Molong Express 14 May 2020

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Schools Back

Molong Central School Kindergarten Orange with Mrs Erin Tamati

Molong St Joseph's Year 5/6 class

After weeks of learning from home - students enthusiastically returned to the school grounds and classrooms on Monday. But it wasn't the usual set-up.

Desks were arranged to separate students and students abided by the state government's Covid-19 guidelines on the first day of its phased return to school plan.

Matthew French, Principal of St Josephs, Molong said students began their return to school this week. "As a staff, we made the decision for the students to return three days, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, each week for the next two weeks. This has allowed us to teach Essential Content face to face.

We had 100% attendance on Monday. It was wonderful to see the

smiling faces of the children.

Students and staff will continue with social distancing guidelines at school. Everyone is encouraged to wash hands as they enter and exit classrooms. Also, extra cleaning procedures have been put in place.

Smaller classes have enabled us to continue with social distancing inside the classroom. Flexible learning spaces also play a big role in allowing students their own space, ensuring they have a safe environment to work in.

We have had great support from parents with our remote learning.

We thank our school community for their support in transitioning the children back to school."

"Hot showers at the Molong pool"

Extra $1 million in Federal Drought Communities funding

Residents of the Cabonne Local Government area will have access to better community facilities after a $1 million injection into infrastructure projects from the Federal Government.

The Drought Communities Programme (DPC) Extension funding will go towards the development, upgrade and maintenance of nine projects across Cabonne communities to boost community development, economic stimulus and jobs after the prolonged drought.

Calare MP and Minister for Decentralisation, Andrew Gee welcomed funding for the Cabonne area.

“Cabonne Shire has been on the frontline of this devastating drought, and while we’ve had some welcome rain, we’re not out of the woods yet,” said Mr Gee. “The Drought Communities Programme has already delivered $1 million in local infrastructure and this further million dollar round will get even more vital local projects cracking.

“One of the great things about the programme is that it not only boosts community morale, but also local

economies by employing local builders and tradies to do the work and supply the materials.

“The latest round of projects to be funded are going to be warmly welcomed by the communities of Cabonne.

Mayor of Cabonne Shire, Cr Kevin Beatty thanked the Federal Government for making the drought funding available.

“This will assist our Local Government Area as a whole, stimulating business and employment, particularly for those who have suffered prolonged downturn due to drought,” Cr Beatty said.

“Not only will this funding boost local employment and purchases, but it will give us new infrastructure and improvements to community facilities that will provide ongoing benefits for years to come.”

The $1 million in funding will be allocated across the following 9 projects: • Two more Central Tablelands/Cabonne water filling stations at Cargo & Cudal • Solar power & battery system for the sustainability of

the Canowindra Golf Club • Fencing projects – Molong Recreation Ground Skatebowl, Cudal Memorial Park Playground, Fencing of playground at Jack Huxley Oval, Manildra and the Manildra Pool • Solid Shade Structures – Cargo playground, Mullion Creek playground • Molong Recreational Ground – new & upgraded cricket nets • Molong Pool – hot water system for showers • Dean Park, Cudal – stage 2 upgrade works including upgrade of kiosk, driveway, parking • Repairs & maintenance of community buildings – Yeoval Museum (repairs), Eugowra RTC (repairs and external painting), Gumble Hall (fencing), Baldry Hall (repairs & painting), Borenore CWA Hall (access ramp) • A range of small footpath projects throughout Cabonne which have been identified in the recent community consultation process for the Cabonne Pedestrian Access Mobility Plan (PAMP)

Led streetlight project underway The switch to LED lighting to Cabonne’s 738 streetlights has commenced and the results are in evidence at the corner of Bank St and the Mitchell Highway.

Note the contrast between the old yellow incandescent lamp on the left and the new LED light on the right.

The switch to LED technology will reduce power usage by around 50% per year and deliver savings of up to 25% each year in maintenance and electricity costs.

Cabonne Mayor, Kevin Beatty said LED streetlights consuming around 17 watts each will replace existing high-energy lights consuming between 50 and 100 watts.

“Council is investing approximately $430,000 to complete the bulk upgrade, with the costs expected to be recouped within a period of 4.97 years.”

Meanwhile congratulations to H Hardware (right) on their new exterior paint job. Lets get on with the rest of the street.

COVID-19 : A small step forward for local cafes - how will it work?

Melissa, Naomi and Margie of Molong’s ‘Barnseys’ preparing for in-house customers return on Friday.

The good news for Molong/Cabonne Cafes is the new directive, announced by the NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian this week that allows cafe’s to try a gradual return to business.

Reliance of how this gradual return will work is up to each one of us and the personal hygiene we are prepared to commit to - and others around us will commit to.

Jodie Laffin of Barnseys is one of the cafe owners willing to give the new directive ‘a go’. Although she also accepts there will be a few difficulties. “Ten customers at a time being able to sit inside Barnseys at any one time - we welcome. However, the cafe team will have to enforce the rules. Which includes customers entering the cafe will be required to sanitise their hands on entry and exit.

