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Curtain rises on stage one of restoration of Yass's Liberty Theatre

President of the Friends of the Liberty Theatre Yass, Bimbi Turner, outside the heritage-listed building. Photo: Sally Hopman. About nine years ago, Bimbi Turner bought a book to take notes at an upcoming meeting. The Yass local opened it and the first thing she saw was a quote by Walt Disney: “If you can dream it, you can do it.” Disney, Mrs Turner thought at the time, should know. Almost a decade later, the first stage of that dream is about t…Yass · Yass Read Article

Yass Council backflips on plan to cut down historic trees after community campaign

One of the trees, photographed at an earlier date. Photo: Yass Valley Council. A Capital Country council has backed down from its plan to remove three mature trees. Yass Valley Council (YVC) had been working with Essential Energy on plans to remove three trees on Rossi Street – two London plane trees and a white cedar – on safety grounds. All three are located underneath powerlines or other nearby electrical infrastructure, meaning they need reg…Trees · Yass Read Article

Music in the meadows comes to Yass

Music in the meadows comes to YassYass · Yass Read Article

'Stop and take pause': Yass Council backs down from full delivery of Crago Mill development

The Crago Mill Precinct project had long been followed by controversy, especially around its multi-million dollar price tag. Photo: Sally Hopman. A regional council has backflipped on the second stage of a $50 million development, in the hopes of being able to better balance its books. Stage 1 of the Crago Mill Precinct Project is underway, which covers the construction of a new administration building and a new library, and is expected to be fi…Yass · Yass Read Article

Lovers of fine food, wine and beer always make Thyme to Taste in Yass and Murrumbateman

Thyme to Taste Emporium has become a destination for foodies, who come for the wine and linger over the goodies in the deli fridge. Photo: Lee-Ann. Lee-Ann Sutton and Andrew Dodds taste every wine, independent beer, craft cider, cheese, smoked or cured meat and condiment that goes on the shelves of their store, Thyme to Taste Emporium. Someone’s got to do it, after all. With two stores located in the heart of Yass and Murrumbateman, Thyme to Tas…Yass · Yass Read Article

Future of $56 million Crago Mill development in doubt after review flags deferral, scope changes

Work on Stage 1 of the $50 million Crago Mill Precinct Project is ongoing. Photo: Yass Valley Council. Further progress on a major Yass Valley development would create “unacceptable risk”, a report has found, as councillors consider alternative plans. Stage 1 of the Crago Mill Precinct Project is underway, which covers the construction of a new administration building and a new library. The work is expected to be finished by October. A proposed …Work · Yass Read Article

Driver charged with alleged high range drink driving

A man has been charged over an alleged drink driving incident in Murrumbateman, which is about 30 kilometres north-west of Canberra. NSW Police Force said about 1.15pm on Monday 22 September, a 46-year-old man was driving a Holden Commodore sedan when it became bogged on the verge of MacIntosh Circuit. “Members of the public went to check on the man and noticed he was well affected by alcohol,” the police statement said. “Police from The Hume Po…Murrumbateman · Murrumbateman Read Article

Cathy wins A Grade at Yass tournament

Cathy wins A Grade at Yass tournamentYass · Yass Read Article

‘So much uncertainty’: NSW Farmer details mental health toll of ‘zombie’ NSW wind farm project on rural community

A rural New South Wales farmer has revealed the shocking mental health impacts an indefinitely delayed wind farm project in the southern tablelands has had on residents following a major pushback against the project. Locals have been pushing back on renewable energy development company Wind Prospect’s proposal for up to 90 large wind turbines to dot the landscape in an area 20km northwest of Yass. Wind Prospect emailed residents on Thursday last…Wind Power · Yass Read Article

'Huge amount of community need': Council wheels still in motion for new bike track

Yass Valley Council has indicated support to continue planning for a new pump track. Photo: 1footage/Envato. A regional council is pushing ahead with plans to build a new bike track, before a final decision on its location early next year. The project began with Yass Valley Council (YVC) working towards the creation of a joint BMX and pump track installation. The council voted in December 2024 to establish a focus group to work on the project, w…Murrumbateman · Murrumbateman Read Article

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