John Kundereri Moriarty AM has been named Walgett Shire Council’s 2021 Australia Day Ambassador. John Kundereri Moriarty will be front and centre of Walgett Shire Australia Day events which are being held in Walgett this year and will be joining Walgett Shire Council Mayor Ian Woodcock in presenting the 2021 Australia Day awards.
Mayor Cr Ian Woodcock, is pleased that John has taken the time to join Walgett Shire for this celebration.
“Australia Day is such a special community day and an opportunity to showcase what’s great about the Walgett Shire. In the past year Australia has faced immense challenges – drought, bushfire, floods and the coronavirus pandemic. We all have different stories to share about this country and Australia Day is an opportunity to remember how fortunate we are to live together here in Australia. I know that Walgett will put on a memorable day and having John here just makes it all the more special.” Ian said.
John Kundereri Moriarty AM was born at Borroloola in the Gulf of Carpentaria in the Northern Territory,
John’s autobiography, Saltwater Fella, was published by Penguin Books in 2000, and was Highly Commended in the Australian Human Rights Commission Literary Awards.
He is a former Chairman of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Board of the Australia Council, the ATSIC Electoral Boundaries Review Committee and the National Aboriginal Sports Corporation of Australia, and a former Deputy Chair of Indigenous Business Australia. John is the recipient of the Order of Australia (AM), the St Peters Citizenship Award, and the Advance Australia Award for Service to Industry and Commerce.
He was named South Australian Aboriginal Businessman of the Year in 1992. In 2014 John was inducted into the Australian Design Hall of Fame, and in 2015 was inducted into the Football Federation of Australia Hall of Fame.
Mayor Woodcock encourages all members of our community to participate in the many activities on offer, we want the Walgett Shire community to get involved this Australia Day:
When: Monday 25th January
What’s On: Free Pool Entry to all pools in the Walgett Shire.
When: Tuesday, 26 January, 2021 at 9.00 am Australia Day Ceremony
What’s On: Walgett Sporto from 9:00am – 2021 Australia Day Awards Ceremony.
Free Pool Entry to all pools in the Walgett Shire.
Free afternoon Sausage sizzle @ pools in Collarenebri, Lightning Ridge and Walgett
Judy Newton, Chair of the Country Education Foundation of Walgett will be announcing the 2021 grant recipients on Australia Day at the Walgett Sporting Club. CEF Walgett raises money and allocates grants to young Walgett district people pursuing tertiary education who show circumstantial need. As well, CEF Walgett helps young people apply for rural, remote and Indigenous scholarships and offers mentoring and support to young people.
This year, we are thrilled that Walgett Council has shown its support for local young people by donating $10,000 to CEF Walgett, to be awarded as four $2500 scholarships.
For more information on the Country Education Foundation or to find out how you can contribute to the fund head to: https://cef.org.au/
EVENTS
Grants & Scholarships
Don’t forget to get your applications in for Council's Community Assistance Scheme, I am sure after 12months off everyone has been dreaming up lots of fun events, activities and programs that they want to roll out in 2021 and that takes CASH! Dont miss out applications have been extended to the 10th February 2021!!!
Follow the link: https://www.walgett.nsw.gov.au/.../community-assistance.../
2021 grant applications open now for 2021 Seniors Festival
There is $200,000 in grant funding for organisations to run festival programs and activities for people over 60 in their local area.
Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday 4 February 2021.
Is it dry where you are? Does your community need some support?
Tackling Tough Times Together offers grants to community groups experiencing ongoing drought or dry conditions
It can provide funding for a wide range of projects that help communities stick together and get through tough times.
The best part? It's always open!
Check out the TTTT page on our new website for more info: http://ow.ly/YWb850D88uF
Club Grants Category 3 Fund
Sporting groups and non-government organisations are encouraged to apply for funding through the Office of Responsible Gaming NSW to support upcoming infrastructure projects. Grants of between $50,000 and $300,000 will be offered to communities across NSW to support construction, renovation and installation with funding available for sport and recreation, arts and culture, and projects that enhance facilities used to shelter communities and provide emergency services. Infrastructure Grants are made possible by the Club Grants Category 3 Fund, which reinvests 0.4 per cent of gaming machine profits over $1 million. Funding applications can be made between February 1 and 22.
DICK COLLESS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TAFE/TERTIARY STUDENTS
Applications are now being invited for the 2021 Dick Colless Memorial Scholarships.
Four scholarships of up to $2,500 each are awarded annually to students entering their second and/or subsequent years of study at recognised tertiary institutions and TAFE colleges.
Scholarships will only be awarded to those students who have their principle place of residence located in the Walgett Shire area.
Scholarships will be based on course fees, accommodation requirements and any other special requirements for study such as residential course attendance expenses.
