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Thursday 31 March 2016

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IMAGE: Young Relay for Life Chairperson Sharon Richens speaks at the United Hospital Auxiliary Riverina Conference in Young last week. Photo: Joshua Matic.

Young relay for life looking strong early The Young Relay for Life event is already looking strong six weeks out from the event, with team numbers in the double digits already. Young Relay for Life Chairperson Sharon Richens said that 16 teams had already registered for the May 7 and 8 event, which will see each team walk or run non-stop, as a relay, for 20 hours. 7KH HYHQW LV SRLVHG WR EH KHOG DW <RXQJ¡V &UDQĂ€HOG 2YDO DQG ZLOO VWDUW DW SP RQ May 7, and end at approximately 10am on May 8. Relay for Life involves teams of between 10 and 15 people who compete in the 20hour relay to raise money and awareness for the Cancer Council. Participants pay a registration fee, which goes towards the Cancer Council, but also

get sponsorship or run other fundraisers in the lead-up to the event to raise more funds and awareness. The relays happen all over Australia on different dates across the year, and are RSHQ WR DQ\RQH RI DQ\ DJH DQG DQ\ Ă€WQHVV level. Participants are free to camp overnight if they wish to break from the relay, and remain a part of the event. 0V 5LFKHQV VDLG <RXQJ¡V 5HOD\ IRU /LIH would be about getting as many people as possible involved. ´,W¡V JUHDW WKDW VR PDQ\ WHDPV KDYH DOUHDG\ UHJLVWHUHG EXW RI FRXUVH ZH¡UH VWLOO open to more,â€? she said. “Relay for Life is about attracting as many community groups as possible, so we encourage everyone to get out there and give Continued on page 2

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(YHU\ \HDU WKH &DERQQH &RXQWU\ %DOORRQ Glow and Night Market serve up some of the best food and wine the region has to offer. This year, the Night Market has expanded, with even more regional produce plus a large variety of craft stalls. “The event has really grown this year with so many more things for visitors to see and do whilst they are in town. Crafts on offer include art works, goats milk products, KDQGPDGH MHZHOOHU\ FKLOGUHQ¡V FORWKLQJ IDFH painting and the ever popular glow wands will be availableâ€? Jan Kerr said. To save waiting in queues call ahead into Cowra Visitor Information Centre or the Age of Fishes Museum for programmes and to pre-purchase entry tickets. Tickets are $15 per adult and children aged 13 and over while children aged 12 and under are free. Canowindra residents with proof of residency can pre purchase tickets for $10 per adult. The gates will open at 3.30pm before festivities kick off at 4pm with a rugby match between Canowindra and Yeoval, a craft market, a food and wine market and nonstop entertainment including local dance and performance groups. A special treat this year will be African drummers who will be offering a workshop and as the evening darkens SUHSDUH WR EH DPD]HG E\ Ă€UH GDQFHUV DV WKH\ wander close to the crowd. Grab a glow wand DQG MRLQ LQ DW WKH HYHU DQWLFLSDWHG %DOORRQ *ORZ IURP SP ZKLFK ZLOO IHDWXUH Âś%DE\ %OXH¡ WKH whale. Please remember to bring a chair or UXJ WR VLW RQ DQG ÂśVKDUH RXU DLU¡ RQ 6DWXUGD\ 9th April.

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Continued from page 1 it a go, no matter how much or how little you can put in.â€? Ms Richens is also a physiotherapist, and UXQV KHU RZQ SUDFWLFH LQ <RXQJ FDOOHG Âś&RQFHSW 5HKDE¡ She runs a program in partnership with WKH $%& FDOOHG Âś+DSS\ %RG\ DW :RUN¡ ZKLFK focuses on teaching people about wellness and resilience at work through lifestyle habits, as well as healthy sleeping patterns and dealing with stress. She was the guest speaker at the United Hospital Auxiliary Riverina zone conference held in Young last Wednesday, which was hosted by the UHA of Young. Ms Richens said what she did was not too dissimilar to the work of the UHA, and was happy to appear for them at the conference. “The Auxiliary provides essential services to hospital patients, just like I do to physio SDWLHQWV DQG LW¡V JUHDW WR VHH WKHP KHOSLQJ the community like they do,â€? she said.

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IMAGE: Local physiotherapist Sharon Richens talks to the large gathering at the UHA Riverina Conference.

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Weekly Market Report by FORBES CATTLE SALE 21st March, 2016 Yearling Steers 330 – 400kg 339.2 – 339.2 Average 339.2 400kg+ 305.0 – 318.0 Average 308.6 Yearling Heifers 330 – 400kgs FD291.0 – 319.2 Average 314.5 Grown Heifers 0-540kgs 274.2 – 277.2 Average 274.4 Cows 520 + kgs 234.2 – 234.2 Average 234.2 Bulls 600 + kgs 255.0 – 265.0 Average 260.0 FORBES SHEEP SALE 22nd March, 2016 Lambs

20.1 – 22kg $124.40 – $124.40 Average $124.40 22.1 – 24kg $128.20 – $144.00 Average $133.60 24.1 – 26kg $134.00 – $155.00 Average $1142.20

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22.1kg + $104.00 – $104.00 Average $104.00

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14.1 – 18kg MR $26.00 - $50.00 Average $40.80 24kg + $99.00 – $99.00 Average $99.00

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UPCOMING SALES Young Store Cattle 21/04/16 Forbes Store Cattle 22/04/16 ALL DAY SALE - SATURDAY 28th May, 9:30am DELIVERY FRIDAY 10.00AM - 4.00PM Poultry, Birds, Household Items, Plants, Furniture, Garden Tools and much more. NOTE: ALL ITEMS MUST BE COLLECTED BY 4PM SUNDAY CWLE Stock Draw Cattle: 1 - 04/04/2016 Sheep: 4 - 05/04/2016

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Rotary Club hosts ANU students Recently, Young Rotary Club hosted 21 Ă€UVW \HDU PHGLFDO VWXGHQWV IURP WKH $18 These students are seven weeks into their VWXGLHV DQG DUH YLVLWLQJ &RZUD %RRURZD and Young to experience the facilities in the South West Slopes area. Young Rotary hosts the medical students annually to support the ANU Advisory Committee, based in Young. From this programme the region has seen a new doctor in both Harden DQG &RRWDPXQGUD DQG <RXQJ¡V 'U -XGLWK was part of Rural Stream Week in 2008. The guest speakers were Michael and Patrice who are 3rd year students working in Young this year through the Young District Medical Centre and are part of the Rural Stream programme studying Rural Health.

