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Community

Third drug haul uncovered on Hume

Council

Ingram seeks another term as Hilltops Mayor

Mayor, deputy mayor positions to be voted on at next meeting

Community

Kallina steps up, and out, for CP Research

Steptember is an annual event raising awareness for cerebral palsy

Community

Rob returns historic Indigenous artefacts

Rob Nash recently made a trip from Young to Victoria to return three glass spearheads and a boomerang to their traditional owners in Geelong.

Sport

Young ladies golfers win Pennant

On Sunday 13 September in glorious weather South West Ladies Golf Association held their annual pennant day hosted by Young.

Renewed momentum for Sunrise project

Parkes mayor Neil Westcott says represents an important opportunity for the wider Central West

Events

Thousands descend on Trundle for bush tucker day

Bush cooking was celebrated in all of it's forms at the Trundle Bush Tucker Day

Community

Aged care: Caring for the carer before breaking point

Respite is not only for emergencies. Even a few hours of support can make a difference

Community

Hilltops Council asks residents to rate services in 2026 survey

Hilltops residents are being asked to rate Council services and future priorities.

Education

Young North Aerobics Team Shines at Nationals

Fourth place in first year for local school

Community

Know your risk: prostate cancer message for regional men

Community

More than a driver: the training behind community transport

Training and support helps community transport volunteers keep Hilltops passengers safe

News

Poker Run revs up for Grenfell lights

The third annual Grenfell Lights Poker Run kicks of this Friday night

Madeline Blackstock

Sport

News

Mark your calendar, it's racing time

Excitement builds for the 2026 Jockey Club Races

Rugby League

Dual premiership hopes alive and well for Harden

Games to begin from 1pm on Saturday.

Rugby Union

Harden Hat-Trick

Harden made no grand finals in 2025, this year they qualified for four and won three

Sport

Redbacks victorious once again

Defending premiers do the business again in winter competition

Rugby Union

Rugby season toasted at Club presentation nights

Presentation nights held across the region

Community

Boorowa, Temora premiers again as rugby season draws to a close

Two premiership dynasties are now running side-by-side in local rugby union.

Regional

News

Dusty’s million-dollar moment

Dusty Langby has arrived in Canberra and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has agreed to match his fundraising dollar for dollar

Community

Hospital Auxiliary hear from expert on ageing well

Group also planning for upcoming Open Gardens event.

News

Twenty years of woolly mayhem

Caragabal Sheep Races celebrate 20 years with Marilyn Marino and Tom Shanks

News

Castle restoration enters fourth major stage

Restoration works are progressing at Iandra Castle now in fourth stage of five

News

From pub to paddock, Caragabal's first yard dog trial

Farmers encouraged to get involved and have a go

Madeline Blackstock

From pub to paddock, Caragabal's first yard dog trial

News

New life for former classrooms after $500k sale

The heritage-listed former Henry Lawson High School was sold for $500,000 by two former student

News

From battlefield to museum: Iconic Huey's 1000km trek to Parkes

A Bell UH-1H Iroquois helicopter used in the Vietnam War made a 1000km trek on the back of a truck to Parkes

News

Registrations open for Hilltops Off the Beaten Track Arts and Cultural Trail

Registrations have opened for this year’s Hilltops Off The Beaten Track Arts and Cultural Trail.

News

Trump turns spotlight on Sunrise Mine

US Department of War has announced a $566 million conditional loan to Sunrise Energy Metals for its scandium mine

Emergency Services

NSW to roll-out new model for mental health emergencies

A new statewide health-led response model will connect people with a dedicated team of mental health experts

News

Salvos call for urgent action as homelessness reaches record levels

This Homelessness Week The Salvation Army is calling on governments, communities for urgent act

Opinion

News

Why Cowboy Up just isnt enough any more

Why the third question, the ones after "are you okay" is what rural NSW needs most right now.

Hilltops Councillor Column

Much needed rain turns the Hilltops green

It was great to see some rain, not enough, but enough to turn the grass green.

Cr Michelle Gallo

Boorowa News

Locals share thoughts on Rail Trail

As reported in last week's paper, Hilltops Council is seeking community feedback in regards to the proposed Boorow to Galong Rail Trail, as a result, locals have begun talking about the pros and cons of the project.

Rebecca Hewson

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