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An amazing performance in Harden
Arts and Entertainment

An amazing performance in Harden

On Sunday April 6 at the Ross Memorial Uniting Church locals were entertained with an amazing performance by soprano Amelia Farrugia and pianist John Martin. The event was sponsored by Freeman Vineyards, Harden Regional Development Corporation, Ross...

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20 Apr 2025
McCormack Fighting for Upgrade of Murrumburrah's Roberts Park
Community

McCormack Fighting for Upgrade of Murrumburrah’s Roberts Park

Nationals Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack, says a Federal Coalition Government will contribute $1.5 million towards the construction of a new amenities block at Roberts Park in Murrumburrah.“The existing toilets at Roberts Park are more...

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20 Apr 2025
Funding applications are open now
Community

Funding applications are open now

Community groups in the Hilltops Council Local Government Area are invited to apply for funding through the Rye Park Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund. The fund opened for applications on Monday 31 March and will remain open for two months...

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20 Apr 2025
Funding applications are open now
Community

Funding applications are open now

Community groups in the Hilltops Council Local Government Area are invited to apply for funding through the Rye Park Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund. The fund opened for applications on Monday 31 March and will remain open for two months...

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20 Apr 2025
100 years of Young High School
Education

100 years of Young High School

The community that is Young High School all gathered in front of the building that started it all on the 7th of April 2025 to celebrate a century of teaching, learning and opportunity while reflecting on the journey that began with a courthouse 100...

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20 Apr 2025
Murrumburrah Student Honoured in ANZAC Writing Competition
Education

Murrumburrah Student Honoured in ANZAC Writing Competition

A local student has been acknowledged for his writing skill and understanding on the spirit of the ANZAC after winning a highly acclaimed acknowledgement by the Federal Member for Riverina. Michael McCormack was so impressed with Murrumburrah Public...

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20 Apr 2025
Join the Rivers of Carbon Team for a Boorowa River Planting Day
Community

Join the Rivers of Carbon Team for a Boorowa River Planting Day

Join the Rivers of Carbon team for a planting day to enhance biodiversity and water quality in the Boorowa River on Saturday May 10. Learn about river restoration and its impact on native species such as the Superb Parrot and Southern Pygmy...

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20 Apr 2025
Young students pay tribute to the Australian Light Horsemen
Education

Young students pay tribute to the Australian Light Horsemen

Students from Young High School and Hennessy Catholic College gathered on Campbell Street at 11 AM to pay their respects to the Chauvel Australian Light Horse Riders. The students stood in support as the riders passed through Young, honouring the...

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20 Apr 2025
mherv coming to Young this Thursday and Friday
Community

mherv coming to Young this Thursday and Friday

“Saving local lives” is the objective of the Rotary Men’s Health Education Rural Van (mherv) which thanks to the Rotary Club of Young is coming to our local area. mherv is operated by the Rotary Club of Warners Bay in collaboration with local...

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20 Apr 2025
Young students pay tribute to the Australian Light Horsemen
Education

Young students pay tribute to the Australian Light Horsemen

Students from Young High School and Hennessy Catholic College gathered on Campbell Street at 11 AM to pay their respects to the Chauvel Australian Light Horse Riders. The students stood in support as the riders passed through Young, honouring the...

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20 Apr 2025
mherv coming to Young this Thursday and Friday
Community

mherv coming to Young this Thursday and Friday

“Saving local lives” is the objective of the Rotary Men’s Health Education Rural Van (mherv) which thanks to the Rotary Club of Young is coming to our local area. mherv is operated by the Rotary Club of Warners Bay in collaboration with local...

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20 Apr 2025
New Cuddle Bed Installed at Harden Hospital to Support End-of-Life Care
Community

New Cuddle Bed Installed at Harden Hospital to Support End-of-Life Care

Harden Hospital’s acute ward has received a new ‘cuddle bed’ thanks to the Murrumburrah-Harden Hospital Auxiliary branch, which recently funded the purchase to support patients and their families during palliative care. Auxiliary members...

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20 Apr 2025
Local hotel sells in less than a week
Business

Local hotel sells in less than a week

The Freehold Passive Investment of the Cherry Blossom Motel, Young, has been sold by Ray Larkin and Malcolm Mathie, Directors of Motel Sales, Manenti Quinlan and Associates. The Cherry Blossom Motel, Young, was owned as a Freehold Going Concern by...

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20 Apr 2025
Budget stress set to continue according to Vinnies
Politics and Government

Budget stress set to continue according to Vinnies

Federal Budget 2025-26 will deliver minimal financial relief to millions of Australian households, including the 3.3 million people currently known to be living in poverty, according to St Vincent de Paul Society whose members maintain close contact...

