Central West Village Voice - Issue #053

BATHURST WINTER FESTIVAL 1 – 16 JULY 2023

UNMISSABLE MOMENTS:

-McDonald’s Bathurst Ice Rink | Every day, 9am – 9pm

-Ferris wheel | Up and spinning all day, every day, 9am – 9pm

-Kaleidoscope Mirror Maze | Get ready for a trippy journey, every day, 11am – 9pm

-Asteroids multi-player illumination game | Play for bragging rights in Courthouse Lane, every night, sundown – 10pm, brought to you by the Festival’s Family Fun Partner Newcastle Permanent

-Illuminations | When the sun goes down, the town lights up ‘til 10pm

-An array of light and art installations throughout Kings Parade and Machattie Park

-Brighten Up Bathurst business window displays

EMBRACE THE CHILL & IGNITE YOUR SPIRIT AT THE BATHURST WINTER FESTIVAL!

SATURDAY 1 JULY

ARMADA BATHURST OPENING NIGHT | 4PM – 9PM

Don’t miss:

-Delicious slow cooked meats

-Lantern Parade & Official Opening

-Ice skating shows at 4:45pm, 6:45pm and 7:45pm

-Circus performers & LED hula hoopers

-Bowman Dental All Schools Stage | 4pm – 9pm

SUNDAY 2 JULY

FLIX & CHILL THANKS TO WESTFUND

– Ice Age | 1pm for a 1:45pm movie start

Get out of the cold and enjoy two family movie

IIIIIIIIIafternoons in the cosy warmth of Walshaw Hall.

IIIIIIIIITickets $10pp and includes sausage sizzle and IIIIIIIIIa drink. All proceeds going towards Veritas IIIIIIIIIHouse.

Skate & Date | 6pm, 7pm and 8pm skating sessions

WEDNESDAY 5 JULY

KIDS DAY BROUGHT TO YOU BY BATHURST CITY

CENTRE

- Miniature donkey meet & greets

- Facepainting

- Mad Hatters tea party

- Recycled craft workshops

- Silent disco

- Circus shows

- Giant lawn games

- Markets

Then, it all happens again on Wednesday 12 July plus the chance get up close with some Aussie wildlife!

THURSDAY 6 JULY

ACCESSIBILITY DAY

- Reduced capacity ice rink sessions from IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII10am – 12pm

- Sausage sizzle

- Facepainting

FRIDAY 7 JULY & SATURDAY 8 JULY

CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY BREW AND BITE

Friday | 4pm – 9pm

Saturday | 12pm – 9pm

Indulge in a world of flavours with some of the region’s best food, mulled wines, spiced ciders, crafte ales, gins and whiskeys; plus spectacular entertainment.

Don’t miss:

- Ice skating shows on Saturday night at IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII5:45pm, 6:45pm, 7:45pm

- Fire performances, LED hula hoopers and stilt

IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIwalkers from 5:30pm

- Silent disco from 6pm

- Dance performances

- Markets

SUNDAY 9 JULY

FLIX & CHILL THANKS TO WESTFUND

– Encanto | 1pm for a 1:45pm movie start

FRIDAY 14 JULY

‘80s Retro Night | 6pm, 7pm and 8pm skating sessions

SATURDAY 15 JULY

‘90s Retro Night | 6pm, 7pm and 8pm skating sessions

SUNDAY 16 JULY PET DAY

- Animal adoption drive

- Pet parade

- Sunday markets

‘00s Retro Night | 6pm, 7pm and 8pm skating sessions

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Big Win for Black Gold

Local Wallerawang business, Black Gold, took home the Excellence in Business award from this years Western NSW Business Awards, beating out some well known large household names in their category.

The award is a great acknowledgement for the Cluff family who have turned the former Wallerawang Public School into a world class motel, restaurant and conference facility.

The judges noted “Black Gold Motel’s clarity in understanding the drivers of their business is outstanding. Their use of analytics and technology to provide insights into costs, profitability, procurement and training are leading edge. More importantly, acting on those insights has resulted in the business being where it is today.”

The business has also won the coveted Trip Advisor Traveler's Choice award recently, testament to their ongoing commitment to developing a world class offering in the heart of the Lithgow Valley.

“From building our own bunks for the original school accomodation offering to now having a motel with 71 rooms and 50 local employees, it has been an amazing journey,” said Brad Cluff, General Manager and second generation of the family now involved in the business.

“Running a business like this requires a lot of sacrifices and blood, sweat and tears, like any business, but especially hospitality,” said Brad.

Being joined by his wife Emily who looks after HR and accounts in the business, Brad acknowledged that the strong family support from Emily and the tight night Cluff family, is one of their secrets to success.

“We would also like to acknowledge our incredible team who have helped make all this possible,” added Brad.

“The Western NSW Business Awards are all about celebrating and showcasing the diverse array of talent in Western NSW’s business community and this year’s winners should feel incredibly proud to be named as the region’s leading businesses and leaders for 2023, said Vicki Seccombe, Regional Director –Western NSW, Business NSW.

“Last year, we saw Dubbo and the western part of the region dominate the awards, but it’s definitely Orange and the Central West’s time to shine this year.

“We’ve seen some incredibly tough trading conditions for many businesses over the past few years, so these awards are a wonderful opportunity to shine a spotlight on our amazing group of finalists from right across the region.

The 2023 Western NSW Business Awards have been proudly supported by our Major Sponsor, 123 Tix and our category sponsors, Apprenticeship Careers Australia, Charles Sturt University, nbn, and Regional Development Australia Central West.

Winners of the 2023 Western NSW Business Awards, will now represent the region at the State Business Awards to be held in November.

“Last year, two Western NSW Business were successful at the State Business Awards, Topsoil Organics from Forbes and iClick2Learn from Dubbo, said Ms Seccombe

“Based on the calibre of this year’s finalists, I expect that our regional winners will again do very well at the State Business Awards,”

2023 Western NSW Business Award Winners

Outstanding Employee : Kelly Johnson, Regand Park Early Childhood Education Centre, Dubbo

Outstanding Young Business Leader: Pamela Johnson, SpirtAbility, Orange

Outstanding Business Leader: Andrew Everett, Westhaven Limited, Dubbo

Employer of Choice (20 employees & under): Bell Conveyancing, Bathurst

Employer of Choice (21 employees & over): Housing Plus, Orange

Excellence in Innovation: Clever Cookie Academy, Orange

Excellence in Sustainability: Topsoil Organics, Forbes

Excellence in International Business: Leatherwood Bespoke Rosin, Canobolas

Outstanding Visitor Experience: Remington Orange

Outstanding Community Organisation: Housing Plus, Orange

Outstanding Start Up: Pebbly Path, Mudgee

Excellence in Micro Business: Cauldron Molecules, Borenore

Excellence in Small Business: Clever Cookie Academy, Orange

Excellence in Business: Black Gold Motel, Wallerawang

Western NSW Business of the Year: Clever Cookie Academy, Orange

Pictured: Phil Donato MP, Emily Cluff, Brad Cluff, Linda Cluff, Robert Cluff and Andrew Gee MP

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IT’S OPEN … OBERON’S $3.2 MILLION COMMUNITY HUB UP AND RUNNING

Oberon locals now have a dynamic public space to enjoy literature, culture and the arts while accessing the latest technology with this week’s official opening by Bathurst MP Paul Toole of the new, digitally connected community hub.

Made possible thanks to a $3.2 million grant from the former NSW Liberal and Nationals Government’s Drought Stimulus Package, the new facility features a light and spacious library, meetings rooms, functions rooms, digital technology and exhibition spaces for the whole community to enjoy.

Appointments are now available in Lithgow and Bathurst. To book please call 0418 148 622 or visit danielcrumpfp.com.au for more information.

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Lions Club of Mount Panorama is seeking additional stallholders for future market days.

First Saturday of each month at Lions Berry Park, Bathurst Come and be part of the markets.

Further Details

Email: macquarielions@gmail.com facebook.com/riversidemarketsbathurst

“The new hub will be a vibrant setting in which locals can read

books, write and enjoy art or use high-speed internet to study or facilitate business meetings,” he said..

“Oberon Community Hub will also support small business operators in the region who will be able to drop in and efficiently manage orders online or pay bills, it will also mean young people won’t have to move away to get an education.

“The revamped site in Fleming Street will house the library and community technology centre alongside other bookable spaces, making the facilities easy to access if you are spending time in the Oberon CBD.”

GOVERNMENT UPHOLDS CALLOUS FUNDING CUT FOR BATHURST’S SECOND RACE TRACK

Statement from Andrew Gee: This week, the Mayor of Bathurst Regional Council Robert Taylor, General Manager David Shirley and I met with the Minister for Infrastructure Catherine King to discuss the federal funding allocated for a second race track at Bathurst.

Despite pointing out the unique position that Bathurst and Mount Panorama/Wahluu hold in national and international motorsports, the Minister shockingly declined to grant an extension of time to construct the Second Race Track, nor permission to repurpose the $12.5 million to make the existing track even better.

I am bitterly disappointed with this outcome.

Bathurst Regional Council had put a lot of work into how they could best use the $12.5 million in federal funding to update the current site, which would have enhanced the track and conditions for competitors, and boosted the tourism experience for motorsport fans.

The Bathurst 1000 attracts a massive global audience of around 800 million people, injecting around $20 million in tourism dollars into Bathurst and the Central West each year. Further investment in the track would only boost this figure, supporting thousands of jobs and small businesses across the Central West. Under the Community Development Grant and Commonwealth grant guidelines, there would be a way to repurpose this grant funding if the Government and the Minister

really wanted to.

It’s a shame that the political willpower just isn’t there. The Government’s flat-out rejection of proposals presented by Bathurst Regional Council shows they only care about clawing back money allocated to the bush - to fund their election commitments in the capital cities.

For a city-centric Government, the $12.5 million allocated to the Bathurst Second Race Track was too good a prize and ripe for the taking, and they didn’t waste the opportunity to get at this pot of money.