Landcare hosts Native Bee Workshop /DQFDUH %RRURZD LV KRVWLQJ WKH 1DWLYH %HH :RUNVKRS 6DWXUGD\ QG $SULO DP SP DW WKH %RRURZD 6HUYLFHV FOXE ZLWK 0HJDQ +DOFURIW IURP %HHV %XVLQHVV 5693¡V DUH QHHGHG E\ 7XHVGD\ WK 0DUFK WR FRQĂ€UP QXPEHUV IRU FDWHULQJ 7R book a place contact Linda Cavanagh at landcare@boorowa.net or 0459 681018.

Madge comes close at Royal Easter Show Young Showgirl competitor Emily Madge came very close to claiming the Sydney Royal Showgirl title two weekends DJR EXW Ă€QLVKHG VHFRQG DV *UHQIHOO¡V Grace Eppelstun claimed the top gong. The Sydney Royal is the highest level of Showgirl competition in NSW, and was MXGJHG GXULQJ WKH Ă€UVW ZHHN RI 6\GQH\¡V (DVWHU 6KRZ %RWK 0DGJH DQG (SSHOVWXQ were selected as winners at the Zone 6 competition in Parkes, which granted them a spot in Sydney. While Madge fell short of the win, in a way, Young can still claim to having the champion, as her PXP¡V IDPLO\ LV IURP <RXQJ 0DGJH EHcame the highest place-getter of any permanently based Young entrant ever.

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THUMBS UP THUMBS DOWN THUMBS UP To South West Fuels who supply me! THUMBS UP To Steph and the girls at Native %RWDQLFDO ZKR DUH MXVW DPD]LQJ THUMBS UP To the Indian Restaurant in Lynch 6WUHHW 1DPDVWH %HDXWLIXO OXQFK THUMBS DOWN To people who park across two lanes

Local Landcare coordinators appointed Member for Cootamundra, Katrina Hodgkinson has welcomed the announcement WKDW /DFK/DQGFDUH 7HPRUD %ODQG DQG LachLandcare Young Weddin are among 62 organisations that will host local coordinators as part of the NSW GovHUQPHQW¡V PLOOLRQ /RFDO /DQGFDUH Coordinator Initiative. Mikla Lewis will be based at Young and Grenfell and are two of 66 part-time Local Landcare Coordinators throughout NSW over a 3.5 year period.

THUMBS UP The ladies at Young Work Wear who are always helpful

Âś$SULO )DOOV¡ FDPSDLJQ ODXQFKHV Member for Cootamundra, Katrina Hodgkinson has encouraged elderly members of the community and their family memEHUV WR Ă€QG RXW KRZ WKH\ FDQ SUHYHQW WKH ULVN RI D IDOO DV SDUW RI WKLV \HDU¡V $SULO Falls Month 2016. Katrina said April Falls Month raises awareness of the danger and impact of falls in the community, especially among the elderly and frail. This \HDU¡V WKHPH LV ´6KDUH WKH &DUH IDOOV SUHYHQWLRQ LV HYHU\RQH¡V EXVLQHVVÂľ $OO 16: Local Health Districts will be involved with April Falls Month, including themed activities in hospitals, community-based activities and staff education. During the month of April, a broad range of services will be available across the local health districts. For more information, visit the NSW Falls Prevention Network website at https://fallsnetwork.neura.edu.au/

THUMBS UP To the professional and dedicated staff in the day surgery unit at the Young District Hospital

THUMBS UP 7R WKH ,*$ DW %RRURZD :KDW great service! THUMBS UP To the new massage shop in town Good Healing Massage. Had one this week – awesome.

THUMBS UP %ORRPV 3KDUPDF\ IRU ORRNLQJ after me THUMBS UP 7KH 3RVW 2IĂ€FH DW +DUGHQ ZKR helped me get all my Easter Cards posted Malicious or defamatory submissions will not be accepted. The opinions and views of readers submitting Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down are not necessarily the views of the staff and Management of The Hilltops Phoenix. To submit a Thumbs Up Thumbs Down email us at editor@hilltopsphoenix.com.au or mail us at PO Box 251 Canowindra NSW 2804.

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FROMthe Mayor’s desk Well Easter has come and gone. I hope everyone had a safe Easter EUHDN DQG GLGQ¡W VSHQG too much time caught XS LQ WKH WUDIĂ€F FRQgestion on the roads. In the week leading up to Easter I had several meetings of interest with various groups, one being with members of the Cootamundra Local Area Command and representatives from a number of local councils. The meeting was held in Grenfell and gave the police and council representatives the opportunity to put some local issues on the table and discuss the best way to achieve a positive outcome for our community.

I also travelled to Cowra to attend a meeting in regard to the possible re-opening of the %OD\QH\ 'HPRQGULOOH UDLO OLQH 0D\RUV DQG VWDII IURP WKH &RZUD %OD\QH\ *UHQIHOO DQG +DUGHQ 6KLUHV ZHUH DOVR SUHVHQW DQG WRJHWKHU WKH ÀYH shires are working on a strategy to re-engage with the State Government and access funding that may help the project along. All councils agreed that we need to emphasise the costs to our road networks that could be saved if freight was to be moved by rail. The general manager and I also had the pleasure of catching up with Karen Cairney last week who is the Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery for the Murrumbidgee Local Health District to discuss issues around Renal and other health issues in our region. We have a big week coming up with Seniors

Week commencing with a luncheon at the Services Club on Sunday and a mystery bus WULS GXULQJ WKH ZHHN DV ZHOO DV D ÀOP HYHQLQJ planned, just to mention a few of the events on offer to our Senior Citizens. A big week also for Local Government ZLWK 3XEOLF HQTXLULHV WR EH KHOG LQ %RRURZD on Tuesday 5th and in Young on Wednesday 6th April in regard to a proposed merger of the two shires, and once again I would ask our community to be heard and let the Minister know that we are not prepared to settle for a merger of convenience, or the second best result. If people would like to know more about speaking at one of those forums or how to submit a written submisVLRQ SOHDVH FRQWDFW \RXU ORFDO &RXQFLO 2IÀFHV IRU DVVLVWDQFH

