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Coast & Country volunteers recognised at state awards

The volunteer team from Coast & Country Community Services – Western Area were proudly represented at the 2025 NSW Volunteer Awards Ceremony in Orange on Friday, after being nominated for the prestigious Team of the Year Award. The nomination...

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19 Oct 2025

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...

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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

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

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

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

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...

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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

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...

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28 Sep 2025

Rugby League

Hawkettes claim grand final victory

It was a day of mixed emotions for Harden supporters at Mick Sherd Oval on Saturday, with the Harden Hawkettes claiming a thrilling two-point victory to secure the 2025 Blumers Lawyers George Tooke Shield League Tag premiership, while the Harden...

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28 Sep 2025