone ready to swat the balloon.
got serious over UNO.
Jenga matches.
Students enjoying their Budae Jjigae.
Trinity Catholic School enjoyed spending the day with The Hub last week.
Celebrating the 150th Young Show
Hundreds of locals flocked to the Young Showground on Sunday for the LPC Trading 150th Young Show.
It was a huge day of fun for the whole family with plenty of laughs, smiles and most importantly, fun.
A huge congratulations goes out to the 2024 Rural Ambassador, Tom New, Junior Young Woman Competition winner, Molly Smithers
and the 2024 Young Woman Competition winner Sophie Grainger.
Well done to everyone who entered in the many sections held throughout the day in and out of the Supa IGA Main Pavilion.
It was a fantastic day that wrapped up with a huge fireworks display on Sunday night.
Tom New (pictured with his Mum Charmaine New) was named the 2024 Rural Ambassador.
Molly Smithers won the Junior Young Woman Competition.
Sophie Grainger won the Young Woman Competition.
LPC Trading 150th Young Show
Why we took our message to Canberra
NATIONAL FARMERS
FEDERATION PRESIDENT
DAVID JOCHINKE
AS the President of the National Farmers’ Federation, I am immensely proud of the turnout and impact of last week’s historic National Farmer Rally in Canberra.
Thousands of farmers and supporters from across Australia came together to send a clear message to our nation’s leaders: farmers need a seat at the table when it comes to agricultural policy.
For too long, decisions have been made without adequate consultation with those who understand the land best - the farmers who work it every day.
We highlighted critical issues facing our industry, from the proposed ban on live sheep exports to water buybacks in the Murray Darling Basin, and called for practical solutions on matters like the Diesel Fuel Rebate and unnecessary red tape around emissions reporting.
This rally wasn’t about politics; it was about policy. We want forward-thinking
solutions that will allow Australian agriculture to thrive, not ideological battles driven by out-of-touch activists and detractors who would like to see less food and fibre grown in Australia.
These groups often push agendas that would undermine our ability to feed and clothe the nation, without understanding the realities of farming or the vital role we play in the economy and
regional communities.
We’re ready to work with all sides of politics to develop policies that support sustainable farming practices, enhance productivity, and ensure a bright future
for rural communities.
It’s time to push back against those who seek to diminish Australian agriculture and instead focus on solutions that will keep farmers farming.
To those who attended
or supported us from afar, thank you.
Your presence and solidarity sent a powerful message that cannot be ignored.
This rally marks the beginning of our campaign to ensure farmers’ voices are heard and that we can continue to produce the food and fibre Australia relies on.
To all Australians, I say this: when farmers thrive, the nation prospers. We are the backbone of food security, the lifeblood of regional communities, and a driving force in the national economy.
Support for Australian agriculture is an investment in our shared future, and a rejection of those who would see our industry diminished.
The voice of rural Australia was heard loud and clear in Canberra yesterday. Now, it’s time for action.
We stand ready to work with policymakers to craft a vision for Australian agriculture that is sustainable, productive, and prosperous, while also standing firm against those who would seek to undermine our vital work. The future of farming and our nation depends on it.
Young rural leader’s life-changing opportunity
THE Royal Agricultural Society of NSW is inviting passionate and visionary young rural leaders to make a life-changing investment in their future by applying for the prestigious RAS Rural Achiever Award.
With applications now open, the statewide leadership program aims to recognise young people aged 2029, whose past and present contributions to rural and regional communities distinguish them as outstanding and inspiring leaders of the future.
Launched in 1989, the program will offer eight finalists a share in $17,000 worth of prize money, as well as an all-expenses paid, 8-day program behind the scenes of the iconic Sydney Royal Easter Show, where they will participate in invaluable networking opportunities with industry leaders and policy makers, attend official functions, and develop their leadership skills.
2024 Rural Achiever Winner, Grace Collins, says the Rural Achiever program has
played a pivotal role in her professional growth and development and allowed her to build connections with like-minded individuals.
“The RAS Rural Achiever program has provided me with countless opportunities, not only in the agricultural sector but across an array of industries”, Collins said.
“These opportunities have led to invaluable personal and professional development, not to mention the connections and friendships I have made through RAS
networks that the program has allowed me to tap into”.
Finalists for the 2025 program will be selected through an interview process, with the winner announced at the conclusion of the Sydney Royal Easter Show program. Throughout the 8-day program, finalists will have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and knowledge across a range of activities, including a speaking showcase.
The NSW Rural Achiever will then represent NSW at
the National Rural Ambassador awards.
Rural Achiever Program Councillor in Charge, Yvette McKenzie, says the program provides young leaders with a platform for professional growth and skill development, while also rewarding the contributions they have already made to rural and regional communities.
“For over 30 years, the RAS Rural Achievers program has selected outstanding advocates for rural Australia, building a legacy of leadership, and launching careers across the wider agricultural industry. Each year, these future leaders drive innovation and excellence within their communities and inspire the next generation to follow in their footsteps”, McKenzie said. Applications for the RAS Rural Achiever Scholarship will close next Friday, 20 September, with the finalists announced in December 2024. For more information or to apply for the RAS Rural Achiever Award, please visit the website.
The National Farmers Federation Rally in Canberra where locals joined with farmers from across the region to call the Government to action. PHOTO: Supplied
The second Catholic Presbytery in Young
YOUNG HISTORICAL SOCIETY
By KAREN SCHAMBERGER
THE foundation stone of the second Catholic Presbytery was laid on Sunday 16th October 1887 by the Right Revered Dr Lanigan, Bishop of Goulburn, assisted by the Reverends Father McGrath and Father Cussen.
‘The ceremony was preceded by an imposing procession in which some hundred girls, neatly and gracefully attired in white, and wearing white falls, and a similar number of boys took part.
On the arrival of the Bishop, accompanied by the Rev. Father McGrath, Mr. P. Rutlidge stepped forward and presented Dr Lanigan with a handsome silver trowel suitably inscribed.
After the blessing the procession was again formed, and the children, followed by the people, returned to the church.’ The congregation
made voluntary contributions amounting to £110.
‘The building is being erected in the paddock adjoining the church and convent grounds. The foundations are for the most part of lime concrete, but the portion on which the stone was laid is of masonry.
The walls will be of brick and the roof of iron.
The presbytery proper will contain four spacious rooms and two halls.
A verandah, eight feet wide, will surround the main building, which, when completed will present an attractive and highly finished appearance.
A very large tank of brick and cement will be built near the kitchen, and on the whole the new presbytery will be a very complete and comfortable dwelling. Messrs. Gough and Holworthy are the contractors.’
Father Hennessy enlarged the Presbytery in 1907, with
the addition of a wing and porch in keeping with the original design.
A second story was also added. The Governor General, Henry Northcote, 1st
the course of a week in 1908.
While Lord Northcote was in Young, Father Hennessy
entertained him at the Presbytery, along with the Mayor and aldermen of Young and the shire councillors.
Weddings celebrated at the Presbytery after its exten-
sion include the following: in 1908, Alice Madeline, third daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Apps of Tubbul, married Alfred, second son of Mr and Mrs E. Davis of Greenwood; in 1918, Ivy, eldest daughter of Mrs J. Loomes of the Empire Hotel, married Albert W. Cowan of the Albion Hotel; in 1921, Harol Kleem of Yass Street married Irene Rivers of Cloete Street and, in 1922, Sidney W. Briggs, third son of Mr and Mrs J. Briggs of Moppity Road, married Elsie Kay, who came from Glasgow, Scotland.
This building was eventually demolished to make way for a new Presbytery. The foundation stone of the third Presbytery was laid on 4th May 1952.
The Young Historical Society purchased the glass plate negative of the Presbytery published by W.F. Gilbert at the auction of the Rose Stereograph Company Collection in 2021.
Ballinaclash Blossom Festival
Grab your picnic rug and head out to Ballinaclash Orchard this Saturday 28th September for the inaugural Ballinaclash Blossom Festival.
The Mullany family are looking forward to welcoming you to their orchard as the cherry trees don their stunning white coats for a spectacular spring show. Follow the Blossom Trail that meanders through the orchard or find your spot and just sit back.
“There will be something for everyone,” says owner, Cath Mullany.
“The idea is that people of all ages can come and enjoy a relaxed day out. The adults can grab a drink from our Outdoor Bar and listen to the sweet tunes of Jane Dee, whilst the kids are entertained with face painting and plenty of space to run around, and, I guarantee it won’t be just the kids that fall in love with our newly opened animal pen, where
a picnic and make your way to Ballinaclash this Saturday
you can meet our friendly farm yard animals!”
Tranghue Vietnamese Food Caterers will be serving their delicious Dumplings, Spring Rolls, Bao Buns and Pork Rolls and Hooked On Coffee Van will be pouring Art of Espresso Kombi blend coffee. If you prefer, you can pack a picnic or pre-order a Ballinaclash Picnic Box. (Strictly no BYO alcohol or drinks).