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Wildcare desperate for more volunteers <RXQJ :LOGFDUH YROXQWHHU /\QGD 2HKP KDV been volunteering on and off for the last 30 years for Wildcare, and knows a thing or two about looking after kangaroos. In fact, she has looked after around 300 injured kangaroos and kangaroo joeys in that time, but with only four volunteers in Young caring for Wildcare at the moment, she said she is inundated with animals. Wildcare is an independent organisation that looks after injured wildlife, with carers that volunteer for them specially trained to look after different types of animals. Wildcare is a 24/7 service, and generally, takes injured wildlife into its care when members of the public, local rangers and local emergency services report the injured animals. 7KH RUJDQLVDWLRQ¡V PRWWR LV ÂśUHVFXH UHKDELOLWDWH DQG UHOHDVH¡ DQG DV VXFK DOO DQLPDOV WKDW come into its care are released back into the ZLOG RQFH DVVHVVHG WR EH Ă€W WR GR VR $QLPDOV¡ LQMXULHV DUH DVVHVVHG LQ WKH Ă€UVW instance, with veterinary attention brought in

if required, and then volunteer carers look after the animals and maintain their health until they are assessed to be ready for the wild again. 2Q DYHUDJH WKH VHUYLFH UHFHLYHV DURXQG 2000 calls a year. Common circumstances include dog and cat attacks on wildlife, motor vehicle collisions, and animals getting caught in netting or fencing. More miscellaneous situations involve wombats getting stuck in bathtubs, brown snakes in rattraps, and possums in car bonnets. 0V 2HKP VSHFLDOLVHV LQ ORRNLQJ DIWHU LQMXUHG kangaroos and wallabies, and after years of constantly having new animals comes to her, said it was important other people come on board. ´/RRNLQJ DIWHU WKHVH NDQJDURRV LVQ¡W OLNH KDYLQJ D SHW 7KH\¡UH QRW SHWV ,W¡V OLNH UDLVLQJ a child. They need full time care,â€? she said. “We desperately need more volunteer carers, especially for birds, possums and rep-

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YOUNG SHIRE COUNCIL DO YOU UNDERSTAND YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS A CAT OWNER? Cat owners have a responsibility to their cat to ensure it is housed, fed and managed to ensure their health and welfare. The community often have divided opinions about cats - which can be seen as either a valued pet/friend or as a pest. Irresponsible ownership can not only jeopardise your cats safety but it can further impact the reputation of the cat when it is simply behaving as a cat does naturally. Council has developed a factsheet to help cat owners become more aware of the ways to manage companion animal cats in the best possible way. The IDFWVKHHW LV DYDLODEOH IURP &RXQFLO RIĂ€FHV

NEED A SHIPPING CONTAINER ? If so, remember that you need approval from Council Ă€UVW The use of shipping containers for storage, is quick and affordable, and is rapidly growing in popularity. Placing a shipping container on your property, is much like building a shed or garage, and requires development consent. As most shipping containers lack architectural merit, the placement of the shipping container must comply with certain criteria, to reduce their visual impact. Shipping FRQWDLQHUV PXVW DOVR PHHW &RXQFLO¡V 3ROLF\ LQ WHUPV RI • location, • visibility and screening,

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PLANNING & ASSESSMENT ACT 1979 DEVELOPMENT CONSENTS ISSUED

‡ +XQWLQJ LV D QDWXUDO EHKDYLRXU IRU D FDW %\ NHHSLQJ your cat inside you can prevent your cat from hunting native wildlife. At least keep your cat inside between dusk and dawn when wildlife is most at risk. ‡ 2XWGRRU FDWV DUH HDVLO\ LQYROYHG LQ FDW Ă€JKWV HVSHFLDOO\ DURXQG PDWLQJ VHDVRQ &DW Ă€JKWV FDQ cause injuries which need to be treated by a veterinarian, and can also led to noise complaints. • Roaming cats are in danger of contacting healthrelated viruses which can also result in death. BEFORE YOU ALLOW YOUR CAT TO ROAM, ASK YOURSELF‌ ´,V LW IDLU WR OHW P\ FDW RXW WR ZDQGHU LQ RWKHU SHRSOH¡V properties? Possibly causing damage and defecating RQ RWKHU SHRSOH¡V JDUGHQV"Âľ ´+RZ ZRXOG , IHHO LI WKH QHLJKERXU¡V FDW FDPH RYHU WR my place and did the same thing?â€? DESEX YOUR CAT It is important to desex young cats before they reach sexual maturity - females can become pregnant at the age of four months and desexing male cats before three months of age prevents anti-social behaviour such as urine spraying and aggression. BE A RESPONSIBLE CAT OWNER MICROCHIP AND REGISTER YOUR CAT

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1RWLĂ€FDWLRQ RI D WHPSRUDU\ URDG FORVXUH ² Wickham Lane (section between Milvale road and Old Temora road) Young Shire Council advises that construction works on the conveyance sewer main upgrade undertaken E\ &RXQFLO¡V FRQWUDFWRU /HHG (QJLQHHULQJ Construction Pty Ltd is in progress and it is anticipated that it will be completed by the end of August 2016. 7KH &RXQFLO¡V FRQWUDFWRU ZLOO EH WHPSRUDULO\ FORVLQJ a section of Wickham lane between Milvale road DQG 2OG 7HPRUD URDG IURP Friday 7 am on 1 April 2016 to Monday 6 pm on 4 April 2016. The new VHZHU PDLQ FURVVLQJ WKH :LFNKDP ODQH DORQJ 2OG Temora road is more than 6m deep and the above road closure is implemented to ensure the safety of all road users. 'XULQJ WKH FORVXUH WUDIĂ€F FRQWUROOHUV ZLOO EH LQ attendance to provide local access and also the detour details will be signposted. Council seeks the co-operation of the public to complete the sewer main upgrade works successfully. Any convenience caused is regretted. If you have any questions or desire more LQIRUPDWLRQ SOHDVH FRQWDFW &RXQFLO¡V &RQWUDFW Manager, Mano Manoharan on 6380 1251. PUBLIC NOTICE WORKS WITHIN THE ROAD RESERVE Without the approval of Council a person must not:

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PLANNED ROADWORKS FOR WEEK ENDING FRIDAY 8TH APRIL 2016 The following works are underway: • Gravel resheeting at Quamby Road, Good Friday Gully Road and Monteagle Stock Route West. ‡ 6KRXOGHU ZLGHQLQJ %ULEEDUHH 5RDG ZHVW RI 0LQHV Road • Culvert extensions at Chillingworks Road (between the rail crossing and Henry Lawson Way). • Maimuru SS Road shoulder widening from Good )ULGD\ *XOO\ LQWHUVHFWLRQ WR %ULEEDUHH 5RDG intersection.

