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Lockhart Shire Council May 2012

Councillor Profile Councillor Rodney McDonnell

I have lived in the Lockhart Shire my entire life, born at the Lockhart Hospital and raised on our family farm “Avalon” at Urangeline, the home of well known identities Jack Crawford, Australian tennis champ, and Sir Donald Hazelwood, Concertmaster/Violinist. I attended Glenara Primary School until it closed and then Rand Primary, finishing my high school years at St Gregory’s at Campbelltown. I enjoyed travelling overseas in my younger years, experiencing different cultures and ways of life. Over the years I have been actively involved with a number of organisations, these include the Bidgeemia Hall Committee and Fire Brigade, NSW Farmers, Glenara Tennis Club, Osborne Football Club and St Josephs Catholic Primary School. I am also involved with the steering committee of the Lockhart Development Group which turned into Southern Ag Venture (SAV) which has a 50/50 joint venture with Emerald Grain called Southern Ag Grains. SAV is still striving to investigate ways in the value adding of our farm products and giving farmers more control in marketing which will ultimately benefit the community. On a personal note I married a local girl 20 years ago, Robyn Griffin from Bidgeemia, who is a registered nurse working at Lockhart Hospital, we have four beautiful children who are growing up too fast – Jessica, Jacob, Izaac and Alex. I am a second generation Councillor, my father Jimmy McDonnell, served on the Council for two terms back in the 1980’s. We have been fortunate to have great family support and live in a great neighbourhood. Without their support we would not be here today. I personally believe that we live in a beautiful, productive farming district and it would be terrible to see our beautiful land scarred by mining and to see the next generation struggle with the consequences of strip mining. The last few years have been a struggle for everyone, Mother Nature has thrown drought, floods, mice, grasshoppers – you name it – at us. The resilience of the residents of the Shire has been amazing, to be knocked down so many times and to get back up is commendable. I would like to thank the volunteers and committees who have put their cause and time before themselves, they will keep our Shire going from strength to strength. I would also like to thank everyone who has supported me over the past three and a half years and I hope I have been of some assistance to the residents of Lockhart Shire and look forward to a bright and prosperous future.

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Council Snippets - 21 May 2012 National Volunteer Week Barbecues Council was advised of the successful volunteer barbecues held throughout the Shire over the previous weekend. These barbecues were held in conjunction with National Volunteer Week and was the opportunity to express its thanks to the many volunteers throughout the Shire. The volunteer barbecues were held at Walter Day Park in Lockhart, Coronation Park in The Rock, the Yerong Creek Bowling Club at Yerong Creek and Pleasant Hills Hotel at Pleasant Hills. Council expressed its thanks to all those volunteers who attended the barbecues. Business Enterprise Centre Shire Workshop Council in conjunction with the Wagga Wagga Business Enterprise Centre conducted a Business Workshop at the Lockhart Ex-Servicemen’s Club on 23 April 2012. The workshop focussed on customer service and was intended to attract service industries across the Shire. There was no charge for the workshop and there were eleven participants in the workshop which proved to be highly successful. It is expected that additional Customer Service Workshops will be held later in the year, possibly August or September 2012. Draft Policies Council has placed on exhibition for public comment two proposed policies for comment by the community. The first draft policy relates to development on flood prone land, the second being disabled access to premises. Elsewhere in the newsletter will provide guidance for the community to access these draft policies and if you would like to make comment on them please do so as the matter will again be considered at the June 2012 meeting of Council. Appointment of Museum Advisor Some time ago Councils Museum Advisor, Ms Libby Newell, resigned for family reasons and with the assistance of NSW Museums and Galleries a number of candidates have been contacted and recently a suitable person was interviewed by members of the Lockhart & District Historical Society and found to be most suitable. Accordingly Ms Kim Briggs has accepted the position as Museum Advisor to the Green’s Gunyah Museum and will take up the position on a date to be confirmed on September or October 2012.

NSW Rural Fire Service – Neighbourhood Safer Places Council was advised that the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) is required to identify neighbourhood safe places for communities that may be affected by bush fire. A Neighbourhood Safer Place may be a building or open space away from bushland which can provide some protection from the immediate threat of a bush fire. Earlier this year the RFS contacted Council with a list of potential sites and these have been confirmed as follows: 1 Lockhart Recreation Ground – building and open space 2 Yerong Creeek Recreation Ground – open space 3 The Rock – Urana Street – open space 4 Pleasant Hills Hotel – building Council will advise the RFS that it confirms these locations. 2012 Flood Recovery Meetings Council has previously committed to keep the community up to date with progress of matters raised at The Rock and Lockhart flood recovery meetings held in April 2012. Elsewhere in this newsletter are the details on what has transpired over the last month with respect to matters which were raised at those meetings. Rates Reductions for Residents Affected by March 2012 Floods Following a request at a previous meeting of Council a report was submitted to Council to determine whether rates for those residents affected by recent floods can be reduced. Reference was made to the Local Government Act and Council is able to write off accrued interest due to hardship but the General Rate as such must remain payable. Council however did give consideration to providing assistance to ratepayers who may be unable to access their homes for a period of over twelve months and in this regard on application Council will consider reducing the sewerage and garbage charges to these properties and classify them as vacant lots. As an example in The Rock this would mean a reduction in the sewerage charge of $133 and a reduction in the garbage charge of $160 and in Lockhart an example a reduction in the sewerage charge would be $298 and a reduction in the garbage charge of $168. Council has also asked for a further report on the

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Council Snippets - 21 May 2012 possibility of further reducing the sewerage and garbage charges. Accordingly residents who may be unable to utilise their properties for a period of in excess of twelve months due to the March 2012 floods are invited to make application under this resolution of Council. NSW Governments Community Building Partnership Program 2011 Council resolved to forward a letter of thanks to Mr Daryl Maguire MP, Member for Wagga Wagga, for recommending projects to be funded under the NSW Government Community Building Partnership Program. Council was successful in gaining funding for the following: Cabin at caravan park – Lockhart $20,000 Upgrade of Walter Day Park toilets $15,000 Upgrade of retaining wall Green Street Gunyah Museum

$10,000 Toilets at cemeteries – The Rock & Lockhart – disabled

toilets Yerong Creek $20,000 Apart from the amount which has been provided to Council there are also a number of community organisations within the Shire who were provided with funding under this program.

