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August 6, 2026
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Photos of children on the Internet
Legitimate search engines are blocked from indexing any images on this site but it is almost impossible to prevent web site content from being scavenged by AI robots and the only alternative is to not publish photos, so over the next few weeks I will be going through all the sports and school reports on the site and removing any photo in which kids can be identified. (This tiny and obscure site is continually trawled by AI bots, although all except ChatGPT try to remain anonymous. The papers published by Nine Entertainment are currently being hit 30,000,000 times a month by AI content thieves. It is work for several people just to try to keep up with the blocking.) The two articles below from The Conversation address the danger of putting your kids' photos online. |
It's a tragedy of our times that anything can be abused by perverts. The latest is that AI systems are being used to exploit photos of children by removing clothing or putting other heads on bodies. The world's largest pornography site, PornHub, recently banned one of their advertisers who was paying a million dollars a year to advertise AI-generated child porn. That company is Australian. Elon Musk is threatening to sue a US state because it has banned Musk's Grok AI for the ease with which it can be used to produce images of naked children. Musk claims this is an infringement of free speech, a statement that renders sane people speechless.Oberon Golf Club
Please join us in welcoming our new Club Captain - Laurie Murphy! Laurie has been a valued member of Oberon Golf Club since 2003, and we're excited to see him step into the role of Club Captain. When asked about his favourite golfing memory, it was an easy answer - sinking a hole-in-one on the 9th hole on Keith Cleton's birthday. A moment he'll never forget!
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Oberon United Football Club
Oberon Netball Club
Round 10 of netball for the Oberon Netball Club last Saturday!
U12s had an great win again this week with a score of 11-2 and is still currently 3rd on the ladder with all girls played so well and Annabelle doing some amazing shots in the game and being named Player of the Match!
Our U16s did not need to play this weekend as the BNA 13 Development team forfeited giving the 16s a win and moving up on the ladder
The Seniors unfortunately did not come away with a win this week but have improved so much and closing the gap in points compared to when they played this team at the start of the season well done girls cant wait to see the rest of the season. Well done to Jai for taking out Player of the Match!
And a big shout out to this week's umpires, Amanda, Acacia, Jorja and Lexi for doing a fantastic job on the courts once again
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Oberon Tigers Senior League
2026 Woodbridge cup regular season has finished up! Bring on finals footy.
Thank you to Grenfell Goannas for having us on Saturday, we hope your Old Boys Day was enjoyed by all.
As the regular season comes to a close for the year our girls finish up, spirits and morale are high nonetheless. Lots of lessons learned for the girls this year, and a great last game of the season to round things out, just a few kicks in it.
We are very proud of our Youth League boys who have secured 2nd place - what an achievement for their first ever season together. Our club could not be more proud of the work ethic, dedication and respect these boys all show each other, their coach, our club and committee, refs and their opposition. Keep showing up for each other boys!
Another congratulations is in order, back to back minor premiers, Oberon Tigers First Grade. It's not always easy but it's always worth it, we love seeing our First Graders compete every week and their spot at the top of the ladder is absolutely a reflection of the hard work they put in week after week.
MINOR PREMIERS
For the second year in a row we would like for you to join us in congratulating the Oberon Tigers First Grade side! The boys have done it again, finished top of the ladder after 12 rounds. A testament to the work that goes into this side. A huge congratulations to coach Nic Barlow and manager Brian Moss, thank you for dedicating your time to helping produce these results, a lot of time and effort goes into getting the side ready to compete week in, week out. Our First Grade side is also lucky to have some valuable long term leaders who play a big part in these results, Luke Christie-Johnston, Abel Lefaoseu and Blake Fitzpatrick to name a few. We're ready to cheer you on through another finals series!
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Oberon Pony Club
Another awesome rally! Thank you to everyone for coming! Special thank you to guest instructor Anne Marie who had our older kids getting a fabulous tune up and lots to go home and practice! Thanks to Emma for putting the day together and teaching showjumping, thanks to Karen for jumping in wherever needed! And to Sharon and Matt for feeding the hungry riders! Can't wait to do it again in September have a fantastic month with a little longer and hopefully warmer days starting a bit more time to care for and ride your horses! - don't forget hoof care in readiness for next rally.
Danielle Doff
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Oberon High School
Western Athletics!
Huge congratulations to our amazing students who competed at the Western Athletics Championships in Dubbo last Friday. Your dedication and hard work truly shone through. A special mention to the students who have made it through to the State level in Sydney - we're incredibly proud of you!
- Sherlyn Kerubo - 100m and 200m
- Heidi Lewtschenki - discus, long jump and shot put
- Lexi Booth - 100m, 200m and high jump
- David Gleeson (absent) - shot put
- Sherlyn Kerubo, Lexi Booth, Cattleya Maloney and Rose Christie-Johnston - 14 year girl relay
Good luck at State!
Patrick Duggan | PDHPE Teacher
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