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470 Thebranxtonnews.Com.Au/ FREE ...For Your Enjoyment Serving the Local Community Since 1997 ISSUE BRANXTON GRETA VINEYARDS 432 470 thebranxtonnews.com.au/ FREE ...for your enjoyment Serving the local community since 1997 All the local WEDNESDAY “Your paper of choice” news since 1997 21 February 2018 Page 2 Page 6 Page 9 Page 20 Cessnock M embers POLReportIC E School City Council NOTICES Say REPORT News The country’s oldest winery re- freshed and reopened in 190th year AUSTRALIA’S oldest operators Iris Capital 1828 establishment name, winery Dalwood Estate has purchased the property, Dalwood Estate boasts a welcomed back guests for adding a third winery to its stunning heritage winery the first time since closing Hunter operation which building, beautifully in 2014 thanks to a major includes Hungerford Hill manicured lawns, pristine revival project by Iris Wines and Sweetwater garden beds, function Capital. Wines. centre, cellar door, The historic Dalwood After a rigorous 12-month restaurant, walking trails Estate (formerly Wyndham renewal program, the 260- and public BBQ areas on Estate) sat virtually acre property has a new the banks of the Hunter untouched since its closure lease on life and has been River. until 2017 when restored to its former glory. Iris Capital General experienced vineyard With a return to its original Manager Craig Hibbard said the official opening winery in the country to licences to host live Hunter Expressway, was about celebrating the establish a commercial concerts and music making it more accessible revival of an Australian shiraz vineyard. festivals. Bookings can to visitors from Sydney and icon and reopening it the “Our aim is to revive the be made for private events Newcastle. community. property’s heritage and with fine wine and The reopening marks Offering cosmetic/anti wrinkle therapy “It’s been a busy 12 months restore it to a fully excellent food offerings. Dalwood’s 190th year and – imagine a 260-acre estate operational vineyard “In the coming months we last weekend ‘hated’ chef that hasn’t been maintained again.” aim to have the cellar door Chris Thornton from for three years – but we’re The main building, which reopened and fully Restaurant Mason really proud of Dalwood’s has reopened is 2500 square operational. Our first prepared gourmet canapés transformation and we can’t metres and includes the old grapes for vintage 2018 for guests on arrival, with wait to share it with the winery, cellar door, Have been harvested and Mitch Steele and Luciano wider community,” Mr restaurant, beautiful our team is busily working Cruz from MEET Online appointments available Hibbard said. ceremony locations and away on Dalwood’s Restaurant providing a through health engine “Dalwood Estate shares three function rooms with premium Chardonnay, delicious lunch for 60 VIP historical significance with stylish indoor and outdoor Semillon and Shiraz guests in the function the winemaking industry venue settings. The wines, which will be centre. It was ‘Styled’ by and not just in the Hunter function centre can hold up released this year.” events company Angelic Valley – it’s Australia’s 400 seated guests and has Dalwood Estate is one of Events and a fabulous oldest winery and the first secured the relevant the first stops off the evening. DOGS CATS Lochinvar Pet Motel 2018 Pricing schedule as of 206 Old North Road, Lochinvar (Est. 2007) 1st February (daily price 2018 Pricing schedule as of * Air Conditioned for your pets comfort from) st * Heated Flooring for winter Small dogs $20.00 1 February Small dog deluxe $27.00 (daily price) Medium dog $23.00 49307612 or 49309094 Large dogs $27.00 $16.00 www.lochinvarpetmotel.com.au Extra Large $30.00 Purr cat, purr day 2 | THE NEWS | No. 470 | WEDNESDAY 21 February 2018 Cessnock City Council Statutory Notices Phone during working hours 4993 4100 sue NoAddress 185 14th July 2 all005 pagecommunications 14 to:- The General Manager, After Hours Emergency 4940 7816 PO Box 152, Cessnock 2325 NSW SECTION 101 NOTICE, ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT ACT, 1979, APPROVED DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS AND COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES The public are hereby notified pursuant to Section 101 of the Environmental Planning Assessment Act, 1979 (as amended) that the following applications have been granted consent during the period from 1 January 2018 to 31 January 2018. Locality Reference Decision Property Address Application Description Date BRANXTON 008/2017/00000 16-Jan-2018 48 Fleet ST Construct Two (2) New Units, a Carport for Existing Dwelling, Followed by a Three (3) Lot Strata Subdivision 402/001 BRANXTON 008/2017/00000 16-Jan-2018 1843 Wine Country DR Three (3) Advertising Structures 715/001 EAST BRANXTON 008/2017/00000 18-Jan-2018 2 Church ST Subdivision - One (1) Lot into Two (2) Lots 733/001 EAST BRANXTON 008/2017/00000 19-Jan-2018 76 Yates ST