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28 Mar 2025

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06 Sep 2024

Young Witness

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06 Sep 2024

SES urges vigilance ahead of weekend weather

28 Mar 2025

Politics and Government

Final stage of Wallendbeen Bridge project welcomed

24 Mar 2025

The earth moves near Boorowa

The earth moves near Boorow

24 Mar 2025

Education

Over $55,000 in local grants awarded to students

The earth moves near Boorowa

The earth moves near Boorow

24 Mar 2025

Education

Over $55,000 in local grants awarded to students

To the residents of Harden-Murrumburrah

Police and Courts

Post mortem report served for murder accused case

Murder charged mentioned in Young Local Court

Arts and Entertainment

Farewell after 24 years of performing

Farewell after 24 years of performing for Wombat Bush Poets

Boorowa LHAC nominated for Volunteer of the Year awards

Community

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Mother and daughter duo caring for locals

Mother and daughter duo caring for locals at Mercy Care, Young

CanAssist Young and Boorowa

The latest from CanAssist Young and Boorow

Margaret House meets with ministers

Margaret House from Young has met with ministers at Parliament House

Croquet Matters with Shirley Close

All the latest news, results and information from the Young Croquet Club

20 years of service given to Hospital Auxiliary by Lyn Fruedenstein

The latest news and updates from the Young Hospital Auxiliary

Bee-ing very good to the local bugs at the Hilltops Library

Locals had a fantastic time creating bee-utiful homes for bugs and bees

11 Sep 2024

Local Charity Event Raises Over $2,000 for Young Crisis Accommodation Centre

A creative local fundraiser for the Young Crisis Accommodation Centre

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11 Sep 2024

Sport

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Cooper takes out gold

Cooper Dabin wins gold at NSW All Schools Championships

Young Riders jump into action

Harden Horse Trials hosts Young Rider Clinic over the long weekend

Soccer

Young Lions head to the grand final

Men’s third grade head into the Wagga Soccer grand final

Rugby Union

Chloe part of state winning girls Rugby 7s side

Chloe Buck part of the NSW girls Rugby 7s winning side

Barry runs into the Masters Games

Barry Hazlegrove will be competing in the Pan Pacific Masters Games

Pickers clean up at the 2024 Group 9 Awards

A huge congratulations goes out to all of the players, coaches and supporters

19 Sep 2024

Cherrypickers head straight through to the finals

The Young Cherrypickers First Grade side have made it straight through to the final

Angus Crichton scores the Brad Fittler Medal

Young’s very own Angus Crichton has been awarded the Brad Fittler Medal for 2024

Golf

Nine and Dine held to encourage new lady golfers

All the latest news and results from the Young Women’s Golf Club

Golf

Mark, Gavin and Geoff take out the Monthly Medals for September

All the latest news, results and information from the Young Golf Club

Croquet Matters with Shirley Close

All the latest news, results and information from the Young Croquet Club

Soccer

Lions head straight into the finals this weekend

Young Lions Soccer Club have made it through to the finals

Junior League bring home the season at the Group 9 Grand Final

Young Junior Rugby League wrap up its season at the Group 9 grand final last weekend

Pickers are heading for the semi-finals this weekend

All the latest news and results from the Young Cherrypickers Rugby League Football Club

04 Sep 2024

Events

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A great day out for the whole family

Locals flocked to the Bribbaree Showground on Saturday for the 98th Bribbaree Show

Upgrade to NBN fixed wireless network

Telstra are upgrading its nbn Fixed Wireless network across the Hilltops

Harden let’s go fly a kite

Harden Kite Festival

Locals celebrate Bribbaree

Bribbaree Show a great day for locals

Ballinaclash Blossom Festival

celebrate the spring season with the Ballinaclash blossom festical

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Rural

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Thousands attend historic National Farmer Rally

National Farmers Federation Rally held in Canberra on Tuesday

11 Sep 2024

Amber Haigh’s alleged murderers to face judge-only trial

The joint trial will take place next year in Wagga.

07 Aug 2023

Sister and Friendship City policy endorsed by Council

Hilltops Council have voted to endorse the Draft Sister and Friendship City policy at its most recent Ordinary meeting. The draft policy was voted to be put on public exhibition at the May ordinary meeting for the public to submit feedback or...

03 Sep 2024

Construction begins on Stockinbingal to Parkes Inland Rail

The Inland Rail project has taken an important step forward with the beginning of major construction works on the Stockinbingal to Parkes section in regional New South Wales. Inland Rail marked the occasion with a launch event at Forbes Railway...

25 Sep 2023

Martial arts champion returns to Young to empower young women

Australian Martial Arts Champion Mel Thomas will be returning to Young this week with her KYUP workshop at the PCYC Young that will help to empower local young women. Founded by black belt martial arts champion and domestic violence survivor Mel...

25 Sep 2023

Regional

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Governor in Eugowra to honour those who saved their town

Nearly 50 heroes of Eugowra’s devastating 2022 flood have been recognised for their courage, with Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales, presenting Royal Humane Society bravery honours in the town on...

Tractors trek for Little Wings

Rural legends have taken to the Canowindra showground for a huge effort for little people. The Canowindra Tractorthon hosted a 24-hour endurance ride, raising life-saving funds for charitable organisation Little Wings. Four tractors completed 1728...

Emergency Services

Man in critical condition after farm accident.

Just after 2pm Thursday 27th February, ambulance and other emergency services were called to reports of a male in his forties who had crashed an all-terrain-vehicle (ATV) on a rural property at Millamolong, near Mandurama. The patient was several...

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Rugby Union

Dust off the cobwebs at the Cowra Rugby 10s

By Cara KempCowra Rugby Tens is back on March 1, 2025, at Cowra Rugby Club. With 17 teams set to compete, including 12 men’s and five women’s sides, the tournament will once again serve as the perfect transition from summer to winter sport. Rugby...

Arts and Entertainment

What’s On in Cowra & Canowindra

COWRA COMMUNITY MARKETS Sid Kallas Oval, 8:30am - 12:00pmThe Cowra Community Markets are held every third Saturday of every month at Sid Kallas Oval with a wide variety of local fresh produce, diverse stallholders and local buskers. Each month...

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Rugby Union

Preseason trial matched for the Canowindra Pythons

The Canowindra Pythons are getting ready for an exciting preseason as they take on two opponents in their 2025 trial matches. Their first match will be held on March 22 at the Grenfell Rugby Club, kicking off at 3 pm against the Molong Magpies. Later...

Soccer

Courtney talks preseason

As the Cowra Senior Soccer Club prepares for the upcoming season, preseason training is well underway, with a strong focus on building fitness and team cohesion. Following an undefeated championship last season, the team is eager to maintain their...

Motorsport

The countdown is on for Brady Kurtz

Cowra’s Brady Kurtz is just 65 days away from making his Speedway Grand Prix debut in Landshut, Germany, on May 3. His second Australian Championship win in January 2025 has him heading into his Speedway GP debut in top form. Kurtz, the reigning...

Graham School at Hovells Creek commemoration

On Sunday 18 May 2025 former pupils of the Graham School are invited to gather at the restored school building on Graham Road, Hovells Creek, to commemorate its history and celebrate its rescue from an extremely dilapidated state. An application was...

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