The Canowindra Phoenix Wednesday 22 August 2012 Issue 219 Your free weekly guide to what’s happening in and around Canowindra...shop locally first!

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Snippets... Section: U the Fine Arts Section, always provides an excellent display. There are so many local & regional talented artists that this Section is divided into a Local Section, Open Section & 3D Section. Many classes are available to choose from, black & white in any medium or oil, acrylic, pastel or water-colour paint, or any other medium with many subjects in which to enter. Other classes avail-able are: 12 years & under; 25 years & under; or over 70 years. Start working on your work of art & have it ready for hanging for the Show. The 3D Section invites you to enter sculpture or 3D recycled sculptures, be creative! There is a limit of size for sculpture but all details will be available in the Show Schedule. Entries in the Fine Arts Section must be at the Show Office or the Cobley Pavilion by noon on Thursday before the Show. For further information on each of the Sections in the Cobley Pavilion please contact Deb on 6344 2490. Show: The Show Office will be open at Central Motors on Monday 3 September, from 10am-4pm Monday to Friday, & Monday 24 until Wednesday 26 September after the show for pick up of things people may have forgotten about. Tickets & entry prices are the same as last year. For further information, please contact Becky Neville, Show Secretary on 0488 958 920. Quilts: a display of beautiful quilts will be featured in All Saints' Church on Saturday 1 September, with the theme "Colours of Spring". There will also be an exhibition of exquisite garments from the Knitters' Guild, Canowindra Group, featuring a lovely wedding gown, a parasol and other articles. The event will commence at 2pm & afternoon tea is included in the $8 admission. A craft trading table will also be operating. Comprinting: will be closed from next Monday 27 August until Friday 7 September, however The Canowindra Phoenix will still be published & distributed as usual (well the paper will change back to the white 80gsm so the work experience printer doesn't have to muck about with guillotines). Should you have any news or advertising for the next couple of weeks, call Jo on 0418 413 753. Pythons: will be playing at home this SUNDAY & The Phoenix has it on good authority that a contingent from Molong Council will be mak-ing the trek across to the middle of nowhere to support the Molong Magpies...SO get your blues on & come to the Sports Oval at 3pm to show off our legendary Canowindra spirit & help cheer our boys on.

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LOCAL CANDIDATES FOR CABONNE ELECTIONS Six local candidates on the Southern ticket for the upcoming council elections: Kevin Walker; Anthony Durkin; Geoff Dean; Greg Treavors; Tom Ward; and Barry Burn are seeking strong support to get at least four Canowindra representatives into Cabonne Council. Current councillor, Kevin Walker said, "We all have the same commitment to residents, our priorities are roads, economic development and tourism. “Roads need more of Council’s assets and resources to be directed into repairing and maintaining the roads across the whole shire. “We also need to continue developing a sustainable economy for the whole shire. Creating opportunities for businesses to expand, and making the region more attractive to encourage new businesses to establish in our towns and villages." Clr Walker says, "Continuing the alliance with Wellington and Blayney Councils will improve plant, administration, procurement cost benefits to Cabonne, and provide future stability for all three councils." As Clr Anthony Durkin has said previously, "We need to look at sustainability, with a vision for the future of our children, our farmers, our businesses and our environment.” Committed to representing Eugowra, Cudal, Cargo, Canowindra and Toogong, Clr Walker assures that the candidates on the Southern ticket will ensure a balanced approach for all towns and villages of Cabonne will be taken.

PLANS FOR CANOWINDRA POOL UPGRADE Detailed plans for the $1.7 million re-development of Canowindra swimming pool have been submitted to Cabonne Council, and a Development Application is being prepared for lodgement as well as preliminary Expression of Interest documents for the final design and construction phase. Consultants Lantz Marshall have expanded their initial concept plans into detailed documents to be included in the development application. The redevelopment will involve converting the existing 33 metre pool to a 25 metre lap pool, revamping the children’s pool and building a new beach-entry water play area. The upgrade will also include the provision of additional shade areas, a club room and storage area, solar heating, plant upgrade, repairs to the concrete concourse and new fencing and landscap-ing. The first stage of the project, a $350,000 refurbishment of the pool’s amenities block has been completed. Mayor Bob Dowling said the Council decided not to rely on Government grants to undertake the project and voted to allocate funds in its 2012/2013 Budget. Read about this and other Cabonne news in "Cabonne Connection", the first edition of Cabonne's newsletter being distributed into letterboxes now.

