Boorowa News

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8 October 2025

Lions make history with premiership

Lions make history with premiership

The Young Lions Soccer Club First Grade side has taken an easy victory in the 2025 Pascoe Cup grand final by defeating Lake Albert Soccer Club 2-5. The last time the Lions played in a Pascoe Cup grand final was in 2017, so for the side that finished...

Rebecca Hewson >

05 Oct 2025

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06 Sep 2024

Check out this week's digital edition

Check out this week’s digital edition

Check out this week’s digital edition

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06 Sep 2024

Garry Dwyer wins the monthly trophy...just

Garry Dwyer wins the monthly trophy...just

Over the month of September Garry Dwyer scored a total of 59 points. He was closely followed by Lee Forster and Alan Sargent on 57 points. Last week’s results gave Lee Forster a big win on 27 points. A long way behind was Sam Longley on 20, with Kate...

05 Oct 2025

Team performs well at state finals of BPL

Team performs well at state finals of BPL

The team of Glen Seward, Joe Read and George Somerville acquitted themselves well in the NSW Finals of the BPL Cup played at Mt Lewis on Sunday even though they did not qualify for the National Finals. The Young team played in a section with teams...

Young Witness >

05 Oct 2025

Mixed Foursomes Scratch Championships played

Mixed Foursomes Scratch Championships played

Saturday was a 4BBB sponsors were Barry Gaal and Todd Shipton. It was also Round 4 of the Handiskins. The 4BBB winners were Aaryn Murfitt and Cameron Hobbs with 50 points. The runners up were Mark Hurcum and Will Albert with 48 points. The Watson...

Young Witness >

05 Oct 2025

Two pairs play in Forbes representing Harden

Two pairs play in Forbes representing Harden

Two pairs from the Harden Country Club travelled to Forbes last Sunday to compete in the 2025 Keno Ambrose Regional Finals. Kevin Hoppe and Ron Page competed in the men’s pairs and Chad and Sheena Gilmour competed in the mixed pairs. A huge...

Harden Murrumburrah Express >

05 Oct 2025

Mixed Foursomes Scratch Championships played

Mixed Foursomes Scratch Championships played

Saturday was a 4BBB sponsors were Barry Gaal and Todd Shipton. It was also Round 4 of the Handiskins. The 4BBB winners were Aaryn Murfitt and Cameron Hobbs with 50 points. The runners up were Mark Hurcum and Will Albert with 48 points. The Watson...

Young Witness >

05 Oct 2025

Two pairs play in Forbes representing Harden

Two pairs play in Forbes representing Harden

Two pairs from the Harden Country Club travelled to Forbes last Sunday to compete in the 2025 Keno Ambrose Regional Finals. Kevin Hoppe and Ron Page competed in the men’s pairs and Chad and Sheena Gilmour competed in the mixed pairs. A huge...

Harden Murrumburrah Express >

05 Oct 2025

Hazel wins Ladies Golf Championship

Hazel wins Ladies Golf Championship

Congratulations Hazel Gardiner on taking out the Boorowa Ladies Golf Championship for 2025. Well done Kate Crisp the B grade champion and Trish Ryan the C grade champion. BOOROWA GOLF CLUB

05 Oct 2025

Busy times at Tipperary Golf Club

Busy times at Tipperary Golf Club

Things have been a little muddled the last two or so weeks, so we hope we are back on track again. 9/9/25 - Tuesday’s winners were Geoff Nott and Dave Jasprizza on 59, runners up were Garry Cummins and Nigel Willett. Garry and Nigel had two birdie...

Young Witness >

05 Oct 2025

4BBB won by Trish and Sue at Young Ladies Golf Club

4BBB won by Trish and Sue at Young Ladies Golf Club

Wednesday the ladies played a 4BBB sponsored by Tester Porter Services .Winners Trish Miller and Sue Sinclair 44 pts, runners-up Estelle Roberts and Helen Hamblin 43 pts c/b from Liz Harding and Mel Webb. NTP Elegant Timber Shutters and Blinds 7th c...

Young Witness >

05 Oct 2025

Class of 2025 wished the best by Department of Education

Class of 2025 wished the best by Department of Education

From Bourke to Bega and north to Bellingen, more than 42,000 public high school students will this week complete their formal schooling as Term 3 ends, and they begin preparing for Higher School Certificate (HSC) exams next month. NSW Department of...

Mid West Media >

05 Oct 2025

Community

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Young Girl Guides celebrate achievements at annual presentation afternoon

Young Girl Guides celebrate achievements at annual presentation afternoon

The Young Girl Guides District came together on Wednesday, September 17, for their annual Presentation Afternoon, a special event celebrating the hard work, growth, and dedication of local Guides over the past year. The afternoon began with the...

