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Lithgow Halloween 2023.

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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.

This year Halloween is very community-orientated, showcasing local school art and craft displays along with local dance school performances and talent on the stage. Many of the Main Street stores will be participating by displaying Halloween decor in their front windows, will offer a "trick or treat" location from 4.00 – 5.00pm and have special Halloween-themed offers. There will be market stalls featuring local craft, specialty Halloween items and delicious sweet and savoury food options to cater for all. Of course, there will be exciting and scary rides with $5 unlimited ride tickets available for purchase from Lithgow Library during the event and pre-purchase from the Seven Valleys Visitor Information Centre. A great addition to this year's event will be the hands-on FREE Kids Zone area, proudly sponsored by Hartley Realty. This will allow children to make and take art and craft items home with them. Activities include, cookie decorating, bubble making, plaster painting, glow-in-the-dark painting, along with free balloon animals and face painting. There will be stage shows including a magic show and circus acts along with live music performances by Lez & Nae and The Old School Band. Come along and connect with the other side, with Psychic Medium, Sam Petrou. Holding two sessions in the Library, no booking required. If that is not your choice of poison, come and have a laugh with our MC/Comedian Steve Philps, on the Cook Street Plaza stage where the Best dressed competition winners will also be announced. You can dance the night away in our Silent Rave marquee and be sure to watch the finale fire show by Energy Entertainment. Main Street Lithgow will be closed from Bridge Street to Bank Lane for the Halloween Festivities and event setup from 10.00am to 9.00pm on Saturday 28 October. Want to have a haunted train ride? Lachlan Valley Railway will operate two shuttles between Lithgow and Mt Victoria, departing Lithgow at 6.45pm and 8.30pm. Pre-purchase tickets at https://www.lvr.com.au/halloween Come along to the Spooktacular Halloween Film Festival screening at Maldhan Ngurr Ngurra Lithgow Transformation Hub on Friday, 27 October. Tickets from Humanitix. Lithgow Council would like to thank the sponsors of Halloween 2023 – Centennial Coal, Energy Australia, Hartley Reality and Thales. Pictured above: Halloween is always a fun family event, picture from 2019

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Free mental health support available for those who need it

October is Mental Health Awareness Month, which promotes the importance of mental health wellness and encourages us to talk openly about our mental health and wellbeing to help break down the stigma that can still be associated with mental illness.

According to the World Health organisation, by 2030 depression is expected to become the largest single healthcare burden in the World. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, in 2017-18 one in ten Australians (10.4%) had depression or feelings of depression, and that was before we experienced the 2019/20 Black Summer bushfires, COVID-19 and several severe flooding events. Within the Nepean Blue Mountains region, which includes Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Lithgow and Penrith local government areas, it is estimated that up to 17% of the population are likely to experience a mental illness within a 12-month period. In addition, 23% of the population are expected to be at risk of a mental illness. Wentworth Healthcare, the provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network, fund a range of community-based mental health services in the region. They want local residents to know that there is free mental health support available for people of all ages. Wentworth Healthcare CEO, Ms Lizz Reay said, “Mental health issues, just like physical health issues, can affect anyone at any time. Yet, even though conversations about mental health and wellbeing are now more mainstream, there are still people who need support who continue to suffer alone.”

“It’s important to remember that you can experience negative mental health impacts without meeting the criteria for a diagnosed mental illness or disorder. If you have feelings of sadness, hopelessness, stress or anxiety, or just don’t feel like taking part in the activities you normally enjoy, then you may benefit from some extra support,” she said. Ms Reay added that this time of year can also be triggering for those who were impacted by the bushfires that devastated parts of our region 10 years ago, as well as the more recent bushfires and floods. “Our community has displayed incredible resilience despite the challenges we have faced. Physical and emotional recovery can take time, so don’t be afraid to reach out to get the help you need,” she said. For those people who are unsure about what support they may need, Ms Reay suggests a good starting point would be to talk to your GP about how you are feeling. GPs can refer patients to services in the area and can also look at other health factors that may be impacting your overall wellbeing. “Another option is to call the free Head to Health phoneline. When you call, you will be asked to enter your postcode and anyone living in our region will be transferred to a local mental health professional. These clinicians know our local region and will take the time to listen to your concerns and connect you with the most appropriate local service in your area,” Ms Reay said. The Head to Health phoneline is available on 1800 595 212, Monday to Friday from 8:30am - 5:00pm, excluding public holidays. Callers may be referred to the Penrith Head to Health centre or the Hawkesbury Head to Health satellite, or anther appropriate local services that meets their individual needs. An example of another service could be one of the headspace centres that operate in Katoomba, Lithgow and Penrith. More information about the Head to Health phoneline can be found at

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nbmphn.com.au/HeadtoHealthPhoneline For those people who prefer to look for their own support online, Wentworth Healthcare has developed the MentalHealthHelp.com.au website. This local directory lists over 300 mainly mental health-based services located in the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Lithgow and Penrith areas and can be searched by area and service type. Ms Reay added that mental health and wellbeing are complex issues that can be influenced by a range of interacting social, environmental, psychological and cultural factors but that getting support early was critical. “Don’t be afraid to reach out to get help when you need it. Mental ill health not only impacts the individual’s life but can impact their family, friends and the whole community around them,” she said. “As a funder of mental health services we are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our community. We want to make sure that mental health support in our region is accessible and protected so that our community can receive the highest quality care, when and where they need it,” she added. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. If your life or the life of someone you know is in danger, call emergency services on 000. For those seeking urgent mental health care, they can call the NSW Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511, which is available 24/7 including public holidays.

Greenspot Wallerawang Community Consultation Drop-in Sessions Greenspot will be holding drop-in sessions in Wallerawang, Lithgow and Portland to update the community on our plans for repurposing the Wallerawang Power Station and surrounding lands.

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After a deadly record-breaking northern hemisphere fire season, the Resilient Building Council says Australia must do things differently, starting now. Now, there is a new, world-first app that places decades of science and research into people’s hands so that they can take the actions that matter to protect their homes and their families. The Bushfire Resilience Rating Home Self-Assessment app allows people to assess their home and measure how well it would perform in a bushfire event. It also provides households with a customised action plan, specific to their individual property and local risk. As tasks are completed, the home’s Resilience Rating is updated. Over 1,200 households from bushfire impacted areas across Australia helped co-design and test the app, prior to its national launch. Participants undertook recommended actions that resulted in an average 67% reduction in the likelihood of their home igniting in a bushfire. The science and support behind the app The app is based around a world-first Bushfire Resilience Rating system developed by Australia’s leading researchers and engineers through a collaboration led by the Resilient Building Council (RBC). It is the first scientific system to measure the bushfire resilience of homes. It takes a bestpractice and holistic approach to bushfire resilience that covers building construction methods and materials, landscaping and ongoing maintenance. The Resilience Ratings system was developed in response to calls from governments, insurers, banks, households, and the 2020 Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements, to understand which actions measurably increase the resilience of individual homes.

St Joseph’s Primary Catholic School provides a comprehensive and quality education in the Catholic tradition for young people from

our newly appointed Leader within

Kindergarten to Year Six.

that space.

The School’s consistent teaching practices and individualised care effectively caters for the wellbeing of all students. A child-safe environment provides experiences for all students to ‘have a go’ and achieve their very best, academically, socially and emotionally. Strong relationships create a greater sense of community and belonging where each student is known by name. Providing a strong sense of connection witnessed by the extraordinary friendships

UPCOMING EVENTS 2023 Whole School Musical – “Kids in Space” 9th November 2023 at Portland Crystal Theatre 2023 School Fete – 17th November 2023

which continue through life.

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“We are a small school, inspiring big dreams.”

November 2023. A session aimed for those children aged 3-4 Kindergarten 2024 Transition Program Whole School Excursions Daily Intensive Water Safety Program at Portland Pool Student Wellbeing Initiatives

We are focused on catering our La Salle Academy has a new direction, and we are very excited about what the future holds for the school going into 2024. In 2023, efforts have been made to promote safe and supportive learning environments, supervised by a full compliment of staff, whilst providing students with amazing cocurricular opportunities in sport, performance and academic challenges and competitions. Students are settled, represent the school with pride and are engaging in their learning. La Salle’s history provides the foundations on which our school continues to grow. This year we celebrated 70 years as a Catholic school and 140 years of education on this site. This history is used to help form strong values and expectations from all members of our community.

education to meet the needs of the community and students and with that in mind, have diversified our Senior School Pathways to encourage more students to consider continuing their education to the end of Year 12. This is all done with a purpose of ensuring students are assisted in the successful transition to post schooling options. This is all coupled with the continuing building projects and the adoption of a master plan that will totally change our campus and bring a world of opportunities to our students. It is a great time to be at La Salle Academy. Enrolments are still open for 2024, please contact our office for more information on 6354 5100.

