follow us on facebook.com/thevillagevoicecentralwest @villagevoicelithgow Village Voice Village Voice Issue 032 - 01 September 2022 Born to Run Festival returns Pg 4> Daffodil Day hits new high in Bathurst Pg 6> Biz Month Lunch in Bathurst Pg 7> A new community hall for Bell, Clarence and Dargan Pg 12> DUCKS ALL IN A ROW Page 3> TUESDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2022 Bathurst Goldfields, 428 Conrod Straight, Mount Panorama 11.30am registration for a 11.45am start $80 per person • Tickets available from bathurstliveinvest.com.au • Sales close Monday 5 September 2022 WORLD CHAMPION / LEADER / RESILIENT / EMPOWERING Join Layne as she takes you on a journey of empowerment. Layne firmly believes our fears and limitations are a hot spot for growth and opportunity. Her keynote will focus on empowering you to take control, find your edge and design a life you love. LAYNE BEACHLEY AO BizMonth Lunch proudly sponsored by ATCO Major Sponsor Support Sponsors Your local newspaper - FREE for pickup every fortnight Pictured: Previous years entries for the Rotary Corporate Duck Race FOR ROTARY FUNDRAISER
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The Rotary Club of Bathurst Great Corporate Duck Race is now in its 6th year to raise much needed funds for local causes such as RYDA and Wattle Tree House.
The state’s peak business organisation
“At a time when businesses in Regional NSW are facing a myriad of challenges, including skills and labour shortages, regional housing constraints and inflationary pressures, Business NSW is doubling down on our focus on Regional NSW to give current and emerging business leaders a bigger voice to make sure their contribution is amplified and heard by decision makers,” Mr Hunter said.
On the day, there will be BBQs and refreshments along with the great race, and after all the rain we have had, the water is sure to be flowing making for a fun and fast paced race.
Businesses should contact Steve Semmens to get one of the remaining ducks, and everyone is invited to come on down and join in the fun on the day.
Business NSW has today launched the Regional Leaders program to coincide with 2022 Daily Telegraph Bush Summit in Griffith to boost the voice of business leaders in regional New South Wales.
BreastScreen NSW is urging all eligible women to put their health first this Women’s Health Week, and book their free, life-saving breast screen. 1 in 7 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. A breast screening mammogram is the most effective way to find breast cancer. Breast screens can detect cancer as small as a grain of rice. Meg O’Brien, Manager, BreastScreen NSW (Greater Western) says “breast health remains our number one priority, as having a mammogram every two years is one of the most important things women aged 50-74 can do for their health.” “Detecting breast cancer early increases your chance of survival while reducing the likelihood of invasive treatment, such as mastectomy or chemotherapy. Around 90 per cent of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history. This is why breast cancer screening is so important for all eligible women.”
Business NSW recently released a report ‘Down to the Wire: Managing the infrastructure workforce crunch in the Riverina Murray’ which highlights the challenges of delivering $20 billion worth of projects in the region and provides recommendations on how to maximise the benefits of this“Businessinvestment.NSW is focused on providing solutions to issues facing businesses and economies in regional communities, and we are strengthening our presence on the ground with the creation of new strategic partnership roles based in each key region and we are investing in regional business hubs with Albury and Northern Rivers first cabs off the “Whenrank.”Regional NSW goes well, so goes the rest of NSW and the nation. We will continue to back in our regional business leaders so we can unlock a new wave of economic and social opportunities for regional communities,” Mr Hunter said.
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“Regional NSW is a great place to live, raise a family and start a business. From Bourke to Bega and everywhere in between, rural and regional NSW has so much to offer. We know our biggest asset in these communities are its people and this new program is all about investing in our regional business leaders,” Business NSW CEO, Daniel Hunter said.
The winning Corporate Top Duck will receive $1000 advertising in the Central West Village Voice, $1000 radio advertising on 2BS Gold, $2000 worth of coaching from The Persuader, and an awesome trophy.
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There are only three ducks left for this years race, with 57 entrants already taking up the challenge. The event will take place on Sunday 11th September at the Macquarie River Bicentennial park. Starting at 12pm. There is also a public race taking place and rotary have been selling ducks over the last few weeks for entrants to this race.
More information about the Regional Leaders program can be found here: businessnsw.com/regions/regional-leadershttps://www.
All the ducks are in a row for Corporate Duck Race.
Pictured above: Last year's Winners Dawsons Removals
The Regional Leaders program will create a network of business leaders that actively shape and contribute to the future economic vision of regional NSW with a thought leadership event series, special VIP events with government, political and corporate leaders and will also invest in the next generation of business talent in Regional NSW through a Future Leaders program.
“We know that life gets busy, and we want women to make their health a priority this Women’s Health Week. A breast screen appointment only takes 20 minutes,” says Ms O’Brien.
BreastScreen NSW is encouraging women to have a breast screen during Women’s Health Week, which runs from 5-11 September. In celebration of Women’s Health Week, all women who screen 5-11 September at Dubbo, Bathurst and Orange clinics will receive with a beautiful BreastScreen NSW cosmetic bag.
Women's Health Week takes place annually in the first week of September and is an excellent reminder for women to set aside time for their health and wellbeing. If you are aged 50 to 74 book your free breast screen today online at book. breastscreen.nsw.gov.au or call 13 20 50.
Around 90 per cent of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history.
REGIONAL FOR DAD THIS FATHER’S DAY
The Born To Run Festival returns in 2022 giving both residents of the Central West and visitors to the region another trail running event to add to their running calendar. Race Day is the Saturday of the October Long Weekend – 1st October, and there are three races on offer: 2k Kids Race (12 and under); 5k Trails and 10k Trails. The three races are unique in themselves in that they are all held on the trails inside The Foundations – the old historic Portland Cement Works Site. The course offers stunning views of The Millpond, Twin Lakes and Limestone Lake over a mixture of single trails and vehicular accessEventtracks.Race Director and ANT Fitness owner, Andrew Neville is excited for what the running festival can mean to Portland, “To be able to offer a trail event like this, right in the middle of town, through a historic location like The Foundations, that is steeped not only in history but beautiful landscape is a major drawcard. Already we are seeing entries coming in from runners outside the Portland area, and it’s my vision that the Born To Run Festival can be a major attraction to bring runners from across the country to our beautiful country town”. Entries are open and this year are limited to a total of 200 runners across all three events so Mr Neville encourages runners to be quick to get their spot on the start line. “Being held on the Long Weekend provides an opportunity for a weekend away in the Central West. The races are starting late on Saturday morning from 10:30, to make travel that little bit easier too. After the races, we encourage runners and spectators to stay around for the popular Twilight Markets that operate from 4pm in The Foundations grounds. It’s going to be a great Long Weekend in Portland”.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said Buy Regional brings more than 800 businesses together, offering thousands of ideas for Dad and is an easy way to discover small businesses across the state.
Anyone stuck for ideas on how to celebrate Dad this year are being encouraged to buy their Father’s Day gifts from the NSW Government’s Buy Regional website to directly support businesses from the coast to the bush.
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“We are a tiny distillery using traditional methods, and you can bring your Dad to our cellar door and enjoy a gin tasting along with our fabulous cocktails or purchase our unique gins online and have them delivered to your door.”
“We provide a huge variety of value packed real beef and biltong jerky available online, hats, beanies, stubbie coolers and aprons, and I’ve never met a disappointed Dad with an order from The Original Beef Chief.” Director and Brewer of Central West NSW based Pioneer Brewing Co. Pete Gerber says he offers a huge range for Dads who prefer a cold craft beer.
“We are extremely humbled to say we grow the grains for our range of 24 beers onsite, and have it malted right here in the Central West, and I’m sure we have a beer to quench Dad’s thirst and our gift cards allow Dads to pick their own beers online,” Mr Gerber said.
To find the perfect Father’s Day gift, view the map, or to register your regional NSW business on the site for free, go to: www.nsw.gov.au/buyregional.
Gavin Hughes and Karen Touchie established North of Eden gin in 2018; an artisan distillery on the pristine Far South Coast, in Stony Creek.
The Original Beef Chief Jerky owner Robert Hall, based out of the historic town of Tocumwal in southern NSW, says he offers Aussie beef jerky that packs a punch.
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“The creativity and uniqueness of our regional businesses and the wide variety of goods and services they offer is amazing, and there is no better place to search for something truly bespoke for Dad this Father’s Day than across regional NSW,” Mr Toole said.
“Our flagship mixed pack of jerky, featuring eight flavours ranging from mild to wild with some world first flavours, is an easy way to become the favourite child this Father’s Day,” Mr Hall said.
For more information, runners can visit the website: www.borntorunfestival.com.au or enter directly via born-to-run-festivalhttps://raceroster.com/events/2022/63336/
“Our recommendation for the perfect Father’s Day gift for the gin loving Dads out there would be our Oyster Shell Gin or book our Gin School experience for Dad to produce and enjoy his own bespoke bottle of gin,” Mr Hughes said.
“There’s still time to find the perfect gift, so jump on the Buy Regional website, check out the wide variety of goods and get your orders in today to avoid having to make a last minute dash to the shops on the days before 4 September.
I encourage people to use Revenue NSW’s free online service to check. Chances are there could be something owed to them, and it might even help with the household Unclaimedbudget. money is held by Revenue NSW until it is claimed. Revenue NSW carries out data matching activities and attempts to contact potential owners of new items received from enterprises. To search for unclaimed money and learn more about the process, visit revenue.nsw.gov.au/unclaimed-moneyhttps://www.
For more information on the fund and to view the Government’s response to the Regional Housing Taskforce, visit www.planning.nsw.gov.au/regional-housinghttps://
The NSW Government will accept all 15 recommendations put forward by the Regional Housing Taskforce to help deliver improved housing supply and affordability in regional NSW. The comprehensive suite of measures includes more homes for key workers, accelerating development assessments, and identifying options to use Government land for more social and affordable housing. Regional councils will benefit from a share of $12 million to help them plan for housing that is affordable, diverse, and resilient to natural hazards.
