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TAKE ONE TAKE of , VVOICEOICE the Shire of Villages Collector Village open for business COLLECTOR is an historic village and Saturday and Sunday 11 to 4, or by one of the oldest settlements in the Shire. It appointment. Contact Helen on marks the last of the 19 counties estab- 0410037359 or at Helen@allhandmade- lished by Governor Lachlan Macquarie in gallery.com. 1820. While it is just a kilometre off the The gallery specialises on Australian con- busy Federal Highway 50km north of temporary studio ceramics, textiles, prints , Collector has a quiet charm. It and paintings and you can shop on line at also has a thriving community of small www.allhandmadegallery.com businesses that can provide travellers with Helen’s ceramic artists include: Kirsten delicious food, refreshments, books, art, Coelho, Sandy Lockwood, Nicole Lister, ceramics, real estate, tanks and sheds. Phil Elson, Ivan Gluch, and Keiko Matsui . While the Collector Bridge is closed for Sheds Tanks n Stuff repairs the businesses of Collector are still (www.shedstanksnstuff.com.au) is the lat- working just off the highway north of Lake est project of Wayne and Di Johnstone, George. long time residents of the village of Collector Gallery at 22 Church Street Collector. Wayne and Di are serving resi- (next to the Bushranger Hotel) has 25,000 dents of the region, from Canberra, books and some great contemporary art. Goulburn and Yass with their range of The Gallery specialises in books on art, lit- sheds, tanks, concrete, roofing materials erature, history and biography with many and the other ‘stuff’ that a farmer, handy- hard to get and collectable books in stock. man and home owner might need. Wayne Frank and Bernadette are putting more of and Di can be contacted on 02 4848 0155, their collection on line and purchases can or email at [email protected] . be made at www.collectorbooks.com.au. Collector Real Estate is run by licensee Collector Gallery is currently open by Sue Bell who, with over 10 years experi- appointment. Please call Frank or ence, has built a reputation as being one of Bernadette on 02 48480073 or 0403568112 the most respected agents in the area. Sue or contact [email protected]. enjoys a long history with the region hav- Collector Village Store is now open in ing lived and worked around the Collector Murray Street Collector. The Village Store district for the majority of her life building and the Lemon and Onion Café is in one long term relationships in the community. of the most historic buildings in Collector. Collector Real Estate specialises in all resi- The original building was constructed in dential, rural and subdivisions in Collector the 1820s and was one of the first inns in and surrounding districts including Collector. The Village Store is open Gunning, Breadalbane, and Thursday through to Monday from 7:30am Gurrundah. Sue can be contacted on till 6:00pm with breakfast and lunch menus 0414085783 or through www.collector- and daily specials. realestate.com.au. Top: Collector Art Gallery, specialises in Local products are available to buy in the The Daily Pie Café at 9 Church Street, books and art and is located next to the general store. Collector is open from 10 to 4 Friday Bushranger Hotel. Email : [email protected], to Sunday (www.thedailypie.com.au). The Middle: Natasha, Steven and Mark at the phone: 02 48480044 local pie makers can be contacted on Lemon and Onion Cafe in the Collector All Hand Made Gallery is at 1 Murray 02 4848 0123 or email at pies@thedailyp- General Store. Street, Collector in the beautiful garden and ie.com.au. Bottom left: Helen Stephens in All Hand surrounds of the former Lynwood Café. Made Gallery photograph by Ann Hegyi. Director Helen Stephens relocated the -continued on page 10 Gallery from Sydney in 2010 and is open

across the organisation. Essential Energy regional general manager, South Eastern, Phillip Green, said that the team has consistently performed well above the benchmark across a range of safety and service targets and as a reward have been able to give back to the commu- nity. ESSENTIALLY, A “Zane and his team here in Crookwell do CHARITABLE an outstanding job, day in day out,” Phillip PERFORMANCE said. “Being recognised as the top performing depot has allowed the team to make some Front Row : Barry Storrier, Tim McCarthy, Zane Hall, Joyce Collins, Audrey sizable donations to groups such as the Warren and Heather McDonald. Back Row: Darren Basterfield, Kim George, Ray COUNTLESS charities and community Crookwell Trust, Crookwell Day Care, the Jackson, Jillian Croker, Craig White and Luke Nagle groups in Crookwell have reaped the Crookwell District Hospital and the rewards of the hard work and dedication of Crookwell Lighting Trust. the Australia Day Celebrations.” community projects and events. We all live the local Essential Energy team, who have “The team has also helped out by support- Senior Resource Supervisor, Zane Hall and work here in this district and really recently been presented with the Essential ing community events like the inaugural said, “It gives the team here in Crookwell enjoy seeing our hard work pay off for the Energy award for Most Outstanding Depot Potato Festival, the Crookwell Show and great pleasure to be able to support so many community.”

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Emergency after hours numbers: Police and Fire all areas anytime dial 000 Crookwell / Bigga / / / Grabben Gullen 4830 1000, Fax: (02) 4832 2066, / Laggan / and Big Hill areas: Roads, bridges Email:[email protected] and tips 0429 786 659, water and sewer 0407 496 PO BOX 42 Gunning NSW 2581 Ph: (02) 4845 358. 4100, Gunning / Dalton / Breadalbane / Collector / Fax: (02) 4845 1426, Email: council@upperlach- Jerrawa areas: Roads, bridges and tips, water and lan.nsw.gov.au sewer 0427 454 206. 29 Orchard Street, Taralga NSW 2580 Ph: (02) 4840 Contact details for Council’s Crookwell, 2099, Gunning and Taralga offices Fax: (02) 4840 2296, Email: taralgacsc@ceinter- PO BOX 10 Crookwell NSW 2583, Ph: (02) net.com.au

Medical services available in the Upper Lachlan Shire CROOKWELL Services provided include: Crookwell Hospital: 13 - 15 Kialla Rd Crookwell, Ph: * Community Nursing Service, *GP Clinic, 02 4832 1300 * Seniors Day Program, *Respite Care, Crookwell Health Care Centre: 17 Kialla Rd. * Equipment Loan, *Pathology Clinic, Crookwell, Ph: 02 4843 2500. Medical, Pathology, * Early Childhood Clinic, *Women’s Health Clinic, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Physiotherapist, * Physiotherapy, * Podiatry, Audiologist, and massage therapist also available. * Short-term ‘after hospital’ assistance, Open Monday to Friday 9am till 5pm and Saturday * Social Support, * Frozen Meal Service, and 9am till 12 noon Occupational Therapy

