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Celebrating NAIDOC week and indigenous veterans

Cabonne Council Election P8

Water still on Council's agenda

Heaps of News & Features

Magpies proud in defeat

Cabonne Council has received a report it commissioned to develop a regional water strategy across Cabonne Council, Central Tablelands and Orange City Council water supply networks.

The intention was to support the development of a strategic water review which would identify opportunities for better integration between the supply networks.

Council tabled the detailed report, from Devitt Consulting and Premise, at its meeting on 22 June and agreed that an application be made for funding (some $400k) under the Safe and Secure Water Program – Town Water Strategies to progress studies recommended by the consultants.

Photo: Emily Gobourg Three water supply zones were identified: Molong Magpies scored the first try in Saturday's Grand Final against Blayney Rams.

• North Zone -Centred on the Molong Water Molong Magpies came from 4th on the ladder to play against the season's Premiers, the Blayney Supply system • West Zone - the lower end of the Central Rams in a thrilling Oilsplus Cup Grand Final at Blayney last Saturday. The weather was rough, the Tablelands Water network field wet and muddy - but nothing was able to dampen the spirits of team members from both sides • East Zone - the upper section of the Central nor the huge crowd who cheered from the stands. Blayney Rams won 24-15. Photos inside pages Tablelands Water network Each zone has identified capacity for supply to be diversified and/or augmented by: • maximising the use of existing water supplies and associated infrastructure; • assessing the potential to re-instate existing supplies which are currently not operational; and/or • exploring options for development of new localised solutions.

The report outlines a preferred scenario which connects the zones with pipelines; increases the capacity of Lake Rowlands and upgrades to the Molong Creek Dam and water filtration plants across the region.

Council was told that the matter is complex an issue and a detailed evaluation of the options outlined is required to fully understand the key issues associated with each option.

More to come.

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Proud to play for the 2021 Molong Magpies Molong says a huge ‘Thank-you’ to the ‘Pies’.

Setting off to the game on Saturday. Thank you to 2021 Magpies Coach Evo, the team, supporters, sponsors, club ... and families.

(Above) Magpies Coach Peter Evans and Robyn after the game

“Good on you Dad” ... Lisa and family congratulating Kyle Travis after the game. Quiz: How many games and GF’s has Kyle played for the Molong Magpies? Answer: (Does anyone have the answer?)

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Hospital switch not the place for vax appointments

Chief Executive of the Western NSW Local Health District, Scott McLachlan has urged local residents to not call their local hospital to make an appointment to be vaccinated for Covid-19.

“Your hospital can help with all sorts of advice but they cannot make a Covid-19 vaccination appointment for you.

“The Federal Government’s Covid-19 Vaccine Eligibility Checker is online and it will step you through a few questions to sort out which phase you’re eligible for vaccination in.

“If you’re eligible to be vaccinated it will then guide you through the process of making a booking.

“We know a lot of people are very eager to get their vaccination underway, but using the Eligibility Checker is the right way to do it.

Our hospital switch boards are taking dozens of calls a day, and we need our switch operators available to take calls on a whole range of clinical matters.

“If you don’t have access to the internet, you can also call HealthDirect for assistance on 1800 022 222.

“I also encourage people to double check where they need to go for their vaccination.

Some people are turning up

to their hospital when they’ve actually made an appointment at a GP surgery or another location.

“Check the information you’ve been provided with when you make your booking and when it’s confirmed.

We don’t want people to be frustrated, or even miss their appointment. Getting vaccinated for Covid-19 is too important.”

Mr McLachlan said that the Covid-19 vaccination program had now delivered around 2.5 million doses in NSW. “We know that some people may have to wait to get an appointment, but it’s worth remembering that people under 60 can still choose to have either the Pfizer or AstraZeneca vaccine, and that more vaccination providers are being added all the time, including the announcement last week that some pharmacies are now able to deliver the shots.”

Note: Patients of Molong’s HealthOne GP’s can call HealthOne to make a vaccination appointment.

Eligibility guidelines apply.

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Kind gestures, and good deeds:

A big thank you from the MolongPantry to Molong Real Estate

By Emily Gobourg

The Molong Pantry has thanked MRE for their recent funding support which will help to provide fresh, quality fruit and vegetables over the next 12 month period.

The Molong Pantry was set up just over 12 months ago, when COVID-19 had first become part of our lives.

“The vision for the pantry is to provide food relief to locals to support those struggling in our community, and in the surrounding villages,” said Molong Pantry’s Julie Spencer.

Operating as a program through the Molong Baptist Church, the pantry is run MRE’s Mark Howes, Julie Kent, Kerrianne Kelly, and Molong Pantry’s solely by volunteer helpers. To Julie Spencer. cover the costs of running the program, $10 donations are made from those who walk through the doors, which explained Ms Spencer.

“Though we are provided donations from time to is then exchanged for a basket of groceries. time – and source rescued food from organisations These exchanges also allows the food pantry in like 2nd Bite – this can also be a very time consuming Molong to purchase food from places (like Foodbank in Sydney) who supply mostly non-perishable items, process. This [method] may not always be the right that are then couriered to Molong to assist the kind of food supply that the program needs in order to adequately supply those in need.” program.

For this reason, Molong Real Estate generously “Any and all donations are greatly valued, whether they be a few extra veggies from your garden, non- donated a cash donation of $2600 to the pantry. perishable pantry items, toiletries, or cash donations What this means, is that $50 per week (for the next 12 months) will now allow fresh produce to be purchased to go towards the program,” Ms Spencer added.

“Donations [as such] allow us to source more for each week for those in need in the community, and those we serve who are struggling, and in need of a offered directly out of the Molong Pantry at a fraction of the usual cost. helping hand.”

