Thursday,
18 September 2025
Harden Hawks and Hawkettes soar into grand finals
Rugby League

Harden Hawks and Hawkettes soar into grand finals

Both the mens and womens teams have a shot at winning the grand finals

Annabel Cusack  >  
4 hours ago
South West side wins President's Cup
Sport

South West side wins President’s Cup

South West side wins President’s Cup

Young Witness  >  
4 hours ago
South West side wins President's Cup
Sport

South West side wins President’s Cup

South West side wins President’s Cup

Young Witness  >  
4 hours ago
Cherrybombs tackle the final this weekend
Sport

Cherrybombs tackle the final this weekend

Cherrybombs tackle the final this weekend

Rebecca Hewson  >  
4 hours ago
Men's championships played
Sport

Men’s championships played

Men’s championships played at Boorowa Golf Club

Boorowa News  >  
4 hours ago
David James takes out stableford at HCC
Sport

David James takes out stableford at HCC

David James takes out stableford at Harden Country Club

Harden Murrumburrah Express  >  
4 hours ago
Bill, Robert and Darce take out Saturday stableford
Sport

Bill, Robert and Darce take out Saturday stableford

Bill, Robert and Darce take out Saturday stableford

Young Witness  >  
4 hours ago
David James takes out stableford at HCC
Sport

David James takes out stableford at HCC

David James takes out stableford at Harden Country Club

Harden Murrumburrah Express  >  
4 hours ago
Bill, Robert and Darce take out Saturday stableford
Sport

Bill, Robert and Darce take out Saturday stableford

Bill, Robert and Darce take out Saturday stableford

Young Witness  >  
4 hours ago
Cathy wins A Grade at Yass tournament
Sport

Cathy wins A Grade at Yass tournament

Cathy wins A Grade at Yass tournament

Young Witness  >  
4 hours ago
Championship winners crowned in Young
Sport

Championship winners crowned in Young

Championship winners crowned in Young

Young Witness  >  
4 hours ago
NSW CHS Central Schools touch champions
Sport

NSW CHS Central Schools touch champions

U16 Girls crowned NSW CHS Central Schools touch champions

Boorowa News  >  
4 hours ago
Lions first grade takes a win in finals round one
Sport

Lions first grade takes a win in finals round one

Lions first grade takes a win in finals round one

Rebecca Hewson  >  
4 hours ago
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Croquet Matters with Shirley Close
Sport

Croquet Matters with Shirley Close

All the latest news, results and information from the Young Croquet Club

Rebecca Hewson  >  
13 Sep 2024
20 years of service given to Hospital Auxiliary by Lyn Fruedenstein
Community

20 years of service given to Hospital Auxiliary by Lyn Fruedenstein

The latest news and updates from the Young Hospital Auxiliary

Rebecca Hewson  >  
13 Sep 2024
Bee-ing very good to the local bugs at the Hilltops Library
News

Bee-ing very good to the local bugs at the Hilltops Library

Locals had a fantastic time creating bee-utiful homes for bugs and bees

Rebecca Hewson  >  
11 Sep 2024
Local Charity Event Raises Over $2,000 for Young Crisis Accommodation Centre
Community

Local Charity Event Raises Over $2,000 for Young Crisis Accommodation Centre

A creative local fundraiser for the Young Crisis Accommodation Centre

Annabel Cusack  >  
11 Sep 2024
Bush fire danger period begins this weekend
Community

Bush fire danger period begins this weekend

From Sunday October 1 the Bush Fire Danger period will begin in the South West Slopes Zone which includes Young, Boorowa and Harden. With a dry summer predicted and the Bureau of Meteorology officially declaring an El Nino effect in place locals are...

Rebecca Hewson  >  
03 Sep 2024
Rubbish fire near Young extinguished by local crews
Community

Rubbish fire near Young extinguished by local crews

“At 10:58 crews from Boara and Wambanumba responded to rubbish alight on a property on Allambie Rd,“ a NSW Rural Fire Service spokesperson said.

Rebecca Hewson  >  
26 Sep 2023
St Mary's Parish Fair returns for a third year with plenty of fun
Community

St Mary’s Parish Fair returns for a third year with plenty of fun

Since it began in 2021 the St Mary’s Parish Fair has grown from strength to strength and this year is no different with the upcoming event expected to be the biggest yet. Back in 2021 St Mary’s Parish priest Fr Sunny Jiss had the idea to hold the...

