follow us on facebook.com/thevillagevoicecentralwest @villagevoicelithgow Village Voice Village Voice Issue 033 - 15 September 2022 JAC'S Bathurst'sBACK!Favourite Host back behind the mic Pg 5> The Victoria recognised Bathurst Hotel nominated as finalist Pg 10> Lithgow Community Private update Pg 13> STEAMWorks Dinner All about the bees dinner a great success Pg 16> Layne Beachley Page 6> Your local newspaper - FREE for pickup every fortnight Surf legend visits the region for BizMonth All LGA businesses that enter the awards will become 2022 finalists! Award entries close on Friday 23 September, that means businesses only have two more weeks to enter! Enter the Awards on the Chamber website: www.lithgow.org.au Nominate businesses by emailing: events@lithgow.org.au For further details or to get your copy of Tips & Tricks for Award entries email events@lithgow.org.au or call 0403 397 645 The Lithgow District Chamber of Commerce gratefully acknowledges the funding from the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund, co-funded by the Commonwealth and NSW State Governments. The Award categories are: • Excellence in Micro Business Award • Excellence in Small Business Award • Excellence in Large Business Award • Outstanding Start Up Award • Excellence in Resilience Award • Excellence in Innovation Award • Outstanding Community Organisation Award • Best Apprentice /Trainee Award Sponsored by:
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• There are two categories: Junior (under 18yo) and Open (18yo and over)
‘Central West Unmasked’ is this year’s theme for Regional Development Australia Central West’s (RDA Central West) annual photography competition.
• First place: $300 + Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 camera. Second place: $200
• Two ‘special mention’ entries will receive a FujiFilm Instax Mini 11 Photo Kit.
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Questions can be directed to the RDA Central West office on (02) 6369 1600 or by emailing admin@rdacentralwest.org.au
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Director of RDA Central West, Wayne Sunderland, said the competition is a wonderful platform to highlight everything that is special about our region.
Entries are now open with entrants encouraged to capture the true essence and hidden gems of their hometowns.
More information, including how to enter, can be found on the RDA Central West website at www.rdacentralwest.org.au
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Entry into the 2022 ‘Central West is Best’ photography competition is free and open to all ages. Entries are now open and close 5pm AEST Friday, 30 September 2022.
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Lions Club of Mount Panorama is seeking additional stallholders for future market days.
“You must be in it to win it. We are encouraging locals from all levels of ability to submit photographs and we also have a junior
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“The Central West has so much to offer and the ‘Central West is Best’ photography competition is a great way to capture what you love most about your community,” said Mr Sunderland.
“We want you to show the world what an amazing place the Central West is to live in and visit – this could be through an image of a place, person or an event, and entries also don’t need to be current.” Mr Sunderland said that competition entries doubled in 2021 from the competition’s launch in 2020 and that entrants should not be deterred by their level of photographic ability.
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The search is on for aspiring Central West songwriters to be part of a new music industry mentoring program touring regional NSW at the end of next month. The SongMakers Holiday Sessions are presented by national music organisation, APRA AMCOS, as part of the Office for Regional Youth Holiday Break program in partnership with Create NSW.
The Macquarie Wambuul River Flying-fox Camp Habitat Restoration Project is part of the Flying fox Habitat Restoration
Interested young people can send an email to lily@songmakers.com.au or message @ gosongmakers on Instagram for details about securing a place at the Bathurst and Orange workshops.Industry mentors at the workshop are Sydney musicians, Taka Perry and Chloe Dadd. Taka is an award-winning artist/producer/ songwriter and triple j favourite whose international career has been meteoric since his discovery as a Canberra high school student on
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the SongMakers program. Writer/producer/ performer Chloe is also a SongMakers alumnus, from regional NSW. She has worked with Lime Cordiale, Meg Mac, Courtney Barnett and others, tours with MAY-A, and will be spotlighted as a feature artist at this year’s Australian music industry conference, Big“CollaborationSound. and connection makes the global industry tick: just about every great song has been written in a team process. We can’t wait to meet some budding new Central West songwriters through these sessions and keep the connections going as we match them with some really inspiring mentors.” said Tina Broad, SongMakers Project Lead, APRA AMCOS.
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Council has received $264, 650 through the LGNSW Flying Fox Camp Habitat Restoration Program to continue flying fox habitat restoration works, which commenced in 2018.
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Deputy Premier and Member for Bathurst Paul Toole said this funding was good news for the little critters.
Program assisted by the New South Wales Government through its Environmental Trust in association with Local Government NSW, and Bathurst Regional Council.
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The revegetation works will include planting 3,500 riparian dominant and roosting specific species including she-oak and Ribbon Gum by community and school volunteers, and local environmental conservation contractors.
“We’re pleased to support the SongMakers Sessions in Bathurst and Orange and can’t wait to hear the songs that come out of them. This ties in with our commitment to providing creative opportunities for our young creators, and spotlights just how much talent there is in our region.” said Patrick Coomey, Music Industry Support Officer, Arts OutWest.
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The grant will fund environmental restoration of 700m of flying fox habitat along the Macquarie Wambuul River, an area of high conservation value as a seasonal camp for the threatened grey-headed flying fox and the common little-red flying fox.
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interpretative signage and digital media that focuses on raising awareness of flying foxes within the community, he said.
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The project site along the river has a high habitat suitability rating for flying foxes and is a non-contentious flying fox habitat site as per the Machattie Park and Kings Parade Camp Management Plan 2018. The plan also sets out actions for the restoration of flying fox roosting habitat at this site.
More funding for Flying Fox Habitat Restoration
Mayor Robert Taylor said community education and engagement will be key to the success of this project.
“This funding program will ensure the breed’s future by restoring habitats and educating the community on conservation initiatives.”Lossofroosting habitat has been identified as one of several key threats to flying foxes with camp vegetation along the Macquarie Wambuul River.
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The project will involve weed control and vegetation restoration along the river, with a focus on invasive and riparian dominant species to improve structural complexity of the riparian vegetation and flying fox habitat.
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Pictured: Mayor Robert Taylor, Environmental Programs Coordinator Kristie Kearney, and Deputy Premier and Member for Bathurst Paul Toole.
“Flying foxes are an important part of our ecosystem playing a vital role for Australian native plant survival,” Mr Toole said.
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FREE places are being offered to 16 young people, aged 16-21, to participate in either one of two workshops, in Bathurst or Orange. Each workshop involves participants spending 2 days writing and recording songs and learning about music careers from some of Australia’s most exciting creators.
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“This will be achieved through Council-hosted community and school tree plantings days, flying fox information evenings,
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April this year, local broadcaster Jaclyn Underwood, more affectionately known by listeners as Jac, announced on air a move to the big smoke.
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“I received a phone call out of the blue from a metro station. I was offered a role in their 24 /7 Newsroom. I didn’t say yes initially it was something I took a few weeks to think about. In the end I decided that if I didnt go and explore the opportunity I would always be wondering what if!” said Jac.
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“I learnt so much about national and international news, the news cycle and about news-reading and writing in general. I really enjoyed learning to write sport news and was lucky enough to cover Wimbledon in my reporting including some live crosses to court side in London during bulletins. I learnt so much that I know will make me a better broadcaster.”
From free car rego to household energy rebates and sporting discounts, NSW residents can take their share of the record cost of living savings on offer this NSWyear. is on track to reach more than $7 billion in savings by the end of the year and urged everyone to take advantage of the more than 70 savings on offer to boost their household budgets.
“Radio is my life long goal so learning as much about the craft as I can is really important to me. News is one aspect, programming and interviewing are others, sales, traffic, technology, audio production, producing they are all different crafts that require their own unique set of skills but ultimately need to work together to achieve the final product a listener hears across the airwaves. After experiencing news I can now say that particular craft is not my life long goal but it was a vital and important learning curve,” said Jac.
The ‘One to Watch’ category is in its third year. This award recognises girls aged seven to 17, who have supported
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The hectic pace of a national and international newsroom was apparent from the first day, however the experience was a rewarding one and there was a great deal of learning for Jac.
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families to book a free appointment with a Savings Specialist who can provide personalised assistance. They do the heavy lifting by checking your eligibility and then claiming savings, with the average saving per appointment in excess of $750.
After a number of months working in her new role and environment, Jac started to get the feeling that maybe the role was not the best place for her.
suggested it actually, I did that for a couple of weeks and the end result was deciding to move home,” Jac added.
“I missed so much. Mostly the community, I missed telling regional stories. I missed sharing good news stories of triumph and celebrating the people that make up this wonderful place. I also missed the program - its a huge privilege to host 4 hours a day of live radio. Interviewing guests is something I really enjoy and the fact that it is a live to air program ads that element of adrenaline which is quite addictive ! I love the immediacy and intimacy of radio and regional radio is really very special - there is scope to tease out issues in a way that you can’t in other markets,” she said.
