Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Email: [email protected] ISSN2203287 Issue 086
Community Newsletter Oberon and Surrounding Villages
May 2021
Waste 2 Art is a community art exhibition and competition that showcases creative works made from re-used and recyclable materials. The theme for this year’s competition is steel and aluminium cans. Important dates to remember for Oberon’s Waste 2 Art competition are: Fri 7 May – artworks due. To be dropped off at the Robert (Bob) Hooper Community Centre between 9am-1pm Wed 12 May – Exhibition opening event 5:30pm Exhibition open to public for viewing Thu 13 May 10am to 4pm Fri 14 May 10am to 4pm Sat 15 May 9am-1pm Pick up artwork, Sat 15 May after 1pm This year the judges for the Oberon competition are Sarah Gurich, Director BRAG, and Christine Galloway, architectural ceramicist and sculptor. The winning art works will head to Coonamble for the Regional Exhibition on 17 July. Waste 2 Art is an initiative of NetWaste and is generously sponsored by Sims Metal Pty Ltd.
OBERON and Surrounding Villages Community Newsletter May 2021 Page 2
The Oberon and Surrounding Villages Community Newsletter publishes articles of community interest. We support local sporting, educational, recreational and charitable groups through publication of information relevant to the organisation. This publication aims to provide important information about services, activities and upcoming community events in Oberon and Surrounding Villages. All submissions must contain no statements or remarks that may be considered defamatory, derogatory or discriminatory, against any person and must use respectful language. The decision to publish an article rests with the Editor, and the Editor’s decision is final.
A publishing fee applies to all advertisements of profit events, exceptions apply to non profit and community groups. For more information regarding advertising costs please contact the editor. All photos published become the property of Oberon Council. It is the responsibility of contributors to secure permission prior to submission, to use any photographs or material provided for the Oberon and Surrounding Villages Community Newsletter.
Please forward your articles to The Editor, Oberon and Surrounding Villages Community Newsletter by sending an email to
[email protected] or mail to PO Box 84 Oberon, 2787
Ph: 6329 8143
Content must reach the editor by the 12th day of each month to be considered for inclusion in the next monthly edition of the community newsletter.
Community Newsletter Terms and Conditions
Justice of the Peace Oberon John Brotchie 6336 0593
Angeline Heath 6336 0703
Barry Lang 6336 1352
Bob O’Bernier 6336 0067
Darryn O’Brien 0407 609 439
Elizabeth Pollock 6336 1097
Barry Richard 6335 6239
Glen Stewart 6336 5306
Oberon Council 6329 8100
Janet Bailey, Leanne Pointon
Lynette Safranek, Gary Wallace
Porters Retreat Deb Hoolihan 0427 558 706
Denis Bonner 6335 5201
Oberon Police Station Miles Burden 6336 1000
Rural Financial Counselling Service NSW Central Region Secure your farm or small rural business’s financial future for today and generations to come.
Our service is FREE, IMPARTIAL, CONFIDENTIAL and funded by the Australian
and NSW Government.
Supporting Primary Producers, Fishers and Small Business Owners through all seasons.
Our professional network of business analysts and counsellors work with clients to identify options through good seasons and bad– they will help you work towards a better future. To make an appointment with a counsellor in your region call 1800 940 404. For more information visit: www.rfcscr.com.au or email [email protected] Glen Stewart Rural Financial Counsellor NSW Central Region
OBERON and Surrounding Villages Community Newsletter May 2021 Page 3
A Message from
Mayor Kathy Sajowitz
In the April edition of the Community Newsletter I stated that the NSW Electoral Commission Returning Officer for Oberon would be attending a meeting in town to talk candidates through the actual formal election process, procedures and requirements. I have been advised by the NSWEC that this will not occur this election. Prospective Candidates are invited to join a webinar hosted by the NSWEC and running from April to September which will inform them of the election process. To join the webinar please go to the NSWEC Website.
In 2017 council resolved five votes to three to apply to the NSW Department of Health seeking fluoridation of the Oberon reticulated water supply. Approval was given in September 2018 in accordance with Section 6 of the Fluoridation of Public Water Supplies Act 1957, and fluoridation commenced from 30 March 2021.
