February 2013

Australia Day Awards

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Puddin Bugmy and Jordan Martin were the joint winners in the Young Australian of the Year Award for Wilcannia. Citizen of the year was Chris Elliott and the Event of the Year was the NAIDOC Ball.

Australian Day celebrations were smaller this year in Wilcannia, with around 50 people attending the family fun afternoon at the swimming pool.

Instead of the traditional gum boot throwing, swimming races were held for the children. Prizes, some of which were donated by former shire employee Joy Walker who sent down a large collection of small prizes. The most popular were the pencil cases in football team colours.

The gate prize of 3 small electrical items was won by Rashaun Harris-Wilson. The prize was courtesy of Central Darling Shire Council Australia Day grant and Patrick Cunningham at the Liberty Roadhouse. 

Organisers would like to thank Jim   , new principal for St. Thereses, Sandra Bradley, new Central School Principal and her husband “JB” for their help on the day. It is inspiring to see new comers to our town step up and contribute to community activities.

February Hospital Clinics

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WILCANNIA

Phone 08 8083 8777

RFDS DOCTOR

Wednesday 30th: Dr. John Wenham

Friday 1st: TBA

Monday 4th: Dr. Ron Sperman

Wednesday 6th: Dr. Rebecca Jacobs

Friday 8th: Dr. Malcolm Moore

Monday 11th: Dr. Rebecca Jacobs

Wednesday 13th: Dr John Russell

Friday 15th: Dr. John Russell

Monday 18th: Dr. john Russell

Wednesday 20th: Dr. Ron Sperman

Friday 22nd: Dr. Malcolm Moore

Monday 25th: Dr. Jacqueline Heagney

Wednesday 27th: Dr. Malcolm Moore

RFDS DENTIST - WILCANNIA
Monday 18th: Acibheann Wall

Monday 25th:  Acibheann Wall

RFDS MENTAL HEALTH
Monday 4th: Denise Perkins

Monday 11th: Denise Perkins

Monday 18th: Denise Perkins

Monday 25th: Denise Perkins

Rural Road Name Changes

Date & Time:
Friday, February 8, 2013 - 5:00pm

Central Darling Shire Council is in the process of reviewing rural road names in the Shire, in particular certain roads with Double Destination Names. The list of proposed road name changes is available at the following locations to allow for the general public to make comment:

Central Darling Shire Council Website (www.centraldarling.nsw.gov.au)

Central Darling Shire Council Chambers, 21 Reid Street, Wilcannia

Menindee Rural Transaction Center, 51 Yartla Street, Menindee

Local Land Services meeting

Date & Time:
Friday, March 15, 2013 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

CHANCE FOR LOCALS TO HAVE THEIR SAY ON LOCAL LAND SERVICES

Date

Time

Location

15 March 2012

9am-12 noon

Does the electorate of Murray Darling need to be made bigger?

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SUBMISSIONS CALLED ON THE NSW ELECTORAL REDISTRIBUTION

The NSW Electoral Commission is set to conduct a redistribution of Electoral districts, John Williams The Nationals Member for Murray-Darling said.

Key dates for the 2013 Redistribution are as follows:

  • Monday 4 February 2013 – Opening of suggestions and Public hearing in Sydney
  • Wednesday 6 March 2013 – Deadline for suggestions
  • Wednesday 20 March 2013 – Deadline for comments on suggestions.

'The Redistribution process is governed by legislation and in NSW takes place after every two State elections or if more than one quarter of electoral districts differ from the average voters by more or less than 5% for more than two months. Redistributions cannot commence later than one year prior to the next general election (which will be held in March 2015) when the new boundaries from this distribution process will come into effect,' Mr Williams said.

Advice for parents about computer games

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On 1 January 2013, new law about computer games commenced.

The new law places obligations on anyone selling, advertising or demonstrating R 18+ computer games, as well as parents/guardians and young people aged 15-17 years. There are significant financial penalties for breach of these laws.

Note:
A “minor” in this article means a person under 18 years of age.
As at the date of this article, every $110 is equal to one penalty unit.

New offences for R 18+ computer games
Under the NSW Classification Act, it is an offence:

1. for a person to sell or deliver to a minor a computer game classified R 18+ (or an unclassified computer game that would, if classified, be classified R 18+), unless the person is a parent or guardian of the minor. Maximum penalty: $11,000 for an individual. $22,000 penalty units for a corporation (section 30(1A)). Note: defences available.

Aboriginal Artists Funding Applications Close

Date & Time:
Monday, March 18, 2013 - 5:00pm

John Williams the Nationals Member for Murray-Darling today encouraged Indigenous arts organisations and individual artists in the Murray-Darling region to apply for a share of $100,000 in Government funding to help showcase and promote Aboriginal arts.

The funding, through the Aboriginal Regional Arts Fund (ARAF), aims to support projects that promote and celebrate Indigenous arts in rural NSW.

'Funding is available of up to $3,000 for individual artists and $15,000 for organisations.

Mayor positive about the future

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The Mayor of Central Darling Shire Council, Councillor Ray Longfellow, said he has been encouraged by comments in two recent addresses to Council regarding its financial performance and what is emerging as a challenging yet very positive outlook for the future of the Shire.

Loss of $614,000 for 2012: The first of these was a report and address to Council on its financial results for the year ended 30 June 2012 which, although generally favourable, expressed strong concerns about a decline in its cash position.

Clean Up Australia Day

Date & Time:
Sunday, March 3, 2013 - 10:00am

CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY

Sunday 3rd March

Venue to be advise

BBQ, cold drinks will be provided

 

Council meeting

Date & Time:
Tuesday, December 17, 2013 - 9:00am

17 December – Wilcannia, Council Chambers

Ph:(08) 8083 8900   Fax (08) 8091 5994 

Email: council@centraldarling.nsw.au

www.centraldarling.nsw gov.au                                                                

PO Box 165, WILCANNIA NSW 2836

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