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20 Apr 2025
Sexual offenders database bolstered with back capture project
Police and Courts

Sexual offenders database bolstered with back capture project

The NSW Police have access to a greater database of sexual offenders than ever before following the completion of a recent back capture project. In October 2022, the NSW Government approved funding to support the triage, processing and testing of...

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20 Apr 2025
Donations made from Young Region Farmers Market
Community

Donations made from Young Region Farmers Market

Young Region Farmers Market has donated $1000 to four local organisations that give back to the community. The YRFM is a not for profit organization formed over 15 years ago by primary producers to provide fresh locally grown produce such as fruit...

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20 Apr 2025
News from the Young Lions den
Community

News from the Young Lions den

Visit to Maitland Lions ClubMembers of the Lions Club of Young recently embarked on a twin visit to the Maitland Lions Club. The Dinosaur Trophy was won by Young on a count back. The exchange proved to be an enriching experience, as we were given...

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20 Apr 2025
Inland Rail closing in on Stockinbingal to Parkes completion
Community

Inland Rail closing in on Stockinbingal to Parkes completion

Inland Rail will use the upcoming rail possession from March 22-24 to apply some of the finishing touches to the Stockinbingal to Parkes (S2P) section of the project, with Inland Rail on course to finish S2P on schedule in mid-2025. The rail...

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20 Apr 2025
ACRRM calls for more rural healthcare infrastructure
Health

ACRRM calls for more rural healthcare infrastructure

The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is calling for urgent investment in rural healthcare infrastructure, highlighting that workforce retention is directly linked to access to essential services such as housing and...

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20 Apr 2025
Second report published on health services in rural and regional NSW
Politics and Government

Second report published on health services in rural and regional NSW

Have health services and specialist care improved for communities in remote, rural and regional NSW? A recently published report found that access to some services has declined, with maternity care and mental health care now reaching a crisis point...

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20 Apr 2025
From Denmark to the Hilltops: Johanne’s Aussie Exchange Adventure
Community

From Denmark to the Hilltops: Johanne’s Aussie Exchange Adventure

Since arriving in Young last August, Danish exchange student Johanne – affectionately known as “Yoyo” – has become a cherished part of the White family and the wider Hilltops community. Sixteen-year-old Johanne swapped the cobblestone streets of...

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20 Apr 2025
Man arrested following alleged assault in Young
Community

Man arrested following alleged assault in Young

At approximately 5:45pm on Tuesday, 2 April, officers from the Hume Police District responded to reports of an alleged assault on Boorowa Street, Young. Police said they attended the scene and located a 26-year-old man who had allegedly been...

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20 Apr 2025
Dr Charles Rowe practicing between 1948 and 1970
Community

Dr Charles Rowe practicing between 1948 and 1970

James Rowe donated the medical bag and implements used by his father, Dr Charles Rowe, to the Young Historical Society earlier this year. Dr Rowe practiced in Young between 1948 and 1970. Charles Rowe was born in Mosman on 31st May 1918 to Patrick...

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20 Apr 2025
Hilltops Councillor Column
Council

Hilltops Councillor Column

How can you change, and influence decisions being made in your local community?By becoming involved! And when I say, “becoming involved,“ I’m not referring to offering solutions and criticisms of individuals (whether they be in sports, the arts...

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20 Apr 2025
Locals play in the state bowls finals
Bowls

Locals play in the state bowls finals

During the week two teams from our club were involved in the Bowls NSW State Finals at Ballina. Jonathon Watson, Damien Miller and David Quigley played in Section 2 of the State Men’s Triples. Their results from the three sectional rounds were...

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20 Apr 2025
Goannas host Eugowra in front of a bumper crowd
Rugby League

Goannas host Eugowra in front of a bumper crowd

By Gary Holmes. Last Sunday at Lawson Oval the Grenfell Goannas hosted the Eugowra Eagles in all three grades. On a warm Autumn’s day a bumper crowd turned out to see the locals win the Youth League match but it was the visitors Eugowra who...

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20 Apr 2025
Wilson and Marsell claim win at annual tournament
Golf

Wilson and Marsell claim win at annual tournament

Grenfell lady golfers held their annual tournament on Sunday, 13 April. It was played as a 2 person ambrose with a shotgun start at 10am. Twenty-six players played representing clubs from Warren, West Wyalong, Cowra, Canowindra, Forbes, Goulburn and...

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20 Apr 2025
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