JUNE, 2013

Fitness circuit: diagrams will give exercise instruction

Mid-Western Live Smart has developed a detailed fitness circuit and suggested bike and walking route for Gulgong.

This resource may be used as a self directed exercise program with two difficulty levels.

A fitness circuit around Billy Dunn Oval includes recently installed outdoor exercise equipment.

Suggested bike and walking routes of varied distances and challenges take in the streets and sights of Gulgong.

The Mid-Western Live Smart team has conducted significant close consultation with many community groups and individuals.

The map and circuit is now being finalised and a launch planned so that it can be used to get fit, keep fit and have a fun, active time around Gulgong.

Dozens of submissions received by Council in response to the draft 2013-14 Operational and Delivery Plan showed that rates are the hottest topic.

60 submissions and 17 petitions about a proposed rate distribution were received from the farming community, opposing a rate increase.

Only 15 submissions were received on other general issues.

Warwick Bennett, General Manager, Mid-Western Regional Council, says this demonstrates the passion of local farmers and encourages all residents to take the initiative and continue to play an active role in Council decision making.

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Live Smart healthy lifestyle programs that you can take part in this week

kilometres of suggested routes around Gulgong

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pieces of fixed exercise equipment at Billy Dunn Oval in Gulgong

instances of participation in free Live Smart programs

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Levels of difficulty for the Billy Dunn fitness circuit

FROM THE MAYOR’S DESKCongratulations to the organisers of some great events across our Region recently.

The NRL game at Glen Willow in May was a roaring success and will pave the way for future games and major events.

The Henry Lawson Festival in Gulgong showed visitors how well we celebrate history and culture and what an integral role each town plays in the local tourism industry.

Thank you to those who made submissions in response to Council’s draft Operational and Delivery Plan. I was very pleased to see a range of submissions and am always encouraged to know that residents are

taking an interest in the processes we undertake at Council.

It is very important to me that as many people are involved in our planning as possible. To properly represent the Region, my fellow Councillors and I need your input.

I encourage you to also review and respond to the draft Recreation Strategy currently on exhibition.

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Mayor Des Kennedy

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CHILD CARE SOLUTION AND WORK FROM HOME

Six Council roads employees have completed a

Certificate III in Civil Construction. The 2 year course

was undertaken in 18 months with outstanding results.

Sally Mullinger, Business Manager Works says that the

improved skill base will result in Council staff being

able to provide even better quality work on roads

around the Region.

“Our employees now have increased knowledge and

experience in different facets of civil construction

including health and safety, work planning, survey

and plan reading, road construction, drainage and

concrete works.”

“Improving the skills of our team provides greater

flexibility for Council to deliver on our Community

Plan’s commitments,” Miss Mullinger said.

Family Day Care is a child care service provided from a Registered Educator’s home, for children aged 0-12.

Educators look after up

to five children under

school age or seven

children of school

age. They set their

work hours and can

look after their own

children too.

Family Day Care covers

Mudgee, Gulgong,

Kandos, Rylstone,

Wellington and

surrounding areas.

Combine your passion

for children with the

opportunity to create a

financially rewarding,

professional home

based career as an

early childhood

educator. Visit

www.familydaycare.com.au

or phone 6378 2730

for details.

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RECREATION STRATEGYA draft Recreation Strategy is now on exhibition at Council and online. This

strategy describes Council’s plan for open

spaces such as parks across the Region. Contribute to Council’s recommendations

and make sure nothing has been missed

by sending a submission to Council before

4.30 pm on Friday 21 June 2013.

MUDGEE SKATE PARK UPDATE COUNCIL MEETING

FACILITATED FOR WOMENAfter asking skate park users what they

want, Council has decided to upgrade the

Mudgee Skate Park with a spine. Scooter

and skate board riders know what that is...Keep an eye on the Mudgee Skate Park

over coming weeks as works begin and the

spine starts to take shape.

Council’s meeting on July 17 will be especially

tailored to familiarise the Region’s women

with local government and its processes.

Female Councillors and members of the

senior leadership team will answer questions

and introduce the meeting to those

unfamiliar with the Council meeting process.

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POOL OWNERS’ NEW RESPONSIBILITY TO

REGISTER EVERY POOLResidents with a backyard swimming pool need

to be aware of changes to the law in NSW to

improve safety.

Before November 2013, owners of backyard

swimming pools must register their details on

the NSW Government swimming pool register.

Tim O’Reilly, Health & Building Manager, Mid-

Western Regional Council says his team will

carry out mandatory inspections.

“From 29 October this year, we will inspect

private pools and from April next year

inspections will be undertaken on all tourist,

visitor and multi-occupancy developments,

and pools associated with property for sale and

lease,” Mr O’Reilly said.

Residents can register their pool online at

www.swimmingpoolregister.nsw.gov.au. More

information and assistance to register your pool

is available from Council.

