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LITHGLOW LIGHTS UP all the details on Page 3>

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LithGlow 2022 Festival to deliver the feel-good factorthis weekend!

n Saturday 14th May the Lithgow Blast Furnace will once again become the canvas for lighting artists to recreate the glow of the once powerful industrial heart of the iron and steel industry in Australia. With good food, entertainment and ‘hot zones’ Lithgow is set to turn up the temperature on local events. The Energy Australia fireworks return and will feature a dazzling barrage of shooting stars high over Blast Furnace and Lake Pillans, culminating in a perfectly choreographed multi-coloured finale at 8pm. Lithgow Mayor Maree Statham said “following the replacement of the Lake Pillans bridges, destroyed during the devastating bushfires of 2019, the Lake Pillans boardwalk will become a magical illuminated walking path offering views of the Blast Furnace from across the lake.” This year’s musical feast will be a cinematic, post-electro, dream-rock experience from

the band Sonori. Their mix of mechanised rhythms, vintage synths, sweet soaring vocals, effected cello and post-rock guitars converge in a cerebral union of melody and beats. Your taste buds will be dancing with the range of food on offer that you will be able to enjoy around the warmth of the fire drums in the ‘hot zones’. Lithgow Blast Furnace will be the perfect backdrop for Carnivale Circus Troup to perform their specially created Fire Dance show. The event is free to attend with no tickets required. With limited parking onsite jump on the free accessible shuttle buses from Main Street in Lithgow to arrive like a VIP. Bus stops on Main Street are close to free car parks. Gates open at 5.00pm with the Energy Australia Fireworks display at 8.00pm. Food trucks from 5.00pm-8.00pm. The free Shuttle buses will run from 4.30pm.

Sporting legends and community get behind Royce’s Big Walk and fund-raising events

Robbie Farah and Chris Lawrence who Simmons coached while at the Tigers, Bulldogs ‘top dog’ Terry Lamb, Great Britain international prop James Graham and others. A special partner on the road will be fellow local Kurt Fearnley, the two-time Paralympic gold

medal winner who grew up in Carcoar. Most will take their turns as special guests speakers at a series of functions being held in Canowindra, Cowra, Blayney, Bathurst, Lithgow and Katoomba during Simmons’ 11-day walk.

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These and other events were the idea of Royce so he could help raised much-needed funds for footy clubs in the area where he played his junior football. It is a rare opportunity for sports fans in the region to rub shoulders and listen to the historymaking memories and anecdotes from so many top names in the sport. Simmons revealed in January that he was last year told he was suffering from dementia (Alzheimer’s disease) at age 61 and soon after set about organising the walk to raise funds for, and awareness of, dementia. He will channel funds to Dementia Australia to go to much-needed research. “The support has been unbelievable,” said Simmons. “From people in the street to former teammates and friends from within the game … all over the place. “When I’m just walking around the place (from Penrith to the foot of the Blue Mountains during daily training walks) people yell out encouragement, which is appreciated. “I hope plenty come along to the events we have planned along the route because those funds will go to junior rugby league. A lot of clubs have been doing it tough since COVID hit and, other than the functions being great nights, every dollar raised will go to a good cause.” Ultra-marathon efforts are not new to Royce Simmons, who walked the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea in 2018 for Panthers On The Prowl and ran five marathons in five days in west Yorkshire in 1992 to raise funds for Hull FC, the club he was coaching at the

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time. Yet, he says the upcoming trek is his most important, and the cause the most far-reaching. “Other than it being more personal because of my situation with dementia, it’s the most important because of the impact the disease is having on society, and it’s only going to get worse,” he said. The walk will finish at Bluebet Stadium just before kick-off of the Panthers-Cowboys clash on Friday, May 27 when Royce and his family will do a lap of the playing field, to a predicted emotional standing ovation. The walk and fund-raising schedule is listed below, with details of how to buy tickets.

For more information and background, how to donate and to keep up with event details, go to roycesbigwalk.com.au

ROYCE’S BIG WALK LOCAL EVENTS Saturday, May 21 EVENT: Sportsman’s dinner, BATHURST PANTHERS, 7pm SPECIAL GUESTS: Allan Langer, John Cartwright, Martin Lang, Barry Walker TICKETS: TBA, keep checking with website Sunday, May 22 WALK, DAY 6 – Bathurst to Brewongle EVENT: 9am – Bathurst community walk and barbeque EVENT: Noon: Men of League golf day - lunch (12-1pm) followed by nine-hole Ambrose, shotgun start at 1pm, BATHURST GOLF CLUB Royce Simmons arriving at 4pm to meet guests BOOKINGS: Bathurst Golf Club 02 6331 1379 or Royce George (Men of League.) 0408 635011 Tuesday, May 24 WALK, DAY 8 – Sodwalls to Browns Gap (Hartley), 29km EVENT: Sportsman’s dinner, LITHGOW WORKIES CLUB, 7pm SPECIAL GUESTS: Neil Paine, Chris Lawrence, Tim Sheens, Robbie Farah, Chris Law TICKETS: $50 (2-course meal) www.workies.com.au

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ome of rugby league’s biggest names, communities from Goolagong to Sydney, and big business have jumped behind the campaign of Penrith Panthers’ favourite all-time player Royce Simmons to support dementia research and rugby league in the bush. Both will be the recipients of Royce’s Big Walk, a 300km trek the former Panthers skipper and Australian Test hooker, when it gets underway on May 17. Five major fundraising evenings, a junior coaching clinic, barefoot bowls and ‘meet the people’ event at his hometown of Gooloogong are included in the itinerary. Several of footy’s biggest names will join ‘Simmo’ on the walk or at fund-raising functions including former Australian captain Brad Fittler, Queensland greats Allan Langer and Gene Miles, former Panthers teammate and fourtime premiership coach Tim Sheens, Tigers legends Paul Sironen, Steve Roach and Garry Jack (Simmons’ 1986 Kangaroo tourmates) plus Simmons’ fellow grand final winning heroes Fittler, John Cartwright, Barry Walker, Steve Carter, Joe Vitanza, Paul Smith and Paul Dunn. Also joining Simmo in his campaign is fellow local-cum-good Andrew Farrar and fellow Bulldogs greats Chris Mortimer and Greg Brentnall, Panthers legend and premiership-winning captain Craig Gower and his teammate Martin Lang, Wests Tigers greats

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STEAMworks launches with major boost from Australian Government Bringing exciting science and art events to the region

STEAMworks was officially launched on Friday 29 April with an exciting funding announcement made by The Honourable Andrew Gee MP, Member for Calare. Attending a launch event at The Foundations in Portland, Minister Gee announced that funding has been awarded to STEAMworks under the Australian Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program which aims to helps communities to address priorities and activities for recovery and resilience after the 2019-20 bushfires. Using this funding, along with grant funding awarded by Inspiring NSW Science Week grants, STEAMworks will create the Lithgow Valley Regional Science Hub and deliver a 2- year program of events to rebuild educational and economic resilience in the Lithgow region. Working closely with the local community and other like-minded stakeholders, STEAMworks will deliver practical science workshops and community events to educate and inspire students, transitioning workers, community groups, local businesses and tourists. The aim is to empower the local Lithgow community to be job ready for disaster resilient careers in healthcare, technology, art and science. STEAMworks is a registered, notfor-profit, independent body that is developing and delivering STEAM initiatives in the Lithgow region. It was created by The Foundations to inspire and empower young people in the Lithgow Valley region to experience education, events and career opportunities not commonly or widely offered in regional areas of Australia. Focusing on Science, Technology,