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PESTICIDE USE NOTIFICATION

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Speed restrictions will be in place and minor delays may be experienced.

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(d) pump water into a public road from any land adjoining the road The public road reserve includes grass or concrete footpath areas. Generally it is that area between front fences on opposite sides of the road or between building frontages on opposite sides of the road in the town area. Typical works include driveway construction, erection of scaffolding for shop front maintenance and underroad boring. The application form is available from the Council $GPLQLVWUDWLRQ 2IĂ€FHV DQG LV WR EH VXEPLWWHG ZLWK D FRS\ RI D &HUWLĂ€FDWH RI &XUUHQF\ IRU SXEOLF OLDELOLW\ insurance to the value of $20,000,000 minimum and D 7UDIĂ€F &RQWURO 3ODQ SUHSDUHG E\ DQ DFFUHGLWHG person. (QTXLULHV FDQ EH GLUHFWHG WR &RXQFLO¡V (QJLQHHULQJ 6HFWLRQ RQ GXULQJ QRUPDO RIĂ€FH KRXUV

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FROM the Mayor’s desk “Boorowa says No to 0HUJHU RI &RQYHQLHQFH Âľ

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Railway memorabilia to go on display in Boorowa

An aluminium compound sign with information DERXW %RRURZD¡V UDLOZD\ KLVWRU\ ZLOO EH HUHFWHG QH[W GRRU WR WKH %RRURZD &RXUWKRXVH QH[W Saturday. The display, which will include eight panels DQG VWDQG DURXQG KHDG KHLJKW ZLOO EH RIĂ€FLDOO\ opened by the honourable Tim Fisher AC at 10am next Saturday April 9 on the corner of Marsden and Queen Streets. It has been organised by community group Âś7KH 5DLOZD\ 0RE¡ DQG KDV EHHQ D QXPEHU RI years in the making. According to Railway Mob member Pati Duyckers, who with a close friend founded the group and planned the historical railway display, said the purpose of it was to educate the FRPPXQLW\ RQ WKH UDLOZD\ %RRURZD RQFH KDG “It was about 2012 and my friend and I were walking near the old railway line and thought

that it would be nice to have something in town about it,â€? she said. “So we formed The Railway Mob, which is a non-incorporated group, and then we approached Council to request a site for the display and they thought it was a great idea.â€? ´:H WKHQ JRW D JUDQW IURP WKH %RRURZD &RPPXQLW\ %DQN WR PDNH WKH GLVSOD\ Âľ The display primarily focuses on the %RRURZD *DORQJ OLQH ZKLFK UDQ IURP *RXOEXUQ ZLWK WKH %RRURZD VWDWLRQ EHLQJ ORFDWHG three kilometres out of town. 7UDLQ VHUYLFHV WR %RRURZD HQGHG LQ and the station building was demolished by contract workers in 1997, Mrs Duyckers said. A morning tea will be held at the location RI WKH GLVSOD\ DW LWV RIĂ€FLDO RSHQLQJ QH[W Saturday, with proceedings to go for around 1.5 hours.

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Posters have been strategically placed around the community reminding you to become as informed as possible about the second merger proposal that is currently under review by the NSW Government. The recent SURSRVDO RI %RRURZD <RXQJ DORQH LV a proposal that is second best for our FRPPXQLW\ DQG %RRURZD QHHGV \RX WR voice your concern that our community will not settle for a merger of convenience. 7KH %RRURZD <RXQJ SURSRVDO LV UXQQLQJ concurrently with the Hilltops proposal RI <RXQJ +DUGHQ %RRURZD D SURSRVDO WKDW ZRXOG VHH RXU FRPPXQLW\ EHQHĂ€W LQ a much broader way and be in a better position to achieve long term goals. As Mayor, I will be sending a letter to every resident that details information regarding WKH 16: 'HOHJDWHV¡ XSFRPLQJ 3XEOLF Inquiry and some facts surrounding what the second merger proposal will mean for ratepayers. The Public Inquiry will be held on the 5th of April at 6pm at the %RRURZD ([ VHUYLFHV &OXE DQG DOVR DW the Young Services Club on the 6th April IURP SP ² SP %RRURZD &RXQFLO will be holding an information day on Thursday 31st March from 9am to 1pm at WKH %RRURZD /LEUDU\ 3OHDVH DWWHQG DQG be informed. Have your say on the future of your community.

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Boorowa and Hilltops swelter through record breaking heatwave %RRURZD DQG WKH ZLGHU +LOOWRSV DUHD KDYH sweltered through February and March, as the country endured a record-breaking heat wave. Some areas have recorded their hottest start to Autumn in history. While the historical average maximum IRU 0DUFK LV GHJUHHV %RRURZD VDZ daily average highs of 36 degrees earlier in March, while the average high for the PRQWK Ă€QLVKHG DW DURXQG GHJUHHV This followed a daily average of 32 degrees in February, up two degrees on the historical average. The last two months have also been very GU\ ZLWK QR UDLQ RIĂ€FLDOO\ IDOOLQJ VLQFH IRUFLQJ %RRURZD &RXQFLO WR HQIRUFH VWDJH IRXU water restrictions. %XUHDX RI 0HWHRURORJ\ IRUHFDVWHU Jake Phillips said the extreme weather was due to persistent high pressure in the atmosphere. ´,W¡V ODUJHO\ GXH WR D EDQG RI KLJK SUHVsure, which has been very static across the UHJLRQ DQG WKDW¡V SUHYHQWHG DQ\ FROG IURQWV from moving through,â€? he said.

