The Grenfell Record
Saturday, 2 December 2023
Weddin Whispers: Get ready for festive season
The march past of the 200 Australian Army Cadets Units.
School Marimba ensemble perform at School Spectacular
The talented Grenfell Public Marimba Ensemble travelled to Sydney to perform at Spec Fest as part of the School Spectacular. Image supplied.
Concerns increase for man missing from Quandialla
Rebecca Hewson
Malcolm McAlister with one of the missing dogs Tiger.
Opinion
Poor little Jenkins, how will he cope with girls?
Garry Linnell
Some people genuinely believe in the superiority of elite same-sex education. Picture Shutterstock
Watch
From Akubra to Speedo: who owns Australia's most iconic brands?
Anna Houlahan
From Akubra to Speedo: who owns Australia's most iconic brands?
Waste site clean up continues
Weddin Shire Council has heard from the Director Environmental Services about the status of the Quandialla and Caragabal Waste Facilities. Image from Weddin Shire Council's Facebook page.
Hub of hope in Grenfell
Lt Jodie McInnes at one of the computers that will be accessible to the Grenfell community through The Salvation Army.
Cara Kemp
Grenfell Public School ready for Schools Spectacular
Combined schools marimba troupe meet up in the Parkes East Public School Hall for their first combined rehearsal on their marimbas.
Main Street officially opens
Mike Ryan, Steph Cooke, Craig Bembrick, Michael McCormack, Noreen Vu and Bob Cohen officially open Main Street.
Brendan McCool
Weddin Whispers: Five generations celebrate
Glenice Clarke cutting her 80th birthday Cake surrounded by her children Megan, Andrew and Kerrie. (Cont).
Grenfell Public School has busy term
Tamara McMahon
Ethan Mouatt had a wonderful time at his first GPS Orientation Day and cannot wait to begin Kindergarten next year. Image supplied.
Henry Lawson High students visit Australian National Field Days in Orange
Heather Walker
The experience at the Australian National Field Days left a lasting impact on the Henry Lawson High School Year 11 students, Image supplied.
Give back this Christmas through the Salvation Army
Auxiliary Lieutenant Jodie McInnes of the Cowra/Grenfell Salvation Army is encouraging local residents to donate register for their Christmas appeal.
Andrew Fisher
Weddin Whispers: Grenfell pauses to remember
Cadet of the Year CPL Vienna Fysh, with RSL Sub-Branch President Glen Ivins, 2LT (AAC) Andy Cooper, LT (AAC) Camille Baldwin and 2LT (AAC) Lyn Hucker.
Building for the future
CEF of Grenfell Treasurer Hayley Griffiths with Grenfell Rugby Executive Josh Taylor, Henry Mitton and James McClelland. Image supplied
Margaret Carey
Weddin Whispers: Successful Cup day function at the Grenfell Country Club
Grenfell Dramatic Society Youth Theatre members ready to entertain you this weekend. Cont
Grenfell band needs you!
The Grenfell Band is on the march, looking for new members. Image supplied
Puffin' pollies: leaders on the record over cannabis use
Anna Houlahan
Cannabis harvest. Picture by Paul Scrambler
'Gone too far': councils scrap Acknowledgement of Country
Anna McGuinness
An Acknowledgement of Country pays respect to the Traditional Owners of the land a meeting or event is being held on. Picture file

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Aussie tourists kept these consulates busiest with tales of woe
DFAT helped the most travellers in south-east Asian countries. Picture by Shutterstock
Anna McGuinness
Bushranger provides rich fodder for 'tale of redemption'
Louise Thrower
Peter Long gained new insight into his great grandfather, Larry Cummins after writing a book about his life through the eyes of various characters. Picture supplied.
