ncil Lockhart Shire Cou December/January 2011/2012 MAYORAL REPORT Welcome to the New Year of 2012. I trust Both Community Halls of The everyone has experienced an enjoyable and Rock and were relaxing Christmas together with setting utilized by the schools for their achievable New Year Resolutions. presentation evenings and I must say this was most gratifying for A possible New Years Resolution may be to council and the hall committees to become more involved in community activities see. and affairs. This opportunity will present itself to you in September 2012 when the local Council at its December meeting has decided Government Council elections for the Lockhart to acknowledge its long term employees by Shire are to be conducted. If you are holding a half yearly breakfast and presenting passionate about your community I urge you to individuals with a gift for their long service and consider representing them by putting yourself dedication to the Lockhart Shire. This showing forward to be elected by your peers. of appreciation for employees is also September is only eight months away and you expressing ratepayers’ gratitude. need to begin promoting yourself to gather support to become elected. Being an elected With the Spirit of the Land Festival of 2011 representative for your community as well as financial completed and the final summary of for the whole of the Shire can be very proceedings presented to council for review it rewarding and most inspiring. gives me great pleasure to announce council will sponsor the 2012 festival once again for the Recently I attended the Lockhart Central amount of $10,000 and the location will be School Year 12 farewell dinner also Lockhart once again at the Lockhart Caravan Park. and The Rock Central Schools Presentation There are still some relevant details that have and entertainment evenings. It was a pleasure to be sorted out but this gives the festival to be invited and I thoroughly enjoyed the direction for the future. Council has also presentation of Awards, the acknowledgement confirmed the winning 2011 sculpture will be of individuals, retiring teachers and the relocated in the new park adjoining the new entertainment provided by the students. council administration building, once the old Congratulations to Zac Cornish who was administration building is demolished. awarded the Dux of The Rock Central Secondary School and Stevie Marriott who was At present council is determining with the Dux of the Lockhart Central School Year 12. I assistance of the Tourism/Economic wish them all the best in their endeavours in Development Committee whether to produce a the future. business newsletter or directory promoting our [email protected] www.lockhart.nsw.gov.au Mayoral Report businesses within the Shire. It would be appreciated cost to all ratepayers to clean up the mess and is if business owners or ratepayers provide their taking extra time away from the council employees thoughts on this proposal. It is to promote to move on to other jobs they have allocated. businesses within the Shire so that residents are aware of there existence and encourage them to Day will be held at The Rock this year at support them. the Recreation Ground so please keep this in mind as breakfast is free and the activities planned by the Recently we have had a spate of vandalism and Progress Association and Recreation Ground graffiti attacks within the Shire especially in the new Committee are always enjoyable. toilets at Coronation Park at The Rock and to a lesser extent the new skate park at Lockhart. See you there Windows at the council owned building in Yerong Creek have been broken. If residents see or know of Mayor these culprits please report it to council or directly to Peter Yates the police. We don’t want this in our Shire, it is a

The Cost of Vandalism financial help, from other sources within the Council has received the following article which community, and if it is a worthy and legitimate might assist all residents within the Shire. “cause”, the members will do their best to help Over the past 6 months, in and around The Rock, where possible. buildings are being targeted by some very selfish Every time money is spent repairing the damage to “vandals”, who have so little concern for other these buildings, or paying to remove the “garbage” peoples’ property they do “senseless” damage just littering their grounds, it means there is less money for something to do, and a “laugh”…!!!! left to give “donations”. These “vandals” just do not Some community organisations affected by this understand what “losers” they really are. “Vandalism” are The Rock CWA, the Show Ground Instead, why don’t they “get a life, and spend their facilities, and the Golf Club. Even some residents, spare time in working for the community’s good, who live alone, in their homes, are also being instead of destroying it just because they are “harassed”. Due to the recent hot weather, they “bored”. have opened their wooden doors, to let in fresh air, If you are experiencing any problems such as the but keeping the screen doors locked for safety.. above please contact the Police Service. These brave “trouble makers” run up to the door, “howl out loud” and then like the cowards they are, The Phone Numbers are: run away. All this in the name of “fun”. It doesn’t Lockhart 6920 5205 matter what harmful effect this could have on the The Rock 6920 2044 occupant of the house. 6922 2599 These organisations try to help the Community whenever they can. The CWA, for instance, has At a recent Lockhart Shire Council Police and donated money, to The Rock Central School to help Community Consultation Committee Meeting, it was pupils if needing financial assistance. Donations stressed by the senior officer representing the have been given to Emily Gardens to buy extra Police that residents should report all incidents to things for the residents’ enjoyment. They have tried the Police no matter how small and ensure you to help the Show Society with their struggle to keep obtain an Incident Number from the police officer our Rural Show “alive”. Whenever approached for who took your complaint.

