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Fundraising thousands to the sky at packed Nevertire Hall RFDS and restoration event
By HARRIET GILMORE A WARMER-THAN-AVERAGE Winter and start to Spring, has been blamed for an early start to the snake season, with many in the community reporting an increase in snake activity in the past month. Local vet and owner of Western Rivers Veterinary Group, Erica Kennedy, has already treated five snake bites to pets in the past month and warns that it is vital to get injured animals to the vet as soon as possible. “It’s usually too late by the time you start seeing signs or symptoms,” Ms Kennedy said. “If you see your pet near a snake, act fast,” she added. With snake bites, she emphasises, it’s better to be safe, than sorry. “There are no hard or fast rules when it comes to a snake bite; it can vary dramatically depending on the type of snake and the amount of venom injected. And, right now, at the beginning of the season, their venom is usually more potent,” Ms Kennedy added.
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By HARRIET GILMORE THEY had a huge night in Nevertire last weekend, and it was all for the very best of causes. More than 200 packed-out the Nevertire Hall for a fundraising event on Saturday evening, raising in excess of $15,000 for the Royal Flying Doctors Service (RFDS), Warren Medical Centre, and the Nevertire Hall. Organised by the Warren Health Action Committee (WHAC), the event raised thousands for some very important work. The funds will help purchase vital equipment needed at the RFDS Warren Medical Centre and also to pay for repairs and upgrades of the Nevertire Hall after it was significantly damaged in a windstorm a few years ago. Heather Druce from the Warren Health Action Committee, was absolutely thrilled with the evening and blown-away by the support and generosity of the attendees, sponsors, and volunteers for the event. Although fi nal figures are still to be determined, Mrs
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More than 200 locals enjoying the performance by Warren’s SING Choir in a packed Nevertire Hall on Saturday for the hugely-successful fundraising event for the RFDS Warren Medical Centre and Nevertire Hall. PHOTO: BELINDA DIMARZIO-BRYAN. Druce has said well over $15,000 has been raised. During her welcome on Saturday evening, Mrs
Druce paid tribute to the late Tony McAlary who played a pivotal role in the Warren Health Action Committee
and the wider community.
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