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ISSUE BRANXTON GRETA VINEYARDS 504 Keep your thebranxtonnews.com.au/ business in town and you keep your town in business!!!! ...for your enjoyment Serving the local community since 1997 All the local WEDNESDAY news since 1997 M: 0414 757 826 “Your paper of choice” 14 August 2019 Page 4 Page 6 Page 19 Page 21 STEVE’S Members WellWell DoneDone School NotNot SoSo WellWell say... NEWS DoneDone Governor-General accepts invitation to give ‘Opening Address’ at coming anniversary celebrations His Excellency General the Honourable David John Hurley AC DSC (Retd) has accepted an invitation from the Central Hunter Business Chamber to give the Opening Address at the coming anniversary celebration weekend for the 80th Anniversary of the establishment of the Greta Army Camp in 1939 and the th Offering cosmetic/anti wrinkle therapy 70 Anniversary of the site becoming a migrant camp. The 2-day celebration is to be held on-site at the previous Greta Army Camp on the 9th & 10th November 2019. President of the Central Hunter Business Chamber, Brett Wild, said that he was delighted that the newly invested 27th Online appointments available Governor-General of Australia had again through health engine accepted an invitation to our local area. “His Excellency General the Honourable David John Hurley AC DSC (Retd) & his wife, Mrs Linda Hurley, visited Branxton & Greta last September in his capacity as Governor of NSW & patron of the Branxton to Greta Memorial Cycleway Ltd.,” said Brett. “His previous visit was an outstanding success for the area and the local community. The community morning tea at Branxton Community Hall was attended by representatives of the local areas varying organisations, Order of Australia awardees, members of both Branxton & Greta RSL sub-branches & local schools,” said Brett. The full agenda of the anniversary celebrations will be detailed over the next week & will be disseminated through all ͽ His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) Governor-General media outlets. of the Commonwealth of Australia will give opening address at coming Anniversary Celebration at Greta Army/immigration camp With every dog boarding booking over 5 days your pet will receive a free dog wash & every Cat will receive a free cat toy* *Conditions apply, EXCLUDES SCHOOL HOLIDAYS – valid until the 31 August 2019, ex members of the Defence Force receive a 10% discount over the same period. ABN 85 542 243 982 Cat & dog The Hunter’s ONLY fully accredited boarding facility 169 Springvale Road, Elderslie NSW 2335 P 02 4938 3710 boarding E [email protected] W www.hunterpetmotel.com.au THE NEWS | No. 504 | Wednesday 14 AUG 2019 ͽ 2 Thank you Howe Park Tennis Club Singleton Retiring Cessnock City Council General Manager given a hearty farewell by community representatives of the LGA Maginnity, who kept the formalities to a minimum. David Evans, Maitland City Council’s General Manager, spoke of his regret that Stephen was retiring & that they had worked very closely over the 6 years Stephen had been GM. Mayor Councillor Bob Pynsent said Stephen came after a prior very forgettable GM & was a breath of fresh air from day one and that he had led Council with integrity and excellence and with community needs at the forefront of his mind. “His knowledge of local government and extensive experience has ensured Council is in a strong position & has left us fit for the future,” Mayor Pynsent said. (In 2015 the NSW government stated that 56 per cent of North Rothbury Tidy Town has a new net is very costly. councils in regional NSW were needed a new tennis net at the When he explained the situation 'not fit' & that they needed to court in Ayrefield Memorial their treasurer, Mark Rixs, said review their situation & the Park for quite some time as the ‘yes’ they did have one and that government had 7-point criteria one in-situ was old, tattered and the club would donate it. which needed to be ‘ticked; almost unplayable. Thank you Howe Park Tennis Cessnock gained the required 7- Their president contacted Howe Club & particularly Mark Rixs. ticks) Park Tennis Club to ask if they Stephen started with Council on had one that was surplus to their ● Photo Above & right: NRTT member the 3 June 2013 and this July and former president, Steve Lind, ● Retiring GM Stephen Glen, far right, with Deputy Mayor Councillor Melanie Dagg requirements & that if they did replacing the old tennis net with the & her daughters and Mayor Councillor Bob Pynesent celebrated 30 years of service in have one we would pay for it as local government. donated Howe Park Tennis Club net A small gathering of community farewell the retiring Cessnock This marks the start of Stephen’s retirement where he said he is representatives, former City Council General Manager Emergency Phone Numbers councillors, councillors, senior Stephen Glen. looking forward to travelling and spending time with his family. 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My Brilliant Divorce 27 August 2019 Cessnock City Mayor, Councillor Bob Pynsent and Council’s Community and Cultural Engagement Manager Natalie Drage CPAC proudly presents a at the awards. production by Christine Harris & HIT Productions The Local Government NSW Awards were competition. By Geraldine Aron directed by recently held in Sydney and Cessnock City “There were some amazing events and planning Denny Lawrence, based on the hit Council was recognised in a number of projects from councils across the state that were West End play. categories. also named as finalists. It’s wonderful our NAIDOC Week 2018 received a Highly Council has again been recognised at these Commended in the RH Dougherty Awards – awards that are about showcasing councils in Innovation and Special Events. The award NSW going the extra mile when it comes to The Class of ’59: The recognised the collaboration between Council and events, initiatives or projects.” Rock & Roll Circus community in putting together a wonderful ‘I’m proud Council took home a highly program of events. commended for the work it has done on the Tour 2019 Our award winning Seniors Festival has again Branxton Town Centre. Council was recognised 31 August 2019 attracted attention, Council was named as a for the way it collaborated with the community Happy Days Records finalist in the Leo Kelly OAM Arts and Culture to come up with a vision for the town centre. Awards for last year’s program. Facilitating genuine engagement on projects is The Rock & Roll Council was also successful at the LGNSW important and this project is a demonstration of Planning Awards, in the category of Culture doing it successfully.” Circus Tour rolls in to Change Innovation and Excellence. Council “I’d also like to recognise the community groups Australia in 2019! received a Highly Commended for the Branxton and members involved in NAIDOC Week 2018 Town Centre Strategy. and the Seniors Festival 2018. This award is a Cessnock City Mayor, Councillor Bob Pynsent recognition of your tireless efforts in contributing attended the awards and said it was tough to these events.” 3 ͽ| THE NEWS | No. 504| Wednesday 14 August 2019 Construction to commence on multimillion-dollar Huntlee shopping centre “The Coles team understood the Cessnock City Mayor, vision we were creating for the Councillor Bob Pynsent, also first new town in the Hunter in welcomed the new retail hub to more than half a century and, the Hunter region. from the start, wanted to be part “It’s great to see growth and of forming the bustling retail development that provides more hub. We warmly welcome Coles options for residents. Living in to Huntlee and look forward to the Cessnock Local Government them delivering this fabulous Area continues to become easier shopping destination. It will be and offers a great lifestyle with of great benefit to both our increased services and facilities.