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Police & Community Consultation Committee Work on shoulders and table drains has continued This Committee was established by Council some throughout the Shire and numerous culverts have 12 months ago and the Committee meets on a been repaired. Hotmix work has been completed at quarterly basis. the Street/Reid Street intersection in Lockhart and work is continuing in the Green The purpose of the meeting is to permit community Street West residential subdivision. The sewer members from throughout the Shire to have direct construction in this subdivision is underway which access to a senior Police Officer in which any will then allow for further road works to be concerns regarding policing matters are presented completed. at that meeting. Sealed roads remain a priority until the season The last meeting of the Police & Community finishes in March/April 2012. it is intended to have Consultation Committee was held on Friday 25 one grader crew remain on the Lockhart/The Rock November 2011 with the report being presented to Road, one on the Lockhart/ Road and Council on 15 December 2011. one on the Green Street West project and the One of the main themes coming from the last Industrial Park extensions. committee meeting was from the senior Police Rapid Response Plan for Noxious Weeds Officer attending the meeting, who impressed on Incursions the community that if they have a matter, no matter how small, which might require investigation or To ensure consistency to the approach for dealing action by the Police Service, that residents must with new incursions of noxious plants all Councils ring the Police Station and report the matter. The within the have been encouraged to adopt senior officer also stressed that those people who a rapid response plan. are reporting matters to the Police should obtain This draft policy is on public exhibition and if any an incident number from the Police Officer who members of the community wish to comment on took their call. this policy please feel free to do so. Works Report Natural Disaster Insurance Review Council has continued work on the road The Federal Government in March 2011 rehabilitation work at the Tootool Bridge together announced the Natural Disaster Insurance Review with the work commencing on the rehabilitation on initiated mainly due to the absence of flood Lockhart-Walbundrie Road. The projects were insurance for many policy holders particularly slowed by the amount of moisture in the pavement, those in Queensland and certainly this was of large volumes of unsuitable material had to be concern to many residents of the Lockhart Shire. removed with an excavator and then replaced. Details of the review by the Federal Government is The problem is caused by inadequate drainage included in Council’s Business Paper however one and poor quality pavement material and to avoid of the salient points contained in the review will be future problems drainage is being improved while a definition of flood. the pavement is being raised and good quality The draft definition appears to be as follows: material is being used. It is expected that similar “Flood means the covering of normally dry land by problems will occur on the most badly failed water that has escaped or been released from the sections of sealed roads and the only thing that normal confines of: can be done to minimise the problem is to continue to clean out table drains and repair culverts to prevent water from sitting on roadsides. (Continued on page 4)

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any lake or any river, creek or other natural Spirit of the Land Festival Committee watercourse whether or not altered or Mrs Sue Schneider, the Chairperson of the Spirit of modified; or the Land Festival Committee made a presentation any reservoir, canal or dam.” to Council at it’s meeting on 15 December 2011 It is hoped that a definition either in this format or advising of the success of the 2011 Festival held in some similar line is adopted in the future. Lockhart in October 2011. Integrated Planning and Reporting Mrs Schneider expressed some concern as to the Requirements longevity of the Festival Committee given the amount of work which is involved to those persons Contained elsewhere in this newsletter is an prepared to ensure the Festival happens and the invitation to all members of the community to insufficient number of volunteers to assist in the comment on the Draft Lockhart Shire Community many activities to be undertaken to ensure a Plan 2012 – 2022. successful event. Members of the community will recall over the last Council has resolved to meet with members of the several months various surveys being undertaken, Spirit of the Land Festival Committee in early many community meetings being undertaken as January 2012 in order to determine if Council is able well as physical surveys by Council’s consultant, to provide any further assistance in the staging of Mrs Jaime Carroll. the 2012 Festival. The draft document has now been completed and Australia Day 2012 all members of the community are encouraged to inspect the document and provide any comments by Just a reminder to all members of the community 30 January 2012. that the Australia Day festivities are to be held on Thursday 26 January 2012 at The Rock township The draft document itself is available on Council’s and all members of the community are encouraged website, the Council administration building in to attend this important event. Lockhart and The Rock, Pleasant Hills and Yerong Creek Post Offices.

Digging the new sewer for Green Street West Residential Subdivision

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Council News LOCKHART SHIRE COUNCIL COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN

COMMUNITY REVIEW PERIOD DECEMBER 19TH 2011 – JANUARY 30TH 2012 Lockhart Shire Council’s first Community Strategic Plan is on public exhibition from 19 December 2011 until 30 January 2012. The plan is available for viewing on Council’s website www.lockhart.nsw.gov.au , in hard copy at Council’s administration building or at The Rock, Yerong Creek and Pleasant Hills Post Offices. The Community Strategic Plan has been developed as part of the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework legislation in place for all NSW Council’s. The plan is a reflection of extensive community engagement that has taken plan with our community over the last several months. If you would like to comment on the Community Strategic Plan, written submissions are to be addressed to: The General Manager, Lockhart Shire Council P O Box 21 LOCKHART 2656 and are to be received by 4.30pm on Monday 30 January 2012.

LAND FOR SALE

Green Street West Residential Subdivision

Council’s new residential land estate situated in Green Street West Lockhart is in the process of being completed.

