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Boorowa News

Green light for Apollo Fabrication Group’s expansion in Young

Hilltops Council approves rezoning, unlocking long-term growth plan and local jobs boost

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31 Jul 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Neil Kirby launches new novel set in Harden

Harden-born author Neil Kirby returns to his roots to launch a deeply personal debut novel

Annabel Cusack >

31 Jul 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Neil Kirby launches new novel set in Harden

Harden-born author Neil Kirby returns to his roots to launch a deeply personal debut novel

Annabel Cusack >

31 Jul 2025

Police and Courts

Police wish to identify man who could assist with investigation

Hume police looking for man following alleged incident

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31 Jul 2025

Rugby League

Celebrating ladies in the Harden league community

Harden’s annual Ladies Day returns with style, celebration, and a strong sense of community

Annabel Cusack >

31 Jul 2025

Rugby League

Ladies day photos

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31 Jul 2025

Regional

YLAD Field Day draws crowd to explore regenerative solutions

Another successful field day for YLAD living soils

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31 Jul 2025

Rugby League

Ladies day photos

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31 Jul 2025

Regional

YLAD Field Day draws crowd to explore regenerative solutions

Another successful field day for YLAD living soils

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31 Jul 2025

Events

Canola Classic at Bulla Creek Brewing Co.

Beers and bikes at Bulla Creek Brewing Co. in September

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31 Jul 2025

Community

Locals supporting locals: Vinnies launches first community sleepout in Young

Locals invited to sleep out under the stars in Young to raise $60,000 for those facing homeless

