Mental health support boon
By REBECCA HEWSON
Local residents can access free mental health support thanks to the new Medicare Mental Health Centre service in Young.
The Medicare Mental Health Centre service, delivered by local provider Grand Pacific Health, is available to anyone dealing with emotional distress, life challenges, or mental health concerns.
‘We are taking a crucial step towards ensuring that everyone in our region has access to high quality mental health care,’ Grand Pacific Health
New
community engagement officer Emma Whitechurch said.
‘Our mission is to provide comprehensive support and treatment in a compassionate and accessible manner.
‘Local residents can access the free service without a need for a referral, mental health treatment plan or Medicare card, by calling Grand Pacific Health on 02 6453 4440.’
The service currently offers telephone access to mental
health clinicians. The centre’s new premises on Boorowa Street are undergoing a fit-out and are expected to open in the coming months.
Once the service is fully established, residents will be able to access mental health clinicians, co-occurring needs clinicians for drug, alcohol, and mental health needs, peer workers, care navigators, family support workers and Aboriginal support workers.
Grand Pacific Health is also
able to provide mental health supports through its established MyStep program which offers a range of mental health supports from health information to services delivered both face to face and using telehealth.
The Medicare Mental Health Centre service is funded by Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network and the NSW Ministry of Health and is being delivered by Grand Pacific Health in partnership with Directions Health, Mission
Australia and Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation.
Residents can access Young’s new Medicare Mental Health Centre now by calling Grand Pacific Health on 02 6453 4440 or the National Head to Health phoneline 1800 595 212.
For more information on any of these local services, please contact Emma Whitechurch at ewhitechurch@ gph.org.au.
Coming up across the Hilltops region
LIONS CLUB OF YOUNG COMMUNITY MARKETS
Saturday August 31
The Lions Club of Young will be holding its next Community Markets on Saturday August 31 at Anderson Park in Young. There will be face painting, market stalls, trash and treasure, home baking, honey, coffee cart, Lions Barbecue and so much more. 9am to 1pm.
YOUNG AND REGION FARMERS MARKET
First and third Saturday
At Anderson Park in Young until noon for most of the year. Plants and fresh fruit in season - lots of other produce and hand made goods to choose from - something for everyone. The Young Lions Club and other local organisations operate a barbecue at the market offering tea, coffee, sausage sandwiches and bacon and egg rolls or the like. It can vary from month to month but there always something homely on offer. Be sure to spend the morning as a family wandering among all the fantastic stalls.
KOORAWATHA MARKETS
Saturday 31 August 2024 to Saturday 30 November 2024 (MONTHLY event)
The Koorawatha Markets are located at the Koorawatha Memorial Park, Boorowa Street Koorawatha. Featuring lots of great stalls including bric-a-brac also a delicious BBQ and refreshments.
A TWILIGHT DINNER IN THE CANOLA AT MONTEAGLE
Saturday September 7
A fabulous evening of delectable food; wonderful wines and brilliant beer. Come together in the canola as the sunsets with your friends or make some new ones. Either way, it will be an evening to remember. Your lovely hosts, Jane and Jodie Costello, have brought together an amazing team to showcase what the ‘The Hilltops Region’ has to offer. The event collaborates with Word of Mouth Catering, Ballinaclash Wines, Bulla Creek Brewing Co, Hilltops Honey and performers, Ben and Katie.
YOUNG SHOW
September 22
Showcasing local Agriculture and local talent by bringing the community together in a one day show. Catering to Young and the surrounding areas with displays of livestock, machinery, handicrafts, cooking and produce. The Young Show caters for all ages and family sizes.
THE BOOROWA IRISH WOOLFEST
Sunday October 6
Boorowa is world-renowned for its fine Merino wool. Creating a Wool Week event in the late 1990s seemed like a great way to showcase the beautiful wool from the region. A great day out for all the family, lots of food and entertainment. Wool shows, wool work-
shops, shearing displays, and much more all around the town.
HARDEN KITE FESTIVAL
Saturday October 12
This community event has free activities and entertainment for all ages, such as exciting cultural performances, kite decorating workshops, kids activity alley and a petting zoo. Browse the great range of interesting market stalls, enjoy the all day ride pass for unlimited rides or simply sit in the shade and enjoy the fun. Bring your own kite or buy one on the day.There will be a variety of tasty food and good coffee available, or feel free to bring your own picnic.
RURAL WOMEN’S NETWORK GATHERING
Saturday October 19
The 2024 NSW Rural Women’s Gathering will be held in Harden Murrumburrah. Tickets are now on sale. This year’s theme is ‘Sowing the Seeds of Success - Creating Your Own Work, Life Balance’, and will see women hearing from entrepreneurial women and experts; participating in cultural experiences, arts and crafts, and workshops; meeting local business vendors; and sampling local catering. There will be guest speakers including former Olympian Jana Pittman, workshops on various activities and plenty more. https://events.humanitix.com/ruralwomens-gathering-2024.
BALLINACLASH BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
Saturday September 28
Ballinaclash have decided to open their gates this spr ing to showcase our stunning blossom season. This will run over three weekends, however the main event will be on the middle weekend, Saturday 28th September . On this day, we invite people to pack a picnic rug and wander among the blossoms and enjoy live music, cher ry ice creams, outdoor bar , food van, wine tastings, face painting, farm animals, pruning workshop, yoga session, photography sessions, cherry pie making class and more.Visit our website or social media plat forms for more information.
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Notice of Motion brings matter back to an extraordinary meeting this week
Hilltops Council voted to reject the DA proposal for a new piggery on a property near Harden, despite impassioned arguments from C Brian Ingram an Cr Jo Mackay, that Councillors should approve the application based on the recommendation from Council staff and approval from a number of state bodies.
A number of people spoke for and against the application during the public forum, however, in the end the decision came down to the Councillors, some of whom excused themselves from taking part in the meeting following non-pecuniary interests.
Cr Tony Flanery opted to excuse himself from the discussion and vote around the proposed site due to a separate business connection he shares with the proponent, while Cr Matthew Stadtmiller, who appeared at the meeting remotely from his car, chose not to take part following legal advice that he may have a conflict of interest due to his being the chairman of Goldenfields Water County Council.
“I potentially have a significant, non pecuniary, conflict of interest,” Cr Stadtmiller said.
“I went back and forth with my team at Goldenfields and sought legal advice, it may have been the same legal advice that Council sought, but I believe it’s going to exclude me from taking part in the same item that Cr Flanery just mentioned and it’s unfortunately due to the fact that I’m the chairman of Goldenfield Water County Council.”
Cr Stadtmiller apologised to the community and to his fellow councillors for not taking part in the vote and said he would be releasing the information provided to him to the public on Thursday.
“I’ll be releasing that information tomorrow I suppose,” Cr Stadtmiller said.
Cr Piper originally was going to excuse himself from taking part in the motion due to him being a Councillor on the Goldenfields Water Council, however, he ultimately decided to stay and take part after not making a declaration.
Cr Mary Dodd asked what
the purpose of Cr Stadtmiller and Cr Piper excusing themselves would have on not taking part in the vote.
“They’re not representing Goldenfields here,” she said.
Mr O’Reilly explained that it was up to the individual Councillors to declare any type of conflict of interest, pecuniary or non pecuniary interest prior to the motion.
“I will start at the outset,”
Cr O’Reilly said. “It is up to the Councillor to determine whether or not they fall within this category and as Cr Stadtmiller has noted, it was brought to my attention that there may be a significant, non pecuniary conflict of interest under 5.9(d) of the Code of Conduct, where it says ‘membership as the Council’s representative of a board or a management committee of an organisation, in this case for Cr Stadtmiller and Cr Piper, that is Goldenfields, that is affected by a decision or a matter under consideration, in circumstances where the interests of the Council and the organisation are potentially in conflict in relation to the particular matter.”
Cr Flanery and Cr Stadtmiller both left the meeting when the matter was mentioned.
The motion to discuss the DA was moved by Cr Ingram and seconded by Cr Mackay.
Cr Ingram thanked all of the speakers from the public forum before he spoke for the recommendation to approve the application.
“The information helps Councillors make decisions and there’s always two sides to the story,” Cr Ingram said. “It’s always good when people bring their thoughts forward to Councillors so we know.
“In regard to the DA I congratulate the applicant for a comprehensive report that came forward with this and also Council staff and their consultants that were engaged to investigate and follow up on concerns that everyone had.”
He went on to say that he had faith in the applicant due to their recognition as industry leaders and various sustainability awards.
“They are leaders in their industry, at the top,” Cr In-
gram said of the applicant.
Cr Ingram thanked everyone both for and against the proposal that had reached out to him and shared their thoughts and concerns on the DA, he went on to say he had spoken with a local family to the property and listened to their concerns the night prior to the meeting.
“Last night after taking what I’d call a passionate phone call from a family who feel they will be greatly affected by the piggery for a number of reasons, I sat back down and I went through the report again,” Cr Ingram said. “I always said I will make informed decisions, responsible decisions.
“I looked at the concerns that they mentioned to me and as I went through the report again, the state bodies, the NSW Environment Protection Authority, NSW Department of Environment and Heritage, NSW Department of Planning and Environment and Water, DPE, all listed general terms of approval.”
Cr Ingram said he would defer to the experts from relevant state government departments and the consultants who worked with Council employees to come up with the recommendation.
“As many know, and I’ve said before, and I’m not even a shearing contractor anymore, I’m a retired shearing contractor, so I’ll leave these matters to people who know what they’re talking about,” he said.
“I went back through them again and I went to the Hilltops staff recommendation and the immense amount of work they have put in to it, and I congratulate the director and his staff, and they recommend to grant consent, all be it, deferred, so while I have the greatest empathy for the neighbours and greatest respect for the speakers and Aunty Enid and Norma, I find myself in a situation where I need to make a informed, responsible decision, that I believe and my integrity will be in place.
“I will look anybody in the eye at anytime - in regard to the speaker who asked that - face to face at anytime, for
any decision that I ever make since I’ve been on Council for 12 years.”
Cr Alison Foreman spoke against the proposal saying that she had issues with the location of the proposal.
“I really respect and thank also everybody that has given us both sides of their story, it is such a tough decision,” Cr Foreman said.
“I commend the Beveridge’s and their staff and everybody that’s involved with them on being a professional unit, I have absolutely no doubt they have put all of their mitigations in place, they are very good operators, they are good for the town and I commend them on being so good.
“But, the more that I look and the more that I think about it and the information that we have had to look at, and can I tell you there has been report after report, page after page, my biggest concern from the minute - and I did attend the site visit and I did look around out there - and my big concern has always been and it still is the location.”
Cr Foreman said that everything else she believes would be fine, however, she had concerns over the water table and how close Jugiong Creek, which runs into the Murrumbidgee, is to the site.
“Everything is spot on, it’s just the location that bothers me and the reason that I will specify that is an issue for me is the drinking water and the significant risk there could possibly happen to the drinking water to the potable water,” Cr Foreman said.
