Hilltops Council has announced it will be holding community consultation sessions in Boorowa and Harden in relation to the water and sewer infrastructure service financial sustainability.
Hilltops-based photographer Chontelle is celebrating a remarkable achievement after being named the 2025 Australian Photography Business of the Year for the third time.
Hilltops Council will rename the Maimuru Room in the Young Council Chambers to the Greg Armstrong Room in memory of the Councillor who passed away in June last year.
The National Cherry Festival Committee is excited to invite local community groups and businesses to take part in one of Young’s most beloved traditions.
At its November Ordinary Meeting Hilltops Council adopted its Annual Report with a presentation from auditors given during the meeting with Mayor Ingram expressing concerns over items the Audit Office NSW wants to work on in the future.
The Young Trunk Drainage Upgrade project (to improve the drainage system within the town centre of Young and assist in preventing flooding during large storms) continues to progress well.
Local small schools had a very special guest visit them recently with NRLW Brisbane Broncos star Tara McGrath-West returning to the region to teach the kids some new skills.
Young Amateur Swimming Club are hosting the Chalmers Swim Academy Clinic featuring Australian Olympian Kyle Chalmers for its members and invited guests.
‘Ping Pong’ may have been the activity at hand, but fellowship and friendship were also high on the agenda when a party of seven Table Tennis ACT players paid a visit to the Boorowa table tennis group in St John’s Hall last week.
It was a win for the B Grade Open Harden Hornets over Bribbaree with the Junior sides not quite so lucky, however, notable mention goes out to Ethan Abnett in the Under 16s who not only scored a half century but ended up finishing not out.
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the introduction of the Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation (UOMO) legislation to Federal Parliament, calling it a landmark step toward fixing the communications blackspots that hold farmers and regional Australia back.
Stores in the Riverina are among ten across the state that were shut down last week as a result of the new illegal tobacco and vaping laws across the state.
The proposed Boorowa–Galong Rail Trail has taken a cautious step forward, with Hilltops councillors confirming that community consultation will begin early next year.
Doctors and health experts are reminding locals to stay on top of hay fever, allergies, and asthma as pollen levels continue to rise across the region.
Local drivers are being reminded to take extra care on the roads, with wildlife experts warning of increased animal activity, particularly during drought conditions.
The National party have announced they will do away with Net Zero with Member for Riverina Michael McCormack saying there are cheaper, better and fairer ways to reduce emissions.
Member for Riverina Michael McCormack has called out the Federal Government on its proposed changes to speed limits on unsigned roads, a change that will specifically affect regional and rural motorists.
As temperatures increase and daylight lingers, Australia’s pets face an increase in life-threatening risks, from snakes and ticks to fleas and heat stress.
The National Cherry Festival Committee is delighted to announce the return of one of the festival’s most adored family events with the Cherry Twirl Competition.
Moppity Vineyards has continued its strong record at the Canberra and Region Wine Show, collecting a total of 23 medals this year and reinforcing the Hilltops’ growing reputation for premium wine.
After several years of wet springs and patchy beetle activity, local landholder Gary Johnson has reported a strong return of Chrysolina hyperici—the St John’s wort beetle—across his property, Tulangi.
