The Flight Scale Glider Rally has visited Jerilderie over the Easter long weekend for the past 21 years, with the June long weekend gathering stretching back even further, boasting an incredible history of around 43 years.
Enthusiasts travel from far and wide, including from Canberra, Melbourne and South Australia, bringing with them their impressive scale model gliders and a shared passion for silent flight.
Over the decades, the Jerilderie event has built a strong reputation and is now recognised as one of the longest-running and largest silent flight glider tournaments in Australia.
Make sure to look up when out and about this weekend to see some gliders filling the skies at the racecourse.
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A new chapter has started for local family Adam Sweeney and his wife Amy with the opening of their new mechanic business, Riverina Repairs, in Nowranie St opposite St Joseph’s Primary School.
Adam, Amy and their two young boys Finn and Beau are excited to begin the new venture and welcome the community through the doors of the workshop.
Riverina Repairs will offer a range of automotive services including vehicle servicing, general maintenance and repairs, light and heavy vehicle roadworthy certificates, defect clearances and automotive air conditioning.
It is always wonderful to see new businesses opening in Jerilderie and investing in our community, and we wish the Sweeney/Foley family every success as they settle into business.
To book your vehicle in or inquire about services, contact Adam on 0419 033 696 or via email at riverinarepairs@outlook.com.
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A great night for local football fans and the wider community is coming up on Thursday, June 11 with former AFL great Anthony Koutoufides visiting Jerilderie.
‘Kouta’ will spend the afternoon and evening at the Jerilderie Football Netball Club, first taking part in training sessions with the junior and senior footballers before hosting a community talk and Q&A session at the clubrooms from 7.30pm.
The event is free and open to everyone, with nibbles provided and the bar open throughout the evening.
Those attending will also have the opportunity to take part in raffles and an auction featuring AFL memorabilia, including signed merchandise and a football signed by Carlton players.
It promises to be a fantastic opportunity for football supporters of all ages to hear stories from one of Carlton’s most recognisable players and enjoy a relaxed evening at the clubrooms while supporting the JFNC.
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Jerilderie Public School is hosting Thank a First Responder day on Wednesday, June 10, from 12.30pm-1.30pm.
First responders and members within the community are invited to attend a sausage sizzle.
For catering purposes, the school has asked for RSVPs to 5886 1331.
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The Ian Sneddon MND Committee is gearing up for what is to be another fantastic fundraiser for MND Victoria. Their golf, bowls and big freeze day is set for Sunday, June 28.
To register for the 18 hole ambrose golf or bowls competition, please contact the Jerilderie Sports Club.
The committee also has merchandise for sale - beanies, stubby holders and the like - with all profits going back to MND Victoria.
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Expressions of interest have opened for the 2027 Jerilderie Debutant Ball.
If you will be in Year 11 in 2027 and would like to make your deb, please contact Katrina at St Joseph’s Jerilderie on (03) 5886 1475 to put your name down.
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