Whilst I appreciated the meeting being held, the outcome reinforces the cynical view that more and more people are having about the major parties.

I just got the impression the meeting was all about going through the motions. There was no serious attempt to work with the Council and the community to find a way to spend the money in Bathurst.

Unfortunately, what it all boils down to is the Government looking after its own seats, instead of governing for all Australians. Sport is one of the great unifiers, and to see the money to build a second world class motorsport track in regional Australia snatched away with the flick of a pen is both devastating and galling.

This is very shabby treatment of Bathurst Regional Council and the community by the Government.

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Bathurst Winter Festival - Art in the Park

Art in the Park has returned to the Bathurst Winter Festival in 2023.

Mayor Cr Robert Taylor said Art in the Park celebrates artistic and cultural diversity with 10 sculptures by local artists.

“The artworks are standing, hanging and hidden throughout Machattie Park and are yet another attraction to explore at this year’s Bathurst Winter Festival.

“2023 is the second year of a multi-year plan to showcase public artworks by regional artists in Machattie Park and follows a strong tradition of showcasing the work of regional artists as part of the Bathurst Winter Festival.

“The artworks were selected following an expression of interest process,” Cr Taylor said.

2023 featured art:

• Georgina and Piglets. Artist Justin Lampe

• Starry Nights. Artist Justin Lampe

• Ring of Passion. Ludwig Mlcek

• Snowflakes: Artists Judy Delaney & Robyn Murphy

• Glass Butterfly: Artist Lilium Burrow

• The Maestro: Artist Stephen Hogan

• Coffee in Paris: Artist Stephen Hogan

• Stoker’s Meeting: Artist Stephen Hogan

• Expectation of the Infinite: Artist Alex Scheibner

• The Saving Grace: Artist Alex Scheibner Art in the Park will run through until Sunday 16 July.

For more information on the Bathurst Winter Festival visit https://www. bathurstwinterfestival.com.au/Home

Local Toyota dealer wins coveted prize!

Lithgow’s local Toyota dealer, Lean and Bennett, have recently been awarded the NSW Rural Dealer of the Year!

On Tuesday, the whole team from Lean & Bennett, as well as many representatives from Toyota Motor Corporation Australia including Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Sean Hanley, gathered at the Main Street location to celebrate the win with a lovely morning tea.

While this is not the first time that the popular Lithgow dealership has been awarded such a coveted prize, owner and Dealer Principal Rhys Bennett says that the win is truly testament to the amazing staff that provide outstanding customer service every day.

Mr Hanley said, “I’m so glad to be here today to present this award to Rhys, Jayne and the team at Lean & Bennett. The Presidents Award is a significant achievement as we only give out a maximum of 15 each year among our 191 dealerships in the country.”

Mr Hanley continued, “We at Toyota have had a long association with Lean & Bennett here in Lithgow beginning with Harry Bennet many years ago. Harry was such a gentleman who dressed impeccably!” Which was met with an audible agreement for the audience. “And the legacy that’s left now with Rhys and the team here is quite remarkable,” Mr Hanley said.

“The fact that there are many staff here that have been with Rhys and Lean & Bennett for 29 years and 24 years and 19 years says so much about the company. Long term employees! This shows a lot about the dealership and what it represents in this community,“ Mr Hanley said.

Mr Bennett echoed the sentiment by saying, “I totally agree with Sean and want to thank the whole team from Service to Parts to Sales to our Admin. This is a great recognition that we have achieved as a whole group.”

“I would also like to thank our customers, many of which come back to us time and time again!” Mr Bennett concluded.

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

BATHURST WINTER FESTIVAL 2023

Residents and visitors are advised that temporary road closures will be in place for the 2023 Bathurst Winter Festival.

Russell Street, between George and William Streets, will be temporarily closed from Thursday 22 June to Saturday 22 July. Additional closures and changes to traffic conditions will also be in place for various festival events from Saturday 1 to Sunday 16 July.

For a full list of road closures head to: www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au

GEORGE AND LAMBERT STREET

INTERSECTION

The intersection of George Street and Lambert Street, will be closed from Monday 3 July until Friday 14 July 2023, weather permitting.

The temporary road closure is necessary to install a new roundabout with associated medians and blisters. It is necessary for the safety of both the travelling public and staff carrying out the works.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION NO 2023/164

LOT 1 DP1171287 116 HOWICK STREET BATHURST

CHANGE OF USE FROM A BOARDING HOUSE TO MOTEL

Exhibition Period: 3 July to 17 July 2023

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION NO 2023/169

LOT 17 SEC 30 DP758065, LOT 1 DP572230

212 & 214 PIPER STREET BATHURST

11 MULTI-DWELLING UNITS AND 3 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION

Exhibition Period: 3 July to 17 July 2023

Plans (excluding residential floor plans) and documentation submitted with this application can be viewed on Council’s online DA tracking system (http:// masterview.bathurst.nsw.gov.au) or at the Civic Centre during business hours.

Any submissions may be included without alteration in public reports, on Council’s website and to the applicant for comment.

AMENDMENT TO BATHURST REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN AND ENGINEERING GUIDELINES

Bathurst Regional Local Environmental Plan 2014 was recently amended to reconfigure the zoning controls that had previously applied to the Laffing Waters precinct.

Council has prepared an amendment to Bathurst Regional Development Control Plan 2014 (DCP), which introduces detailed planning provisions that will control the subdivision and development of land within the Laffing Waters Precinct and the re-levelling (earthworks) of land across the broader Bathurst Regional Local Government Area.

The amendment is supported bya major review and amendment to Bathurst Regional Council Guidelines for Engineering Works.

The draft DCP and Engineering Guidelines are on exhibition from 26 June 2023 to 24 July 2023 and are available for download from Council’s website: https://yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/DCPAmendments

DRAFT AMENDMENT TO BATHURST REGIONAL COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION PLAN

Council has prepared an amendment to Bathurst Regional Community Participation Plan 2019 (CPP).

The purpose of the CPP is to identify how and when members of the community can become involved in Development Applications and Strategic Planning Initiatives, under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The CPP reflects the whole of organisation approach to community engagement, established in Council’s Community Engagement Strategy in relation to Council’s planning functions.

The draft CPP is on exhibition from 3 July 2023 to 31 July 2023 and is available for download from Council’s website https://yoursay. bathurst.nsw.gov.au/ CPP

ALCOHOL FREE ZONES 2023/2027

Council, at its meeting held on 21 June 2023, resolved to commence the process for the re-establishment of alcohol-free zones in the Bathurst CBD from October 2023 and concluding October 2027 under Section 644 of the Local Government Act, 1993 in areas including:

William Street - from Durham to Piper Streets

George Street - from Durham to Piper Streets

Howick Street - from Rankin to Bentinck Streets

Russell Street - from Rankin to Bentinck Streets

Keppel Street - from Rankin to Havannah Streets

Piper Street - from Rankin to Bentinck Streets

Rankin Street - from Durham to Piper Streets

Bentinck Street – from Durham to Piper Streets

Court House Lane

Church Street

Alcohol-free zones apply to public footpaths and roads, operate for a period of four years and are policed by the Police.

Any person drinking alcohol in an alcohol-free zone must be warned that it is prohibited and given the opportunity to stop drinking. A person who fails to stop drinking after a warning, may have the alcohol in their possession confiscated or may be fined.

You are invited to make representations or objections to the proposed zone. Representations or objections must be forwarded to Council to the General Manager, PMB 17, Bathurst NSW 2795 or email council@bathurst.nsw. gov.au by Wednesday 26 July 2023.

AMENDMENT TO REVENUE POLICY 2023/2024

Council has resolved to amend the Revenue Policy 2023/2024 in relation to:

• New fee - Sale of dog – includes cost of microchip, vaccination, worming and desexing $350.

• Increasing venue hire charges for BMEC facilities on pages 59 and 60 of the Revenue Policy 2023/2024 from the greater of the displayed fee “or 10% of gross box office”, to “or 11% of gross box office”.

The following fees were not increased by CPI. The correct fees should be:

COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES

Less than $5,000 (CDC) $64.80 plus $6.40 per $1,000 (or part thereof)

From $5,001 to $100,000 (CDC) $95.40 Plus $4.50 per $1,000 (or part thereof) of cost over $5,000

From $100,001 to $250,000 (CDC) $525.70 plus $2.60 per $1,000 (or part thereof) of cost over $100,000 Exceeding $250,000 (CDC) $921.30 plus $1.35 per $1,000 (or part thereof) of cost over $250,000 Modification of Complying Development Certificates Minor Modification – 50% of the original fee or $120 whichever is the lesser.

CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATES FEES/REVIEW OF ENGINEERING PLAN

Less than $5,000 (CC) $64.80 plus $6.40 per $1,000 (or part thereof)

From $5,001 to $100,000 (CC) $95.40 Plus $4.50 per $1,000 (or part thereof) of cost over $5,000

From $100,001 to $250,000 (CC) $525.70 plus $2.60 per $1,000 (or part thereof) of cost over $100,000 Exceeding $250,000 (CC) $921.30 plus $1.35 per $1,000 (or part thereof) of cost over $250,000

Submissions can be made by completing the form on yoursay. bathurst.nsw.gov.au; emailing your comments to council@ bathurst.nsw.gov.au or by post to The General Manager, Private Bag 17, Bathurst, NSW, 2795.

Submissions close at 4:45pm on Friday 28 July 2023.

CAREERS @ COUNCIL

Working for Council is a stimulating and rewarding career option, providing the opportunity to be part of a team contributing to shaping the success and future of our Region.

Please visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/careers for a full list of current vacancies.

BATHURST ACCESS IMPROVEMENT GRANTS 2023/2024

Bathurst Regional Council in partnership with the Bathurst Regional Access Committee provides grants to assist businesses and non-profit organisations improve access and inclusion to their place of business/ organisation.

Businesses and non-profit organisations within the Bathurst region may apply for funding of 50% of project costs, up to a maximum grant amount of $5,000.