The Rock Flood Recovery Meeting 11 April 2012 Following representations to the Transport, Roads and Maritime Services regarding the possible impact on the deviation of the Hume Highway at Tarcutta had any impact on waterflows to Bourkes Creek the following response was received:

“I refer to your letter of 1 May 2012 requesting advice on whether the deviation of the Hume Highway at Tarcutta has had any impact on waterflows to Bourkes Creek at The Rock.

There is no connection between Tarcutta Creek and Bourkes Creek and the flood behaviour of these catchments is not related. Accordingly the RMS is of the view that the deviation of the Hume Highway at Tarcutta has had no impact on waterflows which might have affected The Rock.”

Lockhart Flood Study Discussions have been continuing with representatives of the Office of Environment and Heritage who are preparing the Lockhart Flood Study incorporating the Risk Assessment which will ultimately be publicly

advertised seeking quotations or tenders from suitably qualified persons.

In the past Council has sought nominations from members of the community to become members of the Lockhart Flood Study Group and these persons were appointed by Council on 21 May 2012:

Mr Rodger Schirmer, Mr Stephen Matthews, Mr John Stevenson, Mr Ray Lavender, Mr Laurie Carter, Cr Sylvia Mulholland and Cr Jean Gooden.

The Mayor will be an ex-officio member of the committee. Contained elsewhere in the newsletter is an invitation for members of The Rock and environs to now nominate to become members of The Rock Flood Study Group as action in regard to The Rock Flood Study has commenced.

Bridge on Bullenbong Road Council was advised that the bridge on Bullenbong Road has been badly underscored following the recent floods and Wagga Wagga City Council will be approached to investigate these concerns and take appropriate action as the bridge is located in the Wagga Wagga City Council area.

Electricity Accounts The matter of electricity accounts payable by the General Manager has recently received publicity and was considered by Council on 21 May 2012.

In essence Council resolved: that the General Manager be required to reimburse

amounts previously paid for his electricity accounts since commencing with Council ($14,920.11) prior to the expiration of his current Contract of Employment and reimburse any balance if he leaves Councils employment prior to the expiration of the current Contract

that Council notes that the General Manager acted on information which has shown to be incorrect and voluntarily offered to reimburse Council the amounts paid and Council has accepted this offer. The General Manager will meet the future electricity accounts during the course of his employment with Council

that Council as a whole apologise for this oversight

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FLOOD RECOVERY MEETINGS 11 and 12 April 2012

Council has committed to continuously advise the community on actions undertaken following the Flood Recovery Meeting in The Rock on 11 April 2012 and Lockhart on 12 April 2012 The Rock Meeting • Council resolved on 16 April 2012 that the General Manager be requested to write to the appropriate Catchment Management Authorities and also the Member for Wagga Wagga Mr Daryl Maguire MP in order to arrange a meeting to consider the removal of debris from creeks in the Lockhart Shire • Mr Maguire has advised Council he has requested a meeting with each of the RTA, ARTC and Murrumbidgee CMA. • Has the deviation of the Hume Highway at Tarcutta had an impact on the water flows to Burkes Creek? • Council has received a response from Transport Roads and Maritime Services that “there is no connection between Tarcutta Creek and Burkes Creek and the flood behaviour in the catchments is not related. Accordingly RMS is of the view that the deviation of the Hume Highway at Tarcutta has had no impact on water flows which might have affected The Rock”. • Is it possible for residents to construct small brick fences around their properties which would assist in stopping water entering their properties? • Recommendation: Discussions with the Director Environmental Services advises that it may well be of assistance in some areas. Fences in other areas may however divert flowing floodwater from one property into another. Council would need to consider the particulars in each case. • It was suggested that some levy banks were constructed many years ago around the Bullenbung Road area which is inhibiting the free flow of water. • Recommendation: That Council’s engineering staff investigate this matter and take appropriate action. • It was suggested that many of the culverts around The Rock are too small to cope with major water events • Recommendation: That Council’s engineering staff investigate this matter and provide a report back to Council. • A suggestion that some persons have constructed levy banks around their property which are affecting other properties • Recommendation: That persons who believe that levy banks have been illegally constructed advise the Council who will then take appropriate action. • Many of the gutters around The Rock require cleaning out

• Recommendation: It be noted that Council staff have been undertaking the cleaning out of gutters etc throughout the Shire. • The table drains on the Olympic Way require cleaning out

• Recommendation: That Council note representations have been made to Greater Hume Shire Council who is responsible for these drains. • Access is required under the Great Southern Railway Line to allow water to flow through rather than banking up. • Recommendation: That Council note representations have been made to Mr Daryl Maguire MP to arrange a meeting with ARTC. • Representatives from Lutheran Aged Care advise that they will provide any support to Council and the community to assist in alleviating future flooding events. • Recommendation: That Council acknowledge and thank the support of Lutheran Aged Care. • Is it possible to investigate the costs of movable levy banks as some Councils have used downstream from the Lockhart Shire? • Recommendation: That Council acknowledge that moveable levy banks may not be an option for the Lockhart Shire area given the terrain however some investigations will be undertaken. • Council continue to lobby local Parliamentarians for financial assistance to alleviate flooding events in the future. • Recommendation: That it be noted that Council has commenced discussions with the Member for Wagga Wagga Mr Daryl Maguire and further representations will be made to the Federal Government representatives following the completion of the Flood Studies. • Some years ago there was a drain which extended past the Kings Own Hotel which fed directly into Burkes Creek, this drain has now disappeared and results in water entering the township. • Recommendation: That no action be taken with respect to this matter as it will form part of The Rock Flood Study. • Burkes Creek and the creeks along Bullenbung Road require de – silting to allow better water flow. • Recommendation: That Council’s engineering staff investigate the matters raised and take appropriate action. Council noted at its meeting on 21 May 2012 there is a petition circulating in The Rock requesting Creeks be cleared in the area. Lockhart Meeting Council to continue to lobby local Members of Parliament seeking their assistance to organisations such as ARTC and the RTA where it is determined that their assets are causing flood flow problems. RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Paterson and Mulholland that: (a) meeting be arranged with the Member for Wagga