Sizes of the blocks range from 832m² to 1790m², fully serviced with electricity, water, telephone and sewer available.

Prices range from $6,600 to $44,000, some conditions apply.

For further details contact

Ursula Jones or Chris Gallagher On 6920 5305

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NEWSLETTER Lockhart Caravan Park DEADLINES If you know someone looking for just the right place to set up camp with a tent or All articles for the next Newsletter need to be caravan, or looking to hire an on-site received no later than 4pm on van, then Lockhart Caravan Park is just 17 Februaruy 2012 the place. Situated in Green Street, the caravan Council would appreciate articles in word or park is just 100 metres from the publisher format, jpg is also acceptable. shopping area and within easy walking Placement of articles is subject to available space. distance to all facilities. Please no PDF’s There are 21 sites, three unpowered and eighteen powered sites. Ph: (02) 6920 5305 Three fully equipped cabins all three Fax: (02) 6920 5247 bedroom and will sleep up to eight with or [email protected] the use of the sofa bed in the living area. A wood barbecue is available as well as showers, toilets and a peaceful location. Contact the Manager on 0458 205 303 Next Council Meeting for bookings.

20 February 2012 Notice is given that Council’s Meeting for February will be held in the Council Chambers, Green Street, Lockhart. The meeting commences at 5.00pm members of the community are most welcome to attend

PAYMENT OF RATES & CHARGES Residents experiencing difficulty in paying their If you receive a Pension you can apply for a rates and charges are invited to discuss their Pension Rebate on your Rates if the property on particular circumstances with Council’s Director which you are applying for a Rebate is your of Corporate Services on (02) 6920 5305 principal place of residence. Residents who have made a payment directly To avoid legal action on overdue rates or long into Council’s bank account are asked to please term outstanding debts contact Council to notify Council of the payment they have made. make an arrangement to pay.

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Community News

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Lockhart Shire History If you are able to contribute to this project The Tourism & Economic Development please forward information to Steering Committee is calling for information [email protected] or the Lockhart from members of the community to assist in the Shire Office, PO Box 21 Lockhart. NSW 2656. development of ‘Historical Trails’. This information will be used to develop self-drive and walking trails. The community will be aware of landmarks, buildings and historical events/ items in the community. These areas of interest could include the sites of former schools, post offices, sporting fields, marked/unmarked graves of early settlers etc. Visitors to the area are keen to understand the history of the area, having a structured ‘path’ to investigate the region would be helpful. Once produced, the flyer/brochure will be distributed via the visitor information centres.

‘Go the Distance’ Documentary to be filmed in Lockhart. Lockhart will host 5 women travelling from Adelaide to Rockhampton. Visiting 10 towns and will visit Lockhart on 20 &21 January. Lockhart will be one of the many locations visited by the women, who will also stop at Adelaide, Melbourne, Merrijig, Tamworth, Byron Bay, Brisbane, Emerald and Rockhampton. The Lockhart community will have the opportunity to show the ladies life and romance of a country town.

The committee is planning to hold function /events to allow them to experience the romance of a country town. Encourage eligible men in the district to pamper the ladies and make them feel ‘special’ These can include contact/meeting residents of similar age in the area. ‘Romance’ the women and demonstrate life in ‘Lockhart’.

This is a fantastic opportunity to promote Lockhart and for the District let’s put our best foot forward as the documentary will be featured on national TV. The Sunrise team will be travelling with the crew for some parts of the journey.

Congratulations to the Lockhart Better Business Group for the Christmas ‘Saleabration’

The children and elves were delighted to welcome Santa and businesses were all in the Christmas spirit. Christmas window displays creating a festive atmosphere aided by stalls, Choir and violin music. The Heaven in Rags window still has everyone guessing who the mystery Santa could be.

8 Community News Lockhart Lions Club Recycling Location: Next to Uncle Toby’s Shed, northern side of railway line. Entry from Brookong Street. Opening Times: Daylight Hours, seven days a week Acceptable Items Paper/Magazines, Books (incl. phone books) Cardboard, Glass bottles & Jars (rinsed) Aluminium cans -Scrap aluminium, Plastics of any kind incl. bottles (rinsed), bags and wrapping Unacceptable Items Wax-coated cartons, Polystyrene, Light bulbs, Fluorescent tubes, Window glass, Heat-treated glass, Steel cans or drums Items we definitely don’t want -Soiled disposable nappies Be a responsible recycler. To make our job easier please use receptacles provided. Thank you Due to a large back up of silage bags we are unable to accept anymore at this time.

LOCKHART PRE-SCHOOL Kindergarten Inc.

Is currently taking enrolments for 2012. If you are considering sending your Child to Preschool in 2012, we invite you to call into the Preschool on Wednesday’s or Friday’s between 9.00am and 3.00pm to pick up an in- formation pack, or alternately you can contact the Preschool on 69205156 and we can post the information pack to you. Lockhart Preschool Kindergarten caters for Children 3 to 6 years.

