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by Paul Mullins Few, if any, Shire Councils Cabonne's size maintain the number of public swimming pool centres as Cabonne does. There are seven facilities scattered throughout Cabonne's towns and villages.

Canowindra is the most popular with a whopping 22,000 annual visits. Molong, with a similar population attracts half that. This means that the council cost per visit in Canowindra is $5.84. It's $13.64 in Molong and varies across the shire in line with population catchment and operating expenditures.

There is no consideration being given to rationalisation of the aquatic facilities due to the strong value placed on these assets by Cabonne communities. Its hot around here in Summer and besides the pool centres are central to their district's social and community life.

But most of the pools are over 50 years old, cost a lot to run and operate under a variety of governing arrangements. Thats why Council management commissioned sport and leisure consultants Otium Planning Group to prepare the Cabonne Swimming Pools Masterplan.

The report contains some sobering facts - but points the way to a cool future for our pools. The report will be issued for formal public consultation soon.

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The Otium report provides council with a future strategy for the aquatic facilities. The report is based on research, community and stakeholder engagement, asset condition assessments, inspections, high level risk assessment, review of trends and industry best practice.

The report aims to arm the Council to future proof the network of seven swimming pool sites.

The report highlights deficiencies in current pool infrastructure needing repair and their current management arrangements.

Some important recommendations include: • Implementation of Royal Life Saving Australia assessment findings.

• Go to market for a management lease of all aquatic facilities.

• Contract supervision required to ensure ongoing compliance.

• Further development of site specific operational plans.

• Establishment of fee structure that is consistent across all facilities.

• Review of operational hours enhancing access whilst reducing operational costs.

• Trialing of winterizing pools to decrease startup costs.

• Capture of visitation data.

• Development of a marketing strategy with programs, events and services being offered at pools.

• Development of partnership programs with Royal Life Saving Society, Austswim, Duke of Edinburgh (Office of Sport).

About $3 million is estimated to undertake recommended upgrade works at the pools.

These include upgrades to most plant rooms and chlorine gas systems at some pools now representing a potential health and safety concern.

As a priority remediation work on Manildra and Eugowra pools needs to be undertaken to provide functional pools for season 2021/2022.

Both these pools are suffering from the failure of sub-surface piping assets that have failed due to piping material degradation.

The final draft of the Cabonne Swimming Pools Masterplan will be placed on public exhibition for community comment.

Pool Committees

Stage two of the review was largely focused on the s355 pool committees. In consultation with the swimming pool committees, it has been determined that dissolving the current s355 status and transitioning to an advisory committee is a more suitable operating model.

Prior to 30 June 2021, the pool committees have been requested to transfer any remaining monies to council, close their bank accounts, and return all committee records and keys to council.

It is anticipated that expressions of interest for representatives on the Cabonne Council Pools Advisory Committee will be advertised in August. A report will be prepared for the newly elected council to appoint representatives to the advisory committee, this will enable a meeting to be held prior to the commencement of the 2021/22 pool season.

The advisory committee will include all Cabonne swimming Pools.

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at Cumnock Congratulations to the loyal district supporters of all things Cumnock who recently gathered at the showground pavilion to fundraise for important resources for students attending the popular local primary school.

Reported to be ‘a spectacular event’ attendees were asked to wear ‘sparkle and bling’ to celebrate the opportunity to socialise again after a long absence of events due to COVID. They did ... and together with the blingy decorations added to the pavilion and plenty of heating inside and out - the night got underway with warming cocktails and delicious country style foods served.

Happy Birthday to Fred Brown who celebrated his 90th Birthday recently with his lovely wife Jean, daughter Pam (Williams of Molong), sons Eric (back left of Wagga) and Geoff (back right of Parkes). . Some 50+ extended family members from Sydney, Wollongong, Rockhampton, Gloucester travelled to town to help Fred celebrate his special event at the Molong RSL Club.

Fred and Jean spent their lives together in the Neville district working together as farmers/ croppers/graziers on their property. They moved to Molong some 8 years ago to spend their retirement years and to live closer to family. Fred and Jean have been welcomed to town warmly

Well done to fundraising committee members, Heidi Duffy, Bronwyn Flick, Carly Roberts, Rochelle O'Brien and Felicity Armstrong.

by local residents who have opened their arms and hearts to the one of the most inspiring and pleasant couples who are often seen walking in Bank Street and along the walking trails. They happily stop to say ‘hello’ to locals and visitors.

Jean and Fred’s presence in Molong has made a difference to our lives.

May God bless them.

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Bank visit too little too late - Gee

Commonwealth Bank Head of Retail Banking, Angus Sullivan and senior Australia Post executive and their staff met with representatives of Cabonne Council, local businesses, clubs and community associations last Friday. They were left in no doubt as to the feelings and inconvenience across the district following the closure of the Molong Branch of the bank - the last full service bank branch in Cabonne.

The bank confirmed that it will not reconsider its decision to close the branch but undertook to reinstate the ATM in Bank Street and investigate secure cash transfers between Molong and Orange.

Almost two weeks after the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) pulled out of Molong and Blayney, bank executives have visited the two towns to offer nothing but excuses and poor alternatives.

Federal Member for Calare and Minister for Regional Education and Decentralisation, Andrew Gee MP, said the visit was too little, too late.

“It’s highly insulting for the banks to consult with our communities after the horse has bolted and the branch doors have closed, Mr Gee said.

“After postponing the date of their visit until after the two branches had shut for good, CBA executives had the gall to discuss alternative banking services with locals today – 12 days too late.

