LOCKHART SHIRE NEWSLETTER May 2016 Our Values - Leadership; Integrity; Progressiveness; Commitment; Accountability; Adaptability

mail@lockhart.nsw.gov.au (02) 69205305 www.lockhart.nsw.gov.au

Mayors Report Page 3 Council Snippets Page 6

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Cover Photo Winner Neville Stephens

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Council is holding a series of Community Consultation Meetings to receive feedback and input about 3 important strategic projects to be commenced in the next financial year. The projects are

Economic Development Strategy

Swimming Pools Refurbishment Sewerage Infrastructure

The projects will all be discussed at the same meeting in sequence and will commence at 6.00pm at each location Details are The Rock Monday 27 June at The Rock Bowling Club Lockhart Monday 4 July at Lockhart Ex Services Club Yerong Creek Thursday 7 July at Yerong Creek Memorial Hall. NOTE

Sewerage Infrastructure will be the only item at this meeting. All residents are encouraged to attend and put forward their views about

these important issues for the future of the shire.

Public Meeting Notice

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What a remarkable and outstanding month the Lockhart Shire and its residents have experienced. The whole of the Shire enjoyed 5- to 75mls of soaking rain to turn the countryside from brown to green and to give

our farmers optimism for the season ahead.

It has also helped subdue the constant dust and smoke issue that has been uncomfortable for residents living throughout the Shire. Fingers crossed the prediction of a La Nina in the Spring eventuates and we all enjoy the

benefits of a tremendous year.

It gives me great pleasure to inform residents of the other fantastic news that our great Shire has been given the all clear to remain independent and not be merged. This is a great relief for us all especially our dedicated staff and members of the community that worked so hard to achieve this outcome. It was a team effort and has brought this Shire a lot closer to being a united force and to strengthen

our resolve into the future.

There are too many people and community groups to name and thank, but it is a pleasure for me, together with my fellow councillors, to invite you all to celebrate this great achievement. The celebration will commence at 12pm on Sunday the 29th of May in the Walter Day Park. I will be cooking the BBQ along with several of my council colleagues. Food and some beverages will be supplied, but please bring your own drinks if you wish. So come along and be part of the celebration and

reflect on the success we all achieved.

As Council has now retained its independence, I have now also been informed that our shire elections will be held on 10 September 2016 to elect Councillors for the next four years. Ratepayers are encouraged to consider

whether they wish to serve their local community and have input into the future direction of the Shire by nominating to contest the upcoming election. More on

this in future newsletters.

Council at its May meeting adopted a draft delivery plan, operational plan and 2016/17

Budget. The main points agreed upon were

1.8% increase in rate income across the Shire in line with the Government limit

on rate pegging.

The base rate between The Rock and Lockhart, residential and business be

equal at $75 per assessment

The percentage of farmland rate revenue generated as a proportion of total rates collected be reduced over 10

years from 81% to 78%.

It will also be the second year of three to unify residential sewer charges across the Shire and the first year of three to unify non-residential sewer

charges.

Overall the Draft Budget contains a surplus of some $23,000 which

indicates we are in a strong position.

The draft plans will now be on public exhibition for the next 28 days prior to their adoption at the June Council Meeting. Submissions from the public are welcomed during the exhibition

period.

The BBQ’s held in the villages and towns throughout the Shire recently to celebrate volunteer week were well attended by the volunteers of those communities. Thanks once

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CONTACT: LUKE FOLEY, JOHN MOONEY REAL ESTATE - AGENT FOR COUNCIL PHONE: 02 69211255

again for your contribution to the success of

this Shire and your community.

The new islands that have been installed in the main street of The Rock have caused some concern with motorists and residents. They have been constructed to RMS specifications and are designed to protect pedestrians crossing the road by slowing traffic into the centre of the road in a single lane. Council has agreed along with the RMS to reduce the width of the islands on both sides of the avenue to make the traffic lane a little wider and be more

driver friendly.

It has been remiss of me not to have acknowledged our latest Australia Day Award recipient. Dr Ken Mackey who has been the Lockhart community doctor for the last 26 years. Dr Ken Mackey has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to general practice and to Rural and Remote medicine through leadership

roles of professional medical organisations. Congratulations to you Dr Mackey on behalf of

the residents of this Shire. Great Work.

Just on a health issue, council has decided to donate $500 to assist with the Snowy Hydro South Care rescue helicopter service to help

maintain the service.

I would also like to give you forward notice of a series of community consultations which will take place towards the end of June and early July. These will be about our economic development strategy, swimming pool redevelopments and sewerage system upgrades. I encourage residents to attend these and provide their input into our future plans. Details of these meetings are contained

elsewhere in this newsletter.