DR. R THANGAVELU M.B.B.S, M.S. TARALGA 110 Goulburn St. Crookwell, Phone - 4832 1006 Taralga Community Medical Centre Open Monday - Friday 9am till 6pm * Bunnaby Street, Taralga Saturday 9am till 12pm * Clinic Hours – Thursday 9.30 am – 11.00 am * Practice Nurse * Phone(Goulburn) 4823 0200 (Taralga) 4840-2011 * Audiologist *Mental Health Nurse Goulburn Outreach Services to Taralga * Taralga Community Centre, Bannaby Street GUNNING * Services available by appointment Phone: 4827 391 Gunning District and Community Health Services: - General Nursing 101 Yass Street, Gunning, Ph: 02 4845 1166. - Child & Family Clinic Gunning Health Services are open Monday to Friday - Women’s Health/Breast Care Nurse 9am till 4pm. - Diabetes Education - Podiatry

The Voice The publisher accepts no responsibility for any of the advertisement notices. All such advertisements are Email:[email protected] published at the risk of the contributor who by for- Phone: 024830 1000 warding advertisements agrees to indemnify the pub- Published by the Upper Lachlan Shire Council lisher and warrant that the information is accurate and Editor: Hank Spirek, Media Officer is neither deceptive nor misleading, in breach of copy- right, in breach of any laws and regulations. Page 3 THE VOICE and villages within the regard to the State Plan and other relevant Shire. state and regional plans and some of the key CR. JOHN SHAW The Council also challenges that were identified at a state- MAYOR’S REPORT wants ratepayers to be wide level able to see how we including:- will be funding identi- . The pressures that an ageing population fied programs. will place on some government services; COUNCIL PLANS Lastly Council wants people to see what . Economic competition from emerging will be happening in the long term (10 economies in our region; UNLIKE previous years when Council has years), in the medium term (4 years) and in . Pockets of entrenched disadvantage in our developed a three year Management Plan, the short term (annually). communities; we now have a ten year outlook on Council has tried to address the needs and . Environmental challenges, particularly Member for Burrinjuck, our activities, and most importantly, these demands from all cross-sections of the com- climate change and drought; and activities will be based upon what the munity. I assure you that all public submis- . Planning challenges arising from Whilst attending the Conference, Upper community as a whole desires to see sions that were received and their com- continuing population growth. Lachlan Shire Council’s delegates attended happening within towns and villages in the ments will be integrated into these final The Upper Lachlan Shire Council has worthwhile meetings with various Upper Lachlan Shire Council area. documents where appropriate. prepared a comprehensive integrated Ministers, Departmental Representatives, Some of the key initiatives the community The outcome of this approach should see operational activities budget and capital neighbouring Councils and industrial has told us they want to see happen in the Council’s programs and activities better works program for the Shire for the four suppliers, including: future are: reflecting what the community as a whole year period to 30 June, 2015. 1. Duncan Gay, Deputy Leader of the . Transport issues related to improvement of wants. Government in the Legislative Council, the Shire’s road network; The Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Shire Conference 2011 Leader of the House in the Legislative . The provision of new recreational Program and Operational Plans are the Key features of this conference included Council and Minister for Roads and opportunities within the towns; product of a team effort by Councillors, a civic welcome by Councillor Bruce Miller Ports; . Retaining medical and health care Council senior management. Council staff President of the Shires Association of 2. Katrina Hodgkinson, Member for facilities in the towns; and valuable community input. They are NSW, and the official opening by the Burrinjuck and the Minister for Primary . Expand the promotion of the region. vital documents that keeps the community Premier of NSW, Barry O’Farrell MP. Industries; The goals in implementing the Delivery informed of Council’s plans and provides a The conference commenced with a 3. Craig Baumann MP, Member for Port Program are quite simple. We want people link between the elected Council and the “Welcome to Country” by Matthew Doyle, Stephens and Parliamentary Secretary to be able to easily identify what the community. a representative of the Metropolitan Local for Regional Development and others. community’s aspirations are for the towns The over all planning process gives due Aboriginal Land Council.

ance of Council will be ageing public infrastructure and declining Budget key points for Local Government: reported to the commu- Council revenues. JOHN BELL nity annually as part of I wish to assure residents that all public sub- 1. General purpose payments (FAGs) will be GENERAL MANAGER’S the Council’s Annual missions have been viewed and considered by maintained in real terms. The $2.3bn funding Report; further, the Council. A plan such as this will become a liv- encompasses funding to assist rural and REPORT implementation of the ing document which we, as a community can regional councils and shires to deliver their Delivery Program will add to and assist in reflecting the direction we services, maintain local roads and upgrade INTEGRATED PLANNING be reported to Council every six months. hope to follow. local community facilities. Around $1.6 bil- AND REPORTING Council has five Strategic Objectives: these lion in funding will go to rural and regional include Social, Environmental, Economic, Inter-governmental cost shifting councils through FAGs. AFTER the Integrated Planning and Governance, and Infrastructure, Access and The State Government committed to review The first instalment of 2011-12 payments will Reporting legislation amendments by the Transport. Interrelated to the achievement of and redraft the Inter-govenmental Agreement, again be paid early ($536.6 million going to Division of Local Government, Department these objectives is Council’s Principal including the section to address cost-shifting. councils before the end of 2010-11) to assist of Premier and Cabinet, it is now the respon- Activities. The Premier has recently flagged that the local councils with planning for the recovery sibility of all Councils, uner section 402 - 406, The Principal Activities are the core functions Government was considering making changes and to ensure local government has maximum of the Local Government Act 1993, to prepare or services for which Council is responsible to Joint Regional Planning Panels (JRPPs). certainty to begin planning their 2011-12 and adopt a Community Strategic Plan, for delivering to the community. The intent of the changes to Joint Regional works programs. Delivery Program and Operational Plan. Upper Lachlan Shire Council is employing a Planning Panels was to democratise the pan- 2. Roads to Recovery funding remains stable In conjunction with the new strategic resourc- long term strategic focus with respect to all of els. to 2013-14. ing strategy requirements Council has also Council’s principal activities. Council has 3. Black Spots funding has been maintained. created subsequent integrated plans; including established a pathway for the future direction Federal budget 2011/2012 4. The Community Infrastructure Program a Workforce Plan, Infrastructure (Asset of the Council’s major capital works, infra- Funding commitments to Local Government (CIP) has been wrapped up within the new Management) Plan and Long-Term Financial structure renewals and operational projects. have largely been maintained in the 2011/12 Regional Infrastructure Program - implica- Plan. Council has determined to take a longer term Federal Budget and is not particularly note- tions for Local Government are uncertain at As part of Council’s open and transparent planning approach to address each strategic worthy from a Local Government specific this point in time. governance, Council will assess the perform- objective area, including issues such as the perspective, although there are a number of 5. Funding for RDA Committees in 2011-12 ance and effectiveness of each principal activ- demographic changes in the Shire’s popula- initiatives that are positive from a broader will be $20 million. ity against its stated objectives. The perform- tion, community perspective. Page 4 THE VOICE