Engineering, Arts, Maths and Medicine (or STEAM), STEAMworks draws on the rich industrial and cultural heritage of the Lithgow Valley region and will bring industry and students together to offer opportunities of hands-on learning and to develop skills in real-world applications. The overall objective is to inspire innovation in children with a passion for science, technology, engineering, arts, maths and medicine. STEAMworks Project Lead and Science Educator, Luke Steller said, “Our project addresses real community need for STEAM engagement and job creation in the Lithgow Valley region, and we are thrilled to have been awarded the funding from the Australian Federal Government and also Inspiring NSW. Our team are excited to create some unique events and educational opportunities for the local community, bringing together educators and stakeholders from all over the region.” Supported by project partner, The Foundations Portland, STEAMworks has the capacity and resources to deliver these events, demonstrated through an excellent track record of facilitating STEAM education and community engagement projects in the Lithgow Valley region. The Foundations Reactivation Manager, Rich Evans said: “Seeing our dream of a STEAM education offering created here is really exciting. We would like to acknowledge and thank the Australian Government for their continuing support to affected communities as they recover from the devastating 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires, and in recognising groups

such as STEAMworks, who can facilitate a variety of STEAM-based initiatives and events and contributing to economic recovery and building community resilience.” The launch event last Friday was held in the Annexe building of The Foundations and was attended by The Honourable Andrew Gee, Member for Calare; the NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer, Professor Hugh DurrantWhyte; Jackie Randles, CEO Inspiring NSW; Lithgow City Council’s Mayor Maree Statham, Deputy Mayor Cr Cassandra Coleman and fellow councillors, Cr O’Connor, Cr McGhie and Cr Bryce’ as well as Local Artist in Residence at The Foundations Harrie Fasher. Other guests included a wide representation from local community groups, artists, education organisations and industry. A very special welcome to country was delivered by Wiradjuri elder Aunty Sharon from Mingaan Wiradjuri Aboriginal Corporation. Local Australian surreal artist Le Grizz was on hand to encourage guests to add their artistic element to an interactive STEAMworks mural. The mural captured the energy and excitement in the room through each individual’s contribution and will be installed locally. A local musician performed while local beekeepers offered honey samples, and vegan caterers, Secret Creek provided delicious, locally produced food. STEAMworks will kick-off events with a Sip n Create bee workshop for adults and a Building a Bee Hotel workshop for kids in May.

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A re-elected Morrison Joyce Government will establish a new Regional Training Hub in the Bathurst region, which will support students intending to practice rurally to complete as much of their training in the regions. The Bathurst-based hub will not only support the Bathurst area, but also allow Western Sydney University to support medical students in the WSU-Charles Sturt University Joint Program in Medicine, based in Orange, under the Murray Darling Medical Schools Network. Providing Western Sydney University with hub funding will ensure their medical students and graduates have the same level of support as other universities to continue their medical training and practice in the regions. Federal Regional Health Minister, Dr David Gillespie announced the new hub as part of a $3.9 million commitment to fund three new hubs across Australia to strengthen the pipeline of regional and rural doctors. “These hubs will create and navigate a rural pathway for young doctors and will improve the retention of medical graduates across rural and regional Australia,” Dr Gillespie, a former regional doctor, said. “The hubs do this through a range of approaches including supporting current supervisors of clinical training, assisting health services in obtaining accreditation for new training positions, and supporting local medical practitioners to become clinical supervisors. Federal Member for Calare, Andrew Gee, welcomed the commitment which will complement the suite of regional and rural

STEP RIGHT UP FOR FUNDING OPEN NOW FOR CROWN RESERVES Crown land across NSW is set to be improved, after the NSW Government has reserved another $17 million to upgrade and maintain facilities across the state. Crown land plays a significant role within NSW communities and the NSW Government is committed to providing the best facilities possible. The Crown Reserves Improvement Fund will support upgrades to facilities used by organisations that are at the heart of

training initiatives funded by the Australian Government. “We know that when students undertake training in a regional or rural area, like Orange or Bathurst, it means they are more likely to choose to live and work in the bush once they are fully qualified. “I fought for years to make the WSU-CSU Medical School in Orange a reality. It’s where 74 students are now studying medicine in the bush, with the goal of practicing in the bush, since the school opened last year. “That’s why I’m thrilled the Federal Government is supporting the continued growth of the school and the wider country health workforce by establishing a Regional Training Hub in Bathurst. “We want to grow our local pool of talented health professionals, and this Regional Training Hub will do that by providing support, advice, training and opportunities for medical students, graduates, doctors and supervisors keen to practise medicine in regional Australia. “Few things are more important to regional communities than quality healthcare. It’s vital to our future. “Thanks to the Australian Government, more Central West students are getting the opportunity to study medicine in their own backyard, and will hopefully choose to embark on a successful career locally where their skills and training are needed the most.” There are currently 26 hubs in regional Australia operating through the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) program, growing to 29 under a re-elected Coalition Government.

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Dr Gillespie said today’s announcement builds on a recent commitment from the Coalition Government that will deliver a more

than $1 billion injection, including $146 million of new investment, to improve rural health and bring more doctors to regional Australia.

These grants will help communities as they get back on their feet, by funding improvements to community, recreational and tourism facilities on Crown reserves, while also supporting local businesses and economies within our great regions. Grant applications are open to Crown land reserve managers including local councils, community groups who use Crown land and all showgrounds, so I strongly encourage eligible local organisations to apply. Eligible applicants include community groups who use Crown land, and all showgrounds including those on freehold land, for projects that can deliver social, cultural, environmental or economic benefits.

For further information and to apply visit https://reservemanager.crownland.nsw.gov. au/funding/crif

Senior Australians are being urged to stay vigilant against scams, as the total cost swindled from older consumers skyrockets to

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SENIORS BEWARE: Member for Bathurst Paul Toole warns our senior citizens they are being targeted by scammers. over $11 million last year. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) received 16,915 reports from seniors that had been scammed in 2021. Online shopping scams cost Australian seniors $1.8 million last year. A common example of this is the purchase of a motor home online via fake websites. Please be wary of any requests for money. Another red flag is being asked to transfer money via an unusual payment method such as preloaded debit cards, gift cards or virtual currency.” Older people have worked their whole lives to make NSW the great state it is today. Anyone taking advantage of seniors should have the

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book thrown at them. Targeting vulnerable Australians is abhorrent behaviour. NSW Fair Trading has a guide with up-to-date information for seniors about their consumer rights and how to deal with unscrupulous operators. To read the guide, visit: www. fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/help-centre/youth-andseniors/seniors. The Aging and Disability Commission also has a range of resources available to help people better understand abuse, neglect and exploitation of older people and adults with disability. For more information, visit: www. ageingdisabilitycommission.nsw.gov.au

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Sharyn Semmens shines brightly with VERTO Service Star award Bathurst’s Sharyn Semmens was yesterday presented with the prestigious VERTO Service Star (Community Services) award for 2022.

Ms Semmens was selected from more than 200 staff across 40 VERTO sites (NSW, ACT and Victoria) in recognition of the hard work and commitment she has demonstrated in the community services space over the past 12 months. VERTO Chief Executive Officer, Ron Maxwell, described Ms Semmens as a dedicated member of the VERTO team who is client-focused and well respected

by her peers and colleagues. “Sharyn is passionate about the services provided by VERTO and always puts her clients first, which has enabled her to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes for her clients. “Sharyn is knowledgeable and reliable and goes above and beyond to ensure her clients and team members achieve the best results possible.

“She demonstrates VERTO’s Guiding Principles on a daily basis and thoroughly deserves to be recognised with the Service Star (Community Services) award,” Mr Maxwell said. Ms Semmens was one of 15 winners recognised at a presentation dinner in the Blue Mountains last weekend.

Bathurst Celebrates Local This issue we chat to Chris Ringrose, owner of Harvest Cafe & Store in Bathurst.

When did Harvest Cafe & Store begin and what was the reason behind its inception? I’ve been in this industry for 25 years so when we were looking for our next venture, I opened up with my business partners wanting to showcase what the region has to offer. What has been the biggest win over the last few years? We stayed open during COVID and have continued to trade over the last 2 years! With the first lockdown, we did close for a month or so but we reopened being adaptable and looking for a way to continue to be of service to our customers and community. When we could help, we were making up meals and donating to some local charities. What has been the biggest challenge over the last few years? Definitely COVID but the main challenge is around having to manage customers expectations differently. A lot of venues are in the same situation being under the pump and sometimes short staffed so wait times can occur. Also, we’ve found the supply chain, and particularly the demand for fresh products.

