Originally from Nangus, just past Gundagai, Teresa isn’t too far from home but is full of excitement about becoming part of our community.
She’s already been busy settling in and making her mark, with a refreshed bistro menu now on offer and the hotel open seven days a week serving both lunch and dinner.
The accommodation rooms have also had a lovely facelift, giving them a fresh and welcoming feel for visitors passing through.
In true country spirit, Teresa has embraced community life from the get-go. There’s a noticeboard up inside the pub to help locals stay connected, and the hotel has proudly come on board as a sponsor of the Jerilderie Football Netball Club for the 2026 season.
Friday nights are shaping up to be a great chance to catch up, with MAKTAK meat tray raffles 5.30pm - 7.30pm, along with pizzas available on Friday nights. Lunch is served from 12–2pm (excluding Tuesday and Wednesday), with dinner available every night of the week.
While this might be Teresa’s first time running a pub, she’s no stranger to hard work, having managed everything from supermarkets and baby shops to larger retail stores like Kmart and Fantastic Furniture.
She admits she’s loving the change, and perhaps it was always meant to be. Her mum says it’s her calling, having grown up around pub life when her own mother managed the Deakin Hotel in Canberra.
With a new full-time chef, Andrew, joining the team from nearby Urana, there’s plenty happening at the Jerilderie Hotel. But above all, Teresa says they’re “just trying to be a part of the community”. Be sure to pop in, say hello, and make Teresa and her team feel right at home.
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The Farrer by-election is set to be held this Saturday, May 9 with a polling centre at the Jerilderie Civic Hall from 8am.
For those participating in football and netball, this is an away game at Picola, make sure to set an early reminder to vote before you leave town.
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The Jerilderie Sports Club is hosting the Origin Charity golf day on Sunday, May 17.
The funds raised go straight back into the community, supporting both the Jerilderie Hospital Auxiliary and Lord Mayor’s Children’s Camp Portsea.
The shotgun 10am start promises to be a day of great company and great prizes on offer, including a chance at winning a Toyota Rav4 for a hole in one.
To enter in the charity golf day call the sports club or email powerdevelopmentrojects@originenergy.com.au.
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Mother’s Day is just around the corner, this Sunday! Tash at the Newsagency has ordered some magnificent floral arrangements just in time for you to spoil mum, preferably orders need to be in by Wednesday 4pm to make sure you don't miss out.
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May marks the council’s annual Celebrating Seniors Festival, with free activities for our senior residents in Jerilderie.
There will be a seniors morning tea and mingle at the library at 10.30am on May 20 - this is a community driven initiative with the morning tea coordinated by the Jerilderie Red Cross.
On Monday, May 25 there is also a ‘Cupcakes with Preschoolers’ activity at the library at 10.30am for an intergenerational experience decorating cupcakes with the children from the Jerilderie Early Learning Centre.
Morning tea is provided and bookings are essential - pop into the library or council office to register. It is set to be lots of fun!
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