We also look forward to innovation within education and will really focus on the development of teaching and learning in 2024, with

St Patrick’s School has a proud tradition in the local community, with the spirit of its founder, St Mary MacKillop at its heart. The school, led by Principal Ms Renae Dunleavy, Assistant Principal Mrs Lyndal Marshall and Religious Education Coordinator Mrs Amanda O’Regan, is a whole school focused on quality student engagement. This focus ensures that all students learn in a safe and settled environment with solid structures and routines that ensure each and every child has the opportunity to learn at their best. The Leadership Team and staff pride themselves on the way in which they take a team approach to working with and communicating with families

to benefit individual students. With student wellbeing and student voice at the forefront, staff work tirelessly to create the conditions in which every student can thrive in a safe and supportive environment. St Pat’s is also a Grow Your Mind school. Parents are truly partners in their child’s education at St Pat’s, where their contribution, feedback and support is deeply valued. St Pat’s is leading the way in terms of student engagement and inclusive education and their HUB program is gaining recognition within the wider professional community, with many staff from schools within and outside the diocese visiting our school for Professional Learning sessions. To learn more about St Pat’s and experience the St Pat’s difference, please phone our friendly Office Staff to make an appointment with our Principal Ms Renae Dunleavy.

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NSW Shadow Police Minister Paul Toole has thrown his support behind calls for a parliamentary inquiry into crime in rural and regional New South Wales. After meeting with Country Mayors Association of NSW chair Jamie Chaffey at Parliament House today, Mr Toole is calling on the Labor Government to demonstrate its commitment to tackling what appears to be an alarming rise in criminal activity in country areas. The Association has requested an inquiry following figures showing an increase in crime outside the metropolitan areas, compounded by what they say is an overworked and understaffed police force. “As the former Police Minister, I was part of a government that invested billions in the NSW Police Force to ensure police had the resources needed to drive down crime and keep our communities safe,” Mr Toole said. “It is becoming clear however that under Labor, the safety and security of communities across rural and regional New South Wales is now at a critical juncture. “As today’s figures released by the Country Mayors Association show, there is a pressing need to re-evaluate the allocation of police resources in the towns and villages west of the divide. “As we in the Coalition know, rural and regional areas face unique circumstances when it comes to emergency response capabilities; more often than not, our police are being forced to do more with less.”

Mr Toole said it appears this Labor Government doesn’t understand that policing in rural and regional areas is not a one size fits all approach – and I’d be more than happy to lend my vast experience and expertise to an inquiry that helps educate the government on the problems we’re facing in the regions, and the solutions required. “This situation cannot go on. We can’t have residents afraid to step out their front door. That’s no way to live, and nobody deserves to feel that way. We need to ensure we have enough police on the ground, with the resources they need to proactively address and deter criminal activity and make rural areas a no-gozone for potential wrongdoers,” he said. “The previous Coalition government had a proud track record of listening and responding to issues around crime and law enforcement in rural and regional areas, helping ensure funding and resources went where it was needed most. “These recent challenges, including a surge in crime, and limited response times, underscore the need for at the very least, a serious and comprehensive re-evaluation of police resources by this government, and an inquiry is one way in which all stakeholders can have their say and ensure their voices are heard.”

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TOOLE BACKS COUNTRY MAYORS ASSOCIATION

Pictured: NSW Shadow Police Minister Paul Toole, left, at Parliament House with Country Mayors Association of NSW chair Jamie Chaffey.

BLAYNEY SHIRE BUSINESS CHAMBER Blayney Shire business people turned out in force for the inaugural activity of the newly-registered Blayney Shire Business Chamber. Your Blueprint for Business, funded by a NSW Small Business Month grant and auspiced by the Blayney Shire Council, featured guest speaker Danica Bunch sharing her insights on PR for small business. In particular, Danica explained how local business owners could extend their reach and attract new customers through collaboration with other businesses to create a unique offer. Danica elaborated with critical success factors for business owners, including knowing your customer, telling your story and getting out of your comfort zone to introduce yourself -

and your business - to at least one new connection per month. Those attending wasted no time in doing this, with the Blayney Community Centre abuzz with introductions and chat as the networking session continued well into the evening. Free PR coaching sessions were won by three lucky door prize recipients. The next step for the Chamber is for the Steering Committee to schedule quarterly events across the shire and to establish a platform for providing informal support to one another. If you would like to be kept informed, register your interest to Blayneyshirebusinesschamber@gmail.com Pictured: Danica Bunch sharing PR insights

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VERTO CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES Romance, Nostalgia, Adventure, Humour, Impromptu William Amer Lyric Tenor

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Crooks, Tauber, Schmidt, Gigli and McCormack Sung by Anglo Australian tenor, William Amer with special guests: New Vogue and Old Time Dancers, setting scenes of romance and life. Hear the five each sing a song on a period HMV Gramophone. Glenn Amer, Pianist, organist, baritone, adjudicator - played remotely from digitally improved sound systems VENUE:

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This October, VERTO is celebrating 40 years of supporting people in NSW through quality education, employment, apprenticeship and community services. According to VERTO CEO, Ron Maxwell, VERTO has grown from humble beginnings as a small evening college in Bathurst to a national organisation employing more than 500 staff and servicing thousands of clients every year. “As we reflect on the journey so far, it is hard not to feel a sense of pride in the achievements of our organisation and our people, but most importantly, the positive difference VERTO has made in the lives of so many of our clients and local communities,” he said. Founded in 1983 as the Central West Regional Evening College, the purpose of the organisation was to provide Bathurst and surrounds with practical, community-based, adult education services. In 1990 the organisation became Central West Community College Inc (CWCC). During the 90s, CWCC expanded its operations to include both employment and training services. Throughout this period, CWCC was awarded a state contract to provide Tenancy Advice and Advocacy in the Southwest of NSW, a program VERTO still delivers today. “The CWCC successfully secured a couple of key

contracts in the 1990s and early 2000s which saw the organisation grow and expand into other areas of New South Wales, including the region’s largest Job Network contract as well as delivering apprenticeship services in the Western and Hunter/ North Coast regions,” Mr Maxwell said. In 2012, Central West Community College was rebranded VERTO Limited – with VERTO being Latin for ‘transform’. During 2021, The VERTO Group grew again with the acquisition of Riverina Community College in Wagga Wagga, followed by the strategic acquisition of not-forprofit employment and community services provider, Campbell Page earlier this year. With the acquisition of Campbell Page, The VERTO Group has a truly national footprint with 135 locations and a workforce comprising more than 500 employees. “It’s a privilege to lead an organisation with a strong legacy of making a difference in local communities, and I know that the other members of our leadership team and our hard-working staff are delighted to be celebrating this milestone in 2023,” Mr Maxwell said. “I thank everyone who has supported the journey for the last four decades, and everyone who will help us continue our important work for many years into the future.”

TOOLE TIME APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR CROWN RESERVES IMPROVEMENT FUND Crown Land Managers across the Bathurst Electorate are now able to apply for their share of $16 million in funding to maintain and improve Crown land reserves for community use. Applications for the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund are officially open until November 17. Across the state, Crown land reserves cover some 34 million hectares or 42 per cent of New South Wales and provide land for recreation, community organisations and facilities, and protect our environment including habitat for native plants and animals. Locally, there is $14 million worth of grants and $2 million in loans on offer, which could go a long way to funding essential projects across our region. Thanks to the former Coalition Government, several projects were completed through the fund including remedial work on the Ern Prior Pavilion at Bathurst Showground, new all access toilets at Rydal Showground, a new roof for the Neville Public Hall and new safety fences at the Zig Zag Railway to name a few.

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Maintaining and enhancing our Crown reserves means residents have access to quality spaces for sports and fitness, or to just relax, rejuvenate and get in touch with nature and each other. All Crown Land Managers can apply, including local councils, community organisations, and user groups that are licensed to use the reserves. Crown reserves include parks, community halls, nature areas, showgrounds, sporting facilities, camping areas and walking tracks. CROWN LAND: Member for Bathurst Paul Toole at the Bathurst Showground where Crown Reserves Improvement Fund support is helping return the historic Ern Prior Pavilion to its former glory.

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

CAWS DESEXING PROGRAM

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION NO 2023/305

Council, in partnership with the RSPCA is pleased to announce that the desexing program commences on Monday 6 November and goes through until Friday 17 November 2023. The subsidised cost for this desexing program is as follows: • Dog (female) - $70.00 • Cat (female) - $55.00 • Dog (male) - $55.00 • Cat (male) - $40.00 The cost of microchipping is included for both dogs and cats. 1st vaccinations are included for dogs only. Pain relief and hospitalisation are included in the cost for both dogs and cats. Places are strictly limited and bookings are essential. To reserve a place you will need to contact one of the following surgeries: • Stewart Street Veterinary Hospital, 6331 1222 • Bathurst Central Animal Hospital, 6332 5800 This program is open to pensioners and low income earners (healthcare card holders) who are residents of the Bathurst Regional Local Government Area.

Lot 214 DP1126080 214 RUSSELL STREET BATHURST • TWO DOUBLE STOREY RESIDENTIAL UNITS & 3 LOT SUBDIVISION & CARPORT Exhibition Period: 23 October 2023 to 6 November 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.