“Thank you from Molong’s Pantry to the team at Albeit, the ongoing supply of fresh food donations has proven itself in the form scarcity, where many Molong Real Estate for their kind donation.”

Molong’s Pantry opens on Tuesdays, from 8:30am weeks lacking in fresh produce have played a large to 10:30am, and again on Saturdays, from 10:00am role to date. until 12 noon. The pantry is located in Thistle Street “The biggest hurdle that the pantry struggles with is the ongoing supply of fresh fruit and vegetables,” at the Baptist Church in Molong.

Give a thought to ...

by Rozzi Smith

The Magpies might have been disappointed ... but Saturday's GF against Blayney (the premiers) was a fantastic one for spectators.

It was great to see the Molong cheer squad there - and also the town and district's young men working hard on the muddy, wet paddock in their attempt to bring home the 'cup'.

However, it wasn't to be. Same team next year? Keep an eye out.

Thank you to the Magpies and their trainers, the club etc and the huge number of supporters and sponsors who worked well together to support the team.

It's thumbs down from a local resident who is disheartened to hear the disappointment of the Molong Community Gardens volunteers who missed out on picking this year's lemons from the trees they had planted and nurtured. Maybe take a few - but the whole harvest??

SPAR Molong now have a table and writing book, and online checking-in table at the front of the supermarket.

July 12 is the official day given by Government for all businesses and customers to sign in before entering the doors.

Heavy fines for non-compliance (business owners and customers) apply.

Masks must be worn and sanitizer must be used as well before entering.

Please shop in your town. Molong shops, cafes etc have missed out on school holiday trade when more visitors and tourists come to town. This year and in these holidays - all have received a double whammy - i.e. little to no school holiday trade - and COVID restrictions keeping everyone away - staying at home etc.

Every $ you spend in Molong as local residents will help to keep your biz community alive.

View from the Hill

Michelle Grattan

Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

COVID transition plan has bad news for returning travellers

Molong? Can we change?

Seeing the youthfulness of the Magpies and their keeness to win and bring home the Cup to Molong - and the number of interesting young women and families accompanying the players at Blayney last Saturday - my mind turned to our town - and wondering how we can gather the energy of our younger residents to future build Molong.

What is needed? For us older residents to 'move over' and encourage the younger generations to contribute their skills, knowledge and ideas to further build "our/their" town.

If we all move over - and encourage the younger ones - it might take time - perhaps we just need to ask, invite, encourage and warmly welcome.

"No one will take over/or the roles??" Perhaps 'closure' will encourage a new generation to take on community volunteering responsibility?

Let us, as a community, give thanks for the life of 15 year old John Keegan who lost his life last week on the Mitchell highway while helping a couple after an earlier collision between the vehicle he was a passenger in and the couple's car. A young man who bravely lost his life whilst helping others in need.

We extend Molong/Cabonne's sympathy to young John's family and friends.

The plan to transition Australia from COVID-as-crisis to COVID-like-flu that Scott Morrison has announced is designed to send a positive message – and an exhortation – to a community jaded by lockdowns, aborted holidays and closed borders.

But its most immediate and concrete measure is a negative.

The caps on returning travellers coming on commercial flights will be halved, as the country deals with the highly infectious Delta strain. The reduced caps, which several states pressed for, are set to last into next year.

Weekly arrivals will be cut to 3,035. he federal government will increase the number on its sponsored flights bringing people to the Howard Springs quarantine centre. But that won’t compensate for the slashed cap, in what will be a blow to many people already finding it hard to return home.

On the more positive side, alternative

quarantine options will be trialled, including home quarantine for returning vaccinated travellers, and there will be expanded commercial trials for limited entry of student and economic visas holders.

Under huge political pressure over the slow vaccine rollout – jabs are currently around eight million – a major aim of Morrison’s four stage plan is to incentivise people to get vaccinated.

At present the rollout is being held back not just by vaccine shortages and other problems but also by hesitancy – and in some cases complacency. The bad publicity around AstraZeneca has contributed to hesitancy.

Under the plan, yet-to-be specified vaccination coverage will be the key to eventually managing COVID like other infectious diseases, notably the flu.

But the “post-vaccination” second stage of the plan won’t be reached until next year – and that’s assuming all goes

well.

A vaccination threshold for the easing, minimising or eschewing of restrictions, including lockdowns will be set on the basis of medical evidence and scientific modelling currently being done at Melbourne’s Peter Doherty Institute.

Morrison said of the vaccination threshold: “This will be a scientific number. It won’t be a political number, it won’t be an arbitrary number.” It could include targets for vulnerable populations such as the over-70s.

Experts give a wide range of rates for the appropriate level of vaccination needed for adequate community immunity.

Morrison announced the plan after national cabinet, at the end of a week that has seen brawling over his encouragement for younger people to take AstraZeneca, despite mixed health advice.

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Is your glass half full or half empty?

GrowMOLONG glasses are half full for the Wine Tasting.

In the uncertain times of COVID restrictions, that have changed our “Aussie way” of socialising with friends on weekends, growMOLONG has decided to continue their planning for the Wine Tasting at Molong RSL on the 24th July, 3-6pm.

This is the first Fundraiser for the “SAVE MOLONG” Community Defibrillator Project which aims to put 6 defibrillators in various locations around Molong. A successful application by growMOLONG to the NSW Office of Sport has gained 50% of the cost and local sporting clubs have agreed to assist with the fundraising for the balance of the overall cost.

Why do we need defibrillators (AEDs) in Molong? Anyone regardless of their age could collapse and be unresponsive or unconscious.

What would you do?

The most basic response would be to start the DRSABCD assessment plan to assist the person. However, if a defibrillator is accessed then their chance of survival is increased.