Waste and Garbage services 2011/2012. 6. Bitumen Resealing and Pavement Andrew Croke The Domestic Waste Management Charges 1. Plant Replacements (including fleet vehi- Rehabilitation - Rural Roads (throughout Director of for the Shire will be $336 per annum per cles) totalling an estimated net purchase the Shire) of $540,000. Finance service, an increase of $13. The cost of $1.6 million. and Commercial Waste Charge for Businesses 2. Stormwater improvements in towns of Water Funds capital improvements at a will be $398 per annum per service, or an $50,000. cost of $6.1 million in 2011/2012; which Administration increase of $15. The Rural Waste Charge 3. Funding for public halls, community includes the following: will increase by $3 and will be $133 per facilities and other social facilities improve- 1. $600,000 for Dalton Water Supply Assessment for properties that do not have a ments of $179,950 Augmentation. OPERATIONAL Domestic Waste Management Service. The 4. Waste Centre Transfer Station improve- 2. $1,000,000 for Taralga Water Supply PLAN 2011/2012 unoccupied Domestic Waste, Commercial ments of $30,000 Augmentation. Waste and Rural Waste Charges will be 5. Kerb and Gutter improvements on King 3. $2,500,000 for Gunning Water Supply Council has adopted the new suite of inte- $133 per annum per Assessment. Road of $25,000 Augmentation (total project cost of $7.4 grated Plans; incorporating the Community 6. Street Lighting improvements near million over 3 year period). Strategic Plan, Delivery Program, Long Sewerage services Viewhaven Aged Care Facility of $20,000. 4. $2,000,000 for Crookwell Water Supply Term Financial Plan, Infrastructure Plan, The Sewerage charges are standardised for NEW DAFF Water Treatment Plant (total Workforce Plan and Operational Plan. This Crookwell, Taralga and Gunning towns. Roads capital budgeted expenditure is as project cost of $6.2 million over 3 year peri- integrated planning and reporting frame- The Sewerage Access Annual Charges will follows: od). work has replaced the former Management increase to $635 per Residential property or 1. Gravel Resheeting on Local Roads for Plan process. by $17. The unoccupied sewer charge will Roads to Recovery (throughout the Shire) of Sewerage Fund capital improvements at The Upper Lachlan Shire Council increase by $11 to $413 per Residential $823,715. a total cost of $377,300, which includes Operational Plan 2011/2012 was publicly property. It is the first year that the full 2. Road reconstruction and sealing works on the following: exhibited for five weeks and has been Taralga Sewerage Access and unoccupied Crookwell to Taralga Road (MR248E) of 1. $200,000 finalisation of Taralga adopted at the Council Meeting held on 16 charge will apply. The Business and Non $571,000. Sewerage Scheme. June 2011. Residential properties will have a sewerage 3. Urban Local Roads – road reconstruction 2. $100,000 on the Gunning sewerage Upper Lachlan Shire Council has prepared a charge not less than the Residential and sealing of $40,000. mains extensions. $21.1 million operating budget and has pro- Sewerage Access Charge. The Business and 4. Cullerin Road capital improvements In addition to the above capital improve- jected a net operating budget deficit (before Non-Residential Sewerage charge is based of $70,000. ments, there is an estimated $2 million each capital grants and contributions) of on a two-part tariff with an annual access 5. Bitumen Resealing on Regional Roads, year in 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 years, for $851,980 in 2011/2012. The deficit reflects charge and a uniform sewer usage charge/kl. funded by RTA (throughout the Shire) of the restoration road works from the an increase in depreciation expense of $540,000. December 2010 flood damage natural disas- $681,000 from last year due to the revalua- Water supply services 6. Bitumen Resealing and Pavement ter. These works are to be fully funded by tion of roads and bridges assets and new The Water Supply Access Charges for Rehabilitation - Urban Roads (throughout the government assistance payments. depreciation expense for the recently con- Dalton, Crookwell, Gunning and Taralga the Shire) of $125,000. structed Taralga Sewerage Scheme. are standardised. The water Council, at its June meeting adopted the supply access charge will RURAL WASTE CARD such as furniture, green waste, mattresses & build- maximum rate pegging increase of 2.80% increase by $9 and will be ing materials are charged the schedule fee in accor- $339 per annum per connec- which equates to an overall increase of ordi- Please be advised that the 2011-12 Rural Waste dance with Councils 2011 - 2012 Operational Plan. tion. The water consumption nary rates income to $156,000. There is a Cards (RWC) will be issued with the new rate The RWC represents the equivalent waste volume land revaluation for the Shire and $ value user-pays charges for the to that provided by kerbside collection in serviced notice prior to the end of July. The 2010-11 RWC increases will vary within each individual towns of Dalton, Crookwell, areas. Users of the kerbside service are required to rating category and vary per rateable prop- Gunning, and Taralga are also can be used at Council’s Waste facilities until the deliver bulky domestic items to Council’s Waste erty. now uniform. Council’s end of July. From the August 1, 2011 expired facility and pay the schedule fees for disposal in the recovers 50% of water supply RWC’s will not be accepted at any facility. same manner. Sorted recycling including card- The 2011/2012 Operational Plan - expenses from user pay Residents are reminded that the Rural Waste Card board, glass, plastic, steel & batteries will be Revenue Policy and Fees and Charges charges. Water usage charges can only be used for domestic waste. Bulky waste accepted at all facilities at no charge. have been set and in a snapshot is as fol- have increased in 2011/2012 lows:- to $2.05 per kilolitre for con- WASTE MANAGEMENT CENTRE FEES AND CHARGES 1. General (Ordinary) Rates will increase by sumption less than 200 kilo- 2.80%. litres and $2.73 for every kilo- HOUSEHOLD WASTE GST STATUS FEE/CHARGE UNIT OF CHARGE 2. Domestic Waste Management Annual litre above 200 kilolitres. Charge will increase by 4% or $13 per serv- Car/Station Wagon/Van/Dual Cab Ute ULSC Resident GST Incl. $10 Each ice. Stormwater services Utility/Trailer (single axle) GST Incl. $12 Each 3. Commercial Waste Annual Charge will The Stormwater Annual Car/Station Wagon/Van/Dual Cab Ute Non ULSC ResidentGST Incl. $15 Each increase by 4%, or $15 per service. Charge will continue to be Large Trailer GST Incl. $25 Each levied for the towns of 4. Domestic and Commercial Waste. Single Axle Truck (over 2 tonne) GST Incl. $30 Each Crookwell, Gunning, 5. Availability Charge will increase by 2%, Multi Axle Truck GST Incl. $60 Each or $3 per service. Collector and Taralga. This BUILDERS WASTE 6. Rural Waste Annual Charge will increase levy will remain at $25 for by 2%, or $3 per Assessment. Residential properties and $50 Masonry (Bricks, Concrete etc.) - sorted GST Incl. $10 M3 7. Water Supply Access Charge and for Businesses. This is to assist Timber sorted GST Incl. $10 M3 Availability Charge will increase by 3%, or in the planning and implemen- Bulk Demolition - unsorted GST Incl. $50 M3 tation of stormwater projects $9 per service. Asbestos – Crookwell only (by appointment) GST Incl. $220 + burial fee M3 in these towns. 8. Water usage (consumption) charge will RECYCLABLES increase by 5%. Metal, Paper, Cardboard, Glass, Plastic – sorted N/A Free N/A 9. Stormwater Annual Charges will have a Loans zero increase. There is a new projected loan Motor Vehicle Bodies N/A Free N/A 10. Sewerage Best Practice Pricing Access borrowing of $500,000 for the GREEN WASTE Charges will increase by 3% or 17 per serv- Taralga Water Supply Car, Ute, Trailer GST Incl. $10 Each ice. Augmentation. Also, Council Truck GST Incl. $15 M3 will repay principal debt of TYRES $350,000 in refinancing a Ordinary Rates Car GST Incl. $9 Each The average Residential property general Crookwell Sewerage Scheme Truck GST Incl. $20 Each rates will increase by approximately $17 per loan. annum. The average Business property gen- Also, there are no Council Tractor GST Incl. $50 Each eral rates will increase by around $20 per owned land and building pro- DEAD ANIMALS annum. Note, these charges do not include jected to be sold in 2011/2012. Dogs & Cats GST Incl. $15 Each water access, domestic waste, commercial Sheep & Goats GST Incl. $28 Each Major Capital Works waste and sewerage charges price increases. Horse & Cow GST Incl. $75 Each Average Farmland property rates and Projects OTHER charges will increase by $26 per annum and Upper Lachlan Shire Council an average Residential – Non Urban proper- has prepared a comprehensive Mattresses GST Incl. $30 Each ty rates and charges will increase by $32 per capital expenditure works Other Waste GST Incl. $50 M3 annum. Please Note: These charges do not projects program for the Shire include the rural waste charge increase. totalling $12.6 million in THE VOICE Page 5

