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Terrific Trangie Action Group Christmas street party STORY: PAGE 5 Trangie servo update: what the stakeholders say By SHARON BONTHUYS IT’S looking increasingly unlikely that the temporary fuel operation proposed for Trangie will be available before Christmas, meaning locals will have to continue to travel away to refuel until the matter is resolved. The Narromine Star sought updates on the proposed development from relevant stakeholders. A spokesperson for the Narromine Shire Council has said development approval (DA) for the temporary service station was given last Friday. “As with any DA, a number of conditions of consent are required to be met. Several of these are provided by the land owner,” the spokesperson said. “We understand that Inland Petroleum is working through these conditions and planning is underway to begin construction of the temporary facility. “We will continue to work closely with the proponent, where we can, to bring this temporary fuel supply to Trangie. We are hopeful that this temporary supply will be available soon.” Narromine Shire Mayor, Cr Craig Davies, was fairly scathing about the state legislation that governs developments, a contributing factor in this case. Continued page 17
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USMC donates vehicle to Eugowra family By SHARON BONTHUYS A FAMILY in Eugowra who lost their disabled access vehicle in the devastating floods last month, and with it their only method of transport for their adult son, have received a replacement vehicle donated by the Narromine United Services Memorial Club (USMC). Recently retired Secretary-Manager Bob Walsh told the Narromine Star that the club had heard about the Tulloch family’s predicament through his daughter, Kim Ryan, from Parkes. Bob raised the matter at a board meeting last month as the USMC just happened to have a vehicle available with wheelchair access that was suitable for the Tulloch family and their son Trent. “The USMC was in the process of trying to sell that particular vehicle when we heard about young Trent losing his vehicle. It was all fitted out with the wheelchair access at the back of it and everything he needed,” Bob said. USMC spokesperson Matt Zell told the Narromine Star that when the Board of Directors became aware of the situation, “they voted unanimously to donate the vehicle to this family in their hour of need.” Following this decision, the club moved swiftly to deliver the vehicle to Eugowra. “My daughter Kim took the vehicle [to Eugowra] and delivered it to the family on No-
Kim Ryan (right) presents Trent Tulloch with the keys to the vehicle donated by the Narromine USMC. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED. vember 23,” Bob said. The USMC received a letter from Trent Tulloch on December 1, thanking the club for helping him to regain his independence. “I would like to express my deepest gratitude and thanks for the donation of the disa-
bled access vehicle. “This kind donation has allowed me to regain my independence and to be able to continue on with my volunteer work four days a week, family outings and be able to attend medical appointments in Sydney which happens a
few times a year,” wrote Mr Tulloch, who was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy at 18 months of age and has used a wheelchair for his entire life.
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