Coolamon Shire Residents Guide

Revised March 2017

INDEX

Introduction to Coolamon Shire 2 Welcome to Coolamon Shire 3 Coolamon Shire Council Contact Details 4 Shire Statistics 4 Members of Council, Council Meetings, Staff 5 Members of Parliament 6 Emergency Services 7-8 Community Health 9 Companion Animals 10 Allawah Community Care, Community Transport etc 11-12 Home Care Service, Volunteers 12 Household Utility Providers 13 Garbage, Recycling, Landfill 14-18 Library 19 Educational Facilities 20 Youth, Events, Tourism 21 Swimming Pools at Home 22 Community Directory for the towns of:- Coolamon 24 Ganmain 34 Ardlethan 38 Marrar 41 Matong 43 Beckom 45 www.coolamon.nsw.gov.au

This guide has been compiled to assist residents with services available in the Coolamon Shire and is provided free of charge by Coolamon Shire Council. Every endeavour has been made to ensure that the details appearing in this publication are correct at the time of printing but Council accepts no responsibility for any inaccuracy or mis-description, whether by inclusion or omission. To advise of amendments, please phone Council on 6930 1800.

An Introduction to Coolamon Shire

Community Profile

Coolamon Shire enjoys the best of both worlds – the friendly, relaxed atmosphere of rural living, with the services and facilities normally found only in much larger centres.

Although wheat has been cultivated in the area since 1850, the town of Coolamon which the Shire is centred on - was established about the time when the railway arrived in 1881. The Shire was proclaimed on 3 March 1906.

Today, Coolamon Shire has an area of approximately 2494 square kilometers and a population of 4099, comprising the three larger towns of Coolamon, Ganmain and Ardlethan and the smaller villages of Marrar, Matong and Beckom. Whilst the area has grown since its establishment, the value of past effort is nevertheless appreciated with many heritage buildings and items receiving protection and being maintained under Council’s Local Environmental Plan. Chief amongst these is the Up-To-Date Store – incorporating the Mavis Furner Collection, the Garth Jones Collection, and the Lamson Cash Conveyance System, which are of State heritage value.

The Coolamon Shire is one of the riches agricultural and pastoral districts in the Riverina. Surrounded by Bland, Narrandera, Junee and Temora Shires and the City of Wagga Wagga the district is renowned for its production of wheat, canola, barley, oats and other cereal crops, as well as hay and chaff. Wool, lamb and beef are also important products from the area, with emerging agricultural enterprises.

The Shire of Coolamon comprises the towns and villages of :

Coolamon Ganmain Ardlethan

Marrar Matong Beckom

WELCOME TO COOLAMON SHIRE

On behalf of the Coolamon Shire Council "Welcome".

The name "Coolamon" is an Aboriginal word meaning "dish or vessel for holding food or water" and on an 1870 map of the area, a cluster of numerous water holes were referred to as "Coolamon Holes", prior to the gazetting of the town of Coolamon in 1881.

The Coolamon Shire is reputed to be one of the richest agricultural and pastoral districts in the Riverina and enjoys the best of both worlds - the comfortable relaxed atmosphere of rural living, whilst having a close proximity to the facilities, amenities and entertainment of Wagga Wagga.

The Shire has a total population of 4,099 separated into the three larger towns of Coolamon as the main centre, Ganmain and Ardlethan, and the smaller townships of Marrar, Matong and Beckom.

COOLAMON SHIRE COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS

Coolamon Shire Council, P.O. Box 101, Coolamon NSW 2701 Council Chambers is situated at 55 Cowabbie Street, Coolamon Telephone: (02) 6930 1800 Fax: (02) 6927 3168 Office Hours: General Business: - 8.30am to 5.00pm Cashier: 8.30am to 4.30pm

SHIRE STATISTICS

Area of Shire Population (2011 census)

249,609 hectares Ardlethan 364 Coolamon 2126 Ganmain 614 2,494 sq kilometres Beckom 218 (963 sq miles) Marrar 169 Matong 305 Rural 300 TOTAL 4099

MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL

Mayor

Clr John Seymour, "Glen Iris", Marrar ph: 6927 5144 [email protected]

Deputy Mayor Clr Bruce Hutcheon, 100 Millwood Rd, Coolamon ph: 6927 3439 [email protected]

Councillors Clr Kerrilee Logan, 64 Langham St, Ganmain ph: 6927 6379 [email protected] Clr David McCann,122Devlin St,Coolamon ph: 6927 2379 [email protected] Clr Kathy Maslin, ‘Inglewood’, Beckom ph: 6978 3810 [email protected] Clr Alan White, Lot 203 Lock St, Marrar ph: 6927 4406 [email protected] Clr Jeremy Crocker, 13 Methul St, Coolamon ph: 0428273361 [email protected] Clr Steven Jones, 797 Humby Road, Ardlethan ph: 69782269 [email protected] Clr C McKinnon, 120 Currys Lane, Ardlethan ph: 69279123 [email protected]

COUNCIL MEETINGS Council conducts the majority of its business in an open forum. The only exceptions being those matters pertaining to staff, litigation and the private business of individuals where confidentiality has been requested.

Ordinary Meetings of Council are held on the third Thursday of every month commencing at 2pm pm and generally conclude around 6.00 pm. All ratepayers are welcome to attend.

A Business Agenda for each meeting is prepared on the second Wednesday of each month which will be available on Council’s website. Any person wishing to bring a matter before Council should lodge it with the General Manager by that day.

GENERAL MANAGER Mr Tony Donoghue

EXECUTIVE MANAGER, CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES Mrs Courtney Armstrong

EXECUTIVE MANAGER, ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL SERVICES Mr Tony Kelly

EXECUTIVE MANAGER DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Mr Colby Farmer

MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT

COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT The Federal Member for Riverina is:- The Hon. Michael McCormack MP Suite 2, 11-15 Fitzmaurice Street Wagga Wagga 2650 Ph: 6921 4600 Fax: 6921 5900 Email: [email protected]

STATE GOVERNMENT The Local Member for Cootamundra is:- The Hon. Katrina Hodgkinson’ PO Box 600 YASS NSW 2582 Ph: 02 62263311 Freecall 1800 00 2580 Fax 02 62263345 Email: [email protected]

EMERGENCY SERVICES

NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE All fire calls are to be directed to "000" (Emergency Calls Only)

Coolamon Shire Council administers 13 Rural Fire Brigades in its area. Persons interested in joining their local Rural Fire Brigade are asked to contact Rural Fire Service on 6931 5855. The Bushfire Danger Period for the whole of the State is from 1st October to the 31st March.

Duties of owners and occupiers of land to prevent bushfires.

