$2.50 incl GST
Warren
Thursday, October 5, 2023
PROUDLY SERVING WARREN, NEVERTIRE, COLLIE & OUR SHIRE
HOME DELIVERY AVAILABLE IN SOME AREAS: ASK YOUR LOCAL NEWSAGENT
Renovation relocation with two-month pop-up library
Climate Change! Live theatre coming to town
STORY: PAGE 5
STORY: PAGE 4
We are Australian — album debut in Wayilwan language WARRAAN Widji Arts Choir and Dreaming Drifters rock band have been hard at work during the school holidays rehearsing for their fi rst album Warraan Widji Arts First Nations Youth Choir and vocalists, are joining with the Dreaming Drifters to produce an authentic and original sound for their first music album in the Wayilwan language. Choir and rock band members rehearsed during the break to prepare for the recording of up to three more songs during NSW’s inaugural Aboriginal languages week happening from October 22–29. “The children are so excited, and are really enjoying Wayilwan choir,” a parent of choir members, Amelia and Isla, Monique Williams, enthused. Amy Hall, the mother of another choir member Olivia, said that her daughter has greatly enjoyed the whole experience. “Olivia absolutely loves singing in the Wayilwan Choir, it makes her very proud to share the Wayilwan language,” Ms Hall said. “The opportunity the choir has to produce an album in language, is such a fantastic thing for these local kids,” she added. Continued page 6
Warren Campdrafting fun; helps our Meals on Wheels STORY: PAGE 7
Yeehaw! Huge crowd for Nevertire Rodeo “HIYAH!” In a triumph for local organisers, the Nevertire Rodeo last Sunday drew hundreds of spectators to the small village. The unseasonably hot and very windy Spring weather, didn’t deter almost 1200 rodeo fans who packed-out the Noel Waters Oval for a massive day of events. President of the “We of the Nevertire” local committee that organised the event, Tom Russ, was ecstatic with the hugely successful day. “What a crowd! We were absolutely thrilled with the turn-out for our third, hopefully annual from now, Atmos Renewables Nevertire Rodeo,” Mr Russ said. “We were hoping for around a thousand spectators, but initial estimates are putting it at more like 1200, which is absolutely incredible for our little village of only 100, especially considering how hot and windy the day was,” he added. He added that, the participants were the real stars of the show. “We had over 150 competitors compete throughout the day, putting on a fantastic show for the community. “A massive ‘thank-you’ must go to our tireless committee, sponsors and all the volunteers who helped put-on such a successful event.” It all couldn’t have come together, he said, without local pitching-in. “We have had a huge few
KIOTII K9 9 MECHRON 24 HP Diesel Hydrostatic power steering Large hydraulic tilt tray Optional Equipment: Safety glass, hand throttle, suspension dust guards, steel skid plate and more...
CALL L TODAY Y FOR R A QUOTE!! EMMA FERGUSON 0429 573 422 ROB ROACH 0456 470 318
A huge crowd watches Novice Bull Ride winner, Jesse Pendergrast, during the third Nevertire Rodeo on Sunday. PHOTOS: JODIE ADAMS PHOTOGRAPHY. days preparing, and then were flat-out all day for the rodeo,” Mr Russ said. “Every aspect of the day is manned by local volunteers — from the gate, cooking the barbecue, and bar, right through to managing the shoots and the competitors.” He said its success, shows the spirit that runs deep through the local community. “It’s all run by local volunteers; we are truly so lucky to have such a dedicated and supportive community.
“We couldn’t do it without them,” Mr Russ added. As well as overseeing the entire event, the president, even had time to pull-on his cowboy boots and compete in the Open Saddle Bronc event. Although pipped at the post, the local crowd were very vocal and cheered him on to fi nish the event in third on 67 points, just behind winner Mitchell French on 71, and Tommy Locus on 68. Feedback from the competitors and spectators was in-
credibly positive, with one spectator, whose children were participating in the events, said it was a really great show. “The stock was great; the arena was fantastic and kept clean throughout the day, and there was some great scores from all of the riders,” they said. “It’s a real credit to the committee, for putting on such a great day,” they added. Continued page 8