According to the Heart Foundation of Australia, Heart attack is a leading cause of hospitalisation and death in Australia, claiming on average 21 lives every day. An estimated 430,000 Australians have had a heart attack at some point in their lives, and every year,57,000 Australians suffer a heart attack – that is one heart attack every 10 minutes. A heart attack can sometimes deteriorate to cause a cardiac arrest. Urgent response within 10 minutes of chest pain and/or other warning signs of heart attack starting may prevent a cardiac arrest, in a person experiencing a heart attack.

It is important to call Triple Zero (000) as soon as possible if you think you see someone in cardiac arrest. There are people who have survived a cardiac arrest and gone on to live a healthy, fulfilling life because of the immediate action taken by a bystander calling Triple Zero (000), starting chest compressions and using a defibrillator (AED).

Printhie and Cumulus Wines are the major sponsors of the Wine Tasting function and have been very generous in their support of this local event. Molong RSL and Cabonne Council have come on board with event assistance support. Is your heart in this fundraiser? Then buy a ticket and invite your friends to come along as well.

Tickets are available from Molong RSL and will also be available from Heba at Downtown Fitness. For catering purposes tickets need to be purchased and the money given to the RSL by the 15th July. If we must postpone this event to a later date, due to continued COVID restrictions, then ticket money will be returned, or your place held until that date.

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Eligible households may apply for rebates up to $500. For leased properties, the tenant has the first right to claim.

Eligible small businesses and primary producers may apply for rebates up to $1000.

Applications will close on 27 September 2021, or when funds near their allocation.

To be eligible to claim the NSW mouse control rebate, you must: - be aged 18 or over - have a household, business or farm address within an eligible local government area (LGA), in the following regions: - Central Tablelands - Central West Hunter (Upper Hunter, Singleton and Muswellbrook LGAs only) - Murray - North West - Northern Tablelands - Riverina

- South East (Hilltops, Upper Lachlan and Yass Valley LGAs only) - Western.

- have purchased mouse baits, traps or cleaning materials on or after 1 February 2021.

For the household rebate, you must also: - rent or own your property - notify the tenant that you are making a claim, if you are a landlord.

For the small business and primary producer rebate, you must also: - be a sole trader or employ fewer than 20 employees - have a current and active Australian Business Number (ABN) registered before 13 May 2021.

You can apply online at www. service.nsw.gov.au or by phone: Call 13 77 88 or in person: Take your supporting documentation and 2 forms of identification to your nearest Service NSW Centre.

Only one person per household or business can claim the rebate.

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Molong Probus Club On June 23 members plus 4 guests from Manildra and 5 non members travelled to Nundle for our yearly bus trip.

Unfortunately the weather was not kind and it rained all the time we were in Nundle. However, everyone was very agreeable and went along with the changes we had to make.

Missing the trout farm and lunch was rather disappointing but we managed to get to most of the other

WINE TASTING SATURDAY 24TH JULY Tickets: $60pp Molong RSL 3-6pm Dress code: Formal

Fundraiser for the “Save Molong” Community Defibrillator Project which aims to place 6 Defibrillators in the community, the money raised will pay the balance of the Office of Sport grant.

Tickets on sale through your Sporting Clubs and the RSL Club at Molong & Downtown Fitness.

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attractions. Thank you to you all for your company.

8 members gathered for coffee at Sweetness on the 4th Tuesday.

It was nice to be able to have that catch up.

Our July meeting will be on the 13th at the Molong Bowling Club, 10.00am for morning tea followed by the meeting and our guest speaker.

New members are welcome.

One person in NSW fined every 38 seconds in government cash-grab

One driver is expected to be fined every thirty eight seconds for low level speeding as the Government triples the time cameras are operating on our roads in the second half of this year, according to new analysis by the Opposition.

In November 2020, the State Government announced the scrapping of warning signs for mobile speed cameras, since then fine revenue has skyrocketed by over 1700 per cent, as has the number of fines issued at over 1500 per cent.

In the five months to May last year, an average of 1,397 drivers were fined each month for going under 10km/h over the limit.

This year, that figure is 22,472.

The NSW Government now plans to triple the time these secret mobile cameras are deployed on NSW roads, meaning the number of ‘under 10 km’ fines could increase to more than 65,000 each month.

This means every 38 seconds, someone will be fined for going less than 10km/h over the limit, without any warning to slow down.

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.

“The recent road safety policy changes have been done to prop up a state budget with record debt.”

“These record numbers of fines could increase even more with the introduction of bidirectional cameras.”

“At its core, this policy is one which makes families and tradies poorer, but those on the road no safer. Warning signs are an important behaviour change tool which actively help drivers slow-down, an action which can save lives. “ “Central to road policy should be saving lives, not making a buck – a threshold this policy simply does not meet.”

Shadow Minister for Roads John Graham said the number of fines is expected to skyrocket in the second half of this year when the hours of use for these cameras triple from 7,000 to 21,000 enforcement hours per month.

“The community is concerned that these covert cameras are a revenue raising measure from the Minister. NSW families are already battling the rising cost of living.”

“The Government’s own figures show that community has a right to be concerned.”

“Revenue is up eighteen-fold, from $872,287 for the five month period from January to May in 2020, to an astronomical $15.93 million in the same period for 2021.” said Mr Graham.

Mr Graham has called for a to boost high visibility policing on NSW roads. This year the Community Road Safety Fund allocated just $27.1 million on policing, while $40.6 million was spent on more speed cameras – money which would have paid for more than 100 additional police highway patrols.

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 (Note: Permission has also been given by her friends parents).

Enjoy ‘Me and My Friend Benji’ by Alize helped by Hannah Betts.

(Above) Me and my friend, Benji enjoying rainbow ice-creams. “We love rainbow ice-creams”. Read Alizé’s interview with her best friend Benji - opposite.

Thank you to Hannah Betts for helping Alizé with this interview

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Alizé: If you won a million dollars, what would you buy?

