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Gary Murphy receiving his medal for long service from David Dutton.

Local Ambo Honoured

The Ambulance Service of NSW honoured local Gary Murphy, for long service and commitment to the community. The Long Service Good Conduct Medal is awarded to those recipients who have been employed by the Ambulance Service of NSW for 10 years. “I have been in the ambulance service for 12 years, predominantly in the Central West and 7 years in Canowindra as Station Officer,” said Gary Murphy. Executive Director Service Delivery David Dutton presented Gary with the honorable award on Thursday, 11th May in Bathurst. “It’s awesome, it is really nice to be recognised for long service. I really have a passion for working in the community and helping those in need,” said Gary. Previously Gary worked as a registered

nurse before entering the ambulance service, with his love for working in the community only growing. “I don’t see myself doing anything else. The medical assistance you provide when people are at their worst is rewarding in itself. It’s great to see the positive outcome for that interaction with people and I am very grateful for that,” said Gary. After being in Canowindra for seven years now Gary said,” I have no intention of moving away, we have just built our home here and our kids go to the school here”. The next medal Gary plans on receiving is the Australian Honours Long Service Declaration National Medal for having served 15 years of continuous and diligent service.

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WAS YOUR WATER BILL HIGHER THAN EXPECTED?

Over the past week many have received their water bill, with some being unexpectedly surprised and concerned over what seems to be a higher bill. Central Tablelands Water (CTW) has confirmed why, “The most recent meter reading for CTW consumers was undertaken during April and included the consumption period from mid January to late April. In order to manage the operations of CTW of providing a quality water supply to approximately 14,000 consumers, CTW schedule meter readings to occur every three months (90 days on average). As CTW is currently progressing with its important major capital works program of replacing existing ageing infrastructure, meter reading for the previous quarter had to be undertaken earlier than normal, resulting in a slightly shorter billing period. Thus there has been an increase in the total number of days in the most recent billing cycle. However, the average daily consumption rate (kilolitres per day) for most accounts was comparable with previous corresponding peak summer consumption periods.”

THUMBS UP THUMBS DOWN

THUMBS DOWN To the inconsiderate farmers on Longs Corner Road that think they don't require an escort vehicle for their machinery.

THUMBS UP To those who volunteered to ref at Canowindra High Schools Rural Cup.

THUMBS UP To Kerby for letting me know one of my cow’s had escaped out of the paddock!

THUMBS UP To the Canowindra Bowling Club's new TAB and new restaurant opening soon.

Community banking coming to Cowra. On May 16, we extended our services to Cowra by opening a Bendigo Bank agency at the Calare Financial Services and ITP Office in The Finance Centre. Our agency is open from 9am until 5pm Monday to Friday and can assist you with same day access to your Bendigo Bank accounts. Bendigo Bank Cowra Agency Shop 5, Logan Court 93 Kendal Street, Cowra Phone 02 6342 6509

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INQUIRY INTO RURAL WATER SUPPLIES

A standing committee of the NSW Upper House is conducting an inquiry into the augmentation of water supplies in rural and regional NSW. The committee had a public hearing in Orange on 17th May. During the morning the Committee, accompanied by Cr Somervaille and Cr West, visited Joe Curran’s property on Fish Fossil Drive to see first-hand the consequences of last winter’s flooding. David Somervaille, as Centroc water portfolio chair, stressed to the Committee the importance to local communities of the proposed new storage at Cranky Rock. “The extra water security high in the catchment would address both the town water issues and the irrigation water issues, which are our two primary concerns,” Councillor Somervaille said in his evidence to the Inquiry. Harry Burkitt, Secretary of the Save Cliefden Caves Association said, “The local geology means the dam would not only inundate the precious Cliefden Caves, but also be at risk of leaking and causing earthquakes. The NSW government is spending 6 million dollars on a project that just doesn’t add up. It will cause a huge amount of destruction, for very doubtful returns”.