DELAYS IN AMENDMENT OF ning certificates (“section 149 certificates”) Director of Environment STANDARD INSTRUMENT LOCAL issued by Council. One is that despite ENVIRONMENTAL PLANS: ULLEP referring to the “RU4 Rural Small and Planning, IMPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING Holdings” zone on the NSW legislation (SECTION 149) CERTIFICATES website, the name of the RU4 Zone has in Tina Dodson fact changed to “RU4 Primary Production THE NSW Department of Planning and Small Lots”. In addition, ULLEP zoning Infrastructure recently informed Councils of land use tables have changed in some cases, DISABILITY STANDARDS approaches from those in the building issues with the commencement of the as new terms have been added or there has (ACCESS TO PREMISES – industry including developers, designers, Standard Instrument (Local Environmental been a change in the way land use terms are builders and project managers. Plans) Amendment Order 2011 (“the expressed. BUILDINGS) The Standard applies when building Amendment Order”), due to a delay in the The full extent of changes affecting ULLEP approval is required for Specified Class 1b commencement of a consequential amend- are set out by the Standard Instrument THE Disability (Access buildings and Class 3, 5, 6, 7 8, 9 and 10 ment state environmental planning policy (Local Environmental Plans) Order 2006 to Premises –Buildings) buildings for: (“the consequential SEPP”). (“the Standard Instrument Order”), as came into effect on the * A new building The Amendment Order commenced on 25 amended with the commencement of the May 1, 2011. * New work or an extension to an existing June 2011, making amendments to various Amendment Order. The amended Standard The aim of the Disability building and any affected part of the exist- local environmental plans across the state, Instrument Order is available on the NSW (Access to Premises ing building including Council’s Upper Lachlan Local legislation website. –Buildings) Standards is * Class 2 buildings that include short term Environmental Plan 2010 (ULLEP). These Council strongly urges any person reading a to provide the building and design industry rent units include changes to various clauses, the land planning certificate, and/or the provisions of with detailed information regarding the At present the Standard does not apply to use table, and the definitions in the ULLEP ULLEP, to do so in conjunction with the required access provisions associated with single residential dwellings. dictionary. Standard Instrument Order, so they may be the design and construction of new build- For further information please go to the The Department of Planning and fully informed of the changes that have been ings and upgrades to existing buildings. Australian Human Rights Commission: Infrastructure had identified that the amend- made to ULLEP. One of the main objectives of this Standard http://www.hreoc.gov.au/disability_rights/s ments would cause some anomalies within is to ensure that dignified, equitable, cost tandards/standards.html ULLEP, and these were to be addressed by Disclaimer: The above advice is provided in effective and reasonably achievable access amendments prescribed in a consequential good faith by Upper Lachlan Shire Council. to buildings, facilities and services within SEPP. Unfortunately, the commencement No responsibility is taken by Upper Lachlan of the consequential SEPP has been delayed, Shire Council for the actions of any person buildings, is provided for people with a dis- but the changes to ULLEP have not been that arise from that person’s failure to cor- ability. These changes will improve the able to be deferred. As a result, amend- rectly read and/or understand the provisions opportunities for people with a disability to ments to ULLEP that have in fact been of Upper Lachlan Local Environmental participate in and contribute to our commu- legally made do not appear when ULLEP is Plan 2010 in conjunction with the provi- nity. viewed on the NSW Government’s legisla- sions of the Standard Instrument (Local The changes will also require the tion website (www.legislation.nsw.gov.au). Environmental Plans) Order 2006 as cur- development of new skills, knowledge and This has numerous implications for plan- rent. COMBAT SERRATED TUSSOCK Weeds Act, and the consequent legal implications for the landholder. Controlling the Tussock – The principles underlying SERRATED Tussock infes- Integrated Weed Management Strategies and detailed infor- tations are a widespread mation about the numerous Tussock Taming methods avail- problem facing individuals, able to everyone, from conventional to organic to biody- communities and Council namic farming. and are one of the most Tussock response to land management - The relationship environmentally damaging between healthy soils, year-round green cover, grazing weeds within our region. It management and weed control is a perennial, tussock- Mapping your Tussock –Use an aerial map of your prop- forming grass and a highly erty provided with plastic overlays to map your land class- invasive, drought-resistant es, physical land features and farming activities. weed capable of out-com- Tussock Taming Action – How to relate all of this infor- peting many pasture mation to an on-ground, cost-effective, practical Plan of species, often creating a Action on your farm over the next 5 years. species monoculture in densely infested areas. Current Local Weed Issues Serrated Tussock is a declared a noxious weed in New Bathurst Burr: Last sum- South Wales and it has also been placed on the Weeds of mer’s excellent growing National Significance list. conditions lead to a dramat- To be successful with serrated tussock management pro- ic increase in the numbers grams within the Upper Lachlan Shire we all need to work of Bathurst Burr plants together with management programs. Council’s Noxious throughout the Shire and Weeds Manager, Paul Brown is pleased to see that the landholders should note Upper Lachlan Landcare Network are progressing the where these plants have Tussock Tamer project, which was a project started by the germinated and prepare and Jerrawa Creek Landcare Group, and will be offering new plan for the control of weed management workshops throughout the shire. These infestations next Spring and one and two day workshops are part of the Tussock Tamer Summer. project of which Council is involved in as a partner. All the Fireweed: Be aware and workshops offered in this project will be absolutely free and able to identify fireweed will be a big help to all land managers wanting to improve plants particularly if your their weed control programs, I would recommend that peo- property is located in the ple seriously consider joining a local course when it is eastern areas of the shire, offered in your area. contact Council’s weeds It is hoped to conduct workshops and information days department if you need throughout the shire at Bigga, Big Hill, Breadalbane, assistance with identifica- Fullerton, Crooked Corner, Taralga and Gunning. tion. Control by hand Landholders can register to attend a workshop in your area removal and bagging by contacting Councils Noxious Weeds Manager, Paul plants. Brown, on 0248 402099. Unusual Vegetation: Be aware of any unusual vege- Issues the workshops will cover include: tation growth. After years of hand feeding it is likely that Tussock ID – Are you always certain you’ve got the right weeds from other areas have been imported into our region. plant? Hands-on, with look-alike and related species – can Should landholders locate any unusual weeds, seek identi- you always tell the difference? fication information from Council’s weeds department. Tussock lifecycle and ecology – where, how and why they Upper Lachlan Shire Council Landholders can obtain weed grow where they do. management information by contacting Council’s Noxious Tussock Rules and Regulations – Explaining the Noxious Weeds Manager, Paul Brown, on 0248 402099. Page 8 THE VOICE Phil Newham WATER AND Director of Works SEWER WORKS