Benji: A police car Alizé: How long does it take to get to the beach?

Benji: 3 hours Alizé: What do you always say? Benji I want to be a firefighter A: What job would you like to do when you grow up? B: I want to be a nurse A: Who is the strongest person? B: A Doctor A: Where do babies come from? B: The baby room.

A: When will you be a grown-up? B: When I’m 10.

A: What wild animal do you like? B: Goats A: What would you do if you couldn’t find your underwear?

B: Ask a frog for help.

A: If you could eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

B: Vegetables How much does it cost to buy a home? B: 30 dollars Who do you hang out with all of the time? B: You (Alize) and sheep and goats What song makes you want to dance? B: A tooty fa What are you scared of? B: Spiders What is your favourite game to play? B: The sliver game What's your favorite colour? B: Green How old is Hannah? B: 3 How old is your Dad? B: 10 Who is the Prime Minister? B: Miss Mandy (at Pre-School) What kind of car do you want when you grow up? B: An ambulance Where do you want to live when you grow up? B: A fire engine house What’s the safest place in the world? B: Hospital Who is your best friend? B: You (Alize). Benji grabbed her and kissed her.

(What a romantic!)

Next: Meet my friend Quinnie

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Celebrating NAIDOC week and indigenous veterans

Edward Mi Mi

AUSTRALIANS are encouraged to pause and remember the legacy and valuable contribution of Australia’s First Nations’ service men and women this NAIDOC Week.

NAIDOC Week, held from 4 - 11 July, is a national celebration of the world’s oldest living cultures and highlights the strengths and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to our country and culture.

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Andrew Gee said this year’s theme Heal Country! recognises the special connection between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the land and helps to start meaningful discussions about caring for land and caring for each other.

“Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and heritage enrich our workplaces and society,” Mr Gee said.

“As the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the proud history of service of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Australian Defence Force, and say ‘Thank you for your service’.

“The contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to our modern military history dates back to the Boer War, over 120 years ago.”

One such veteran is Edwin Mi Mi, Wakka Wakka man and former soldier from Gayndah in Queensland, who has shared his experience as a contemporary veteran this NAIDOC week.

Edwin’s military career spanned an impressive 24 years, enlisting in 1985 at the age of 19 and retiring in 2008. During that time he worked his way up to a Warrant Officer Class II in the Royal Australian Infantry Corp.

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Edwin’s career included tours of Iraq, Somalia, and two tours of East Timor.

Edwin’s passion extended beyond his military career, where he was approached as part of the Army Reserves to assist with various Indigenous programs. This has involved travelling to remote regions, to talk to young Indigenous people and educate them on the option of the military as a career.

“You get to pass on your knowledge to the young soldiers coming through, and see them develop within their careers, Mr Mi Mi said.

“A lot of the soldiers that I’ve trained have progressed up through the ranks and become leaders in their groups. That is something I take pride in.”

Edwin joined the Army in the footsteps of his Uncle, a Vietnam vet, and he retired from the military to spend more time with his family - and family continues to be a focus for him moving forward.

“I’m getting more involved with the family in relation to our cultural heritage and the knowledge that needs to be passed on by our Elders,” Mr Mi Mi said.

“I am passionate about teaching my kids to be aware of their heritage as well, and the knowledge that comes out of that.”

Minister Gee said NAIDOC Week is a time to recognise all Indigenous Australians who have donned the uniform and celebrate their achievements, culture, and history.

“Let us all reflect on the important contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have made and continue to make, both through military service and in their contribution to our society and culture,” Mr Gee said.

The NAIDOC 2021 theme – Heal Country! calls for all of us to continue to seek greater protections for our lands, our waters, our sacred sites and our cultural heritage from exploitation, desecration, and destruction.

Country that is more than a place and inherent to our identity.

Country that we speak about like a person, sustaining our lives in every aspect - spiritually, physically, emotionally, socially, and culturally.

NAIDOC 2021 invites the nation to embrace First Nations’ cultural knowledge and understanding of Country as part of Australia's national heritage and equally respect the culture and values of Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders as they do the cultures and values of all Australians.

For generations we have been calling for stronger measures to recognise, protect, and maintain all aspects of our culture and heritage.

We are still waiting for those robust protections.

This year’s theme also seeks substantive institutional, structural, and collaborative reform – something generations of our Elders and communities have been advocating, marching and fighting for.

Healing Country means finally resolving many of the outstanding injustices which impact on the lives of our people.

It is about hearing and actioning the aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples which are the culmination of generations of consultation and discussions among our nations on a range of issues and grievances.

After 250 years, our children and our future generations deserve better.

We cannot afford to let pass the very real opportunity that now presents itself for reform based on a fundamental change in the relationship Australia has with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Heal Country, heal our nation.

COVID transition plan has bad news for returning travellers From page 5 He denied his Monday comments had been inconsistent with the official advice.

Under the plan, the country is presently in phase one – dubbed “vaccinate, prepare and pilot” – when the strategy is to “continue to suppress the virus for the purpose of minimising community transmission”.

The plan has been agreed to “in principle” by the states and territories. But given they have the power over lockdowns and other restrictions, they won’t be bound by its specifics. Also the stages contain menus of measures rather than hard-and-fast commitments.

The “post vaccination” second phase would “seek to minimise serious illness, hospitalisation and fatality” from COVID. The Prime Minister said national cabinet had agreed on a “mind-set change”.

“Our mind-set on managing COVID-19 has to change once you move from pre-vaccination to postvaccination. That’s the deal for Australians,” said Morrison, who is just out of quarantine after his overseas trip.

The plan says measures in the second phase may include easing restrictions on vaccinated residents, such as lockdowns and border

controls. There would be lockdowns only in extreme circumstances to prevent escalating hospitalisations and deaths.

