Coolah District Development Group Inc in Coolah, New South Wales | Community organisation

Coolah District Development Group Inc

Locality: Coolah, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6377 4519

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25.01.2022 Warrumbungle Shire Australia Day Nominations NOW OPEN

25.01.2022 Did you miss attending the recent rural aid events and would like to contribute your thoughts? We would love your input, please complete this quick two minute survey and share with your Coolah friends.

24.01.2022 Come share in Coolah’s #history today! Celebrating 100years of the #railway in #coolah, with the launch of End of the Line by Mr Roy Cameron OAM. 10.30am at the Driver Reviver. Everyone welcome.

24.01.2022 ‘End of the Line’, by Mr Roy Cameron, OAM, commemorates the Centenary of the Coolah Railway. He writes that there was no official function to celebrate the opening of the line, possibly due to the Spanish Flu epidemic, which immediately followed World War I. Coolah recorded an estimated ten deaths, even though facial masking was in place, all indoor amusements and outdoor gatherings were prohibited, schools were closed, as were the state borders. In 1920, Coolah welcomed the... train service to the town. It was a momentous advancement for our district to enable people to travel to Sydney or where er they wanted to go. All goods and people travelled in horse-drawn carts and Cobb & Co serviced Coolah from Mudgee. There were only a few cars think Model t Fords or similar. A few families owned large areas of the countryside, and these were share farmed or grazed. Government schemes were initiated to populate the area with more intensive agriculture. Closer settlement schemes and soldier settlement schemes could only be successful if produce could be moved quickly and cost-effectively to markets. See more

23.01.2022 Anyone?! Please share!!!

19.01.2022 THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE YOUR SAY EVERYONE IN THE COOLAH COMMUNITY IS WELCOME TO COME and to participate in conversations and discussions to be held at functions across the Shire in February 2021. YOU MUST RSVP at the attached link or phone Sal Edwards on Following the successful project designing and selecting ways to develop the future of your Coolah community, under the leadership of Peter Kenyon from ‘Bank of Ideas’, the other communities in the Warrumbungle Shire... have decided to duplicate this process in the hope of repeating your success. Everyone is welcome to participate in conversations and discussions to be held at functions across the Shire in February 2021. Details of these can be found in the local newspaper, on radio and social media (eg Facebook). Additionally, you have also been asked to host the event that will begin the program and which will provide an opportunity for people from all towns and villages to develop community-building skills. It is hoped that you will bring your experience and expertise to the table at this workshop and add your knowledge to discussions and conversations that Peter will lead us through in this workshop. 1. Community Builders Workshop - Special Shire wide event. Workshop sharing the philosophy and practice of effective community building. Monday 8 February 2021 . 10.00 am - 4.00pm. Coolah Sports Club . Lunch provided 2. Community dinner. Renew your acquaintance with Peter and others involved in your project and discuss progress. Monday 8 February 2021 Time TBA, Coolah Sports Club. Dinner provided 3. Keeping the Tills Ringing in our Businesses. Lessons from exciting and successful enterprises in rural and remote communities. Friday 19 February 2021, 7.15 - 8.30am, Dunedoo Venue TBA - Light breakfast provided. 4. Young Adults Conversation (~20-40 yrs). What is important to you socially & economically - what makes you want to put down roots in this rural community. Saturday 13 February 2021, 5.00 - 7.00pm, Coonabarabran Golf Club, Light refreshments provided 5. Faith Communities looking ahead. Peter will facilitate conversations & discussion on ‘The future of faith communities in small rural towns in uncertain times.’ Sunday 14 February 2021, 11.30p - 1.30pm, Coonabarabran Town Hall , Light luncheon provided https://www.buildingourwarrumbunglecommunities.org/

17.01.2022 Follow this link to learn more about COVID-19 in Australia, press the send button This one of the latest Gov initiatives to keep everyone up to date. Also, download the Coronavirus App from the App store.