Phone orders: 6344 1011

This Week’s This Week’s

SpecialsSpecials

Chicken & Fennel Fettuccine

375g fettuccine pasta 2 tbsp olive oil 500g chicken thighs, cubed Black pepper & salt, fresh ground 5 baby fennel bulbs, trimmed, quartered 1 clove garlic, crushed 300ml cream 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice ½ cup fresh parmesan, grated 2 tbsp Continental parsley, chopped finely

Cook the pasta following directions on packet. Drain & rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside. Heat oil in large frying pan, over medium-high heat sauté chicken. Season with salt & pepper, cook for 4 minutes or until golden. Add fennel & garlic, cook for 2 minutes or until fennel starts to soften. Add cream & half of the parmesan. Cook until mixture just starts to bubble. Add the pasta & lemon juice, toss gently to com-bine. Divide among serving bowls, top with remaining parmesan & parsley to serve.

Well Women’s Check FREE

Monday 17 September

Monday 22 October Monday 19 November

at Canowindra Health Centre phone 02 6340 3300 to arrange an appointment with the Women’s Health Nurse for:

Pap smear & breast check Contraceptive information STI testing Don't put it off any longer!

ADULT SURVIVORS OF CHILD ABUSE The Cowra Support Group of ASCA meets the first Friday of each month to share strategies to heal in a safe environment. Meetings are free and confidential, and there is no obligation to tell your name nor share your story if you don't feel com-fortable. The support group is for male or female adult survivors of any form of child abuse. It is an opportunity to feel reassured that you are not alone, and others may have similar feelings and behaviour patterns. Break the isolation and find ways to cope with your daily life, and help is available to find a local therapist with whom you can connect. For more information contact: Pascale at ASCA Cowra Support Group on 02 6342 1612; ASCA www.asca.org.au or 1300 657 380; Mental health Information and support Service 1800 011 511; Rape Crisis Centre 1800 424 017; or Lifeline on 131 114.

To the editor... Was it something I said…? When I first wrote about the roads into Canowindra, a few days later work was done on it, and the road to Moyne was upgraded. I wrote recently about the road from Nyrang Creek to Gooloogong turnoff last week. Now a crew are working on it, doing what should have been done a long time ago, opening drains and grading verges as I suggested. (I’ll get on about the Mandurama Rd another time) In my first letter I stated the resignation /retirement of the GM was a good thing for the municipality and suggested the Councillors should all resign. Now, as the leader of a failed administration the Mayor has done the honourable thing and resigned. Hopefully other councillors will too. One councillor has told me he thought my comments were ‘venomous’. Why shoot the messenger – I’m only pointing out the obvious…the Cabonne Shire Council has performance problems. The road infrastructure speaks for itself. CSC is the State’s local road maintenance contractor, and is paid well for that role, and Councillors don’t work free either, they get paid…for what? Now while individually the councillors may be nice people, the community has the right to expect better performance from their public officials, and have roads safe to travel on. They should NEVER have reached such a state of dangerous disrepair. When I studied local government as an undergraduate many years ago I was introduced to the ‘Peter Principle’, the work of a Canadian professor, Dr Laurence Peter. He stated that in time people rise to their level of incompetence, with the corollary that in time positions are filled by people incapable of the role. All the Cabonne Councillors and Managers should seriously consider whether the Peter principle has personal application, and act appropriately, and allow those who can to DO what the current incumbents can’t. Stephen Tamplin, Canowindra

To the editor... I would like to take the opportunity to thank Sheryll Selwood from Cabonne Family Links for all amazing work she does in the Cabonne area and her support to Canowindra Preschool. Sheryll has sponsored us to attend the NSW Aboriginal Learning and Support Conference, the Taronga Western Plains Zoo visit to our service and Eugowra Preschool, helped co-ordinate and provided books for the Canowindra Reading day and helped out with Book Week at our service just to mention a few things she has done. Her services in our local Community also extend to helping at the local Food Bank, running the Reading Time once a month at the Canowindra Library and supporting Preschool Directors and Family Daycare services in the Cabonne area. Our Preschool is forever thankful for the amazing job she does in her role as the co-coordinator of Cabonne Family Links and promoting Early Childhood education and development to families and linking with our community to benefit all. Lana Brown - Director Canowindra Preschool