“Unfortunately, the closures are set to continue. Using COVID-19 as a cover, big banks have either closed permanently or are planning to close almost 300 branches - many in regional areas. The NAB at Narromine and the ANZ at Cowra are next on the hit list.

“The actions of the banks do not match their glossy advertising saying they’ll stick by our communities through thick and thin.

“These bank branches provided essential services to our regional businesses, producers and also to our elderly and vulnerable people, who cannot easily access the digital alternatives.

“This is about people in regional communities having the same access to services as their city cousins. In the city if there is a branch closure it is pretty easy to get to another branch. It’s usually just down the road.

“Residents of Molong and Blayney are now forced to do a round trip of approximately 80 kilometers to access full CBA services.

“Despite the growth of country areas, our rural communities are being abandoned by the big banks. In 2020, a net 43,000 Australians moved to regional areas from capital cities - the largest migration to the regions since the days of the gold rush at Ophir near Orange.

“The year prior, the net figure was nearly 19,000 people, so migration to the regions has more than doubled. Clearly, Australia’s big banks are putting mega profits ahead of their loyal country customers.

“Merely offering to potentially keep the ATMs doesn’t cut it.

“That’s why I’m using this week in Parliament to canvas support for a Parliamentary inquiry into regional banking services. We need to shine a light on this issue. I’ll keep the community updated on the progress,” Mr Gee said.

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Council to demand removal of building from Borenore Dam foreshore

Cabonne Council will require the relocation of an unauthorised building from the foreshore of the now old Borenore Dam Water Supply Facility.

The well-established grounds and cottage are situated upon council owned land and it appears the dwelling was placed there between April and July 2017.

The dwelling and a caravan appeared to be used as short-term accommodation and there is no council record of any approvals being issued for the construction of the dwelling Officers from NSW Water noted a dwelling that had been constructed on the foreshore of the dam. The proximity of the building to the water supply dam was raised as an issue compromising the licensing of the dam as a water supply facility.

The owner of the building has sought to make a subdivision or boundary adjustment of the land from council ownership and transfer it to private ownership at their cost.

While negotiations might continue Council was told that this would not satisfactorily address the original issue raised by NSW Water – being the construction of a dwelling on the foreshore of a water supply dam.

Dr Chris Touma leaving Molong

We are sad to see that Dr Chris Touma of Molong HealthOne is relocating from Molong.

In a letter to locals Dr Touma said “that after a great two and a half years at Molong HealthOne, it has come time for me to move on to another practice.”

Dr Touma is moving into the new Bloomfield Medical Group opposite Orange hospital from 10 August.

In the meantime Dr Touma will be practicing at Molong HealthOne on Tuesdays and Fridays Dr Touma will be missed and we wish him all the best.

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Give a thought to ...

by Rozzi Smith

Last week in the 'Express Good Reads' column I introduced James Redfield's 'The Celestine Prophecy' which aroused a number of reader's curiousity about both the book , the author and with some, their own spiritual journey in this life.

Other readers were able to relate some of Redfield's insights to their own lives, the lives of others, and the towns and communities they live in. Extending their thoughts to Australia ... and the wider planet.

Some readers argued their point ... that 'The Celestine Prophecy' was, well, 'crazy' others argued that The Bible provided the insights they thought were more valuable. 'Yes' was my response to all.

James Redfield is in fact what most of us live today. He is a christian, he believes in evolution, the universe, he is a thinker, and a man who believes he is here, perfectly placed to follow his own journey, to explore his own world, make his own choices and mainly - a person who has made a decision to think outside of the square (as society allows us to say).

Redfield writes from the years he spent as psychologist helping people to gain a better understanding of life through their own thinking processes - and particularly the models they had adopted as their 'pattern' in how they had approached life. Were they their own patterns?

Generally not - their patterns of behaviour, concern, distress, love and making their own choices had come from those 'patterns' that had been placed onto them by their own parents patterns ... church ... school ... society etc. The rules they had been encouraged/forced onto them as babies/infants ... aligned to "this is the way to behave, this is the way to learn, this is how our family/church/school/etc. live life.

These are the rules for you to follow, this is the way we farm, raise animals, cook, etc etc."

Unfortunately, patterns that many people have adopted for their own lives ... and the lives of their offspring ... placed into their thinking via the expectations of others. "Don't behave like that".

Some remained within the same book of rules.

But was this their/your 'comfort zone? For to break away for some, meant loss, grief and in a number of cases - the loss of family/society etc. In order to explore their own world ... to discover through experiences the who, what, where they wanted to be in their own life ... and to make their own choices.

Redfield encourages his readers to think for themselves, to set out on their journey - to make their time on this earth as one of self-discovery, to be courageous to think, talk, question, to think and walk outside of the square placed on their shoulders by well-meaning people and those who want us all to think and behave 'the same'.

Two of James Redfield's insights "I don't think that anything happens by coincidence. No-one is here by accident.

Everyone who crosses our path has a message for us. Otherwise they would have taken another path, or left earlier or later. The fact that these people are here - means that they are here for some reason."

Another ...

"Blaming our behaviour on forces outside ourselves is a way of avoiding responsibility" Next Week: Why do we blame others ... see faults in others ... judge others ... ?? Why do we expect so much from others? Why do we expect governments - the rule makers to provide and fix "the problems"? Why do we sit back and do nothing to help fix the problems that affect us?

Why have we decided to join the growing 'silent majority'?

