COWRA COUNCIL
NOTICEBOARD
June 9, 2017
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Last days for Calleen!
for the future LA LA LAND (M) 2.00pm, Sunday 11 June
Tickets $10 (light refreshments included) Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) and Mia (Emma Stone) are drawn together by their common desire to do what they love. But as success mounts they are faced with decisions that begin to fray the fragile fabric of their love affair and the dreams they worked so hard to maintain in each other threaten to rip them apart.
HIDDEN FIGURES (PG) 2.00pm, SUNDAY 18 June
The last days of the 2017 Calleen Art Award will see the exhibition close on Sunday, June 18. The event comprises a diverse range of outstanding paintings by 49 finalists’ from across Australia and the region. The Gallery is open from Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 2pm to 4pm. Admission is free. For more information, call 6340 2190. Pictured above, Canowindra artist Mellissa Barber, 2017 Calleen Art Award finalist, with her painting Happy Gardener.
Cowra Council Vacancies Cowra Council offers excellent career opportunities across a large range of professions and trades. We offer diverse employment options which could include a position for you that suits your interests, lifestyle and career goals. Current Vacancies Roads Attendant Plant Operator Applications Close 4pm — Monday 19 June 2017 * Closing date has been extended, previous applications will be considered * How to apply: Applications must be submitted online through Council’s website www.cowracouncil.com.au by following the Quick Link to the Employment page which lists the above vacancies.
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Tickets $10 (afternoon tea available to purchase) Three brilliant African-American women at NASA, Katherine Johnson (Taraji P Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe) serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn (Glen Powell) into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation's confidence, turned around the Space Race and galvanized the world.
A UNITED KINGDOM (M) 2.00pm, Sunday 25 June
Concession $15, Adults $20 (includes full afternoon tea after screening hosted by CWA Evening Branch) In the 1940s, Prince Seretse Khama of Botswana shocks the world when he marries a white woman from London. Cowra Civic Centre Theatrette Ph: 6340 2064
Extraordinary Council Meeting Cowra Council is holding an Extraordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 13 at 5pm. The meeting will discuss the Wyangala Sewerage Scheme and consideration of tenders for providing electricity to the Cowra Airport Sub-division. For more information, contact Cowra Council on 6340 2000.
Hiring Cowra’s Civic Centre and Cinema
Those wishing to hire Cowra’s Civic Centre in Darling St must do so using the Cowra Civic Centre Application Form which is available at Council’s Customer Service Centre at 116 Kendal St or online at Cowra’s website: cowracouncil.com.au under Council Forms. The completed booking form must be either mailed or delivered to Council’s Customer Service Centre together with a booking deposit and Certificate of Insurance Currency. Bookings can only be accepted if all three items are in order and Council is unable to accept tentative or conditional bookings. For more information, call Cowra Council on 6340 2006.
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Cowra Council’s Draft Delivery Program 2017/2018 to 2020/2021 and Operational Plan 2017-2018, including the Long Term Financial Plan 2017/2018 to 2026/2027 are now on public exhibition and Council is inviting public comment until Friday, June 9. Copies are on public display in the foyer of Cowra Shire Council, 116 Kendal Street Cowra during office hours or download a copy at: https://tinyurl.com/kk22nfd. All submissions regarding the Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan must be made in writing to the General Manager, Cowra Shire Council, Private Bag 342, Cowra 2794 or via email to council@cowra.nsw.gov.au by 4pm, Friday, June 9.
Comment now on Cowra Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Cowra Council’s Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan is now on public exhibition until Tuesday, June 20. Council is inviting the public to comment on the Draft Plan with copies on public display in the foyer of Cowra Shire Council, 116 Kendal Street Cowra during office hours and is also available to download via the “Public Exhibition” page of Council’s website at: cowracouncil.com.au Copies are also available for viewing at Cowra Library. All submissions regarding the Disability Inclusion Action Plan must be made to the General Manager, in writing to: Cowra Shire Council, Private Bag 342, Cowra 2794 or via email to council@cowra.nsw.gov.au For more information, call Kate Alberry, Director Environmental Services, Cowra Council on 6340 2040.
“Virtual Museum” Working Party
Expressions of Interest are invited from interested individuals for three community member positions on the Cowra Council Virtual Museum Working Party. This will be a voluntary role for approximately one year. Over the next 12 months Council, through the Virtual Museum Working Party, will be investigating the feasibility of establishing a virtual museum for Cowra. The Working Party will investigate and report on the proposal to develop a Virtual Museum to ‘Tell Cowra’s Story’. Expressions of Interest are open until 4pm, Friday, June 16. Contact Lisa Robertson on 6340 2069 or email: lrobertson@cowra.nsw.gov.au.
Save Date for Skills Summit
Are you an employer in the Cowra Shire? Find it hard to attract and retain the right people? Concerned about the 457 visa developments? Need some practical help and advice? The Cowra Skills and Labour Summit is coming to town on Thursday, July 27 in the Civic Centre Theatrette. Hear about the current state of the LABOUR MARKET in Cowra and skills needs identified by businesses like yours in the Shire. Work with us to IDENTIFY and ACT on some proven local solutions, with government support Register your interest now at: cowrasummit@gmail.com (name/phone number/email/type of business/no of employees). Contact Michael on: 0438 240 202. Cowra Shire Council Private Bag 342 Cowra NSW 2794 116 Kendal Street, Cowra, NSW 2794 Email: council@cowra.nsw.gov.au