Yours in Local Government

Mayor

Peter Yates

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Lockhart Greens Gunyah Museum report Our thanks goes to all our volunteers who continue to open each week. Without this support our museum and information centre would not be able to provide the service it does to the community. We have some volunteer vacancies at the moment so anyone interested in offering as little as 3 ½ hours a month would be appreciated. All that is needed is a friendly face willing to help our visitors. Please contact me or one of the executive if you are interested in helping. Our new executive for 2016 is as follows: President – Heather Trevaskis, Secretary – Paul Creek, Treasurer David Read. We continue to experience good visitor numbers for 2016 and we thank the business owners who routinely promote our museum and gallery. The grey nomads are also wonderful and are passing on the benefits of visiting our town. Word of mouth advertising is an amazingly effective method of getting the message out there. We are introducing two programs this year – Riverina Localist and Friends of the Museum. These programs encourage local residents who have friends visiting to come to the museum. On becoming a registered “Friend of the Museum” you will be entitled to free entry when you bring two visitors to the museum. Just register anytime at the museum or upon entry with your visitors. Riverina Localist program entitles you to bonus deals at venues throughout the Riverina, registration details can be obtained from the museum as well. We are also connecting to the Internet. We hope to offer family research facilities to the public through sites like Ancestry.Com and others. Negotiations are continuing with the Council concerning the Billabong building. If a positive outcome results, it will give the museum the ability to expand in the near future. We thank all the community members who made pledges last year and request they continue to support the museum in this endeavour. We look forward to an exciting year and appreciate your support and interest. Heather Trevaskis

Local Residents

Register at the

Visitor Information Centre

to become a

Friend of the Museum

Receive free entry to the

Greens Gunyah Museum

&

Doris Golder Gallery

each time you take two or more

of your

visiting friends and family

through

Registration is free

Greens Gunyah

Museum

&

Doris Golder Gallery

open

Wednesday to Sunday

9-30am to 4-30pm

By appointment at other

times call:

H Trevaskis – 02 69204758

C Gowland – 02 69204795

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Council Snippets 16 May 2016 Our Values - Leadership, Integrity, Progressiveness, Commitment, Accountability, Adaptability.

Mobile Blackspots: Council through REROC has been campaigning for some time to improve mobile phone coverage within our Shire. Council is supporting a petition from Katharine Marsh, from Western Australia, who lost her partner due to no mobile coverage and inability to access ‘000’. The petition will be at front counter of Council Administration Building up until Monday 27 June 2016. Further details can be found on Council website www.lockhart.nsw.gov.au

Works Report: Two grader crews are working on planned construction projects including Western Road widening (commencing at the northern end) and Osborne-Yerong Creek Road widening (commencing at the western end). The third grader crew is undertaking re-sheets and maintenance grading in accordance with program. Concrete crew have now completed miscellaneous culvert and footpath works around the Shire, including the 2015/16 PAMPS programme. The construction of disabled bus stops on Urana Street, either side of the new toilet block is almost complete which will include minor modifications following feedback from the community, and includes changed traffic conditions and parking arrangements within the area of the bus stops.

Flood Mitigation: Stage 3 design works for new flood mitigation structures are 95% complete and expect handover of full design documentation within the next month. Council has submitted grant applications for Stage 4 construction of flood mitigation structures in both Lockhart and The Rock for 2016/17 & 2017/18 years. Voluntary Purchase of flood affected properties is commencing in both Lockhart and The Rock.

Online Sales of Noxious Weeds: The online sale of noxious weeds is becoming a concern for weed officers in our district. Four incidents have occurred over the last year, including: Frogbit being advertised for sale on Ebay by a Wagga resident; Kochia being purchased through Ebay and advertised for sale on Facebook by a Barmedman resident; Water lettuce being advertised for sale on Facebook by a Wagga resident; and Water Hyacinth being advertised for sale on Gumtree by an Albury resident. Notification to local authorities and rapid response by weeds officers in each of these cases, has resulted in a reduction of potential weed spread and eradication of weed plant material.

Stan Galvin Park, Yerong Creek: A new double swing set and Cellula Rope Unit comprising of multiple activities to encourage children to explore and test their physical abilities has been installed. Colours for the new equipment were considered carefully so that they would blend with the older equipment. This equipment has replaced the old, corroded swing and monkey bars. New softfall has been spread throughout the playground. The old spring rocker is also scheduled for replacement but stock delays were threatening to delay the whole project, the new frog spring rocker will be installed by council staff in the near future. New powered coated platforms have also been ordered to replace the split and weathered plastic coated platforms on the existing equipment at Stan Galvin Park and

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Council Snippets 16 May 2016 Our Values - Leadership, Integrity, Progressiveness, Commitment, Accountability, Adaptability.

Lockhart Recreation Ground, as well as two new rockers for Yerong Creek Recreation Ground.

Galore Hill Nature Reserve: Eight new aluminium table settings have been installed, four in the newly refurbished BBQ shelters and another four in various locations at the summit and saddle. The old timber slat tables have been removed; the new settings will require minimal maintenance and be much more resistant to vandalism. Two gas BBQs have also been installed, one at the summit and one at the saddle, these BBQs will allow visitors to cook all year round. The old stone BBQs will be removed. Work to redefine the Morgan’s Cave and Summit to Saddle walking tracks has continued, including installation of signage stating estimated walking times and directional arrows. The refurbished geodetic sign has been reinstalled at the top of the lookout tower.

Lockhart Shire Council Draft Delivery Program & Operational Plans

Council at its meeting on Monday 16 May 2016 adopted its Draft Delivery Program &

Operational Plan and Draft Delivery Program & Operational Plan Budget 2016-17.

These documents are now on public exhibition for the community to provide any feedback.

Copies of the draft documents are available to view at Council’s Administration Office or on Council’s website: www.lockhart.nsw.gov.au and can also be viewed The Rock Post Office, Delta at Yerong Creek and Pleasant Hills Post Office.

These draft documents will be considered for adoption by Council at its June 2016 meeting.