View from the Hill

Michelle Grattan

Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

Nationals give Scott Morrison a muscle man to deal with - especially on net zero One central reason why the Nationals have installed Barnaby Joyce, with all the risks and baggage he carries, is because they want someone who’ll stand up to Scott Morrison.

The minor Coalition partner is after greater influence in government, and especially more acknowledgement and credit for decisions that affect their rural and regional supporters.

One Nationals source predicted Morrison would “be furious” at the change, “because he won’t have a patsy”.

This was a harsh reference to the accommodating Michael McCormack, who wasn’t seen to ever wrestle Morrison (although McCormack argued that in private they didn’t always agree).

Morrison will be looking for a bright side. Joyce will be an asset, they’re saying in prime ministerial circles, in Queensland, the Hunter, and the Northern Territory.

Whatever Morrison’s private reaction to the unceremonious dumping of McCormack, the PM knows he is confronted with a much tougher customer.

It’s too early to say just how hard Joyce will play, but one measure of the man’s determination is that he has achieved this resurrection at all.

When he quit in 2018, after an allegation of sexual harassment (which he denies) and a scandal over an extramarital affair with a staffer (now his partner and mother of his two sons) there seemed virtually no chance the party would ever go back to him.

Joyce said after his Monday win he hoped he returned to the leadership “a better person”. The question is whether he will be a better leader.

and the treatment of women is on the front line of politics in a way it wasn’t before.

Reuniting the shambolic Nationals, who have been consumed with bitterness and infighting, won’t be easy. Some people will be angry and alienated, although they won’t have an alternative to Lukas Coch/AAP coalesce around.

Joyce and deputy leader David He’ll have to discipline himself, Littleproud will need to work closely. and his tongue, and his staff will need Littleproud no doubt harboured the to ensure he does. Leaving aside his long-shot ambition he might emerge personal life, he wasn’t always politically as leader on Monday – if McCormack undisciplined as deputy prime minister, resigned and left the way for him to run but he had lapses. against Joyce.

And he has been able to get away It was not to be, and Littleproud has with saying almost anything since he’s signed up to the new regime. It’s his best been on the backbench, because his option. He’s 44, so has time to wait. If more outrageous comments were just he’s patient, he can hope eventually to discounted as “crazy Barnaby”. Now all inherit the leadership if the Coalition his words will be closely monitored. remains in government, or win it in Everyone acknowledges Joyce’s opposition. campaigning ability. He’s larger-thanThe crucial relationship for Joyce to life and people, especially in the country, manage is with Morrison – promoting warm to a “character”. an agenda on behalf of the Nationals Except this time round he has the but not to the extent of creating “women problem”, which concerns destructive divisions that harm the some colleagues. entire government.

The harassment complaint made by For his part, Morrison has to decide well-known rural woman Catherine when to resist Joyce’s demands, and Marriott was never resolved to her when to accede or compromise. In satisfaction. failing to allow McCormack visible Nationals assistant minister Michelle victories, the PM weakened him and Landry told news.com.au before the stirred Nationals’ resentment. vote, “I think that if he became leader Immediate issues for Joyce will be again there would be women out there ministerial changes, and what demands that would be unhappy with that. he might pursue in the new Coalition "There were women out there who agreement he’ll conclude with Morrison. made accusations, none of that was ever proven but I do know there [are] women (Continued page 10) who would not be happy.”

Joyce returns to the leadership when the debate about sexual harassment

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Cabonne Swimming Pools Masterplan Cabonne Council on Tuesday issued the following statemet refuting claims that could be inferred from recent media reports.

Cabonne Council has placed on public display a Cabonne Swimming Pools Masterplan.

The Masterplan reviews the seven pools that service the over 13,300 residents across the Cabonne Shire, to provide future direction that ensures Council is delivering safe and wellutilised swimming pools to the community.

Otium was engaged in November 2020 to undertake the review of the pools in Cabonne in order to seek improvements and devise a longterm plan for the ageing facilities. The review included a report on the pool usage and the operation of the pools, as well as an assessment of the condition and suitability of current pool infrastructure.

The pool masterplan has been developed through community and stakeholder engagement, asset condition assessments, inspections, high level risk assessment, review of trends and industry best practice. As part of the community engagement process, 315 community

members were surveyed regarding their use of the pool facilities. Of these respondents, 94% rated the facilities as adequate or above.

Pleasingly, the report commends the advances Council has made through working with contractors, staff and community stakeholders.

Efforts to mitigate the risks in safely managing lifeguarding and chemical handling at the pools was reflected in the results of a recent Royal Lifesaving Australia audit, with a measurable improvement in results from the 2018 audit.

In total, there are 40 infrastructure recommendations in the report, totalling a $3 million investment in the Cabonne swimming pools, the highest priority recommendation being for an upgrade to the plant rooms at the Molong, Cumnock and Yeoval facilities. The intention of these recommendations is to allow Cabonne Council to continue to provide safe and modern facilities to the community.

The Pools Masterplan is available for public display for 28 days at Draft Cabonne Swimming Pools Masterplan - Cabonne Council (nsw.gov. au)

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Tax time - YBM here to help

Some of the YBM’s Molong Office Staff: Caitlin Hughes, Elise Heath, Belinda Thurtell, Karen Bollinger, Cally Woodhouse & Abby Sands Businesses have been under so much pressure in the last financial year, dealing with the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought upon us. Most of the stimulus measures have ceased, such as JobKeeper, which really boosted business and enabled businesses to keep the doors open.

So, what do we do next? Local accounting and business advisors YBM believe that planning is vital to ensure you reach your goals.