Wagga, Mr Daryl Maguire MP, and representatives from the ARTC and the RTA to discuss the concerns expressed regarding those particular organisations assets causing flood flow problems throughout the

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Shire; and (b) that in six (6) months time bi-monthly reports be

provided to members of the community on the progress of the Lockhart and The Rock Flood Studies. Mr Maguire has advised he is arranging these meetings.

• That the creek behind Urana Street be widened and deepened to provide better water flow. • Recommendation: That Council note that it should not interfere with the natural water course. • That Brookong Creek be dredged.

• Recommendation: That the cost to dredge Brookong Creek in the location of the Caravan Park be investigated and report back to Council. • A report be presented to Council on how residents might elevate their homes by the use of poles or stumps to avoid future water flows. • Recommendation: That residents be advised that subject to Development Application approval homes could be elevated however such would be at the expense at the property owners. • That trees and other debris be removed from creeks in the area. • Recommendation: Council note that representations have been made through Mr Daryl Maguire MP to hold discussions with the Murrumbidgee Catchment Management Authority regarding this issue. • That a large concrete drain be constructed to the south of Lockhart to stop the water flows from entering the township. • Recommendation: That no action be undertaken in this regard until the Lockhart Flood Study is completed. • That the water flow which emanates from Milbrulong be diverted further east of Lockhart. • Recommendation That no action in this matter be undertaken until the Lockhart Flood Study has been completed. • That Council investigate a reduction of rates for those residents affected by the recent flooding events • Council resolved on 16 April 2012 that the General Manager provide a report on this matter to the next meeting of Council • Insufficient road closure signs during the flooding event.

• Recommendation: That Council note that given the significant water inundation throughout the Shire it was impossible for Council staff to signpost all roads immediately. • Enquired as to the progress as to the replacement of the footbridge in Green Street Lockhart. • Recommendation: Council notes that an Engineering firm has been engaged to design the replacement footbridge in Lockhart.

• Insufficient evacuation notice provided by the SES.

• Recommendation: That residents who have concern regarding insufficient evacuation advice to contact the SES in Wagga Wagga. • That telemetry equipment be installed at the various locations around Lockhart to determine estimated flood heights. • Recommendation: That this matter be referred to the SES for consideration. • That Council consider not replacing mulch and bark on its gardens in the future as these result in blocked drains and pushing down of fences. • Recommendation: Council resolved on 16 April 2012 following considerable discussion to retain its existing Policy regarding mulching of public gardens • That the dam walls in the Common behind Galore Street be reduced. • Recommendation: Council note that actions have been undertaken for this to take place. • The gutters in Federal Street need to be cleaned.

• Recommendation: Council note that these gutters as well as all gutters within the Lockhart township will be cleaned as part of the maintenance schedules. • That Council keep the community up to date on the progress of the flood studies via the monthly Council newsletter. • Council resolved on 16 April 2012 this suggestion be supported • Council investigate if it has reserve funds available which could be utilised for flood mitigation works. • Following a detailed report on the Reserves held by Council, Council noted at its meeting on 16 April 2012 that it may have up to $254,000 which could be utilised for flood mitigation works if required. • Could Council engage either itself or with other Councils a Hydrologist? • Council resolved on 16 April 2012 following considerable discussion to take no further action in this regard due to practical concerns. • Recommendation: That Council consider the recommendations contained in each of the items raised at the Flood Recovery meetings with the results to be included in the next monthly Council Newsletter.

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Community News Lockhart Information Centre

Opening

Mayor Peter Yates, welcomed Mr Daryl Maguire MP who officially opened the Lockhart Information Centre on Friday May 18 at the Greens Gunyah Museum. The opening was attended by Councillors, members of the Lockhart Historical Society, including Chairperson Mrs Heather Trevaskis, Lockhart Central School Students, community members and Council representatives. Mr Daryl Maguire recognised the value of the Visitor Information Centre for visitors to the Shire and called on Heather Trevaskis to assist him in officially opening the Lockhart Visitor Information Centre The Lockhart Visitor Information Centre is a level 3 Centre which means it is run in

conjunction with an existing business. Establishment costs were fully funded by the Lockhart Council. The Lockhart Shire Council would like to thank all business who responded to the call for expressions of interest to house the Lockhart Visitor Information Centre. Applications were lodged with the controlling body, Aurora Practical Solutions Pty Ltd for accreditation. The Lockhart Historical Society called for additional volunteers to extend the trading hours of the Greens Gunyah Museum to enable the Museum to meet the required 5 days trading. The successful application was lodged by the Greens Gunyah Museum, with addition improvements required and planned for the future. The opening of the Visitor Information Centre is an important step to the continued development of tourism throughout the Shire. The Visitor Information Centre is manned by volunteers and is a testament to the vital role volunteers play in our community. Visitor Information Centre, may be small but it plays an important role in our Shire.

Photos supplied by Eastern Riverina Chronicle

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Community News

National Volunteer Week National Volunteer Week was held Monday 14th to Sunday 20th May 2012. Thank you events were held across the Shire to acknowledge the contribution of volunteers to the Lockhart Shire.