Anyone wishing to comment on the draft documents are invited to submit comment to the General Manager, reaching Council no later than 4pm Friday 17 June 2016.

Rod Shaw General Manager Lockhart Shire Council PO Box 21

LOCKHART NSW 2656

Or by email: mail@lockhart.nsw.gov.au

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Snowy Hydro SouthCare Rescue Helicopter

Over the last 18 years the Snowy Hydro SouthCare Rescue Helicopter has been saving lives in our region as the primary provider of Aero-Medical and Rescue Helicopter Services for residents and visitors to our Council area.

The rescue helicopter provides a critical service for our Shire, not only performing missions for motor vehicle and farm accidents but also many transfers of critically ill patients from regional areas to major hospitals such as The Canberra Hospital. Snowy Hydro SouthCare Rescue Helicopter is on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ready to save lives in our Shire.

Whilst the helicopter is based on the Monaro Highway in Canberra, Snowy Hydro SouthCare’s primary service area not only covers the Lockhart Shire but extends east to the coast, south to the Victorian border, west to Hay and north almost to Sydney.

At its Ordinary Monthly Meeting held 16 May 2016 Council resolved to donate $500.00 to the Snowy Hydro SouthCare Rescue Helicopter service. If you would like to help to maintain this

most worthwhile service which saves lives

and supports regional liveability please go

to the Snowy Hydro SouthCare website at

www.snowyhydrosouthcare.com.au to

view donation options or phone (02) 6207

9923.

Lockhart Shire Council is due to commence reconstruction of the public toilets at Walter Day Park, Lockhart in mid May 2016. Completion is expected by late July 2016.

One of the existing toilets will remain in operation during the construction works with additional toilets available at CWA Park which is located at 67 Green Street adjacent to the Council Administration Building.

Lockhart Shire Council apologises for any inconvenience caused during the upgrade of these vital community facilities.

For all enquiries please contact Council on (02) 6920 5305.

UPGRADE TO PUBLIC TOILETS IN WALTER DAY PARK, LOCKHART

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Lockhart Shire Youth Services

Follow the Lockhart Shire Youth Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/Lockhart-Shire-Youth-1591762517764881/ to find out about programs and services happening in the Lockhart Shire for young people. Inspire your child to read and awaken their imagination with Riverina Regional Library’s Junior Book Club.

There are many reasons why we need to encourage our children t o ha ve regu la r o p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r

reading. Foremost is the improvement to our children’s comprehension, vocabulary and general knowledge. Also, if we can connect a child with books that capture their imagination, there will not only be an improvement in their literacy skills we will also see a rise in positive attitudes and creative skills. “It is empowering for both young readers and parents when a child becomes immersed in a book,” said Mr Robert Knight – Riverina Regional Library Executive Director. “The RRL Junior Book Club initiative is unique. As successful readers are ultimately self-directed, it is designed for kids who want to connect and share their reading experiences. Learning about life through books and having opportunities such as the RRL Junior Book Club to share thoughts with their peers help children understand the world around them and form their own sense of self.” If your child would like to lead a Book Club, visit the Riverina Regional Library website for the Junior Book Club Guide or pick up a FREE copy from your library. Our Book Lists have been carefully selected by the Children’s and Youth Services Librarian. The lists are colour coded by age (5-7yrs, 7-9yrs, 9-11yrs, 11-13yrs) with lists for girls, for boys, and for combined groups. Each list comprises of ten titles including classics, recent publications, Australian authors, non-fiction, books made into film and challenged authors. Even if your child does not want to be in a group but likes to read you are welcome to share the book lists for family book chats.

There are many ways we like to read and RRL can provide your child with a style to suit. For example, apart from our favourite traditional books, our libraries provide books on CD, online ebooks, online eaudio books, graphic novels and Storybox where your child can watch and listen to a famous personality read a book. All your child needs is a library membership for a treasure trove of reading opportunities. Encourage your kids to tell us about their Book Club and they could win a voucher to purchase a round of books for their group (offer ends June 2016). The more people talking about each Book Club the greater chance of WINNING! Career Information? Discover the perfect career for you at My Career Match. My Career Match – Available from the R iver ina Reg iona l Library www.rrl.nsw.gov.au MyCareerMatch is the ultimate career profile that helps you discover the perfect career. It equips you with self knowledge about your strengths and personality style, the qualities you would bring to the job and ‘must know’ information about how to write a winning resume. My Career Match is a fantastic tool for students who have just finished their HSC. Coming Soon!! – The July School Holidays The July School holidays wi l l see the Youth Opportunity grant inflatable movie screen being used somewhere in your shire. Be part of the team of young people who organise the movie to be shown, the location for the movie, and the filming of a five minute clip of one of your peers doing something positive in the Lockhart Shire that benefits the community.

Contact Susan Kane Youth Services Development

Officer to be part of this project and other activities

for the July holiday. Phone: 0417212069.

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New nbntm

Sky Muster Satellite for Lockhart

Recently the nbn Co installed fast fixed wireless internet services in Lockhart, however around 200 homes in the district missed out on this service.

The good news is that starting in 2 weeks, over 400,000 remote Australian families will have access to super-fast satellite broadband services delivering speeds up to 25Mbps on the new nbn

tm Skymuster Satellite Service.

This includes around 200 rural addresses in the outskirts of Lockhart which have been approved for Satellite internet services. This includes the The Rock, Pleasant Hills, Yerong Creek & Milbrulong.

