Central West Village. Voice - Issue #051

RDA CENTRAL WEST WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR STEVEN BOWMAN

RDA Central West Chair Ruth Fagan has announced Steve Bowman as new director.

Regional Development Australia Central West

Mr. Bowman is excited about his new role at RDA Central West, having been a board member for the not-for-profit organisation for two years.

“I have a great understanding of how this space operates and bring with me a breadth of economic development experience,” said Mr. Bowman.

Prior to joining RDA Central West, Mr. Bowman was the Business Engagement Lead for Southeast and Central NSW at nbn Co. “It feels very natural to step into this role, and I am excited to continue championing for our region’s economic growth through new and existing projects and initiatives.”

Prior to his role at nbn Co, Mr. Bowman was Economic Development Manager for Bathurst Regional Council for eight years. He was also a Co-Founder of Bathurst’s Upstairs Startup Hub and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

RDA Central West Chair Ruth Fagan said Mr. Bowman’s appointment was a fantastic step forward for the organisation.

“I am delighted to officially welcome Steve as our new director. He has demonstrated a strong talent for economic development strategy in past roles, and throughout his membership of our board,” said Ms. Fagan.

“He operates with the utmost professionalism, and I can say with confidence – watch this space.”

To find out more about RDA Central West visit www. rdacentralwest.org.au and follow along on social media.

2023 WESTERN NSW BUSINESS AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

Business NSW is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023 Western NSW Business Awards, proudly supported

by 123 Tix.

Now in it’s 11th year, the Western NSW Business Awards recognise growth, entrepreneurship, and celebrates business success and resilience.

Winners will be announced at a Gala Dinner and Award Celebration on Friday 23 June in Orange at the Orange Ex Service Club.

Vicki Seccombe, Regional Director – Western NSW, at Business NSW, said this year’s finalists showcase and highlight the incredible business talent that are based right here in Western NSW.

“I believe our business community is one of the strongest in Regional NSW and each year, these awards are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the ingenuity, strength and resilience of our Western NSW business community, said Ms Seccombe.

“This year, I’m excited to announce that 123 Tix will be joining Business NSW as our Major Sponsor for the 2023 Western NSW Business Awards and beyond. We couldn’t think of a better partner than 123 Tix as they have been twice named the Western NSW Business of Year at our Awards, said Vicki Seccombe.

“123 Tix is proud to sponsor the Western NSW Business Awards in 2023. We are passionate about regional business and we look forward to recognising and celebrating those who empower the future of our region through their vision, leadership, innovation and pioneering achievements. said Terry Wilcher, Managing Director, 123 Tix.

Winners of the 2023 Western NSW Business Awards, will then represent the region at the State Business Awards to be held in November.

“Last year, two Western NSW businesses, Topsoil Organics from Forbes and iClick2Learn from Dubbo won at the State Business Awards, and based on the calibre of this year’s finalists, I expect that our regional winners will again do very well,” Ms Seccombe said.

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COMMUNITY NOTICE

FIREWORKS DISPLAY WILL BE TAKING PLACE AT THE FOUNDATIONS AT

7PM SATURDAY 10 June

Cracker Night is back!

The great tradition of cracker night is making a return again this year to The Foundations at Portland - with the giant bonfire and fireworks sure to bring a wave of nostalgia for those that remember the tradition in Australia.

Appointments are now available in Lithgow and Bathurst. To book please call 0418 148 622 or visit danielcrumpfp.com.au for more information.

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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.

Further Details

Email: macquarielions@gmail.com facebook.com/riversidemarketsbathurst

Now known as the Kings Birthday Long Weekend, there was nothing like building a big communal bonfire on a vacant block or in the local park, getting a bag of fireworks when you could still buy them in shops and having a great time letting them off.

Everyone has a story about their dad or uncle or some family member that had a near miss one year, but sadly, there were accidents, and that’s why it is left to the professionals these days.

Thanks to a great show of support from Energy Australia, Greenspot, The Portland Business Association, Centennial,

Howards Fireworks and The Foundations, this years event is going to be bigger and better.

The music is moving outside with Lounge Panther from 4pm - 7pm, then local Charlie McMahon on the Didgeridoo from 7:30pm around the fire.

The event kicks off at 4pm, with the bonfire lighting at 5:30pm and fireworks at 7pm.

In addition to the entertainment program, over 75 stalls including food stalls and coffee vans will be there, with a great selection of local makers and producers offering something for everyone.

The event will run till 10pm around the fire, with the markets wrapping up at 9pm. Bring your own chair if you want to sit a while and take it all in.

The event is a family friendly event and alcohol free.

WE CAN HELP YOUR BUSINESS REACH MORE LOCAL READERS EVERY WEEK FROM BATHURST TO BLACKHEATH

Central West Media has consolidated its two previous publications into the new Central West Village Voice, Covering the entire Lithgow and Bathurst region, and distributed fortnightly on Thursdays.

If you are looking for a way to grow your business, speak to one of our friendly team and they will design a marketing plan that suits your budget and gets results.

Central West Village Voice

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Emails: editor@villagevoice.net.au sales@villagevoice.net.au

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Get Back on Track: A Free Financial GPS To Get Your Farm Back on Track

Free, confidential support provided from Rural Financial Counselling Service NSW (RFCS NSW) is available to help farmers and small businesses navigate the way forward following recent flood and severe storm events.

Governments have made a range of financial assistance available to primary producers and rural small businesses, including Special Disaster grants and Disaster Recovery loans. While these crisis relief measures provide welcome assistance, for many farmers and small businesses the long-term recovery journey is now getting underway and may require additional support.

RFCS NSW Executive Chair, Anita Kemp, said that RFCS NSW’s local Rural Financial Counsellors are experts at reviewing financial information and can work with you to review past performance.

“By helping you to understand your current position we can begin to analyse future business options. This comprehensive analysis can then be used to create a tailored recovery plan, incorporating business goals and objectives, to get your business back on track.

Planning and goal setting in your business can assist in times following crisis – working like a GPS to guide your business to get you where you want to go. "RFCS NSW plans with you to ensure that a natural disaster doesn’t result in financial disaster,” said Mrs Kemp.

This planned approach helps ensure that whole communities and towns recover. A farmer spending money in town supports a local business to stay open and offer employment. That business can make plans, even look at expanding, and they can continue supporting the community in ways such as offering sponsorship for the local football team or donating a prize for the school raffle. We can each play a part in community recovery because it really does start with one.”

RFCS NSW offer a free and confidential service specialising in agricultural and rural small business financial management. Our local Rural Financial Counsellors are skilled in business recovery and can guide you through the preparation work to gain the clarity and confidence you’re after.

Some of the services and support RFCS NSW can provide include succession planning, farm budgeting, forecasting and cash flow analysis, farm debt mediation, bank reviews and relationships, and help with refinancing debt, including government debt.

RFCS NSW is a not-for-profit organisation with a goal to strengthen communities by helping rural and regional businesses be prepared, responsive and sustainable. Call us anytime on 1800 319 458 and we can help get your financial future back on track.

Getting set to put the best foot forward

It’s almost time to think about who you would like to thank for their tireless work in the community with nominations opening soon for the 2023 Community Achievement Awards for NSW and the ACT.

If someone has impressed you with their community spirit, why not nominate them! The Community Achievement Awards for NSW and the ACT will launch on Wednesday 14 June 2023, and the state-wide search for local contributors who are making a real difference in your region will begin.

Every town has:

• That inspiring individual, who we all wonder where they always find the time

• The local business forever supporting its community whilst running the best business in town

• The community group that is helping… well everyone and everything

The awards celebrate those people who have contributed to their community, no matter how big or small!

These nominees will be the selfless unsung heroes that dedicate their time to helping the lives of others within their community.

