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RDA Murray is celebrating a major milestone this month, with the NSW Government’s Welcome Experience program officially supporting its 100th essential worker who has moved to the region
Among them is Emmanuel Quansah, a registered cardiology nurse whose journey from Ghana to Albury highlights the vital role of community connection in workforce attraction and retention.
Emmanuel, who trained in China and worked in the UK before relocating to Australia, joined Albury Wodonga Health earlier this year With his young family in tow, the move was significant, but made immeasurably easier thanks to the tailored support offered by The Welcome Experience
“The Welcome Experience gave me confidence and peace of mind during a big life change,” said Emmanuel. “Lou [Newman] helped me with house inspections, finding the right school for my children, swimming lessons, driving lessons even picking me up from the airport It was so much more than I expected”
The Welcome Experience is designed to support NSW’s essential workers and their families as they transition into life in the Murray region Delivered by RDA Murray and funded by the NSW Government, the program assists with relocation, integration, and community connection, recognising that social and lifestyle factors are critical to workforce retention
Minister for Regional NSW Tara Moriarty said reaching this milestone reflects the real progress being made to attract essential workers and boost access to vital health care services in the Albury region
“What makes reaching triple digits even more powerful is knowing that behind each registration is not just one person, but in many cases a whole family, including partners and children, who have also made the Murray region their home
“These essential workers are the heartbeat of our communities. They provide the skills regional NSW needs to thrive
“The Welcome Experience goes beyond helping people find a job, from housing and schools to community connections, it provides the wrap-around support that turns a relocation into a fresh start for families
“The Welcome Experience is helping strengthen regional communities and ensuring essential workers and their families can enjoy the lifestyle, opportunities and sense of community that the border region has to offer”
Lou Newman, TWE’s Local Connector for the Albury area, says reaching 100 essential worker movers is a powerful sign of the program ’ s impact
“Every person we support brings skills, energy and diversity to our region Emmanuel’s story is one of resilience, talent and community, and I’m so proud we could help him feel at home,” said Lou “This milestone is really about people A hundred essential workers and their families now have a stronger connection to this region because of The Welcome Experience”
With essential worker shortages affecting health, education, aged care and emergency services across regional NSW, TWE offers a unique, human-centred response, supporting not only professional transitions but also personal wellbeing and social belonging
The program is currently active in Albury, Greater Hume and Federation local government areas.
“Behind every statistic is a story,” said Lou “We’re celebrating 100 movers today, but more importantly, we ’ re celebrating the people who’ve chosen to live and work in our region, and our community is stronger and richer for it”
For more information on The Welcome Experience, visit the NSW Government website
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HOWLONG RSL SUB-BRANCH
Remembrance Day
A large crowd of around forty people attended the recent Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph After the service members attended lunch at the Howlong Golf Resort Members also attended a special service at Howlong Public School
Federation Shire Mayor Cheryl Cook and Councillor Susan Wearne laying a wreath on behalf of the Federation Council
RSL member Andy Burnett laying the wreath for the Howlong RSL
Sub Branch members Col Smith and Noel Yewers at ‘Oolong’
A service was also conducted at the ‘Oolong Aged Care ‘ Hostel by Col, Margaret and Tony Smith We thank the Smiths very much for conducting this service as they have done for several years The ‘Oolong’ residents are always very grateful for this service being held at the Hostel Another service was held at Brocklesby and we thank members Jim Everitt and Julie Considine for conducting this service Christmas Party
Our Christmas Party was held at the Golf Resort on Saturday 29th November Members and guests had a very enjoyable evening and we thank the Golf Resort for the delicious meal and lovely venue With Christmas closing in very quickly on our little town called Howlong, and this being the last edition for 2025 Merry Christmas and a safe and happy NewYear to you all.
There will be no meeting in December and January.