“The most extreme conditions have been across the west and the south of the state.� While above average temperatures are expected to persist for at least the next week, the current El Nino weather pattern is expected to subside in April, and this means rain could return. There is about a 30 per cent chance of a La Nina [wetter than normal conditions] form-

ing later this year, but with long term forecasts currently suggesting El Nino [drier than normal conditions] is unlikely to reform, the %20 VWDWHG QR EDG QHZV LV JRRG QHZV IRU local farmers. “For the next six months there is no prediction of dryness for much of the South East going through for the next three months,� seasonal risk agronomist Dale Grey said.

BOOROWA AMALGAMATION NEWS • Public Inquiry and written submission information session 31 March 2016 Boorowa Library 9am to 1pm

• Public Inquiry 5 April 2016—6pm to 9pm Boorowa Ex Services Club • Written submissions to Boorowa Young Merger Proposal—close 5pm Friday 15 April 2016

For more information see www.councilboundaryreview.nsw.gov.au

Or contact Boorowa Council 6380 2000

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New owners loving Murrumburrah’s lifestyle New Light Horse Hotel Murrumburrah owners Cheryl Francis and Eric Francis love the local lifestyle, Cheryl Francis says. Mr and Mrs Francis took over the popular Murrumburrah hotel just weeks ago, having moved across from Goulburn to take an opportunity to try something new and different, according to Mrs Francis. And having a family history of light horse LQYROYHPHQW GDWLQJ EDFN WR WKH %RHU :DU and World War I, she plans on upgrading the facility to have a light horse theme. ´:H¡YH DOUHDG\ JRW RQH SKRWR RI P\ grandfather, who was a light horse in World War I, at the front of the hotel, but we are planning on giving it a proper light horse theme,â€? she said. “We would like to get a lot more light horse memorabilia to put around the place. I have a strong family connection as three of my great uncles were also light horsemen.â€? Mrs Francis said one of the reasons she was interested in buying the business was

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her family connection in light horses, but the decision came more from wanting a change in lifestyle. She used to work in aged care in Goulburn while Mr Francis worked as a truck driver. 7KH FRXSOHV¡ VRQ 5REHUW )UDQFLV KDV also come across from Goulburn to work at the hotel and help with its operations. “We love the lifestyle and community in Murrumburrah. It has a great environment and the people here are very friendly and supportive,â€? she said. The hotel has a big ANZAC Day planned, with the local rugby union club running a barbeque, plus live entertainment from local performers hapSHQLQJ DQG D JDPH RI ÂśWZR XS¡ DOVR being included. The hotel has family-friendly accommodation and a bar, and sub-contracts its bistro, which is open for dinner all week, and lunch from Wednesday to Sunday.

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HOUSE of the week 272 Boorowa Street Young

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Historic Murringo the Stomping Ground of %HQ +DOO HVWDEOLVKHG The old produce store and cottage in the Village of Murringo has come onto the PDUNHW IRU WKH ÀUVW WLPH LQ LQ RYHU \HDUV Located on three separate titled blocks of approx. half an acre each, this property is either a renovation or a demolition/ development. The attached one bedroom cottage is ready to be occupied. %HFRPH SDUW RI WKH IULHQGO\ YLOODJH DQG enjoy a true country tree change. 9LHZ IXUWKHU RQ RXU ZHEVLWH www.jamorealestate.com For inspections please contact Roz Faulkner on 0407 950 605

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China Tea Program another way to show we care

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At Mercy Care Centre Young, Pastoral Care Associate Denise Norwood and a dedicated group of volunteers host a weekly afternoon tea with a difference. The China Tea Program celebrated its four-year anniversary in February and involves tea being served in brightly FRORXUHG Ă€QH ERQH FKLQD ZLWK VZHHW ELVFXLWV Ms Norwood said the simple gesture of VHUYLQJ WHD LQ Ă€QH FKLQD KDV EHFRPH D ZHHNO\ highlight for patients. All of the teacups have an interesting backstory. Each set has been donated by staff or members of the local community. “Initiatives like the China Tea Program make an enorPRXV GLIIHUHQFH ,W¡V D VLPSOH LGHD EXW LW VKRZV the same type of hospitality patients would normally show visitors in their own home.â€? Ms Norwood explains.

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Prostate Cancer Support Group According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, prostate cancer occurs when abnormal cells develop in the prostate. These abnormal cells can continue to multiply in an uncontrolled way. Prostate cancer is generally a slow growing disease and the majority of men with low grade prostate cancer live for many years without symptoms. However, high grade disease spreads quickly and can be lethal. The risk of getting prostate cancer by the DJH RI LV LQ PHQ %\ WKH DJH RI this increases to 1 in 5. The Prostate Cancer Support Group of Young has been running since February 2015 as a way to provide support and also an outlet for people diagnosed with prostate cancer and also for their families. The group

was started as a Community Service Project of the Rotary Club of Young. The Support Group has 15 regular support leaders including husband and wife teams who are on hand for all who have been impacted by this illness. They are inviting all men and women to their meetings which DUH KHOG RQ WKH ÀUVW :HGQHVGD\ RI WKH PRQWK The next meeting will take place on the 6th April at the Young Services Club at 6:30pm. New visitors to the group are invited to share their stories and seek any information they might need. These conversations DUH LQIRUPDO DQG LQ VWULFWHVW FRQÀGHQFH Partners are encouraged to come along, as they are very much part of the journey. For further information please contact Roz Faulkner: 0407 950 605.

