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Kyogle Council Community Newsletter FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016

Kyogle Council Working together to balance Environment, Lifestyle and Opportunity.

In this MAYORAL GRANTS AUSSIE ART AT LIBRARY BASKET MESSAGE OPEN DAY PICS THE ROXY NEWS FUN ISSUE 2 3 4 6 7 8

Kyogle Council receives Lions Road, and one of Duck Creek Road. Road and the Lions Road is expected to The six single-lane wooden bridges on start in April and should all be completed $2.2m grant Gradys Creek Road (Boyles No 1, Heards, by March 2018. As some of the bridge to replace seven bridges Davis, Murrays and Boyles No 2 ) and works will be subject to tender, Council Lions Road (McIntoshes) will be replaced has yet to determine the order in which the Kyogle Council has received $2.2 mil- with dual lane structures, while the single- six bridges will be replaced. lion in Federal Government funding to lane Barretts Bridge on Duck Creek Road, Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan replace seven bridges. Old , will be replaced with a con- who has supported Council's lobby efforts The grant under Round 2 of the govern- crete and steel bridge. for bridge funding announced the grants. ment's Bridges Renewal Program will be Work will start on Barretts Bridge in Meanwhile, Kyogle Council is already matched dollar for dollar by the Council. August and is expected to be completed by preparing an application for further fund- The money will be used to replace five the end of the year. ing under Round 3 of the Bridges Renewal bridges on Gradys Creek Road, one on Work on the bridges on Gradys Creek Program.

Boyles No 2, pictured above, is one of seven old timber bridges that Kyogle Council will replace thanks to a $2.2 grant through the Federal Government’s Bridges Renewal Program. Council will match the funding dollar for dollar.

1 organisations that can demonstrate the Community Assistance grants are paid Financial assistance greatest need or benefit to the wider com- on a reimbursement basis in that success- grant applications open munity in the following areas: ful applicants must provide Council with  Welfare; receipts and/or invoices before any funds Applications have opened for grants un-  Community involvement/social interac- are paid. der Round Two of Kyogle Council's 2015- tion; Applications will close at 4pm on Friday, 2016 Community Assistance Fund.  Sport and recreation; March 18, 2016. Application forms and The Community Assistance Fund pro-  The Arts; further information about Council's Com- vides one-off donations of up to $1000 for  Youth Affairs; munity Assistance Fund are available from organisations and $500 for individuals.  Senior Citizen Affairs; the Kyogle Council administration centre, Funding preference is given to those 1 Stratheden Street, Kyogle, or the Coun-  Cultural Assistance. individuals/ cil's website at www.kyogle.nsw.gov.au.

From the MAYOR

Right: Kyogle Aus- tralia Day Citizen of the Year Larry Condon receives Left: Wooden- his award from bong Central Australia Day School cap- tains for 2016. Ambassador Mor- gan Kasmarik.

Long serving members of the West of the Range Australia Day Committee, from left, Yvonne Gay, Neville O’Malley, Amanda O’Malley, Frank Burgess, Ma- vis Goodlad and Heather O’Malley were presented with certificates of appreciation at this year’s festivities which were held at . There are fears for the fu- ture of the committee after Mr O’Malley and his wife Heather announced they were standing down from the committee after 20 years service. Photo by GEOFF BATEMAN.

West of the Range Australia Day Ambas- sador Ron Delezio congratulates Grant Martin who took out the Australia Day Award for Indigenous Champion of the Year. Photo by GEOFF BATEMAN.

Above: Kyogle Mayor Danielle Mulholland met with Tabulam community members and stakeholders to discuss a proposal to build a skate park at Tabulam.

2 Kyogle Council is and respite care. It is currently on display for public com- Ready to Grow ment. It can be downloaded from Coun- cil's website at www.kyogle.nsw.gov.au Kyogle Council's draft Community Stra- or hard copies are available for viewing at tegic Plan identifies the community's pri- Kyogle Council, the Cawongla store, the orities and aspirations for the Council area Wadeville store, Post Office, over the next 10 years and provides a Post Office, Bonalbo Post blueprint for how Council will achieve Office, Post Office, Tabulam them. Post Office, and the Mallanganee Post It is the highest level plan that Council Office. Submissions close on 22 April prepares and establishes a framework for 2016 and can be lodged via Council's Council going forward to 2025. website, emailed to council@kyogle. The draft, titled Ready to Grow, was nsw.gov. au or sent to Kyogle Council, prepared by council staff, councillors and PO Box 11, Kyogle, NSW, 2470. members of council's five community- To ensure as many people as possible based Focus Groups looking at the areas are aware of the draft CSP, Council will of governance and community service, hold roadshows at locations throughout agriculture, village life, visitor attraction, the LGA —see below for details. and ageing in place, disability services