COMMUNITY NOTICES
HILLTOPS COUNCIL
The below changes to waste operations will be in place for the October Long Weekend public holiday on Monday 7 October 2024. The following operations will go ahead as usually scheduled:
Harden Kerbside Waste Collection.
Young Kerbside Waste Collection. Victoria Street Waste Management Facility open from 8.30am to 2.30pm
The following sites will be closed: Jugiong Waste Transfer Station.
Galong Waste Transfer Station.
Boorowa Waste Transfer Station.
Redhill Waste Facility.
Koorawatha Waste Facility.
Reids Flat Waster Facility. Harden/Murrumburrah Waste Facility.
RURAL WOMEN’S GATHERING
Did you know at the 2024 Rural Women’s Gathering, you can choose from 12 incredible workshops?
Two of these workshops have a special focus on well-being:
3 Bush Seeds - Discover simple stress management techniques
Bring your camera or book a session with talented local photographer, Camilla Duffy, who will capture your memories amongst the blossoms; perfect timing fora great Christmas gift idea for family and friends.
There will also be workshops that are bookable via the Ballinaclash website. These include Kids Art Ses-
using yoga and breathing exercises and integrate them into your daily routine.
Proudly presented by Barwang Wines.
Stephanie Corckhill Hyles - Unleash your creativity with painting as a tool for self-expression.
Proudly presented by the Long Track Pantry.
Explore these and more to enhance your wellbeing and creativity at the 2024 Rural Womens Gathering, October 19, 2024.
To learn more about our talented speakers and to secure your tickets visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/ women-nsw/rural-womens-network/ rural-womens-gathering-2024
HILLTOPS COMMUNITY HUB AGM
Hilltops Community Hub Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday October 15, 2024 between 1pm and 3pm.
Meeting will be held at the Marie McCormick Centre.
Light refreshments provided. Join us to hear about the good
sions, Paint & Sip Class, Yoga in the Blossoms, Fruit Tree Pruning & Maintenance Session and a Cherry Pie Making Class.
Wine Tasting will be available, as will the newly released Ballinaclash Cherry Spritz; “the perfect Spring drink,” says Cath.
“A visit to Ballinaclash would not be complete without a cherry ice cream and
works, achievements and future direction of the Hub.
New committee members are needed.
Call 6382 6328 to RSVP by October 10, 2024.
Nomination forms are available at the Hub or via email on request.
Please lodge nominations at least 10 days prior to the AGM.
TWILIGHT MARKETS
Stall holders are wanted for the Hilltops Community Hub annual Twilight Markets. The Markets will be held on Thursday November 28, 2024 between 2pm and 8pm at the Uniting Church Hall and grounds.
Gold coin entry. Call the Hub on 6382 6328 for further information or to book a stall.
PAINT IT OUT ART WORKSHOP
Saturday September 28 - An expressive art workshop led by professional artist Kaz Clarke at the Hilltops Hub, Campbell Street, Young.
Let it all out on a big canvas
cherry pie, and so we will crank up the ice cream machine and do a cherry pie bake (or two) for this special weekend.
We can’t wait to welcome you”.
Visit www.ballinaclash for more information and to book.
Ballinaclash Blossom Festival Schedule - Saturday 28th September 2024
with lots of paint while enjoying the small group atmosphere, morning tea and different styles of expression.
No exprience necessary.
$30 per person includes all materials, morning tea and take home artwork.
10am to 12.30pm.
TEDDY BEARS PICNIC
Thursday October 3 - Join together at Carrington Park for a morning of fun for all ages.
Kicking off at 10.30am, there will be games, races, craft and of course the annual Teddy Bear Parade with prizes.
No cost, but please bring your own picnic lunch, rug/chairs etc and of course, don’t forget your teddy bear.
HARDEN KITE FESTIVAL
Saturday October 12 - Head to the Harden Kite Festival.
Fun for the whole family with games, prizes, stalls, entertainment, jumping castle, food, petting zoo, giant kites, Lego, face painting,
9:30 – 10:30:
Day: Blossom Trail, Farm Animals, Wine Tasting, Pop Up Bar, Cherry Ice Creams, Cherry Pie, Camilla Duffy Photo Session Be sure to head out to Ballinaclash this Saturday for the first ever Ballinaclash Blossom Festival. Bring the family along and enjoy the beautiful blossoms across the amazing orchards, pack a picnic and enjoy the amazing view.
rides, car club display and plenty more.
The Kite Festival run from 10am to 4pm at the Harden Racecourse on Burley Griffin Way.
CARERS OUTING/ BARGIN SEEKERS BUS TRIP
Thursday October 17 - Inviting all carers to join us as we celebrate all you do with a Bargain Seekers Bus Trip.
Leaving the Hub at 9.15am, we’ll visit some of our staff’s favourite Op Shops where those inclined can ‘fossick’ for bargains.
We’ll do a stop off for lunch on us at one of our local towns and the bus will return to town/the Hub at 2.30pm. Give us a call on 6382 6328 for more information or to book your seat.
CARS ON THE GREEN
Calling all stall holders and trade displays. We still have a few spots left at this years Cars on the Green in Boorowa. Sunday October 13. Call 6385 3224 after 4pm.
Pack
for the Blossom Festival.
The first ever Ballinaclash Blossom Festival is this Saturday.
Baron Northcote, visited the Catholic Schools in Young over
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News.
1.00 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. 1.45 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 2.35 Poh’s Kitchen.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 My Impossible House. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters.
12.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Storage Wars: NY. 4.00 AFL Women’s. Week 5. St Kilda v Fremantle. 6.00 American Restoration. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL Women’s. Week 5. Western Bulldogs v Sydney. 9.15 Armchair Experts. 10.15 Late Programs.
3.05 The Homes That Built Australia. 4.00 The Assembly. 4.45 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. 8.30 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. 9.20 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 10.10 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. 10.45 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 9.00 AFL Grand Final Brunch. 10.30 AFL Grand Final Countdown. 12.00 AFL Grand Final Pre-Game. 2.00 Football. Lions. 5.00 AFL Grand Final Post-Match Presentation. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club UK. 8.00 MOVIE: The Martian. (2015) Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain. 10.55 To Be Advised. 12.30 Taken. 1.30 Travel Oz. 2.00 Late Programs.
9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Finding Mr Right. (2023) 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 Rugby League. Storm v Sydney Roosters. 9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. 10.30 MOVIE: Sudden Impact. (1983) 12.50 Surfing Australia TV. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.45 Dodger. 2.45 New Idea Test Kitchen. 3.10 Modern Family. 3.40 First Dates UK. 4.45 Australia’s Got Talent. 6.05 MOVIE: Shanghai Knights. (2003) 8.30 MOVIE: Fifty Shades Of Grey. (2015) Dakota Johnson. 11.00 MOVIE: Lucy In The Sky. (2019) 1.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Harry’s Practice. 10.30 House Of Wellness. 11.30 GetOn Extra. 12.00 Horse Racing.
