Hilltops Council has the backing of Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke on a number of priority issues following the 2026 Cootamundra Electorate Mayoral Summit last Friday.
Boorowa’s Country Education Foundation (CEF) branch recently awarded over $60,000 in grants to 31 local students for the 2026 calendar year. This is the highest amount allocated in one year, topping last years record in the branch’s 32-year history.
NSW Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty has announced more than 120 farms across the state are working with government experts to develop plans to understand, manage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on their properties.
The NSW Government’s Agriculture Economics research team is reporting that the state’s primary industries’ Gross Value of Production (GVP) has continued its strong recovery since the 2017–19 drought, reaching record levels in cropping and livestock.
New data released last week by Domestic Violence NSW reveals specialist domestic and family violence services across NSW are being pushed beyond breaking point.
The firsthealth Board has announced longstanding executive Narelle Mills will commence in the role of Chief Executive Officer of Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network.
As the popularity of e-scooters continues to grow and kids enjoy their new Christmas presents, police are issuing a serious warning to users and to parents.
Jindabyne’s Josie Baff is being celebrated throughout the Snowy Mountains and across the country after winning gold in a stunning final run in the snowboard cross.
Winter Olympic fever has certainly hit the Snowy Mountains as hundreds packed the Jindabyne Bowling and Sports Club last night to celebrate Cooper Woods winning Winter Olympic gold.
Following calls from Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke for NSW Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty to do more for farmers and communities affected by drought, the Minister has announced further support.
NSW Farmers says any state or federal Royal Commission into the Bondi atrocity must put the causes of hatred, rushed firearms changes and procedural failures under the microscope.
Locals who signed a petition online calling on the NSW Government to reassess the change in the speedlimit of the Rugby and Narrawa Roads between Boorowa and Crookwell have received a response from the Minister for Regional Transport.
A challenging cycling fundraiser inspired by family connection and a shared love of the sport has successfully raised $6,732 for Parkinson’s NSW, delivering meaningful support to people living with the disease and their families.
As reported in last week's paper, Hilltops Council is seeking community feedback in regards to the proposed Boorow to Galong Rail Trail, as a result, locals have begun talking about the pros and cons of the project.
It has been one year since the sudden and devastating storm hit Harden Murrumburrah leaving locals with damaged houses, vehicles, infrastructure and lasting struggles.
In January, Young Camera Club held its annual award presentations at the Green Ivy Cafe, with awards presented by the president, Trevor Faulkes. Congratulations go to winners of the 2025 Club Competition.
Reiteraiting her stance of standing with local primary producers, Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has called on the NSW Government to thoroughly consult stakeholders before any firearm and licence holder regulations are drafted.