This requirement will ensure that all customers and Barnseys staff will be protected. On leaving tables and chairs, Barnseys staff are required to sanitise the tables and chairs, counters, etc. For those waiting for

take-aways ... sanitising hands on entry and departure and practising personal hygiene - and complying with rules as set out by the NSW State Government’s social distancing - including where to order take-aways and where to wait, will continue.

Cafe owners are required to ensure these rules are placed on entry doors and inside cafes to ensure compliance. “At the end of the day” said Jodie of Barnseys “these rules are in place to protect each other - and a step forward to the slow return to full operations. “We are hoping that our customers, local, district and travellers will help us at Barnseys and other cafes by understanding that these rules are what we have to comply with as owners/employees of cafes - and at times we may have to remind customers to follow the Govt requirements. This may be challenging for both staff and customers and might work against what is acceptable ‘customer service’ initiatives.

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We have had high demand for residential and small acreage listings. With most of our stock either under offer or sold.

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Cards only at waste management facilities

Due to the current COVID-19 Social Distancing guidelines distributed by the Australian Government Department of Health, Cabonne Council will ONLY be accepting payments for waste disposal via EFTPOS. These new arrangements will come into effect from the 2nd of June 2020 and will reflect the current council adopted fees and charges for the 2019 / 2020 financial year. These fees and charges are also listed upon the facility pricing signage boards

located at each waste management facility.

Staff will not accept cash payments for waste disposal or any other reason Commercial account holders will still be expected to provide load statements via email to council@ cabonne.nsw.gov.au If you have any site enquiries, please gain the attention of staff but maintain appropriate distancing.

If you have any additional concerns, please contact council on 02 6392 3200

Cabonne residents can now take advantage of a limited number of free dog or cat annual vaccination vouchers.

These vouchers will be allocated at a rate of one per household and are for Cabonne residents only. The vouchers must be used by Friday 26 June 2020.

The vouchers can be redeemed at Molong, Canowindra, Orange, Cowra, and Wellington vet clinics by appointment. Vouchers can also be

redeemed at clinics in Cumnock on the third Wednesday of the month and Yeoval on the first Wednesday of the month.

Please check with your chosen vet clinic for current procedures regarding availability of service and social distancing measures that may be in place.

To obtain a voucher please contact Council’s Environmental Services department on 02 6392 3247

Council offers free vaccination vouchers

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Ordering also available online We have Foil Balloons ranging from Happy Birthdays, Numbers, Celebrations & Novelty.

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Don’t forget the planned power outage in Molong and surrounding areas this Sunday between 9am and 4pm.

The planned power outage will allow TransGrid to safely complete maintenance on the high voltage electricity transmission network. This is the prime reason for the outage but Cabonne Council is taking the opportunity to complete a power upgrade for lighting to the Molong Recreation Ground. Jamie said.

To reduce the number of planned power outages affecting customers, significant planning has occurred so that both these pieces of work can be completed during the same outage.

TransGrid operates and manages the high voltage electricity transmission network in NSW and the ACT, with Essential Energy then distributing the electricity through the poles and wires to homes and business.

RDA Central West launches TEN4TEN program

Regional Development Australia Central West is excited to launch the inaugural TEN4TEN Leadership Dialogue.

Under the program, Year 11 students from across Orange, Blayney and Cabonne have the chance to be a part of a new mentoring experience with leaders from various sectors of the community and along the way discover what career opportunities are available here in the region.

RDA Central West CEO, Sam Harma said ten youth leaders will be partnered with ten community champions for a unique two-way conversation and mentorship.

“TEN4TEN allows successful students from high schools in Orange, Blayney and Cabonne to connect with ten inspiring community leaders in a way like never before,” said Mr. Harma.

“The program will start with a meet and greet event, followed by a dinner, and students will also be invited to a Business Leaders Breakfast hosted by RDA Central West.

“We have ten fantastic mentors that have come on board including Federal Member for Calare, Andrew Gee MP; State Member for Orange,

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Cafe’s Reopening (From page 2) “However, rules are rules which we all have to comply with to keep the pandemic curve down and to obliterate it all together. “What we are aware of is how we at Barnseys, and other cafes, follow the 10 customers at a time ruling inside our cafes.

We are hoping that our customers will make it easy for us. For example, we ask customers to please consider that 10 people only inside at any one time will mean that the next lot of customers will have to wait outside.

Which means we will have to ask each 10 customers to limit their time in the cafe if others are waiting. Whilst in the past at Barnseys we have encouraged our customers to pop in for a coffee, a meal and to sit with a friend/group for as long as they like - the current rules will not allow for this ... so, cafes will have to enforce a set period of time for customers to sit - particularly if other customers are waiting.

This may be set at 20-45 minutes for meals during busy times - its up to the staff to follow these rules and to advise customers.

This may turn out to be difficult for both staff and customers because we are changing what is a Barnsey’s tradition.

We are hoping that our customers will understand and help us to comply with this important Govt directive. At the end of the day it’s about each one of us following the new rules and ensuring the health and safety of each other. I’m sure we can achieve this by working positively together.” said Jodie.