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The initial $30 million Regional Housing Fund is already helping 21 regional councils in high-growth areas deliver 25 new projects to provide services, open space and connections to fast-track a pipeline of new Thehomes.Government’s response also includes delivering around 270 more homes for key frontline workers in the regions; Councils have until 30 September 2022 to submit their applications for the Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund.
Rising interest rates and low vacancies have added to the growing rental crisis for tenants in regional NSW, with VERTO’s Tenancy Advice and Advocacy Service (TAAS) reporting an uptick in demand for its services and an increase in the number of clients at risk of homelessness.
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Mr Maxwell encourages tenants facing challenges to reach out to VERTO’s TAAS service as soon as possible.
Older people are being encouraged to check if they have money owing to them with more than half a billion dollars currently sitting with Revenue NSW. With the rise in cost-of-living, many households would undoubtedly appreciate having the money back in their Anyonepocket. can search for unclaimed money on the Revenue NSW website. It is a free service offered to get money back into the hands of its owners. The unclaimed funding held by Revenue NSW includes share dividends, trust accounts, refunds, commissions, deceased estates and money from a range of other sources. More than $501 million is currently unclaimed and while Revenue NSW does try to contact potential owners and connect them with what is rightfully theirs, it is still important to be proactive and check. There could be a range of reasons why money might be unclaimed, such as someone could have moved house, have unclaimed cheques, changed banks, or simply forgotten about it.
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VERTO’s TAAS also provides a free financial counselling service to help those facing financial hardship.
Rental market the perfect storm for vulnerable tenants in regional NSW
Tenants experiencing rental challenges can contact VERTO’s free Tenancy Advice and Advocacy Service on 1300 483 786 or at info@verto.org.au.
“VERTO’s TAAS consultants are on hand to help with rental challenges, from unresolved maintenance issues to rent increases and financial stress. Our mission is to help at-risk tenants understand their rights and responsibilities and explore every avenue to sustain their tenancy,” he said.
“We successfully negotiate with landlords in around 50 per cent of cases. For those that progress to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT), we assist with the process and can attend proceedings providing support and advocacy to help tenants achieve a resolution.”
Mr Maxwell highlighted that while the current rental climate is challenging for any tenant, it may be devastating to those already facing additional challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or domestic violence.
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“These figures demonstrate a continuation of the landlord’s market. Coupled with rising interest rates and an increase in cost of living, we are seeing a situation where many landlords are passing on the cost to tenants via rental increases,” VERTO CEO Ron Maxwell said.Central West-based employment, training and community services provider VERTO delivers a free Tenancy Advice and Advocacy Service (TAAS) in Albury, Bathurst, Goulburn, Orange and Wagga Wagga. Mr Maxwell said demand for the service is increasing among the community’s most vulnerable.
“Tenants in these situations may be perceived to be less desirable or appealing. In a landlord’s market, the chances of being evicted are much higher, and the likelihood of finding a new tenant much lower.
Since the start of the year, we’ve seen a 33% increase in clients seeking support for rental increases
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The Labor Party is delighted to be able to hold the dinner again and look forward to welcoming Chris Minns to Bathurst and to hearing his vision of NSW.
“With rising interest rates, vacancy rates at an all-time low and increasing pressure on household expenses, rent increases disproportionately impact the more vulnerable in our communities. Since the start of the year, we’ve seen a 33% increase in clients seeking support for rental increases,” he said. “And even more concerning is the 191% rise in the number of clients seeking advice and/or support a no-grounds termination notice.“While these notices are designed for use in situations where the owner requires vacant possession, such as the sale of a tenanted property to an owner-occupier, they may have another unintended purpose.
The Leader of the NSW Opposition Chris Minns will be the speaker at the 2022 Light on the Hill Dinner. The dinner will be held at Bathurst Panthers on Saturday 17th September and tickets are now available. They can be purchased on line at https://www.nswlabor.org.au/light_on_ the_hill_2022BathurstBranch of the Labor party has hosted The Light on the Hill Dinner annually until the intervention of Covid19. The dinner recognises the birthday of Bathurst’s favourite son Ben Chifley. It started in 1984 to commemorate a century since Ben Chifley’s birth. Previous speakers have included all Labor Prime Ministers since Gough Whitlam along with Premiers and Minsters. It has been an opportunity for them to outline their vision for Australia – their light on the hill.
Figures from property listing website, Domain, report a National Rental Vacancy rate of 0.9% in July 2022, with PRD Research highlighting the additional challenges faced by many regional markets in the first half of the year, including Wagga Wagga (0.3%), Albury (0.7%) and Orange (0.5%).
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“In NSW, there are no caps on the rental increase amounts or percentages. However, tenants can challenge a rental increase, and if it’s deemed excessive, it can be reduced or blocked On the other hand, a no-grounds termination is a 90-day eviction notice without reason, which is typically very hard to challenge. “Anecdotally, we are seeing these used as a vehicle to remove tenants so the property can be returned to the market at a significantly higher price.”
“This perfect storm can quickly escalate to housing instability or homelessness. The number of tenants at risk of homelessness who contacted our service has more than doubled in 2022 compared to pre-pandemic levels, and people in this position often find themselves in a cycle that is challenging to break,” he said.
Lions Club of Mount Panorama is seeking additional stallholders for future market days. First Saturday of each month at Lions Berry Park, Bathurst Come and be part of the markets.
UNCLAIMED MONEY: Member for Bathurst Paul Toole is encouraging seniors to check Revenue NSW for unclaimed money.
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• March 2021 • February and March 2022 • June and July 2022 Property owners and tenants can make a request for support to remove eligible debris from private land through the Service NSW website at service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/request-clean- up-flooddebris-private-land-program. Property owners will need to submit a separate request for each property. For more information visit https: epa.nsw.gov.au/reporting-and- incidents/flood-recovery-programs.
Working for Council is a stimulating and rewarding career option, providing the opportunity to be part of a team contributing to shaping the success and future of our Region. Please visit bathurst. nsw.gov.au/careers for current career opportunities. (Please note - Council only accepts online applications.)
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is leading clean-up programs to help with the collection and disposal of flood debris from the past 18 months. The land-based program is for the clean-up of man-made flood debris from public land and has recently been extended to include eligible large or hazardous man-made debris on private land in floodaffected communities You can request help with clean-up of flood debris if you were impacted by the storms and floods in:
Friday 7 October 10.30am-12noon: Free tea-towel printing workshop with Fiona Howle Creative Workshops in the Bathurst Library Meeting Room. Bookings essential contact 0424 549 907.
The popular replica race car rides around Mount Panorama race circuit are back, as well as free admission for dads on Sunday 4 September. Come and see the latest arrivals on display and catch a sneak peek at some of the cars in our upcoming Repco centenary special exhibition. With over 110 racing cars and motorcycles from the history of Australian motor sport on display, it will be a great day out for dad. If you’re looking for a special gift for dad, check out some of the new arrivals in the gift shop as well. To book your lap around the track, please call the museum on 6332 1872.The museum will be open from 9am to 4:30 pm on the day. New to Bathurst? Let us welcome you with a free lunch. Come along and meet your new golf buddy, coffee pal, tennis partner, or playground friend. When: 30 October 2022 Time: 11:30am-1:30pm Where: Morse Park, near the Bathurst InformationVisitorCentre Register via link below by 23 October 2022
The Bathurst Visitor Information Centre is looking for families to host Japanese High School Students from 3 – 6 March 2023. It is a great opportunity to share and learn about each other’s culture. Hosting one or more students is compensated, and you will have the opportunity to join in some of the cultural exchange activities at the welcome and farewell. If you are interested, contact Bathurst Visitor Information Centre for more information 6332 1444 or email visitors@bathurst.nsw.gov.au.
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As part of the BizMonth calendar, Bathurst Regional Council is offering a free grant writing workshop. The workshop is open to anyone interested in learning more about the grant writing process. The workshop will cover the key tips on how to prepare and submit funding applications, including: Assessing if you are grant ready; • How to search for the right grant; • Ensuring you meet the criteria; and • Where to find support for your application. The workshop will be held on Thursday 22 September between 3pm and 5pm at Bathurst Panthers. For more information or to register go to bathurstliveinvest.com.au FREE
RURAL LICENCE AGREEMENT 2- GRAZING ONLY 158ha of land located on Laffing Waters Lane. Maximum stocking rates of either 79 horses, 63 cows or 632 sheep. Submit Expression of Interest quoting File No. 22.00677: EOI –Laffing Waters Lane by 10am on Tuesday 30 August 2022 in the Quotation Box located on the ground floor at Council’s Civic Centre. Both licence agreements will be twelve months with a twelve month option for renewal. Bond of $1,000 and Public Liability Insurance of $20 million over the land must be supplied by successful applicant. For more info including map, visit Council’s website or contact Property Section on 6333 6235.
RURAL LICENCE AGREEMENT 1- GRAZING ONLY 99ha of land located on Laffing Waters Lane. Maximum stocking rates of either 49 horses, 39 cows or 396 sheep. Submit Expression of Interest quoting File No. 22.16073: EOI –Laffing Waters Lane by 10am on Tuesday 30 August 2022 in the Quotation Box located on the ground floor at Council’s Civic Centre.
A LITTLE SCRAP GOES A LONG WAY
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So come on Bathurst Region, let’s get our scrap“Scrapsorted!Together” activities include:
Each year Bathurst Regional Council provides a grant scheme to assist local sporting organisations to undertake specific works or purchase equipment for the advancement of sport in the Bathurst Region. Sporting organisations that are affiliated with the Bathurst District Sport and Recreation Council are eligible to apply for these grants. A total of $20,000 has been allocated to this scheme. Further information and application forms are available from Council’s Recreation Section on 6333 6285 or Council’s website www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au. Applications close on Tuesday 27 September 2022.
Saturday 3 September 9am-12noon: An educational stall at the Bathurst Lions Club RiversideThursdayMarkets29September 12noon-4pm: Popup stall at Bathurst City Centre Thursday 29 September 5.30pm-7.00pm: Free FOGO workshop at Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre. Bookings essential, contact 0497 599 831 for more information.