Rebecca Hewson  >  
13 Oct 2023
Sport
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Cooper takes out gold
Sport

Cooper takes out gold

Cooper Dabin wins gold at NSW All Schools Championships

Rebecca Hewson  >  
09 Oct 2024
Young Riders jump into action
Sport

Young Riders jump into action

Harden Horse Trials hosts Young Rider Clinic over the long weekend

Rebecca Hewson  >  
09 Oct 2024
Young Lions head to the grand final
Soccer

Young Lions head to the grand final

Men’s third grade head into the Wagga Soccer grand final

Rebecca Hewson  >  
24 Sep 2024
Chloe part of state winning girls Rugby 7s side
Rugby Union

Chloe part of state winning girls Rugby 7s side

Chloe Buck part of the NSW girls Rugby 7s winning side

Rebecca Hewson  >  
24 Sep 2024
Barry runs into the Masters Games
News

Barry runs into the Masters Games

Barry Hazlegrove will be competing in the Pan Pacific Masters Games

Rebecca Hewson  >  
24 Sep 2024
Pickers clean up at the 2024 Group 9 Awards
Rugby League

Pickers clean up at the 2024 Group 9 Awards

A huge congratulations goes out to all of the players, coaches and supporters

Rebecca Hewson  >  
19 Sep 2024
Cherrypickers head straight through to the finals
Rugby League

Cherrypickers head straight through to the finals

The Young Cherrypickers First Grade side have made it straight through to the final

Rebecca Hewson  >  
13 Sep 2024
Angus Crichton scores the Brad Fittler Medal
Rugby League

Angus Crichton scores the Brad Fittler Medal

Young’s very own Angus Crichton has been awarded the Brad Fittler Medal for 2024

Rebecca Hewson  >  
13 Sep 2024
Nine and Dine held to encourage new lady golfers
Golf

Nine and Dine held to encourage new lady golfers

All the latest news and results from the Young Women’s Golf Club

Rebecca Hewson  >  
13 Sep 2024
Mark, Gavin and Geoff take out the Monthly Medals for September
Golf

Mark, Gavin and Geoff take out the Monthly Medals for September

All the latest news, results and information from the Young Golf Club

Rebecca Hewson  >  
13 Sep 2024
Croquet Matters with Shirley Close
Sport

Croquet Matters with Shirley Close

All the latest news, results and information from the Young Croquet Club

Rebecca Hewson  >  
13 Sep 2024
Lions head straight into the finals this weekend
Soccer

Lions head straight into the finals this weekend

Young Lions Soccer Club have made it through to the finals

Rebecca Hewson  >  
13 Sep 2024
Junior League bring home the season at the Group 9 Grand Final
Rugby League

Junior League bring home the season at the Group 9 Grand Final

Young Junior Rugby League wrap up its season at the Group 9 grand final last weekend

Rebecca Hewson  >  
13 Sep 2024
Pickers are heading for the semi-finals this weekend
Rugby League

Pickers are heading for the semi-finals this weekend

All the latest news and results from the Young Cherrypickers Rugby League Football Club

Rebecca Hewson  >  
04 Sep 2024
Events
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A great day out for the whole family
Events

A great day out for the whole family

Locals flocked to the Bribbaree Showground on Saturday for the 98th Bribbaree Show

Rebecca Hewson  >  
09 Oct 2024
Upgrade to NBN fixed wireless network
Community

Upgrade to NBN fixed wireless network

Telstra are upgrading its nbn Fixed Wireless network across the Hilltops

Rebecca Hewson  >  
09 Oct 2024
Harden let's go fly a kite
Events

Harden let’s go fly a kite

Harden Kite Festival

Rebecca Hewson  >  
09 Oct 2024
Locals celebrate Bribbaree
Events

Locals celebrate Bribbaree

Bribbaree Show a great day for locals

Rebecca Hewson  >  
09 Oct 2024
Ballinaclash Blossom Festival
Events

Ballinaclash Blossom Festival

celebrate the spring season with the Ballinaclash blossom festical

Annabel Cusack  >  
24 Sep 2024
Rural
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Thousands attend historic National Farmer Rally
Rural

Thousands attend historic National Farmer Rally

National Farmers Federation Rally held in Canberra on Tuesday

Rebecca Hewson  >  
11 Sep 2024
Amber Haigh's alleged murderers to face judge-only trial
Rural

Amber Haigh’s alleged murderers to face judge-only trial

The joint trial will take place next year in Wagga.

