• It was a little wet underfoot at the Lithgow Show on the weekend but that certainly didn’t dampen spirits! Thank you to the hardworking Lithgow show committee for such a huge effort. The community certainly appreciates it!
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    It was a little wet underfoot at the Lithgow Show on the weekend but that certainly didn’t dampen spirits! Thank you to the hardworking Lithgow show committee for such a huge effort. The community certainly appreciates it!
  • 💃🏽🕺🏽 The stars were shining as bright as the fluro outfits and retro mullets at last night’s spectacular 80s themed Dancing with the Stars in support of Cumnock Preschool! A wonderful night to remember! 🕺🏽💃🏽 #cumnockdancestars
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    💃🏽🕺🏽 The stars were shining as bright as the fluro outfits and retro mullets at last night’s spectacular 80s themed Dancing with the Stars in support of Cumnock Preschool! A wonderful night to remember! 🕺🏽💃🏽 #cumnockdancestars
  • 🐟 The Age Of Fishes Museum in Canowindra will use a $21,788 Federal Government grant to better display their 360 million year old fish fossils. Museum Manager, Anne Clark and her team of volunteers welcome more than 10,000 people from community groups, schools and universities to the museum each year. These new stands, to be built by a local engineering firm, will provide visitors with a whole new appreciation of the fossils and their significance! 🐟
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    🐟 The Age Of Fishes Museum in Canowindra will use a $21,788 Federal Government grant to better display their 360 million year old fish fossils. Museum Manager, Anne Clark and her team of volunteers welcome more than 10,000 people from community groups, schools and universities to the museum each year. These new stands, to be built by a local engineering firm, will provide visitors with a whole new appreciation of the fossils and their significance! 🐟
  • The Clontarf Games get underway in Orange today and yesterday I joined students from the Orange, Wellington, Dubbo and Wagga academies at their opening ceremony. The Clontarf Foundation is making a big difference to the lives of students right across Australia and the Clontarf Games are just another example of the great work they continue to do. Good luck to everyone involved!
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    The Clontarf Games get underway in Orange today and yesterday I joined students from the Orange, Wellington, Dubbo and Wagga academies at their opening ceremony. The Clontarf Foundation is making a big difference to the lives of students right across Australia and the Clontarf Games are just another example of the great work they continue to do. Good luck to everyone involved!
  • 💧Non-potable water will be made available to the Stuart Town community for the first time thanks to a $560,000 investment by the Federal Government. The project will involve connecting Stuart Town’s community facilities, like the community hall, to reticulated bore water, as well as a community pipe stand for residents and farmers who need water and may have run out. Water security is one of the biggest hand brakes on growth in country NSW, so anything we can be doing to secure that supply is going to be hugely beneficial. 💧
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    💧Non-potable water will be made available to the Stuart Town community for the first time thanks to a $560,000 investment by the Federal Government. The project will involve connecting Stuart Town’s community facilities, like the community hall, to reticulated bore water, as well as a community pipe stand for residents and farmers who need water and may have run out. Water security is one of the biggest hand brakes on growth in country NSW, so anything we can be doing to secure that supply is going to be hugely beneficial. 💧
  • 🏍🚗 Bathurst Regional Council has secured a further $2.5 million for the second circuit at Mount Panorama under Round Three of the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund. The $2.5 million grant builds on $10 million secured under Round One of the BBRF back in 2017. The funding will be used for construction of the track and stage one of the pit complex. Once complete, there will be no dispute that Bathurst is the international home of motor racing with two world-class circuits. Well done, Bathurst! 🚗🏍
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    🏍🚗 Bathurst Regional Council has secured a further $2.5 million for the second circuit at Mount Panorama under Round Three of the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund. The $2.5 million grant builds on $10 million secured under Round One of the BBRF back in 2017. The funding will be used for construction of the track and stage one of the pit complex. Once complete, there will be no dispute that Bathurst is the international home of motor racing with two world-class circuits. Well done, Bathurst! 🚗🏍