The Federal Budget, announced in May, extended the temporary full expensing of assets to 30 June 2023. This can be used as a planning tool along with building budgets to give business owners greater control and a more in-depth understanding of how to achieve their goals.

YBM Partner, Sharon Lord, said the team at YBM are always looking for ways to support our clients and their businesses. Staying up to date with the ever-changing government announcements is a priority for the YBM team. “We relish the opportunity to work with you to identify strategies which will

maximise your results and develop a plan to move forward into the next year” she said.

This time of year is an opportune time to implement tax planning strategies and plan for the year ahead. Planning will help set the stage for the year to come. Sharon said YBM can provide support on a regular basis to help you drive your business. “We can set up quarterly, bi-annual, even monthly meetings to coach you through the challenges you are currently facing”, she said. “This is often more beneficial than focusing on what has occurred in the past.”

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Cabonne Council become major sponsor of the Australian National Field Days The Australian National Field Days (ANFD) are celebrating 70 years this year since hosting their first ever Field Day in 1952, where it was only a one-day event.

Over the years there have been many changes and the ANFD continues to go from strength to strength.

“We are committed to advancing Australian agriculture and we’re always looking for new and innovative ways to do that.

A big key to this year’s event is our partnership with Cabonne Council” said Chairman Sam Connell. “We are excited to announce Cabonne Council as our official partner for the first time. They have been very supportive over previous years, but this cements our partnership of running the biggest event in the Cabonne Council area” said Sam “We have also worked hard to ensure our event has wide appeal and can be enjoyed by the entire farm family. This also helps draw visitors who may not come from a farming background, but who can share in all the fantastic educational opportunities we provide and become advocates for the rural sector,” said Sam. Earlier this month Council committed to sponsoring the Australian National Field Days to a value of $20,000 in 2021. The aim of Council's Sponsorship Program is to deliver benefit to the Cabonne community and economy by partnering with a range of strong and engaging events.

"Council is proud to be sponsoring the 2021 Australian National Field Days. Council has been fortunate enough to sponsor the Field Days since 2009, this year being a major sponsor for the event. We look forward to working with the Australian National Field Days committee to be able to showcase the fantastic area we live in," said Cabonne Mayor Kevin Beatty.

The Australian National Field Days is a key event in the calendar for Cabonne. With the region having a strong agricultural background, the Field Days are a not only a highlight for locals, but also bring many visitors to the area, underpinning Calonne’s rich and diverse offerings.

“2020 was a tough year for all events and Field Days. This funding will help ensure we can continue to return bigger and better than ever for our local communities.” said Field Days Manager Jayne West “We are very pleased with the number of exhibitors booking sites and the number of new

companies keen to display with us for the first time. With the spring around the corner and some welcome rain, the ANFD site is a picture with grassed sites, sealed roads, permanent facilities and a wide range of catering facilities”. A main component of the annual event is to promote and inform the public of the importance of agriculture, especially in this area.

The Australian National Field Days will be held from Thursday 21 to Saturday 23 October 2021, at 563 Borenore Road, Borenore. Gates will open at 8.30am and close at 5pm over the three days For updates on Australian National Field Days visit www. anfd.com.au Media information: Jayne West 0418 969 085 Australian National Field Days Manager, Jayne West and Chairman Sam Connell with Cabonne Council sign

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Cash grab exposed: low-range speeding fines up 1,599% and it’s about to get worse There has been a 1,599 per cent increase in low-range (under 10km) speeding fines since the NSW Government introduced secret mobile cameras and removed mobile camera warning signs.

From an average of 1,634 a month, the number of ‘under 10km’ speeding fines has exploded to a peak of 27,760 in March this year – a 1,599 per cent increase.

The NSW Government now plans to triple the time the secret mobile cameras are deployed on NSW Roads. This means the number of ‘under 10km’ fines could skyrocket to more than 83,000 a month.

NSW Labor Leader Chris Minns called for an end to secret cameras and a return to highvisibility policing on our roads, including the return of mobile camera warning signs, and an increase in police highway patrols.

“We need to do everything we can to save lives on our roads. Warning signs change behaviour and get drivers to ease off the pedal and slow down.”

“The vast majority of motorists slow down when they see police.”

“The NSW Government has worked out a way to slug families with hundreds of dollars for lowrange speeding offences by hiding the cameras.

This policy has made families and tradies poorer, but it hasn’t made our roads safer,” Mr Minns said.

OUR ECONOMY IS ON TRACK TO COME BACK Australia’s economy is on track to come back. In fact, our economy outperformed all major advanced economies in 2020. In the second half of 2020, it grew at the fastest pace on record and there are now more people in work than before the pandemic.

CONTINUING OUR COMEBACK To build upon the progress we’ve made, the next steps in the plan provide more support for individuals, families and businesses to help secure the economy and create more jobs.

JOB CREATION IS ON TRACK Over the next 10 years, many more local jobs will be created and secured through investment in roads, rail and community infrastructure.

More homes will be built in more communities thanks to HomeBuilder and the New Home Guarantee.

More training will be available through JobTrainer. And there’ll be new apprenticeships, traineeships and more places in higher education.

And there’ll be more opportunities for families to access work with more affordable childcare.

businesses to invest, to grow and to create more jobs.

We’re improving employment services so that employers and job seekers are more easily matched.

And our $1.2 billion investment in digital infrastructure, skills, and incentives means that more businesses in communities right across Australia can be part of the thriving digital economy.