The aim of the roadshows is 10.30am; Cawongla Communi- ings at Woodenbong, Bonalbo ROADSHOW to provide the community with ty Centre, 11.30am-1pm; and and Kyogle which will include to explain draft CSP information about the draft the Kyogle Council Chambers a presentation from staff and plan, how it was developed, from 2-3.30pm. Focus Group members. Kyogle Council is hitting the and what it means for the Tuesday, 1 March, at: Gre- The public meetings also will road to spread the word about Kyogle Council community. villia Hall, 9-10.30am; Wood- give community members the it's draft Community Strategic People will have the chance enbong Hall supper room, chance to provide input on the Plan. at the roadshows to learn more 11.30am-1pm. draft plan. They will be held at: Council will take its Commu- about the CSP and to ask staff, Friday, 4 March, at: Bonalbo  Woodenbong Community nity Strategic Plan roadshow councillors and Focus Group Hall, 9.30-11am; Old Bonalbo Hall Supper Room on Tues- to Cawongla, Wiangaree, members questions about it in Hall, 11.30am-1pm. day, 5 April, at 6pm; Kyogle, Grevillia, Wooden- an informal setting. Monday, 7 March, at: Tabu-  Bonalbo Community Hall on bong, Bonalbo, Old Bonalbo, The roadshows will be held lam Hall, 9.30-11am; Mallan- Thursday, 7 April, at 6pm; Tabulam and Mallanganee over on: ganee Hall, 11.30am-1pm.  and Kyogle Memorial Insti- four days beginning Monday, Monday, 29 February, at: Following the roadshows the tute Supper Room, on 29 February. Wiangaree Hall, from 9- Council will hold public meet- Wednesday, 13 April, at 6pm.

called stratification," he said. SOLAR MIXER "This stratification provides the ideal will prevent algal blooms environment for the growth and reproduc- tion of algae species, including toxic blue- Kyogle Council has received State Gov- green algae." ernment funding to install a solar- Mr Kennett said the mixer was designed powered device on its new water supply to continuously move the water around, storage dam to prevent algal blooms. resulting in a more uniform temperature The $69,360 grant under the govern- temperatures associated with climate and dissolved oxygen levels in the stored ment's Building Resilience to Climate change had the potential to increase the water. Change Program will allow the council to risk of toxic algal blooms occurring in "This effectively destratifies the storage install a "mixer" to destratify the water in storage dams. and breaks down the environment that the the million dollar dam being built off- "When water is stored in a dam of this algae needs to thrive," he said. stream of the Richmond River at Kyogle. kind, without a regular flow and turnover, News of the $69,360 grant was an- Council's Executive Manager Urban and the stored water forms layers of different nounced by Member for Lismore Thomas Assets Graham Kennett said increased temperature and oxygen levels. This is George.

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Kyogle LGA celebrates AUSTRALIA DAY 2016