17.01.2022 Upcoming webinar series for producers:

16.01.2022 A few photos from the markets on Saturday! What a great community morning! Well done to the all the helpers who brought this together!

16.01.2022 Combined Drought Support Day coming to Coolah Please see flyer, share with your friends, neighbours, customers and networks. The grass is green and things are looking much brighter, but the impacts of these past years are still real, please drop in and encourage everyone to do so. There will be plenty of people there on the day to help with drought assistance ($), any challenges you might need help with and links to services and networks designed to assist everyone impacted by the drought.

14.01.2022 CDDG is proud to announce the Official Launch of Roy Cameron*s latest book 'End of the Line' 10.30 am this Saturday (28th Nov) @ Coolah Driver Reviver Centre (near Coolah rail sign). Book only $50 on the day. ($55 after Sat). Pm for more info.

13.01.2022 AUSTRALIA DAY EVENT & AWARD RECIPIENTS We welcome Paola Bianchini, Coolah's newest Australian Citizen. Mayor Ambrose Doolan presented Paola with her Australian Citizenship Certificate. To all our Australia Day Award Recipients, Coolah thanks you for your contributions....Continue reading

13.01.2022 Farmers encouraged to claim drought transport subsidies The NSW Rural Assistance Authority (RAA) is urging farmers to submit their 2019/20 invoices for the NSW Government’s Drought Transport Subsidy by the end of this month. Chief Executive of the RAA, Sean O'Connell said all invoices for the 2019/20 financial year need to be submitted to the RAA by 30 September 2020 in order for payments to be made to eligible primary producers. The RAA is committed to helping farmers rec...over from the worst drought in living memory and we don’t want to see any farmer entitled to a subsidy miss out, Mr O'Connell said. Claiming the transport subsidy is simple and can be done online at the RAA website and I am urging everyone to sit down and do it today. In May, the NSW Government announced an additional $116 million to continue the Drought Transport Subsidy until 31 December 2020, in recognition of the ongoing drought conditions across rural and regional NSW. In addition, from1 July 2020, the Drought Transport Subsidy has been expanded to include transport of purchased stock to a farm business." Farmers who would like help submitting their invoices can contact the Rural Assistance Authority on 1800 678 593, their nearest Local Land Services office or the Rural Financial Counselling Service on 1800 686 175. More than $200 million in transport subsidies has already been paid approximately 13,000 primary producers across NSW. The announcement of a further $310 million in emergency drought relief brings the NSW Government’s total drought support and water security commitment to more than $4 billion. For more information visit www.droughthub.nsw.gov.au See more

12.01.2022 REMINDER Councils financial assistance donations closing THIS WEEK. Applications to be submitted no later than 12 noon, Wednesday 18 March 2020 https://www.warrumbungle.nsw.gov.au//community-financia/20

12.01.2022 Trivia for the kids!! Who can name this tool and explain what it was used for! Tell us your answer, your name and your age!