Although the attendance did not reflect the number of volunteers involved in various

organisations and events across the Shire, volunteers who attended enjoyed the opportunity to relax in a social environment.

Council would once again like to recognise the role of volunteers within our communities and thank all volunteers for their commitment and efforts on which all communities rely.

Lockhart Pastoral Shadows Project

Marg Couch, Project Officer from Regional Development Australia (RDA)-Riverina presented a cheque for $2000 to the Progress Association for the Pastoral Shadows Project signage, following the opening of the Visitor Information Centre. This is a project which reflects on the reliance the Lockhart region had on the pastoral industry. Silhouettes for the Pastoral Shadows of Brookong is a tribute to the Brookong Station and the wool industry within our region. Brooking station was large sheep station of the 1880’s situated west of the Lockhart area and also incorporating the area where Lockhart now stands. Many men worked on this station as shearers, shed hands, rouseabouts, stockman, drovers and the inevitable man out of work known as a ‘swaggie’. The Pastoral Shadows of Brookong project will consist of a display of silhouettes at the entrance to the

township of Lockhart in an area of native grassland. It is anticipated that some native animals e.g. kangaroos or emus etc. could be dotted in the background. The silhouettes will aim to offer only a glimpse of the bygone era of the 1880’s as traffic travels past, but is designed to attract visitors to look further, to walk the track around the project and to redirect them to the museum which features the Brookong collection and continues the line of information on the era.

Lockhart Picnic Races will be on the 11th of October 2012

followed by the Spirit of the Land Festival on the 12th and 13th of October 2012.

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PAYMENT OF RATES & CHARGES

NEWSLETTER DEADLINES

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

Friday 15 June 2012 Council would appreciate articles in word or

publisher format, jpg is also acceptable.

Placement of articles is subject to available space.

Please no PDF’s

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

or mail@lockhart.nsw.gov.au

Residents experiencing difficulty in paying their rates and charges are invited to discuss their particular circumstances with Council’s Director of Corporate Services on (02) 6920 5305

Residents who have made a payment directly into Council’s bank account are asked to please notify Council of the payment they have made.

If you receive a Pension you can apply for a Pension Rebate on your Rates if the property on which you are applying for a Rebate is your principal place of residence.

To avoid legal action on overdue rates or long term outstanding debts contact Council to make an arrangement to pay.

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.

There are 21 sites, three unpowered and eighteen powered sites.

Cabins situated at the park are currently unavailable due to flood damage.

A wood barbecue is available as well as showers, toilets and a peaceful location.

Contact the Manager on 0458 205 303

for bookings. Next Council Meeting Monday

18 June 2012 Notice is given that Council’s Meeting for

March 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

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The Rock Flood Study Committee

Council recently established a Flood Study Committee in Lockhart to assist and moni-tor the operations by the Consultants (yet to be engaged) to undertake the Lockhart Flood Study.

Council now invites nominations from community members of The Rock to form a simi-lar Flood Study Committee to monitor The Rock Flood Study progress.

Nominations are therefore invited from members of The Rock community to nominate to become a member of this Committee which will be received by Council until the end of June 2012.

Nominations should be addressed to:

The General Manager Lockhart Shire Council

PO Box 21 LOCKHART NSW 2656

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Local Church Services – June

St John’s Presbyterian Church Les Bergmeier—6927 1144

Cnr Hebden & Day St, Lockhart 1st and 3rd Sundays—6pm

2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays—8.45am

All Welcome

Lockhart Catholic Church 8am St Mary's Lockhart on Sunday 7pm Saturday, St Mary's Lockhart

10am Sunday- Urangeline 1st and 3rd, Galore 2nd and 4th

For further information contact Father D. Howie on 6920 5446

Lockhart Uniting Church

3rd, 9am Lockhart 11am Mittagong

10th, 9am Lockhart

11am, Woodhaven Holy Communion

17th, 9am Lockhart

24th, 9am Lockhart Holy Communion

Friendly Flicks will be held in the Uniting Church on Friday 15th june at 2pm. Gold coin donation.

Afternoon tea provided and all welcome.

Any inquiries, ring Larraine Hoffmann, 6920 6233 or 0429 206 233.

Anglican Church of Australia Diocese of Riverina

St Aidan’s Ministering Community Lockhart

Worship Sundays, 9am Enquiries: Rev Nola Cox – 6920 5549

Harvestlands Church Café Church

At The Old Bank Bakery 9.30am Sunday All Welcome

Enquiries: Marianne & Steve Train 0427 241 021

The Rock Uniting Church Ford Street, The Rock

Rev. Alan Williams

2ND SUNDAY – 9.30AM

All Welcome

CONTACT: (O2) 69202024 Or (02) 6920 3569

The Rock St Peters Anglican Church

Communion 1st Sunday each month at 9.30am

4th Sunday Morning Prayer

Enquiries: Mrs J Heazlewood 0447 491 560 Mrs M Vennell 6920 1067

St Mary’s Parish, The Rock 6.00pm, Saturday (vigil), Mangoplah

8.30am, Sunday, Yerong Creek 10.00am, Sunday, The Rock.

Enquiries: Fr Steven Ledinich, 6920 2017.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church Milbrulong 29th April 9am, HC with P. Clem Zanker

13thMay 9am HC with Pastor 20th May 9am Lay Reading

27th May 9am HC with Pastor Phone 02-69206226 with enquiries

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Schedule-June Lockhart

12th, 19th & 26th

Milbrulong 12th & 26th

Pleasant Hills 18th

Yerong Creek & The Rock 14th & 28th

www.rrl.nsw.gov.au

Rubbish Tip Opening Times

Each TUESDAY Each WEDNESDAY 1st & 3rd SUNDAY 2nd & 4th

SUNDAY

Lockhart 8.30am – 10.30am 12.00pm – 3.00pm

The Rock 1.00pm – 3.00pm 12.00pm-3.00pm

Yerong Creek 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Pleasant Hills 10.00 am – 12.00pm

Milbrulong 8.00am – 9.00am

Roads & Traffic Authority

The RTA visits Lockhart (9 Matthews Street) once a month on a Tuesday.