Phil Donato MP; Mayor of Orange, Cr Reg Kidd; Chair of RDA Central West, Christine Weston and MSM Milling’s Brand and Marketing Manager – Genya Miller.”

Over the course of the program, the successful students will connect with and learn from the program’s mentors and also visit Australian Parliament House in Canberra and Parliament of NSW in Sydney where they will be hosted by the local members.

“If a program such as TEN4TEN was offered to me as a Year 11 student it would be something I would be really interested in and apply for,” Mr. Harma added.

“I believe there is great value in the program, especially for senior students as they prepare to enter Year 12 and consider life after school.

Our mentors can talk to them about what opportunities are available locally but also help them navigate this important chapter.”

Students are invited to apply by outlining why they believe they should be selected to take part in the program in 100 words or less. Applications close Friday, 19 June 2020 and can be submitted online via the RDA Central West website at https://rdacentralwest.org.au/projects/ For more information you can email RDA Central West at grants@rdacentralwest.org.au.

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Hannah Betts : I'm willing to give everything 'a crack'

by Rozzi Smith

'Kids of today are not tough enough' ... 'Kids of today expect too much' ... and so the generational tradition of comparing 'kids of today' with 'when we were kids' continues This new feature in the Express has set out to 'squash' this tradition ... and to prove that 'kids of today' (our country kids), our future community leaders are in fact ... caring, admirable, awesome, and do care about the people and places where they live. Introducing Hannah Betts ...

Hannah Betts is a born and bred Molong resident ... who is now a delightful 18 year old Year 12 student at the Molong Central School who spends endless hours working the paddocks, attending school, studying, community volunteering ... and caring for others.

Hannah is one of the many young residents living in Molong and across Cabonne who are country 'tough' and stand with the popular rural saying 'I'm willing to give everything a crack'.

Hannah does not expect life to find her ... this young woman knows 'who I am' ... and hops out of bed each day to find life. Starting with looking out her window at the sheep in the paddock munching their way around an old tree.

"I love that scene" said Hannah who holds the local landscape in her soul. From that point, she approaches the rest of her day with a wonderful vision in mind ... and a willingness to give everything "a crack".

[In my own former life, 1980's/90's I wandered around many regions of Australia as part of my jobs discussing with locals in various towns and districts the questions "what makes a community?" ... and, "why do some communities thrive whilst others languish?"]

These questions are still asked of rural towns and villages of today. Generally, the answers are still as hard to find. However, locally we could be getting closer to the answer when talking (and listening) to younger residents like Hannah Betts and asking questions about her community.)

Hannah comes from a solid rural family base which remains as solid and nuturing, today, as the soil the Betts/Lyons early settlers worked with when they set up farms and families in this district. Her expectations of others shows more examples of 'giving' than 'taking' and 'expecting'.

"I don't expect too much of others - nor do I worry about the judgments of others. I am comfortable with who I am" said Hannah who further added "I'm just doing my best" and "to see where it (life) takes me."

Molong? "Molong is a small town where everyone knows everyone" said Hannah. "I like to talk with everyone, particularly seniors when I go to the supermarket. I feel safe (in Molong) and living in a big extended family. I've always thought I would move away for awhile and then come back to town or the area. I'm definitely not a city girl - no way - I don't even like going to Orange."

Thinking about plans for her future involves her love of children. "Kids and I connect - I love working with them - their sense of fun and adventure and endless energy. I know my future will involve working with kids."

Hannah also understands the worth of community volunteering to help Molong grow, to help build the skills of young children, and kids of all ages, and to do her bit and give back to the community that has helped her along the way. She is an active committee member of the Molong Pony Club, Molong Hockey Club and Secretary of the Cabonne Junior Roos. At school she is a member of the SRC (Student Rep. Council).

To achieve her career goal, Hannah has undertaken extra study at the MCS to complete her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education through TAFE (Orange) and now through distance education (Dubbo TAFE). "I've applied for CSU at Bathurst and other universities across the state to study Early Childhood and Primary teaching. If that doesn't work out - I would love to work as a Governess on a cattle station up north." (Noticeably accompanied by a big smile!).

Hannah is not anxious about Year 12 exams coming up. She has a "I'll be doing my best" and "see what happens" approach.

"It takes a community to raise a child" regional development philosophy has noticeably worked for young Hannah who is a popular and well loved 'child of the Molong/Euchareena/Cabonne extended family communities'.

The daughter of born and bred locals, MaryEllen and Kevin Betts, grandaughter of Margaret and Colin Betts (now dec) - and Roland and of Helen(dec) and Gwen Lyons - Hannah has developed many practical skills and experienced the learning that comes within a changing landscape and environment - the ups and downs of ag. biz, and family income.

What can be learnt from talking to young people like Hannah - who will, in time, be needed as Molong/Cabonne's future leaders, business owners, employees, community volunteers?

Talk to them, listen to them, believe in them ... learn from them, offer them inclusion in the community they know better than most of we adults.

How? (Here are a few ideas) 1. Establish a Cabonne Junior Council.

2. Build facilities, meeting places, entertainment for younger people.

3 Stop judging or comparing.

4 Encourage them to community volunteer.

There's much to be involved in to create Molong's future.