When awarding scholarships due consideration will be had to the results achieved in the first or subsequent years of study.
Full details of the scholarship guidelines, together with application forms are available from Council’s website www.walgett.nsw.gov.au
Applications close on Friday 9 April 2021.
For further information please contact Council’s administration office on 6828 6100.
Michael Urquhart General Manager
INDUSTRY NEWS
POSITIONS VACANT
Walgett Shire Council now has an exciting opportunity for a Town Planner to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis in Walgett, NSW.
Reporting to the Director of Environmental Services, you will primarily be responsible for providing planning and assessment services, as well as professional guidance to applicants, Council, the community and government agencies on development and town planning related matters.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work across a wide variety of projects, from "backyard" cases to major developments. Your day-to-day duties will include (but will not be limited to):
Assessing and processing routine Development Applications as required;
Processing and managing Operative Consent requests;
Preparing and issuing relevant planning certificates including outstanding notices;
Preparing written reports for Council on matters related to the Environmental Services Division;
Preparing statutory reports relevant to the position as required; and
Liaising with staff and other Government authorities as necessary.
To view the full position description, please click here.
If you're looking for full time work this year, please let Stone's Throw know!
We are looking for a legend to rule our kitchen! No experience required (training on the job), just possess a hard-working, friendly and positive attitude.
Contact Katie on 0416 919 702 if you might be interested!
COMMUNITY NEWS
Please help Collarenebri to raise funds today to fit out its new medical centre. No donation is too small. Lets get together and build our own health service with RARMS.
https://give.ruralandremotehealth.org.au/fundraisers/Collyfundraising/collarenebri-community-health-forum?fbclid=IwAR2L3vR5jG26esQsPGaU0Xvy32P0mJySAVJxfZPQVWKQeyt1JPVZ5Tshnik
Don’t forget to make sure you have the ‘current’ LPA NVD (0720) version before you consign livestock in 2021.
Order your new hardcopy NVD book OR switch to the faster, easier eNVD: both are accessible via your LPA account. Head to the Integrity Systems
website for more information http://bit.ly/2LF2Ls1
Livestock movements consigned using incorrect NVD versions are a breach of the Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) Rules & Standards and may impact on your LPA accreditation.
Please note: due to high demand and postage delays, there is currently a six week turnaround for hardcopy NVD book orders.
QUOTATION FOR RFQ21/002
APPLICATION OF PAVEMENT MARKINGS IN VARIOUS ROAD WITHIN WALGETT SHIRE COUNCIL
Walgett Shire Council invites Quotation closing on 8 February 2021 at 4pm, for RFQ 21/002 APPLICATION OF PAVEMENT MARKINGS IN VARIOUS ROAD WITHIN WALGETT SHIRE COUNCIL. Quotation document is available from Council’s Administration Office at 77 Fox Street Walgett NSW 2832 or from www.walgett.nsw.gov.au. Inquiries in relation to this Quotation must be directed to Mr Ashish Ghimire – Project Officer on phone 02 6828 6159 or projectofficer@walgett.nsw.gov.au.
Blue-green Algae alert for Walgett & Collarenebri
15th January 2020
Walgett Shire Council would advise the public to take precaution for the next week because a red alert level warning (high alert) has been issued for blue-green algae in Barwon River in Mungindi. This water is estimated to flow to Collarenebri and Walgett over the next few days and pass through by next week.
People are advised not to enter the water, not to drink untreated water or bathe in water drawn from the river while this red alert level warning is in place. Boiling the water does not remove algal toxins.
It is recommended that alternate water supplies be provided for stock, as the algae species detected is known to be potentially toxic.
Town water supplies remain unaffected and safe to drink. However, the township of Collarenebri and Walgett has dual water system in place, water sourced from outside taps may have toxic algae present and therefore it is advisable not to come into contact with this water or use it for your pets drinking and washing.
People should not eat any fish from red alert warning areas. Any fish caught should be cleaned and washed thoroughly in uncontaminated water and any internal organs disposed of before consumption.
Blue-green algae usually appear as green paint-like scums on the water, near the edges, or as greenish clumps throughout the water. It makes the water appear dirty, green or discoloured and generally has a strong musty or earthy odour.
Blue-green algae occur naturally and can reproduce quickly in favourable conditions where there is still or slow-flowing water, abundant sunlight and sufficient levels of nutrients. It is not possible to predict how long the algae will remain at high levels. Regular monitoring will continue, and the alert will be lifted as soon as the high levels of algae dissipate.
People who believe they may have been affected by blue-green algae are advised to seek medical advice.
Updates about blue-green blooms and red level warning areas can be obtained by calling 1800 999 457 or visiting - https://www.waternsw.com.au/water-quality/algae
Michael Urquhart
General Manager
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