“That water starts in the bottom at Maniac Creek, it heads into I believe it’s the Cunningham Creek into the Jugiong River into the Murrumbidgee River. I see and I think to myself, this is everybody’s water. Now, all the mitigations are put in place, and I can see that things have been ticked and we are considering passing this, with considerations, but at the end of the day the drinking water at the bottom of that slope belongs to all of us.
“We have to consider everybody in this decision, all communities, everybody that drinks that water.
“I hope you respect how I feel about that, but that is my thought.”
There was a contentious moment when during discussion Mayor Margaret Roles foreshadowed a motion that the recommendation be rejected with reasons given. At the time not all Councillors had spoken on the original motion and Cr Ingram called for a point of order.
“I believe Madam Mayor is about to foreshadow a motion that would take away the ability of this to be brought back as opposed to how Allandale Road has been brought back,” Cr Ingram said.
“I have real serious concerns about this and will take this matter way further if that’s about to happen in this chamber. If that’s the reason, you want to rule this lost, your intentions aren’t full of integrity Madam Mayor.”
“What I said was if the motion is lost,” Mayor Roles said. “I have the feeling, and can I call on the Director of Planning, to clarify, if this motion is lost...”
“How can you be talking about this sort of stuff, when you don’t know?” Cr Ingram questioned, “This is ridiculous, Mr General Manager!”
The Mayor then asked the General Manager how she could put forward the foreshadowed motion.
“Mr General Manager, please adjudicate and set this straight,” Cr Ingram called.
General Manager Anthony O’Reilly explained his understanding to the Councillors.
“My understanding is, and having conferred with the director of planning, the expectation is that if a matter is lost there should be something in place to say why it was lost,” he said.
“In relation to a lost motion, the motion does not exist, so therefore a lost motion, there is no resolution on Council, the motion is lost, so therefore the matter can be brought back, as it was tonight in the notice of motion.”
Cr Jo Mackay also spoke for the decision reiterating Cr Ingram’s comments in regards to deferring to the experts.
Cr Patrick FitzGerald and
Mayor Margaret Roles both said they couldn’t vote for the recommendation for ethical reasons due to smell and concerns over water, with both stating they did not like intensive farming.
Cr John Piper and Cr Mary Dodd also spoke against the recommendation.
The motion for the DA was lost with Cr Ingram and Cr Mackay voting for the recommendation and Cr Foreman, Cr FitzGerald, Cr Roles, Cr Piper and Cr Dodd voting against the motion. Cr Hewson was absent from the meeting.
Last Thursday a notice of motion was put to Council with the matter to be brought forward at an extraordinary meeting that was held on Wednesday September 4 at 4.30pm, after The Young Witness and The Boorowa News went to print.
DECISION PENDING: The application was discussed again on Wednesday night.
DA REJECTED: The DA brought forward at the ordinary meeting last week was voted down during a contentious meeting.
Pre-poll opens Monday for the Local Government Election
By REBECCA HEWSON
Pre-Polling will open on Monday for the upcoming Hilltops Council Local Government Election.
Pre-polling locations are available in Boorowa, Harden and Young from Monday September 9, 2024 through until Friday September 13, 2024 with election day across the Hilltops on Saturday September 14, 2024.
In Boorowa the pre-poll is being held at the Hilltops Council office 608 Market Street on Monday through to Friday 9am to 4.30pm.
At Harden pre-poll is being held at the Hilltops Council office 3 East Street, Monday through to Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm.
In Young pre-poll is being held at the Young Town Hall, 205 Boorowa Street, 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Wednesday, Thursday
8am to 8pm, Friday 8.30am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 6pm.
On election day locals will be able to vote at the following locations:
Boorowa Central School
Bribbaree Hall
Jugiong Memorial Hall
Koorawatha Memorial Hall
Murringo Public School
Murrumburrah Public School
Rye Park Memorial Hall
Wombat Soldiers Memorial Hall
Young North Public School
Young Public School
Young Town Hall
Voting is compulsory for locals aged 18-years or older and must have enrolled to vote.
For further information on the candidates, the referendum vote and anything else please visit the NSW Electoral Commission website at www.elections.nsw.gov.au.
Councillors question fellow Councillor’s meeting appearance via video link
Two Hilltops Councillors made comments about and to another during the August Ordinary Meeting for attending the Hilltops meeting via video link, accusing their fellow Councillor of attending another function in a different LGA.
Councillor Matthew Stadtmiller appeared at the August Hilltops meeting requesting to attend via video link from his car. According to the motion to approve his appearance remotely it was said that Cr Stadtmiller wouldn’t be attending the meeting in person due to carer duties.
Cr Stadtmiller was in an empty vehicle on the screen for parts of the meeting before he disappeared from the meeting altogether.
Roles reprimanded him.
“I was just asking,” Cr Ingram could be heard saying off the microphone.
Cr Ingram apologised to the Mayor, who accepted.
The motion to move the agenda items was then approved.
Later in the meeting, following Cr Stadtmiller’s unannounced departure, Cr Flanery then questioned the reason that Cr Stadtmiller had given for not attending the meeting in person.
“Has Cr Stadtmiller departed?” Cr Flanery asked.
The General Manager responded that he had been advised by Cr Stadtmiller that he had left the meeting.
Zoom?” Cr Flanery asked.
“Yes, that’s been our practice,” General Manager Anthony O’Reilly said.
Cr Flanery asked what are the reasons that can be given.
“The four reasons are carers duties, illness, attendance at another Council related activity, so that’s a wide range, and the fourth thing is natural disaster,” Mr O’Reilly said.
“And which category did Cr Stadtmiller give?” Cr Flanery asked.
“Carers leave,” Mr O’Reilly responded.
Cr Brian Ingram and Cr Tony Flanery took issue with this and accused him of lying to Council so he could attend a function being held by Yass Valley Council for candidates in its election, of which, Cr Stadtmiller is also running, alongside his candidacy in Hilltops.
interjected.
Following on from the public forum, Cr Stadtmiller put forward a motion to move the matters that had been discussed by locals who had addressed Council be moved up in the meeting, Cr Ingram
“Madam Mayor, if I can,” Cr Stadtmiller said.
“Just wondering how much longer we’ll go on here, Madam Mayor, going down the page, or whether we can deal with some of the people who have turned up tonight, re-
garding the particular items, including probably, the piggery-”
“Is that so you could attend the Yass Valley Candidates night, Councillor?” Cr Ingram asked.
Cr Ingram’s microphone was then silenced as Mayor
“He has to do his candidate profile for Yass Valley Council,” Cr Flanery said.
Cr Flanery’s asked for an explanation on what the rules around appearing via video link to the meetings are.
“Can I just get clarification on, do you have to give reasons for why you attend via
“Carers leave and he was sitting in a car, we saw him sitting in a car without any people in the car?” Mr O’Reilly said that ‘we don’t know where those people are,’ before he was interrupted by Cr Ingram.
“Let’s just move on,” he said.
The meeting then voted to take a 10 minute break having been sitting in the meeting for almost three hours at that point.
QUESTIONS: Two Councillors have questioned why another attended via video.
VOTING OPENS MONDAY: Pre-poll will be available at Boorowa, Harden and Young from Monday.
Calling on locals to Huff and Puff against asthma
Asthma Australia launches its inaugural Asthma Huff and Puff fundraiser from 1 to 10 September and is encouraging locals to get involved.
Locals are being called on to sign up for some type of physical activity, whether it’s a run, swim or walk, to help raise funds for people with asthma.
The event aims to encourage people to get breathless for just a short period so they can understand how a person with asthma might feel. For people with the condition, the simple act of breathing isn’t always easy to do.
The Asthma Huff and Puff, which coincides with the launch of Asthma Week on 1 September, has already attracted support from groups like The Wheezy Walkers, Lung Avengers and Breathingforbayleigh.
Money raised will help people with asthma, their carers and families get the support and advocacy they need.
This includes:
Support for research and better treatments, including finding a CURE for asthma;
Running the 1800 ASTHMA (1800 278 462) information line that connects people with asthma directly to a trained Asthma Educator;
Keeping AirSmart, the ultimate app for air quality, up and running.
“Asthma is a serious health condition that affects nearly 2.8 million Australians, with children being the most impacted,” Asthma Australia’s Director of Customer and Marketing Kathy Packenas said.
“Sadly, asthma is responsible for at least one Australian death every day and around 100 hospitalisations daily.
“The majority of these hospitalisations are avoidable.
“We are asking people to get behind the Asthma Huff & Puff to show their support for people with asthma, first by getting breathless and experiencing what it feels like for someone with the condition and to also help raise money and awareness so that things can start to change for people with asthma. ”
People can sign up to participate in the Asthma Huff and Puff individually or as part of a team by visiting asthma.org.au.
Book a GP check up this Women’s Health Week
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network are urging local women to prioritise their health during Women’s Health Week, this week, amid rising chronic diseases and mental health concerns.
According to MPHN data from 2017 to 2021 shows the leading causes of death for women in the MPHN region were dementia/Alzheimers disease, coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer.
Firsthealth Board Chair and local GP Dr Jodi Culbert said
regular screening can make a significant difference, yet participation rates in some areas remain alarmingly low.
“We are particularly concerned about the low rates of cervical screening in our region with only 40.8 percent of women aged 25 to 74 participating in this vital test over the last 24 months,” Dr Culbert said.
“Regular cervical screening tests are the best way to protect yourself against cervical cancer.
“Self collection options are also now available, so please speak with your GP if this is
something you’re interested in.”
MPHN said in contrast, the region has seen a better response to breast screening, with 58 percent of women aged 50 to 74 participating in the last two years, above both state and national rates.
Mental health is another significant concern in the region according to MPHN, with 24.2 percent of women experiencing a mental disorder. The issue is especially pronounced among young women aged 16 to 24, who show higher rates of anxiety and mood disorders compared to their male counterparts.
According to MPHN women
in the region also face higher than average risks related to lifestyle factors with the rates of overweight and obesity, harmful alcohol consumption and smoking among women in the region exceeding both state and national averages.
MPHN is encouraging all women to use Women’s Health Week as an opportunity to take stock of their health and seek advice from their GP.
“This is a chance to put your health first,” Dr Culbert said. “Regular check ups and screenings are crucial steps in preventing and managing health issues.”
Read the news your way at new website
Mid West Media, the publishers of the Young Witness and The Boorowa News, today announced a new chapter in its 133 year history with the launch of a new website and information portal for the Hilltops Shire.
The new websites have been under development for the last five months and has been built utilising a marketing leading news content management system.
Edward Higgins, CEO at Mid West media, the publisher of the Boorowa News and the Young Witness, said the company was pleased to be launching these comprehensive news and information sites as part of the its transition into becoming a true multimedia news and information provider for the Hilltops and the Riverina and Central West regions.
“Most of the website content will require a paid subscription, however readers will have open access to What’s On sections as well as selected local news articles and special publications like the Central West and Hilltops Farmer.