5 Existing volunteer organisations ... build programs/projects/entertainment programs to include kids and teenagers.

Australian farmland values continue record growth

The median price of Australian farmland increased by 13.5 per cent in 2019 - the sixth consecutive year of growth - according to Rural Bank’s annual Australian Farmland Values 2020 report.

Australian farmland has emerged as a stable and consistent driver of agricultural value over the past decade, despite drought, bushfires and floods challenging the sector’s resilience.

Western Australia had a record year of growth (28.2 per cent), followed by South Australia (18.4 per cent), New South Wales (17.2 per cent), Victoria (12.1 per cent) and Tasmania (11.1 per cent).

New South Wales • The median price per hectare in New South Wales increased by 17.2 per cent in 2019, the sixth consecutive year of growth • The area of farmland traded in 2019 across the state was approximately 1.35 million hectares, a decrease of 14.5 per cent compared to 2018 • The total value of New South Wales farmland

Hannah Betts ... is a popular Molong teenager who has taken many rol community volunteer to help to develop the skills of children. A born Hannah is a 'child of the Molong community' who has grown with the an extended family. It makes a different ... Read on.

Hannah has developed a range of resourceful skills which she has learnt as a rural resident .. how to transform farm scrap to art.

(Above) The pizza oven Hannah made for her 18th birthday party (made out of a 44 gallon drum and "a piece from dad's beekeeping days").

(Right) An old wine barrel and steel from the old sheep yards helped Hannah to create a 'social isolation' garden project.

traded in 2018 was approximately $3.1 billion, a decrease of 9.5 per cent compared to 2018 • Northern New South Wales was the top performing region in 2019, reporting a growth of 23.7 per cent in median price per hectare “Severe drought conditions across the state led to a significant reduction in listings, this resulted in transaction volume hitting its lowest level of the 25 years analysed.

Most of the decline came from the Northern and Central regions, particularly at the lower value end of the market. Fewer low value transactions resulted in strong growth in median price per hectare across most regions.

Reliable, good quality properties that did list were met with solid demand and sold well at a local level.

Grazing properties were in high demand in southern regions of the state, driven by favourable commodity prices and a lack of listings.”, said Jonathon Hewitt, Head of Sales – East, Rural Bank.

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Briana & Maddie hoof it for MS

Mully, the Express’ Manildra Correspondent, writes this week about two community spirited women who will be walking 50km to raise money to ‘Kiss Goodbye to MS’.

“Manildra’s ‘Coffee on Kiewa’ proprietor Briana Mullins (above right) has joined Maddie Press (instigator) for a 50km walk to raise money for MS (Multiple Sclerosis).

Briana is an amazing young woman, mum to three little girls, fantastic family member and caring community person. She works tirelessly at her shop (coffee, delicious take-aways, grocery items, newspapers etc) which opens 7 days a week.

When the COVID-19 ‘silly’ buying happened, Briana kept toilet rolls

and other essential products - out the back of her shop to make sure her locals did not go without. Free delivery of food items has been another customer service Briana and her team (including Maddie) initiatied to make sure locals remain well cared for.

Please support these two wonderful community spirited women as they tackle 50km to help MS sufferers.”

Contributions can be put in the tin on the counter at Manildra’s Coffee on Kiewa.”

What great young ladies Maddie and Briana are to turn their thoughts and busy days to help MS sufferers by raising money for important research and to help those who suffer from this debilitating condition. That’s how a community works. Mully

This is a NEW Molong Express column where we keep in touch with local and district business owners . They are all incredibly busy people which is why we have titled this column “5 minutes with ...”.

This week: 5 minutes with Kerry Hicks of Molong Real Estate

Question 1: How are 2020 sales going in Molong and district – compared with this same period last year 2019?

Kerry: “The period from January to May last year is very comparable with almost the same number of sales for this period.”

Q 2: Has COVID19 affected sales in Molong and district? Do you have enquiry from people in other areas who can’t travel during this time of the pandemic to view properties for sale.

Do many from other areas buy online without viewing property?

K: This period has seen much stronger buyer enquiry than the last quarter with a higher percentage of Orange buyers. COVID19 has not had a negative effect on the Real Estate market at all, remember it is only early stages of COVID19 and things could change.

People have been able to travel to inspect properties to rent or buy, and we continue to carry out these inspections following strict Government guidelines and keeping a register.

Nearly all buyers view properties on line, however very few buy without an inspection, but there is always an exception.

Q 3: What kind of properties are investors interested in purchasing for the rental market eg. 3 bed, 1 bathroom and garage; or 4 beds with 2 bathrooms and garaging and backyard in town or out of town on larger blocks. Do we have enough rental properties available in Molong.

K: We have a mixture of investors.

Some wanting a property to renovate with the option of selling or leasing.

Other investors looking for

Where are they now?

a low maintenance property a tenant can go into without needing any work.

3-4 bedrooms would be the most sought after with low maintenance yards; many tenants are looking for garaging as well.