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What a huge day it was! We raised $13,267 for Daffodil Wig Library and Can Assist Bathurst selling all 1000 bunches of daffodils!There are many many people to thank, so hold on to your hats! A huge thank you to Mandy and Heather. They did an amazing job painting the town yellow in our drive thru. Thanks Deb and Kerry from Stax Security for making another huge donation this year. We very much appreciate your support. We had several other very large and other smaller donations from anonymous people. You are all AMAZING!Therealestate agents of Bathurst, the very first businesses to support us in this fundraiser 4 years ago and they back this event whole heartedly every year and we really appreciate it.Well done Brilliant Street Cafe, Macquarie Medi Spa and Bathurst Base Cafe - all selling our daffodils today. A huge effort! A big shout out to all the other florists who had a massive day on the tools today. We’re all in thisLastly,together.thanks to the lovely team at Vanessa Pringle Floral Design. Richard our driver who had an extended trip home from the flower markets yesterday (thanks to the snow) bringing all these lovely fresh flowers and my girls in the studio who work tirelessly. We’ve all had our lives changed by the effects of cancer and we will not stop until there is a cure. The daffodil is a symbol of hope! www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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Isn’t it refreshing to hear some good news?! I’m excited about Bathurst Regional Council joining with Orange City Council, Parkes Shire Council and NetWaste to deliver the NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) campaign “ScrapThisTogether.”campaign raises public awareness about the benefits of diverting food and garden organics (FOGO) waste from landfill. The campaign’s primary message is that food and garden waste belong in our lime green lid bins, not our red lid general waste bins. The food and garden waste collected from the lime green lid bin is taken to Australian Native Landscapes, Blayney to be professionally treated and turned into compost. Having the community be a part of this fantastic local process is to also be a positive part of the multi-faceted solution to a healthier planet.The campaign offers great tips to help you get your scrap together and information highlighting just how important it is to separate your waste into the correct bins.
Council has adopted the Aboriginal Commitment Strategy at its meeting held last night. Mayor Robert Taylor said the strategy will guide Council in working effectively and collaboratively with the Aboriginal community of Bathurst.
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Build a life you love with the help of seven-time world champion Layne Beachley at the Bathurst Regional Council’s BizMonth Business Lunch proudly sponsored by ATCO. Navigating her way through success and failure, Layne is a Champion for Mental wellness, believing our fears and limitations are a hot spot for growth and opportunity. Beachley launched Awake Academy to help people to detach from fear, take control and design a life they love. Join us to hear from one of Australia’s most-loved sporting icons and mental wellness advocates.The2022 lunch will be held at Bathurst Goldfields on Mount Panorama, Tuesday 13 September between 11.30am – 2.30pm. Tickets $80. For more information or to buy tickets go to bathurstliveinvest.com.au 2022 Straight, Mount Panorama 11.45am start bathurstliveinvest.com.au • Sales close Monday 5 September 2022 RESILIENT / EMPOWERING empowerment. Layne
Deputy Premier and Member for Bathurst Paul Toole visited the Hereford Street Rugby Complex with Bathurst Mayor Robert Taylor to inspect construction progress of an amenities building to service the two new fields.
The new amenities building is part of a $6.2 million funding partnership between the NSW Government and Bathurst Regional Council that will help see the Hereford Street Rugby Complex transformed into a sporting facility capable of hosting any number of regional and state-based events.Mr Toole said the NSW Government Regional Sports Infrastructure Fund grant would help pay for an additional two, high quality fields at the site which could be used for either rugby league or rugby union fixtures. He said the new amenities building will feature change rooms, toilets, and a referee room.
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“Through extensive community consultation conducted earlier this year with local Aboriginal people, the wider community and other stakeholders, Council has developed ten key commitments and 32 actions to achieve reconciliation, support cultural protection and increase community and stakeholder relationships,” he said. Council has successfully delivered two Reconciliation Action Plans (RAP) for the years 2015-2017 and 2019-2021. The Aboriginal Commitment Strategy has been developed in lieu of the RAP. Council will work collaboratively to ensure the 32 actions are components to be addressed in all Council operations and are delivered in a culturally appropriate and inclusive manner.
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“Now that the two additional fields are complete, the next step is focussing on the amenities building being constructed that will service all teams for both fields,” Mr Toole“Thesaid.fields and amenities block are important for our growing local population who need sport facilities, there will be room to engage more people in the sports and to host large events such as regional and state-based competitions in Bathurst.”Bathurst Mayor Robert Taylor said funding of $2.6 million from the State Government, combined with council's investment of $3.6 million, will allow the project to be“Thecompleted.newfields look great and once the amenities block is complete, the Hereford Street Rugby Complex will be a drawcard for teams and sporting events. Key user groups to benefit include: NSW Rugby Union, Rugby AU, Country Rugby League, Central West Rugby, Bathurst Rugby Club and Group 10 Country Rugby League,” Mr Taylor said.
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With a statue of the Lithgow Flash - the great Marjorie Jackson - taking pride of place on Main Street, one thing is for sure – Lithgow loves it’s sport so I was thrilled to visit last week and announce funding for two new sporting projects in the area!
The Australians in Vietnam served with success and distinction. At places like Coral and Balmoral, Binh Ba, Hat Dich and many others, they proved themselves more than worthy of the ANZAC legacy they inherited and which they have now passed to the current generation.
Thanks to the previous Coalition Government’s Local Road and Infrastructure program, the athletics field at the Tony Luchetti sportsground will be upgraded and it’s great to see new goalposts being installed at Marjorie Jackson Playing Fields. Up to date, quality sporting facilities are vital for a thriving community like Lithgow and I am proud that the previous Coalition Government has been able to provide $20,600 in funding for these projects which are expected to be finished by mid next year - I look forward to checking them out then. Congratulations to Lithgow City Council for the successful grant application!
Congratulations Waryk on all your achievements to date and all the best for your upcoming competitions. We are all very proud and watch on with great anticipation!
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While there, Waryk secured three personal best times - 17.19 in the 100m at the Daniela Jutzeler Memorial, 1:05.92 in the 400m at the World Grand Prix and 2:18.58 in the 800m also at the World Grand Prix .
Waryk, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, has recently returned from Nottwil, Switzerland where he was one of 12 Australian athletes competing at the third stage of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix and the Daniela Jutzeler Memorial.
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Across have been honouring, remembering and thanking the men and women who served our country during the Vietnam War - Australia’s longest military engagement of the 20th Century. The commemoration falls on the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. On the 18th of August 1966, Australian soldiers fought one of their fiercest and most costly battles of the Vietnam War. The arrival of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam in South Vietnam during July and August 1962 marked the start of Australia’s involvement in the war. In the following 10 years, approximately 60,000 Australians would serve in Vietnam. Of these, 3,000 were wounded, and 521 were killed.
David Brennan was just 22 when he was killed in action in 1969. His father Hugh, himself a veteran from Rockley, mourned David’s loss for the rest of his life. Nashos like Oberon’s Bill Wilcox (pictured above centre) put their dreams on hold because their country called. Bill dreamed of playing league for South Sydney. He got to play one trial game for the club and did so well he got a call back for another. But Bill never got to pull a Souths jersey again as he had to report for National Service. At the same time that Neil Armstrong was walking on the moon, Bill was hit by shrapnel from an exploding mine in the tragic chain of events the subject of Redgum’s iconic song “I was only 19”. Bill proudly attended last weeks parade and service with his fellow veterans.
Waryk is currently ranked 18th in the world for the 100m race. Not a bad effort for a Year 11 student!
President of the Bathurst Vietnam Veterans’ Association, Lyle Orreal, served with 9RAR at Hat Dich in 1969. It was a battle that lasted 78 days in which Australia and our allies won a significant victory. 21 Australians lost their lives. Whether they were regulars or Nashos, we are extraordinarily proud of all our Vietnam veterans and are very grateful for all they have done for our country. Lest We Forget.
Famous for featuring the fastest track in wheelchair racing, Nottwill attracts the best racers in the world.
8 submit your stories and read more at villagevoice.net.au Andrew GEE MP FEDERAL MEMBER FOR CALARE YourYourCountryVoice 107 George Street PO Box Bathurst54NSW 2795 (02) 6331 www.andrewgeemp.com.auandrew.gee.mp@aph.gov.au0524 For regular updates and news, follow me on Facebook and Instagram @andrewgeecalare BATHURST ELECTORATE OFFICE Authorised by Andrew Gee MP, Suite 1/179A Anson Street Orange, NSW 2800. RUNS ON THEBATHURSTFORBOARDANDLITHGOW √ Free MRI scans at BathurstLithgowHospital.gotitsMRIlicencein2019 √$12.5 million for Bathurst’sracetracksecond √ $2 billion for Great HighwayWesternupgrade √ 24 hour rescue helicopter for our region √ $380,000 for a new GlenraybuildinglaundryatIndustriesfollowingfire √ Millions in Federal funding to keep Lithgow Aged Care open √ $5.3 million for AlliedandlineproductionupgradesmorejobsatTimberMill,Bathurst √ $3.3 million improvementsforatBathurstAirport √ $3.083 million for an expansion andatimprovementsThreeTreeLodge √ $2.235 million for Lithgow’s Blast Furnace Park √ $3.2 million for the Lithgow revitalisationCBD √ $1.1 million for the upgrade of Glen Davis Road √ $625,554 equipmentplaygroundforinBathurst √ $954,250 ofconstructionforBathurstRailMuseum √ for$650,000replacingfootpathsinBathurst √ $300,000 for upgrades to the Civic Ballroom at Lithgow for use as an centreevacuation √ $205,000 for upgrades to Machattie Park √ $54 million for the CSUSchoolMedical
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It was fantastic to meet Waryk ‘Rooster’ Holmes of Bathurst recently. You may have heard a great deal about this inspiring local young man. When Waryk isn’t tending to his chooks, the 17-yearold has his sights set on wheelchair racing. After only training in the sport for three years, Waryk is already recognised through Athletics Australia as an ‘Emerging Athlete’ and has represented at both State and National level.
