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MAYORAL MESSAGE 2
Kyogle Council has received $2.2 mil-
lion in Federal Government funding to
replace seven bridges.
The grant under Round 2 of the govern-
ment's Bridges Renewal Program will be
matched dollar for dollar by the Council.
The money will be used to replace five
bridges on Gradys Creek Road, one on
Lions Road, and one of Duck Creek Road.
The six single-lane wooden bridges on
Gradys Creek Road (Boyles No 1, Heards,
Davis, Murrays and Boyles No 2 ) and
Lions Road (McIntoshes) will be replaced
with dual lane structures, while the single-
lane Barretts Bridge on Duck Creek Road,
Old Bonalbo, will be replaced with a con-
crete and steel bridge.
Work will start on Barretts Bridge in
August and is expected to be completed by
the end of the year.
Work on the bridges on Gradys Creek
Road and the Lions Road is expected to
start in April and should all be completed
by March 2018. As some of the bridge
works will be subject to tender, Council
has yet to determine the order in which the
six bridges will be replaced.
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan
who has supported Council's lobby efforts
for bridge funding announced the grants.
Meanwhile, Kyogle Council is already
preparing an application for further fund-
ing under Round 3 of the Bridges Renewal
Program.
Kyogle Council receives
$2.2m grant to replace seven bridges
Kyogle Council Community Newsletter
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016
www.kyogle.nsw.gov.au
Kyogle Council Working together to balance Environment, Lifestyle and Opportunity.
GRANTS
OPEN 3
AUSSIE DAY PICS
4
ART AT THE ROXY 6
LIBRARY NEWS
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BASKET FUN
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Boyles No 2, pictured above, is one of seven old timber bridges that Kyogle Council will replace thanks to a $2.2 grant through the Federal Government’s
Bridges Renewal Program. Council will match the funding dollar for dollar.
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Applications have opened for grants un-
der Round Two of Kyogle Council's 2015-
2016 Community Assistance Fund.
The Community Assistance Fund pro-
vides one-off donations of up to $1000 for
organisations and $500 for individuals.
Funding preference is given to those
individuals/
organisations that can demonstrate the
greatest need or benefit to the wider com-
munity in the following areas:
Welfare;
Community involvement/social interac-
tion;
Sport and recreation;
The Arts;
Youth Affairs;
Senior Citizen Affairs;
Cultural Assistance.
Community Assistance grants are paid
on a reimbursement basis in that success-
ful applicants must provide Council with
receipts and/or invoices before any funds
are paid.
Applications will close at 4pm on Friday,
March 18, 2016. Application forms and
further information about Council's Com-
munity Assistance Fund are available from
the Kyogle Council administration centre,
1 Stratheden Street, Kyogle, or the Coun-
cil's website at www.kyogle.nsw.gov.au.
Financial assistance
grant applications open
Left: Wooden-
bong Central
School cap-
tains for 2016.
From the
MAYOR
Right: Kyogle Aus-
tralia Day Citizen
of the Year Larry
Condon receives
his award from
Australia Day
Ambassador Mor-
gan Kasmarik.
Above: Kyogle Mayor Danielle Mulholland met with Tabulam
community members and stakeholders to discuss a proposal
to build a skate park at Tabulam.
Long serving members of the West of the
Range Australia Day Committee, from
left, Yvonne Gay, Neville O’Malley,
Amanda O’Malley, Frank Burgess, Ma-
vis Goodlad and Heather O’Malley were
presented with certificates of appreciation
at this year’s festivities which were held
at Tabulam. There are fears for the fu-
ture of the committee after Mr O’Malley
and his wife Heather announced they
were standing down from the committee
after 20 years service. Photo by GEOFF
BATEMAN.
West of the Range
Australia Day Ambas-
sador Ron Delezio
congratulates Grant
Martin who took out
the Australia Day
Award for Indigenous
Champion of the
Year. Photo by
GEOFF BATEMAN.
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Kyogle Council has received State Gov-
ernment funding to install a solar-
powered device on its new water supply
storage dam to prevent algal blooms.
