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28 August 2025
Man from Young arrested on drug and child abuse material charges
Police and Courts

Man from Young arrested on drug and child abuse material charges

Man from Young arrested on drug and child abuse material charges

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21 hours ago
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06 Sep 2024
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06 Sep 2024
Community gets behind book extravaganza
Community

Community gets behind book extravaganza

Community gets behind book extravaganz

Harden Murrumburrah Express  >  
21 hours ago
Fatal crash near Canowindra kills local couple
Emergency Services

Fatal crash near Canowindra kills local couple

Fatal crash near Canowindra kills local couple

Dan Ryan  >  
21 hours ago
Mystery lotto winner found in Young
Business

Mystery lotto winner found in Young

Mystery lotto winner found in Young

Young Witness  >  
21 hours ago
National win for Chontelle
News

National win for Chontelle

Young’s Chontelle Perrin claims win at Highlights Photo Awards

Brendan McCool  >  
21 hours ago
Mystery lotto winner found in Young
Business

Mystery lotto winner found in Young

Mystery lotto winner found in Young

Young Witness  >  
21 hours ago
National win for Chontelle
News

National win for Chontelle

Young’s Chontelle Perrin claims win at Highlights Photo Awards

Brendan McCool  >  
21 hours ago
Committee releases report on cat population management
Community

Committee releases report on cat population management

Committee releases report on cat population management

Rebecca Hewson  >  
21 hours ago
BCS students explore music pathways
Education

BCS students explore music pathways

BCS students explore music pathways

Rebecca Hewson  >  
21 hours ago
Former local farewelled from top job
Police and Courts

Former local farewelled from top job

Former local farewelled from top job

Rebecca Hewson  >  
21 hours ago
Goldies going for gold in the big dance
Rugby Union

Goldies going for gold in the big dance

Boorowa Rugby Club are standing on the edge of glory ahead of the South West Cup grand final this weekend, a win that would see the side hold the premiership for the first time in 16 years. Following on from what has been a massive couple of seasons...

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24 Aug 2025
Community
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Community gets behind book extravaganza
Community

Community gets behind book extravaganza

Community gets behind book extravaganz

Harden Murrumburrah Express  >  
21 hours ago
Committee releases report on cat population management
Community

Committee releases report on cat population management

Committee releases report on cat population management

Rebecca Hewson  >  
21 hours ago
Writing Comp entries to close soon
Community

Writing Comp entries to close soon

FAW writing comp entries to close soon

Young Witness  >  
21 hours ago
National Meals on Wheels Day 2025: Aged Care You Can Count On – Right Here in Our Community
Community

National Meals on Wheels Day 2025: Aged Care You Can Count On – Right Here in Our Community

This National Meals on Wheels Day, Murrumburrah-Harden Meals on Wheels service is celebrating the local volunteers, customers and community members who make it all possible, and highlighting the vital role the service continues to play in the lives...

Young Witness  >  
24 Aug 2025
Yee Hing and the anti-opium meeting at Young
Community

Yee Hing and the anti-opium meeting at Young

On the evening of Tuesday 22 August 1905, a public meeting was held at Young Town Hall in support of the abolition of the opium trade. The meeting was chaired by the Mayor, George Whiteman Spencer and was organised locally by Lau Shu Kwai or George...

Young Witness  >  
24 Aug 2025
Program for Boorowa locals to Power Up
Community

Program for Boorowa locals to Power Up

Are you ready to take your creative practice to the next level? POWER-UP is for Southern Tablelands Arts (STA) Members to connect to an STA team member for bespoke training, mentoring and support taliored to your needs. We listen to what you want to...

Boorowa News  >  
24 Aug 2025
Community forum formed by locals
Community

Community forum formed by locals

A local has taken the initiative to create a safe space for locals to come together to share their concerns, issues and ideas for the community by creating the first ever Community Forum with hopes they can be held seasonally throughout the...

Rebecca Hewson  >  
24 Aug 2025
Sport
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Celebrating 60 years of a huge carnival
Sport

Celebrating 60 years of a huge carnival

The Boorowa Touch and Netball Carnival is celebrating its 60th Anniversary in 2025. Originally started in 1965, the carnival is still going strong today, with more than 4000 Primary School ages students participating in both the touch and netball...

Boorowa News  >  
24 Aug 2025
Local karate competitors shine at Australian Open
Sport

Local karate competitors shine at Australian Open

Mas Oyama’s Kyokushin Karate Australia – Harden Dojo has celebrated the success of two of its students, Isla and Peter, who recently competed at the MKA Australian Open Kyokushin Championships in Maroubra. Instructor Sean said the dojo was...

