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Hume Police District to get four new officers

The Hume Police District, which includes the Hilltops, will receive four new officers following the graduation of more than 300 probationary constables to attest from Goulburn Police Academy, making Class 365 the largest group of graduates in more...

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18 May 2025

Police and Courts

Former local to retire in September

Following 38 years as a member of the NSW Police Force, former Boorowa Central School student, Commissioner Karen Webb APM confirmed she will retire in September after having stepped into the role of Commissioner in February 2022. The former local...

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18 May 2025

Rugby Union

Great weekend for Hilltops Rugby sides

It was a fantastic weekend for the Harden Red Devils, Boorowa Goldies and Young Yabbies for the second round of the 2025 South West Cup season with all three sides securing a win. The Harden Red Devils hosted the Condobolin Rams at Harden Rugby Club...

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11 May 2025

News

Hilltops seven day weather forecast

Thursday May 1 - A top of 18 and a low of 9, a mix of sun and clouds becoming mainly sunny in the afternoon, a few clouds in the evening then clear. Friday May 2 - A top of 19 and a low of 10 - mainly sunny throughout the day and partly cloudy in the...

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11 May 2025

Sport

Gold medal for Georgia in the pool

Murringo local Georgia Wheeler has swam herself to an Australian Age gold medal in Brisbane at the Australian Swimming Championships. The former Young High School student started at PLC in Sydney so she could pursue her swimming with her, and her...

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11 May 2025

AFL

Hilltops declared drought affected

The Hilltops has been declared as being drought affected and in drought with Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is encouraging local farmers who are affected to apply for assistance that’s become available. As of 27 April, 2025 Young, Boorowa and...

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11 May 2025

Business

Wind farm opened at Rye Park

The Rye Park Wind Farm, owned by Tilt Renewables was officially opened last week by NSW Energy Minister Penny Sharpe MLC with the company celebrating its largest operating wind farm in the state. The 396MW Rye Park Wind Farm features 66 of the...

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11 May 2025

Community

Lest we forget in Harden

On Friday April 25 locals will gather in Harden-Murrumburrah 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...

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04 May 2025

Community

Lest we forget in Young

On Friday April 25 locals will gather in Young 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 war...

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04 May 2025

Politics and Government

Riverina candidates are confirmed

The candidates in the upcoming federal election for Riverina have been confirmed by the Australian Electoral Commission. The federal election is due to be held on Saturday May 3, 2025 and there have been 13 candidates confirmed to be running for the...

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04 May 2025