  • 🗳👩🏽‍⚕️👩🏽‍🌾🌾NSW state election season is upon us and I recently attended the campaign office launch for Kate Hazelton in Orange. Kate has served Australia as a nurse in Lebanon and is a trained combat medic. She’s also a farmer, a small business owner designing and manufacturing agricultural equipment, heavily involved in community activities and a mum of three. She’s passionate about the country! 🗳👩🏽‍🌾👩🏽‍⚕️🌾
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    🗳👩🏽‍⚕️👩🏽‍🌾🌾NSW state election season is upon us and I recently attended the campaign office launch for Kate Hazelton in Orange. Kate has served Australia as a nurse in Lebanon and is a trained combat medic. She’s also a farmer, a small business owner designing and manufacturing agricultural equipment, heavily involved in community activities and a mum of three. She’s passionate about the country! 🗳👩🏽‍🌾👩🏽‍⚕️🌾
  • 🎉👫 An exciting day for the folks at Maranatha House in Wellington with news of a $1.5 million Building Better Regions grant to build an intergenerational child care centre! It’s an Australian first allowing Maranatha’s aged care residents to engage with the children and participate in joint activities. So much passion has gone into this project and it has been an absolute delight to work alongside Maranatha to secure this funding. 👫🎉
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    🎉👫 An exciting day for the folks at Maranatha House in Wellington with news of a $1.5 million Building Better Regions grant to build an intergenerational child care centre! It’s an Australian first allowing Maranatha’s aged care residents to engage with the children and participate in joint activities. So much passion has gone into this project and it has been an absolute delight to work alongside Maranatha to secure this funding. 👫🎉
  • Five purpose built units to accommodate those living with a disability have been opened in Orange by Housing Plus - a first for country NSW. The units set a new a new standard of living for those requiring a high level of physical support. The Australian Government has contributed $836,318 towards the $2.1 million project, which also provides accommodation on site for carers. This is first-class accommodation delivering the very best for those in our community. Well done Housing Plus!
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    Five purpose built units to accommodate those living with a disability have been opened in Orange by Housing Plus - a first for country NSW. The units set a new a new standard of living for those requiring a high level of physical support. The Australian Government has contributed $836,318 towards the $2.1 million project, which also provides accommodation on site for carers. This is first-class accommodation delivering the very best for those in our community. Well done Housing Plus!
  • 🎨🖼 The 43rd Annual Portland Art Exhibition was held over the weekend - showcasing some wonderful artists from around the region and Australia. Well done to Sue Banning and the team from the Portland Art Purchase Society on another spectacular exhibition! 🖼🎨
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    🎨🖼 The 43rd Annual Portland Art Exhibition was held over the weekend - showcasing some wonderful artists from around the region and Australia. Well done to Sue Banning and the team from the Portland Art Purchase Society on another spectacular exhibition! 🖼🎨
  • The much-loved CWA Hall in Rylstone is undergoing renovations this week with the help of a $2,750 Federal Government grant. The vintage carpet will be replaced, breathing new life into the hall! 👍🏼
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    The much-loved CWA Hall in Rylstone is undergoing renovations this week with the help of a $2,750 Federal Government grant. The vintage carpet will be replaced, breathing new life into the hall! 👍🏼
  • The Kandos/Rylstone Men's Shed will use a $5,045 Federal Government grant to install a new solar panel system. The funding will help take the pressure off the shed's monthly energy bill, as well as ensuring the shed is more environmentally sustainable. Well done to President John Medcalf and his team at the men's shed! 🌿
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    The Kandos/Rylstone Men's Shed will use a $5,045 Federal Government grant to install a new solar panel system. The funding will help take the pressure off the shed's monthly energy bill, as well as ensuring the shed is more environmentally sustainable. Well done to President John Medcalf and his team at the men's shed! 🌿
  • Fantastic to be in Kandos this morning to present the Kandos Community Club with a new Aboriginal and Australian flag. Thanks for having me! 👏
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    Fantastic to be in Kandos this morning to present the Kandos Community Club with a new Aboriginal and Australian flag. Thanks for having me! 👏
  • 🏉🎡🐄 All the action from the outstanding Mudgee Show and Dragons v Rabbitohs Charity Shield match at Glen Willow. With the races on today, it’s a huge weekend for Mudgee! 🐄🎡🏉