ALCOHOL FREE ZONES

SUPERCHEAP AUTO BATHURST INTERNATIONAL A temporary road closure will be in place on Thursday 9 November for the Supercheap Bathurst International Circuit to City event: • Closure of Russell Street, between George Street and William Street, from 12noon – 9pm. For further information visit Council’s website or contact Council on (02) 6333 6111.

STEWART AND STANLEY STREETS

Temporary road closure will be in place from Monday 16 October 2023 until Monday 27 November 2023 in the following locations: • Stewart Street between Kefford Street and Stanley Street • Stanley Street between Stewart St and Jordan Creek Road closures will be from 6am to 6pm – with access limited to residents only within the area. For information regarding the closure, please contact Hynash Constructions Pty Ltd on 0437 042 095.

Council, at its meeting held on 21 June 2023, resolved to re-establish alcohol-free zones in the Bathurst CBD from 1 November 2023 and concluding 31 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. Alcohol-free areas are also in place and are not required to be re-established under Section 632 of the Local Government Act and remain established: • Machattie Park/Kings Parade • Macquarie River Bicentennial Park Appropriate signage will be placed at strategic locations.

WILLIAM AND KEPPEL STREETS

Council has received Black Spot Program Funding to improve the safety of the William and Keppel Street roundabout. Works will commence on Tuesday 24 October 2023 and expected to take around 6-10 weeks with completion in December. • For 2-4 of these weeks the roundabout will be open to traffic. • For 4-6 of these weeks, the roundabout will be fully closed to traffic. For more information contact Council on 6333 6111.

2023 BATHURST WALLABIES TRIATHLON

Council advises the 2023 Bathurst Wallabies Triathlon includes the following temporary road closures on Sunday 29 October 2023, between 8am and 11am: • William Street between Charlotte Street • Stanley StreetStanley Street between William Street and George Street

COMMUNITY TREE PLANTING DAY MACQUARIE WAMBUUL RIVER

10am, Sunday 29 October 2023 between Morris- set Street and Zante Lane, Bathurst. No experience needed and all plants and equipment are provided. Bring water, sunscreen, and a hat and wear suitable shoes, and clothing for being outdoors. The event will go ahead in light rain, so bring a raincoat if required. All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult carer. For further information and/or to register please contact • Bill Josh on 0407 256 791 (Community Environmental Engagement Officer) or • Kristie Kearney (Environmental Programs Coordinator) on (02) 6333 6233.

Council advises that a section of Lloyds Road between Vale Road and Gormans Hill Road will be temporarily closed on Wednesday 1 November 2023 between 9.30am - 2.30pm.

BATHURST LIGHT CAR CLUB

Part of Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit will be closed to traffic on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 October 2023, from 7am to 6pm, to allow the Bathurst Light Car Club to conduct its annual speed weekend. T Temporary road closures will be in place as follows: • Supersprint – Saturday 28 October 2023 – from the eastern side of McPhillamy Park gates on Skyline, through the Esses, Conrod Straight and Pit Straight to Mountain Straight side of Hell Corner up to the Pit Entrance. Alternate access will be via Ray Bant Drive and Caltex Chase tunnel. • Mountain Straight Hillclimb – Sunday 29 October 2023 – from the Pit exit gates on Mountain Straight to the eastern side of McPhillamy Park gates. Alternate access to the top of the Mount will be via Barry Gurdon Drive. All enquiries regarding the Speed Weekend Event should be directed to the Bathurst Light Car Club’s Clerk of the Course, Mr David Robinson, on mobile 0418 652 419.

NOTICE OF MEETING An Policy Committee Meeting of Bathurst Regional Council will be held in the Council Committee Room, Civic Centre, Bathurst on Wednesday 1 November 2023 at 6pm. Public Forum will be held from 6pm to allow members of the public to raise matters with Council.

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AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS OPEN Nominations are now open for the Citizen of the Year award, Living Legends,Youth Arts Award and Event of the Year awards. For eligibility criteria and nomination forms visit: • https://www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/events-home/communi- tyevents/australia-day.html

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.

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Council will hold its final Village Meeting for 2023 at Peel.Y ou are invited to attend and meet with Councillors and Council’s Senior Staff to discuss projects Council is currently undertaking and any other matters of interest to you. • Peel, Peel Schoolhouse – 30 October 2023 at 6pm If you have any enquiries, please contact Council on 6333 6111.

Council is excited to host the Western Sydney Wanderers for Round 5 of the Liberty A-League Women in November. The Wanderers will take on Canberra United FC on Saturday 18 November at Carrington Park. • Saturday 18 November 2023 • Gates open: 3.00pm • Kick-off: 4.00pm Tickets available via https://www.123tix.com.au/ events/40380/liberty-aleague-western-sydney-wanderers-v-canberra-united

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Bathurst Celebrate’s Local Our next business focus in the Celebrate Local/Buy Local campaign is Eclectic Colour. Meet Sarah & Yvette!

When did you commence and why did you start? In September 2018, we created our little business “Sar-Jay Serenity”. As we developed over time, we decided to changed our name to suit our style and what we love to sell so in May 2020 “Eclectic Colour” was born. Both Bathurst locals (mother/daughter team) we wanted to open a unique and quirky shop that matched our personalities and hit Bathurst’s different side. What is your biggest win in the last 2-5 years? Continuing to do what we love, create, make, sell and supply amazing products to our customers. Customers that still look forward to seeing us and continue to buy our products at markets and events. What has been your biggest challenge in the last 2-5 years? Definitely Covid lockdowns and the aftermath of it. We shut due to lockdowns for 18 months and are still being affected by price rises of everything and it’s hard when everyone is in the same boat. Also, due to the increase of rent, rate, insurance and overall shop running cost we sadly has to close out doors of our shop at 57 Keppel Street but we continue to thrive at local and surrounding markets and events, so you will still see our faces and amazing stock around still but even better. What is the best business advice you have been given? Don’t follow the crowd, be unique and different. Changed it up!! Keep it interesting and do what you love!! What is your favourite thing about Bathurst? Everything!! We were both born here and love living here and running a business from Bathurst. The different local business around the area and the support that Bathurst people have for each other and their local businesses. Is there anything else that you would like the community to know or share? Any special offers or events coming up? Bathurst loves to host and create different events and festivals though out the year such as Mount Panorama Racing events, the Winter Festival, NYE Party and more which we Eclectic Colour love to be apart of. Keep checking out social media pages on where to find us at the next up coming event. Theses events are paramount to Bathurst as it brings in lots of visitors to the area which keeps our local businesses and US growing. Christmas is coming! Keep an eye for Eclectic Colour at the next market or event or contact 0416 641 009 or find the girls via their socials.

2023 BATHURST GARDENERS’ CLUB SPRING SPECTACULAR 28-29 OCTOBER 2023 The 2023 Bathurst Gardeners’ Club Spring Spectacular was launched on Sunday 22nd October at Bishop’s Court with Paris Masters Harp performing. A wonderful start to the Club’s Open Garden program. Visitors are in for a treat this weekend 28-29 October 2023 with ten (10) gardens open to the public. Gardens will open from 9.30am to 5.00pm on both Saturday and Sunday of the weekend. If you have not already purchased your tickets, they are $25.00 per person for both days and are available from the Bathurst Visitors Information Centre or online from https://bathurstgardenclub.org.au/bathurst-springspectacular. Tickets purchased online will receive an electronic version of the ticket on their phone or can be printed. At the first garden visited this will be exchanged for a Bathurst Gardeners’ Club Spring Spectacular 2023 ticket. Tickets can also be purchased at any of the gardens over the weekend. The Bathurst Gardeners’ Club Monster Plant Stall will take place in the park adjacent to the Bathurst Visitor Information Centre on Saturday 28th October only between 9.00am until 4.30pm. The Canobolas Pipe Band will perform at 10.30am, not to be missed. To plan your weekend, refer the map on our website: https:// bathurstgardenclub.org.au/bathurst-spring-spectacular/ and the Gardens, Music, Stalls and Caterers. Raffle tickets will be available at all gardens and the Bathurst Gardeners’ Club Monster Plant Stall. Fantastic prizes. All money raised from the Spring Spectacular will be donated to local charities, Mitchell Conservatorium of Music Scholarships, 2BS Community Charities, Defence Community Dogs, Headspace, Bathurst Community Transport. For a list of sponsors check the Bathurst Gardeners’ Club Spring Spectacular website at: https://bathurstgardenclub. org.au/bathurst-spring-spectacular/.

Facebook - @eclectic.colour57 | Insta - @eclectic.colour57 | TikTok - @eclectic.colour57 Celebrate Local - Nominate your Business 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.

The Bathurst Gardeners’ Club wishes all visitors an enjoyable weekend in our beautiful Bathurst gardens.