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Inflation and increasing construction costs have impacted the Dixons Long Point project over the Macquarie River between Orange and Mudgee, but the campaign for the new crossing, and the determination to build it, are as strong as ever.
Having noticed a decline in volunteers over the last 12 months, the Bathurst team have put the call out for volunteer delivery drivers this National Meals on Wheels Day. If you are interested in volunteering for this incredible organisation, don’t hesiatate to get in touch with the Bathurst branch on 02 6331 8231.
Meals on Wheels is an essential service that delivers healthy meals to clients’ homes. The meals not only ensure that nutritional requirements are being met, but the drop offs provide regular social contact and a friendly check to see that all is well. This assistance often enables people to continue to live in their own homes where it otherwise may not be viable to do so. In Bathurst alone, Meals on Wheels caters for around 200 clients, and produces over 400,000 meals a year for towns across NSW - from Botany to Broken Hill!
CELEBRATING NATIONAL MEALS ON WHEELS DAY IN BATHURST
The Australian Senate has opened an inquiry into the adequacy of Australia’s biosecurity measures in response to FMD. I encourage everyone to make a submission and have your voice heard on the response to FMD. You can send your submission to: Committee Secretary c/o Senate Standing Committees on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport PO Box 6100 Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600. Phone: 02 6277 3511 Email: rrat.sen@aph.gov.au You can also upload your submission on the parliamentary website at: www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_ Business/Committees/Senate/Rural_and_Regional_Affairs_and_Transport/FMDBiosecurity
The old timber bridge over the Turon River, on the Upper Turon Road, had become damaged beyond repair so a complete replacement of the crossing was needed. The new bridge now better meets the needs of the local community, and improves road safety and connectivity for drivers.
Local drivers and visitors trekking through the steep and rocky terrain of the Turon Valley will now enjoy a smoother and safer journey thanks to construction having been completed on a new river crossing near Pumpkin Point, in the Palmers Oaky area.
I’d like to thank Mid-Western Regional Council and project leader Ray Kearns for their outstanding work as well as all of the representatives of our local Indigenous organisations and nearby farmers, whom we’ve worked very closely with on this project.
CONNECTING OUR REGION - DIXONS LONG POINT
Unfortunately the Federal Government still does not seem to be taking the threat of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) seriously enough!
9follow us on facebook.com/thevillagevoicecentralwest @villagevoicelithgow Andrew GEE MP FEDERAL MEMBER FOR CALARE YourYourCountryVoice 107 George Street PO Box Bathurst54NSW 2795 (02) 6331 www.andrewgeemp.com.auandrew.gee.mp@aph.gov.au0524 For regular updates and news, follow me on Facebook and Instagram @andrewgeecalare BATHURST ELECTORATE OFFICE Authorised by Andrew Gee MP, Suite 1/179A Anson Street Orange, NSW 2800. RUNS ON THEBATHURSTFORBOARDANDLITHGOW √ $14 million for highway upgrades betweenBathurstLithgow,andOrange √ $181,818 for Bathurst’s War Memorial Carillon √ $11.4 million for expanding and supporting aged care facilities in Lithgow √ accommodationfor$398,500crisis in Bathurst √ $1.2 million for CCTV in Bathurst and communitiesCalare √ $200,000 for new synthetic courts at Wattle Flat Recreation Ground √ $480,000 CommunityWallerawangfor&SportsClub √ $19.75 million in federal funding for recoverybushfireprojectsinLithgowandCalarecommunities √ More than $1.6 million for includingchildcaresupportingcentresinCalare,BathurstFamilyDayCare √ $925,000 for the Bathurst RehomingAnimalCentre √ $60 million for drought and localrecoveryCOVID-19toourcouncilsforlocalprojects √ hospitals,GovernmentAustralianRecordfundingforschools,childcareandtheNDIS √ $125,000 for canteen facilities at SportsgroundBathurst √ NewserviceheadspaceforLithgow √ 40 mobile phone towers and base stations for Calare $65,000 IN FUNDING FOR NEW TURON VALLEY BRIDGE
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Over the last 18 months, Meals on Wheels has faced a number of challenges - from devastating bushfires, to floods and the COVID-19 pandemic - but their volunteers continued to turn up at their local service and make sure no one went hungry.
The previous Coalition government committed almost $35 million to the project with $5 million of that being an election commitment, and most of the $29.8 from previous budgets is still there in the kitty. It will now be a case of working up some costings with MidWestern Regional Council and then sitting down with the new government in Canberra to discuss the best way forward. Since the days of the gold rush, residents across the Central West have been lobbying for a crossing over the Macquarie River at Dixons Long Point. The project will be a game changer for the region. It will slash travel times and open the region up for tourism and business, and connect a number of local government areas including Mudgee/MidWestern Regional, Dubbo Regional, Bathurst, Lithgow, Cabonne and Orange.
I’m still fully committed to seeing the 170-year vision become a reality. I’ll do everything I can to see it finished either in its current form with additional funding, or in a scaled back version.
Given construction costs are expected to rise even further, and also the need for a back-up contingency, the minimum amount needed to progress the project would be a further $15 million to $20 million. There are now two courses of action in order to progress the project – seek more funding from the Federal Government or look at proceeding with the project with existing funding but reducing the scale. Reducing the scale would involve improving the roads on the existing route (as opposed to a new crossing site) and reducing the scope of the crossing to a lowerlevel bridge or culvert crossing.
Made possible thanks to a $65,000 grant from the former Coalition Government through the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, I was delighted to accompany Lithgow City Council Mayor Maree Statham last week to officially open the new steel and concrete bridge.
I was delighted to be able to celebrate an early National Meals on Wheels Day in Bathurst this year. The day provides an opportunity to recognise the dedication, commitment, and resilience of the 45,000 Meals on Wheels volunteers who tirelessly support vulnerable members of the Australian community, across over 590 service locations.
Tenders for the project have now come back and due to rising construction costs of up to 30%, the tenders have come in up to $10 million above budget. It’s an unfortunate reality of the surging inflation which Australia is facing, and it’s affecting projects across the country. The tenders also identify some additional costs in improving access roads on the Mudgee side in order to get heavy vehicles and components in.
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Evans Arts Council Incorporated has been awarded a grant from the NSW Government to run a series of 20 workshops through the spring school holiday break. These workshops are aimed at the 12-24 year old age group. The Office for Regional Youth’s Holiday Break program provides young people in regional NSW with the opportunity to enjoy a range of free and subsidised activities to reconnect, socialise, learn new skills and have fun during the school holidays.
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“We have an exciting program of events” reported Cheryl Armstrong, Youth Activities Co-ordinator. “We are running 2 three hour workshops over 10 days during the school holidays. Everything from art, to paper craft, wire wrapped gemstones, and textile crafts will be offered”. Each activity runs for 3 hours, starting at 9 am for the morning session, and 12.30 pm for the afternoons. All participants will be well supervised with all volunteers undertaking a Working with Children Check. All activities will be held in the meeting room at the rear of the old Evans Shire Council Building, 7 Lee Street Kelso. These activities are free to attend, with morning and afternoon tea provided to participants. Many of the activities will also provide participants with a take home pack to continue their creative journey.
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Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews at Kelso Fire Station are being trained to use stateof-the-art drone technology to assist in firefighting operations and a range of other emergencies.Deputy Premier and Member for Bathurst Paul Toole said this is one of 25 locations across regional NSW to benefit from the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)“Deployingrollout. these drones to Kelso will give our firefighters an eye in the sky to more effectively perform their life-saving work and keep our local community as safe as possible,” Mr Toole said. “Each drone is connected to the FRNSW wireless and satellite communication network so that the images can be viewed and analysed in real time at the scene of an emergency. This will help our firefighters make quicker decisions and act Ministerfaster.”for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery Steph Cooke said the RPAS are equipped with thermal imaging cameras and laser technology. “These high-tech cameras can detect variable heat temperatures, identify people or animals under threat in a fire zone and measure the size of an area impacted by fire,” Ms Cooke said. “This is part of a $5.4 million investment from the Bushfire Inquiry which the NSW Government is proud to be funding.”
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A total of 200 firefighters, including those at Kelso, are being trained to pilot the drones.
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FRNSW Bushfire and Aviation Unit Commander Scott Donohoe said the drones can be activated at an emergency scene within minutes.“The drones are stored in our vehicles and ready for immediate use, providing FRNSW commanders with aerial images that can help determine the safest and most effective places to position fire trucks and crews,” Superintendent Donohoe said.
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Fire-affected residents of Bell, Clarence and Dargan are a step closer to realising a long-held dream, with the announcement of a new community hall at Clarence.
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ABCD Inc secretary Susan Alexander said The community was joined on the day by the Hon Andrew Gee MP Calare, Lithgow Mayor Maree Statham, Councillors Eric Mahoney and Almudena Bryce, members of Blue Mountains Rotary Clubs, and local support organisations.
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Having a placed to come together, heal, and build our resilience is so important for our community,” ABCD Inc president Kat Boehringer“Recoverysaid.is a long journey, and we have come such a long way, however the scars of the fire are still very present in our community – in the landscape and in our people. We are so grateful for the support of Rotary and many other organisations who have assisted our community since the fire.”
After losing their only community building a few days before Christmas in the 2019 fires, community members gathered on Sunday to ‘turn the sod’ and celebrate the news of a new hall, along with how far they have come in their recovery. Following the devasting impact of the fire, which saw 32 homes lost in the area, representatives from each of the communities came together to form the Association of Bell, Clarence and Dargan (ABCD) Inc, to maintain connections between the villages and take a community-led approach to recovery and resilience.
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ABCD Inc worked with Lithgow City Council to secure the vacant community land at Petra Avenue, Clarence for a community building. Blue Mountains Rotary clubs banded together, led by Rotary District Governor Mina Howard and Upper Mountains Rotarian Phill Isaacs, to support the community through grants and fundraising, to kick-start the build of the hall.