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    🏉🎡🐄 All the action from the outstanding Mudgee Show and Dragons v Rabbitohs Charity Shield match at Glen Willow. With the races on today, it’s a huge weekend for Mudgee! 🐄🎡🏉
  • 🛣🚚 Work has commenced on the next stage of Orange’s Southern Feeder Road project thanks to a $6.45 million investment by the Australian Government 🚚🛣
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    🛣🚚 Work has commenced on the next stage of Orange’s Southern Feeder Road project thanks to a $6.45 million investment by the Australian Government 🚚🛣
  • 🏗🏨 It's been a big day for Lithgow's aged care facilities with a sod turning ceremony held at Lithgow Aged Care to mark the start of work on a 36-bed expansion, as well as the official opening of Three Tree Lodge's Melaleuca House - an eight bed extension for people living with dementia. The Lithgow community has been absolutely united in securing improved aged care facilities and it's a delight to see both projects come to fruition. Well done to all involved! 🏗🏨
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    🏗🏨 It's been a big day for Lithgow's aged care facilities with a sod turning ceremony held at Lithgow Aged Care to mark the start of work on a 36-bed expansion, as well as the official opening of Three Tree Lodge's Melaleuca House - an eight bed extension for people living with dementia. The Lithgow community has been absolutely united in securing improved aged care facilities and it's a delight to see both projects come to fruition. Well done to all involved! 🏗🏨
  • 🎾👏🏼 A much-needed upgrade for the East Molong Tennis Club has been secured thanks to a $117,396 Federal Government grant through the Community Sport Infrastructure Grants program. The funding will allow the Club to resurface the two courts, upgrade the lighting and replace the tennis posts. Sporting facilities such as the East Molong Tennis Club are vital for inspiring physical activity and health, but also for building community spirit and pride. I know this facility will become entrenched in the local community for many years to come. 👏🏼🎾
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    🎾👏🏼 A much-needed upgrade for the East Molong Tennis Club has been secured thanks to a $117,396 Federal Government grant through the Community Sport Infrastructure Grants program. The funding will allow the Club to resurface the two courts, upgrade the lighting and replace the tennis posts. Sporting facilities such as the East Molong Tennis Club are vital for inspiring physical activity and health, but also for building community spirit and pride. I know this facility will become entrenched in the local community for many years to come. 👏🏼🎾
  • 🌾💧 Ten projects in the Cabonne Council area will share in $1 million through the Federal Government’s Drought Communities Program, including funding for an irrigation upgrade at Jack Huxley Park in Manildra. The Drought Communities Program recognises the severe impact the drought is not only having on the farms, but also in our towns and villages. This major injection of federal funds is designed to assist our farmers, towns and surrounding regions get through what is the worst drought in living memory. Read more here >> https://bit.ly/2Nsacjd 💧🌾
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    🌾💧 Ten projects in the Cabonne Council area will share in $1 million through the Federal Government’s Drought Communities Program, including funding for an irrigation upgrade at Jack Huxley Park in Manildra. The Drought Communities Program recognises the severe impact the drought is not only having on the farms, but also in our towns and villages. This major injection of federal funds is designed to assist our farmers, towns and surrounding regions get through what is the worst drought in living memory. Read more here >> https://bit.ly/2Nsacjd 💧🌾
  • A wrap up from the terrific Rylstone-Kandos Show on Saturday. It was wonderful to catch up with all the community groups that contribute so much to the district and keep it so strong. I even got to give the CWA a hand with the washing up - they’d been extremely busy serving visitors to the show their famous waffles all day! Congratulations to Sam Hamilton and his organising team on a job well done!
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    A wrap up from the terrific Rylstone-Kandos Show on Saturday. It was wonderful to catch up with all the community groups that contribute so much to the district and keep it so strong. I even got to give the CWA a hand with the washing up - they’d been extremely busy serving visitors to the show their famous waffles all day! Congratulations to Sam Hamilton and his organising team on a job well done!
  • Yesterday we paused to remember the service and sacrifice for Australia of the Nashos at the Mid State Sub Branch of the National Servicemen’s Association memorial service in Orange.
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    Yesterday we paused to remember the service and sacrifice for Australia of the Nashos at the Mid State Sub Branch of the National Servicemen’s Association memorial service in Orange.