111th CUDAL SHOW

Sunday 9 September 2012

November Shorn bush band Darling Downs Zoo Reptile Display from

QLD * Cowra Car Club Display * FREE face painting * 2 jumping castles *

FREE mechanical bull * Wood chopping * Market Stalls inc wood fired pizzas & beaut-t-ful bags * Historical displays -

vintage pumps & engines * Fairy Floss * Show Bags * Lucky Dips * FREE kids craft & entertainment with a special

visit from Elliot the Dinosaur * Pavilion displays * Horse events & all breeds

Champion Dog Show

Kids under 5 years FREE, 6-18 years $2, Adults $7, Pensioners $5, Family $15

CABONNE DAROO BUSINESS AWARDS 2012 Acknowledged as one of the major events on the regional business calendar and a model for business awards in rural Australia, the Cabonne Daroo Business Awards recognise achieve-ments and contributions of Cabonne businesses and their employees. More than 80 Cabonne businesses have been nominated for the 12th Annual Cabonne Daroo Business Awards which celebrate the excellence and diversity of businesses in our Shire. Businesses have until 5pm Friday 31 August 2012 to submit assessment forms. The Cabonne Daroo Business Awards, open to all businesses operating in the Cabonne Local Government Area, have built a solid reputation amongst business owners and sponsors alike, and is a great evening of celebration and entertainment. The 2012 Presentation Gala Dinner will be hosted in Manildra on Friday 2 November, where participants will have the chance to win stacks of great prizes. The 2012 overall "Best Business in Cabonne" winner will receive a $3,000 TV advertising package with thanks to WIN TV! For further information, please contact Belinda Keniry in the Economic Development Unit Phone: 02 6392 3200; Fax: 02 6392 3260 belinda.keniry@cabonne.nsw.gov.au

taste Canowindra

only open weekends 10am - 4pm til 25th Aug.

next show acoustic super group

"Jimmy the Fish" central west launch of new CD

Sat 1st September 6:30pm

Featured at last year's National folk festival All singers, all INCREDIBLE players Award-winning singer/songwriter and festival favourite

bass player, Liz Frencham (Jigzag, Frencham Smith)

flatpicking guitar champ

Robbie Long (Lawnmowers, Mic Conway)

dobro wizard Pete Fidler (Nick Charles, Bluestone Junction)

tickets selling fast limited tickets remain

www.tastecanowindra.com.au/events/book-shows

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ph 02 6344 2332

42 ferguson street www.tastecanowindra.com.au

BATTLER'S BALLAD AT FOLK It's a privilege to welcome a great new folk combo to folk@canowindra this Sunday 26 August. Together Bill Browne, Chloë and Jason Roweth are Battler's Ballad. The band’s enthusiasm for playing under-sung Australian traditional and contemporary music is clear in their striking arrange-ments; the sound is open, fresh, vibrant and inventive. Featuring strong lead vocals, guitar, mandolin, mandola and bouzouki with creative drums and percussion, you can expect a new look at the old, and an old take on the new; you’ll laugh and cry! Successful independent artists with thousands of performances around Australia and overseas to their names, Chloë and Jason Roweth have released over 20 CDs of original, Australian folk, country and bush music. They have been regularly featured on Ian McNamara’s “Australia All Over” and his compilation CDs. Their CD, “A Voice That Was Still” won the National Film and Sound Archive National Folk Recording Award at the 2010 National Folk Festival. Bill Browne has extensive experience as a musician. He is notable for his fine imaginative work in applying kit drums and percus-sion to traditional Australian music - particularly in the band “Collector”. Folk@Canowindra is held monthly at "taste Canowindra" from 4-6pm. Drinks and light meals are available at the venue, and a donation is collected for the feature act. Performers and poets are welcome to perform as part of the open mike. All enquiries to Nerida Cuddy on 0429 048 603.

FLICKERFEST ENTRIES NOW OPEN Celebrating its twenty second year Flickerfest, Australia’s only Academy® Award accredited and BAFTA recognised Short Film Festival, and its largest short film competition, is accepting entries for the 2013 Festival. Entries must be received by 5pm, Friday 5 October 2012. Enter online at www.flickerfest.com.au

Tapas Night Saturday 1 September at 7pm

$40 for 5 tapas style courses

Full range of Swinging Bridge wines will be

available by the glass and bottle - No BYO Bookings & payment are essential:

either drop into our Cellar Door at 33 Gaskill Street

(open Fri, Sat & Sun from 11am), or go to our website

www.swingingbridge.com.au

Under Tapas Night or Wine Sales for bookings

MOVIE NIGHT SUCCESS The Preschool would like to thank all who came along and supported our recent Movie & Dinner Night at the CWA Hall. A fantastic night was had by all and the funds raised from the event will go towards the ongoing improvements at the Preschool. A special mention needs to go out to Sarah Cartwright, Katie Kelly, Michelle Stacey, Georgie Ward, Holly Durkin and Jackie Gilbert for their amazing efforts in organising and hosting this event. These ladies give of their time to our Preschool to benefit the children in our Community and we are extremely grateful. To David Bullock, Bron Lay, and Bec Brown and Bec Dunkley a special thank you need to go to you also for your help with the event.

BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS AT PRESCHOOL Yes we have the go ahead to extend the Preschool into our car park area and add additional space for the service. The new addition will include a smaller classroom area, a library area, and storage room, staff room, meeting room / intervention room and a new office space. This work is set to start on Saturday 18 August and will be underway for several months. “This is an exciting time for the Preschool. This is an opportunity to increase places at our service, offer space much needed space and enhance the learning opportunities for the children. I have been working toward this goal since starting at the Preschool in 2005. It is a fantastic time for our service and we look forward to the completion of the new areas.” states Director Lana Brown. A reminder that 2013 enrolments are being taken for children aged 3-5 years so if you are interested please contact the Preschool on 02 6344 1261 or mu92610@bigpond.net.au

Comprinting

will be closing for 2 weeks

from 27 August until 7 September 6 Ryall Street (via Suttor Street)

Canowindra 0402 340 852 nick@comprinting.com.au

THE CANOWINDRA BOWLING CLUB LIMITED Registered Office: 62 Gaskill Street ACN 001 014 722 CANOWINDRA NSW 2804 ABN 30 001 014 722

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of The Canowindra Bowling Club Limited will be held in the Club on Sunday, 23rd September, 2012 at 2:00pm.

BUSINESS: 1. To receive and adopt report of Directors and Audited Balance Sheet for the year ended

30th June, 2012. 2. To elect Chairperson, two (2) Vice-Chairpersons, Treasurer and seven (7) Directors for

the ensuing twelve months ended 30th June, 2013. 3. To appoint a Solicitor for the year ended 30th June, 2013. 4. To transact any other business which may be brought forward in conformity with the

Articles of Association. Any questions to be received in writing to the above address, no later than 9 th September 2012. Ron Brooks Roger Traves Licensee Chairperson

Five Councillors who have given a total of 61 years’ service to the people of Cabonne have attended their final Council meeting. Mayor Bob Dowling, former Mayors John Farr and Kevin Duffy and Crs Noel Bleakley and David Hyde will not contest next month’s Cabonne Council elections. All but Cr Duffy, who is seeking election to Orange City Council, have brought down the curtain on celebrated local government careers. Cr Dowling said his fellow councillors had made outstanding contributions to their communities and should be extremely proud of their efforts. He paid special tribute to John Farr, whose name has become synonymous with local government not only in Cabonne but in NSW after 29 years of unbroken service. “Cr Farr was elected in 1983, became the Council’s longest serving Mayor when he fulfilled the role with great distinction from 1995 to 2008 and served 17 years as chairman of Central Tablelands Water,” Cr Dowling said. “During that time Cr Farr was recognised as one of the State’s most passionate and dedicated councillors, and was well known to Federal and State politicians of all sides of politics.” Cr Dowling said Cr Farr was an inspiration to current councillors and his experience and advice had been invaluable.

“The Four Towns Sewerage Scheme, the formation of the Wellington Blayney Cabonne Strategic Alliance and the Waluwin Community Health Care Centre are just some of the major projects that came to fruition during Cr Farr’s time,” the Mayor said. “Last year he was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for services to local government and I can’t think of a more fitting honour.” Cr Duffy spent 12 years on council in two terms from 1987-1991 and 2004-2012. He was Mayor for two years from 2008 to 2010 and chaired a number of council committees. Cr Bleakley, who was unable to attend today’s meeting because of illness, and Cr Hyde retire after serving the past eight years, each chairing several committees. Cr Dowling said although life in local government can sometimes be thankless, more often than not it was very rewarding. The Mayor thanked his fellow councillors and senior staff, with whom he had worked very closely over the past few years. “The highlight for me is the teamwork we’ve enjoyed between councillors, and councillors and staff,” Cr Dowling said. “I believe a champion team will always accomplish more than a team of champions. I hope the next council is also a champion team.”

FAREWELL TO FIVE COUNCILLORS = MORE THAN 60 YEARS OF SERVICE

L-R: Retiring councillors David Hyde, John Farr, Bob Dowling and Kevin Duffy after attending their final Cabonne Council meeting. Insert: Cr Noel Bleakley

Canowindra Show Society's

Cocktail Party 1 September 2012

7:30pm at

Canowindra Services Club $25pp before 30 August $30pp at the door $40pp VIP - limited number

@ Canowindra Country Bakehouse

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FREE PUBLIC TWILIGHT SEMINARS Behave Australia Dubbo August 2012! Come along to the TAFE Western Rural Studies Centre on Burke Hill, Dubbo and see how behaviours can transform your business and landscape. Each evening will have a free sausage sizzle then a short seminar series with discussion time after. Come for one evening or all of them. Join with the participants of the full Behave course who have gathered from all over Australia to learn, discuss and imp lement behav ioura l based approaches. Monday 27 August 6pm- 7.30pm Animal Nutrition including supplements. Tuesday 28 August 6pm-7.30pm Alternative fodder plants including shrubs and groundcovers. Wednesday 29 August 6pm-7.30pm Weeds and Grazing Management. Meet with the lead presenters Emeritus Professor Fred Provenza and Dean Revell along with researchers from across Australia. A wonderful opportunity to get a glimpse into the amazing variety of Behavioural methods that can impact livestock, businesses and landscape functions. For more information, or to confirm attendance call Andrew Knop on 02 6881 3409 or 0407 937 610.