Over the past two years council has undertaken an enormous amount of infrastructure projects. We are thankful to both the Federal and NSW Governments for the grant support enabling many of these projects. To highlight but a few - the upgrade of the Campbells River Road will be completed by the end of this year and work will commence around October, weather permitting, on the upgrade of the entire length of Lowes Mount Road. This is part of the $13million Tablelands Way Project to be undertaken jointly by Oberon, Lithgow and Upper Lachlan councils. Nunans Hill Road is scheduled for upgrade within the next month or so. Later this year/early next year work will commence on the Burraga and Arkstone
Roads upgrade. The Community Hub project to upgrade the Library and Community Centre is at the design and construct stage and the build should be completed by June 2022. The new Sporting Precinct replacing the Football Ground and Netball Courts on Lowes
Mount Road is currently going through the planning and consultation phase, the DA has been lodged and due to the fact that council is the applicant, it will be assessed independently by the Joint Regional Planning Panel.
Just a reminder that I am always available to speak with residents about their concerns. You can ring Sharon Swannell 6329 8151 to set up a mutually convenient time. If I am unable to assist you, I will endeavour to find someone who can.
The Oberon Health Council meets once per month at the MPS (hospital) and acts as a liaison between the Oberon Community and Local/Regional Health Authorities, works with our health professionals, and promotes health initiatives and programs for the benefit of all. The Council is made up of community representatives and medical professionals. If this volunteer role interests you please contact Elaine Boxer on 6336 0441 for further information. A medical background is not a pre requisite. This is a rewarding role and so beneficial to our community. I would particularly encourage Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islanders to consider applying for representation on the Health Council – this is an under represented demographic without a current voice on the Health Council but with so much to offer. Please think about becoming involved.
The changeover from our current street lights to LED technology will commence in the near future. Oberon resolved many years ago to participate in the Southern Lights Program through the Central NSW Joint Organisation. The use of this technology will result in substantial energy cost savings for the Council, while delivering a high quality white light, increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of our public lighting. Essential Energy will be delivering the project for Oberon.
OBERON and Surrounding Villages Community Newsletter May 2021 Page 4
Oberon Library and CTC
This year’s Waste 2 Art competition
opens on Wednesday 12 April at 5.30pm
at the Robert Hooper Community Centre.
The theme this year is steel and
aluminum cans. During the recent school
holidays Oberon Library facilitated
workshops by Lithgow based sculptor
and blacksmith Anthony Fitzgerald.
Children who participated in the school
holiday workshop created creatures and
flora from aluminum cans, some of which
will be on display during the competition
exhibition. Opening hours are Thursday 13 May and Friday 14 May 10am-4pm, and
Saturday 15 May 9am-1pm.
NASA Astronaut Shannon Walker will read this year’s NSS story Give me some space by
Philip Bunting from the International Space Station
Shannon Walker was selected by NASA to be an astronaut in 2004. Walker began her professional career at the Johnson Space Centre (JSC) in 1987 as a Robotics Flight Controller for the Space Shuttle Program. In 2010, she served as Flight Engineer for Expedition 24/25, a long-duration mission aboard the International Space Station that lasted 163 days. Walker is currently serving as mission specialist on the Crew-1 SpaceX Crew Dragon, named Resilience, which launched November 15, 2020. She will also serve as Flight Engineer on the International Space Station for Expedition 64.
To find out more about Shannon, check out the videos and links below. Including Shannon saying "hi" to Australia from the International Space Station, along with Purra the kangaroo which was sent to the ISS by our partners at the Australian Space Agency. To watch Shannon reading from space, you must be registered with National Simultaneous Storytime. Oberon Library is registered with this year’s event, for more details phone 63298220.
Axolotl by Eddie Weckert
OBERON and Surrounding Villages Community Newsletter May 2021 Page 5
Oberon Youth Council Meeting 25 May 2021 — 6.00pm Black Springs Community Hall
New membersare alwayswelcome
FREE Classes at the CTC
Be Connected is an Australia wide initiative empowering all Australians to thrive in a digital world. The Community Technology Centre is a network partner and offers free, weekly classes at Oberon Library. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend, particularly learners over 50 years old. The upcoming classes are listed below, BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL
To make a booking phone Oberon library 6329 8220 or CTC 6329 8143
Join our free classes and don’t miss out on becoming a little more tech savvy.
