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16 July 2025
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Mrs Wiggins' tea cosy
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Mrs Wiggins’ tea cosy

Mrs Wiggins made this crazy patchwork tea cosy in the Young Historical Museum’s collection. Tea cosies were first used in Britain in the 1860s when afternoon tea had become a tradition. According to Marion Harland’s 1876 book on etiquette...

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13 Jul 2025
Community Garden gets a new lease on life thanks to BttB
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Community Garden gets a new lease on life thanks to BttB

Boys to the Bush in Young have taken the first steps in reinvigorating a local community garden thanks to the support of local businesses and the boys taking part in some of the programs a way to give back to the community. The community garden...

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13 Jul 2025
Carinya Court to cut power bills thanks to grant
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Carinya Court to cut power bills thanks to grant

Residents and the Carinya Court committee have welcomed the announcement they are the recipients of a $15,000 grant from Essential Energy. Carinya Court in Boorowa is set to reduce its energy costs by at least 50 percent with the installation of...

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13 Jul 2025
Carinya Court to cut power bills thanks to grant
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Carinya Court to cut power bills thanks to grant

Residents and the Carinya Court committee have welcomed the announcement they are the recipients of a $15,000 grant from Essential Energy. Carinya Court in Boorowa is set to reduce its energy costs by at least 50 percent with the installation of...

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13 Jul 2025
Kindergarten enjoy a day of fun with Harden Grange residents
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Kindergarten enjoy a day of fun with Harden Grange residents

Murrumburrah Public School kindergarten students recently visited Harden Grange, where they enjoyed spending time with the residents and taking part in some fun, engaging activities. Thank you for welcoming us!MURRUMBURRAH PUBLIC SCHOOL

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06 Jul 2025
LGNSW key to new strategy to prevent DV
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LGNSW key to new strategy to prevent DV

Local Government NSW (LGNSW) is partnering with the state government to support councils in addressing the root causes of domestic, family, and sexual violence. The initiative is part of the NSW Government’s Pathways to Prevention Strategy, which...

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06 Jul 2025
Boorowa LHAC thank staff
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Boorowa LHAC thank staff

Boorowa Local Health Advisory Committee (LHAC) have shared their thanks to two staff at the MPS who have spent almost a decade of combined service in the local area.“Our sincere thanks to Sue and PJ for their service to the Boorowa MPS,“ Boorow...

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06 Jul 2025
Burrowa House grateful to Boorowa Rugby Union
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Burrowa House grateful to Boorowa Rugby Union

We are incredibly grateful to be recieving donations from the Boorowa Rugby Club Ladies Day this year, which will be used to enclose our outdoor area, allowing it to be enjoyed year-round. The new design will provide a sheltered yet open environment...

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06 Jul 2025
Putting lived experience first
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Putting lived experience first

A new website featuring tools to support people with lived and living experience of mental health, suicide and alcohol and other drug challenges has been launched today, as part of the ten-year anniversary celebrations for the Murrumbidgee Mental...

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06 Jul 2025
Burrowa House grateful to Boorowa Rugby Union
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Burrowa House grateful to Boorowa Rugby Union

We are incredibly grateful to be recieving donations from the Boorowa Rugby Club Ladies Day this year, which will be used to enclose our outdoor area, allowing it to be enjoyed year-round. The new design will provide a sheltered yet open environment...

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06 Jul 2025
Putting lived experience first
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Putting lived experience first

A new website featuring tools to support people with lived and living experience of mental health, suicide and alcohol and other drug challenges has been launched today, as part of the ten-year anniversary celebrations for the Murrumbidgee Mental...

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06 Jul 2025
The entrepreneurial George Summerhayes
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The entrepreneurial George Summerhayes

In September 1883, Alex Cumming, Secretary of the New South Wales Commission, Calcutta International Exhibition, 1883-1884 wrote to the Burrangong Pastoral and Agricultural Association asking them to send exhibits from the district ‘for display at...

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06 Jul 2025
Wind Farm applications open
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Wind Farm applications open

Community groups are invited to apply for support through the Bango Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund, which opened to applications on Monday 1 July 2025. Bango Wind Farm is situated 14 kilometres south of Boorowa and 30 kilometres north of Yass...

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06 Jul 2025
Dreaming of peace and prosperity
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Dreaming of peace and prosperity

The Young Historical Museum has 36 Chinese coins found on the Burrangong goldfield. We don’t know exactly where or when they were found, but they are similar to three coins found during excavations at Young High School in 2019-22. Historians...