5.00 Bargain Hunt. 6.00 Heathrow. 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 American Pickers. 4.00 Desert Collectors. 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 AFL Grand Final Post-Match. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen. (2003) 9.45 MOVIE: Cliffhanger. (1993) 12.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Destination WA. 12.30 Explore TV: Trade Routes Of The Middle Ages. 1.00 Savannah Sounds On The Reef. 1.30 Great Australian Detour. 2.00 The Block. 3.30 Garden Gurus. 4.00 Journey To Europe. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Rugby League. 9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 World’s Greatest Natural Icons. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Angels One Five. (1952) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Country House Hunters Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Inside Man. (2006) 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Bringing Sexy Back. 1.15 The Food Trail. 2.15 Australia’s Got Talent. 3.35 Dancing With The Stars. 5.30 MOVIE: A Dog’s Way Home. (2019) 7.30 MOVIE: About A Boy. (2002) Hugh Grant. 9.35 MOVIE: The Graduate. (1967) Dustin Hoffman. 12.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Are You RV Safe? 1.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 1.30 Farm To Fork. 2.00 The Dog Down Under. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Island Dreaming. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Cook With Luke. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Dog House. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. 8.30 The
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News. 3.30 Close Of Business. 4.10
6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Unforgotten. 1.15 Grantchester. 2.05 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. 2.40 Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes. 4.30 The Assembly. 5.10 Landline. 5.40 Australian Story. 6.30 Back Roads. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Grantchester. 8.20 Vera. 9.50 Return To Paradise. 10.45 Miniseries: Better. 11.45 Rage. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.25 Pfffirates. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.30 The Crystal Maze. 8.15 MOVIE: The Pirates! Band Of Misfits. (2012) 9.45 Officially Amazing. 10.15 Dragon Ball Super. 10.35 Crazy Fun Park. 11.05 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 3.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.20 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 10.10 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. H’lights. 3.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. 4.00
Correspondent. 10.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.45 MOVIE: Red River. (1948) 4.30 Rugby Union. 6.50 Test Rugby: New Zealand V Wallabies Post-Match. 7.15 M*A*S*H. 7.45 MOVIE: Ben-Hur. (2016) 10.10 MOVIE: Walking Tall. (2004) 11.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 My Greek Odyssey. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 6.45 Escape To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 House Of Wellness. 1.00 Jabba’s Movies School Holiday Special. 1.30 To Be Advised. 3.15 Surveillance Oz. 3.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. 8.50 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.50 The Latest: Seven News. 10.20 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 AFL Women’s. North Melbourne v Richmond. 3.00 AFL Women’s. GWS v West Coast. 5.00 Duck Dynasty. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 6.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: The Rock. (1996) 11.20 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 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. 2.25 Darby And Joan. 3.10 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. 3.40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 4.30 Restoration Australia. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Compass. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Return To Paradise. 8.30 Unforgotten. 9.20 Miniseries: Better. 10.15 Fisk. 10.45 Spicks And Specks. 12.10 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.00 Grace’s Amazing Machines. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.35 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.10 PJ Masks. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.25 Pfffirates. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.30 MOVIE: Early Man. (2018) 8.55 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.35 Speechless. 10.20 Doctor Who. 11.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Hello SA. 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. 1.00 Tennis. Laver Cup. Highlights. 2.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s 3.45 NRLW Wrap. 4.15 Rugby League. NRL Women’s 6.00
9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. 8.30 60 Minutes. 9.30 9News Late. 10.00 See No Evil. 11.00 The First 48. 11.50 Transplant. 12.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 It’s Academic. 9.00 Get Clever. 10.00 To Be Advised. 1.00 The Amazing Race. 1.45 To Be Advised. 3.30 MOVIE: A Dog’s Way Home. (2019) 5.30 Puppy School. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 1.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 1.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 2.00 Farm To Fork. 2.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 2. Sydney Kings v Illawarra Hawks. 4.30 Luxury Escapes. Return. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 The Sunday Project. 7.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 8.30 FBI. Final. 10.30 NCIS. 11.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 What’s Up Down Under. 1.30 Diagnosis Murder. 2.30 Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 3.30 On The Fly. 4.00 I Fish. 4.30
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 3.15 Fresh Off The Boat. 3.35 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 ABBA: Against The Odds. 10.05 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.10 Shackleton’s Endurance: The Lost Ice Ship Found. 4.20 India: Made Like A Gun. 5.35 Trains At War. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Ottoman Empire By Train. 8.25 Sagrada Familia: Gaudi’s Challenge. 9.25 Ancient Superstructures. 10.30 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry. 11.25 Devon & Cornwall With Michael Portillo. 3.00
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 News. 2.30 Aust Story. 3.15 News. 3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 Landline. 5.00 News With Auslan. 5.30 News Regional. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Foreign Correspondent. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Insiders. 8.30 News Tonight. 9.10 Aust Story. 10.00 Late Programs.
(P) Preschoolers (C) Children (G) General (PG) Parental Guidance (M) Mature Audiences
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) After much traveling this year, you’re due for some relaxed time with family and friends. Use this period to check out situations that will soon require a lot of serious decision-making.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Keep that keen Bovine mind focused on your financial situation as it begins to undergo some changes. Consider your money moves carefully. Avoid impulsive investments.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’ll need to adjust some of your financial plans now that things are changing more quickly than you expected. All the facts you need haven’t yet emerged, so move cautiously.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Personal and professional relationships dominate this period. Try to keep things uncomplicated in order to avoid misunderstandings that can cause problems down the line.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.15 MOVIE: Passport To Pimlico. (1949) 4.00 MOVIE: What Did You Do In The War, Daddy? (1966) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. (2011) Judi Dench, Bill Nighy. 11.00 Chicago Med. 12.00 Late Programs.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) That elusive goal you’d been hoping to claim is still just out of reach. But something else has come along that could prove to be just as desirable, if only you would take the time to check it out.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This is a good time to get away for some much-needed rest and relaxation. You’ll return refreshed and ready to take on a workplace challenge that awaits you.
LIBRA (September
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Consider
more
opting to accept or reject it. But once you make a decision, act on it.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You’re in a very strong position this week to tie up loose ends in as many areas as possible. Someone close to you has advice you might want to heed.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Congratulations! This is the week you’ve been waiting for. After a period of sudden stops and fitful starts, your plans can now move ahead without significant disruptions.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You’re in an exceptionally strong position this week to make decisions on many still-unresolved matters, especially those involving close personal relationships.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) The week starts off with some positive movement in several areas. A special person becomes a partner in at least one of the major plans you’ll be working on.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 My Impossible House. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 ER. 2.55 Doctor Who. 3.40 Fresh Off The Boat.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The
11.30 Seven Morning
12.00 To
Advised. 1.50 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. 2.15 Catch Phrase. 3.00
4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. 9.05 The Rookie. 10.05 S.W.A.T. 11.05 The Latest: Seven News. 11.35 Lopez Vs. Lopez. 12.35 Miniseries: The Victim. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.20 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.55 Mystify: Michael Hutchence. 2.35 Back Roads. 3.05 The Homes That Built Australia. 4.00 The Assembly. 4.40 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch. 9.35 The Assembly. Final. 10.20 ABC Late News. 10.35 The Business. 10.50 Planet America. 11.25 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 9.00 Poh’s Kitchen. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.45 Merlin. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Supercars Support 2.30 Supercars Support 3.30 Hustle & Tow. 4.30 Talking W. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 8.30 Outback Crystal Hunters. 9.30 Bamazon. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.30 Getaway. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. 8.45 100% Footy. Final. 9.45 Outback Opal Hunters. 10.45 9News Late. 11.15 La Brea. 12.00 Transplant. 12.50 Tipping Point. 1.40 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Get Arty. 7.00 Kitty Is Not A Cat. 8.00 It’s Academic. 9.00 Home Shopping. 10.30 Ultimate Tag. 12.10 Dance Boss. 2.40 To Be Advised. 4.25 Bondi Vet. 5.20 Glee. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order: LA. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? 9.40 To Be Advised. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. 12.05 Late Programs. 6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 Pooches At Play. 8.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. 11.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 Evil. 12.15 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Wild Moments. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: It’s Great To Be Young! (1956) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Good Karma Hospital. 9.40 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.45 ER.
3.30 Doctor Who. 4.15 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family.
6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Breeders. 9.20 Extras. 9.50 ER. 11.20 Rage. 12.20 Documentary Now! 12.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Outback Crystal Hunters. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Hustle & Tow. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Big Rig Bounty Hunters. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Tony Armstrong’s ExtraOrdinary Things. 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 Whale With Steve Backshall. 3.55 The Assembly. 4.40 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. Return. 9.05 Louis Theroux Interviews... 9.50 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 10.20 ABC Late News. 10.35 The Business. 10.50 Four Corners. 11.40 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.40 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Deadly Dinosaurs. 8.55 Ice Age. 9.40 Doctor Who. 10.30 Merlin. 11.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.35 Border Security: International. 2.05 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. 9.15 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. Return. 10.15 Made In Bondi. 11.20 Chicago Fire. 12.20 Holey Moley Australia. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 A Touch Of Frost. 10.55 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.15 Explore TV: Trade Routes Of The Middle Ages. 1.45 My Way. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. 8.40 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 9.40 True Story With Hamish & Andy. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Chicago Med. 12.00 Transplant. 12.50 Tipping Point. 1.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Ultimate Tag. 12.05 Dance Boss. 2.45 To Be Advised. 4.20 Bondi Vet. 5.20 Glee. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 MOVIE: Anger Management. (2003) Adam Sandler, Jack Nicholson, Marisa Tomei. 10.45 The Goldbergs. 11.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.40 Entertainment Tonight. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. 9.40 NCIS. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. 12.05 Late Programs. 6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 Pooches At Play. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 Evil. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Wild Moments. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Manuela. (1957) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 9.40 Silent Witness. 10.50 To Be Advised. 11.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00
Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 9.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.45 Border Security: International. 2.15 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The 1% Club UK. 8.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. 9.30 Ambulance: Code Red. 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Chicago Fire. 12.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Outback Truckers. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Hustle & Tow. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL Women’s. Week 6. Essendon v Sydney. 9.15 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 10.15 Late Programs.