Rebecca Hewson  >  
07 Aug 2023
Sister and Friendship City policy endorsed by Council
Rural

Sister and Friendship City policy endorsed by Council

Hilltops Council have voted to endorse the Draft Sister and Friendship City policy at its most recent Ordinary meeting. The draft policy was voted to be put on public exhibition at the May ordinary meeting for the public to submit feedback or...

Rebecca Hewson  >  
03 Sep 2024
Construction begins on Stockinbingal to Parkes Inland Rail
Rural

Construction begins on Stockinbingal to Parkes Inland Rail

The Inland Rail project has taken an important step forward with the beginning of major construction works on the Stockinbingal to Parkes section in regional New South Wales. Inland Rail marked the occasion with a launch event at Forbes Railway...

Rebecca Hewson  >  
25 Sep 2023
Martial arts champion returns to Young to empower young women
Rural

Martial arts champion returns to Young to empower young women

Australian Martial Arts Champion Mel Thomas will be returning to Young this week with her KYUP workshop at the PCYC Young that will help to empower local young women. Founded by black belt martial arts champion and domestic violence survivor Mel...

Rebecca Hewson  >  
25 Sep 2023
Regional
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Director responds to alleged research centre staff cuts
Rural

Director responds to alleged research centre staff cuts

Concerns over staff cuts at the Cowra Agricultural Research Station have been growing in the community but the government has attempted to dispel the claims as an attempt to unsettle the industry. Following questions from this masthead, Lyndall...

Cara Kemp  >  
14 Sep 2025
Protecting livestock this spring
Rural

Protecting livestock this spring

As spring begins across the Central West, livestock producers are being urged to take proactive measures against pulpy kidney and bloat, two conditions that can devastate flocks and herds without warning. Both diseases are prevalent when pastures...

Cara Kemp  >  
14 Sep 2025
It's not just pipes and basins
Council

It’s not just pipes and basins

Cowra Council has reviewed a major report into the long-running West Cowra stormwater project, acknowledging both the scale of the work and the challenges of managing water flow in a built-up area of the town. The project, which has been under...

Cara Kemp  >  
14 Sep 2025
It's about awareness: Council commits to inclusive future
Council

It’s about awareness: Council commits to inclusive future

Cowra Council has unanimously endorsed its Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2025, describing it as an important and practical step toward building a more inclusive community. The plan, developed after extensive reviews, public exhibition, and...

Cara Kemp  >  
14 Sep 2025
Exterior revealed for the redevelopment of Cowra Hospital
Health

Exterior revealed for the redevelopment of Cowra Hospital

The $110.2 million Cowra Hospital Redevelopment is taking shape, with construction works nearing completion and the new hospital building exterior revealed. The building’s exterior is now complete and features a brushed copper design to provide...

Cara Kemp  >  
14 Sep 2025
Keeping up in the community
Community

Keeping up in the community

Enablement Services is out and about in the community, with smiles all around. At Enablement it’s all about connection, confidence, and community

Cara Kemp  >  
14 Sep 2025
Big events coming at Club Cowra
Community

Big events coming at Club Cowra

BUFFET BREAKFASTClub Cowra this week launched or Buffet Breakfast. Open Tuesday- Friday from 7am and Saturday Sunday from 8am the buffet will feature all you favourite brekky treats. Walk in or book ahead. LGBTQ+ NIGHT OUTCowra’s LGBTQ+ community...

Cara Kemp  >  
14 Sep 2025
Love, loss and bedlam as Baroquefest returns
Arts and Entertainment

Love, loss and bedlam as Baroquefest returns

Baroquefest returns to Canowindra this month, with five concerts planned across three days and the finale already booked out.“Love, loss and bedlam” is the theme of the annual festival, in its 10th year, with a program artfully curated by Jenny...

Canowindra News  >  
14 Sep 2025
Leisure, laughter and learning for over 50s
Community

Leisure, laughter and learning for over 50s

The Cowra & District Senior Citizens Club is inviting locals aged 50+ to drop in, try something new, and meet friendly faces. With activities running every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, plus gentle exercise and trivia twice a week, there’s always...

Cara Kemp  >  
14 Sep 2025