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Regional NSW hit by biggest rent increases

Residents in regional NSW are facing the highest rent increases in the state, prompting warnings that homelessness will continue to surge in the regions. According to the data from SQM Research Weekly Rents Index, in the local region there was a 5.4...

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26 Oct 2025

News

Options need to be looked at by locals

Hilltops Council has placed on public exhibition its Draft Rural Lands Study with the community being encouraged to submit feedback. At its September Ordinary Meeting Hilltops Council voted to place a number of options on public exhibition for 42...

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26 Oct 2025

News

Concerns as poverty increases to one in seven people

The number of people living in poverty in Australia has increased to 1 in 7, according to a new ACOSS and UNSW report released today at the start of Anti-Poverty Week. Using the most recent figures, researchers found 3.7 million people, 14.2 per cent...

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26 Oct 2025

News

Fundraiser for a private formal in Harden

A group of Year 10 students are hoping to raise money to host a private formal at the Harden Country Club. At the moment the group headed by Amanda Seary has a raffle and 100 Club and have been very grateful for the support from the community that...

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26 Oct 2025

News

The Book Nook is looking for volunteers

The Rotary Club of Murrumburrah-Harden Book Nook is opening on Thursday October 30 and is calling for volunteers to help run the fantastic initiative. The Book Nook is a second-hand bookshop that is not for profit with any income made by the store...

Rebecca Hewson >

26 Oct 2025

News

Push for plant based protein manufacturing

The NSW Government has announced it is planting the seeds for a new wave of primary production manufacturing across regional NSW, unveiling a prospectus designed to harvest the economic benefits of the growing plant-based protein sector. This...

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26 Oct 2025

News

Farmers fear price hikes following merger

NSW Farmers warns the impacts of a new merger between two major farm supply companies must be closely monitored to ensure prices for essential inputs do not skyrocket. On Thursday the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) approved...

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26 Oct 2025

News

Feedback on revamped landfill guidelines wanted

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is inviting councils, industry and the public to have their say on updated landfill guidelines to better protect the environment and local communities. The Environmental Guidelines for Solid Waste...

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26 Oct 2025

Sport

Cricket returns for 2025/26 season

The 2025/26 South West Slopes Cricket League season has kicked off with two rounds played in the opens season and one in the juniors. There are no Hilltops sides in the A Grade competition with Junee, Grenfell, Stockinbingal and Cootamundra fighting...

Rebecca Hewson >

26 Oct 2025

Sport

Local riders compete at Pony Club and Interschools Nationals

Ellie Whittaker and Amy Caldwell from Bribbaree Pony Club and Tommie Parker from Harden Pony Club travelled to Werribee last week to compete in the Pony Club Australia National Championships. The trio of riders had a very successful time, especially...

Rebecca Hewson >

19 Oct 2025