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A return to the regions: Country Press conference to be held in Dubbo STORY: PAGE 2 From stargazing to movie nights; holiday fun at Warren Youth Centre Contributed ACTION-PACKED holiday fun at Warren Youth Centre kicked-off with a fantastic sports night that included attendees playing the novelty sport, “nine square in the air” as well as basketball, a Centre spokesperson revealed. “Laughter and quick reflexes ruled the court and, whether the kids were scoring points or just enjoying the atmosphere, everyone had a blast,” the spokesperson added. This was only the beginning of a range of great activities over the October break, they explained. “On the Tuesday, we had our trip to Dubbo observatory; where we started-off at the Pastoral Hotel for something different, before heading to the Observatory. “We gazed at the stars through powerful telescopes, learning about distant planets, constellations and galaxies.”
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Council votes; Whitely new Farewell Warren Central mayor, Derrett deputy, Year 12, an exciting time, full of new challenges elected for Warren STORY: PAGE 5
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Celebrating Indigenous culture, Beemunnel hosts NAIDOC event Contributed by JEROME SHEPPARD NAIDOC Week — celebrating and commemorating Indigenous culture — last Saturday involved local families and community members gathering at the Beemunnel Aboriginal Reserve, for a very special day. Hosted by Warren Local Aboriginal Land Council, the event included George Riley welcoming everyone and telling stories about growing-up on the station. “Those were the best years back then, growing-up here, it’s a beautiful place,” Mr Reily recalled. Activities also included Warren LALC (Local Aboriginal Land Council) CEO, Jodie Redmond, leading children in mini-olympic games and handing-out prizes. A barbecue lunch was also provided, cooked by Dave Hocking and Norman Pearce, which everyone enjoyed. Following lunch, everyone chatted about life on the Beemunnel, with many describing it as: “growing-up in paradise”. At the end of the day, some beautiful cakes made by Belinda Fitzgerald, were cut by Aunty Min Riley and George Riley. “A big ‘thank-you’ to the Warren LALC team of George Riley, Lorraine (Myrtle) Pearce, and Jodie Redmond,” a spokesperson for the event said. More photos page 4
NAIDOC Week celebrations last Saturday at Beemunnel Aboriginal Reserve, included stories about growing-up on the station, a mini-olympic games with plenty of prizes, a barbecue lunch cooked by Dave Hocking and Norman Pearce and, finally, cutting some beautiful decorated cakes made by Belinda Fitzgerald. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.