The Association and community are now seeking further funding and support to complete the build of the hall.
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Community and sporting groups are invited to submit applications to Lithgow City Council for consideration under Round 9 of the Resources for Regions program.
Council is continuing our conversation with the community regarding the options for a sustainable future. This weekend we will be visiting Capertee and meeting at 10.30 in the Community Hall. These community sessions offer an opportunity for people to ask questions and to find out what the impact will be.
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The timeframe for submitting applications is very tight and Council must submit its list of Council and community applications by 30 September 2022. Accordingly, submissions by community and sporting groups must be lodged with Council via the following portal by 5:00pm Friday 16 September 2022 to allow sufficient time for processing and assessment by Council. This portal will be live from Monday 5 September. for-regions-grant-opportunities/https://council.lithgow.com/resources-
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The Lithgow District Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Energy Australia has taken out naming rights sponsorship for The Black Rose Excellence in Business Awards for a three-year period. Steve Ring, Chamber Executive Committee member and BLER Steering Committee Director said, “The Chamber is happy to announce that Energy Australia has agreed to naming rights sponsorship for The Black Rose Awards for a three-year period. Energy Australia, based at Mt Piper, has been a big part of the Lithgow economy since the early 1990s with Mt Piper having the capacity to meet the energy needs of approximately 1.18 million homes in New South Wales every year. They are a huge part of Lithgow’s modern history and we’re more than pleased to have them partner with the Chamber for the Awards for this year and for two forthcoming years”.
Stream 1. Infrastructure projects ($250,000 minimum request and maximum request of $5 million): Stream 2. Community programs ($100,000 minimum request and $500,000 maximum request per program): Stream 3. Business plans/ feasibility studies and Masterplans ($50,000 minimum request and $500,000 maximum request for all business cases within the Lithgow funding allocation): Stream 3 may be particularly helpful for assisting organisations with the planning and design of infrastructure/facility projects which are not yet “shovel ready”, with construction costs to be submitted in future funding rounds. Resources for Regions also supports projects which promote inclusion and accessibility for people with a disability by improving community participation, liveable communities and accessibility.“The$5 million available for Lithgow under Resources for Regions Round 9 offers fantastic opportunities for Council and community and sporting organisations to work together on economic development and diversification, community wellbeing, community amenity and infrastructure upgrades,” said Council’s Infrastructure Services Director Jonathon Edgecombe. “Council welcomes project ideas from the community which are vitally important for ensuring that Lithgow gets the best outcomes and value for money from this funding program.”
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Deputy Mayor Cassandra Coleman and I attended Book Week at the Library last week and presented Book week competition prizes to the winners and runners. Congratulations to all the students who entered the competition. It’s wonderful to see our young people with a passion for reading. The timber bridge on the Upper Turon Road has been upgraded and is finally open. Turon Gates is a popular destination for campers and tourists in our local area, thanks to a $65,000 grant through the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program this has allowed for a safer river crossing for local residents and visitors too.
Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Council on 6354 9999.
• Policy 10.5 Footpath Reservations - Works Required Closes 12 September
• Draft Policy 7.10 Contaminated Land Policy Closes 2 Septemeber
The management of contaminated land is the responsibility of the Council or the EPA. Council’s must consider land contamination for every development application (DA). A Contaminated Land Policy helps Council to provide a considered approach to identifying potentially contaminated land, providing relevant information (to landholders, developers and purchasers), for assessing contamination and monitoring any remediation.
• Draft Encroachment Management Policy Closes 26 Septemeber
The NSW Government has recently announced the opening of Round 9 of the Resources for Regions (R4R) program which closes 30 September 2022. Resources for Regions aims to support ongoing prosperity in regional NSW by providing economic opportunities, improved amenity and positive social outcomes in communities impacted by mining and gas exploration. A total of $140 million is available in Round 9 for mining and gas exploration affected LGA’s with a dedicated $5 million allocated for projects in Lithgow LGA. Only Councils are eligible to submit applications for R4R funding. Lithgow City Council will be submitting its own grant applications in addition to applications on behalf of community groups where these meet the guidelines, are sufficiently planned and scoped, meet local priorities and the total of all projects is within the $5 million funding cap. Council will assess the priority of each community submission and not all submitted projects will be lodged with the funding body. For this round, Council will be prioritising applications that support new business, facilitate growth of existing businesses or otherwise provide a “value-add” to the local economy. There are three funding streams. The key objectives for each stream and example projects are detailed in the funding guidelines available at: resources-for-regions-round-9https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/
The Black Rose Excellence in Business Awards Announces the naming rights sponsor and other sponsors!
The Chamber has also had a great response from other larger businesses in the area who, by sponsoring the Awards, are making a commitment to support micro, small and medium businesses in the Lithgow region. Steve Ring said “Centennial has come to the party as the Platinum sponsor; Greenspot as the Diamond sponsor; and Westfund as the Gold sponsor and we’re still waiting on a couple of other large local companies who may want to join in with the sponsors’ team. All these businesses have a relatively large part to play in the Lithgow economic region and we couldn’t be more delighted that they have come on board with us, to support the first Awards ceremony held in 15Givenyears!”.that the Chamber would like the Awards to become an annual event, its pleased with the response because it means that after the BLER funding grant is over in June 2023, with continued local sponsorship support, the Chamber can self-sustain the Awards on an The Awards night is being held on 26 November at the Lithgow Workies and will be a gala cocktail dress event with local musicians, performers, local produce and special guest MC, Peter Watson from 2LT. It will be a night of celebration for all in Thanks to the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery (BLER) funding, cofunded by Commonwealththe and NSW Governments, the Chamber is able to host Energy Australia The Black Rose
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Council is currently seeking applications for the following position/s: • Casual Learn to Swim Instructors Closes 30 Sept
• Draft Lithgow Community Cultural Protocol Closes 27 October
Great news for Lithgow, the 6km footpath at Farmers Creek is officially open. This pathway starts at Chivers Close and links up to the Sporting Fields, Eskbank house, The Blast Furnace and Lake Pillans providing a beautiful path meandering through the heart of Lithgow. The shared footpath is a great space for walking, running or cycling and benefits the health and wellbeing of locals and Ivisitors.hadthe pleasure of joining the Bell, Clarence and Dargan community gathering recently. The Community Hall was destroyed in the 2019/20 fires & the community secured funding from Rotary allowing for the construction of a new building to successfully go ahead.
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14 submit your stories and read more at villagevoice.net.au NewsLithgowIssue032-01September2022 Two Options for a Sustainable Lithgow Community Update Easy Rates Calculator www.ourplaceourfuture.lithgow.com hereScan Try CalculatorRatesOnlineour If an increase of 26.5% for residential and other rate categories happens, what amount will be asked for the following year? Option 1 is for a total increase of 24% plus the expected rate peg of 2.5% to residential, business and farmland rates starting from 1 July 2023. In future years, rates would only increase over your 23/24 land rate by the amount approved by the NSW Government. Council has forecast a figure of around 2.5% for this. But, this is not a council decision. +26.5%23/24 2.5% 22/23 +2.5%24/25 Option1: Maintain Services - Residential Lithgow LandMedianValueforeachquartile 2023/24Option 1OptionperIncrease1$annum Option Increase1$perweek Estimated increase on previous year overall26.5% 65,700 $702.45 $855.85 $153.40$2.95 89,200 $831.80 $1,054.67 $222.87$4.29 108,000 $935.29 $1,213.72 $278.44$5.35 151,000 $1,171.98 $1,577.52 $405.54$7.80 LandAverageValue 2023/24Option 1OptionperIncrease1$annum Option Increase1$perweek 107,000 $929.78 $1,205.26$275.48$5.30 Option2: Reduce Services - Residential Lithgow LandMedianValueforeachquartile 2023/24Option 1OptionperIncrease1$annum Option Increase1$perweek Estimated increase on previous year overall26.5% 65,700 $702.45 $720.37 $17.93$0.34 89,200 $831.80 $853.10 $21.30 $0.41 108,000 $935.29 $959.28 $24.00$0.46 151,000 $1,171.98 $1,202.15 $30.17$0.58 LandAverageValue 2023/24Option 1OptionperIncrease1$annum Option Increase1$perweek 107,000 $929.78 $953.64 $23.85$0.46 Option1: Maintain Services - Residential Other Median Land Value for each Quartile 2023/24Option 1OptionperIncrease1$annum Option Increase1$perweek Estimated increase on previous year overall26.5% 54,600 $388.04 $494.97 $106.93 $2.06 200,000 $783.75 $1,014.18 $230.43 $4.43 302,000 $1,061.34 $1,378.41 $317.07 $6.10 409,000 $1,352.54 $1,760.50 $407.95 $7.85 AverageValueLand 2023/24Option 1OptionperIncrease1$annum Option Increase1$perweek 249,000 $917.10 $1,189.15 $272.05 $5.23 Option2: Reduce Services - Residential Other Median Land Value for each quartile 2023/24Option 1OptionperIncrease1$annum Option Increase1$perweek Estimated increase on previous year overall26.5% 54,600 $388.04 $402.91 $14.87 $0.29 200,000 $783.75 $822.23 $38.48 $0.74 302,000 $1,061.34 $1,116.39 $55.04 $1.06 409,000 $1,352.54 $1,424.97 $72.42 $1.39 LandAverageValue 2023/24Option 1OptionperIncrease1$annum Option Increase1$perweek 249,000 $917.10 $963.54 $46.44 $0.89 Option1: Maintain Services - Residential Portland Median Land Value for each Quartile 2023/24Option 1OptionperIncrease1$annum Option Increase1$perweek Estimated increase on previous year overall26.5% 43,900 $468.69 $584.08 $115.39 $2.22 64,000 $554.51 $714.15 $159.64 $3.07 72,100 $589.10 $766.57 $177.47 $3.41 82,800 $634.78 $835.81 $201.03 $3.87 Option2: Reduce Services - Residential Portland LandAverageValue 2023/24Option1 Option perIncrease1$annum Option Increase1$perweek 69,400 $577.57 $606.83 $29.26 $0.56 LandMedianValueforeachquartile 2023/24Option 1OptionperIncrease1$annum Option Increase1$perweek Estimated increase on previous year overall26.5% 43,900 $468.69 $489.79 $21.10 $0.41 64,000 $554.51 $582.05 $27.54 $0.53 72,100 $589.10 $619.22 $30.13 $0.58 82,800 $634.78 $668.34 $33.55 $0.65 LandAverageValue 2023/24Option 1OptionperIncrease1$annum Option Increase1$perweek 69,400 $577.57 $749.09 $171.53 $3.30 Option1: Maintain Services - Residential Wallerawang LandMedianValueforeachQuartile 2023/24Option 1OptionperIncrease1$annum Option Increase1$perweek Estimated increase on previous year overall26.5% 68,000 $573.46 $720.64 $147.18 $2.83 83,000 $634.47 $813.43 $178.96 $3.44 95,300 $684.49 $889.52 $205.02 $3.94 121,000 $789.02 $1,048.49 $259.47 $4.99 LandAverageValue 2023/24Option 1OptionperIncrease1$annum Option Increase1$perweek 93,300 $676.36 $877.14 $200.78 $3.86 Option2: Reduce Services - Residential Wallerawang LandMedianValueforeachquartile 2023/24Option 1OptionperIncrease1$annum Option perIncrease1$week Estimated increase on previous year overall26.5% 68,000 $573.46 $600.43 $26.97 $0.52 83,000 $634.47 $665.76 $31.29 $0.60 95,300 $684.49 $719.32 $34.83 $0.67 121,000 $789.02 $831.24 $42.22 $0.81 LandAverageValue 2023/24Option 1OptionperIncrease1$annum Option Increase1$perweek 93,300 $676.36 $710.61 $34.25 $0.66 How much will it cost me? This will vary depending on where you live and the value of your land as determined by the NSW Valuer General. The options apply only to land rates and do not include Council’s domestic waste charge, stormwater levy, water or sewer charges. An average increase for reach option is outlined the tables below. Please note the calculations below are an estimated average increase and may vary slightly due to the basis of the rates calculator. Under option 1, the pensioner rebate will be increased from $250 to $300. Want to know more?