Annabel Cusack  >  
24 Aug 2025
President's day at Young Bowling Club
Bowls

President’s day at Young Bowling Club

President’s day at Young Bowling Club

Young Witness  >  
14 Aug 2025
July shoot for Boorowa Gun Club
Sport

July shoot for Boorowa Gun Club

Boorowa Gun Clubs July Memorial Shoot honoured two former club members who both played a big part in the development and growth of the Boorowa Gun Club. The competition day featured the 25 target Handicap Barry Cooper Memorial, and the 75 target...

Boorowa News  >  
24 Aug 2025
Pickers in top five ahead of final rounds
Rugby League

Pickers in top five ahead of final rounds

Pickers in top five ahead of final rounds

Rebecca Hewson  >  
14 Aug 2025
Hookin2Hockey returns for term 3
Sport

Hookin2Hockey returns for term 3

Young Combined Hockey Association is thrilled to announce the return of its highly popular Hookin2Hockey program for Term 3, giving local kids the perfect opportunity to stay active, learn new skills, and make lasting friendships. The program begins...

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03 Aug 2025
Young basketballers shine on US tour
Sport

Young basketballers shine on US tour

Six local talents have returned from an unforgettable two-week basketball tour of the United States, competing against international teams in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.“Trials were held throughout Australia for the Team Oz Basketball USA Tour late...

Annabel Cusack  >  
03 Aug 2025
Tommie set to compete at nationals
Sport

Tommie set to compete at nationals

Young equestrian athlete Tommie Parker is having a massive year in the saddle and we are only seven months in. The year nine Red Bend Catholic College student has been achieving quality results all year at multiple events in a range of...

Madeline Blackstock  >  
03 Aug 2025
Boorowa basketball finals and presentation night
Sport

Boorowa basketball finals and presentation night

The Boorowa Basketball Club finals series is set to deliver an exciting end to the season, with games scheduled across the next two weeks. Round one begins on Tuesday, July 29, with Dream Team taking on Dunkin Divas in the women’s division at 7:15...

Boorowa News  >  
03 Aug 2025
New faces welcomed to Young Croquet Club
Sport

New faces welcomed to Young Croquet Club

By way of introduction in the past week the young Croquet Club has welcomed Penny and Kevin from Morwell Croquet Club in the Latrobe Valley in Victoria,Their exciting venture started mid-June when they packed themselves up along with their cat and...

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27 Jul 2025
Presentation evening coming up
Sport

Presentation evening coming up

Boorowa Basketball will be holding its presentation evening on Saturday August 30 at 5.30pm. The event which will celebrate what has been a huge year on the court will be held at the Boorowa Ex Services Club. The Junior award presentation will bounce...

Boorowa News  >  
27 Jul 2025
Fun and friendship through croquet
Sport

Fun and friendship through croquet

A full week this week for the Young Croquet Club. What a great friendship day when the Cowra Croquet Club came to visit us at Young for a social day of play. In all twenty two players took part on the day. The Cowra visitors arrived in a mini bus which...

Young Witness  >  
20 Jul 2025
June comp shoots into Boorowa
Sport

June comp shoots into Boorowa

Boorowa Gun Club recently hosted their June Competition. The first event of the day was the 25 Target Club Handicap event sponsored by J & A Geotech testing Canberra. First place in the handicap was Simon Smith from Goulburn Clay Target Club with...

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13 Jul 2025
In loving memory of Mike Cummings
Sport

In loving memory of Mike Cummings

This week, I wish to publish a beautiful tribute, written by foundation member of Young Croquet Club, Brenda Cummings, on the passing of her husband, Mike Cummings. SHIRLEY CLOSEMike’s story starts on May 3, 1935, when he was born in Scarborough...

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13 Jul 2025
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Ballinaclash blossom festival
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...

Young Witness  >  
10 Aug 2025
Canola Classic at Bulla Creek Brewing Co.
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
Hilltops community hub carers morning tea
Events

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
Locals encouraged to join in Junior Young Women competition
Events

Locals encouraged to join in Junior Young Women competition

The Young Show Society is looking for a new cohort of young women to throw their hat in the ring for the Junior Young Woman competition. The competition held as part of the Young Show is for young ladies aged between 13 and 17. The Junior Young Woman...

Rebecca Hewson  >  
27 Jul 2025
Harden Red Devils Ladies Day
Events

Harden Red Devils Ladies Day

Harden Red Devils are rolling out the red carpet for their 2025 Ladies Day, proudly sponsored by Barwang Wines. The annual celebration of rugby, community spirit and local business support is shaping up to be one of the club’s most vibrant events...