LOWER TAXES & GREATER SUPPORT FOR MORE AUSTRALIANS

We’re supporting hard hit industries such as aviation, tourism and international education.

Tax cuts for 10 million low and middle income earners will put more money in their pockets to spend at local businesses, creating more economic activity and more jobs.

And continuing tax incentives, such as the Instant Asset Write-off, to encourage

It’s a plan that will not only help Australia come back, but come back better than ever.

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Shadow Minister for Roads John Graham said the number of fines would skyrocket when the hours of use for these cameras triple from 7,000 to 21,000 enforcement hours per month.

“These hidden speed cameras are blatant revenue raising tactic to prop up a budget with record debt.”

“The NSW Government has increased revenue twelve-fold, from $478,580 in March 2020 to a peak of $6.3 million in March 2021 – without saving a single extra life on NSW roads,” said Mr Graham.

Mr Graham said fine revenue should be used to boost high visibility policing on NSW roads.

This year the Community Road Safety Fund allocated a record low amount of $27.1 million on policing, while $40.6 million was spent on more speed cameras – which would have paid for more than 100 additional police highway patrols.

“Me with my 4th birthday cake.

It was a chocolate cake on the inside with pink on the outside and worms on top. I love worms. Tamika (Gallagher) made it for me. I got a real worm farm for my birthday.”

by Alizé

Me and My Friends by Alizé

What has been missing from the Molong Express?

A column for kids, written by kids, giving their views of the world, what is important to them, what they are thinking?

Welcome to our new, very first, very junior reporter, 4 years old pre-schooler Alizé who has agreed (with permission from her parents’ Kim and Dave) to interview her friends.

Enjoy ‘Me and My Friends’ by Alize with questions asked by her mum.

Phil Donato MP Member for Orange

Your voice in NSW Parliament Get in touch: M: 123 Byng Street Orange T: 02 6362 5199 E: orange@parliament.nsw.gov.au Authorised by Philip Donato MP, Member for Orange, produced using parliamentary entitlements

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Mum: If you won a million dollars, what would you buy? Alize: A campervan Mum: How long does it take to get to the beach? Alize: 5 hours M: . What do I always say to you? A: No pushing anyone M: What job would you like to do when you grow up? A: Work at the fire station M: Who is the strongest person? A: Me M: Where do babies come from? From mums M: At what age do you become a grown-up? 6 M: What’s the worst rule I have for you? A: You tell me don’t push anyone What wild animal do you like? Elephants What would you do if you couldn’t find your underwear? Ask mummy and daddy If you could eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Watermelon How much does it cost to buy a house? 1 dollar Who do you hang out with all of the time? You, mum What song makes you want to dance? Sunday Love What are you scared of? Rats What is your favourite game to play? Shark Beat What's your favorite colour? Pink and blue and I like orange too How old am I? 100 How old is your Dad? 60 Who is the Prime Minister? Jamo (Alize’s little sister) What kind of car do you want when you grow up? Fire Engine Truck Where do you want to live when you grow up? Here What’s the safest place in the world? Home Who is your best friend? My mum Next Week: “One of my friends”

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Molong Central School

Bush Tucker Garden connects interactive learning to Indigenous culture

By Emily Gobourg

The end of May last month saw Molong Central School (MCS) celebrate their “Bush Tucker Garden,” an interactive garden space to embed Aboriginal culture into students’ learning, and meaningfully connect to land through Indigenous culture.

Working alongside MCS staff Mr Bryce Ostini, Primary Teacher, and Mrs Katrina Lane, Aboriginal Education Officer (AEO), the students were said to assist with planting and painting of the cultural garden to celebrate

its offical opening.

“Our Bush Tucker Garden contains various bush tucker plants, and significant symbols of Wiradjuri and other Aboriginal lands,” Mr Ostini stated.

Collaborative efforts from the community were given thanks, marking volunteer hours that were freely given to see the success of the Bush Tucker Garden.

“Thank you to all of the amazing helpers from our community – our parents, Bunnings Warehouse, Gerald Power, Jason French, Kerrie and William Kennedy – who

Barnaby Joyce & The Nationals

Statement from Andrew Gee MP Member For Calare

I have always been passionate about ensuring country people have a strong voice at the national decision-making table, especially for those who live in our region.

If The Nationals are to succeed into the future, and be all we truly can be, we need a strong and distinct identity within the Coalition. We don’t need to burn the house down but when our communities

need us, we have to stand up and fight.

While I don’t always agree with Barnaby, the need for a clear identity and a strong voice for the country is why I supported today’s decision of the party room to elect a new Leader of The Nationals.

In politics you have to stand up and be counted.

In my role as Minister for Regional Education I was passionate about ensuring country universities and country students got the best possible deal in reforms that first passed through to Nationals Party Room and ultimately the Parliament.

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Collage created by Emily Gobourg, pictures supplied by Molong Central School.

So strongly did I feel about those reforms that at that time, I offered to resign from the ministry rather than stand by and see country universities and students disadvantaged.

I am also committed to delivering a comprehensive decentralisation and regionalisation policy that builds on the record movement of people to country Australia. This must be a top priority of the Australian Government.

I am focused on getting on with the job and delivering for our communities in the Calare electorate and working

Nationals give Scott Morrison a muscle man to deal with (Continued from page 5) The party’s Senate leader, Bridget McKenzie, is expected to return to the frontbench. Morrison made McKenzie the fall girl in the sports rorts affairs. Presumably he’ll take the pragmatic view she’s served her time.