The Rock & District Playgroup Meets Fridays 10am - 12pm The Rock Preschool King Street The Rock For all children from birth—5yrs and all carers, mums, dads and grandparents Bring the kiddos for a play while you enjoy a coffee… For more information contact Connie 0428719576 Di 0429160381 Emma 0418964114

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Local Church Services – January

The Rock Uniting Church St Mary’s Parish, The Rock Ford Street, The Rock 6.00pm, Saturday (vigil), 2ND SUNDAY – 9.30AM 8.30am, Sunday, Yerong Creek All Welcome 10.00am, Sunday, The Rock. CONTACT: (O2) 69202024 Enquiries: Fr Steven Ledinich, 6920 2017. Or (02) 6920 3569

Anglican Church of Australia Diocese of Riverina St Aidan’s Ministering Community Lockhart Uniting Church Lockhart January

Worship Sundays, 9am 9th 9am Lockhart Enquiries: Rev Nola Cox – 6920 5549 15th 9am No service, join with the Anglicans

The Rock 22nd 9am Lockhart St Peters Anglican Church Communion 1st Sunday each 29th No morning service month at 9.30am 6.30pm Film Night Shared tea All Welcome 3rd Sunday Morning Prayer Any inquiries, ring Larraine Hoffmann, 6920 6233 or Enquiries: Mrs J Heazlewood 0447 491 560 0429 206 233. Mrs M Vennell 6920 1067

Lockhart Catholic Church 8am St Mary's Lockhart on Sunday 7pm Saturday, St Mary's Lockhart Harvestlands Church 10am Sunday- Urangeline 1st and 3rd, Galore 2nd and Lockhart Memorial Hall – Sunday 9am 4th Worship & Kids Service For further information contact Father D. Howie on 6920 5446 All Welcome Enquiries: Marianne & Steve Train St John’s Presbyterian Church 0427 241 021 Pastor Bob Thurlow – 6929 3129 Les Bergmeier—6927 1144

Cnr Hebden & Day St, Lockhart Bethlehem Lutheran Church 1st and 3rd Sundays—6pm s 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays—8.45am Phone 02-69206226 with enquiries All Welcome

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Council News

Rubbish Tip Opening Times

Each 2nd & 4th Each TUESDAY 1st & 3rd SUNDAY WEDNESDAY SUNDAY

Lockhart 8.30am – 10.30am 12.00pm – 3.00pm

The Rock 1.00pm – 3.00pm 12.00pm-3.00pm

Yerong Creek 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Pleasant Hills 10.00 am – 12.00pm

Milbrulong 8.00am – 9.00am

CASUAL EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE A review of Council’s Casual List shows there are no current applications on file. If you are looking for casual work in Schedule-February 2012 general labouring, call in to Council’s Administration Building and complete a Lockhart casual employment form, which must be 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th updated every three months. You will need to provide details of Milbrulong qualifications and referees. 7th & 21st Please note employment is not Pleasant Hills continuous or guaranteed. 13th & 27th Yerong Creek & The Rock 9th & 23rd Roads & Traffic Authority

www.rrl.nsw.gov.au The RTA visits Lockhart (9 Matthews Street) once a month on a Tuesday. To book a driving test, or for more information, please phone Wagga Wagga RTA on 13 2213

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Wagga Wagga groups urged to apply for new funding for long-term projects

Daryl Maguire, MP Member for Wagga Wagga is encouraging local bushcare and Landcare groups to apply for up to $250,000 in new funding available through the Environmental Trust for large-scale, long- term bush regeneration projects.

The $8 million Community Bush Regeneration Large Project Stream was launched earlier this month by NSW Minister for the Environment Robyn Parker.

“This new program is offering grants of between $200,000 and $250,000 for projects which will run for up to six years,” Daryl Maguire said.

“They provide a great opportunity for local community organisations, like Landcare and bushcare groups, to undertake major regeneration projects, with security of funding for up to six years.

“The grants are available for projects that protect, restore and enhance the natural environment, including the rehabilitation of degraded bushland.

“Applications are open until January 31, 2012 and I encourage local community organisations to explore this new opportunity for funding for major projects.”

Ms Parker said the Community Bush Regeneration Large Project Stream has been established under the Trust’s existing Environmental Restoration and Rehabilitation Program.

“This new program fulfils our promise to provide additional funding to protect the natural environment and support local bush regeneration initiatives,” Ms Parker said.

Applications are invited for projects that:

- regenerate degraded natural areas, including bushland, riverbanks, degraded waterways and rare and endangered ecosystems - improve the ongoing health and improve resilience of important ecosystems and habitats of rare and endangered flora and fauna - improve ecological connectivity within and between natural areas - improve the capacity of, and resource local community groups to protect, restore and enhance the environment by strengthening local community organisations whose primary purpose is to undertake environmental works in their local area.