Under Section 63 Rural Fires Act, 1997 (2)

It is the duty of the owner or occupier of land to take the notified steps and any other practicable steps to prevent the occurrence of bushfires on, and to minimise the danger of the spread of bushfires on or from, that land.

FIREBREAK REQUIREMENTS

At present Council requires the owner or occupier of any land within the Shire, exceeding 4 hectares (10 acres) in area, to make and maintain firebreaks surrounding the entire property, or as near as practicable thereto by ploughing to a width of not less than 3 metres. Such work must be completed by 31st October and where land is under crop by 30th November. Where stripping is carried out prior to 30th November, firebreaks must be established prior to such stripping.

Where it is intended to carry out clover harvesting and the clover paddock to be harvested is located on the boundary of a property, landholders are required to establish a firebreak by ploughing to a width of not less than 10 metres along such boundary.

Where a property has an area of less than 4 hectares and is a bushfire risk to adjoining land and the community, the owner and/or occupier will be issued a bushfire hazard reduction notice. If this notice is not complied with, within the said timeframe an infringement notice will be issued consisting of 2 Penalty Units (1 penalty unit equals $110)

FIRE HAZARD COMPLAINTS Regarding overgrown blocks of land – if land is privately owned please phone Wagga RFS (Rural Fire Service) on 6931 5855 to report. If land is owned by Coolamon Shire Council please phone Council on 6930 1800.

PERMITS TO BURN

During the bushfire danger season 1st October to 31st March, any person who wishes to light a fire in the open during this time is required to obtain a permit. The decision as to when permits will be issued, subject to the standard conditions on the permit book rests entirely with the Group Captain of each group in consultation with each brigade Captain in the group. The imposition of a Total Fire Ban renders a "Permit to Burn" null and void.

Coolamon Shire Council encourages all residents to take a pro-active approach towards fire safety.

FIRE NOTE: In an Emergency always phone 000

STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE (S.E.S.) phone 132 500

POISONS INFORMATION CENTRE phone 131 126

POLICE In an Emergency always phone 000

Yithan Street Ardlethan Police Station ARDLETHAN NSW 2665 Phone: 02 6978 2044

56 Loughnan Coolamon Police Station COOLAMON NSW 2701 PH: 02 6927 3044

Ganmain Police Station 44 Langham Street

GANMAIN NSW 2702

PH: 02 6927 6444

Wagga Wagga Police Station PH: 6921 0544

COOLAMON - GANMAIN COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICE AND PROVIDER FREQUENCY OF HOW TO MAKE VENUE OF SERVICE NAME SERVICE APPOINTMENTS Community, Domiciliary Coolamon, Ganmain, Monday – Friday Community Nurse, Clare Munro Marrar and Matong 6927 3303 & 0427693281 Aged Care Assessment Home Visits as necessary Phone or fax as instructed on referral form. Graham Coates 1300 389 929 Asthma Educator Coolamon Community Health Centre Monthly Community Health, Cootamundra Wendy Millyn & Home Visits 69401111 Cancer Care Coordinator Wagga or home visits As necessary Ph 69386438 Sheila Cross Child & Family Nurse Ganmain Medical Centre, Ph: 6927 6457 Thursday Fortnightly Temora Community Health Shirley Evans Coolamon Community Health 69273303 Tuesday Weekly 69800200 mob 0408424535 Continence Advisors Bronwyn Inch Wagga Wagga & other sites Monday – Friday (fee charged) Forrest Community Services 0269323009 Rae Owen Wagga Community Nursing Monday – Friday WWBH 6938 6413 Diabetic Educator Coolamon Community Health Centre monthly Coolamon-Ganmain Health Service Maree Archer 6927 3303 Dietician / Nutritionist Coolamon Community Health Centre Twice a month Cootamundra Community Health Melissa Robinson 69401111 Drug & Alcohol Worker Coolamon Community Health Centre As Necessary Access Line 1800 800 944

Mental Health Adult Coolamon Community Health Centre Twice Weekly Accessline 1800 800 944 plus As Necessary Mental Health Coolamon Community Health Centre As necessary Access Line 1800 800 944 Child & Adolescent Occupational Therapy Coolamon Community Health Centre Thursday - fortnightly Community Health, Cootamundra Vivienne Reicher 69401111 Oncology Social Worker Wagga Wagga Mon, Tues, Wed 69386271 Wagga Podiatrist Coolamon Community Health Centre Private provider visits fortnightly Wagga Foot Clinic Wagga Foot Clinic FEE charged 0269211783

Speech Pathology Coolamon Community Health Centre Thursday - Fortnightly All Referrals to be directed to Schools & preschools Cootamundra Community Health 69401111 Women’s Health Nurse Coolamon Community Health Centre 3rd Tuesday of month Cootamundra Community Health Veronica Ward 69401111

All services are free, except where a cost is stated 9

COMPANION ANIMALS

DOGS ALL dogs must be micro-chipped and registered. They can be micro-chipped by a Vet or authorised agent by 12 weeks of age and then registered after the age of 6 months at your local Council. (This gives you the option of de-sexing or not). Your dog is required by law, when in a public place, to have a collar around its neck with a tag attached that shows the dog’s name and the address or phone number of the dog’s owner.

Noisy dogs and the law Council have brochures available which outlines procedures you can follow about how you can look after your dog to prevent excessive barking or visit www.rspca.org.au/animal/petcare_dog.asp. If you are annoyed by the noise from your neighbours dog, Council has several brochures on restricted & dangerous dogs in NSW which includes information for dog owners in NSW and Dogs in Rural Communities.

If you suspect a dog is being mistreated, contact RSPCA inspectors on (02)9709 5433 or visit www.rspcansw.org.au, go to ‘what we do’ and then select ‘inspectorate’.

CATS Cats must be micro-chipped by 12 weeks of age and registered. If the cat is micro- chipped it can be identified on the Companion Animals register but no registration fee is required.

Un-desexed registration fee is $195.00. A dog/cat that has been de-sexed (veterinary proof required) is $53.00. Registered breeders $53.00. A dog/cat that is de-sexed & owned by an eligible pensioner is $22.00, not de-sexed is $195.00. Assistance animals require no registration fee.

ALLAWAH COMMUNITY CARE

Allawah Community Care is administered by the Coolamon Shire Council. The program is available to the frail aged, younger people with disabilities (physical and intellectual) and caters for both. Allawah Community Care offers residents of the Shire to have a single point of contact for the in-home/community services that Council provides to disabled and frail aged people. Feel free to contact Ms Jamayne Tunks to find out about the full range of services available including meals on wheels, respite, community transport, social support, Community Aged Care Packages etc. Monthly Community Meals are held each month in Ganmain, Coolamon and Ardlethan – open to everyone over 65 – enjoy a great meal, conversation & news. To find out more about these services, please contact Jamayne Tunks on 6927 3521 during office hours.

COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

Community Transport provides transport for the frail aged, people with disabilities and their carers. Services may also be available to isolated people who have difficulty accessing public or private transport. Services are mostly provided by volunteers using safe, modern cars or wheelchair accessible vehicles.

Important Information  You must register with your local Community Transport Service by phoning 02 6927 3521. This will involve an assessment to see whether you are eligible to receive services.  A relative or friend acting as a carer can travel with you if necessary.  Other people may be travelling in the vehicle with you.  Passengers must comply with stated health and safety requirements such as disclosing relevant information about their destination and medical or access needs.  A service for eligible residents of Coolamon Shire travelling to Temora, Griffith, Narrandera, Wagga Wagga, Junee and other destinations are available by arrangement

Bookings are essential Phone 6927 3521 for bookings, eligibility or more information on services, contact Coolamon Community Transport Service between 8.30am & 3.00pm Monday to Friday

Community Transport needs time to make the necessary arrangements to provide your transport. You will need to give 24 hours notice for your trips.

Service types: Service is for HACC registered clients who require transport to Daycare, medical appointments, shopping, social, recreational and leisure activities. Transport is also available for health and DVA clients.

Cost: Contributions are kept to a minimum – contact Coolamon Community Transport Service for a schedule.

HOME CARE SERVICE OF NSW

Coolamon 6 Dr Buchanan Drive PH: 6927 3202 Ardlethan 35 Warri Street PH: 6978 2130

VOLUNTEERS

One of the main strengths of our communities is the great band of volunteers that exist in all our towns. Many of our organisations, services or facilities would not survive without the assistance of community minded people.

There are many opportunities for people to make a contribution, eg:

 Meals on Wheels or Community Transport contact: 6927 3521

 NSW Rural Fire Service contact: 6931 5855

 Fire & Rescue NSW contact: 6953 6583

 Hospital Auxiliary contact: Maree Jennings 6927 3074

 Local Schools see page no. 18

 Community & Sporting Clubs see each town directory for details

 Coolamon Up-To-Date Store & RSL Museum contact: Dave McCann 6927 2379

 Allawah Lodge / Community Centre / Library – please download Volunteer Application Form from www.coolamon.ns.w.gov.au and go to - About the Council / Working with Council/ Volunteering with Council or phone Council on 6930 1800 and request an application form.

 Lions Club: meet 1st & 3rd Wednesday of month at Coolamon Sport & Rec Club 7pm

 Rotary Club: meet each Monday at Coolamon Sport & Recreation Club 7pm

HOUSEHOLD UTILITIES

ELECTRICITY

Electricity & Gas is supplied by Essential Energy. For customer service and general enquiries please phone 132 391 For emergencies, supply interruptions, faulty street lights 132 080

WATER

Goldenfields Water County Council supplies water to Coolamon Shire. 24 hour service on phone number 1800 800 917

GAS

All enquiries 24 hours 7 days – 131 245 AGL – 24 hour emergency service on 131 909.

TELEPHONE

Telstra telephone directories are available at Post Offices. To have information included or changed in the Telephone Directory phone FREECALL 1800 810211 (there is a specific closing date prior to printing).

COOLAMON SHIRE COUNCIL After Hours Emergency Contact No - 1300 880 045

DIAL BEFORE YOU DIG phone 1100 www.1100.com.au/#

GARBAGE

The domestic waste (RED LID) is collected on a weekly basis throughout the Shire.

The collection days are as outlined below:-

Coolamon - Tuesday Ardlethan - Wednesday Ganmain - Wednesday Matong - Wednesday Marrar - Tuesday Beckom - Wednesday All garbage receptacles are required to be placed on the street kerb the night before the nominated collection day

LANDFILL HOURS COOLAMON GANMAIN MARRAR TOTAL Monday 9.00am- 2.00pm-5.00pm 7 1.00pm Tuesday 2.00pm-5.00pm 9.00am-1.00pm 7 Wednesday 1.00pm- 9.00am-12noon 7 5.00pm Thursday Friday 9.00am-12noon 1.00pm-5.00pm 7 Saturday 1.00pm- 9.00am-12noon 7 5.00pm Sunday 15 hours 12 hours 8 hours 35 hours

LANDFILL HOURS ARDLETHAN Monday Tuesday Wednesday 1.00pm-5.00pm 4 Thursday Friday 1.00pm-5.00pm 4 Saturday Sunday 9.00am-1.00pm 4 12 hours

ACCESS FEES AND CHARGES

Charges will apply for the disposal of waste by non residents of the Shire. http://www.coolamon.nsw.gov.au/residents/waste-and-recycling/landfill.aspx

WASTE DISPOSAL CHARGES 2016-2017 GST (including GST where applicable) 140lt bin (per bin) $15.00 $1.36 240lt bin/44 gallon drum (per $20.00 $1.82 bin/drum) Car boot (per load) $15.00 $1.36 Utility/trailer (per cubic metre or $25.00 $2.27 part thereof) Mattress/Non recyclable furniture $15.00 $1.36 (per item)

COOLAMON SHIRE LANDFILL SITES

In order to ensure that only ratepayers or residents are using the Landfill facilities free of charge, changes will occur regarding providing information to the Landfill Operator.

The following methods of identification are required to permit access to the landfill free of charge:

1) Drivers Licence - clearly showing residency in the Coolamon Shire.

The address is acceptable if it is located within one of the towns. Should there be some discrepancy (ie. “Emoh Ruo” via Marrar), then a rate notice is required.

2) Rate Notice – A copy of the properties current or most recent rate notice.

Failure to produce either of these documents will mean that the waste will incur a fee, regardless of where the person is from, or where the property is located.

As mentioned previously, certain waste will receive a charge regardless of who disposes of the waste.

CHARGES FOR ALL USERS

Certain waste that is disposed of at the landfill sites will be charged regardless of where it originates from. These items require Council to manage their disposal and are not covered by annual rates and charges. These items and rates are set out below:

WASTE DISPOSAL CHARGES 2016-2017 GST (including GST where applicable) Commercial or Builders $50.00 $4.55 Waste/Rubble (per cubic metre or part thereof) Asbestos (tip access fee) $220.00 $20.00 (flat rate per cubic metre) $44.00 $4.00 Animal bodies - small (per carcass) $15.00 $1.36 Animal bodies - large (per carcass) $65.00 + applicable plant hire Tyres – Car, Truck, Tractor $15.00 – 85.00 Special Access Fee to Waste Depots $110.00 $10.00

RECYCLING – Designated recycling bins have been provided at all four landfill sites. These bins are available to all tip users and can take the same recycling as the domestic recycling pick up. Council encourages all residents to use these facilities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and extend the life of Council’s landfill resources.