“I do not for one second take for granted how lucky I am."
The experience has helped Jac define her purpose and perhaps lay the direction of her future clearly in front of her.
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“It takes a certain amount of 'being real with yourself ' to reach inside and contemplate that feeling, question where it’s coming from and what it means. I actually kept a journal and I recorded how I felt every morning a close friend and mentor
“I also missed my family and my dog Zephyr who stayed on the farm. I missed the rolling hills and the markets on a weekend and the friendly faces you run into whilst getting coffee or doing a bunnings run!”Jac has had an emotionally overwhelming welcome home from her colleagues and listeners alike, with some going as far as delivering home-made baked goods to the station, something that would never happen in a big city station.
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Whether it’s free car rego and driver licences for pensioners, electricity and gas rebates to cut power bills, or $500 vouchers for before and after school care, the NSW Government is committed to boosting family budgets.
The search is on to find the most outstanding and influential women in NSW, with nominations now open for the 2023 NSW Women of the Year Awards.
We’re continuing to help households with the NSW Budget containing $7.2 billion in cost of living measures including up to $750 a year in toll relief and $150 vouchers to help parents cover the cost of school Serviceessentials.NSW’s online Savings Finder tool and Savings Specialists are available to help boost household budgets. The online tool is a 24/7 easy-to-use one-stop-shop for
As a radio listening public, we were happy to see Jac spreading her wings and following in the footsteps of her parents and working as part a large Metropolitan newsroom. However happy we were for Jac, there was certainly a sadness as her much loved show focussing on local issues and news was a highlight of the day for many.
“Ultimately my why is how can I help? How can I leave a positive impact on those around me. How can I serve and be useful to my community?”
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For further information on the full road closures, visit Council’s website or contact Council’s Manager Events on 6333 6111
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Layne’s presentation was met with great enthusiasm as her funny, no-nonsense, tell-itlike-it-is talk really resonated with the audience made up of a wide variety of business owners and leaders from the community. Layne’s experiences on the World Surfing circuit can translate to business around topics like mental toughness, how to stay focused and also her refreshing perspective on self
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"You have to surround yourself with a ‘dream team’. These are the people who bring out the best in you and encourage and support you."
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Interested parties are required to register via the E-tendering Portal www.tenderlink.com/bathurst to download the quotation document at no charge.
Bathurst Council seeks quotations from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the construction of an irrigation system and completion of site restoration and landscaping works at the new Bathurst Animal Rehoming Centre.
Bathurst Regional Council is undertaking community consultation to inform the development of the Community Safety Plan 2023 - 2028.
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The Bathurst community was very lucky to meet Aussie surf legend, Layne Beachley AO, who was the special guest at this week’s Bathurst Regional Council’s BizMonth lunch held at Bathurst Goldfields on Tuesday.
result in the quotation not being considered by Council. The closing time and date for submissions is: 10am,Tuesday 27 September 2022
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Residents and visitors are advised that temporary road closures and changes to traffic conditions will be in place during the Great Race Festival Off-Track Events. This includes major disruptions to William Street on Wednesday 5 October for the Transporter and Driver Parade.
To be successful in the role you will have:
The Community Safety Plan supports the development of a healthy, socially cohesive and safe community. Council recognises the importance of ensuring the local community’s perceptions, ideas and concerns are reflected in the Community Safety Plan 2023 - 2028. We invite the community to have their say by completing the Community Safety Survey. The survey is available until 30 September 2022 at yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au. Printed copies are located at Council’s Civic Centre and Bathurst Library.
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The role is a temporary full-time position from 13 February 2023 to 5 May 2023.You will be required to attend two days face-to-face training in January 2023.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is leading clean-up programs to help with the collection and disposal of flood debris from the past 18 months. The land-based program is for the clean-up of man-made flood debris from public land and has recently been extended to include eligible large or hazardous man-made debris on private land in flood-affected communities
Once again, thanks has to go to the Economic Development Team at Bathurst Regional Council for coordinating such an amazing event as well as acknowledgement to the major sponsor ATCO and other sponsors Verto and the Commonwealth Bank.
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“I’m hoping to share how many of the elements I applied to my surfing career can be useful to those in business, in particular around the topic of self care.” Layne said.
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Part of Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit will be closed to traffic on Sunday 11 September 2022, between 7.00am and 6.00pm, for the Bathurst Light Car Club Esses Hillclimb.
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TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE FLOOD CLEAN-UP
You can request help with clean-up of flood debris if you were impacted by the storms and floods in:
For more information please contact Bathurst Light Car Club’s Clerk of the Course, Mr David Robinson, on 0418 652 419.
Temporary road closures will be in place from the high side of Bathurst Goldfields’ gates on Conrod Straight up to and including McPhillamy Park gates on Skyline. Alternate access to McPhillamy Park will be via Barry Gurdon Drive.
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Itcare.was a real pleasure to chat with Layne, a 7 times World Surfing Champion, who describes herself as a champion of mental wellness and passionate campaigner for the environment! “I’m really excited to be up here in this part of the country today to celebrate BizMonth in Bathurst. It’s one of my favourite parts of the world, I love waking up in the bush and this is the first time
I’ve been here at Mt Panorama,” said Layne.When asked how lessons from her surfing career could be applied in the business world, Layne replied, “When you’re in business, it’s so important to find your ‘why’ and I also think that you have to surround yourself with a ‘dream team’. These are the people who bring out the best in you and encourage and support you.”
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For us, water restrictions and how we handle that has been a challenge. And with COVID, its been more recently that we’ve been struck with almost two thirds of our workforce out. But, I would have to say that Staffing has been our biggest challenge and finding the right people for the team has been our focus.
What was the best business advise you’ve ever been given?
Don’t be scared! A close friend said this to me and it’s really stuck with me.
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In partnership with Central West Village Voice, we want to celebrate the stories and successes of our local Bathurst Region businesses. From our local retailers and foodies through to our industrial and construction firms, we are looking to celebrate the wide variety of businesses that make up our strong, diverse economy.
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Public voting has also opened for the People’s Choice Awards, that is Bathurst’s Favourite Business and Bathurst’s Favourite Employee. More than 80 businesses and employees were nominated across the two categories. Voting can be conducted by visiting the chamber
to the Carillon Business Awards powered by Kelso Electrical have now closed. With more than 110 entries, the independent panel of judges now have the mammoth task of selecting the finalists and overall winner in the 16 award categories.
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The “foody” culture is the favourite thing for me. I love food, a good coffee and a great beer and we have a great choice for that. I also love that we are still so close to Sydney for a rugby game or a cricket match that we can travel down and be home again that night.
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It was therefore a high honour to be invited to help turn the first sod on Clarence’s new community hall recently. With the wonderful support of Rotary Clubs through the Blue Mountains, the Association of Bell, Clarence and Dargan is turning vision into reality with drive, passion and Itdetermination.wasadayofcommunity celebration and pride to remember (and those Rotary snags were first class too!). Can’t wait for the opening!
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A decade and a half later, on 28 April 1970, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visited Orange. The Queen planted a tree on the eastern side of Robertson Park which still stands and toured the Email refrigerator factory in Edward Street - later known as
That is why I have been calling on the current government to continue the holiday beyond the end of this month.
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This week, our communities mourn the extraordinarily sad loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
the visit. Some 15,000 people gathered at the park bandstand, where a young Legacy ward Janice Northey presented a bouquet to Her Majesty.
These visits showed the Queen’s great fondness and interest in regional Australia, and created a strong and lasting connection between residents of the Central West and the royal family.
That same day, the Queen stopped at Lithgow where a civic reception was held at Lithgow Park, which was renamed Queen Elizabeth Park after
Throughout her extraordinary reign including her final hours, she epitomised service, duty, and dignity. In a rapidly changing and often tumultuous world, she was a reassuring presence of continuity and calm.
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During this sad time, we thank and salute her Majesty’s for her seven decades of unwavering and resolute service to the Commonwealth, and the international community of nations. She was a truly exceptional leader.
I am incredibly disappointed that the Federal Government has announced that the fuel tax excise holiday will end on September 28.
Earlier this year, in an effort to relieve cost of living pressures, the previous Federal Government halved the fuel excise by 22 cents per litre. This was always due to end late September as it was hoped that fuel prices would have settled by that date.
Given that the prices are still high, and are still having a devastating effect on our country communities, I believe a continuation of this relief is vital.
Clarence and Dargan were infernos, with many losing their homes - including several members of the local RFS brigade. What our community members achieved during those long, hot days and nights of dust, ash, smoke and fire was extraordinary but bushfire recovery is a long, hard road that many communities are still travelling down.