To book a driving test, or for more information, please phone

Wagga Wagga RTA on 13 2213

BUILDING REPAIRS/RENOVATIONS AFTER FLOOD DAMAGE

Following the recent unfortunate floods, it is likely that significant repairs and/or renovations will be required to flood affected homes in the Shire. In some cases it may be necessary, depending on the extent of the damage to be repaired, to obtain the prior consent of Council before the repairs begin. If you wish to discuss this matter in regard to your house, please contact Council on 6920 5305 to speak with Mrs Birgit Ronnfeldt or Mr R Crawford Director of Environmental Services

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POSITION VACANT Child Care Educator

The Lockhart Pre-School Kindergarten is a community based preschool which provides a high standard of education and care to children aged between 3-6 years through play based programs in a safe and inclusive environment.

We currently have a position for a Child Care educator for 4 hours/week on, either Wednesday or Friday. This will initially be offered as a trial period for the duration of one term with possible extension of employment after review. We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic person who has the ability to form warm, responsive relationships with children and their families.

The successful applicant should be a mature minded person with a warm approachable manner that displays a true empathy for children and their development.

Essential requirements for this position include:

• Certificate III in Children's Services (or currently working towards this qualification or higher) • Current First Aid Certificate • Current Working with Children Check • Demonstrated effective and well developed verbal and written communication skills

relevant to an early childhood learning environment. • Demonstrated experience working with children 3-6 years • Knowledge of and demonstrated understanding of OHS principles in a workplace • Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member • Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of National Quality Framework (NQF)

requirements Early and Learning Framework (EYLF) Desired requirements for this position include:

• Training in ‘Emergency Asthma Management’ and ‘Anaphylaxis Management’ Applications (incl. resume) can be posted to P.O Box 3, Lockhart NSW 2656 by Friday 6th June

2012. Further inquiries should be directed to Heidi Gooden on 0429 204 185, President, Lockhart Pre-School Kindergarten Inc. Committee.

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Lockhart Local Court Services The Local Court Office has moved from the Council Chambers, Green St, Lockhart, to make room for the new Council Administration Building. Local Court Services can now be found at 9 Matthews Street, Lockhart (Council’s Medical Centre). The office is open the first and third Mondays of each month from 9:30am 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 Lions Club RecyclingLockhart Lions Club RecyclingLockhart 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

Acceptable 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

LOCKHART PRE-SCHOOL Kindergarten Inc.

Is currently taking enrolments for 2012.

If you are considering sending your Child to Preschool in 2012, we invite you to call into the Preschool on Wednesday’s or Friday’s between 9.00am and 3.00pm to pick up an information

pack, or alternately you can contact the Preschool on 69205156 and we can post the information pack to you.

Lockhart Preschool Kindergarten caters for Children 3 to 6 years.

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Health & Associated Services

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 Monday at Lockhart & District Hospital. A referral from

the doctor is required.

PODIATRIST Wagga Foot Clinic attends Lockhart Community Health Centre monthly.

For appointments phone 6921 1783.

WEDNESDAY—Bus to Wagga Depart for Wagga Lockhart Post Office 8.30 am The Rock Post Office 9:00 am K-Mart Car Park 9.30 am Depart for Lockhart 2.00 pm The Rock 2.30 pm Lockhart 3.00 pm

2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH Bus to Albury

Depart Lockhart 7.30 am Depart Urana 8.00 am Depart Oaklands 8.30 am Arrive Albury 9.45 am Depart 2.00pm

First preference for Albury service is given to Urana Shire residents.

We take bookings for Lockhart Shire residents when seats are available. Please

phone to be placed on the waiting list

We are unable to transport 6 years and under. 7—18 years require a companion.

COST OF TRANSPORT Lockhart to Wagga -$15.00 Lockhart to Albury $20.00

The Rock to Wagga - $10.00 Urana to Albury $15.00

Connection for Urana to Wagga available on request.

Bookings Essential—6920 4162

Lockhart and District Community Services 2011 Bus Timetable

Please note the Monday bus service is no longer available.

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Health & Associated Services

Red Cross Mobile Blood Bank The Donormobile parks outside the Council Chambers on Green Street, Lockhart, every

three months on a Wednesday and Thursday, and they would love to see some new donors.

Next Visit:

Wednesday 25th & Thursday 26th July

Contact Susan Gooden on 6927 1134 to make an appointment.

Lockhart Community Health Services

Lockhart Community Health Nurses are available for self-referral Mon, Tues, Wed,

Fri, ph: 6920 5309

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

6920 5309 or Mob: 0427 107 897

Early Childhood Clinics—Wed, Lockhart –Thurs, The Rock

Other services available include: Physiotherapy—Tues, ph: 6920 5206

Women’s Health—6920 5309 for appt X-ray, Optometrist, Podiatrist—see ads on

opposite page.

Lockhart and District Community Services

Office at the Medical Centre Lockhart is open between

9.00am-1.00pm and 1.30pm-3.00pm. Monday - Friday.

For all enquiries or transport bookings please ring the office in the mornings, on

02 6920 4162.

If the office is unattended in the afternoons due to service demands, please

leave a message and we will contact you as soon as possible.

HEARING TESTS/HEARING AIDS Terence Ryan Hearing Aids are now visiting Lockhart every 4th Thursday at Lockhart & District Community Services.

• Hearing tests for all ages—FREE for eligible pensioners

• Hearing aid fittings and prescriptions

• Hearing aids to suit all needs and budgets

• Repairs and service

• Home visits available by appointment

• Employer audios

• Custom made swim plugs

Phone 1300 345 667 to make an appointment.

beyondblue Council has a limited supply of books and DVD’s available for

interested persons to borrow.