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Celebrating older people and their continuing contribution WR IDPLO\ IULHQGV ZRUNSODFHV DQG FRPPXQLWLHV :KDW¡V 2Q LQ 6HQLRU¡V :HHN UG $SULO ² WK $SULO Sunday 3rd April Seniors Week Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Lunch, entertainment plus the Awards Presentation. 12 noon for 12:30pm start until 3:00pm at the Young Services Club Tuesday 5th April %%4 DW &KLQDPDQ¡V 'DP 7KH %%4 LV VSRQVRUHG E\ 7KH /LRQV &OXE of Young and The Rotary Club of Young. Entertainment by the very talented Harry Cleverdon. %ULQJ D VHDW RU SLFQLF UXJ DQG GRQ¡W IRUJHW the camera! Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm Wednesday 6th April Magical Mystery Bus Trip

Friday 8th April 6HQLRUV ,QIRUPDWLRQ )RUXP Twomeys are hosting a “Seniors Pathway After Retirementâ€? with guest speakers from Centrelink and Murrumbidgee Health Aged Care. Catholic Community Service in partnership with the RMS are presenting a Gofer Mobility Scooter Road Safety and WUDQVLWLRQ IURP ´%LJ ZKHHOV WR OLWWOH ZKHHOVÂľ programme Sunday 10th April )LVKLQJ DW &KLQDPDQ¡V 'DP See what you can catch! The Young )LVKLQJ &OXE ZLOO SURYLGH VRPH Ă€VKLQJ HTXLSPHQW WDEOHV FKDLUV DQG D %%4 OXQFK %ULQJ D IULHQG RU D JUDQGFKLOG Time: 10:00am

0RQGD\ WK $SULO ² 7KXUVGD\ WK $SULO 'LJLWDO /LEUDU\ IRU 6HQLRUV Come along and join us in a magical day %ULQJ \RXU SRUWDEOH GHYLFH DQG OHDUQ WKH out with the venue only known to the basics about mobile technology. Free organisers! downloads, e-books and more! Learn how Enjoyment guaranteed! Morning Tea and to surf the web and be safe on line. /XQFK LQFOXGHG %XV GHSDUWV IURP 0DULH 2QH KRXU VHVVLRQV HDFK GD\ IURP DP McCormick Community Centre. Time: 9:30am returning at approximately Booking Dates: 3:30pm Marie McCormick Community Centre, 133 Main Street Young. Thursday 7th April Seniors at the Sounthern Cross Cinema Transport: Available through Community Transport for those who do not have their 7KH PRYLH LV ´%URRNO\QÂľ VHW LQ WKH ¡V own transport. Time: Light lunch – 12:30pm For Bookings call: 6382 1518 Movie starts: 1:00pm

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Friday 8 April 2016 - 9:30 am to 2:00 pm At Young Services Club, Cloete Street, Young Guest Speakers: Catherine Maloney Murrumbidgee Local Health, Aged CareAdvanced care plans and assessment processfor accessing aged care services David Rees, Centrelink Financial implications for entry into Age Care Facilities Eris Gleeson, Gordon Garling Moffitt Lawyers Powers of Attorney and Guardianship Catholic Community Services in conjunction with Roads and Maritime Service Mobility Scooters, road safety and eligibility Please join us for an informative morning and learn more about Aged Care facilities and other services available for seniors in the local community. Exhibitors include Aged Care Services, Medical & Health Service, Legal Services, Church and Community Groups.

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KITCHENcupboard Get down to Harvey Norman this weekend for all of your kitchen appliance needs. SMEG kettles, mixers and toasters are hot on the range at the moment, and are going fast. To avoid disappointment, get down fast to grab your appliance!

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Young’s newest massage centre A recent visit to a famous Cherry Festival is what inspired a local masseur to open up shop in Young last Monday. Âś*RRG +HDOLQJ 0DVVDJH¡ RZQHG DQG RSerated by Annie Yu and Albert Yu, opened for business on March 21, and has already seen a boom in its customer numbers. Mr and Mrs Yu have set up their business in Young after previously running a sister EXVLQHVV FDOOHG Âś:HOO %HLQJ 0DVVDJH¡ in Goulburn. The popular business is now EHLQJ UXQ E\ 0UV <X¡V VLVWHU Mrs Yu said she decided to open up shop LQ <RXQJ DIWHU YLVLWLQJ ODVW \HDU¡V <RXQJ Cherry Festival. “I came to the Cherry Festival last year and I loved it. While I was here I took the opportunity to explore the market in Young, and I thought it would be good to set up a shop here,â€? she said. ´,¡P ORYLQJ EHLQJ LQ <RXQJ VR IDU 7KH SHRple here are very friendly, and I think we can do well here with our new business.â€? Good Healing Massage offers remedial massages for the whole body, as well as relaxation massages, all of which are done using traditional Chinese methods. Hot stone and hot oil massages are also offered, as well as foot care therapy, herbal spas, foot massages, cupping and ear candling. Customers may also be eligible for private health care fund rebates as well, Mrs Yu said. She added, Chinese-style massages differed from common Western styles as Chinese massages focused on deep tissue. ´,W¡V OLNH DQ DFXSXQFWXUH EXW DV D PDVsage,â€? she said. “It hurts a bit, but you feel like a new perVRQ DIWHUZDUGV , OLNH WR VD\ ÂśQR SDLQ QR JDLQ¡ Âľ The centre is open Monday to Friday, 9.30am-5pm, and Saturday 10am-4pm.

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Young & Region Farmer Markets 6DWXUGD\ QG $SULO 0DUNHWV VWDUWLQJ DW DP DQG ÀQLVKLQJ DW SP %X\ fresh straight from the producers. Local fruit, vegetables, plants, wine, honey, goats milk products and baked goods. For any inquires call: 0439 638 233.

3 Apr

Seniors Week Luncheon and Awards Ceremony 2016 Young Services Club, Cloete Street, Young. 12pm IRU D SP VWDUW XQWLO SP SHU SHUVRQ %RRNLQJV DUH HVVHQWLDO FRVW LV WR EH SD\HG DW WLPH RI ERRNLQJ %RRNLQJV DUH DYDLODEOH IURP 0DUFK 0DUFK IURP DP SP DW WKH 0DULH 0F&RUPLFN &RPPXQLW\ &HQWUH 133, Main Street, Young. This Event will Provide Lunch, Entertainment, and an Awards Presentation. Transport to and from the event is available. To contact Community Transport, call 6382 1518.

5 Apr

6HQLRUV :HHN %%4 DW &KLQDPDQ·V 'DP )URP DP SP )UHH &RPH DORQJ IRU 6HQLRUV ZHHN %%4 7KH %%4 LV VSRQVRUHG E\ 7KH /LRQV &OXE RI <RXQJ (QWHUWDLQPHQW ZLOO EH SURYLGHG E\ WKH WDOHQWHG +DUU\ &OHYHUGRQ ,Q WKH HYHQW RI LQFOHPHQW ZHDWKHU OLVWHQ WR ORFDO UDGLR VWDWLRQV IRU D FKDQJH LQ YHQXH %RRNLQJV DUH essential. They can be made at the Marie McCormick Community Centre from March 21- March 30 - 9am-4pm. Transport is available to book. Call Community Transport on 6382 1518.

