Growing Regions Grant Funding Now Open

The Australian Government has announced a total of $600 million over a three-year period to drive regional economic prosperity by providing large-scale funding for capitalexpenditure projects across Australia’s regional, rural and remote areas.

There are two stages:

• Stage 1: Expressions of Interest

• Stage 2: Full Application

The intended outcomes of Growing Regions include:

• The delivery of community-focused infrastructure which contributes and benefits local, regional priorities, phone l (02) 6344 1846 web l www.canowindraphoenix.com.au

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• Improving equity and supporting social inclusion, and

• Growing local economies and enhancing amenity and liveability in the regions. Eligible activities must relate to one of the following:

• Constructing new community infrastructure, or

• Expanding or upgrading existing infrastructure for wider community benefit.

• Examples of eligible activities include, but are not limited to:

• Community hubs and centres (e.g. youth centres, men’s sheds),

• Art galleries, libraries, museums and cultural facilities,

• Aquatic and sports centres, and

• Social and community infrastructure.

Funding amounts of $500,000 to $15,000,000 will be available, depending on entity or organisation type. Funding is being made available through the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, and Department of Industry, Science and Resources.

Expression of Interest forms for Stage 1 of the program open on Wednesday, 5th July. It is strongly recommended that you check your eligibility, and read the guidelines and criterion before applying.

THUMBS UP... THUMBS DOWN

THUMBS UP

To the Services Club for supporting our community by hosting many of our committee meetings and community events.

THUMBS DOWN

To the closed down BP. It is an eyesore for our tourist destination town. Knock it down and be done with it, or sell it so others can improve the property.

THUMBS DOWN

To the parents who let their kids ride their motorbike around the old rodeo grounds in south Canowindra. This is a nature reserve NOT a motorbike track. Bikes are not allowed on it and please have some consideration for your neighbours with the noise.

THUMBS UP

To the ladies at the credit union for their friendly service.

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SNIPPETS...

See You At The Palms: Don’t forget the Palms Markets are on again this Friday evening from 4pm. A full range of stalls on offer once again from art and craft, food and beverages and much more. Local entertainment on offer for you to enjoy around the fire buckets.

Sunday Sesh at Grenfell: The first Sunday sesh at The Cordial Factory, Grenfell is on Sunday, 18th of June and sees acclaimed Australian rock band Kingswood rolling into town in support of their new studio album ‘Home’.

BE Seen

Have You Booked Your Tickets Yet?

Don’t miss your chance to see Tania Kernaghan and Jason Owen performing at Canowindra Services club on Saturday, 1st of July. The restaurant opens at 5.30pm and doors open at 7pm for the show. Tickets can be purchased through www.stickytickets.com.au/5z68a or by calling the club directly on 6344 1397.

Accidental Counsellor Course: This training opportunity is available free to participants thanks to the NSW Ministry of Health RAPID Funding.The course will be held at 10am on Thursday, 29th June at the Canowindra Community Health Centre, 34/42 Ryall Street. Contact Lifeline Central West for more information.

Retraction: Last week we published an article for the Canowindra Tractor-thon and incorrectly wrote Angel Wings as the benefactor, when it was Little Wings. We apologise to the organisers of the events for this misprint.

Congratulations Sue! Congratulations to local artist Sue Hodge, who won first place at the Henry Lawson Art Festival in Grenfell last weekend.

A true credit to the last few years of tireless work and exploration of new sounds for the band 'Home' is currently in the top two position in the ARIA Australian Country Albums Chart!

Also supporting Kingswood is Australian Indie Rock band Rental Snake. Hailing from the Nation’s capital, 2023 has already seen this trio release their newest single ‘The Edge', head out on their first headline tour & support Kingswood for several dates of their national tour.

What a way to spend your Sunday! Tickets can be purchased through www. trybooking.com/CHSPS and more information can be found on their website.