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A mother of a street party this week

A mother of a street party this week in Harden

The right school spirit with The Pillars

Young Historical Society: The right school spirit with The Pillars

The right school spirit with The Pillars

Young Historical Society: The right school spirit with The Pillars

Local artists donate special silhouette to honour veterans

Private Joyce Downes, a life of service

Young Historical Society: Private Joyce Downes, a life of service

ANZACs remembered across the Hilltops

Lest we forget in Young

Lest we forget in Harden

Lest we forget in Young

Lest we forget in Harden

We will remember them in Boorowa

On Friday April 25 locals will gather in Boorowa to pay their respects and honour those who have served our country for Anzac Day. Though many of the original ANZACs have now passed on, their pride, grit, determination and sacrifice lives on.“When...

The Burrangong School magazine, 1955

The Young Historical Museum has some copies of Young High School’s Burrangong magazine from Marcia Goodlock. One of these issues is from 1955, when she was in class 3A. Inside the front and back covers are handwritten names that she collected from...

Storytelling event to be held in Boorowa

This Is My Brave Australia is proud to announce its upcoming mental health storytelling event in Boorowa, set to take place on Sunday June 15 at Boorowa Central School’s hall. The event will shine a light on real stories of recovery and resilience...

Donations made locally by Black Dog Ride

Last Sunday morning at the Young Railway Station the Young Black Dog Ride team presented local community groups and organisations with funds raised. The gathering of 25 bikers also presented a certificate to a very special family for the way they...

Local stars set to shine bright in 2025

In December, Cancer Council NSW officially launched ‘Stars of Young Dance for Cancer’ to announce the 2025 Stars and Dancers taking to the stage on Friday and Saturday June 20 and 21, 2025. Stars of Young features nine local personalities, who...

Annual High Tea a fine time for locals

The Young Hospital Auxiliary held their annual High Tea on Saturday afternoon, 12 April 2025. The High Tea was held in St John’s Anglican Hall and was attended by 96 ladies and gentlemen. It is one of the Auxiliary’s major fund raisers to...

A celebration not to be missed

Lock 20 September 2025 into your calendars because its going to be an occasion you do not want to miss. Boorowa Central School is celebrating 155 years of education!Why 155 years you may be asking?Cast your mind back five years to 2020 and you may...

McCormack Fighting for Upgrade of Murrumburrah’s Roberts Park

Nationals Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack, says a Federal Coalition Government will contribute $1.5 million towards the construction of a new amenities block at Roberts Park in Murrumburrah.“The existing toilets at Roberts Park are more...

Join the Rivers of Carbon Team for a Boorowa River Planting Day

Join the Rivers of Carbon team for a planting day to enhance biodiversity and water quality in the Boorowa River on Saturday May 10. Learn about river restoration and its impact on native species such as the Superb Parrot and Southern Pygmy...

Funding applications are open now

Community groups in the Hilltops Council Local Government Area are invited to apply for funding through the Rye Park Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund. The fund opened for applications on Monday 31 March and will remain open for two months...

mherv coming to Young this Thursday and Friday

“Saving local lives” is the objective of the Rotary Men’s Health Education Rural Van (mherv) which thanks to the Rotary Club of Young is coming to our local area. mherv is operated by the Rotary Club of Warners Bay in collaboration with local...

New Cuddle Bed Installed at Harden Hospital to Support End-of-Life Care

Harden Hospital’s acute ward has received a new ‘cuddle bed’ thanks to the Murrumburrah-Harden Hospital Auxiliary branch, which recently funded the purchase to support patients and their families during palliative care. Auxiliary members...

Donations made from Young Region Farmers Market

Young Region Farmers Market has donated $1000 to four local organisations that give back to the community. The YRFM is a not for profit organization formed over 15 years ago by primary producers to provide fresh locally grown produce such as fruit...

News from the Young Lions den

Visit to Maitland Lions ClubMembers of the Lions Club of Young recently embarked on a twin visit to the Maitland Lions Club. The Dinosaur Trophy was won by Young on a count back. The exchange proved to be an enriching experience, as we were given...

Inland Rail closing in on Stockinbingal to Parkes completion

Inland Rail will use the upcoming rail possession from March 22-24 to apply some of the finishing touches to the Stockinbingal to Parkes (S2P) section of the project, with Inland Rail on course to finish S2P on schedule in mid-2025. The rail...

Dr Charles Rowe practicing between 1948 and 1970

James Rowe donated the medical bag and implements used by his father, Dr Charles Rowe, to the Young Historical Society earlier this year. Dr Rowe practiced in Young between 1948 and 1970. Charles Rowe was born in Mosman on 31st May 1918 to Patrick...