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Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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Three Council ladies put hands-up, to serve community one more time STORY: PAGE 6 Infrastructure plea to Regional Transport and Roads Minister RECENTLY making a presentation to a Parliamentary inquiry in Dubbo on the funding shortfall facing local government, proved the perfect time for Warren Council to have a serious chat with a visiting senior State Government politician. The drop-in — by NSW Regional Transport and Roads Minister, Jenny Aitchison, and State Member for Barwon, Roy Butler — focused on critical infrastructure vital to the region’s future development and resilience. “It was a productive visit by the Minister, who we believe left with a clear understanding, of our requested projects and the concerns of Warren Shire Council,” Warren General Manager, Gary Woodman said. Key issues discussed during the Minister’s visit, included: f Warren Roundabout Reconstruction Funding: Funding by Transport for NSW was a priority topic, highlighting the necessity for improved traffic management and safety. f Gunningbar Creek Rail Bridge Replacement and Rail Line Maintenance: Emphasis was placed on the importance of these projects for local connectivity and economic sustainability. f Roads Grant Funding: The lack of roads grant funding for 2023/2024 and beyond was a critical concern, affecting the region’s infrastructure development. Continued page 3
Far West Rose Bowl draws hundred-plus keen players STORY: PAGE 16
“Claymation” classics, from creative Central School kids STORY & PHOTOS: PAGE 9
Warren community pays its respects to a young life lost By SHARON BONTHUYS SUPPORTING the youth of Warren was a high-priority for the Warren Youth Support Group (WYSG), following the tragic death of 16-year-old Lewis Leonard late last month. Just three days after the motorbike crash that took Lewis’ life, the WYSG team led more than 150 people on a memorial walk from their Burton Street base to the crash site, where flowers were laid and a minute’s silence was observed to remember and reflect. WYSG spokesperson, Kelly Sinclair, told the Warren Star that Lewis was known to many young people locally. The group, which runs the Warren Youth Centre and Community Hub and actively engages with the town’s youth, staged the memorial walk on Wednesday, July 24, to provide additional support to local youth grieving his loss. “We also wanted to show our love and support to the family,” Ms Sinclair added. WYSG encouraged the community to join the walk, to show the Leonard family they were not alone in their grief. Continued page 4
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Tragic death. Young local, Lewis Leonard passed away late last month, and will be sadly missed by the Warren community. PHOTO: WYSG SOCIAL MEDIA.