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Flight of fancy

‘Flight of Fancy’ essentially refers to an idea that is out of reach, impractical and implausible. So for the Kaniva Lions Club in late 2023 and early 2024, the idea of hosting a Debutante Ball was just that…A Flight of Fancy.

Pros and cons of social media switch off

Sarah Herrmann. Kadina's Charli Pearce was 10 years old when she started using social media. Now 18, she said while she somewhat regrets that decision, she also believes attempts to stop young people from using it will be fruitless.

Mallee youth program headed to Tasmania

Mallee Accommodation and Support Program’s Youth Mentoring Program is headed to Tasmania from Saturday for a five-day hike through the Tasman Peninsula National Park. Since it began in 2006 the program has enriched the lives of over 220 underprivileged and disconnected youth in the Sunraysia area, supporting them through mentoring and exposing them to positive life experiences and challenges.

Wave of whooping cough

Health experts are reminding pregnant women and infants to get vaccinated against whooping cough. The reminder follows a wave of the infectious disease, seeing case numbers climb to their highest in the last six years across the state. According to the Department of Health and Wellbeing, South Australia recorded 492 cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, so far this year—more than 10 times the number of cases reported at the same time last year.

The future of football

It was the Saturday that began at 8 a.m. with junior netball, and featured North-Central’s 15 grand finals of football, netball and hockey. It drew a record "gate" of $43,203 at Donald for the climax of a 2024 season that began on April 13, and concluded with a day of great excitement last Saturday, September 14.

Maldon triumphs in grand finals: Football and netball teams bring home the premiership

It was a weekend to remember for the Maldon Football and Netball Club, with both the Under 17.5s Football and Under 17s Netball teams claiming Grand Final victories on Saturday. The young stars made their club and community proud, capping off an incredible season with hard-fought wins.

1,500 students look to the future with AgTech skills

Sean Cunningham. Agvision Yanco took place last week to promote agricultural careers to hundreds of students from throughout the Riverina-Murray region. It is the biggest regional NSW interactive event which promotes careers in agriculture.

Leading young dairy paraders out for glory at national finals

Australia's most promising  paraders  of dairy cattle have been announced by Agricultural Shows Australia as eligible to compete in the national finals of the prestigious annual competition to be judged this month at Melbourne Royal Show. The winner of the dairy cattle young  paraders  competition will be determined by who has best prepared, presented and paraded their animal before a judge.

Former Glossop High School campus put onto the market”¦ Golden opportunity?

The old Glossop High School site – officially now up for sale – should be repurposed as a centre for Riverland youth, rather than sold off to private interests, a long-time local says. Dormant since 2022, the vast 17-hectare site is now on the market, but local man Ian Penno says the Riverland is "losing an opportunity" to address concerns with troubled young people in the region.

Students for positive change in the community

In a display of community spirit, the Year 11 and 12 Vocational Major Personal Development Skills class of 2024 at Donald High School have chosen to undertake a series of projects aimed at improving our local community. They have been joined by the Donald High School Hands On Learning Group. The classes recently participated in a tree-planting day...

Council to host BMX, skate, and scoot competition and art workshop for Greater Shepparton Youth Fest 2024

Greater Shepparton City Council, in partnership with the Victorian State Government and FReezA, is excited to announce a BMX, skate, and scoot competition and art workshop as part of Greater Shepparton Youth Fest 2024. These events will take place on Sunday 29 September 2024 at the Shepparton Skate Park.

Golf clinic for the schools

Golf NSW Western Region Manager Gary Begg thought it would be a good idea to bring Senior Regional Manager for Jack Newton Junior Golf, Mark Ingrey to Wilcannia to show him the world of golf in the far west, and the struggles the Club has in maintaining the course, particularly in wet periods. They conducted four clinics … for students from both schools.

Tigers under-14s into grand final

In the Uniting Church under-fourteens’ second semi-final match it was the young Tigers who got the grand final spot with a win over the Boort Magpies. The under-14s played a very good game and kicking with the wind in the first quarter, the Tigers took a handy lead, which was cut to 6 points at half-time.

Bunker’s Hill State School 125th celebration

A large number of students, families, past students, past teachers, and community members attended the 125th celebrations at Bunker’s Hill State School. This included many staff and students who were here in 1999 at the school’s Centenary. The students and staff made it a magnificent day ...

Hay Inc applications open

Are you a young adult 18 to 25 years (or know someone who is) that is keen to increase their agricultural knowledge and skills, expand networks and take advantage of priceless mentoring? Applications are now open for the 2025 Hay Inc Rural Education Program. Next year’s intake will be the 11th cohort of the uniquely local and focussed training program, which now boasts more than 140 alumni.

Oasis in Grey’s childcare desert

Rachel Hagan. Minlaton's time to celebrate arrived with the official opening of the long-awaited Minlaton Family Centre ...The ribbon was cut by Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey, and the three women who started it all: Katie Hughes, Anna Phasey and Amy Honner ... The centre has created 120 childcare places in the region, which is an incredible increase from a few years earlier when there were only 14.

Delve into the world of Australian wildlife and Lego. Let me explain”¦ Gone Buggo goes on tour

What do you get when you take a Fireback Huntsman home for research and photograph it in your bathroom? And not just any bathroom... Lego bathroom? And why? TEDx speaker, author and wildlife educator Steven Gill says "Let Me Explain..." with his new Australian east coast tour!

Kate rides high in Brazil

Joanna Tucker. Maitland 16-year-old equestrian Kate Mahar represented Australia on the world stage last month. She placed 12th from a field of 16 at the 2024 Youth World Reining Cup in Avare, Brazil ... Ms Mahar was Australia’s only representative, and said her favourite moments were making connections with other young riders in the competition lead-in.

Australia’s top young dairy cattle judges selected for national finals

Australia's most promising young dairy cattle judges have been announced ahead of the Agricultural Shows Australia National Young Judges & Paraders Competition finals at the Melbourne Royal Show ... Katie Stanley, Executive Officer of Agricultural Shows Australia, says the competition is designed to recognise the best new talent in livestock judging nationwide.

Cadets meet and greet Youth Minister

Serena Kirby. Denmark Senior High School emergency services cadets gathered last week for a meet and greet with Local Government and Youth Minister Hannah Beazley. Ms Beazley, who is also Emergency Services Minister Parliamentary Secretary, said the cadets program was the favourite thing in her portfolio.

A sea of colour for Book Week 2024

Overlockers and sewing machines, hot glue guns and paper mâché formations worked overtime last week to prepare costumes for the 2024 Book Week Parade at Barham’s Riverside Park. For those time-restricted or creatively impaired, it was a flying trip to costume shops to gather all the bibs and bobs needed to help bring book characters to life!

Lending a hand in the sand

One of Australia’s best beaches is making a comeback. Yorke Peninsula Council has recruited some hardworking students to help get Flaherty Beach, near Point Turton, back into shape ... "Flaherty Beach is a coastal gem on Yorke Peninsula and has been ranked as the fourth best beach in Australia," says Letitia Dahl-helm, YPC environment officer.

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