Full details at http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/grants/envtrust.htm

Tai Chi classes have resumed in Lockhart Mondays at 10am possible classes on Fridays 9am in Milbrulong Enquiries please call Larraine Hoffman 6920 6233

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Funding Info Session Brookong Nook Craft Shop for CASP Grants Green Street Lockhart Applications for CASP Come in and browse you’ll be amazed (Country Arts Support Program) are now open for Goods for sale: All varieties of home projects taking place made Jams, Pickles, Relishes, Lemon between 9 April 2012 and 7 Butter, Local Honey, Free Range April 2013. The aim of CASP Eggs, Olive Oil, Goats Soap. is to support community Cooking: Apple or Apricot Pies, Fruit cultural development in Rolls, Various small tarts, regional and rural New South Handcrafts: knitted scarf’s – all Wales through small grants lengths & colours in latest fashion of up to $3,000 for short yarns, baby jackets & Children’s term, locally initiated jumpers, bibs & singlet’s, knitted be- projects. A limited number of rets/hats, rugs, dressed dolls and grants are available and new born baby necessities in a gift funds must be used primarily basket. Many other assorted hand- for professional artists' fees, crafts and gifts travel and accommodation. Great place for that special gift at Closing Date: 10 February reasonable prices. 2012 www.regionalartnsw.com.au/ Orders taken if unavailable on the grants/casp.html day.

Lockhart Local Court Services The Local Court Office has moved from the Council appearances, payment of court fines and Chambers, Green St, Lockhart, to make room for the civil claims matters. Assistance can be given in the new Council Administration Building. Local Court making of Wills. Marriages may also be conducted. Services can now be found at 9 Matthews Street, As a Government Access Centre you may purchase Lockhart (Council’s Medical Centre). fishing licences, obtain boating handbooks and many The office is open the first and third Mondays of each other publications. month from 9:30am to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to 3:30pm. Please make use of the services provided by Lockhart Services available include: Births, Deaths & Marriages Court House. Phone 6920 5533 or call in during opening enquiries, family law, apprehended violence orders, hours. advice on procedural matters relating to Court

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Home Care Service of NSW OPTOMETRIST Lockhart/Urana/The Rock Russell and Chalker EyecarePlus visit Lockhart regularly for comprehensive Enquiries: 6920 5286 consultations including glaucoma testing, Co-ordinator - Robyn Pearse cataract assessments, macular We provide the following services: degeneration. − Domestic Assistance Adults and children’s assessments, and − Personal Care Veteran’s Affairs patients welcome. Spectacle frames available. − Respite Services For Appointments Phone: Referral Intake: 1300 881 144 (02) 6921 8833.

X-RAY SERVICE PODIATRIST X-ray services are available every second Monday at Lockhart & Wagga Foot Clinic attends Lockhart District Hospital. A referral from Community Health Centre monthly. the doctor is required. For appointments phone 6921 1783.

Lockhart and District Community Services 2011 Bus Timetable Please note the Monday bus service is no longer available.

WEDNESDAY—Bus to Wagga We take bookings for Lockhart Shire Depart for Wagga residents when seats are available. Please Lockhart Post Office 8.30 am phone to be placed on the waiting list The Rock Post Office 9:00 am We are unable to transport 6 years and K-Mart Car Park 9.30 am under. 7—18 years require a companion. Depart for Lockhart 2.00 pm The Rock 2.30 pm COST OF TRANSPORT Lockhart 3.00 pm Lockhart to Wagga -$15.00 Lockhart to $20.00 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH The Rock to Wagga - $10.00 Bus to Albury Urana to Albury $15.00 Depart Lockhart 7.30 am Connection for Urana to Wagga available on Depart Urana 8.00 am request. Depart Oaklands 8.30 am Arrive Albury 9.45 am Bookings Essential—6920 4162 Depart 2.00pm First preference for Albury service is given to residents.

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Lockhart Community Health HEARING TESTS/HEARING AIDS Services Terence Ryan Hearing Aids are now visiting Lockhart Community Health Nurses are Lockhart every 4th Thursday at Lockhart & available for self-referral Mon, Tues, Wed, District Community Services. Fri, ph: 6920 5309 • Hearing tests for all ages—FREE for The Rock Community Health Nurses are eligible pensioners available for self-referral Mon, Wed, Fri, ph: • Hearing aid fittings and prescriptions 6920 5309 or 6920 2066 • Hearing aids to suit all needs and Early Childhood Clinics—Wed, Lockhart budgets –Thurs, The Rock Other services available include: • Repairs and service Physiotherapy—Wed, ph: 6920 5206 • Home visits available by appointment Women’s Health—6920 5309 for appt • Employer audios X-ray, Optometrist, Podiatrist—see ads on • Custom made swim plugs opposite page. Phone 1300 345 667 to make an appointment. Lockhart and District Community Services Office at the Medical Centre Lockhart is open between beyondblue 9.00am-1.00pm and 1.30pm-3.00pm. Council has a limited Monday - Friday. supply of books and For all enquiries or transport bookings DVD’s available for please ring the office in the mornings, on interested persons to 02 6920 4162. borrow. If the office is unattended in the Ask at reception or access the beyondblue afternoons due to service demands, please website, www.beyondblue.org.au, or the leave a message and we will contact you beyondblue info line 1300 22 4636 as soon as possible.