Full details of the Category descriptions and the conditions of entry can be found on our website awardsaustralia.com/nswactcaa

Have someone in mind that you would like to nominate? You can submit an early nomination by heading to awardsaustralia.com/nswactcaa and select ‘Refer Someone’. Alternatively, make the process that much easier by calling us on 1300 735 445 or email nswact@awardsaustralia.com and passing on their details and we will take it from there.

All nominees will receive a letter of congratulations and a certificate of encouragement for their nomination.

Nominations close Thursday 24 August, with judging to take place throughout October. Winners will be announced on Friday 24 November at the 2023 Community Achievement Awards Gala Presentation Dinner.

Electorate Officer (EOB)

Hon Andrew Gee MP Private

Government - Federal (Government & Defence) Full time $69,170 – $80,757 per year

Applications are invited for the ongoing full-time position of Electorate Officer (EOB) to fill a new staffing allocation in the Office of the Hon Andrew Gee MP, based in the Member’s Calare Electorate Office in Orange, NSW.

The responsibilities of the role are, but are not limited to:

• Assisting and responding to constituent matters across the electorate of Calare.

• Liaising with relevant Departments, Agencies and Opposition Offices on behalf of constituents regarding matters relating to the responsibilities of the Federal Government.

• Preparing representations on behalf of the Member.

• Data entry and database management.

• Attending community events in the Electorate as required.

• General administrative tasks within the Electorate Office.

• Occasional travel within the Electorate of Calare and interstate travel to Canberra during Parliamentary sitting weeks.

• Other duties as required.

Applicants should possess the following skills and experience:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and experience in producing targeted communications for a variety of audiences.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and record keeping.

• Ability to self-manage and delegate.

• Well-developed organisational ability and time management skills.

• Ability to work independently and cohesively as part of a small team.

• An understanding of the Australian system of government and parliamentary processes.

• Well-developed IT skills including Microsoft Office.

• Preparedness to work overtime and on weekends when required.

Job details:

The position is offered under the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 and conditions are outlined in the Commonwealth Members of Parliament Staff Enterprise Agreement 2020-23.

• A commencing salary between $69,170 and $80,757 will be negotiated depending on experience and relevant skills.

• An optional additional allowance may be considered in recognition of, and as compensation for, reasonable additional hours of work.

• Relocation assistance, studies assistance and paid study leave may also be available (subject to eligibility requirements).

• An employer superannuation contribution of 15.4% will be payable.

A probationary period of three months will apply and may be subject to extension.

Applications should be forwarded to  andrew.gee.mp@aph.gov.au and include a resume with the names of two referees and a cover letter addressing the relevant skills and experience required for the role.

For further information please contact  andrew.gee.mp@aph.gov.au.

Westfund boosts grants program for bumper

$140,000 funding round

Australia’s leading regional health fund Westfund Health Insurance has announced a huge boost to the latest round of their Community Grants Program, with the fund offering an additional three major grants to community organisations and increasing the total grant pool to $140,000.

The $40,000 in major grants is on top of the $100,000 in regular grants and defibrillators on offer from Westfund. Grants will be awarded to community groups providing innovative and effective programs, projects and events where they’re needed most.

Applicants have an opportunity to apply for a $20,000 grant, to be decided by Westfund’s executive team following an online application and pitch process.

Also available are two $10,000 grants, to be decided by a public vote and Westfund team vote respectively.

Westfund’s Chief Executive Officer, Mark Genovese, said the funding boost was an easy decision given the breadth of community-focused entrepreneurialism and significant challenges the regions were facing in terms of access and

availability of health services.

“We all know that the last few years have been challenging, and particularly so for charities and not-for-profits that provide services in regional locations,” he said.

“Supporting communities to thrive is part of Westfund’s DNA and we see our Community Grants Program as a way of giving back and investing in the health of Australians.”

“By offering these additional major grants, we’re hoping that we can provide the platform and resources to scale these programs and really address the issues affecting the health and wellbeing of regional Australia,” he said.

Applications for this assessment round of the Westfund Community Grants Program must be received before the cutoff date to be eligible; applications must be submitted by 12pm Wednesday, 14 June 2023.

For more information, or to apply online, head to www. westfund.com.au/about/community/westfund-communitygrants-program

Newbridge Winter Solstice Festival

Less than a month and the Newbridge Winter Solstice Festival will be upon us. As the frost deepens and the leaves blow away, we’re closer to the hearty food and vibrant entertainment on June 24. While the festival runs from 12 noon until sunset, the Viking fighters will be appearing at 12:30 and 4:30pm on Gladstone Green. Kids can compete in their own supervised Viking battles at 2pm and 3:30pm.

The organisers are running a raffle with first prize of a load of firewood kindly donated by Hill & Crofts of Blayney. The raffle will be drawn immediately before the bonfire is lit at sunset. Tickets can be purchased on the day or beforehand in the Gladstone Hotel, Stringybark Crafts & Collectibles and at Bernardi’s Marketplace in Blayney.

Bathurst Winter Festival Bowman Dental All Schools Stage

Join us for an unforgettable evening of musical brilliance at the Bowman Dental All Schools Stage, part of the Armada Bathurst Opening Night on Saturday 1 July.

This incredible showcase features the extraordinary musical talent from each of Bathurst's renowned high schools, including Mackillop College, Stannies, Bathurst High, and Scots All Saints College.

And the stage isn’t just for musicians, our local dance academies will showcase a dynamic expression of dance styles between sets.

Off the stage, there is plenty to keep you warm with low and slow cooked meats, delicious mulled wine, ice skating performances, out door movie, show rides, hula hoopers, circus performers and of course the ice rink, Ferris Wheel and kaleidoscope.

The evening is being sponsored by Armada Bathurst and Bowman Dental.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness the very best of our student talent in a mesmerising display of musical artistry.

Last week in Parliament I condemned the State Government on its late-night rushing of a bill to protect Sydney and Hunter Water consumers while refusing to offer the same protection for rural and regional water utilities and communities.

I spoke in the debate on the floor of Parliament to highlight the government’s refusal to amend the Constitution Amendment (Sydney Water and Hunter Water) Bill 2023, which seeks to provide constitutional protection to Sydney and Hunter Water, whilst not providing any protection for 89 regional water utilities owned by councils across the State.

For millions of water users, Labor has tried to privatise water before and this sounds like a sneaky, cheap plan to try and

keep your city friends happy. This bill falls desperately short in protecting the water rights of the people across this state.

Over the past number of years, councils have taken the necessary steps to ensure the longevity of their future water supply to maintain and provide the services that communities expect.

Water is a fundamental resource for life, and its availability and accessibility should be prioritized for the well-being for all of our communities irrespective of where you live. Water and sewerage assets should not be privatized in regional and rural areas.

Water is not just a commodity; it is a basic human right. By keeping water assets under public control, we ensure that access to clean and affordable water.

TOOLE TIME

MacKillop College Concert Band

The MacKillop College Concert Band has been a part of the school's extra curricular program for a number of years. Currently, they enjoy playing a range of Film Music and a selection of pieces inspired by the Scottish Highlands. The Concert Band enjoy participating in school and community events, such as the Bathurst Gardens' Spring Spectacular and MacKillop Open Days. They are grateful to be a part of this year's Winter Festival!

Grace and Maria

Grace and Maria are a Year 10 duo from MacKillop who are actively involved in all things music. They play a range of acoustic covers and originals and are often seen at school and community events such as MacKillop's annual Mother's Day Breakfast and the Bathurst Show. Their favourite artists are Noah Kahn and Zach Bryan. Grace and Maria are excited to be a part of this year's Winter Festival.

THE REGIONAL APPRENTICE AND UNIVERSITY STUDENT TRAVEL CARD

The New South Wales Labor Government has also refused to rule out cutting the Regional Apprentice and University Student Travel Card in its September Budget.

The former Governments travel card has been instrumental in assisting over 5,000 regional apprentices since its inception this year to manage the cost of travel associated with their studies or apprenticeships.

