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Photo of Goulburn Street, Crookwell in late April. Staying at home This time of year, you’d normally expect to see an General Manager Colleen Worthy said it was Mrs Worthy also praised residents of the Shire for influx of visitors across the Shire for events like the devastating that so many businesses in the Shire supporting businesses wherever they still can. Collector Pumpkin Festival, the Gunning Arts were struggling economically, but praised residents “We all know people who have been affected by the Festival, the Crookwell Potato Festival and the for adhering to COVID-19 safety guidelines. shutdowns and I’ve seen a concerted effort from the many other events across the district. That’s not to community to help local businesses.” mention the visitors dropping in for a day trip, a “It’s encouraging that, for the most part, people weekend stay or a holiday. across the Shire are hearing the message and In thanking the community for minimising public staying at home,”she said. contact, Mrs Worthy re-emphasised the need to In this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, maintain vigilance. everything looks a bit different. Parks are empty, the “There have been a few instances of people streets are quieter, and many businesses have flaunting the rules and taking risks that put others at “If we keep following the guidelines it will shorten closed their doors - hopefully only temporarily. risk, but it’s been in the minority. the length of the pandemic considerably,” she said. May 2020 - Page 2 THE Voice of , The shire of villages Upper Lachlan’s outdoor gyms officially opened

Upper Lachlan Shire Council Deputy Mayor, Cr John Searl joined with State Member for Goulburn, Collector resident Felicity Poile (left) Wendy Tuckerman in opening the outdoor tries out the new Collector outdoor gym gymnasium - Active Villages Project at Collector equipment with Member for Goulburn, Oval on Tuesday 17 March. Wendy Tuckerman Cr Searl praised the Collector Oval Committee and Gunning District Association for all of their work to bring this project in the 4 towns of Dalton, From the From the Collector, Gunning and to fruition. Mayor’s Desk GM’s Desk “This is a great moment for many people, including the Collector Oval Committee and I’d like to take this opportunity If you’d said to me only a few Gunning District Association who’ve put in so much to thank the residents of the months ago that in my first few time and effort in creating wonderful active Upper Lachlan Shire for their months as General Manager of recreation areas for all of the shire to enjoy.” adherence to the guidelines that the Upper Lachlan Shire Council have been passed down to us you’ll experience bushfires, Mrs Tuckerman echoed Cr Searl’s sentiments at by the state and federal floods, an earth tremor and an the official opening. governments, and for doing international pandemic, I such a great job of adjusting to the new world we wouldn’t have believed you. And yet, here we are. “Congratulations to the volunteers, committees find ourselves in. and the Upper Lachlan Shire Council staff for I count myself as being very fortunate to have a working together to promote active lifestyles in For all of us this has meant a lot of job that I am able to continue to perform multiple areas in the Shire,” she said. inconvenience. For businesses there have been throughout this crisis, and I am acutely aware that additional stresses. many people have not been so lucky. With that in “$300,000 injection of funds for this project from mind, the Upper Lachlan Shire Council has made the NSW Government Stronger Country Rural businesses that were already trying to a priority of not standing down any staff and of Communities Fund Round 2 has certainly recover from the fires and flooding earlier this continuing to deliver as many services as we are improved the ability for community to keep fit and year have been placed under even more allowed to. pressure. And with some people temporarily creates an attractive space for visitors to the Physically, within Council, we have made some village!” jobless or uncertain of what their employment future looks like, it has been even more worrying appropriate changes. Our different sections are Collector Oval Committee representative Gary for some. segregated from each other to minimise contact Poile thanked NSW Government representative and the potential spread of the virus. Where Wendy Tuckerman for their substantial grant But even with all of the changes, stresses and possible, including our monthly Council meetings, funding. pressures, the majority of people are trying to we are using video teleconferencing to remain positive and adjust to these changes as communicate with each other. they happen. Also opened at Collector by Mrs Tuckerman was a When I mentioned that I feel fortunate to remain pedestrian pathway, boardwalk and picnic spaces. Please keep supporting each other… buy your in productive work, I should add that I feel extremely grateful that this is the community in The NSW Government contributed $220,000 to food, petrol and groceries locally. Do what you which I’m working. Residents could not have the project through its Stronger Country can to support your local communities. been more welcoming from day one, and every Communities Fund. When we finally come out of this COVID-19 day since I arrived I’ve experienced how the period community support will be more crucial The Official Openings were attended by community is approaching these tough times... than it’s ever been. representatives from the Collector community who with bravery, resilience, restraint, patience and optimism. Thank you for being such an were thrilled with the finished outdoor gymnasium Stay safe, stay home. installed by Imagination Play and the pathway. inspirational community.