The next meeting will be on Monday 10 February followed by dinner th The March meeting will be on 9 March and will be the AGM. th
Congratulations to Ann & Alan Panther
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Community Emergency Response Team (known as CERT)
Howlong’s CERT is only for 000 emergencies, not general medical needs
The only way to contact them when you require urgent medical attention is to dial 000 and your call will be directed to Howlong’s CERT
When the Howlong CERT receive a callout, a NSW Ambulance will also be ordered, and the CERT will stay in close contact as it travels to the required address
The only time our CERT will not be sent is if they are off duty due to their heavy workload or personal illness
The highest priority is the health and well-being of our volunteers at all times. In this case, a NSW Ambulance will be sent
You will see the Howlong CERT vehicle about town As the CERT share the responsibility when on duty, it is always housed in Howlong so they can quickly get to anyone in urgent need of medical attention
If you need any small tasks done, that you may not be able to undertake yourself, and may be too small for professionals to undertake, we may be able to assist
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During October and November, we completed about 10 tasks on behalf of the Howlong Community, including the construction of Seats for the Tennis Club and provided “Chefs” to the Pre School in support of their 50 Anniversary Wayne (Wombat) Birrell, as Santa’s Elf has been busy re-furbishing the Christmas Display. We hope to have the display up in early December th
Chefs at the Preschool 50th
Santa’s Helper
Seats for Tennis Club
Howlong Pharmacy Health Advice
Capsules, Confusion and Clarity: Free review to the rescue
When was the last time you paused to think about the pills, tablets, or supplements you take each day? For many of us, medications become part of the routine, but routines can sometimes hide risks This is where a free medication review (MEDSCHECK) comes in A MedsCheck is a simple, supportive conversation with the pharmacist who takes the time to look at all the medicines you ’ re using The goal isn’t to judge or lecture, but to make sure your treatments are safe, effective, and
tailored to your life. And the best part? Howlong Pharmacy offers this MedsCheck review at no cost.
Why a Medication Review Matters
Safety first: Medicines can interact with each other in surprising ways A Medscheck helps catch potential problems before they cause harm
Clarity and confidence: It’s easy to forget why a doctor prescribed something years ago. This gives the you the chance to understand each medication’s purpose and identification
Better results: Sometimes small adjustments like changing the time of day you take a pill can make treatments more effective
Peace of mind: Knowing that a professional has double checked your routine can ease worries and help you feel more in control
Think of it as a health “tune up ” Just like you’d service your car to keep it running smoothly, a MedsCheck keeps your health plan in top shape
What Happens During a Review?
The process is straightforward and friendly Here’s what you can expect:
1. Bring all your medications with you: prescriptions, over the counter products, vitamins, and herbal remedies
2 Chat with the Pharmacist: to go through each item
3. Ask questions: This is your chance to say, “I’m not sure why I take this,” or address any other concerns you may have
4. Get tailored advice: You’ll receive clear guidance on how to take your medicines, whether any changes are recommended, and tips for managing side effects
5. Follow‑up support: If adjustments are needed, the pharmacist may contact your doctor to coordinate care.
6. Medication Chart: You will receive a medication list that will identify each medication you use, its dosage, when to take it and what the medication is for
MedsChecks are particularly helpful if you:- Take multiple prescriptions each day, have recently started or stopped a medicine, use supplements alongside prescribed drugs, care for someone else’s medications (like a parent or partner) or experience any side effects you ’ re unsure about
Your health is precious, and the medicines you take are meant to support it not complicate it A MedsCheck is a small step that can make a big difference It’s about more than pills and prescriptions; it’s about feeling confident and informed So next time you ’ re picking up a refill, book an appointment for your free MedsCheck It might be the easiest health check you’ll ever do and it could save you from confusion, side effects, or unnecessary stress.
WMISS ADVENTURES MISADVENTURES
ell, excluding my two visits to Tasmania, I undertook my first overseas trip NZ was chosen as the destination, as I have a
sibling who is currently stationed there
The first step of the journey to NZ was to catch the train from Albury to Broadmeadows and then get on the bus 90 to take us to Melbourne Airport. This trip was ridiculously priced at $5 50 Upon arriving at the airport, we were dropped off and then had a walk of over 1km to our hotel We decided to stay the night in Melbourne as our flight was scheduled to leave at 9:30 the following morning
We chose to stay at the Ibis Budget hotel Now for anyone who knows anything about hotels/motels and has stayed at an Ibis hotel will realise that rooms are built around price They are very cramped Despite it being priced at $150 it was less than half the price of the other nearby hotels. We were prepared to tolerate that for just one night