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What was the best business advise you’ve ever been given? Make your business weakness some one else’s strength! For example, social media isn’t one my strengths so we outsource that to someone that

works with us who is studying it in her degree. And I’m not an accountant so we have a person that handles all that sort of stuff as well. Things like that. What’s your favourite thing about Bathurst? Bathurst is more than just a racetrack! We are a really close community and support each other. When times get tough, Bathurst is there to help each other out! As a business community, there are businesses that support local charities or even another business when we can. We might be an area of 40,000 people but we get behind each others businesses and support that. Final thoughts… By supporting local businesses, you’re supporting your local community! If we don’t have small business, we don’t have a town. We consider ourselves the gateway to the Central West so at Harvest Cafe & Store, we really try to focus on locally sourced goods to showcase fantastic wine and produce the region has to offer. The Harvest Cafe & Store is located next to the Tourism Information Centre, 1 Kendall Ave, Bathurst. To contact Chris, please phone 6323 1811.

Celebrate Local In partnership with Central West Village Voice, we want to celebrate the stories and successes of our local Bathurst Region businesses. From our local retailers and foodies through to our industrial and construction firms, we are looking to celebrate the wide variety of businesses that make up our strong, diverse economy. .

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otary District 9705 Assistant Governor, Doug Kinlyside worked tirelessly with SEC Team Leader Chris Hendry, to ensure the students’ 2022 Science and Engineering challenge went ahead as scheduled. Funding was jointly provided by Awardwinning Construction Company, Lipman P/L (https://lipman.com.au) and Rotary Club of Bathurst Daybreak, while St Stanislaus generously provided the venue. Volunteers from Charles Sturt University, Rotary Clubs of Oberon, Blayney, Cowra and both Rotary Clubs of Bathurst became Activity Personnel, as students from Oberon, Blayney High Schools, St Stanislaus, Denison and McKillop Colleges, encouraged by their dedicated teachers, participated in the daylong competition. Presented by the University of Newcastle in partnership with the NSW Office of the Chief Scientist and Engineer, SEC is designed to provide a positive experience of Science & Engineering for year 9 and 10 students. After completing some great scientific and engineering feats with a lot of fun along the way, Blayney High School produced the winning effort and may go on to compete in the State challenge later this year. Rotary Club of Bathurst Daybreak extends their gratitude to the teachers, students, volunteers, everyone associated with SEC

An official opening was held to celebrate the beginning of a new era for Salvation Army in Bathurst. The new mission house, located in Bentinck Street, is now open and in operation. The new premise will service Bathurst and surrounding areas helping locals who are in need of financial assistance, food and essentials assistance and ongoing support for those experiencing difficult times. Member for Bathurst Paul Toole was in attendance and said the new facility was an excellent addition to Bathurst. “After 12 months without a home base it is great to see the Salvation Army settling into their new premise and getting back to what they do best, helping our community members most in need,” Mr Toole said.

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and especially Lipman P/L and St Stanislaus for their generous support of this event and look forward to assisting in 2023. In other news - Rotary Club of Bathurst are currently preparing for the annual Rotary Youth Driver Awareness Programme (RYDA) scheduled to take place at Mt Panorama on 30th-31st May and 2nd June 2022 and offered to high school students across the area. The RYDA Programme (or Road Safety Education - RSE) is a Rotary initiative that aims to deliver coordinated, updated and practical road safety information to school students who have recently or are in the process of obtaining their driving license. More than just a programme, RYDA provides insight into the behaviour that creates safe, active, responsible road behaviour for life. Once again, Rotary Clubs of the associated school areas will be actively lending their support to Ian McKean the main organiser from Rotary Club of Bathurst. For further information on Bathurst area’s event please don’t hesitate to contact Ian via email:- imckean10@bigpond.com

“I look forward to seeing Salvation Army personnel around the electorate as they grow their services and community outreach.” The Salvation Army is still searching for a new shop front to house their Family Store, once this occurs the team will be able to continue their new beginnings and rebuild their corps and volunteer base. Pictured: Member for Bathurst Paul Toole outside the Salvation Mission House with from left Lieutenant-Colonels Laurie and Simone Robertson, Steve Medved, Major Mark Brooks, Major Colin Young, Colonel Winsome Merrett, and Lieutenant-Colonel Miriam Gluyas.

COUNCIL COUNCIL NEWS NEWS TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE TRACK TO TOWN

The following changes to traffic conditions will be in place on Thursday 12 May from 6.00am - 6.00pm for the Liqui-Moly Track to Town: • Russell Street temporary closure between George Street and William Street • Taxi Zone and disabled parking on Russell Street moved to the existing Taxi Zone and disabled parking on Church Street • ‘No Parking’ signs along Russell Street and 30 meters along Church Street from 3pm Wednesday 11 May

Council has prepared a Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2022 - 2027, which is on exhibition for community feedback. Hard copies of the draft plan are available for viewing at the Civic Centre and Bathurst Library or from the YourSay Bathurst website. Submissions can be lodged via YourSay Bathurst or in writing to The General Manager, Private Mail Bag 17, Bathurst, NSW, 2795. Submissions can be made until 4pm Friday 27 May 2022.

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Track Closure: The Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit will be closed and traffic will be controlled for the Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour, from approximately 7.00am Wednesday 11 May to approximately 6.00pm Thursday 19 May 2022 (inclusive), to control the movement of spectators: Mountain Straight: just above the entrance to the Paddock Camping Area Conrod Straight: just above Murray’s Corner. Persons with the correct ticketing/accreditation wishing to gain access to the Track should enter via Panorama Avenue and Pit Straight. This access is to be used by all persons with proper accreditation wishing to gain access to the Circuit. Admission gates commence operations from 9.00am on Wednesday 11 May to Sunday 15 May 2022. Residents: Barriers will be set up at Murray’s Corner and Mountain Straight with security arrangements for residents to proceed to their homes.

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DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS & COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES Council now publishes the Development Applications & Complying Development Certificates to Council’s website weekly. A link to the notices can be found on the front page of Council’s website.

RURAL LICENCE AGREEMENT – GRAZING ONLY

Three hectares of land located off Patna Street. Maximum stocking rates of either one horse, one cow or twelve sheep. Licence will be twelve months with a twelve month option for renewal at Council’s discretion. Submit Expressions of Interest quoting File No. 22.00654: EOI – Patna Street by 10am on Tuesday 24 May 2022. For more info, visit Council’s website or contact Property Section on 6333 6235.

HERITAGE ASSISTANCE 2022/23 GRANT FUND

Applications are now invited for small grants, under Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993, under Council’s Heritage Assistance Funds. Applications for funding must be made on Council’s application form which is available on Council’s website at yoursay.bathurst.nsw. gov.au/ heritage-assistance-funds. The closing date for applications is Monday, 6 June 2022. Further information or assistance can be obtained by contacting Council’s Strategic Planning Section on 6333 6211.

UPCOMING EVENTS Visit bathurst.nsw.gov.au/events to view upcoming events in Bathurst.

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NAMING OF WALKWAY Bathurst Regional Council proposes to name the walkway which runs through the Saltram Creek Open Space adjacent to the Icely residential estate in Eglinton in memory of Mr Russell William Carrig. Proposed Name: Russell Carrig Walkway.The proposal is available from Council’s website yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/roadnaming and submissions can be made from Monday 9 May until Monday 23 May 2022.

DRAFT DELIVERY PROGRAM 2022/2026 AND OPERATIONAL PLAN 2022/2023 The Draft Delivery Program 2022/2026 and Operational Plan 2022/2023 are now available for review. For more information and to make a submission visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au. Submissions close 4:45pm Friday 20 May 2022

CAREERS @ COUNCIL Working for Council is a stimulating and rewarding career option, providing the opportunity to be part of a team contributing to shaping the success and future of our Region. Current career opportunities are listed below: •

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TRUCK DRIVER - FULL TIME Council only accepts online applications. Visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/careers for further information and to apply. Public computer access is available at Bathurst Library.