The $69,360 grant under the govern-
ment's Building Resilience to Climate
Change Program will allow the council to
install a "mixer" to destratify the water in
the million dollar dam being built off-
stream of the Richmond River at Kyogle.
Council's Executive Manager Urban and
Assets Graham Kennett said increased
temperatures associated with climate
change had the potential to increase the
risk of toxic algal blooms occurring in
storage dams.
"When water is stored in a dam of this
kind, without a regular flow and turnover,
the stored water forms layers of different
temperature and oxygen levels. This is
called stratification," he said.
"This stratification provides the ideal
environment for the growth and reproduc-
tion of algae species, including toxic blue-
green algae."
Mr Kennett said the mixer was designed
to continuously move the water around,
resulting in a more uniform temperature
and dissolved oxygen levels in the stored
water.
"This effectively destratifies the storage
and breaks down the environment that the
algae needs to thrive," he said.
News of the $69,360 grant was an-
nounced by Member for Lismore Thomas
George.
SOLAR MIXER will prevent algal blooms
Kyogle Council is hitting the
road to spread the word about
it's draft Community Strategic
Plan.
Council will take its Commu-
nity Strategic Plan roadshow
to Cawongla, Wiangaree,
Kyogle, Grevillia, Wooden-
bong, Bonalbo, Old Bonalbo,
Tabulam and Mallanganee over
four days beginning Monday,
29 February.
The aim of the roadshows is
to provide the community with
information about the draft
plan, how it was developed,
and what it means for the
Kyogle Council community.
People will have the chance
at the roadshows to learn more
about the CSP and to ask staff,
councillors and Focus Group
members questions about it in
an informal setting.
The roadshows will be held
on:
Monday, 29 February, at:
Wiangaree Hall, from 9-
10.30am; Cawongla Communi-
ty Centre, 11.30am-1pm; and
the Kyogle Council Chambers
from 2-3.30pm.
Tuesday, 1 March, at: Gre-
villia Hall, 9-10.30am; Wood-
enbong Hall supper room,
11.30am-1pm.
Friday, 4 March, at: Bonalbo
Hall, 9.30-11am; Old Bonalbo
Hall, 11.30am-1pm.
Monday, 7 March, at: Tabu-
lam Hall, 9.30-11am; Mallan-
ganee Hall, 11.30am-1pm.
Following the roadshows the
Council will hold public meet-
ings at Woodenbong, Bonalbo
and Kyogle which will include
a presentation from staff and
Focus Group members.
The public meetings also will
give community members the
chance to provide input on the
draft plan. They will be held at:
Woodenbong Community
Hall Supper Room on Tues-
day, 5 April, at 6pm;
Bonalbo Community Hall on
Thursday, 7 April, at 6pm;
and Kyogle Memorial Insti-
tute Supper Room, on
Wednesday, 13 April, at 6pm.
Kyogle Council's draft Community Stra-
tegic Plan identifies the community's pri-
orities and aspirations for the Council area
over the next 10 years and provides a
blueprint for how Council will achieve
them.
It is the highest level plan that Council
prepares and establishes a framework for
Council going forward to 2025.
The draft, titled Ready to Grow, was
prepared by council staff, councillors and
members of council's five community-
based Focus Groups looking at the areas
of governance and community service,
agriculture, village life, visitor attraction,
and ageing in place, disability services
and respite care.
It is currently on display for public com-
ment. It can be downloaded from Coun-
cil's website at www.kyogle.nsw.gov.au
or hard copies are available for viewing at
Kyogle Council, the Cawongla store, the
Wadeville store, Wiangaree Post Office,
Woodenbong Post Office, Bonalbo Post
Office, Old Bonalbo Post Office, Tabulam
Post Office, and the Mallanganee Post
Office. Submissions close on 22 April
2016 and can be lodged via Council's
website, emailed to council@kyogle.
nsw.gov. au or sent to Kyogle Council,
PO Box 11, Kyogle, NSW, 2470.
To ensure as many people as possible
are aware of the draft CSP, Council will
hold roadshows at locations throughout
the LGA —see below for details.
Kyogle Council is
Ready to Grow
ROADSHOW to explain draft CSP
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Unsung community heroes and high achievers were honoured at
Australia Day celebrations held across the Kyogle Council local
government area last month.