We were prepared to take the short walk to McDonalds when someone suggested that the food is better at the airport. So we headed there. Yes it was better at the airport But it was bloody expensive for what we got
After eating we headed back to the hotel for an early evening Despite the fact it was less than 700m to the terminal that we required the next morning Miss Demeanour insisted that we catch a taxi as she didn’t want to drag our bags to the airport. Despite the minimal distance we covered the fare came to just over $40, with the meter showing $17.50. It was explained to us there was a surcharge for using the taxi stand at the airport I think I will walk next time
We arrived in plenty of time We had breakfast, and again when it came to pricing the airport businesses know how to charge. Or should I say, overcharge
There is also an amazing number of shops trying to sell you things that you do not need I could hear Paul Simon singing in my mind, “There must be fifty ways to spend your money ” . I resisted all temptations
I was advised to get a Wise card to use whilst travelling And this proved to be good advice And here is why
I had $600 cash in my pocket from monies I had been saving up to spend, or should I say waste, on this trip Melbourne airport is full of money traders who were offering 0% commission on money exchanges I approached one of these booths and asked about the exchange rate I was advised that it was 94c NZ for each Australian dollar You cannot be serious The Wise Card rate was $1.14 for each Australian dollar. To paraphrase The Barb, “A commission by any other name still ” Actually I felt that it was close to criminal Needless to say I arrived in NZ with all my Australian cash
Approaching Christchurch
Our flight was scheduled to leave at 9:05 But we were still sitting on the plane at the terminal at 10 00 A number of explanations were given, which I think translated into English as “There are too many planes wanting to use the runway ” We eventually were given the all clear at 10:30
The flight was rather uneventful until we arrived at Christchurch In fact, the trip was rather quick, and we made up about 45 minutes of the lost time However, it was over 30 minutes before we could get off the plane as they had trouble maneuvering the air bridge over to the plane Great
Our exit through customs was surprisingly easy. I was expecting bag searches and interrogations I think I must have been watching too many episodes of Border Security All I had was a 15-second or so delay while some dog checked me out and decided I wasn’t worth the trouble I have been rejected many times in the past, so one more wasn’t upsetting
On exiting customs once more, you are faced with another fifty ways to spend your money And then you have to find a taxi to take us to our accommodation The 9 km trip was just over $60NZ. Or just over $50Aus. This included a $6 surcharge for using the airport taxi rank
While at the airport I did manage to exchange $100Aus for $104NZ Still a generous margin, but nowhere as near as outrageous as Melbourne
We found our accommodation at Apartments 118 It is just a little over 2 kms from the city We had already burnt significant money purchasing food, on taxis etc So we decided to buy some basics such as bread, milk, butter and breakfast cereal to ease the cost We logged onto the New World supermarket website and tried to have these delivered But we could not find that option. So we decided to walk to the supermarket, just over 2kms away
Now Miss Demeanour is a regular walker in our walking group, so this was not a challenge Also, we found a kebab shop and indulged there for dinner We both agreed it was very nice and at $16NZ not outrageously priced We decided to walk back a different way, and as we walked along came across the “Two Thumb” brewery MIss Demeanour wanted to drop in and we found ourselves in the middle of a trivia night We had a couple of drinks before continuing our walk back to the apartment
Now the apartment is surprisingly large, at least for this type of accommodation And with a large bathroom The cost for four nights was just over $480Aus. Or $120 a night. The value for money certainly compares very favourably with Australia rooms of similar quality If coming over this way I suggest you at least add this place to the list of ones that you wish to investigate
It had been a full day, and shortened by two hours by flying east So it was time sleep and refresh ourselves for the serious end of the journey
May you all have a wonderful Christmas and I look forward to catching up again in the New Year. May it be a good one
Until next month, happy travels
The fine print
Book Review
The Angry Women’s Club by
Meg Bignell
This book centres around the lives and challenges of a small group of women in Hobart They come together, through various reasons, mostly accidental, to form a choir. The choir gives then both purpose and social connection
Through their friendships, they discuss life’s challenges and disappointments This helps make their lives more livable
Most reviews are positive And most reflect what the hyperbole on the back of the book states The reality is that most members of the book club found it to be a labour of love. Or a love of labour. The book is genuinely slow and one does find it hard to pick up and continue And at times it was hard to follow
If you are looking for a little light entertainment, there may be better books to choose from
Until next month, happy reading
Heart Foundation Walking Group
As a person now in their 70s I have read a number of books on ageing well And watched a large number of videos on youtube.