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LIBRARY BIZ with Michaela Olde - Manager, Library Services

What’s New have released a free online information book for Due to health and safety concerns surrounding kids. The book was illustrated by Axel Scheffler the COVID-19 virus, Crookwell and Gunning (illustrator of "The Gruffalo") with input from Libraries are now closed to the public until further health experts, teachers and a child notice. psychologist. We are focused on the health, safety and well- The book answers key questions in simple being of our staff and volunteers, their families and language appropriate for 5 to 9 year olds. You our community. can download your free copy today at: The decision to close the libraries was a result of https://nosycrow.com/blog/released-today-free- the direction of State and Federal Governments information-book-explaining-coronavirus- public health orders and advice. children-illustrated-gruffalo-illustrator-axel- scheffler. In The Public Health (COVID-19 Restrictions on Gathering and Movement) Order 2020 Library staff are working behind the scenes issued by the NSW Government, the Minister for adding new resources to our collections, Health and Medical Research directed that weeding old material, reorganising our library information facilities (such as a library) must not spaces, evaluating potential new services and be open to members of the public. answering enquiries from the public. The Australian Health Protection Principal Stay up to date with ways to access Library Committee (AHPPC) advice to National Cabinet resources from home by visiting the Upper on 24 March 2020 was to close libraries. The Lachlan Shire Library Service - Crookwell and National Cabinet confirmed that libraries were to Gunning Libraries Facebook page. close in a Media Statement by the Prime Minister, Stay tuned for the next edition of The Voice which issued on 24 March. will focus on how to access our free digital If you are wondering how to explain collections to borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and Coronavirus to children, Nosy Crow Publishers eMagazines. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS will remain on the shelf following reopening to give Service website: you chance to come in to check them out. https://www.upperlachlan.nsw.gov.au/community/libra Is the library open? I’ve forgotten my PIN (password) for my library ry/digital-collections. Upper Lachlan Shire Libraries are closed to the public card, what should I do? If you join online and you want to borrow and access until further notice. Library staff can help reset your PIN (password) via other resources in the library you will need to visit the When will you reopen? telephone or email from Monday - Friday: library to upgrade to full membership when the library No reopening date has been set. The Libraries will Alternatively, you can reset your PIN (password) by reopens. To upgrade to a full membership you will reopen when we are advised that it is safe to do so. clicking on the ‘Forgot your password’ link or from the need to present proof of your name and current Can I contact you? login link on the library’s online catalogue: address. https://upperlachlan.spydus.com. Library staff are still available to answer enquiries or Can anyone join online? provide assistance via telephone or email from Can I still order Interlibrary Loans? Monday - Friday: This service has been suspended until our libraries To use the library’s online digital collections, you must Crookwell Library, ph. 4832 1048 or email reopen. live within the Upper Lachlan Shire Council Local [email protected] Can I still donate items to the library? Government Area (LGA). Gunning Library, ph. 4845 1231 or email Please hold off donating items to the library during the [email protected] closure. Are library programs going ahead? Alternatively you can contact us via the Upper Lachlan How can I scan or photocopy? All library programs are on hold until our Libraries Shire Library Service - Crookwell and Gunning In Crookwell the Crookwell Post Office offers fax reopen. Libraries Facebook page. facilities. Davies Newsagency in Crookwell offers Can I borrow? black and white photocopying. I am after specific help on… You cannot borrow books, DVDs, magazines, talking In Gunning the Gunning Post Office offers fax and Library staff are still available to answer enquiries or books or music CDs until we reopen. photocopying facilities. provide assistance via telephone or email from However, you can use our free digital collections to How do I join the Library if you are not open? Monday - Friday: borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines. You just need your library membership number and PIN You can join the library online. Online Library Crookwell Library, ph. 4832 1048 or email (password). For more information on these services Membership (available to 16 years and above only) [email protected] visit the Upper Lachlan Shire Library Service website: provides access to our eBook, eAudio and eMagazine https://www.upperlachlan.nsw.gov.au/community/libra digital collections only. Gunning Library, ph. 4845 1231 or email ry/digital-collections [email protected] Can I return items? To join the library online you will need to click on the ‘Register’ link on the library’s online catalogue Alternatively you can contact us via the Upper Lachlan Please help us by keeping your library loans at home (https://upperlachlan.spydus.com). You will need to Shire Library Service - Crookwell and Gunning until we are able to reopen. read the Conditions of Membership and click the ‘I Libraries Facebook page. My loans are due what should I do? Accept’ button when you have read and understood All current loans have been extended until 31st July. all the conditions of use and agree to abide by these No overdue fines will be charged on any loans during guidelines. You will be taken to an online registration the closure. form to fill in. Once filled in you will receive confirmation on the screen of your temporary Can I make a reservation on the library’s borrower ID number and your assigned password. catalogue? Please note down your borrower ID and password so Yes you are still able to make reservations via the that you can use our downloadable eBook, online library catalogue and we will begin fulfilling eAudiobook and eMagazine digital collections. requests once we reopen to the public. How can I pick up items on the reserve shelf? To find out more about how to access the digital collections go to visit the Upper Lachlan Shire Library For those items currently on the reserve shelf, they