The stretch point for Morrison and Joyce will be the net zero 2050 target.

Morrison has been inching towards embracing 2050 as a firm target before the November Glasgow climate conference. The feeling by some Nationals that McCormack would probably roll over was one factor in his demise.

Joyce said after his Monday victory he will be guided

volunteered their time, and worked with us to create our vision,” Mr Ostini added.

“Also, a huge thank you to Jason Lowe who gave his time, and worked with Year 11 construction students during the day.”

“It was was a fantastic day involving our school and wider community.”

by his party on this issue.

Only a minority in the Nationals would favour endorsing the target – including most notably Littleproud (if agriculture was adequately looked after). But many in the farming sector are looking for a progressive climate policy.

Morrison must decide whether to press the case for firming the commitment, as Joe Biden and Boris Johnson urge him to do, or stay with his present loose wording of net zero “preferably” by 2050, to avoid a fight with the Nationals.

Joyce has varying voices in his party and its broader constituency. But his own view, as of February this year,

constructively with our Coalition colleagues to deliver jobs and prosperity across Australia - and in particular country Australia.

I would also like to thank and acknowledge Michael McCormack’s tireless efforts in advocating for the regions during his time as Leader of The Nationals.

Now more than ever it is critical that country voices are heard.

Next Week: Express : Why I like Andrew Gee MP

was clearly stated in an article written with Nationals senator Matt Canavan and published in The Australian: “Even before you consider the impact on our mining and manufacturing industries, a net-zero emissions policy would destroy any hope of expanding Australian farming.

If the Nationals supported net-zero emissions we would cease to be a party that could credibly represent farmers.”

Yet again, the climate issue has played its part in the fall of a leader. Once more, it remains a dangerous irritant to be dealt with within the Coalition, which will test both leaders and their relations. (theconversation.com.au)

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REG’S BENCH The Captain called the Sergeant in.

“Sarge, I just got a telegram that Private Jones’ mother died yesterday. You better go tell him and send him in to see me.”

So the Sergeant calls for his morning formation and lines up all the troops.

“Listen up, men,” says the Sergeant.

“Johnson, report to the mess hall for KP. Smith, report to Personnel to sign some papers. The rest of you men report to the motor pool for maintenance.

Oh by the way, Jones, your mother died, report to the commander.”

Later that day the Captain called the Sergeant into his office. “Hey, Sarge, that was a pretty cold way to inform Jones his mother died. Couldn’t you be a bit more tactful, next time?”

“Yes, sir,” answered the Sarge. A few months later, the Captain called the Sergeant in again and says, “Sarge, I just got a telegram that Private McGrath’s mother died. You’d better go tell him and send him in to see me. This time be more tactful.”

So the Sergeant calls for his morning formation. “OK men, fall in and listen up.

Everybody with a mother, take two steps forward. NOT SO FAST, McGrath!”

A group of kindergarteners were trying to become accustomed to the first grade.

The biggest hurdle they faced was that the teacher insisted on no baby talk.

“You need to use ‘big people’ words,” she’d always remind them. She asked Chris what he had done over the weekend.

“I went to visit my Nana.” “No, you went to visit your Grandmother. Use big people words!”

She then asked Mitchell what he had done. “I took a ride on a choo-choo.” She

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said: “No, you took a ride on a train. Use big people words”.

She then asked Bobby what he had done. “I read a book,” he replied. “That’s wonderful!” the teacher said. “What book did you read?” Bobby thought about it, then puffed out his little chest with great pride and said: “Winnie the Shit”.

Buddy and his wife Edna went to the state fair every year… … and every year Buddy would say, ‘Edna, I’d like to ride in that helicopter’ Edna always replied, ‘I know Buddy, but that helicopter ride is fifty bucks, and fifty bucks is fifty bucks’ One year Buddy and Edna went to the fair, and Buddy said, ‘Edna, I’m 85 years old. If I don’t ride that helicopter, I might never get another chance’ To this, Edna replied, “Buddy that helicopter ride is fifty bucks, and fifty bucks is fifty bucks.’

The pilot overheard the couple and said, ‘Folks I’ll make you a deal. I’ll take the both of you for a ride. If you can stay quiet for the entire ride and don’t say a word I won’t charge you a penny! But if you say one word it’s fifty dollars.’

Buddy and Edna agreed and up they went. The pilot did all kinds of fancy manoeuvres, but not a word was heard.

He did his daredevil tricks over and over again, but still not a word… When they landed, the pilot turned to Buddy and said, ‘By golly, I did everything I could to get you to yell out, but you didn’t. I’m impressed!’

Buddy replied, “Well, to tell you the truth, I almost said something when Edna fell out, but you know…” “Fifty bucks is fifty bucks!”