12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. 2.00 Brush With Fame. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 Whale With Steve Backshall. 3.55 The Assembly. 4.40 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. Final. 8.40 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. Final. 9.30 Planet America. 10.00 Would I Lie To You? 10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. 11.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 4.40 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Doctor Who. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.05 Speechless. 11.25 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 Space Invaders. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. 8.30 Human Error. 9.30 Million Dollar Murders. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. 12.00 Tipping Point. 1.00 Hello SA. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.05 Dance Boss. 2.35 Modern Family. 3.00 Around The World With Manu. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Glee. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back. 10.35 First Dates Australia. 11.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 News With Joe O’Brien. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 ABC Nightly News. 10.30 Planet America. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. 8.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. 9.10 NCIS. 10.10 10’s Late News. 10.35 The Project. 11.35 Late Programs. 6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 NBL Slam. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 Evil. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Two And A Half Men. 1.30 King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 9.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 ER. 2.45 Doctor Who. 3.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.10 Would I Lie To You? 4.40 MythBusters. 5.30 Long Lost Family. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Not Going Out. 9.30 Mother And Son. 10.05 ER. 11.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Insight. 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.10 Treasures Of The Mediterranean Islands. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Portillo’s Andalucia. New. 8.25 Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar. 9.20 Four Years Later. New. 10.30 SBS
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Assembly. Final. 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 Whale With Steve Backshall. 4.00 The Assembly. 4.40 Grand Designs.
10.35 Soham: Catching A Killer. 11.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 My Impossible House. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Grace. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Against The Wind. (1948) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. Final. 8.30 Gogglebox
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.30 Hustle & Tow. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL Women’s. Week 6. Melbourne v GWS Giants. 9.00 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. 10.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 Journey To Europe. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 RPA. Return. 9.30 A+E After Dark. Return. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 The Equalizer. 11.50 Resident Alien. 12.40 Tipping Point. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 The Young And The Restless. 1.55 As Time Goes By. 3.15 Antiques Roadshow. 3.45 MOVIE: Pool Of London. (1951) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.40 Poirot. 10.50 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Ultimate Tag. 12.35 Dance Boss. 2.05 Take Me Out. 3.30 Modern Family. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Glee. 6.00 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 10.35 First Dates UK. 11.35 Late Programs.
An icon of Australian science
A world-famous facility, now on the National Heritage List, stands proud in NSW’s Central West region. Murriyang, CSIRO’s Parkes radio telescope, is 20 kilometres north of Parkes, at CSIRO’s Parkes Observatory on Wiradjuri Country.
The striking telescope at the heart of the observatory, owned and operated by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, is a cuttingedge instrument used by astronomers all over the world. It has also had a key role in many space missions, most famously the Apollo 11 Moon landing and star of the movie The Dish.
Information on all this and so much more can be found
at the observatory’s visitor centre. The centre caters for those curious about radio astronomy, space technologies, as well as the accomplishments made with this icon of Australian science.
The centre features a 3D theatre, interactive exhibits, informative displays and an incredible close-up view of the world-class telescope.
Take a moment’s break from your travels with some out-of-this-world souvenir
shopping, a playground for the little ones and picnic areas. Entrance to the visitor centre is free. Opening hours are from 8.30am to 5.00pm (including the public holiday 7th October) during NSW school holidays.
Junior Pickers wrap up the season
Young Junior Rugby League held its Presentation Night last Friday with plenty of awards handed out to players and acknowledgements given to members who have dedicated a lot of time and effort to the club throughout the years.
Ben Mott and Donna Dal Molin were awarded with life membership to Young Junior Rugby League and thanked by the Club for all that they have done from being on the committee, coaching, training, first aid, secretary and even more, the pair have gone above and beyond.
2024 Under 15s Trier Award - Oliver Edwards
2024 Club Person of the Year - Darran Eastwood
2024 Male Highest Point Scorer - Braith Anderson
2024 Female Highest Point Scorer - Malayah Anesbury
2024 Best First Year Coach
- Rod Berry
2024 Best Mod CoachCharlotte Hardy
2024 Best International Coach - Phil Coddington
2024 Keith Cullen Memorial Trophy - Harry Coddington
2024 Longhurst Ashton Award - Mia Glasset
Under 8s Coaches Award
- Spencer Hardman | Under 8s Encouragement AwardHunter Davidson Under 9s Coaches Award
- Joey Morris | Under 9s Encouragement Award - Angus Berry Under 10s Coaches Award
- Angus Cartwright | Under 10s Encouragement Award
- Jeremy Rootsey | U10
League Tag Coaches AwardAleaha Charles | U10 League
Tag Encouragement AwardDarcy Oldfield
U11s Best and Fairest - Mohammed Abbas | U11s Runner Up Best and Fairest - Nixon Gault | U11s Best Forward
- Gus Smith | U11s Best Back
- Henry Aiken | U11s Coaches Award - Nate Formosa
U12 League Tag Best and Fairest - Latiesha Charles | U12 League Tag Runner
Up Best and Fairest - Kaily Meers | U12 League Tag Best
Attack - Evelyn Sinclair | U12
League Tag Best DefenceLayla Stinson | U12 League
Tag Coaches Award - Georgia
Harden
U12s Best and Fairest - Jai
Jasprizza | U12s Runner Up Best and Fairest - Charlie
Gardener | U12s Best Forward - Jerakye Ballard | U12s Best Back - Pax Forbutt | U12s Coaches Award - Archie Taylor U13s Girls Tackle Best Forward - Tahlea Cummins | U13s Girls Tackle Best Back - Rilee Coddington | U13s Girls Tackle Coaches AwardAshontai Kessey
U13s Best and FairestBraith Anderson | U13s Runner Up Best and Fairest - Billy Riley | U13s Best Forward - Brock Nedelcuta | U13s Best Back - Jack Hunt | U13s Coaches Award - Knox Walker | U13 Northern Premiers | U13 Championship Premiers U14 League Tag Best and Fairest - Mataya Burgess | U14 League Tag Runner Up Best and Fairest - Rilee Codding-
ton | U14 League Tag Best Attack - Bria Owen and Willow McAlister | U14 League Tag Best Defence - Andie Murphy | U14 League Tag Coaches Award - Madelyn Lennane U14s Best and FairestCayden Cross | U14s Runner Up Best and Fairest - Amer Roumieh | U14 Best Forward - Carter McKenzie | U14s Best Back - Lincoln Sutherland | U14s Coaches Award - Zaviar Pritchard | U14s Northern Premiers | U14s Championship Runner Up U15s Best and FairestHarry Coddington | U15s Runner Up Best and Fairest - Lewis Shea | U15s Best Forward - Nick Bailey | U15s Best Back - Kobe Owen and Hamish Hunter | U15s Coaches Award - Alexander Reynolds U16 League Tag Best and
Fairest - Evie Stinson | U16s Runner Up Best and Fairest - Talia McKay | U16 League Tag Best Attack - Mia Glassett and Katelyn Norman | U16s League Tag - Bree Caldwell | U16 League Tag Coaches Award - Lucy Eastwood U16s Tackle Best ForwardLucy Haertsch | U16s Tackle Best Back - Mataya Burgess | U16s Tackle Coaches AwardBree Caldwell 2024 Referees: Braith Anderson, Andie Murphy, Cayden Cross, Bella Charles, Malayah Annesbury, Eli Terry, Zara Anderson, Aidan Mesa, Amer Roumieh, Will Gibson, Zavier Pritchard, Leo Holt, Lincoln Sutherland and Talia McKay.
2024 Junior Referee of the Year - Mitch Gibson
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Mrs Margaret Hazel Flannery
The death has occurred of Mrs Margaret Hazel Flannery. Passed away peacefully on 19th September 2024 at the Boorowa Hospital. Loving wife of Dick (deceased). Devoted mother of Mark, Jenny and Steve and sadly missed by their partners. Cherished Nan of her grandchildren Ellie, Nickoletta, Alys, Harri, Lewis, Gemma and Justin and sadly missed by her great grandchildren Will and Elsie, extended family and friends.
Aged 86 Years Rest In Peace
An Anglican service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held on Monday 30th September 2024, in St John’s Anglican Church Boorowa, commencing at 11.00am.
The cortege will then leave for the Boorowa Lawn Cemetery.
Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend.
For those unable to attend Margaret’s service, it will be viewable via the livestream link on the Patterson Brothers Funerals website.
Heartfelt thanks from Derek Arneill and Family for the support and expressions of sympathy following the passing of our much loved Wife, Mum, Nan & Great-Nan Doris Arneill. Special thanks and appreciation also to the wonderful staff of Southern Cross Care, Young Hospital and Mercy Care for their care and compassion.
Croquet Matters with Shirley Close
NEIL WILKS:
Neil and his wife Sue are no strangers to Young.
They moved to Young in September 1986, From Freeman’s Beach (Windsor Area).
Neil worked in Young region for State Bank Young, Grenfell and Boorowa, as well as relief positions at Goulburn and on the south coast.
He took a redundancy from the Bank in 1992, in this time the Wilks family had grown with five children to their name.
They had also taken up a small holding of land at Maimuru were they still live today.
Over the years Neil has held a number of treasurer positions such as at Maimuru Public School,
Young Men’s Shed and the St Mary’s Primary School board.
Neil has also had a interest in the Young Harness Racing Club and the Maimuru Bush Fire Brigade.
At the beginning of this year
Neil and Sue both joined the Young Croquet Club and have become keen players.
At the recent annual general meeting of the Croquet Club, Neil was elected unopposed to the position of treasurer.