For satellite eligible customers this is a first as they have previously had to put up with problematic and slow internet services. When the satellite roll-out begins, people in regional areas will have access to high speed services that are still not available in some major capital city suburbs.

If eligible the NBN Sky Muster satellite service replaces any other internet service you currently have. It’s faster, offers more data and in most cases will cost less than you are paying now for a better service.

http://www.nbnco.com.au/connect-home-or-business/information-for-home/satellite.html

The NSW Government has released the draft Riverina-Murray Regional Plan which outlines a vision to grow and diversify the economy over the next 20 years. For the first time, a draft Plan consolidates strategic planning for the 26 local government areas that comprise the Riverina-Murray region. The Plan outlines the following goals for the region:

A growing economy supported by productive agriculture and sustainable use of natural resources.

Improved regional transport networks and utility infrastructure to support economic activity.

Strong regional cities supported by a network of liveable towns and villages that meet the communities changing needs.

A protected environment and a community resilient to natural hazards and climate change.

Further information is available at www.planning.nsw.gov.au/riverinamurray Feedback invited You can view and comment on the draft plan until 21 July 2016 You can make a submission by: uploading a submission response at www.planning.nsw.gov.au/riverinamurray writing to the General Manager Western Region PO Box 58, Dubbo NSW 2830

draft Riverina-Murray Regional Plan

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Claiming the date St Mary’s Parish Debutante Ball Saturday 18th

March 2017

St Mary’S Street Stall

Friday 3rd June

Green Street Lockhart

Starting @ 8am

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Brookong Nook Craft Shop Green Street Lockhart

Come in and browse our locally made wares.

Goods for sale: All varieties of home made Jams, Pickles, Relishes, Lemon Butter, Local Honey, Free Range Eggs, Olive Oil, Goats Soap. Cooking: Apple or Apricot Pies, Fruit Rolls, Various small tarts, Handcrafts: knitted scarf’s – all lengths & colours in latest fashion yarns, baby jackets & Children’s jumpers, bibs & singlet’s, knitted berets/hats, rugs, dressed dolls and new born baby necessities in a gift basket. Many other assorted handcrafts and gifts Great place for that special gift at reasonable prices. Orders taken if unavailable on the day.

Selling a large variety of locally made items including: Free range eggs, jams, relish, pickles, baked goods, hand painted gifts, baby wear, children's’ clothing, toys, quilting and patchwork, knitted and crochet items, kitchen and bathroom accessories, ladies bags, jewellery, scarves, aboriginal artwork. Our association was formed to provide opportunities for crafters within the Riverina area to connect with others, grow their home based businesses and promote hand make local products. If you would like to become a member, applications forms are available from the Craft Shop. All welcome. For more information call Joy Schultz 0428566902, Wendy Flory 0429637313 or Chris Makeham 0448570227

“Kengal Krafters Inc”

The Rock Craft Shop @ the CWA rooms 128 Urana St, The Rock

Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am - 2pm

Ford Street THE ROCK 2655

THE ROCK & DISTRICT MEN’S SHED

MEETS EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 9AM TO 3PM

$5 INCLUDES MORNING TEA & LUNCH

BRING YOUR OWN PROJECTS AND IDEAS

OR JUST JOIN IN THE CONVERSATIONS

COME AND JOIN US

CONTACT NUMBERS

Bob President 0428 695 913

Chris Secretary 0404 914088

THE ROCK & DISTRICT MENS SHED

Lockhart Preschool Kindergarten Inc

Day Street, Lockhart

Open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

8:30am - 3:00pm

For children aged 3-6 years

Please call Kerri 02 6920 5156 or email

lockhartpreschool@bigpond.com

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Next Council Meeting

Monday 20 June 2016

Notice is given that Council’s Meeting for May 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.

NEWSLETTER DEADLINES

All articles for the next Newsletter need to be received no later than 4pm on

Friday 17th June 2016

Council would appreciate articles in word or publisher format, jpg is also

acceptable.

Placement of articles is subject to available space.

Ph: (02) 6920 5305 Fax: (02) 6920 5247

or mail@lockhart.nsw.gov.au

LOCKHART HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL MONTHLY MESSAGE:

1: The Breastscreen van is coming to Lockhart for the last week of May. Free Breastscreens are available for all women from 50 to 74 years Ladies are encouraged to ring up 13 20 50 and make a

booking. More information can be found on www.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au

2: Murrumbidgee Local Health District has a zero tolerance to abusive behaviour to its staff who work to care for people when they are sick. Abusive behaviour should not be tolerated by hospital staff, it should not be tolerated by our communities- in fact it should not be tolerated by anyone anywhere. If patients or visitors have a genuine concern about some aspect of their care, complaints can be directed to the manager of the facility, or ring : 1800 011 824 Murrumbidgee Complaints Telephone Line. All concerns raised are treated in confidence, investigated thoroughly and feedback is provided

on outcomes and actions taken to prevent recurrence and improve patient care.

3: DENTAL SERVICES:

Free dental care is available at NSW Public Dental Clinics for: all children under 18 & Adults who have

the following:

Pensioner concession card

Commonwealth Seniors Health card

Health Care card

Anyone listed on your card is also eligible. For Medicare information, ring 13 32 54

Ring Public Dental Call Centre on 1800 450 046

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2016 YOUNG REGIONAL $10,000 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM NOW OPEN

Member for Wagga Wagga Mr Daryl Maguire today encouraged local youth aged 18-25 years old to apply for the NSW Government’s Young Regional Scholarship program.