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Graffiti at Hindu temple sparks widespread accusations
Anna Houlahan
Graffiti on the front fence of the Shree Laxminarayan Mandir temple. Picture supplied
Regional satellite dish first in program to better GPS positioning
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The legalisation of voluntary assisted dying laws has been bittersweet for Geoff Burch, who lost his wife Suzanne two years ago to cancer. Picture by Ash Smith
Sport
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Matildas, 2000 water polo team win Don, Dawn awards
Roger Vaughan
The Matildas, who reached the World Cup semis, have won Sport Australia Hall Of Fame's Don award. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Greyhounds Adoption Day returns to Dapto
Greyhounds As Pets host their final Adoption Day for the year at Dapto on December 16. Picture supplied
Leading jockey's love of greyhounds
Michael Cowley
Tyler Schiller (left) and Zac Lloyd have moved into greyhound ownership and are pictured with their broodbitch Newhaven Nellie. Photo Ross Schultz.
Athletics in 'survival mode' after Games cancellation
Rachael Ward
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AFL
Finals triumphs give North belief in AFLW flag quest
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Shayne Hope
Magpies forward McStay to miss 2024 with knee injury
Justin Chadwick
Collingwood forward Daniel McStay will miss the 2024 AFL season after rupturing his ACL. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Martin weathers blows to reach AFLW grand final
Roger Vaughan
North Melbourne's preliminary final win over Adelaide came at a painful price for Niamh Martin (28). (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)
Lions name injured Davidson in AFLW grand final squad
Roger Vaughan
Brisbane have named Dakota Davidson in their grand final squad as she recovers from a knee injury. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)
Simple message driving North for AFLW grand final
Roger Vaughan
The directive from North coach Darren Crocker for tight AFLW finishes is simple, and effective. (Morgan Hancock/AAP PHOTOS)
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Sneak peak: Inside the beach house tipped to break the Byron Bay record
The home is tipped to break the Byron Bay record of $37 million. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
See inside the Byron Bay house Carrie Bickmore is selling
Jen Melocco
The Byron Bay home is made for outdoor entertaining and summer living. Picture: Supplied
Photos
Longterm superhosts set to sell Australia's 'best nature stay'
Hamish Geale
Gordon Cuff and Susie Aulich have owned The Trig for the past 16 years. Pictures supplied
Accused mushroom cook's property snapped up before auction
The Mount Waverley townhouse sold prior to auction. Pic Supplied.
Jen Melocco
Regional renters hit as more of Australia becomes unaffordable
Jen Melocco
The options for renting an affordable home is becoming rarer for those in regional Australia.
View Media Group back AI that transforms the real estate search
Jen Melocco
The virtual concierge, Claire by Propic, is a first port of call in house hunting.
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Motherland: a love song to Jamaican cuisine
Peanut and sweet potato stew. Picture supplied
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Karen Hardy
Roast garlic chicken on potato and leek gratin. Picture by Chris Court. Recipe and styling: Donna Hay
What's cooking, good looking? The best cookbooks of 2023
Karen Hardy
Every cook likes to find a cookbook under the Christmas tree. Picture Shutterstock
Scrublands rural-noir lures Heathcote home
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Bella Heathcote plays Mandy in new crime-drama Scrublands. Picture supplied
The only plant-based desserts you'll ever need
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Chocolate ganache tart. Picture by Matt Russell
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Zodiac cruise at Mongomery Reef on the Kimberley coast, Western Australia. Picture supplied.
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Photos and Video
How heritage protection is cutting down new development
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles and, inset, a Virginia class submarine. Picture by Keegan Carroll
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Julian Dennison in Uproar. Picture supplied
Comment
How heritage protection is cutting down new development
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World War II veteran Reg Chard in his home at Villawood, Sydney, NSW. Picture supplied
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Daniel Johns and David Helfgott in a still from the film. Picture supplied
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ACT Senior Australian of the Year Ebenezer Banful. Picture by Salty Dingo
The Land
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National framework to help farmers dig deeper into soil health
Hayley Warden
Farmlab CEO Sam Duncan, Armidale, chats with Seth Gordon, Moffit Falls, about soil management. Picture supplied
Students positive about a career in agriculture
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Advice
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