Annabel Cusack >

05 Oct 2025

A season of firsts for Young PCYC gymnasts

A season of firsts for Young PCYC gymnasts

It’s been an exciting and memorable season for our young gymnasts at PCYC. Over the past few months, the team has taken part in two major competition rounds — one in Wollongong and another in Orange — marking their very first experience in...

Annabel Cusack >

28 Sep 2025

Mad Harry’s Steel 151st Young Show Wrap-Up

Mad Harry’s Steel 151st Young Show Wrap-Up

The 151st Young Show delivered a vibrant day of entertainment, tradition, and local pride, drawing crowds from across the district to celebrate the very best of the region. The 151st Young Show brought the region together on Sunday, September 21, for...

Annabel Cusack >

28 Sep 2025

Walking together to support veterans and first responders

Walking together to support veterans and first responders

Waler Walk is more than just a walking group, it’s a movement dedicated to connection, healing, and support, founded by veteran Dean Franklin to encourage Australians to come together through the simple yet powerful act of walking.“We walk to...

Annabel Cusack >

28 Sep 2025

Registrations close soon for Gather and Glow in Harden

Registrations close soon for Gather and Glow in Harden

With registrations closing on Friday, 5th September, anticipation is building for the upcoming Harden Murrumburrah ‘Gather & Glow’ Rural Women’s Gathering, set to take place on Saturday, 13th September 2025 at the Harden Country Club. This vibrant...

Harden Murrumburrah Express >

07 Sep 2025

Boorowa Community Op Shop gives $55,000 back to the community

Boorowa Community Op Shop gives $55,000 back to the community

$55,000, That’s how much the Boorowa Community Op Shop gave out to 14 local charities and community groups on Sunday 24th August. Opened on 27th July 2017, coordinated by the Rotary Club of Boorowa, and staffed completely by Volunteers, the shop...

07 Sep 2025

Cherry Blossom Garden Club

Cherry Blossom Garden Club

The next meeting of the Cherry Blossom Garden Club is to be held at the Golden Glance Nursery on the 11th September at 2pm. Discussion to be about our bus trip to Wagga Botanic Gardens and nurseries. The date is the 23rd October all members to get...

Young Witness >

07 Sep 2025

Sport

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Harden Pony Club to hold an overdue reunion

Harden Pony Club to hold an overdue reunion

Harden Pony Club to hold an overdue reunion

Rebecca Hewson >

02 Oct 2025

Lions make history with premiership

Lions make history with premiership

The Young Lions Soccer Club First Grade side has taken an easy victory in the 2025 Pascoe Cup grand final by defeating Lake Albert Soccer Club 2-5. The last time the Lions played in a Pascoe Cup grand final was in 2017, so for the side that finished...

Rebecca Hewson >

05 Oct 2025

Garry Dwyer wins the monthly trophy...just

Garry Dwyer wins the monthly trophy...just

Over the month of September Garry Dwyer scored a total of 59 points. He was closely followed by Lee Forster and Alan Sargent on 57 points. Last week’s results gave Lee Forster a big win on 27 points. A long way behind was Sam Longley on 20, with Kate...

05 Oct 2025

Team performs well at state finals of BPL

Team performs well at state finals of BPL

The team of Glen Seward, Joe Read and George Somerville acquitted themselves well in the NSW Finals of the BPL Cup played at Mt Lewis on Sunday even though they did not qualify for the National Finals. The Young team played in a section with teams...

Young Witness >

05 Oct 2025

Mixed Foursomes Scratch Championships played

Mixed Foursomes Scratch Championships played

Saturday was a 4BBB sponsors were Barry Gaal and Todd Shipton. It was also Round 4 of the Handiskins. The 4BBB winners were Aaryn Murfitt and Cameron Hobbs with 50 points. The runners up were Mark Hurcum and Will Albert with 48 points. The Watson...

Young Witness >

05 Oct 2025

Two pairs play in Forbes representing Harden

Two pairs play in Forbes representing Harden

Two pairs from the Harden Country Club travelled to Forbes last Sunday to compete in the 2025 Keno Ambrose Regional Finals. Kevin Hoppe and Ron Page competed in the men’s pairs and Chad and Sheena Gilmour competed in the mixed pairs. A huge...