THE LAST HURRAH! It is announced with regret that pomegranate will be closing after this weekend.

Thanks to all who contributed to our success, however Dan is moving on to the next course

of his life. Book your table for this Friday or Saturday night

Call Dan on 0458 322 495

The Royal Hotel Canowindra 75 Gaskill Street

pomegranate

The Royal Hotel Canowindra

Pizza @ the Bar every Thursday night

from 6pm 30% off for Members

75 Gaskill Street 02 6344 1201

Now On Tap... Canowindra

PALE ALE produced by

Badlands Brewery Orange

Call in for a drink!

Canowindra Pool Entry Fees 2012/13

Season Family $199.00 Adult $99.00

Child, aged pensioner or spectator $99.00

Daily Adult $3.90 Child or aged pensioner $3.40

Under school age $2.40 School Groups (with teacher) $2.40

Season tickets payment plan: 4 fortnightly payments

For more information, please contact Jarrod on 0458 690 044 or email

canowindrapool@hotmail.com

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I LOVE LOCAL BUSINESS Rosnay’s Sam Statham appeared on the Alan Jones Show recently, detailing how supermarkets are squeezing food producers and farmers. Sam, with parents Richard and Florence began planting organic winegrapes, olives and figs in 1997. As small growers in Australia's highly competitive wine industry, they have been fortunate to have a special point of difference - certified organic - which appeals to a growing number of buyers at independent wine shops. However, as explained by Sam, it is becoming increasingly difficult to main-tain sales in the face of the expansion of supermarket liquor retailing. Small and medium sized producers have fewer independent outlets to sell wine through, according to Sam, citing the recent purchase of Balmain Village Cellars by Woolworths. "BVC was a classic locally owned and managed wine outlet that supported small producers. As one of our best outlets in Sydney, we are sad to see it go, as its now harder than ever to get shelf space in the remaining small pub bottle shops in the area". On his last tour to the Northern Rivers of NSW, where most Rosnay wine is sold, Sam also found widespread concern among his customers at the rate of expansion of the supermarket liquor outlets. Some of them sent him a public letter, shared on this blog site, explaining how dire the situation has become with the supermarkets offering beer at a loss in order to gain market share, or at least below what the independent outlets pay wholesale for the same products. "If the independent outlets all get bought by the chains, small producers, which is the bulk of Australia's producers, will not be retailed, unless they can get into the supermarkets. However, most farmers know that even if you are big, you will eventually be squeezed to breaking point. "I remember my neighbours who sold their vegetable farm after struggling to survive as supermarket growers, and it was then that I vowed to never go down that path, if we had the choice. "Even large organic wineries are acting as early product developers, finding them-selves bypassed without notice as the supermarket decided to buy grapes direct and make the wine themselves for their own brand labels. "When you see the large proportion of the home brand food labels are grown overseas, I think consumers must do everything they can to support the independently owned shops which stock the products they want to buy." Sam is currently developing an online presence for wineries that are not avail-able in supermarket owned stores, and independent outlets to share views and establish a listing of Australian wines not in the chain stores, for more information www.unchainmywine.com

LANDCARE IMPROVES HABITAT Mid Lachlan Landcare has successfully completed another project to improve the extent and quality of native vegetation for habitat in the district. This project was called 'Trees for Habitat' and was funded by the Federal Government through the Community Action Grants. Participating landholders were equipped with information to improve their knowledge of what makes up a productive habitat, and how they could implement these principles on their own properties. Some of the actions taken to improve the extent and quality of habitat included tree planting, fencing remnant vegetation and installing nest boxes on 49 properties. On one of the properties, a large river red gum with a Wedge-tailed Eagle nest was protected from stock. Landcare Support Officer, Chris Cuddy said, “It is fantastic to be able to support the dedicated landholders in the district who want to do the best for the environment while still maintaining profitable, productive farms. "These landholders should be applauded for their effort to improve the quality and extent of native vegetation for habitat, providing havens for birds, marsupials, lizards and frogs and beneficial insects”. This habitat project comes on the back of the highly successful and widely adopted 'Trees for Change' project, which saw 130 individuals, families, schools and businesses plant over 48 500 trees in the district. Mid Lachlan Landcare will be holding its Annual General Meeting at the start of National Landcare Week Monday 3 September at the Research Station, Evans Street Cowra 12-2pm, with lunch provided. All are welcome to attend, as we would like to see new faces on the committee. Please RSVP for catering purposes to Chris on 0427 077 798.