The comments by Labor last week just confirm what we already knew - if you don’t live in Sydney, Newcastle or Wollongong the Labor Government doesn’t care.

We know the difference this card is already making and will continue to make right across regional NSW. Labor needs to come clean on its plans and not

keep stringing people along pretending it cares about cost of living.

I will continue to advocate for regional apprentices and university students and will continue to put pressure on the Government to stop them cutting support in a time when cost of living pressures are going up.

Pictured: NOT IMPRESSED - Member for Bathurst Paul Toole shares his concerns on Labor’s plans

FAULTY LEGISLATION HAS LEFT OUR COUNTRY WATER UTILITIES OUT TO DRY

Lithgow Valley Cinema

Author to discuss significance of Bathurst’s colonial memorials

On Thursday 22 June at 5.30pm, special guest speaker Professor Brownyn Carlson, head of Macquarie University’s Department of Indigenous Studies, will discuss her new book Monumental Disruptions, which explores why colonial commemorations were erected and their meaning for Aboriginal people in Australia, both then and now.

Co-authored with Dr Terri Farrelly, the book also compares recent events in Australia with overseas experiences, such as the statue-toppling Black Lives Matter protests in the USA. This timely book explores whether conventional statues and memorials truly reflect the complexity of our past and asks should they be preserved, removed, destroyed or amended.

Manager of Bathurst Library, Patou Clerc, says this talk and associated book are essential for anyone interested in how a society commemorates and acknowledges its complex history.

“Mentioned in the book is the debate held in Bathurst in 2016, which led to an amendment of the interpretative signage near the George Evans memorial on Kings Parade,” Ms Clerc said. “Rethinking how we interpret our history is particularly relevant for our community as we approach the bicentenary of the declaration of Martial Law and the Bathurst War between Wiradjuri and British nations.”

Meet the author and join in the debate on Thursday 22 June at 5.30pm at Bathurst Library. For more information.

Sunday 18th of June 2.00-PM

CLASSIC PARAMOUNT 1969 IRISH MINERS STRUGGLE

The Molly Maguires is a 1970 American film based on a 1969 novel by Arthur H Lewis that was directed by Martin Ritt. It stars Richard Harris and Sean Connery. Set in the late 19th century North Eastern Pennsylvania, this social drama tells the story of an under cover detective sent to a coal mining community to expose a secret society of Irish- American miners battling exploitation at the hand of the owners. Partly inspired by a true story. The film portrays rebellious leader of the Molly Maguires and his will to achieve social justice.

STARRING: SEAN CONNERY, RICHARD HARRIS, SAMANTHA EAGER

Monday the 12th June-2.00 pm Queen’s Birthday W’end SPECIAL PROGRAM.

Trooping of the Colour in Cinemascope and technicolour plus Charles in Canada.

To follow with a movie called The Mud Lark.

Queen Victoria is brought to the public eye after an urchin gets into Windsor Castle to see her, and Disraeli uses the publicity to pass social reform. The Queen is won over by the boy’s charm.

STARRING: IRENE DUNNE, ALEC GUINNESS, ANDREW RAY, BEATRICE CAMPBELL, FINLAY CURRIE

What Bathurst’s colonial memorials and statues represent in today’s society will be discussed during a special talk at Bathurst Library later this month.

SOUTH BATHURST PUBLIC SCHOOL OSHC SAVED GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY

UPGRADE FROM KELSO TO RAGLAN IS TAKING SHAPE

The landscape as you enter Bathurst has been an evolving picture over the past few years, but its final form is finally coming to fruition. Work on the $73 million Great Western Highway upgrade from Kelso to Raglan is full steam ahead with a string of good weather allowing progress to be made swiftly.

Member for Bathurst Paul Toole said traffic is now travelling on 80% new road.

“80% of what cars are travelling on now is the new road and this week we will see curb and guttering begin,” Mr Toole said.

“If the weather keeps this up, the project is on track to be completed in time for Christmas this year.”

Asbestos has been successfully removed from the western end of the project allowing for the final stage of stormwater pipes and drainage to be completed.

Mr Toole said as well as the visible progress being made, another positive aspect of the project has been the high rate of local contractor engagement.

Parents and children of Bathurst South Public School have certainty around after school care for students.

Aspire Out of School Hour Care has been awarded the tender to step into Big Childcare’s shoes and return the service of Before and After school care to schools in the Bathurst region.

Member for Bathurst Paul Toole said he was pleased with the outcome and swift turnaround.

“The decision by Big Childcare caused much stress and anxiety for parents who were left scrambling to find alternative arrangements for their children,” Mr Toole said.

“I am pleased to that the Minister for Education responded to my request in dealing with this matter sooner, rather than later on behalf of the community.

“The approval process for Aspire was fast-tracked so that a service was reinstated as quickly as possible for the community of South Bathurst.”

Bathurst South Public School Principal Greg Cross was instrumental in creating an interim service so that parents

were not affected by change in a childcare provider. Whilst a new provider was being found, a teacher and teacher’s aid were employed by the school to run a breakfast and homework club so that extra care was available to children who needed it.

“Parents have jobs that don’t always fit into school hours so we knew we needed to come up with a solution that would relieve pressure from families who rely on Before and After school care,” Mr Cross said.

“We are really pleased to have Aspire on board and are looking forward to getting back to business as usual.”

Aspire began operations this week with new Programs Coordinator Matt Bourke managing the out of school hours care.

The service is open from 7:00am to 8:45am in the morning and after school till 6pm. Children receive assistance with their homework, fed afternoon tea and have a range of activities to participate in from arts to sport and board games.

“The ability to employ local contractors and boost the local economy is something we’re extremely pleased about – a number of local companies have been involved in the project to date, employing over 25 people on site each day,” Mr Toole said.

The remainder of the specially grown new treescape will be planted on the eastbound side over the coming fortnight and work will commence on completing the section of road in front of the Gold Panner.

The former NSW Government committed $73 million in funding to upgrade the Great Western Highway between Kelso and Raglan to improve safety and reduce travel time along this section of the highway.

Motorists should follow the direction of traffic control and all signs, including reduced speed limits.

For more information and to see the artist’s impression visit nswroads.work/kelsotoraglan

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

BATHURST WINTER FESTIVAL 2023

Temporary Road Closure Residents and visitors are advised that temporary road closures will be in place for the 2023 Bathurst Winter Festival.

Russell Street, between George and William Streets, will be temporarily closed from Thursday 22 June to Saturday 22 July. Additional closures and changes to traffic conditions will also be in place for various festival events from Saturday 1 to Sunday 16 July.

For a full list of road closures head to: www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

PROVIDE VETERINARY SERVICES

ANIMAL REHOMING CENTRE

DRAFT LONG TERM FINANCIAL PLAN 2023-2033

The Draft Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) 2023-2033 is a ten- year view of Council’s finances and has been developed under the NSW Government’s Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP & R) Framework. For more information and to make a submission visit yoursay. bathurst.nsw.gov.au. We welcome your feedback before 4.45pm on Wednesday 14 June 2023.

FOR BATHURST

Bathurst Regional Council is seeking to engage the services of a veterinarian or veterinarians to provide veterinary services at the Bathurst Animal Rehoming Centre.

Suitably qualified and experienced Veterinary practicioners are invited to submit an expression of interest by completing the application form. The form can be accessed by visiting: https://yoursay. bathurst.nsw.gov.au/eoi-veterinary-services. Applications close 10am on Tuesday 13 June 2023. Council will review submissions and contact short-listed applicants by 20 June 2023 with further information.

HERITAGE ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDS 2023/24

Applications are now invited for Council’s Heritage Assistance

Funds under Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993.

Applications for funding must be made on Council’s application form which is available on at:

https://yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/heritage-assistance-funds

Applications close Friday 9 June 2023.