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TOURISM HAPPENINGS from the Upper Lachlan Tourist Association

It has been very encouraging to see some of the The Picture House Gallery and Bookstore – a range contribution to the Crookwell district. Those who initiatives that our local businesses have of great videos on Facebook receive the honour of being called a “Living Legend” implemented during these difficult times and we contribute to the well-being of the district, benefiting suspect that there will be much more to come as Crystal Brook Gardens and Lavender Farm – daily the entire community and generating goodwill. people dream about new ways of staying engaged updates on farm life in isolation on Facebook with their customers. There will be an end to this There are many individuals in the community who disaster and we want to be well positioned to Crookwell Potato Festival – keep an eye out for have contributed to the great district in which we welcome visitors again. potato related events on their Facebook and live. Here is our chance to recognise them, the Instagram pages this month proven leaders and the quiet achievers. Nomination Great News! forms are available from outside the Crookwell Our apologies if we have missed anyone, if you are Visitor Information Centre or from the Crookwell 200 trialing a new virtual form of engagement let us Facebook page. Nominations have been extended know by emailing [email protected]. until the end of May so get in now!

Crookwell and District 200 Supporting Local Industry

On 25th April 1820, Surveyor James Meehan Within Council’s Tourism function we have been "became the first white man to note the chill of busy supporting the initiatives of local groups and Crookwell's autumn climate." (Upland Pastures - businesses as well as trying to keep a timely flow of W.A.Bayley) Since then, many generations of information going out to those whom it is relevant. In settlers have made this community what it is today. particular we have pivoted our monthly e-news into

2020 is a year to celebrate the achievements of the a weekly email which has allowed us to past, the present and to dream about the future and communicate fresh information and provide the

much of this we can do virtually, although we hope industry with upskilling opportunities on a more to have some big parties in the Spring! regular basis. In each email, in addition to industry developments, we are specifically highlighting an Right now, the Committee is taking nominations for online resource that can help increase productivity the inaugural group of Living Legends. At the heart or help take marketing efforts to the next level. We of every community there are people committed to are aiming to have an industry that is ready for the achieving great outcomes for the district and recovery phase and that includes our own marketing Crookwell is no exception. programs that are in development.