Researching Family History Friday 7 May 10.30-12pm In this course, you’ll learn how the internet can be used to help you research your family history. You’ll explore the kinds of tools and services that are available, and some of the costs you might encounter.
Creating and formatting documents in word Friday 21 May 10.30-12pm This session will introduce learners to creating and formatting documents, and will give them an opportunity to put this into practise. Learners will also find out about different types of documents and how to safely download files from the internet. Be Connected
Online Hobbies Friday 28 May 10.30am-12pm Learn how to travel to places far and wide without leaving your chair, and how to create your very own blog to share your experiences and knowledge.
Introduction to social media Friday 4 June 10.30am-12pm If you have wondered about social media, but are not sure which app might suit you best, we have a nice introduction to the world of social media platforms.
All about apps Friday 11 June 10.30am-12pm Wondering what all the fuss is about? This topic takes you into the world of apps, or Applications, the little amazing programs that can help you do almost anything.
Connecting to others Friday 25 June 10.30am -12pm Need a helping hand with video calls? Find out how to get set up from your phone, tablet or computer.
OBERON and Surrounding Villages Community Newsletter May 2021 Page 6
Residential Sales Rural Sales Property Management
www.oberonlifestyleproperties.com.au
Victoria Freeman 0425 224 889
Robert Hollis 0419 992 270
Sharon Norris 0417 419 434
Office Administration 02 6336 0179
OBERON U3A CONTINUES TO THRIVE Oberon U3A continues to go from strength to strength, despite the trying times of covid, our membership is growing, and with the easing of covid restrictions we are introducing new and interesting courses each term, whilst still ensuring safe covid practices. Our U3A community represents a strong common goal of striving to create a range of classes that meet the needs of all interests.
We have 24 regular classes, that cross a broad spectrum, endeavoring to cater for all facets of life, including, improving fitness with Pilates, Balance ‘n Bones, Aqua Aerobics and Bike Riding. For those who like to be challenged through the mind, there is Bridge, 500, Book Clubs, Life Writing, Creative Arts, Felt, Fibre, Fleece and Yarn, Tapestry, Current Affairs, Jigsaws and our new class introduced this term, What’s on the Box, has proved to be most engaging and stimulating.
We also cater for the musically inclined, with Singalong, Ukulele and Recorder. For the more practical minded, there is the Machinery Restoration group and we also held a session on Wicking Garden Beds that proved so popular, one will be held again this term. For those who like social interaction, we have Food Safari and a Coffee Club.
Oberon U3A will be introducing 7 new classes in Term 2, including Line Dancing which will run 2 session times each week at the RSL Club, a cooking class learning how to make different types of bread, a scone making class, and a Technology class learning about Google Earth maps and downloading apps to your phone.
There will also be a High Tea, and of course, our mid-year morning tea, hosted by our committee, to be held Saturday June 19th, which always proves to be very popular.
The Oberon U3A, continues to reflect the strong community values of connectiveness with many volunteers, offering their expertise in so many and varied ways. The group provides an opportunity for all members of our community, over 50, to become engaged in the many classes offered, and it is a wonderful way to meet new friends or reconnect with old ones. If you would like to join, the membership fee is $20 each year, as you need to be a member to participate in the classes.
If you wish to find out more, please contact our Secretary, Maree Arrow on 0402 120 606 or email [email protected] or visit our website at
http://oberon.u3anet.org.au
We hope to see you at one of our classes.
Term 1, Learning about wicking garden beds
OBERON and Surrounding Villages Community Newsletter May 2021 Page 7
Great news for the Oberon community with the Fixing Local Roads announcement of funding of more than $3.95 million for restoration work on Arkstone Road and Burraga Road.
Ensuring better connectivity for residents in regional areas is a priority for the NSW Government and I know this funding won’t just help ease the burden of maintenance on Oberon Council, it will also deliver safer, more reliable journeys for all road users.
Better maintained roads means safer trips to school, to work and to the shops – and support from the NSWGovernment really does help councilsto create and support jobs and driveproductivity.