and Operations Taralga Sewerage Scheme further funding negotiations. The Taralga Sewage Treatment Gunning Sewer Extensions DAMAGE TO COUNCIL Plant continues to operate well. Further investigations are STORM DAMAGE The project close out workshop underway with respect to BEING REPAIRED PROPERTY A PROBLEM has been helped with all stake- extensions of the Gunning holders involved all very sewer system to service proper- DECEMBER’S storm damage is slowly being dealt with. Damage to council equipment is becoming a grow- pleased with the results. An ties in the Bond/Grosvenor All repair work is required to be completed by December ing cost to council and therefore ratepayers. official opening is being street area and the Collector 2011. Total damage costs has been adjusted to $6 million. During times when council is doing road repair in arranged for July 2011. road area. To date $2.8 million has been approved by the Federal isolated areas Council secures its vehicles near its Government and RTA with a further $3.1 million natural job sites, when possible near residences. Also to Taralga Water Supply Collector Water and Sewer disaster assistance funds having been requested. To date help allevate these problems extra surveillance has Upgrade Strategy 170 roads and 10 bridges have been identified as having been put into place. A concept design for a pack- Work has commenced on the been damaged during the floods. However, despite Council’s best efforts, vandalism aged water treatment plant for development of a water and It is possible that over the coming months other claims will is continuing. These incidents tend to take place be applied for if unexpected damage Council property is during evenings and weekends. Taralga has now been complet- sewer strategy for the village of discovered. You, the rate payer, can help Council by taking ed. A packaged water treatment Collector. Council’s application plant incorporating dissolved to the Federal Governments Below: Woolshed Creek Bridge is expected to be completed by notice if ever you see unusual activity near the end of July. Council plant equipment by contacting Crime air flotation, filtration and chlo- Strengthening Basin Bottom: Yalbraith Road (Gravel replacement). Stoppers on 1 800 333 000. rination is proposed. A specifi- Communities funding program cation and tender documenta- was unsuccessful with alterna- tion for the procurement of the tive funding options continuing plant via a design and construct to be investigated. tender is currently being com- pleted. Council has also written Gunning Water Upgrade to the Minister requesting Council has been successful approval to call tenders for the with the first stage of the project. process in its application to the Federal Governments Dalton Water Upgrade Strengthening Basin Council has been successful Communities’ grant applica- with the first stage of tion. the process in its application While Council has obtained in to the ‘Federal Governments principle funding support from Strengthening Basin the Federal Government for Communities’ grant applica- this project, the funding sup- tion. port is however, conditional on While Council has obtained in Council successfully obtaining principle funding support from funding support from the the Federal Government for NSW State Government. this project, this funding sup- Negotiations in the respect are port is however, conditional continuing. A concept report on Council successfully obtain- for the upgrade of the Gunning ing funding support from the water supply has been complet- NSW State Government. ed. Negotiations in the respect are Council has obtained NOW in continuing. In the interim a principle support for an specification and tender docu- upgrade which includes an off- ment for the procurement of the stream storage dam and water plant via a design and construct treatment plant based on tender is being completed. This Dissolved Air Flotation and documentation will assist with Filtration (DAFF).