8 submit your stories and read more at villagevoice.net.au Andrew GEE MP FEDERAL MEMBER FOR CALARE YourYourCountryVoice 107 George Street PO Box Bathurst54NSW 2795 (02) 6331 www.andrewgeemp.com.auandrew.gee.mp@aph.gov.au0524 For regular updates and news, follow me on Facebook and Instagram @andrewgeecalare BATHURST ELECTORATE OFFICE Authorised by Andrew Gee MP, Suite 1/179A Anson Street Orange, NSW 2800. RUNS ON THEBATHURSTFORBOARDANDLITHGOW √ Free MRI scans at BathurstLithgowHospital.gotitsMRIlicencein2019 √$12.5 million for Bathurst’sracetracksecond √ $2 billion for Great HighwayWesternupgrade √ 24 hour rescue helicopter for our region √ $380,000 for a new GlenraybuildinglaundryatIndustriesfollowingfire √ Millions in Federal funding to keep Lithgow Aged Care open √ $5.3 million for AlliedandlineproductionupgradesmorejobsatTimberMill,Bathurst √ $3.3 million improvementsforatBathurstAirport √ $3.083 million for an expansion andatimprovementsThreeTreeLodge √ $2.235 million for Lithgow’s Blast Furnace Park √ $3.2 million for the Lithgow revitalisationCBD √ $1.1 million for the upgrade of Glen Davis Road √ $625,554 equipmentplaygroundforinBathurst √ $954,250 ofconstructionforBathurstRailMuseum √ for$650,000replacingfootpathsinBathurst √ $300,000 for upgrades to the Civic Ballroom at Lithgow for use as an centreevacuation √ $205,000 for upgrades to Machattie Park √ $54 million for the CSUSchoolMedical
If you would like to pay your respects to the Queen, Books of Condolences are currently available to sign at our Orange and Bathurst electorate offices. Following the observance period these condolence books will be sent to Canberra, before being mailed to Buckingham Palace. Condolences can also be left online by visiting www.pmc.gov.au
VERY DISAPPOINTING - FUEL EXCISE RELIEF TO END
A 22 cent increase in petrol prices will be a major blow to rural communities, households and businesses right now, especially because country residents must drive longer distances and don’t have access to public transport options like our city counterparts.
The Queen toured Australia on sixteen separate occasions. On the first of these visits, in 1954, the royals visited 57 towns and cities in the 58 days they spent in Australia – including two lucky towns in the Central
revealed that during this visit, the Queen was the subject of an assassination attempt when a wooden log was placed over the train track at Lithgow. Fortunately, the log was struck by the slow moving advancement train, resulting in no damage to anything or anyone.
12, 1954, the royal flight touched down at Raglan Aerodrome, and the Queen bid a big G’day to Bathurst. The much-anticipated event saw more than 25,000 people flock to Bathurst’s King’s Parade to welcome the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh to the bush.
Pictured: Above left - Janice Northey presenting Her Royal Majesty the Queen with a bouquet, Lithgow. Above right - Leaving a tribute in our Book of Condolence.
I will continue to do all I can to ease the cost of living pressure for people living in the bush. It’s a huge issue affecting all our communities.
BELL, CLARENCE AND DARGAN WELL ON THE WAY TO BUSHFIRE RECOVERY
There will always be a special place in my heart for the men and women who carried our communities through the Black Summer Bushfires.
For more than 70 years, through the darkest of days and in times of triumph, her Majesty devoted herself to her country and to the Commonwealth.
The Barton Park Giant Trees Arboretum is an incredible asset to our region, and I would like to congratulate the group on all their hard work in developing such a wonderful park, as well as for the successful grant applications. I encourage everyone to pop in and check it out!
Under the previous Coalition Government’s, Planting Trees for the Queen’s Jubilee program, the Arboretum has been successful in receiving a $20,000 grant as well as an additional $5,000 under the Volunteer Grants program
Pictured: Andrew with John Zeni, President of the Barton Park Giant Trees Arboretum.
It was lovely to join the Bathurst and also Mount Panorama Lions Clubs this week in the unveiling of a commemorative plaque at the Bathurst Rail Museum to celebrate 75 years of Lions in Australia.
The impresssive Arboretum covers 40 acres of land and is dedicated to planting the largest, longest lived and most rare trees in the world. This community space is open for all to visit and is a world class collection of the greatest trees of the world.
$5,000 Volunteer grant will be put towards first aid kits and seating for volunteers and visitors to sit and admire the beautiful landscape.
The Lions have created the commemorative garden in conjunction with Bathurst City Council to celebrate 75 years of dedication, support and service to their Bathurst community. The garden is located at the Rail Museum and features all native plants and trees. There is also a frog pond around the back of the museum, which will be ideal for children to learn about frogs and plants, and will complement the child-friendly attractions at the museum.
LCP is a community-owned specialist day surgery and clinic that provides an invaluable service to the people of Lithgow and its surrounding districts.
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Like many in the Lithgow area I am deeply concerned about the news that Lithgow Community Private (LCP) is planning to cease operations.
The Barton Park Giant Trees Arboretum near Wallerawang is set to be even bigger and better thanks to $25,000 in funding.
FUNDING FOR BARTON PARK GIANT TREES ARBORETUM
9follow us on facebook.com/thevillagevoicecentralwest @villagevoicelithgow Andrew GEE MP FEDERAL MEMBER FOR CALARE YourYourCountryVoice 107 George Street PO Box Bathurst54NSW 2795 (02) 6331 www.andrewgeemp.com.auandrew.gee.mp@aph.gov.au0524 For regular updates and news, follow me on Facebook and Instagram @andrewgeecalare BATHURST ELECTORATE OFFICE Authorised by Andrew Gee MP, Suite 1/179A Anson Street Orange, NSW 2800. RUNS ON THEBATHURSTFORBOARDANDLITHGOW √ $14 million for highway upgrades betweenBathurstLithgow,andOrange √ $181,818 for Bathurst’s War Memorial Carillon √ $11.4 million for expanding and supporting aged care facilities in Lithgow √ accommodationfor$398,500crisis in Bathurst √ $1.2 million for CCTV in Bathurst and communitiesCalare √ $200,000 for new synthetic courts at Wattle Flat Recreation Ground √ $480,000 CommunityWallerawangfor&SportsClub √ $19.75 million in federal funding for recoverybushfireprojectsinLithgowandCalarecommunities √ More than $1.6 million for includingchildcaresupportingcentresinCalare,BathurstFamilyDayCare √ $925,000 for the Bathurst RehomingAnimalCentre √ $60 million for drought and localrecoveryCOVID-19toourcouncilsforlocalprojects √ hospitals,GovernmentAustralianRecordfundingforschools,childcareandtheNDIS √ $125,000 for canteen facilities at SportsgroundBathurst √ NewserviceheadspaceforLithgow √ 40 mobile phone towers and base stations for Calare
LITHGOW COMMUNITY PRIVATE MUST STAY OPEN
said it would increase its charges to LCP by that much, but that it has been giving LCP a 10% to 15% discount on the theatre hire
to know what to make of it all. However, what is clear is that if LCP is to stay open (and this needs to be the priority) the NSW Government needs to step in and work out a reasonable theatre hire charge and clearly communicate this to the LCP Board. This will bring the issue to a head so that all parties know where they stand. If a reasonable offer was to be made, the expectation would be that LCP accepts it.
This vitally important service to Lithgow must stay open.
I have spoken to both LCP and the NSW Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (LHD) about this issue. LCP says that the NSW Government has increased its operating theatre hire charges at Lithgow Hospital from $30-$35,000 per month to $80-$85,000 per month and it therefore has to close. The LHD says it has never
Thanks to the $20,000 grant, the Arboretum will now be able to complete earthworks for an area dedicated to Southern Hemisphere trees. The support will be used to assist in the planting of mature trees, as well as mass plantings of tube stock across a six to eight acre area. The plantings will be some of the largest and most endangered trees from the Southern
CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF LIONS CLUBS IN AUSTRALIA!
For three quarters of a century, scores of outstanding members have volunteered their time to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to make the Bathurst community a better place to call home. I would like to thank them for all their wonderful work and for this wonderful garden initiative. I am very proud to be a Lion!
With the end of the school year fast approaching, many school leavers will be planning their next steps. If you are one of those graduating students, thinking about continuing your studies away from home, I am pleased to let you know that there are a number of scholarships and payments that can help country students reach for the stars! • If you’re relocating more than 90 minutes from home to study a Cert IV (or higher) at TAFE, or to attend University, make sure you apply for the Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) of $3,000. You may also be eligible for a Relocation Scholarship that can support you throughout your study. • www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/relocation-scholarship • www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/tertiary-access-payment • Applications are now open for our Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships Scheme It offers up to $18,000 for a four-year degree. www.qtac.edu.au/rres-program • I also encourage you to get in contact with the Country Education Foundation to access other opportunities: www.cef.org.au
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The Australian Hotels Association NSW (AHA NSW) has released the list for the 2022 Awards for Excellence naming the Victoria as finalists for Best Regional Redevelopment and Best traditional pub accommodation (under $130).