Red Cross Mobile Blood Bank The Donormobile parks outside the Council Chambers on Green Street, Lockhart, every three months , and they would love to see some new donors. Next Visit: Monday 9th & Tuesday 10th January 2012 Contact Susan Gooden on 6927 1134 to make an appointment.

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Telstra Child Flight As the only emergency helicopter service in Australia which is just for kids, Telstra Child Flight helps save the lives of critically ill children from regional areas every time they fly, transporting their precious cargo to one of only 10 hospitals in metropolitan NSW and the ACT which have neonatal and paediatric intensive care facilities and expertise. Since commencing operations in 1989, they have transported more than 7,300 babies and children and offer a safe, reliable service, on call around the clock, throughout the year and free of charge to the families who need it. A registered charity which is only partially funded by the government, Telstra Child Flight relies on corporate sponsorship, donations and community fundraising to stay in the air. To make a donation to Telstra Child Flight go to www.telstrachildflight.org.au, or phone 1800 244 531 (free call) If you would like to fundraise for Telstra Child Flight, why not hold a “Cuppa for Kids” or “Casual for Kids” event. These are simple and fun ways to make a difference. Call Angela Burns on 0419 213 541 for details.

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Toy library We are excited to be able to provide a large range of toys, games and puzzles suited to all ages. Toy library hours will be: Tuesdays and Fridays 10am—12pm So come on in and check out our awesome toys. Our toy library staff look forward to meeting you. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TOY LIBRARY CALL MEGAN DELPHIN Ph: 0459 2047 84

The Rock Op-Shop Council Catering

Council is seeking expressions of interest Open from Community Groups to cater for Wed - Sun Council’s Monthly Council Meeting for up 10am - 4pm to three meetings. Contact Lynly Boyle For further information please call Ph: 6920 1522 Council. Phone: 6920 5305. All clothes, shoes and bags $1.00 only

The Rock & District Meals on Wheels and Friendship Club ‘Serving our Community’ Come and join our Friendship Club Tuesdays 10.00am— 3.00pm & Thursdays 10.00am-3.00pm Volunteers are always in demand to assist with our programmes to help our older and disabled citizens Just call (02) 6920 2500 and have a chat with our friendly co-ordinators. Are you eating regular meals? Is it getting too difficult for you to shop? Do you care for an older or disabled person? Do you have a short term illness? Are you in a crisis? We may be able to help! For a free confidential assessment call (02) 6920 2500.

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LOCKHART GOLF CLUB SUMMER GOLF FOR EVERYONE

Saturday morning Early Birds Tee-off – 7am, 9 holes, $5 BBQ Breakfast available for $2

Sunday evening Night Owls Tee-off – 5pm, 9 holes, $5

More information Phone: Captain Ian – 0428807585 Secretary Sandra – 6920 4474

Would you like shredded paper for Having Difficulty composting? with your If so, Council has plenty. Mobile Phone Reception?? Enquiries to Robyn Contact the Telecommunication Ph: 6920 5305 Ombudsman on 1800 0620 58

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National Workforce Development Fund

An announcement of $73m of National Workforce Whilst guidelines are yet to be finalised, the project funding to support enterprise training and following reference may prove helpful: http:// workforce development is expected shortly. www.serviceskills.com.au/national-workforce- Applications are based on a co-investment funding development-fund-%28nwdf%29 model between the Australian Government and Service Skills Australia’s approach to proposals enterprise. includes the following: In recent weeks, a further $50m has been allocated •What is the identified business / under this National Workforce fund to assist industry enterprise / sector / region need? access nationally recognised qualifications to •How will the ‘qualification’ (or ‘skill set’) improve productivity and their bottom line. An address the identified need? announcement on priorities is also expected shortly. •How will the business measure the Based on the focus adopted by the National Long- effectiveness / impact in the business? Term Tourism Strategy and the recent Co-contribution: announcement of eight tourism ‘hot spots’, Service An employer contribution to training will be required Skills Australia is hopeful the ‘tourism’ sector will as follows: receive dedicated funding to address workforce • Small enterprise (<100 persons engaged): needs. 33% of the agreed cost of training; As your national Industry Skills Council, Service Medium (100-199): 50% • Large (200+): 66%. Skills Australia will be the conduit for enquires and Funding is available for national qualifications from applications. Individual businesses (and business Certificate 3 to Advanced Diploma, and for ‘skill owners), associations, regional tourism sets’ (ie: those currently identified in training organisations etc can apply directly to Service Skills packages). Australia. Enquires can be directed to Bernard Moore at Local, regional, state and national initiatives are (E) [email protected]; encouraged to access this national workforce fund (M) 0433 244 638 or Service Skills Australia: to address training and workforce needs. (T) 02 8243 1200.