7 Apr

Kung Fu Panda – Southern Cross Cinema – From 5:30pm Tickets $12 All Proceeds to the Mercy Care Centre to be used for educational resources.

8 Apr

Elvis To The Max – Young Services Club Tickets $50 – Doors 7:30pm Show 8pm www.abstractentertainment.net

9 Apr

Beccy Cole Live With Support Act Libby Donovan – Young Services Club Adults $30 Child $15

9 Apr

Cabonne Country Balloon Glow – )URP SP DW &DQRZLQGUD 6SRUWV 2YDOV 5XJE\ *DPH IURP SP (QWHUWDLQPHQW DQG PDUNHWV ZLWK %DOORRQ *ORZ ,Q WKH HYHQLQJ 3KRQH -DQ IRU PRUH LQIR RQ

10 Apr

6HQLRUV :HHN ² )LVKLQJ DW &KLQDPDQ·V 'DP &KLQDPDQ·V 'DP 3LWVWRQH 5RDG <RXQJ )URP DP )UHH %RRNLQJV DUH HVVHQWLDO 7R ERRN IURP 0DUFK 0DUFK IURP DP SP DW WKH 0DULH 0F&RUPLFN &RPPXQLW\ Centre. Come along for a fun day out! The Young Fishing club will provide some equipment, table,chairs and D %%4 OXQFK %ULQJ D IULHQG RU D JUDQGFKLOG 7R RUJDQLVH WUDQVSRUWDWLRQ FRQWDFW &RPPXQLW\ 7UDQVSRUW RQ 1518.

16 Apr

Young & Region Farmer Markets. Saturday 16th April 2016 0DUNHWV VWDUWLQJ DW DP DQG ÀQLVKLQJ DW SP DW $QGHUVRQ 3DUN QHDU WKH 5DLOZD\ VWDWLRQ %X\ IUHVK VWUDLJKW IURP WKH SURGXFHUV /RFDO IUXLW YHJHWDEOHV SODQWV wine, honey, goats milk products and baked goods. For any inquires call: 0439 638 233

17 Apr

Mercy Care Centre Autumn/Winter Fashion Show – Young Golf Club, Contact 6382 8444 - Tickets $30pp – Assisting the refurbishment of the Mercy Care Centre’s Hennessy Recreational Therapy Centre and Paediatric Gym.

23 Apr

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24 Apr

,DQGUD &DVWOH ² 0W 2ULHO +RPHVWHDG 2SHQ 'D\ Sunday 24th April 2016 (Anzac Weekend). 10.00am-4.00pm. $10 adults, $5 children. Parking is onsite, drive in through the main gate and you will be shown where to park. %ULQJ \RXU RZQ SLFQLF EDVNHW DQG KDYH OXQFK RQ WKH ODZQ XQGHU WKH WUHHV RU RQ WKH YHUDQGDK )UHVKO\ EUHZHG ORFDOO\ SURGXFHG FRIIHH LV DYDLODEOH %RRNV DQG VRXYHQLUV DUH VROG RQ 2SHQ 'D\V /RFDOO\ SURGXFHG SURGXFWV are also available.

29 Apr

Kingswood Live – Support Act for ACDC 2015 Tour - Young Services Club Tickets $25 (Pre-sale) $30 @ The Door.

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Groups of regional UHA members watch on during the Riverian zone conference last Wednesday.

United Hosital Auxiliary of NSW life member Prue Lindsay, with Christine Page, at the UHA Riverina zone conference in Young last Wednesday.

Sharon Richens with UHA NSW President Marion Dickens and UHA Riverina representative Linda Swales.

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Lydia Sheridan, Jenny Carter and Elizabeth Mason from UHA %RRURZD

UHA members watch on as guest speaker and Young local Sharon Richens speaks

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Yabbies in search of womens coach

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Goldies gear up for Broulee clash 7KH %RRURZD *ROGLHV ZLOO KHDG LQWR WKHLU URXQG RQH FODVK DJDLQVW %URXOHH FRQĂ€dent following a strong trial display against Cootamundra. 7KH *ROGLHV ZKR ZLOO Ă€HOG D QHZ ORRN side this year under the leadership of new captain/coach Marty Corcoran, will line up LQ WKH $&7 5XJE\ 8QLRQ¡V 6RXWK &RDVW Monaro competition. %RRURZD VQXFN LQWR WKH Ă€QDOV VHULHV RI WKH FRPSHWLWLRQ ODVW VHDVRQ DIWHU Ă€QLVKLQJ VL[WK ZLWK Ă€YH ZLQV DQG VHYHQ ORVVHV DQG will be looking to grow from that effort and JR IXUWKHU LQWR WKH Ă€QDOV WKLV \HDU The Goldies will travel by bus to the South &RDVW RQ 6DWXUGD\ WR WDNH RQ %URXOHH and according to Corcoran, the game will give them a good idea of what to expect this season. ´:H¡YH EHHQ ZRUNLQJ KDUG RQ RXU FRPELnations in the trial match we had a couple of ZHHNV DJR DQG DW WUDLQLQJ VR ZH¡OO EH ORRNing to consolidate that,â€? he said. “The trial against Cootamundra in %RRURZD DOVR JDYH XV D JRRG ORRN DW RXU RZQ ZHDNQHVVHV 1R VFRUHV ZHUH RIĂ€FLDO-