The dragon boat club at Chifley Dam is providing a dragon boat session for children aged 11 years and older either on Mon 26th or Tue 27th September in the school holidays. Cost is $10 each and includes paddle and lifejacket use and a BBQ lunch afterwards. Sessions will be 9.30am to 12pm. We will have dragon boat games, tug of war and races. No paddling experience is necessary, training will be provided by a qualified coach. To register attendance, email dclarke@csu.edu.au, club information is at www. bathurstpandragons.org
The Victoria small but mighty team hope to take out the win for all categories, the winners announced on October 24th in Barangaroo.
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Spacious rooms, with views of Keppel & Havannah streets were lightened & modernised to suit travelling families, couples & solo travellers. An upgrade of the shared bathroom facilities also made use of local trades & heritage themes continue to shine throughout. Utilising local artists
The Victoria team continues to pave the way as a pokie free, family and dog friendly food, drink, arts, live music and accommodation precinct.
PICTURED BELOW: Junior paddler Haidyn
A major change since the relaunch is the absence of poker machines; Music, food and drinks play an important role in bringing people together. Hotel Owner, Heath Smith said “the absence of gaming has allowed the venue to concentrate their efforts on promoting alternate and inspiring forms of entertainment.”TheVictoria celebrated a Summer of Premium Australian Artists, featuring Josh Pyke, Katie Noonan and The Whitlam’s Official Black Stump Band. Local crowds and avid fans, hit the jackpot with artists’ perform in front of sell-out crowds. The Whitlam’s Frontman, Tim Freedman said “The Victoria is a unique regional Pub, owned and operated by people with a love of live music ” He sees this as a key regional venue with a big future ahead.
within the accommodation wing of the hotel, incorporating quality striking artwork and murals.
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10 submit your stories and read more at villagevoice.net.au 2022September15-033IssueNewsBathurst Money raised will support Blue Mountains Hospital and other local health related organisa ons All gardens $40 - Three gardens $20 Single garden - $10 School children are free For informa on: 0431 095 279 - www.leuragardensfes val.com.au Email: info@leuragardensfes val.com.au 1-4 October, 2022 9.30am - 4.30pm Tickets are available from August 1 at www.leuragardensfes val.com.au or during the Fes val at Leura Mall, Fes val HQ, (Fitzroy Street, Leura), Everglades, and Garden No.1. In addi on, ckets may be purchased online using a QR code at other gardens. All ckets are valid for the dura on of the Fes val 9 Magnicent gardens9 cent Stunning mountain scenerymountain scenery Art show T h i n k S p r i n gThink Spring T h i n k L e u r aThink Leura
The Awards are For Excellence Are Recognised As The Most Prestigious Awards Programme In The Hospitality Industry. The Awards Honour The Achievement Of Excellence In NSW Hotels Across A Variety Of Categories Including Accommodation, Dining and Entertainment.AmidstCOVID-19 lockdowns, The Victoria took the opportunity to renovate and redevelop the hotels first floor and renovate the rooms extremely tired accommodation. Much like ground floor, the artful style, personality & fresh feels shines through. This expanded the offering, to the short stay accommodation market, which is the perfect match as the Bathurst Region is a great place to visit.
would continue to provide inpatient and outpatient services at Lourdes Hospital, while St Vincent’s community nurses would continue to deliver high-quality outreach services to the Bathurst region.“Lourdes Hospital and St Vincent’s Outreach Services will continue to focus on rehabilitation, palliative care, allied health, dementia support and nursing services,” Mr Spittal said.
“We will work closely together to ensure a smooth transition for patients and the community, but also for employees as they are supported throughout their transition into employment with WNSWLHD,” said Ms Borg.
Submissions close on Friday 25th November 2022.
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The majority of Australia’s food waste comes from our homes (2.5 million tonnes per year), with organic waste making up approximately 48% of the contents of the average general waste bin in the Central West.
The NetWaste ‘Love Your Leftovers’ initiative is a cross
NetWaste’s ‘Love Your Leftovers’ initiative is inspired by the NSW Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) Love Food Hate Waste Program. The program helps households, communities and business to reduce food waste and protect the environment.
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“To ensure our services can continue to deliver for our communities, a mutual decision was made between our District and Catholic Healthcare to integrate some services into the district.”MrSpittal said under the new agreement, WNSWLHD
“We will continue to communicate clearly with staff and the community and investigate opportunities to develop or expand future services,” Mr Spittal said.
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Mark Spittal, WNSWLHD Chief Executive, said the service integration will support continuity of care and continue the two organisations’ strong partnership history.
“Western NSW has seen increased demand for services in areas such as rehabilitation and chronic disease management in the community, and aged care,” Mr Spittal said.
across Western NSW are set to benefit from the integration of Dubbo’s Lourdes Hospital and Bathurst’s St Vincent’s Outreach Services into Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) operations.
end of year exhibition at Bathurst regional Art Gallery. 2022 is the fourth year the Home Program has run at BRAG Participating schools for Bathurst are Meadow Flat, Spring Hill, Clergate, Sofala, Hampton, Carcoar, Wattle Flat, Bathurst South, and Carenne.
“Catholic Healthcare will remain a strong presence in the region, supported by our dedicated local team, the Catholic community and local businesses with whom we partner.”
Pictured: Coolamons by Ronda Sharpe.
Karen Borg, CHL Chief Executive Officer, said the transfer of the two services to WNSWLHD will allow the not-for-profit provider to focus on delivering high quality residential aged care, home and community services, and retirement living in Dubbo, Bathurst and across Western NSW.
the best care possible for older community members at every stage of their ageing journey,” Ms Borg said.
NetWaste Councils are creating a ‘Love Your Leftovers’ online recipe book inspired by the community for the community.
Around 160 public school students from the Central West will visit Bathurst Regional Art Gallery between 13 and 16 September to participate in workshops to learn about Wiradjuri art and culture. Their works will create a large collaborative artwork to feature in the exhibition Gunhigal Nguambang Wiradyuri Mayiny in November.
Individuals, local schools, community groups and businesses are encouraged to get involved by sharing their favourite leftovers-inspired recipes, plus any tips and ideas about practical ways to reduce food waste.
You can complete and submit your recipe online by visiting Council’s website or scanning the QR code.
‘Love Your Leftovers’ is an exciting initiative coordinated by NetWaste Councils Bathurst, Blayney, Cabonne, Orange, Forbes and Parkes, to help tackle the food waste crisis. The aim is to create an online recipe book that is inspired by the community for the community.
Once completed, the online recipe book will be free to download from Council’s website and will be a valuable tool in helping residents to nd inspiration and ideas to reduce food waste and transform leftovers into nutritious, delicious dishes.
All employees of Lourdes Hospital and St Vincent’s Outreach Services currently engaged through CHL will have their employment transferred to the WNSWLHD.
The Home Program is a series of workshops, virtual excursions and embedded framework in schools looking at contemporary Aboriginal art, language, and culture. Across three terms, students studied and created artworks inspired by three contemporary Aboriginal artists: Andy Snelgar, Karla Dickens, and Daniel Boyd. Student artmaking culminates in an
community collaboration tackling food waste one plate at a time! If you have a great recipe idea you would be willing to share, or even some practical ideas on reducing food waste, we would love to hear from you.
The services have been operated by Catholic Healthcare (CHL) and funded by WNSWLHD since 2011. Under the new agreement, the services will be integrated into the WNSWLHD’s structure from Monday 3 October.
“The integration will streamline the experience of our patients as they transition from inpatient care to rehabilitation or palliative care in the community and allow us to continue improving access to innovative and contemporary models of care for patients across both Dubbo and Bathurst.”
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“We are proud of the strong relationship we’ve built with WNSWLHD, and we will continue to collaborate in providing
“By supporting highly skilled CHL staff to transfer to WNSWLHD, we can ensure patients will have consistency and continuity of high-quality care,” Mr Spittal said.
During the workshops Wiradjuri artist Ronda Sharpe will guide students in creating coolamons out of clay and local elder Aunty Gloria Dindima Rogers will discuss Wiradjuri culture and language to the students.
Home Program 2022, Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
For more information on this innovative community inspired initiative, contact NetWaste’s education consultant on 0400 407 685.
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Lithgow Mayor Maree Statham said the program of events
“People have been disconnected from family and friends but now they’re getting out and about again, we want to see communities thriving and businesses benefitting from more local activities, events and opportunities in the regions.
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“These events will provide our residents with an opportunity to reconnect as well as give the businesses and entertainment industry a boost,”“We have some exciting events coming up very soon, such as the Lithgow Halloween festival plus many more events to be finalised and promoted soon.” said Mayor Statham.
