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Media release - Louder Inside, Quieter Outside - The Malachi's Soundproofing Upgrade
March 27, 2025 in Community and Music

Things are going to get even better at the Malachi Gilmore Hall with changes to the acoustics and soundproofing.
See the story here

Somewhere else where you should spend money
March 27, 2025 in BUsiness

After what seems like an eternity, there is a new occupant of the store next to Mumma Snow's in Tarana. It's the Butchers Hook, and it contains a wonderful collection of artifacts, souvenirs and things that will have you reaching for your wallet.
See some more here

Black Springs kicks up its heels
March 27, 2025 in Community

Saturday, March 22, was a big day in Black Springs. There were activities all day as part of Oberon's Field to Forest Festival, starting with mass at the Catholic church, a tour of St Alban's "tin shed" Anglican church, guided heritage tours around the area, a community lunch and finally an old-time dance at the Black Springs Community Hall.
See a bit about the dance here

Book review - "Am I Made of Stardust?" by Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock
March 27, 2025 in Reviews

This children's book has 111 answers to questions about space and is a perfect way to introduce children to how scientists think and what we really know about things.
Read the review here

Oberon Men's Shed latest raffle
March 27, 2025 in Community

Oberon Men's Shed latest raffle has been drawn, with some very worthy winners.
See the results here

You never stop learning, and here's where it starts
March 27, 2025 in Schools

Education keeps rolling on at the schools around Oberon. Something different to learn or experience every day.
See this week's stories here

Sport keeps on sporting
March 27, 2025 in Sport

The golf championships are well under way, and you sort of win Nearest to the Pin with a Hole In One. And the youngsters from O'Connell tried out their rugby skills.
See all the results here

2025 Oberon Shakespeare Festival
March 20, 2025 in Community

Something wonderful came to Oberon over the period of March 13-15, 2025 with the inaugural Oberon Shakespeare Festival, organised and promoted by the members of Oberon Rotary and featuring the acting skills of Come You Spirits.
See the pictures and stories here

March 2025 Oberon Council Meeting
March 20, 2025 in Community
Updated March 24, 2025

A new Councillor, progress with the NBN around Oberon, a problem with a particular home business, a conflict over what Councillors can say and do, who's who on some committees. And Oberon is set to get a new motor bike facility to bring in the tourists. A normal, eventful Council meeting.
See some more about the meeting here

Oberon's New Citizens
March 20, 2025 in Community

A Citizenship ceremony was held at the Oberon Council on Monday, March 17, welcoming six new Australian citizens.
See the details here

Can Assist Charity Golf Day
March 20, 2025 in Community and Sport

Oberon's favourite charity got another boost with a golf day at the Oberon Golf Club organised by Jesse Graham of JJG's Chill & Grill which raised over $8,000 to support people with cancer in the Oberon Area.
See some more about this here

St Joseph's Catholic School Fete
March 20, 2025 in Community and Schools
Updated March 27, 2025

Who doesn't love a school fete? Oberon turned on a lot better weather this year than last year when everything except the bouncy castle and the chook lotto had to be hastily moved indoors.
See some photos from the day here

Burrumbuttock Hay Runners Charity Ute Show
March 20, 2025 in Community

The weird and the wonderful, the noisy and the flag-drenched turned up at the O'Connell Hotel for a totally different sort of car show.
See the pictures here

The schooling goes on
March 20, 2025 in Schools

Another busy week for the schools around Oberon.
See the stories here

The back pages of the paper
March 20, 2025 in Sport

While ever there's a golf course there will be golfers. Over at the Leagues Club you can meet some new players.  And some congratulations.
See the stories here

International Women's Day Dinner
March 13, 2025 in Community

Saturday March 8 saw a good crowd get together at the Oberon Community Centre for the annual International Women's Day dinner, hosted by Oberon Council.
See the story of the night here

Wellness morning tea
March 13, 2025 in Community

On Thursday, March 6, a presentation about maintaining mental health was given at Oberon Library. It was promoted as an event associated with International Women's Day.
You can read about it here

Seniors Festival lunch
March 13, 2025 in Community

As part of the NSW Government's Seniors Festival a lunch was held at the Burraga Sports & Recreation Club on Saturday, March 8, organised by Burraga Ag Bureau.
See some photos here

Oberon Hospital gets a new flag
March 13, 2025 in Community

Flags get worn out with all that waving in the wind so sometimes they need to be replaced. Oberon MPS has a new Australian flag to fly proudly on the flagpole outside.
See some more here

2025 Field to Forest Festival
March 13, 2025 in Community

No story. No pictures. Just this (Warning - explicit language).

Who ever said school was dull?
March 13, 2025 in Schools

Maths, statistics, physics of music, nature conservation. Plus running, jumping, throwing things and banging drums. Even a bit of Shakespeare.
See what went on in the local schools here

The game's the thing
March 13, 2025 in Sport

Golfers of course, plus in cricket the Fish River Cup stays in O'Connell.
See the action here