PARENTS OF LEARNER DRIVERS? Young drivers are three times more likely to be involved in casualty crashes. That's why the RTA has introduced a new licensing scheme, with more supervised driving prac ce for learner drivers. To help parents in supervising learner drivers, the RTA has set up a FREE 2 hour workshop for parents that offers practical advice on how to help learner drivers become a safer drivers. A FREE RTA parents' workshop will be hosted by David Riches on Monday 10 September at the Cowra Services Club from 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm. Early bookings are essential, so phone 0411 718 198 now to reserve your place, or email parentworkshop@optusnet.com.au

Save the date: Don’t let Winter stop you...there’s plenty to do in and around Cabonne in August Aug 22: NSW Farmers annual dinner & AGM @ Services Club 6.30pm. Non-members welcome. Book with Frances on 6859 2202 Aug 24: Daffodil Day Cancer Council fundraiser www.daffodilday.com.au. Aug 25: Talls People's Choice & Peter Sykes photography Exhibition Opening 6:30pm @ River Bank Gallery 71 Gaskill St 6344 2778 Aug 25: AFGW Central West Branch 12noon @ Canowindra Services Club. Aug 26: folk@canowindra feat. Battler's Ballad 4-6pm taste Canowindra 42 Ferguson St. Contact Nerida 0429 048 603 Aug 26: 4WD Tag-a-long Tour with Simmo's Offroad Tours. Explore Abercrombie River National Park & Caves rated easy-medium.

Call Greg 0415 641 343 Aug 30: “Profitable Beef in a Challenging Future” Forum @ Bathurst RSL. More info www.rdacentralwest.org.au or contact Staci at

staci@rdacentralwest.org.au or 02 6369 1600 Sep 1: Colours of Spring 2-4pm @ All Saints' Anglican Church $8 admission inc arvo tea & gorgeous displays & exhibitions. Sep 1: Jimmy the Fish @ taste Canowindra 6:30pm Central West launch of their new CD. Featured at last year's National folk festival

All singers, all INCREDIBLE players Award-winning singer/songwriter and festival favourite bass player, Liz Frencham (Jigzag, Frencham Smith) flatpicking guitar champ Robbie Long (Lawnmowers, Mic Conway) dobro wizard Pete Fidler (Nick Charles, Bluestone Junction)

tickets selling fast limited tickets remain 02 6344 2332 Sep 8: CWA Spring Workshop: Fascinating! 2pm make your own fascinator. $20pp RSVP by 3/9 to conni@synercon.com.au Sep 9: Cudal Show 9am-4pm Sep 21-22: CANOWINDRA SHOW!!! Sep 24: Men's Prostate Talk @ Canowindra Services Club for Men and Women! Sep 29: Canowindra's Airing of the Quilts shop windows, balconies, cellar doors, museums, anything that stands still for too long will

be draped with quilts of various sizes, shapes & colours to create a stunning spectacle in our village. Oct 19-28: Orange Wine Week www.tasteorange.com.au heaps of things to do & taste. Nov 6: Canowindra Golf Ladies Melbourne Cup Luncheon

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The Hon John Cobb MP

Federal Member for Calare Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food Security

FEDERAL ROUNDS Monday 20th August 2012 This week in Federal Parliament Last week proved to be ground-breaking in Australian Parliament, as the Gillard Government finally saw some sense in the asylum seeker issue and agreed to off-shore processing at Nauru – a proven Coalition policy we have been fighting for. I welcome this first step towards a solution to this critical issue – but there’s a lot more to be done. Numerous people in our electorate have spoken to me about their concerns regard-ing people smuggling, and about the rapidly escalating illegal boat arrivals. Regardless of age, background or race – the vast majority have indicated their desire to see a safe and legal migration and refugee program that does not allow illegal boat arrivals to jump in front of those participating in our migration program. As the second week of this sitting period of Parliament gets underway, I will be turning my attentions to the Carbon Tax – and the dramatic effects it is now starting to have on Calare businesses – particularly small business. Significantly higher power prices, delivery costs and operational costs like refrigeration are starting to hit businesses – and the Gillard Government must be made aware of how disastrous this toxic tax has become. Orange bypass opening It was with immense satisfaction that I attended the official opening of the North Orange Bypass, five years after the previous Coalition Government first committed funding to this vital project. It is great to see this important Central West roads link come to fruition. I recall seeing a photo of a house being transported on the back of a truck up the main street of Orange – an image that spurred my desire to see a bypass built around Orange – both for the sake of the truck drivers, for motorists and shoppers in the CBD. Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Mark Vaile agreed with me – and we committed $10 million to the project under the Auslink program, forcing Labor to commit the same. I congratulate Orange City Council on helping to deliver this very significant roads project. Vietnam Veterans Day I had the honour of attending two Vietnam Veteran’s Day services at the weekend in Orange and in Bathurst. Saturday, 18th August was the 46th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. It was an opportunity to pause, reflect and remember those suffered. This year’s commemorations were particularly significant as we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the arrival of the first Australian Troops in Vietnam. By the end of the conflict, more than 58,000 Australians, including many from our local community, had served their nation in the Vietnam War. It is always a humbling experience to attend military services like these, and have the opportunity to thank veterans and their families – both personally, and on behalf of the electorate.

