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KERR'S CREEK WIND FARM
'Blowing away the Myths' RES responds P.9
THURSDAY 22 February 2024
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Molong Join in Molong's final events. Plays, bush poetry, woolshed visit, bush music, a cuppa and a home-baked scone P.2
Molong Poetry Brawl winner, David Stanley (front) with (l-r) event judge and poet Robyn Sykes, Molong Advancement Group event organiser Judy Taylor (aka Napoleon), compere Will Lee with MAG's Ralph Chrystall and Peter Batten. Read David Stanley's winning poem and others inside this week's Express.
JAKE'S Carp Muster another huge success P.19
Hairy history of Mo-long takes out poetry brawl The little known (and possibly fictitious) origins and history of Molong was the subject of the winning poem by David Stanley at the annual Banjo Paterson Festival's Molong Poetry Brawl at the Freemason's last weekend. The return winner waxed lyrical of a time when moustashes were of so vast that "men had to ride out single file, for there was no way past" ... complete with an impressive prop! He was one of the entrants in the open section of which was of the highest standard since it's inception, according to judge and Australian Poetry Champion, Robyn Sykes. The annual event was just one of more than 20 events as part of the 2024 Banjo Paterson Australian Poetry Festival. The events continue this week with two performances of the original play 'Conversations with Banjo' featuring Gerri Brown and Mark Oates, and the Woolshed History Muster at the restored Boree Cabonne Woolshed featuring bush music, poetry and delicious food. More informtion on these events Page 2. The Express shares some of the exceptional poems and winners of the Molong Poetry Brawl on Pages 12 - 13. (More poems printed next week.
Molong residents show the way with 'people power'
There's a proven force to be reckoned with, - greater than wind power - greater than the wild surge of water that hit Molong in November 2022. And, more powerful than government policies or corporate sector 'good ideas' that often power their way into the local landscape. It's called 'people power'. Molong has a long tradition of 'people power' that surges forth and erupts like a volcano when where we live is threatened by external forces. Today, there are two important issues affecting the local landscape that has aroused 'people power' into action. One, the proposed Kerr's Creek Wind farm by RES (Renewable Energy Services) a UK based corporate. A number of landholders are 'for' the idea others have serious doubts. The second issue (but by no means the least) is
the frustration of the wider community in the long running problem of the Molong Creek and surface water continually threatening and damaging homes, businesses, public assets and the health and safety of people. 'growmolong' has serious doubts that what has been offered (or not offered) by governments to at least mitigate the long-running threat is not good enough. No sitting back and complaining from this volunteer group they have activated 'people power' P.5. The Express has provided space (at our own cost) to keep the wider community informed about both proposals. Please read and stay informed and/or send letters to the Editor. It's important for this community to be aware of, follow and vote on. This week we print "Blowing Away the Myths"
requested by our team for RES to provide their answers to. See P.9. After Monday night's Voice of Cabonne packed meeting the Express has sent another group of questions to RES for their response. We will print these in next week's issue. In the meantime, for those wishing to voice their disapproval to the proposed wind farm development please contact voiceforcabonne@gmail.com. For those wishing to listen to the proposed proponent landholders' views (approvals) please contact Jock Haynes - haynes12@bigpond.com. The Express will respond to Monday night's meeting in next week's issue of the Molong Express. Next Week: Is there an answer?
The Express is celebrating the lunar year and the 45th anniversary of Kay & Phillip's residency and business in Bank Street. Please join us for a Special Celebratory Banquet Lunch @ the Wing Hang Sunday 2 March @ 12 noon. Book in @ 6366 8614. Come by yourself - or bring a group. All welcome. $35 ea