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community to get involved. It will be a gala cocktail dress event with local musicians, performers, local produce and special guest MC, Peter Watson from 2LT," said Mr Ring
Mr Toole said Lithgow Council was successful in securing funding for 14 community events in Lithgow. These events will appeal to a variety of different members of the community as the events all have a different approach and theme. Events will include street parades, live music, performances, children’s activities, educational programs, art exhibitions and more.
"We really want this night to be a special night of celebration for the entire business community so we’d like the entire business
Paul Toole said the Community Events Program will support the state’s events and hospitality sectors while bolstering economic recovery.
The $25 million Reconnecting Regional NSW - Community Events Program is part of the $200 million Regional Recovery Package, designed to support economic and social recovery across regional NSW that will create new jobs and support community events, shows and festivals to boost tourism.
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The Chamber has also had a great response from local large business to the call for sponsorships. EnergyAustralia has come on board as Naming Rights Sponsor, Centennial and Ferrero
LITHGOW RECONNECTED THROUGH EVENT FUNDING
Award entries close on Friday 23 September, so businesses only have a limited time to enter! The Chamber has had a great response from local businesses entering the 2022 Awards, but it would like as many businesses in the Lithgow LGA to enter as possible."This is a great opportunity for Lithgow LGA businesses to come together on the one night and celebrate our business community in unity," said Chamber Vice-President and BLER Project Director Steve Ring.
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as Platinum Sponsors, Greenspot as a Diamond Sponsor and Westfund and Family First as Gold Sponsors.
"We’re really grateful to have such support from the large business community in the LGA. Sponsorships secured this year and in following years means that the Chamber can continue to hold the Awards as an annual event in coming years," said Mr Ring.
Deputy Premier and Member for Bathurst Paul Toole today announced $239,651 from the NSW Government’s $25 million Reconnecting Regional NSW - Community Events Program for Lithgow community events.
"Because this is the first time the Awards have been held in the Lithgow LGA for around 15 years, we’re including all Award entries as finalists this year, so that everyone has a chance to be recognised on the Awards night of 26 November," said Mr Ring.
Businesses can enter the Awards on the Chamber website –Communitywww.lithgow.org.aumembers can nominate businesses by emailing Forevents@lithgow.org.aufurtherdetailsemail events@lithgow.org.au.
“The past two years have been difficult, with many unpredictable events including floods, drought, bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic, but we know NSW residents will come out the other side stronger and more resilient,” Mr Toole said.
“The NSW Nationals in Government are backing events that bring local communities together and this funding will help contribute to a sense of improved wellbeing and connectedness in 2022 and beyond.”
• Excellence in Small Business Award
Pictured Top: Grant Recipients with Deputy Premie aul Toole, Mayor Maree Statham and Lithgow Council General Manager Craig Butler. Pictured Right: Paul Toole at previous Halloween
will be very valuable to the community both economically and socially.
• Excellence in Large Business Award
• Excellence in Resilience Award
• Outstanding Start Up Award
I was pleased to join with Deputy Premier, Paul Toole last week to announce the recipients of the NSW Government Community Events Program. An exciting Spring/Summer Festival will be held over the next six months across our Seven Valleys which will include:
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• Markets at Petra Avenue, Clarence Visit www.sevenvalleys.com.au/whats-on for details.
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Over the last weeks there have been extensive discussions with medical practitioners and community leaders and the board acknowledge the concern over the potential loss of services. The board thanks the community for their feedback and support.
Lithgow City Council has organised a range of diverse activities during the spring school holidays for teens. Find out more about the events on council’s website
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“We are actively looking at models for sustainable delivery of private surgery and specialist medical consulting services. We are considering all options and nothing is off the table. “ said Robert Swinton, Chairman.
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Members of the community wishing to address the Council meeting are required to register by midday on the day of the meeting. Register online Copieswww.council.lithgowcom/addressing-council.at:oftheagendacanbefoundonthewebsite. StreamLiveWatch Council is currently seeking applications for the following position/s: • Casual Learn to Swim Instructors Closes 30 Sept • Financial Services Manager Closes 21 Sept • Water Wastewater Infrastructure Officer Closes 19 Sept Applications must be received by the advertised close date. For further information on any of these positions and to apply, go to the Council’s website. Join our team
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Local electrical, fabrication, services suppliers, and engineering businesses from Lithgow were engaged during the construction and installation process.
In the Capertee Valley, higher than average rainfall over July and August, combined with material delays has delayed the completion of the new Crown Creek Bridge until 1st October 2022 and the commencement of construction of the bridge over Airly Creek.
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The Libraries aslo have a great program of activities for young ones. There are some fun projects with a space them, halloween craft and retro games. Find out more about the events on the Library website www.library.lithgow.com
The decision to close LCP was made after the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District indicated they would raise charges to LCP by over 250%, it should be no surprise that this was not sustainable.
This week, Council will also be tendering for the reconstruction of damaged rural sealed roads across the LGA. We will be focusing on high traffic, high speed arterial roads, with 11 priority assets identified including Magpie Hollow Road, Coxs River Road, Hampton Road, Wolgan Road and Pipers Flat Road.
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Then on Sunday night of the collection week, green waste at the kerbside where you normally garbage Residents should ensure the following:
in conjunction with the development of the Gardens of Stone National Park on behalf of National Parks and Wildlife Service, survey works have commenced in preparation for upgrade to sections of State Mine Gully Road.
• Festival of Fire at Lithgow Blast Furnace Park Buzzing Bees ecological plays Markets at Monkey Creek Café Dargan
Lithgow City Council acknowledges that the community may wish to make tributes to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and share their memories of her monumental reign.
the project and I congratulate all the stakeholders who have brought the project to fruition and encourage locals to show their support by attending the opening”.
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A Green Waste collection will be provided on 26th September 2022. Residents are reminded that a SERVICE BY REQUEST will Residentsapply. can register
‘Made in Lithgow’ lighting installation to be unveiled
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• Natives festival lecture series at Western Sydney University Lithgow
I understand many in the community are frustrated with the state of our roads. The ongoing wet weather is hampering Council’s best efforts to undertake road repairs throughout the Local Government Area. Over 1,500 millimetres of rain has fallen in the past 12 months.There have been four natural disaster declarations that are current for our area. This is an incredibly difficult operating environment with extensive damage to our infrastructure.
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The narrative of the installation ‘Made in Lithgow’ includes recognition of the ancient connection of the traditional custodians to the area, the story of Lithgow’s long history of industrial and engineering prowess, a snapshot of the future of Lithgow, and recognising the natural beauty and unique flora and fauna of the region.
Contact Details PO Box 19, Lithgow NSW 2790 180 Mort Street, Lithgow NSW 2790 Administration Office Monday to Friday 8.30am
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However, we are moving forward. In recent weeks Council has reconstructed Hassans Walls Road, Brays Lane, Naomi Street, Muttons Falls Road and Lawsons Long Alley, just to name a few.
Council is prioritising these repairs and doing what it can as conditions permit.
The concept and design of ‘Made in Lithgow’ was developed by Robbie Park, Council’s events coordinator in consultation with the local traditional landowners, Lithgow Environment Group, local businesses, and Lithgow District Chamber of Commerce.
• Garden Prunings – should be no longer than 2 metres, not thicker than 200mm and tied in bundles.
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Lithgow has a long association with the Queen and Prince Phillip following their first visit to Lithgow in 1954. Many locals still have fond memories of that visit. The condolence book will be available at Lithgow Library during opening hours, Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 12pm, up until close of business
Monday, 26 September at 7pm In the Council Chambers, 180 Mort Street, Lithgow-
• Each bundle or box shall be less than 16 kilograms in weight.
The opening event for the new ‘Made in Lithgow’ lighting installation is set for Friday 30th September.
*Please note grass clippings will no longer be accepted as bagged grass clippings reduce options for beneficial re-use of green waste.
• Natives of the Tablelands exhibition at Gang Gang Gallery Lithgow
The ‘Made in Lithgow’ installation is part of the awardwinning Streets as Shared Spaces program launched in May 2020, as a pilot to enable improvements across NSW during COVID-19 and into the future. As part of the NSW Government's Streets as Shared Spaces program, the project ‘Made in Lithgow’ received $440,035 and is proudly 100% funded by the NSW Government.
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Lighting design and programming for the project has been developed by Mark Hammer one of Australia’s leading lighting artists. Mark is in high demand in Australia and internationally for his expertise and innovative designs and practicality.MayorMaree Statham said “Made in Lithgow is a success story of collaboration involving local engineering and internationally renowned artists. Seven Valleys Tourism & Events have been instrumental in coordinating
After the announcement two weeks ago by Lithgow Community Private about the imminent closure of the operation, there has been much concern from the community, and whilst the future is yet far from clear, the board are working hard to balance the needs of the community and their legal obligations as directors.
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The public book of condolence will be sent to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and then on to Buckingham Palace. The messages will also be archived by the Commonwealth Government and may be displayed at its national institutions, such as the National Library of Australia, to form a lasting record of this moment in history.