In this stage, inbound passenger caps would be restored at previous levels for unvaccinated returning travellers and there would be larger caps for vaccinated returning travellers.

Capped entry of student and economic visa holders would be allowed, subject to quarantine arrangements.

New reduced quarantine arrangements would apply for vaccinated residents.

The third – “consolidation” – phase would see COVID-19 managed like the public health management of other infectious diseases. There would be no lockdowns and restrictions would be lifted for outbound travellers who were vaccinated. Stage four would bring a final loosening.

There are not indicative timetables for the last two phases to start.

The plan is largely a work-inprogress, as is the vexed rollout, but Morrison hopes it will help drive the jabs, and provide him with some political cover. theconversation.com.au

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Cabonne Council Elections

For this week’s Cabonne Council Elections page ... I sought feedback from John Farr ... a council member for the Cabonne shire for 30 years, 13 of which as mayor. Back in the days Cabonne Country began.

Those were days of tight budgets and few $’s from government grants. He did do a good job, as did every Mayor before and after.

It’s interesting history.

Rozzi

4 September 2021

by Rozzi, Express Features Writer

Thumbs Up for the 2021 Cabonne Council elections?

In view of a Local Government election year, it is a good time to reflect on past performances and offer suggestions to interested persons to nominate for council.

Cabonne Council was formed in 1977 from three amalgamated councils namely Boree, Canobolas and Molong Shires. Initially the new council had 14 councillors and was headed

by President Max Stapleton of Cudal. Eventually councillor numbers were reduced to a better working number of nine.

These early days were difficult to agree on particular events and council resolutions.

Councillors debated strongly for their own areas and often came to blows verbally.

Council was intent on improving its financial position, its desire to attract ratepayers, tourists, and generally improve the villages with an emphasis on pools, play areas, sports grounds and public toilets.

Over the years Council has attracted top quality staff members with an aim to leave council with a legacy for our future ratepayers.

Following the Christmas fires at Yeoval in the eighties, it was embarrassing that our fire brigade fleet was very old some 32 years average age . Council proceeded to upgrade the fleet , spending millions of dollars on s.h. equipment, reducing the average vehicle age to 12 years of age.

The Health One project in Molong was a great example of staff & councillers working together to achieve a world class health service for the region.

At one stage council had 57 very old & dangerous wooden bridges. Over a period of 10 years that was rectified with top class concrete units, all fully internally funded.

The threat of amalgamation with Orange

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was on the agenda for many years. Council sold the old Canobolas chambers in Orange and rebuilt at Molong, which eliminated the hype of amalgamation.

Councils' eight swimming pools were either very old, leaking or uncompliant. This issue was remedied over a number of years.

Council created an internal plant replacement scheme that allowed new equipment to be upgraded to its fleet, and purchased as needed instead of purchasing same on hire purchase.

The Small Towns Sewerage Scheme was a great success, attracting new ratepayers to the shire . The Molong water system & reservoir scheme was long overdue for repairs, and was overhauled to its present standard.

The. Cabonne Shire financial situation was left in a very healthy position due to staff and councillors of the day being financially aware and careful with ratepayers funds.

At the time Cabonne wasin the top 10% financially and w a- s the envy of many councils. Over the years Council has been awarded with many awards due to their hard working staff and councillors, which included the prestigious" Bluit Award",.

Incoming Councillors would be advised to study the Cabonne Council web site, including the current budget to ascertain its financial position, which has been in a very positive position for a number of years. Upon winning a seat, new councillors should be prepared to knuckle down and stay on council for up to ten years to allow ones ability to shine through, and being able to debate fairly and win projects for their own area.

“Why Rozzi?”

I can already hear the feedback from Cabonne residents as I write this column.

My answer? ...

Whilst successive Cabonne Councillors (and those before) have achieved good runs on the board right across Cabonne Country - the traditional ‘blame game’ by residents has continued.

“What they should do- what they should have done - they never listen - they won’t listen to me they’re bloody hopeless” etc. etc.

Rings a bell? We’re all responsible for the thinking and comments.

Then comes the word,

‘responsibility’. Yes, at the end of the day - each and every resident is ‘responsible’. What do we, individually do to help to solve any problem that we experience - or see - in our local neighbourhood/ town? Blame Council?

It’s a bit like a heart condition we say “they (a-) orta”. Easy to say preached to us every day of our lives by the mainstream media and each other. We can do better as a town and region.

With the Cabonne Councillor election day coming our way - this is the time to rid the future of the ‘blame game’ and take individual responsibility for the future we, each of us individually, want to see.

When you vote...

In the previous local government election - Cabonne residents voted to reduce the number of Councillors from 12 to 9.

Unfortunately, many voters did not understand the question and thought they were voting for 12 councillors.

With the Ward system no longer in place - and reducing the number of Councillors by 3 this will be a serious vote based on the quality of representation - NOT which town or village the nominees come from.

Nor how popular they are.

And, those who stand need to know that Local Government Councillors are NOT free from personal RISK. The RISK FACTOR for each individual Councillor, their personal/ family assets - should be a major consideration given the policies and rules they operate under.

Enforced by both state and commonwealth regulations and policies.

The quality of each nominee needs to be voted on based on their individual knowledge, skills and experience. A knowledge of the workings of governments

needs to be solid.

Gone are the days when local residents could seek positive assurances from representative Councillors who they voted in.

Sensitive are the current rulings and policies on local Councillors - it is easy for the inexperienced to end up under the microscope of policies and regulations local government operates within.

Former Mayor, John Farr (see column left) advises that retaining Councillor representation for up to 10 years is important in order for achieving results in projects assigned to individual Councillors to contribute ideas to - and to follow outcomes on the ground.