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Six new Living Legends were announced at Sunday’s Proclamation Day ceremony. Living Legends is a bicentenary legacy project to acknowledge outstanding members of the community for their dedication, determination, work and contribution to the city. Living Legends contribute to the wellbeing of Bathurst, benefitting the entire community and generating goodwill and this year’s successful nominees reflect these traits.” The Living Legends joined Proclamation Day activities on Sunday and were officially recognised as part of the ceremony at the Flag Staff. 2022 Living Legends: Sr. Mary Therese Comer, Terry Roberts, Gloria Isabel Packham, Maureen Ann Markwick, Paul Merrick Barton Smith, Lynette (Lyn) Margaret Cooper In addition to the Living Legends named, sixteen names were added to the Pillars of Bathurst as part of this year’s Proclamation Day commemorations. The aim of the Pillars was to represent Bathurstians from 1815 through to 2015, to include representations from nonBritish born migrants and representation from the region’s villages and tell the unique and interesting stories that perhaps have been lost over time. This year is the conclusion of the Pillars of Bathurst Project in its current format. The 80 plaque spaces available on the Pillars are now filled with 101 Bathurstians commemorated within the garden. Over the next year Council will consider how this project can be migrated into a digital format.

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2022 Pillars of Bathurst Monumental Masons: John Tregoning Burns (1836-1907), George Burns (1878-1960) The First Bell Ringer: George Hurford (1832-1916) Father & Daughter Medical Doctors: Dr Roy Dadson Mulvey MC (1889-1952), Dr Margaret Mulvey AM (1916-2001) Lagoon Farming Family: Walter John Daymond (18741946), Gordon John Daymond (1907-2007), Harold George (Sam) Daymond (1908-1987) Medical Specialists: Dr Walter Jaques Stack DSO (18841972), Dr Ralph George Bryant Cameron (1913-2006) Coachman & Philanthropist: John Ratcliffe Ford (18291890) Business & Community Leader: Arthur Buller James (1850-1931) Community Service: Eric William Alfred Sargeant BEM (1909-2007), John Kevin Patrick Ireland OAM (1929-2015) Greek Born Bathurstians: Efthemia Venardos (1921-2019), Theo Con Venardos (1912-1994)

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DESTINATION CENTRAL WEST TO LAUNCH IN JULY From July 2022 parts of Central West NSW will have its own tourism zone – Destination Central West, under Destination NSW's seven zone marketing plan from July 2022, previously six zones. The NSW Government announced the changes to the state's Destination Networks in November 2021, in a move it said will ensure the regional visitor economy is set up for continued success and receives more local resources and support. Destination Country & Outback (DNCO) will be visiting Orange, Parkes and Bathurst next week in conjunction with destination marketing agency - Destination Marketing

Store, to conduct workshops in preparation for the new Destination Central West Management Plan. RDA Central West director Wayne Sunderland said these workshops will help inform this plan and discuss the priorities, challenges and opportunities for tourism and the visitor economy of the region. “We encourage representatives from local government and industry, as well as tourism operators and relevant stakeholders to register and have their say.” “Input from local stakeholders is imperative to developing a management plan for Destination Central West. With the Rex and

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Delta Airlines partnership, Dixons Long Point Crossing Project and Great Western Highway Upgrade, tourism in Central West NSW could see exponential growth over the coming years.” Councillor Margaret Hogan from Bathurst City Council said tourism is an important part of Bathurst’s future and tourism stakeholders should attend to have their say. “The visitor economy is hugely important to Bathurst as is its future. This is an important workshop,” said Cr Hogan. The workshops will run for two hours in Bathurst, Orange and Parkes on May 16, 17 and 20 respectively.

To register your attendance, visit Destination Country and Outback’s registration pages listed on eventbrite.com.com.au. To keep up to date with progress, grants and opportunities in the Central West, follow RDA Central West on Facebook and Instagram.

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Bathurst Heritage Week 2022

the Town Square, Hill End and Mt Panorama, and with more to come. Each time Mrs H. returns from one of her frequent Perthville sojourns I ask if she has been invited to join The Order. She tells me there are three vows required, at least two of which she would fail. That’s OK with me! Thought of the week “get the Bathurst Step Beyond App” by a humble heritage advocate – May 2022

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What a fab week it was – over 20 heritage events, tours and displays all around Bathurst run by our ever wonderful heritage volunteers and heritage partners, and all as part of Bathurst’s Autumn Colours and the National Trust’s annual Australian Heritage Festival. It helps showcase many facets of our wonderful region to the world. Thank you all. My favourite I think was the terrific display of vintage Packard cars in Russell St on Wednesday. Mrs Heritage spent last Saturday helping the Sisters of St Joseph with their Heritage Week tour of the Perthville Heritage Centre. Over two dozen people enjoyed a hands on guided tour of the convent and church, and the St Mary McKillop museum, with a scrumptious arvo Devonshire tea baked by the sisters. Mrs Heritage has been spending a lot of time with the sisters at Perthville over the last twelve months. She is helping them put together a professionally produced audio/visual tour of the Heritage Centre, which in July will be loaded on to the Bathurst Step Beyond App – a free download on your phone, already with tours of Macchattie Park, St Michaels Cathedral,

Your Country Your Voice

Andrew GEE MP

FEDERAL MEMBER FOR CALARE ELECTION 2022 JUST DAYS AWAY!

RUNS ON THE BOARD FOR BATHURST AND LITHGOW

The federal election on 21 May is now just days away. I will be running pressures that are causing a lot of stress for so many in our community. on my record of working with our community to deliver the projects that our region needs. I’d encourage all voters to do their homework and look at what each candidate’s policies are, who is funding and backing them, and what Together we have achieved a lot for Lithgow, Bathurst and Calare, this means for our region. √ Free MRI scans at including $2 billion to upgrade the Great Western Highway, $14 million Bathurst Hospital. for highway upgrades between Lithgow, Bathurst and Orange, $20 Working with our communities for more than a decade, I have been on Lithgow got its million for bushfire recovery projects, millions for aged care services in the ground during drought, floods, the mouse plague, the devastating MRI licence in Lithgow and more than $12.5 million for Bathurst’s second racetrack. bushfires and most recently COVID-19. Together we have supported 2019 each other and our communities have come through. √$12.5 million for But there is much more to be done and I want to continue delivering Bathurst’s second for the people of Bathurst and Lithgow. I want to ensure our local It’s been great to talk with so many voters during the campaign and racetrack economy keeps growing and that locals have jobs, and that we to I am really energised, but ultimately the people of Calare will decide √ $2 billion for continue to improve health services and infrastructure right across the who they want to represent them for the next three years. The great Great Western electorate. thing about Australia is that the community gets to decide. Highway upgrade

√ 24 hour rescue helicopter for our region √ $380,000 for a new laundry building at Glenray Industries following fire

We also need to continue to support people with the cost-of-living I’m looking forward to a democracy snag on May 21!

LITHGOW VALLEY SCIENCE HUB LAUNCHED It was wonderful to join the passionate team at STEAMworks to help launch the Lithgow Valley Science Hub, based at The Foundations, Portland NSW.

√ Millions in Federal funding to keep Lithgow aged care open

STEAMWorks will be able to ramp up their Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM) program, including the new science hub, thanks to almost $300,000 from the Australian Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery grants program.

√ $5.3 million for production line upgrades and more jobs at Allied Timber Mill, Bathurst

There will be something for everyone, with activities for students and families, workers looking to reskill in STEAM fields, retirees looking to be more sustainable and even tourists visiting our region. Whether it be astronomy nights, native bee keeping information sessions, or ecology picnics, the community both young and old will be able to come together and explore the wonders of STEAM.

√ $3.3 million for improvements at Bathurst Airport

I would encourage everyone to check out their Facebook page and get along to an event.