This funding follows on from the Fixing Country Bridges Program which provided a $797,590 windfall for Oberon Council to replace two, old wooden bridges.
As a result, the Swallows Next Bridge ($422,800) and Bald Ridge Road Bridge ($374,790) can be replaced with safer, modern structures that are sure to stand the test of time.
Suites 1, 229 Howick Street, PO Box 2237, BATHURST NSW 2795 Ph:(02) 6332 1300 email: [email protected]
Dying to Know
Community Forum
Dying to know is about changing the conversation around death, dying and bereavement in Australia. It is an initiative of the Groundswell Project and encourages communities to become proactive around this delicate topic.
Come to the Oberon RSL on Saturday 29 May from 10am to 2pm
FREE entry Local service providers will be on hand to give out information about age care, end of life and death, care options, palliative care, guardianship, making a will, and more.
Be better equipped to support family and friends experiencing death, dying and bereavement.
OBERON and Surrounding Villages Community Newsletter May 2021 Page 8
2021-22 OPERATIONAL PLAN
COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
Oberon’s draft 2021-22 Operational Plan, Long Term Financial Plan and Revenue
Policy will be presented to the Finance Committee on 27 April prior to being
placed on public exhibition until Friday 4 June 2021.
Councillors and Senior Management will be presenting the draft documents during
community consultations at the following times and locations:
3 May Black Springs Community Hall 6.00pm
4 May Oberon Chambers 10.00am
4 May Oberon Robert (Bob) Hooper Community Centre 6.00pm
10 May O’Connell RFS Shed 7.00pm
13 May Burraga Sports Club 7.30pm
The final documents will be taken to the June Ordinary Council Meeting for
adoption.
Community feedback will be received at Council until 4.00pm on Friday 4 June
2021. Submissions can be emailed to [email protected] or handed to
our Customer Service staff at the
Administration Office.
Call Sarah on 0429 045 947
OBERON and Surrounding Villages Community Newsletter May 2021 Page 9
European Wasps are active in the Oberon area. At this time of the year, the queen European wasps are mating and getting ready to hibernate for the winter. An effective trap to capture the queen wasps is the traps that were used in spring but containing apple juice not honey and water. They are looking for the carbs to fatten up and sleep through the cold weather. Traps can be made using a plastic milk or juice bottle. Simply cut some “windows” toward the top of the container and partly fill with apple juice or cut the top off the plastic bottle and invert it into the bottom section. The queens will be attracted to
the juice and once inside are unable to climb out again. They particularly love fermented juice so the older it is the more they like it. Remember European wasps look like bees but are distinctive due to their black antennae, bees have yellow or brown (see image above for reference). To report your sightings and trapping of the wasps and for more information on how to make home made traps, visit www.wasppatrol.info or Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/WaspPatrol
Ken can be contacted on [email protected] or 0421 201 952
European Wasps are active in the Oberon
area and Wasp Patrol needs our help
LIFE COMMUNITY PANTRY
Affordable grocery items including meat available to anyone with a Centrelink card and anyone in financial hardship
Monday to Friday 9am-3pm
163 Oberon Street, 6336 0099
For those interested in helping,
donations can be dropped off during
the pantry opening times
OBERON and Surrounding Villages Community Newsletter May 2021 Page 10
12 May
9 June
14 July
11 August
The Rotary Club of Oberon is sponsoring a Mental Health First Aid Course, over 2 days.
Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 May 2021 at the Oberon RSL Club from 9am to 4pm each day.
The cost is $35 per person (for manual & refreshments). Participants will need to make their own arrangements for lunch each day. The facilitators for this course are Sharon Taylor and Casey Naden from Neami National in Orange. The course is accredited by Mental Health First Aid Australia and is suited to anyone requiring a certificate for their work, or any community member wishing to enhance their awareness and skills to assist anyone who may experience a mental health challenge or event. To book your place, please call Lin Boswell on 0447 018 841 or email [email protected]
To make an appointment phone Oberon Hospital on 6336 6700 or
Bathurst Community Health 6330 5677
Women’s Health Clinic
The Western NSW Local Health District Women’s Health Service provides free and confidential health care for women, with a focus on early detection, illness prevention and health screening. For a free comprehensive women’s health check, make an appointment at the next Women’s Health Clinic conducted on the second Wednesday of each month.