Ask at reception or access the beyondblue website, www.beyondblue.org.au, or the

beyondblue info line 1300 22 4636

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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

Connie 0428719576 Naomi 0431203412

Di 0429160381 Emma 0418964114

Toy library Due to Flood Damage the Toy Library is closed

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL MEGAN DELPHIN

Ph: 0459 2047 84

The Rock & District Meals on Wheels and Friendship Club ‘Serving our Community’

Come and join our Friendship Club Tuesdays 10.00am— 3.00pm & Thursdays 10.00am-3.00pm

Volunteers are always in demand to assist with our programmes to help our older and disabled citizens Just call (02) 6920 2500 and have a chat with our friendly co-ordinators.

Are you eating regular meals? Is it getting too difficult for you to shop? Do you care for an older or disabled

person? Do you have a short term illness? Are you in a crisis? We may be able to help! For a free confidential assessment call (02) 6920 2500.

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The Rock Op-Shop

Open Wed - Sun 10am - 4pm

Contact Lynly Boyle Ph: 6920 1522

All clothes, shoes and bags $1.00 only

“Kengal Krafters Inc” The Rock Craft Shop @ the CWA rooms at

128 Urana St The Rock. Open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from

10am to 4pm. We sell a large variety of locally made items

including: hand painted gifts, baby wear, children’s clothing, toys, quilting & patchwork, knitted and crocheted items, kitchen & 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 handmade, local products in the community. If you would like to become a member, applications can be picked up at the Craft Shop or at The Rock Op Shop. All welcome. For more information call: Di Fortune…….6920 3380 Ann McCole…..6920 1023

Brookong Nook Craft Shop Green Street Lockhart

Come in and browse you’ll be amazed 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.

Lockhart Presbyterian Casserole Luncheon

Friday 6th July 12 noon

Also Street Stall Friday 1st June 9am

Brookdale Red Cross invites you to mark your

calendar for; Their

“Gifts in the Garden” luncheon

On Wednesday 10th October 2012

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LOCKHART MEMORIAL HALL HALL HIRE

FULL DAY $110.00 HALF DAY $ 66.00 NIGHT $165.00

ALSO AVAILABLE FOR HIRE: Tables, Chairs, Crockery

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

The Rock Preschool Inc. Monday-Thursday

$10.00 per day Please contact Nicole or Jess

Ph: 6920 2455 email: therockps@gmail.com

The Rock Preschool is a “Not for Profit” Community Based

Organisation

PLEASANT HILLS PRESCHOOL Now taking enrolments for

2012 For information please

contact Megan on 6929 6134.

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.

THE ROCK GOLF CLUB The Rock Golf Club are seeking historical

information from people within the district for inclusion in our Centenary Book to be published in

2014.

Please contact President John Jarick 6920 2120 or Sec. Col Stewart 6920 1404.

LOCKHART GOLF CLUB Golf for everyone!

WINTER COMPETITIONS Men’s – Saturday

12noon tee-off Ladies –Wednesday

10.30am tee-off Mixed – Sunday

12noon or 2pm tee-off New members and social players wel-

come ***********************************

Annual Ladies Tournament Wednesday June 6 – 10.30am tee off

*********************************** ???? Trivia Night ????? Friday June 22 – 7.30pm

Phone: Sandra 69 204474, Ian 0429 807 585, Joy 69 205349

Lockhart Central Rural Fire Service Brigade Looking for new members

Phone Peter Wiggins 0428 516 095

Public Information

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Lockhart Senior Citizens All gatherings held at the Lockhart

Ex-Servicemen’s Club

1.30 Monday, 4th June - Cards

1.30pm Monday, 11th June - Meeting followed by Bingo & Afternoon Tea

11.30am Sunday, 17th June - BBQ

1.30 Monday, 18th June - Cards

1.30pm Monday, 25th June - Bingo

Our next Meeting will be on Monday 14th of May

Lockhart Seniors News All meetings held at the Lockhart

Ex-Servicemen’s Club

Vice President Fay Hogan welcomed 25 members to our May meeting.

Birthdays during the month are Bruce Enders and Caroline Anspatch. As our usual Barbeque Cook is unable to be

here on the 20th May Vice President Fay asked members if any would take

on the cooking, Neil Jeffrey volunteered to do the cooking and was thanked. As our June meeting falls on a Public Holiday members were asked

if they wanted to change and they said no. So next meeting is on the 11th

June Betty Powter

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FORMS

For some small building jobs and other developments it is possible that no approval is required from Council. Contact Council for clarification. Otherwise, it is likely that a completed “Development Application” form would need to be submitted to Council with drawings.

The Development Application and approval process, regulated by the State Government through local councils, is aimed to ensure that the various regulations are complied with and that a detailed, written record is kept for the future.

Councils are required to obtain certain specific information so the standard development application form used may in some cases seem complex. Council staff are able to assist with completion of forms.

Contact Council for clarification of any matter concerning Development Applications 02 6920 5305.

The Rock Central School is now taking enrolments for

Kinder for 2012

Do you have a child, or someone you know have a child, turning 6 before

31st July, 2012?

please contact The Rock Central School on

Ph: 6920 2132 Fax: 6920 2023 Email: therock-

c.school@det.nsw.edu.au to enrol

Public Information

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School News St Joseph’s School News In the first week of term, the school participated in the ANZAC Day commemorations, where we all marched to the cenotaph and our captains, Ed and Paige, lay a wreath. It was great to see such wonderful attendance for such an important day in our year. On the first Friday of term, some of our students represented our school at the Diocesan Cross Country carnival in Holbrook and won the Division 6 trophy for our school. Congratulations to Ed Perryman and Olivia McDonnell who will go on to the MacKillop Cross Country Carnival in June. We had a great day on Friday, May 4 for our celebrations of Catholic Schools Week. Catholic Schools Week is a time when we celebrate the wonderful things that happen in our schools and we hosted the students from St Francis Xavier School in Urana at our school in Lockhart. Our day began with Mass and this was followed by ‘The Amazing Race’ and a sausage sizzle lunch. Our Athletics Carnival was held on Friday, May 11 at the Lockhart Recreation Ground. We were blessed with a beautiful day and had lots of keen participants and many willing parent helpers. Gold were the winners for the day and well done to our champions- Dimity Carn, Andrew Smith, Alice Gooden, Joe Perryman, Paige Brown, Connor Krebser, Alex McDonnell and Ed Perryman. Congratulations also to Charlie McKenzie who broke the school record in the Sub-Junior long jump.