We thought it would be ideal to start with the great Living Legends is a Crookwell 200 project that we If you think that our weekly e-news could be of news that Alex and the team at Collector Wines hope will carry forward to acknowledge some of the benefit to your business or group then please send were last month awarded “Star Cellar Door and Best many outstanding community members for their us an email to [email protected] and Small Cellar Door” in the Gourmet Traveller Wine – dedication, determination, personality, work and we will add you to the list. ’s Best Cellar Door Awards 2020 for the Canberra District. This is the second Best Small Staying Up To Date Cellar Door Award for Alex with the operation picking up the same award in 2017. The cellar door is not We are working hard to keep abreast of the open now but you can still purchase product online changing situation and the fastest way to share that or through independent liquor outlets and what’s information is online so we extensively utilise more you can jump on their Facebook page and Facebook and Instagram both with the handle “Visit listen to Alex talk you through the finer points of his Upper Lachlan”. We encourage you to like these creations – we suggest you grab a bottle so you can pages and support local business. If you are on taste along as he talks! Instagram and you want to bring great images to our attention, be sure to use our main hashtag Virtual Events and Experiences #visitupperlachlan so we can have the opportunity to see what you see. The Collector Wines team are not the only ones providing virtual experiences as you will have seen Enjoying Local Produce from the very successful online Gunning Arts We may not be able to visit our favourite café for a big breakfast with the family but we can still access Festival last month. some amazing food and beverage thanks to the takeaway and delivery initiatives of many of our local experts. Jump in and support these hard working locals, the offers and services vary so it is best to check out the latest by either calling or visiting their online profiles. Like and follow their pages so you can stay up-to-date automatically - Business Location Best information Phone Bushranger Hotel Collector Facebook 4848 0071 Kiki’s in the Grove Collector Facebook 4848 0098 Criterion Hotel Crookwell Facebook 4832 2735 Hong Kong Gardens Crookwell 4832 1888 Kiwi Café Crookwell Facebook 0459 522 297 Matt’s Bakery Crookwell Facebook 4832 2222 Paul’s Café Crookwell Facebook 4832 1745

The committee and contributors worked very hard Albion Hotel Grabben 4836 7208 to bring as much of the festival as possible into the Old Hume Café Gunning Facebook 4845 1034 digital realm with a full program available from book Telegraph Hotel Gunning Facebook and www.gunningpub.com 4845 1217 readings to online exhibitions and music performances, and a lot of it is still available at Laggan Pub Laggan Facebook 4837 3208 www.gunningartsfestival.com ! A fantastic effort and Laggan Brewery Laggan www.laggan.com.au 4837 3039 just a taster of what will be enjoyed at future “physical” festivals. The Argyle Inn Taralga Instagram 0448 402 008 Grand Ettie Taralga Instagram 48402549 We also recommend you check out the following Taralga Hotel Taralga Instagram and Facebook 4840 2007 virtual experiences – Tangled Vine Café Taralga Facebook 4840 2929 Helen Stephens Gallery – virtual art appreciation on Taralga Sports Club Taralga Facebook 4840 2088 Facebook THE Voice May 2020 - Page 5 of upper Lachlan shire, The shire of villages Councils combine to repair Wombeyan Caves Road It seems like a lifetime ago, but before this COVID- remains. Wombeyan Caves Road has been closed 19 pandemic, Australia was beseiged by fires and since December, initially due to fires, then to floods. additional damage caused by flooding. Trees in danger of falling lined the road and debris and Just a few short months ago, a devastating series detritus covered it. of bushfires swept across the nation. Locally, the Wombeyan Caves area was under siege from the Reopening the road proved no small task. Upper Green Wattle Creek Fire. Lachlan Shire Council crews have been spread thin on the ground, working through the long list of The fire proved almost impossible to extinguish as roads damaged by the floods. RFS volunteers, both local and from afar, fought tirelessly to contain the fire and stop its steady Enter Bayside Council. Wanting to do something progress towards Taralga. to help a rural area that had been impacted by the fire, Bayside Council reached out to offer Then came the rains and, with the continued assistance to Upper Lachlan Shire Council. efforts of the RFS, the fire was eventually extinguished, but not before leaving a widespread Over the last few weeks, a team from Bayside, path of devastation in its wake. including two arborists, other crew members and their equipment, have assisted ULSC crews in Homes were destroyed along with a number of clearing and making safe Wombeyan Caves Road. other buildings. While no human lives were lost, the Trees adjacent to the road have been tested for same can’t be said for wildlife. Trees and safety, debris has been removed and dirt sections vegetation in particular suffered the full brunt of the of the road have been graded. fire, fuelling it as it spread. “It’s been a mammoth task, and we are very From the Wombeyan Caves Road beyond the grateful to Bayside for their generosity and Mares Forest Road, for kilometres in every assistance,” said Manager of Infrastructure direction almost every tree is black.But amidst the Delivery, Scott Parsons. tens of thousands of burnt trees, some escaped the ABOVE: A Bayside Council arborist ravages of fire completely. Many others that were “They helped remove over 200 trees and the road examines trees along Wombeyan Caves badly burned are somehow still alive. is now almost ready to reopen.” Road. Small outbreaks of green are slowly starting to Mr Parsons said there is still work to be done with BELOW: Manager of Infrastructure Delivery, appear on otherwise blackened trees. Tentatively in subsidence and slope stability but some of this fell Scott Parsons. and Acting Maintenance most cases, in full bloom in others. under the ongoing maintenance of the road. Coordinator, Eric Croker look over some of But as life begins to return to the Wombeyan “From speaking with the staff there, it’s probably a the work to be done along Wombeyan Caves caves area, the damage to roads and infrastructure couple of months or more before it is in good Road. enough shape to be reopened,” Mr Parsons said. “No buildings were damaged but the roads are worse for wear from the flooding as are the park areas, and they have to restore power to the caves.” “Park Supervisor Dave Smith said they only have floods here once every 30 years, and they’ve virtually never had a fire this close, so it’s a lot to recover from. It won’t have any traffic from the Highlands end for a long time after it reopens so hopefully it will be well supported when it reopens.” The ongoing recovery of the Park will take a lot of time and a lot of work, but thanks to the co- operation of ULSC and Bayside Council, the road in from the Upper Lachlan side is almost ready for service. May 2020 - Page 6 THE Voice of upper Lachlan shire, The shire of villages