Meals on Wheels Bathurst & Oberon Meals on Wheels are working as usual and we are committed to
keeping our clients supplied with healthy food delivered to their door with a cheery hello and smile from our amazing team of volunteers. If you or your loved ones have any special needs and want to determine eligibility to participate in this program call 6336 0712
we are available on Mondays and Tuesdays from 10am to 1pm.
Are you receiving two copies of the Oberon and Surrounding Villages Community
Newsletter delivered to your mail box every month? If the answer is YES please call
6329 8143 or email your name and postal address to [email protected] This way we will ensure to only send you one
copy instead of two.
OBERON and Surrounding Villages Community Newsletter May 2021 Page 11
WHAT’S ON Oberon District Museum: every Sunday 10.30am to 4.00pm and first Saturday of month 10.00am to 2.00pm. $5 entry fee or free for museum members. Rotary meets Tuesdays at 6.30pm at the RSL Club. Occasionally we have Vocational or Zoom meetings. For more information contact our Secretary, Glen Stewart on 0416 239 249 or President, Lin Boswell on 0447018841
Oberon Needle Workers Community Centre on Thursdays from 10.30am to 2.30pm. Oberon Writers Group meet on 2nd Tuesday each month 10am-12.30pm Contact: Denise 0467 390 663 Oberon Uniting Church Services have resumed, with singing now permitted. Sunday Service 9:3am followed by morning tea. Bible Study is the 3rd Tuesday, at 1:30 pm
Oberon Men’s Shed Meet every Tuesday from 9.30am to 2.30pm at the Oberon Showground. Shed is open to all local blokes who would like to enjoy some company, a chat and a cuppa. Call David McMurray on 6336 5331 St Thomas O’Connell Fourth Sunday of the month at 5.00pm. All welcome.
To add information about community group meetings, sport groups and events to this publication, email
[email protected] See terms and conditions on page 2 of this newsletter.
Oberon Markets: 1st Saturday each month, Oberon Showground
Tarana Markets: 4th Sunday each month
2021-22 Operational Plan Community Consultation:
3 May Black Springs Community Hall 6.00pm
4 May Oberon Council Chambers 10.00am,
Oberon Robert (Bob) Community Centre 6.00pm
10 May O’Connell RFS Shed 7.00pm
13 May Burraga Sports Club 7.30pm
Oberon Waste 2 Art Competition and Exhibition: 13-15 May
Oberon Women’s Health Clinic 12 May, call 6330 5677
Walk “n” Talk For Life: 8 May 1.00pm at the Oberon Common
Community Outreach Event, Drought and Flood, 17 May, Malachi Hall 7pm
Rotary Mental Health First Aid 22 & 23 May, more info on page 10
SAVE THE DATE
OBERON and Surrounding Villages Community Newsletter May 2021 Page 12
CO
NTA
CT
US
new
sle
tter@
ob
ero
n.n
sw
.go
v.au
P
O B
ox 8
4,
Ob
ero
n N
SW
2787
02 6
32
9 8
14
3
htt
ps
://w
ww
.ob
ero
n.n
sw
.go
v.a
u/n
ew
sle
tte
r
Com
mu
nity N
ew
sle
tte
rC
om
mu
nity N
ew
sle
tte
rC
om
mu
nity N
ew
sle
tte
r
Oberon a
nd S
urroun
din
g V
illa
ges
Oberon a
nd S
urroun
din
g V
illa
ges
Oberon a
nd S
urroun
din
g V
illa
ges
Ma
y 2
02
1M
ay 2
02
1M
ay 2
02
1
Update
s o
n C
ouncil
new
s a
nd a
ctivitie
s c
an b
e found o
n
Obero
n C
ouncil’
s w
ebsite w
ww
.obero
n.n
sw
.gov.a
u
and o
n O
bero
n C
ouncil’
s F
acebook p
age.
Ag
es (
12
-25)
180
0 6
50
89
0
"All
that I am
, o
r h
op
e to
be,
I
ow
e t
o m
y a
ng
el m
oth
er."
- A
bra
ham
Lin
coln