The landfill depots are open every week of the year, excluding Christmas Day, New Years Day and Good Friday & other Public Holidays when the landfill sites will be closed. The days and times upon which the landfill sites are to be open to the public may be varied by negotiation between Council and the Contractor.

Waste Oil Collection Coolamon and Ardlethan landfill sites accept used motor oil on the above days and times. The waste oil collection facility was installed with the help of an Australian Government grant under the Product Stewardship for Oil Programme and REROC.

RECYCLING can be taken to the Lions Club recycling shed which is located behind the Scout Hall in Loughnan Street Coolamon. Bins are clearly labeled indicating the placement of each bottle type. Paper, cardboard (with boxes flattened), glass bottles and aluminium cans only handled at this facility. Further information on Coolamon Lions Club recycling program by phoning Dave McCann on 6927 2379.

COUNCIL RECYCLING

Use your 240lt GREEN bin which is for ‘co-mingled’ recycling. All garbage receptacles are required to be placed on the street kerb the night before the nominated collection day. Co-mingled recycling is where you will place all your recyclable items including glass, paper, cans, plastic, cardboard. Do not tie recycling in plastic bags.

COLLECTION DAYS FOR RECYCLE BINS

Coolamon - North of Rail Line Tuesday fortnightly

Coolamon - South of Rail Line Wednesday fortnightly

Ardlethan Wednesday fortnightly

Beckom Wednesday fortnightly

Ganmain Wednesday fortnightly

Marrar Tuesday fortnightly

Matong Wednesday fortnightly

COLLECTION DAYS FOR ORGANICS FOOD & GREEN WASTE

Coolamon

& Ganmain Tuesday fortnightly

(on alternate week to Recycle Bin Collection)

- put bins out Monday night

FREE E-WASTE DROP OFF

Free Disposal of Televisions and Computers now available

Coolamon Shire residents and small businesses can now access a new free service to drop off their old televisions, computers and computer components. Kurrajong Recyclers and the Riverina Eastern Regional Organisation of Councils (REROC) have joined forces with DHL Supply Chain (Australia) Pty Ltd to provide the service which will see e-waste drop off zones placed in council landfills across the region.

Residents and small businesses are able to drop off their old televisions, computers and computer components at the Coolamon Landfill. There are 12 locations in the REROC region. Please download list of locations here: http://waste.reroc.com.au/

Products Accepted Free of Charge Under the Regulations

Televisions include:

• Plasma televisions; Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) televisions: Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) televisions: Rear Projection televisions

Computer Equipment:

• Portable processing machines – i.e. laptops, notebooks & palmtops • Desktops/Central Processing Units (CPUs) • Computer monitors • Printers /Multi function devices that print, copy, scan and/or fax • Cards, motherboards • Web cameras • Compact disk drives • Digital video disk drives / Hard drives / Floppy drives • Mouse and trackball • Scanners • Keyboards • Joysticks and gamepads • Electrical transformers designed to be housed in same cabinet as the CPU

COOLAMON LIBRARY 129 Cowabbie Street, Coolamon Phone: 6927 2492

The library is open: Tuesday – Friday 10.00 am – 5.00 pm Saturdays 9.00 am – 12.00 pm Closed Sunday & Monday

MOBILE LIBRARY

Ardlethan - Friday fortnightly Main Street Park 9am to 12.45pm

As from 1/7/2015 the Mobile Library ceased operating in Beckom, Ganmain, Matong and Marrar

EDUCATION

ARDLETHAN PRE SCHOOL Mithul Street, Ardlethan 2665 Ph: 6978 2323

ARDLETHAN CENTRAL SCHOOL (Kindergarten to Year 12) Mithul Street, Ardlethan 2665 Ph: 6978 2029

BECKOM PUBLIC SCHOOL (Kindergarten to Year 6) Wellman Street, Beckom 2665 Ph: 6978 2314

COOLAMON CENTRAL SCHOOL (Kindergarten to Year 12) Methul Street, Coolamon Ph: 6927 3209

ST MICHAEL'S SCHOOL (Kindergarten to Year 6) Methul Street, Coolamon. Ph:6927 3483

COOLAMON PRE SCHOOL 57 Loughnan Street, Coolamon Ph:6927 3270

COOLAMON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTRE 66 Bruce Street, Coolamon Ph:6927 3991

GANMAIN PUBLIC SCHOOL (Kindergarten to Year 6) Langham Street, Ganmain 2702 Ph: 6927 6421

ST BRENDANS SCHOOL (Kindergarten to Year 6) Langham Street, Ganmain 2702 Ph: 6927 6198

PIED PIPER PRE SCHOOL 57 Langham Street, Ganmain 2702 Ph: 6927 6269

MARRAR PUBLIC SCHOOL (Kindergarten to Year 6) Centenary Drive, Marrar 2652 Ph: 6927 4364

MATONG PUBLIC SCHOOL (Kindergarten to Year 6) Main Road, Matong 2652 Ph: 6927 7824

CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY is situated on the Coolamon side of Wagga Wagga. Phone number 6933 2000.

RIVERINA INSTITUTE TAFE Macleay Street, Wagga Wagga 2650 Ph: 6938 1300

Youth

Youth related information can be found on Council’s website:

http://www.coolamon.nsw.gov.au/services/youth-services.aspx

School holiday programs and youth events are available on Council’s website or by contacting Council by email [email protected]

Business & Tourism Development Officer

Linda Tillman & Lisa Cameron are Council’s Business & Tourism Development Officers and contact details are:

Office: 6927 2866 Email: [email protected] www.tilmamanagement.com.au

Events

Council has a Calendar of Events the website shown below which is free for community groups to list their events. Please contact Linda Tillman’s office if you would like your event listed by phoning 6927 2866.

View the Coolamon Shire Tourism & Events website at: http://www.coolamonshire.com.au/

SWIMMING POOLS AT HOME

The most important aspect of owning a pool is the responsibility of providing and maintaining the pool fence to an appropriate standard that restricts the entry of small children.

Drowning statistics every year reveal that toddlers drowning in pools are the most common. The lack of appropriate supervision or an inadequate pool fence is the cause of this statistic.

The fencing of private swimming pools is regulated under the Swimming Pools Act 1992 and Australian Standard 1926. For example, the pool must be surrounded on all four sides by a fence, a minimum of 1.2 metres high. There are to be no foot- holes in the fence closer than 900mm apart and any gate must open outwards. Each pool has individual requirements and must be approved by Council.