Mr Maguire said this program is enabling the next generation of arts professionals based in regional NSW to fulfil their creative ambitions.

“Our community has a fantastic array of young artistic talent and I urge people to apply now for this potentially career-changing opportunity,” Mr Maguire said.

“I want our young artists to connect with arts organisations and seek training opportunities so they can reach their potential and develop their careers.

“The NSW Liberals & Nationals Government is committed to supporting art and culture throughout regional and remote NSW,” Mr Maguire said.

Deputy Premier and Minister for the Arts Troy Grant said he was proud the NSW Government has created a scheme exclusively for regional youth.

“The 2015 successful recipients showcased the innovative and vibrant artistic talent of young people in regional NSW, and their activities will inject new skills back into the regions,” Mr Grant said.

“I have great confidence in the 2015 scholarship alumni developing their talent and I look forward to hearing first-hand from this year’s recipients how they intend to reach their career goals with this support.

“The NSW Liberals & Nationals Government is investing in artistic talent throughout regional NSW to ensure the community is supported with a diverse and thriving arts and cultural scene,” Mr Grant said.

Local artists and arts workers can apply from any art form, including dance, design, digital arts, history, Aboriginal arts, literature, music, theatre, screen and the visual arts.

The scholarships are available to fund activities including mentorships or internships, residencies, short-term courses and workshops, travel and the creation of new work.

For the purpose of this scholarship, regional NSW is defined as Local Government Areas outside the metropolitan and metropolitan fringe of Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong.

Applications close on 27 June 2016. For more information or to apply for a NSW Young Regional Artists Scholarship visit: www.arts.nsw.gov.au.

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CLAIMING THE DATE

33rd AUSTRALIAN RULES

FOOTBALL/NETBALL

DEVELOPMENT

ROUND ROBIN

CARNIVAL 2016

To be held at the

RAND SPORTSGROUND AND

RAND PUBLIC SCHOOL OVAL

SUNDAY 31st JULY 2016

First Game Starts @ 9.30am

BOYS GIRLS

8 & under ( 9 a side) 10& under 10 & under ( 9 a side) 12 & under 12 & under (12 a side) 14 & under

16 & under (Age groups TBC)

CARNIVAL COORDINATORS

Carole/James Rand Public School RAND NSW 2642 Ph: 02 60295228 bh Fax: 02 60295301 Email rand-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Football Netball

RAND

Mobile Blood Service Next visiting:

Lockhart Council Chambers, 65 Green Street

Wednesday 15 June 2016, 8:30am -

3:00pm

Drink up! Have 3 or 4 glasses of water or juice in the hours before you donate.

Eat! Have a good sized breakfast or lunch

Please bring photo I.D. with you

To make an appointment call 13 14 95 Or visit donateblood.com.au

ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES AND

GIVE BLOOD

CLAIMING THE DATE

Members of the Lockhart Women’s Bowling Club

wish to

‘Claim the date’ for

Can Assist Luncheon

Tuesday 16th

August 2016

12 Noon

@

Lockhart Bowling Club

Dawn Smith Secretary

6920 5371

Dawn1902@bigpond.com

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Environmental Services Our Values - Leadership; Integrity; Progressiveness; Commitment; Accountability; Adaptability.

Planning to build or subdivide? All applications are to be reviewed in a pre-lodgement meeting with the Environmental Services Department, prior to lodgement. Please phone to arrange an appointment. Council’s planning staff will be able to assist you in preparing your application Most types of development require a development application. The types of development which will normally need a development application include:

New buildings

Alterations and additions to existing buildings, including swimming pools

Most types of change of use of existing buildings or premises

Demolition of buildings, including heritage items or buildings in the heritage conservations area

Alterations or additions to heritage items or buildings in the heritage conservation area

Subdivision of land

Advertising signs

Earthworks, filling and clearing. You may also require approval from Council for certain activities as required under Section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993. Some examples of such activities include:

Installation of manufactured homes or moveable dwellings.

Sewerage and stormwater drainage work.

Install a domestic oil or solid fuel heating appliance. Information and forms are available on Council’s website under the heading Development – Building & Development forms. All Development Applications should be submitted with a Statement of Environmental Effects, all relevant Plans and payment. If unsure give our Planning team at Environmental Services a call on 69205305.

EXHIBITION OF DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT ACT, 1979

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 101 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979, the following development applications were approved, with conditions, from 1st April 2016 to 30th April 2016 by Lockhart Shire Council

Applications may be viewed at the Lockhart Shire Council Office, 65 Green Street Lockhart, between 9am and 4pm weekdays (excluding public holidays). Submissions to the proposals may

be made in writing prior to the expiry of the exhibition period.

DA No Development Site of Development

44/16 2 X 10m light towers for netball courts.

Recreation Reserve, Day Street Lockhart

46/16 Demolition of dwelling – Fire damage.

18 Day Street, The Rock

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Public Information Our Values - Leadership; Integrity; Progressiveness; Commitment; Accountability; Adaptability.

