Finley Legacy is calling on community members to step up this Legacy Week, August 29 to September 4 to support veterans’ families.

The annual appeal has been a cornerstone of the iconic charity’s fundraising efforts since the 1940s, with thousands of volunteers selling badges and bears to raise funds.

This Legacy Week carries even greater impact following the most significant change in Legacy’s 100 year history - an expansion of eligibility that has opened the door to thousands more families.

With growing numbers now eligible for support, Legacy expects demand for its services to increase, making this Legacy Week one of the most important yet.

Legatee John Ferguson, president of the Legacy Club of Wagga Wagga is urging the community to become involved in any way they can.

Volunteers will be stationed at Finley IGA selling merchandise and bears on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, September 1-4 between 9am and 4pm. Even the smallest gifts make a big difference.

Donations can be made online at legacy.com.au/donate or by purchasing a Legacy badge or bear or leaving your loose change with the volunteers at IGA.

Funds raised during Legacy Week will provide veterans’ families with personalised care through advocacy, financial aid, education, development, and emotional support.

For more information about Legacy Week in Finley, to donate or volunteer, contact Legacy Club of Wagga Wagga head office on (02) 6921 3452 or email admin@waggalegacy.com.au.

Legacy is a charity providing services to Australian families suffering after the injury or death of a spouse or parent during or after their Defence Force Service.

Founded in 1923, Legacy’s compassionate service assists more than 25,000 widow/ers, children and dependants with a disability, with 3100 volunteers across Australia.

Legacy Club of Wagga Wagga incorporates the Finley Legacy Group and all money raised stays local to support the families of deceased and incapacitated veterans in the Finley area.

When donating via the website, please ensure you put in Finley’s postcode so the money will go to the Finley Legacy Group.

The organisers would like to thank IGA for its continuing support.

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Winner of the load of firewood raffled by the Show Society last Friday was Snow Haynes. Thank you to the community for its generous support.

It is now only 18 days until Show Day on September 6.

Schedules can be found at Finley Newsagency, Finley Post Office, Quality Meats and Haynes Butchery and on the website.

As closing dates and times for entries can vary, please check the schedule carefully; late entries will not be accepted.

Due to the concern of bird flu, the committee has decided to close the poultry section, and entries will not be accepted.

The show office will be open from 10am Tuesday, September 1

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Members of Finley Rotary Club are continuing with their project of assisting those experiencing domestic violence with the distribution of ‘Safe Phones’.

Every three minutes, someone in Australia calls emergency for help due to a domestic violence issue.

Donated mobile phones are repurposed into secure untraceable lifelines for victims of domestic violence.

Now is the time to check cupboards for old, unused mobile phones which can be dropped off in Finley at the Country Club Hotel, Haynes Butchery or Finley Post Office. Together, we can ensure that every call for help is heard.

Further information can be obtained at https://dvsafephone.org/donate-phone or contact a member of Finley Rotary Club.

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The Art Trail encompassing Tocumwal, Barooga, Cobram, Yarroweyah and Finley last Saturday proved very successful for all venues.

Nineteen visitors made the stop at Finley Art Network gallery in Denison St to view the many varieties of art and craft on display.

Pam Angove and Halina Wulz were among the local artists displaying some of their work.

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea were included in the price of $25 with the light luncheon being held at Cobram.

The Finley Art Network is open on Saturdays from 10am until 1pm and Tuesdays from 1pm until 5pm. New members are most welcome, with varying forms of art encouraged so please feel free to call in and check the facilities.

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The winner of last Saturday’s Finley Lions Club raffle was E Ambani.

The 2026 wood raffle season is looming closer so be sure to take advantage of winning a trailer load of wood by calling at the street stall venue over the next few weeks and have a friendly chat with the Lions Club members.

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