√ $3.083 million for an expansion and improvements at Three Tree Lodge √ $2.235 million for Lithgow’s Blast Furnace Park √ $3.2 million for the Lithgow CBD revitalisation √ $1.1 million for the upgrade of Glen Davis Road √ $625,554 for playground equipment in Bathurst

EASING COST OF LIVING PRESSURES While we can be proud that Australia has always been a nation that has • A one-off $250 cost of living payment for pensioners and strived for equality in opportunity, recent cost of living increases are adding concession card holders real pressures and stress to our local residents, families and households. Affordable housing is a particular concern and the Budget delivered an additional $2 billion for more social and affordable homes, as well as the new Regional Home Guarantee scheme. We are also providing around $5.1 billion a year to support 1.4 million people through Commonwealth Rent Assistance.

• Tax relief of up to $1,500 this year, made up of the $1,080 low and middle income tax offset and a $420 cost of living tax offset

√ $54 million for the CSU Medical School

policies have helped residents install 21,700 solar panels in our region. • Record spending on education, health, and the NDIS

MORE PROGRESS FOR DIXONS LONG POINT CROSSING! We’ve had another win for the Dixons Long Point Crossing with $5 million secured to commence Stage 2. Stage 1 of the project will see the bridge constructed and upgrades to one kilometre of the approach road on the Cabonne side and two kilometres on the Mudgee side. This $5 million for Stage 2 will see the gravel roads beyond the immediate approaches commenced to be sealed and upgraded. More funding to upgrade the approaching roads will be needed as the work progresses and the Australian Government will provide it.

√ $650,000 for replacing footpaths in Bathurst

√ $205,000 for upgrades to Machattie Park

• Childcare support has been increased to a record $11 billion a year, helping 5,400 local families, and we have increased the subsidies available to families with multiple children in care.

The Budget also provided significant investments to help ease some of the • Electricity prices have fallen 8% over the last two years and our more common cost of living pressures, including:

√ $954,250 for construction of Bathurst Rail Museum

√ $300,000 for upgrades to the Civic Ballroom at Lithgow for use as an evacuation centre

• Reduced petrol prices thanks to the Australian Government’s decision to halve the fuel excise

This critical crossing will provide huge economic and tourism benefits by opening up access between the wider Central West region and the Hunter Valley. It will slash travel times and connect the local government areas of Dubbo Regional, Mudgee/Mid-Western Regional, Bathurst, Cabonne, and Orange. Hill End in the Bathurst LGA is the closest town to the crossing. Residents across the Central West have been calling for this for generations and I am pleased that together we have now secured a total of $34.8 million in Australian Government funding. The project is moving forward, with the tender process now underway.

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Andrew GEE MP

FEDERAL MEMBER FOR CALARE IMPROVING HEALTHCARE FOR OUR REGION

Our future doctors will be able to do more of their training right here in Working with our community I have achieved a lot for healthcare in our our electorate thanks to a new Regional Training Hub. region: The Bathurst-based hub, run by Western Sydney University (WSU) - A 24-hour rescue chopper will support medical students to train across the electorate, including - Free MRI scans at Bathurst Hospital, claimable on Medicare. Lithgow got it’’s MRI licence in 2019. those studying at the WSU-Charles Sturt University Joint Program in Medicine. It is great news for Bathurst and our region! - Increased radiotherapy services We are growing our local pool of talented health professionals, and this - The CSU medical school Regional Training Hub will further encourage that by providing support, advice, training and opportunities for medical students, graduates, - Additional university places so more students can study medicine at rural campuses doctors and supervisors keen to practice medicine in our region. Healthcare is vital to the future of our country communities.

HELPING TO SECURE BATHURST’S FUTURE Before every election it’s important that the Government sets its priorities for the next term of parliament. The $15 million commitment for Bathurst CBD car park is in the Budget and if the Government is re-elected it will be delivered.

To any candidates or parties who may be critical of local announcements such as this, I would ask this question: have any of them sat down with our local councils to ask what their infrastructure needs are, and what local projects they want to deliver if they are elected?

Before the last election, commitments were made for an amenities upgrade at Canowindra Showground and an extension of the Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway. Both of these community groups are delighted that this funding has been delivered - just as the car park funding will be.

Both the Bathurst RSL Club and Bathurst Council are over then moon that we have worked together to achieve this important funding commitment and it will be terrific to see it delivered. The CBD carpark will support expanded health services in Bathurst and the growth of the CBD.

$1.72 MILLION FOR MINGAAN WIRADJURI ABORIGINAL CORPORATION The Lithgow-based Mingaan Wiradjuri Aboriginal Corporation has been granted $1,729,510 as part of the Australian Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants, to fund an Indigenous Ranger Program and a Cultural Fire Training Program. The Indigenous Ranger Program will focus on delivering local bushfire education, training and awareness in the Lithgow area. It will undertake a cultural burning program and promote better awareness of Aboriginal sites, as well as conservation and land management works. The Cultural Fire Training Program will bring together local farmers and a number of stakeholders, including Cranbrook School Wolgan Valley, Emirates, Energy Australia, prescribed burning planners, and ecologists, to build community resilience, increase connectivity, and grow mental health support and well-being. The two innovative programs, designed by local Indigenous residents, will help prepare the region for future bushfires, while also bringing together and healing those affected by the devastating 2019-2020 Black Summer Fires. Congratulations to the Corporation and its founders, Aunty Helen Riley and Aunty Sharon Riley and Chairperson Ellen Davis.

A SPECIAL (EARLY) MOTHER’S DAY AT PORTLAND I had an early Mother’s Day celebration at Portland RSL, hosted by the The Portland Red Cross was formed in 1914 and has been there for our Portland Red Cross. It was great to chat with so many wonderful women community through thick and thin ever since. Through drought, fires, from around our region. floods and COVID, the Red Cross has helped so many in our region and we are so grateful for all they do. A special thank you to Edna, Mary and Yvonne (below right) for sharing your stories and your scones! Edna has been with Red Cross for 62 years Thank you to Portland Red Cross President Alison Whitty (below left - an incredible record of service! It was also great to sing a duet of Swing with Nola Cummins) for organising, and to those who contributed to the Low Sweet Chariot with talented local musician Annali Bird (below middle). impressive morning tea spread!

RUNS ON THE BOARD FOR BATHURST AND LITHGOW √ $14 million for highway upgrades between Lithgow, Bathurst and Orange √ $181,818 for Bathurst’s War Memorial Carillon √ $11.4 million for expanding and supporting aged care facilities in Lithgow √ $398,500 for crisis accommodation in Bathurst √ $1.2 million for CCTV in Bathurst and Calare communities √ $200,000 for new synthetic courts at Wattle Flat Recreation Ground √ $480,000 for Wallerawang Community & Sports Club √ $19.75 million in federal funding for bushfire recovery projects in Lithgow and Calare communities √ More than $1.6 million for supporting childcare centres in Calare, including Bathurst Family Day Care √ $925,000 for the Bathurst Animal Rehoming Centre √ $60 million for drought and COVID-19 recovery to our local councils for local projects √ Record Australian Government funding for hospitals, schools, childcare and the NDIS √ $125,000 for canteen facilities at Bathurst Sportsground √ Additional $4 million for headspace centres across Calare √ 40 mobile phone towers and base stations for Calare

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Scores on Doors for Lithgow LGA

Lithgow High School hosted a special Business Breakfast event last week inviting businesses, employers, and community members to the school to exchange ideas and network while enjoying a delicious breakfast. The School hopes to grow their local connections and provide many opportunities for students to build relationships with employers helping to support them in their educational pathway. “We thank the businesses for taking time out of their busy schedules to be part of the morning, the support of our school is greatly appreciated.” Students did a fabulous job catering, serving today and directing traffic, you are a credit to the school.