No matter how much reading and viewing you do you will notice that despite the many ‘secrets’ of a long, healthy life, there are four common themes amongst them all And they are diet, exercise, social connection and purpose Today I am going to discuss exercise If that sounds too much let us just replace the word exercise with movement
When I was a young person growing up in Sydney cars had not yet taken over as the primary means of transport We would walk to the local bus stop or train station, get on the preferred method of public transport, and after getting off at a location close to our destination, we would then walk to that place. Movement was part of our everyday lives
This is no longer the case At least for most of us So, we need to find a way to make movement part of our lives For myself I choose walking and cycling Mostly as a form of transport But twice a week (where practical) I join other members of the Heart Foundation Walking Group : Walking for Fun, Albury
We go on various walks. From North Lookout at Woomargama to Mt Kosciuszko. And our walks are varied to suit a range of people with various interests and abilities
One of our recent walks was to the Pangerang Lookout in the Warby Ranges This is an easy walk of just under 5 kms There are some ups and down, but not challenging At the destination, Pangerang Lookout, you are rewarded with some spectacular views I will allow the photos to speak for themselves
And at the end of each walk we stop somewhere for a coffee and a chat So, without even realising it you have done your exercise along with having some social connection Indeed, for some of our walkers it also includes purpose But I must admit, given what most walkers chose to have with their coffee it probably does not cover diet Still, three out of four ain’t bad
If you are interested in joining us, go to the Heart Foundation website (heartfoundationorg au) or have a chat with one of our friendly members Most of the walks are centred on Albury Wodonga, and we car pool wherever possible Personally, I can be contacted on 04 2826 5068
We look forward to catching up with you. Soon.
Howlong Senior Citizens
Contact: Karen Adams 02 6026 5848
Senior Citizens have had another happy month Tuesday cards with fellowship and cuppa with goodies prepared by members we meet at the Community Center, Hammer St at 1pm Tuesday nights we run bingo at the Howlong Golf Resort, eyes down at 7pm 12 of our members are joining with Rutherglen club members on 13th November to play Hoy, where there are lots of prizes to be won
The trip to Myrtleford, Eurobin and Bright was enjoyed by 20 of our members The scenery and lunch at Eurobin Red Stag Restaurant were fantastic
Birthdays for November:
Happy birthdays go to
Dave Shannon 5 , Kerri Williams 9 , Doreen Kindred 9 , Margaret Lieschke
rd
McKeown 23 , Shirley Bell 27th
Anniversary Congratulations go to John and Brenda Gibbs
Card Winners
30/9 John Gibb & Jan Bramston
Booby Stan Shields & Joan Fruean
Raffle: John Gibbs
7/10
Won by Zara Merritt & Charlie Higgs
Booby: Margaret Lieschke & Joan Reeves
Raffle: Judy Simpson
14/10
Won by Joan Fruean & Charlie Higgs
Booby: Judy Simpson & Margaret Lieschke
Raffle: Grace Lavish
21/10
Tom Larkin & Peg Campbell
Booby: Judy Simpson & Margaret Lieschke
Raffle: Margaret Lieschke
28/10
Alan Hunter & Judy Simpson
Booby: Margaret Lieschke & Jan Bramston
Raffle: Margaret Lieschke
Photos from Eurobin trip.
Janette
Howlong Local Thrifty Store Newsletter
Judy Birrell - Secretary Po Box 171, Howlong NSW
Thank you for continuing to support your local op shop with your wonderful donations.
Another very busy year has nearly ended at the Op Shop The volunteers have been working tirelessly to sort donations and selling our wares
We thank you all for your wonderful donations - but the not so wonderful donations that have to be sent to the tip are not so welcome! Please remember, the Op Shop does not have a water supply inside, so we are unable to wash any of the dirty, dusty and stained items that are left for us
Our volunteers Xmas Luncheon is on Monday 15 December, so the Op Shop will be closed from 12 noon on that day th
Christmas Trading Times: The Op Shop will close for the Christmas break from Saturday 20th December at 12 noon and reopen on Monday 5th January 2026 at 10am During this time there will be no-one to clear any donations, so please do not leave any, thank you
The committee and volunteers of the Howlong Local Thrifty Store would like to take this opportunity to wish one and all a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year We look forward to seeing you all in 2026
Howlong Local SThrifty tore Inc.
You will find a wonderful range of: Clothes Shoes Books Homewares Linen
Plus lots more
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Church Chat
ST BRIGIDS CATHOLIC CHURCH NEWS
As we farewell November a month in Christian tradition dedicated to remembering those who have died and move into December and the season of Advent, I would like to share a true story. Long ago in Britain, especially in the north of England, where my mother came from, children would go from house to house praying for anyone in that home who had died during the year They would ask for the person’s name, offer a prayer for their soul, and in return receive a “soul cake” a small, round, spiced currant bun Although the custom has faded, it eventually gave rise to the modern tradition of “trick or treat,” which has now returned to Britain from America. How times change.
As we enter Advent, may we renew our spiritual lives, strengthen our devotion to prayer, and remember those who once celebrated with us Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them
We also approach the end of the Jubilee Year of Pilgrims of Hope Pope Benedict XVI reminded us that “prayer is the school of hope,” and St Augustine taught that “to sing is to pray twice.” If uplifting music helps your spirit, tune in to my 2REM program Highway to Heaven (Wednesdays, 8:30pm–midnight)
May God bless you and your family this holy season.
