Rebecca Hewson

Australia

Journalist at Australian Community Media for @theyoungwitness and @Grenfell_Record. https://t.co/RfvCpeWveB…. Views are my own...most of the time.

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Articles

Local woman wins a huge scholarship

1 week ago | boorowanewsonline.com.au | Rebecca Hewson

Victoria Bragg from Crowther has been announced as this year's recipient of the SKIP Foundation and Australian National University's $25,000 scholarship to study STEM. The scholarship was increased this year to support more women from non-metropolitan areas to pursue a Bachelor of Engineering through the Kim Jackson Scholarship. Co-founder of the SKIP Foundation and a long-time advocate of equality ...
A successful performance in Orange

1 week ago | boorowanewsonline.com.au | Rebecca Hewson

Boorowa Gymnastics Club have had a very successful first term with 10 of their gymnasts performing very successfully in Orange recently. All of the competitors from the Boorowa Club achieved a gold or silver medal on at least one apparatus with many of the local gymnasts competing for the first time. "Amelia Murray, Isabelle Haines, Mahalia Manion, Bonnie Molloy, Annabelle Cusack and Sophee Hewitt w...
Dr Wick to open new clinic

1 week ago | forbesadvocate.com.au | Rebecca Hewson

Dr Asitha Wickramaratne, also known as Dr Wick, from the Boorowa Street Medical Centre in Young, has taken over the previously closed clinic in Boorowa and will be opening the Marsden Street Clinic in the next six to eight weeks.
Goldies, Red Devils and Yabbies gear up for the season

2 weeks ago | boorowanewsonline.com.au | Rebecca Hewson

This Saturday the Central West Rugby Union South West Cup will kick off with the Young Yabbies, Harden Red Devils and Boorowa Goldies ready to take to the field. The Goldies will be chasing glory, looking to go one better than last year where they came in the bridesmaid, the Red Devils will be eyeing the finals after being knocked out by the Goldies and the Yabbies will be hoping to make history by...
Inland Rail closing in on Stockinbingal to Parkes completion

2 weeks ago | boorowanewsonline.com.au | Rebecca Hewson

Inland Rail will use the upcoming rail possession from March 22-24 to apply some of the finishing touches to the Stockinbingal to Parkes (S2P) section of the project, with Inland Rail on course to finish S2P on schedule in mid-2025. The rail possession, where the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) line from Forbes to Goobang Junction is closed, will permit our contractor Martinus Rail to carr...
ACRRM calls for more rural healthcare infrastructure

2 weeks ago | boorowanewsonline.com.au | Rebecca Hewson

The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is calling for urgent investment in rural healthcare infrastructure, highlighting that workforce retention is directly linked to access to essential services such as housing and childcare. ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin says without action, rural, remote, and First Nations communities will continue to struggle with healthcare access, leadin...
Local now four time Australian Champions

2 weeks ago | boorowanewsonline.com.au | Rebecca Hewson

A local teenager has come home from the Australian Athletics Championships in Perth with some new bling after not just winning, but dominating his event. The training and dedication has paid off for the teenager who is now the holder of four Australian Championships in hammer throw. Cooper Dabin is now a four time Australian Champion after he threw a massive 62.84m in the 16s boys hammer throw at th...
Travla Beer and Rugby Festival

3 weeks ago | boorowanewsonline.com.au | Rebecca Hewson

The weather may have been wet and cold, however, the action on the fields at the Boorowa Rugby Club last Saturday was hot with teams from across the region and Canberra facing off for the 2025 Boorowa Rugby Club Travla Beer and Rugby Festival. There were some fantastic games played across both fields, with plenty of Australian classics and great food throughout the day keeping spectators and players alike entertained. Games were 20 minutes each with mens and womens sides taking to the fields.
Inquiry in cat population management holds second hearing

3 weeks ago | youngwitness.com.au | Rebecca Hewson

The Upper House committee inquiring into the management of cat populations in New South Wales held its second hearing on Tuesday 1 April 2025 at NSW Parliament in Sydney. A wide range of stakeholders appeared before the committee, including wildlife organisations, animal welfare groups, veterinarians and those involved in animal care at a grassroots level. The committee will also heard from local councils and representatives of the NSW Government.
Hilltops weather forecast

3 weeks ago | youngwitness.com.au | Rebecca Hewson

Friday April 4 - Sunny throughout the day and partly cloudy into the night. A top of 23 and a low of 10 degrees Celsius. Saturday April 5 - Sunny throughout the day and a clear night. A top of 19 degrees Celsius and a low of 7. Sunday April 6 - Partly cloudy throughout the day, clear overnight. A top of 20 and a low of 10 degrees Celsius. Monday April 7 - Sunny during the day and clear through the night. A top of 19 degrees Celsius and a low of 8 overnight.