We are lucky in Molong to have generous size blocks as the norm, this is a contributing factor for increased number of Orange buyers. The enquiry for rentals generally exceeds the supply.

Q 4: Is there much enquiry for commercial rental; or waiting for the pandemic to ease before opening?

K: From our perspective the commercial has received the hardest brunt of COVID19. It is going to be some time before this turns around.

I am sure locals are keen to see our retail shops, hotels, clubs and cafes open again so they can enjoy socialising once more. We are very grateful to Spar, Chemist & BP, these guys have been in the front line of COVID19 which provided new challenges. A reminder for locals to support these businesses when they do open their doors for trading.

Q 5: How long have you had ownership of Molong Real Estate?

K: We are now into our 6th year as Molong Real Estate, both myself and Julie had worked for the previous owners for 5 years and in the industry for almost 30 years off and on.

Q 6: Are you still in shut down in your office.

K: We have not been in shut down during the COVID period, just doing things a little differently. Both sales and rentals have been very busy during this quarter.

Thank you Kerry for your time. Ed.

Water restrictions eased in Cumnock and Yeoval

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Cabonne Council has relaxed water restrictions in Cumnock and Yeoval following recent inflows to the Bell River and Buckinbah Creek catchments.

Level 2 restrictions now apply to both villages, enabling residents to water lawns and gardens during certain hours.

The Council thanked all residents for their adherence to Level 4 restrictions and their ability to modify their water use during a difficult time. It will continue to monitor water use in the villages, as well as flows in Bell River and Buckinbah Creek and long-term weather forecasts. Restriction levels will be reviewed according to any increase or decrease in the water supply.

Under Level 2 restrictions, watering systems, non-fixed sprinklers, handheld hoses, micro sprays, drip systems, and soaker hoses are permitted for a maximum of TWO hours every second day as per odds and evens system.

If a property has an even number, residents may water on even days of the calendar and odd street numbers on odd days. If a property has no street number, it is treated as an even number.

Level 2 restrictions also permit cars to be washed at home, on a lawn surface, with a bucket and

rinsed with a trigger hose any day between 9am and 12pm.

Topping up or filling of garden water features is now permitted and swimming pools and spas may be topped up between 7am-9am and 6pm-8pm. The irrigation of new turf is permitted for one week after laying and after that time, Level 2 restrictions on watering lawns apply.

Washing down walls or paved surfaces is not permitted.

Anyone seeking further information is urged to contact Cabonne Council’s Engineering Department on (02) 6390 7100.

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“I see you’re already aware of the side effects”

The Dry

by Jane Harper

A small town hides big secrets in this atmospheric, page-turning debut mystery by award-winning author Jane Harper.

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The Dry, Harper's first novel, is a thriller set in a fictional town five hours west of Melbourne.

A Federal Agent, Aaron Falk, returns to his old hometown to attend the funeral of his childhood best friend, Luke.

Falk teams up with a local detective and tries to uncover the truth behind Luke's sudden mysterious death, only to find more questions than answers.

In the grip of the worst drought in a century, the farming community of Kiewarra is facing life and death choices daily when three members of a local family are found brutally slain.

Federal Police investigator Aaron Falk reluctantly

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returns to his hometown for the funeral of his childhood friend, loath to face the townsfolk who turned their backs on him twenty years earlier.

But as questions mount, Falk is forced to probe deeper into the deaths of the Hadler family. Because Falk and Luke Hadler shared a secret. A secret Falk thought was long buried. A secret Luke’s death now threatens to bring to the surface in this small Australian town, as old wounds bleed into new ones.

In 2014, Big Issue published one of Harper’s short stories.

Soon after, in the Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards in 2015, Harper won an award for an unpublished manuscript (The Dry). In 2017, Harper won the Gold ABIA for Book of the Year and the Davitt Award for The Dry, and the Gold Dagger awarded by the Crime Writers’ Association of the United Kingdom for the best crime novel of the year. Harper became a New York Times bestselling author for The Dry. Reese Witherspoon bought the rights to The Dry in order to turn it into a movie.

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Financial Planning explained by an Irishman in the Outback.

Paddy bought a camel from a farmer for $100.

The farmer agreed to deliver the camel the next day.

In the morning he drove up and said, ‘Sorry son, but I have some bad news.

The camel died.’

Paddy replied, ‘Well just give me my money back then.’

The farmer said, ‘Can’t do that. I’ve already spent it.’

Paddy said, ‘OK then, just bring me the dead camel.’

The farmer asked, ‘What are you going to do with him?’

Paddy said, ‘I’m going to raffle him off.’

The farmer said, ‘You can’t raffle a dead camel!

Paddy said, ‘Sure I can. Watch me.

I just won’t tell anybody he’s dead.’

A month later, the farmer met up with Paddy and asked, ‘What happened with that dead camel?’

Paddy said, ‘I raffled him off.

I sold 500 tickets at $2 each and made a profit of $898′ The farmer said, ‘Didn’t anyone complain?’

Paddy said, ‘Just the guy who won.

So I gave him his $2 back.’

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Please download the COVIDSafe app today.

Download the COVIDSafe app today.