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Expression of Interest Crookwell II Wind Farm Gullen Range Wind Farm Crookwell Aerodrome Community Fund Applications Community Fund Applications Upper Lachlan Shire Council is seeking Expressions of 2020/2021 2020/2021 Interest to enter into a License to Lease, Develop and Upper Lachlan Shire Council advises that the Crookwell Upper Lachlan Shire Council advises that the Gullen Operate the Crookwell Aerodrome Lot 417 DP 75415 and II Wind Farm Community Fund Funding Round opened Range Wind Farm Community Fund Funding Round Lot 421 DP 257517, located 4.85 kms from Crookwell on on Monday 2 March 2020. Due to COVID-19 circum- opened on Monday 2 March 2020. Due to COVID-19 the Kialla Road. stances, CPG Australia and Council have extended the circumstances, BJCE Australia and Council have closing date for applications until 4.00pm on Friday 28 extended the closing date for applications until 4.00pm The Crookwell Aerodrome services the Upper Lachlan August 2020. on Friday 28 August 2020. Shire which is situated approximately 175kms south-west of Sydney in the Southern Tablelands. The Crookwell II Wind Farm Community Fund aims to The Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Fund aims to The Upper Lachlan Shire covers an area of 7,110 square support initiatives that strengthen the local community support initiatives that strengthen the local community kilometres with a population of approximately 8,000. through projects that contribute to neighbouring commu- through projects that contribute to neighbouring commu- nities within 20kms of the wind farm. nities within 10kms of the wind farm. The aerodrome occupies approximately 11.37 hectares of freehold council land that is zoned to protect its use for The guidelines and application form are available on The guidelines and application form are available on aviation. To request an EOI document phone 02 4830 Council’s website: www.uppwerlachlan.nsw.gov.au/com- Council’s website: www.uppwerlachlan.nsw.gov.au/com- 1000 or email [email protected]. munity/grants Applications may be submitted by post to: munity/grants Applications may be submitted by post to: PO Box 42, GUNNING NSW 2581 PO Box 42, GUNNING NSW 2581 Expressions of Interest need to be submitted to or emailed to [email protected]. or emailed to [email protected]. Tenderlink (www.tenderlink.com/upperlachlan) before 4pm on 26 May 2020. For more information, please call Council on 4830 1000. For more information, please call Council on 4830 1000.