Council has a responsibility to ensure that all swimming pools are fenced in accordance with the Acts and Regulations. The definition of swimming pool is any excavation, structure or vessel that is principally used for swimming, wading etc. with a depth greater than 300mm.

The safety of all residents in the Coolamon Shire is considered important and it is for this reason that Council places importance on any issue that will reduce the number of serious injuries or death.

Recent law changes in NSW have introduced a requirement to register all backyard swimming pools at www.swimmingpoolregister.nsw.gov.au .Under the same laws, Council are also required to conduct inspections on pool fences at least once every 3 years, & prior to the sale, renting or leasing of a property with a swimming pool.

For any information on how to fence the pool, determining the safety of an existing pool or assistance in registering your pool, please contact the Environmental Health Department of Council who will be willing to help.

Further information from the Division of Local Government can be found at: http://www.dlg.nsw.gov.au/dlg/dlghome/PublicTopicsIndex.asp?mi=0&ml=10&id=12

COMMUNITY DIRECTORY FOR THE

TOWNS OF:

 Coolamon  Ganmain  Ardlethan  Marrar  Matong  Beckom

WELCOME TO COOLAMON (aboriginal word for dish or vessel for holding food or water)

MEDICAL SERVICES

COOLAMON/GANMAIN HOSPITAL

The Hospital is located in Dr Buchanan Place Coolamon. 24 hour Emergency Department phone 6927 3303 The Hospital provides the following services:- Acute Care, Aged Care, Emergency Care, Community Nurse & Palliative Care. Arrangements for the loan of crutches, walking frames & other equipment can be made with the Hospital or Community Nurse. A refundable deposit and weekly fee is required.

Other Hospitals Wagga Wagga Base Hospital PH: 6938 6666 Calvary Hospital – Wagga PH: 6925 3055

COOLAMON MEDICAL CENTRE Dr Buchanan Drive, Coolamon PH: 6927 3233

Surgery Hours

9 am - 5.00 pm Monday to Friday 9am – 12noon Saturday

Dr Peter English in partnership with Dr Sumera Amir. In addition to comprehensive GP care, Dr English has a particular interest in the management of skin cancer.

Dr Sumera Amir is a qualified general practitioner of family medicine who also has a particular interest in women’s health. Dr Amir bulk bills aged pensioners only.

Dr English does not bulk bill patients.

For Appointments please telephone 6927 3233 from 9 am Monday to Friday.

An emergency clinic is held most Saturday mornings 9.00am - 12midday. Appointments made only on the day.

Ganmain Medical Centre Ford Street Ganmain PH: 6927 3233 for appointments Surgery Hours 9.30am to 12.00pm Tuesday

DENTAL

Dr Teresa English – Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm Tuesday 9.00 am – 2.00 pm PH: 6927 3233

PRACTICE NURSE

A Practice Nurse is available Tuesday and Thursday. The Practice Nurse does all vaccinations and patient care plans, health assessments and assists the doctors. Appointments can be made by telephoning the practice on 6927 3233.

CHEMIST 103 Cowabbie Street, Coolamon PH: 6927 3204

Coolamon Pharmacy is open 9am to 5.30pm Weekdays and 9am to 12 noon on Saturdays.

FIRE AND RESCUE NSW

The township of Coolamon is also serviced by Fire and Rescue NSW. In the event of a fire within the town urban area please phone 000.

The Fire Station is located at the north end of Cowabbie Street Coolamon.

Located on the outside of the Fire Station is a red box – in case of emergency fire press the button, which sets off the alarm. Phoning 000 is always recommended.

POLICE

NOTE: In an emergency always phone 000.

The Police Station is located in Loughnan Street Coolamon. Coolamon Police Station phone number is 6927 3044. If your call is unanswered the phone will automatically be diverted to the Wagga Wagga Police Station.

If the Coolamon Police Station is unattended, please push the button on phone located at the entry to the Station. This will automatically connect you the Wagga Wagga Police Station.

The Coolamon Police work with the Ganmain Police to ensure that you have assistance at all times. The Ganmain Police Station phone number is 6927 6444.

ALLAWAH LODGE AGED PERSONS HOSTEL

In June 1991 Allawah (aboriginal word for resting place) Lodge was opened to cater for aged residents who require little help in their day to day tasks. There are 23 self contained rooms for permanent residents and accommodation for one respite care patient. In 2004 Council and the Community completed a 10 bed Low Care Dementia Unit extension bringing the total number of beds at Allawah Lodge to 33. Fully trained staff look after all resident’s needs in friendly surroundings. To be eligible to become a resident, please lodge your name with Simone Fuller, Aged Care Manager who can advise you about the requirements for an Aged Care Assessment and the financial assessments required by Centrelink/Department of Veterans Affairs. Phone 6927 3477.

ALLAWAH RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Coolamon Shire Council owns and operates a 24 x 2 bedroom Retirement Complex. Information is available by contacting the Executive Manager, Corporate & Community Services, Mrs Courtney Armstrong, Coolamon Shire Council on 6930 1800.

EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES IN COOLAMON

South West Regional Family Day Care is an Education and Care service that operates in a home based environment. A Family Day Care Educator is regulated by the Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations, the Department of Education and Communities and The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority therefore allowing families to access Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate.

If you are interested in operating a childcare service or if you require care please ring the office at 02 6924 1017 or email [email protected]

Coolamon Early Childhood Centre is located at 66 Bruce Street North, Coolamon & caters for children 0-5 years of age. The hours of operation are 7.00am– 6.00pm Monday to Friday and a daily program is developed from children’s interests, needs and strengths. For a brochure or more information please phone the Centre Manager on 6927 3991 or email [email protected] http://www.coolamon.nsw.gov.au/services/child-and-family-services/coolamon- early-childhood-centre.aspx

Coolamon Pre-School Kindergarten is located at 57 Loughnan Street Coolamon catering for 3 – 5 year olds during school hours. Contact the Pre-School PH: 6927 3270.

COOLAMON LIBRARY 129 Cowabbie Street, Coolamon Phone: 6927 2492

The library is open: Tuesday – Friday 10.00 am – 5.00 pm Saturdays 9.00 am – 12.00 pm Closed on Public Holidays

Free membership – join today to enjoy all the facilities of the Library – Computers for research, emails, homework & educational purposes (sorry, no games).

The Library can also supply you with ‘Talking Books’, books that are read onto a CD (CD player NOT supplied).