Unsung community heroes and high achievers were honoured at Australia Day celebrations held across the Kyogle Council local Tabulam government area last month. Young Citizen of the Year -- Daniel Sorrenti The presentation of community awards was part of events held at Daniel joined the Tabulam SES unit when he was just 17. Kyogle, Tabulam and Woodenbong to mark Australia's national He has since completed courses in first aid, operate communi- day. cations equipment, and chain saw operation. He is always Other festivities included a community cricket match at Wooden- keen to help and has become a youth leader within the unit. bong, stunt motor bike displays at Tabulam and bush poetry at Citizen of the Year -- Russell Carr Kyogle. The Australia Day Award winners for the three centres are: Kyogle Senior Citizen of the Year-- John Shirley. Mr Shirley is a founding member of Kyogle Lions Club and has Cricket Team football clubs, the Woodenbong Hall Trust and helps out at commu- served the community as a member of the club for 63 years. He The team represented the Far North Coast region at the NSW nity events. He also helps organise the Australia Day City versus also delivers Meals on Wheels and holds executive positions with Milo T20 cricket finals in where they showed great Country community cricket match. the Bowling Club and his church. sportsmanship and skill. As a result of their efforts a commu- Young Citizen of the Year - Jacinta Grimmett The Australian Day Committee Achievement Award – Doug, nity cricket team has been established. Jacinta was appointed school captain last year and was a role mod- Pam and Jason Campbell. Community Event of the Year - Tabulam Racing Club el for other students. She was close to the school's special needs The Campbell family put their life on hold for two years to re- Committee students and worked with primary school students in the Active search, prepare and man an exhibition at the Kyogle Memorial Insti- The committee, comprised of all volunteers, organises and After School fitness program. Jacinta is a foundation member of the tute for the Centenary of Anzac. Their research is continuing to find runs the annual Tabulam races. They work tirelessly to pre- local pony club, takes part in dance classes and is a long time mem- the remaining unidentified Kyogle soldiers who served in World pare the grounds and track, maintain the facilities and run the ber of the Woodenbong Swimming Club where she works with War I. event which attracts thousands of people to Tabulam each younger children to encourage them in the water. Citizen of the Year Award – Larry Condon. year. Sportsperson of the Year - Remy Leonard Larry has freely given his time to coach and encourage local chil- A talented archer, Remy won numerous state and national titles dren and teenagers in a range of sports including athletics over a Woodenbong last year, broke several national and state records and was selected period of more than 20 years He volunteers his time to prepare and Citizen of the Year - Greg Gulliver to compete at the Indoor World Championships and the IBO World maintain the fields for the Rugby season and organises junior carni- A long-time community volunteer, Greg has been a firefighter Championships. He also represented the Woodenbong Central vals. for more than 20 years and currently holds the position of School in cross country, athletics, touch football, and seven-a-side Sub-junior Student of the Year - Maycee Deszecar brigade captain. He is also involved in the local tennis and rugby league. Sub-junior Sportsperson of the Year - Garnett Donnelly Russell, pictured above, is an active member of the Old Community Organisation/Event of the Year -- Woodenbong and Junior Student of the Year - Ruben Flower Bonalbo community serving on the Old Bonalbo Progress District Golf Club Ltd. Junior Sportsperson of the Year - Miles Brown Association, the Old Bonalbo Hall Committee and the Bonal- The club, with the support of its volunteer helpers, provides a Senior Student of the Year - Marne Petherbridge bo RSL sub branch. He devotes much of his time to maintain- community sporting facility and runs/hosts the village Billy Cart Senior Sportsperson of the Year - James McPaul ing the village by mowing the Old Bonalbo cemetery and Race, weddings, wakes, discos, trivia nights, charity fundraisers, village areas. parties, card and darts nights, raffles, and film nights. Community Acts of Kindness - Cheryl Allan Cheryl visits local people who are sick in hospital, often travelling long distances to drop in on them, have a chat and let them know the community is thinking of them. Indigenous Champion - Grant Martin A founding member of the Upper Clarence Junior Rugby League, Grant would pick up children to attend training and drive them home later. He would also drive the bus to games every week. Grant was instrumental in obtaining the Driver Education Computers at Jubullum Village making it possible for people to gain their drivers licence. Some of the Kyogle Australia Day Award winners with Australia Day Ambassa- Sporting Team of the Year - Tabulam Public School dor Morgan Kasmarik. 4 Flying the Australi- an and the Aborigi- nal flags at Wooden- bong’s 2016 Aus- tralia Day celebra- tions.