Visit health.gov.au Download the COVIDSafe app today to keep yourself and your community safe by helping our health workers to notify you quickly if you’ve come in contact with someone who has Coronavirus.

Download the COVIDSafe app

With your privacy protected by law, COVIDSafe keeps a secure note of other users you’ve been near if you have to go out. So, if they test positive for Coronavirus, you’ll be notified. It’ll help us stop the spread sooner, so we can all get back to the things we love.

Authorised by the Australian Government, Canberra

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Andrew GEE MP

Your Country Your Voice

FEDERAL MEMBER FOR CALARE

ROADMAP TO A COVIDSAFE AUSTRALIA Following last week's National Cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister announced a 3-step plan to get Australia back to normal.

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Weddings up to 10 guests

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From Friday 15 May, the following will be allowed in NSW, in addition to measures already announced:

Indoor funerals up to 20 mourners, outdoor funerals up to 30

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Outdoor gatherings of up to 10 people

Religious gatherings/places of worship up to 10 worshippers

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Cafes and restaurants can seat 10 patrons at any one time

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Use of outdoor equipment with caution

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Outdoor pools open with restrictions

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Up to 5 visitors to a household at any one time

We will need your help as we take steps to reopen Australia, so please download the COVIDSafe App.

Thank you to our teachers As students are returning to our schools across our community this week, I’d like to thank our teachers for all their hard work in what has been a very stressful time. There have been unprecedented challenges for our educators, but they have more than risen to those challenges.

Our Chief Medical Officer has declared schools safe to reopen and we need them to! Thank you to our teachers for their commitment to educating our kids. We are very grateful for your dedication and perseverance.

$1 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL FEDERAL DROUGHT COMMUNITIES FUNDING While COVID-19 is dominating the news headlines, drought continues to impact our local communities across the electorate.

I was very pleased this week to announce that residents of Cabonne will benefit from an extra $1 million injection into drought infrastructure projects from the Australian Government.

The Drought Communities Programme Extension funding will go towards nine projects across the Cabonne Shire all aimed at boosting the local economy and stimulating community development and jobs growth after the prolonged drought. Some of those projects will include fencing at the Molong Recreation Ground Skatebowl, new and upgraded cricket nets at the Molong Recreational Ground, and a hot water system for the showers at the Molong Pool.

ORANGE ELECTORATE OFFICE - we are still open Mon-Fri 1/179A Anson Street PO Box 673 Orange NSW 2800

(02) 6361 7138 @ andrew.gee.mp@aph.gov.au www.andrewgeemp.com.au

Andrew with Deputy Mayor of Cabonne Council, Jamie Jones, and General Manager, Brad Byrnes

For regular updates and news, follow me on Facebook and Instagram @andrewgeecalare

Authorised by Andrew Gee, MP, National Party of Australia, Suite 1/179A Anson Street, Orange NSW 2800. Produced and printed using parliamentary entitlements.

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Food and shopping in Cumnock and Manildra (02) 6367 7221

They're back!!! In all their Cumnock deliciousness, the awesome Curried Snag Pie, homemade, @ - only $4, this interesting pie, plus other delicious take-aways available only at Cumnock General Store. Picnic area/Park over the road and Public Toilets - opened 5 and a half days per week.

Coffee on Kiewa is open for take-aways and in-house under the new State Govt COVID-19 rules. Call in and enjoy the service offered by Briana and her team. Grocery lines available, newspapers etc. Open 7 days. Picnic area opposite and public toilets. (02) 6364 5287

Visit the delightful Craig at the Manildra Post Office and check out his unique giftware items. Affordable and simply marvellous and unique.

Bank St MOLONG

PH 6366 8062

SEE INSTORE BROCHURE FOR FULL RANGE

THIS SATURDAY ONLY Bring in this coupon to RECEIVE 10% DISCOUNT

when you spend $50 or more in one transaction.

THAT'S 10% DISCOUNT OFF YOUR GROCERIES

PLUS 8

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(Spend $50 or more in one transaction)

/ LITRE OFF YOUR PETROL

Excludes Cigarettes & Specials. Personal shoppers only. Store limits apply.

Limit of 12 per special per customer. Discount only on cash/card transactions, no accounts

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Meet Tim @ Magic’s Meats in the main street of Manildra. The happy Tim provides mouthwatering quality meats of all shapes, sizes to suit family tables and personal tastes. Give Tim a call on (02) 6364 5313

A Page for Kids Well done to Anna Lampe (right) who is the winner of the colouring-in competition.

Anna is very happy with her silver and gold acrylic paints prize.

The colouringin competition is sponsored by the Express and our advertisers to encourage children’s art.

Thank you also to GIVIT who noticed this competition and have donated $60 worth of vouchers which will be spent at the Molong Newsagency on prizes.

We are very grateful to GIVIT ... and their sponsors for support.

Anna is a winner

Hey Kids - Draw this happy kangaroo, name her/ him ... colour in ... then bring to the Express for this week’s competition/win a prize.

Jamo - Molong’s special boy

Animal Quiz ... have fun!

(Right) Jamo is a cute little guy who beams the most precious smile and waves hello to everyone. He brightens our days.