REGIONAL POLICE NUMBERS The leader of the Opposition John Robertson has shown how little he values regional communities as he is more concerned with boosting police numbers in metropolitan Sydney than ensuring regional NSW receives adequate police resources, the Member for Dubbo Troy Grant said today. The issue of police numbers was raised with the Premier during question time in State Parliament this week where he referred to the Labor leader's previous position on regional policing numbers. When interviewed by radio WSFM on the 17th April Mr Robertson said "We need police back here in Sydney not located in regional NSW which is where the Premier has directed those police resources". Mr Grant said he found Mr Robertson's dismissive attitude toward regional policing appalling and a kick in the guts for regional police officers. "The NSW Government led by the Nationals members has seen a significant boost in the number of police officers since coming into office," said Mr Grant. "Some 315 police officers graduated last year and 60 more are due to graduate this month, in total there will be over 16,000 police officers on the books, many of whom will be based in regional communities like Dubbo and my National colleagues and I will support the Minister in making sure there will be many more. "Unlike the Labor Party during its 16 years in office, the Liberals/Nationals Government recognises the need to boost police numbers across the state not merely in metropolitan Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong."

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CABONNE'S FINANCIAL POSITION Cabonne’s position as a financially sound council with a bright future was the focus of the council’s presentation to a panel review-ing the future of local government in NSW. Mayor Bob Dowling said Cabonne welcomed the opportunity to meet panel members in Orange on Thursday 16 September 2012 as part of the panel’s statewide “listening tour”. The State Government appointed the Independent Review Panel in April to develop options to create stronger, more effective councils. It’s a process that Cr Dowling commends. “I look forward to Cabonne playing a key role in the development of proposals that will provide the best outcome for our ratepayers and residents,” he said. The Mayor said Cabonne had long recognised a need for reform and had been at the fore-front of that process for the past decade. He said Cabonne was very instrumental in the formation of the Wellington Blayney Cabonne Strategic Alliance in 2003 and since that time the Alliance had delivered savings and efficiencies of $4.2 million to its member councils through collaborative arrangements, joint services and resource sharing. “It was extremely encouraging that the panel recognised the WBC Alliance as a really good example of the advantages that regional organisations can make to the security of councils,” Cr Dowling said. Cabonne’s strong financial position was emphasised in the council’s presentation. Cr Dowling said Cabonne had increased spending on services and infrastructure while still achieving budget surpluses for the past five years. “With investments of more than $34 million, our Council has established a ‘sinking fund’ and asset management system to meet future demand and to cope with unexpected circum-stances such as natural disasters,” he said. The Council will lodge a detailed submission with the review panel next month looking at the challenges its communities will face over the next 25 years and what it sees as the top five changes to help local government meet those challenges. Members of the public are also encouraged to make submissions by 14 September 2012. Online forms can be downloaded from www.localgovernmentreview.nsw.gov.au and can be posted to Independent Local Government Review Panel c/- Locked Bag 3015 Nowra NSW 2541 or emailed to info@localgovernmentreview.nsw.gov.au