Projects must be completed within the 2023/2024 financial year to be eligible to apply for a grant. Retrospective funding can be considered providing the project is completed in the current financial year.

For further details of this fund, please refer to Council’s website: www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au or contact Council’s Community Services Department on 6333 6523.

Applications close at 4pm on Friday 11 August 2023.

DRAFT SWIMMING POOL INSPECTIONS POLICY REVIEW

Council is seeking feedback on its Swimming Pool Inspection Policy.

Under the Swimming Pool Act Council must develop and adopt a program for the inspection of swimming pools in its area to ensure compliance with the Act.

The Policy deals with issues such as:

• The inspection of residential properties at point of sale or lease.

• The inspection of properties used for tourist visitor accommodation.

• The charging of fees for undertaking inspections.

The draft Policy is on exhibition from 3 July to 31 July 2023 and is available for download from Council’s YourSay website at https://yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/ draft policies

WINTER FESTIVAL

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at this year’s Bathurst Winter Festival!

With a staggering lineup of 30 enchanting attractions available each day, there’s never a dull moment.

Brace yourself for the extraordinary, as special events like Armada Bathurst Opening Night and Charles Sturt University Brew & Bite take the festival to new heights.

Prepare to be amazed by fire performers, thrilling show rides, lantern parades, awe-inspiring circus acts, live music, tantalizing slow-cooked meats, and the delightful flavours of mulled wine and locally brewed beer.

Don’t miss out on skating sessions at the McDonalds Bathurst ice rink.

Evening and weekend sessions are in high demand, so secure your spot now to avoid any disappointment.

For more information, visit: bathurstwinterfestival.com.au

BATHURST

When did Bowman Dental begin and what was the reason behind its inception?

Kathy Bowman first opened the doors on the 104 Piper Street premises of Bowman Dental in 2005, after relocating from downtown Bathurst.

The practice has since grown to accommodate four highly qualified and experienced dentists and caring support staff.

Kathy began her dental care practice with the aim of providing excellent dental care to regional patients, and this remains a focus for the whole Bowman Dental team today.

What are some recent changes at the business?

We are a busy family dental practice that has grown to include four highly skilled dentists.

In late 2022 Bowman Dental commenced extensive renovations to treatment rooms and patient waiting rooms, with a focus on providing the best possible patient care experience, in comfortable, purpose built surrounds with leading dental care furniture and equipment. These renovations are now complete.

How does Bowman Dental support the local community?

Kathy and the team at Bowman Dental enjoy supporting young musicians and performers in the region and take pride in sponsoring activities including Carillon Theatrical Society performances, Bathurst Eisteddfod and the Bathurst Winter Festival’s young musicians programs. Bowman Dental has been a key sponsor of the Bathurst Winter Festival since 2017 and the whole team enjoyed seeing Bathurst’s young musicians perform at Armada Opening Night on the All Schools Stage.

Other community activities and cultural experiences Bowman Dental supports include the Bathurst Spring Spectacular, Bathurst Hockey Association, Legacy Golf Day and Bathurst Rail Museum.

What is the best business advice you’ve ever been given?

We love dental advice. Our favourites are brush your teeth after each meal, and don’t forget to floss!

What’s your favourite thing about Bathurst?

As local residents our whole team enjoys the wonderful events, and the cultural and recreational facilities found in Bathurst. Our favourite thing about Bathurst though is the friendly, genuinely welcoming nature of people throughout our local community.

How long have you been a sponsor of the winter festival? And why is this important to you?

Bowman Dental has been a key sponsor of the Bathurst Winter Festival since 2017 ( this is our 8th year this year). We enjoy supporting this family friendly, inclusive event because it entertains our community, boosts our local economy and provides our many local talented musicians, dancers and artists with opportunities to showcase their abilities and

hone their skills.

For all your dental needs you can contact Bowman Dental at 104 Piper St, Bathurst, call them on 6331 3364 or visit www. bomandental.com.au

A Bathurst Regional Council / Bathurst Business Hub initiative

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.

Keeping tabs on temperature changes

Bathurst Regional Council is keen to see what’s happening with temperature changes in our CBD and has installed 100 temperature sensors into selected street lights across the central part of Bathurst.

Director Environmental Planning & Building Services Neil Southorn said the project is an extension of the wider street lighting upgrade to LED lighting.

“In 2019 Council partnered with Essential Energy to roll out LED street lighting, delivering improved streetlight quality across the city and villages and reducing Council’s spend on streetlighting by almost 60 percent.

“The new lighting also allows Council to utilise the street lights for the installation of technology like temperature sensors.

“Streetlights are a good place to put the sensors as they are located in a convenient pattern and allow the sensor to connect to a power supply through a port in the streetlight.

“The sensors will measure temperature at these locations to create a picture of how temperature varies across the CBD. This information will help Council to design a ‘Cooling the City Strategy’, which could propose actions such as future tree planting, artificial shade structures, misting techniques and the like to protect residents and visitors from temperature extremes as the climate continues to warm,” Mr Southorn said.

TOOLE TIME

JUNIOR DOCTORS MAKING BATHURST THEIR NEW HOME

Member for Bathurst Paul Toole has welcomed a new group of twelve medical graduate interns at Bathurst Hospital this week.

Mr Toole said the junior doctors are just some of the medical graduate interns starting work in NSW public hospitals this week.

“I want to extend a warm welcome to the class of 2023 and thank them for choosing a rewarding career in health. Each of these new starters will play an important role in keeping the people of Bathurst safe and healthy for years to come,” Mr Toole said.

“These new medical graduate interns will also provide a major boost to their new colleagues – our dedicated health staff in Bathurst.”

Mr Toole said the new medical graduates will be welcomed with open arms to our community.

“It’s important to remain committed to strengthening our regional

BE SAFE NOT SORRY – SMOKE ALARMS

This winter, check your smoke alarms and heating devices to protect your family from house fire risk.

In most house fires this winter; toxic smoke is a more immediate threat to life than the flames. The cocktail of gases within the smoke is more likely to kill you before heat from the fire does. Smoke inhalation is suspected to be a significant factor in many of the deaths from house fires.

One of the key ways residents can protect themselves is by making sure they have a working smoke alarm. If you’re asleep when a fire breaks out, smoke won’t wake you up, but a smoke alarm will.

A working smoke alarm can be the difference between life or death. Please check in with your loved ones, including elderly relatives, neighbours and friends to make sure they have a working smoke alarm.

For expert assistance in safeguarding your home call FRNSW to discuss booking a fire safety visit. If you don’t have smoke alarms installed, the FRNSW crews can fit them for you.

FRNSW advises the public to:

• Check and maintain smoke alarms once installed;

• Keep any drying clothes or anything flammable at least a metre from the heater;

• Clean and maintain any fireplaces;

• Do not use outdoor heating or cooking equipment inside your home;

• Check electric blankets are safe for use and never go to bed or leave home with your electric blanket on;

• Do not overheat wheat bags in the microwave;

• Do not overload power boards;

• Clean the lint filter from your clothes dryer after each use;

• Never leave cooking unattended;

• Always use candles under adult supervision and do not leave them unattended where possible;

• Ensure you have a ‘home fire escape plan” and practice it regularly with your family; and

• If a fire does occur, get out, stay out and call Triple Zero (000).

health workforce, and ensuring the people of rural and regional NSW continue to have access to the high quality healthcare they need and deserve,” Mr Toole said.

Interns are medical graduates who have completed their medical degree and are required to complete a supervised year of practice in order to become independent practitioners.

The new doctors starting their internship will be entering a training program with networked hospitals throughout the state, providing formal and on the job training.

They receive two-year contracts to rotate between metropolitan, regional and rural hospitals to ensure the diversity of their experience. They also rotate across different specialties during the intern year, including surgery, medicine and emergency medicine.

WINTER SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN

The annual Bathurst Winter Festival will begin this weekend and extends across all sixteen days of the winter school holidays. There is fun for all the family with ice skating, carnival rides, night illuminations, and market stalls.

In 2023 the festival has expanded to include in attractions such as the ‘Kaleidoscope’ mirror maze along with old favourites with night markets, food events and of course ice skating.

The businesses and residents of our electorate embrace the festival each year adding more activities to the program including events, shows and workshops for children and adults to enjoy.

I encourage everyone to visit the festival over the coming weeks and join in the winter magic. More information can be found at www.bathurstwinterfestival.com.au

FIRE SAFETY: Member for Bathurst Paul Toole with local firefighters urging people to check their smoke alarms and heaters.

EMERGENCY HOUSING OPENS IN BATHURST

FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN ESCAPING VIOLENCE

NEW POLICE ON PATROL IN CHIFLEY PD

Two new probationary constables will commence duties in Chifley Police District after they attested at a formal ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy on Friday, 23 June.

Member for Bathurst and Shadow Minister for Police Paul Toole welcomed the new police officers to the Bathurst Electorate.

“I am proud to welcome the new recruits into the NSW Police Force, who have taken up the incredibly challenging but rewarding responsibility of serving and protecting the people of NSW,” Mr Toole said.

“These probationary constables are helping strengthen the ranks of our modern and world-class Police Force.

Class 358 had 97 graduating officers who will be stationed across the state.

The recruits have completed eight months of foundational training and those allocated to commands will report to their stations from Monday 26 June 2023.

Women and children escaping family and domestic violence in the Central West will have better access to safe housing, with five one-bedroom emergency accommodation units now complete in Bathurst.

Built by Housing Plus with the support of a $398,500 grant from the previous Australian Government, the project will provide accommodation places for 62 women and 125 children each year.

Federal Member for Calare Andrew Gee said the emergency accommodation will provide critical support for women and children escaping domestic violence across the region.

“In the 12 months to March 2023, there were 391 incidents of domestic violence related assault in the Orange region, 332 in the Bathurst region, 152 incidents in Lithgow, and 17 incidents reported in Oberon,” said Mr Gee.

“These figures from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research tell a devastating story, showing us that for too many people in our region, home is not the safe place it should be.

“While family and domestic violence can affect anyone, it overwhelmingly affects women and children.