The presentation of community awards was part of events held at
Kyogle, Tabulam and Woodenbong to mark Australia's national
day.
Other festivities included a community cricket match at Wooden-
bong, stunt motor bike displays at Tabulam and bush poetry at
Kyogle.
The Australia Day Award winners for the three centres are:
Kyogle Senior Citizen of the Year-- John Shirley.
Mr Shirley is a founding member of Kyogle Lions Club and has
served the community as a member of the club for 63 years. He
also delivers Meals on Wheels and holds executive positions with
the Bowling Club and his church.
The Australian Day Committee Achievement Award – Doug,
Pam and Jason Campbell.
The Campbell family put their life on hold for two years to re-
search, prepare and man an exhibition at the Kyogle Memorial Insti-
tute for the Centenary of Anzac. Their research is continuing to find
the remaining unidentified Kyogle soldiers who served in World
War I.
Citizen of the Year Award – Larry Condon.
Larry has freely given his time to coach and encourage local chil-
dren and teenagers in a range of sports including athletics over a
period of more than 20 years He volunteers his time to prepare and
maintain the fields for the Rugby season and organises junior carni-
vals.
Sub-junior Student of the Year - Maycee Deszecar
Sub-junior Sportsperson of the Year - Garnett Donnelly
Junior Student of the Year - Ruben Flower
Junior Sportsperson of the Year - Miles Brown
Senior Student of the Year - Marne Petherbridge
Senior Sportsperson of the Year - James McPaul
Tabulam Young Citizen of the Year -- Daniel Sorrenti
Daniel joined the Tabulam SES unit when he was just 17.
He has since completed courses in first aid, operate communi-
cations equipment, and chain saw operation. He is always
keen to help and has become a youth leader within the unit.
Citizen of the Year -- Russell Carr
Russell, pictured above, is an active member of the Old
Bonalbo community serving on the Old Bonalbo Progress
Association, the Old Bonalbo Hall Committee and the Bonal-
bo RSL sub branch. He devotes much of his time to maintain-
ing the village by mowing the Old Bonalbo cemetery and
village areas.
Community Acts of Kindness - Cheryl Allan
Cheryl visits local people who are sick in hospital, often
travelling long distances to drop in on them, have a chat and
let them know the community is thinking of them.
Indigenous Champion - Grant Martin
A founding member of the Upper Clarence Junior Rugby
League, Grant would pick up children to attend training and
drive them home later. He would also drive the bus to games
every week. Grant was instrumental in obtaining the Driver
Education Computers at Jubullum Village making it possible
for people to gain their drivers licence.
Sporting Team of the Year - Tabulam Public School
Cricket Team
The team represented the Far North Coast region at the NSW
Milo T20 cricket finals in Sydney where they showed great
sportsmanship and skill. As a result of their efforts a commu-
nity cricket team has been established.
Community Event of the Year - Tabulam Racing Club
Committee
The committee, comprised of all volunteers, organises and
runs the annual Tabulam races. They work tirelessly to pre-
pare the grounds and track, maintain the facilities and run the
event which attracts thousands of people to Tabulam each
year.
Woodenbong Citizen of the Year - Greg Gulliver
A long-time community volunteer, Greg has been a firefighter
for more than 20 years and currently holds the position of
brigade captain. He is also involved in the local tennis and
football clubs, the Woodenbong Hall Trust and helps out at commu-
nity events. He also helps organise the Australia Day City versus
Country community cricket match.
Young Citizen of the Year - Jacinta Grimmett
Jacinta was appointed school captain last year and was a role mod-
el for other students. She was close to the school's special needs
students and worked with primary school students in the Active
After School fitness program. Jacinta is a foundation member of the
local pony club, takes part in dance classes and is a long time mem-
ber of the Woodenbong Swimming Club where she works with
younger children to encourage them in the water.
Sportsperson of the Year - Remy Leonard
A talented archer, Remy won numerous state and national titles
last year, broke several national and state records and was selected
to compete at the Indoor World Championships and the IBO World
Championships. He also represented the Woodenbong Central
School in cross country, athletics, touch football, and seven-a-side
rugby league.