to learn more about the organi- CAN ASSIST sation are welcome to contact us on telephone number below. Since the Goulburn and All funds raised by CanAssist District CAN ASSIST Branch Goulburn and District Branch was founded eleven months stay in the district to help local ago, it has assisted seven fami- individuals and families living lies with travel expenses, med- with cancer to pay their med- ical expenses, and household ical expenses and other neces- debts. As the first assistance sary accounts. was granted during December Besides Goulburn itself, the 2010, after an initial period of branch covers , fund-raising and publicity, it Tallong,Tarago, can be seen that Can Assist’s Bungonia,Windellama, services are now being more , and Crookwell widely accessed and other communities in the Can Assist Goulburn and area. We would be pleased to District Branch is always look- see people in these areas also ing for ways to make its work getting involved in fund-rais- and services more widely ing for the branch. known, as well as to raise Local cancer sufferers in need much-needed funds. Sports of financial assistance are wel- clubs, service clubs, or church- come to contact the liaison offi- es which would like to enter- cer at telephone number tain a speaker from Can Assist 48215927 or 0427926722. THE VOICE Page 9

zon). Of particular emphasis is the require- REGIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Government Forum ment to develop a shared action plan for local government, with a strong focus on The Regional Achievement and Organisation Award. “Local Government the next four years. Community Awards for NSW/ACT are *The Office of Trade, Business and The workshop will be held August 17 and about recognising rural and regional Industry Award. Destination 2036” 18 2011 in Dubbo and will be independent- achievers in your community. *Events and Tourism Award. ly facilitated. Presentation at the workshop There can never be enough encouragement *The Salvation Army Employment Plus - THE Division of Local Government, with will be kept to a minimum, with the major- and support for those working in rural and Business and Employment Award the help of the Local Government and ity of time being devoted to allow partici- regional areas. Awards such as these create *Peabody - Environment and Landcare Shires Associations (LGSA), the Local pants to explore how local government in an opportunity to say thank you to busi- Award. Government Managers Australia NSW can position itself to meet the chal- nesses, community groups and individuals *Prime Super - Regional and Rural (NSW)(LGMA) and the Australian Centre lenges of the future. who work tirelessly in developing their Development Award. of Excellence for Local Government It will be necessary for all Councils to be chosen fields of endeavour. *Essential Energy - Regional Service (ACELG) is currently making preparations represented and for all participants to com- *Crown Lands - Community of the Year Award. for a two-day workshop: Local Government mit to the full two days. Award. Nominate for a chance to win a share in – Destination 2036. This workshop provides an opportunity “to *Crown Lands - Crown Reserve Trust $40,000 thanks to the Commonwealth The primary objective of the workshop will circulate and list for discussion a Paper pre- Award. Bank or an advertising package on be to produce a roadmap for an effective senting an Upper Lachlan Shire proposal *The Office of Trade, Business and PRIME7. Nominations close August 5, and sustainable local government sector for a new model for Local Environment Industry - Business Development 2011. through to the year 2036 (i.e. a 25 year hori- Planning”. The Argyle Inn 80 Orchard Street, Taralga NSW 2580 Ph: 48402003 BURNING OLD RAIL SLEEPERS

DUE to the recent upgrading of rail tracks heater or wood oven and they can be dead- throughout NSW, South Australia and ly. There is no safe level of exposure to Victoria a large quantity of old timber rail asbestos fibres. sleepers have been replaced by concrete Almost all used railway sleepers are con- sleepers. Regrettably some of these old taminated to some extent with herbicides, sleepers are being cut into 300 mm lengths heavy metals, grease and oil. When used and offered for sale as firewood. railway sleepers are burnt, these substances The Firewood Association of Australia Inc. are vaporised, releasing odours and poten- (FAA) is the peak representative body for tially harmful fumes. These fumes will be Great Beer!, Great Food!, Great Atmosphere! the Australian commercial firewood indus- absorbed by any food cooked with the try. The FAA has long since banned the wood, for example in pizza ovens, barbe- sale of old rail sleepers by its members for cues etc. If these fumes escape from the the following reasons: heater/fire into the room they can cause Australian Bauxite Limited Used railway sleepers may contain respiratory health problems. asbestos. Even though asbestos train brake Small stones from the track ballast become linings were phased out in the mid 1980’s, stuck in used sleepers. When heated in a A supporter of the Upper Lachlan old sleepers may pre-date this time. Fibres fire these small stones can explode, creat- from the asbestos brake linings can become ing a hazard in an open fire or cracking the Shire and its people. trapped in cracks in the sleepers. As long glass of a slow combustion heater. as they are not disturbed they are safe, but If you have any questions concerning this they will be released when the sleepers are matter please do not hesitate to contact the burnt. These fibres will collect and con- FAA on 1300 131 481 or by email centrate in the ash in the bottom of a fire- [email protected]. place, Page 10 THE VOICE Health and Well A wide range of health profes- Family experience sionals have indicated their COMMUNITY TRUST CARES One young family that has Being Expo attendance Anyone who would SINCE forming 14 years ago, the Crookwell experienced the generosi- like to take part in the Expo Community Trust has assisted over 50 families in the ty of the Trust is Michael FOLLOWING the success of should contact Mona Timo, district at times of adversity. It could be in the form of a Chamberlain, his partner the inaugural Health and Well Senior Nurse Manager at personal tragedy or a natural, unaccounted for disaster Natalie Houghton and Being Expo held in Crookwell Crookwell Hospital, on 4832 that hits them unexpectedly. This is when the Crookwell their two-year-old son, in 2009, a second Expo is being 1300. Community Trust steps in to assist. William. planned for September this There is no charge to have a The Trust is a voluntary organisation and relies on the Four days after William year. display and entry to the Expo is community for assistance. Over the course of 14 years was born at Goulburn The event will be held at the free. they have raised funds to have a continual pool of money Base, his lung collapsed. Crookwell Showground in the A bus will run regularly from to aid people or families through difficult times. He was initially transferred Michael Chamberlain, part- basketball pavilion, on Friday, the Spring Street bus stop to Chairman of the Trust, Tim McCarthy, said it is impor- to RPA in Sydney before ner Natalie Houghton and September 23, from 2.30 pm to and from the Showground dur- tant that they raise additional moneys for the Trust and being transferred to William. 6.30 pm. ing the afternoon. make sure people are aware that it is there if they need Westmead Hospital. the service. There, after numerous assessments, doctors found the Committee will be receiving “The idea of the Trust is to help people with emergency problem was a disconnected pulmonary artery. AUSTRALIA nominations for the 2011 funding after they have been involved in an accident or Subsequently William underwent two open-heart surger- DAY Australia Day Awards up until sudden illness. I guess you could call it crisis funding, ies all before he was three months old. 5.00pm 1 October, 2010. we can provide an immediate source of money with no During these trying months Michael continued to work. NOMINATIONS Awards are presented for questions asked. It is a straight cash gift.” Mr McCarthy “While William was in intensive care, Mick was travel- Citizen and Young Citizen of said. ling back and forth between Sydney and Goulburn for the Year and Event of the Year But a problem facing the Trust is they don’t always work because we needed the money,” Natalie said . Australia Day is our national for the Upper Lachlan Shire, know when a person or family is in trouble. They rely on By the time of the second operation, the Crookwell day. It serves two main pur- Crookwell, Gunning and the ‘grapevine’ or the extended family group on inform- Community Trust had stepped in to help. “The money that we received from the Trust allowed Michael to stay poses; to let us celebrate who Taralga. ing them. with us,” Natalie said. we are, and to honour achieve- Nomination forms for each of Mr. McCarthy continued, “Crookwell is a very proud “We were in such a dark space at that time in Sydney. ment in our community. the categories can be obtained community and they don’t like seeking assistance. So “But as soon as I got the call from mum telling me there Upper Lachlan Shire Council from Upper Lachlan Shire we, the Trust, rely on others informing us and then we was some money for us it uplifted everything.” has established a formal Council offices in Crookwell, can act upon it. We never have any intention to enquire Doctors reconstructed the artery with an artificial vessel. Australia Day Committee to Gunning and Taralga, or on the on personal circumstances, but if we can help get those over a hump, that’s what the money is for.” This will need to be replaced as he grows at least one, ensure that everyone in the Council’s web site www.upper- maybe two more times. William will still need at least Shire has the opportunity to lachlan.local-e.nsw.gov.au . Over the years major sources have generously given to the Trust. Those have been the bi-ennial art auction, the one more heart operation, but this won’t be for a number take part in the celebrations; Further information can be of years. and to recommend to Council gained by contacting Helen annual Sportsman’s lunch and the “Fleeces for Trust’. There have also been donations from the local Lions and Michael and Natalie both sincerely thank the Crookwell awards recognising achieve- Peterson on 4830 1007. community and the Trust for their generosity and the dif- ment. Rotary Clubs, other community based organisations and individuals. ference that it made to their difficult situation. Upper Lachlan Shire -Story contributed by K. Frost