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Integrated Planning & Reporting Draft Plans and Draft Related Party Disclosure Policy The following Integrated Planning and Reporting documents and draft policy will be on public exhibition at Council’s Blayney Office at 30 Church Street Blayney and on Council’s website www.ctw.nsw.gov.au from Monday, 8th May 2017 until Monday, 5th June 2017. Draft Operational Plan 2017/2018 Part 1 – Activities Draft Operational Plan 2017/2018 Part 2 – Annual Budget including Fees & Charges Draft Long Term Financial Plan 2017 to 2027 Draft Related Party Disclosure Policy Members of the public are invited to review the draft Plans and Policy, and make written submissions prior to 4.30pm on Monday, 5th June 2017. G. Rhodes General Manager

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QUESTION of the week Jack Daniels Promo Night: Is on at the Canowindra Services Club on Saturday 10th June. Buy any Jack Daniels product and go into the draw to win a king sized double swag.

What is the best thing about being a teacher?

Fun fact: Only female mosquitoes drink blood. Males are vegetarian. Apple Cider Vinegar: For centuries people have been using this natural remedy and there is no wonder with the wealth of benefits it has for you including: prevents indigestion, aids in weight loss, lowers cholesterol and cleanses the body. Biggest Morning Tea: Is on today, 25th May out the front of Bill Pauls Carpet Centre. Fresh homemade goods will be available from 9.30am-12pm. There will be a raffle and all proceeds from the day will go directly to the Cancer Council for research. Dig Deep and Donate: The Red Shield Appeal door knock is on this weekend in Canowindra from the 27th and 28th May. The Salvation Army ask for donations from the community to ensure they can give help to where it is needed most through social welfare and community service programs. Canowindra High School Cross Country: Will be on Wednesday 31st May during regular sport time. There will be both a competitive and non-competitive course for students to choose from. The event will be held at the Canowindra Golf Club and the Sports Trust Oval. All students are encouraged to get in and have a go.

Field Days Invite Charities to Apply: Jayne West, Administration Manager for the Australian National Field Days said, “The Australian National Field Days is calling on registered Central West based Charities to apply for a site, we will supply a suitable indoor or outdoor site free of charge and include one vehicle pass and four exhibitor passes to a charity.” State of Origin: Will be on at the Rugby Clubhouse from 6.30pm on Wednesday 31st May. The bar will be open and there will be a BBQ and beef and gravy rolls available on the night. Nibbles will be available and it should be a great atmosphere, with a few Queensland rivals in the house.

Cabonne Daroo Business Awards: Were launched on Tuesday for the 18th year. Following a public nomination and voting period, the awards will be presented at a gala dinner at Yeoval on Friday 3rd November 2017.

Rod Jones: Watching kids grow from young children to adults and being a part of that journey.

Kathy Davis: School holidays and the canteen haha! The kids also make your time as a teacher pretty rewardng.

Owen McLaughlan: I’m retired and I keep coming back I miss it that much. I really enjoy teaching and making a difference.

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June 16 @ 8:00 am June 17 @ 5:00 pm cowra showground

Competition Is Looking Good

Ram Sale Milacy Poll Dorset Stud Wednesday, 27th September @ 12pm “Binda” Grenfell Rd, Gooloogong

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Sheep will be penned by 11am Stock scan figures will be available on sale day. Milacy is OJD MN2 vaccinated Brucellosis accredited free and footrot free. Flock No. 4302 Founded in 2002 Light lunch will be provided.

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The NSW Dorset Championships in Cowra are heating up, with over $10,000 in prizes and giveaways. The event will be held on the 16th and 17th June at the Cowra Showground for members in the Dorset community. “The Poll Dorset breed has changed significantly over the years and the quality of the sheep has always been a highlight at Cowra. It is an endorsement to the NSW Dorset breeders to see how they have developed their sheep to meet commercial requirements, and push forward the lamb industry in Australia,” said Chief Steward Roger Traves. This year’s focus is to celebrate the achievement of Poll Dorset sheep in NSW, with hopes that past and present breeders will come along to support the event. There will be a number of classes to enter including: Dorset Horns, Poll Dorsets, Groups and Supreme Exhibit. “We are expecting around 20 studs from across NSW and 180 sheep to be competing in this years event, so there should be some pretty keen competition,” said Roger Traves. Studs will now be finalising their entries with the closing date fast approaching on June 2nd. The event is looking to be a great success with a lot of interest so far. “We are hoping to see some new breeders and smaller studs enter the restricted class specifically designed for them. The event seems to be pretty consistent with the last few years. The good start to the season should see some good ram lamb and ewe lamb classes,” said Roger Traves. The event will kick off with judging from