Community Organisation/Event of the Year -- Woodenbong and
District Golf Club Ltd.
The club, with the support of its volunteer helpers, provides a
community sporting facility and runs/hosts the village Billy Cart
Race, weddings, wakes, discos, trivia nights, charity fundraisers,
parties, card and darts nights, raffles, and film nights.
Kyogle LGA celebrates
AUSTRALIA DAY 2016
Some of the Kyogle Australia Day Award winners with Australia Day Ambassa-
dor Morgan Kasmarik.
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Unsung community heroes and high achievers were honoured at
Australia Day celebrations held across the Kyogle Council local
government area last month.
The presentation of community awards was part of events held at
Kyogle, Tabulam and Woodenbong to mark Australia's national
day.
Other festivities included a community cricket match at Wooden-
bong, stunt motor bike displays at Tabulam and bush poetry at
Kyogle.
The Australia Day Award winners for the three centres are:
Kyogle Senior Citizen of the Year-- John Shirley.
Mr Shirley is a founding member of Kyogle Lions Club and has
served the community as a member of the club for 63 years. He
also delivers Meals on Wheels and holds executive positions with
the Bowling Club and his church.
The Australian Day Committee Achievement Award – Doug,
Pam and Jason Campbell.
The Campbell family put their life on hold for two years to re-
search, prepare and man an exhibition at the Kyogle Memorial Insti-
tute for the Centenary of Anzac. Their research is continuing to find
the remaining unidentified Kyogle soldiers who served in World
War I.
Citizen of the Year Award – Larry Condon.
Larry has freely given his time to coach and encourage local chil-
dren and teenagers in a range of sports including athletics over a
period of more than 20 years He volunteers his time to prepare and
maintain the fields for the Rugby season and organises junior carni-
vals.
Sub-junior Student of the Year - Maycee Deszecar
Sub-junior Sportsperson of the Year - Garnett Donnelly
Junior Student of the Year - Ruben Flower
Junior Sportsperson of the Year - Miles Brown
Senior Student of the Year - Marne Petherbridge
Senior Sportsperson of the Year - James McPaul
Tabulam Young Citizen of the Year -- Daniel Sorrenti
Daniel joined the Tabulam SES unit when he was just 17.
He has since completed courses in first aid, operate communi-
cations equipment, and chain saw operation. He is always
keen to help and has become a youth leader within the unit.
Citizen of the Year -- Russell Carr
Russell, pictured above, is an active member of the Old
Bonalbo community serving on the Old Bonalbo Progress
Association, the Old Bonalbo Hall Committee and the Bonal-
bo RSL sub branch. He devotes much of his time to maintain-
ing the village by mowing the Old Bonalbo cemetery and
village areas.
Community Acts of Kindness - Cheryl Allan
Cheryl visits local people who are sick in hospital, often
travelling long distances to drop in on them, have a chat and
let them know the community is thinking of them.
Indigenous Champion - Grant Martin
A founding member of the Upper Clarence Junior Rugby
League, Grant would pick up children to attend training and
drive them home later. He would also drive the bus to games
every week. Grant was instrumental in obtaining the Driver
Education Computers at Jubullum Village making it possible
for people to gain their drivers licence.
Sporting Team of the Year - Tabulam Public School
Cricket Team
The team represented the Far North Coast region at the NSW
Milo T20 cricket finals in Sydney where they showed great
sportsmanship and skill. As a result of their efforts a commu-
nity cricket team has been established.
Community Event of the Year - Tabulam Racing Club
Committee
The committee, comprised of all volunteers, organises and
runs the annual Tabulam races. They work tirelessly to pre-
pare the grounds and track, maintain the facilities and run the
event which attracts thousands of people to Tabulam each
year.
Woodenbong Citizen of the Year - Greg Gulliver
A long-time community volunteer, Greg has been a firefighter
for more than 20 years and currently holds the position of
brigade captain. He is also involved in the local tennis and
football clubs, the Woodenbong Hall Trust and helps out at commu-
nity events. He also helps organise the Australia Day City versus
Country community cricket match.