For further information or assistance contact Council’s Strategic Planning Section, on 6333 6211.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION NO 2023/151, Lot: 18 DP: 36642 7-9 WEST STREET WEST BATHURST. DEMOLITION OF EXISTING DWELLINGS.

Exhibition period: 5 June 2023 - 20 June 2023

The application proposes the demolition of a part of local Heritage Item I359, which was recently damaged by fire.

Plans and documentation submitted with this application can be viewed on Council’s online DA tracking system (http://masterview.bathurst.nsw.gov.au) or at the Civic Centre during business hours.

Any submissions may be included without alteration in public reports, on Council’s website and to the applicant for comment.

VILLAGE MEETINGS

Council will be holding its next round of meetings with residents in rural areas during June 2023.You are invited to attend and meet with Councillors and Council’s Senior Staff to discuss projects Council is currently undertaking and any other matters of interest to you.

The next meeting will be held at the following locations:

• Hill End, ‘Hosies’, 23 Clarke Street – 13 June 2023 at 5pm

If you have any enquiries, please contact Council on 6333 6111.

ABANDONED VEHICLES FOR SALE

LOT 4: Unregistered 1990 Silver or Chrome Toyota Townace Van VIN: 6U900YR30G5010381.

LOT 5: Unregistered 1999 White Honda Civic 2DR H/Back Sedan VIN: JHMEK144OXS209536.

LOT 6: Unregistered 1991 White Mitsubishi Light Commercial Table Top VIN: JMFMH3D20MJ005998.

LOT 7: Unregistered 2010 White Ford Falcon Light Commercial

Utility VIN: 6FPAAAJGCMAA61389.

These vehicles are being offered on an “as is” where is “basis” and the winning tender must pay and remove the vehicle within 7 days of being notified by Council of the successful tender submission.The above vehicles may be withdrawn from sale at any time at Council’s discretion. The vehicles are unregistered, and keys are not included. It is not known if they are in running order. Inspections are available by appointment only and can be made by contacting Council on 6333 6211. There will be no inspections on weekends or public holidays. Only written Tenders will be accepted. Tenders should clearly indicate the vehicle and the amount, and be addressed to the General Manager, Bathurst Regional Council, PMB 17, Bathurst NSW 2795. Tenders close 10am, on Tuesday 27 June 2023.

RUNS ON THE BOARD FOR BATHURST AND LITHGOW √ $1.65 million for the Zig Zag Railway √ Free MRI scans at Bathurst Hospital. Lithgow got its MRI licence in 2019 √$12.5 million for Bathurst’s second racetrack √ $2 billion for Great Western Highway upgrade √ 24 hour rescue helicopter for our region √ $380,000 for a new laundry building at Glenray Industries following fire √ Millions in Federal funding to keep Lithgow Aged Care open √ $5.3 million for production line upgrades and more jobs at Allied Timber Mill, Bathurst √ $3.3

million for improvements at Bathurst Airport

√ $3.083 million for an expansion and improvements at Three Tree Lodge

√ $3.2 million for the Lithgow CBD revitalisation

√ $1.1 million for the upgrade of Glen Davis Road

√ $625,554 for playground equipment in Bathurst

√ $954,250 for construction of Bathurst Rail Museum

√ $650,000 for replacing footpaths in Bathurst

√ $300,000 for upgrades to the Civic Ballroom at Lithgow for use as an evacuation centre

√ $205,000 for upgrades to Machattie Park

WELCOME BACK ZIG ZAG RAILWAY!

It was wonderful to attend the official opening of the Zig Zag Railway recently! It was smiles all around among the young to the young at heart, first time riders and Zig Zag veterans, locals and visitors.

There were screams and whistles of delight as the loco pulled into the first tunnel. And at the end of the journey, when the train pulled back into the station, the carriages erupted with applause.

On the Bells Line of Road, people had pulled over and were out of their cars to record the historic moment as the train passed by.

It was like an old friend had returned to remind us of the simple pleasures of a bygone era.

Riding the rails really brings home how much sheer hard work has gone into this reconstruction and re-opening.

It’s a massive undertaking with a huge number of moving parts. And it came together perfectly.

I really enjoyed sharing the opening experience with members of the Clarence and Dargan communities. And of course Aunty Helen and Aunty Sharon who generously carried out the smoking ceremony.

Acting CEO Daniel Zolfel, Lee Wiggins and the whole team of volunteers have achieved something truly momentous. They united thousands of people in happiness. Memories were made that will last generations - and it will be the same with every train that departs the station into the future. It’s a mightily impressive legacy their work will leave.

Welcome back Zig Zag Railway! It was a day we will never forget!

Andrew with Dan and the crew from Zig Zag Railway, and Aunty Sharon Riley

COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS RAISED IN PARLIAMENT

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Unfortunately, I don’t believe the Federal Government has done enough to combat rising power prices. As I have said previously, a lot of working Australians will not qualify for the $500 energy rebate that was announced in the Budget. There needs to be serious efforts made to bring power prices down, but also rein in the inflation that is running rampant throughout the nation. Everything is going up!

With both state and federal governments lumbered with massive debts, paying off the state and federal credit card bills needs to be a top priority, as does providing meaningful cost-of-living relief for all Australians.

All of the major parties need to share the responsibility for rising prices. During COVID-19, the previous Federal Government and the NSW Government shovelled money out the door like there was no tomorrow. For the first time Australia started printing money to help pay for it all. All of this cash sloshing around the economy has fuelled rising prices and there doesn’t seem to be any end in sight.Last week during Question Time in Parliament I asked the Treasurer what he was doing to bring interest rate relief to home and business owners. While I appreciated his well-intentioned response, the Australian Government simply needs to be doing more to ease these crippling cost-of-living pressures.

More than 23,000 Australian nurses and soldiers served in the Boer War between 1899 and 1902. Over 600 lost their lives.

At the Boer War Commemoration Day in Bathurst last weekend we remembered the service and sacrifice of those who served our country in the first conflict that Australians fought as a newly federated Commonwealth nation.

There were many veterans in attendance as well as family members of those who served.

The emotions and loss from that conflict still reverberate through the generations and the service was conducted, as always, in a very respectful and sensitive way by the Bathurst RSL Sub Branch.

Noah (pictured) and the Air Force Cadets did an outstanding job as the guard.

Back at the RSL Club, I attended a vey interesting presentation on the Boer War and Breaker Morant case by James Unkles.

Voice BATHURST ELECTORATE OFFICE Authorised by Andrew Gee MP, Suite 1/179A Anson Street Orange, NSW 2800.

Your Country Your (02) 6331 0524 andrew.gee.mp@aph.gov.au www.andrewgeemp.com.au For regular updates and news, follow me on Facebook and Instagram @andrewgeecalare

Lest We Forget.

INDEPENDENCE MEANS NOT PARROTING THE PARTY LINE

I’m enjoying being able to speak freely on the vitally important issues affecting our region and our country.

The Indigenous Voice to Parliament is a case in point. The National Party didn’t want me to speak out on this crucially significant proposal.

After the Nationals had put out their position opposing the Voice, and after I had put out my statement supporting it, Nationals leader David Littleproud spoke to me on the phone and very clearly stated that he didn’t want me doing any national media on the Voice.

If that’s not muzzling debate and the freedom to speak your mind, I don’t know what is.

Yet the party was still out there in the national media trumpeting their “unanimous” position on “no”.

His commentary on this issue does not reflect what was actually said between us. Create your own reality, I guess.

Every Australian gets to make up their own mind on the Voice, speak out as they see fit, and cast a free vote. That’s the way it should be. But that doesn’t apply in the Nationals. When the vote to start the referendum process took place in Parliament this week, the Nationals voted as a party bloc. It was the party line. Not even the Liberals did that.

I grew up in a National Party family. I even handed out National Party stickers at school (sad I know!). I remember being in awe of former leader Ian Sinclair when I saw him deliver a speech in person for the very first time.

