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Hilltops Councillor Column: Cr James Blackwell

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16 Oct 2025

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06 Sep 2024

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06 Sep 2024

Community

Kerry celebrates a century in Young

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16 Oct 2025

Community

Coast & Country volunteers recognised at state awards

Nomination honours dedication to community service across the Western Are

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16 Oct 2025

News

Festival of Arts celebrates 31 years in Harden Murrumburrah

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16 Oct 2025

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Campaign launched by Restaurant and Cafe Association

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16 Oct 2025

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Festival of Arts celebrates 31 years in Harden Murrumburrah

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16 Oct 2025

News

Campaign launched by Restaurant and Cafe Association

Rebecca Hewson >

16 Oct 2025

News

Leading causes of homelessness revealed

Rebecca Hewson >

16 Oct 2025

News

Motorists urged to drive safe this harvest season

Rebecca Hewson >

16 Oct 2025

News

Best selling author to visit Young Library

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16 Oct 2025

News

LGNSW says cost pressures remain

Rebecca Hewson >

16 Oct 2025

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Kerry celebrates a century in Young

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16 Oct 2025

Community

Coast & Country volunteers recognised at state awards

Nomination honours dedication to community service across the Western Are

Annabel Cusack >

16 Oct 2025

Community

Excitement Builds for the 2025 Burrangong Picnic Races

The Burrangong Picnic Races are set to return this Saturday, October 11, promising an unforgettable day of country racing, live entertainment and community spirit. Gates open from midday, with racegoers encouraged to grab their tickets early and...

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12 Oct 2025

Community

LGBTQIA+ drag workshop empowers local youth

Young Town Hall came alive on Tuesday, 30 September, as local youth gathered for the LGBTQIA+ Drag Workshop, part of the Youth Passport Program. The four-hour workshop offered participants aged 12–24 the chance to dive into drag culture through...

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12 Oct 2025

Community

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...

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05 Oct 2025

Community

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

Community

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...

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28 Sep 2025

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Sport

Jake wins Riverina Murray Open Reserve Singles

Harden Murrumburrah Express >

16 Oct 2025

Sport

Ladies perform well in South West golf

Ladies perform well in South West golf competition

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16 Oct 2025

Sport

Father and son win Saturday event at Young

Father and son win Saturday event at Young Golf Club

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16 Oct 2025

Sport

Shoot results for September revealed

Boorowa News >

16 Oct 2025

Sport

Kay wins social golf on Wednesday at Tipperary

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16 Oct 2025

Sport

Regional semi-finals played on the weekend

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16 Oct 2025

Sport

Ladies play in SWLGA Championships in Cootamundra

Ladies play in SWLGA Championships in Cootamundr

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16 Oct 2025

Sport

Local riders compete at Pony Club and Interschools Nationals

Rebecca Hewson >

09 Oct 2025

Sport

Canberra visitors to ping pong in for table tennis

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09 Oct 2025

Sport

Richard and Kay win on Tuesday at Tipperary

Tuesday’s Ambrose winners were Richard Dennis and Kay Jasprizza with 30 1/4. Runners up going to Nigel Willett and Ashley on 36 1/4. Cecil Finlay had one birdie and one gobble. Nigel and Kay had one gobble each. Thursday a stroke event with the least...

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12 Oct 2025

Sport

Craig takes out Saturday in Harden

There were some good scores on course at the Harden Country Club Golf Course on Saturday with fantastic weather to boot. The results were:1 Craig Henman 402 Don Maling 383 David James 374 David Solah 375 Matt Peisley 376 Karen Lemon 367 Simon Glover...

Harden Murrumburrah Express >

12 Oct 2025

Sport

Monthly Medals played last Saturday

The Saturday event was the October Monthly Medals sponsored by Cooltech Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. The medal winners were Swayde Honeman in A Grade with 66 nett, Casey Ashton in B Grade with 67 nett and Mark Hurcum won C Grade with 64. The...