Young Citizen of the Year - Jacinta Grimmett
Jacinta was appointed school captain last year and was a role mod-
el for other students. She was close to the school's special needs
students and worked with primary school students in the Active
After School fitness program. Jacinta is a foundation member of the
local pony club, takes part in dance classes and is a long time mem-
ber of the Woodenbong Swimming Club where she works with
younger children to encourage them in the water.
Sportsperson of the Year - Remy Leonard
A talented archer, Remy won numerous state and national titles
last year, broke several national and state records and was selected
to compete at the Indoor World Championships and the IBO World
Championships. He also represented the Woodenbong Central
School in cross country, athletics, touch football, and seven-a-side
rugby league.
Community Organisation/Event of the Year -- Woodenbong and
District Golf Club Ltd.
The club, with the support of its volunteer helpers, provides a
community sporting facility and runs/hosts the village Billy Cart
Race, weddings, wakes, discos, trivia nights, charity fundraisers,
parties, card and darts nights, raffles, and film nights.
Woodenbong Citizen of the Year Greg Gulliver, Australia Day
Ambassador Benita Collings, and Young Citizen of the Year
Jacinta Grimmett.
A Kyogle Council staff member suits up to contain a chemical
spill which occurred at the Community Recycling Centre at the
Kyogle landfill.
Flying the Australi-
an and the Aborigi-
nal flags at Wooden-
bong’s 2016 Aus-
tralia Day celebra-
tions.
Children take part in the tug-o-war competition at the West of the Range Australia
Day celebrations at Tabulam. Photo: GEOFF BATEMAN.
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SHOP LOCAL urges CHAMBER
Expressions of interest are
being sought from people inter-
ested in joining the planning
team for the Kyogle Mother's
Day Classic Fun Run.
The event raises funds for
research into breast cancer. It
will be held this year on Sun-
day, 8 May. If you would like to
be involved contact Kylie
Thomas on 0428 919 496 or
email kylie@ozwidebrc. com.
au
FUN RUN volunteers WANTED
The craft of doll making is
explored and celebrated in the
latest exhibition on show at
Kyogle's Roxy Gallery.
Suitably titled Dolly, the
exhibition features works by
local artists and doll makers
Anthea Moffatt, Jill Runciman,
Julia Curtis, Francine Witton,
Bianca Radin, Elspeth Lake
and Jhabel.
It comprises handmade dolls
along with photographs and
paintings around the theme of
the life of a doll.
Dolls have been around since
the beginning of civilisation
and serve to sooth and enter-
tain, while reflecting a socie-
ty's values and traditions.
"Dolly" examines the vast
range of dolls that exist from
babushkas to "Barbies" and
looks at their ever chang-
ing uses and
representations
in our culture.
Dolls are seen
as treasures,
gifts, fertility
objects, protectors, magical
devices and tools for education
and play.
Roxy Gallery will be popu-
lated with dolls in many
shapes and sizes, both two
dimensional and three dimen-
sional, throughout the life of
the exhibition which will run
from 3 February to 6 March
2016.
ROXY Gallery DOLL’S LIFE on show at the Roxy
Encouraging Kyogle and dis-
trict residents to "shop local"
will be the main project for
2016 for the Kyogle Chamber of
Commerce.
Later this year the chamber
also will be launching a website,
aimed at promoting local busi-
ness as well as providing a hub
for community organisations to
list their events.
To that end the chamber
would love to hear from anyone
organising a community event
this year.
"Coordinating retail promo-
tions with draw-card community
events is just another way the
chamber can work with the
community to ensure our busi-
nesses, and town centre contin-
ue to thrive," Kyogle Chamber
of Commerce president Doug
Allan said.
Interested in the Local En-
vironment Plan and E-Zones?
The State Government re-
leased a report late last year
with its findings and recom-
mendations in relation to E-
Zones. Basically, the report
says that if Council wants to
have E-Zones from here on
in, it will have to undertake
extensive studies in accord-
ance with relevant State
guidelines.
These guidelines are exten-
sive and outline detailed
study protocols that are con-
sistent with other Federal
environmental biodiversity
assessment protocols. The
report found that the Council
should revert the areas origi-
nally intended for E Zones to
a rural zoning. E-Zones can-
not simply be imposed.