It gives me no joy to say it, but the National Party is not the party I grew up with. It’s run by an ever-shrinking circle of people and based on patronage and

PHILIPPINES INDEPENDENCE DAY

Last week in Bathurst we celebrated 125 years of Philippines independence and the strong bonds of friendship between our two countries.

The Filipiniana Friends Group Bathurst & Central West brought together the Philippines community from across the region for the traditional flag raising ceremony with Lions Club of Bathurst Inc and then an afternoon of fun, fellowship and community.

Thank you very much to Nenita Lopez-Weekes and her team on a job well done! It really was a wonderful celebration!

Mabuhay!

RUNS ON THE BOARD FOR BATHURST AND LITHGOW

jobs.

The party that claims to be the party of decentralisation and the regions is headquartered in the Sydney CBD and Canberra.

It has lost touch with its once mighty base and our communities. Membership has plummeted. Every year it drops. There is a reason for that.

In the NSW election it returned its lowest primary vote and number of seats since the Second World War. Yet this was bizarrely trumpeted as some type of triumph. Again, create your own reality.

Control is everything in major parties like the Nationals. They don’t want people speaking out.

People are sick of machine politicians who just parrot the party line. I would never have been able to speak out as freely on issues such as the Voice and the party’s failures on disaster relief had I stayed a member.

The Hill End, Cabonne and Wellington areas are still waiting for support that should have been delivered when they were in power.

In Molong and Canowindra, NSW Government rail infrastructure actually made the recent flooding a whole lot worse than it otherwise would have been. It turned people’s lives upside down.

Was there ever any acknowledgment of this or commitment to fix it? No. Just more press conferences.

While the decision to leave the Nationals was a very difficult one, I have no regrets whatsoever.

COMMUNITY JP DESK IN BATHURST!

Justices of the Peace play a crucial role in our community, including in the witnessing and certification of documents.

Finding a JP in this day and age is increasingly difficult. Fortunately, the JPs of Bathurst provide a free JP desk at Bathurst City Centre.

I recently caught up with Larry Lewis JP at Bathurst City Centre to find out more about their valuable work. The free JP services are available at Bathurst City Centre on Tuesdays 3:30pm - 6pm, Thursdays 5pm - 7pm and Saturdays 9am – 12 noon.

I offer the thanks of the community to Larry and all of our local JPs who provide such a wonderful community service.

√ $14 million for highway upgrades between Lithgow, Bathurst and Orange

√ $181,818 for Bathurst’s War Memorial Carillon

√ $11.4 million for expanding and supporting aged care facilities in Lithgow

√ $398,500 for crisis accommodation in Bathurst

√ $1.2 million for CCTV in Bathurst and Calare communities

√ $200,000 for new synthetic courts at Wattle Flat Recreation Ground

√ $480,000 for Wallerawang Community & Sports Club

√ $19.75 million in federal funding for bushfire recovery projects in Lithgow and Calare communities

√ More than $1.6 million for supporting childcare centres in Calare, including Bathurst Family Day Care

√ $925,000 for the Bathurst Animal Rehoming Centre

√ $60 million for drought and COVID-19 recovery to our local councils for local projects

√ Record Australian Government funding for hospitals, schools, childcare and the NDIS

√ $125,000 for canteen facilities at Bathurst

Sportsground

√ New headspace service for Lithgow

√ 47 mobile phone towers and base stations for Calare

√ $54 million for the CSU Medical School

Fresh faces for Portland RSL Board

Portland RSL Club held their Annual General Meeting Sunday 28 May

The AGM highlighted their 2022 achievements and the election of their 2023 Board of Directors.

CEO, Bree McManus said it was a very successful AGM and the Club’s newly elected Board of Directors, and I are looking forward to working with members in the year ahead. She thanked the members for their continued support towards the Club - “We know that Clubs do not exist without the loyalty of

our members, and we are looking forward to continuing to enhance member experiences at the Club in the years to come”.

The new board

President: Ray Williams

Vice President: Colin Sheil

Treasurer: Robyn Nicholson

Director: Bub Jeffree

Director: Brayden McCann

Director: Jo Woodhouse

Director: Gayle Chambers

Call for Tenders

Kremer Park Grandstand Restoration

Lithgow City Council is calling for tenders from licensed and experienced contractors to undertake restoration works on Portland’s Kremer Park Grandstand. Contractors can access tender documents by registering with Council’s tendering platform, VendorPanel, www. vendorpanel.com.au/marketplace. Local building contractors, with experience managing subcontractors, are encouraged to review the documents.

Works to repair the historically significant Kremer Park Grandstand are funded by the NSW Government’s Resources for Regions program.

“The people of Portland are rightfully proud of their town, with so many community buildings displaying a vibrant heritage”, said Lithgow City Council’s Mayor, Councillor Maree Statham. “This project will include repairs to the building’s timber elements, replacement of cladding, and roofing and drainage upgrades. Understanding the decades of history the grandstand represents, it is important that this project is completed with sensitivity, ensuring it is restored back to its former glory.”

“Local procurement is a long-standing objective of this Council,” continued Mayor Statham. “I encourage Lithgow’s skilled tradesmen and women to apply.”

The grandstand is a significant feature of Portland’s Kremer Park, and Lithgow City Council looks forward to delivering this restored building to the community. An on-site tender briefing will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, 6 June 2023 to provide further information.

5 Years for the new look Glen Museum to be celebrated

Lithgow Community Private New Defibrillator

Lithgow Community Private are pleased to announce the arrival of our new Zoll3 AED (Automated External Defibrillator).

This is an important lifesaving device.

The Zoll3 AED provides CPR feedback to the staff during a resuscitation, ensuring accurate and precise CPR. The AED is linked to the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District dashboard, that monitors the battery level and readiness of the machine. This is the same system that Nepean Blue Mountains Lithgow District Hospital uses, having the same system allows for streamlined care during emergency

situations.

This new addition has been kindly donated by the ladies at QUOTA Lithgow. QUOTA is a not-for-profit organisation that benefits the community with their fundraising and local events to promote and support the people of Lithgow.

Diana Harris, Specialist Centre Manager said, “QUOTA have supported LCP for the past 24 years, generously donating funds towards the purchase of valuable equipment for our Day Surgery and Specialist Medical Centre. LCP would like to thank QUOTA for all their hard work, dedication, and ongoing support.”

This long weekend sees the Glen Museum in Portland celebrating it’s 5th year on site at The Foundations. The museum houses the collection of Charlie Pinch and has over the last 5 years been undergoing professional and community based curation, cleaning and cataloguing and is constantly growing their displays of unique

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pieces.

There are many interesting Portland associated displays such as the Portland Band display, and a significant collection of items from the former Portland cement Works. The museum will be open from 11am till 4pm on Saturday 10 June with an official ceremony taking place at 1pm.

Members of the community wishing to address the Council meeting are required to register by midday on the day of the meeting. Register online at: www.council.lithgowcom/addressing-council. Copies of the agenda can be found on the website.

Bulky Waste Clean-up

a forum at which the Prime Minister will speak about his government’s agenda and where local government fits into that.

On Tuesday 30 May the Deputy Mayor Cassandra Coleman and I attended the Business Breakfast at Lithgow High School. It was an opportunity to meet with local businesses and hear how they are investing in the local youths futures. The breakfast was followed by Try a Trade event, which provided students from Lithgow High, Portland Central and La Salle an opportunity to build relationships with employers and learn about the many opportunities for future employment in this region. I commend the principals and the staff at the schools for this initiative.

There is no doubt that we all need to think about ways to reduce impacts on the environment. The amount of waste we create is an example. Is it possible to view this not as waste, but perhaps as a resource? I attended the Waste 2 Art Exhibition launch at the Lithgow Library and Learning Centre. It is wonderful to see that there are so many creative people in the local area. All ll the entries at this early stage of the competition were extraordinary in their reuse of what might at first be considered waste materials.. This competition is a great way for people to challenge themselves and the way they look at waste. I encourage people to bring forward their examples of the beneficial re-use of materials. If you are interested and want to enter the Waste 2 Art competition the entries close on Tuesday 13 June.