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12 Oct 2025

Sport

Regional singles championships to be played this weekend

The cold weather on Thursday deterred quite a number of our regular players and there were just eight players on the green. Despite two showers of rain during the afternoon they finished their games as scheduled. Jim McQuade and Brian McNair had the...

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12 Oct 2025

Sport

Harden Pony Club to hold an overdue reunion

Rebecca Hewson >

02 Oct 2025

Events

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Events

Harden kite festival to mark 20th anniversary with spectacular program

The festival will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10am to 4pm at the Harden Racecourse, with entry by gold coin donation. David Munnerley, Events Coordinator for Hilltops Council, said the milestone year would be a standout. “The...

Annabel Cusack >

12 Oct 2025

Events

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...

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05 Oct 2025

Events

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

Events

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...

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10 Aug 2025

Events

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...

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03 Aug 2025

Rural

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Rural

Southern Region members wanted by GrainGrowers

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16 Oct 2025

Rural

Research into leaf spot disease developing solutions to manage impact on barley crops

Mid West Media >

16 Oct 2025

Rural

NSW Farmers welcomes recognition for chicken farmers

Rebecca Hewson >

16 Oct 2025

Rural

Julie the first woman to win Tullamore open dog trial

A Boorowa resident has become the first woman to win an open final at the Tullamore NSW Sheep Dog Trials. And that’s not all. Julie Birkett took out both first and third place with two different dogs in the TJ McMahon Memorial Open Trial in what was...

Christine Little >

12 Oct 2025

Rural

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...

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05 Oct 2025

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Education

Konnichiwa from Japan

These school holidays, 10 students from St Raphael’s Catholic School, together with Principal Michelle Deschamps, and LOTE Teacher Tamatha Olbourne, are embarking on the adventure of a lifetime, flying out of Sydney International Airport on their...

Cowra Guardian >

12 Oct 2025

Community

Little hands, big hearts

Say hello to the newest additions of the community!

Cara Kemp >

12 Oct 2025

Community

Inspector Murdock spoke at Ladies Probus

Our September meeting was opened by our President, Margie, with 38 members present. Police Inspector for Cowra, Tom Murdock, was our special guest speaker and introduced by our President. Tom told us he started his career in Sydney in 2009 and was...

Cara Kemp >

12 Oct 2025

Community

Accessibility is a right, not an add on

In a small but heartfelt gathering at the Cowra Van Park, the community came together to officially unveil the Garry Starr Plaque, a simple yet powerful tribute to a man whose quiet dedication to accessibility has made a lasting impact on our...

Cowra Guardian >

12 Oct 2025

Rugby League

An evening with Boyd Cordner on mateship and mental health

The Hilltops Suicide Prevention Network, in partnership with Young Medicare Mental Health Centre, are proud to present TEAMWORK: An Evening with Boyd Cordner on Mateship and Mental Health, a free community event aimed at strengthening conversations...

Rebecca Hewson >

12 Oct 2025

Rugby League

Erambie All Blacks represent at 2025 Koori Knockout

The Erambie All Blacks proudly represented the Cowra community at this year’s NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout, held at the Riverside Sporting Complex in Tamworth. The men’s team was the only side entered in 2025, taking the field with strong...

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12 Oct 2025

Education

Konnichiwa from Japan

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12 Oct 2025

Arts and Entertainment

More than just rural riffs

Cowra hosted the first ever Bell Beats festival this October long weekend. The streets were transformed into a stage for locals and visitors to experience the sound and art of the Cowra and surrounding community

Cara Kemp >

12 Oct 2025

Education

Canowindra High celebrates student agribusiness

Canowindra High School has marked a major milestone with its Farm, Market and Agribusiness Pitch Day, showcasing the talents of students, the strength of local agriculture and the launch of a new social enterprise venture. The event combined farm...

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12 Oct 2025