In summary, E-Zones on
private land are no longer in
the LEP and can no longer be
included in the LEP without
the necessary studies and the
Minister's approval.
To read the study findings
go to www.planning.
nsw.gov.au/Policy-and-
Legislation/Environment
-and-Heritage/~/media/
7F5186658058453C
BE82ACF974A6D29E.a
shx.
E-ZONES no longer part of LEP
Local identity
Donny takes a
close look at a
doll made in
his honour.
The current status of the
NBN rollout in the Kyogle
LGA is as follows:
The fixed wireless towers at
Bonalbo, Woodenbong,
Homeleigh, Wiangaree and
Kyogle have all been com-
pleted and are now active.
The first satellite has been
launched and is set for testing
over the next few months, and
should be on line by mid
2016.
The recent announcement
from Kevin Hogan identified
additional fixed wireless sites
within the Kyogle LGA in
two time periods, with;
Cedar Point and Doubtful
Creek to be rolled out in the
fourth quarter of 2016, and
Old Bonalbo, Sandilands,
Tabulam and Urbenville
(Tenterfield Shire) set to be
rolled out in the first quarter
of 2017.
The announcement also
indicated that the fixed line
(fibre to the node) rollout
for the Kyogle and Geneva
urban areas is planned for
construction in the first half
of 2018.
This means that the entire
NBN roll out for the Kyogle
Local Government Area is
included in the projects listed
above.
All areas other than Kyogle
and Geneva urban areas will
have access to the NBN by
the first quarter of 2017, and
the fixed line for Kyogle and
Geneva will be completed by
mid 2018.
Looks like the time for lob-
bying for the NBN roll-out
has ended, and the focus can
shift to preparing everyone
for the roll-out, and looking
for opportunities to maximise
its potential for the benefit of
the local economy. -- Article
sourced from the NBN Con-
nected Communities newslet-
ter
NBN rollout on
TARGET
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Bush dance An Autumn Bush Dance will be held
at the Kyogle Memorial Institute Hall
on Saturday, 5 March, from 6pm.
Music will be by the Ragged Blossom
Bush Band.
There will be hot/cold food and drinks
available to purchase, a raffle, and a
lucky door prize.
Admission costs $10 for adults, $5 for
young people aged 13-18 and free ad-
mission for children aged under 13.
Funds raised will go to the ongoing
fight against coal seam gas mining in
the Pilliga Forest. For further infor-
mation, phone 6633 9065.
Kyogle Farmers Market
The Kyogle Farmers Market is held
on Saturday mornings in Stratheden
Street, Kyogle (between the Summer-
land Way and the library).
To book a stall phone Rupert on 0403
628 292 or Anne on 6632 1851.
Quilt Exhibition A Quilt Exhibition will
be held in the Kyogle
Seniors Centre over two
days in March.
Run by the Kyogle and District Patch-
work and Quilters, the exhibition will
be held at the Kyogle Seniors Centre on
Saturday, 5 March, from 9am-5pm and
Sunday, 6 March, from 9am-3pm.
The exhibition will feature a range of
quilts as well as scrap booking, place-
mats, table runners, dolls, knitting and
crochet. Admission will cost $5 for
adults and $2 for children and includes
a complementary cup of tea or coffee.
All proceeds from the event will be
donated to Kyogle Quota.
Community event
CALENDAR
Lego Club is new to
Kyogle library and gives
children aged between 5
and 12 years the oppor-
tunity let their imagination
run wild.
It will meet at the library
on the second Thursday of
each month from 4-5pm
and is free to attend.
Children will be able to
use their creativity and
build to a theme.
Lego Club's next meeting
will be held on Thursday,
10 March.
To register your interest
in joining the Lego Club
phone the library on
6632 1134.
Be sun smart In late February-early
March, Kyogle library will
partner with the NSW
Cancer Council to promote
the SunSmart Slip, Slop,
Slap campaign.
According to data pro-
vided by the Cancer Coun-
cil, there were 1,675
deaths from melanoma in
Australia in 2015 and a
whopping 12,960 new
melanoma cases reported.
The stats are shocking
and we can all take action
to reduce our risk through
improved awareness.