On Friday the Deputy Mayor and I will participate in the Australian Council of Local Government Forum. This is

I acknowledge that leading a nation must be particularly challenging. But it is my view that as well as the macro issues, more attention and commitment could be given by the Australian Government to regional and local issues. Local government has an essential role, on behalf of the other levels of government, in delivering the right services and infrastructure within communities – especially in places like Lithgow. Over time the level of public funding returned to local councils has reduced substantially. In fact, in Lithgow’s case it has reduced by a staggering $4.5 million annually. That means less is available for us to spend on roads, sports infrastructure, youth programs, local economic development and the like. I am sure that the Deputy Mayor and I will be echoing, very loudly, the voice of local government across Australia in calling for more investment in local communities.

Next week I will be attending the 2023 National General Assembly of Local Government in Canberra. The theme this year is “Our Communities, Our Future”. I am looking forward to sharing and hearing other council’s ideas for new federal programs and policies that would support councils to build

On Exhibition

Council is inviting you to have your say on the following:

• FOUNDATIONS DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2023

This DCP provides site specific development controls and guidelines that apply to future development in the Foundations Urban Release Area at Williwa St Portland. The document and supporting exhibition materials are on public exhibition from 8 June 2023 – 7 July 2023 and are available for viewing on Council’s website ‘On Exhibition’ at:

Residents must register via Council’s website www.council. lithgow.nsw.gov.au or alternatively phone Council on 6354 9999. Registrations close12.00pm FRIDAY 14th July 2023. Then on Sunday of the collection week, please place the material at the kerbside where you normally leave your garbage bin.

NOTE:

The Contractor will only collect bulky materials, cases, boxes, carton and securely tied bundles capable of being picked up by two (2) men.

• White goods

• Mattresses (max 2)

• E-waste (computers and electrical items)

• Furniture items

• Tyres (max 5)

• Carpet rolls

• Garden furniture

• Other smaller items if packaged into boxes/crates

The Contractor will not remove any liquid or material, which requires the use of a shovel or any toxic or chemical material.

https://council.lithgow.com/on-exhibition/ as well as Council’s town libraries during ordinary office hours.

Should any person or group wish to make a submission on the Draft DCP, it should be in writing and submitted to Council no later than 4.30pm on 7 July 2023. Submissions should be addressed to: Lithgow City Council, PO Box 19 LITHGOW NSW 2790, quoting reference DCP FP 23 or by quoting reference DCP FP 23 and emailing to: council@lithgow.nsw. gov.au. Submissions can also be completed online using the submission form on the relevant “On Exhibition” page of Council’s website.

Business Breakfast & Try a Trade Day at Lithgow High School

On Tuesday 30 May the Mayor Maree Statham and Deputy Mayor Cassandra Coleman attended Lithgow High School for the Business Breakfast alongside Council staff who also attended the Try a Trade Day.

The day was a great opportunity for local students from year 9 to 12 to explore the diverse range of trades and positions within Council and to discuss potential career pathways with opportunities for work experience, traineeships, and apprenticeships.

Lithgow City Orchestra Winter Concert

Now that Winter is officially here with beautiful frosts and much cooler weather, why not come to the warmth of Lithgow Library to hear Lithgow City Orchestra in concert. LCO is looking forward to presenting their Winter Concert on Saturday 24th June.

Jamie Briton, the Orchestra's Musical Director said members of the public can expect a programme full of variety and tuneful music ranging over several centuries from the Baroque period, Classical, Romantic, 20th and 21st Centuries.

Billinda Auld said about their Autumn concert, “George and I had the privilege of attending a concert put on by the Lithgow City Orchestra and it was a most delightful time. The musicians are skilled and obviously practise

well as demonstrated in the quality music we enjoyed. What a privilege to be able to attend such a performance in Lithgow on a sunny autumn afternoon. Kudos to the Lithgow City Orchestra.”

Enjoy exciting music from the Pirates of the Caribbean Suite, a Ukrainian hymn, music by Archie Roach, Handel, Johann Strauss, Michel Legrand and more. Something quite different for those who like blues music Piney Brown Blues.

The free concert will be held at Lithgow Library on Saturday 24th June at 10am followed by refreshments. Everyone is welcome.

“Investing in the city’s youth is crucial. That’s why events like Try a Trade Day are great ways for Council to showcase what opportunities and career pathways we can provide”

Mayor attends meetings with Mayors and Federal Government Ministers

Lithgow City Council’s Mayor, Maree Statham travelled to Canberra last week to join with other mayors from across the Central West in meetings with Federal Government Ministers. These meetings were arranged by the Central NSW Joint Organisation. This organisation is ensuring that the Australian Government hears about the challenges and the opportunities within the Central West.

In a series of meetings, the politicians heard about the region’s priorities. The case was put for better infrastructure and services, especially in relation to health services and the needs of an ageing population. This aligned well with Lithgow Council’s support for the Lithgow Community Private, and its advocacy for more significant action to deal with the city’s health needs. Mayor Statham made the point that there is the need for action to deal with stress and mental health needs across the region, with more attention being needed for women’s needs.

The need for improved transport infrastructure was also discussed. The group of councils are united on the position that the Central West needs better connectivity to Western Sydney. The grand vision put was for a corridor for a dual carriageway 100 kph future crossing of the Blue Mountains. It was observed that all other capital cities have fast and safe connections to their regions, yet the Central West is constrained to moving freight and people by an antiquated, unsafe and low speed road network.

Most towns across the region are struggling to provide secure water to their communities.

More attention needs to be given to the role of water in urban settings. The mayors reminded the politicians that water underpins the economic productivity of the region’s economy. Lithgow Council is currently working with the NSW Government to develop a water scheme that will guarantee supply for the next 30 years, and beyond. This project is an example of how the three levels of government could work more closely.

Throughout the day, the mayors made the point that if funds are more directly allocated to local councils, then more significant progress can be made to deal with the region’s issues. During the disasters that have beset the region funding was provided and the councils were on the frontline rebuilding roads and other infrastructure, so communities recovered. But, in the absence of sustained good levels of funding, all councils are experiencing financial challenges. The mayors argued that so much more could be achieved if local government received adequate funding. This should include increases to the Federal Assistance Grants which, under a previous formula delivered as much as $4.5m more to the Lithgow community.

Mayor Statham summed up the day by saying, “Lithgow has a stronger voice when it joins with other councils and communities from across the Central West to push for the region’s needs. These meetings and the profile they give to Lithgow validate the Council’s decision to return to the Joint Organisation.”

Waste 2 Art: Extended Deadline for Entries and Launch of Local Art Exhibition

The deadline for entries into the 2023 Lithgow Waste 2 Art competition has been extended until 5.00pm Tuesday 13 June to allow for wider participation across all categories and encourage participation in some exciting new workshops, talks and activities related to reusing, recycling and repurposing waste into works of art, craft or every-day use.

The Lithgow Waste 2 Art competition and public exhibition will officially launch with a special opening event from 5.00pm to 7.00pm on Wednesday 31 May to celebrate the ‘earlybird’ entries and find out more about the competition and coming events– all welcome.

The exhibition will open to the public for free from Thursday 1 June to Saturday 8 July during Library opening hours of 9.00am – 6.00pm Monday – Friday and 9.00am – 12.00pm Saturday.

There’s still time to enter the competition, but hurry as entry forms and final artworks must be delivered to the Library prior to 4.00pm on Tuesday 13 June. Entry forms and additional resources are available on our website, or in person at Lithgow Library and Lithgow Council Customer Service counter.