Westfund opens their doors for Lithgow Information and Neighbourhood Centre

It’s business as slightly UNusual for Lithgow Information and Neighbourhood Centre (LINC), with the community organisation moving temporarily into a new home. Thanks to a funding boost from the NSW state government, LINC’s Padley Street premises will be undergoing a much needed refurbishment, with the Lithgow community set to reap the rewards of an updated, modern facility. The team aren’t moving far – when Westfund Health Insurance heard that LINC were looking for an alternative location during the construction period, they were quick to offer their Railway Parade premises as LINC’s home away from home. Moving plans are well underway and with

Westfund’s support LINC will be at 5 Railway Parade from Monday 9 May. “Our partnership with LINC continues to grow from strength to strength and it’s our privilege to support such a crucial community service,” said Westfund’s CEO Mark Genovese. “Helping LINC to continue providing essential services and support to the community by sharing our Railway Parade space as their temporary home was a no-brainer for us. “We can’t wait to see the refurbishments at Padley Street in three months’ time,” he said. Groups and services regularly offered by LINC will take place as usual at updated locations, bread collection will also still be available at the temporary 5 Railway Parade site. “Our team are available as always and we’re

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Mayor’s Message

Monday, 23 May at 7pm In the Council Chambers, 180 Mort Street, Lithgow

asking the community to get in contact with us via phone – (02) 63522077 or email – linc@ linc.org.au ,” said LINC’s general manager Lydia Commins. “Padley Street will be a building site and as such there won’t be any public access. “It means a lot to us to have the support of Westfund as we start this exciting new chapter and we thank them for their generosity,” she said. LINC anticipate that the construction at the Padley Street premises should be completed in approximately three months. To stay up-to-date with the latest news and updates from LINC, visit or follow their Facebook page:

Members of the community wishing to address the Council meeting are required to register by midday on the day of the meeting. Register online at: www.council.lithgowcom/addressing-council. Copies of the agenda can be found on the website.

Lithgow Local Heritage Assistance Grant Lithgow City Council is inviting property owners within Heritage Conservation Areas to apply for a financial grant in order to assist with minor conservation works. Grants are offered at a dollar-for-dollar ratio of up to a maximum of 50% of the total works and not exceeding $2,000. Priority will be given to works that align with the assessment criteria found within the Lithgow Local Heritage Assistance Grant Fund Guidelines located on Council’s website.

Some of the events and functions in our LGA in the last week that I had the privilege to attend, The incredible Opera evening, a complete sell out which was amazing, thank you to all the residents who supported this very successful event, also congratulations to local lady, Gay McFarlane and Council staff for organising the event. Sunday was an exciting morning at Eskbank House with the finalist and winners of the popular Waste To Art announced. What amazing talent we have in our Local Government Area, well done to all involved. I’m very relieved that an alternate route has been organised for the replacement of Coco Bridge at Glen Alice. This will eliminate extensive detours and disruption to the community of the Capertee Valley.

Until next week, keep well and warm.

Contact Details

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Administration Office

Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.15pm Cashier 8.30am - 4.00pm

Applications will be open for three (3) weeks from the 13 May until 6 June. For more information or to apply visit the Council’s website. The Lithgow Local Heritage Assistance Grant Program has been proudly funded by the NSW Government in association with Lithgow City Council.

Household Chemical Clean Out Council is providing a free chemical cleanout with the service open to the public on 5 June, between 8am - 4pm at the Lithgow Council Depot, 142 Mort Street Lithgow. The Following items will be accepted: From your home: Solvents & household cleaners, floor care products, ammonia based cleabers, fluorescent globes & tubes.

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Employment Opportunities Council is Currently seeking applications for the following positions: •

Casual Tourism Officers closes 24 May

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Concreter/Pipelayer (Re-advertised) closes 26 May

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Casial Ranger closes 26 May

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Casual Lifeguard closes 3 June

Applications must be recieved by the advertised close date. For further informationon any of these positions and to apply, go to the Council’s website.

Have your say The community is invited to make written submissions on the policy by 4pm Monday 30 May on the following policies: •

Policy 9.5 Councillor Expenses & Facilities

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Policy 5.9 On Site Sewage Management Policy

The policy is available for download from Council’s website. Following the exhibition period & the receipt of public comments, the policy will be returned to Council for final adoption. It’s Our Place, Our Future Have Your Say! Lithgow City Council invites you to help define how we, as a community want to grow into the future.

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The Our Place, Our Future suite of documents will be on exhibition for public comment until Wednesday 25 May. All community submissions received will be reported to Council for consideration as part of the final report to adopt the Integrated Planning Framework in June.

The household chemical cleanout is held in conjuction with the NSW EPA and NetWaste.

Be a part of the process. To view the plans and make a submission visit www.ourplaceourfuture.lithgow.com

From your car: Batteries, motor oils & fluids. From the garage: Paint, Pesticides, herbicides, poisons, gas bottles, fire extinguishers, pool chemicals, acids & alkalis.

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The new budget is approaching with many difficult decisions taking place. We continue having regular Information Sessions to engage Councillors with up dates and information. I encourage the community to view the Draft 2022/23 Operational Plan on the website www.ourplaceourfuture. lithgow.com to see what’s planned for next year.

Lithgow City Council residents and diners can now see how well local food businesses are complying with food hygiene and safety requirements, Mayor Maree Statham announced today. Lithgow City Council is the latest council to join the state-wide Scores on Doors program, which aims to improve food safety standards and to reduce the instance of foodborne illness in the retail food industry. “Scores on Doors offers businesses a fantastic opportunity to show customers just how seriously they take food hygiene and the results they have achieved by displaying a rating certificate and sticker on their door,” Mayor Statham said. The certificates and stickers reflect the result of a regular hygiene and food safety inspection with ratings indicating Excellent (5 stars), Very Good (4 stars) and Good (3 stars). This program is part of Council’s ongoing efforts to improve local community communication and transparency. That information which was previously known only to inspectors will now be clearly communicated with the community and visitors. " If you see a restaurant displaying the purple and green poster and sticker, you can dine there safe in the knowledge it has met minimum hygiene and food safety standards during the last food inspection and if it’s not displaying one, ask why.” said Mayor Statham. Lithgow City Council is the 65th council in NSW to join the program.

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May 2022 Meeting Notice - Bathurst District Prostate Cancer Support Group Proudly Affiliated with the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia The next meeting of the Bathurst District Prostate Cancer Support Group is on Tuesday 17th May at 5pm in the Macquarie Room of Panthers Leagues Club. As we are transition from formal meetings and fund raising, we are seeking your support and ideas as to how you would like this group to go ahead as a fellowship group. We will meet in the Macquarie Room at 5pm for a chat then follow onto a meal for those who wish to stay on. For enquiries please contact Pat and John Trollor Convenors 02 63372827 or jtrollor@bigpond.net.au

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Full House for Opera Gala at Lithgows Union Theatre

WHY LITHGOW HIGH SCHOOL? Opera lovers enjoyed an amazing night of aria performances from some of the best known and loved operas at the Lithgow Union Theatre on Saturday 30 April. One of the first professional performances held since the historic theatre underwent major renovations, the Opera Gala event was a sell-out. Nearly 300 guests were wowed by solo performances from Verdi’s La Traviata, Mozart’s Magic Flute, Bizet’s Carmen, Puccini’s La Boheme, the much-loved Flower Duet by Delibes - and more. Tenor Matthew Reardon’s powerful solo delivery of Nessun Dorma stunned the crowd. Lithgow City Council’s Mayor, Councillor Maree Statham was thrilled that the community had turned out and dressed up for the event. “To my knowledge, this is the first opera performance at the Union Theatre, and we are fortunate to have brought an ensemble of such well known and high calibre artists to Lithgow; and to have a sell-out is just fantastic.”

Mezzo Soprano Deborah Humble and Soprano Julie Lea Goodwin together with Tenor Matthew Reardon and Baritone Simon Lobelson mesmerized the audience with their powerful, moving and delicate vocal delivery. Sharolyn Kimmorley impressed with her incredible piano playing on the theatre’s own grand piano. “On behalf of the community, I would like to say how appreciative we are for these world class singers and pianist coming to Lithgow,” noted Mayor Statham. “I would also like to give my sincere thanks to our very own Lithgow lady, Gaye MacFarlane, who not only did a fantastic job in hosting tonight’s performance but was the driving force in bringing the event to Lithgow.” “I look forward to the next performance at this theatre. We have a great venue with wonderful acoustics and tonight’s event has shown that there is a lot of community support for future events.”