“Tenancy of these units began in March, providing women and children in our region who need to leave an

unsafe situation with a secure place to stay and support services to help them get through.

“The $398,500 grant was awarded to Housing Plus through the Safe Places Emergency Accommodation (Safe Places) Grant Opportunity Program.

“The units are fresh, new, and secure. They will make a real difference to the lives of those who need them,” Mr Gee said.

18 safe places have been established in the Central Tablelands through Housing Plus, supporting more than 185 women and children each year.

Safe Places is a capital works program funding the building, renovation, or purchase of emergency accommodation for women and children leaving family and domestic violence.

For more details on the Safe Places program, visit the Department of Social Services website.

Anyone experiencing domestic violence is urged to call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732).

Wrap with Love – Knitting Day and Rug Display

A Knitting day and display of rugs made for Wrap with Love will be held on Tuesday 11 July 2023 from 10am to 3pm at the Order of the Eastern Star Hall, 225 George St, Bathurst.

All knitters and crocheters welcome to attend to share tips and patterns, view the rugs made in the last few months and find out more about the Wrap with Love charity.

Tea/coffee and light refreshments provided – no charge.

Contact Marilyn (6331 7089) for more details.

For more information about this charity - www.wrapwithlove.org

LIONS CLUB OF MOUNT PANORAMA CHANGEOVER DINNER 2023

The Lions Club of Mount Panorama held its 47th Annual Changeover Dinner this week at the Bathurst RSL Club.

Invited guests were District Governor for Lions District 201N4 Michael Ryan and 2VDGE Judy Ryan (Mount Panorama Lions), Member for Calare, Hon. Andrew Gee MP (Orange Lions), Mayor, Councillor Robert Taylor, Bathurst Regional Council, Zone Chairperson, PDG Lion Barbara Andrews (Bathurst Lions), 1st VDGE Lion Ian Acret (Forbes & District Lions), President of the Lions Club of Bathurst PDG Ian Warren & Lion Marilyn Warren, Lion Mal Purvis from the Lions Club of Bathurst, and Lion Rielle Moises and Lion Paul Rasmussen from the Calare Veterans and First Responders Lions Club, Bathurst. Members from the Lions Club of Lithgow also attended.

Andrew Gee spoke passionately about the work done by Lions clubs in the district, and Robert Taylor commended the involvement of our Club in the Bathurst community.

Donations were presented to Can Assist Bathurst, received by Genevieve Croaker, and Ros and Gwen accepted a donation for Riding for the Disabled. Donations were also made to Daffodil Cottage and Defence Community Dogs but unfortunately representatives were unable to attend.

The highlight of the evening was the presentation of awards by outgoing President, Roger Thomas. Three prestigious Melvin Jones Fellows were awarded to well deserving Lions Lesley Carter, Dennis Coopes and Sue Longmore for their ongoing contribution to Lions. Lions was founded in Chicago in 1917 by Melvin Jones and is now the largest humanitarian organisation in the world with over 1.4 million hard working volunteers giving back to their local communities.

Lions Graham Carter, Pat Duff, Jon Maclean and Licia Thomas were the recipients of the James D. Richardson Honour Award. Lion Graham received his award for his efforts in making Youth of the Year a successful event on

the Club’s calendar. Lion Pat was recognised for his continued support of the Club, Lion Jon was honoured for the marketing and publicity of the Club’s projects and Lion Licia received her award for her contribution to the collection of used eyeglasses from the optometrists in Bathurst,

which are then sent off for refurbishment and forwarded to third world countries.

The evening concluded with the installation of the incoming Board for 2023-2024 with Lion Sally Coopes taking on the position of President for the coming year.

Pictured: Andrew Gee MP with the Housing Plus team

NEW COPS: Member for Bathurst Paul Toole with new probationary constables and Officer in Charge Chief Inspector Glen Cogdell.

√ $1.1 million for the upgrade of Glen Davis Road

√ $625,554 for playground equipment in Bathurst

√ $954,250 for construction of Bathurst Rail Museum

√ $650,000 for replacing footpaths in Bathurst

√ $300,000 for upgrades to the Civic Ballroom at Lithgow for use as an evacuation centre

√ $205,000 for upgrades to Machattie Park

SEVEN MONTHS OF SILENCE: NATIONALS’ NEGLECT OF OUR DISASTER-HIT COMMUNITIES

It is truly extraordinary that it took the National Party seven months to publicly mention the plight of storm and flood-hit communities in the Central West.

From the party that claims to represent regional Australia, this is disgraceful and deeply insulting to the people of our area who’ve lost so much.

We’ve had the devastating storms and floods of November last year, then the Hill End bushfires, and through it all the National Party has been invisible to our disaster-hit communities.

At the time of going to press, neither David Littleproud nor his shadow cabinet ministers have set foot in Eugowra or the disaster-hit Cabonne shire. The National Party neglect of our communities is appalling.

It’s been seven months of silence from The Nationals. Seven months of having the chance to help, but choosing not to. Seven months of playing politics, instead of helping devastated residents pick up the pieces.

BATHURST WINTER FESTIVAL!

The Bathurst Winter Festival kicked off last weekend!

There was a lantern parade, some awesome live music, a super cool silent disco, and stunning illuminations which lit up buildings across Bathurst!

I even had a skate with Mayor Stumpy!

You can check the festival out from the 1st to the 16th of July!

To add insult to injury, the NSW National Party could’ve activated a full suite of disaster measures before the state election but failed to do so. Why wasn’t David Littleproud demanding the NSW Nationals take action? It would be a joke if the hurt and heartbreak wasn’t so real.

Through all of this, the federal Nationals sat silent and were content to leave our residents to their pain and anguish while they jetted around other parts of Australia. They’ve been missing in action on the Hill End bushfires too.

I believe this type of insincere charade is exactly why more and more Australians are turning away from the major parties. It’s truly bizarre that the Nationals think they can play the public for mugs and expect nobody to notice.

Our residents know exactly who has been here on the ground working for them and who hasn’t. They see through the political spin.

The Nationals’ seven months of silence shows they only offer a hand when it suits them. They have no shame.

A CATCH-UP WITH 2LT LITHGOW!

It’s always great to catch-up with the team at 2LT in Lithgow!

Pete Watson was in fine form as was station manager Nick Bennett!

It was great to also meet work experience students Harry and Emma from La Salle Academy, who are making a wonderful contribution to the

DISASTER-HIT COMMUNITIES STILL EXCLUDED FROM RECOVERY FUNDING

Almost eight months on from the November 2022 floods, devastated communities in Cabonne and Wellington are being held back from moving on, ineligible for several disaster recovery funding programs.

To help our hardworking country communities come back stronger, the State and Federal Government must open up these recovery funding programs to disaster-hit areas in the Central West.

Community Assets Program

In January, the Federal and NSW Governments announced the $70 million Community Assets Program to enable flood-hit areas to repair damaged community infrastructure.

Here’s the kicker – it’s only available to council areas hit by floods in February and June 2022 – not November, when those massive storms hit Cabonne and Wellington.

Despite Cabonne suffering storm and flood damage on par with the Northern Rivers, the local council is not eligible to apply for the grants of up to $7.5 million to fix key community facilities like playgrounds, sports fields and parks.

It’s now been months since I first called this out. It’s time to fix it.

Resilient Housing Package

The NSW Government expects to issue about 1,100 buy-back offers for residents in the Northen Rivers.

With many communities in Cabonne bearing the same level of destruction, it’s outrageous that a similar scheme has not been put in place to help flood-hit locals move forward.

This scheme would give hope and provide some confidence to hundreds of homeowners in Eugowra, Molong, Cudal and Canowindra who lost everything in the

devastating flood. They need and deserve all the help they can get.

More funding needed for rain-bombed infrastructure

I recently inspected the Nyrang Creek Bridge between Eugowra and Canowindra. It is still a wreck. A lack of funding to get the job done means that in country NSW in 2023, we’re forced to close roads rather than fork out to fix them.

There have been several accidents over the past few months at that crossing, including a recent, tragic fatality. The situation is clearly urgent.

We need more funding to truly future-proof our regional infrastructure. Moreover, we need to not just replace a bridge like-for-like, but to build one which will support our communities well into the future, that can survive future storm events.

Hill End Support

In the Hill End area, the community has done an extraordinary job at getting behind our hay drive. But the $75,000 Special Disaster Grants for our farmers still have not been activated.

All of these support measures for our storm and flood hit communities could have been switched on by the previous NSW Government, including the National Party, but weren’t. The new state government needs to get this assistance moving because the disaster-hit residents of our region are being treated like second-class citizens.

I have contacted the new NSW Minister for Emergency Services and asked him to action this support. I’ve also invited him to visit our area to see first hand what our residents have been through.

Our residents pay their taxes like everyone else and are entitled to the same support as other parts of the nation.

Andrew with Pete Watson, Station Manager Nick Bennett and work experience students Harry and Emma!

Andrew with Mayor Stumpy Taylor

Andrew GEE MP

RUNS ON THE BOARD FOR BATHURST AND LITHGOW

Recently, the Mayor of Bathurst Regional Council Robert Taylor, General Manager David Shirley and I met with the Minister for Infrastructure Catherine King to discuss the federal funding allocated for a second race track at Bathurst.

Despite pointing out the unique position that Bathurst and Mount Panorama/Wahluu hold in national and international motorsports, the Minister shockingly declined to grant an extension of time to construct the Second Race Track, nor permission to repurpose the $12.5 million to make the existing track even better.

I am bitterly disappointed with this outcome.

Bathurst Regional Council had put a lot of work into how they could best use the $12.5 million in federal funding to update the current site, which would have enhanced the track and conditions for competitors, and boosted the tourism experience for motorsport fans.

The Bathurst 1000 attracts a massive global audience of around 800 million people, injecting around $20 million in tourism dollars into Bathurst and the Central West each year. Further investment in the track would only boost this figure, supporting thousands of jobs and small businesses across the Central West. Under the Community Development Grant and Commonwealth grant guidelines, there would be a way to repurpose this grant funding if the Government and the Minister really wanted to.