E-Audiobooks Live -you can browse, borrow and download a digital audio book without leaving your living room. Simply visit www.rrl.nsw.gov.au click on the link to the catalogue & find the e-audiobooks. Follow the instructions to download to an iPod or any other MP3 compatible device. It's free to download and borrowing time is 2 weeks. For further information please phone the library 6927 2492.

"Large print" books are available in fiction and non-fiction. Please enquire with the librarian if you want anything specific. Magazines are available to be borrowed. Three computers available for internet access.

The library has regular Story Time sessions for children which includes singing, craft, stories– see the current program on Council’s website – http://www.coolamon.nsw.gov.au/services/library-services.aspx

There is a link from Coolamon Shire Council website www.coolamon.nsw.gov.au under Library Services. Click on web catalogue to search the Riverina Regional Library catalogue. Or once you are a member of the library visit www.rrl.nsw.gov.au to search for or reserve books online.

Coolamon Shire Library has a facebook page where you can keep up-to-date with activities and programs for all ages.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

JP's are available at Council Chambers, phone 6930 1800 Also at Commins Hendriks Solicitors – 5963 3000

POST OFFICE

The Post Office is situated at 88 Cowabbie Street Coolamon. PH: 6927 3149.

The Post Office acts as an agent for:- Telstra, Optus, Country Energy, Goldenfields Water, Commonwealth Savings Bank, AMP, AGL, GIO, Australian Tax Office payments and Austar. The Post Office also provides information on:- Passports, Australian Electoral Commission and Centrelink Forms.

STREET STALLS AND SATURDAY MORNING RAFFLES

Bookings for street stalls in Coolamon can be made by phoning the Council Office during business hours.

ONLY ONE STREET STALL MAY BE HELD AT ANY ONE TIME (generally Friday mornings). The principal organisation may only have two bookings per annum and may only have one booking at any one time in advance. Approvals for Street Stalls and Raffles are restricted to Organisations from within the Shire. Combined Street Stall and Raffle to be held on Fridays. Raffle only to be held on Saturday mornings. The bookings for the above are to be held by different organisations.

COOLAMON SWIMMING POOL Phone: 6927 3085

TRANSPORT

COUNTRYLINK: - Coolamon has a service which connects with the daylight express from Melbourne and Sydney by way of road coach to Wagga Wagga. The overnight express service runs Fridays and Sundays only. (XPT travellers get on and off at Wagga Wagga)

The pick-up point for the daylight express is at the Coolamon Post Office & departs daily at 11.45am: Arrives Wagga Wagga at 12.20pm: Arrives Sydney at 7.54 pm. Bookings and information may be made by phoning the nearest manned station e.g. Wagga Wagga or phoning 132 232 or www.countrylink.info/timetables/southern Trains depart Sydney at 7.42am and road coach arrives in Coolamon at 14.50pm daily.

Weekend Griffith Explorer – departs Saturdays from Sydney Central Station at 6.57am, stops at Coolamon 13.34, & arrives in Griffith at 15.20. There is a departure from Griffith on Sundays at 9.30am, stopping at Coolamon at 11.45am and arriving in Sydney Central at 19.50. This service may have some times when it does not operate.

R.G. ALLEN & CO. (please phone 6927 3022 for further stops) COOLAMON - WAGGA WAGGA RETURN SERVICE

7.23am Coolamon Depot 5.28pm Wagga Depot 7.30am Post Office 5.32pm Wagga Base Hospital 7.33am Loughnan Street 5.40pm Opposite Marketplace 7.38am Cnr Douglas & Cowabbie 5.43pm Wagga Council/Library 7.40am Lewis & Stinson Sts 5.46pm Fitzmaurice Street 7.42am Coolamon Shire Office 6.16pm Coolamon Shire 7.47am Quarry Road 6.18pm Coolamon Post Office 7.48am Doubleday Lane 6.20pm Loughnan St 8.00am Flowerdale Rd 6.23pm Bus Shelter Dunrobin St 8.21am Wagga Court House 6.35pm Waterview & Ford St Ganmain 8.25am Baylis Street 6.45pm Coolamon Depot 8.23am Edward Street 8.30am Wagga Base Hospital 8.35am Kildare College 8.40am Mt Austin High School 8.45am Henschke Primary School 8.50am Wagga Depot Saxon St 31

CHURCHES

ST. ANDREWS ANGLICAN CHURCH phone 6959 2089

Cnr Wade and Mirrool Street, Coolamon Every Sunday 10am; with Uniting Church combining on 1st Sunday of each month

Coolamon-Ganmain Parish conducts a service at Grong Grong 2nd Sunday of month at 5pm

ST. MICHAELS CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Tony Loth phone 6927 3057

Methul Street, Coolamon Every Sunday 9.00 a.m. Marrar Saturday night 6.00 p.m.

UNITING CHURCH 1st Sunday of month 10 am - join with St Andrews Church Remaining Sundays 10am

Phone Judy Jarret 6927 3231 for information

Uniting Church at Rannock phone Felicity Grinter 6927 8534 for information

TOURIST INFORMATION – Accommodation, Food Outlets, Events etc

Please visit Council’s Tourism website www.coolamonshire.com.au for all tourist information, events, etc

LOCAL BUSINESSES Please visit Council’s Business Development website www.coolamonshire.com.au

COMMUNITY AND SPORTING GROUPS - COOLAMON ORGANISATION CONTACT PHONE NO. AFL – Coolamon Rovers John Piltz 0487 263 231 Canola Adventurers Brian Holden 6927 3330 Coolamon Anglers Club Mick Carey 6927 3559 Coolamon Catholic Women’s League Judy Quilter 6927 2154 Coolamon Arts & Crafts Brenda Patterson 6927 3010 Coolamon Ceramics Group Lynette Larkin 6922 3999 Coolamon Comets Netball Club Inc Karly Delaney 0412 476 279 Coolamon Community Centre Coolamon Shire Council 6927 3521 Coolamon Cricket Club Rick Sloane 6927 2171 Coolamon Endurance Riders Mick Leary 6927 3427 Coolamon Harness Racing Club Helen Turner 0427 200 873 Coolamon Hoppers Netball (Junior) Debbie Allen 0427 273 474 Coolamon Hospital Auxiliary Maree Jennings 0427 373 074 Coolamon Junior Cricket Club Brian Buchanan 6927 3706 Coolamon Men’s Shed Garry Peters 6927 2136 Coolamon Pony Club Del Williams 0428 971 520 Coolamon Lions Club David McCann - Meet 1st & 3rd 6927 2379 PO Box 3, Coolamon Wednesday at Sport & Rec Club Coolamon RSL Angela McCann 6927 2379 Coolamon Rotary Club Wayne Lewis - Meet 6.30pm 0427 311 174 PO Box 23, Coolamon Mondays at Sport & Rec Club Coolamon Senior Citizens Ann & Allan Weeden 6927 3759 Coolamon Sewing Group Heather McKinley 6927 8553 Coolamon Sport & Recreation Club- Andrew McPherson 6927 3178 Coolamon Swimming Club Leonie McCallum 0427 274 546 Coolamon Team Penning Assoc Dave Williams Coolamon Tennis Club Peter English 0428 275 314 Coolamon Touch Football Club Brendan Flanagan 0427 273 483 CWA Coolamon June McKelvie 6927 3235 Dance Whispers Dance Centre Christie Manuel 6927 3837 Karate Sempai Graeme Collins 0434 288 481 Royal Far West Society Flo Muller 6927 3176 Uniting Church Women’s Group Judy Jarrett Up2Date Annual Art Exhibition Wendy Jennings 6927 3079 Wagga Wagga Classic Motoring Club David McCann 6927 2379