PUBLIC EXHIBITION Colleen Worthy PO Box 42 Colleen Worthy PO Box 42 GENERAL MANAGER GUNNING 2581 GENERAL MANAGER GUNNING 2581 Notice of Public Exhibition Draft Private Works and Plant Hire Policy Range Wind Farm POSITION VACANT Community Fund Applications Council is seeking the views of the community on the draft Executive Assistant to the Private Works and Plant Hire Policy for Upper Lachlan 2020/2021 Shire. Director of Infrastructure EDL Pty Limited is pleased to advise that the Cullerin Council is seeking a suitably qualified person for the posi- Range Wind Farm Community Fund Funding Round The document may be inspected at Council’s Crookwell tion of Executive Assistant – to the Director of opened on Monday 2 March 2020. Due to COVID-19 Infrastructure Department, 44 Spring Street, Council’s Infrastructure. This is a permanent position working a 70 circumstances, EDL Pty Ltd and Council have extended Gunning Office, 123 Yass Street, Gunning and Taralga hour a fortnight. Post Office, Orchard Street, Taralga from 7 April 2020 to the closing date for applications until 4.00pm on Friday 5 May 2020 9.00am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday. 28 August 2020. This is a full time position working 70 hour a fortnight. The salary package ranges from $70,243.97 up to $79,472.41 The document is available for viewing on Council’s web- Cullerin Range Wind Farm is owned and operated by (Grade 11) depending upon qualification and experience site: https://www.upperlachlan.nsw.gov.au/council/poli- EDL Pty Limited. relevant to the role. The package includes 9.5% cies/current-policies-and-plans-exhibition Compulsory Employer Superannuation. The Cullerin Range Wind Farm Community Fund aims to support initiatives that strengthen the local community The successful applicant will be required to have highly Any person may, during the period specified above, make developed organisational skills, advanced oral and written a written submission to Council in relation to the docu- through projects that contribute to neighbouring commu- nities within 20kms of the wind farm. communication skills, the ability to research, provide clear ment by emailing [email protected] and concise written and verbal advice/information, the

The guidelines and application form are available on ability to balance competing priorities, work effectively in Colleen Worthy PO Box 42 a high-pressure environment, and experience in achiev- General Manager GUNNING NSW 2581 Council’s website: www.uppwerlachlan.nsw.gov.au/com- munity/grants Applications may be submitted by post to: ing strict deadlines and flexibility to meet the varying Notice of Public Exhibition PO Box 42, GUNNING NSW 2581 demands of the position. Draft Operational Plan 2020/2021 or emailed to [email protected]. An information package containing the selection criteria required for this position may be obtained at Council’s Notice is hereby given that Council, in accordance with For more information, please call Council on 4830 1000. web page – or by contacting the Human Resource Sections 8A-8C and Sections 403-406, of the Local Coordinator, on 4830 1000. Government Act 1993, place on public exhibition the Colleen Worthy PO Box 42 following suite of draft integrated planning and reporting General Manager GUNNING 2581 Should you have specific questions related to the role, plans:- please contact Council’s Director Infrastructure on 02 4830 1000. · Operational Plan 2020/2021; Taralga Wind Farm Applications close Monday 4 May 2020 at 4.00pm and · Delivery Program 2020/2021 – 2023/2024; Community Fund Applications should be marked as per position applying for and · Resource Strategy documents including:- 2020/2021 - Long Term Financial Plan 2020 – 2029; addressed to the General Manager. - Infrastructure Plan 2020 – 2029; Upper Lachlan Shire Council advises that the Taralga Colleen Worthy PO Box 42 - Workforce Plan 2020/2021 – 2023/2024. Wind Farm Community Fund Funding Round opened on Monday 2 March 2020. Due to COVID-19 General Manager GUNNING NSW 2581 The public exhibition period commences Monday, 27 April circumstances, Pacific Hydro and Council have extended 2020, with copies of each plan available for inspection on the closing date for applications until 4.00pm on Friday Council's website, links to Council’s Facebook Page, 28 August 2020. available to view at the three Council Administration Offices at Crookwell, Taralga and Gunning. The Taralga Wind Farm Community Fund aims to support initiatives that strengthen the local community through The draft plans are intended to set the direction of the projects that contribute to neighbouring communities Council in the forthcoming years. Public submissions in within 20kms of the wind farm. writing will be received by Council during the public exhibition period until 4.00pm, on Thursday, 28 May 2020, The guidelines and application form are available on and must be addressed to the General Manager. Before Council’s website: adopting the final plans Council will take into consideration www.uppwerlachlan.nsw.gov.au/community/grants all submissions received. Applications may be submitted by post to: PO Box 42, GUNNING NSW 2581 All enquiries in relation to the draft plans may be directed or emailed to [email protected]. to Council by telephone (02) 4830 1000 or by email to [email protected]. For more information, please call Council on 4830 1000.