Each individual Councillor elected must be able to sensibly move oneself from the traditional parochialism that has stifled the positive growth of Cabonne Country as a region. Their representation and the residents vote on 4 September 2021 has to be based on fair and equal representation AND not only the town or village where they live.

That is, my recommendation to achieve the greater good for Cabonne Country.

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… Written in the stars Astrology by Alise

We made it half way through 2021! Welcome to Cancer seasonJuly! This month calls for us all to, like the crab, take time to look inwards, and take time to retreat in our shells- our homes, and use this to recharge our creative energies.

Aries (March 21st- April 19th)- Connect with your inner child this July, Aries! Remember who you are, and don’t be afraid to be your bold, unapologetic self.

Molong Magpies, coming from 4th on the ladder to enter the Grand Final against an undefeated all season Blayney Rams deserved to be there. Both sides deserved to win this crowd pleasing match. Blayney won 25 - 15 to become the 2021 Oilsplus Fuel and Oils Cup Premiers.

The game was hard, tough and a great example of footy. Well done to both Clubs, the supporters and volunteers.

Taurus- (April 20th- May 20th)- Try and understand when it is necessary to curb your emotional reactions to situations this July, Taurus. Allow yourself to reflect on your environment and make decisions accordingly.

Gemini- (May 21st- June 20th)- Turn your attention to your home and family life this month, Gemini. This will help to ease any feelings of discomfort you may have developed over the Mercury retrograde.

Cancer- (June 21st- July 22nd)- It’s your birthday season, Cancer! This July calls you to take time to rejuvenate, and allow yourself to understand some necessary changes that need to be made. Follow your intuition.

Leo- (July 23rd- August 22nd)- You have been busy over the past few months, Leo. Take time this July to wind-down. This will allow you to develop even more skills and nurture any relationships.

Virgo- (August 23rd- September 22nd)July is the perfect time to put yourself out there, Virgo. Trust your gut, you will get to where you need to be. Every step forward is a step in the right direction.

Photos: Emily Gobourg

Libra- (September 23rd- October 22nd)Share your thoughts and knowledge with the world, Libra! Allow yourself to understand that your ideas and values are necessary and appreciated.

Scorpio- (October 23rd- November 21st)Experience life, and have fun this July, Scorpio!

This will allow your creative freedom to flow, and to continue to develop a positive relationship with yourself.

Sagittarius- (November 22nd- December 21st)- Reach out to your friends, Sagittarius!

They are there to support you and will continue to be there for you as your wants and needs change. It is okay to need support from time to time.

Capricorn- (December 22nd- January 19th)Keep yourself on the same path Capricorn, and your efforts will pay off. Be willing to be vulnerable this July, and this emotional guidance will assist in continuing your motivation.

Aquarius- (January 20th- February 18th)You may break down from the immense pressure you have been under recently, Aquarius. Use this to understand your limits, and allow yourself to come back stronger.

Pisces- (February 19th- March 20th)- Try to understand what it really is that you’re looking for this Cancer season, Pisces. Be patient and know that you will find the answers you seek.

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QUICK CROSSWORD

REG’S BENCH One Sunday morning, Satan appeared before a small town congregation.

Everyone started screaming and running for the front church door, trampling each other in a frantic effort to get away.

Soon, everyone was gone, except for an elderly gentleman who sat calmly.

Satan walked up to the man and said, “Don’t you know who I am?”

The man replied, “Yep, sure do.”

Satan asked, “Aren’t you going to run?”

“Nope, sure ain’t,” said the man.

Perturbed, Satan asked, “Why aren’t you afraid of me?”

The man calmly replied, “Been married to your sister for over 48 years.”

There was no electricity, the doctor handed the father-to-be a lantern and said, ‘Here. You hold this high so I can see what I am doing.’

Soon, a baby boy was brought into the world.

Whoa there, said the doctor, ‘Don’t be in such a rush to put that lantern down. I think there’s another one coming.’

Sure enough, within minutes he had delivered a baby girl.

‘Hold that lantern up, don’t set it down there’s another one!’ said the doctor.

Within a few minutes he had delivered a third baby.

‘No, don’t be in a hurry to put down that lantern, it seems there’s yet another one coming!’ cried the doctor.

The redneck scratched his head in bewilderment, and asked the doctor, “You reckon it might be the light that’s attractin’ ’em?

In a dark and hazy room, peering into a crystal ball, the Mystic delivered the grave news: “There’s no easy way to tell you this, so I’ll just be blunt.

Prepare yourself to be a widow. Your husband will die a violent and horrible death this year.”

Visibly shaken, Laura stared at the woman’s lined face, then at the single flickering candle, then down at her hands…

She took a few deep breaths to compose herself and to stop her mind from racing…

She simply had to know.

She met the Fortune Teller’s gaze, steadied her voice and asked ,”Will I be acquitted ?”

I got chatting to a girl in a club.

“Can I buy you a drink ?” I asked.

“Have you not got a girlfriend ?” she replied, “Guys like you always have girlfriends.”

“No, sadly we broke up just over a month ago,” I assured her.

“Oh I’m sorry to hear that,” she said, “Go on then, I’ll have a white wine please.”

A few drinks later after a kiss and a cuddle we headed off back to her place and made passionate love.

While I was putting my clothes back on she said, “So, you’re good looking, a nice guy and amazing in bed.

Can I ask why on earth you split with your girlfriend ?”

I said, “My wife found out.”

