Youth

Donald Pony Club’s membership boost

The Buloke Times - 18 April 2025

Donald and District Pony Club has seen a much-needed boost in riding memberships this year, increasing almost double in number, with the introduction of four new members to the club ... At its April rally held at the pony club grounds in Donald on Sunday, April 6, the club welcomed new members...

Year 9 Bushwalk Camp: Students at the Grampians

Contributor, The Buloke Times - 18 April 2025

In Week 10 of Term 1, eleven Year 9 students and four staff members took part in the annual Bushwalk Camp – an experience designed to challenge, inspire and create lasting memories. Due to the impact of summer bushfires, this year’s camp looked a little different, with the route re-planned to explore the beautiful northern section of the Grampians National Park, which remained unaffected.

Children’s University expands in the Limestone Coast

Contributor, Naracoorte Community News - 11 April 2025

Emma Scott. Children's University has been making a positive impact in and around Naracoorte since 2017 and, this year, is excited to announce Sunrise Christian School Naracoorte joining existing member schools ... Children's University, hosted by the University of Adelaide, promotes beyond the classroom learning and engages children and young people in exciting, out-of-school learning opportunities.

Queensland champion

Mim Rogers, Allora Advertiser - 11 April 2025

Bailey Harm claimed gold and the Qld School Sport Champion title for the 17-19 years 50m and 100m Freestyle events at the recent Qld Schools Championships in Brisbane ... Bailey clocked a 52.26 in the 100m Freestyle heats, going on to win the final.

Spirit of Emu Creek retires

Ted Rogers, On Our Selection News - 10 April 2025

After 40 years of devoted service at Emu Creek State School, teacher aide, Liz Donnelly has retired from the school that has played such an important role in her life. Liz's story is the story of Emu Creek in many ways.

Lawloit annual bush concert

Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times - 9 April 2025

Last Sunday saw the sleepy hollow of Lawloit come alive to the sounds of music and laughter at the annual bush concert. Jason alias Chipper Gordon was MC for the afternoon setting the scene for a lot of fun.

Celebrating in style

Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times - 9 April 2025

Nhill College's annual Presentation Ball was held on the evening of Friday, 4 April, at the Nhill Memorial Community Centre. Eighteen Nhill College students were formally presented to their families and the guests of honour ...

Hearing young Riverlanders speak on current challenges

Murray Pioneer - 9 April 2025

Madison Eastmond. The South Australian Youth Forum (SAYF) All Voices Tour made its most-recent stop in the Riverland last weekend, with their local workshop hoping to further understand the shared passions, hopes, and struggles of regional youth ... the afternoon workshop hosting conversations on climate resilience, mental health resources, and the importance of agricultural wellbeing.

Community podcasting

The Buloke Times - 8 April 2025

A small group of enthusiastic participants from Charlton, Donald, Wycheproof, and Birchip recently came together to trial podcasting and broadcasting equipment in a hands-on, skills-sharing session designed to support future community storytelling and fundraising.

RFDS aeromedical simulator visits Allora

Mim Rogers, Allora Advertiser - 4 April 2025

Allora P-10 Students enjoyed the visit by the RFDS with their Aeromedical Simulator which was fully equipped with flight controls, indicators, communication headsets and two stretcher beds. Once onboard, students undertook an immersive experience as a patient and they could see how the crew operates these units in the sky.

Olympics dream comes true

Ted Rogers, On Our Selection News - 3 April 2025

When Greenmount resident and Clifton State High School's Year 11 student Ellie Stenzel stepped up to the microphone to make the opening address to the Equestrian Australia Board and the Olympic Committee in support of Toowoomba's bid to stage the Equestrian events she may not have realised the full importance of her speech to the future of equestrian events on the Downs.

A fresh start for Queensland – adult crime, adult time expands to 33 offences: Crisafulli, Frecklington, Purdie, Gerber

Contributor, ARR.News - 2 April 2025

The Crisafulli Government is expanding its landmark Adult Crime, Adult Time laws to 33 youth crime offences, with new laws introduced to the Queensland Parliament ... The Making Queensland Safer (Adult Crime, Adult Time) Amendment Bill 2025 provides for an additional 20 Adult Crime, Adult Time offences, including attempted murder...

Balranald ICPA hold highly successful ICPA state conference

Contributor, The Riverine Grazier - 2 April 2025

The NSW ICPA conference, held in Euston and organised by Balranald ICPA was a resounding success ... The conference addressed critical issues for rural and remote education, including teacher retention, rural equity, inter-agency support, Early Childhood Education access and funding, transport challenges, boarding school matters, and connectivity.

Top turnout for Birchip Tennis: Club Championships decided

The Buloke Times - 28 March 2025

The Birchip Tennis Club hosted its annual Club Championships Day on Sunday, marking the biggest turnout in the club’s history. Thirty matches were played across the afternoon, in glorious Autumn sunshine, which provided great viewing and entertainment.

Police tackling youth crime crisis

Rodney Stevens, Clarence Valley Independent - 26 March 2025

The commander of about 200 officers from 17 police stations across 3 Local Government Areas that encompass the Coffs Clarence Police District, Superintendent Joanne Schultz, revealed some informative and interesting insights into crime in the region at Sunday's community meeting.

Brave Ava rings the bell after beating cancer twice

Emily Gladdis, Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times - 26 March 2025

Last week, Nhill's own Ava returned home to a very special moment—ringing the bell to mark the end of her cancer treatment for the second time in four years. It was a hard-won milestone, celebrated with love and emotion at the Royal Children's Hospital, where staff gathered to honour her incredible bravery.

Hay Lions 17s win netball tournament

Contributor, The Riverine Grazier - 26 March 2025

Jade Auldist. The Hay Lions Under-17s delivered an outstanding performance at the Swan Hill Junior Netball Tournament, securing the Grand Final win after a day of fierce competition, teamwork, and determination.

Trinity’s board gains global recognition

Yorke Peninsula Country Times - 25 March 2025

Austinn Lane. A Wallaroo student has received world recognition for her hand-painted surfboard. With help from her neighbour, who had experience in fibreglassing, 11-year-old Trinity spent six months painting her board during the 2024 season in preparation for 2025.

Local kids probe water tower artist

Lloyd Polkinghorne, The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper - 20 March 2025

On Wednesday, March 12, an eager group of Barham Primary School students had an exciting meet and greet with the water tower mural painting team and local resident and artwork feature George Rathbone. The young and enthusiastic students fired a barrage of questions on the logistics of painting a tower, to the history of the artist Gus Eagleton.

Great Yamba performances at State Surf Lifesaving titles in Sydney

Contributor, Clarence Valley Independent - 19 March 2025

Jim Dougherty. A strong group of Yamba Surf Club members competed in the 2025 NSW State Surf Lifesaving Championships in Sydney over the last two weeks ... Cody Kratzmann once again led the way for the Yamba team with an all the way win in the U10 years male surf race final to retain the title he won last year in the U9 age group.

Yanchep author writes children’s picture books

Anita McInnes, Yanchep News Online - 18 March 2025

Yanchep author Calum Greenall, who writes children’s picture books will be at Perth Upmarket next Sunday with signed copies of his books ... His already published books include Sam’s Stormy Night and Barry’s Broken Dam – they’re part of a series of four that go together.

Universities: The last woke holdout

Trevor Whittington, CEO WAFarmers - 13 March 2025

Somewhere between Trump’s second term, the corporate world rediscovering common sense, and the general public finally tiring of being lectured by the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) zealots, Australia’s universities seem to have missed the memo: going woke is so yesterday.

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