WELCOME TO GANMAIN (aboriginal word for a man decorated with scars)

GANMAIN MEDICAL CENTRE Ford Street Ganmain PH: 6927 3233 Surgery Hours 9.30am to 12.30pm Tuesday and Thursday

POLICE The Ganmain Police Station phone number is 6927 6444. The Coolamon Police work with the Ganmain Police to ensure that you have assistance at all times. Coolamon Police phone number is 6927 3044.

GANMAIN PUBLIC SCHOOL (Kindergarten to Year 6) Langham Street, Ganmain 2702 Ph: 6927 6421

ST BRENDANS SCHOOL (Kindergarten to Year 6) Langham Street, Ganmain 2702 Ph: 6927 6198

PRE SCHOOL Pied Piper Pre School 57 Langham Street, Ganmain 2702 Ph: 6927 6269

WASTE / RECYCLING Garbage Collection - Wednesday each week (red bin) Council Recycling – Wednesdays fortnightly (green bin) Organics Collection – Tuesdays fortnightly (same week as Recycling) Landfill Times 9am – 12 noon Wednesday & Saturday, 2pm-5pm Monday & Tuesday

AUSTRALIA POST c/- Logan & Hitchens Phone: 6927 6302

CHURCHES – see monthly edition of Ganmain Guardian for Church times St Brendan’s Catholic Church 6927 6438 St Peter’s Anglican Church 6927 6346 Uniting Church ph: Jan & Ray Cox 6927 6251 or Barrie & Val Brill 6927 6436 for information

SATURDAY STREET STALLS AND RAFFLES

Bookings for street stalls in Ganmain can be made by phoning the Council Office during business hours. ONLY ONE STREET STALL MAY BE HELD AT ANY ONE TIME The principal organisation may only have two bookings per annum and may only have one booking at any one time in advance.

Approvals for Street Stalls and Raffles are restricted to Organisations from within the Shire.

GANMAIN SWIMMING POOL Phone: 6927 6450

TRANSPORT

COUNTRYLINK: - Ganmain has a service which connects with the daylight express to & from Sydney by way of road coach to Wagga Wagga. The overnight express service runs Fridays and Sundays only.(XPT travellers get on and off at Wagga Wagga)

The pick-up point for the daylight express is at the Haystack Memorial in Ford Street & departs daily at 11.32am: Arrives Wagga Wagga at 12.20pm: Arrives Sydney at 7.54 pm. Bookings and information may be made by phoning the nearest manned station eg Wagga Wagga or phoning 132 232 or www.countrylink.info/timetables/southern Trains depart Sydney at 7.42am and road coach arrives in Ganmain at 15.04pm daily.

TOURIST INFORMATION – Accommodation, Food Outlets, Events etc

Please visit Council’s Tourism website www.coolamonshire.com.au for all tourist information, events, etc

LOCAL BUSINESSES Please visit Council’s Business Development website www.coolamonshire.com.au

COMMUNITY AND SPORTING GROUPS - GANMAIN ORGANISATION CONTACT PHONE NO. Advance Ganmain Committee Bernadette Bodel 6927 6498 Ganmain Anglers Club Frank Crouch 6927 6213 Ganmain Ashbridge Red Cross Val Brill 6927 6436 Ganmain Book Readers Gwen Boughey 6927 6600 Discussion Group Ganmain Craft Cottage Jan Cox 6927 6427 Ganmain Cricket Club Jason Linsell 0428 276 622 Ganmain CWA Heather Kember 6927 6227 Ganmain & District Sports Club Steve Cox 6927 6193 Ganmain Golfers Fay Winter 6927 6248 Ganmain Grong Grong Matong Kent Steward 0427 916 854 Football Club Ganmain Historical Society Stewart Winrow 0429 931 249 Ganmain Hospital Auxiliary Fay Jones 6927 7837 Ganmain Junior Football Club Jason Hamblin 0427 276 150 Ganmain Ladies Bowls Carolyn Alkemade 6956 2132 Club 6927 6174 Ganmain Mens Bowls Bernie Wild 6927 3462 Ganmain Men’s Shed Roylance Hatty 6927 6136 Ganmain Op Shop Laraine Smith 6927 6730 Ganmain Playgroup Naomi Smith 0429 300 681 Ganmain Pony Club Rhonda Judd 6927 6550 Ganmain Senior Citizens Stewart Winrow 0429 931 249 Ganmain Show Society Stephen Hatty 6927 9140 Ganmain Swimming Club Cherie Evans 6927 6422 Ganmain Tennis Club Zane Fraser 6927 6313 Rural Counselling Service Kevin McCrum 6927 6622

WELCOME TO ARDLETHAN (Gaelic word for high and hilly)

MEDICAL SERVICES Community Health Centre Redmond Street, Ardlethan NSW 2665 Phone: 02 6978 2066 Fax: 02 6978 2473 Office Hours: 9am – 3pm Monday to Friday Clinic Hours 9am – 11 am Monday to Friday Pathology Collection 9am Monday to Friday

IMMUNISATION CLINIC 2nd Thursday of each month Ph: 6978 2066

WOMEN’S HEALTH NURSE Ph: 6940 1111 1st Monday of even months

WOMEN’S HEALTH NURSE Ph: 6940 1111

ARDLETHAN AMBULANCE 13 12 33

HOME CARE SERVICE OF NSW

Ardlethan 35 Warri Street PH: 6978 2130

POLICE Ardlethan Police Station is located in Yithan Street. PH: 6978 2044

PRE SCHOOL Mithul Street, Ardlethan 2665 Ph: 6978 2323

ARDLETHAN CENTRAL SCHOOL (Kindergarten to Year 12) Mithul Street, Ardlethan 2665 Ph: 6978 2029 38

WASTE / RECYCLING Garbage Collection - Wednesday each week (red bin) Council Recycling – Wednesdays fortnightly (green bin) Landfill Times 9am – 1pm Sunday & 1pm – 5pm Wednesday & Friday

AUSTRALIA POST 8 Yithan Street, Ardlethan 2665 Ph: 6978 2099

CHURCHES Catholic ph: 6978 2021 Uniting Church ph: 6978 2041

ARDLETHAN SWIMMING POOL Phone: 6978 2136

TRANSPORT

COUNTRYLINK: - Ardlethan has a service which connects with the daylight express to & from Sydney by way of road coach to Cootamundra.