LOCKHART

GOLF CLUB **************************************

Winter Comps

Saturday High Noon

(Men)

Sunday

ALL WELCOME

*********************************************

Phone:

Tim - 0428 462 656

LOCKHART MEMORIAL HALL

HALL HIRE

FULL DAY $190.00

HALF DAY $110.00

NIGHT $190.00

ALSO AVAILABLE FOR HIRE: Tables, Chairs, Crockery

Please contact Lockhart Shire Council Phone: (02) 6920 5305

Urana Shire Council Newsletter

The Urana Shire Council monthly newsletter is available from Council’s office – 65 Green Street, Lockhart, and our newsletter similarly from

Urana Shire Council.

PLEASANT HILLS PRESCHOOL

Open Wednesdays

9.15 – 3.15

For children aged between 3 – 5yrs

For more info contact Megan 6929 6134

THE ROCKTOWN HALL & MUSEUM

AVAILABLE FOR HIRE

FULL DAY $190.00

HALF DAY $110.00

NIGHT $190.00

Some or all of the exhibits may be

removed on request.

For information contact:

Leia Thiele (Sec) 0439 203 031

Laurie Thiele (Pres) 0488 996 186

https://www.facebook.com/TheRockHallMuseum/

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Lockhart Local Court Services

The Local Court Office can be found at 9 Matthews Street, Lockhart

(Council’s Medical Centre).

The office is open the first and third Mondays of each month from 9:to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to

3:30pm.

Services available include: Births, Deaths & Marriages enquiries, family law, apprehended violence orders, advice on procedural matters relating to Court appearances, payment of court fines and civil claims matters. Assistance can be given in the making of Wills. Marriages may also

be conducted.

As a Government Access Centre you may purchase fishing licences, obtain boating

handbooks and many other publications.

Please make use of the services provided by Lockhart Court House. Phone 6920 5533 or call in

during opening hours.

Lockhart Senior Citizen

June Events

All activities are held at the

Lockhart Ex-Servicemen’s

Club

Mon,13th June - 1.30pm, - Meeting followed by Bingo &

Afternoon Tea

Sun, 120th June - 12pm, Monthly BBQ

Mon, 27 June - 1.30pm, Bingo & Afternoon Tea

Lockhart Seniors News

All meetings held at the

Lockhart Ex-Servicemen’s Club

President Joy Hooper welcomed 20 members

to our May Meeting. Thank you card was

received from Vera Smith,. Donation was

made to Lockhart Hospital Auxiliary & Can -

Assit. An invitation from the Lockhart Ex-

Servicemen’s Club to the Biggest Morning

Teas to be held at the club on at 11am-1pm on

th e21st June. Gold coin donation.

Wendy Mulqueeny.

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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 Playgroup

NSW on 1800 171 882 and

they will put you in contact

with one of The Rock

playgroup members.

The Rock Op-Shop

Open 7 Days

10am - 2pm

Thank you for donations.

Keep them coming!

Autumn/Winter stock all in store.

Items $2 per piece

Check us out on Facebook

Contact Lynly Boyle

6920 1522

THE ROCK PRESCHOOL INC For children aged 3-6 years Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm

New building

Amazing large outdoor play area.

Please call 02-69202455

or email therockps@gmail.com

A great place for children to laugh, learn and grow!

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Local Church Services – June 2016

Lockhart Uniting Church Services

June

5th, 9am - Lockhart

11am - Mittagong

12th, 9am - Lockhart 11am - Woodhaven, Holy Communion

19th, 9am - No Service, join with the

Anglicans

26th, 9am - Lockhart, Holy Communion

If there are any pastoral concerns, please

contact Larraine Hoffman on 6920 6233

St John’s Presbyterian Church Cnr Hebden & Day St, Lockhart

1st and 3rd Sundays - 6pm 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays - 8.45am

Rev Craig Nicholas 6929 3129 www.hentylockhartpresy.org.au

Lockhart, Urana & Oaklands Catholic Church

Lockhart Parish 1st, 3rd & 5th SUNDAY OF THE MONTH SATURDAY (Vigil Mass) - 6pm Lockhart

SUNDAY 8am - Urana 10am - Oaklands

2nd & 4th SUNDAY OF THE MONTH SATURDAY (Vigil Mass) 6pm Urana

SUNDAY 8am Lockhart 10am Urangeline

For further information contact Father Tony Schipp on 6920 5446

The Rock Uniting Church Ford Street, The Rock

Rev. Daniel Yang 2ND SUNDAY – 9.30AM

All Welcome CONTACT: (O2) 69202024

Or (02) 6933 1650

The Rock St Peters Anglican Church

Communion 1st Sunday each month at 9.30am

Enquiries: Mrs J Heazlewood 0447 491 560

Mrs M Vennell 6920 1067

St Mary’s Parish, The Rock

Sunday 10.00am - The Rock.