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31 Jul 2025

Community

Croquet matters remembering Tony Hall OBE

Croquet mourns the passing of Tony Hall OBE, a global leader and local mentor

Young Witness >

31 Jul 2025

Community

Carinya Court sod turning event on 15 August

An important chance to witness an important milestone for Boorow

Boorowa News >

31 Jul 2025

Community

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Community

Mother and daughter duo caring for locals

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

Rebecca Hewson >

09 Oct 2024

Community

CanAssist Young and Boorowa

The latest from CanAssist Young and Boorow

Rebecca Hewson >

24 Sep 2024

News

Margaret House meets with ministers

Margaret House from Young has met with ministers at Parliament House

Mid West Media >

24 Sep 2024

Sport

Croquet Matters with Shirley Close

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

Rebecca Hewson >

13 Sep 2024

Community

20 years of service given to Hospital Auxiliary by Lyn Fruedenstein

The latest news and updates from the Young Hospital Auxiliary

Rebecca Hewson >

13 Sep 2024

News

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

Rebecca Hewson >

11 Sep 2024

Community

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

A creative local fundraiser for the Young Crisis Accommodation Centre

Annabel Cusack >

11 Sep 2024

Sport

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Sport

Cooper takes out gold

Cooper Dabin wins gold at NSW All Schools Championships

Rebecca Hewson >

09 Oct 2024

Sport

Young Riders jump into action

Harden Horse Trials hosts Young Rider Clinic over the long weekend

Rebecca Hewson >

09 Oct 2024

Soccer

Young Lions head to the grand final

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

Rebecca Hewson >

24 Sep 2024

Rugby Union

Chloe part of state winning girls Rugby 7s side

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

Rebecca Hewson >

24 Sep 2024

News

Barry runs into the Masters Games

Barry Hazlegrove will be competing in the Pan Pacific Masters Games

Rebecca Hewson >

24 Sep 2024

Rugby League

Pickers clean up at the 2024 Group 9 Awards

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

Rebecca Hewson >

19 Sep 2024

Rugby League

Cherrypickers head straight through to the finals

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

Rebecca Hewson >

13 Sep 2024

Rugby League

Angus Crichton scores the Brad Fittler Medal

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

Rebecca Hewson >

13 Sep 2024

Golf

Nine and Dine held to encourage new lady golfers

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

Rebecca Hewson >

13 Sep 2024

Golf

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

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

Rebecca Hewson >

13 Sep 2024

Sport

Croquet Matters with Shirley Close

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

Rebecca Hewson >

13 Sep 2024

Soccer

Lions head straight into the finals this weekend

Young Lions Soccer Club have made it through to the finals

Rebecca Hewson >

13 Sep 2024

Rugby League

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

Rebecca Hewson >

13 Sep 2024

Rugby League

Pickers are heading for the semi-finals this weekend

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

Rebecca Hewson >

04 Sep 2024

Events

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Events

A great day out for the whole family

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

Rebecca Hewson >

09 Oct 2024

Community

Upgrade to NBN fixed wireless network

Telstra are upgrading its nbn Fixed Wireless network across the Hilltops

Rebecca Hewson >

09 Oct 2024

Events

Harden let’s go fly a kite

Harden Kite Festival

Rebecca Hewson >

09 Oct 2024

Events

Locals celebrate Bribbaree

Bribbaree Show a great day for locals

Rebecca Hewson >

09 Oct 2024

Events

Ballinaclash Blossom Festival

celebrate the spring season with the Ballinaclash blossom festical

Annabel Cusack >

24 Sep 2024

Rural

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Rural

Thousands attend historic National Farmer Rally

National Farmers Federation Rally held in Canberra on Tuesday

Rebecca Hewson >

11 Sep 2024

Rural

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

The joint trial will take place next year in Wagga.

Rebecca Hewson >

07 Aug 2023

Rural

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...

Rebecca Hewson >

03 Sep 2024

Rural

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...

Rebecca Hewson >

25 Sep 2023

Rural

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...

Rebecca Hewson >

25 Sep 2023

Regional

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Rugby League

Tigers to host Magpies on Old Boys day

RUGBY LEAGUERugby league action returns to Tom Clyburn Oval this Saturday as the Tigers host Cowra Magpies and their much-anticipated Old Boys day. It’s the penultimate round of the Woodbridge Cup competition and Canowindra’s preparing to turn up...

Renee Powell >

27 Jul 2025

News

Canowindra CWA take a snapshot of history

In a two year labour of love by Jenny Middleton and the Canowindra Branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA), branch presidents have been recognised in a photo wall. Member, Jenny Middleton collected, printed, framed and placed onto the wall of...

Brendan McCool >

27 Jul 2025

Arts and Entertainment

“Coming home” theme to inspire short stories, poetry

“Coming home” is the theme set to inspire writers for this year’s Cabonne Women Writers Open Writing Competition. Entries of short stories and poetry based on the theme are open through to Sunday, 31 August and Helen Haynes from Cabonne Women...

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27 Jul 2025

Events

Hook, line and community spirit

Sunday’s Carp Muster has had a huge turnout with 70 people registered and another 20 showing up on the day. The muster was brought to Canowindra by a collaboration between OzFish, Canowindra Connections Centre, Mid Lachlan Landcare and Cabonne Shire...

Brendan McCool >

27 Jul 2025

Rugby League

Cowra Magpies: “We want to keep winning”

In what coach Marc McLeish has described as a top ofthe table clash, the Cowra Magpies have delivered a solid performance, defeating archrivals Blayney Bears 26 to 8 in a very physical encounter on Saturday. Heading into the round, Cowra, Blayney and...

Dan Ryan >

27 Jul 2025

Bowls

Cowra Eagles Bowls Club

By BOB MORGANLast Tuesday the 8th of July, was the first round of the Ladies Club Pairs, with the following results. Dawn Dye and Sharon Bohanna had a good win over Sonia Morgan and Sharen Hubber 23/11, Kerrin Fisher and Leila Burns had an equally...

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27 Jul 2025

Sport

Greyhound industry blueprint released

The future of greyhound racing in NSW has been finalised, aiming to set out a sustainable industry into the future. Devised following industry collaboration at the Future Summit held in May, a cross section of stakeholders discussed and finessed key...

Mid West Media >

27 Jul 2025

Golf

On the Green with Vet’s Golf.

By MARK EDWARDSWinter conditions continued to keep numbers down during the week particularly on Thursday. Although Saturday started off bleak it turn out a good day luckily as we had a great field of 84 starters. Don Rocavert continued his good form...

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27 Jul 2025

Rural

Limited supply pushes prices at Cowra sheep yards

Commentary by MLA Market reporter, Angus WilliamsNumbers were back by 1870 for a yarding of 2680 lambs. Quality was good, with mostly trade and heavy lambs in condition penned. All the regular buyers were operating and the market sold dearer...

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27 Jul 2025