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Lithgow Library is thrilled to be hosting an exhibit of works from the Lithgow Area Women’s Shed from 8 to 30 September 2022. The Lithgow Area Women’s Shed (LAWS) is a local group set up in an inclusive space that helps develop skills with tools for women of all ages and abilities. The “Shed” is located at the Lithgow Greyhound Track. The current members extend a big shout out to anybody who would like to come along and join the group. Membership is $30 a year. Members can make their own projects or join in an instructor-led project. The “Shed” offers a social network, and a chat and a cuppa are always on offer. The “Shed” often has workshops with guest instructors on various topics. The “Shed” is always keen to help with community projects. One such project was the making of the Pygmy Possum breeding tubes which were in high demand after the Whybushfires.not drop into the Lithgow Library, check out the display, find more information on LAWS or other community groups or just enjoy the library space. Other community groups and artists are invited to contact the library to organize displays of their works. For more information contact the Lithgow Library on 6352 9100.
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History Week 2022 Author Talk by Peter Baker
A free Hands-on History author talk will be held at Eskbank House Museum titled ‘Crying Hearts, Healing Hands’, the life journeys of James and Leo Bamber. The History Week theme for 2022 - Hands-on History invites us to explore histories by or about people who do things with their hands, whether for work or play. (History Council of NSW,‘Crying2022)Hearts, Healing Hands’ follows the early roving life of solicitor, town clerk and coroner James Bamber and his wife Kate across Victoria and country New South Wales in the nineteenth century before ‘dropping anchor’ in 20th century Lithgow. It is a story marked with joy and sorrow spanning the Great Depression years. The weight of the economic collapse hurts Lithgow more than many other country towns. Into this mire the aging James takes on the role of Lithgow’s coroner. Hand in hand with James’s journey is the story of his son Leo who was a footballer, doctor, World War One veteran and, a leader. The pair worked often ‘hand in hand’ in the coronial court system, and later Leo found his love bond with Lucy Boon. Leo fought for causes that affected the poor and disadvantaged in Lithgow. But Leo had another side. He was an entertainer. He had a touch of the entrepreneur, and he was a man who loved the Lithgow people, and the community loved him in return. The presentation is one family’s story of Australian country life – a hands on life journey. (Baker 2022) Lithgow City Council invites you to Eskbank House Museum on Saturday 3 September 2022 at 2:00pm for a free talk by Peter Baker on the life journeys of James and Leo Bamber. Peter Baker is a retired lawyer who is married with five children and conducted a legal practice in suburban Sydney for about thirty years. He has an interest in creative nonfiction and family history, and more particularly the history of Lithgow. He has written a book on Lithgow rugby league and had several articles published in ‘Traces’ magazine.Bookings are preferred but not required for this event and can made via Eventbrite, light refreshments will be byheritageawarenessandneedlivetickets-399830633187healing-hands-history-week-2022-hands-on-history-provided.https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/crying-hearts-ThiseventwillalsobeavailableonlineviaZoomasastreamingevent.Toaccesstheonlineevent,youwilltohavetheZoomApphttps://zoom.us/onyourdevicedetailsforjoiningonlinearepartofEventbriteticket.TheseeventscelebrateandincreasecommunityoftheculturaldiversityandrichhistoryandoftheLithgowLGA.ThisisanofficialeventofHistoryWeek2022,supportedtheHistoryCouncilofNSW.
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Lithgow City Council, in conjunction with the NSW State Government through Resilience NSW, is hosting a FREE Womens Health Week event. The evening is open to all women in the LGA and the topic of discussion is "Women in Response & Recovery". There will be a panel of local women with practical advice and real life experiences to share with guests. Drinks and refreshments will be included (please provide any dietary requirements).
During the last couple of weeks, Students at PCS have participated in an array of activities. Stage 5 students competed in the Merino Wether Challenge, Primary held their Book Week celebrations, Jo Clancy, a Wiradjuri woman, taught some of our female students traditional dance and Adrian Williams, also a Wiradjuri local, taught 5/6 students a song ‘We are one’ in Wiradjuiri. This was part of our NAIDOC focus. Our Year 12 students have been getting ready for exams as our Year 11’s begin their Year 12 transition. What a busy time!
Girls in Year 8 and 10 participated in the Girls on Fire Resilience Program at the Lithgow fire station recently. This program was run by Fire and Rescue NSW. The program provided students with the opportunity to participate in fitness activities relating to the work of emergency services, to build knowledge and understanding around the various paid and volunteer emergency services, to gain experience in various tasks carried out by the services, and to explore their resource and facilities. A highlight for the girls was using the training oxygen masks to recover a dummy from the fire station. The mask simulates the visibility conditions of a house fire. Students also learnt how to put out fires using an extinguisher and fire blanket, and used the fire truck to hose down an imaginary fire. The day was built around developing skills and knowledge in teamwork and leadership. All students made the most of the opportunities provided throughout the day. Email: sales@good-earth.com.au
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“Regional economies are booming, many businesses are investing and innovating to strengthen their capabilities and grow, and this is creating new employment options for jobseekers in many regional towns and cities across the country,”
Gambier experienced a 90 per cent increase in regional movement over the year, while capital-city people moving to Port Augusta rose 63 per cent and the Yorke Peninsula 50 per cent. Other LGAs such as Moorabool in Victoria grew significantly, while Bathurst in NSW also featured in the top 5 highest growth LGAs for the first time. Mr Fowler said Bathurst saw a 39 per cent increase in annual growth. It is a rapidly growing inland centre with a diverse range of thriving industries including agriculture, education, healthcare, manufacturing, and construction.“Bathurst is a renowned for its innovation. There are a growing number of businesses in the region and many exciting projects that are driving employment and growth, benefiting the entire region over the longer term,” Mr Fowler said.
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Population movement to regional areas eases
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Young people are driving growth in regional economies, but the overall volume of people moving from major cities is easing, according to new data from the Commonwealth Bank and the Regional Australia Institute’s Regional Movers Index. Millennials continue to make up the biggest proportion of people moving to regional areas from capital cities, although the overall number of those relocating from metropolitan areas has declined 16.5 per cent compared to the previous quarter, according to the latest quarterly Regional Movers Index published today.
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The Regional Movers Index, which is a partnership between Commonwealth Bank and the Regional Australia Institute (RAI), analyses the quarterly and annual trends in people moving to Australia’s regions. Commonwealth Bank Regional and Agribusiness Executive General Manager Paul Fowler said despite the latest fall, the level of net migration still significantly outstripped the two years before the pandemic.
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It has been wonderful to celebrate Book Week this week and to observe how much our students love the world of reading. All classes have been sharing the CBCA shortlisted books in their classrooms, and it was great to share some of their reading responses with families during our special Book Week Assembly yesterday. We then moved into one of our favourite events of the year as we celebrated our annual Book Character Parade. Costumes were very imaginative, and we appreciate all the effort families put into their children’s creations. Thank you to Michelle (the caterpillar) and Joel, from Lithgow Library, for attending our Book Character Parade and judging it along with our librarian
Figures for the June quarter reveal that regional people have resumed their migration back to the capital cities, with net migration to regional areas of Australia dropping 35 per cent since the March quarter. Notwithstanding this latest quarterly decline, net migration to regions remains 30.2 per cent higher than two years prior to Covid-19. According to the index, Millennials made up the largest age cohort of people moving to the regions pre-pandemic, and they have increased their share since Covid-19. Figures also show movers are getting younger. In NSW, the median age of the average regional mover fell from 37 years to 33 years pre-pandemic compared to during Covid-19, and from 38 years to 34 years in South Australia, and from 35 years to 33 years in Queensland.
