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In memory of John William Brown

Young Historical Society: In memory of John William Brown

One month to go until Boorowa celebrates

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One month to go until Boorowa celebrates

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Coast and Country serving the local community

Mayor and General Manager join Vinnie’s sleepout

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Stories, Smiles, and Sausages

Harden’s ‘Book and Adventure‘ Book Week Brings Generations Together

Dr Mullany recognised by Council

Dr Mullany recognised by Council for service and dedication

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Community gets behind book extravaganza

Community gets behind book extravaganz

Dr Mullany recognised by Council

Dr Mullany recognised by Council for service and dedication

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Community gets behind book extravaganza

Community gets behind book extravaganz

Committee releases report on cat population management

Writing Comp entries to close soon

FAW writing comp entries to close soon

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...

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...

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...

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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...

Locals honour Vietnam Veterans

A ceremony to commemorate the 59th anniversary of the battle of Long Tan was held at Anderson Park on Monday, 18 August 2025 Many veterans, widows and members of the community turned out on a freezing cold morning to pay their respects to the 521...

Happy Soul Bistro launches at the Golfy with style

Last Friday evening, the Young Golfy was alive with excitement as invited guests gathered for the soft launch of Happy Soul Bistro at The Golfy. The evening offered a taste of what’s to come, and it did not disappoint. Guests were treated to...

Sod turned at Carinya Court for new community housing

The Boorowa community gathered at Carinya Court last week for a sod-turning ceremony marking the start of a much-needed housing project, supported by decades of local fundraising and a significant contribution from the Bendigo Community Bank...

Sleeping out for a cause in Young

Following the success of the CEO Sleepout last year, Vinnies is inviting locals in the community to be part of something powerful - the first-ever Vinnies Community Sleepout in Young, raising vital funds to support locals experiencing homelessness...

Wishing Colsie a very happy birthday

A wonderful celebration for Colsie Robert’s on her 93rd birthday which she celebrated with close family members last weekend. Colsie has been an avid reader of The Young Witness for many years and we hope she had a fantastic day and many more to...

Plaque returned to WWI soldier’s family

A memorial plaque for a local WW1 Veteran, re-discovered in storage at St John’s Anglican Church Young, was returned to family members during the recent 160th Anniversary service at St John’s. The brass plaque in memory of John Oswald Carter was...

Locals invited to join writers workshop

All are welcome to attend a writing workshop at Cootamundra Library on Saturday 6th September 2025. Andra Putnis from ACT, is a published author and writer. The Writing Lives Workshop will show how to navigate the joys and perils of memoir...

Champion cyclist and dentist: Stanley Burtinshaw

Stanley Bowden Burtinshaw was born in Lismore on 2 March 1890 to John Bowden Burtinshaw and his wife Elizabeth née Cottee. After he left school, he joined the clerical division of the railway service at Lismore and then was transferred to the Chief...

17 Aug 2025

Vinnies calls for more action

Nearly 280,000 people turn to homelessness services each year in Australia, with a staggering one in three of these people also facing mental health challenges according to the St Vincent de Paul Society. National service providers are warning...

17 Aug 2025

Local organisations share in $446,000 of community grants

Four community organisations in the Hilltops region will benefit from a funding boost under this year’s Community Building Partnership (CBP) program, with projects ranging from IT upgrades to refurbishments and new community equipment. Member for...