Jamo won a special prize for his Easter Bunny outfit - red paint.

Spot the Difference Hard : There are 15 differences to find ... See how you go.

Easy : How many differences can you find?

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WORD SEARCH

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SPOT THE DIFFERENCE Find 8 differences between the top and bottom picture

Express SUDOKU

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Down 1. Canyon derived from something distant but within sight (6) 2. Insect in coffee bean tin (3) 3. Trim rose for unsettled wilder weather (8) 4. Endless talk about an athletic competition (6) 5. Musical ring? (4) 6. Contest a mention of concealed evidence (9) 7. Travels by horse in safari desert (5)

10. Musical group or chest rash spotted (9) 12. Poker stake, slow pace, sounds kind of dear (8) 15. Gibbon escapes, skeleton found (5) 16. Scam pushed in university grounds (6) 17. Stick to some salad here (6) 20. Discovered ideal sound, in addition (4) 22. Mineral reveals period of geological time (3)

TRADES & SERVICES

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Campbell Paton & Taylor SOLICITORS, ATTORNEYS AND NOTARIES

In Attendance are:

11 BANK STREET MOLONG

Ph: 6362 1922

CONCRETE / LANDSCAPING PRODUCTS

CONVEYANCING

Licence No: 1033852

2/67 Bank Street, Molong NSW 2866 PO Box 174, Molong NSW 2866

Ph: 02 6366 8222 Fax: 02 6366 9273

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Picton Bros Panelspan • Glass Rooms • Patios • Cladding • Carports • Recreation Rooms • Enclose existing verandahs BL83737C

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TUES- Andrew Kermode Solicitor WED- Michelle Reynolds Conveyancer THURSDAY & FRIDAY by appointment.

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SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY FOR OVER 40 YEARS

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TREE SERVICES

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• Arborist • Tree Felling • Trimming • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured • 30 years experience

0408 655 811 ENGINEERING / FARM EQUIPMENT

FUNERAL SERVICES

6361 7777 6362 3751

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PAINTING / DECORATING

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Or phone us on 02

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14 Enterprise Place Molong NSW 2866 info@molongsmashrepairs.com.au

TRANSPORT

B-Double Livestock, Hay & General Freight

BUSINESS CARDS 500 For $85 Full colour

includes design and artwork

Flyers & Brochures Letterheads printing

Graphic Design Service Molong Express 6366 8017 email: molongex@bigpond.net.au

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0423 687 565 PLUMBING

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0428 166 364

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• Quality Work • Fair Pricing • Reliable Timing

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PUBLIC NOTICES

FOR SALE

CHURCH NOTICES

MEMORIAM Lorna J Hodges

These trying times can hit us without notice and make it hard to find help quickly and when we need it most.

With this in mind, the Molong Baptist Church in conjunction with Vinnies and the Cabonne Mutual Aid Group has opened a low cost food pantry for Molong and surrounding towns.

Location: Molong Baptist Church Hall, Thistle Street, Molong.

You will have access to low cost fresh veggies, meat and pantry stables (subject to availability).

15th May, 2013 In Loving Memory of a Special Mum...

We may not see your face now, Just your picture in a frame, But forever you’ll be remembered, In loving hearts you will remain.

A special lady, and a precious Mum, So many memories to treasure......

And in memories of happy times, You’ll be here with us forever.

Your forever loving Family.

Golf Sticks and more

... @ Sweetness Cafe, Bank Street.

If you would like to donate, please call or email Julie Spencer (Molong Baptist Church): 0418 973 039 julie@mdbc.org.au

OUR FACEBOOK PAGE HAS THE LATEST UPDATED INFORMATION FOR OUR MEMBERS

Sunday Now streaming am services Worship Sunday Service &10Sunday School 10 am Visit www.mdbc.org.au - click online.

Weekly Activities AlltoAge on livestream, to For link theGroups online Wayne Spencer (Pastor) Ph: 63669376 platform.

MOLONG COMMUNITY CHURCH ARE NOT Aon MISTAKE We YOU will be meeting Sundays at Sunday 10 am: 10AM online using ZOOM Celebration School The meeting ID&isSunday 543-149-1107 All (Ages 3 & up) are welcome Night 7 please pm: If Wednesday you have any questions, Connect feel free to Group contact All Welcome Pastor Deon on 049 865 9703 For more information between 4PM and contact 7PM

There was a very minimal amount of data available for the young cattle at the time of producing this report.

CTLX Cattle 12 May

It was a pretty good quality yarding with good numbers of cows and the usual runs of good feeder cattle. There were very few grown steers or heifers penned. Not all the regular buyers were present with some restocker orders absent.

The young cattle to the trade were dearer with steer yearlings selling to 410c/kg.

Feeder cattle were firm to 3c dearer, with the feeder steers selling from 345c to 415c, while the feeder heifers sold from 350c to 384c/kg. Young cattle to the restockers were up to 20c cheaper, with the young restocker steers selling to 480c, while the young heifers sold to 430c/kg.

The few grown steers and heifers sold at similar rates with the steers selling to 340c, while the grown heifers sold to 334c/kg.