9am on Friday through to midday on Saturday. Both days are open to the public with free entry. The event also coincides with the farmers markets, so it should make for a great day. As part of the event there will be a dinner on Friday, 16th June from 6.30-7pm at the Lachlan Valley Hotel, for $35 per head. RSVP with payment by Friday, 2nd June to 6342 1977 or cowrashow@bigpond.com There will be an exhibitor’s draw on Saturday at 9am to ensure everyone goes home with something. There are some great prizes to be won so be sure to stick around for that. Competitions like this wouldn’t be able to happen without the support of many sponsors. “We are pleased to announce that Bromar will again be our major sponsor this year, kindly donating a lick feeder as a prize, being to the value of $1,480. With the current weather conditions this will be a valued asset in any stud,” said Roger Traves. McClintock Machinery from Canowindra is providing trophies for the prestigious Mixed Pair Class. They have also supplied a heavy duty whipper snipper and a handy tool. Clipex sheep handling equipment, along with Zoetis Merial and Ceva sheep products will have stands on display and have representatives on hand to advise on their products. Allan Gray and Co are a proud sponsor of the Bromar Championship and are pleased to have one of the leading stock and station agents of the region associated with the event.

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Kinellar

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RAMping Up Genetics

A Word From The Studs

Greg Hamilton from Windradyne Poll Dorset Stud said, “It is definitely becoming one of the most common sheep. This year lamb prices for suckers and old lambs have been very good with $7 a kilo. The event looks to be pretty good, I won’t be competing but I will be helping out with the stewarding”. Robbie Lawrence from Goonigal Poll Dorsets said, “We don’t have any lambs to show this year but we will certainly be going along to the event. The year has been very good and it looks to be very promising. Poll Dorsets are becoming more popular in this area, as they are the best prime lamb producers and are fast growing”. Chris Marr from Gererdan Poll Dorsets said, “ I will be helping behind the scenes at the event. We should see some strong competition this year. The season has been great with ram sales at an all time high, off the back of the strongest prime lamb market”. Joanna Balcombe from Cranbrook Poll Dorset Stud said, “The year has been really good and we will be taking some sheep to the Cowra NSW Poll Dorset Championships including some of the new drop of lambs. Mark Boland from Milacy Poll Dorset Stud said, “We won’t be showing this year as unfortunately I will be away, but we still really support the show. The season has been really good and we continue to supply high quality rams for farmers.” Roger Traves from Pine Creek Poll Dor-

set Stud said, “ I will be Chief Steward at the show and we will be entering into a number of different classes, the competition looks like it will be really strong. It has been such a good season, with our small acreage we have been supplementing food to maintain that early growth. Victoria Patterson from Kinellar White Suffolk Poll Dorset said “ We are showing poll dorsets at the Bromar Cowra NSW Poll Dorset Championships. We will be exhibiting a couple of Rams and some April 2017 drop ram lambs and ewe lambs. The combination of high growth rate genetics and a good season has the lambs looking very competitive.

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RURAL ROUNDUP Ewes Calcium Deficient

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Local sheep farmers in the district are experiencing calcium deficient ewes known as Hypocalcaemia. This is a common calcium disorder for ewes that becomes more frequent at lambing time. This disorder is common during this period, as the lamb is entirely dependent on the ewe to provide calcium to build strong bones for the first few weeks. The peak demand for calcium for a lamb is at 10 days of age, but that demand on the ewe steadily increases from midway through pregnancy, as the lamb's bones begin to calcify. Inadequate calcium supply by a ewe to her lamb means the lamb has lower bone calcium stores, and as an adult will be more at risk of hypocalcaemia when lambing, perpetuating the risk into the next generation. The disorder is more common in transported sheep and those in stressful situations, such as when yarded for shearing in winter. Fortunately, if recognised early, a simple treatment with a calcium solution injected under the skin and oral supplements will affect a recovery in most sheep. Farmers can influence the risk of hypocalcaemia by ensuring the ewes get fed a balanced diet, which contains at least 3 gm/kg DM calcium, and up to 5 gm/kg in ewes with multiple lambs. Legume forages are great sources of calcium, and cereal grains are poor. As pasture and fodder tops up the supply of calcium to the lamb during pregnancy and early lactation, anything that disrupts the supply or absorption of calcium from the feed puts ewes at risk of hypocalcaemia. This is where mustering or transport have their effects, through disruption to the supply of calcium. Diseases such as ‘worms’, which affect the absorption of nutrients, or copper deficiency, which interferes with calcium metabolism, can produce osteomalacia ('soft bones', or rickets) in lambs. Some pastures lack calcium or contain chemicals that interfere with calcium metabolism. Examples include oxalate containing weeds, green cereal crops, and rye grasses, which may contain compounds that have an anti-vitamin D effect. Vitamin D is a hormone formed in the body through exposure to sunlight and is important in assisting the uptake of calcium from the diet. Sourced from agriculture.vic.gov.au