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At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held 22 August 2022, Council resolved to publicly exhibit the following protocol for 60 days: • Draft Lithgow Community Cultural Protocol Copies of the protocol are available for download from Council’s website.
• Lawn Clippings and leaves shall be placed in a durable container, cardboard box or hessian/plastic bag.
• Twilight Picnics at Various locations around the Seven Valleys
The board are committed to keeping the important medical services currently provided by LCP in the community.
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‘Made in Lithgow’ will add to the appeal of the Plaza as a venue for Pop Up Markets, Events, Live Music and will transform and re-energise the streets as part of the nighttime economy which is essential to getting NSW moving again.
Come along to Cook Street Plaza on Friday 30 September to see the switching on of the “Made in Lithgow” lighting installation from 5.30pm. There will be live music by The Lounge Catz, free face painting and glowing fairy floss for kids as well as roving entertainment from Lithgow Living History.
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The cost of living is going up. How has this been addressed?
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Option 1 - Maintained
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Council offers the Pensioner Rebate Scheme, which financially supports this important cohort in our community. If, an application for a Special Rate Variation is submitted to IPART and approved, the Pensioner Rebate will increase by 20% from $250 to $300. In addition, Council also has a Hardship Policy to accommodate the special needs of those unable to pay their rates in full on time.
Option 1 is for a total increase of 24% plus the expected rate peg of 2.5% to residential, business and farmland rates starting from 1 July 2023. In future years, rates would only increase over your 23/24 land rate by the amount approved by the NSW Government. Council has forecast a figure of around 2.5% for this. But, this is not a council decision.
Council also requires $1.25 million annually to provide additional economic and other services that will put the community in the strongest possible position to respond to local economic challenges and grasp opportunities
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Option 1 will provide for the future as we transition from a coal and power producing economy. We will address the structural deficit allocations to maintain services, build capacity and facilitate economic resilience.
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Under OPTION 1, we can continue to maintain the Council’s services and $530 million of infrastructure assets. Just as important, we can also ready the LGA for the future with increased investment in maintenance ensuring the underlying cost of major maintenance does not grow to an unaffordable level. Most important, we can diversify the local economy, bringing more quality jobs for people as coal mining and power generation reduce in activity
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While the total rates income would increase by 42%, Council has wound back the increase for residential, business & farmland. These would increase by 26.5% (24% plus 2.5%; the average rate peg).
If an increase of 26.5% for residential and other rate categories happens, what amount will be asked for the following year? Centre to a of our Rates Team.
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An external review of our financial position assessed that Council requires an additional $4.75 million annually to maintain the necessary levels of service – mostly related to roads. This funding will allow us to do more than the current short term or responsive maintenance.
Through our community surveys, Council has heard what is important to you. Residents want to see a greater focus on road maintenance, economic development and provision of services and facilities for youth. Council’s ability to maintain our local community’s assets and deliver the outcomes residents want as we go forward is constrained by our current financial resources.
• Maintain roads, footpaths, business centres and buildings to a level agreed with the community
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• Maintain services to the community, including playing fields, parks, aquatic centre, libraries and community facilities.
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• Ensure Council’s infrastructure renewal backlog does not become unaffordable in the future.
Ridgy Didge a resounding success for the region
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the loveliest bunch ever”, “Awesome signage, marshals and volunteers”, “very clean amenities, good parking, coffee van and food was good to have”, “As the event grows it will be an awesome area for a festival atmosphere”.
Mayor, Councillor Maree Statham said “The Ridgy Didge running festival was a welcome addition to Lithgow’s events landscape, and I am particularly pleased to hear the flow on effects to the tourism area. The Hassan’s Walls Reserve is such a magnificent asset right on the doorstep of Lithgow and to see people enjoying their sport in this special place was great to see. I congratulate the event organisers for their hard work and excellent coordination”.
Pictured: Keith Painter presenting the winner’s certificate to Danny Whitty.
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Some testimonial feedback from the runners was “Amazing Volunteers, great vibe and atmosphere”, “Course marking was excellent”, “Loved the Pony Club location as an Event Hub”, “The volunteers were without exception
Portland RFS Get Ready Day.
Lithgow hosted a great number of runners for the first Ridgy Didge running festival at Hassan’s Walls on 20 August 2022. With 228 runners registered for the event.
Local businesses reaped the benefits. Accommodation, restaurants, and cafes were busy over the weekend and the Lithgow Pony Club catered for the hungry competitors at the event site.
Danny Whitty’s essay ‘The story of a Bull in the Hotel’ was judged the winning entry in the 2022 Yvonne Jenkins Memorial Award competition. The competition is held annually by the Lithgow & District Family History Society. Prior to the formalities Keith Painter gave an informative talk on James Padley titled from ‘Castlemaine to Lithgow – the long way round’. James Padley was a well-respected member of the Lithgow Community, actively involved in the promotion of walking tracks in the Hassans Walls reserve. Padley Bros operated a second-hand furniture business in Main Street Lithgow in the early 1900s.
The event organisers conducted a survey with 94.3% rating the event as Awesome or Very Good.
The event organisers also manage the Glow Worm Tunnel Marathon Weekend and are very excited about the prospects of making the region a number one choice for runners and bringing great economic benefit to Lithgow.
This year the Portland Rural Fire Brigade will again hold a local “Get Ready Weekend” for Portland and the surrounding community on Sunday 18th September 2022 between 10am2pm. The “Get Ready Weekend” provides an opportunity for you to engage with your local Rural Fire Service brigade, find out about the bush fire risk in your area (with a focus on farm and rural properties) and plan and prepare for the coming bush fire season.
The event is to be held at the Portland Rural Fire Station, 8 Lime Street, Portland NSW 2847.There will be two Heritage Fire Trucks on display at the fire shed on the day with thanks to NSW RFS HERITAGE. Physical distancing restrictions associated with (COVID) will apply.”
There were several race distances available to accommodate for different standards of competitor making it an ideal event for people just starting out in trail running. There was good representation of demographics across the board with slightly more women than men.
Upcoming road rehabilitation
Lithgow’s natural disaster recovery
Lithgow Council’s disaster recovery is funded by the Federal Government’s Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements, administered by the State Government. Lithgow City Council has thanked both governments for their continued assistance.
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The night also featured local artists, ecologists and bee keepers, engaging guests with different activities throughout the
Pictured Above: Geoff Welsman, STEAMWorks Chairperson
“The goal of the evening was to introduce the STEAMWorks organisation to the community, educate them a little and showcase local producers and artists, giving the community an insight into what our goals as an organisation are. We are focussed on helping our young people explore science and the arts and understand there are many options out there for them.” said STEAMWorks Chairperson, Geoff Welsman.
Pictured Above: Guests enjoying Art Activities
ALL ABOUT BEES DINNER A GREAT SUCCESS
The Annexe created a great atmosphere for the event
This week, Lithgow Council will be releasing a public tender for the large-scale repair of significant arterial roads across the Lithgow LGA.
The Lithgow local government area is nearly 4,500 square kilometres and comprises a road network of over 970 kilometres.
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The venue was The Annexe at The Foundations in Portland which transformed into a beautifully styled venue for the evening, complete with a spring inspired arbour entry way.
night from creating bee inspired artworks, building a bee hotel through to a fun filled Bee trivia session.
The event was a fabulous success with many more workshops and events planned for the coming months. The next being the Ecology picnic on 23 October at The Millpond in Portland. This event was made possible through the generous support of Inspiring NSW and Energy Australia.
With over 1,500 millimetres of rain falling in the past 12 months, there have been four natural disaster declarations that are current for our area. This is an incredibly difficult operating environment with extensive damage to infrastructure.
Guests were treated to a delicious arrival cocktail featuring local Capertee Valley Gin from Craftworks Distillery, a selection of local produce for the starter, a honey inspired menu by Lithgow’s The Tin Shed, and artisan desserts by Food We Do.
“In recent weeks Council has reconstructed Hassans Walls
“This week, Council will also be tendering for the reconstruction of damaged rural sealed roads across the LGA. We will be focusing on high traffic, high speed arterial roads, with 11 priority assets identified including Magpie Hollow Road, Coxs River Road, Hampton Road, Wolgan Road and Pipers Flat Road.”
“As these roads serve the greatest number of residents and visitors, they are our priority,” concluded Mayor Statham. “As I continue to say, we will build back better. It may take some time,
and get your firewood or coal to see you through to the end of winter! Or have it delivered! We sell by the tonne and our
Road, Brays Lane, Naomi Street, Muttons Falls Road and Lawsons Long Alley, just to name a few,” noted Mayor Statham.
recently formed STEAMWorks organisation hosted a dinner last Saturday night celebrating the amazing world of bees. The dinner was sadly postponed from its original date in science week due to organising team getting COVID< however the small delay in time did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of guests.
