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July 19, 2025 3:42 AM

Rosie’s Ready for Festival of Fleeces

THRT 1.1 MERRIWA

BY MEREDITH BLAIR

Rosie, the mascot lamb, is ready to lead the grand parade at this year’s Festival of the Fleeces, donning her iconic red woollen socks and red scarf.

Merriwa Gallery Showcases Diverse Talent

THRT 26.2 MERRIWA GALLERY

BY JEM ANSHAW

It started as a pop-up photography exhibition during the Festival of the Fleeces, but since opening in July the Merriwa Gallery has been a popular addition to the town.

Ride for Compassion Takes a Merriwa Pitstop

THRT 1.1 RIDE PIC 1

BY DI SNEDDON

From Cottesloe Beach in Western Australia to Bar Beach in Newcastle, nothing was finer than lunch at Merriwa’s St David’s Uniting Church on Tuesday for the 42 people taking part in the Ride for Compassion.

Merriwa Magpies prepare for Aberdeen

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BY ALEX TIGANI

Merriwa Magpies president Ben Robins has warned supporters not to read too much into his side’s previous defeats to the Aberdeen Tigers ahead of this week’s preliminary final.

Pledge Made for Merriwa Road

THRT 3.2 MERRIWA ROAD

The Federal Coalition Government and the NSW Government have committed to rebuild MR358 between Merriwa and Willow Tree if the Coalition is voted in at Saturday’s Federal election.

Merriwa to the Rescue

THRT 1.1 MERRIWA

BY JEM ANSHAW

It has been a long nine years coming for the Merriwa Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA), but finally they are one significant step closer to having the new shed they so desperately need.