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Wednesday 17th March 2021

OUTBACK ARTS NEWS

OUTBACK ARCHIES ON TOUR - WALGETT //
Now showing at the Walgett Library, until 20th July.

This Exhibition is a selection of specially curated artworks drawn from Outback Arts’ 10th Annual Art Prize held in 2020.

It contains many of the major prize winners and judges favourites. This exhibition showcases artwork by 20 artists, including our first-ever Young Archies. These artists have come together from the far-flung corners of regional NSW, stretching from Bourke and as far as Broken Hill.

​This location is the 9th and final location in the tour - so its you last chance to view this collection!

Living Arts and Culture: Our Stories

 

After conducting the Living Arts & Culture portfolio project in 2018-2019 which profiled 33 Aboriginal artists across the region, Outback Arts are thrilled to release the next aspect of this extensive program, Living Arts & Culture: ‘Our Stories’.

Delivering on the aspirations of the Aboriginal community in the Outback Arts region, ‘Our Stories’ delves deeper into the artistic and cultural practices of six artists.

Using videography and creative delivery methods to record and share stories, identifying how their artwork and cultural practices are inspired by the landscape and how their work connects with Country.

Sincere gratitude and respect to the artists, knowledge holders and custodians who have shared their stories and time to create this series.

Living Arts and Culture is a unique program that records and promotes regional NSW Aboriginal artists and their rich culture on a national scale and beyond. This project is funded by the Australian Government Indigenous Language and Arts program, Regional Arts Fund, developed by Outback Arts in partnership with Gidgee Media, 2 Rivers Pty Ltd and Indigeco Creative.

To hear all 10 stories CLICK HERE

EXCITING DEVELOPMENTS & INFRASTRUCTURE 

Collarenebri to get Bore Bath

A million dollars for new Collarenebri Youth & Health Hub

Walgett PCYC to have several features that benefit the community

EVENTS

WALGETT SHIRE EVENTS 2021
The Committee of the Carinda Race Club unfortunately announces, and with much regret, that the upcoming meeting on Saturday 17th July 2021 has been CANCELLED due to the recent COVID-19 restrictions and regulations that the NSW Government and NSW Racing have imposed in response to the recent outbreak of the COVID-19 Delta variant in NSW.
Thank you to the sponsors and those that have assisted with preparations for the races in 2021.

COVID UPDATES

QR CODE SIGN IN 📱: use of the Service NSW QR code check-in is mandatory at all workplaces and retail businesses in NSW from Monday 12 July 2021. This means that any person entering a Council building for work or to conduct a transaction must check-in on entry.
Service NSW QR codes are located prominently at all entrances to Council buildings, and manual sign in sheets are available for anyone entering without a smartphone.
Follow the link below to keep up to date with public health orders in NSW. CLICK HERE
𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗗 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧
This week the Commonwealth and State Government have announced financial support for businesses and individuals impacted by the current COVID lockdowns.
All of these supports are open to businesses and individuals in Barwon and all of regional NSW.
There is a lot of information about different streams of support and the eligibility requirement, this is all in the video - pause the video if you need more time to read.
If you're a Business that will be applying for support you can register online from today at www.service.nsw.gov.au
It is recommended that you establish a MyServiceNSW Business Profile if you haven't already to make applying easier you can do that at https://mybusiness.service.nsw.gov.au/business-profile
For individuals who would like more information about the COVID-19 Disaster Payment or would like to apply it is not being administered by the NSW Government. All inquiries should be directed to Services Australia (Centrelink) More information at: http://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/.../covid-19-disaster...
Building Maintenance Officer - Walgett
Caretaker - Burren Junction/ Rowena
Team Leader Urban Maintenance - Collarenebri
GIS & Asset Officer - Walgett
Experienced Bar Staff - Walgett Sporting Club
Full Time Physiotherapist Outback Therapy Lightning Ridge
Local Landcare Coordinator – Walgett
Roles Available at Local Goverment Elections
ALL POSITIONS VACANT

Council News

June 2021 Council Meeting Snippets
o Council adopted the revised Investment policy, the changes to the policy address procedural matters and the diversification limits in the categories.
o Council adopted the 2021/2022 Operational Plan and Budget, and Long Term Ten (10) Year Financial Plan, Fees and Charges for 2021/2022 with Council reserving the right to vary fees and charges of a commercial nature as circumstances require and the Waste Management, Water and Sewer Pricing Structure.
o Pursuant to sections 500, 534 and 535 of the NSW Local Government Act 1993, Council resolved the making of the rates and charges for all rateable land within Walgett Shire.
o Council granted rebates on annual service charges to eligible churches and not-for-profit organisations for the 2021-22 financial year.
o As at 31 May 2021, $865,472.99, has been spent on the flood restoration works.
o Council accepted 28 listed contractors for appointment to the panel of Provision of Plant Hire to Walgett Shire Council.
o Council authorised the General Manager to further investigate the Walgett Aero Club proposal for an Avgas fuelling station at the Lightning Ridge Airport.

 

 

Time / Date

Subject

Registration link Recording

 

11am, Tuesday 27 July*

Registration of Electoral material
(also known as how-to-vote material)

Register here

 

11am, Monday 9 August*

iVote explained

Register here

 

11am, Thursday 19 August*

Early voting and election day voting

Register here

 

6pm, Tuesday 31 August*

Candidate workers, scrutineers, counting and results

Register here

 

Are you thinking of standing as a candidate in the upcoming Local Government elections?

Start preparing your nomination form now. Visit our website to start preparing your nomination form using the Nominations Online Management System: https://bit.ly/3jpY9VI
Development Approvals
Council's Quarterly Newsletter
Next Walgett Shire Council Meeting: Tuesday 27th July

Grants

CEF Walgett invite applications for 2022 grants from young people in the district (and Goodooga) who are pursuing tertiary education, and are:
- in financial and/or circumstantial need
- between 16 and 25 and leaving or left school
- live in and/or go to school in the district
- are willing to complete their chosen course.
*grants are not academically based
Applications are open 12th July to 31st October 2021 on this link: https://cef.org.au/foundations/walgett
Enquiries to cefwalgett@gmail.com or phoning Anna Wilson on 0448 443 928.
FRRR ABC Heywire Youth Innovation Grants
Strengthening Rural Communities – Small and Vital
Safer Communities Fund – Round 6 – Early Intervention
Infrastructure Grants - Sport, Art, Recreation etc
Walgett Sporting Club Category 1 Club Grants

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