This was a pleasing result for the committee as Peter, our secretary of many years, had been picking up the reins of treasurer because of illness with the former treasurer.
On to Club news.
The draw has been done for the Bradd Shield to be played this week.
Players are hoping to avoid the rain that is forecast, results on that next week.
Players will be arriving in town for our big Spring Carnival commencing on the ninth of October.
After that preparations will begin in earnest for the 100 Year Birthday celebrations on the 26th October.
It is a proven fact that NSW is the strongest state in Australia after just winning the interstate shield for the second year in a row with west Australia been runner up.
Before closing I must say what a great show this year. Congratulations to all organisers.
Young Combined Hockey Association John Piper wins
HOOKIN2HOCKEY is over for another term and what a lot of fun we had! Especially celebrating with Domino’s Australia pizza at the end.
Thank you to all the amazing kids who came along and got hooked on hockey.
You have all done a tremendous job and we hope to see you back in 2025.
Thank you parents for bringing your children along and encouraging them to participate in this amazing sport.
Thank you Brendan, Monique, Joanne, Tracy, Faith, Dave, Catherine and Edwina for helping facilitate the program and making it so much fun for the kids.
We cannot run this program without our awesome volunteers.
If your kids had so much fun and want to continue developing their hockey skills - a short five week junior competition will be held on Sunday afternoons from the 20th October at 3.30pm.
Watch this space for more details coming soon.
Our players 9+ years and their parents are also welcome to come along and join in the Spring Twilight competition which is held on Sunday afternoons from 4.00pm in Term 4.
Details are already on the FB page.
Feel free to send us a message if you have any questions or want more details.
See you in term 4 if you are up to the challenge.
YCHA Community Member of the Year - The YCHA Community Member of the Year award is presented to a member who has demonstrated exceptional dedication and commitment to our hockey association.
The recipient has gone above and beyond in contributing to the overall success and spirit of the association.
This individual has selflessly dedicated their time and effort, becoming an integral part of the social fabric of our community.
They embody the values of teamwork, sportsmanship, and community, making a lasting positive impact on the association and its members.
Congratulations Monique Woodward. Monique has been a dedicated member of the association for many years, participating in both the Winter and Twilight competitions. Since the inception of the Hookin2Hockey program, she has played an integral role.
Monique’s exceptional organisational skills and expertise have greatly benefited the participants, helping them enhance their skills while ensuring they have fun.
Monique has also assisted in gaining sponsorship for the purchase of two new goals for the Hookin2Hockey program, further supporting its growth and success.
Thank you for volunteering your time and assisting the committee in successfully running this program. We cannot do it without volunteers like you.
YCHA Club Person of the Year Award - The YCHA Club Person of the Year award is awarded to a committee member who has made an outstanding contribution to the association throughout the year.
This award recognises someone who embodies the values of the association, showing dedication, enthusiasm, and a selfless commitment to supporting the association’s activities, both on and off the field.
The recipient is often someone who volunteers their time, helps in various roles, and consistently works to improve the club’s environment, culture, and overall success. Congratulations Michael Adams (YCHA President).
YCHA Contribution to Umpiring Award - The Contribution to Umpiring award is presented to an indi-
vidual who has demonstrated outstanding dedication, reliability, and passion for the role of umpiring.
This award recognises those who consistently show up for games, maintain high standards of officiating, and contribute significantly to the sport by upholding fairness and integrity.
The recipient is often someone who goes above and beyond, dedicating time and effort to improve their skills and support the broader umpiring community. Congratulations Michael Skillen - and thank you!
Minor Premiership
By J DYMOCK
AFTER an exhausting programme of heats and semifinals the players for the final of the minor singles were John Piper and Lee Forster.
Lee is a new bowler to the club so we welcome him.
The final was a very close contest with the lead changing many times as the game went on.
John was behind by four shots with three ends to play. He pulled out his best form to eventually win 25-24. Congratulations both players for a very tight even contest.
At last Thursday’s social bowls.
Leo Sorgsepp narrowly won the trophy on 25 points. He was closely followed by Alan Sargeant and John Piper on 24 points.
Social bowls is played on Thursdays weather permitting, if possible we play on Friday.
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Monique Woodward has been named as Community Member of the Year.
Michael Skillen has been recognised for his contribution to umpiring.
Michael Adams has been named Club Person of the Year.
Neil Wilks was elected as the treasurer of the Young Croquet Club recently.
Harden Swimming Club are calling for expressions of interest for coaching.
Harden Swimming Club
HARDEN Swimming Club are calling for expressions of interest for volunteers to coach in the upcoming swimming season.
Locals who have a passion for swimming, have availability on weekday afternoon and is aged 15 and over are being encouraged to put their name forward.
Harden Swimming Club have said they will cover the cost of training for the right candidates.
Anyone who is interested is encouraged to please inbox the Facebook page with their contact details or email hmasw2587@ gmail.com.
LSA Venues has been appointed to manage the Young Aquatic Centre, and are looking for staff to join their team.
They are looking for full time and casual lifeguards, customer service staff, learn to swim instructors, fitness and aqua aerobics. Please email people@ lasgroup.com.au.
Harden Tennis Club
HARDEN Tennis Club are holding a Colourball Tennis Clinic these school holidays.
The clinics will be held on Thursday October 3 and Friday October 4 for the first week of the holidays, while week two will be on Tuesday October 8 at the Harden Tennis Courts on East Street.
Participants will play games, learn technique, multi-sport programs and prizes available for all participants.
Harden morning (Little Pros aged 4-7) 10am12pm $60 a day.
Harden afternoon (Shooting Stars aged 8-16) 12pm - 4pm $60 a day. Three day package $100 per child.
Active Kids vouchers are redeemable.
Contact Scott Eulenstein - Spinifex Tennis via Facebook.
Registrations close on September 27. Email scott.eulenstein@ outlook.com or phone 0421 016 365.
Drawing The Shot
By CLIFF TRAYNOR
THE initial rounds of the Riverina Murray Region Triples Championships were played at Temora on Sunday. Six teams from Young competed with three of them qualifying for the Region finals.
Jonathon Watson, Damien Miller and David Quigley won their two games in the Men’s State division with a 21–6 win over a team from Temora and a 18–17 win over a team from Narrandera. They are one of four teams to play in the Region finals.
Other teams to qualify for the finals were Jenny Holt, Lisa Boyd and Kate Cooper in the Women’s State Triples and Sheila Traynor, Robyn Apps and Margaret in the Women’s Senior Triples.
In the Open Reserve Division, Albert Carter, Jill Rosen and Denis Rosen lost both their games as did Glen Seward, Stephen Joliffe and Joe Read.
In the Men’s Senior Division Joe Bargwanna, Graeme Edgerton and Cliff Traynor had a win and a loss in their section that was won by a team from Wagga Rules.
In local play there were 18 players on Thursday afternoon with most games closely contested.
Ray Martin, Milan Brankovic and Aldo Malvicino won their game 20–18, Tom Preston and Cliff Traynor had a winning score of 17–15, Allan Langford and Joe Bargwanna won 20–16 and the voucher winners were Max Penfold and Glen Seward with a score of 21–11.
Just 14 players were on the green on Saturday afternoon in very cool and windy conditions.
The vouchers for the day were won by Harold Anderson and Cliff Traynor who won their game 27–15.
Tom Preston, Joe Read and Tony Ruhl were the winners of the triples game with a score of 31-25 and Albert Carter and Denis Rosen took out their game 25–22.
The draw for the Club Pairs Championship is on display at the club.
Individual players will be contacted concerning the playing schedule for first round games.
Entry details for the Region Fours Championships are on the notice board with all details on bright green paper.
Details of the Annual General Meeting and nomination forms for the Bowls Committee are on the notice board.
An entry sheet for the club’s President’s Day to be held on Sunday 29th September is on the notice board.
Entries can be for teams of four or as individual players with bowls uniform the dress code for the day.
Details for the next version of the Guy Pickering Charity Challenge are on display at the club with the first round games to be held on Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th October.
A Greenkeepers Afternoon of bowls will be held on Sunday 6th October. Teams of pairs can be nominated or entries can be made by individual players. All the details are on the club notice board.
Junior Cricket are calling for players for its Under 11s and Under 13s comp as well as
BOOROWA JUNIOR CRICKET RETURNS OCTOBER 19
BOOROWA Junior Cricket is back for 2024 and will be returning on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
Cricket registrations for Under 11s and Under 13s in the Summer South West Slopes competition are now open.
Young women’s bowling club at the sporties
RESTING TOUCHER
YOUNG Women’s Bowlers at the Sporties have had a busy couple of weeks with Triples Championships being played over a couple of weeks and then in the middle of that we had two teams competing in Sectional play within the Region in both Women’s Open Triples and Women’s Senior Triples.