NAIDOC WEEK 2023 LAUNCH

Last weekend, Bathurst celebrated the launch of NAIDOC

Week 2023!

This year’s theme is ‘For Our Elders’, and the highlight of the Bathurst celebration was the launch of the book ‘Todays Yarns, Tomorrows Stories’! The book has been put together by Tonilee Scott and Hailee Taylor with artwork by Kellie Lane.

The book features amazing interviews and stories from local Elders. One of those featured is Uncle Roy Bligh. I had a long chat to Roy who was telling me all about his fascinating family history.

It included his grandfather and uncles serving at Gallipoli and on the Western Front.

He also spoke to me about the importance of the Voice and raised a recent Government decision which was made about Aboriginal and Torres Strait

It’s a shame that the political willpower just isn’t there.

The Government’s flat-out rejection of proposals presented by Bathurst Regional Council shows they only care about clawing back money allocated to the bush - to fund their election commitments in the capital cities.

For a city-centric Government, the $12.5 million allocated to the Bathurst Second Race Track was too good a prize and ripe for the taking, and they didn’t waste the opportunity to get at this pot of money.

Whilst I appreciated the meeting being held, the outcome reinforces the cynical view that more and more people are having about the major parties.

I just got the impression the meeting was all about going through the motions. There was no serious attempt to work with the Council and the community to find a way to spend the money in Bathurst.

Unfortunately, what it all boils down to is the Government looking after its own seats, instead of governing for all Australians.

Sport is one of the great unifiers, and to see the money to build a second world class motorsport track in regional Australia snatched away with the flick of a pen is both devastating and galling.

This is very shabby treatment of Bathurst Regional Council and the community by the Government.

Islander health services that he did not believe had been carried out with enough consultation.

Needless to say he took a very dim view of the scare campaign saying that the Voice would seek to change Anzac Day. He showed me a photograph of his family members in their WW1 slouch hats. He said to me “I stand on the shoulders of strong men that came before me”. He’s not wrong about that. All of his family members came home from the war.

I hope everyone has had a wonderful NAIDOC Week and that we continue to work to move reconciliation forward locally and around our country.

ROTARY CLUB OF BATHURST DAYBREAK CHANGEOVER

It was wonderful to attend the Rotary Club of Bathurst Daybreak changeover lunch recently!

This wonderful club did a huge amount of work in Eugowra following the flood.

It was very fitting that members who worked so hard during the disaster were honoured, including Rotarian Sonia

Bostjancic and David Conyers, who were both awarded Paul Harris fellowships for their efforts in Eugowra.

David is not a Rotarian, but the fact that this award was bestowed on him speaks to the importance of his work.

Congratulations to outgoing President Mitchell Bestwick and their team, and to Craig Ronan and the new executive for 23/24!

Craig devotes a huge amount of his time to the State Emergency Service, and is going around for his third term of President of the Rotary Club of Bathurst Daybreak.

It was a great community celebration and Vinnies did a wonderful job with the catering, so thank you very much Marina and team!

Andrew with Uncle Roy Bligh

TOOTOOLITTLE, LATE?

It’s interesting to hear that senior federal Nationals have now decided to visit our electorate, after being called out in the media.

The storms and floods hit the Cabonne Shire and Wellington on the 13th and 14th of November 2022.

It has taken them almost eight months to show up.

For residents of disaster-hit areas, the visit is eight months too late.

√ $14 million for highway upgrades between Lithgow, Bathurst and Orange

√ $181,818 for Bathurst’s War Memorial Carillon

√ $11.4 million for expanding and supporting aged care facilities in Lithgow

√ $398,500 for crisis accommodation in Bathurst

√ $1.2 million for CCTV in Bathurst and Calare communities

√ $200,000 for new synthetic courts at Wattle Flat Recreation Ground

√ $480,000 for Wallerawang Community & Sports Club

√ $19.75 million in federal funding for bushfire recovery projects in Lithgow and Calare communities

√ More than $1.6 million for supporting childcare centres in Calare, including Bathurst

Family Day Care

√ $925,000 for the Bathurst Animal Rehoming Centre

√ $60 million for drought and COVID-19 recovery to our local councils for local projects

√ Record Australian Government funding for hospitals, schools, childcare and the NDIS

√ $125,000 for canteen facilities at Bathurst Sportsground

√ New headspace service for Lithgow

√ 47 mobile phone towers and base stations for Calare

√ $54 million for the CSU Medical School

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“For our Elders”

Flag Raising and Morning Tea at Lithgow City Council

COMMUNITY CONSULATION GROUP MEMBERS REQUIRED

Generator Property Management (GPM) is the current land owner and manager of the Ash Storage Dams and stockpiles in Kerosene Vale Ash Repository (KVAR) area at Lidsdale - an area of approximately 528ha, formerly part of the now-closed Wallerawang Power Station.

As part of National NAIDOC week celebrations Lithgow Council organised a flag raising ceremony and morning tea on Tuesday 4 July with a number of Aboriginal people and agencies represented.

The flag raising event was an opportunity for Council to learn about First Nations people, common history and to acknowledge the oldest continuous living cultures on earth.

“For Our Elders”, is the theme of NAIDOC WEEK 2023. In First Nations’ culture, Elders play an important role. They are the foundation of Aboriginal community and they spread the ancient cultures.

In keeping with the “For our Elders’ theme, Ceane Towers, a Lithgow born and raised Wiradjuri woman, acknowledged the legacy of her mother Leslie Towers. “Mum supported many in the Greater Lithgow area in her Aboriginal Mental Health role, supporting the first Aboriginal celebration event in town, and had an open door to community in our family home. She is well remembered. Mum’s spirit is in those who knew her still.

”Aunty Helen Riley said: “I went to school with Leslie Towers, she is still present for us”.

Council wants to build respectful and equal relationships

with all members of community especially the Wiradjuri people, Traditional Custodians of the land and waters of Lithgow, who have been living here for thousands of years.

On the day Council acknowledged that Australia’s colonial history since 1770 has, most regrettably, for many First Nations People been characterised by dispossession, violence, and racism. It was also recognised that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples hold distinct cultural rights that must not be denied.

The Council observed that First Nations Peoples should be able to proudly live their identity and culture. Maintain the use of their language, kinship ties, their distinctive spiritual material and economic relationship with the land, waters, and other resources with which they have a connection under traditional laws and customs.

The Council is committed to working with community groups to foster social inclusion. For many years Council has supported National NAIDOC Week celebrations as well as providing funding to assist our community to hold their own NAIDOC events.

The KVAR site was declared as significantly contaminated land on 22 August 2022, under the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997. This enables the EPA to regulate the management and rehabilitation works to be completed by GPM, and to continue regulating the land into the future.

GPM invites interested locals to be part of a Community Consultation Group (CCG) which will provide a forum for discussion between GPM and stakeholder groups, local council and the local communities of Kerosene Vale, Lidsdale and Wallerawang. It is envisaged that discussions will revolve around the ongoing works within Kerosene Vale, how they affect the local community and the development of plans to remediate the site, including futureproofing for the generations to come. It is expected the CCG will continue throughout the completion of the works.

To apply for a position on the CCG, please go to https://gpmco.com.au/kerosene-vale-ccg to view and complete the application and read the CCG guidelines. Closing date for applications is Friday, 25th August 2023

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Plastic Free July Take the Challenge

Plastic Free July started in Australia and is now a global movement helping people to be part of the solution to the problem of plastic pollution.

Plastic Free July doesn’t require people to be completely plastic free during July but only asks that they challenge themselves to reduce some of the plastic used for a month. At the end of the month, people might find they can continue to replace some of the plastic used with alternatives.

Plastic is a problem because much of it cannot be recycled, it is light so easily blows away as litter and plastic doesn’t go away after it enters the environment. Plastic in the environment breaks down into tiny pieces of plastic called microplastic. Microplastics contaminate the water and soil and can enter the food chain, ending up in our food too.

Taking note of the plastic used for a day or a week and then finding an easy-to-use alternative for even one of the regularly used plastics can be a great way to start reducing the use of plastic.

When it comes to fixing waste problems, the little things people do make a big difference. Every little bit of plastic waste reduced is part of the solution to plastic pollution.

For more information and tips to reduce plastic use, visit Plastic Free July at: https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/.

Record levels of major works to be delivered by Lithgow Council next year

Lithgow Council has endorsed its 2023/24 Operational Plan which includes a significant increase to the major works that will be delivered next year.

The Mayor Maree Statham said, “The Council last night approved an ambitious and unprecedented program of major works across this city. This program confirms our ambition for this community to grow and prosper. Quality services and quality infrastructure underpin well-being. We have a rich and vibrant community and want to maintain the services that you ask for and need.”

Council General Manager said, “This current year, we already have a large works program of $31.6m. But next year the program will see more than $52m of works delivered – a 60% increase. This is the largest program of works, far and away, that this Council has ever delivered. It will involve increased roadworks, footpaths, bridges, drainage, management of natural areas, sports fields and playground works.”

Mr Butler continued, “Some of the works will be made possible because the NSW Government and IPART approved Council’s proposal to increase income from land rates. While the total income will increase by 45.7% the Council took decisions which reduced the impact of this increase on the ratepayers. More than 99% of ratepayers are within residential, farmland and business (general) categories and for these people the Council limited the increase to 27.50% at its meeting held last night. The result is that residential rates will be an average of $4.01 per week higher than they would be with the normal rate increase.”

The balance of the increase will be levied against the business power generation sub-category, mining category and a new quarrying business sub-category or sub-categories.

The funds raised from the additional rating revenue will enable Council to invest in the future of the Lithgow LGA and is spread across a number of priority programs:

• $1,092,000 Transitions Management Program directed to the critical task of diversifying the local economy and attracting investment to the city.

• $1,664,816 Transport Maintenance Program to undertake preventative maintenance on sealed roads (Condition 2,3 4)

and implement a High-Risk Road Safety Signage & Barrier Improvements Program. The allocation nearly doubles the cash budget for roads maintenance.