Wanderers Liberty A-Leagues match date in Bathurst confirmed The Western Sydney Wanderers FC has confirmed they will play their Liberty A-League clash against Canberra United on Saturday 18 November at Carrington Park, Bathurst. The match forms part of the Wanderers commitment to the Western NSW region and will see the club deliver benefits to the Bathurst community through a range of school and grassroots programs to drive and support football participation. Mayor Jess Jennings said he was looking forward to welcoming the players and their supporters to Bathurst. "This is the first ever A-League Women’s fixture to be played in Bathurst. It’s a fantastic follow-up to the Women’s World Cup that we all loved and gives such a brilliant boost to girls and

women’s football locally," he said. "Bathurst is an events city and having sports matches like this demonstrates that our city has the resources, facilities and capacity to host large-scale events establishing Bathurst as a must-visit destination in regional Australia." Western Sydney Wanderers CEO Scott Hudson thanked Bathurst Regional Council and the local community for supporting women's football. "We would like to thank Mayor of Bathurst Jess Jennings and the local community for showing such passion to support and host a professional women's football match in their hometown," said Hudson.

"Following the recent success of our Schools Cup in the region, we are eager to continue to engage with the local Bathurst community to deliver programs and support football participation to have a lasting impact in the region. "We are excited for the opportunity to play at Carrington Park and look forward to the match on Saturday 18 November."

Tickets will go on sale for the match via 123 Tix.

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BATHURST SPRING SPECTACULAR 2023

TICKETS TO ALL OPEN GARDENS (covers both days)

Tickets may be purchased

10 Open Gardens

from Bathurst Visitor Information

$25

Centre or purchased at any of the gardens during the weekend

Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th October 9.30am - 5pm

LIVE MUSIC, MARKET STALLS & DISPLAYS. BUS GROUPS WELCOME.

BISHOP’S COURT, 226 SEYMOUR ST, BATHURST Music: Saturday 11am-1pm - MitCon Harp Circle, Sunday 11am - Stingendo/Fiddlesticks Food: by Bishop’s Court Staff HAMILTON, 49 HAMILTON ST, EGLINTON

Bus guides can be provided for groups of 10 or more contact Chris Bayliss on 0499 049 299

Music: Sunday 11am - Paris Masters Harp

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Stalls: Bonsai Display ANNE’S GARDEN, 27 HUGHES ST, KELSO Music: Saturday 1pm, Paris Masters Harp Sunday 1pm, UkeCons ST ANTHONY’S CREEK, 128 ANTHONY’S CREEK ROAD, BATHURST Stalls: Able Plasma Metal and Garden Art (Saturday) Food: Quota Club of Bathurst, sandwiches/slice/cakes/ Devonshire teas MERRYGLEN, 18 IRONSIDE AVENUE, BLUE RIDGE Music: Saturday 1pm - U3A Recorders

Monster Plant Stall in park adjacent to Bathurst Visitor Information Centre, Saturday only, 9am - 4.30pm

Sunday 11am - Mackillop College School Groups/Choir Stalls: The Bay Tree Nursery (variety of plants) MILFORD, 80 WAMBOOL RD, O’CONNELL Music: Saturday 11am - Harrex Upston (Clainet) Sunday 11am - Charlie Croaker (Piano) SELDON PARK, 40 SELDON STREET, PERTHVILLE Music: Saturday, 10am - Stannies Musicians Saturday, 12pm - Bathurst City & RSL Concert Band Sunday, 1pm onwards - RSL Youth Band/ Wing It Jass/Wing It Jazz Junior Stalls: She Shed Food: Little Vintage Blends Coffee Van CHATSWORTH, 465 ROCKLEY ROAD PERTHVILLE Music: Saturday 11am, U3A Ukeleles Sunday, 11am, Panorama Chorus Food: CWA (Christmas cakes available) 3 VEG FARM, 78 BANT ST, BATHURST Music: Sunday 11am, MitCon Concert Band Stalls: Produce Stall Food: Coffee on the Go - slices & biscuits THE WOLERY, 93 GESTINGTHORPE RD, PERTHVILLE VISITOR’S INFORMATION CENTRE, KENDAL ST, BATHURST Music: Saturday, 10.30am, Canobolas Pipe Band

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Andrew GEE MP

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INDEPENDENT FEDERAL MEMBER FOR CALARE RUNS ON THE BOARD FOR BATHURST AND LITHGOW √ $1.65 million for the Zig Zag Railway

√ Free MRI scans at Bathurst Hospital. Lithgow got its MRI licence in 2019

BEST OF LUCK FOR CENTRAL WEST HSC STUDENTS

’d like to wish all Year 12 students tackling their HSC exams the very best of luck. After 13 years of schooling, you’re almost there and we are with you! No matter the outcome, there are many ways to get to where you want to go, and lots of time to figure it out. We look forward to celebrating with you all on the other side!

√$12.5 million for Bathurst’s second racetrack √ $2 billion for Great Western Highway upgrade √ 24 hour rescue helicopter for our region √ $380,000 for a new laundry building at Glenray Industries following fire √ Millions in Federal funding to keep Lithgow Aged Care open √ $5.3 million for production line upgrades and more jobs at Allied Timber Mill, Bathurst √ $3.3 million for improvements at Bathurst Airport √ $3.083 million for an expansion and improvements at Three Tree Lodge √ $2.235 million for Lithgow’s Blast Furnace Park √ $3.2 million for the Lithgow CBD revitalisation √ $1.1 million for the upgrade of Glen Davis Road

√ $650,000 for replacing footpaths in Bathurst √ $300,000 for upgrades to the Civic Ballroom at Lithgow for use as an evacuation centre

he referendum gave everyone a chance to told by the party puppeteers and their machine. have their say, and the votes are in. While the referendum has now ended, sadly, the In our democracy we all get to make an individual gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous choice. I stand by mine, which I put forward Australians still exists in so many ways and before the last election, and I respect others closing it remains one of the great challenges our country faces. making and standing by theirs. I’ve had many people, who voted either way, stop me in the street, at polling booths, or email in to say how glad they are that their local member doesn’t just tow a party line and do what he’s

I hope that Australians everywhere can come together to continue the work of closing the gap, and also find ways to pick up the torch of reconciliation and carry it forward.

THANK YOU, LIFELINE CENTRAL WEST

ecently, I was honoured to catch up with dialled every 30 seconds. About 10,000 the wonderful team at Lifeline Central volunteers and staff at over 60 locations nationwide, including in our region in West in Bathurst. Bathurst and Orange, make sure that in The group received a $3,500 Volunteer times of need, help is there 24/7. grant which will go towards subsiding It’s extraordinary community service. training for their dedicated volunteers. For more than 60 years, Lifeline has If you'd like to look at becoming a offered a listening ear and a kind heart to volunteer, visit: those in their darkest moment. h t t p s : // l i f e l i n e c e n t r a l w e s t . o r g . a u / Lifeline’s 13 11 14 support line is volunteer/

Andrew with some of the wonderful staff at Lifeline in Bathurst

NEWBRIDGE ART SHOW A SUCCESS!

t was an honour to officially open the Back Creek 2023 Art Show at Newbridge last weekend. The Art Show featured some wonderful local artists and photographers and was part Newbridge’s ‘Spring Into Art’ weekend. Congratulation to all of the Art Show entrants and winners and a huge thank you to Sarah Hunter and her team from the Newbridge Progress Association as well as the ‘Spring Into Art’ committee and Newbridge Art Group for all of their hard work. There is plenty happening at Newbridge, so if you haven’t been out there lately you must make the trip soon!

√ $625,554 for playground equipment in Bathurst √ $954,250 for construction of Bathurst Rail Museum

IN A DEMOCRACY EVERYBODY GETS TO MAKE AN INDIVIDUAL CHOICE

Andrew with artist David Lake, Newbridge Progress Association President Sarah Hunter and photographer Wendy Smith

Andrew with Blayney Councillors John Newstead, Craig Gosewisch, David Somervaille, Michelle Pryse Jones and Scott Ferguson

EUGOWRA SPIRIT SHINES ON

lmost one year on and the hard work in Eugowra continues.

Countless hours have gone into the museum which is a painstaking process but progress is being made! The famous Braveheart wagon (which even the storm and floodwaters could not move) has just had its cleanup! Over at Max & Kay’s place they were planning Christmas dinner! The transformation has been stunning - off the back of a huge amount of hard yakka and help. Amazing! The awesome Aussies of Eugowra continue to inspire us all.

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Andrew with Max & Kay Jones

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Andrew GEE MP INDEPENDENT FEDERAL MEMBER FOR CALARE W

STILL WAITING FOR EQUALITY IN DISASTER FUNDING

ith the anniversary of the storm and flood disasters that hit our region fast approaching, the fight for equality in disaster support and assistance continues.

Having two classes of disaster assistance in NSW effectively means there are two classes of citizens. It is simply not good enough. Equality in disaster assistance needs to be delivered without delay.

The recent announcement that the NSW Government had provided our local councils with some emergency road funding is welcome news, but more is going to be needed and it needs to be delivered on the double. There is Despite the many press conferences, still a massive infrastructure backlog some of which included helicopter right across our region. arrivals, and the soothing words that were given, the previous Liberal and The cynical way in which our residents Nationals Government failed to deliver have been treated by major parties and this. All the while, funding delivered in governments is one of the reasons I massive quantities was provided to the became an independent. I won’t be Northern Rivers region. The current letting this issue go until our residents NSW Labor Government has similarly are treated with equality and respect by failed to deliver this badly needed governments. support. It’s hard to believe that almost 12 months on this fight persists. This joint State/Federal disaster assistance needs to be activated by the NSW Government.

