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Issue 14
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February 2010
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Murray Wilcox OAM Congratulations to Leura resident and former Australian Federal Court judge, Murray Wilcox, who was made an Officer of the Order of Australia in the recent Australia Day honours. Murray has been recognised for his service as a judge and law reform commissioner.
Citizen of the Year Leura’s Joan Gahl was named the Australia Day 2010 Citizen of the Year for her longstanding volunteer work with the Conservation Society, the Hospital Auxiliary and the Orpheus Strings Orchestra. See page 6
a new local shopping option. An ALDI spokesperson said ”ALDI is a marketleader in offering consumers prices they can trust – we are the only supermarket to have all the prices of all products listed on our website so shoppers can see exactly what they will save and ALDI was the first grocery retailer to offer consistent, national pricing across all its stores.’ Energy efficiency is a key priority with the building and all the equipment designed to minimise electricity consumption, noise, water and air pollution. See page 4
Blue Mountains Music Festival 2010 12th March to 14th March
Aldi Opening The new store on the corner of Waratah and Katoomba Street is opening on the 4th March to give us
The 15th Annual Blue Mountains Music Festival is a three day festival of folk, roots and blues music, featuring around 100 diverse artists in over 80 concerts in 8 different venues in Katoomba.
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Iconic U.S. singer/songwriter, Nanci Griffith along with W.A.’s Grace Barbé and Melbourne outfit, The Little Stevies have joined an already impressive line-up of international and Aussie performers. See all the details on http://www.bmff.org.au.
Senseless Vandalism The police are asking for any information relating to the damage of the shade trees at Echo Point. The banksia and gum trees have been hacked and poisoned and the tourist centre spray painted with graffiti. Council will attempt to save some of the trees but it is not expected they will survive.The repairs will cost Blue Mountains City Council more than $10,000, which has to be funded from some other program. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or Katoomba Police Station on 4782 8199.
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