“This is an important step in improving

safety around home swimming pools and

encouraging pool owners to make sure they are

doing everything possible to avoid accidental

drownings,” Mr O’Reilly said.

“This checklist will give pool owners an easy

way to assess and fix possible hazards”.

Council has secured funding to recognise

and celebrate local Aboriginal history.

The Dabee Travelling Cultural History

Exhibition will see a permanent travelling

Cultural Exhibition document activities

of individuals and events relating to the

Wiradjuri/ Dabee people.

The Exhibition will tell stories that are

largely unpublished and unknown

outside immediate families through

museums, galleries, libraries, tourist

centres and other Aboriginal groups.

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COUNCIL COBBORA PARTNERSHIP TO UPGRADE SPRING RIDGE/LAHEYS CREEK ROAD

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Escape winter blues these school holidays

in the Library with dedicated fun and

games that you don’t have to organise.

Mid-Western Regional Council Library is

hosting craft activities and story telling.

Check the Library Facebook page or

website for time and day details.

Mudgee & District Tennis Club has supported Council’s recommendation for an upgrade of the Mudgee Tennis Courts. The budget in the 2013-14 Operational and Delivery Plan allows for an upgrade of the facility, which the Tennis Club has supported in a submission to Council.

THE SMALL BIZ BUSAs part of a tour of the Central West, The

Small Biz Bus will be in Mudgee on July 3

from 10am - 4pm, in the Target carpark. This is a great opportunity for new or

existing businesses to access business guidance and mentoring support. For more

information, go to Council’s website or

email bus@smallbusiness.nsw.gov.au.

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Following submissions from residents and

the consideration of these submissions by

Council, the final Delivery and Operational

Plan for the next financial year will be

presented at the June 19 Council meeting. The Plan will act as Council’s budget and

action plan for the next year.

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Cobbora Holding Company and Mid-Western Regional Council will soon start work to upgrade Spring Ridge/ Laheys Creek Road near Gulgong.

The upgraded sections will be approximately 15km long, from the Local Government Area boundary to the intersection with the Castlereagh Highway including that intersection.

A road safety audit and pavement investigation will provide direction for the works. The upgrade is likely to involve a combination of widening, realignment and pavement rehabilitation.

The main aim of the road upgrade is to ensure safety as road traffic increases. The installation of bus bays for school buses to stop more easily, and a better road will provide significant benefits to residents.

Sally Mullinger, Business Manager Works, Mid-Western Operations says that the partnership with Cobbora Holding Company will benefit residents.

“This will help Council upgrade roads as well as encourage development across the Region”.

YOUR COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES

CR DES KENNEDYMAYOR(02) 6378 2850 (02) 6373 3951 0403 995 533 (02) 6358 8237 0403 156 405 (02) 6374 0226 (02) 6372 3490 0408 867 644 0417 410 244

CR JOHN WEBB DEPUTY MAYOR

CR PAUL CAVALIER CR ESME MARTENS CR PETER SHELLEY CR PERCY THOMPSON CR MAX WALKER CR JOHN WEATHERLEY CR LUCY WHITE

www.midwestern.nsw.gov.au

Mid-Western Regional Council86 Market Street | PO Box 156 MUDGEE 2850

T 02 6378 2850 or 1300 765002 | F 02 6378 2815

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2013 EVENTS

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The Small Biz Bus, Mudgee

Small Farm Field Days, Mudgee

Council meeting: facilitated for women

Mudgee Readers Festival

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For more information about events, visit Council’s ‘Events’ page online:

www.midwestern.nsw.gov.au/events

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Work.

Invest.

Visit.

Previously, locating rural properties required a definition

like ‘a few miles past the grid’. This has caused delays and

inconvenience for emergency services and deliveries.

Rural residents are now able to apply for a free clearly

defined address through Council. Rural addressing provides

a standardised system that is easy to understand. For a Rural

Address Application form, contact Council.

Mid-Western Regional Council is an award winning organisation

offering a range of career opportunities in areas such as admin,

planning and development, water supply and waste water, parks

and gardens, libraries and operations.

Core values of respect and integrity are an important part of

working life. For current positions vacant, go to

‘Employment’ on Council’s website.

Council is currently working with Regional Development Australia Orana to develop its 2013-2016 Regional Plan. This is an important tool which sets out RDA Orana’s economic, environmental and social vision for the region, identifies key goals and priorities, describes actions that will be taken to capitalise on opportunities and address the barriers to economic growth. If you would like to have an input, contact Council.

The Mudgee Wine & Food Festival is fast approaching along with key events. The inaugural Flavours of Mudgee street festival was such a huge success in 2012, dates have already been set for the event later this year. Have dinner in the street on Saturday 28 September. Stall

holders should contact Alayna on 6378 2850 or alayna.gleeson@midwestern.nsw.gov.au

CONTACT MID-WESTERN REGIONAL COUNCIL

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