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School News Lockhart Central School News We have been enjoying a very busy start to the school term and this week we are finally able to start moving back into some of our flood affected classrooms. Thank you once again IGA for kindly allowing us to use your shopping trolleys – they certainly made the job easier. We had a great morale boost last week when representatives from the Teacher’s Mutual Bank kindly presented the school with $1000 and we are now waiting to hear from the student body for suggestions on how this money may best be spent. Thank you Teacher’s Mutual. Primary students have been very active on the sporting field. Several students from Stage 3 recently joined with others from Boree Creek, Milbrulong and Yerong Creek as the Greater Kengal AFL team to compete for the Riverina final. They enjoyed wonderful success and demonstrated great sportsmanship with three wins until they were defeated by Sacred Heart in the semi-finals. Eleven of our students were successful in the Greater Kengal Cross Country and will now participate in the Southern Riverina Cross Country in Jindera on May 25th. Next Monday our four primary captains will attend the Student Leadership Impact Conference at Charles Sturt University and are very much looking forward to developing their leadership skills and knowledge. All K-6 students are being encouraged to participate in the Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking initiative. Depending on age, students have a variety of topics from which to choose to present a speech on 12th June. Students will have the opportunity to be selected to represent LCS at the Riverina final on June 26th at Kooringal Public School. There are a number of secondary excursions currently in the pipeline: in Term 4 all secondary students are invited to attend an excursion to Sydney; Year 10 and 11 students interested in attending University have the opportunity to participate in an excursion to Canberra shortly, and students in Year 10 and 11 have received information about a proposed trip to New Zealand as members of the Riverina Access Program at Easter, 2013. Closer to home, Year 10 Textiles students have begun knitting squares for “Wrap with Love”: a non denominational, non racist and non political organisation that provides wraps (rugs) for people in need throughout the world. Anyone interested in joining Lockhart Central Students at lunch time on Wednesdays and Thursdays commencing May 30th will be made very welcome. Your expertise in teaching knitting or crochet skills will be invaluable and any donations of size 8 knitting needles or 8ply acrylic yarn you do not need will also be very much appreciated,

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The Combined Lockhart Urana Christian Board Inc. Is having a

STREET STALL in Lockhart

on Friday 22nd June to raise funds to help pay for Travis

Barnes who is employed as a high school scripture teacher for Lockhart, Urana, Oaklands and The Rock. Any donations of cooking and/or saleable goods would be appreciated. Any enquiries, please contact Nola Cox, Sylvia Mulholland,

Margaret Bergmeier or Beryl McDonnell

Clr Sylvia Mulholland has advised: WARNING

I recently received an email from a bank stating that if I didn’t reply to the attached email and pro-vide details, all my bank accounts would be can-celled. I contacted David at PC’s & parts, and he said this is happening quite a bit If people receive this kind of email, it is a threat and not legitimate. Banks do not send threatening emails. Banks already have your details – they do not need verification, especially on an email with their details on it. Be very suspicious if you receive any kind of email from a bank asking for your details It is a scam and they are looking to access your accounts.

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Lockhart & District Community Bank 10th Birthday Celebration Expressions of interest are sought from local organisations in the Lockhart/Urana Shires to assist with catering for a BBQ lunch when the Lockhart & District Community Bank celebrates their 10th Birthday.

Date: October 20th 2012, Time: 12-4pm No food costs involved Remuneration/Donation offered to successful applicant

Please submit your letter of interest by close of business on Friday 22nd June to Lockhart & District Community Bank, 98 Green St, Lockhart. For further information please call into the Bank or phone 02 69204244.

Lockhart & District Mining Taskforce The Lockhart & District Mining Taskforce has developed a list of points which landowners may want to consider, when deciding what matters they want covered in any access agreement they may be negotiating with Standard Iron Pty Ltd, the exploration licence holder. The proforma access agreement

which Standard Iron currently uses does not cover these points/matters. The Taskforce encourages landowners to contact Andrew Bouffler on 0427 207 656 for a copy of this list and importantly encourages landowners to seek their own legal advice, before signing any access agreement.

LOCKHART SHOW NEWS Calling all Ute owners. This year the Youth Committee of the Lockhart Show So-ciety are running a beaut Ute comp. Categories include: B & S Ute, Farm Ute,

Street Ute and perhaps a People’s Choice Award. So bring your Ute and come along and win a great prize. The enthusiastic Youth Committee consists of Liam Smith, Nathan McPherson, Laura Lees and Michael Heckendorf. They are keen to see new

members to assist them and be part of getting new attractions to the show. De-tails of further attractions to this year’s show will be available closer to show date. If you would like to become involved in the Lockhart Show either as a youth committee member or general member or just to help out please contact Laura Lees (Youth Committee) 0437142911, or President Wayne Healy 0427205459 SHOW MEETING DATES – meetings are held at 7.30pm on the second Tuesday of every month at the Lockhart Ex-Serviceman’s Club. 12th June, 10th July, 14th August, 11th September

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Grant Applications Assistance for Community Groups

Council has engaged a person who has experience in writing Grant applications and this person is available to assist community groups throughout the Shire who wish to apply for a grant from any sources. Council is mindful that some community groups do not have the time and/or expertise to complete grant applications and Council wishes to assist these groups by the provision of an experienced Grant Application Writer. The purpose of the Grant Application Writer is not to seek out sources of Grants for community groups but assist groups once they have decided to apply for a specific grant/s following their own investigations. Depending on the number of applications received it may be necessary for Council to prioritise the applications with which the Grant Application Writer is able to assist and Council has allocated a specific Budget amount for the project. Accordingly if you require assistance with the completion of a Grant application please forward details to: The General Manager Lockhart Shire Council PO Box 21 LOCKHART NSW 2656

Tai Chi classes in Lockhart and Milbrulong will be in recess from the end of May and will resume in Lockhart on Monday 13th August and in Milbrulong on Friday 17th August...