• $1, 372,745 Roads Renewal Program more than doubles the own source revenue allocation to road renewal with works to be undertaken on: Sunny Corner Road Portland from Sofala to Falnash Street, Corderoy Place Wallerawang, Brays Lane, Wallerawang from Blackberry Lane to No. 175, and Main Street, Wallerawang from Blackberry Lane to Railway Line.

• $279,390 Stormwater Maintenance Program to divert water from roadways: Doubling the urban Kerb and gutter replacement program, and a new program of proactively reforming the drains of rural roads, preventing deterioration and increased later costs for repair.

• $179,623 Stormwater Drainage Renewal Program implementation of the Flood Plain Risk Management Plan priority actions to reduce risks to residents and properties.

• $395,802 General Asset Maintenance Program a new program of works to be undertaken including: Development of a Natural Area Management Program, some asset management plans will be delivered earlier ensuring funds are better matched to the assets of greatest need, and implementing a comprehensive building asset inspections program to identify condition assessment and attributes.

• $517,487 General Asset Renewal Program implementation of Playground safety program which includes a priority softfall renewal program, increasing the playgrounds renewal budget by 75%, and Plant Replacement Acceleration Program to reduce the plant replacement backlog 4 years earlier, with workers having the correct, quality equipment they need for the job.

• $250,000 to increase strategic capacity in the areas of Governance, Risk and Internal Audit - all of which assist ongoing financial sustainability.

• A $250,000 revolving fund will be established to support productivity projects which achieve ongoing savings.

• $250,000 Contingency Funding to be reserved annually to ensure Council is able to absorb future financial shocks.

Selection of Lithgow City Council’s Art Collection Opens at the Seven Valley’s Visitors Information Centre

POSITION VACANT Aged Care Manager

LINC has an excellent Manager role for aged care which  o ers caring and supporting services to our clients providing transport to and from our programs which is integral to the mobility of an ageing population. Our primary goal is to increase our Aged Care (CHSP) services and also develop suitable services.

A new exhibition showcasing a selection from Lithgow City Council’s art collection will be open to the public to enjoy for free at the Seven Valleys Visitors Information Centre gallery from Saturday 1 July 2023.

The exhibition reveals some hidden gems from Council’s art and ceramics collection, acquired or donated to Council over the past 50 years.

While some prominent local artist’s names and signature styles may be familiar to local historians and art lovers, including John Barnes, Walter Brunner, Robert Cunningham, Stanley Ballard, Helen Hudson, Margaret Hunt, Maria Finnegan and Rick Slaven, others are less well known, but equally compelling.

As the Mayor Maree Statham observed at the preview opening event, “This delightful exhibition provides a snapshot of how our region has changed and evolved over the years and continues to attract and inspire new

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LITHGOW EMERGING ECONOMY PLAN (LEEP)

generations of talented artists and craftspeople”.

“I remember when many of these iconic pieces were purchased at the annual Portland Art Exhibition over the years, others were donated by prominent local families, some are a mystery and I would love to know more about the story behind the scenes,” said the Mayor.

“The community are encouraged to pop into the Visitor Information Centre, have a wander through the collection and take a few moments to write down your observations, recollections and feelings about one of the artworks to be included in the Local Stories Selection Highlights at conclusion of the exhibition.

The gallery is located downstairs at the Seven Valleys Tourist Information Centre, 1137 Great Western Highway Lithgow, and is open during regular opening hours, 9.00am – 5.00pm, 7 days a week.

You will be passionate, driven to support a team and incorporate strategy and business growth with strong leadership. Knowledge of aged care and funding streams would be an advantage.

Applications Close: 9.00am 24th July 2023

Email application to: General Manager gm@linc.org.au

The draft Lithgow Emerging Economy Plan (also known as the LEEP) is in its final form and is available to the community for review and comment. The ambition of LEEP is to re-shape, diversify and grow the city’s economy.

The LEEP Transition Plan and a summary version are on public exhibition from Monday 13 June 2023 to Monday 17 July 2023. Submissions can be made online or in writing. To help shape the future of the Lithgow Local Government Area we invite you to consider the following questions:

• What do you like about the vision and pathway for LIthgow in 2030?

• What would you change?

• Is there anything missing?

• Would you like to continue to be involved in the transition? If so how would you like to be involved?

Scan here to view LEEP & make a submission www.leep.lithgow.com com

FOUNDATIONS DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2023

This DCP provides site specific development controls and guidelines that apply to future development in the Foundations

Urban Release Area at Williwa St Portland.

The document and supporting exhibition materials are on public exhibition from 8 June 2023 – 7 July 2023 and are available for viewing on Council’s website or at Council’s town libraries during ordinary office hours.

Should any person or group wish to make a submission on the Draft DCP, it should be in writing and submitted to Council no later than 4.30pm on 7 July 2023.

Submissions should quoting reference DCP FP 23.

In pursuance of the provisions of the Roads Act 1993, notice is hereby given that Lithgow City Council proposes to close the council public road listed in Schedule 1.

Schedule 1:

• Those parts of Bloody Cutting Road, Sir Thomas Mitchell Drive and Lockyers Line of Road that are submerged under Lake Lyell and shown as proposed Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 on unregistered plan dated 26 April 2023. Upon closure of the road, council intends to transfer the lots to EnergyAustralia NSW Pty Ltd pursuant to council resolutions 13-121 of 15 April 2013 and Deed of Agreement dated 9 May 2013.

All interested persons are hereby invited to make submissions concerning the proposal to the General Manager, Lithgow City Council, 180 Mort Street, Lithgow, within twenty-eight days of the date of this advertisement. Please note that under the provisions of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009, such submissions may be referred to third parties for consideration.

Once the submission period is completed, Lithgow City Council will consider all duly made submissions before deciding whether to continue with the road closure proposal.

Enquiries: Property and Legal Services Officer

Telephone: 6354 9999

View the unregistered plan online or by contacting Council to request a copy.

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Pictured at the opening: Ian Rufus, Kay Shirt, Glynnis Nancarrow and Mayor Maree Statham

COMMUNITY UPDATE

THE SPECIAL RATE VARIATION - WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU!

15 June 2023 - IPART and the NSW Government announced they had approved the proposed Special Rate Variation to land rates in full. 45.78% (including 3.7% rate peg) which equates to $6.2m in income.

Council committed to limiting the increase to 27.7% (including 3.7% rate peg) for residential, farming and business (general categories).

The balance of the increase will be levied against the:

• Business power generation sub-category,

• Mining category, and

• a new quarrying business sub-category or sub-categories.

$52m capital works program for 2023/24

$6.2m Special Rate Variation Program 2023/24

$1,664,816 Transport Maintenance Program

To undertake preventative maintenance on sealed roads (Condition 2,3 4) and implement a High-Risk Road Safety Signage & Barrier Improvements Program. The allocation nearly doubles the cash budget for roads maintenance.

$1,372,745 Roads Renewal Program

More than doubles the own source revenue allocation to road renewal with works to be undertaken on:

• Sunny Corner Road Portland from Sofala to Falnash Street,

• Corderoy Place Wallerawang,

• Brays Lane, Wallerawang from Blackberry Lane to No. 175, and

• Main Street, Wallerawang from Blackberry Lane to Railway Line.

$279,390 Stormwater Maintenance Program

To divert water from roadways:

• Doubling the urban Kerb and gutter replacement program, and

• A new program of proactively reforming the drains of rural roads, preventing deterioration and increased later costs for repair.

$179,623 Stormwater Drainage Renewal Program

Implementation of the Flood Plain Risk Management Plan priority actions to reduce risks to residents and properties.

Note - Renewal programs are capital works programs.

$395,802 General Asset Maintenance Program

A new program of works to be undertaken including:

• Development of a Natural Area Management Program,

• Delivery of asset management plans to ensure funds are better matched to the assets of greatest need, and

• Implementation of a comprehensive building asset inspections program to identify condition assessment and attributes.

$517,487 General Asset Renewal Program

Implementation of:

• Playground safety program which includes a priority softfall renewal program, increasing the playgrounds renewal budget by 75%, and

• Plant Replacement Acceleration Program to reduce the plant replacement backlog 4 years earlier, with workers having the correct, quality equipment they need for the job.

$1,092,000 Transitions Management Program

Directed to the critical task of diversifying the local economy and attracting investment to the city.

$250,000 to increase strategic capacity in the areas of Governance, Risk and Internal Audit - all of which assist ongoing financial sustainability.

$250,000 revolving fund will be established to support productivity projects which achieve ongoing savings.

$250,000

Contingency Funding to be reserved annually to ensure Council is able to absorb future financial shocks.

Valuer General Land Valuations Objection

Lithgow Council is encouraging people who disagree with their revised land valuations to consider lodging an objection.

The NSW Government’s Valuer General recently issued 1 July 2022 valuations for all properties. This re-valuation process is undertaken each three years.

Most people will own a residential or farmland property. In Lithgow’s case, the residential values have increased by an average of 79% in the last three years, while farmland has increased by an average of 71% in the same period. But there are some properties which have increased in value much more than the average.

The Council has emphasised that it does not receive any additional income as a result of the re-valuation process. But the values are used by the Council to arrange properties into an order, with high value properties paying more in land

rates than lower value properties. So the new revaluation will re-determine what a landowner pays in rates compared to other landowners in the same categories. Some people will pay more, and some people will pay less.

The Council’s General Manager, Craig Butler said, “The Council has no choice other than to use the new valuations to determine the rates for individual properties.”

Mr Butler added, “People should look closely at the advice they have received about their land’s value. If your land has increased less than the average you will pay less. But if it has increased by greater than the average you will pay more. If you consider that your new valuation is incorrect, consider lodging an appeal to the Valuer-General. Details of the last day to object can be found on the notice from the Valuer-General.”

Waste 2 Art Local Competition Closes and Winners Celebrated with Live Music and Fashion Parade Fun

The Lithgow Waste 2 Art local competition and exhibition draws to a close this Saturday 8 July, after a very successful program of events and activities including, workshops, artists talks, live music and a recycled Waste 2 Art Fashion Parade.