Harden Murrumburrah Express >

05 Oct 2025

Hazel wins Ladies Golf Championship

Hazel wins Ladies Golf Championship

Congratulations Hazel Gardiner on taking out the Boorowa Ladies Golf Championship for 2025. Well done Kate Crisp the B grade champion and Trish Ryan the C grade champion. BOOROWA GOLF CLUB

05 Oct 2025

Busy times at Tipperary Golf Club

Busy times at Tipperary Golf Club

Things have been a little muddled the last two or so weeks, so we hope we are back on track again. 9/9/25 - Tuesday’s winners were Geoff Nott and Dave Jasprizza on 59, runners up were Garry Cummins and Nigel Willett. Garry and Nigel had two birdie...

Young Witness >

05 Oct 2025

4BBB won by Trish and Sue at Young Ladies Golf Club

4BBB won by Trish and Sue at Young Ladies Golf Club

Wednesday the ladies played a 4BBB sponsored by Tester Porter Services .Winners Trish Miller and Sue Sinclair 44 pts, runners-up Estelle Roberts and Helen Hamblin 43 pts c/b from Liz Harding and Mel Webb. NTP Elegant Timber Shutters and Blinds 7th c...

Young Witness >

05 Oct 2025

Young Lions face off in grand final

Young Lions face off in grand final

Following a 3-1 win over South Wagga at Hanwood last Sunday the Young Lions will be playing in the Football Wagga Wagga Pascoe Cup grand final this weekend. It has been a huge season for the side who secured three goals in the second half of the game...

Rebecca Hewson >

28 Sep 2025

David and Damien win regional open pairs

David and Damien win regional open pairs

Congratulations to Damien Miller and David Quigley on winning the Riverina Murray Open Men’s Pairs Championship at Leeton on Sunday. This win qualifies them for the State Finals to be played at Dubbo mid–2026. They had won their section at Temor...

Young Witness >

28 Sep 2025

Ladies light up the Young Golf Club

Ladies light up the Young Golf Club

On Wednesday the ladies played a Single Stableford, Carolyn Shaw with 42 pts was the winner of the Services Club voucher and Justine Makeham took the ladies voucher with 37 pts c/b from Patricia Murphy balls went down to 32 pts. NTP 7th a grade...

Young Witness >

28 Sep 2025

Close win at Boorowa Ex Services social bowls

Close win at Boorowa Ex Services social bowls

At last Thursday’s social bowls at the Boorowa Ex Services Bowling Club Kate Cooper and Garry Dwyer shared the win on 26 points. Running in a very close third was Alan Sargent on 25 points. There is still time to nominate for the Woolfest Bowls...

28 Sep 2025

Mixed Match Play qualifier played in Young

Mixed Match Play qualifier played in Young

Saturday was a 4BBB Mixed and individual stableford and qualifier for the Mixed Match Play. The event sponsors were Joy and Spade McCormack and the Lady Golfers. The mixed winners were Cathy Johnson and Phil Mitchell with 46 points. Barisha Batinich...

Young Witness >

28 Sep 2025

Events

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Ready for sheep, music, art, and fireworks

Ready for sheep, music, art, and fireworks

Boorowa is ready to welcome thousands of visitors this October long weekend as the Irish Woolfest returns for 2025. The beloved event will once again celebrate the town’s proud wool industry and rich Irish heritage, with a packed program of...

Annabel Cusack >

05 Oct 2025

Countdown on for Boorowa Woolfest

Countdown on for Boorowa Woolfest

With less than a month to go, excitement is building in Boorowa as preparations ramp up for Woolfest, the town’s signature celebration of its rich sheep and wool heritage. This year’s event, anchored by the iconic “Running of the Sheep”...

Annabel Cusack >

07 Sep 2025

Ballinaclash blossom festival

Ballinaclash blossom festival

As we dream of sunshine and the warm, spring day’s ahead, now is the time to mark your calendar for the 2025 Ballinaclash Blossom Festival. After last year’s successful inaugural one -day event, the Ballinaclash Blossom Festival will this year be...

Young Witness >

10 Aug 2025

Canola Classic at Bulla Creek Brewing Co.

Canola Classic at Bulla Creek Brewing Co.

Get ready for a day of cycling, scenery and celebration as Bulla Creek Brewing Co., in collaboration with the Young Cycle Group, hosts The Canola Classic on Saturday, 13th September. The ride will start and finish at Bulla Creek Brewing Co. in...

Young Witness >

03 Aug 2025

Hilltops community hub carers morning tea

Hilltops community hub carers morning tea

Hilltops Community Hub is inviting all carers to take a well-deserved break and join them for a relaxing morning tea filled with warm conversation, delicious treats, and guest speakers. The event offers carers a chance to unwind, connect with others...

