• 🚌🚗 The Bathurst community came together yesterday to celebrate 40 years of the Bathurst Community Transport Group. They are an integral part of the community, providing a service that many of us take for granted. Thank you for all you do, Bathurst Community Transport and congratulations on 40 years of service! 🚙🚌
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    🚌🚗 The Bathurst community came together yesterday to celebrate 40 years of the Bathurst Community Transport Group. They are an integral part of the community, providing a service that many of us take for granted. Thank you for all you do, Bathurst Community Transport and congratulations on 40 years of service! 🚙🚌
  • 👩🏽‍🏫🏅 Celebrating the achievements of Blayney Public School students at their presentation evening, which included the announcement of 2019 School Leaders - Sage Toledo, Maddison Prosper, Sophie McFawn and Nash McKay. Congratulations also to all of the award recipients and year six who are moving on to the next stage of their schooling! 🏅👩🏽‍🏫
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    👩🏽‍🏫🏅 Celebrating the achievements of Blayney Public School students at their presentation evening, which included the announcement of 2019 School Leaders - Sage Toledo, Maddison Prosper, Sophie McFawn and Nash McKay. Congratulations also to all of the award recipients and year six who are moving on to the next stage of their schooling! 🏅👩🏽‍🏫
  • 🤝 It was terrific to welcome the President of Blayney’s Lee Hostel aged care facility, Miles Hedge, to Parliament last week to meet with Minister for Aged Care, Ken Wyatt. Miles gave have Ken an update on the great things that are happening at Lee Hostel and their exciting plans for the future. Lee Hostel is a vital part of the Blayney community and it’s in very good hands! 🤝
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    🤝 It was terrific to welcome the President of Blayney’s Lee Hostel aged care facility, Miles Hedge, to Parliament last week to meet with Minister for Aged Care, Ken Wyatt. Miles gave have Ken an update on the great things that are happening at Lee Hostel and their exciting plans for the future. Lee Hostel is a vital part of the Blayney community and it’s in very good hands! 🤝
  • 🎅🏽💫 A wonderful Christmas Party with the Vale Ladies on Saturday! Over the last year they’ve raised over $13,000 to help 20 community groups and charities - an amazing effort that has made a real difference to the lives of many in our community. 💫🎅🏽
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    🎅🏽💫 A wonderful Christmas Party with the Vale Ladies on Saturday! Over the last year they’ve raised over $13,000 to help 20 community groups and charities - an amazing effort that has made a real difference to the lives of many in our community. 💫🎅🏽
  • 🎄⭐️ The festive season is upon us with the annual Bathurst University of the Third Age (U3A) Christmas luncheon held today. The Bathurst U3A is part of a worldwide movement offering courses throughout the year for retired and semi-retired locals. It was wonderful to catch-up with U3A Bathurst members, including President Lindsay Cox, and mark the start of Christmas celebrations! ⭐️🎄
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    🎄⭐️ The festive season is upon us with the annual Bathurst University of the Third Age (U3A) Christmas luncheon held today. The Bathurst U3A is part of a worldwide movement offering courses throughout the year for retired and semi-retired locals. It was wonderful to catch-up with U3A Bathurst members, including President Lindsay Cox, and mark the start of Christmas celebrations! ⭐️🎄
  • 🎵💰 Last week I met with Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Darren Chester alongside Mayor of Bathurst Graeme Hanger and Director of Financial Services Aaron Jones to push the case for funding to finally complete the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon. Since the official opening in 1933, the Carillon has operated without the foot and hand clavier as originally intended. A dedicated group of Bathurst locals are seeking to complete the vision for the Carillon, which most importantly includes the installation of the clavier. The Minister gave us a very good hearing and I’m hoping that as a result of our lobbying we can secure the remaining $200,000 needed. After 100 years, it would be truly something to see if finally completed 💰🎵 @lovegippsland @bathurst_council