WELCOME TO PARLIAMENT HOUSE!

t the end of another busy week in Canberra, it was fantastic to welcome the students from Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst to Parliament.

The students asked many great questions, but the highlight was whether I’d ever rolled down the hills out the front of Parliament House (I haven’t, but it sounds like fun!). I hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip to Canberra!

Andrew with some of the wonderful students from Cathedral Catholic Primary School

BUSHFIRE RECOVERY AT CAPERTEE CONTINUES!

t was wonderful to attend the official opening of the Capertee Recreation Reserve recently, which features a fitness trail, cycling track, children’s playground and community picnic area. The new outdoor space was funded with a $270,000 grant, cofunded by the previous Australian Government, awarded to the Capertee & District Progress Association through the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund. These improvements to the park will bring all members of the community together and will be enjoyed for many generations to come. The community also recently received the keys to a mammoth 9000L Category 6 water tanker which will help protect life, property and livestock in Capertee and the surrounding district during fire events for many years to come. I worked closely with the Capertee and District Progress Association to secure a $500,000 grant to purchase the tanker for the village. The tanker can also assist local responses to motor vehicle accidents on the Castlereagh Highway which links Mudgee with Lithgow, the Blue Mountains and Sydney.

2024 COUNTRY ARTS SUPPORT PROGRAM

The National Australia Day Council (NADC) have recently announced the Community Events Grants which aim to provide support to communities which are planning to host events on Australia Day 2024. Event hosts can apply for a fixed grant of $10,000 to deliver events on Australia Day that use NADC’s ‘Reflect. Respect. Celebrate. We’re all part of the story’ promotional message. Applicants that collaborate with local First Nations communities will be eligible for an additional $5,000. Funding Amount: Up to $15,000 Applications Closing: Tuesday 31 October 2023

BATHURST ELECTORATE OFFICE 107 George Street PO Box 54 Bathurst NSW 2795

The 2024 Country Arts Support Program assists artists and art workers to create or work on arts activities in regional communities. Funded activities could include, but are not limited to; • Arts or heritage-based workshops, • Classes or workshops, • Performances, • Installations or exhibitions, • Tours, • Screen or film making, • Writing or composition, • Development of new work, • Artist-in-residence programs, • Recordings or podcasts, • Experimental arts, or • Arts activities attached to festivals or events. Funding Amount: Up to $3,000 Applications Closing: Thursday, 9 November

√ $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

Andrew with Capertee and District Progress Association members

√ $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

Andrew with the wonderful students and staff from Glen Alice Public School at the new playground

√ More than $1.6 million for supporting childcare centres in Calare, including Bathurst Family Day Care √ $925,000 for the Bathurst Animal Rehoming Centre

GRANTS! GRANTS! GRANTS! AUSTRALIA DAY 2024 COMMUNITY EVENTS GRANTS

RUNS ON THE BOARD FOR BATHURST AND LITHGOW

LOCAL SPORTING CHAMPIONS & LOCAL PARA CHAMPIONS • ROUND 2 2023-24 The latest round of Local Sporting Champions (LSC) and Local Para Champions (LPC) are now open to provide financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships held between Saturday, 1 July 2023 and Thursday, 29 February 2023. Funding Amount: • LSC: $500 - $850 • LPC: $750 - $1,100 Applications Closing: Tuesday, 31 October 2023

√ $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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MAJOR FUNDING BOOST FOR CENTRAL WEST WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTRE The Central West Women’s Health Centre is set to receive a major funding boost to scale up its domestic and family violence services.

Member for Bathurst Paul Toole said the organisation will receive $100,000 from the NSW Government for the initiative which will help it continue to deliver vital services to the local community. “The role played by the Central West Women’s Health Service (CWWHC) in our community should never be underestimated,” Mr Toole said. “They are working behind the scenes to provide help and support to people who are doing it tough through no fault of their own. “This funding gives the necessary support for the CWWHC to increase its capability to deliver domestic and family violence services by increasing counselling service capacity, education and health promotion delivery, as well as introducing specialised case management services.” Mr Toole said the NSW Government’s Local Small Commitment Allocation Program is a $37.2 million grants program that will deliver $400,000 to each of the 93 NSW

electorates. “The aim of this is to provide benefits to local communities and councils through a range of capital works, services and programs, events, supplies and equipment, charitable donations,

A Point of View - by Stuart Pearson

2024 – 200th Anniversary of Martial Law

and playground and park upgrades,” he said. ``

Pictured: Member for Bathurst Paul Toole with staff at Central West Women’s Centre.

H E R I TAG E M ATT E R S

Saving our Lamp Posts

In 1815, the British colonial government established the first white settlement in inland Australia at Bathurst. They didn’t know (or more accurately, didn’t care) that they had entered the homeland of the Wiradjuri people, whose number around Bathurst has been estimated at several thousand.

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For the first six years, European numbers at Bathurst remained low (even by 1821, it was still less than 300 people) and the two groups co-existed without much tension. But in 1822, Governor Brisbane encouraged many more settlers to relocate to Bathurst, and relationships with the Wiradjuri quickly turned from coexistence to armed conflict. With the number of deaths on both sides rapidly increasing, and the viability of the entire district in jeopardy, the settlers called upon the government in Sydney to intervene. Governor Brisbane proclaimed Martial Law on 14 August 1824 and dispatched 75 soldiers to Bathurst with magistrates permitted to administer summary justice. The Wiradjuri did not know what Martial Law was. As far as they were concerned, they had never ceded sovereignty over the land. They viewed the conflict as a fight against invaders trying to take their tribal homeland. What followed was devastating for the Wiradjuri people as “hunting parties” roamed the countryside chasing down and killing the Wiradjuri. Even though isolated attacks and some deaths of settlers by the Wiradjuri continued, it was clear the “shock and awe” tactics used by mounted infantry was having a disastrous effect. In the end, Windradyne took 140 of his clan across the mountains to the Governor’s residence in Parramatta, where he sued for peace. Martial Law was revoked on 11 November 1924. By any estimates, Wiradjuri resistance around Bathurst had been eliminated, along with most of the Wiradjuri people. So, what does this mean for all of us in 2024? When Europeans came to occupy the Bathurst plains, it was not uninhabited. The Wiradjuri people lived here, numbering in their thousands. The colonists didn’t ask permission to settle. They didn’t sign any treaties or pay any consideration for the land. They simply took it. It is a hard thing to accept that our white forebears invaded and stole land inhabited for thousands of years by another race. It is even harder to admit that when the Wiradjuri started to fight back, our white ancestors carried out such a brutal campaign against the Wiradjuri it almost eliminated them. In August 2024, it will be the 200th Anniversary of the Declaration of Martial Law in Bathurst. It would be a great first step if we collectively recognised this dark chapter in our history and resolved to move forward with the Wiradjuri in friendship and forgiveness. This would be true reconciliation.

On a recent jaunt Mrs Heritage took a photo of one of those Art Noveau lamp posts which had the decoration painted in a very distinctive way. As a comparison I took a photo of the white painted ones Bathurst is famous for. Yes they are exactly the same. But she’s a real trickster. Her photo was taken in Swanston Street Melbourne, where there is only the one, much taller, and had no lights on top. Why is it so? As Professor Julius Sumner Miller would have said. I dunno, just another heritage mystery, and a bit of fun if you like. But the really good news is that Bathurst Council has secured a good grant of money to do necessary restoration on all our wonderful heritage lamp posts – well done. And you might recall Council also has a specimen in storage from which to reproduce replacements in the event of major damage.

Thought of the week … “let’s shine a light on our heritage” by a humble heritage advocate – October 2023 column #286

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Nominations Now Open for the NSW Local Citizenship Awards

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Lithgow City Council is calling on the community to nominate local people and organisations for their contributions to the Lithgow community. “Once again, we have the opportunity to recognise the people and organisations who have helped make Lithgow the great place it is,” said Lithgow City Council Mayor Maree Statham. “The nominees and award winners will be announced at the official Australia Day ceremony on Friday 26 January 2024. I urge everyone to nominate someone or an organisation deserving of recognition.” The NSW Local Citizenship Award categories are: • Citizen of the Year Award (Young and Open) • Volunteer of the Year Award (Young and Open) • New Resident Award Conservation/ Environmental • Heritage Achievement Award • Service to the Community Award (Organisation) • Outstanding Event of the Year Award

new Resident Award to recognise people who have recently come to Lithgow and made a big contribution to the community. The New Resident Award acknowledges the initiative and contribution of a new resident (less than 2 years in Lithgow) to the area.

Citizen of the Year The Citizen of the Year Award acknowledges people who through their efforts and commitment have made the community a better place.

Outstanding Event Award The Outstanding Event Award recognises the significant contribution that special events make to our region.

Volunteer of the Year The Volunteer of the Year Award acknowledges people who have given their time freely to help the community within the Lithgow LGA. Nominees for the Young Volunteer and Young Citizen Categories must be aged 16 to 25 years on 26 January 2024, while the Open Categories are for people aged 26 years and over on 26 January 2024.