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Lithgow District Operation Christmas Child 2022 Yes, we are commencing OCC for the year at last.We begin with a Garage Sale on Election Day, 21st May 9am to 3pm at Lithgow Baptist Church the corner of GWHwy / Lee St. Any enquiries Kerry or Val Morris at 0406241616 or kvmorris2@gmail.com. All saleable goods welcome including home cooking. As it costs $10 to deliver each box to its destination, and each box is filled with new Six Somethings; For school, For Hygiene, Special, To Wear, To Play with and a soft toy To Love)we depend on your generosity! Thank you! Our First Packing Day follows the Garage Sale on Thursday 26th May at Lithgow Baptist Church from 10.30 onwards for FUN, FOOD and FRIENDSHIP. All are welcome old or new, any age as we pack for ages 2 to 14 years, there will be a task for any age! We welcome friends old and new! Any enquiries Kerry or Val Morris 0406241616.

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Staff Development Day

We are focused on providing many opportunities to our students. Staff participated in a successful Staff Development Day at the beginning of term. The whole day had a strong teaching and learning focus, and provided staff with opportunities to explore Aboriginal perspective across the K-12 curriculum. This included a session on the 8 Ways of Learning and how Aboriginal history and culture can be effectively embedded in learning programs. The school also completed session on formative assessment practice.

The afternoon session consisted of the Secondary and Primary teams working together. It was a very positive day that set staff up for the work ahead.PCS has again committed to the High Impact School Leadership professional learning for this year. We will be completing 2 learning sprints throughout Terms 2 and 3, with a focus on literacy and numeracy. We have a team in both Primary and Secondary settings, and 2 coaches supporting the program.

Primary: students4success

K-6 had a great time on Monday engaging in our students4success program, with a taster of the skills, concepts and vocabulary required for this term’s integrated unit: Product, Property, Purpose. Students will be exploring the properties of materials and why they are used to make specific products. We are really looking forward to their knowledge being displayed at our Science Fair at the end of the term.

Secondary: CSU FACTS Day

On Friday 29 April, Year 11 students went to CSU FACTS Day (Facts About Careers and Tertiary Study) in Bathurst. FACTS Day is organised by the Central West Careers Advisers Association to assist students to explore their future career and employment opportunities. Approximately 120 representatives from more than 60 career and employer organisations – including universities, private providers, TAFE, Centrelink, police, and other government agencies – provide information to students. It was also an opportunity for students to experience Charles Sturt University by attending the campus. A huge thank you to Ms Whitaker for taking the students.

Lithgow Orchestra Winter Concert Lithgow City Orchestra, recently awarded by the Greater Lithgow Arts Council, will be presenting their Winter Concert at Lithgow Library on Saturday 4th June from 10am to 11am. LCO took out the Group award, shared with the cast of Lithgow Musical Society's 2021 production of Les Miserables at the recent Arts Council Gala Awards night. Spokesperson for the Orchestra Peter Avery said, “I was absolutely delighted to accept the Award. It's a recognition of LCO's dedication to making beautiful music and their contribution to the arts in the local community.” Jamie Briton, the Orchestra's Musical Director said members of the public can expect a programme full of variety and tuneful music

ranging over several centuries from the Baroque period, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century and popular music including works by Handel, Purcell, Bizet and Grieg. This is the third time in the past 12 months LCO will use the Library to stage a concert. Acting Library Coordinator Sharon Lewis wants to encourage the public to come to this free event, “Enjoy the warmth of the Library, browse the shelves, use a computer, read a newspaper, or just sit and listen, then join the Orchestra for morning tea and a chat at 11am.” Everyone is welcome and bookings are not necessary. For more information contact Peter Avery on 6352 3059.

Lithgow Business’s celebrate Mothers Day!

Sunday afternoon saw some of the top end of Main Street businesses collaborate to hold a Mothers Day High Tea at The Tin Shed. Rhonda Collins from Wildflower, Kelley Crane from Naturally by Nature and Maya Wilkinson from Stone & River brought other businesses together to offer a beautiful high tea that had a wonderful fashion show, lucky door prizes and delicious food & drinks. A big thanks to all the businesses that supported the event and a huge shoutout to the ladies that organised it. A really fun afternoon celebrating the women in our area!

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Opportunity: Repair, service and maintain world-class equipment as a Resident Mechanical Field Service Technician with Komatsu Mudgee branch. Due to growth in the region our Mudgee branch are now looking for skilled Resident Mechanical Field Service Technician based in Orange / Bathurst or surrounding area, to join the team.

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The Greater Lithgow Community Action Group Inc held a meeting at Wallerawang Bowling club last week with a guest presenter speaking about the proposed incinerator and what he believed were concerns with the technology and potential harm for the region. There were approximately 200 people in attendance, with the majority voicing their opposition, but some were in support of the potential project. The speaker Chris Hanson presented a series of slides and information that had been prepared to fight other incinerator proposals, and left none in attendance in doubt about his position on the idea of burning rubbish. In 2020 I was part of the Transition Working Group the produced a report for Council on future opportunities that could boost the economy into the future and we investigated in detail a number of industries and what jobs they may bring and what would we need to entice them to come to the region. Some of the most attractive industries were advanced manufacturing, intensive

Residents of the Lithgow local government area are invited to get involved and have their say on the Draft 2022/23 Operational Plan. Council is excited to announce that it has endorsed the Draft 2022/23 Operational Plan for public exhibition. The plan details Council’s program of works, identifying transport, water & sewer, community and economic development initiatives designed to encourage growth and development across the LGA. In a time when there is uncertainty about the future, Council’s Operational Plan looks to benefit the whole local government area. As we move forward, we will be innovative and efficient to ensure the delivery of the plan. As a result, we will continue to take advantage of government funding to develop programs which will ensure we can value add to programs identified within the four-year Delivery Program. Growth in the overall workforce has been contained despite the number of capital projects increasing in recent years. This has resulted in tough decisions being made with only critical projects and new positions required to

implement the plan being included. Some of the key projects for 2022/23 include: • $5.288m to complete the Cullen Bullen Sewerage Scheme • $4.6m for replacement of the 3 wooden bridges on Glen Davis Road • $1.2m for Main Street Footpath Renewal as part of the CBD Revitalisation Program. • $350k to upgrade the Civic Ballroom for use as an evacuation facility. • $200k for the installation of solar panels at the JM Robson Aquatic Centre. • $300k for the installation of trunk main infrastructure to Portland Foundations. If you would like to know more about the projects and programs in Council’s 2022/23 Operational Plan visit www.ourplaceourfuture. lithgow.com Copies are available for viewing at the Council Administration Centre and the Libraries. The Draft 2022/23 Operational Plan will be on exhibition until Wednesday 25 May. Following this, all submissions will be reported to the 27 June meeting of Council for consideration.

Brigitte Grant, Blue Mountains photographer, author and publisher (and supporter of Lithgow events and Ironfest) has shared her passion and curiosity that led her to produce 100 photographic portraits of women from all ages and walks of life in the Blue Mountains and Lithgow region, with a panel of discussion hosted by the Gang Gang Gallery on Friday 6th May. It was a very well attended event, in a beautiful atmosphere of supportive women and surrounded with beautiful art from the gallery. Ceane Towers opened the panel with a welcome to Country and Cheryle YinLo continued with the interview with our

panellists (women in the book) who were chosen to be living within Lithgow area or to have been involved with Lithgow community. Lots of laughs were had and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the night. Big thanks to Sharon of the Gang Gang Gallery for hosting the panel and for supporting artists.

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agriculture as well data centres and computing organisations. There were others, but the one thing these industries had in common was their need for power, and in the case of intensive agriculture their ability to utilise heat and CO2. These are what we saw as 'enablers', along with water security and access to freight infrastructure and high speed digital connectivity. When that report was written and delivered, Greenspot did not own Wallerawang. At the time there was a proposal on the table from Energy Australia to add an energy from waste facility to the Mt Piper site. Something our report supported as a possible solution to coal fired power stations closing and the growing global waste problem. There will be much more to come on this proposal in coming months, however Lithgow needs to hear balanced truthful information and see the pros and cons on all sides of the argument to make the right decision for its future generations.