11.01.2022 Nomination forms available at this link https://www.facebook.com/Coolah-District//3347425978701610

11.01.2022 Coronavirus Assistance links

10.01.2022 13 new cases of COVID-19 have been diagnosed in NSW between 8pm on 12 July and 8pm on 13 July. There were 10 cases associated with the Crossroads Hotel cluster... and all are residents of the South Western Sydney area. 2 new confirmed cases were overseas acquired. There is a 27-year-old man who is a confirmed case and a known close contact of a previously reported case from Newcastle who was isolating prior to his infectious period. If you visited the Crossroads Hotel in Casula between 3 and 10 July or the Picton Hotel on 4, 5, 9 or 10 July get tested immediately, even if you have no symptoms. Self-isolate and stay away from aged care facilities. Additional public locations that previously reported cases have attended include: The Star Casino 4 July The Canterbury Leagues Club 4 July Planet Fitness Casula Gym 6-10 July Narellan Town Centre 6 July Zone Bowling Villawood 27 June Victoria Department of Health reports two Victorian cases separately attended several venues in NSW, including: 4 and 5 July Murray Downs Golf Club 5 July lunch at Cook @ Kurnell 11:30am -12:30 pm 5 July dinner at Highfield, Caringbah 6 9 pm 6 July dinner at the Merimbula RSL 6 - 9 pm 7 July breakfast at the Waterfront Café Merimbula 8:30-9:30 am While investigations are underway, NSW Health urges anyone who attended these venues at these times must watch for respiratory symptoms or fever, and if they occur, isolate and get tested for COVID-19 right away. It’s essential that we all take the risk of transmission very seriously and take steps to protect ourselves and loved ones: - If you have even mild symptoms, a cold or cough, get tested and stay home until you’re cleared. - Keep your distance from others at all times even if you are well. - If you have been in Victoria, don’t mix with other people until two weeks has passed. People who work in high-risk settings such as health care facilities or aged care homes must not to attend work if they have symptoms and must get tested immediately. People should also not visit relatives in these settings if they have even the mildest of symptoms or have recently returned from Victoria.

10.01.2022 Volunteers Grants now open!

08.01.2022 Is the current Coolah Doctor situation worrying you? Do you have a personal experience that you could share? NSW parliament are currently requesting submissions regarding health outcomes and access to health and hospital services in rural, regional and remote New South Wales. Please share with your friends and networks. https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au//P/inquiry-details.aspx

08.01.2022 The Coolaburragundy River Walk Tree Planting Begins! Last Friday, 28th August, a group of enthusiastic primary students from Coolah Central School joined forces with the Coolah Landcare Group and the Coolah District Development Group to commence the tree planting along the Coolaburragundy River Walk. The groups were thrilled to be working alongside such enthusiastic young people and valued their contribution immensely. Thank you to the Coolah Central School for working tog...ether with our groups to commence this wonderful community beautification project. There is an opportunity for all to be a part of this project. The Coolah Landcare group have put together a sponsorship package that includes the purchase of an advanced ornamental tree, installation of watering system, a tree guard and a plaque with your name. If you would like to get involved with this exciting project or sponsor a tree and tree guard, please contact Jillie Arnott 0428321638, Greg Piper 0437186922 or Elly Cook 0468727111

08.01.2022 A chance for Community to provide feedback on the DRAFT Strategic Plan for Crown Land.

05.01.2022 https://fb.watch/37AfHoJXfb/

05.01.2022 Join the Warrumbungle Goose Chase for some stay-at-home school holiday fun! Check it out and share with your friends! #warrumbungles #fun #schoolholidays

04.01.2022 Local Sports Grants Now OPEN

02.01.2022 REMINDER - HAVE YOUR SAY on Councils proposed Commercial (Business) recycling. SUBMISSIONS CLOSE TODAY! Takes 5 mins on their online form. Council has resolved to consider the cessation of the service to supply and collect woolpacks for commercial recycling during the 2020/2021 financial year, with commercial businesses being offered yellow-lidded recycling bins for collection fortnightly by Council; similar to residential recycling arrangements. Council is now calling for su...bmissions on the proposed changes to Commercial Recycling. Written submissions are invited from members of the public and can be submitted below or can be addressed to the General Manager, PO Box 191, Coonabarabran NSW 2357. Submissions must be received by 4.00pm Friday 28 August 2020. For further information please contact Council’s Manager Planning and Regulation on (02) 6849 2000.

02.01.2022 Att Coolah Businesses

02.01.2022 Local for Interested Youth!

01.01.2022 Coolah's online Anzac Day Service, 2020. Thanks to Mr Greg Auld and Mr Winston Hughes. Lest we forget. #anzacday2020 #wewillrememberthem #lestweforget #coolah #centralwestnsw #warrumbungles #standatdawn

01.01.2022 A great read: "Every individual of a rural town has the power to make positive change." http://www.kerryanderson.com.au//20/4/20/leadership-myths