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    🎵💰 Last week I met with Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Darren Chester alongside Mayor of Bathurst Graeme Hanger and Director of Financial Services Aaron Jones to push the case for funding to finally complete the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon. Since the official opening in 1933, the Carillon has operated without the foot and hand clavier as originally intended. A dedicated group of Bathurst locals are seeking to complete the vision for the Carillon, which most importantly includes the installation of the clavier. The Minister gave us a very good hearing and I’m hoping that as a result of our lobbying we can secure the remaining $200,000 needed. After 100 years, it would be truly something to see if finally completed 💰🎵 @lovegippsland @bathurst_council
  • 🌾🐍 🎄 It was wonderful to catch-up with Michael White from CRT Michael White & Co last week, where I also purchased a solar snake repeller for the upcoming warmer months (it could come in handy for politics too!) Michael, and his wife Carolyn, have been running the CRT in Wellington for more than 30 years and like many small businesses, are feeling the impact of this crippling drought. I'm encouraging everyone to support our local businesses and shop local - especially during the festive season! 🐍🌾🎄
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    🌾🐍 🎄 It was wonderful to catch-up with Michael White from CRT Michael White & Co last week, where I also purchased a solar snake repeller for the upcoming warmer months (it could come in handy for politics too!) Michael, and his wife Carolyn, have been running the CRT in Wellington for more than 30 years and like many small businesses, are feeling the impact of this crippling drought. I'm encouraging everyone to support our local businesses and shop local - especially during the festive season! 🐍🌾🎄
  • ☕️🍰 Following a full renovation and large extension, the Soldiers Cafe at Club Mudgee is officially open! The new cafe is wonderful and around 80% of the building and construction work was carried out by local tradesmen. Congratulations to CEO Maureen Hutchison, the Board of Directors and all of the staff at Club Mudgee! 🍰☕️
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    ☕️🍰 Following a full renovation and large extension, the Soldiers Cafe at Club Mudgee is officially open! The new cafe is wonderful and around 80% of the building and construction work was carried out by local tradesmen. Congratulations to CEO Maureen Hutchison, the Board of Directors and all of the staff at Club Mudgee! 🍰☕️
  • ✈️👨🏽‍✈️ It was wonderful to join Bathurst’s Australian Air Force Cadets and Mayor Graeme Hanger yesterday at Bathurst Aerodrome for the naming ceremony of the cadets’ facility in honour of Air Chief Marshall Mark Binskin AC. Mark started his distinguished career as a cadet in the Air Training Corp (now the AAF Cadets) and went on to become a fighter pilot, commander of allied air operations in the Middle East and Chief of Defence. He will inspire cadets who use the facility for decades to come. 👨🏽‍✈️✈️
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    ✈️👨🏽‍✈️ It was wonderful to join Bathurst’s Australian Air Force Cadets and Mayor Graeme Hanger yesterday at Bathurst Aerodrome for the naming ceremony of the cadets’ facility in honour of Air Chief Marshall Mark Binskin AC. Mark started his distinguished career as a cadet in the Air Training Corp (now the AAF Cadets) and went on to become a fighter pilot, commander of allied air operations in the Middle East and Chief of Defence. He will inspire cadets who use the facility for decades to come. 👨🏽‍✈️✈️
  • 🏍🏎 Meeting with Deputy Prime Minister @m_mccormackmp and @senator_mckenzie alongside @bathurst_council this week to discuss the iconic second race track at Mount Panorama 🏎🏍 It will be a game changer, not only for Bathurst and the central west, but motorsport in general! 🏁
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    🏍🏎 Meeting with Deputy Prime Minister @m_mccormackmp and @senator_mckenzie alongside @bathurst_council this week to discuss the iconic second race track at Mount Panorama 🏎🏍 It will be a game changer, not only for Bathurst and the central west, but motorsport in general! 🏁
  • A warm country welcome to the Eugowra Evening VIEW Club who are visiting Parliament House during their trip to Canberra 👋🏼📸
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    A warm country welcome to the Eugowra Evening VIEW Club who are visiting Parliament House during their trip to Canberra 👋🏼📸
  • 🏉⛹🏽‍♀️ Well done to all of the recipients at Friday night's Dubbo Regional Sports Awards, including Demi Owens and Lilly Clark from Calare. Demi and Lilly were recognised for their selection in the NSW All Schools Touch Football team. Congratulations to you both! It was also great to catch up with Wellington’s Ben Austin OAM who gave the audience a fascinating insight into what it takes to be an elite athlete and perform at the elite level. ⛹🏽‍♀️🏉