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MIXED RESULTS FOR THE TIGERS The Tigers last home game Saturday 11 August against Grenfell was a time to celebrate all the Club's history with its annual Past Players' Day. The League Tag won convincingly 38-6. Try scorers were Sally McLean 2, Alicia Earsman 2, Madi Vitnell and Hannah Roth 1 each. Millie and Mel converted 2 goals each. Players' Player was split between Sally and Bonny Wythes. The Tigers first grade also had a good day with a 60-20 win over the Goannas. Jayden Brown, Matt McLean, Dean Wilson and Kain Earsman all played up a grade helping the boys run away clear winners. Try scorers were Sam O’Mal, Kain Earsman, Peta Pita 2, Nella Kava, Matt Codner and Witz Kaire 2, and Aaron Earsman. Brendan Traves converted 9 goals. The game played Saturday 18 August proved not as easy, with the Manildra Rhinos showing that they aren’t going down without a fight. The Rhino League Tag girls came into the game off the back of 2 wins, although they were no match for the Tigresses defence and speed. The Canowindra girls won 32–8 with excellent work from Kiera Whatman, Bonny Wythes and Hannah Roth in tagging, with Jess Fisher and Sally McLean commended on their speed. The girls should be proud of their efforts with their team work and defence standout areas of play. Try scorers were Alicia, Hannah, Kiera, Jess, Kathy and Madi 2. Mel converted 2 goals and Players' Player was awarded to Alicia Earsman. It took first grade 24 minutes to get the first points on the board with Aaron Earsman crossed after a break from Pita made valuable ground. A Brendan Traves conver-sion had the Tigers leading 6-0. The Tigers scored again in the last 2 minutes of first half when Browny made a break from dummy half, breaking the Rhino’s defence crossing for the teams’ second try. Unfortunately this try wasn’t converted and the boys went into the break up 10 points. The home team scored twice in the second half to even the score 10-10. It was Brodie Friend’s turn as he split the defence and made a 70 metre run for the try line just to be pulled down short, from behind. Canowindra missed several opportunities to take the lead as the whistle blew on full time. Although a number of controversial decisions didn’t go their way the boys know they need to pick up their game in order to not repeat the games results. Full credit to all the boys for their season so far. Let’s hope they can continue to perform and make it further into the finals. Players' Player went to Blocka Woolley. Dean Wilson played a strong supportive game as did Dan Bowman who was welcomed back into the Tigers squad after time out due to work commitments. A mention to the boys that travel home every weekend to play, Lachlan, Stuart, Brad, Dan, Matt and Nick - your efforts don’t go unappreciated. A big thanks to all the past players that shared a drink and enjoyed the footy last week and the sponsors and supporters for helping us get this far. The Tigers are looking good going into the semi-finals, finishing second on the ladder in the First Grade and League Tag and in First place in the Youth League. First round of semi finals has the Tigers at Condo on Sunday 26 August, with League Tag playing at 10am, and First Grade at 2pm against the Condobolin Rams. Good luck in the first round of the semi finals to all the Canowindra Tigers!!!!!

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CANOWINDRA CLAY TARGET SHOOT RESULTS Canowindra Gun Club was held on Sunday 19 August 2012 with 20 shooters from Orange, Bathurst, Dubbo and local shooters from Canowindra. The weather was quite good, sunny and fine. We only held one event which was the 100 Target Point Score Continental AA Grade 1st Grady Evans 2nd M Chellas A Grade 1st P Hayman 2nd D Weal B Grade 1st B Wilson 2nd M Lawrence C Grade 1st G Cummings 2nd J Beath The Canowindra Gun Club received a beautiful thank you card from John and Beth Rue expressing their thanks to everyone especially the recognition for life membership they received. We would like to say thanks again to you both, especially Beth for her hard work. The next shoot will be held Sunday 15 September with a 12 noon start at the Canowindra Gun Club on Eugowra Road. Sausage sizzle lunch and a great after-noon tea but mostly a great afternoon of shooting. Hope to see you all there...

PYTHONS PLAY THIS SUNDAY On Saturday the Canowindra Pythons travelled to Condobolin to tackle to Rams in the minor-semi final. The Pythons where hoping to take their recent good form into the game after last weeks big win over Aggies. From the kick off the Pythons seemed to be on the defence for the first half hour of the game with little ball in their own possession. With the defence holding strong for a good while it was only a matter of time before the rams crossed the line after finding a gap out wide in tiring defence. The Pythons came out strong after the restart though again could not get their hands on the ball for longer then a couple of rucks. Condo capitalised on their opportunities and were able to score a couple of more tries before half time. Though in the second half Canowindra started a lot better and were first to get on the board after a quick tap from the forwards resulted in a maul being set up 5 metres from

the line and Clint Oborn found himself crossing the line right under the sticks. Aarron Wooley converted. However this was the last of the tries for the Pythons who could not get their attack going right with the boys having tired legs from to much time in defence. The last 5 minutes of the game did show some promise for the Pythons with the boys putting on some good attacking raids, though time and time again found themselves just short of the line. The best players for Canowindra were Tommy Abbott and Cass Ryan in the backs and Clint Oborn and Dan Bowd in the forwards. This weekend the boys will have to redeem themselves at home on SUNDAY against the Molong Magpies who won in a tough match against Grenfell. The game will kickoff at 3:15pm on SUNDAY and this time it is do or die for the Pythons so hopefully with the home ground advantage the boys should lift enough to keep their 2012 campaign alive. GO THE PYTHONS!!!