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13. Marked with spots (7) 15. Measure of area (7) 16. Century (7) 17. Excellent (6) 18. Felt concern (5)

19. Male duck (5) 21. Margins (5)

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD Across 1 Old man's time is tense (4) 3 Able rise? That's wrong for one who lets himself down (8) 9 Do alter unusually tightfitting garment (7) 10 Leading characters in rifts (5) 11 Short letters from Battersea (5) 12 Very keen shooter he's foremost in game (4-2) 14 Missing seaman dispatched (6) 16 Heavyweight with boy or girl (6) 19 Country that could provide us with sari? (6) 21 What thief does in police stations? (5) 24 Bear I had trapped in Lincoln? (5) 25 Stream must be present (7) 26 Noise made when stealing cattle? (8) 27 Island that sounds like heaven (4)

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first bit of custard in tart (5) Chap, for example, with a wine store (6) Small and delicate female in river standing up (5) Charles chopped trees (7) Legal documents, reportedly, for eminent hotelier (4) Provide accommodation for kid (4,2)

13 Estate in trouble with liqueur (8) 15 It's used in a new form for scholastic work (7) 17 Interior coverings for ships (6) 18 Tintin's dance? (6) 20 Short period of enchantment (5) 22 Verify the squared pattern (5) 23 Barber will take care of this musical (4)

SODUKU Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9, with no number repeated.

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In Attendance are:

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FUNERAL SERVICES

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• Auto Robot • Baking Oven • All insurance work • Panel Beating & Spray Painting 24 HOUR TOWING • Windscreens supplied and fitted

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

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TRANSPORT

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• Insurance & Private Work • All vehicle makes & models • Custom work and paint

• Hotrods/Restoration/Vintage vehicles • Motor bikes/boats and all marine vessels

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PUBLIC NOTICES

MEMORIAM

Cumnock Markets

DAVID W KIDD

17/2/1952 - 9/7/2017 Beautiful memories silently kept of the one I love and will never forget Always June +1

PUBLIC NOTICES

17 JULY

9 a.m. to 12 noon

FREE STRENGTH AND BALANCE TRAINING FOR SENIORS More than one third of adults over the age of 65 fall each year.

Courses are commencing in:

Molong HealthOne, 102 Bank St Tuesday, 20th July, for 7 weeks BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL as numbers are strictly limited Please phone Cheryn Johnson on 63694207

QUICK CROSSWORD

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

Sunday 4 July Molong 11.00 am Rev Ross Godfrey Heather Woodhouse 63668218 Helen Houghton 63668020

MOLONG & DISTRICT BAPTIST CHURCH

The STEPPING ON PROGRAM is an internationally recognised Australian designed course. The program is Informative and fun and will be presented by trained health professionals who will provide you with up to date advice on how to build your confidence and stop falls.

Home-made cakes, jams, chutneys & lots of local market treasures in a friendly country atmosphere.

UNITING CHURCH

Welcome

at the Crossroads Park (next to Playground, main street)

SATURDAY

CHURCH NOTICES

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

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

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Sunday 10 am: Celebration & Sunday School (Ages 3 & up)

Wednesday Night 7 pm: Connect Group All Welcome

For more information contact Deon Stapelberg Ph: 0498 659 703 1 Edward St, Molong (opp Police Stn)

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Sport Rugby League

Molong over Cargo

by Jack Mann Kick-off saw a rejuvinated Bulls defence line led by Gavin Gersbach, Gallagher, Madden.

Heelers clearing kick found the dead ball line.

Tap to Bulls on half way line. Bastick, Gallagher running well backed up well with Gavin - good go forward penalty. Bulls saw Bastick force his way over for a strong try converted by Barrow. 6-0.

Kick-off Cargo. Bulls spilled the ball in what were very greasy conditions for both sides.

Scrum feed Cargo sent it wide and turned it over. Spilled ball. Ball control from Bulls much improved Gersbach, Gallagher defending with a lot of vigour. Good to see our forwards standing up and supporting each other.

Penalty Bulls. Madden showing strong running.

Whiting also backing up. Chip kick T. Barrow saw Cargo force the ball. Line drop out. Whiting, Gersbach again hitting up also Barrow and Fogg combining well. Turn over saw clearing kick from Cargo knocked on Bulls once again. Defence hitting hard from Bulls wait for it intercept Piper third week it sticks making 50m inroad before tackled next play Gallagher crashed over backing up his solid game. Converted Barrow 12-0.

Bulls looking good with ball. Big improvement protecting the ‘gold’ with backing up each other and running and hitting the line with meaning and numbering up with defensive line. Maguire chopping their legs from under them.

Cargo scrum feed sending it wide completing set. Scrum feed Bulls Donahue playing well creating a gap but pass went to ground. Dean looking for work. High Bomb from Barrow finding dead ball line. Cargo 20m tap with no luck - cracking Bulls defensive line with a glut of ball to Cargo from run of penalties from offside from Bulls saw Cargo eventually going over.

Converted 12-6.

Bulls kick-off saw Bulls hitting up into Cargo defensive line. Turnover saw Cargo with another high bomb knocked on Bulls.

Cargo on attack again off the line defense held up Bulls by some heavy hitting. Scrum feed Bulls running again making good yards into Cargo territory. Great kick from K. Barrow saw Cargo line drop-out. Whiting running hard encouraged by supporters. Piper hits the chalk well deserved but ball ruled forward with greasy conditions. Both sides handling well. Scrum feed Cargo saw a nice chip kick re-gathered going over in the corner 12-10 Bulls at the break.

A good spray from coach T. Barrow from silly

penalty and the chase from clearing kicks early Great chase pinning Cargo down. Turnover from dropped ball - Fogg running setting a dummy hat. His pass too hard and going to ground. Cargo attack also looking better.

Bomb put up, Bulls Amberge puting down in greasy conditions and plenty of pressure from Cargo. Amberge normally safe in these positions.

Cargo scrum feed - Bulls defence shut Cargo down. Turnover saw great running. Gersbach leading the way followed by sharp run from Maguire from dummy half Gallagher backed up sending Fogg over next to posts 18-10.