1st & 3rd Sunday, 8.30am - Mangoplah

2nd & 4th Sunday, 8.30am - Yerong Creek

Enquiries: Fr Damian Jellett 6920 2017

Bethlehem Lutheran Church Milbrulong

2nd Sunday of the month -

Lay Reading with morning tea

4th Sunday of the month

Lay Reading with Sunday School

Phone 02-69206226 with enquiries

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF AUSTRALIA Diocese of Riverina Parish of Lockhart

St Aidan’s Lockhart Cnr Day & Drummond Streets Lockhart

SUNDAYS 9.00am St Philip’s Urana Princess Street

Urana 4

th Sunday of the month 5pm

St Oswald’s Boree Creek Baptisms, Marriages, Funerals & other

activities by arrangement All enquiries: Rev Nola Cox 6920 5549

Christian Radio in Lockhart 87.6

Tune every day

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MOBILE LIBRARY

TIMETABLE

JUNE 2016

Lockhart

7th, 14th, 21st & 28th

9am - 12.30pm

Milbrulong

2nd, 16th & 30th

11am - 12noon

Pleasant Hills

27th

1.15pm - 2.30pm

Yerong Creek

1st, 15th & 29th

3pm - 4pm

The Rock

Now stopping directly across

from Emily Gardens Aged

Care, Emily Street

2nd, 16th & 30th

9am - 10.30am

www.rrl.nsw.gov.au

Lockhart Caravan

Park If you know someone looking for just the right place to set up camp with a tent or caravan, or looking to hire an on-site van, then Lockhart Caravan Park is just the place.

Situated in Green Street, the caravan park is just 100 metres

from the shopping area and within easy walking distance to

all facilities.

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Each TUESDAY Each WEDNESDAY SUNDAYS IN JUNE

(5TH & 19TH)

Lockhart 8.30am - 10.30am 8.30am - 11.30am

The Rock 1.00pm - 3.00pm 1.00pm - 4.00pm

Yerong Creek 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Pleasant Hills 10.00 am – 12.00pm

Milbrulong 8.00am – 9.00am

Council Waste Disposal Centres Opening Hours

ALL CENTRES ARE CLOSED ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Items not accepted include mattresses, hazardous chemicals and tyres. Items accepted free of charge include Oil, Green waste, and E-waste. Some wastes are separated before disposal. Such items include Oil, E-waste, green waste, metals (including fencing wire), bricks and concrete. Some Centres accept only general household waste. Refer to Council’s webpage www.lockhart.nsw.gov.au/environment/waste-recycling.aspx for further information, or contact the Council Office.

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

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

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Health & Associated Services Our Values - Leadership; Integrity; Progressiveness; Commitment; Accountability; Adaptability.

OPTOMETRIST Russell and Chalker EyecarePlus visit

Lockhart regularly for comprehensive

consultations including glaucoma testing,

cataract assessments , macular

degeneration.

Adults and children’s assessments, and

Veteran’s Affairs patients welcome.

Spectacle frames available.

For Appointments Phone:

(02) 6921 8833.

Home Care Service of NSW Lockhart/Urana/The Rock

Enquiries: 6920 5286

Co-ordinator - Robyn Pearse

We provide the following services:

Domestic Assistance

Personal Care

Respite Services

Referral Intake: 1300 881 144

X-RAY SERVICE

X-ray services are available every second

Friday at Lockhart & District Hospital. A

referral from the doctor is required.

For appointments phone 6930 7100

Lockhart Community Health Services Lockhart Community Health Nurses are available

for self-referral

Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, ph: 6930 7100

The Rock Community Health Nurses are available for self-referral Mon, Wed, Fri, ph: 6930 7100 or

Mob: 0427 107 897

Early Childhood Clinics—Wed, Lockhart

–Thurs, The Rock

Other services available include:

Physiotherapy—Wed, ph: 6930 7100

Women’s Health—6930 7100

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network have a counsellor

providing counselling on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month

at the Lockhart Medical Practice.

Referrals are needed.

Just call the surgery on 69205249 to make an appointment.

Interested in cycling?

Bike riding group leaving every Saturday morning at 7am from

Latte Da, Green St, Lockhart

Ride from 10 – 30km All welcome

Contact Foxy for more info

0447 239 216

Tai Chi classes are being held each

Monday morning at Lockhart

Uniting church Hall with Beginners

at 9am and Advanced at 9.45am.If

you would like any more

information, please contact Larraine

Hoffmann on

69206233, or

0427204051.

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Our services delivery areas encompass the Lockhart & Urana Shires. For further classification of service provision in what areas and for any queries please contact Lockhart on 02 6920 4162.

Weekly Wagga bus Run—Wednesdays Urana to Wagga Bus 3rd Wednesday of Month $10 Lockhart return trip $15 Urana return trip Depart Lockhart Post Office 8:30am Depart Oakland’s 07.30am The Rock Post Office 9:00am Depart Urana 8:00am Depart Wagga 2:30pm Urana to Albury Bus 2nd Tuesday of Month $15 return trip Depart Lockhart 7.30 am Depart Urana 8.00am Depart Oakland’s 8.30am Depart Albury 2.00pm Urana To Yarrawonga - 4th Thursday of the Month $10 return trip Depart Urana: 8:30am Departs Oakland's: 9:00am Depart Yarrawonga: 2:30pm

Bookings are essential: 02 69204162 intakeHACC@valmar.com.au

Community Transport

Meals on Wheels/ Frozen Meals

Respite ( NRCP)

Domestic Assistance

Personal Care

Home Maintenance

Social Support

Free Broadband for Seniors

Thursday Craft Group- Thursdays at

10:00am to 12pm at the Office. Morning tea provided. Gold Coin donation

Day Club – Tuesdays at 10:00am at

Uniting Church Hall. Morning Tea, Lunch & Afternoon Tea provided $8

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WEED OF THE MONTH - WATER HYACINTH