The Club championships that have been played thus far have seen Jenny Holt, Freda Hambrook & Anne Gardner defeat Robyn Apps, Heather Bailey & Margaret Gailey in the 1st Round and in the 2nd Round played last Thursday Robyn, Heather & Margaret defeated Sheila Traynor, Jill Rosen & Kate Cooper. Each team will play 2 games and this week we will see Jenny, Freda & Ann play Sheila, Jill & Kate, overall winner to be decided.
Temora B & R Club were hosts to several clubs on Sunday 22nd September playing men’s, women’s and Open Reserves in Triples Sectional Play to see who will go through to play at Wagga RSL in Region Finals 30th Nov & 1st Dec 2024.
The Women’s Open Triples both Young and Harden ladies had the bye but West Wyalong defeated Leeton 28-26. 2nd Round we saw West Wyalong win again defeating Harden 22-17 a great game. After a bye in 1st round Young’s Jenny Holt, Lisa Boyd & Kate Cooper played against Lake Cargelligo, after a tough game Young won 24-23 having to play an extra end to decide the winner. Well done girls.
To register for the Under 11s visit https://www.playhq. com/cricket-australia/register/500513
To register for the Under 13s visit https://www. playhq.com/cricket-australia/ register/4306fc or jump online to Play HQ and search for Boorowa Cricket Club.
Boorowa Ex Services Club
BOOROWA Ex Services Bowling Club would like to congratulate our very own John Bromham who was the skip and part of the team with Zabir Alan and Lachlan Li (also from Boorowa ) who won the State Final of the Inter School Bowls Challenge representing Hennessy College Young.
Well done to all players!
Join us on Saturday the 12th of October for a Sportsmans Dinner with Laurie Daley “Lozza”. Football Legend Sports Speaker. Hosted by Anthony Marroon. Schooner or Bubbles on arrival. Two Course meal, Lucky Door Prizes and Memorabilia Auction Tickets at the Club.
Woolworths Cricket Blast is back! If your child is interested please register in the link. Every registered kid will receive a woolworths cricket blast pack.
Our first session is Wednesday 16th of October from 4:30 - 5:30 for eight weeks.
Lots of fun to be had. We play down at the Boorowa recreation oval. Please message Boorowa Cricket Association if you have any questions.
Https://www.playhq.com/ cricket-australia/register/ f3599c
Women’s Senior Triples again Young had the bye 1st Round but Lake Cargelligo defeated Leeton 12-11 another close game. The 2nd Round Young’s Sheila Traynor, Robyn Apps & Margaret Gailey went down to Leeton 12-13 great effort. Lake had the bye 2nd round then played Young in the 3rd round with Young the winners 15-8. Would you believe all 3 teams had one win but with Young having the biggest winning margin in Round 3 they now go to Wagga also for the Region Finals on 1st Dec 2024. So how good is that we have 11 members at Young’s Women’s Club and 6 of them are off to Regional Finals, Go girls. WE would love to see some new ladies come and join us, bowls now has lots of young bowlers enjoying the game and we would love to welcome anyone interested in joining us at The Sporties to play this great game.
Good Bowling ladies.
Harden Tennis Club school holidays clinics.
Boorowa Ex-Services Bowling Club have congratulated member John Bromham. PHOTO: Facebook
Boorowa
Cricket Blast. PHOTO: Facebook
Elsey wins on countback
YOUNG MEN’S GOLF
By CRAIG WATSON
ON Saturday the event was a Mixed 4BBB sponsored by Mark and Joy McCormick and Adam and Fiona Tanner.
The mixed winners were Cathy and Andrew Aiken with 47 points from runners up Pauline Collier and Levi French with 44 points on a countback Estelle Roberts and Colin Hardwick, Justine Makeham and Geoff Connelly and Karen Hamilton-Gibbs and Peter Doherty.
The Individual winner was Beau Elsley with 40 points on a countback from Geoff Connelly.
The Terry Brothers Carpet Court secret birdie hole was the 13th and was won by Nick Bush.
The Watson Toyota NTP on the 7th was won by Barry Gaal with 137 cm and the 17th was won by Dave Taylor with 112 cm.
The Pro Pin on the 7th was won by Barry Gaal with 137 cm and he won a $62 voucher.
The Ian Page Bricklaying card draw was not won and jackpots next week.
The Vinnies Pizza vouchers were won by Andrew Sabidussi, John Connell and Gail Hanigan.
Balls went down to 35 points on a countback for Men and 34 points for Ladies.
There were 77 players.
The Mixed Matchplay Draw isCathy and Andrew Aiken V Marg Kinlyside and Craig Watson.
Justine Makeham and Geoff Connelly vs Karen Hamilton-Gibbs and Peter Doherty. Estelle Roberts and Colin Hardwick vs Trish Miller and Andrew Miller.
Levi French and Pauline Collier vs Suzanne Manning and Wayne Honeman.
Reserves are Liz Harding and Ian Tierney and 2nd reserves are Michele Blizzard and Col Blizzard.
Round 1 matches are to be completed by Sunday, October 20, Round 2 by Sunday, November 3 and the final by Sunday, November 24. Norman Crawford 1st round results Greg Nolan def Mark McCormick 4/3, Adrian Hanrahan def Geoff Palmer 1 up and Wayne Honeman def John Connell.
On Sunday the scramble was held and 64 players participated in the event.
The winners were Philip Oliver, Gus Woods, Scott Nolan and Dead Schofield with 52.87 nett.
The runners up were Brenton Forsyth, D.Garness and Lachlan and Joshua Deep from Cootamundra with 53.75 nett.
Next Saturday, September 284BBB and Round 3 of Handiskins.
Sunday, September 29 - Mixed Foursomes - 27 holes scratch and Handicap.
Saturday, October 5 - Cool Tech Refrigeration and Air Conditioning September Monthly Medals.
OUR Boorowa ladies teamed up with 2 ladies from Temora to contest the SW Pennants at Gundagai last week.
“Boomora” came in a close second to the Gundagai team.
The good news was that all four Boorowa ladies won their match.
Congratulations Felicity Corcoran on winning the 2024 Canemumbola Cup.
Patty Boulding presenting Leeanne Farrell with the Marie Martin memorial putting trophy.
Congratulations Jenny Twarloh winner of the Bindi Cup 2024.
The ladies from the Boorowa Golf Club who competed at Gundagai last week.
Saturday, October 12 - 4 Ball Worst Ball.
Saturday, October 19 4BBB Medley Stableford- Pink Shirt Day and Round 4 of Handiskins.
Sunday, October 20 - round 1 of Mixed Match Play to be completed. Saturday, October 26 - Par 3 Open Tournament.
Young Tyrepower and Young Services Club Business House Golf starts 8th October.
Entry is $250 per team of 8 and no further costs.
Winning team $800. Runners Up $250. Play 6 holes per week and pick your day to play.
The Wednesday Medley was won by David Hewson with 44 points and he won 10 balls.
Adrian Hanrahan was second with 39 points and Daryl Brown was third with 38 points on a countback from Chris Keevil, Terry Shipp, Patrick FitzGerald and Paul “Cack” Levett.
Cameron Clark won the Pro Pin
on the 7th with 277 cms and he won a $40 voucher. Balls went down to 34 points on a countback and there were 50 players.
The Friday 18 hole medley was won by Andrew Miller with 40 points and he won 4 balls.
Joel Shields (visitor) was second with 38 points and Zac Williams was third with 37 points.
Balls went to 31 points and there were 13 players.
The 9 hole medley was won by Bob Martin with 20 points and there were 5 players.
The Kyle McGovern Electrical Sunday medley was not played due to the Scramble and will return on Sunday, October 6. The Watson Toyota secret birdie jackpot will be $90.
The Social Club played a 14 hole event and it was won by Peter Arabin with 51 nett.
The runner up was Anthony Webb with 52 nett on a countback from John Sheather.
There were 12 players.
Liz defeats Estelle in Wirral Cup Matchplay
By PAMMIE McCLOY
ON Wednesday 18th, the ladies played a Single Stableford sponsored by the Lady Golfers.
Winners on the day:
Div 1: Maxine McCormack 42 pts
Div 2: Estelle Roberts 40 pts
Both great scores, ladies!
NTP’s:
A Grade 16th sponsored by Gail Hanigan – Justine Makeham
B Grade 7th sponsored by Elegant Timbers, Shutters and Blinds – Maxine McCormack
C Grade 13th sponsored by Uplands P/L – Estelle Roberts
17 balls courtesy of Pat Hatton
Last Saturday the ladies played in a Mixed 4BBB sponsored by Joy and Spade McCormick
Ladies Best Scores on the day:
Cathy Aiken 37 pts, Marg Kinlyside 37 pts, Michel Blizzard 36 pts and Noela Hardman and Estelle Roberts both with 34 pts
The second round of Wirral Cup Matchplay sponsored by Helen Spencer, has been played with Liz Harding defeating Estelle Roberts, and Sandra Holmes defeating Leanne Slater. The final between Liz Harding and Sandra Holmes will be played this week.