ly taken but they scored one more try than us, so while it was still a pretty good game, there was a few things for us to take from it.â€? Fullbacks and halves are normally considered to be the key positions in rugby union, DQG &RUFRUDQ ZDV FRQĂ€GHQW KH KDG WKH right men in these positions. ´:H¡YH JRW 1LFN 5\DQ DW IXOOEDFN ZKR¡V D YHU\ IDVW DQG DWKOHWLF SOD\HU DQG ZH¡OO VWDUW ZLWK %UDG 5RVH DW Ă \KDOI DQG 0DUN 3RSSOLQ and scrumhalf,â€? he said. Corcoran said this season the Goldies would look to expand their attacking game a lot more, conceding in the past they KDGQ¡W VSUHDG WKH EDOO DW WLPHV ZKHQ WKH\ should have. ´:H¡OO EH ZRUNLQJ D ORW PRUH RQ RXU ZLGH FKDQQHOV WKLV VHDVRQ :H¡OO OHW WKH IRUZDUGV hit it up and then spread the ball wide to our RXWVLGH EDFNV :H SUREDEO\ GLGQ¡W GR WKDW enough last season and stayed in the midGOH RI WKH Ă€HOG WRR PXFK Âľ KH VDLG He said the Goldies would also look to chance their arm more often and run the ball, but would still kick for territory while XQGHU SUHVVXUH LQ WKHLU RZQ HQG RI WKH Ă€HOG Kickoff on Saturday will be at 2.30pm. 7KH *ROGLHV ZLOO UHWXUQ WR WKH %RRURZD Showground the following weekend for a local derby clash with Harden. %\ -RVKXD 0DWLF

The Young Yabbies Rugby Union Club is searching for anyone interested in coaching their womens team in the ACT womens rugby union competition this year. 7KH FOXE¡V ZRPHQV WHDP KDV EHHQ UXQQLQJ for the last three years, but with no one yet putting their hand up to look after the team, it is now under threat for this season. <RXQJ¡V ZRPHQ DUH VFKHGXOHG WR FRPpete in a 10-round season with Canberrabased clubs Tuggeranong, Gungahlin, UniNorths, and the Royals, with a round one FODVK DJDLQVW 8QL 1RUWKV DW &UDQĂ€HOG 2YDO RQ May 7. %HWZHHQ QRZ DQG WKHQ WKH\ ZLOO SOD\ LQ a number of 10-a-side carnival gala day HYHQWV LQFOXGLQJ WKHLU KRVW HYHQW DW &UDQĂ€HOG 2YDO QH[W 6DWXUGD\ $SULO However Young Yabbies President Mick Hudson said this would not go ahead unless someone took the coaching reigns. ´2XU FOXE UHPDLQV FRPPLWWHG WR KDYLQJ D ZRPHQ¡V VLGH LQ WKH FRPSHWLWLRQ EXW DW WKH PRPHQW ZH¡UH GHVSHUDWH IRU VRPHRQH WR SXW their hand up for the coaching role,â€? he said. “We brought in our womens side around WKUHH \HDUV DJR DQG EDFN WKHQ WKHUH ZDVQ¡W much womens sport outside of netball, basketball and tennis.â€? ´%XW QRZ WKHUH LV D ORW RI LW 7KH <RXQJ &KHUryettes have done very well in league tag, and we want to keep our womens team strong as well.â€? 7KH <DEELHV ZRPHQ PDQDJHG WR Ă€HOG a team at the Cowra 10s carnival three weeks ago, and were supposed to play at a carnival in Temora the following week but ZHUH XQDEOH WR Ă€HOG D WHDP GXH WR SOD\HUV being unavailable. %XW +XGVRQ EHOLHYHV KDYLQJ D FRDFK WR keep the playing group together will ensure there will be enough players to play. ´:H KDYH D UHDOO\ VWURQJ FRPSHWLWLRQ WKDW¡V great for women wanting to play sport. There are lots of opportunities as well, especially with the chance for our women to play representative rugby with the ACT. They travel as far as New Zealand,â€? he said. Hudson is also asking all players within the club to register online, with the link being on the Yabbies Facebook Fa ace c book page.

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IMAGE: The Yabbies during a phase at the Cowra 10s carnival three weeks ago. Photo: Supplied.

Yabbies ready for intensity boost in Nation’s Capital The Young Yabbies are as keen as they have ever been to start a competition this week according to co-coach Hagon Williams. And why would they not be? 2Q 6DWXUGD\ WKH <DEELHV ZLOO make their debut in the highly regarded ACT Rugby Union competition down in Canberra- a competition that Williams said will no doubt have a positive impact on his club. The Yabbies will feature in WKH Ă€UVW DQG VHFRQG JUDGHV RI WKH $&758¡V Ă€UVW GLYLVLRQ FRPSHWLWLRQ

,Q WKH $&758 ÀUVW GLYLVLRQ LV WKH VHFond tier competition that sits underneath the premier division- better known as the John I Dent Cup, this acts as a nursery for players aspiring to join the ACT %UXPELHV 6XSHU 5XJE\ program. The Yabbies joining the ÀUVW GLYLVLRQ FRPSHWLWLRQ this year follows a successful trial of their under 16 and under 18 sides in the ACT system last year.

Williams said the experience will be a brand new one for his younger, newer-looking side this year, but one each player will welcome with open arms. ´:H¡UH GHĂ€QLWHO\ ORRNLQJ IRUZDUG WR playing in a higher standard competition,â€? he said. “We had our juniors play in Canberra last year and it went really well, so we decided to enter our seniors as well.â€? “I think playing in the competition will EH EHWWHU IRU WKH FOXE DV D ZKROH ,W¡OO be great for our player development playing in a competition that has more LQWHQVLW\ DQG , WKLQN WKDW¡OO LPSURYH RXU club as a whole as we move forward.â€? The Yabbies kick off their season at KRPH DW &UDQĂ€HOG 2YDO DJDLQVW (DVWHUQ Suburbs at 3pm on Saturday. Easts have been regarded as one of the struggling clubs in the ACT competition in recent years, but are developing with new players, similarly to Young. The Yabbies will unleash three new overseas recruits from England and Ireland, each of which are on a working holiday in Young. With these three players packing down in the forwards, Williams said his men would be focusing on developing a solid halves combination early this season. ´:H¡YH KDG JRRG SUHSDUDWLRQ LQ RXU WULDO PDWFKHV VR IDU VR ZH¡OO EH ORRNing at maintaining our halves pairing of James Maloney and Mick Stallard,â€? he said. ´2XU VLGH LV PXFK \RXQJHU WKLV \HDU to previous years, so getting our combinations sorted will be important.â€? 7KH <DEELHV ZLOO SOD\ WKHLU Ă€UVW two rounds at home before making WKHLU Ă€UVW URDG WULS WR 4XHDQEH\DQ LQ round three.

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