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Women’s Journeys’ Panel from left to right: Wendy Anne Hawkes, Elly Chatfield, Brigitte Grant, Meg Benson, Cheryle Yin-Lo and Maree Statham. Photo by Tony Grant

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On the first weekend of May in round two of the Woodbridge Cup the former Midwest clubs again won two out of their three matches, the most impressive the 80-6 CSU win over Eugowra. Orange United had their first win of the season, 48-24 over Grenfell. Oberon was beaten by Manildra 40-10. Round three last weekend again saw the Midwest clubs perform strongly. At Oberon on the coldest day of the year the Tigers outlasted strong-finishing Condobolin for a satisfying but scrappy 42-34 win, the Rams scoring the final two tries, each converted. Orange United continued the winning trend with their 66-6 defeat of hosts Eugowra whose game fell away in the second half for United to take complete control. In the main event of the round Manildra defeated CSU 384, a surprisingly high score against the Midwest premiers. All Midwest clubs have won two games from three played, and hold good positions on the ladder. Leaguetag results: Oberon withstood a strong finish by Condobolin to draw their match 24-24. At Eugowra the Orange United team defeated the home side 40-0, and in the final game of the weekend CSU Mungals were downed by Manildra 22-6. Similarly to the men’s Midwest teams, all of the leaguetag teams have lost one game but still sit well on the ladder after three rounds. There is no play next weekend due to representative games, and the competition will resume the following week.

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OAM honour for Lithgow's Doreen Mina

Doreen Mina, a long-time resident of Lithgow has been named as a 2022 recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia. The Medal of the Order of Australia is awarded for service worthy of particular recognition. It is considered the highest recognition for outstanding achievement and service. Doreen volunteered for over fifty years at the Lithgow Hospital Auxiliary. She became involved in the committee after spending much time at Lithgow Hospital tending to her husband who was a patient and found friendship with the fellow volunteers. Now a life member of the Auxiliary, Doreen retired at the beginning of the pandemic after more than 50 years of service. Deputy Premier and Member for Bathurst Paul Toole visited Doreen

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to congratulate her and said Doreen Mina is a worthy recipient of the accolade. “Hospitals can be emotional and scary places, the Lithgow Hospital Auxiliary volunteers provide a friendly face for those in need and raise vital funds for the hospital,” Mr Toole said. “To commit five decades of your life to volunteering with one community organisation deserves the recognition of an OAM. Thank you, Doreen, for your dedication to the Lithgow Auxiliary and commitment to the community of Lithgow.” Doreen will travel with her family to Government House in Sydney next week to officially receive her medal.

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How much should I spend in retirement? One of life’s biggest mysteries is knowing how much we can afford to spend day-today in retirement. It’s hard because there’s just so much we don’t know. We don’t know how long we are going to live, so we don’t know how long our money needs to last. We don’t know what emergencies and life challenges will crop up from time to time and require money. We don’t even know what return our investments will provide. Don’t ask Big Super The super funds have been singing from the same hymn sheet for nearly 20 years. Their Retirement Standard hymn sheet. According to the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA), couples need to spend a minimum of $64,771 each year to be ‘comfortable’ in retirement. And that figure is indexed quarterly to the inflation rate. It’s a big figure. It’s a precise figure. It’s a figure designed to encourage people to stack more money into their super accounts. But it’s wrong. Human beings adapt to their circumstances It’s wrong because it’s overly simplistic. We don’t spend the same amount week on week, or year on year at any stage in our lives. Our expenditure is volatile; in some months we have a major expenditure and in others, we don’t. Assuming our expenditure will go up with inflation is also wrong. Retirees don’t buy the same things over and over. Looking for clues We think it’s more helpful to learn from the experience of people who are already retired. One way we can do that is to look at the expenditure of households using Big Data.

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The Lithgow Valley Film Society’s recent Cancer Council’s BIGEST MORNING TEA raised $700. Thank You to all who participated to ensure this great effort. WINNERS of the raffle held on the day:. 1st Fay Best, 2nd Sue O’Brian, 3rd Wendy Dick, 4th Al Ritchie, 5th Cheryl Curtis 6th Judy Lynch. The Society will be holding a HUGE DVD & MOVIE BOOK SALE On Election day 21st May from 930 am to close at the Cinema. 16 Main Street Lithgow. HUNDREDS OF DVD’S MOVIE BOOKS & POSTERS As well as some Electrical items and odds & ends of Model Railway items . SINGLE DVD’S $ 2.00 EACH - MULTIPLE SETS $ 4.00 to 4 20.00 each. Movie books & posters from $3.00 - Other Items as priced. Coffee / Teas/ Ice creams also available.

According to an American study that analysed the expenditure of 5 million households, there is a retirement spending surge around the retirement event as people prepare for a new phase of life. Spending significantly increases in the run up to retirement and peaks in the month of retirement. But spending slowly reduces from then on. According to the actuarial firm Milliman, retired couples’ expenditure falls by more than one-third as they move from the peak spending years in early retirement into older age. The decline in expenditure is steady in the early years of retirement but then rapidly accelerates as retirees pass 80 years of age. Keep some powder dry Not everyone goes into aged care accommodation, but one in five Australians over 80 does. Those who aren’t often engage homecare services, which can also be expensive. Quality care costs money, so we recommend keeping a portion of your assets available for the elder years. Having access to, say, one quarter of your initial superannuation nest egg in old age can make a real difference. Spending confidence At Daniel Crump Financial Planning, we can help make sure you’re on track with your expenditure. We’ll give you the confidence to spend money today, with peace of mind that you’re still being responsible for the future. Daniel Crump is the founder of Daniel Crump Financial Planning. This article is general and does not consider your personal circumstances so it may not be appropriate to you. If you would like advice specific to you, please give us a call.

LEO, ROVING REPORTER Report from: My desk - Story filed: Singing a song Hi people, Leo here. Recently my school put on a musical, it was called Matilda. I'm sure you've heard the story of Matilda, by Roald Dahl. Maybe you even went to go and see the movie or the musical and if you did I hope you enjoyed it. I was in the musical and it was the first time I've been in any kind of show. At first, when I found out I was in it (I didn't know that I was in it until my teacher emailed me - I think they needed more boys) I wasn't too sure about it. I was pretty nervous when I went to

the first rehearsal, however it wasn't that bad. Over time I wasn't so nervous. It ended up being really fun and I got to meet and hang out with really awesome people. When show week came and after many weeks of hard work we were ready. I think all our shows were good and the very last night was especially good. My mum came to see me in that show and loved it. Until next time Leo Roving Reporter

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Church of United Spiritualism of Australia in Lithgow The Church of United Spiritualism of Australia holds services on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at the Red Cross Hall, 225 Main Street Lithgow at 10.30 am. For further information please ring Cheryl on 0414 188 599.

Portland RSL Club will be hosting an “Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea” event on Thursday, 19th May from 10am till 2pm. Entry is a gold coin donation, with all monies raised going to the Cancer Council. There will be trivia, lucky door prizes and games. Guests are asked to each bring a plate. Portland RSL is on Wolgan Street, all are welcome to attend. For more information, call Lyn on 0416 196 239.

Learn Handicraft with the CWA Ladies at Portland All ladies welcome to attend our Handicrafts session in the CWA rooms. Come and join us to learn a new idea or bring along your current project. We are a friendly lot and if you wish to join us for a cuppa and chat - feel welcome! Date: On the ﬁrst and third Tuesday of the month! Time: 1pm Cost: $2 per session Location: CWA Rooms, Wolgan Street Portland (next to RSL) For further details ring Jenny Fuller Branch Secretary on 0419 231 817 or email jfcj@southernphone.com.au (The photo above is some of what the ladies have recently made.)

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