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    🏉⛹🏽‍♀️ Well done to all of the recipients at Friday night's Dubbo Regional Sports Awards, including Demi Owens and Lilly Clark from Calare. Demi and Lilly were recognised for their selection in the NSW All Schools Touch Football team. Congratulations to you both! It was also great to catch up with Wellington’s Ben Austin OAM who gave the audience a fascinating insight into what it takes to be an elite athlete and perform at the elite level. ⛹🏽‍♀️🏉
  • 👮🏽‍♀️🎉👮🏽‍♂️ The heritage-listed Bathurst Correctional Centre today marked 130 years of operation in the local community. Originally opening in 1888, the Bathurst Gaol (as it was formerly known) was the third-largest prison in NSW when it was built with 320 cells. The Centre now houses more than 600 inmates who are managed by 200 staff. People don't often have the opportunity to see the positive work staff do behind prison walls. The staff at the Bathurst Correctional Centre are a dedicated and professional team, committed to ensuring that inmates leave prison with the best opportunity to lead a positive life. This is demonstrated through programs such as the Dogs for Diggers and the Girrawa Aboriginal Arts program. Well done to the entire team at the Centre on a vibrant 130 years! 👮🏽‍♂️🎉👮🏽‍♀️
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    👮🏽‍♀️🎉👮🏽‍♂️ The heritage-listed Bathurst Correctional Centre today marked 130 years of operation in the local community. Originally opening in 1888, the Bathurst Gaol (as it was formerly known) was the third-largest prison in NSW when it was built with 320 cells. The Centre now houses more than 600 inmates who are managed by 200 staff. People don't often have the opportunity to see the positive work staff do behind prison walls. The staff at the Bathurst Correctional Centre are a dedicated and professional team, committed to ensuring that inmates leave prison with the best opportunity to lead a positive life. This is demonstrated through programs such as the Dogs for Diggers and the Girrawa Aboriginal Arts program. Well done to the entire team at the Centre on a vibrant 130 years! 👮🏽‍♂️🎉👮🏽‍♀️
  • Communities across Australia are coming together today to shine a light on the issue of domestic violence for White Ribbon Day. It is a serious issue and locally, Housing Plus is working to raise public awareness to change the attitudes that allow this violence to continue. Domestic violence in any form should not be tolerated. It’s time to stand up, speak out and act to stop domestic violence and abuse. #ORANGESAYSNO #whiteribbonday @whiteribbonaust @housingplusau
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    Communities across Australia are coming together today to shine a light on the issue of domestic violence for White Ribbon Day. It is a serious issue and locally, Housing Plus is working to raise public awareness to change the attitudes that allow this violence to continue. Domestic violence in any form should not be tolerated. It’s time to stand up, speak out and act to stop domestic violence and abuse. #ORANGESAYSNO #whiteribbonday @whiteribbonaust @housingplusau
  • 💦🌏 Mid-Western Regional Council has secured a $1.2 million grant through Round Two of the Australian Government’s Smart Cities and Suburbs Program to install smart water meters across the region. Once installed, residents will be able to monitor in real-time their water usage, as well as the ability to detect water leakages much quicker. The roll-out of the smart meters is expected to commence early next year, with the meters to be made available to every resident who has access to the town water supply in Gulgong, Kandos, Rylstone and Mudgee. 🌏💦
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    💦🌏 Mid-Western Regional Council has secured a $1.2 million grant through Round Two of the Australian Government’s Smart Cities and Suburbs Program to install smart water meters across the region. Once installed, residents will be able to monitor in real-time their water usage, as well as the ability to detect water leakages much quicker. The roll-out of the smart meters is expected to commence early next year, with the meters to be made available to every resident who has access to the town water supply in Gulgong, Kandos, Rylstone and Mudgee. 🌏💦
  • 🌳🇦🇺 At the official opening of the Soldiers’ Memorial Walkway in Sofala on the weekend. Honouring those from the district who served Australia in The First War and never returned home, it has been a project of the Sofala Progress Association. Eight soldiers are honoured with a plaque and crepe myrtle tree. A further four are known to have been killed during the conflict and the search for their names continues. 🇦🇺🌳 Lest We Forget.