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ACROSS 1. Greatest possible quantity (7) 5. Cringe (5) 8. Distinguishing feature (5) 9. Not artificial (7) 10. Pudding or sweet course (7) 11. Loathed (5) 12. Garbage (6) 14. chaffed, teased (6) 18. Lariat (5) 20. Robbers (7) 22. Culinary art (7) 23. Large striped cat (5) 24. Americans (5) 25. Duke's wife (7) DOWN 1. Bullfighter (7) 2. Skeletal pictures (5) 3. Fingerless gloves (7) 4. Extremely small (6) 5. Capture (5) 6. Fine wool fabric (7) 7. Governed (5) 13. Mode (7) 15. Foolish (7) 16. Forsakes (7)

17. Be present (6) 18. Fortunate (5) 19. Leaves out (5) 21. Hazy (5)

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Midwest journalists love coffee (8) 6 Titled Turk in Madagascar (3) 9 Prize for part of the hospital (5) 10 It ends a shot as a substitute (7) 11 Sovereign with no charm deposed (7) 12 Severely criticise traditional Sunday lunch (5) 13 New scout master's first convention (6) 15 Repressed youngster ringing hospital department (4-2) 19 Legal action involving hard pursuit (5) 21 Officer liable to stop brother's killer (7) 23 In a group coming from France (2,5) 24 Firearm found in sack (5) 25 Catch son leaving home (3) 26 Indoor delight? (8) DOWN

2 Mark's heard somewhere in Surrey (7) 3 Haggard equestrian? (5) 4 Minor discourtesy (6) 5 Watch old boy attend to customers (7)

6 Taking part in warfare, natives reveal battle ground (5) 7 Check the accounts of German car trader first (5) 8 Sailor with coat that's found on road (6) 14 What has supervisor to do with poetry in Old English? (7) 16 Deal with vehicles on the road (7)

17 Fruit container, nearly new, in boat (6) 18 A child's first coin, in a manner of speaking (6) 19 Pure niece finally in family group (5) 20 Let in to confess (5) 22 Romeo's first embraced by parents in Italian city (5)

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DEATH & FUNERAL MITCHELL, Penelope

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We are currently seeking a Part-Time Experienced Cleaner Applicants must hold the following: • A Diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent • A Current First Aid Certificate including Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management.

• A current Working With Children’s Check.

The position is on offer with 22 hours per week between the hours of 4.00pm and 8:30pm, Monday to Friday with flexibility available.

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DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION DA2021/026910 KITE STREET MOLONG

A development application (DA) has been lodged for Demolition (existing dwelling), Multi Dwelling Housing (5 dwellings), and Subdivision (6 Lot Community Title) at Lot 16 Section 17 DP 758693, 10 Kite Street, Molong.

Development Consent is sought for demolition (of the existing dwelling) and construction of multi dwelling housing consisting of 5 dwellings and ancillary works including earthworks, installation of services, fencing and the like. It is also proposed to subdivide each dwelling under a Community Title Scheme.

NOTE: THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT IS NOT DESIGNATED DEVELOPMENT. Owned by: F Aubert Applicant: Designs At M Consent Authority: Cabonne Council.

SUBMISSIONS: The development application and accompanying documents may be inspected at the following Council office from Thursday 24 June to Thursday 8 July 2021 during the hours of 9 am and 5 pm, Monday to Friday.

Molong Office, 99-101 Bank Street, Molong Any person may, during this period Thursday 24 June to Thursday 8 July 2021, make written submissions to Cabonne Council about the proposal. If a submission is made by way of objection, the grounds of objection must be specified in the submission.

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MOLONG WOMENS BOWLING CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MONDAY 28TH JUNE 2021

To be held at Molong Bowling Club Euchareena Road, Molong 2pm Elections will be held for the following positions President Vice presidents (2) Secretary Treasurer Bowls secretary Bowls committee Delegates All Nominations are to be in hands of Secretary by 24/6/2021 Nomination forms are on notice board at Club Yvonne Clyde Secretary Molong Womens Bowling Club Email clyde4@bigpond.com Mobile0428668629

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Aged 72 years Late of ‘Wandoo’, Molong. Dearly loved wife of Jim. Much loved mother of Billy, Andrew, Rowena. Adored Grandmother of Frankie, McKenzie, Stella, Marley.

She will be sorely missed.

A private Funeral Service has been held.

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CHURCH NOTICES

UNITING CHURCH Sunday 27 June Molong 11.00 am Rev Ross Godfrey Heather Woodhouse 63668218 Helen Houghton 63668020

Welcome MOLONG & DISTRICT BAPTIST CHURCH

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Weekly Activities on livestream, to For linkAll toAge the Groups online Wayne Spencer (Pastor) Ph: 63669376 platform.

They will be sadly missed ...

Cabonne residents have been priviledged to have known, lived and worked with, shared school days and conversation with these fine residents who departed this life recently ...

Penny Mitchell (Amaroo) Ella Murray (Manildra) Mark Van Fossen (Molong) Peter Weston (Cumnock) Each will be remembered and held in our memories forever.

All contributed positively, in their own way, to the building of their towns, villages, communities and contributed positively to the greater good of Cabonne Country.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of Penny, Ella, Mark and Peter.

Now resting in eternal peace

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Sport

Trundle Boomers over Bulls

Inimitable Jack Mann reports Boomers started well taking play 80 metres from the kick-off - helped by a soft penalty which carried on throug the entire game.

Boomer’s defence coat-hanged Bulls half. A penalty was awarded but the Boomer’s player was not sent off as he should have been.

Later in the game Molong’s fair but solid tackle had a Bull’s player sent off for 10 min in the Bin. Questionable reffing!.

Bulls could not use that as an excuse for their performance. Ball control just was not happening. One spectator commenting “white line fever” and I must agree with this comment.

Bull’s so often in great attacking position just to turn if over time and time again. The difference between the sides was the ball control. A seesawing game made it entertaining with players trying hard but the Bulls just could not get any luck.

Josh Piper had a crack at an intercept shut the gate. Except the ball went to ground. Trundle in turn poured on the attack dropping a ball over the line. After the drop out this time the Boomers crossed in the corner - conversion was unsuccessful. Score 4-0 Boomers.

Gersbach, Gavin, Packham tackling well with some sharp running from Amberge.

