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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.

https://www.seniorsfestival.nsw.gov.au/events/nsw-seniors-festival-grants 
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.

https://www.responsiblegambling.nsw.gov.au/funding-opportunities/infrastructure-grants?fbclid=IwAR2JVETQ0rzEFy_edhXpEjW0QqTvk0iZJWRhpnDN3A28Wc42Y9iI2UdYB24 
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.

Minimum required days/hours:
Mon - Thu 7am - 12pm;
Sat/Sun 8am - 1pm

Contact Katie on 0416 919 702 if you might be interested!

Splash & Smash Events

Spirit of Place Festival Events

COMMUNITY NEWS

Walgett Knitting Coffee Club meets every Tuesday in the Walgett Library.
Knitting for a purpose; hospitals,soldiers,homeless,and many more.
Join us for coffee and lunch 10 am start.
Lightning Ridge Black Opal Bull Ride

Do you want the best seats in the house? Become one of our Gold or Platinum SPONSORS! 
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Beat the rush to the grand stands, have reserved seating and Advertise your business the best way as possible while you
Enjoy Free Drink/Beer & Meal Tickets!
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Contact Simone or Tiarna to find out how 
To become a Gold or Platinum Sponsor to our VIP sponsors Box. 
Tiarna: 0408093097 
Simone: 0455604011
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THANKYOU FOR OUR CURRENT VIP SPONSORS, 
 Mark & Anthony Melonas from Designer Miners’ & The Lightning Ridge Bowling Club. 

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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
Get outside this summer with NSW's most popular boat & PWC licence course!

**Once-off course in Walgett**
 
Session running Friday 11/2 starting 6pm @ Walgett
 
Bookings are essential; book online or call 0468 565 494 to arrange your ticket. 
 
We'll cover everything you need to know to ensure you have the skills and confidence to go boating safely. 
 
 Steps to get your licence with our course:
 1. Complete your free logbook (available on our website)
 2. Take our qualification & your logbook to ServiceNSW
 3. Obtain licence - go boating!
 
We are committed to helping stop the spread of COVID-19. Classes will be capped at smaller than usual sizes. Classrooms will be also be sanitised prior and students will be separated throughout.

https://www.nswboatinglicence.com/product/walgett/

 
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.
WALGETT SHIRE COUNCIL AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS
 
The day commenced at Walgett Sporting Club with a community breakfast where over 100 local community members joined in, and was followed by the official award presentations by guest Australia Day Ambassador, John Moriarty.
 
This year’s Walgett Shire’s Australia Day Award recipients were as follows:
 
• Citizen of the Year – Chris Clemson    (Walgett)
• Student Citizenship Award –Joint winners:  Ashley Sharpe & Sam Yeomans  ( Walgett)
• Health Award – Christian Mpofu    ( Collarenebri )
• Business Award – Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service (WAMS)
• Young Citizen of the Year – Jayda Seaton    ( Lightning Ridge)
• Volunteer of the Year Award – Daniel Walford    ( Walgett)
• Lifetime Achievement Award – Christine Corby   ( Walgett)
 
Mayor Ian Woodcock said today he was pleased with the support for the event from the local community. A highlight of the day was the address by Australia Day Ambassador John Moriarty who also took the time to tour the Walgett and Lightning Ridge communities.
 
Council’s General Manager Michael Urquhart said ‘It was a great opportunity to reflect on how fortunate we are to live here in Australia and to celebrate contemporary Australia as well as acknowledge our history’. Mr Urquhart was very pleased that around 550 people attended the four Australia Day events held in the Shire.
 
“I would like to congratulate not only the winners of the various awards but the many others who were nominated as well. I would also like to thank everyone who submitted nominations for this year’s awards and the Walgett Sporting Club for hosting this year’s celebrations” Mayor Ian Woodcock concluded.
 
 
ENDS
Walgett Shire Council PO Box 31, Walgett NSW 2832
Telephone: (02) 6828 6100     Facsimile: (02) 6828 1608      Email: admin@walgett.nsw.gov.au
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.

Follow the link for more information or to apply: https://www.walgett.nsw.gov.au/.../quotations-and.../ 
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