life. Our counsellors can identify options 2. your strategy to expand the size of your improving your business, family welfare and Enterprise Action and work towards a brighter future for you. farm to increase your levels of production. life. The EAP document details your plan- Plan: Support to We help primary producers; whether mixed 3. a plan to produce a new commodity on ning and is reviewed on a regular basis to croppers or sheep and/or cattle graziers, fish- your farm. help ensure your goals remain appropriate Plan the Future of ermen and small rural businesses. 4. changes to your production mix to include and attainable in the timeframes you have Your Business One of our tools to assist you plan for your a larger or smaller cropping component in set. future is the Enterprise Action Plan (EAP). your enterprise even a plan to purchase a Provision of this type of service will entail a The Rural Financial Counselling Service This will set out some of the goals you wish block of units at the coast - with your decid- closer relationship with your counsellor and (RFCS) has been funded for the next four to achieve for your business and a strategy ing to rent and manage this new enterprise allows for a more comprehensive and holis- years. Our service is free, our counsellors and timeframe to achieve them. It is pre- and moving away from your farm business. tic approach to help our clients identify, plan and organisation are professional, independ- pared by you with the assistance of your In fact, it can include anything that helps you and achieve their future goals. ent and discreet. Your confidentiality is counsellor. identify and work towards your stated goals. assured. We are here to help you through The goal of the RFCS is not to influence Cath Carter: Rural Financial Counsellor - your issues, whether it’s floods, drought, The plan can include: individual farmers but to assist farmers pre- Southern Region, PO Box 58, Crookwell poor production, declining markets or any- 1. your strategy to improve the health and pare action plans that are generated from NSW 2583 Ph: 02 4832 0070, Fax: 02 thing else affecting your business and your ground and tree cover of your land. within the farming unit and are directed at 4832 007,1Mobile: 04004 52434. COLLECTOR OPEN FOR BUSINESS continued from page 1

IN February 2010, Sue joined forces with well known Collector businessman Wayne Johnstone and opened offices at 2 O’Sullivan Street, Collector where they are establishing the Collector Business Centre. This recognises the capital growth in Collector since the township’s Federal Highway bypass in 1988. Collector is seen as a village central to the major centres of Canberra, Goulburn and Sydney, but still with a country atmosphere. The Bushranger Hotel in Church Street has been bought by Norm and Diane Betts who will be reopening the pub in July. The Dianne and Norm Betts, the new publicans at the Hotel is a surviving example of the original Top: inns in Collector, where you can experi- Collector’s Bushranger Hotel. ence the hospitality of an old fashioned Top right: Sue Bell and Wayne Johnstone at the Collector Business Centre. photo by Anne Hegyi country pub and an Australian historical Bottom right: Locals ‘waiting for the pub to open’. Photo by landmark. Norm and Diane can be contact- Anne Hegyi ed on 0402143371. Page 11

LANDCARE ALIVE AND WELL

LANDCARE REAPS AWARDS Vice President of JCLG, received the Medal of the Order of the Australia for service to Landcare in the Upper Lachlan Shire is alive conservation and the environment. and well and has received some outstanding For such a small group JCLG can boast some results at the recent 2011 Lachlan Catchment pretty big achievements that include the Natural Resource Management awards cere- shire’s Australia Day Community Event of mony in Cowra. the Year award for its “Upper Lachlan Water The Jerrawa Creek Landcare Group (JCLG) Summit”; its “LandWaterLife” Catchment was awarded the Community Group Award. plan; “Win a Free Farm Dam Makeover”; Jenny Bell of the Breadlalbane Plains “Old Codgers’ Workshops” and now Landcare Group received the Individual “Tussock Tamers” to tackle the group’s high- Award and JCLG Secretary Bob Spiller was est priority issue - Serrated Tussock. This runner up. project has recently been adopted by the These are not the first awards that have Upper Lachlan Coordinating Committee and flowed to landcarers in the Shire. JCLG’s now covers the entire Upper Lachlan Shire Vince and Janet Heffernan were joint win- Council area. ners of the 2009 Primary Producer award, won this year by John and Janette Parker of FIND OUT AND JOIN UP Binda. JCLG’s Allan and Anne Lees were Rivercare runners up in a previous year. The Jerrawa Creek Landcare Group contact Mary Walsh, a foundation member of JCLG, is Bob Spiller ph 4845 8217 or email was recognized in 2009 with a NSW Seniors [email protected]. Achievement Award in the Contact Jenny Bell of Breadalbane Plains Environment/Science category. In 2007 John Landcare Group on 4844 2239 or Weatherstone of “Lindfield Park”, inaugural [email protected].