This year say a record level of exceptionally high-quality entries across most categories. The local judges Mayor Maree Statham, Jennifer Channing, Julie Murnane and Glynnis Nancarrow had a tough time choosing just a handful winners to proceed to the Waste 2 Art Regional competition in Blayney from 26 July –19 August 2023.

The winners of the Lithgow competition were announced at the local Waste 2 Art awards night recently. A lively crowd got into the festive spirit and danced the evening away with live music by Rag n’ Bone thanks to the Council’s Seven Valley’s Live and Local Music Program.

The Mayor said, “I extend a big thank you to the staff at Lithgow Library and Council’s Community and Culture and Waste Education Departments for helping to organise the workshop events and sponsoring the gift voucher awards for various categories in both the Waste 2 Art competition and the recycled fashion show. A big thank you also goes to

all our amazing local artists and craftspeople who participating in the 2023 Waste 2 Art Competition, focusing on this year’s theme The Year of Textiles and Fast Fashion”.

List of Winners for the 2023 Lithgow

Waste 2 Art Local Competition:

• Category: Primary 3D Winner Zig Zag Primary School, for ‘Gugaa’ (Goaana)

• Primary 2D: Megalong Primary School for Wabi Sabi Sewing

• Primary Functional: Lindsey Johnson for The Fun House,

• Community 2D: Nannette Gilbert for Stepping Out,

• Community 3D Winner: Saaskia Girdler for Bubble Tree

• Community Functional Winner: Annette Heaslip for Colourful Scarf

• Open 2D Winner: Jessica Leffley for The Forgotten Song

• Open 3D Winner: Prue Mogg for Australian Fauna

• Open Functional Winner: Maree Nobel for Maree’s Scrappy Quilt,

• Creative Repair, Restore and Refurbish Winner: Kathy Avgoulas for Grandma’s Legacy of Doilies

Pictured: Judges and fashion parade attendees for Waste2Art

The Bay Tree Nursery

BEEHIVE FOR READY TO GO TERM 3

Beehive registration for Term 3 is Tuesday, 18th July from 10.00 –2.00pm, with classes commencing the following Tuesday, 25th.

Beehive is a great way for people who have recently moved to town to become part of the community and feel welcome. Beehive operates entirely by volunteers, including teachers.

Beehive is open to everyone in the surrounding Lithgow community and classes are friendly - and fun! Tuition fee for eight weeks of classes is $30.00 and multiple classes can be taken on Tuesdays and/or other days of the week.

A lady is prepared to lead Writing for Fun. This was once a popular class prior to Covid, and we are excited to be able to offer it once more to the community.

Elsa believes groups like Writing for Fun are important to bring together those with the urge to write. For that reason, she will always be grateful to the group run by the late Jan Barford some years ago. While writing is basically a solitary occupation, to belong to a likeminded group offers support and encouragement to those taking tentative steps in the direction of serious writing.

Classes are varied so there will be something to suit everyone. Bridge, Tai Chi, languages, art, card making, bush walks and spinning are only a small selection.

There are many talented people at Beehive. One is Annette Heaslip. Annette is well known for her many creations of amazing bears and various animals.

The current bears were designed by Monica Spicer and expertly made by Annette. The bears are intricately dressed

Bill

855 Chifley Road, Clarence 2790

Open 5 days, 10am-4pm. Closed Monday & Tuesday

Ph: 0400 347 694 williamgrattan@gmail.com

Bathurst U3A

A pre term start Morning Tea is being held at Bathurst Panthers 10:30 am Wed. 12 July (at own cost}.

Catch up before restart on Monday 17 July. Keep active socially, physically and mentally for a happy long life."

RETIREES SOCIAL GROUP

Lithgow Probus Club meets twice a month, 3rd Wednesday 10 am at Lithgow Workmen's Club and 4th Thursday 12midday in various locations.

For more information phone Patsy on 6352 1948

and cleverly made by Annette, including the most beautiful hats. She named them Sir William and Lady Elizabeth.

Annette entered them in the Royal Easter Show this year, obtaining first place with Hendrix, the not dressed bear. In the dressed bear section, she won first place and, also received the Standard of Excellence Award for Sir William and Lady Elizabeth. Congratulations, Annette, on your much deserved success once again.

Details from 6351 3134 or call into 43 Bridge Street for a brochure with a list of all available classes.

Teddy Bear Picnic/Sleepover at the Library

If you go out to the Lithgow Library on Monday 10 July from 2.00pm you’ll be sure of a big surprise because the teddy bears will be having a teddy bear picnic and sleepover in the Library!

Lithgow Library is inviting teddy bears and their special human friends, to bring a picnic blanket, and a snack to enjoy at a picnic styled afternoon tea in the Library! There will songs, stories and a teddy themed craft.

Everyone of all ages is invited to attend as there will be a selection of craft tailored to different ages, from making and colouring in your own teddy bear to a teddy themed colour by numbers.

After the picnic, the teddy bears are invited to stay on and spend a night in the Library!

This special behind the scenes night will allow the teddys to socialise, explore and hopefully not get up to too much mischief! Human friends will be kept updated on what the teddy bears are doing during the sleepover, via the Lithgow City Council Library Facebook page.

Each teddy will have a special name tag with their name and their special friends name, so they can find each other the following morning after 10.00am. Teddies will receive a special certificate for participating and don’t worry, the Library will supply your teddy with food, a place to sleep and entertainment.

Bookings are required for the teddy sleepover and can be made by contacting Lithgow Library on 6352 9100

Youth Lock-in Game Night at the Library!

Lithgow City Council Library is excited to be expanding its school holiday program. A FREE youth lock-in game night will be held on Friday 14 July from 6.00pm-8.00pm!

The library has been listening to feedback from local youth and in response will be hosting this special event for high school students aged 12 – 16 years only. For one night only, young people who have registered for this event can explore the library, utilise the space, play games and eat pizza! What could be better?

There will be a Nintendo switch set up on a big tv for a Mario kart competition, introduction games such as break the ice, allowing people to introduce themselves and meet new people, as well as a library scavenger hunt, that can be completed throughout the duration of the lock in with a prize at the end, and so much more. The library will be

supplying pizza for dinner.

Conditions apply and participants must be dropped off and collected by a responsible adult/carer to ensure the safety of everyone getting to the library and home.

Registrations are required for the event for catering purposes and dietary requirements and can be made by contacting the library on 6352 9100. Only registered attendees will be permitted to attend. Parents/carers will receive an email with a set of basic rules, that are a condition of attendance to ensure the safety and wellbeing of both children and staff.

The library can’t wait to host the event and hope it is the first of many for the community’s youth. Spread the word and come and see what the library has to offer! Because the library is so much more than just books.

Rugby League Update

Peak Hill Roosters spoiled CSU’s party in the round-10 Woodbridge Cup game at Bathurst’s Diggings field, defeating the students 42-32.

The match coincided with the university club’s Old Boys day, but the loss did not stop the club celebrating its 50-year history on its special day on their rugby league calendar.

CSU held the lead for only two minutes after Jack Baldwin’s unconverted try in the third minute of the game.

Mungoes skipper Ray Sargent scored two of his side’s five tries but the Roosters went across eight times to outscore the home side, the win keeping Peak Hill in the finals race with four games still to play.

CSU are still in with a fighting chance in ninth spot in the eight-team finals series but the Roosters, two points in arrears of fifth-placed Oberon, hold strong hopes of a higher semi-final position.

Orange United, in a powerful position three weeks ago, lost to Oberon, and their second loss in two weeks has drastically weakened their strong position behind the four top-ranking sides.

Oberon, with their 22-18 win, leapfrogged Orange who previously held fifth position, and along with Peak Hill and Orange, appear to be the strongest sides with a chance of making the semis.

Intriguingly, the Oberon and Orange clubs could win every one of their last three of four games, but the makeup of the final eight teams could come down to the result of the Midwest clubs’ round-13 clash at Oberon’s home ground.

With wins to Condobolin Rams and Canowindra last week the Rams now share the top of the table on 17 points with Manildra, both clubs only one point ahead of Canowindra and Trundle.

It is no less intriguing in leaguetag where lowly

Oberon forced a 22-all draw with premiership aspirants Orange United and Molong were beaten 12-10, Orange consolidating third spot on the ladder, one point behind second-placed Manildra.

CSU’s 20-4 win over Peak Hill has allowed the Mungals to stay in touch with the leaders in a congested table with seven clubs in the run for the last spots in the finals, the countdown to the first semi-final no less interesting than in the men’s competition.

Story and Photos by John Fitzgerald

CSU’s Ike Eggleton attempting to prevent a Peak Hill try

CSU’s Sam Hurst

What goes around comes around (almost)

Delving through the Telstra historical archives of 1989 (as you do) I came across the history of Australia’s very first inland telegraph operator, Richard Hipsley. No I wasn’t at the Telstra blockhouse behind the post office blockhouse.

Appointed to the Electric Telegraph Office in Sydney in 1858, Hipsley, a stonemason, so he was as qualified as anyone, in 1859 was appointed to run the Bathurst telegraph office. It initially was located in the Police Station, then from 1861 in a purpose built building in Howick Street, next to the School of Arts on the William Street corner. Only later in 1876 was it relocated to the west wing of the Bathurst Courthouse, with the Post office in the east wing (pictured).

As part of his duties Hipsley had also to do the repairs on the line, which as the Telstra archive records “placed his life in peril from the drunkenness, unlawful behaviour, evil hold ups and murders”. It goes on … “one of the main factors in disbanding the bushrangers was the electric telegraph which enabled the police to be on the spot quickly, or to intercept the bushrangers as they moved to new districts.”

Richard’s great granddaughter Anna was born in Sydney to a very great friend of mine, and she and her children now live in Orange. So what started has almost come around.