“We believe our full digital subscription offering provides great value for money for our readers who will save over 50 percent compared to the printed edition.
“Revenue received from digital subscriptions helps to continue to fund quality local journalism that our staff produce.”
Subscribers to the Young Witness and Boorowa News websites will get full access to the website, digital newspaper replica editions, and a weekly email newsletter.
The new classifieds section of the site features all classifieds and employment advertisements.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our print and digital readers for the ongoing support.
Contact Rebecca on 0436 000 660 or rhewson@midwestmedia.com.au GOT SOMETHING WORTH SHARING?
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Kaleidoscope of colours showcase
By Roz Hall Farlam Murringo’s
pictur-
esque Barracks Art Gallery was the setting for the opening of local award winning photographer Maree Myhill’s first solo photography exhibition on Saturday August 31.
‘Kaleidoscope of Colours’ is an apt title for the exhibition showcasing Maree’s passion for the myriad beauty of nature.
From haunting silhou-
etted trees and dew-laced cobwebs to the exuberant colours of flowers and kingfishers to uniquely captured studies of the moon, Maree’s photos immerse viewers in a “kaleidoscope” of beautiful images.
The appreciative guests ensured many of the photos were quickly sold as they strolled around the perfectly curated gallery and enjoyed the morning tea on offer
in the gallery’s sunny back garden.
If you are curious to see how an artist captures the beauty of Nature through a camera lens then this is an exhibition you will thoroughly enjoy.
The gallery is open on the weekends from 10am til 4pm and the ‘Kaleidoscope of Colours’ exhibition will run until the end of September.
MPHN wins top award for mental health awareness campaign
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) has taken out a prestigious award from The Mental Health Services Learning Network for its groundbreaking mental health awareness campaign Connect, Your Way.
The win was announced at an awards ceremony in Canberra last Thursday morning.
MPHN’s Senior Manager Priority Populations Anita McRae, who accepted the award, said the campaign had benefited from the guidance of the local Murrumbidgee community.
‘When we were creating this campaign, we met with over 60
Murrumbidgee residents who helped us better understand the day-to-day experience of mental health challenges and the best way to access assistance,’ Ms McRae said.
‘We are so thankful to our five local storytellers who shared their personal mental health journey, letting us know we’re not alone, and that help is available for everyone, regardless of personal circumstances.
‘This campaign was made by people living in the Murrumbidgee for people in the Murrumbidgee; that’s why it’s been
so successful.’
Wiradjuri Elder Aunty Isabel Reid, Bruce Rollins, Owen Dufty, Holly Conroy, and Stina Constantine featured in the Connect, Your Way campaign.
Ms Constantine, who travelled to Canberra to attend the awards ceremony, said she was proud to be involved.
‘I received so much support from my community during my battle, from every phone call, message, and tap on the shoulder down the street,’ Ms Constantine said.
‘This was a really special opportunity and a no-brainer to be able
to give back what I’ve gained.
‘I’m so used to seeing major celebrities, or people with the most rare journeys share their stories to advocate for mental health support and services.
I never thought a little fish could join that club.
‘I can see now that every story matters, and it’s the local stories that matter most to local people, and at the end of the day it’s those in my neighbourhood I’m really able to lend a helping hand to.’
For more information about Connect, Your Way, visit mphn.org.au/connect
Funding boost to improve regional road safety
Stephen Lawrence, the NSW Government Duty MLC for Cootamundra, has welcomed the announcement that those four electorates will receive a total of $135.85 million in new funding to improve road safety as part of the second round of funding for regional NSW totaling $202 million provided under the Minns Labor Government’s Towards Zero Safer Roads Program.
This latest round of funding
has been provided under the Towards Zero Safer Roads Program.
The projects that it will go towards in the Cootamundra, orange, Bathurst and Dubbo electorates are provided in a table at the end of this Media Release.
“The NSW Government is investing an additional $135.85 million into western and southern region electorates,” Mr Lawrence said.
“This will see three projects
in Cootamundra, nine projects in Orange, nine projects in Bathurst and 17 projects in the Dubbo electorate delivered as part of this program.
“These lifesaving road safety improvements include infrastructure upgrades at high-risk locations, so the improvements will happen in locations around our communities where they are needed most.
“The NSW Labor Government is committed to reducing
fatalities and serious injuries on our roads and is rolling out this priority program as part of the 2026 Road Safety Action Plan.
“This investment is a strong push in the right direction to ensuring all drivers make it home safely to their loved ones every trip.”
Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison believes the funding will really benefit local motorists.
“We know that regional NSW
makes up a third of the NSW population but two thirds of deaths on our roads happen on country roads,” Ms Aitchison said.
“With $202 million to target and improve safety on roads in our regional areas, lives will be saved.
“These upgrades will make our roads safer for all road users, locals and visitors, and this investment will go a long way towards achieving the goal of
ensuring everyone gets home safely every time to their loved ones.”
Round two of the Towards Zero Safer Roads Program spans three years, including the 2025/26 and 2026/27 financial years, with projects to receive the funding prioritised as needed.
For more information and the full project list for regional NSW visit https://towardszero. nsw.gov.au.
A FIRST: Award winning local photographer Maree Myhill opened her first exhibition on the weekend.
Photo by Roz Hall Farlam.
Young Camera Club get ready for Cherry Festival competition
By NARELLE HOWARD
The entry form is now out for Young Camera Club’s 26th Cherry Festival Photographic Competition and Exhibition.
Some of the 13 categories include people, macro/closeup, birds, animals, architecture/design, landscape, waterscape, local entry, open and junior sections. Prizes will be awarded.
The Will Sibley Memorial Trophy (Champion Print), Helen Berridge Memorial
Trophy (Junior Champion Print) and the John van Rijswijk Memorial Encouragement Trophy (for a Junior entrant) will be presented.
There is also a People’s Choice Award.
Entries close on the 25th of October. Entry forms can be picked up from the Young Visitor Information Centre, and are also available on Facebook under Young Camera Club. The official opening will be held on Sunday, 24th of Novem-
ber, at the Young Services Club, with the exhibition running until Sunday, 1st of December.
We look forward to you being a part of our exhibition, by putting in your entries and visiting the exhibition.
Young Camera Club encourages fun, friendship and learning. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday the 11th of September. All are welcome. For enquiries, please phone Trevor on 0414 649 500.
The Boorowa Business Chamber
The Boorowa Business Chamber (BBC) is more than just an organisation for businesses; it’s a community pillar striving to advance the Boorowa area.
The BBC supports local businesses through connection, communication, and collaboration.
It acts as a representative and advocate for the business community to Hilltops Council and other government bodies.
The BBC’s efforts include applying for project grants, liaising with the Council, and hosting events like Business Over Breakfast, Small Business Week workshops, the Business Excellence Awards, and the Christmas Spending Spree.
These initiatives not only bring outside funds into Boorowa but also promote local business growth and community spirit.
The Boorowa Business Chamber (BBC) invites all individuals and businesses with an interest in the local business community to become members.
Membership provides access to a network of businesspeople, associations, clubs, and community members from various sectors.
By joining, members can contribute to a more successful and enjoyable business environment in Boorowa.
The BBC collaborates with organisations like Enterprise Plus and NSW Business Connect, offering members access to programs and events that benefit businesses of all sizes.
The collective effort of many hands makes light work, and a larger membership base allows the BBC to achieve more without overburdening any individual.
Together, the BBC and its members can build a better Boorowa.
Shopping Local:
The Boorowa Christmas Spending Spree
One of the standout initiatives by the Boorowa Business Chamber (BBC) is the annual Christmas Spending Spree, a “shop lo-
cal” campaign designed to encourage support for local businesses.
This campaign highlights the benefits of keeping money within the community, which boosts the local economy, creates jobs, and preserves the unique character of Boorowa.
Shopping locally has significant positive effects: it strengthens the community spirit, allows local culture to flourish, and stimulates economic growth.
The 2024 Christmas Spending Spree promises to continue this tradition, encouraging residents to support their neighbors and invest in their community.
Upcoming Events and Community Engagement:
The Boorowa Business Chamber (BBC) has a busy schedule ahead with events designed to foster business growth and community engagement.
Notable upcoming events include:
Business Over Breakfast (BoB) at Holly’s Coffee Shop: September 11, 7.30 - 8.30am
BBC Annual General Meeting at Boorowa Ex Services Club: September 23, 6.307.30pm
Regular community events also play a significant role in fostering connections and collaboration within Boorowa.
These include meetings of the Boorowa Rotary, Lions, United Hospital Auxiliary, CWA, and Meals on Wheels activities.
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Lily Bloom overcomes a traumatic childhood, starts a new life, and falls in love, but soon discovers her new love has a terrible dark side.
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HILLTOPS COUNCIL ELECTION CANDIDATES 2024
Mary Dodd from Young
1. Why are you running for Council?
Council needs people who are committed to understanding the issues, willing to do the reading and attend the meetings to enable the making of sound decisions, and have a range of life experiences. Having already served one term, I am keen to use everything I’ve learned to be an even better representative of the community.
A bonus is that it gives me an opportunity to meet different people and experience different events that I otherwise might not!
I have learnt that it takes time for change to happen at Council. I am working to improve communication between Council and the community, amongst other things.
In a few words tell us what you stand for:
Collaboration – working with others, listening with kindness.
Community – listening to diverse voices, supporting essential services.
Sustainability – making thoughtful decisions that consider long-term outcomes. Who inspires you?
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” – Jane Goodall. I keep this quote on my fridge where I can see it daily. I am inspired by people who are determined to make a difference, however hard it is, for the benefit of others.
Tell us a little about yourself:
Having lived in Young with my husband for over 20 years, I have been actively involved in a range of committees and boards, like P&Cs and the Young Regional Conservatorium. I’ve worked in roles such as preschool director, bookkeeper, cleaner, and office admin, developing a wide range of experiences in both city and regional settings. Currently a part time primary school teacher, I love teaching and seeing students learn. I enjoy reading, crosswords and being outside in natural environments. Respect, kindness, and integrity
Jake Davis from Young
Why are you running for Council?
I’m running for Council to streamline the Development Application process, bring new infrastructure to our region, create jobs, and provide better opportunities for young people to thrive, both professionally and financially.
In a few words tell us what you stand for: I stand for economic growth, community development, and empowering young people
Who inspires you?
I’m inspired by people who turn challenges into opportunities, especially those who build something meaningful that benefits others.
Tell us a little about yourself: I’m a 24-year-old male who runs a construction business. My passion is building— whether it’s homes, businesses, or a better community for the people of Hilltops and surrounding communities
are important values to me. In my time on Hilltops Council I have been chair of the Biosecurity (Weeds) Advisory Committee, and attended Local Traffic Advisory, Asset Management Working Group, Development Control Plan
Steering Group and Murringo Community Association meetings when possible, in addition to the regular fortnightly meetings/ briefings. I attend as many village/ town information events as I can.