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Our branch responds to calls to assist a huge variety of creatures that have come to grief in some way or other, more often than not due to human activity and development. Here are just a few contained it in an unused yard well away from the recent rescues carried out by our volunteers… dogs. At one point though, it got enough lift-off to fly over the fence and into the next yard - which caused Some Blue-tongued lizards found themselves in some initial difficulties for our rescuer. However, it strife and in need of rescue for various reasons. One was subsequently able to be contained and had run into a house for refuge whilst escaping the transferred to our Bird Co-ordinator for assessment householder’s dogs. Fortunately, it wasn’t injured so and checking by a vet. was able to be relocate in a safer spot! A wombat was seen beside the highway with Three other Blue-tongued Lizards (from different suspected burns and lacerations, however when our locations) had to be taken into care for a few weeks volunteer attended the scene it was clear that the following injuries from separate dog attacks. One wombat was suffering from mange. Unfortunately, was pregnant, eventually giving birth to eight young whilst the rescuer waited for assistance (two people ones, of which seven survived and did well. are required to safely contain an adult wombat) the wombat decided after dark to move onto private With a lot of TLC from their carer, all three of the property. adult lizards recovered. When the weather was Permission is required to enter private property so suitable they, along with the seven young ones, were arrangements were made for the wombat to be successfully released. checked for sighting over the next few days. Those attempts were unsuccessful but almost two weeks The accompanying photos (to the right) are of later, the same caller spotted the wombat in the the four above-mentioned blue-tongues. If you’re same location. curious about the variation in colouring (as I was!) one of our very experienced reptile carers tells me This time the wombat coordinator was able to that they do vary in colour depending on the different organize two members to attend, but sadly the areas they are found, even though they're all within mange was too far advanced for treatment, so the the same overall district. He also says he has found poor wombie was humanely euthanased. over the years that tiger snakes vary in their Should you need advice or help with injured or colouring in the same way - a good reason to never distressed wildlife, please ring the WIRES Rescue rely on identification of a snake by its colour! Number 1300 094737. Your call will be logged and directed to the appropriate branch electronically A Sacred Kingfisher which had knocked itself when, as always, our volunteers will be only too unconscious flying into a window. Fortunately, with happy to assist. some TLC, it recovered well and was subsequently TOP: The three dog-attacked Blue-tongues able to be released. Until next time - take care all and stay safe in these (top one pregnant). Photo by Rick Anable. difficult times. BOTTOM: The Blue-tongue rescued from A Pelican which had found itself on a property with Kay Muddiman house on its way to safer habitat. Photo by greyhounds and was unable to fly. The caller had Kim Lowe. May 2020 - Page 8 THE Voice of upper Lachlan shire, The shire of villages