There is a Tournament coming up at Wagga 19/20 October, and South West Open Championship is being played in Young 11/12/13 October.
Tomorrow and Wednesday will be Single Stablefords.
Harden Country Club Golf
THIS week the Harden Country Club Social Golf nine holes team competition is starting.
Please read the rules closely as some have changed.
9 hole competition (alternating weekly)
10 week competition
Thursday - Sunday each week
Must be Golfing or Social member
$10 when you enter card
8 players per team
Highest 4 cards points add to score
1 point just for playing
1 point for equaling handicap
1 point every shot under handicap
Handicaps will resume from last years comp
Golfers with GA will be halved at start
These changes have been made to even out the competition. More players in teams and if you only have half the team available to play you still score. Leniency was shown last year with card entry but money must be paid over bar for card to be entered and no late will be entered.
Happy Golfing.
The entry form is available at the Club or on Facebook.
Scramble winners Philip Oliver, Gus Woods, Scott Nolan and Dead Schofield with 52.87 nett.
Vinnies Pizza winners from the Mixed Matchplay qualifying - Gail Hanigan and John Connell.
Maxine McCormack on 42 points and Estelle Roberts on 40 points. Congratulations ladies, great scores.
BOOROWA GOLF CLUB
Felicity Corcoran (left) won the 2024 Canemumbola Cup.
Patty Boulding presenting Leeanne Farrell with the Marie Martin memorial putting trophy.
Congratulations Jenny Twarloh (left) winner of the Bindi Cup 2024.
Close second for “Boomora”
Students shine at State
During week 8, a dedicated team from Young High School made their mark at the NSW Combined High Schools State Carnival held at the Olympic Athletic Track in Sydney.
This year’s team, the largest ever sent by the school, included Brydie Davis, Lachlan Davis, Leo Fisher-Whithouse, Mitchell Gibson, Harry Hoerler, Katelyn Norman, Celeste O’Donnell, Noah Ryan, Sam Scott, Angus Steenbergen, Ella Steenbergen, Georgia Wheeler, Sienna Wheeler, Riley Wilder and Max Wood.
The athletes displayed remarkable sportsmanship and commitment despite challenging conditions, enduring both sweltering heat on day one and windy, cool weather on day two.
Young High entered two relay teams that had qualified from the Riverina Regionals earlier in the term.
The 17+ boys relay team, consisting of Sam Scott, Noah Ryan, Riley Wilder, and Harry Hoerler, ran an impressive race, cutting almost two seconds off their previous personal best, and finishing 10th overall in the state.
The 16-year-old girls relay team, which had won gold the previous year, aimed for back-toback victories after setting a new regional record at the Riverina Athletics.
Comprising Sienna Wheeler, Celeste O’Donnell, Katelyn Norman, and Brydie Davis, the girls dominated their heat, securing a convincing win.
In the final, they finished strong, earning a well-deserved 2nd place, just behind Endeavour Sports High School.
Additionally, Georgia Wheeler, Celeste O’Donnell, and Sienna Wheeler were selected by Riverina selectors to represent the region in the inaugural 4x200m relay.
Despite limited practice, the girls showcased their talent, finishing 5th in the state final.
Individual achievements were also noteworthy:
Sienna Wheeler claimed a bronze medal in the 15 girls Triple Jump
Ella Steenbergen took bronze in the 14 girls Discus
Max Wood represented the school as a Multiclass athlete in the 200m, 100m, and Discus events.
Several athletes recorded personal bests across various events, further improving on their previous school and regional records.
The commitment and teamwork exhibited by the Young High students were commendable, showcasing their dedication to both their sports and their community.
Congratulations to all athletes for a remarkable performance representing Young!
Pickers bring home the Grace Kemp
Cup
A huge congratulations goes out the Under 16s Girls Tackle Cherrypickers who won the Grace Kemp Cup for 2024 in Harden last Saturday.
The girls dug deep and got it done with the Club and their supporters applauding them for what has been a huge season for the girls.
Grace Kemp unfortunately couldn’t be in Harden on Saturday due to the NRLW Canberra Raiders side preparing to take on the Parramatta Eels, however, the Pickers were lucky enough to make the trip to Canberra where they not only watched the NRLW teams in action but were presented the Cup by Grace after the game and got the chance to spend some time with the local footballer.
Hennessy student nominated to perform in showcase
Hennessy Catholic College Year 12 student Sarah McDonald has been nominated for the 2024 Callback.
Callback is the annual HSC showcase of HSC Dance and Performing Arts works.
Hennessy Catholic College has congratulated the local dancer who has not only been preparing for the 2024 HSC but has also been cleaning up at Eisteddfods across the region, most recently winning at Bathurst.
Well done Sarah and all the best for your HSC and performing at the 2024 Callback.
Hennessy Catholic College student Sarah McDonald has been selected to perform at Callback 2024. Photo: FB.
The Under 16s Girls Tackle Cherrypickers won the Grace Kemp Cup on Saturday in Harden.
Premiership drought ends
Cherrypickers defeat Kangaroos to be crowned Group 9 Champions for the first time in 33 years
The Young Cherrypickers have broken a 33 year drought to bring home the Group 9 premiership last Sunday.
After coming close a few times, the side managed to bring home the win in a hard fought match against the Wagga Kangaroos with the final score 16-12.
“It’s a bit surreal but it was a good game of football, Kangaroos were very good to the end and we just hung in
there, hung in there and got the break to score,” president Josh Powderly told the Daily Advertiser.
“It will probably take a long time to sink in.”
Tries for the Pickers were scored by Jayke Hogan and Jesse Corcoran with Nayah Freeman crossing the line to seal the win for the boys with the help of two conversions by Devon MakoareBoyce.
Nic Hall also picked up the
John Hill Medal for best on ground.
“A standout as always, incredible power, speed and an absolute weapon in both attack and defence taking out the ultimate prize of the day,” the Club said.
“Well done mate, we love you.”
The side was well backed up by a huge contingent of supporters who made the trip to Wagga for the day and those who couldn’t make
it in person watched on screens across town as the boys broke the drought.
The celebrations began for the boys in Wagga and on the bus ride home and continued into Monday with the boys able to, well deservedly, let their hair down and celebrate with their Mad Monday which started at the Australian Hotel.
Locals have congratulated the side, Captain/Coach Tom
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Giles, and the Club on what has been a win 33 years in the making.
“I’m just very grateful we got the win,” Josh said.
“It’s a really good feeling as a lot of hard work has gone in from the club, all the players, past players and past committee over the years just building to this.
“It’s just a good reward for everyone at the club.”
A huge congratulations goes out to the Young Cher-
rypickers for what has been a massive season with some fantastic games under their belt.
Focus for the Club now shifts to Presentation Night this Saturday at the Young Golf Club.
Tickets for the night are still available either online (see the Cherrypickers FB page) or at the Golf Club. Doors open at 6 for a 6.30pm start to celebrate the season.
$1000 Drone
BONNYVIEW QUARRIES
$750 Worth of Granite YOUNG KARAOKE & TRIVIA
$750 5 Hr Saturday Night Entertainment
WICKED WAKE & SKI
$750 Test Pilot Ski Tube
SUTHERLANDS WELDING & FABRICATION
$600 Fire Pit
AUSTRALIAN HOTEL
$550 Party Package
LABEL A
$500 Voucher
LIME N SODA
$500 Voucher
GREEN GLASS STUDIO
$400 Voucher
PIERCY & CO
$300 Voucher
YOUNG CHERRYPICKERS
$100 Merchandise Pack
Nic Hall was presented with the John Hill Medal. PHOTO: YRLFC.
The Cherrypickers celebrating their win on Sunday.
By REBECCA HEWSON
ST Mary’s Primary School
student Chloe Buck not only was selected to play with the Mackillop girls rugby 7s side, but she was part of the team that took out the State Championships last week.
The side won the NSWPSSA Championships without losing a single game throughout the two days of competition. On top of taking out the state competition, Chloe was part of the Young Junior Rugby Union side who took out the Southern Inland Rugby Union competition only the day before.
Chloe travelled to Sydney only four weeks ago to take part in the trials for the side as the girls don’t yet have a pathway through Archdiocese like the boys side do.
“We had to go to Sydney for the trials with 40 girls and they pick a team of 12,” Mum Natalie Buck said.
Chloe was the only girl from St Mary’s who was selected in the squad for her age group, however, fortunately she knew other girls who tried out and ended up on the side through playing with the Junior Yabbies.
The girls nominated for positions and were then assessed during the trial.
“Most people were from Sydney and there was a girl from Wollongong and a girl from Wagga,” Chloe said.
“We did three games, we had one half each.”
During the trials on top of the three games the girls had been tested on their skills.
“She nominated as a Centre,” Nat said.
“They ended up putting me as a forward because I was one of the bigger girls,” Chloe said.
Chloe has been playing rugby for years with the Young Yabbies, starting off with VIVA, but she has now made the transition to tackle.