Nomination forms can be found online at https:// council.lithgow.com/community/australia-day/ or are available from the front counter of the Lithgow City Council Administration Centre and all Lithgow Library Branches.

Heritage Conservation/ Environmental Achievement Award The Heritage Conservation/ Environmental Achievement Award is for an individual or an organisation that has made significant contribution to the preservation of the heritage or protection/enhancement of the environment of the Lithgow LGA. Service to the Community Award (Organisation) The Service to the Community Award (Organisation) is for organisations which aim to enrich the lives of the people in the Lithgow LGA. This organisation does not have to be a volunteer organisation.

Nominations close on Friday 1 December 2023. Winners of all awards will be announced Friday 26 January 2024 at the Official Australia Day Ceremony.

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The Club Grants Program is truly making a positive impact in our local community! Through its support in areas such as education, cultural integration, and employment projects, it is fostering growth, inclusivity, and opportunities for all. This program is a shining example of the power of collective action and the difference it can make in people's lives. The Lithgow Workie’s take the Club Grants Program as an opportunity to thank all the volunteers and community organisations for all that they do to support our community. A total of $50, 226.83was allocated in cash and in-kind. ALLOCATIONS 2023 • Foster Care Angels Inc- Mental Health & Resilience Online Training & App $5000.00 • Touch Community Connections Lithgow Inc - Support services and organisations $3000.00 • Careflight - Raid Response Mission Funding $4000.00 • Fair Fight Foundation Ltd - The Supertee Project $5000.00 • Lifeline Central West - Lifeline Telephone Crisis Supporter Training $2500.00 • Life Education NSW - health and mental wellbeing education for children $9500.00 • CanAssist - Cancer Assistance Program $5000.00 • Gorrie Ban - Registration & Insurance for Gorrie Ban Bus $2000.00 • Mingaan Wiradjuri Aboriginal Corporation - NAIDOC Event - 2023 $3000.00 • St Vincent de Paul - Helping the Needy $4000.00 • Marrangaroo Rural Fire Brigade - Mobile Phone Booster upgrade $2400.00 • Lithgow City RSL Sub-Branch - ANZAC day Gunfire Breakfast $2,084.10 In-Kind • Lithgow View Club - TSF Learning for Life Students $2,472.73 In-Kind • Christmas and Beyond - Community Christmas Lunch $270.00 In-Kind

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CLUB GRANTS 2023 Announced at Workies

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headspace are still open! GENERATOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT HOLDS INAUGURAL COMMUNITY CONSULTATION GROUP Following a comprehensive recruitment process, GPM was proud to hold its inaugural Community Consultation Group (CCG) on Thursday, 19 October, at the Barton Conference facilities in Wallerawang. This group was formed to allow the local community access to progress in the remediation of the Kerosene Vale Ash Repository in Lidsdale. This group also allows the local community to suggest how the site may be used once all remediation is complete. The CCG met at the opulent Barton Conference Centre in the late afternoon and departed on a site visit of the KVAR site to familiarise themselves with the area and the project in hand. On return to the Conference Centre, they enjoyed presentation from Steve Saladine, Managing Director of GPM. “Having a group like this come together at the early stages of remediating a site like this is beneficial to future outcomes,” said Steve. “Information sharing to interested parties helps it flow back into the community. Also, sharing ideas for future use of the site may bring up things we had not thought of. Shaping the land now for future use is an efficient way to progress,” Steve continued. Overall, the group were very interested in being part of this process, and a lively exchange of ideas was exchanged during the evening. Members of the CCG include Paul Curran, Bernadette Ryan, Morgan Starkey, Karen Simpson, Graham Johnson and Ross Guihot. The group will reconvene in February 2024.

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headspace Lithgow have faced many adversities in 2023 – earlier this year the centre was severely impacted by flooding as a result of two burst pipes. While the centre is temporarily closed, this doesn’t mean that critical services have ceased operation.

The resilient headspace team are still offering face-to-face services – consulting out of the local podiatrist at 164 main street, speaking to young people via telehealth appointments and are out in the community, touching base with local schools and attending community events. Without a centre, the team have still been outreaching to targeted areas in the LGA. In total, the team have helped over 60 young people which has included vocational, educational, mood management and sexual diversity support. “It’s been extremely tough the last couple of months, but I commend the resilience of the headspace Lithgow team. They have gone above and beyond to ensure that young people of Lithgow are still accessing timely mental health support services,” Jason Davenport, Acting Group Manager – headspace, said. “The team travel to various schools, targeting areas of concern in the LGA. They have pivoted to seeing young people in the centre, to seeing them more often in local schools instead,” Jason said. Recently, the team distributed 100 goodie bags to schools for HSC students. Lithgow High School, La Salle Academy and Portland Central School received the valuable study packs. “Each pack contained the necessities for study including a notebook, pen, highlighter, sticky notes and snacks! We wanted to keep it fun and fuel the students through their HSC,” Emma Reid, Community Engagement Officer, said. Looking to the future, headspace Lithgow will be back up and running, in their own space, very soon. In the meantime, young people are still welcome to speak to someone, in person, at 164 Main Street, access telehealth services or attend a local event. “There will be a Community Service Market Day, Family Fun Day, Lithgow Halloween, animation workshops and NAIDOC community events – it’s going to be a busy few months ahead,” Emma said. Upcoming events we encourage you to attend: • Community Services Market Day on Thursday 26 October – Cook Street Plaza, 11am-3:30pm • Lithgow Family Fun Day on Saturday 28 October – Queen Elizabeth Park, 10am-3pm • Lithgow Halloween on Saturday 28 October – Main Street Lithgow, 4pm-8pm • Animation Workshop commencing on Monday 30 October, 3:45pm-5:45pm • PCYC Community Picnic Day on Saturday 4 November - 7 Hoskins Avenue, 10am-4pm • NAIDOC Community Event on Saturday 11 November – Green Spot Wallerawang, 11am-3pm

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2023 AEN NSW & ACT APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR

Pictured: Narelle Stocks (Skillset CEO), Jane McWilliam (Skillset General Manager), Josh Winter, Ben Ruddy (Skillset Manager – Workforce Programs) and David Forbes (Thales Business Improvement Manager).

Joshua Winter, a resident of Lithgow, has been named 2023 Apprentice of the Year at the Apprentice Employment Network NSW & ACT Awards. These awards recognise excellence within the vocational education and training sector, and they honour the outstanding achievements of apprentices, trainees, host employers, and group training organisations. In 2019, at just 17 years old, Joshua relocating from Melbourne to Lithgow to commence his apprenticeship at Thales Lithgow Arms. Joshua's commitment to skill development, deep industry knowledge, and workplace safety practices throughout his journey were key factors in securing this award. He successfully completed his Certificate IV in Engineering with Thales. Expressing his passion and dedication, Joshua Winter stated, “It is a great honour to receive this award, I hope it

Monday, 23 October at 7pm Next Ordinary In the Council Chambers, Council Meeting 180 Mort Street, Lithgow

Over the October long weekend Lithgow held Beatlesfest across the Seven Valley Region. There was a range of Beatles themed entertainment events held in public places such as Queen Elizabeth Park and Cook Street Plaza, and commercial venues including cafés, galleries, clubs and pubs across Lithgow, Wallerawang and Portland. The event attracted over 2,000 people from Sydney, the Blue Mountains and Central West. I would like to congratulate the organisers of Beatlesfest on developing a vibrant event which contributed to our economy across the region through collaboration with Council and local business partners. It was a special day celebrating the grand opening of the Zig Zag Railway at Clarence on Saturday. With the help and support of the community the re-opening was a great event. The Zig Zag Railway is an important part of Lithgow’s tourism offer and it is wonderful that it is again operating.

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Lithgow City Council is undertaking road asset condition assessments on all roads in the Lithgow Local Government Area. Works are expected to commence late in October, with the infield assessment of all roads expected to be finished by mid-December. The Council’s focus is on a safe, accessible, affordable, and sustainable road network. The data captured will be used to identify and prioritise works programs and maintenance road repairs. The assessment is undertaken using data captured by equipment mounted on a vehicle. It assesses both sealed and unsealed roads, including the road surface and shoulder edges. The system captures high-definition images every 10 metres, GPS location data, and surface roughness data to electronically produce a condition rating for Council’s assets. As the survey vehicle travels at the same speed as normal traffic, there are no disruptions to residents and motorists anticipated. Due to the unusual appearance of the vehicle, motorists may notice the vehicle travelling along local roads. Further information on this project can be obtained by contacting Council’s Transport Manager, P aul Creelman on (02) 6354 9999 or emailing council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au during business hours.

Members of the community wishing to address the Council meeting are required to register by midday on the day of the meeting. Register online at: www.council.lithgowcom/addressing-council. Copies of the agenda can be found on the website.

