Louise Thrower

Goulburn

Senior Reporter at Goulburn Post

Senior journalist - Goulburn Post

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Goulburn PCYC gym revitalised by $20k Knights of Malta donation

1 week ago | goulburnpost.com.au | Louise Thrower

Goulburn's PCYC gym has undergone an extensive upgrade, thanks to a major donation. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperThe Australian chapter of Christian group, the Knights of Malta, donated $20,000 for the overhaul in 2024. The gesture, organised by member and Marulan man, Norman Yammine, has made a significant difference, according to PCYC manager, Lucy Young. "It's life-changing.
Woman tells court of enduring impacts from physical and sexual assault

1 week ago | goulburnpost.com.au | Louise Thrower

Goulburn courthouse. Picture by Louise Thrower. A victim has told a court of the fear she has felt after she was physically and sexually assaulted in Goulburn. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperThe woman, who can't be identified for legal reasons, read a victim impact statement to Goulburn District Court on Friday, June 20.
Service station plan near city's entry fuels 'saturation' concerns

1 week ago | goulburnpost.com.au | Louise Thrower

An artist's impression of the planned 7-Eleven at 136 Hume Street, Goulburn.The developer hopes to start construction in September. Picture supplied. Another 7-Eleven service station will be built on the main southern entry to Goulburn. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperThe fuel station planned for 136 Hume Street will complement the 7-Eleven at 88-92 Clinton Street, less than 2km away.
New housing frontier near Marys Mount opens amid flooding worries

1 week ago | goulburnpost.com.au | Louise Thrower

Sharyn Roebuck, Joanne and Frazer Roberts attended Tuesday night's council meeting at which a large residential planning proposal off Crookwell Road was discussed. Mr Frazer voiced concerns about potential flooding. Picture by Louise Thrower. A planning consultant has urged people to reserve judgment on a proposal to create up to 256 residential lots in Goulburn's northwest. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Police warm up community with a 'cuppa', donuts and cakes

1 week ago | goulburnpost.com.au | Louise Thrower

The blue-icing donuts and cupcakes were a definite temptation at Goulburn's Coffee with a Cop session. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperThe initiative in Belmore Park on Tuesday, June 17, was a chance for the men and women in blue to hear community concerns in a friendly, albeit brisk, environment.
Agent, council postpone auction for piece of Taralga history

1 week ago | goulburnpost.com.au | Louise Thrower

The former Taralga Post Office at 29 Orchard Street remains on the market. Upper Lachlan Shire Council recently postponed its auction after talks with the marketing agent. Picture supplied. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperThe former Taralga Post Office at 29 Orchard Street has been on the market for six months.
Tall tales and true endure for 33 years of POETS group with a difference

1 week ago | goulburnpost.com.au | Louise Thrower

Platon Antony well remembers his first Goulburn POETS gathering. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperThe now-retired Goulburn car salesman was under no illusion the function had anything to do with poetry. Instead, the 'meeting of like minds' had a much more social intent. "It started with lunch, then dinner, and turned into a very late night," Mr Antony said.
Truck narrowly misses crashing into house fence in Goulburn

1 week ago | goulburnpost.com.au | Louise Thrower

A Lansdowne Street resident was making coffee and looking out his kitchen window when he noticed a truck headed straight for his house. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's Paper"There goes my fence, my garage and new car, " Steve Weston thought as the heavy vehicle careered off the road and rolled. Fortunately, the truck missed the fence and garage.
NSW Police Academy student to face court on drink-driving charge

2 weeks ago | goulburnpost.com.au | Louise Thrower

NSW Police Academy attestation parade. File picture by Oliver Rodden. A NSW Police Academy student has been stood down after being charged with mid-range drink driving. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperSecurity officers noticed damage to the Goulburn Academy's boom gate at 12.15am on Saturday, June 14.
Remembering Garry's decades-long hockey contribution and love of family

2 weeks ago | goulburnpost.com.au | Louise Thrower

As a boy, Garry Downey loved watching the great soccer players of the world, like George Best in the English football league. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperTheir positioning and strategy were a constant source of fascination for the young Garry, who applied the same principles to his other passion - hockey.