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The Australian Red Cross The Rock Branch (Established 1930)

The members of our Branch would like to say “thank you” to those people who so generously purchased tickets in our recent raffle, “three Baskets of Easter Eggs”. We also thank those who joined us at The Rock Memorial Bowls Club, on Tuesday, 3rd April, 2012, for the “Easter Bun Morning Tea”, and the drawing of that raffle. The winners were 1st prize: Bob Peschlar, 2nd Col. Moore and 3rd Tot. Goode. Not only did we have a very successful fund raiser, those who attended the Morning tea had a very enjoyable outing with friends. This branch has been operating for 82 years, fund raising for the “good of Humanity”. We would welcome the introduction of some new active members to carry on this “good work”, especially when, sadly, in the near future, many of the current members will no longer be able to continue, due to age or ill health. Our next ordinary meeting will be held on Tuesday 3rd July 2012 at 2.00pm and we will be holding our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 7th august 2012 at 2.00pm. All meetings are usually held at The Rock Memorial bowling Club unless otherwise advised.

Please come and join us If you require further information, please contact one of the listed members below they will do their best to help you: Ann Taylor President 6920 2085 Joy Schultz Sec/Treas 6920 2187 (M) 0428 5669 02 Shirley Martin Publicity 6920 1283

The Mothers Day Classic a Family Fitness Event held at the Yerong Creek Oval

on Sunday 13th May 2012 was a great success lead by Josette Willis. This Event raised close to $3000 for Breast Cancer Research

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MURRAY CMA 2012-2013 INCENTIVE GRANTS The Murray Catchment is currently offering grants to landholders to assist with the management of existing native vegetation, wetlands and waterways, soil health, Aboriginal cultural heritage and erosion. Funding up to $17500.00 is on offer for eligible projects. Register your interest by 29 June 2012 by phoning 02 6051 2200 or register online at www.murray.cma.nsw.gov.au

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Lockhart shines in ‘Where is the heart of NSW” blood challenge

Lockhart has come fourth in the 2012 ‘Where is the heart of NSW’ blood challenge run by the Australian Red Cross Blood Service with 1.73 per cent of residents donating. The campaign, which pitted ‘town’ against ‘town’, was aimed at finding out which NSW community was the most giving. In total, towns across NSW made 25,000 donations throughout the campaign, saving a massive 75,000 lives. Australian Red Cross Blood Service spokes person Diane Mortimer said she was thrilled with the results. “Congratulations to these communities who have shown their generosity,” she said. “Residents of NSW have embraced this campaign and the proof is in the blood bag! “Congratulations to the residents of Lockhart - you have earned your place in the Where is the heart of NSW challenge with your valuable blood donations, and thank you to all donors who have visited us during this campaign – you have helped save many many lives.” One in three people will need blood in their lifetime, yet only one in 30 currently donates – chances are they could be your next door neighbour. Do something special, there’s a lot more at stake than just town pride. To make an appointment call 13 14 95 or visit donateblood.com.au.

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COLLECTION OF FIREWOOD Shire residents wishing to collect firewood from Council’s road reserves are required to apply for a permit. Applications should be made in writing to: The General Manager Lockhart Shire Council PO Box 21 LOCKHART NSW 2650 Council does not permit collection of firewood from commons or reserves under its control.

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Weed of the Month Silverleaf nightshade

Solanum elaeagnifolium Declared Noxious Weed Class 4 – New WEED OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE (WONS) Description: A deep rooted summer-growing perennial plant from the tomato family Solanaceae, native of North and South America. It is an erect, perennial, bushy plant growing 30 to 80cm high. Growth above ground from existing root systems appears in October to November. Stems are erect, branched, densely covered in fine hairs and with numerous slender orange prickles. Leaves: Silvery white underside due to dense cover of minute white hairs, alternate, 2.5-10cm long and 1-2cm wide. Leaf margins are often scalloped, and often with orange prickles on the veins. Flowers: Usually purple to violet, occasionally white, 2.5-4cm wide and with five fused petals forming a shallow tube and five yellow antlers. Flowers from November to April. Seed/Fruit: The fruit is a smooth globular berry about 1-1.5cm in diameter. Initially green with dark striations, changing to yellow and orange mottled and becoming wrinkled when ripe. Root: Deep, much branched, vertical and horizontal roots, bearing buds which produce new aerial growth each year. Control: Silverleaf nightshade is very difficult to kill. Plants can spread by plant propagules, such as by root pieces or by seed. It is best to try and treated isolated plants and smaller patches as they appear.

Good ground cover and competitive pastures can be a key element in controlling the spread of the plant. However, before using any herbicide, always read the label. All herbicides must be applied strictly in accordance with the directions on the label. Silverleaf nightshade is a declared Class 4 noxious weed in Lockhart Shire and as such, the growth of the plant must be managed in a manner that reduces its spread and incidence and continuously inhibits its reproduction. For further information please contact: Council’s Noxious Weeds Inspector Alan Gundrill on (02) 6920 5305.

THE AUSTRALIAN WEEDS COMMITTEE HAVE DECLARED AN ADDITIONAL 12 WEEDS OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE

VISIT WWW.WEEDS.ORG.AU/WONS FOR MORE INFORMATION