HILLTOPS COUNCIL ELECTION CANDIDATES 2024
Why are you running for Council?
I’m running for Council because I believe we deserve a better deal. We deserve a Council that’s focused on our futures, not stuck in the past and what might have been. I want to be a voice on Council that respects and values our smaller communities. I’m running because there is so much work to be done to make Hilltops the place I know it to be – the best place in Australia to live, work, and visit. We have an opportunity this election to really be ambitious and say “yes, this is a Council I can get behind. This is a Council that respects our communities.”
We have some on Council that are very focused on splitting us up, demerging. And while I get their point of view, it makes no practical sense.
The state government changed the rules. To split up, we’d have to pay for that, all of it, and prove no one will be worse off before we even start. A demerger isn’t going to happen, and if it does, it’ll bankrupt us. Pretending it could happen is a great political game, but ultimately it’s being dishonest with you. You may not always agree with me, but I’ll always be totally upfront, always listen, and always and show my evidence. In a few words tell us what you stand for:
Well firstly, it’s to fix the damn water! Water is important for all of us out here, especially in times of drought. But Boorowa in particular has gotten the short end of the stick on water issues, and we need to focus on fixing that as a first priority!
James Blackwell
My vision for Council as a whole though is one that better reflects our communities, and better engages with us on the important decisions they make. I want to improve the services we all receive. I want to ensure Council is better connected to places like Boorowa and Harden and listens to us more. I want to support our small businesses and growing our tourism. I want to promote a culture of respect and diversity at Hilltops. All of these things are important to our future direction. We should be focused on making Hilltops work, rather than focusing on distractions from actual problems; it prevents us getting anything done.
Who inspires you?
My family inspires me a lot, especially my sister, who’s soon to be a medical doctor up in Dubbo – her passion for others is inspiring. My elders inspire me, people like Aunty Sue Bulger, Aunty Cheryl Penrith, Uncle James Ingram, Uncle Stan Grant Sr – their work for their communities is something that I’m always trying to emulate. Politicians like Dr Joe McGirr and Dr Helen Haines –Independents representing their local areas fearlessly with passion.
People like Prof Megan Davis and Aunty Pat Anderson, whose work last year showed me what doing politics authentically can mean. I didn’t just fall out of a coconut tree, I exist in the context of all of these people. Tell us a little about yourself I’m new to Hilltops, having lived in Boorowa only 2 years, but my family has 6 generations of farming connections in the region out in Harden. I’m also a proud Wiradyuri man, and am privileged to be able to live and work on my country every day. I’m involved with the local community through the Boorowa LHAC, the Boorowa Show, and a regular newspaper column.
In my day job I’m a researcher and lecturer at the Australian National University in Canberra. My research looks at politics and public policy, and I have a lot of experience in dealing with government at all levels – education is so important to me, and to achieving change. In my personal time I’m an avid gardener, baker, and knitter (my proudest knitting moment was winning a first place award at the Boorowa Show this year), as well as a vociferous reader.
Why are you running for Council?
This was a decision that I pondered over for some time. There are many reasons as to why I nominated for Hilltops council in the 2024 elections. The system for approval of building applications seems to raise its head quite often. The back log for approval and the wait time for construction certificates could be better.
The assets of hilltops council machinery are a substantial operation and the experience of the personnel in charge of each section within hilltops is exceptional.
But we often see outside contractors contracted to complete works within hilltops shire.
What is a question that continually gets asked?
Hilltops shire includes the towns and surrounds of Harden and Boorowa as well as Young. Talking to people living in Harden and Boorowa they quite often feel left out as to speak in the decisions made within hilltops council. We need as group to attract as many sporting events to our region as possible. The economic benefits are quite staggering let alone the experience it gives our younger athletes and sports people.
The retaining of industries and coordinating of new business adventures should be a priority. these businesspeople and investors are the same people that will provide employment for our residents.
The list could go on for some time, and its not an overnight fix but it has to start.
What do you stand for?
Every person has the right to voice their opinion. And that is one of the
main rolls of being a councillor. That is why I will always be available to listen and table their opinion to council.
Listen to the public as to their concerns, help when I can in finding a positive and correct decision when voting on applications.
We have a vast multicultural population within our shire some of whom have become major investors within our region we to continue to grow as we need a future for our youth.
The more population growth , the more people will invest in our community ,we are within proximity to the nation’s capital Boorowa is 1.5 hours away as is Harden we need to
capitalise on that situation.
The list could go on for some time. Who inspires you?
I Draw my inspiration from my family growing up and going to school seems a long time ago.
The times seemed to be easier and with a lot less stress but looking back now I believe we didn’t know anything different there was no social media.
Parents also never seemed to include you in situations that didn’t concern you. So, my parents are my main inspiration.
Tell us a little about yourself:
I am a resident of Young. Having lived in Boorowa as a teenager before moving to Canberra.
I have called Young home for the past 36 years. I have raised my family in Young .
I enjoy all sports (although a bit slower these days) I enjoy walking around town( Would love to see a walk to China man’s dam and return by the railway one day )
I am passionate about the hill tops region and only want the best when it comes to future planning.
Michael Skillen
The memory of a good life scents, like a rose, after death
Young Historical Society
Eliza Perks had many sayings, based on the trials and tribulations of her life, which she imparted to her family and friends. The Young Historical Museum displays a painting of her wearing typical Victorian era mourning costume, as well as the bonnet shown in the painting. Eliza was known for wearing mourning dress up to her own death in 1920.
She was born in Sydney to William and Mary Armstrong of Edgerton, Mundoonan, on the Yass River, in 1842. Eliza married Josiah William Perks, grazier of Rye Park, in 1867. Josiah was born in Burrowa to Josiah George Swift Perks and his wife Isabella Maria Shelbourne in 1837. In 1875, Josiah Wiliam was re-
corded as having 285 acres of land, 35 head of cattle and 15 horses on one of his properties. After his death in 1885, Eliza managed all of her husband’s properties. She did this alongside rearing their seven surviving children, who ranged in age from one to 16 years, on her own. Two daughters had died before their father.
Eliza’s decision to wear black was influenced by mourning rituals of the Victorian period that developed due to Queen Victoria’s deep mourning after her husband Prince Albert’s death in 1861. Women in the British Empire at this time were
expected to mourn for two years and use formal mourn-
ing attire, which included black silk crepe clothing, black hair accessories, bonnets, umbrellas, fans, purses and black-edged stationery. Funerals were less extravagant and mourning rituals less strict in rural Australia. From the 1870s onwards, there were moves towards more modest funerals and recycling or adapting old clothing for the mourning period, rather than purchasing new outfits. Profound grief, and perhaps some frugality, may explain Eliza’s decision to wear black for so long after her husband’s death.
According to her obituary, Eliza Perks faced ‘her trials with a true Christian fortitude and faith that set her children an example’.
She was described as loving and ‘a staunch adherent of the church’. Eliza died in the Main Street home of her daughter Hannah, who had married blacksmith Ernest Begg at Burrowa in 1903. The couple moved to Young, where their daughter Gladys was born a year later. Eliza had come to live in Young, where most of her adult children were residing, in about 1905. One son, William, who was a contractor on Memagong station, predeceased his mother by 17 months during the 1919 Spanish influenza pandemic. Eliza’s granddaughter, Gladys, was a music teacher in Young.
KAREN SCHAMBERGER
Straight talk with James Blackwell Accountability is not an
I wish this column was available to the good people of Yass, I truly do. It seems far too often in life, as in politics, that people think accountability is something much like a sunroof for their car, or an exit row seat on a plane; something that’s nice to have, if you can afford it, but not something truly essential for the journey.
To hold ourselves responsible for our actions and decisions is the hallmark of many a good society. If we are to take the credit for the good times, we must also shoulder the burden for the bad. Good accountability extends beyond us though, but to everyone around us.
A caring community is one where we look at bad behaviour and say “no, not on my watch”. Where we don’t shirk from asking tough questions, and aren’t afraid of giving tough answers. Accountability for others is also responsibility – as we look after one another, and ourselves, we take on responsibility for what world we are shaping for future generations
Wiradyuri elder Uncle Dr Stan Grant Sr often talks about this, as a part of what it means to be Wiradyuri, lessons I try to embody every day. I’m not just responsible for what I do on my country, so goes Uncle Stan, but I’m also responsible for what YOU do. If you go out and litter, that says just as much about you doing it, as it does me for allowing it.
And here is where we get to the politics (I’m sorry, I do promise a column on my spring bulbs before the end of the month!). As we get to local government elections in the coming week or so, we must remember that the behaviour and choices of the people we vote for don’t just reflect upon them. They reflect upon us as well, as voters and constituents.
Politicians getting into screaming matches with one another? That reflects on all of us (and not well, I might add). Politicians thinking it’s ok to shirk the responsibilities of their job to focus on another area than the one they’re elected to? That’s on
us for not calling that to account.
Elected officials maligning fair and hardworking public servants for doing their job? They’re maligning us as well by that behaviour. Political figures thinking it’s ok to two-time on their elected duties? We know they know better, but we also should know better than to tolerate it.
On September 14 you’ll get the chance to vote for people to represent you on Council. I want you to think of one thing when you do. Are they someone who holds themselves to account for their actions, or do they continually dodge responsibility for their behaviour?
If it’s the latter, you have not just an opportunity, but a duty, to hold them accountable and responsible, and not vote for a single one of them.
This applies not just in Hilltops, but everywhere. So perhaps, if you know a Yass local, forward them this column.
JAMES BLACKWELL
Good morning to all
Our next meeting of the Cherry City Garden Club will be on Thursday 12th September at 2pm in the meeting room up stairs at the Young S & C Club.
After the meeting we will be going to The Shark Tank to have a look at Robert Donges Memorabilia.
Cherry City Garden Club
It will cost $20 on the day for entry to the Garden.
New Members are also welcome to come to our meetings.
Gail Smith
Please bring your $45 to the meeting if you have not paid before for our Tulip Tops bus trip on September 24, 2024.
The amazing portrait and bonnet are on display at Young Historical Society Museum.
Boorowa CWA celebrates France with a festive Bastille Day gathering
At the end of July, the Boorowa Country Women’s Association (CWA) hosted a delightful celebration honoring France as their country of study. Members from Boorowa, Binalong, Young, and the South West Group President, Geraldine Gore, came together with community members to commemorate a belated Bastille Day at the Boorowa Ex-Services Club.
The atmosphere was vibrant and inviting, beginning with a warm welcome that included a glass of sparkling bubbles and an array of exquisite cheeses that tantalized the
taste buds. The soft melodies of a French café played in the background, transporting attendees to the romantic streets of Paris, where the spirit of French culture was palpable.
A highlight of the event was a spirited competition to see who could design and construct the most impressive Eiffel Tower. Creativity flourished as participants showcased their artistic talents, but it was Jane Saillard and Karen Smith who emerged victorious with their stunning design.
