In this episode of Wellness Valley, Jo Shipley speaks with Bowning local Emma Webb, whose heartfelt plea at a recent Yass Valley Council meeting captured the attention of many. Emma shares her personal journey as a farmer, mother, and unexpected advocate, standing up against the over-saturation of renewable energy projects in the Yass Valley region.

Together, they explore the proposed Bendenine Wind Project, the formation of the Bowning Binalong Community Action Group (BBCAG), and what it really means to protect the land you love.

Plus — details on the upcoming community meeting at Bowning Hall on Wednesday 16 July, 6.00pm, where locals can hear directly from Wind Prospect (the developers) and ask questions.

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The Yass Valley community is being encouraged to apply for grant funding through Transgrid’s newly launched HumeLink Community Investment and Benefits Program.

As part of Transgrid’s $4.89 billion HumeLink project, Yass Valley is set to benefit from a share of a $1.8 million grant stream, allocated to the four host councils in the HumeLink East corridor over the next two years.

Jo talks to Jeremy Roberts, the Transgrid Project Director for HumeLink about what it means for our communities.

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Supporting Yass Men: Health, Mateship, and Where to Get Help

To mark Men’s Health Week, we open up about prostate cancer and discuss the importance of getting tested, as well as the support available for men in the Yass Valley.

We join the Yass RSL Sub-Branch as they host a Men’s Health Week event at the Yass Veterans Hub. Special guests Peter Gibbs and Terry Butler from the Yass Prostate Cancer Support Group speak with veterans and their families about men’s health and why early testing matters.

We also chat with Ginger Carr, Secretary of the Yass RSL Sub-Branch, about the Yass Veterans Hub and the range of support services available to veterans across the Yass Valley.

Yass Veterans Hub
Veterans are welcome to drop in to the Yass Soldiers Memorial Hall for the Yass Veterans Hub on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, from 10am to 12pm. This service is open to all veterans and their families - regardless of service or RSL membership. Tea, coffee, biscuits and muffins are always on hand, so come along for information, support, and a friendly chat.

🔗 https://www.facebook.com/yassrslsubbranch

Yass Prostate Cancer Support Group
To get in touch with Peter and Terry, or to join the group:
Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 7pm, Yass Soldiers Club
Peter Gibbs, Group Leader
📧 yasspcsg@gmail.com
🔗 Yass Valley Prostate Cancer Support Group | PCFA

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