Pictured Above: Guests enjoying Bee Trivia
but we are entirely committed to this effort. Should any resident want to know more about our recovery program, please contact the Council’s administration.”
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“Lake Lyell is a popular recreational and tourism spot, and its environmental significance will be considered as part of the project’s planning process,” he said.
EnergyAustralia has been awarded $11 million of funding as part of the NSW Government’s Pumped Hydro Recoverable Grants program to progress feasibility studies for its proposed pumped hydro facility near Lithgow.EnergyAustralia will contribute a further $17 million towards these studies for this statesignificantFundingproject.will enable EnergyAustralia to continue early-stage investigations into the project’s potential and how it can support NSW’s energy transition as part of the Government’s Pumped Hydro Recoverable GrantsPumpedProgram.hydro is expected to play an important role in supporting NSW’s transition to clean energy.
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A key focus for the business as it transitions to cleaner forms of energy is supporting its regionally-based workers and the communities in which it has operated for decades – such as Lithgow.
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The event was also an opportunity to thank Ferrero’s 96 full-time Lithgow team members, who have contributed to the worldclass regional manufacturing of the products for more than 40 years, including making more than 8.8 million kilograms of Nutella each year for Australia and New Zealand.
a new pumped hydro facility within the Lithgow region is just one of the major investment approaches EnergyAustralia is pursuing to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
manufacturing, making products enjoyed by Australians everywhere around the nation,” said Mr “TheToole.Lithgow factory is an incredible example of how long-term investment, supported by a dedicated workforce and commitment to innovation, is key to supporting growth in our local communities,” he said.
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Mayor Maree Statham said “Lithgow City Council encourages and supports sustainability measures being implemented by businesses in the local community.” .
“Lithgow’s solar project is an important part of our energy transition journey in Australia. Currently, solar provides 15-20 per cent of Lithgow’s total electricity needs, and we’re looking forward to exploring the next phase of our solar project,” said Derek Lath, Institutional Affairs Director of Ferrero Australia.“These latest achievements are part of Ferrero’s global commitment to deliver on our sustainability strategy to improve peoples’ livelihoods and protect the environment,” he concluded.
Ferrero marks sustainability milestones at Lithgow
“The Lithgow factory is an incredible example of how longterm investment, supported by a dedicated workforce and commitment to innovation, is key to supporting growth in our local communities,”
If approved, the Lake Lyell pumped hydro facility has the potential to produce 335 megawatts of electricity with around eight hours of storage, enough to power over 150,0001 households during peak demand.
Developing pumped hydro near Lithgow would help create hundreds of local job opportunities, support the energy transition and provide a new form of reliable energy generation for NSW homes and businesses.
EnergyAustralia’s Head of Portfolio Development, Dan Nugent said the project was
“still in the very early days” and there will be plenty of opportunities for locals and anyone with an interest in the project to input into planning and design processes.
“Extensive technical studies will be done to look at ways to minimise environmental and social impacts, we will also be looking at how to share project benefits with the community.”
The project would provide stored power at times when the wind isn’t blowing, or the sun isn’t shining – releasing energy quickly when it is needed most to create a more reliable system and help keep energy costs down.
The Nutella Loves Aussie Recipes collection celebrates the unique landscapes and flavours of Australia, with new recipes inspired by ingredients from each location. Each jar is themed around a much-loved and iconic Australian destination, from the Great Barrier Reef to the Barossa, Bondi Beach and Cradle Mountain.
Ferrero Australia has today marked local sustainability milestones and celebrated the launch of Nutella’s new campaign, hosting Deputy Premier, Member for Bathurst and Minister for Regional New South Wales Paul Toole and Lithgow Mayor Maree Statham at Ferrero’s Lithgow factory.
“We’re grateful to Ferrero donating 100 special, limited-edition Nutella Lithgow jars to the local Seven Valleys Visitors Centre, rightfully recognising Lithgow as the home of Nutella in Australia and supporting local tourism!”Theevent also officially marked the competition of the second phase of the Lithgow factory’s solar project.
EnergyAustralia held a community information session in December 2021 and will be back out soon speaking with residents, interested stakeholders and the broader community about the funding and what it means for the Developmentproject.of
“Today’s visit marked several significant milestones for Ferrero’s Lithgow factory – in particular, reducing water usage by more than 30 per cent this financial year. We are very proud of this achievement, and will continue expanding our sustainability initiatives to play our part in protecting Australia’s natural environment,” said Massimo D’Ambrosio, Managing Director of Ferrero Australia. Deputy Premier Paul Toole attended the event.“I was pleased to be here today to help thank Ferrero’s Lithgow workers for their outstanding contribution to the local
Member for Bathurst Paul Toole with Ferrero Australia’s Managing Director Massimo D’Ambrosio and Director of Institutional Affairs Derek Lath
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Due to COVID-19 it was postponed in 2020 and again in 2021 but we got to do it all now this year in 2022. There were a number of performers at the Tattoo including Lithgow Highland Pipe Band, Scots All Saints College Pipes & Drums Band, Wagga
and do not know anyone there. I will approach them just say hello and then the conversation develops from there. They are relieved they have someone to talk to and both of you now look like you belong.
and District Highland Pipe Band, Yanco Agricultural High School DrumCorp, Leeton Pipe Band, Granville Boys High School, Condobolin RSL Pipe Band, Joy Reiher School of Scottish Dancing, Galari Bia Waga Dhannys dancers, Parkes Shire Concert Band plus individual pipers and drummers.Itwasall pretty amazing.
The Fifth Condobolin Tattoo was held on Saturday 10 September and I played as part of the school pipe and drums.
As my mate Mick, the Sage of Wiseman’s Creek, says …”Heritage on a stick!”
1 Arrive early - In my experience I have found that if I arrive to Networking functions around 15 minutes early I am greeted by the organisers and that breaks the ice for me. I then stand close to the door and greet people as they come in. They think I am one of the organisers and speak to me easily and freely. Anyone can do this.
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Starting my working life as a farm labourer and freezing working I never thought I would need to know how to professionally network, and it wasn’t until I started a career in corporate life in the IT industry, that I learned how important networking was in furthering ones career quickly andHowever,successfully.though people consider myself as an extrovert attending my first professional networking event was very daunting and put me right out of my comfort zone. Walking into a room of suits with the crisp whites shirts and the red power ties was overwhelming. I was the youngest there by at least fifteen years and because the person whom invited me was running late I freaked out and had a panic attack. Eventually, my host did arrive and rescue me. I got through the night but I did not attend another networking event for at least another year.
You can have a Matt Moran meal or a bevy at the 1872 Club House Hotel (aka Rockley Pub). Or picnic beside the weir in shady Stephens Park on Peppers Creek, right in the village centre. Find Dunns Plains, the famous homestead where bushranger Ben Hall besieged the Gold Commissioner and extorted a £500 ransom. Watch out for the world famous Rockley Rodeo in March, and for the annual recreation of the first ever womens cricket match in Australia. And, there is a terrific monthly market.
It all started with a street parade as we all marched down the main street of Condobolin. The Tattoo started afterwards in a small arena behind the RSL Club. And it was cold! This event is held every three years in the Central West with Pipe Bands, dancers and performers coming from all over NSW to entertain the Lachlan Shire.
3 Be Consistent – Practice makes perfect and the best way to build your confidence is to simply attend as many networking events as possible. The most successful Networkers consistently attend the same events each month. This gives them creditability with other Networkers and soon you become part of the furniture and other people will introduce you to their guests. This allows you to be more comfortable.
Mrs Heritage and I just love going out to Rockley. Less than a 30 minute drive from Bathurst, it was almost forgotten for a while, but is getting its chutzpah back. In the 1800’s it was a thriving village of thousands of people with a gold and agricultural based economy. The legacy is a cluster of two dozen or so wonderful heritage buildings, some great stories, and one of the best heritage villages you would ever want to see. The whole place is listed by the National Trust and is on the Register of the National Estate.
“The richest people in the world look for and build networks, everyone else looks for work.” - Robert T. Kiyosaki
the past twenty five years I have trained many others on how to network and most of these participants were introverts who run their own businesses. I still run these workshops today because networking is such a powerful way to grow your loyal customer base and your revenue. Many introverts who do use networking as a marketing tool leave thousands of dollars of potential revenues on the table and missed out on multimillion dollar opportunities.
Steve Semmens is an experienced Business Coach who works with senior and mid-level executives, managers, and business owners at all levels of leadership throughout the Central West of NSW. Find out more at https://thepersuader.com.au
thought of the week……. “ On or off the map, Rock on at Rockley” by a humble heritage advocate –September 2022, Column #260
I was taken to task recently by Tony and Deidre because Rockley is omitted from some of the Bathurst Region tourist mud maps. But, but, it’s not up to me, I spluttered.