Unsung community heroes and high achievers were honoured at Australia Day celebrations held across the Kyogle Council local Tabulam government area last month. Young Citizen of the Year -- Daniel Sorrenti The presentation of community awards was part of events held at Daniel joined the Tabulam SES unit when he was just 17. Kyogle, Tabulam and Woodenbong to mark Australia's national He has since completed courses in first aid, operate communi- day. cations equipment, and chain saw operation. He is always Other festivities included a community cricket match at Wooden- keen to help and has become a youth leader within the unit. bong, stunt motor bike displays at Tabulam and bush poetry at Citizen of the Year -- Russell Carr Kyogle. The Australia Day Award winners for the three centres are: Kyogle Senior Citizen of the Year-- John Shirley. Mr Shirley is a founding member of Kyogle Lions Club and has Cricket Team football clubs, the Woodenbong Hall Trust and helps out at commu- served the community as a member of the club for 63 years. He The team represented the Far North Coast region at the NSW nity events. He also helps organise the Australia Day City versus also delivers Meals on Wheels and holds executive positions with Milo T20 cricket finals in Sydney where they showed great Country community cricket match. the Bowling Club and his church. sportsmanship and skill. As a result of their efforts a commu- Young Citizen of the Year - Jacinta Grimmett The Australian Day Committee Achievement Award – Doug, nity cricket team has been established. Jacinta was appointed school captain last year and was a role mod- Pam and Jason Campbell. Community Event of the Year - Tabulam Racing Club el for other students. She was close to the school's special needs The Campbell family put their life on hold for two years to re- Committee students and worked with primary school students in the Active search, prepare and man an exhibition at the Kyogle Memorial Insti- The committee, comprised of all volunteers, organises and After School fitness program. Jacinta is a foundation member of the tute for the Centenary of Anzac. Their research is continuing to find runs the annual Tabulam races. They work tirelessly to pre- local pony club, takes part in dance classes and is a long time mem- the remaining unidentified Kyogle soldiers who served in World pare the grounds and track, maintain the facilities and run the ber of the Woodenbong Swimming Club where she works with War I. event which attracts thousands of people to Tabulam each younger children to encourage them in the water. Citizen of the Year Award – Larry Condon. year. Sportsperson of the Year - Remy Leonard Larry has freely given his time to coach and encourage local chil- A talented archer, Remy won numerous state and national titles dren and teenagers in a range of sports including athletics over a Woodenbong last year, broke several national and state records and was selected period of more than 20 years He volunteers his time to prepare and Citizen of the Year - Greg Gulliver to compete at the Indoor World Championships and the IBO World maintain the fields for the Rugby season and organises junior carni- A long-time community volunteer, Greg has been a firefighter Championships. He also represented the Woodenbong Central vals. for more than 20 years and currently holds the position of School in cross country, athletics, touch football, and seven-a-side Sub-junior Student of the Year - Maycee Deszecar brigade captain. He is also involved in the local tennis and rugby league. Sub-junior Sportsperson of the Year - Garnett Donnelly Russell, pictured above, is an active member of the Old Community Organisation/Event of the Year -- Woodenbong and Junior Student of the Year - Ruben Flower Bonalbo community serving on the Old Bonalbo Progress District Golf Club Ltd. Junior Sportsperson of the Year - Miles Brown Association, the Old Bonalbo Hall Committee and the Bonal- The club, with the support of its volunteer helpers, provides a Senior Student of the Year - Marne Petherbridge bo RSL sub branch. He devotes much of his time to maintain- community sporting facility and runs/hosts the village Billy Cart Senior Sportsperson of the Year - James McPaul ing the village by mowing the Old Bonalbo cemetery and Race, weddings, wakes, discos, trivia nights, charity fundraisers, village areas. parties, card and darts nights, raffles, and film nights. Community Acts of Kindness - Cheryl Allan Cheryl visits local people who are sick in hospital, often travelling long distances to drop in on them, have a chat and let them know the community is thinking of them. Indigenous Champion - Grant Martin A founding member of the Upper Clarence Junior Rugby A Kyogle Council staff member suits up to contain a chemical League, Grant would pick up children to attend training and spill which occurred at the Community Recycling Centre at the drive them home later. He would also drive the bus to games Kyogle landfill. every week. Grant was instrumental in obtaining the Driver Education Computers at Jubullum Village making it possible for people to gain their drivers licence. Woodenbong Citizen of the Year Greg Gulliver, Australia Day Sporting Team of the Year - Tabulam Public School Ambassador Benita Collings, and Young Citizen of the Year Children take part in the tug-o-war competition at the West of the Range Australia Jacinta Grimmett. Day celebrations at Tabulam. Photo: GEOFF BATEMAN. 5 E-ZONES no longer part of LEP SHOP LOCAL urges CHAMBER

