ELECTION OF MAYOR AND DEPUTY MAYOR
Congratulations to Clr John Seymour who was re-elected Mayor and Clr Bruce Hutcheon who was re-elected Deputy Mayor at the September Council Meeting.
PAYMENT OF EXPENSES AND PROVISION OF FACILITIES
FOR MAYORS AND COUNCILLORS POLICY
Coolamon Shire Council invites comments from the public on its draft Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities for Mayors and Councillors Policy. The draft policy is available for viewing at the Council's offices or on Council’s website Comments in writing will be received up to Friday, 30th October, 2015 and should be addressed to the General Manager, Coolamon Shire Council, P O Box 101, Coolamon 2701.
CLUBGRANTS 3 EOI OPEN FOR LOCAL SPORT AND RECREATION PROJECTS
Member for Cootamundra, Katrina Hodgkinson is encouraging local organisations to apply for grants of up to $1 Million to help upgrade sport and recreation facilities through the Club GRANTS Category 3 program.
Expression of interest for sport and recreation grants are open until 5.00pm, Thursday, 8th October, 2015.
Further information and applicant information packs are available on the Office of Liquor, Gaming & Racing website
NEW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Congratulations toJessica Inch who has been appointed as Council’s new Community Development Officer.
Jess replaces Bronwyn Hatty and will be working from the Coolamon Shire Library.
Australia Day Awards
Nominations are now open for the Coolamon Shire Australia Day Awards:
Citizen of the Year
Young Citizen of the Year
Shane Till Memorial Award for Sporting Achievement
Young Sportsperson of the Year
Community Event / Community Group of the Year
These awards recognise the valuable contributions being made by individuals in our community.
Nomination forms can be collected from the Council Offices or download one from Council’s website Nominations close on Friday, 20th November, 2015.
Capture Coolamon Shire Photograph Competition
WHEN:Saturday 31st October - Sunday 8th November
WHERE:Up to Date Store, Coolamon
CONTACT:Coolamon Shire Library on 02 6927 2492
The Competition is open to both professional and amateur photographers everywhere however, all entries must have beentaken within the Coolamon Shire boundary.
There will be both Youth and Open Sections and cash prizes awarded across 5 Categories, including the $1,000 Cathie Thompson Prize.
Entries close Friday, 16th October, 2015 with prize winners announced on 30th October, 2015. For entry forms and terms and conditions please head to
The Official Opening will take place on Friday, 30th October. The cost is $15.00 per person and includes canapés. The evening's program will feature live entertainment and the Official Awards Ceremony. Bar facilities will be available on the night.
The exhibition will be on display in the Up to Date Store from 31st October – 8th November 2015.
GRAIN HARVEST MANAGEMENT SCHEME
Council has approved consent to the operation of the Grain Harvest Management Scheme within the Coolamon Shire area for the upcoming harvest from 1stOctober, 2015 to 31st January, 2016.
What’s happening at the
Coolamon Shire Library
The School Holiday Program still has several workshops for children to enjoy including:
- “Stick Busters” - Wednesday, 30th September at 10.30am, and
- “Pizza Making” - Thursday, 1st October at 11.00am.
Bookings are essential – phone the Library 69272492.
The Rivernia Regional Library has developed a program called “Junior Book Club”. It is designed for kids who want to connect and share their reading experiences. If you would like to learn more about the Junior Book Club phone the Library for details – 69272492. A good book is open for everyone! Even kids!
Our Storytime dates for the month of October are:
- Friday, 9th - theme “ Let’s go walking” and
- Friday, 23rd - theme “Trains” at 10.30am
New families are welcome to join us.
Join the Library today – It’s FREE
The Coolamon Library is on Facebook! News, pictures, events and opportunities are regularly uploaded – join us now!
LIBRARY OPENING HOURS:
Closed Monday
Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 5pm
Saturday, 9am to 12pm
Phone: 6927 2492
MOBILE LIBRARY
The Mobile Library will be visiting Ardlethan on the following dates in October:
Friday, 9th and 23rd October - 9.00am to 12.45pm
FIREBREAKS POLICY
Council shall require the owner or occupier of any land within the Shire exceeding four hectares in area to make and maintain fire breaks surrounding the entire property or as near as practicable thereto by ploughing or maintaining bare earth to a width of not less than 3 metres, such work must be completed by the 31st October, and where land is under crop by the 30th November. Where harvesting is carried out prior to the 30th November, fire breaks must be established prior to such harvest.
Where it is intended to carry out clover harvesting and the clover paddock to be harvested is located on the boundary of a property, landholders are required to establish a fire break by ploughing to a width of not less than 10 metres (33ft) along such boundary.
COOLAMON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTRE
The Coolamon Early Childhood Centre is now on Facebook. They are also taking enrolments for 2016. For further enquires please contact Corie on 69273991.
ALLAWAH COMMUNITY CARE
Phone: 6927 3521
Please note the new office hours are
8.30am to 3.00pm Monday to Friday,
CLOSED for LUNCH 1.00pm to 1.30pm.
MY AGED CARE
As of the 1st July the government funding that enables us to provide our services changed. What this means for NEW clients or current clients who would like more service is that you will need to contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or register your details.
The support staff at My Aged Care will arrange for an assessor to discuss your needs and options. You can request with the assessor that you would like Allawah Community Care to provide your service and they will send through a referral to us.
Initially this may be a little confusing and if you experience any difficulties please feel free to call or drop in to us and we can guide you through.
Community Meals
Our monthly Community meals are being very well attended. Senior Shire residents are warmly invited to attend, particularly if you live alone.
Coolamon Community Meal / Friday, 9.10.15 / Catholic Womens GuildGanmain Community Meal / Friday, 16.10.15 / St Peters Anglican Church
Ardlethan Community Meal / Friday, 23.10.15 / Ardlethan Hall Committee
Meals on Wheels
Allawah Community Care has a wide selection of frozen meals to choose from. The meals can be collected from the Community Centre during office hours or for those who are unable to collect them, delivery can be arranged. Our volunteers currently deliver meals weekly to clients who live in Coolamon and regular deliveries to Ganmain,Marrar, Ardlethan and Beckom are also available. Please contact Allawah Community Care for a meal selection list and to discuss delivery options.
Volunteer Training Day
A volunteer training day will be held on 12th October, 2015. This is the only training session for this year and it is important that all volunteers attend. Starting time is 10.00am with morning tea and lunch provided. Please confirm your attendance by contacting Allawah Community Care on 69273521.
Volunteers Morning Tea
Our Volunteers Morning Tea is starting to take off with more Volunteers coming along for a chat and catch up. If you have the first Monday of the month at 10.00am free, please come and join us.Due to the first Monday in October being a public holiday, the next volunteers Morning Tea will be on 2nd November.
The next Council Meeting will be held on Thursday, 15th October, 2015