As the festivities contin-
ued, guests were treated to a sumptuous lunch that was nothing short of a culinary masterpiece. The first course featured classic French dishes: rich Beef Bourguignon paired with creamy mash and vibrant steamed greens, alongside Coq au Vin, also served with mash and greens. Following the meal, a brief presentation unfolded, shedding light on the significance of Bastille Day and sharing intriguing fun facts about France, enriching everyone’s understanding of this important cultural celebration.
The pièce de résistance was the dessert, a selection that
would impress even the most discerning food critic. Guests savored Crêpes Suzette, delicate Choux à la crème (profiteroles), and colorful Macarons, each bite a delightful experience that encapsulated the essence of French patisserie.
To add an element of friendly competition, a trivia quiz ensued, testing the knowledge of participants on all things French. The excitement was palpable as the teams battled it out, ultimately resulting in a tie, with both teams rewarded with delicious chocolates for their efforts.
As the day drew to a close, the lively strains of the CanCan filled the room, leaving everyone in high spirits and marking a perfect end to a memorable celebration.
The CWA Boorowa extends heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined in the festivities, contributing to the joy and camaraderie of the day.
A special acknowledgment goes to the Boorowa Ex-Services Club and particularly to Chef Tom Duffy, whose culinary expertise created “un menu magnifique” that delighted all attendees.
Additionally, the event fea-
tured a mini raffle that raised over $400, with congratulations going to Marilyn Wales from Harden, the lucky winner. The funds raised will be allocated to assist a local family in need of assistance, showcasing the CWA’s commitment to supporting those in need within the community.
Virginia Keighley, International Officer of Boorowa CWA, expressed her gratitude to everyone who helped organize this fantastic day, emphasizing the importance of community spirit and togetherness in making such events successful.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Discover. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Animal SOS Australia. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 I Escaped To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 ER. 2.55 Doctor Who. 3.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters.
GetOn Extra. 12.30 Taken. 1.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.30 Truck Night In America. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. 7.20 Pawn Stars. 7.50 Motorbike Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: Elysium. (2013) 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Van Der Valk. 2.30 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 3.15 Spicks And Specks. 3.55 Love Your Garden. 4.45 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.35 Gardening Australia. 8.35 Van Der Valk. 10.05 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. 10.45 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 11.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.35 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Doctor Who. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 8: Early morning. 6.30 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00
Bondi Vet. 1.00 Paralympics Paris 2024: Encore. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Sydney Roosters. 9.55 Golden Point. 10.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 9: Late night. 12.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Modern Family. 3.25 Jabba’s School Holiday Movie Special. 4.00 Sean’s Kitchen. 4.40 Dodger. 5.40 First Dates Australia. 6.45 MOVIE: Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. (2009) 8.30 MOVIE: Spider-Man 3. (2007) Tobey Maguire. 11.20 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Deal Or No Deal. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Family Feud. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Judge Judy. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Sort Your Life Out. 8.45 The Dog Academy. 9.45 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. 10.45
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 MOVIE: The Lady With A Lamp. (1951) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. 5.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 9: Afternoon. 7.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 9: Night. 10.30 To Be Advised. 1.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Animal SOS Australia. 2.30 Horse Racing. Moir Stakes Day and City Tattersalls Club Cup Day. 5.30 ICU. 6.00 Heathrow. 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 The Stand Up Sketch Show. 8.55 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 9.45 Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. 12.00 Horse Racing. Moir Stakes Day and City Tattersalls Club Cup Day. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Football. AFL. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. 11.00 The Voice. 12.35 Taken. 1.35 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Search4Hurt. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Pawn Stars. 4.00 Desert Collectors. 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 AFL Post-Game Show. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: Live Free Or Die Hard. (2007) 10.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Rage Charts. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Unforgotten. 1.15 Sister Boniface Mysteries. 2.05 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. 2.40 Becoming Frida Kahlo. 3.55 David Attenborough’s Micro Monsters. 4.45 The Assembly. 5.30 Landline. 6.00 Australian Story. 6.30 Back Roads. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. 8.20 Vera. 9.50 Fifteen-Love. Final. 10.50 The Beast Must Die. Final. 11.40 Rage. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.25 Pfffirates. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.30 The Crystal Maze. 8.15 Robot Wars. 9.15 MOVIE: Fantastic Mr. Fox. (2009) 10.40 Officially Amazing. 11.10 Dragon Ball Super. 11.35 Supernatural Academy. 11.55 The PM’s Daughter. 12.20 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 House Of Wellness. 1.00 The Voice. 2.30 Surveillance Oz. 3.00 Border Security: International. 3.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. 8.35 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.35 The Latest: Seven News. 10.05 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. 11.10 Autopsy USA. 12.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Discover. 3.00 My Greek Odyssey. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 6.45 Escape To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Week 2. Richmond v GWS Giants. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Week 2. St Kilda v Sydney. 5.00 Duck Dynasty. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Enemy Of The State. (1998) 11.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. 2.30 NRLW Wrap. 3.00 Paralympics Paris 2024: Encore. 5.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 10: Afternoon. 6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 27.
9.25 NRL Saturday Night Footy PostMatch. 10.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 10: Night. 10.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 10: Late night. 12.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 The Food Dude. 11.30 Yummy Mummies. 12.10 Britain’s Got Talent. 2.40 MOVIE: Spider-Man 3. (2007) 5.30 MOVIE: Smurfs: The Lost Village. (2017) 7.30 MOVIE: Matilda. (1996) Mara Wilson. 9.30 MOVIE: Click. (2006) Adam Sandler, Kate Beckinsale. 11.45 Late Programs.
Asia
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Cronulla Sharks v Roosters. 1.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 7. Parramatta Eels v Gold Coast Titans. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 27. Newcastle Knights v Dolphins. 6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. 8.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 11: Night. 9.00 60 Minutes. 9.45 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 11: Late night. 12.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Get Clever. 10.00 My Asian Banquet. 10.30 Britain’s Got Talent. 1.00 Home And Away. 2.55 The Amazing Race. 3.55 To Be Advised. 5.30 Puppy School. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Are You RV Safe? Return. 1.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 1.30 Farm To Fork. 2.00 The Dog Down Under. New. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 3.00 Expedition Tasmania. 3.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. Return. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Cook With Luke. Return. 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Dog House. 7.30 Thank God You’re
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 MOVIE: The Baby And The Battleship. (1956) 3.30 MOVIE: Moby Dick. (1956) 6.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 10. 7.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 10: Night. 10.00 MOVIE: For A Few Dollars More. (1965) 12.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Intrepid Adventures. Return. 10.00 The Drew Barrymore Show. 12.00 Hunted. 1.00 My Market Kitchen. 1.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 2.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 2.30 Farm To Fork. 3.00 Cook With Luke. 3.30 Lingo. 4.30 Deal Or No Deal. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 The Sunday Project. 7.00 Hunted. Final. 8.15 FBI.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 The World This Week. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. 2.25 Darby And Joan. 3.10 Nigella At My Table. 3.40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 4.30 Restoration Australia. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Compass. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Return To Paradise. New. 8.30 Unforgotten. Return. 9.20 The Queen And Us. 10.20 Fisk. 10.50 Spicks And Specks. 11.35 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.25 Pfffirates. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.30 MOVIE: Gangsta Granny Strikes Again! (2022) 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Speechless. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Knowing The Score. 11.45 Malory Towers. 12.35 Still So Awkward. 1.35 The Legend Of Korra. 2.30 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 3.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 4.10 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.35 MythBusters. 5.25 Long Lost Family. 6.10 Car S.O.S. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 Queen: Days Of Our Lives. Final. 9.30 Late Programs. 6.00 WorldWatch.
(P) Preschoolers (C) Children (G) General (PG) Parental Guidance (M) Mature
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Sometimes Cupid doesn’t score a perfect bull’s-eye for romantic Bovines. But don’t give up; he’s got another arrow pointed in your direction, and this time, he won’t miss.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Being cool is still the right way to handle a heated situation. Deal with things as they occur. Agitating over problems that might not happen just drains your energy. Be positive!
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This is a good time to restart those workplace projects that you’ve put off for too long. Then make plans to spark up your love life with a romantic weekend getaway.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. 11.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. 1.00 My Favorite Martian. 1.30 MOVIE: The Way West. (1967) 4.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 11: Afternoon. 6.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 11: Night. 9.45 To Be Advised. 11.30 Late Programs.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) A jealous co-worker might try to goad you into losing your temper. But instead of reacting with an angry roar, just purr happily away as if nothing is bothering you.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Resist the impulse to confide in people you don’t know too well. What you said in confidence could soon come back to haunt you. Be very careful.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A family member calls from a far-off place to give you some startling information. What you do with this news could lead to
AQUARIUS
6.00 Morning Programs.
1.00 This Rugged Coast. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 ICU. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.35 Doc Martin. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Heathrow. 11.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Kids’ Programs. 2.15 ER. 3.00 Doctor Who. 3.45
Us. 9.10 MythBusters. 10.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 The Pacific. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Newsreader. 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Yakka: Australia At Work. 3.55 Love Your Garden. 4.45 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 The Voice. 1.35 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. 2.00 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. Return. 9.15 The Rookie. 10.15 S.W.A.T. 11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Lopez Vs. Lopez. 12.45 The Event. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Truck Night In America. 4.30 Talking W. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.35 Outback Opal Hunters. 8.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 9.30 Appalachian Outlaws. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Australia Remastered. 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Yakka: Australia At Work. 3.55 Love Your Garden. 4.40 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch. 9.35 Q+A. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. 11.10 Planet America. 11.40 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 9.00 Back In Time For The Corner Shop. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Merlin. 11.25 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.45 Border Security: International. 2.15 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. 9.05 Made In Bondi. 10.10 First Dates UK. 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Extended Family. Final. 12.10 Holey Moley Australia. 2.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Paralympics Paris 2024: Closing Ceremony Continued. 7.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.30 Paralympics Paris 2024: Encore. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. 8.45 Paralympics Paris 2024: Closing Ceremony. 11.45 La Brea. 12.40 Transplant. 1.35 Tipping Point. 2.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 New Idea Test Kitchen. 3.30 Jabba’s School Holiday Movie Special. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Glee. 5.55 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.35 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Law & Order: LA. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00
9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Deal Or No Deal. 1.00 News. 2.00 Family Feud. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. Return. 9.00 Have You Been Paying Attention? 10.00 Ghosts. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. 12.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Reel Action. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 Deal Or No Deal. 11.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 1.30 Blue Bloods. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 JAG. 5.30 Diagnosis Murder. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 FBI: International.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Building Icons. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Carlton-Browne Of The F.O. (1959) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Grantchester. 9.50 Coroner. Final. 10.50 Late Programs.
5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.20 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 This Rugged Coast. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 ICU. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Kids’ Programs. 2.15
ER. 3.00 Doctor Who. 3.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 4.10 Would I Lie To You? 4.40 MythBusters. 5.30 Long Lost Family. 6.15 Car S.O.S. 7.00 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Breeders. 9.20 Extras. 9.50 ER. 11.20 Rage. 12.25 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Gem Hunters Down Under. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Big Rig Bounty Hunters. 10.30 Late Programs.
ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 The Assembly. 9.15 The Art Of... 9.45 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 10.20 ABC Late News. 10.35 The Business. 10.50 Four Corners. 11.40 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Deadly Dinosaurs. 8.55 Planet Expedition. 9.50 Doctor Who. 10.40 Merlin. 11.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.15 Saltimbanco To Luzia: 25 Years Of Cirque Du Soleil In Australia. 1.45 My Way. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. 8.40 The Hundred With Andy Lee. Return. 9.40 True Story With Hamish & Andy. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Chicago Med. 12.00 Transplant. 12.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Instant Hotel. 12.00 9-1-1. 3.00 Modern Family. 3.20 To Be Advised. 5.00 Glee. 5.55 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 MOVIE: Wild Hogs. (2007) Tim Allen, John Travolta, Martin Lawrence. 10.35 The Goldbergs. 11.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Parliament. 3.10 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.05 Youth Crime Crisis: Finding Solutions. 6.00 News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Deal Or No Deal. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Family Feud. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. 9.00 The Cheap Seats. 10.00 NCIS. 11.00 10’s Late News. 11.25 Late Programs. 6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 Exploring
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Death In Paradise. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Spring In Park Lane. (1948) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 9.40 Silent Witness. 10.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 ICU. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Judge John Deed. 11.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.35 Border Security: International. 2.05 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. 9.10 The Front Bar. 10.10 Air Crash Investigations. 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Talking Footy. 12.40 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. New. 2.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.00 The Force: BTL. 8.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Yakka: Australia At Work. 3.55 Love Your Garden. 4.45 Grand Designs. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 Hard Quiz. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. 8.35 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. 9.25 Planet America. 10.00 Would I Lie To You? 10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. 11.00 Interview With The Vampire. 11.50 Late Programs. 6.00 Kids’ Programs. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.25 Doctor Who. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.05 Speechless. 11.25 Horrible Histories. 11.55 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. 8.40 Human Error. New. 9.40 To Be Advised. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Ski Rescue Down Under. 12.00 Tipping Point. 1.00 Pointless. 2.00 Hello SA. 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 First Dates UK. 3.00 Modern Family. 3.25 To Be Advised. 5.00 Glee. 5.55 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back. 10.35 First Dates Australia. 11.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Parliament. 3.10 News Afternoons.
Nightly News. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Harris V Trump Presidential Debate. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Family Feud. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. 8.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. 9.10 Have You Been Paying Attention? 10.10 10’s Late News. 10.35 The Project. 11.35 Late Programs. 6.00 Home Shopping. 8.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 JAG. 12.30 Dr Phil. 1.30 Blue Bloods. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 JAG. 5.30 Diagnosis Murder. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 FBI: International. 11.15 SEAL Team. 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Big Bang. 1.30 King Of Queens. 2.00 Becker. 2.30 Frasier. 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 9.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.20 Gavin & Stacey. 1.50 Louis Theroux Interviews... 2.35 ER. 3.20 Doctor Who. 4.15 MythBusters. 5.05 Long Lost Family. 5.55 Car S.O.S. 6.40 My Family. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Interview With The Vampire. Final. 9.25 Late Programs. 6.00 WorldWatch. 6.20 Soccer. 8.30 WorldWatch. 11.00 US Presidential Debate. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Insight. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Tony Robinson: The Thames At Night. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Secrets Of Our Universe With Tim Peake. 8.30 Dan Snow’s
6.00 Morning Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: Let’s Be Happy. (1957) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 Queens Of Mystery. 11.40 Late Programs.
At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 7News Local. 6.30 7News @ 6:30. 7.00 Home And Away. 8.30 Abused By Mum: The Ruby Franke Scandal. 10.00 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop. 11.05 Air Crash Investigations. 12.05 Magnum P.I. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Our Town. 2.30 My Impossible House. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 ICU. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Grace. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. 1.00 Human Error. 2.00 Pointless. 3.00 Tipping Point. 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. 5.30 WIN News. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 8. Wests Tigers v St George Illawarra Dragons. 9.50 9News Late. 10.20 The Equalizer. 11.20 Resident Alien. 12.10 Tipping Point. 1.05 Pointless. 2.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. 8.30 Disasters At Sea. 9.30 The Mightiest. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 3.00 Jabba’s School Holiday Movie Special. 3.30 Modern Family. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Glee. 5.55 Modern Family. 6.25 First Dates Australia. 7.30 First Dates UK. 8.35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 10.35 First Dates Australia. 11.40 Late Programs. 6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Deal Or No Deal. 1.00 10 News First: Lunchtime. 2.00 Family Feud. 2.30 Lingo. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very)
6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 As Time Goes By. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Carry On Cleo. (1964) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow Detectives. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.30 Casualty 24/7. 10.30 See No Evil. 11.30 Late Programs.
Young Cherrypickers Rugby League
Another big weekend ahead with plenty to look forward to!
Saturday our 16s, 18s and Reggie’s all bound for Gundagai in Minor Semi’s and Sunday we host the Major Semi featuring our First Grade Minor Premiers meeting the Dragons once more fighting for that elusive direct entry into the GF after their narrow defeat of Gundagai.
RESERVE GRADE:
Young 10 - 20 Albury
Second chance Saturday for our Reggie’s as they join the 16s and 18s in next weeks Minor Semi Final leaves us a bit flat but we can trust these fellas will be up for the task.
UNDER 18s:
Young 6 - 18 Kangaroos
Heads up fellas not our day but we get another bite of the cherry on Saturday in the Minor Semi against Coota and we can turn it around then.
UNDER 16s:
Young 22 - 8 Cootamundra
Outstanding job boys… we fought hard for this. Congratulations SWS Bank 16s, we’re through for Saturday’s Minor Semi Final.
THIS WEEKEND:
Saturday September 7 at Gundagai
Minor Semi-Final - Under 16s vs South City Bulls at Anzac Park 9.30am
Minor Semi-Final - Under 18s vs Cootamundra Bulldogs at Anzac Park 10.45am
Minor Semi-Final - Reserve Grade vs Wagga Kangaroos at Anzac Park 1.10pm
Sunday September 8 at
Young
Major Semi-Final - First Grade vs Temora Dragons at Alfred Oval 2.30pm
Decorate the town and get on down to Alfred Oval to cheer the Cherrypickers on as they play for a spot in the Grand Final.
U13s (Sponsored by YES Embroidery) Coach: Kent Woods
The U13’s took on Cootamundra in the Grand Final! The boys took to the field ready and determined. Everything that they have been working towards throughout the year has led them to this moment.
It was the boys who opened up the scoring with the first try going to Billy Riley within the first forty seconds of the game and a second a minute later by Braith Andersons which he converted. A third try came to Braith Anderson which he converted at the ten minute mark.
The boys worked hard on several occasions to keep Cootamundra out, seeing that ball get handed over between the two sides before a
Young Junior Rugby League Tipperary Golf Club
touched ball into their goal end saw Cootamundra score with four minutes remaining. At half time the score was 16-4 Pickers way!
The second half started slow with the ball going back and forth between both sides, before a six again set right before Cootamundra’s line saw them score.
This kicked the boys into gear and they pulled together to hold Cootamundra out and put two tries on the board. A Braith Anderson coming at the seventeen minute mark and with just over four minutes remaining a try to Billy Riley.
Cootamundra fought back and managed to find a gap in the line with a minute and a half to go to score the last try for the game, seeing the 13’s Pickers come away with the
Northern Grand Final win 24-12.
Very proud of the boys! Each and everyone of the boys should be so proud of how far they have come throughout the season.
U14s (Sponsored by Ozcott Excavation) Coach: Michael Sutherland
We all traveled to Gundagai today for the grand final, coming premiers with a great win 22-18.
The boys put in the effort and worked hard as a team which showed on the field.
The boys knew it was up to them to implement their skills, talk on the field and decision making to win today and that they did.
I am beyond proud of these 18 boys that have put
Tuesday’s social round was won by Lindsay Sheather with 35 nett, second going to Vera McMillan on 36 nett.
Thursday was a three person Ambrose.
Winners were Lindsay Sheather, Terry Casey and David Jasprizza.
Next best Max Hardman, Brian Hearne and Jake Searle.
Sunday the monthly medal was played.
A Grade - Jake Searle on 57 nett | A Grade runner up - Geoff Nott 59 nett.
B Grade - Richard Dennis 53 nett | B Grade runner up - David Jasprizza 64 nett.
Gobbles - David Jasprizza (3), Geoff Nott and Thadem Davies (1 each).
Sunday there will be a meeting after golf. It is important that members attend.
VERA MCMILLAN
so much dedication and hard work into each week.
As the coach it is rewarding to see these boys grow. What a great team and group of boys.
I was emotional and so proud of each of the boys today and I’m sure they are proud of what they achieved. They made it happen on the field and it was a great game to watch and see what they can accomplish.
In the first half Cayden Cross scored and converted his own try.
Cayden scored again with a successful kick by Lincoln Sutherland.
Zavier Pritchard scored with successful kick by Lincoln Sutherland, bringing the score at half time 8-18.
In the second half Temora scored a try with unsuccess-
ful conversion.
Matthew Cartwright scored with a unsuccessful kick by Cayden Cross. Temora scored with a successful kick.
Final score 22-18
The boys followed with a presentation after the game. Cayden Cross was awarded best and fairest. Congratulations to Cayden.
Next week we travel to Wagga for the NorthernSouthern Grand final.
U15s (Sponsored by Corcoran Steel) Coach: Phil Coddington
The Corcoran Steel and Aussie Hotel 15’s Pickers headed to Gundagai to play Gundagai in the Grand final.
The pickers were confident and had a big chance to
take home the Trophy.
The start was great with the pickers playing very physical and complete sets to put the tigers on the back foot.
The pickers would open the scoring and take a 6 nil lead. From the 10 minute mark, the pickers fell apart giving the Tigers the footy through mistakes and very poor discipline.
The Tigers would make the pickers pay, piling on 4 tries in 15 minutes to lead 24-6 at halftime.
The second half was all the Tigers who put the pickers away in a convincing 4212 victory in a clinical performance and well deserved victory to the Gundy boys. It wasn’t the result the pickers were hoping for but a great season nevertheless.
THAT WINNING FEELING: The Under 16s Pickers have made it through to the semi-final this Saturday in Gudagai. PHOTO FROM Young Cherrypickers RLFC/FB.
Young Women’s Bowling
Young Women’s Bowling Club held their 2023-24 Championship Presentations on Thursday August 28, followed by lunch and then a game of social bowls.