Education Grants for Disadvantaged Children Applications Close Midnight 29 February 2012 If you are a community group, school, kindergarten or day care centre that know of a disadvantaged child or young person who is eligible for a grant, apply today. A community partnership brought to you by OfficeMax® Australia and OfficeMax® New Zealand in conjunction with child welfare charity Barnardos Australia. Education is one of the most important parts of a child’s development but unfortunately some families struggle to equip their children with the resources required for their schooling. Max e Grants is a small grants program that enables education providers to nominate children for assistance. Sometimes it just takes something small to help them on their way, for instance assistance with school books and stationery, uniforms and equipment, special tuition or support with excursions. Max e Grants has been successfully operating in Australia for over four years and has given out AUD$600,000 in grants to over 1000 Australian children. From 2011, OfficeMax® New Zealand joins this program to launch the same initiative for children in New Zealand. Together we can give children in need a better chance at life through increased participation in the education system. https://www.bmaxe.com.au/html/

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21 Public Information

ST VINCENT De PAUL SOCIETY The Rock Preschool Inc. Monday-Thursday

$16.00 per day Operates in The Rock, Yerong Creek With concession available Please contact Jess and now Lockhart Ph: 6920 2455 email: [email protected] If you need assistance please call The Rock Preschool is a “Not for 0438 8676 03 Profit” Community Based Between the hours Organisation 10am – 4pm Monday to Friday LOCKHART MEMORIAL HALL HALL HIRE FULL DAY $110.00 PLEASANT HILLS PRESCHOOL HALF DAY $ 66.00 NIGHT $165.00 Now taking enrolments for 2011 ALSO AVAILABLE FOR HIRE: For information please Tables, Chairs, Crockery contact Megan on Please contact Lockhart Shire Council 6929 6134. Phone: (02) 6920 5305

THE ROCK GOLF CLUB The Rock Golf Club are seeking historical Urana Shire Council Newsletter information from people within the district for The Urana Shire Council monthly inclusion in our Centenary Book to be published in newsletter is available from Council’s 2014. office – 69 Green Street, Lockhart, and our Please contact President John Jarick 6920 2120 or newsletter similarly from Urana Shire Sec. Col Stewart 6920 1404. Council.

Lockhart Central Rural Fire Service Brigade Looking for new members Phone Peter Wiggins 0428 516 095

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The Rock Central School is now taking enrolments for Lockhart Senior Citizens Kinder All gatherings held at the Lockhart for 2012 Ex-Servicemen’s Club Do you have a child, or someone you 1.30 Monday, 6th Feb - Cards know have a child, turning 6 before 31st July, 2012? 1.30pm Monday, 13th Feb - Meeting please contact followed by Bingo The Rock Central School on 11.30am Sunday, 19th Feb - BBQ Ph: 6920 2132 1.30 Monday, 20th Feb - Cards Fax: 6920 2023 Email: therock- 1.30pm Monday, 27th Feb - Cards [email protected] to enrol Our next Meeting will be 13th Feb 2012

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FORMS Lockhart Seniors News For some small building jobs and other developments it is possible that no approval is All meetings held at the required from Council. Contact Council for Lockhart Ex-Servicemen’s Club clarification. Otherwise, it is likely that a completed “Development Application” form President Joy Hooper welcomed 31 would need to be submitted to Council with senior members to our December drawings. meeting. Birthday wishes were read The Development Application and approval out to those celebrating their process, regulated by the State Government through local councils, is aimed to ensure that birthdays this month. The seniors the various regulations are complied with and Christmas party was enjoyed by all that a detailed, written record is kept for the who attended. Our December future. meeting was on 12 December Councils are required to obtain certain specific information so the standard development followed by Bingo then afternoon tea. application form used may in some cases seem Our next meeting will be on 13 complex. Council staff are able to assist with February 2012 completion of forms.

Contact Council for clarification of any matter concerning Development Applications G Cunningham Secretary 02 6920 5305.