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Lithgow Halloween is returning for 2023 with all the usual fun, but some great new twists! Bring the whole family and enjoy the fun of Lithgow Halloween Fright Night. Amusement Rides The Amusement rides return for another year. $5 unlimited wristbands will be available for purchase at Seven Valleys Visitor Information Centre and Lithgow Library. Rides this year include:

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Round-Up – Teenagers and Adults

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Giant Slide – All Ages

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Mini Ferris Wheel – 16 and Under

Residents are reminded that a SERVICE BY REQUEST will apply. Residents can register via Council’s website www.council.lithgow. com or alternatively phone Council before 12.00pm FRIDAY 3rd November 2023 Then on Sunday night of the collection week, please place your green waste at the kerbside where you normally leave your garbage bin. Residents should ensure the following: •

Garden Prunings – should be no longer than 2 metres, not thicker than 200mm and tied in bundles.

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Lawn Clippings and leaves shall be placed in a durable container, cardboard box or hessian/plastic bag.

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Each bundle or box shall be less than 16 kilograms in weight.

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NOTE: Games are not included in the wristband price. To download the map and program visit https://sevenvalleys.com. au/member/fright-night/

LJ Hooker Reg Cowden Memorial Sports Star of the Year - Monthly Award Nominations Nominations for outstanding sporting achievements in October 2023 will be accepted by Lithgow City Council until 7th November 2023. Nomination forms can be obtained by contacting Council’s Customer Service Department on (02) 6354 9999, or can be downloaded from Council’s website http://council.lithgow.com/sports-star-awards/

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General Enquiries

Telephone: (02) 6354 9999 Facsimile: (02) 6351 4259 Email: council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au

Please note grass clippings will no longer be accepted as bagged grass clippings reduce options for beneficial re-use of green waste.

Join our team Council is currently seeking applications for the following position/s: • Casual Learn to Swim Instructors closes 15 December • Casual Lifeguards closes 15 December • Building and Development Officer/Graduate Building and Development Officer closes 7 November • Labourer (Rural) closes 3 November • Trainee Treatment Plant Operator closes 30 October Applications must be received by the advertised close date.

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Halloween is upon us and there is so much to see and do as the street comes to life. The day will consist of Live music, performances, market stalls, rides, local art and craft displays, trick or treating and so much more entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. There are great prizes to be won for the Best Dressed Competition. I am looking forward to seeing all the amazing costumes and dancing the night away in Cook Street Plaza to Old School Band who will be performing favourite hits from the 80’s. I would also like to thank the sponsors of Halloween 2023 – Centennial Coal, Thales Lithgow Arms, Energy Australia and Hartley Realty.

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encourages others to explore a career in the trade industry”. David Forbes, Business Improvement Manager at Thales Australia, shared his enthusiasm for Joshua's accomplishments, saying, "It was one of the highlights of my career and a very proud moment to see Josh awarded the Apprentice of the Year. It has been an amazing journey for him with plenty of challenges which he has overcome with pure determination, resilience, and a passion that never eases up”. In addition to this, Skillset, the organisation that supported him on his apprenticeship journey, was also named the 2023 Apprentice Employment Network NSW & ACT Excellence in Group Training Award winner. Skillset's achievement in two significant categories reflects their dedication to supporting apprentices, trainees, and their host employers.

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Co-competition leaders going into last weekend’s final regular game of the Midwest Rugby League Community Cup, neither Blackheath Black Cats nor Kandos Waratahs needed the winner's two competition points as both clubs had already qualified for the premiership final this week. Last week’s complete round 3, including the Portland-Carcoar match plus leaguetag games, was played at Kandos Waratah Park in Saturday's uncomfortable weather conditions. Blackheath were strong favourites to win the game but Kandos took the early lead when Tom Fraser crashed across for first points in the third minute, Tommy Large converting, for a six-point lead. Two minutes afterwards Travis Duke went across for Blackheath's first points which was unconverted, and Kandos kept their slender 6-4 advantage. The Black Cats scored next to take the lead 10-6 before Fraser again scored a second converted try for Kandos to re-take the lead. Blackheath's Shannon Rhodes' try for a 16-12 scoreline took his side to the front before Waratahs’ Ethan Parsons' try, also converted, put the home side ahead again 18-16. Both sides went try for try for 26-all, but into the final minutes Blackheath, with one more converted try, prevailed to take the day's points and an academic result 32-26. Despite the dead-rubber situation and high temperatures, the Kandos-Blackheath contest was high in intensity and entertaining, with both sides containing many first graders and exciting young prospects. In the other game, no less absorbing, Carcoar showed how dangerous they could have been had they reached the final with a dominating 36-nil win over Portland, the Crows beaten by only two points by Kandos the previous week. In the leaguetag games Portland's 16-all draw with Carcoar began proceedings for the day before Kandos showed home-game form, finesse and confidence to defeat Blackheath 28-16. Carcoar, iconically the home of Midwest football as the club with most Midwest premierships to its name, is the venue for this week's premiership finals between Kandos and Blackheath in both the men's and leaguetag teams, the second time Kandos leaguetag has contested a final but the fourth time in 53 years as rivals in the men's game the Waratahs and Blackheath have met in a grand final. Grand final clashes between the two clubs began in 1970 when Kandos defeated Blackheath 10-3 in the final of the Lithgow Business Houses, afterwards both clubs joining the Midwest competition but meeting only twice for a title in the following 50 years despite both clubs winning many premierships between them. The last time these two clubs met for a title was in 1980, with former Katoomba junior and Penrith first grader Brian Henderson kicking goals for Blackheath in their 16-3 grand final win over Bob Hammond’s boys from Kandos and Rylstone. The leaguetag game between Carcoar and Portland begins the day's events on Saturday at noon, then the men's Carcoar-Portland game, followed by both finals involving Kandos and Blackheath.

Pictured: Kandos Tiaratahs’ Bethany Wilkinson outstrips the Blackheath defence and sets sail for the line

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This exciting evening will feature an exhibition opening of one of Australia's leading visual artist*, Tully Arnot, who has created a new art work commission that responds to the local threatened native species, the Purple Copper Butterfly. Tully Arnot was invited by STEAMworks to develop a new work and a series of workshops that responds to the unique natural environment of the Lithgow region. The focus of this six-months project was the local threatened native species, the Purple Copper Butterfly and it’s highly specific habitat, the native Blackthorn plant (Bursaria spinosa subsp. lasiophylla). This new work was created with the assistance of local artist and metal worker, Phil Spark, and was designed as a teaching tool in the STEAMworks educatonal devlivery program, to help raise awareness of the unique nature and the challenges facing the region's native animals and plants. Local endangered and threatened species will be further explored through the Keynote address by Ian Allan, supervisor Natural Areas & Arboriculture Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah, who will be discussing the instrumental role he played in protecting the Wollemi Pines, during the 2019-20 Black Summer Bushfires. Throughout his career, Ian has been involved in the management and restoration of several Endangered Ecological Communities, including the Critically Endangered Wollemi Pine. He was a member of the team that carried out bushfire mitigation works to protect the wild Wollemi Pines from the 2019-20 Black Summer Bushfires in the Wollemi National Park and he led the recovery of the Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens after it was impacted by those same fires and subsequent natural disasters. We are honoured to have Steve Bowman, Director, Regional Development Australia Central West, open this event as our major sponsor and corporate partner for the STEAMFair Event Event Detals DATE: Saturday 11th November 2023 TIME: 6pm - 8pm COST: $20 - Tickets include hors d’oeuvres and two drinks. VENUE: The Annexe, 30 Williwa Street, Portland NSW

Native Flower Preservation Workshop this Saturday

STEAMworks invites you to a FREE Native Flower Preservation Workshop at the historic site at The Annexe, The Foundations, Portland NSW on Saturday 28 October 2023, 11am - 1pm. This workshop forms part of the inaugural Wildflower Display program, which is created in partnership with local botanist and naturalist Chris Jonkers and Julie Favell and will showcase a wide selection of springtime flowering specimens from across the Seven Valleys region at the STEAM Fair EXPO, 11-12 November 2023. Join with other floral enthusiasts and hear from special guests to discover how you can get involved in the Wildflower Display while exploring methods of preserving native wildflowers of the Lithgow region. This workshop will give audiences an introduction to the upcoming display at the STEAM Fair and an insight into many of the regions springtime flowers. It will also provide an opportunity to learn a variety of floral preservation techniques, undertake hands-on activities and participate in the creation of a large scale floral display. TIMING: The Native Flower Preservation Workshop will run from 11am - 1pm, with a 10-15minute tea/coffee break. Participants are welcome to stay on after 1pm and assist with the creation of a large scale floral work. WHAT TO BRING: Gardening gloves and garden cutting sears/pruner secateurs. Limited gardening gloves and garden cutting sears/pruner secateurs will be available. REGISTRATION: Free, via Eventbrite link below - ticket includes light refreshments and workshop materials (spaces are limited and are made on a first-come-first-served basis)

This event is being funded under the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program which is an initiative of the Commonwealth Government-National Recovery and Resilience Agency. Other partners and sponsors include, Regional Development Australia and The Foundations, Portland.

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STEAMworks invites you to the offical launch event of the inaugural STEAM Fair '23!