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29 Jun 2025
Morning tea and AGM for Hospital Auxiliary
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Morning tea and AGM for Hospital Auxiliary

Harden Hospital Auxiliary, monthly morning tea and AGM will be held on Thursday 3rd July, commencing 10.30am. Guest speaker Melissa Pinney of HRDC (Harden Regional Development Corporation).$10pp, 98 Albury Street. All welcome. AGM will follow morning...

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29 Jun 2025
Save the date and stallholder applications now open
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Save the date and stallholder applications now open

2025 marks the 20th Anniversary of the Harden Kite Festival and we’re planning the biggest celebration yet! Saturday 11 October 202510am – 4pm Harden Racecourse, Hilltops Region NSWA full day of family fun, cultural performances, vibrant kites...

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29 Jun 2025
Sacred Syndicate thanked for support
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Sacred Syndicate thanked for support

Sacred Syndicate Social Motor Cycle Club (SSSMC) – what can we say? What a wonderful group of people, who Harden Can Assist is so very grateful for their ongoing support. On Saturday 14th June, once again they held their blanket run, with cash...

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29 Jun 2025
A powerful afternoon of connection and courage in Boorowa
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A powerful afternoon of connection and courage in Boorowa

On Sunday, June 15, more than 60 people gathered at Boorowa Central School Auditorium to attend Songs of Resilience, a storytelling event focused on mental health and stigma reduction. Presented by This Is My Brave Australia in partnership with...

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29 Jun 2025
Mrs Pilon's private hospital
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Mrs Pilon’s private hospital

In 2024, Denis Burns donated the business plaque of Mrs Pilon’s Licenced Private Hospital to the Young Historical Museum. According to Wise’s New South Wales post office directory, Sydney, 1914, Charlotte Pilon, of ‘Chelsea’, Young is listed...

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22 Jun 2025
Committee formed but community concerns remain
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Committee formed but community concerns remain

Hilltops Council has officially established a Rail Trail Oversight Committee to oversee the proposed Boorowa Galong Rail Trail project, but concerns remain over how well local voices are being heard. The Council put out a call for Expressions of...

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22 Jun 2025
Funding applications open for multicultural festivals and events
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Funding applications open for multicultural festivals and events

The Multicultural NSW Stronger Together Grants Program is now open, with Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke encouraging organisations in the local community to apply. Ms Cooke said the Stronger Together Grants Program would enable successful...

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22 Jun 2025
Holly loves her role in the Hilltops
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Holly loves her role in the Hilltops

In her role, Holly provides speech pathology services to children in Young, Boorowa, Harden and the surrounding area. As well as managing her caseload, Holly also provides education and support to local stakeholders including preschools and community...

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22 Jun 2025
Church renovation celebration and mass
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Church renovation celebration and mass

St Mary’s Catholic Church Young is warmly inviting all members of the local community to join them for a special mass of thanksgiving to celebrate the completion of renovations to the historic building.“It is a time of joy and gratitude as we give...

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22 Jun 2025
Celebrating 95 years of Young Hospital Auxiliary
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Celebrating 95 years of Young Hospital Auxiliary

The Young Hospital Auxiliary celebrated its 95th anniversary on Sunday at a luncheon at the Young Golf Club. Over 60 ladies and gentlemen attended and enjoyed a meal and birthday cake, and were entertained by the guest speaker, Jessic...

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22 Jun 2025
NSWNMA demand better pay and ratio roll ons
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NSWNMA demand better pay and ratio roll ons

Efforts to rebuild the public health workforce and improve staffing levels beyond emergency departments must be a priority in the NSW government’s upcoming state budget, according to the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA).The union...

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22 Jun 2025
Help needed after yards stolen
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Help needed after yards stolen

Harden Community Bank Show is calling for public help following the loss of the portable yards used for the annual Quickshear. The discovery of the missing yards was made over a week ago, with no luck in finding the missing items.“Someone has decided...

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22 Jun 2025
From the Young Lions den for May
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From the Young Lions den for May

Recently, the Lions Club of Young Inc had the privilege of hosting Roma White and Sue-Hewitt Davis from Marymead Catholic Care, who delivered a compelling introduction on the topic of foster care. Their presentation was not only informative but...

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22 Jun 2025
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