The pick-up point for the daylight express is Ariah Street opposite Lions Park & departs daily at 10.39am: & arrives Sydney at 7.54 pm. Bookings and information may be made by phoning the nearest manned station eg Wagga Wagga or phoning 132 232 or www.countrylink.info/timetables/southern Trains depart Sydney at 7.42am and road coach arrives in Ardlethan at 4.27pm daily.

TOURIST INFORMATION – Accommodation, Food Outlets, Events Please visit Council’s Tourism website www.coolamonshire.com.au for all tourist information, events, etc

LOCAL BUSINESSES Please visit Council’s Business Development website www.coolamonshire.com.au

COMMUNITY & SPORTING GROUPS - ARDLETHAN ORGANISATION CONTACT PHONE NO Advance Ardlethan Committee Grant Beard 6978 2190 AFL - Ardlethan 6978 2117 Ardlethan Bowling Club Graham Teagle 6978 2201 Ardlethan Beckom Sporting Clays Ian Maslin 6974 3206 Ardlethan Junior Cricket Helen Bray 6978 2525 Ardlethan Junior Football Club Terry Haddrill 6974 1186 Ardlethan Lions Club Janice Lewis 0488 519 720 Ardlethan Netball Club Kristin Bradley 0428783846 Ardlethan Picnic Race Club Stephen Buchanan 6978 2256 Ardlethan Dance Robyn Baston 6978 2110 Ardlethan Senior Cricket Neil Wykes 6974 1087 Ardlethan Swimming Club Pauline Beard 6978 2190 Ardlethan Tennis Club Phil Gardner 6974 3247

WELCOME TO MARRAR (Aboriginal word meaning ‘tarantula spider’ or ‘fish’)

MARRAR PUBLIC SCHOOL (Kindergarten to Year 6) Centenary Drive, Marrar 2652 Ph: 6927 4364

AUSTRALIA POST 3 York Street, Marrar 2652 Ph: 6927 4477

CHURCHES St Patricks Catholic Church, Lime St Marrar Uniting Church, York St Marrar ph: Bun & Lillis Fox 6927 4491 for information

WASTE / RECYCLING Garbage Collection - Tuesday each week (red bin) Council Recycling – Tuesday fortnightly (green bin) Landfill Times 9am - 1pm Tuesday, 1pm – 5pm Friday

TOURIST INFORMATION – Accommodation, Food Outlets, Events Please visit Council’s Tourism website www.coolamonshire.com.au

LOCAL BUSINESSES Please visit Council’s Business Development website www.coolamonshire.com.au

COMMUNITY & SPORTING GROUPS - MARRAR ORGANISATION CONTACT PHONE NO Advance Marrar Committee Collette Wallace 6927 5131 AFL Isaac Hill 6927 4411 Marrar Ag ‘n’ Chat Donna Carmichael 6927 4321 Marrar Gymkhana John Pattison 6927 4388 Marrar Netball Club Mary-Anne Bradshaw 0428 034 025 Marrar Hall Committee Jo Langtry 6927 4439 Marrar Tennis Club Felicity Pattison 6927 4433 Justices of the Peace Collette Wallace 6927 5131 John Pattison 6927 4388

WELCOME TO MATONG (aboriginal word for strong and powerful)

MATONG PUBLIC SCHOOL (Kindergarten to Year 6) Main Road, Matong 2652 Ph: 6927 7824

CHURCHES Uniting Church, ph: Stephen Hatty 6927 9140 for information

WASTE / RECYCLING Garbage Collection - Wednesday each week (red bin) Council Recycling – Wednesdays fortnightly (green bin)

TRANSPORT

COUNTRYLINK: - Matong has a service which connects with the daylight express to & from Sydney by way of road coach to Wagga Wagga. The overnight express service runs Fridays and Sundays only.(XPT travellers get on and off at Wagga Wagga)

The pick-up point for the daylight express is at the Main Street Matong & departs daily at 11.22am: Arrives Wagga Wagga at 12.20pm: Arrives Sydney at 7.54 pm. Bookings and information may be made by phoning the nearest manned station eg Wagga Wagga or phoning 132 232 or www.countrylink.info/timetables/southern Trains depart Sydney at 7.42am and road coach arrives in Matong at 15.13pm daily.

TOURIST INFORMATION – Accommodation, Food Outlets, Events Please visit Council’s Tourism website www.coolamonshire.com.au for all tourist information, events, etc

LOCAL BUSINESSES Please visit Council’s Business Development website www.coolamonshire.com.au

COMMUNITY & SPORTING GROUPS - MATONG ORGANISATION CONTACT PHONE NO Advance Matong Committee Ganmain Grong Grong Matong Kent Steward 0427 916 854 Football Club Matong Bush Picnic Committee Elizabeth Menzies 6927 9129 Matong Social Club Liz Altoft 0467 368 777

WELCOME TO BECKOM

BECKOM PUBLIC SCHOOL (Kindergarten to Year 6) Wellman Street, Beckom 2665 Ph: 6978 2314

WASTE / RECYCLING Garbage Collection - Wednesday each week (red bin) Council Recycling – Wednesdays fortnightly (green bin)

TRANSPORT - COUNTRYLINK: - Beckom has a service which connects with the daylight express to & from Sydney by way of road coach to Cootamundra.

The pick-up point for the daylight express is at Ariah Street Beckom & departs daily at 10.44am: & arrives Sydney at 7.54 pm. Bookings and information may be made by phoning the nearest manned station eg Wagga Wagga or phoning 132 232 or www.countrylink.info/timetables/southern Trains depart Sydney at 7.42am and road coach arrives in Beckom at 4.22pm daily.

TOURIST INFORMATION – Accommodation, Food Outlets, Events Please visit Council’s Tourism website www.coolamonshire.com.au

LOCAL BUSINESSES -Please visit Council’s Business Development website www.coolamonshire.com.au

COMMUNITY & SPORTING GROUPS - BECKOM ORGANISATION CONTACT PHONE NO Beckom Hall Committee Marie Golden 6978 2334