Harden Murrumburrah Regional Development Corporation

25/06/2026

🌟 Harden Community Book Week 2026 🌟

📅 Tuesday 25 August
⏰ 9:00am – 12:30pm
📍 McLean Oval, Harden

Come along for a morning filled with stories, creativity and community connection. Enjoy activity stations, a sausage sizzle, Book Week raffle, writing competition and our much-loved costume parade. From toddlers to grandparents, everyone is welcome to celebrate the magic of reading together! 📚❤️

23/06/2026

🎨🎣🥾 The Hilltops Youth Action Group School Holiday Program is Here!

Join us at the following events:

🎯 EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOP
You’ll learn how to build a strong first résumé, craft effective applications and cover letters, and tailor your communication to stand out. We’ll also focus on interview preparation, including tips to manage nerves and overcome social barriers or anxiety.
📅 Monday 6 July 2026
📍 Location: Young Library – Campbell Street
⏰ Time: 10am to 12pm
🥪 Snacks and refreshments provided.

🥾 LET’S GO HIKING - YASS GORGE EXCURSION
Join us these school holidays for a day of adventure at Yass Gorge! We’ll depart from the Young Visitors Centre → Harden → Boorowa and head out for a full day of adventure, exploring the stunning trails and natural beauty of Yass Gorge.
The walk is a short-to-medium scale hike, covering a 3.8km loop that typically takes 1.5–2 hours to complete and is suitable for walkers with basic to moderate fitness.
📅 Friday 10 July 2026
🚌 Depart: 9:00am (Young)
🏠 Return: By 5:00pm
🍽️ Lunch provided, BYO snacks and water. Limited places available.

⛑️ FIRST AID COURSE – HARDEN
Free First Aid Training for Young People (Ages 14–25)
Gain nationally accredited lifesaving skills at no cost!
Please note: This workshop requires some pre course online training.
📅 Monday 13 July 2026
📍 Location: Harden Mechanics Institute
⏰ Time: 10am to 3pm
🍽️ Lunch provided.

🎣 LET'S GO FISHING - WYANGALA DAM FISHING EXPEDITION
Join us for a fun day of fishing and outdoor adventure at Wyangala Dam. Open to young people of all abilities and experience levels, this inclusive excursion is a great chance to learn new skills, connect with others and enjoy nature. 🎣 Fishing gear will be provided.
📅 Tuesday 14 July 2026
🚌 Depart: 9:00am (Boorowa, Young & Harden)
🏠 Return: By 5:00pm
🍽️ Lunch provided, BYO snacks and water. ⚠️ Limited places available.

🎨 LET’S PAINT - HARDEN- MURRUMBURRAH WORKSHOP
Unleash your creativity these school holidays at our free youth painting workshop in Harden, proudly presented by the Harden Murrumburrah Arts Council. 🎨
📅 Wednesday 15 July 2026
📍 Location: Cnr Albury &, Vernon St, Murrumburrah
⏰ Time: 11am to 3pm
🍴 Catering provided.

Visit - www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/hilltops-youth-action-group/ for further information.

(photo from previous school holiday workshop)

22/06/2026

🚨 BOOKED OUT - FREE First Aid Training for Young People (14–25 years) 🚨
Ready to learn skills that could save a life? 💙
Join the HARDEN 1st Aid Course and gain nationally recognised qualifications in:
✅ Provide First Aid (HLTAID011)
✅ Provide Basic Life Support (HLTAID010)
✅ Provide CPR (HLTAID009)
📅 Date: Monday 13 July 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00AM – 3:00PM
📍 Location: Mechanics Institute
🎟️ Cost: FREE
🥪 Lunch provided
⚠️ USI required for booking + some online pre-course work applies
👉 Don’t miss out – places are limited!
📲 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1st-aid-course-harden-murrumburrah-tickets-1992039595053?aff=oddtdtcreator

22/06/2026

22/06/2026

Have an idea for Harden-Murrumburrah?

Interested in being part of a Task Team?

HRDC has two simple forms to help keep the process clear and practical.

The Community Idea Form helps record ideas clearly and fairly. It can be used for ideas about local projects, tourism, events, main streets, youth activities, active spaces, heritage, signage, dog-friendly initiatives, welcome activities or anything else that could help our community.

The Volunteer Expression of Interest form helps HRDC understand which Task Teams people are interested in, what skills or local knowledge they may like to contribute, and what kind of tasks they may be able to help with.

Both forms are available from the HRDC office.

You can also contact Melissa or Antonia to have digital copies emailed to you.

Task Team next steps will be shared before the end of June.

Let’s keep the ideas flowing and the momentum moving.

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15/06/2026

Couldn’t make it to the Task Team Recruitment Night?

That’s okay, there is still time to get involved.

The Task Teams are about bringing together people who care about particular projects, places and ideas across Harden-Murrumburrah.

You might want to:
💡 share a community idea
🙋 register interest in a Task Team
🤝 offer local knowledge, skills or contacts
📋 help with planning, events, research or community engagement
🌱 support practical projects that make our twin towns stronger
You do not need to have attended the recruitment night to be part of the next step.

Community Idea Forms and Volunteer Expression of Interest forms can be collected from the HRDC office, or you can contact Melissa or Antonia to have a digital copy emailed to you.
HRDC will follow up with next steps before the end of June.

Thank you to everyone helping turn community ideas into practical action.

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08/06/2026

One of the best parts of the Task Team Recruitment Night was seeing such a wonderful mix of people around the room.

There were people who have lived in Harden-Murrumburrah all their lives, people who have chosen to move here to raise young families, people who have retired here, and people who have immigrated to Australia and made our twin towns home.

There were young people, parents, business owners, volunteers, long-term locals, new residents and community leaders all sitting together and talking about practical ways to make Harden-Murrumburrah even stronger.

That diversity is one of our community’s greatest strengths.
Thank you to everyone who contributed, listened and brought such a positive spirit to the evening.

HRDC will follow up with next steps before the end of June.

Missed the night? You can still be involved. Community Idea Forms and Volunteer Expression of Interest forms are available from the HRDC office, or contact Melissa or Antonia to receive a digital copy.

Every contribution matters.

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08/06/2026

🎨 HARDEN- MURRUMBURRAH - Get Creative These School Holidays with Dotti LeSage! 🖌️
Looking for a fun and engaging activity for young people these holidays? Join the Youth Painting Workshop!
Hosted by the Harden Murrumburrah Arts Council with thanks to funding from Community Bank Harden-Murrumburrah, this FREE workshop is a fantastic opportunity for young artists to:
✨ Learn new painting skills
🎨 Explore colour and creative expression
🖼️ Create their own artwork to take home
🍽️ Enjoy catering on the day
📅 Wednesday, July 15, 2026
📍 Cnr Albury & Vernon St, Murrumburrah
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
👉 Secure a spot by scanning the QR code or using the Eventbrite ID: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/copy-of-art-with-harden-murrumburrah-arts-council-tickets-1990920394494?aff=oddtdtcreator
Spots are limited—don’t miss out on this chance to get inspired and create something amazing!