Articles published in March 2025
So Much Myself
March 6, 2025 in Entertainment
Updated March 9, 2025  On Sunday, March 2, the audience at the Malachi Gilmore Hall were treated to an amazing and totally different musical performance. Performed by pianist Sonya Lifschitz with music composed by Robert Davidson, the show "Creative Women/So Much Myself: Piano Portraits" featured stories, comments and words by women ...
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Playgroup is back in Oberon
March 6, 2025 in Community  The new and revitalised Forest Friends Playgroup had their first meeting of the year at Oberon Public School on March 3 and Oberon Matters went along for a look.
See the story here
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Remember the days of the old school yard
March 6, 2025 in Schools  Whatever else is going on around town, the work of the schools keeps going, and this week is no exception.
See what's happening here
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Book review: "A Short History of Stupid" by Bernard Keane and Helen Razer
March 6, 2025 in Reviews
 So you think the world's a sane place dominated by rational thought and actions? Wrong! This book looks at things that should make you go "Umm, what?" while wondering how we survive as a species.
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Autumn Garden Showcase
March 6, 2025 in Community  The Oberon Garden Club is hosting a weekend in April of Autumn Colour with eight cold climate gardens on show. These rarely seen gardens located throughout the Oberon district ranging from smaller in town gardens to historic estates and working farms.
Go here for more details
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Media release: Work set to start on Victoria Pass slope repairs on the Great Western Highway
March 6, 2025 in Community
 It's a bit outside Oberon but it certainly affects us. Some good news from Transport for NSW.
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Local Woman of the Year
March 6, 2025 in Community
and People  With International Women's Day coming up, massive congratulations have to go to Kathy Sajowitz for being declared Local Woman of the Year. It's hard to think of a better recipient of the honour.
See what Paul Toole had to say about this here
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When too much sport is still not enough
March 6, 2025 in Sport
 Excellent results for young hockey players. Same thing for young pony riders. And golf, of course.
See the action and results 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
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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
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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
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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
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2025 Field to Forest Festival
March 13, 2025 in Community
Updated July 3, 2025  No story. No pictures. Just this (Warning - explicit language).
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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
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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
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Oberon Council Mayor's Column
March 13, 2025 in Community This fortnight's column from Oberon Mayor Andrew McKibbin can be seen here. 2025 Oberon Shakespeare Festival
March 20, 2025 in Community and Entertainment  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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The schooling goes on
March 20, 2025 in Schools  Another busy week for the schools around Oberon.
See the stories here
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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
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Media release - Louder Inside, Quieter Outside - The Malachi's Soundproofing Upgrade
March 27, 2025 in Community and Entertainment  Things are going to get even better at the Malachi Gilmore Hall with changes to the acoustics and soundproofing.
See the story here
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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
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Book review - "Am I Made of Stardust?" by Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock
March 27, 2025 in Reviews
Updated September 11, 2025  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.
This review was combined with another book looking at the same issues.
Read the combined 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
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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
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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
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Oberon Council Mayor's Column
March 27, 2025 in Community This fortnight's column from Oberon Mayor Andrew McKibbin can be seen here.
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