Interested in the Local En- should revert the areas origi- Encouraging Kyogle and dis- would love to hear from anyone vironment Plan and E-Zones? nally intended for E Zones to trict residents to "shop local" organising a community event The State Government re- a rural zoning. E-Zones can- will be the main project for this year. leased a report late last year not simply be imposed. 2016 for the Kyogle Chamber of "Coordinating retail promo- with its findings and recom- In summary, E-Zones on Commerce. tions with draw-card community mendations in relation to E- private land are no longer in Later this year the chamber events is just another way the Zones. Basically, the report the LEP and can no longer be also will be launching a website, chamber can work with the says that if Council wants to included in the LEP without aimed at promoting local busi- community to ensure our busi- have E-Zones from here on the necessary studies and the ness as well as providing a hub nesses, and town centre contin- in, it will have to undertake Minister's approval. for community organisations to ue to thrive," Kyogle Chamber extensive studies in accord- To read the study findings list their events. of Commerce president Doug To that end the chamber Allan said. ance with relevant State go to www.planning. guidelines. nsw.gov.au/Policy-and- These guidelines are exten- FUN RUN volunteers WANTED sive and outline detailed Legislation/Environment -and-Heritage/~/media/ study protocols that are con- Expressions of interest are will be held this year on Sun- sistent with other Federal 7F5186658058453C being sought from people inter- day, 8 May. If you would like to environmental biodiversity BE82ACF974A6D29E.a ested in joining the planning be involved contact Kylie assessment protocols. The shx. team for the Kyogle Mother's Thomas on 0428 919 496 or report found that the Council Day Classic Fun Run. email kylie@ozwidebrc. com. The event raises funds for au  The announcement also research into breast cancer. It NBN rollout on indicated that the fixed line (fibre to the node) rollout ing uses and TARGET for the Kyogle and Geneva representations ROXY DOLL’S LIFE in our culture. Gallery urban areas is planned for The current status of the construction in the first half on show at the Roxy Dolls are seen NBN rollout in the Kyogle of 2018. as treasures, LGA is as follows: This means that the entire The craft of doll making is gifts, fertility The fixed wireless towers at NBN roll out for the Kyogle explored and celebrated in the objects, protectors, magical Bonalbo, Woodenbong, Local Government Area is latest exhibition on show at devices and tools for education Homeleigh, Wiangaree and included in the projects listed Kyogle's Roxy Gallery. and play. Kyogle have all been com- above. Suitably titled Dolly, the Roxy Gallery will be popu- pleted and are now active. All areas other than Kyogle exhibition features works by lated with dolls in many The first satellite has been and Geneva urban areas will local artists and doll makers shapes and sizes, both two launched and is set for testing have access to the NBN by Anthea Moffatt, Jill Runciman, dimensional and three dimen- over the next few months, and the first quarter of 2017, and Julia Curtis, Francine Witton, sional, throughout the life of should be on line by mid the fixed line for Kyogle and Bianca Radin, Elspeth Lake the exhibition which will run 2016. Geneva will be completed by and Jhabel. from 3 February to 6 March The recent announcement mid 2018. It comprises handmade dolls 2016. from Kevin Hogan identified Looks like the time for lob- along with photographs and additional fixed wireless sites bying for the NBN roll-out paintings around the theme of Local identity within the Kyogle LGA in has ended, and the focus can the life of a doll. Donny takes a two time periods, with; shift to preparing everyone Dolls have been around since close look at a doll made in  Cedar Point and Doubtful for the roll-out, and looking the beginning of civilisation his honour. Creek to be rolled out in the for opportunities to maximise and serve to sooth and enter- fourth quarter of 2016, and its potential for the benefit of tain, while reflecting a socie-  Old Bonalbo, Sandilands, the local economy. -- Article ty's values and traditions. Tabulam and Urbenville sourced from the NBN Con- "Dolly" examines the vast (Tenterfield Shire) set to be nected Communities newslet- range of dolls that exist from rolled out in the first quarter ter babushkas to "Barbies" and of 2017. looks at their ever chang-

6 Be sun smart communi- KYOGLE Kyogle Library ty’s use in LIBRARY In late February-early March, Kyogle library will -library as NEWS partner with the NSW part of the Cancer Council to promote Kyogle the SunSmart Slip, Slop, library reference collec- Slap campaign. tion. According to data pro- It was released in con- vided by the Cancer Coun- junction with cil, there were 1,675 the Encounters Exhibition deaths from melanoma in now on display at the Na- Australia in 2015 and a tional Museum in Canberra whopping 12,960 new until 27 March, 2016. Lego Club is new to melanoma cases reported. The exhibition presents a Kyogle library and gives The stats are shocking collection of artefacts from children aged between 5 and we can all take action 27 communities on loan and 12 years the oppor- to reduce our risk through from the British Museum tunity let their imagination improved awareness. featuring local artefacts run wild. Drop into Kyogle library from Mary Bundock’s It will meet at the library and check out the Slip, bequest and includes on the second Thursday of Slop, Slap display and free works from Bundjalung each month from 4-5pm take-home pamphlets. women from Back Road and is free to attend. Station, Wiangaree. Children will be able to Encounters use their creativity and Encounters: Revealing Library closures build to a theme. stories of Aboriginal and Kyogle library will be Lego Club's next meeting Torres Strait Islander ob- CLOSED for the Easter will be held on Thursday, jects from the British Mu- public holidays from Good 10 March. seum now is available at Friday to Easter Monday To register your interest Kyogle library. (25-28 March 2016) and in joining the Lego Club This very significant will re-open at 10am

phone the library on item was sourced by Tuesday, 29 March, 6632 1134. Kyogle Council for the 2016.