May God bless you and your family in this holy season, and have a happy Christmas!
Fr Peter Stojanovic
Mass at ST BRIGID’S is at 6pm on Saturdays.
ST ANDREW ' S UNITING CHURCH NEWS
Mary Miles was the guest speaker at the Uniting church Mary spoke about ‘The Faith of the Canaanite Woman (Matthew 15: 21-28) Although Jesus was in the region of Tyre and Siden, a Canaanite woman, a gentile, traditionally, an enemy of the Israelites, came to ask Jesus for His help. The Canaanite woman recognised Jesus for who he was. ‘Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me” She recognised that Jesus is the Son of God from the line of David Although Jesus at first ignores the woman, she continues to ask him to heal her daughter After some discussion on the part of Jesus and the woman, Jesus heals the woman’s daughter with the words ‘Woman, you have great faith; your request is granted December the 14th Rev David Sloane will be offering Holy Communion at the church. The following Sunday the church with have Christmas carol singing at 930 Services are at 9.30am on 2nd and 4th Sundays. Followed by a cuppa and a chat in the hall. You are welcome to attend.
ST THOMAS ' ANGLICAN CHURCH NEWS
Advent is so much more than the annual stress-inducing countdown to the visit of jolly old St Nick In Advent we are invited to look beyond the immediate Yes, we use Advent to prepare our hearts and minds for a beautiful celebration of the incarnation at Christmas. We are also invited to look harder and reflect more deeply on the time when Christ comes again, and all things will be drawn into God’s one eternal community of love This is certainly something to give us hope Hope in God’s promise of love, hope in the certainty our belovedness May we all know the hope, joy, peace and love of Advent anew this year!
A team from Howlong attended a trivia night held at St. John’s Church hall in Corowa on 28 November All enjoyed an entertaining evening with Howlong gaining fourth place th It has been decided to have six combined services in the Parish next year. Three each at Corowa, Howlong and Bungowannah
A carols’ service will be held on the lawn outside St Thomas’ at 7 00pm on Sunday 14 December. Everyone is invited to attend. th All are welcome to attend services at 8am every Sunday.
FEATURE Sport & Youth
Operating Hours Mon-Thur 2pm Fri-Sat-Sun 12pm
Salt Fireworks
1 Lay black paper on a flat tray, using the glue bottle, draw out your fireworks - bursts, loops and stars
2 Generously sprinkle salt over the wet glue, tilt and tap the paper to let excess fall off
3 Dust edible glitter over salted glue
4 Leave to set for 5 minutes - just long enough to crust slightly
5 Dip paintbrush in colour and gently touch the salt line Watch the colour move through the salt!
6 Lay flat for 4 hrs, until dry and and shake off any loose salt.
by Howlong Uniting Craft Group
You will need:
4 sheets of black cardboard
1 cup of PVA glue
½ cup fine-grain sand
½ cup food colouring - diluted 1:1 with water
4 small paintbrushes
1 tsp edible glitter
Plastic tray
Paper towels
Howlong Then & Now
The Howlong Historical Society is in the process of organising for a plaque to be created for the Howlong Cemetery for those who have died but are in unmarked graves and burials This has taken quite a lot of work from dedicated members of the society, with help and cooperation from Federation Council’s personnel We are now waiting on some details from an organisation that prepares such plaques As soon as that is received, we can then have further conversations with Council to have this plaque displayed in the cemetery.
We are hopeful that the information contained on the plaque may be of help to those who are searching for details of ancestors
In the meantime, here are some further ideas for those wanting information on their ancestors With respect to a magazine published by the Shoalhaven Historical Society. When you are searching immigration records, here are a few hints to stop you from extending your family, leaving them behind in the old country, or killing them off even
On shipping/assisted passenger lists, families are usually listed first, but any adult children will be listed separately as Single Males/Females, and often future spouses & best friends can be found on the same voyage
A widow or widower with children will be listed in a separate category, as will wives joining husbands already in the Colony
Births & deaths on the voyage are usually on the last page of the ship’s record, but don’t always name names
Immigration from 1828 to 1842 can be in the Bounty immigration collection, to be found on Familysearch.org, but be aware that this collection is full of errors, mostly spelling of names & places, so think outside the box
If you can't find an immigration record, your person could have been a convict or a soldier – but that’s another story, and the answers to your questions can be found elsewhere, ie Trove or in our records
We do hope this is of some help in your quests.
Veronica Husted
Howlong Historical Society 0427 249 457
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