School News

St Joseph’s News During the holidays we remembered our fallen servicemen and women with the annual ANZAC Day march. We had a wonderful representation from our school for this important day of commemoration. Well done to all the students for their efforts in the cross country on the last day of Term 1. Congratulations to Gold House (Hanrahan) who were the winning house on the day. On the first two days of the term, all members of our staff attended the whole of system conference for the Wagga Wagga Diocese – ‘Nourish2Thrive’. It was a wonderful opportunity for professional development as we joined with 950 others to listen to some amazing keynote speakers as well as participating in an array of fabulous workshops. On May 10, we began the first of our monthly visits to Woodhaven. This month, the Year 5/6 class visited the residents and all classes will continue to do this over the year. Our athletics carnival was a great success on May 6. We were blessed with beautiful weather and the day ran really smoothly. It was wonderful to see the students putting so much effort into the day and participating so well. Congratulations to Macey Mathews, Victoria Trevaskis, Darcy Fox, Alyesha Rockliff, Bridie Nimmo, Majella Day, William Marsh, Lachlan Bowyer, Maggie Lane, Andrew Smith, Victoria Rockliff and Charlie Douglas on being age champions. Congratulations also to Gold House (Hanrahan) for being winners on the day.

Lockhart Central School Peer Support Girls Glamour Night Last term, Secondary girls travelled to Albury with female staff to enjoy a ‘girl’s night out’. They first had dinner at La Porchetta, where they enjoyed large amounts of pizza and pasta, swearing that they wouldn’t be able to eat for a week, before buying copious amounts of supplies at the cinemas before heading in. The film the girls watched was ‘Allegiant’, the third film to the ‘Divergent series’. All involved had a great time and can’t wait for their next chance to have a girl’s night! Thank you to Mrs James for organising the trip, Mrs Ernest for driving the bus, and Ms Buckley, Mrs Farrall and Mrs Driscoll for supervising! Brooke Peel, Year 12 Primary during Term 1 It was a great first term in primary. K1 have been reading The Blue Thingamajig and made their own blue play dough. They have been busy using tally marks to graph cars and their favourite fruit. Year 1, 2, 3 have been reading the magic school bus which is teaching them about tornados. In math they have been learning their 2, 5, and 10 times tables and in literacy they have been writing and learning about expositions. In literacy, Years 4, 5 & 6 have been writing expositions and improving our writing skills. In art we have been drawing aboriginal pictures leading up to our gallery visit and at the end of the year we are going to an exposition in Wagga. In maths we have been learning our times tables. Kiera and Alirah, Year 6

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WEED OF THE MONTH - WATER HYACINTH

Eichhornia crassipes Other common names: Common water hyacinth; Floating water hyacinth; Lilac devil; Nile lily; Pickerel weed; Water orchid. Description: Water hyacinth is referred to as one of the world’s worst aquatic weeds due to its ability to rapidly cover whole waterways. A free-floating plant of still or slow-flowing fresh water in tropical and temperate climates, and forms large, dense mats on the water surface. It infests rivers, dams, lakes and irrigation channels on every continent except Antarctica. Water hyacinth is a native to the Amazon basin in South America. Water hyacinth has the ability to grow under a range of conditions. Optimum growth occurs at temperatures between 28oC and 30oC and it has been known to double its mass over 5 days in these conditions. Water hyacinth can tolerate frost, but is rapidly killed by sea-strength salinity and will not grow in brackish water. It also requires abundant nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Leaves: Smooth, hairless and glossy. Are bright green and can be tinged a rusty yellow on their edges. Stems: Two types of stems: erect stems up to 60 cm long, with flowers; and horizontal vegetative stems, 10 cm long, which produce daughter plants. Flowers: 4 to 7 cm across, funnel-shaped, six distinct petals, light bluish-purple with the upper petal being dark blue with a yellow mark in the centre. Flowers can self-fertilise and are formed on upright stems with between 2 and 35 (but commonly 8) flowers on each spike. Seeds: are 1 to 1.5 mm long and roughly egg-shaped, with ridges from end to end. Long lived and may survive in mud for up to 20 years. Also remain viable over very long periods in dry soil. Root: Are fibrous and featherlike. In deep water they may trail below the plant and can be up to 1 m in length. In shallow water the roots may take hold in the mud. Life cycle: Reproduces from seeds and horizontal stems. Flowers open for only one or two days from mid to late summer before beginning to wither.

When all the flowers on a spike have withered, the stalk gradually bends into the water and after two to three weeks the seeds are released and sink. Seeds are the main source of new infestations and are carried in water, mud and by birds. Autumn and winter frosts cause the leaves to die off but the crowns are able to overwinter. These will commence new growth in the following spring along with the germination of seeds. Infestations increase most rapidly by the production of new daughter plants. During high water flows and flooding, infestations can break up and be moved to new locations. Control: Is difficult to control in all freshwater aquatic environments. When access is limited by the presence of the weed itself, control becomes more difficult. Methods of control can include physical removal, biological control and chemical application. However, before using any herbicide, always read the label. All herbicides must be applied strictly in accordance with the directions on the label. Water hyacinth is a declared Class 2 (Regionally Prohibited Weed) noxious weed in Lockhart Shire and as such, the plant must be eradicated from the land and that land must be kept free of the plant. Water hyacinth is also declared as a Weed of National Significance. Recently discovered in Albury, rapid notification of the presence of this weed is essential, to eliminate spread and apply control.

For further information please contact Council’s

Noxious Weeds Inspector on (02) 6920 5305 or visit

www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/pests-weeds/weeds

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