Community event the Pilliga Forest. For further infor- Quilt Exhibition Upcoming mation, phone 6633 9065. EVENTS A Quilt Exhibition will CALENDAR Kyogle Farmers Market be held in the Kyogle The Kyogle Farmers Market is held Seniors Centre over two Bush dance on Saturday mornings in Stratheden days in March. An Autumn Bush Dance will be held Street, Kyogle (between the Summer- Run by the Kyogle and District Patch- at the Kyogle Memorial Institute Hall land Way and the library). work and Quilters, the exhibition will be held at the Kyogle Seniors Centre on on Saturday, 5 March, from 6pm. To book a stall phone Rupert on 0403 Saturday, 5 March, from 9am-5pm and Music will be by the Ragged Blossom 628 292 or Anne on 6632 1851. Bush Band. Sunday, 6 March, from 9am-3pm. There will be hot/cold food and drinks The exhibition will feature a range of available to purchase, a raffle, and a quilts as well as scrap booking, place- lucky door prize. mats, table runners, dolls, knitting and Admission costs $10 for adults, $5 for crochet. Admission will cost $5 for young people aged 13-18 and free ad- adults and $2 for children and includes mission for children aged under 13. a complementary cup of tea or coffee. Funds raised will go to the ongoing All proceeds from the event will be fight against coal seam gas mining in donated to Kyogle Quota.

7 form part of the Encounters exhibition, ENCOUTERS was also invited to the NMA to undertake exhibition a huge success workshops in Aboriginal fashion and fab- ric print. Last November the Roxy Gallery held This was a wonderful accolade for these an exhibition in response to the story be- women who have been working on this hind the collection of baskets held in the project for more than three years. British Museum which were made by Ab- The Encounters exhibition at the NMA original women and bequested to the Above: A basket making workshop at the Na- will be on display until late March 2016 British Museum by Mary Bundock, an tional Museum of Australia. and is a very informative collection of early white settler to this region. works from over 27 Aboriginal communi- These works have been lent to the Na- Encounters exhibition. ties across Australia. tional Museum of Australia (NMA) and There they got to view works made by The Guilbal Living Culture Group form the current exhibition ‘Encounters’. Lauren, Ben and Gwen on display, along- would like to thanks staff from the NMA As part of the research behind develop- side the original baskets made back in the and Arts for supporting ing this exhibition, the NMA contacted early 1800s by Aboriginal women living this project. local women who work with natural fibres on Back Road Station Wiangaree. in the art of basket making to participate These works have been acquired by the in uncovering more knowledge around NMA and have become part of their col- this age old skill practised by local Abo- lection. riginal people. Australia Day this year saw Ben and Local women Ben Radic, Lauren Jarret, Lauren invited back to the NMA to under- Gwen Hickling, Kylie Cadwell, Janet take basket making workshops as part of Wilson and Ruth Tsitimbinis who were the NMA Encounters exhibition. involved in the project were invited down Kylie Cadwell, whose works in fabric to Canberra for the official opening of the print were also acquired by the NMA to Ben Radic and Lauren Jarret’s baskets.

Council Council REGIONAL ROADS INFORMATION CONTACT Meetings www.myroadinfo.com.au Council Meetings: The next Ordinary Council meeting will RECYCLING FACILITIES be held on Monday, 14 March, 2016, at 5pm. Ordinary All of Council’s waste facilities have meetings are held on the second Monday of every month recycling capabilities (if separated) and except January. Meetings start at 5pm and are held at the can recover oil, paper, cardboard, steel, aluminium, Kyogle Council Chambers, 1 Stratheden Street, Kyogle. glass and plastic at no charge. The first item of general business is Question Time which The waste facility hours of operation are: provides an opportunity for the public to ask questions of Kyogle: 7.30am-12pm Monday to Friday Councillors and senior staff. To speak to Council on a spe- 9am-4pm Saturday & Sunday cific issue during the meeting, apply in writing to the Gen- Woodenbong: Tuesday & Saturday 9am-4pm eral Manager prior to the close of business on the day pre- Bonalbo: Wednesday & Saturday 9am-4pm ceding the meeting for public access. Mallanganee: Thursday & Sunday 9am-4pm

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