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Wow factor at Tree-o Gallery exhibition By Andrea FERRARI TREE-O Gallery opened its 10th Featured Artist Showcase on Saturday 23 July, which was described by Sarah Andersen, Tree-o partner, as a resoundingly successful event, attended and enjoyed by many. The exhibition welcomes four headlining artists; Nick Warfield, Alf Blakey, David Hooper and Dell Lennox who bring, “ingenious, creative, colourful and incredible pieces with wow factor,” Sarah, who curates the exhibitions, told News Of The Area. Natural wood sculptor Dell Lennox has always found beauty in wood. Living rurally between Dorrigo and Ebor, “It’s
something I’ve done since I was a child, lugging home bits of wood to make art with,” Dell told NOTA. She describes her passion for what she does through a prize piece which sits in the centre of a table in the middle of the ground floor space of the gallery. “I like to keep the original look of the wood and extend its life. “I found this piece of wood in the Bellinger River after the 2019 fire; it came off a big old tree that was burnt … a bloodwood, a big eucalypt. “All the colours have come through beautifully; it has a special depth to it,” said Dell. “It’s beautiful to have something come out of the devastation of the fires.” Dell eyes her woodwork
q Opening Night guest, Elaine Taylor from Sawtell, “having a jolly time”, she told NOTA.
Varroa in Nana Glen By Andrea FERRARI
BEEKEEPERS around Coffs Harbour are following strict
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guidelines for a 50-kilometre biosecurity zone, after a new detection of Varroa destructor mites was confirmed, and
swiftly dealt with, off Bucca Road, near Nana Glen, on Monday 25 July. The new emergency order
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means a 10km eradication, 25km surveillance and 50km biosecurity zone has been set up around the latest infection
● Do you Work from Home and have homebased business costs? Including Stationery, Chairs, Furniture and Electricity.
● Receive Allowances from your Employer? Did your employer reimburse you for meals, travel, laundry?
● Purchased Rapid Antigen Tests? Masks, gloves and sanitiser.
● Did you do a course? That improved a skill or specific knowledge required for your current work.
● Bought any technology? A phone or laptop to use for work.
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July means it’s time for 2022 Tax Return lodgements.
The 2022 Financial Year was a busy one! There are extra deductions you may not know about. Quality Accounting is here to assist.
● Did you travel for work Purposes? Picking up supplies using your personal car.
site. Steve Fuller, Industry Liaison Officer for the NSW Apiarists Association, whose
Our qualified Accountants Heather, Ben and Rinkesh can assist you in achieving the best result for your Individual Tax Return. If you would like a meeting please call the office on (02) 6658 1655.
● Are you required to use protective gear at work? This includes Steel capped boots, glasses, Hi-Vis gear.
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