Chloe wins State Rugby 7s
“It’s more exciting,” Chloe said.
“I wanted to have more experience with footy because I like to play it as a team sport.
“I thought that the touch got a bit boring and I like the idea of being able to get it all out.”
Chloe loves the aspect of the game that builds the team together, so even though she didn’t have an opportunity to train or bond with her Mackillop teammates before the competition, she used that attitude when she took to the field.
“You have more of a connection with your teammates,” Chloe said.
“Other than trialing with the girls, she didn’t actually get a chance to play with the team until the day,” Nat said.
One of Chloe’s teammates was actually on the opposing side in the SIJRU grand final on the Sunday before the competition, so the girls went from being adversaries to working together as part of the same team.
Chloe is very passionate about
the game and hopes that she will be able to continue playing into the future and join the Australian Women’s Rugby side, especially as she finds the game to be great for making friends.
“I really like it as a team sport and that there’s as much pressure on you as everyone else,” she said.
“I like how most people that I’ve met in footy have been really supportive and encouraging, and most people that I’ve met this year through the boys team, I’ve made some good bonds and friendships.
“You can still compete against people, but then most people you play against can be pretty nice.”
Chloe wanted to thank her Under 12s side, the Mackillop side, St Mary’s Primary School, her Mum Natalie, her Dad Rich and her sister Emily for their support throughout the whole experience.
Chloe Buck from St Mary’s Primary School was part of the NSWPSSA girls rugby 7s winning side.
ST JOSEPH’S STUDENTS CONFIRMED AT ST PATRICK’S
By ST JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL
Congratulations to all our 5/6 students who made their sacrament of Confirmation at St Patrick’s church last night. It was a wonderful celebration of our faith and thanks to all who made it a special occasion. with this opportunity.
Great community works
By ANNABEL CUSACK
THE Rotary Club of Boorowa has once again emerged as the top fundraiser in the annual Shelter Box Off the Grid campaign.
The Club with the support of the community raised crucial funds to provide emergency shelter to people who have been left homeless due to natural disasters or conflicts, not only in Australia, but all across the globe.
As part of the month long
campaign that ran from August 19 to September 15, Boorowa Rotary hosted a sleepout at the Boorowa Showground on September 7 where participants braved 24 hours camping out without the comforts of electricity, home or sufficient food, to have a small glimpse at what many families across the globe have to endure in a crisis or due to a disaster, either natural or manmade. The event helped raise not only money, but awareness,
for ShelterBox’s very important work.
Boorowa Rotary Club have said the money raised from the event will go towards providing ShelterKits, tents, solar lights, cooking equipment, water purification systems and other essential supplies to families affected by different crises.
With the continued support of the community, ShelterBox can help families stay together and begin rebuilding their lives.
Boorowa Rotary’s strong backing of ShelterBox
underscores its commitment to humanitarian work, both locally and globally.
The Club has said it is dedicated to supporting efforts that ensure no family is left without shelter in times of disaster.
Even though the official campaign has ended, donations can still be made through the ShelterBox website to continue supporting families in crisis and well done to the Boorowa Rotary Club for their fantastic work in raising awareness and funds for this initiative.
The Rotary Club of Boorowa braving the elements to raise money and awareness.
Boorowa boys win Boorowa win State Bowling State Champs for 2024 2024
By REBECCA HEWSON
JOHN, Lachie and Zabir in Year 10 at Hennessy Catholic College were named the NSW State Lawn Bowls Champions at the Bowls NSW championship earlier this month.
John and Lachie from Boorowa and Zabir from Young put their hands up to play in the competition with John, a member of the Boorowa Ex-Services Bowling Club, leading the side.
Lachie had only played a few times previously, having been invited to play socially with John, with both he and Zabir learning a lot from John in the lead up to the competition.
“I like how everyone that plays is pretty inclusive,” John said.
“Everyone just gets along.”
John, Lachie and Zabir enjoyed how strategic the game is.
John plays in Boorowa both socially and in competitions, enjoying the comradery and the game itself.
Prior to signing up bowls wasn’t really a sport that Lachie and Zabir had thought much about, but now they have, they both said they will definitely play again.
“It was a trios comp, so I think Lachie and John were in it together, cause they’re both from Boorowa,” Zabir said.
“I just rocked up, like if you need a third, I’m there and that’s how I got in.”
Lachie saw the opportunity of representing Hennessy with his friends as a bit of fun.
“I’ve done a bit of lawn bowls before, quite a while ago, so this opportunity popped up and I
thought that might be fun,” Lachie said.
The boys hadn’t anticipated that they would head off to the State competition and come home as the winners and with the three students busy between school, sports and extracurriculars it wasn’t always easy for the trio to get together to practice regularly.
With the limited experience of his fellow bowlers, John, taught the boys how to play, the rules
of the game and how to face the competition.
As for the State competition itself, the boys thoroughly enjoyed the experience and said they would all sign up to do it again.
“It was pretty good,” John said.
“We made a lot of new friends and it was honestly like a fun experience, three days in Sydney with a couple of mates,” Zabir said.
“And doing something
representing the school, it was quite fun.”
Hennessy Catholic College played Parkes Christian School in the finals of the Inter-Schools Challenge Finals with Blaxland High School coming third.
The boys played five rounds in the lead up to the finals with Central Coast Sports College defeating Hennessy in the first round, in the second round Hennessy defeated St Mary’s
followed by defeating St Leo’s Catholic College and a bye in round 4. In round 5 the boys faced off against Sylvania High School defeating them 0-2 sets and putting them into the finals against the winner of section two, Parkes Christian College.
The boys won 4-1.
The three boys are hoping to head back to the State Championships again next year where they hope to defend their title.
John, Zabir and Lachie are the 2024 Bowls NSW Inter-Schools Challenge Champions.
The Gathering
By REBECCA HEWSON
HAVE you registered for the NSW Rural Women’s Gathering 2024 in Harden Murrumburrah at the Harden Country Club on the weekend of October 19th? Don’t miss out on hearing from these three powerhouse women:
Jana Pittman – Former Australian Olympian and two-time Athletics World Champion, sharing stories of remarkable courage that helped her succeed in the sporting and medical profession.
Ruby Riethmuller – Founder of Womn-Kind and AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award 2024 NSW/ACT Finalist, sharing ways to optimise
wellbeing and harness your power to create change. proudly bought to you by Flemings Property Services Kimberley Furness – Magazine publisher of OAK Magazine, podcaster, and AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award 2022 VIC Winner, offering invaluable networking opportunities and insights for women entrepreneurs like those from StockLive who are supporting this workshop.
There are so many wonderful workshops to choose from at the upcoming NSW Rural Women’s Gathering 2024 Saturday October 19. No matter if you want to get creative or get active, there are plenty of workshops to choose from.
A few of the 12 workshops on offer are:
Tennis From 5 to 95 with Michelle Kennett from Harden Tennis Club
– Enjoy a whole body mobility warm up, followed by four activities around the game of tennis presented by Hilltops Council.
Golf for Everyone with Casey Thompson and Andrew Welsford from Golf NSW. Learn golf fundamentals and skills from the pros at Golf NSW. Discover how much fun golf can be at Harden Country Club, no matter your golfing experience.
Gentle Yoga for Everyday LifeLearn simple ways to manage stress using yoga and breathing techniques that you can bring into your everyday
life. Facilitated by 3 Bush Seeds. Paint for Wellness - Run by Stephanie Corkhill Hyles, unleash your creativity with some painting. Painting as a life tool can be used when we need to express ourselves.
Making the Most of Your iPhone: Capturing Everyday Life - Feel confident behind your iPhone or smartphone in being able to capture all of life’s moments from big to small with Camilla Duffy.
To learn more about our talented speakers, and to secure your ticket as well as find out more about the amazing workshops on offer visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/womennsw/rural-womens-network/ruralwomens-gathering-2024.
Are you ready for the 2024 Rural Women’s Gathering in October?
PHOTO: Camilla Duffy
Red Devil plays at State at State
By REBECCA HEWSON
MURRUMBURRAH
Public School
student Molly Manchester represented Riverina at the NSW State Rugby 7s held in Camden on September 9 and 10.
The Harden Red Devils player took to the field with the Riverina side and managed to pick up a couple of wins with the sides improving each game, with Molly having played against most of her fellow players throughout the Southern Inland Rugby Union season, the way the side came together to beat some of the biggest teams in the state was very impressive.
On top of having a great time and enjoying herself, Molly was also awarded the Riverina Medal for her resilience, persistence, positive attitude, willingness to listen and take on advice.
With all of her attributes Molly not only represented Harden Red Devils and Murrumburrah Public School, but she also was a fantastic asset to the Riverina side and was applauded by the Riverina School Sports Association and her fellow teammates.
Molly said she was very proud to have represented her school and Riverina at the State Championships.
Riverina
Molly Manchester (front row on the left) was awarded the
Medal at the State Rugby 7s.