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RURAL ROUNDUP Sow Network Safety Seed

When the rains are coming sowing season can often get a bit hectic but farmers are reminded to continue to think about safety first. Farmers and machinery operators need to be aware and consider the electricity network safety on their property prior to undertaking work. Regional manager Northern, Mark Summers, said Essential Energy was trying to avoid a repeat of last year’s spike in statewide incidents involving tractors and cotton module makers contacting the network. “The safety of our farmers, their workers and our electricity network are our top priority,” Mark said. Reducing the risk of fatalities or injury of agricultural workers is a high priority this year. “We are spreading the message to improve planning of activities which may reduce the risks to agricultural workers. Mapping out safe traffic paths and monitoring machinery movements around powerlines and poles can help avoid costly network incidents, unnecessary power outages and damage to electrical infrastructure,” Mark said. If machinery does contact overhead powerlines, operators are advised to stay in the cabin of their vehicle and contact Essential Energy immediately on 13 20 80. “Bystanders should always remain at least eight metres away and treat powerlines as if they are ‘live’,” Mark said. Property owners can also access maps of Essential Energy’s overhead electricity network by calling 13 23 91 or visiting essentialenergy.com.au/overhead.

Jemalong Wool Weekly Market Update Week 46 saw 35,020 offered, with each centre performing a little differently. The Southern Market experienced more corrections with most types and descriptions suffering decreases of between 15-30 cents, the Northern Market was relatively firm with most types trading within 5-10 cents of the previous sale, while the Western Market went against the trend and actually managed to gain some ground. The skirting market was driven by VM again this week, with lots containing less than 3.0% VM gaining 10-20 cents, while high VM lots were irregular tending cheaper. The cross bred market experienced mixed results with 26.0 micron and finer generally 5 to 10 cents dearer while 28.0 micron and coarser fell by 10-15 cents. The limited selection of oddments were fully firm for the week. Anecdotal reports suggest that the amount of wool being received into brokers stores has greatly reduced over the past fortnight, this is also evident when looking at the Five Week Forecast which shows that quantity is expected to quickly decline. Source: AWEX

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Year 12 Raise Awareness Canowindra High School students are making a difference by raising money for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Australia. CF affects the lungs, digestive system and eventually, life itself. There is no cure, and sadly most children born with CF do not live beyond the age of 18. Those who do live beyond that age need constant care and therapy. Year 12 are hosting a school based fundraiser on Friday, 26th May, with baked goods, lunch time trivia and students are asked to wear red clothes and bring a gold coin donation. The wood raffle will also be drawn at lunchtime. “On Saturday we sold lots of tickets for the wood raffle down the Main Street. We are hoping to raise over $1,000,” said School Captain Ciaran Etty. Year 12 decided to do more than just host a fundraising day. “We wanted to make a bit of a personal touch by putting a rose on our jerseys to help raise awareness for CF,” said Ciaran Etty. “We decided on raising money for CF after it being brought up in a meeting. We have all become pretty passionate about it now the more we got to know what it was all about,” said School Captain Joanna Balcombe. Year 12 would like to give a special thank you to: Roslyn King, Peter King, Kathryn Johnson and Eric Johnson for providing the wood, and to Mark Edwards, Jack Workman, Cody Smith and Georgia Grenfell for assisting in cutting the wood and stacking the trailer.

Year 12 students showing off their jerseys with the Cystic Fibrosis rose on them.