Over the 2023-24 season the Club Fours, Pairs and Singles were played and won and the Major Singles for the year was Sheila
Traynor who defeated Kate Cooper in the final. The Pairs were won by Sheila Traynor and Margaret Gailey defeating Jenny Holt and Kate Cooper. The Fours were won by Elsie Hines, Heather Bailey, Ann Gardner and Kate Cooper defeating Jenny Holt, Judy Watson, Sheila Traynor and Margaret
Gailey. Sheila had a great year winning the Singles, Pairs and runner up in the fours. Congratulations to all ladies who participated in all events. We only had 12 members last year and all got involved.
JILL ROSEN
Men’s Golf
On Saturday the event was the NRL single stableford challenge sponsored by Geoff Hill and Young Hills. The winner was Levi French with 40 points on a countback from Matt Campbell (Shell Links), Geoff Connelly and Craig Henman (Harden). The Bradmans was won by Will Albert and he won 3 balls. The Terry Brothers Carpet Court secret birdie hole was the 13th and was won by Andrew Miller. The Watson Toyota NTP on the 7th was won by Andrew Sabidussi with 228 cm and the 17th was won by Scott Nolan with 35 cm. Scott also claims
the Eagles Nest jackpot of 10 balls with that shot. The Pro Pin on the 7th was won by Andrew Sabidussi with 228 cm and he won a $69 voucher. The Ian Page Bricklaying card draw was not won and jackpots next week. The Vinnies Pizza voucher was won by Will Albert. Balls went down to 34 points on a countback and there were 77 players. Next Saturday 7th September Cool Tech Refrigeration and Air Conditioning September Monthly Medals and Norman Crawford handicap match play qualifier. Saturday 14th September- single stableford and second round
The section winners will progress to the Region Finals to be held in November.
For the Men’s State Pairs (open to all male players) there were two sections of four teams competing. Their games were played in a round robin format with each team playing the other three teams in their section in games of 14 ends.
In Section 6 the team of Jonathon Watson and Peter Watts won all three games to become section winners. They defeated Damien Miller and David Quigley, Brad Lange and Jason Jones (Junee) and Josh Eyles and Daniel Flack (Temora Ex–Services). Damien Miller and David Quigley won two of their three games. Stephen Joliffe and Brian
of Handiskins. Its not to late to enter with 4 rounds still to go as its your best 3 rounds that count. Saturday 21st September 4BBB Mixed and qualifier for Mixed Match Play. Sunday 22nd September- Scramble. Saturday 28th September- 4BBB and Round 3 of Handiskins. Sunday 29th September- Mixed Foursomes- 27 holes scratch and Handicap
The Wednesday Medley was won by Des Daley with 45 points and he won 8 balls. Craig Webber was second with 40 points and Peter Broekman was third with 39 points. Robert Norton won the Pro Pin on
the 7th with 70 cms and he won a $36 voucher. Balls went down to 32 points and there were 43 players.
The Friday 18 hole medley was won by Peter Arabin with 40 points and he won 3 balls. Grant Meacham was second with 36 points and there were 5 players. The 9 hole medley was won by Chris Keevil with 18 points and there were 3 players.
The Kyle McGovern Electrical Sunday medley was won by Liz Harding with 41 points and she won 3 balls. Chris Keevil was second with 39 points on a countback from Wayne Honeman.
The Watson Toyota secret birdie jackpot was the 10th and was struck by Rachel Dorman who won the $60 voucher. Next week the jackpot returns to $30. The Pro Pin was also won by Rachel Dorman with 790 cm on the 7th and she received a $9 voucher. There were 10 players.
The Social Club played a 14 hole event and it was won by Josh Moles with 49 nett. The runner up was Murray Hanley with 53 nett on a countback from Noel Bell. There were 25 players.
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Young Men’s Bowling Club
Madden were the winners for Section 7 with wins over Les Fanning and Glen Benson, David Taylor and Glen Breust (Temora B&R) and Glen Keane and Bill Spletter (Temora B&R). Glen Keane and Bill Spletter won two of their three games.
There was a similar situation in the Open Reserve Section where Mark Brownlie and Joe Read won their three games. They defeated Carl Sorgsepp and Shane Foote (Boorowa Ex–Services), Ruth Bonfield and Lisa Arber (Boorowa Ex–Services) and Glen Seward and Denis Rosen. Glen Seward and Denis Rosen won two of their three games. Thanks to Bill Maloney and Russell Boyd for their work as umpires for the day, to the bar
staff and the catering staff Also on Saturday two teams from the club were involved in other divisions of the Region Pairs at Temora.
Sheila Traynor and Margaret Gailey played in the Women’s Senior Pairs. Their section was played in round robin format and had a team from Leeton District and Wagga RSL clubs and the games were played over 14 ends.
In the first round the Wagga RSL team defeated the Leeton team and in the second round Sheila and Margaret defeated the Leeton team.
The Wagga RSL team proved too strong for Sheila and Margaret in the third round and they became the section winners.
Joe Bargwanna and Cliff
Traynor played in the Men’s Senior Pairs. This event was played as a knock–out event over the standard 21 ends.
Joe and Cliff had a bye in the first round and in the afternoon played Bill Robertson and Bruce Lack from Temora B&R who had defeated Ray and William Fisk from Temora Ex–Services in the morning game.
The Temora and Young teams had a very competitive game with Temora in front 15–12 after 12 ends and 19–15 after 16 ends. The Temora team won 3 of the final 5 end to record a 23–17 win.
Local play on Thursday saw 20 players participating in pleasant conditions.
Albert Carter and Allan Langford were in good form
Young Women’s Golf Club
On Wednesday 29th, the ladies played a Single Stableford sponsored by the lady golfers.
Winners on the day:
Div 1: Justine Makeham 39 pts |
Div 2: Cath Johnson 37 pts
NTP’s: 16th sponsored by Gail Hanigan – Leanne Slater | 7th sponsored by Elegant Timbers, Shutters and Blinds – Helen Hamblin | 13th sponsored by Uplands P/L – Cathy Marshall
Last Saturday the ladies played a 4BBB v Par sponsored by Helen Spencer.
Winners: Cathy Aiken and Estelle Roberts +8
Runners-up: Karen Hamilton-Gibbs and Cath
Johnson +7
NTP’s: A Grade 16th sponsored by Gail Hanigan – Rachel Dorman | B Grade 7th sponsored by Elegant Timbers, Shutters and Blinds – Libby Plumley | C Grade 13th sponsored by Uplands P/L – Cath Johnson Ball winners: Pammie McCloy +3, Karen HamiltonGibbs +2, Cathy Aiken +2, Liz Harding +1, Leanne Slater square, and Gail Hanigan Square on a c/b from Rachel Dorman and Estelle Roberts also with square. The second round of Wirral Cup Matchplay sponsored by Helen Spencer is to be completed by September 8, with Liz Harding v Estelle
Roberts, and Leanne Slater v Sandra Holmes.
The 2024 Medal winners have been announced:
Midweek: A Grade – Justine Makeham | B Grade –Helen Hamblin | C Grade –Marg Kinlyside
Saturday: B Grade – Libby Plumley | C Grade – Estelle Roberts
The SWLGA will be played on 12th October in conjunction with the SWLGA Open Tournament. Winners on this day will play in the state final at Stonecutters Ridge Golf Club on 4th December. Congratulations, ladies… and Good Luck!
This Sunday there is Nine, Wine and Dine being played.
A fun day to welcome anyone interested in joining us to play nine holes in the best game ever and stay to have lunch. All levels invited with no need for a handicap. Only $5 green fee with tee off from 9.50 – 10.30. Come and enjoy!
For those who enjoy playing different courses, there are Tournaments coming up at Yass 12 September and Wagga 19/20 October. And of course the South West Open Championship is being played in Young 11/12/13 October.
Tomorrow and Wednesday will be a Single Stablefords.
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and won their game by 16 shots to claim the vouchers for the day.
Two of the other winning teams, Les Fanning and Glen Benson and Aldo Malvicino and Michael Webb, had margins of 14 shots.
In some closer contests Ray Martin and Russell Boyd won their game by 3 shots and Chris Wright and John Cooper had a winning margin of just 1 shot.
Saturday afternoon’s games saw 10 players taking part.
Albert Carter, Michael Adams and Michael Webb won their game 28–12 and Chris Wright and Tony Ruhl won their game 20–11.
Entries are open for the Club Pairs Championship.
The entry procedures are
similar to those used in previous years and the details are on display on the notice board with entries closing on Saturday 14th September.
An entry sheet for the club’s President’s Day to be held on Sunday 29th September is on the notice board.
Entries can be for teams of four or as individual players with bowls uniform the dress code for the day.
CLIFF TRAYNOR
Kate Cooper, Ann Gardner, Heather Bailey, Elsie Hines, Sheila Traynor and Margaret Gailey.
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Wayne and Swayde Honeman - 2024 Mens Scratch Foursomes Champions with Levi French.
Sheila Traynor won the Singles and pairs.
LEFT: Wednesday winners Justine Makeham and Cath Johnson. RIGHT: 4BBB winners Cathy Aikena and Estelle Roberts with Hellen Pesncer
Croquet Matters with Shirely Close
Joyce Harcombe and Shirley Crowe both grew up as kids in Murringo, went to little country schools and became young women.
Then in Young one day in May there were two weddings. Both on the same day in 1954.
Joyce became Mrs Williams and Shirley became Mrs Close.
After raising their families and many years of hard toil came retirement they both became members of the Young Croquet Club.
As next door neighbours we keep a eye out for one another and often decide to venture out for no particular reason, like on this day when we were sprung by Joyce’s family, hence the photo which we would like to share with you.
Last week our annual general meeting was held , with record nominations.
32 members voted in a very closely contested election.
The following were elected:
President - Leona Druitt
Vice president - Ken Langton
Secretary - Peter Druitt
Treasurer - Neil Wilkes
Committee - Fay Slater, Trish Cant, Joan Baxter Pat Nowlan and Judy Scelly
Congratulations to all office bearers.
Looking forward, the Bradd Shield, then the big Spring Carnival which has been full to capacity for some time with visiting players to town over five days.
The big 100year year birthday celebration will be held
on Saturday October 26 and is open to all players and ex players. But Most of ALL to decedent’s of former members of the club, so spread the word on this one as we will need numbers a week prior to the date.
Then our Melbourne Cup day will be held in November.
Every one looks forward to Christmas and our Presentation Day to see who wins the array of silverware and medals announced on the day.
A comment from the weekly column: Sue Davis said her mother Margret Granger was secretary of Young Croquet Club around 1900.
Sue states she often wondered what it was all about.
Now retired herself, she thought she would give it a go
and is now hooked.
Sue is Secretary of Camden Park Croquet Club.
In our club house you will find a deceased members wooden plank which was made by the men’s shed. Also a large college of framed photos of interest from the past,
Then we have the collection of trophies waiting to be won.
Also around we have beautiful garden beds maintained by Cheryl McIneny and Betty Douglas. Their names are displayed on each one.
These gardens are just waiting to spring into full bloom now that spring has arrived.
The club also has a vegetable Patch which has all sorts of vegetables.