Portland Pool Lifeguards needed for 23/24 season Expressions of Interest: Pool Lifeguards for the upcoming season. Please email simonetaylor230@gmail.com for more information and to register your interest. Must have a Lifeguard certificate. For information on courses see Royal Lifesaving NSW Website

Working bee To get the pool ready for the season, the committee is asking community members to join us for a working bee at 9am on Sunday November 12 at the pool. General maintenance and cleaning is required to get the pool ready and many hands make light work. Just turn up on the morning and lend a hand.

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Rockley Gardens & Art Festival is just around the corner!

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A quiet and peaceful village, Rockley is one of the oldest European settlements west of the Blue Mountains and has remained almost untouched for over a century.

M i s s T r a i l l ’s Ho u s e & G a r d e n Sp r i ng Ma rk e ts A variety of stalls to browse, a beautiful garden to relax in, Miss Traill’s House to walk through for $5. Sausage sizzle available as well as morning and afternoon teas.

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Just 30 minutes drive south of Bathurst, rolling green hills give way to a lush valley through which Peppers Creek meanders. Listed by the National Trust as an Historic Village, many of Rockley’s original buildings are still standing, including the magnificent 19th century pub, recently purchased by well known celebrity chef, Matt Moran. Victorian homes are also prominent and in various states of restoration. Each year, 8 to 10 Rockley gardeners open their gardens to the public during the festival. Some are established gardens, others are described by their owners as ‘works in progress’ because they are relatively new gardens. All add to the delightful ambience of this historic village. The aim of the Rockley Gardens and Art Committee is primarily to raise funds to maintain and renovate The School of Arts, which was built in 1890 and to showcase our beautiful village, its gardens and historic buildings, and the artwork of Rockley’s growing artistic community. Open gardens this year include Tara, the School of Arts, Rockley Public School, Calais Villa, The Old Presbytery, Howarth, Buddens Guesthouse, Victoria’s Garden, Falahill and St Patricks. Local artists contributing are Melody Bland, Sharen Campbell, Tanya Connor, Greg Cross, Larissa Cross, Brian Gillen, Samantha Larnach, Andrew MacArthur, Sarah MacArthur, Kerry Mahony, Dianne Mansell, Peter H. Marshall, Janelle Matus, Maggie Waddell and Angela Windsor. In addition to the local artists exhibiting in the School of Arts Hall, a number of other artists from a little further afield have been asked to participate. These additional artists have produced work inspired by the theme “Arches, Fences and Gateways” – common structures in both suburban and rural gardens, but take on a far more important and functional role in the country than mere decoration. These artists have responded to the theme in different ways and mediums - literal depiction, stylised and abstracted images, romantic and rustic portrayals, and even idiomatic or proverb based pieces. Rockely Gardens and Art Committee would like to thank our 2023 festival sponsors - Riverside Nursery, Garden Starters Nursery, Bathurst Region Tourism - Step Beyond, The Rockley Pub, Destination NSW, Southern Wild Co., Reliance Bank, Fifty8 George and the Rockley & District Community Association Inc. for their ongoing support and also to the people of Rockley for opening up their homes, gardens and hearts. The Rockley Gardens & Art Festival kicks off with the Official Opening on Friday 10th November at 6:00pm then continues on Saturday 11th November and Sunday 12th November. More information and tickets can be purchased by heading to the website www.rockleygardensandart.weebly.com

Denison College Bathurst High Campus presents

Market Stall Opportunity Saturday 2 December 2023 BLOCK Fest – Arts Festival celebrates not only the Arts, but our talented students and their accomplishments within our school and across the regional community. Students across all years will be exhibiting and performing as part of the day’s festivities, alongside featured professional artists and our Artist in Residence. We are excited to confirm Blue Mountains Hip Hop artist, Urthboy, as our headlining musician and Sydney artist, Mulga, as our Artist in Residence for the 2023 BLOCK Fest – Arts Festival.

William Amer Lyric Tenor

William comes from a family of English musicians and singers, influenced by the coal mines, steel works and Nottingham lace mills of England. In 1993 he established his first professional performance company which now operates as OPERAworks, performing by arrangement, often with themes. His love of music and singing came from his musical family and was encouraged by the many musical films of romance and adventure that appeared on early Australian television. William has sung with The NSW Police Force, as a chorister in the Australian Opera. He travelled most of NSW with the repertory company, Opera Ensemble. His early years were spent singing solo and principal parts in many of Sydney’s opera, musical societies. His roles have been, Hoffmann/Tales of, Duke/Rigoletto, Tamino/Magic Flute, Rudolpho/La Boheme, Die Fledermaus, La Traviata and more including cantatas and oratorios. William will be performing this coming December at the Raglan Community Centre. This program highlights the popular songs and arias that made these singers so popular here in Australia and worldwide. People will be able to hear a recorded song from each of the featured singers on his original windup gramophone and will come to understand their appeal to all the world. For booking enquiries contact 0421 871 348

This will be an afternoon into the evening event (3pm through until approx. 7.30pm for market stall holders, music will continue until 9pm). There will be an Eat Street with food vendor vans, and a Market Place. This is a community/family event and large crowds are anticipated (we have almost 1000 Students).

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32. Twisted (smile)

76. Punctuation marks

136. Scowled

180. Arabian land

145. Factory closure

196. Plant shops

33. Bake

80. Kind (4-7)

139. Meanest

182. Fully satisfies

146. Cavalry spear

197. Declare approval of

34. Groove

82. Type of ski lift (1-3)

140. Elate

184. Lodge deeply

36. Hopeful candidate

85. School test

141. Which

185. Fresher

149. Allots to unsuitable role 151. Nail varnish

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39. Converts to spray

88. Eternal

144. Antlered deer

186. Hilltop spine

152. Arise unexpectedly (4,2)

1. Geometric shape

40. Tendril

89. Fiddle with thumbs

147. Beers

187. Mother sheep

154. Scandalous repute

2. Fracture

41. Phone security devices

90. Newspaper bosses

148. Surveillance system (1,1,1,1)

189. Xmas period

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START YOUR HALLOWEEN ADVENTURE HERE AND ENJOY A DAY OF HALLOWEEN FUN IN MAIN STREET LITHGOW.

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* All ride tickets $5 per person for unlimited rides applicable to all ages. Some rides may not be suitable for very small children or people with medical conditions.

HEALING TO THE NATIONS

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PSYCHIC SHOW

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TODDLER TOWN CARICATURIST DINE WITH THE DEAD

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PHOTOBOOTH

TOILETS

MARKET STALLS

ACCESSIBLE TOILET

RIDES

PARKING

COMMUNITY STAGE

TICKETS

BALLOON TWISTING

TRAIN STATION

KIDS ZONE (FREE)

FIRST AID

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FROM 4PM TO 9PM

KIDS ZONE (FREE)

PROGRAM

COOK STREET PLAZA STAGE

4pm-4:30pm

Cookie decorating

4:45pm-5:15pm

Plaster painting

5:30pm-6pm

glow in the dark painting

6:15pm-6:45pm

Cookie decorating

6:45pm-7:15pm

Plaster painting

7:30pm-8pm

glow in the dark painting

FREE STREET ENTERTAINMENT

4pm

DUO (Lez & Nae)

5pm

Band (Old School Band)

4-5pm

Trick or Treat

6pm

Comedy act (Steve Philps)

4pm-7pm

Face Painting

6:15pm

DUO (Lez & Nae)

4:45-5:15pm

7pm

STREET PARADE

6-6:30pm

7:15pm

Opening Ceremony

4-8pm

Lithgow Headspace (Arts and Crafts)

- Best dressed competition

4-9pm

Healing to the Nations (Dream Interpretation)

5-5:30pm 6:30-7pm

Bubble Making class (Pioneer park)

5-7pm

Caricaturist

7:45pm

Comedy act (Steve Philps)

8pm

Band (Old school band)

COMMUNITY STAGE

Balloon Twisting

SILENT DISCO 4:00pm-4:45pm

Dancer (Sally-Anne Dance School)

5-6pm

(Children under 5)

4:50pm

Addams Family Musical

6-7pm

(Children under 16)

(Lithgow Musical Society)

7-9pm

(Adults)

5:00pm-5:30pm

Circus show (Silent rave)

5:45

Wrap a mummy competition

6pm-7pm

Magic show (Fly by Fun)

7pm

Eating competition (128 Cafe supplying food)

7:15-7:45pm

Circus show (Silent rave)

7:45pm

Wrap a mummy competition

8:00pm

Eating competition

8:15pm

Announcing the guessing competition winner

8:30pm

Fire show (Energy Entertainment)

LIBRARY Ride ticket sales Lolly guessing competition entries 4-8pm

Toddler Town (play centre)

5:30pm-6:30pm

Psychic live show

7:30pm-8:30pm

Psychic live show

HAUNTED TRAIN RIDES At 6:45 & 8:30

HOW TO ENTER THE BEST DRESSED COMPETITION

Haunted Train Rides

PRE-PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE HERE https://www.lvr.com.au/halloween

Our secret judges will be mingling with the crowds and handing out tickets to the very best dressed members of the Lithgow Halloween crowd. You may be lucky enough to strut your stuff on the Cook Street Plaza Stage at 7.30pm - after the opening ceremony!

Information is correct at the time of printing but event components may change or be cancelled due to circumstances beyond the control of the event organisers