Thought of the week

by a humble heritage advocate July 2023 - column #279

by Daniel Crump

Man in the mirror

How community will transform financial planning

Account based pensions are flexible retirement income streams. When you stop and think about it, there are very few restrictions on what you can do with them. If you are retired, you can access your money whenever you like, you can switch providers, you can choose how you invest, you can choose the level of income you desire and there is no maximum drawdown imposed.

Return to normal

But there are minimum drawdown limits. And they doubled on 1 July, requiring account-based pension members to take twice as much income in the coming financial year. It’s a return to normal, but it doesn’t feel like it. For the past four years, the government has halved the minimum drawdown.

The government wanted to give retiree members a fighting chance of preserving their money within the super system during Covid market falls, so they reduced the amount needed to be drawn down each year. This temporary initiative worked very well during the Global Financial Crisis.

Too much of a good thing

If you chose to take up the temporary drawdown relief all those years ago, this year you may find yourself with more money to live on than you are used to. And that might be a good thing. With the cost-of-living squeezing household budgets, you may require every cent just for day-to-day living.

But it may also be a bad thing. You may find yourself with too much money coming in. Keep in mind that an account-based pension will eventually run out if you consistently withdraw more than your investments are earning. In practice, every dollar more than your cash flow needs today is robbing from your future self. Especially if it is wasted.

Behaviour gap

Human beings have no innate sense of discipline. Any self-disciplined behaviour is learned from the environment. It’s why we have so many regrets when it comes to our finances. All of us haven’t done things that we intended to do, and we’ve all done things we had no intention of doing. It’s what author Carl Richards calls ‘the behaviour gap’.

We know that we should save our excess cashflow and allocate it to investments, but most of us either don’t or we do so in an inefficient manner. That’s why there is a real risk that if a retiree receives a pension level above their day-to-day needs, that the excess will be unwittingly wasted and not contribute to the achievement of lifestyle objectives or financial wellbeing.

At Daniel Crump financial Planning, we are independent financial advisers. Our advice is focused on you, not your super. We can help you put in place mechanisms so that you have enough money to live on in retirement while still saving and investing your money efficiently.

Daniel Crump is the founder of Daniel Crump Financial Planning. This article is general and does not consider your personal circumstances.

If you would like advice specific to you, give us a call on 0418 148 622.

Leo, Roving Reporter

Report from: My desk

Story filed: Winter festival, pipes and being cold

Hi folks, hope you're doing well especially during the cold time of year. Seriously I'm so cold, and don't say 'oh well then go and put more layers on or turn the heat on' cos I do, I'm just still cold. I don't mind winter, because I can rug up with a nice hot beverage and be very content. It's getting up in the morning, (as if getting up in the morning wasn't already difficult enough) especially when I have to get up early for swimming training.

Another thing that happens this time of year as I'm sure you're aware of is the winter festival. I haven't been there on my own accord just yet but I did go with my pipes and drums band as we were performing that day. We got there and warmed up in Machattie Park, and while we were warming up we accumulated a bit of a crowd. We even got asked for some photos, which was a first, I guess we're just that good.

The performance went well, we played a couple of numbers and we had some Irish dancing in between along with the

drummers performing the drummers salute. Overall it was a very successful performance with minor errors. There were other performers, one before use and one after use and they two were very good.

We did get paid for this gig and it was in the form of two tickets to rides at the winter festival and a voucher to Lewy's Pizza House. Lewy's Pizza is, in my opinion, is one of the best pizza places in town, their pizza is just so good.

We did have to share the voucher but that was no problem. So my friend and I, accompanied by another band member and my friend's girlfriend headed over and got ourselves a pizza, luckily my friend and I were the only ones who were having the pizza, the other two didn't want any and that made us very happy.

After a very good night we backed up our gear back on the bus and headed home. That's all we have time for folks so I hope you enjoyed and try not to freeze to death.

Until next time

Leo Roving Reporter

“Well done Richard Hipsley, our first Telstra man in Bathurst (and in inland Australia).”

LITHGOW VALLEY FILM SOCIETY

16 MAIN STREET LITHGOW

Sunday 9th of July 2.00-PM

CLASSIC UNIVERSAL

CAPTAIN LIGHT FOOT

A pair of Irish rebels have swashbuckling adventures in 1815. In 1815, Michael Martin , member of an Irish revolutionary society, turns highwayman to support it, and is forced to flee into outlawry. In Dublin, he meets famous rebel ‘’ Captain Thunderbolt” and becomes his second -in – command, Lightfoot.

‘ Tis a perilous life, with captures, turn coats, rescues, and romance.

CAST: ROCK HUDSON, BARBARA RUSH, JEFF MORROW

Sun 16th of July 2.00 pm

CLASSIC FOR BASTILLE DAY

Michael Rennie version

Les Miserables.

After stealing a loaf of bread to feed a starving family, Jean Valjean is sentenced to ten years at hard labour as a galley slave. There he is taught to read and right by another prisoner and meets Javert, an obsessive policemen who was himself born to convict parents aboard a prison ship. After his release, Valjean is treated as a pariah but finally finds shelter in the home of a kindly bishop. Valjean pays the clergyman’s generosity by stealing his silver plate.

He is apprehended by the authorities and returned to the Bishop but is amazed when the kindly old priest tells them that the valuable plates where a gift. This becomes a transforming experience for the ex convict, who establishes himself under an assumed name in a small country village as a factory manager and ultimately mayor.

CAST: MICHAEL RENNIE, DEBRA PAGET, ROBERT NEWTON, EDMUND GWENN

4

Evans Arts Council Inc.

Observable

As a whole (2,3)

Mocked

1. Hip-hop vocalist 2. Tea farm

3. From Buenos Aires 4. Involve (in quarrel)

5. Doubt innocence of 6. Focusing glass

7. Cotton on 8. Obvious 9. Priggish 10. Prayer ending

Chauffeurs 12.

... cologne (3,2)

103. Postal inscription

105. Charges with gas

107. Said “sorry”

111. Likeliest to win (4-2)

112. Undress

113. Complied, ... by the rules

114. Goes with flow

115. Body cosmetics

117. Sherlock Holmes

creator, ... Conan Doyle

119. Mobile phone’s ... card

120. Obstructing

122. Birth of Jesus, The ...

124. Bushranger, ... Kelly

132. Occupant

133. Table part

134. Legendary kingdom, El ...

135. N African desert

137. Louse egg

138. Spinner of yarns

140. Robins

141. Belts

143. Actor, Charlton ...

145. Presided

150. Being tops, ... supreme

153. Envisage

154. Virtuoso

156. Experiencing a run of luck (2,1,4) 157. Overflowed 158. Burst 160. Use book 161. Next 163. Savvy 166. Massive 167. Irishman 168. Cosmonaut, ... Gagarin

SUDOKU Last week's solutions

BATHURST WINTER FESTIVAL 1

– 16 JULY 2023

UNMISSABLE MOMENTS:

-McDonald’s Bathurst Ice Rink | Every day, 9am – 9pm

-Ferris wheel | Up and spinning all day, every day, 9am – 9pm

-Kaleidoscope Mirror Maze | Get ready for a trippy journey, every day, 11am – 9pm

-Asteroids multi-player illumination game | Play for bragging rights in Courthouse Lane, every night, sundown – 10pm, brought to you by the Festival’s Family Fun Partner Newcastle Permanent

-Illuminations | When the sun goes down, the town lights up ‘til 10pm

-An array of light and art installations throughout Kings Parade and Machattie Park

-Brighten Up Bathurst business window displays

EMBRACE THE CHILL & IGNITE YOUR SPIRIT AT THE BATHURST WINTER FESTIVAL!

SATURDAY 1 JULY

ARMADA BATHURST OPENING NIGHT | 4PM – 9PM

Don’t miss:

-Delicious slow cooked meats

-Lantern Parade & Official Opening

-Ice skating shows at 4:45pm, 6:45pm and 7:45pm

-Circus performers & LED hula hoopers

-Bowman Dental All Schools Stage | 4pm – 9pm

SUNDAY 2 JULY

FLIX & CHILL THANKS TO WESTFUND

– Ice Age | 1pm for a 1:45pm movie start

Get out of the cold and enjoy two family movie

IIIIIIIIIafternoons in the cosy warmth of Walshaw Hall.

IIIIIIIIITickets $10pp and includes sausage sizzle and IIIIIIIIIa drink. All proceeds going towards Veritas IIIIIIIIIHouse.

Skate & Date | 6pm, 7pm and 8pm skating sessions

WEDNESDAY 5 JULY

KIDS DAY BROUGHT TO YOU BY BATHURST CITY CENTRE

- Miniature donkey meet & greets

- Facepainting

- Mad Hatters tea party

- Recycled craft workshops

- Silent disco

- Circus shows

- Giant lawn games

- Markets

Then, it all happens again on Wednesday 12 July plus the chance get up close with some Aussie wildlife!

THURSDAY 6 JULY

ACCESSIBILITY DAY

- Reduced capacity ice rink sessions from IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII10am – 12pm

- Sausage sizzle

- Facepainting

FRIDAY 7 JULY & SATURDAY 8 JULY

CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY BREW AND BITE

Friday | 4pm – 9pm

Saturday | 12pm – 9pm

Indulge in a world of flavours with some of the region’s best food, mulled wines, spiced ciders, crafte ales, gins and whiskeys; plus spectacular entertainment.

Don’t miss:

- Ice skating shows on Saturday night at IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII5:45pm, 6:45pm, 7:45pm

- Fire performances, LED hula hoopers and stilt

IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIwalkers from 5:30pm

- Silent disco from 6pm

- Dance performances

- Markets

SUNDAY 9 JULY

FLIX & CHILL THANKS TO WESTFUND

– Encanto | 1pm for a 1:45pm movie start

FRIDAY 14 JULY

‘80s Retro Night | 6pm, 7pm and 8pm skating sessions

SATURDAY 15 JULY

‘90s Retro Night | 6pm, 7pm and 8pm skating sessions

SUNDAY 16 JULY PET DAY

- Animal adoption drive

- Pet parade

- Sunday markets

‘00s Retro Night | 6pm, 7pm and 8pm skating sessions

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