Cows continue to sell to solid competition with the restockers paying from 250c to 322c/kg. Cows to the processors were 8c dearer with the better heavy weight cows selling from 287c to 316c, while a single pen of outstanding young cows sold for 327c/kg.

Bulls sold to 320c/kg.

Last Sunday we enjoyed playing 9 holes on Mother’s Day with 10 players participating.

Winners were Quinny and Jed as runner-up.

Next Sunday we will play another Flag Event - 18 holes Tee off 8.30 - 9.00 a.m.

Look forward to players coming out.

The club would like to say a huge thankyou to all of the volunteers who spend time maintaining and keeping the course looking great for people to enjoy.

But we have a thumbs down to people using the course and not donating to the Club’s Honesty Box. It is these donations that we rely on to buy fuel and to maintain the machinery we use. Also thumbs down to the golfers who drive-up the fairways to play their next shot as this is not appreciated by keen golfers.

Thank you. Jack

MOLONG & DISTRICT BAPTIST CHURCH

$100 asking price for PGA set ... Great prices on, sculptured pieces, BBQ ... and more.

0498180873 or 63669399

LANDMARK TABLELANDS LIVESTOCK

MOLONG GOLF

Welcome

CTLX 6 May

It was a good quality yarding with a good selection of trade lambs along with some exceptional heavy weights. There were only limited numbers of lambs to suit the restockers. All the regular buyers were in attendance and operating.

Light weight lambs to the processors were firm with the 12kg to 18kg 2 scores selling from $140 to $180/head. There was very good competition for the trade lambs which sold at firm rates with the 18kg to 24kg 3 scores selling from $188 to $220/head to average between 850c and 900c/kg cwt.

Heavy weight lambs were $5 to $6 cheaper with the lambs weighing from 24kg to 30kg selling from $225 to $250, while the extra heavy weights over 30kg sold to $275.50/ head. Lambs to the restockers were dearer selling from $100 to $206/head. Hoggets sold to $200/head.

Medium weight sheep were the majority, in a yarding of 1,250 mutton where most grades sold at similar rates to the previous sale. Merino ewes sold from $80 to $210 while crossbred ewes sold from $90 to $225/head. Merino wethers sold to $170/ head.

Telegraph Hotel

It’s your club!

53 Bank St. Molong Ph: 6366 8095

BOTTLESHOP & KITCHEN OPEN 4-8pm FOR TAKEAWAY FOOD & BEVERAGE s 1925

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22-24 RIDDELL ST MOLONG

P: 6366 8105

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TAKEWAY SPECIAL $19

ORDERS FROM 5.30 pm See our facebook page for menu PHONE ORDER 63668105 EFTPOS ONLY - Pick up through beer garden

BEVERAGE TAKEAWAYS ORDER AS ABOVE

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Sale

Sale

Your Dreams of Being Self-Sufficient Await Manildra ‘Nangar’ 5148 Henry Parkes Way

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16.99ha (41.76ac) Secure water from Mandagery Creek 3-bedroom homestead, all with built-ins Main bedroom with ensuite 7 x 12m lockable shed with a 6 x 12m awning Shearing shed and steel sheep & cattle yards

Make this your Dream Home

Sale $699,000 View Saturday 16th May 11am - 11.30am

Cudal 68 Main Street

Sale $289,000

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View Saturday 16th May 1pm - 1.30pm

Kurt Adams 0428 747 050

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Sale

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2.49ha (6 acres)

Kurt Adams 0428 747 050

Sale

Perfect for Your Dream Home

Cargo Lots 74-76 Loftus Street

1300 square meter block 3 bedrooms, all with built-ins Reverse cycle air conditioning, ceiling fans plus slow combustion wood fire Above ground pool Close to all town amenities

“Brand New, Beautifully Appointed Home” Sale $300,000

Cargo 4 Brooks Street

View

By Appointment

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Kurt Adams 0428 747 050

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1500 square metre block 4 bedrooms, all with built-ins, main with ensuite Large open plan kitchen, lounge and dining area Large, undercover alfresco area opening from the open plan living area Beautifully finished with quality fixtures & fittings

Sale $419,000 View

By Appointment Kurt Adams 0428 747 050

Sale

Sale

A Thriving Business In the Heart of a Thriving Town

A Rare Opportunity to Own A Unique Property

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Molong 25 Bank Street

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A wide range of merchandise includes clothing, stationery, toys, gifts, school & art supplies Well presented, neat & tidy premises Clientele includes locals & visitors alike This is an opportunity not to be missed

Sale Expression Of Interest View

By Appointment Kurt Adams 0428 747 050

Molong ‘Puddington’

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Permanent water - Gumble Creek, 3000L/hr bore & 16 dams Fully operational intensive sheep operation with 1000 head feedlot and 45 paddocks Rich alluvial creek flats, red basalt soils and contoured grazing country

Ray White Emms Mooney

Sale Contact Agent View

By Appointment Ben Redfern 0457 770 062

34 Bank Street Molong | 02 6366 9606 | raywhiteemc.com

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