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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Jo talks with Melissa Ohana about her personal journey through HeartHealing® - a deeply nurturing process that helps heal the hidden wounds of the heart. Mel shares how she discovered this transformative approach to release pain and the stories that keep them stuck, and how she now helps others do the same.

https://www.melissaohana.com/

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Yass Rotary made contact with one of Australia’s most prominent country music artists – Travis Collins – and he’s headlining a Flood Benefit Show in Yass on Saturday 31 May at the Clubhouse Hotel!

Yass Rotary Club President, Simon Bernhard, talks to Jo Shipley about how it came about and what's happening on the night.

Event Details:
Travis Collins – Flood Benefit Show
Saturday, 31 May
Club House Hotel, 190 Comur Street, Yass
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Supporting Act: Megan Baragry (Acoustic Set – from 7:00 PM)

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In this special ANZAC Day episode, we share the moving story of Trooper Peter Wold - a First World War veteran of the 12th Light Horse Regiment - whose unmarked grave in the Old Yass Cemetery has now been formally recognised as an official Australian War Grave.

Peter served bravely in Gallipoli, Egypt and Palestine, and rode in the legendary charge at Beersheba. After the war, he spent his last years in the service member's home Linton, Yass, passing away in 1977. His grave remained unmarked for decades - until now.

With the support of Yass Valley Council and the determination of his descendants, Peter's service has finally been honoured with a war grave headstone. In a touching full-circle moment, two of Peter’s step great-grandsons are now serving in the Australian Army - one of them with the modern-day successor to Peter’s own regiment.

Tune in as we speak with Peter’s grandson Stephen Wold and his wife Hilary Wold, and reflect on the importance of remembering every soldier’s story.

Lest we forget.

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In this episode, we chat with Edward Wakatama and Lee Pinder, the owners of Highclere Farm - the new name for Blackburn Homestead - just outside Yass. After purchasing the historic property in 2020, they spent four years lovingly restoring it, a journey captured over two years by Restoration Australia.

Now a beautifully transformed wedding and events venue, Highclere Farm blends heritage charm with a fresh new purpose. We talk about the highs and lows of renovation, what it was like being on national television, and how their move to the Yass Valley has shaped their lives and business.

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When Yass locals Linn and Orida Armour received their COVID-19 vaccinations, they never imagined the road that lay ahead. Both were later declared vaccine-injured — but instead of receiving support, they found themselves facing silence, disbelief, and a lack of answers.

In this episode, Linn and Orida open up about their experience — from the moment symptoms began, to the long and frustrating journey to be heard and believed. They share how their lives have changed, how the system has responded (or not), and why they are now speaking out to raise awareness, demand accountability, and help others facing similar challenges.

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