BUSTED: Shirley Close and Joyce Harcombe have known each other since they were children in Murringo. They were spotted by their children last week.
A SPECIAL MEMORY: The Young Men’s Shed made this special plaque to remember members who have passed away.
SPRING HAS SPRUNG: The gardens are ready to burst into bloom.
WAITING FOR A WINNER: Some of the amazing silverware awaiting to be handed out.
Goldies celebrate a huge season Boorowa Rugby Union Presentation Night 2024
The Boorowa Rugby Club celebrated their 55th season in style on Saturday night at the Boorowa Hotel for the Presentation Night.
The club congratulates all award winners, and also thanks the large crowd in attendance for their ongoing support.
It was a great year to be a part of the Boorowa Rugby Club and we are already looking forward to 2025.
George Chudleigh was one of the best players in the competition in 2024 and was a deserved Best and Fairest while Kim Collins added her name to the Best and Fairest Board in 2024 for an outstanding season for the Goldilocks.
Goldies Men’s Awards were
presented by coaches Mark Poplin, Keagan Size and Toby McGrath.
Rohan Gorham Memorial Trophy - Best and Fairest:
George Chudleigh
Player’s Player: Tim ‘Bilbo’ Suttor
Patrick Carmody Memorial Trophy - Best Back: Pat Johnson
Brad Dewar Memorial Award - Best Forward: Justin Flannery
Roger Birtles Memorial Trophy - Coach’s Award: Josh Carmody
Captain’s Award: Ryan Simpson
Most Improved Player: Liam Birks
Goldilocks
Women’s Awards were presented by coaches Jeremy Dreverman
and Tim Gregory. Peg Merriman Award - Best and Fairest: Kimberly Collins
Player’s Player: Shae Roberts
Most Improved: Mollie McKinley
Coach’s Award: Madisson
Penrose
BRU Club Awards
Club Person of the Year -
Presented by President Jason
Stuart: Keagan Size
Heart of Gold Award - Presented by President Jason
Stuart: Adam Hick
Oldest Player - Presented by Club Legend Justin Fleming: Mark Norton
Leading Try Scorer: Tom Agnew
By Jason Stuart
Best and Fairest 2024 - George Chudleigh. Player’s Player 2024 - Tim Bilbo Suttor.
Best Back 2024 - Pat Johnson. Best Forward 2024 - Justin Flannery.
Coach’s Award 2024 - Josh Carmody. Captain’s Award 2024 - Ryan Simpson.
Most Improved Player 2024 - Liam Birks. The 2024 Boorowa Rugby Union Goldies.
Best and Fairest 2024 - Kimberly Collins
Player’s Player 2024 - Shae Roberts.
Most Improved 2024 - Mollie McKinley.
Coach’s Award 2024 - Madisson Penrose
The 2024 Boorowa Rugby Union Goldilocks.
Club Person of the Year - Keagan Size.
Heart of Gold Award 2024 - Adam Hick. Oldest Player 2024 - Mark Norton.
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Eye Keep Smiling challenges the Eureka at Menangle Park
Jackie Gibson and Success Stud mare to compete in the world’s richest harness race on Saturday
Success Stud bred and Jackie Gibson owned Eye Keep Smiling will be competing this weekend in the richest harness race in the world this Saturday at Menangle Park.
The filly is one of only two mares to be competing in the race and was the first filly to have qualified for the race.
Jackie has known since she was born that she was going to be something special.
“It’s just incredible,” Jackie said. “And to know we’ve bred her and we still own her, it’s terrific.
“You live in hope that they can get to the races and win
a couple of races and then to go on from there, but because her family’s been so prevalent I kept her.”
Heading into the race this weekend Eye Keep Smiling had 14 wins and four placings out of 21 starts with some very impressive first place finishes under her belt and holds a special place in Jackie’s heart having owned her great-grandmother.
“She’s a good girl,” Jackie said.
“We had her great grandmother, so it’s been such a fabulous family for my family.
“Out of that family I’ve sold
the colts out of the line, but I’ve tried to keep the fillies all the way through, for your own breed line to keep going.”
Jackie had almost sold the filly when she was a yearling, however, ultimately kept her and is very glad that she did.
“I almost sold her and then I kept her,” she said. “I just wasn’t meant to sell her, so I’m very, very grateful for that.”
Many locals involved not only in the sport but who follow the harness racing scene would recognise the ‘Eye’ part of the filly’s name, however, they may not know
where it originated.
“All the foals out of that line are named something with an ‘Eye’ in it,” Jackie said. “Well that came from Two Eye See, the very first horse that I raced on my own.
“He only had one eye and that was the start of it and that was 18 years ago.”
Jackie said that she kept the ‘Eye’ going as a tribute to him.
Eye Keep Smiling ended up with her name following the day of the yearling sales in Sydney.
“The year that she was named we were at the yearling sale and the truck had
just arrived in with all the yearlings,” Jackie said. “I’d had one really good filly on there that had cut her leg and one of the boys said to me later, ‘all this drama was going on and you kept smiling through the whole lot of it,’ and I thought well, I need an Eye name, so it was Eye Keep Smiling.”
Eye Keep Smiling has drawn barrier four for the 2300m Eureka on Saturday night with trainer and driver Luke McCarthy taking the reins.
According to Harness NSW the Sweet Lou (USA) x Oh Eye See four-year-old has a best
winning mile rate of 1.49.9 and had a winning margin of between 2.3 to 2.6m in her last two starts at Albion Park on August 3 and July 20. Over the last five race starts she has won three and placed second and fifth in the other two.
On her way to winning her spot in the Eureka the local mare managed to beat out former local Jason Grimson in the Golden Girl at Albion Park.
We wish Jackie and all the connections for Eye Keep Smiling all the best for the big event on Saturday. The race will start at 8.45pm.
Locally bred and owned filly Eye Keep Smiling will be competing in the $1.97m Eureka on Saturday at Menangle Park.
PHOTO: Supplied.
Celebrating
By CHRISTINE COBLE AND ELIZABETH MOORBY
Boorowa Central School is set to commemorate an extraordinary milestone this year—155 years of public education, excellence and community spirit. The celebration comes five years after plans to mark the school’s 150th anniversary were unexpectedly put on hold due to the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020. The delay has only added to
Boorowa Central School achieves a milestone of history and resilience
the anticipation and enthusiasm for this year’s celebration, as the school community looks forward to honouring its rich history and the generations of students, staff, and families who have been part of its journey.
An external community planning group has been meeting monthly to ensure the event will be a fitting tribute
to Boorowa Central School’s legacy. The next meeting is scheduled for 7:00 pm on 25 September, and the organisers are extending an open invitation to anyone interested in contributing to the celebration.
As part of thepreparations, the committee is reaching out to former students and staff for class lists and email addresses. If you have any con-
tact information or would like to reconnect with the school, please get in touch. Additionally, the committee is also on the lookout for past memorabilia that is in good condition. If you have any items that could help bring the school’s history to life, your contributions would be greatly appreciated.
This 155-year celebration is
not just about looking back— it’s about celebrating the resilience, adaptability, and enduring spirit of the Boorowa Central School community.
We hope to see many faces, both familiar and new, at this special event as we come together to honour the past and look forward to the future.
A definitive date will be realised in the near future and will
be advertised on the Boorowa Central School 155 Year Anniversary Facebook page, as well as regular updates. For more information or to share class lists, email addresses, or memorabilia, please contact the external planning committee via email at 155ofbcs@ gmail.com
Let’s make this milestone a celebration to remember.
Shooting into the August Gun Club competition
Boorowa Gun Club hold its last competition for winter
Boorowa Gun Club’s last Winter Competition of 2024 enjoyed a balmy yet blustery day. With a good roll up of competitors and 3 layouts in operation the scene was set for an exciting day of competition.
The program began with the 25 target Club handicap. The windy conditions kept the red off the board although three shooters did manage a 24/24 so it was a three way shoot off for First second and third place Jeff Nash won the shoot off with a score of 9/9, Chris Oehm took second place with a shoot off score of 8/9 and Alannah Jarvis came third with a score of 2/3.
The second event of the day was the 75 target South West
Shooting Supplies sponsored Point Score Championship, a big thankyou to SWSS for their ongoing sponsorship of this event.
The overall winner of the Point score event was Mark Skinner from Majura Park Gun Club with a score of 220/225. First in AA grade was Justin Smith from Boorowa with a 220/225 and second in AA grade with a 216/250 was Tracey BartonStringer, A grade was won by Caleb Stringer with a score of 207/225 and second in A grade with a score of 202/225 was Alannah Jarvis from Majura Park Gun Club. Gregory Madill took out B grade with a 204/225 Second place in B grade had to be decided by a shoot off between Eddie
Cummings and Ben Kelly both tied on 186/225, Eddie winning the shoot off with a score of 12/12. The C grade winner was Floyd Cummings with a score of 194/225 and second in C grade was John Jasnos with a 177/225.
The overall High Gun was tied between Justin Smith and Mark Skinner both scoring 242/250 for the day. Justin elected not to contest the high gun, making Mark the overall High Gun for the day. Jeff Nash won the Veterans High Gun for the day for the second Month in a row with a score of 236/250. The ladies High Gun was won by Tracey Barton-Stringer with a score of 239/250. The Junior High Gun was won by Floyd Cummings with a score of
215/250.
Boorowa Gun Clubs next competition shoot will be held on Saturday 28th September this is the annual September Day/Night shoot. The program this year will feature The usual Club 25 target Handicap as Event 1, followed by Event 2 The 25 target Single Barrel Graded Cash Divide, and Event 3 the 50 target Double Barrel Championship. Event 4 The Night event is a 50 target Point Score Championship. The shoot will commence at 11.00am, and all the usual refreshments will be available throughout the day plus dinner on Saturday night.
A big thankyou to all the Club members and visitors who
helped with the smooth running of the competition the club is especially thankful to the competitors who came from Majura Park Gun Club for the day.
Did you know that Boorowa Gun Club actively helps new shooters to get started. One of the best ways to become involved in the shooting sports is to attend your local club. If you are interested in having a try at Clay Target Shooting, Boorowa Gun Club is open for practice for members and beginners every Tuesday evening from 5.00 till 7.00pm (weather permitting). All Ages and abilities are welcome at the clubhouse and all people aged 12 years and up may participate, children under the age
of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Photo ID and some paperwork must be completed for adults if you intend to participate or if you are bringing a minor to the club with the intention to participate. All you will need to bring is some good flat soled shoes preferably with a leather upper. If you need glasses for long distance vision this is also needed. Dress for outside conditions although the clubhouse is warm inside with a wood fire during the colder months. The club is located on Ballyryan road Boorowa approximately 3km past the showgrounds, look for the Red Range flags, and pop in and say hello.
WINNERS: Alannah Jarvis, Eddie Cummings, Alan Drogemuller and Jeff Nash all had fantastic performances at the Boorowa Gun Club’s last competition for winter.
PHOTOS: Supplied.
EDDIE CUMMINGS