Top: At a field day on the property of Lawrie Nock (far left), Jerrawa Creek Landcare Group members learnt about farm forestry, serrated tussock, erosion and a gasifi- er. Middle right: Paul Brown, Senior Weeds Officer with ULSC helps JCLG members to identify Serrated Tussock, the number one priority of the group. Middle left: JCLG President Eric Dowling presents a hand forged mattock to Coral Hinds, the 100th person to sign up to the shire wide “Tussock Tamer” project. Bottom right, L-R: Mary Walsh, Anne Basnett, John Walsh, Andrew Basnett and Leah McCarroll at a JCLG Farm Dam Water Quality Workshop at the award winning dam on the Walsh’s “Mt Pleasant” property in Dalton. Bottom left, L to R: JCLG members Vince Heffernan, Rosemary Spiller, Bob Spiller (Secretary and runner up for Individual award), Janet Heffernan, Margaret Hindley, Chris Glennon (General Manager LCMA) and Norm Hindley at the Landcare Awards in Cowra. THETHE VVOICEOICE AN ESSENTIAL PART employees will look to retire and we need NEW GOLD TRAIL A HIT lineworkers, electricians and technicians to OF CROOKWELL replace them – that’s why we’ve created Upper Lachlan Tourism has taken delivery more than 1,000 new apprenticeships across NSW since 2001. That’s four new appren- of the new Gold Trail brochure, featuring A silent partner, working behind the scenes ticeships for Crookwell.” the region’s gold rush history and promot- to support the community, local service Essential Energy is also a supporter of local ing the historical attractions of the area. provider Essential Energy continues to deliv- events and community groups delivered The brochure was recently featured at the er for Crookwell in more ways than one. through the regional sponsorship program. Sydney Caravan, Camping, RV and “We’re still delivering a strong, safe and “At Essential Energy, we know that some- Holiday Supershow at Rosehill where it secure power supply to the Crookwell com- times communities need a little help and sup- was very well received. “We spoke to hun- munity 24 hours a day, seven days a week port when times are tough,” Phillip said. “It dreds of people who were very interested in but that’s just one of the ways we’re making can be difficult to run some events and com- exploring the gold and bushranging history sure Crookwell remains a prosperous and munity projects year after year without of the region” said Upper Lachlan Tourism resilient regional town,” said Essential financial assistance. Manager, Andrew Warren, “it was a very Energy regional general manager South “In Crookwell we have supported events successful show.” Eastern, Phillip Green. such as the Potato Festival, the Crookwell The Gold Trail involves ten local govern- “We’re a leading employer in regional NSW Show, Crookwell’s Australia Day celebra- ment areas and stretches from Adelong in and we are very proud that 14 members of tions, Crookwell Day Care Centre, the our current team work and live in the south to Forbes and Bathurst in the Community Trust and we’ve just pledged Crookwell,” he said. north. The brochure provides people with a more funds to help upgrade the lighting at “We know that the success of our business is complete picture of the Gold Trail, with Memorial Oval and help the hospital pur- a result of employing a local team with maps, historic information and details of chase new equipment. strong connections to the local community. the attractions in each town and village “Our aim is simple - we support towns alive and well during the same time and And yet we’re also very mindful that right along the trail. like Crookwell because keeping regional forms part of the colourful history of the across Australia, we face young people leav- Parts of the Upper Lachlan feature in the and rural NSW . ing our regional towns for work in the cities, publication with particular focus on the strong is at For more information please contact a critical skills shortage and an aging popu- Tuena area and the significant gold finds in the heart of Andrew Warren, Upper Lachlan Tourism lation. the 1850’s. The publication also covers Essential Manager, 02 4832 1988. “In the next ten years many of our senior some of the bushranging activity that was Energy.” showed up to help set up, take entries, hang CROOKWELL works will be Asian/Oriental inspired, as TARALGA ART pictures, staff the desk during the weekend, interpreted by the artist. The exhibition SHOW SUCCESS provide and serve food and drinks on open- ART GALLERY NEWS opens on July 29, 2011 at 6pm.An entrance ing night, pack up and clean up after it was fee of two dollars will allow you to enjoy the all over, it really is a community effort. JANET Twigg-Patterson is Australia’s lead- art, meet the artists, try Asian inspired food, THE Taralga Art show was once again a ing exponent of Chinese and Japanese brush and have a pick of the works for purchase. huge success, with 283 entries, in addition painting. We are very honoured to have The exhibition will run the weekends of the this year we also included an Art Show Shop Janet run a work shop on Saturday, July 30 July 30/31 and selling smaller items. 2011 on behalf of the Gallery. She has August 6/7 . Over 160 people, including our state repre- trained in Malaysia and China and has held The Crookwell Art sentative Pru Goward attended the official exhibitions in many countries. Her works Gallery Group has opening on Saturday night by Goulburn are held internationally in prestigious collec- a collection of art artist Bill Dorman. tions including Parliament House, Canberra. on display. These The workshops on Saturday were very well We are excited to have Janet present a work- works have been supported, Oil Painting for adults with artist shop for us in this beautiful technique. acquired over 20 Dianna Bissett in the morning and Numbers are strictly limited. Contact Mandy years. Printmaking for children with Daphne McDonald 48346033 if you are interested in The Gallery Group Gooley in the afternoon. All ages were participating or would like more informa- meets on the last asked to participate in the painting of a tion. Thursday of the mural throughout the weekend which will be month in the displayed in future years. “Asian-Oriental Influences” Gallery, in the The clear winner of the People’s Choice To coincide with the work shop, the Gallery Memorial Hall, Award was Wingello artist Marion will host an exhibition called “Asian- Denison St. Example of Janet Schumacher for her oil painting Morning Twigg-Patterson’s Oriental Influences”. This exhibition will Crookwell at 4.30 Near Young. works in Chinese - Top: Taralga children working on the mural. show case the works of Janet Twigg- to 5.30 – come and The Taralga art society thanks all those who Japanese brush. Bottom: Workshop enjoying the experience. Patterson and some local artists. All the join us.

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