Shed 736/001 EAST BRANXTON 008/2017/00000 19-Jan-2018 21 Wyndham ST Single Storey Dwelling with Attached Garage 743/001 NORTH ROTHBURY 008/2017/00000 18-Jan-2018 4 Chapell ST Single Storey Dwelling with Detached Garage & Associated Retaining Wall 735/001 NORTH ROTHBURY 008/2017/00000 18-Jan-2018 8 Haverty AV Single Storey Dwelling with Attached Garage 747/001 NORTH ROTHBURY 008/2017/00000 19-Jan-2018 7 Haverty AV Single Storey Dwelling with Attached Garage 708/001 NORTH ROTHBURY 008/2017/00000 29-Jan-2018 39 Tooze CCT Shed & Attached Carport 712/001 POKOLBIN 008/2017/00000 11-Jan-2018 43 Casuarina DR Single Storey Dwelling with Attached Garage & Swimming Pool 770/001 POKOLBIN 008/2017/00000 15-Jan-2018 2457 Broke RD Use of Existing Marquee for Function Centre with Associated Landscaping & Car Parking 307/001 POKOLBIN 008/2017/00000 15-Jan-2018 97 Palmers LANE Tourist Accommodation Units (60), Restaurant (and ancillary bar), Function Centre, Car Parking, Associated Works, 454/001 Panels, Alterations & Deck Extensions to Existing Cellar POKOLBIN 008/2017/00000 15-Jan-2018 2457 Broke RD Construction of New Function Centre (Chapel), Installation of Solar Panels, Alterations & Deck Extensions to Existing 569/001 Cellar Door/Restaurant, New Amenities Block & Associated Landscaping & Car Parking POKOLBIN 008/2017/00000 22-Jan-2018 17 Turpentine CL Single Storey Dwelling with Attached Garage & Associated Retaining Walls 748/001 POKOLBIN 008/2018/00000 25-Jan-2018 56 Casuarina DR Single Storey Dwelling with Attached Garage 002/001 POKOLBIN 008/2018/00000 25-Jan-2018 4 Hillii Lane PRIV Single Storey Dwelling with Attached Garage & Associated Retaining Wall 004/001 Copies of development consents are available at Council's Customer Service Centre for public inspection, free of charge, during the Council's ordinary office hours PO Box 152 Stephen Glen CESSNOCK 2325 General Manager CESSNOCK CITY COUNCIL TREE GIVEAWAY Have you purchased or built a new home during the 2017/2018 financial year? Did you know you can get up to eight (8) free plants for your property from Cessnock City Council? There is a range of trees and shrubs available from ground covers including Creeping Boobalia through to shrubs including Murraya, Bottlebrush and Grevillea, which can reach three (3) metres in height. Application forms are available from Council’s Customer Service Officers, Vincent Street, Cessnock or via Council’s website at www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au. Completed applica- tion forms must be received no later than 5.00pm Friday 2 March 2018. Any enquires regarding the application for supply of trees and shrubs should be directed to Council’s Vegetation & Civic Spaces Co-ordinator, Mr Lyall Green, on 4993 4100. PO BOX 152 S GLEN CESSNOCK 2325 GENERAL MANAGER Get weeds under control! Residents are encouraged to get involved in a free weeds workshop in Pokolbin next month being delivered by Cessnock City Council and Hunter Local Land Services. Council’s Weed’s Coordinator Barry Shepherd and Weeds Officer Maria Edmonds are looking forward to the workshop as it will give residents access to practical advice and information. Mr Shepherd is keen to meet with residents and help answer any questions they may have. “This is an opportunity to share information about how Council can help you manage your weeds.” “We are encouraging residents to bring along a weed or two from their own property for identifica- tion purposes. Residents who decide to bring along flowers, leaves, seeds and roots must do so in a sealed container.” The Hunter Local Land Services Biosecurity Officer and Veterinarian will James Reyne also be on hand to explain the best way to control pests and report livestock diseases. 6 April 2018 The workshop will run from 9am to 12.30pm on 8 March 2018 and morning A Crawl To Now tea will be provided. Please register at https://hunterlls.wufoo.eu/forms/ Showcasing a broad selection of z2o969u0kmc58q/. Australian Crawl tracks plus his solo For more information contact Carolyn hits and songs from his time with Jenkinson on 4355 8205/ 0408 162 174 or at Company Of Strangers. Cestrum [email protected]. ‘Shaw & Bunner Legal’ open legal practice A Fresh THE NEWS | 470 WEDNESDAY | 21 February 2018 ͽ 3 my blooms to in Branxton Funky Florist shine”. firm, Kerri compensation law. In turn, Shaw & Gemma Bunner holds the is in Town Leanne qualification of being an proudly Gemma Wired Stems thrives on Accredited Specialist in this supports the Bunner, hail impact when designing area as recognized by the valleys local from a flower creations; You Law Society of New South talents by background won’t find your typical Wales. offering working in a bouquet here. It’s time to Further, both lawyers have handmade large national bring back the “WOW” an extensive experience in Belgium firm in both in blooms. coal mining injuries and Chocolate Sydney and Founder and Florist Leanne compensation. 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