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    🌳🇦🇺 At the official opening of the Soldiers’ Memorial Walkway in Sofala on the weekend. Honouring those from the district who served Australia in The First War and never returned home, it has been a project of the Sofala Progress Association. Eight soldiers are honoured with a plaque and crepe myrtle tree. A further four are known to have been killed during the conflict and the search for their names continues. 🇦🇺🌳 Lest We Forget.
  • 👷🏽‍♀️👷🏽‍♂️ Last week I visited Glenray Industries to check out progress on their new building. As the Bathurst community will know, Glenray was devastated when a fire destroyed their building back in May. In true community spirit, they were up and running again straight after the tragedy, with the Catholic Diocese of Bathurst allowing Glenray’s commercial laundry business to operate out of the former St Catherine’s nursing home. It’s been incredibly uplifting to see the community come together and support Glenray through this tragedy. Thank you and well done to all involved. 👷🏽‍♂️👷🏽‍♀️
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    👷🏽‍♀️👷🏽‍♂️ Last week I visited Glenray Industries to check out progress on their new building. As the Bathurst community will know, Glenray was devastated when a fire destroyed their building back in May. In true community spirit, they were up and running again straight after the tragedy, with the Catholic Diocese of Bathurst allowing Glenray’s commercial laundry business to operate out of the former St Catherine’s nursing home. It’s been incredibly uplifting to see the community come together and support Glenray through this tragedy. Thank you and well done to all involved. 👷🏽‍♂️👷🏽‍♀️
  • 👍🏽 A big thumbs up to the Mudgee Lions Club who have received a $16,000 grant through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Programme to build a new community shed at the Mudgee Showground. Once up and running, the shed will be utilised by not only the Lions Club, but many other community groups to hold meetings. Lions Clubs contribute so much to their local communities and I’m pleased the Federal Government could assist with this project! 👍🏽
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    👍🏽 A big thumbs up to the Mudgee Lions Club who have received a $16,000 grant through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Programme to build a new community shed at the Mudgee Showground. Once up and running, the shed will be utilised by not only the Lions Club, but many other community groups to hold meetings. Lions Clubs contribute so much to their local communities and I’m pleased the Federal Government could assist with this project! 👍🏽
  • 🚂🚦 Excitement is building in Bathurst with construction of the city’s new Rail Museum now underway. The $4.8 million facility, designed to tell the story of Bathurst’s social and industrial history of rail, will provide a new cultural institution for locals and visitors to explore. A key feature of the museum will be a model railway donated by Paul and Bonny Hennessy back in 2015. The project was jointly funded with the Federal Government contributing $965,250 towards the project. Congratulations to everyone involved in this fantastic community project! 🚦🚂
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    🚂🚦 Excitement is building in Bathurst with construction of the city’s new Rail Museum now underway. The $4.8 million facility, designed to tell the story of Bathurst’s social and industrial history of rail, will provide a new cultural institution for locals and visitors to explore. A key feature of the museum will be a model railway donated by Paul and Bonny Hennessy back in 2015. The project was jointly funded with the Federal Government contributing $965,250 towards the project. Congratulations to everyone involved in this fantastic community project! 🚦🚂
  • 🏡🍃 Some highlights from the recent Keep Australia Beautiful Tidy Town Awards held in Orange. Our region was very well represented - congratulations to all the nominees and winners! 🍃🏡
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    🏡🍃 Some highlights from the recent Keep Australia Beautiful Tidy Town Awards held in Orange. Our region was very well represented - congratulations to all the nominees and winners! 🍃🏡