Kick off saw hard running Cargo defense forced a dropped ball. Turnover saw Gavin, Wilson combining in tough tackles. Chip from Cargo saw take well hit hard in tackle and spilling ball - Amberge injured.

Drady starting to show signs of form return.

Fogg with heavy tackle saw Cargo spill the pill.

Bulls feed - Bastick running out wide looking dangerous. Fogg running up Bastick with Madden backing up scoring a good try - much better discipline. 24-10.

Bulls kick-off saw deep kick into Bull’s territory putting down behind the line. Drop-out defense Whiting, Gersbach in everything. Cargo with kick going dead saw 20m tap for Bulls with all Bulls backing each other up with purpose in their running. Gaining 60 m in the set - great ball control sending K Barrow over for a well deserved try from sustained running 28-10 Bulls.

Kick-off, Gersbach playing out of his skin gaining 30m. Back-up by Gavin - Penalty to Cargo - Punch taking the ball and ran it back earning a 20 m gain. Gallagher backing up in muddy conditions. Bomb from Bulls saw Cargo cough it up with Drady hitting the chalk. Good to see Drady involved.

Kick-off saw ball going over sideline on the bounce. Cargo attack going backwards from Bulls aggressive defence. Bulls came up with the ball from dropped ball turnover. Bulls Maguire scampering runs frustrating Cargos defense.

Penalty Cargo sending ball wide crossover unconverted 34-10. Bulls. Kick-off out on the full.

Scrum feed - Penalty to Bulls - good hitups from Bulls saw Fogg go over for a well deserved try 38-16 Bulls.

Defense and ball carry improved all over.

Well done to players and coach, T. Barrow.

Played the 80 minutes “Yes”.

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Paul Glynn (Molong & surrounding districts) – 0428 168 638 CTLX CATTLE 6 July The penning rose 40% to offer a very good yarding of heavy feeder steers as well as an increased quality cow penning .There was one exporter absent, the other regular operators attended, with particular demand through the feeder pens, for both steers and heifers.

A slight correction in quality saw the weaner section sell to cheaper trends, steers to 599c/kg, the heifers 490c to 534c/kg, to ease back in price by 11c/kg. The better presented medium weight yearling steers sold to a dearer trend making up to 579c, while the heavy drafts sold to 515c/kg. Heifers to feed sold to much dearer trends to improve as much as 40c/kg in places.

Heavy steers to process sold to dearer trend, with the heifer portion gaining up to 25c/kg. The cow market improved considerably, for both medium and heavy weights. The medium weight 2 score cows improved in price as much as 30c/kg. Heavy weight 3 and 4 score cows improved significantly, and made 324c to 345c/ kg. Heavy weight bulls lost ground, to ease back in price by 5c/kg. Light weight yearling bulls

CTLX SHEEP 30 JUNE It was an outstanding quality yarding with some top heavy weight lambs yarded along with a pretty good selection of trade weights. There were limited numbers of lambs to suit the restockers and there was a large consignment of Merino hoggets. A full field of buyers were in attendance and operating.

Trade lambs were $6 dearer and more in places selling from $150 to $227/head to average between 865c and 915c/kg cwt. Heavy weight lambs were up to $15 dearer with the 24 to 30kg lambs selling from $201 to $255/head to average between 800c and 870c/kg cwt. Lambs over 30kg sold from $244 to $277/head to average 790c/kg cwt. Merino lambs were also dearer with trade weights selling from $148 to $175 while a pen of heavy weight Merinos sold for $226/head. Restocker lambs were around firm selling from $110 to $156/head. Merino hoggets sold from $170 to $185 while crossbred hoggets sold to $220/head.

It was a mixed yarding of mutton where the medium weight sheep were up $15 dearer while the heavy weights were up to $25/head dearer.

Merino ewes sold from $85 to $230 while crossbred ewes sold from $140 to $253/head.

Merino wethers sold from $150 to $240/head.

Carcase prices ranged from 665c to 710c/kg cwt.

The scene prior to kick-off - remembering Dave Barrow

Molong Golf Ladies Last Wednesday we played the back 9 holes, with Barbara Wright and Ann Wood both having 12 stableford points.

Next Wednesday will be an 18 hole Par. Some of our members traveled to Trundle for their Tournament.

Sunday Mixed There was still frost on the ground at Royal Molong golf course when eleven players fronted for golf on Sunday.

It was good to welcome former Molong resident Trevor “Choppers” Lamb back to the club where he played as a junior. He lives in Orange and has joined Molong golf club and hopes to be a regular player. It was also good to see Beau out having a hit with us.

The winner on the day was The Ghost Walker with Al Evans the runner up.

Al was appreciative of receiving a golf ball for his efforts as he said he lost three golf balls on the previous

Monday when he played the “vets” tournament.

Bro played with Bell, Stubba and the Ghost Walker and was the subject of a bit of banter from Stubba and the Ghost Walker. After hitting a wayward shot he told us he found it easier to hit a fairway when he teed off if he wasn’t too picky about which fairway it was.

We told him if he hits a ball left it’s a hook. If he hits a ball right it’s a slice and if he hits a ball straight it’s a miracle.

Darren arrived at golf with his wrong spectacles so couldn’t see where his golf ball ended up. He asked Jim did he see where it went. “Yeah” replied Jim “but I can’t remember”.

Golf again on Sunday. Bro wanted to hit off later because he was so cold this morning but it was decided to stick to 8:30am for 9am. The shortest day of the year has passed so surely it’s gotta get warmer.

Croquet Well it seems like Saturday is the day for rain lately so again no croquet last Saturday. Keep our fingers crossed for this Saturday.

However 17 members and 2 guests enjoyed a delicious Christmas in July dinner at the RSL

club on Saturday night. Thank you to all those that bought along some decorations and especially to David and Irene who supplied the Bon Bons and lollies.

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