The major coastal cities close to the east coast capitals are the main destinations for citydwellers making a regional move – Gold Coast welcomed 11 per cent of all capital-city movers , Sunshine Coast 6 per cent, Greater Geelong 4 per cent, Wollongong 2 per cent, and Lake Macquarie 2 per cent. Three of the top 5 highest-growth local government areas in the 12 months to June 2022 were in South Australia with young people making up the largest proportion of movers fromMountcities.
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“This is particularly in key sectors such as agriculture and manufacturing where there continues to be strong production and revenue growth.” Mr Fowler said. Regional Australia Institute Chief Executive Officer Liz Ritchie said people are still voting with their feet and looking for the good life in regional Australia. But the recent easing of movement to the regions should take the pressure off housing demand and provide breathing space for regions to plan for the future.“We know people are happier when they choose a life in the regions, but investment in creating a sustainable model for Regional Australia to accommodate the changing nature of our populations trends is needed,” Ms Ritchie“Nowsaid.is the time for a new National Population Plan at the Federal level, that considers future settlement patterns to ensure regional communities have the services and infrastructure they need to help them grow.”
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Springvale SSD 7592 – MOD 4 Angus Place PA 06_0021 – MOD 7 Centennial Springvale Coal Pty Limited and Centennial Angus Place Pty Limited (together “Centennial”), have made applications to modify Development Consents SSD 7592 and PA 06_0021 respectively, under Section 4.55(1A) of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979. Under Part 3, Division 1, Section 23 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2021, Centennial notify that the applications to modify these consents has been made.
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After a three-year hiatus, Lithgow City Council’s Library service recently celebrated the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book Week with school visits, special Storytimes and a competition.
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Since 1945 the Children’s Book Council of Australia has been encouraging libraries and schools to come together to celebrate children’s literature, culminating in the annual Book Week event. Lithgow City Council Library staff have been out and about visiting schools and hosting visits to the Library. The Library also ran a very successful Book Week competition with entries received from schools across the Local Government Area.
On Friday 26 August 2022, the Mayor Maree Statham and Deputy Mayor Cassandra Coleman were on hand to present Book Week competition prizes to the winners and runners. “It is lovely to see so many smiling faces and excited children in the library again, and I would like to congratulate all the students who entered the competition,” said the Mayor. As one of the 106 services offered to the Lithgow community, the Lithgow Library offers a great selection of books for children of all ages, DVDs and other resources. Our Lithgow Library and its branches are great places to study, spend some time during the school holidays or after school. Keep an eye out for some after school activities over the next few weeks and of course a great school holiday program.
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Project Description: The Modifications seek to amend the consent’s conditions to align the rehabilitation management and performance conditions with the contemporary requirements under the Mining Act 1992 (Mining Act) referred to as the rehabilitation reforms. The recent state government rehabilitation reforms are aimed at improving rehabilitation outcomes for the community and for public benefit. Centennial wishes to contemporise the consents in line with the Mining Act changes. The proposed modification will better align rehabilitation consent conditions with the current mining legislation requirements.
Column by Steve Semmens, The Persuader Labor shows its hand on super
If you are happy enough to allow your team to just be adequate or even just good enough that is okay but you will certainly lose your top performers either to your competitors or where they become so frustrated they set up their own business and complete against you.
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“Letting the wrong people hang around is unfair to all the right people, as they inevitably find themselves compensating for the inadequacies of the wrong people. Worse, it can drive away the best people. Strong performers are intrinsically motivated by performance, and when they see their efforts impeded by carrying extra weight, they eventually become frustrated.” – Jim Collins
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There IS always something happening at Come and check out the new mural by LeGrizznew Gang Gang Gallery, Lithgow are thrilled to have completed workshops with pupils from the schools that were involved in the ‘Art In Me’ project, increasing the awareness of endangered species, run by Art Teacher/ Facilitator Elaine Butler and Gang Gang Gallery. The project has been supported by Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network as part of the Australian Government’s response to the 2019-20 bushfires.Ithasbeen an outstanding success. The next stage will be an Exhibition of 70 Artworks from seven Schools within the Seven Valleys, Capertee Public School, Cullen Bullen Public School, Glen Alice Public School, Hampton Public School, Portland Central School, Wallerawang Public School and Zig Zag Public School at the Gang Gang Gallery from September 1st to 25th.
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Living and working in regional areas we often use the excuse that we don’t have the talent here to build high performing teams, but I disagree. To build a great team of team players you search far and wide to find them and only hire the best of the best. Remember your company’s success depends on getting the right people on board. It means investing time and money to recruit the right personnel and selling your vision to potential great team players. How many times have we held on to someone who is not a right fit simply because we are short staffed and can’t find a replacement? They might be an underperformer, or someone toxic, or someone who doesn’t align with our values or culture and is definitely not a team player. How much trouble do they cause? Great staff leave because of them. Hire slow and fire fast! Teams can also fail if goals are unclear, team members roles are undefined, poor communication and interpersonal skills and if there is no effort in building strong relationships within the team. Teams fail when mediocrity and poor performance is allowed and then accepted as the norm. A great team player is someone reliable, non-judgmental, a good listener and who is willing to do their fair share of the work. They are committed to your vision, respectful and cooperative, and a problem solver. They are helpful, supportive, and flexible. These team players produce the results you need and they easily become a high performance team. More productive, efficient, and effective. They become valuable assets to your organisation. Seek and hire great team players only!
The Importance of Great Team Players!
The success or failure of your organisation is very much dependent on how well you build a great team around you. Great team players complement each other’s skill sets and they work well together focusing on achieving the same goals and the vision set and articulated clearly and concisely by the leader. They believe and love what they do. They go the extra mile and once they have finished their work they then go and ask other team members if they can help with their workload. I have been very lucky to be part of high performing teams several times and it is exhilarating to be an active part of something so successful. It is motiving and inspiring!
Time to engage with your super The fact is it’s the members’ money, and you should have the loudest voice when it comes to your investment approach.
Students, Families and Schools are invited to come together for the official opening and presentation of awards on Saturday 3rd September at 2pm. Each participating student will receive a certificate and the winners in three categories will be celebrated.
Renowned Artist Anne Graham has had the difficult job of judging the winners for each category and will present the awards on the day. Following on with this project Elaine Butler will be running a drop in drop out workshop from 10am - 12noon on the 17th September at the Gallery to encourage students that may have missed out on participating in the workshops to come together to complete a joint artwork to be displayed at the Lithgow Readiness Rally to be held at the Union Theatre on Saturday, 15th October. The winners and highly commended works will be displayed as an extension to this exhibition at the Union Theatre at the same time.
The late economist Milton Friedman said it best, “Nobody spends somebody else’s money as carefully as he spends his own. Nobody uses somebody else’s resources as carefully as he uses his own”. Helping you live your values We know most of our clients care about how their money is invested and what types of businesses they support. No one wants to make money from selling cigarettes to children in third world countries. At Daniel Crump Financial Planning, we can align your investments with what’s most important to you. Money is an important enabler. It helps you live in accordance with your value system. We won’t make any idealistic decisions that don’t reflect your values, and we will hold your super fund accountable, so they don’t either. And because we’re independent, if they don’t listen, we will find a super fund that will.
The strength of a citizen’s property rights has been found to be the key determinant of a country’s economic performance.
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With money, we are more likely to address the housing crisis and solve the energy transition which will benefit future generations. It’s not their money But here’s the uncomfortable truth. The money super funds manage is not owned by the government. And it’s not the super funds’ money either. Super funds are the custodians of other people’s money; their members. It sets a dangerous precedent. Property rights are the keystone of a functioning society. Confidence that you will retain your property is the essential foundation to building it up in the first place.
Higher purpose for super The Treasurer said that he wants to redefine the purpose of super. If harnessed, the $3.3 trillion in super could solve some of the most difficult social challenges in Australia today.In particular, the government wants to explore how the mega funds can help solve the housing affordability crisis and support the shift away from carbon-based energy to renewable, greener energy sources. That’s just the start. He wants to form syndicates to pool money to tackle other social issues as well. It makes sense. Impact investing is a highly efficient way to resolve social issues.
There were some early signs. In July the Assistant Treasurer, Stephen Jones, announced a review into the Your Future, Your Super reforms. These laws only came into effect 12 months ago. He was particularly focused on reviewing the best financial interests obligation. This trustee duty requires super funds to prioritise the financial interests of members over their non-financial interests. And now we know why. In late August, the captains of the super industry gathered at a private residence of billionaire Anthony Pratt to discuss the future of super. The Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, held court with his mentor, Paul Keating, by his side.
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“That’s why it’s fantastic that the Rylstone Kandos VRA Rescue Squad has received a $4000 grant to make life a little easier for the volunteers who give so much to their local, and surrounding, communities.
Vivaldi’s popular Gloria will be part of a program, together with other works under consideration.Incollaboration with the Orange Regional Conservatorium Choir and Orchestra, Allegri Singers will perform Felix Mendelsohn’s Elijah. Based on epic tales from the Old Testament, this work was first performed in Birmingham, in 1846, with English libretto, and conducted by the Somecomposer.would describe it as a blockbuster, or extravaganza; scored for 8 vocal soloists, large choir and full orchestra, it references the oratorios of Bach and Handel, but with Mendelsohn’s Romantic influence, and other Victorian elements. Given the required resources, this is a rare opportunity for performers and audiences to enjoy a hugely emotional and moving performance, with all bells and whistles (a possible sub-title could be ‘Over the Top with Bill’).
The Volunteer Grants program was established by the former Coalition Government in recognition of the invaluable work of Australia’s volunteers. Funding of $1,000 to $5,000 is for available for eligible not-for-profit community organisations to assist their volunteers and encourage volunteering.
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Allegri Singers will always welcome new singers, and newcomers may attend a rehearsal for a taste test, each Tuesday of school term time, from 6.30 to 8.30pm in the hall adjacent to All Saints’ Cathedral. Anyone interested in joining can contact our president, Liz, on 0409 771 214.