There will be prizes and certificates for the winners from each category and an opportunity for everyone to vote for the People’s Choice Awards, so be sure to tell your family and friends to come and vote for their favourite entry, before the exhibition closes on Saturday 8 July.

The Waste 2 Art Community Art Exhibition and competition sponsored, by NetWaste and Lithgow City Council, is free to all residents of Lithgow/ Seven Valleys region to enter and gives aspiring and professional artists the chance to explore and share their waste reduction messages while showcasing their artistic ability.

While the official theme for the 2023 regional competition is the Year of Textiles and Fast Fashion, the competition has many different categories showcasing the creative use of a diverse range of materials that might otherwise go to landfill. Participants are welcome to enter multiple artworks, as individuals, community groups and schools.

The winning artworks from the local competition will be transported to the regional competition and exhibition in Blayney, to represent our region and compete for the major prizes.

If you would like to know more, contact Kylie Blakemore, Council’s Community and Cultural Development Officer on 6354 9999 or visit our friendly Lithgow Library staff during regular opening hours: Monday- Friday 9am – 6pm, Saturday 9am – 12pm.

as we enjoy our fifth year in Willawa Street, Portland

Charlie Pinch's Glen Museum is celebrating 5 years in its current location in the centre of Portland in Williwa Street and is part of The Foundations.

The Glen Museum will be open on Saturday 10 June 2023 from 11.00am to 4.00pm with the official function at 1.00pm.

You will find us opposite the Coronation Hotel and next to the newly refurbished Annex building.

The Glen Museum will have a special exhibition of exhibits from the Portland Cement Works.

Everyone is welcome!

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Back to Hartley Celebrations

The early history for the establishment of the NPWS Hartley Historic Site Advisory Committee is most interesting. Briefly, Mr. Robert Morris OAM together with Blaxland Shire Council were responsible for the initial purchase of all the buildings in the Hartley Historic Village from as far back as 1967. Following negotiations with the NSW Government of the time the establishment of the National Parks and Wildlife Service was gazetted under NPWS Act 1967 and signed off on 18 October 1972. The Hartley Historic Site was then selected to become part of the new NPWS.

The first Advisory Committee was formed on 2 March 1977 with Robert Morris Chairman, Angelo Butta Deputy Chairperson, Secretary Janet Leslie, and committee members May Luchetti, Iris Paridaens, Tom Fairway and Andy Ryan.

During the intervening years to the present time the Committees have worked tirelessly, as volunteers, to renovate and restore the various buildings in the Village to bring them back to life for the general public and the people of Australia. Together with the excellent work of the NPWS staff this was made possible through the different funding that was secured, amounting to in excess of $20 million.

One of the major achievements of the Committee was to present the Historic Village as a “living village” in a natural setting and hence the concept for the Back to Hartley Celebrations commenced in 2018 which, brought together various interest groups in period costumes, stalls, charity / not-for-profit groups, sponsors, members of the public and passers-by. The Committee organised for the various prizes and the charities sold the tickets with all funds going to them towards their various charities. All costs were born by the Committee. The days were highly entertaining and each year the stalls, community involvement, period dress, and

contributors increased. To date money raised towards the various charities of the region have amounted to in excess of $40,000.

Unfortunately, with the Village now fully stabilised and restored the then Minister for the Environment, The Hon. James Griffin MP felt that the Hartley Historic Site Advisory Committee should be terminated, and the site incorporated into the Blue Mountains Regional Advisory Committee. As such the committee comprising Robert Morris OAM Chairperson, Annette Poston-Gilbey Deputy Chairperson, Margaret Combs OAM Secretary, Krystina Campbell, Malcolm McDonald, Maclaren North, Matthew Chambers, and Cheryl Kenny finished their term.

As money collected towards the regular Back to Hartley Celebrations was still held in an account to cover costs for each year had to be disbursed. Two of our charities not-forprofit organisations were identified and the money held in the account was divided between the Optimists Australia Lithgow Club and the Lithgow Highland Band Inc. each receiving $2,669.78.

The Committee would like to sincerely thank the community for their support and encouragement for the past 45 years and to the different staff members of the NPWS that we have worked with. We would also like to sincerely thank all the different organisations, both State and Federal Members and the different charity / not-for-profit organisations that have throughout this period assisted the committee with the Back to Hartley Celebrations.

RETIREES SOCIAL GROUP

Lithgow Probus Club meets twice a month, 3rd Wednesday 10 am at Lithgow Workmen's Club and 4th Thursday 12midday in various locations.

For more information phone Patsy on 6352 1948

Book Chat and Movie Appreciation Group at Wallerawang Library

Are you a lover of books or movies? Do you enjoy talking about them?

Starting from Friday 16 June 2023, Wallerawang Library will be hosting a weekly casual get together to talk about books and movies.

Everyone is welcome to come along, enjoy a tea or coffee, and discuss all things book or movie related. This isn’t a book club. You don’t have to read the same book or watch the same movie. It is a chance to talk about the book you are currently reading, a movie you just watched, a favourite book you read years ago, or perhaps a classic film that has stood the test of time.

Sharing your thoughts with others may just inspire them to pick up that favoured book or watch that beloved movie. You may be inspired by someone else to try a new genre or revisit old favourites.

Book and movie appreciation chat will take place weekly at Wallerawang Library on Friday afternoons from 3.00pm until 4.30pm commencing Friday 16 June 2023. No bookings are required.

People with disability are invited to join a unique photography project

Western NSW people with disability are invited to take part in a photography project, designed to capture their experience of the world and give others more understanding of living with disability.

Photovoice is a five-week photography workshop-project led by not-for-profit organisation, Social Futures – an NDIS partner in the community.

Social Futures Capacity Building and Engagement Manager Lynda Hope describes Photovoice as a form of photographic storytelling.

“Photovoice explores the concept of ‘disability pride’ and each week participants take a photo connected to a theme that helps them express how they feel. The topics the group will discuss

include ‘I love being me because…’, ‘inclusion’, ‘courage’ and ‘pride’,” Ms Hope said.

“Photovoice will be run online, so all participants need is a smart phone or a camera, and the Zoom video chat app.

“And you don’t even need to be particularly creative to participate. You just need to be comfortable talking and sharing in a small group. You will also have the chance to make new friends.

“We will teach you how to use your smart phone or camera with tips and tricks on taking great photos. And you will need a willingness to learn more about yourself and to share with others.”

“Every week participants will then share their photos illustrating that theme and then explain their photo. We do this as a group.

“People will feel supported and safe to explore their thoughts, feelings and perspectives about topics relating to disability that aren’t usually talked about.”

You can learn more about Photovoice by watching this video on the Social Futures website: https:// socialfutures.org.au/ service/photovoiceshare-the-worldthrough-your-eyes/ Ms Hope said she wanted to organise a

community exhibition of the photos participants were happy to share.

“Thought-provoking photos show the reality of the participants’ lives to the community – they illuminate challenges, celebrate triumphs and hopefully encourage the broader community to have a deeper understanding of the lives of people with disability and the issues that affect them,” she said.

Pictured : work of previous workshops participants

If you are aged 18 years or older and interested in being part of Photovoice – Disability Pride groups with Social Futures, call 1800 522 679 or email lac@socialfutures.org.au

Dr. Anisa Malahoff

Chiropractor & Acupuncturist Homeopath

1 Cypress Place WALLERAWANG NSW 2845 Ph: 02 6355 7773 or 0408976233

Monday: 09:00am-7pm

Tuesday: 09:00am-7pm

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 09:00am-7pm Friday: 09:00am-7pm Saturday: 08:00am-2pm

About Dr Malahoff

“I have over 40 years’ experience in Chiropractic, Acupuncture and Homeopathy. In Chiropractic I use the following techniques: Gonstead and Sacro

exercise: Feldenkrais and Hatha Yoga.”