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Canowindra Community Bowls & Recreation Club is entering an exciting new phase to cater for members and the Canowindra community. The Club is updating amenities with a new full TAB service, FOXTEL and a new Chinese Restaurant. The new restaurant commences trading on Thursday 25th May with some mouth-watering options to choose from. The restaurant will be operating from Tuesday evening 6-9pm, then Wednesday through to Sunday for lunch 12 noon and evening 6-9pm. The new menu will include lunch specials and the restaurant will be available for catering for all forms of bowlers. The Club is always looking for new bowlers and all are invited to come join in with the social side of bowls. If you would like to join or would like to know any more information, contact the club on 6344 1605. The club would also like to thank Angie & Robert for their years of service in the restaurant and wish them well for the future. Di Slattery testing out the new TAB at the Bowling Club.

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SPORT MEN’S BOWLS Last Saturday a Major Pairs match was played with Steve Kirkman and Matt McMullen playing Allan Wyburn and Phil Lees. It was a close game, with the lead changing several times. Allan and Phil finally came away with the win 15-14. A Minor Pairs match was also played with Nigel Knight and Nick Delaney playing Max Baldwin and Garry Fairley. Nigel and Nick led 9-4 after eight ends. Max and Garry soon took control winning the game 21-15. Last Sunday a Major Pairs match was played with Vinnie Mirto and Matthew Lawrence playing Garry Fairley and Kevin Walker. Garry and Kevin, being the underdogs, caused a boil over taking control of the game and winning 18-12. Saturday 27th May - Major Triples - N Delaney, B and P Lees vs. M Baldwin, M Wright and I Nelder. Sunday 28th May - Major Singles Semi Final - V Mirto vs. P Lees, Marker D Beath. Major Pairs - R Traves, P Taylor vs. K Fisher and I Nelder. Mixed mufti bowls will continue on Thursday 25th May with names in by 1.30pm for a 2.00pm start. All are welcome to come along for a social game. The Bowling Clubs Chinese Restaurant is now under new management from Thursday the 25th May, with lunch specials now available. Wednesday badge draw is $200 and Friday badge draw is $800. Bingo is on this Thursday at 11am and all are welcome to come along and have a go.

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25 May

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, 9.30am - 12pm at Bill Paul’s Carpet Shop.

25 May

CWA Social Meeting, 6.30pm at the Old Vic Inn.

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Bingo at Canowindra Bowlo Club at 11am. Phone 6344 1605 for more info. Mixed Mufti Bowls, 1.30 for a 2pm start. All welcome. Phone 6344 1605.

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Wealth Train Free Information Session, 5.30 – 6.30pm at The Old Vic Inn. Please call 0411 484 464 to reserve your place or register online https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/how-to-create-a-better-financial-future-tickets-34097526620

Members Badge Draw and Market Night raffles, at Canowindra Services Club 6-8pm. Canowindra Food Basket every Friday @ Uniting Church Hall 9.30am-12pm. Mosaic Tuesdays at Canowindra Creative Centre. Blacksmithing Workshop at Canowindra Creative Centre.

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The Annual Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal Doorknock. If you would like to Volunteer please contact Mark on 6344 1475. Dubbo Geomancia Workshop, a free workshop to put your business on the map. 5.15-7.30pm at Milestone Hotel, 195 Macquarie St Dubbo. To register visit www.geomancia.com.au > Programs > Digital Economy or 6337 3576.

31 May

Dubbo Geomancia Workshop, a free workshop to put your business on the map. 1-4.30pm at Murdi Paaki, Blueride Business Park Dubbo. To register visit www.geomancia.com.au > Programs > Digital Economy or 6337 3576.

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Pythons State of Origin for members and guests, at the Rugby Club House from 6.30pm. BBQ available. Inkability Free Delivery Day, phone 6360 4049 to make your order.

Adult Survivors of Child Abuse - Cowra Support Group Meeting, at 12:30. Open to all survivors of any community. If interested contact Pascale on 6342 1612. Members come from Canberra, Temora, Forbes etc. All details on the website: recover.itmatters.com.au Moorbel Hall Markets, 8am – 12pm. Great variety of stalls, BBQ and morning tea available. Canowindra Public School P&C Meeting, 3.30pm in the Staff room.