Determinations Issued between 1 to 31 March 2020

DA No. Proposal Property

107/ 121 Boureong Dr, Gunning Shed 2019 Lot 10 DP 1219071

112/ 1580 Breadalbane Rd, 2017 Dwelling Breadalbane (Mod) Lot 3 DP 1197318

45/2019 Dwelling and 6 Walsh St, Taralga (Mod) Garage Lot 1, DP 816409

Transportable Yass St, Gunning 66/2019 Dwelling Lot 2 DP 1160954

122/ 892 Sylvia Vale Rd, Binda Subdivision 2019 Lot 101 DP 1244963

1799 Towrang Rd 124/ Dwelling Greenwich Park, 2019 Lot 12 DP 1095649

Office 20 Findhorn St, Crookwell 4/2020 Conversion to Lot 5 DP 1251680 Dwelling

2203 Wombeyan Caves Rd, Swimming 6/2020 Wombeyan Caves Pool / Spa Lot 11 DP 1069914

Temporary 71 Cooper St, Taralga 7/2020 use Lot 1 DP 1247091

Shed and 98 Laggan Rd, Crookwell 10/2020 Carport Lot 2 Dec DP 1809

1363 Rhyanna Rd, Middle 13/2020 Dwelling Arm - Lot 2 DP 1054358

Dwelling and 10 Bunduluk Pl, Gunning 23/2020 Carport Lot 15 DP 1234849

Councillor contact details POSITION VACANT Mayor Upper Lachlan Shire Council is seeking a suitably Cr John Stafford Cr Brian McCormack OAM qualified person for the position of Project Manager. “Apsley” Taralga Road 70 Macarthur Street The position is responsible for specific Engineering Taralga NSW 2580 Laggan, NSW 2583 Phone: (02) 4837 3258 Projects relating to Council's Infrastructure of roads, Mobile: 0419 014 540 bridges, water supply, sewerage, stormwater [email protected] Fax: (02) 4837 3311 Mobile: 0428 634 092 drainage, waste management facilities, playing [email protected] fields, and all other public infrastructure.

Deputy Mayor This is a full-time position working a 70 hour, nine-

Cr John Searl JP day fortnight. The salary package ranges from Cr Darren O’Brien PO Box 4002 $100,786 up to $114,031 (Grade 17), depending Dalton NSW 2581 14 Crown Street upon qualifications and experience. Phone: (02) 4845 6337 Crookwell NSW 2583 Mobile: 0405 060 347 Phone: (02) 4832 0501 The package includes 9.5% Compulsory Employer [email protected] Mobile: 0409 821 003 Superannuation under Council’s salary system and [email protected] also includes 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance in Cr Paul Culhane accordance with the Local Government State 6912 Boorowa Road Cr Richard Opie Award 2017. Lost River NSW 2583 PO Box 108 An information package containing all of the Phone: (02) 4836 2190 Crookwell NSW 2583 relevant selection criteria may be obtained at: Fax: (02) 4832 2100 Mobile: 0418 821 972 https://www.upperlachlan.nsw.gov.au/project- Mobile: 0410 622 798 [email protected] manager-closes-18/5/2020, or at Council’s Office in [email protected] Gunning, Crookwell and Taralga, or by contacting

the Human Resource Coordinator, Mr. Kevin Kara, Cr Ron Cummins Cr James Wheelwright on 4830 1000. PO Box 204 “Phils River”

Crookwell NSW 2583 Crookwell, NSW 2583 Applications close Friday 18 May 2020 at 4.00 pm Phone: (02) 4832 0645 Phone: (02) 4834 2149 and must address the essential selection criteria. Mobile: 0427 368 305 Fax: (02) 4834 2142 They should be marked as per position title and [email protected] [email protected] either emailed to [email protected] or addressed to: Cr Pam Kensit Lobbying Councillors “Moorabinda” 1339 Fish River Road The Independent Commission Against Colleen Worthy Corruption has produced a brochure to inform Crookwell NSW 2583 General Manager Councillors and the community about what ICAC PO BOX 42 Phone: (02) 4836 5203 considers to be best practice in the area of Mobile: 0400 360 331 lobbying Councillors. For more information visit: GUNNING NSW 2581 [email protected] www.icac.nsw.gov.au or call 1800 463 909.