Federal Member for Calare, Andrew Gee, said the grant acknowledged the great deal of hard work the Rylstone Kandos VRA Rescue Squad give to their local community. “Volunteers are the backbone of communities in the bush, lending their time, skills and energy to make our villages, towns and cities the best they can be,” said Mr Gee. “With resilience, selflessness, and a fair bit of sweat, the amazing volunteers at the Rylstone Kandos VRA Rescue Squad go the extra mile, answering calls for help – no matter the hourfrom the local community. “At a moment’s notice the local VRA team drop everything to lend a hand, volunteering as primary responders for many different rescue situations, from incidents on our regional highways and roads, to accidents in local forests and bushland.
“It’s been a rough few years for the region, with the drought, the Black Summer Bushfires, the COVID-19 pandemic, and flooding events taking it in turns to devastate our country communities.“Whilethe recovery from these disasters is going to take years, its groups like the Rylstone Kandos VRA Rescue Squad which forego sleep and sustenance to help keep us safe when things turn sour,” Mr Gee said.
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After participating in messy or muddy rescues, members of the Rylstone Kandos VRA Rescue Squad will soon be able to soak their soiled PPE at the team shed. Thanks to a $4000 grant from the former Coalition Government, the group will purchase a team washing machine so members won’t have to bring any grubby gear home with them.
Following their highly successful performances of Handel’s Messiah in Bathurst and Orange, Allegri Singers are preparing repertoire for the rest of 2022. The performances of Messiah brought rapturous responses from audiences, and also received a very favourable professional critique. Audiences were evidently deeply moved by the spirit of the piece delivered by the choristers, soloists and orchestra, as demonstrated by some of the many post- performance comments. “I have been to numerous performances of Messiah, but this was at a whole other level; the quality of orchestral, choral and soloist performances was outstanding, and Mr. Moxey’s direction evoked an emotionally charged and spiritually uplifting experience.” “Wonderful! Up there with the best. Well done Allegri Singers and friends.” “Absolutely loved it. An extraordinarily moving“Broughtexperience.”tearsto my eyes…………in a good way!”The choir enjoyed a brief reprise of two choruses from Messiah performed for the opening of the new Ministry Centre of the Orange Evangelical Church. As the concluding part of the celebrations, this was enthusiastically received by a large audience in the new modern Centre. After basking in the warm afterglow of the events, the choir is now preparing to present music for the remainder of 2022, and planning for Allegri2023. Singers will once again join many other choirs from across the region, and beyond, when they participate in the Blackheath Choir Festival on Sunday, 28 August. The choir aims to participate in the Central West Choral Festival, with hopes for this event to take place sometime in spring. Two calendar dates for the choir’s next major events, under the always inspiring direction of William Moxey, are Sunday, 13 November at The Uniting Church, Bathurst and Saturday, 19 November at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church, Cowra. Performance times will be advised. The program comprises sacred and secular works to please a broad range of tastes: settings of Shakespeare’s verses; British folk songs; 21st century European songs; a Henry Mancini favourite; an item by Graham Nash (of Crosby, Stills & Nash); beautiful sacred music, and plenty more besides! Allegri Singers hope to be a part of the pre-Christmas event produced by Mitchell Conservatorium, with the expectation for carols in Machattie Park to be back on the calendar. 2023 promises to be a particularly exciting year. As well as the various engagements which pop up, there are two major concerts planned with dates and venues yet to be finalised.
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The funding, awarded through the Volunteer Grants program, will also see the group set up several new computers at the Rescue Station, helping volunteers to easily access information and connect to video conferences in an emergency.
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Monday: 09:00am-7pm Tuesday: 09:00am-7pm Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 09:00am-7pm Friday: 09:00am-7pm Saturday: 08:00am-2pm Some of retiree Noel Cowan's extremely rare movie memorabilia were exhibited at the recent 'Bathurst Remembers World War 2 Exhibition 2022' at Bathurst Showgrounds, which was held August 12-15th. 80 items were on display, many of which were from "The Golden Years of Hollywood" which were brought back to life for this very rare showing. Stars featured included Clark Gable, Ingrid Bergman, Gregory Peck, Judy Garland, Vivien Leigh, Cary Grant, Olivia de Havilland, Robert Mitchum and Elizabeth Taylor.
Extremely rare movie memorabilia exhibited
Noel, who was Bathurst's original Mr Movies from his days with The Charlotte Street Cinema in Bathurst in the 90's, said "I wasn't at the showground a lot of the time, as I am working on collating another display, on a different theme at a venue yet to be decided on. However, I am told that the reception by the public of the display ranged from a quick glance as they sped through, to others stopping and looking in amazement at the extremely rare Souvenir Movie Programs. Many of the items are the last known traces of the film, as copies of other printed material such as posters and photos are long gone. As are in many instances, copies of the actual film on celluloid, dvd, digital or online formats".
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The recently opened Annexe at The Foundations in Portland is really starting to get moving with workshops, events and weekly stalls for local makers and producers. The renovated Annexe building is now open 10am - 3pm Saturday and Sunday with more hours to come as the weather warmsLastup.weekend workshop participants learnt how to make a Nuno Felted Scarf and took home a quality hand made product with“Ourthem.goal is to showcase the amazing talent we have in this region for both locals and visitors,” said Manager of The Annexe, KellieTheEvans.nextevent coming up is a Bee Inspired dinner on the 10th September in partnership with STEAMworks, a not for profit organisation based at The Annexe that is focussed on bringing science and art engagement to the community, particularly young people.The next workshop will be an Art workshop with local artist Kerri“BeingGriffiths.open every weekend has given us the opportunity to talk to lots of visitors and highlight what is so great about this community, and we hope that as the weather warms and we are able to open more days, the early momentum we have built will continue,” said Kellie.
Notice of Annual General Meeting Notice is hereby given that The Annual General Meeting of the Portland Art Purchase Society Inc. will be held for members of the Portland Art Purchase Society Inc.
Oberon Tigers, under the guidance of captaincoach Abel Lefaoseu, won their way to next weekend’s Woodbridge Cup grand final with their 44-32 defeat of fellow Midwest club Orange United.Tobe contested at Grenfell this Sunday, the decider will see the Tigers confront minor premiers Manildra Rhinos, the Rhinos beaten through the premiership rounds only by Oberon. The Tigers were away to an early start with their first try, to Bob Lefaoseu, in the third minute of the qualifying game at Oberon, to lead 6-0 after Nev Turner’s conversion.
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Oberon Tigers into Grand Final Story and Photo by John Fitzgerald
Hosts Gerard and Jacqui Woods, create a warm and relaxed atmosphere in the beautiful Vale Creek Wines Cellar Door which overlooks the picturesque valley. Alyson says "these afternoons flow with great music, delicious wine and sensational, seemingly bottomless, grazing platters of seasonal produce and housemade treats." Including entry, grazing platter and first glass of wine, tickets are $50 per person and are available at TryBooking.com or you can contact Vale Creek Wines for further information. Best to book now to avoid disappointment. Photo from www.facebook.com/pengopuss
Oberon Tigers have come through the second half of the competition undefeated, and this week’s grand final will reflect the high standard of the three Midwest clubs in the Woodbridge Cup, Orange falling short only with their defeat by the Tigers. In the early leaguetag game Manildra defeated Orange Warriors 30-4, to also advance to their grand final.
Date: Saturday 10th September 2022 Time: 2:00pm Location: Portland Central School Administration Building.
Pictured: Oberon Tigers’ captain-coach Abel Lefaoseu
After a short Winter break, Spring sees Pengopuss returning to Vale Creek Wines for another of these popular afternoons of jazz classics. Starting at 2pm on Sunday 18th September, Bathurst band Pengopuss will entertain the crowd with a 3 hour set of their own eclectic brand of jazz, swing and funk. Covering standards from the Great American Songbook, funk interpretations of your favourite pop songs, with a few originals sprinkled in between, Pengopuss will have you up on your feet before you know it. As Alyson Laver, vocalist with the band, says "there is always a full dance floor by the end of the afternoon. They are joyful gigs!"
Jazz in the vines! Pengopuss back at Vale Creek Wines.
Daffodils at Rydal Daffodils at Rydal takes place on the 2nd and 3rd weekend of September. 10/11 September and 17/18 September 2022, Gardens Opened 10am to 4pm
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Rydal is named after Rydal England once the home of William Wordsworth the Poet Laureate of the day. He wrote the famous poem aboutRydalDaffodils.NSW is the home of thousands of daffodils. $10 entry tickets and programs available from the Rydal Showground. Children under 16 free. This gives admission to all the gardens, music, heritage buildings, sculpture exhibition and art show. The program will have a list of addresses of gardens and times and places of music. Food available all day including tea, coffee, cakes and slices. There are no shops in Rydal. There are many picnic spots in the village especially in Pioneers Park. The festival celebrates the arrival of spring. Thousands of daffodils have been planted in the parks and gardens of Rydal. This year there is also a heritage train ride from Lithgow or Bathurst, details toatCompetitionrydal-festival-lithgow-trainhttps://www.123tix.com.au/events/34741/2022-daffodils-at-atThisyearalsoseestheintroductionoftheArt&SculptureatDaffodilsatRydal.ThesculptureswillbeondisplayPioneersParkandtheartworksondisplayattheShowground.Since2002theRydalVillageAssociationhasdonated$201,239.00charitiesintheLithgowDistrict
Orange hit back immediately, skipper Jake Kelly scoring, the try unconverted for a 6-4 scoreline.Within five minutes of the kickoff the score was 12-4 after another converted try to the Tigers. The home side pushed further ahead with their third try in the eighth minute to lead 16-4. Attacking close to the Orange line, a Tigers pass was intercepted by Isaiah King who sprinted 90 metres for another four-pointer to reduce Oberon’s lead to eight points. Oberon scored another two, to Rogers and Marston, and took a 26-8 lead to the halftime break.Soon after the restart Orange scored to reduce their deficit to 14 points but the Tigers’ next try to Mangan increased their lead to 32-12. Another six tries were scored in the high-scoring major final, including another intercept by Orange’s King in identical circumstances but from the other end of the field.
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