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Rock on at Rockley
2 Approach those standing on their own - If I see someone standing on their own they are usually in the same boat as myself
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Three of these techniques that help introverts network successfully are:
Visit for the day or overnight. Get the Village info booklet from BVIC. You can just kick back and relax on the verandah at Buddens or the pub, and soak up the heritage atmo. Go on a Sunday and look through the super 1864 Rockley Mill Museum (ph 63379381). And Tony will give you a guided tour of the village if you ring Buddens Guesthouse first and ask him nicely (ph 63379279). Buddens is a perfect heritage complex where you can stay and be pampered.
Better Business Column by Steve Semmens, The Persuader
Until next time
Hi people. It's your favourite Roving Reporter here, coming to you live from you know where, my desk!
So don’t let being an introvert stop you from reaping the many rewards of networking. Challenge yourself to go outside your comfort zone and start attending networking events today!
Leo Roving Reporter
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Over that time I worked on some techniques to make it easier for me to be more confident and comfortable at networking events. I have not only used these techniques successfully over
HERITAGE MATTERS
Networking for Introverts
Our pic is the Rockley Mill – then and now.
FILM SOCIETY, 16 Main Street, Lithgow
BATHURST SPRING SPECTACULAR
The Bathurst Spring Spectacular will be held on the last weekend in October, Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th October. The Bathurst Gardeners’ Club have liaised with the owners of ten (10) beautiful gardens to welcome the community back to this popular event. There is something for everyone in this year’s
The ever-popular Bathurst Gardeners’ Club Monster Plant sale will take place in the park adjacent to the Bathurst Visitor Information Centre on Saturday 29th October only, from at 9.30am-3.00pm for the keen gardeners
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A Bathurst Spring Spectacular Raffle for 2022 will take place with a choice of prizes, Petrie’s Mitre 10 Garden Package, an attractive quilt by Anne Young and a large wooden platter. For more details refer to the Bathurst Spring Spectacular Facebook
Tickets for the 2022 Bathurst Spring Spectacular are now available. Tickets are $20.00 per person and can be purchased online by clicking on the link at the Bathurst Gardeners’ Club website: https://bathurstgardenclub.org.au/ bathurst-spring-spectacular/ Tickets can also be purchased at the Bathurst Visitor’s Information Centre in Kendall Street, Bathurst or at all gardens over the weekend of the event. Visitors who only wish to visit one garden will pay $5.00 at the desk at the garden of their choice.
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Spring Spectacular from showcasing what can be achieved in a small suburban garden to meandering in large sprawling country gardens and gardens around heritage homes.
Tickets are $2.00 each and can be purchased from members of the Bathurst Gardeners’ Club or at the desk at each garden. The raffle will be drawn at the conclusion of the Bathurst Spring Spectacular.Allmoney raised from the Spring Spectacular will be donated to local charities. The Bathurst Gardeners’ Club thanks sponsors who support this very worthwhile community event. Details on charities and sponsors are available at https:// Spectacular.forbathurstgardenclub.org.au/bathurst-spring-spectacular/KeepthelastweekendinOctoberfree,29thand30thOctober,somegardeninginspirationatthe2022BathurstSpring
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Local musicians including students from Mitchell Conservatorium will perform in some gardens for the enjoyment of visitors. Refreshments will also be available in some gardens
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A reimagined student theatre production of 19th century novelist Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein will play at the Ponton Theatre at Charles Sturt University in Bathurst starting on Wednesday 28 September. This is the first third-year production for Bathurst campus after Covid-19 disrupted the theatre. It is also one of the largest cast productions for on-campus theatre.
is a recognisable story, is on the Australian HSC curriculum and will attract attention from the audience wishing to see a new twist on a classic tale.
parents of all ages occupied. In addition, regular preschool Storytime will be held at Lithgow Library.
School Holiday Activities at your Local Library
Tickets will be available to purchase at the door and available online at https://www.trybooking.com/CCHIV General Admission tickets are $15.00, and Student Admission are $10.00. When purchasing online, ticket buyers will be charged an additional 50c on top of the ticket price for each ticket.
Church of United Spiritualism of Australia in Lithgow
All activities are free and no bookings are required. While you are there check out the amazing items you can borrow for free with your free library card. If you aren’t a member it only takes a few minutes to join.
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Final-year theatre media student Ms Leila Broughton and director of the Frankenstein production said the story of Frankenstein, while not new to the Australian stage, is not a frequent visitor, which makes the specific telling fresh and unique to Australian audiences.
There will be a space theme throughout the holidays with space wreaths, painting a UFO, a space LEGO afternoon, space mobiles and alien stress heads. Just for something different in week two there will also be Halloween craft, and retro games including marbles, jacks, pick up sticks and hopscotch. Something to keep kids and
“Using imagery of Australian landscapes, Frankenstein will be unique, beautiful, and resonate with audiences.”
Other performance dates and times are Thursday 29 September at 7pm, Friday 30 September at 7pm, and Saturday 1 October at 2pm and 7pm.
To find the holiday program or more information about joining the library, head to the library webpage at ww.lithgow.library.com or contact the library on 63529100.
The production is set in post-WWI Australia and grounds the timeless text in a familiar space and touches on poignant issues in both the 1930s and the world in 2022.
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“The original novel was made famous through its gothic tone and themes, which we’ve chosen to expand upon by romanticising the Australian Gothic”.
The main cast includes Richie King as Frankenstein; Crow Gabriel as The Creature; Charlie Kellaway as Fritz; Tristan Gale as Henry Clerval; Myah Whalmsey as Elizabeth; and Kiara Bennett as Agatha.
There will be five performances of Frankenstein at the Ponton Theatre at Charles Sturt University in Bathurst starting at 7pm on Wednesday 28 September.
Theatre media students have crafted this theatre production to showcase their skills to potential employers in the Australian theatre industry. They are grateful to be able to do this since Covid put a halt to theatre, for most cast members, this is their first time involved in a production
and our world in 2022”.
The Church of United Spiritualism of Australia holds services on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at the Red Cross Hall, 225 Main Street Lithgow at 10.30 am.
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Lithgow City Council Library service will be holding a variety of children’s activities from Monday 26 September until Friday 7 October 2022 at Lithgow, Portland and Wallerawang Libraries.
For further information please ring Cheryl on 0414 188 599.
The final-year theatre media/communication students in the Charles Sturt School of Information and Communication Studies have adapted and recontextualised for a modern audience Mary Shelley’s tale of scientist Victor Frankenstein and his invented ‘creature’.
Extra information about the production, updates, and information on ticketing will be posted on CSU Frankenstein Production , our event Facebook page.
advise all the garden-minded people out there that meetings are now being held at the Lithgow Bowling club on the first Monday of the month at 2.00 pm. We invite all garden-lovers come along and see what we're about!
“Its themes play with the creation of life in relation to mortality, the ethics of science and the hubris of mankind,” Ms Broughton said.
Frankenstein Lives at CSU
“Our objective is to relate these themes in a new way, by connecting them to relevant instances, such as ongoing climate catastrophes, the recent 2022 US Supreme Court overturning of the landmark 1973 Roe vs Wade case, and the ongoing efforts to create ‘sentient’ artificial intelligence (AI)”.“Set in Tasmania in the 1930s, our adaptation of Frankenstein will touch on poignant issues in both the 30s
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The Rhinos kept their best game till the last, and needed to as Oberon were not as far off the money as the score indicated.IftheTigers had had better control of the ball the score would have been closer, and by contrast Manildra were able to keep the ball alive and move it around which helped break down the Oberon defence with their weight of possession and dangerous attacking players.
Abel Lefaoseu, the Tigers captain-coach, leading from the front, scored his team’s first try, and Caylib Marston soon after for Oberon to take the lead for the only time at 25 minutes, but the Rhinos scored six successive times to destroy any chances before a late Oberon try in the final minutes.Lefaoseu was gracious in defeat, congratulating the Manildra players and commiserating with his own teammates at the presentation of trophies following the game.Grenfell Girlannas won the leaguetag title 18-14 after an exciting clash with the Manildra Rhinos team.
Pictured: Oberon Tigers’ Liam Walsh in pursuit of a Manildra player in the grand final
MIDWEST CUP GRAND FINAL WRAP UP
The Tigers’ run of 11 consecutive wins, including the win over minor premiers Manildra in the final premiership game, came to an end with the loss to the Rhinos 34-16.
Story and Photo by John Fitzgerald
Manildra had been undefeated during the regular season until their loss to Oberon three weeks earlier but in the grand final the Rhinos scored six tries to the Tigers’ three to take the title.
Oberon Tigers, representing the Midwest Rugby League, and Manildra Rhinos, faced off in the final match of the season held at Grenfell on the first weekend of September before a big crowd.
In the context of the three Midwest Cup clubs’ participation in the Woodbridge Cup in the initial pairing of the two western competitions, the Woodbridge Cup grand final was the classic confrontation between the best Midwest and best Woodbridge clubs.