Annabel Cusack  >  
20 Jul 2025
Rural
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Roundtable outlines six key areas to improve productivity
Rural

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
A life changing development program for young ag leaders
Rural

A life changing development program for young ag leaders

Young agricultural leaders in NSW are being encouraged to participate in a life-changing development program, as the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW launches its 2026 RAS Rural Achiever Award. Taking place at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, the...

Rebecca Hewson  >  
17 Aug 2025
Steph fighting for farmer's rights
Rural

Steph fighting for farmer’s rights

Member for Cootamundra has returned to the floor of the NSW Parliament following the winter break and kickstarted the session with a Notice of Motion on Land Management Regulation and property rights. Ms Cooke gave notice that she would move notes...

Rebecca Hewson  >  
17 Aug 2025
McCormack tells Albo, beef is not a trade pawn
Rural

McCormack tells Albo, beef is not a trade pawn

Member for Riverina Michael McCormack says there are serious questions over the Albanese Labor Government’s lifting of restrictions on US beef. Mr McCormack said there were other factors to consider other than a quick fix to appease the USA over...

Rebecca Hewson  >  
17 Aug 2025
From farm to yarn: Roseville wool now has its own line
Rural

From farm to yarn: Roseville wool now has its own line

By BRETT TINDAL A life-long passion for Corriedale wool has been spun into reality at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo. Sixty years of dedicated breeding culminated in a launch of a branded Roseville Corriedale wool blanket and yarn...

Young Witness  >  
17 Aug 2025
Regional
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Dunking for dollars: Cowra Public rallies for school excursion
Education

Dunking for dollars: Cowra Public rallies for school excursion

By DAN RYANCowra Public School students have thrown themselves into fundraising to ensure their upcoming excursion to Narrabeen is within reach for every family - with some help from the Cowra Men’s Shed and a lot of good old-fashioned...

Dan Ryan  >  
24 Aug 2025
Council rubbishes unmarked bins
Council

Council rubbishes unmarked bins

By DAN RYANCowra residents are being reminded that only Council-issued bins with an official Cowra Council sticker will be collected as part of the town’s domestic waste service. The reminder follows questions in the community after Council’s...

Dan Ryan  >  
24 Aug 2025
Cuts come for Cowra
News

Cuts come for Cowra

By DAN RYANStatewide public service cuts have come for Cowra, as redundancies impact primary industries staff across our region. The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) announced the proposed slashing of 165...

Dan Ryan  >  
24 Aug 2025
On the green with Eagles Bowls
Bowls

On the green with Eagles Bowls

Last Saturday morning a team of our Ladies, Sonia Morgan, Joan Bailey, Dawn Dye and Sharen Hubber ventured to Canowindra to play the Divisional Final of the Women’s State Fours and came away with a keenly contested victory over their opponents...

Dan Ryan  >  
24 Aug 2025
Jordan's top of class
Education

Jordan’s top of class

Jordan Smith has been named top of his class as Essential Energy celebrates its graduating Class of 2025. Jordan, based at the Canowindra depot, was named the central region’s powerline apprentice of the year, then overall Dux of the Year at the...

Canowindra News  >  
24 Aug 2025
Tigers triumph over Warriors
Rugby League

Tigers triumph over Warriors

The Canowindra Tigers clawed their way to a close 24-20 victory over the Orange Warriors in an elimination final that went right down to the wire. In a game packed with drama, momentum swings, and large plays, it was the Tigers who stood tallest at...

Cara Kemp  >  
24 Aug 2025
Youth League are Ready to Take Flight in Finals
Rugby League

Youth League are Ready to Take Flight in Finals

The Cowra Magpies Youth League team is gearing up for a crucial finals clash against the Orange Warriors, a side they’ve already split wins with earlier in the season. While the stakes are high, coach Marc McLeish is keeping the focus on...

Cara Kemp  >  
24 Aug 2025
Back to Back Wins From the Women in Purple and White
Soccer

Back to Back Wins From the Women in Purple and White

The women’s side nailed a perfect away double, beating Blayney 4–0 on Saturday and Millthorpe 5–1 on Sunday, under coach Mitchell Thompson.“We travelled to a freezing cold Blayney to take on a physical and determined team,” Thompson...

Cara Kemp  >  
24 Aug 2025
On the fairways with Vets Golf
Golf

On the fairways with Vets Golf

Some Beautiful winter weather has bought the veteran golfers out last week with 47 players competing. Ed Anthony, Dave Gouge Steve Lynch and Elwyn Ward led the field home with good scores for the 9 hole event. Unfortunately the ladies did not have...

Dan Ryan  >  
24 Aug 2025