Services

A wide range of conditions are treated, includingAsthma, migraines headaches, sore backs, sore necks, headaches, sports injuries, joint pain, leg pain, knee pain, shoulder and arm pain, sciatica, hip pain.

Children and pregnant women are also treated.

If you have private health insurance you may be eligible to receive a private health insurance rebate.

Boys to the Bush striving to fund 100 days of MENtoring

In 2017, schoolteachers Adam DeMamiel, Richard Leahy, and Tim Sanson stepped out of the classroom, deciding there were more important lessons to be taught in their community.

The trio formed Boys to the Bush, a charity originating in Albury, committed to curbing the growing cohort of disengaged young males in regional Australia through camps and MENtoring programs.

Now located in Seven regional communities, including Bathurst, Boys to the Bush are launching an online donation drive to raise money to fund 100 days of free MENtoring across its sites.

The donation drive starts on 6th June and aims to provide kids from the most challenging backgrounds with role models to help them build resilience, develop selfbelonging, and implement practical life changes.

To deliver this much-needed mentoring, Boys to the Bush are asking local businesses, organisations, and community members in Bathurst to donate if they can via the Boys to the Bush website.

Any donation, big or small, will make a difference and

help Boys to the Bush to provide positive role models to disengaged youth through 100 days of free MENtoring.

"In just over five years, Boys to the Bush has worked with over 6000 kids, and the support of our communities has been pivotal to the positive outcomes reached by the youth," said Adam DeMamiel, CEO and Co-Founder of Boys to the Bush:

"We are launching 100 days of MENtoring to ensure access to such a life changing program is in reach of the kids that desperately need it. Any contribution is much appreciated and will go directly to the youth that need it most." he continued.

Boys to the Bush are currently located in Albury-Wodonga, Forbes, Bathurst, EchucaMoama Wangaratta, Leeton, and Young. Boys to the Bush is a Not-for-Profit, CommunityBased Charity, and donations to the 100 days of MENtoring campaign, are fully tax deductible.

https://boystothebush.org.au/donate

Man in the mirror

How community will transform financial planning

A tourist is travelling through Ireland. He stops a local and asked for directions to Dublin. The local earnestly responds: “Well, Sir, if I was going to Dublin, I wouldn’t want to be starting from here”.

There’s wisdom in the answer. It’s not enough to know where you are going; you have a much better chance of reaching your destination if you’re well-placed from the outset.

Financial planning has been trying to be recognised as a legitimate profession for years. So, how is it tracking and is it close to achieving its objective?

Well, I wouldn’t want to be starting from here.

Most clients want independent and unbiased advice

Research consultancy, MYMAVINS, recently asked over 400 Australians about financial advice. The research uncovered high unmet demand for independent advice. More than nine in 10 Australians (92%) agree that it is important that financial advice is independent and unbiased.

Yet, according to the SuperGuide Independent Financial Adviser Directory, there are only 135 truly independent financial advisers Australia wide. That is less than 1% of the 16,000 advisers currently practising in Australia. Why are there so few independent financial advisers when that is clearly what consumers want?

There are legal restrictions on using ‘independent’ to describe your financial planning practice. No one who receives commissions, asset-based fees, gifts or any other form of alternative remuneration from product providers can call themselves independent. No one who has restrictions on the product range they can recommend can call themselves independent. And no one has who has a relationship with a product issuer can call themselves independent.

The trouble is the payment of commissions, asset-based fees, and alternative remuneration happen every day in financial services. And 1% of advisers can’t really expect to easily change the system that 99% of advisers rely on to sustain the economics of their practices.

Need

for independent, unbiased advice

That’s a shame because the entire financial system is stacked against the everyday Australian. It’s hard for them to make good financial decisions because the system is so complex. They need to find someone they can trust; someone who avoids conflicts of interests so they can serve their clients wholeheartedly.

Professionals take personal responsibility

It would be easier to join with the 99%.

George Bernard Shaw said “The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man.”

No, we’re not going to join the 99 per cent. We choose independence. We choose excellence. We choose to avoid conflicts. We choose transparency. We choose to behave in a trustworthy manner. We choose to be thorough and to fight the human inclination to take shortcuts. We choose to serve.

Encouragement from community helps

Even the unreasonable ones need encouragement to stay the course. That’s why we formed the Catalpa community; like-minded advisers who have made themselves accountable to us and us to them.

Day by day more advisers are choosing to serve their clients the way they want to be served. Personal commitment remains key. The late Michael Jackson said it best 35 years ago, “And no message could’ve been any clearer / If you wanna make the world a better place / Take a look at yourself and then make a change.”

Daniel Crump is the founder of Daniel Crump Financial Planning. This article is general and does not consider your personal circumstances.

If you would like advice specific to you, give us a call on 0418 148 622.

Who Was Mr Panorama?

Mrs Heritage was helping with a young schools group, and asked them who discovered Bathurst. Back came the reply, in all seriousness, … “Mr Panorama”. So, I thought it was time we had a historical quiz…

1. Who found Bathurst? (a) Windradyne (b) Mr Panorama (c) George Evans (d) Lachlan Macquarie.

2. Where was gold first discovered in Australia? (a) Ballarat (b) Ophir (c) Hill End (d) Locksley

3. Which is Australia’s first inland settlement? (a) Paramatta (b) Launceston (c) Bathurst (d) Goulburn

4. Which city has the biggest Hungry Jack’s sign? (a) Orange (b) Bathurst (c) Mudgee (d) Lithgow

5. Does our heritage matter? (a) No (b) maybe (c) yes (d) what is heritage anyway

6. How many bells does our war memorial Carillon have? (a) 31 (b) 35, (c) 23 (d) 49

7. What is the name of the river through Bathurst? (a) Evans (b) Wambool (c) Macquarie (d) Lachlan

8. Who is Kings Parade named after? (a) Elvis (b) Kings Antiques (c) King Edward (d) King George

9. Which year was Bathurst established? (a) 1815 (b) 1885 (c) 1788 (d) 1813

10. What chair would you find in Howick Street? (a) bentwood (b) federation (c) convention (d) stool

Entries to heritagebathurst@gmail.com or post your entries on Bathurstheritagematters facebook page where you see this weeks photo. The winner receives a bottle of Renzaglia wine.

Thought of the week

“maybe time for a local history module in our schools curriculum?”

by a humble heritage advocate June 2022 - column #277

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UNITED CONTINUES TO FLY THE MIDWEST FLAG

Just one club remains undefeated at the halfway point of the Woodbridge Cup but in the round 7 match at Manildra’s home ground the lowly-placed Eugowra pulled out the shock of the season with their 26-all draw with the season-long competition leader.

Previously sitting alone on top of the ladder, last year’s premiers Manildra have been joined by Condobolin whose 40-point win over Grenfell gave them two competition points and progression to the top spot to join the Rhinos on 13 points.

Despite the weekend’s hiccup Manildra are still the benchmark team.

Canowindra are one point behind the top two teams following their 56-6 win over CSU.

The competing Midwest clubs have struggled this year against some powerful sides but Orange United is the best positioned in sixth place though beaten by only four points in one game and a draw against Condobolin, and are only four points behind the joint leaders.

Orange had a good win in round 7, 50-4 over last-placed Molong.

Oberon took another hit with their 32-24 loss to Trundle, and now sit in seventh spot but still ahead of five other clubs including CSU.

The top teams have not yet confronted each other, and the first of the big games will be on Sunday, June 25 when Condobolin hosts current leaders Manildra.

Round 8 will see CSU host fourth-placed Trundle on Saturday, and Oberon on Sunday will be at home to Cargo who has won just one game this season.

Orange United will face the biggest challenge of the round with their home game against Canowindra also on Saturday.

In the women’s leaguetag Oberon were the only Midwest winners in round 7, and Orange is the best placed on 8 competition points, six behind the leaders Manildra.

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Nautical speed unit

Come to rest (3,2)

Is brave enough

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