Young Witness >

03 Aug 2025

Rural

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Julie the first woman to win Tullamore open dog trial

Julie the first woman to win Tullamore open dog trial

The 11th Tullamore NSW Sheep Dog Trial has been won by a woman for the first time

Christine Little >

02 Oct 2025

Rowntree reiterates wool is hot as sustainable fashion

Rowntree reiterates wool is hot as sustainable fashion

Television personality, wool ambassador and honourary Hilltops local, Catriona Rowntree urged wool growers to not lose faith under the weight of drought and low prices as the Merino wool was not “hot” as sustainable fashion. Ms Rowntree...

Mid West Media >

05 Oct 2025

From local paddocks to the globe

From local paddocks to the globe

The House of Representatives Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth has commenced a new inquiry into creating sustainable economic growth in rural and regional Australia. The Committee seeks to identify opportunities to promote and...

Rebecca Hewson >

14 Sep 2025

Call for submissions to be made public

Call for submissions to be made public

Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke is calling for the publication of all non-confidential submissions relating to the Land Management Code amendments. On June 6, a four-week consultation period commenced, with NSW Local Land Services seeking...

Young Witness >

07 Sep 2025

Roundtable outlines six key areas to improve productivity

Roundtable outlines six key areas to improve productivity

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is proud to be representing Australian farmers in the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s “Unlocking Productivity in Australian Agriculture” roundtable in Brisbane today, ahead of the...

Mid West Media >

17 Aug 2025

Regional

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Shooting shots at the upgraded Netball courts

Shooting shots at the upgraded Netball courts

Cowra has celebrated the official opening of the upgraded Col Stinson Park, a $1.3 million investment in local sport and community life that has delivered new netball courts, an amenities building and improved facilities for players and...

05 Oct 2025

Amos scores the first ever try for the Woodstock Panthers

Amos scores the first ever try for the Woodstock Panthers

History was made in Woodstock last Saturday as the Woodstock Panthers Girls league tag team played their first ever home game. While the Panthers went down 22–6, the match was full of spirit, energy and another highlight, the team’s very first...

05 Oct 2025

Over 70 golfers at the Cowra Golf Club

Over 70 golfers at the Cowra Golf Club

By Mark EdwardsCowra Veteran golfers held a very successful Open Tournament last week with over Seventy golfers attending. The event was very well supported by local businesses sponsoring the event. Major sponsors being Hutcheon & Pearce, ABM Off...

Cowra Guardian >

05 Oct 2025

Record crowd, thrilling finishes for Dubbo Gold Cup

Record crowd, thrilling finishes for Dubbo Gold Cup

The success of Dubbo Turf Club continues on an upward spiral and some extraordinary figures were achieved on Sunday at the Gold Cup meeting. Sam Fitzgerald the Dubbo CEO revealed the crowd was a record while bar sales and on course tote holds were...

Cowra Guardian >

05 Oct 2025

Chew and Beasley won at the Regional Finals

Chew and Beasley won at the Regional Finals

By Bob MorganNot a lot of bowls to report on this week, but last Saturday and Sunday Braydon Chew and Shane Beasley represented the Club at Parkes in the Regional Finals of the State Rookies Pairs, winning three outstanding matches 19/9, 13/7 and...

Cowra Guardian >

05 Oct 2025

Halls takes the victory at Cowra Golf Club

Halls takes the victory at Cowra Golf Club

The 2025 Golf NSW Country Championship in Cowra produced a must see contest, with defending champion Jye Halls securing his second title after a hard fought three shot victory. The 20 year old Mollymook golfer carded an opening round of six under 65...

05 Oct 2025

Experience the arts quarter of the Bells Beats festival

Arts and Entertainment

Experience the arts quarter of the Bells Beats festival

Experience art installations, video and artmaking workshops at Bell Beats on Saturday, 4 October, from 1pm-7pm. Cowra Regional Art Gallery is partnering with the Bell Beats Music & Arts Festival to present the Arts Quarter. Brush up on your artmaking...

Cowra Guardian >

05 Oct 2025

Should AI have a place at council? Cabonne weighs in

Should AI have a place at council? Cabonne weighs in

Just what place does generative artificial intelligence have in local government?Cabonne Council has taken a look and set some guidelines about its use in a new draft policy that’s on display for community consultation. The council’s department...

05 Oct 2025

Got questions? Cowra Real Estate has answers

Got questions? Cowra Real Estate has answers

By Cowra Real EstateWhat are the questions that, as Real Estate Agents, we get asked daily?What is the market doing at the moment? What is the median house price? How long are houses on the market?These are all solid questions, so lets answer them...

Cowra Guardian >

05 Oct 2025