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Happy New Year to all! Mandi Bouffler) and President (Sue Schneider) stood down. These positions are currently vacant. It has been a very busy year for the Spirit of the Land For the Spirit of the Land Festival to be sustainable, more Committee this year. Some say that it was the best volunteers are required. The committee invites you to Festival yet! The feedback we have received, from locals assist them in any way you can. You may be able to help and tourists alike, was that everyone enjoyed the in any of the vacant executive positions. You may like to weekend. Keeping the stalls, exhibits and sculptures in help on the weekend of the Festival or you may be able to the main street was certainly popular with visitors, locals help with the organisation of some other area of the and retailers. Festival during the year. The workshops leading up to the Festival, and funded by Below is a list of different areas of the Festival where you Festivals Australia, added to local exhibits and gave may be able to help our community festival; support to other local organisations. Katie Day’s “Two horse dead heat race”, we understand, will find a home at • stalls the Picnic Races. The Lockhart Progress Association also • artists benefited with Myra Jenkins’ great swagmen finding a • sponsorships home at the “Shadows of Brookong” project as well as • donations “The Drovers Life and the “Horse and Dray” purchased • grant writing from Stuart Spragg (Thank you to community members • newspaper scrapbooking for their donations towards purchasing these sculptures). • fundraisers The Spirit of the Land Committee donated a Cobb and Co • volunteer rosters horse drawn coach to the Shadows project also. The • schools “Roo” and “Emu” at the Wagga road entrance to town, on • website updates Tricia and Baden Herford’s property, continues to stop • Facebook updates traffic – thanks to local artists and Steve Coburn of • music Sydney. Locals are also proudly displaying sculptures on • preview night homes and properties around the Shire. Of course, former prize winners of the National Farm • pick up horse jumps, hay bales, gum leaves Sculpture Award were back again this year. Artists such etc for hall set up as Andrew Whitehead, Stuart Spragg and Keith Simpson • flags, flower baskets – main street proudly displayed their work as well as new and emerging • Setting up exhibitions artists, making the 2011 exhibition even better. • Clean up on the Sunday afternoon following Congratulations to this year’s winner of the $10,000 prize, the festival Stuart Taylor, from , for his magnificent sculpture “Horse Power”, a majestic piece! This is The above list highlights some of the main areas we need currently still on display in the caravan Park and a help with. If you feel you would be able to assist in any wonderful treat for campers. way please contact Sue Schneider on 02 69207428. A big thank you to the Lockhart Shire Council and to all “Many hands make light of work” J the sponsors and volunteers for their unfailing support of Once again, the committee wishes to thank you, the the National Farm Sculpture Award and the Spirit of the Lockhart Shire Residents, for the warmth shown to Land Festival. visitors and for your support over 2011. For the town and shire, industry calculations show some 2011 Spirit of the Land Committee $800,000 was spent in Lockhart during the Festival weekend with visitors travelling from all States of The next meeting will be on Australia. Wednesday 11th January at 7.30pm As the workload has increased each year, particularly in at the chasing funds to host the Festival, the number of committee members has decreased. Foundation Ex-Servicemen’s Club. members are feeling the pressure and, sadly, at the All most welcome. recent Annual General Meeting, held on Wednesday 14th December, the two vice Presidents (Ann Madden and

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Lockhart Better business group With thanks to the community of Lockhart for your wonderful support – a great night out Christmas shopping on Friday 9th December Many thanks to the school children for their superb colouring in and for entering the colouring competition The colouring in competition is displayed outside Bush & Campbell down the street

Results Nick Madden 1st infants colouring Zoe Bent, Luke Westblade Sara Stephens 1st primary colouring Annikah Gooden, Ruby Bouffler Victoria Achievement awards for fantastic colouring Emily Pincott Oran Fountain-Marr Isabell McKenzie Ava Burkinshaw Syd Brockwell Milly Flynn Nimra Syeda Zoe Douglas Hira Tom Schneider Ashleigh Hoffmann Chayte Burkinshaw David Fletcher

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Weed of the Month Devil’s Claw

Dispersal and Control: Seeds are spread gener- ally whilst still inside the woody capsule, the cap- sule readily attaching to almost anything that it contacts thanks to its long claws. Capsules are often caught in sheep’s wool, causing problems for shearers and eventual downgrading of wool. Due to its unpalatable nature, it is left untouched by grazing stock. Fortunately, control is easily achieved through timely cultivation, chipping or (YELLOW FLOWERED, PURPLE FLOWERED) spraying during the flowering stage; and most her- Ibicella lutea, Proboscidea louisianica bicides are highly effective via spot spraying and Declared Noxious Weeds Class 4 even boom spraying if the situation is warranted. Description: Native to North and South America, Before using any herbicide, always read the label the earliest records of introduction into Australia carefully. All herbicides must be applied strictly in date back to 1858, and were considered natural- accordance with the directions on the label. ised in some parts of the country by 1882. Com- Both Devil’s Claw species are declared Class 4 monly known as Devil’s Claw, however recognised noxious weeds in Lockhart Shire and as such, the as different families and with different coloured growth and spread of these plants must be con- flowers. Growing to 40cm high, and up to 50cm, it trolled according to the measures specified in generally germinates in spring and through into Lockhart Shire Council’s Class 4 Noxious Weeds summer. It is restricted mostly to roadsides and Management Plan. cultivated areas; but also in large, exposed grazing For further information please contact Council’s areas and around dams and channel banks. Noxious Weeds Inspector Alan Gundrill on Flowers: Yellow flowers are formed in dense, (02) 6920 5305. erect clusters to 30cm long and with reddish/purple markings inside; purple-flowered plants are more trumpet shaped, and in clusters to 20cm long, with spots of dark purple or orange inside. Leaves: Similar to those found on pumpkin plants. Generally circular to kidney shaped and with wavy margins at the ends of long (20cm) stalks. Up to 20cm across and covered in fine hairs. Seed/Fruit: Plant produces a green capsule, which becomes woody as it matures and covered in short spines. A long claw/hook splits into two and protrudes from the end of the capsule, and in all can extend 10-25cm long. The pod contains about 5-15 seeds of various shape; dark brown/grey to black and 8mm long, 5mm wide. Root: Extensive root system but with no taproot, possessing the ability to withstand extended dry periods.

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