Drop into Kyogle library
and check out the Slip,
Slop, Slap display and free
take-home pamphlets.
Encounters Encounters: Revealing
stories of Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander ob-
jects from the British Mu-
seum now is available at
Kyogle library.
This very significant
item was sourced by
Kyogle Council for the
communi-
ty’s use in
-library as
part of the
Kyogle
library reference collec-
tion.
It was released in con-
junction with
the Encounters Exhibition
now on display at the Na-
tional Museum in Canberra
until 27 March, 2016.
The exhibition presents a
collection of artefacts from
27 communities on loan
from the British Museum
featuring local artefacts
from Mary Bundock’s
bequest and includes
works from Bundjalung
women from Back Road
Station, Wiangaree.
Library closures Kyogle library will be
CLOSED for the Easter
public holidays from Good
Friday to Easter Monday
(25-28 March 2016) and
will re-open at 10am
Tuesday, 29 March,
2016.
KYOGLE LIBRARY Kyogle Library
NEWS
Upcoming EVENTS
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KYOGLE COUNCIL
HOURS 8.30AM-4PM
MONDAY TO FRIDAY
PO BOX 11, 1 Stratheden Street, Kyogle, NSW, 2474
Telephone : 02 6632 1611, After hours emergency: 02 6626 6800
Facsimile: 02 6632 2228, Email: [email protected]
Website: www.kyogle.nsw.gov.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/KyogleCouncil
A WARD
Cr Ross Brown
0427 335 168
Cr Chris Simpson
0411 201 957
Cr Janet Wilson
0419 600 848
B WARD
Cr John Burley (Deputy Mayor)
6632 1436
Cr Maggie Creedy
6633 1575
Cr Robert Dwyer
6632 3352
C WARD
Cr Danielle Mulholland (Mayor)
0438 931 425
Cr Lindsay Passfield
6635 1429
Cr Michael Reardon
6632 3647
Council Meetings: The next Ordinary Council meeting will
be held on Monday, 14 March, 2016, at 5pm. Ordinary
meetings are held on the second Monday of every month
except January. Meetings start at 5pm and are held at the
Kyogle Council Chambers, 1 Stratheden Street, Kyogle.
The first item of general business is Question Time which
provides an opportunity for the public to ask questions of
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Last November the Roxy Gallery held
an exhibition in response to the story be-
hind the collection of baskets held in the
British Museum which were made by Ab-
original women and bequested to the
British Museum by Mary Bundock, an
early white settler to this region.
These works have been lent to the Na-
tional Museum of Australia (NMA) and
form the current exhibition ‘Encounters’.
As part of the research behind develop-
ing this exhibition, the NMA contacted
local women who work with natural fibres
in the art of basket making to participate
in uncovering more knowledge around
this age old skill practised by local Abo-
riginal people.
Local women Ben Radic, Lauren Jarret,
Gwen Hickling, Kylie Cadwell, Janet
Wilson and Ruth Tsitimbinis who were
involved in the project were invited down
to Canberra for the official opening of the
Encounters exhibition.
There they got to view works made by
Lauren, Ben and Gwen on display, along-
side the original baskets made back in the
early 1800s by Aboriginal women living
on Back Road Station Wiangaree.
These works have been acquired by the
NMA and have become part of their col-
lection.
Australia Day this year saw Ben and
Lauren invited back to the NMA to under-
take basket making workshops as part of
the NMA Encounters exhibition.
Kylie Cadwell, whose works in fabric
print were also acquired by the NMA to
form part of the Encounters exhibition,
was also invited to the NMA to undertake
workshops in Aboriginal fashion and fab-
ric print.
This was a wonderful accolade for these
women who have been working on this
project for more than three years.
The Encounters exhibition at the NMA
will be on display until late March 2016
and is a very informative collection of
works from over 27 Aboriginal communi-
ties across Australia.
The Guilbal Living Culture Group
would like to thanks staff from the NMA
and Arts Northern Rivers for supporting
this project.
ENCOUTERS
exhibition a huge success
Above: A basket making workshop at the Na-
tional Museum of Australia.
Ben Radic and Lauren Jarret’s baskets.