T. Barrow making good in-roads with his reliable kicking game which kept bringing Bulls back into a good field position. Packo going close from a good solid hit up was held up and the ball was turned over on next hit-up.

Bulls will learn a lot from this game and I’m sure ball control will tighten up from this performance. The return of Gallagher, Fogg, Bastick was good to see coming through injury free.

Trundle were also poor with their ball control as well making it an untidy game. Gavin and Wilson made good metres with Whitey going over for a 4 pointer - converted by T. Barrow, 6-4 Bulls.

Bulls playing well with ball in hand a run of penalty seen Trundle back on the attack with Boomers hitting. Converted 10-6.

Trundle from the kick-off - Packo one on one stripped the ball followed by hit up from Gallagher and Wilson. Unable to break Boomers defence and again turning the ball over. Boomer’s came straight back on the back of 2 penalties cracking over conversion successful 16-8.

End to end footy next few minutes with Bulls

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Scoreboard

Molongto Bowls Rugby: Magpies through theBrag final after 25-17 win over Coolah League: Manildra Rhinos: Youth league 16 / Grenfell 28; League tag 10 / Peak hill 21; First grade 38 / Peak hill 12 League Tag: Molong Bullettes 28-8 over Trundle

receiving a penalty converted T. Barrow 16-8 half-time.

Resumption of play saw a revamped running game from Bull’s forwards running with determination. Oates running well from dummy half and hitting the line well.

Next run the pass went to ground and saw Trundle cross in the corner converted 22-8 Boomers.

Young Thomo taking a high ball from the kick and hitting up strong. Bulls certainly have some good juniors coming through.

Ball turnover, Boomers going through shoddy defence scoring near the posts and converted .

28-8 Boomers.

Madden was missed in the middle with his good talk and highwork rate. Next, Trundle back on attack.You guessed it - a string of penalties and going over again in the corner 34-8.

Never give up Bulls back deep in Trundle territory with Maguire darting over after a T.Barrow hit up conversion unsuccessful 34-12 Boomers.

The little things just were not coming off from the Bulls. Fogg move to 5/8th and putting White through a great hold making good metres followed by a grubber kick unlucky. Maguie starting to come back into the game with his sharp weaving run from dummy half which followed with Fogg scoring a determined try - converted ny Amberge 34-18. This was an excellent passage of play to give confidence for next week’s game.

Canowindra - Tigers clash @ the Rec. @ 2pm with the Juniors playing at @ 11.30 a.m. followed by the ‘Bullettes’. See you there. Jack.

Molong Golf Ladies Last Wednesday we had our friendship day here at Molong, although there were not very many of us it was a lovely day of getting together.

The rain did stop play for some of us. Next Wednesday 30th we will play an 18 hole stroke plus putting, 8.30 for a 9.00pm tee off.

A reminder that we are hosting a Vets tournament on Monday 28th. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Sunday Golf Royal Molong golf course saw twelve players on a pleasant Sunday morning play a stroke event. Bell was the winner who kindly donated her prize back to the club. Matt Earle came in second.

Poor Al’s day didn’t start off well.

He parked where he normally parks and was abused by a resident using the Showgrounds caravan park for parking where he did.

Al was completely in the right but some people are never happy.

Then later on in his round of golf he nearly cleaned up someone on

an adjacent fairway with an errant shot.

He did manage to play some good shots amongst his bad shots.

Bro is still playing golf but thinks he may include coaching in his repertoire.

Apparently he was coaching Cheryl during their round ot golf and is claiming the credit tor her hitting the ball so well. Bro could come into the category of the ‘higher a golfers handicap’ is the more likely he is to try to tell you what you’re doing wrong.

A couple of our local golfers took a trip to Yarrawonga for a holiday and a hit of golf.

They were standing on the tee overlooking the river getting ready to hit off when one them pointed down the river and turned to his mate and said “look at those idiots fishing in the rain”. No names will be mentioned.

Unfortunately only a few volunteers turned up tor our working bee but we got a little bit done.

Golf again this Sunday, 8.30am for 9am.

2 and 3 scores selling from 230c to 301c/kg.

Prime heavy weight cows sold from 310c to 340c to average 327c/kg. Heavy weight bulls sold to 306c/kg.

CTLX SHEEP 16 JUNE Numbers were back for a slightly plainer quality yarding of lambs. There was still a good display of heavy weight lambs along with limited numbers of trade weights, though a number of lambs are showing the effects of the winter conditions. There were very few Merino lambs yarded. All the usual buyers were in attendance and operating.

Light weight lambs to the processors were firm to $5 cheaper, selling from $123 to $140/head.

Trade lambs were $2 cheaper, selling from $150 to $210/head, averaging from 835c to 875c/kg cwt. Heavy weight lambs were $11 cheaper, with the 24 to 30kg lambs selling from $200 to $235/ head, to average from 800c and 820c/kg cwt.

Lambs over 30kg sold from $228 to $247/head to average 712c/kg cwt. Merino lambs were also cheaper with a couple of pens of trade weights selling for $140 and $154/head. Lambs to the restockers were firm selling from $125 to $209, with a numbers of sales over $200/head. First cross ewe lambs sold to the restockers for $228/ head. Hoggets sold to a top of $223/head.

It was a mostly good quality yarding of mutton where the market was up to $30/head dearer compared to the previous sales cheaper market.

Merino ewes sold from $100 to $170, while crossbred ewes sold from $121 to $222/head.

Merino wethers sold from $120 to $180/head.

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