Eye Testing by Eyewear Specs, at Canowindra Medical Centre from 10am. Bulk billing available, over 200 frames to choose from. Call 6851 2299 to make your appointment. Jack Daniel’s Promo Night at The Canowindra Services Club, DJ plus loads of prizes to be won. NSW Dorset Championships, at Cowra Showground Save the Date: Canowindra Pre School Movie Night, at the CWA Hall. Screening Lion, Cost $25 pp includes movie, dinner & dessert.

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CLASSIFIEDS TABLELANDS PREMIER MEATS Fresh meat from our own licenced abattoir, Gluten free sausages, free range eggs. Home delivery available in Canowindra. Farm Shop open Friday afternoons for in store purchases ‘Pride of Oak’ Canowindra Ph 0447 712 370 I’ve Got Wood $150 per load Pick Up $200 per load Delivered Call Nick 0428 643 900 Luke Breen Plumbing *Plumbing *Gas Fitting * Excavator Hire Call 0401 409 274 Furniture & White Goods Sale Saturday 3rd June @ 9am 75 Rodd St, Canowindra Ph: 0427 441 561 For Rent 1 Bedroom Flat $150/week Ph 0438 012 584

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Result of one match played on Tuesday, 23rd May. TRIPLES CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Marion Wilson, Sandy McDonald and Margaret Gosper defeated Daph Bryant, Christine Pickard & Gwen Haydon 18-10. Congratulations Marion, Sandy & Margaret the Triples Champions for 2017. There were three games of social bowls played, two triples and one fours. Peggy Beath, Radka Tatterson and Colleen Crump defeated Shirley Robson, Jean Roth & Jo Davies 21-16. Penny Nash, Moyna Rue & Libby Balcombe defeated Linda Miller, Joice McNaught & Jenny Middleton 23-14. Jeanette Wheeldon, Joyce Middleton, Nancy Morrow and Deanna Noble defeated Leanne Stevenson, Karen Cox, Diane Slattery and Betty Jenkins 24-13. A big welcome to Peggy Beath who came along to try the game of bowls, we hope you enjoyed your morning with us. The Lucky Draw was won by Linda Miller with No. 4. Happy Birthday to Jo Davies who celebrated her birthday on Tuesday, 23rd May. Our good wishes go with our No. 4 Pennant team as they travel to West Dubbo to compete in the No. 4 Pennant playoffs on Tuesday 30th and Wednesday 31st May. We play Nyngan on Tuesday morning, Mudgee on Tuesday afternoon and Orange City on Wednesday morning. We will have some of our members present to cheer us on. Go Canowindra! By Shirley Robson

TRADES & SERVICES

Every Thursday 10am service at Peace Uniting Church Canowindra Every Friday 9.30am – noon Foodbasket at Canowindra Uniting Church Hall Sunday 28th May 9.30am Combined Services All Saints’ Anglican and Uniting Church Canowindra 4pm St Matthew’s Eugowra This will be the last service at All Saints’ before moving to Peace Uniting Church for June, July and August

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ANDREW Gee The Treasurer handed down the 2017 Budget on May 9. It’s been a really good budget for Calare, country Australia and the nation. One of the really positive measures in this year’s Budget is the new Gonski funding. It’s an increase of $18.6 billion over the next ten years for schools right around Australia, including Calare. Schools, in every sector, in every local community in the electorate of Calare will be receiving significant increases in funding because of this needs-based funding model. This is great news for the 111 primary and secondary schools in the electorate, and their 27,362 students. The total increase in Federal Government funding for schools in Calare over the next ten years is $384 million. I was also delighted to see that $472 million has been allocated for the Regional Growth Fund, which will help to grow our regional infrastructure. The Inland Rail, was one of the big nationbuilding projects announced in the Budget and will give our primary producers another option in terms of where they can send their produce to market. Pensioners are also winners in this year’s budget, with almost 100,000 pensioners getting the Pensioners Concession Card. Additionally, an energy supplement of between $75 - $125 will also be made available to help with power bills this winter. Many people have been asking whether I was expecting funding for the Murray Darling Medical School to be funded in this year's Budget. I have been told that if approval is given for the School, the money is there for it, but not from the medical budget. Rather, it would be drawn from an infrastructure fund which would not appear as a line item in the Budget itself. CSU is still in the process of making its case to the Federal Government for the medical school, and they are to provide further analysis in the coming days. Rest assured, CSU and I are both fighting as hard as we can. ADVERTISEMENT

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