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25.01.2022 COOTAMUNDRA-GUNDAGAI REGIONAL COUNCIL has issued an OPEN INVITATION TO RESIDENTS To attend an information session hosted by Council and Dr Joseph Drew to address residents questions regarding upcoming Boundaries Commission Inquiry into the proposed demerger of CGRC. Dr Drew will give an overview of the Boundaries Commission process. Sessions will be held in Cootamundra on Sunday 22nd November from 2pm till 3.30pm at the Cootamundra Ex-Services Club... Gundagai on Sunday 22nd November from 7pm to 9.30pm at the Gundagai District Services Club. All interested residents are invited to attend. See more

24.01.2022 THE GUNDAGAI VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED IMMEDIATELY UNTIL MONDAY THE 4TH OF JANUARY Gundagai Visitor Guides, Gundagai Architectural Heritage Walk, Coach and Bus Time Tables - contact details and Accommodation guides can be found in the Coach Bay and at the front of the building For other enquiries please message via our Facebook Page - Gundagai Visitor Information Centre

23.01.2022 CGRC goes online with ePlanning Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) will implement the NSW Government’s ePlanning program next month. The ePlanning Program is an initiative of the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment. Its primary purpose is to drive the digital transformation of the NSW planning system. As of 15 December, Council will only accept development applications through the planning portal. Council is currently developing information, checklists... and guidance packages to assist applicants navigate the planning portal and ePlanning platform. It is a NSW Government requirement that all NSW Councils use the planning portal from 1 July 2021. CGRC has taken steps to go early and be on the front foot with the implementation of ePlanning. The purpose is to allow transparency, tracking, equitability, and faster processing of Development Applications (DA’s). For more information please visit: https://www.cgrc.nsw.gov.au//cgrc-goes-online-with-eplann/ See more

22.01.2022 HITTING THE ROAD THESE HOLIDAYS? WANT TO WIN A $100 VISA GIFT CARD? Driver fatigue is one of the biggest contributing factors in road crashes - particularly on our long country roads. To learn more about the dangers of driving tired and what YOU can do to avoid driver fatigue, take our Don’t Trust Your Tired Self Quiz and you could win! More importantly you could save your life, the lives of your passengers and others on the road. To enter, complete the quiz via this QR c...ode or link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLFVRPJ This competition is open from Friday 25 September and will close at midnight on 11th October 2020. Winners will be drawn (notified) by 18 October 2020. See more

22.01.2022 Pedestrian survivability When hit by a car, the chances a pedestrian will survive decreases rapidly with relatively small increases in impact speed. The human body can only tolerate so much force before death or serious injury will occur. Find out more: www.roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/speeding

22.01.2022 Survey to determine effects of COVID-19 on local business Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) and NDP Economic Development is conducting a Vibe Survey to see what the impacts of COVID-19 are on our local businesses. The Vibe Survey is an independent audit to determine the CGRC Local Government Area’s (LGA) economic performance and highlight areas of concern and potential growth. The survey will clearly explain the severity of Covid-19 on our economy, the nature of l...ocal business sentiment and guidance on economic development programs and planning. A report will be prepared at the conclusion of the survey and will be presented to Councillors highlighting the critical issues facing the CGRC LGA. Local business owners are urged to complete the survey by following the link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GVLYRQQ For more information please visit: https://www.cgrc.nsw.gov.au//survey-to-determine-effects-/

22.01.2022 ‘Futureproof your business’ this NSW Small Business Month. Become aware of potential stressors and disruptors. Plan now for what to do when disaster strikes. ‘Get Ready’ in five simple steps at www.resilience.nsw.gov.au/prepare.html @ResilienceNSW #GetReadyNSW #NSWSmallBiz20

19.01.2022 Muttama Hall Management Committee AGM Venue: Muttama Hall Date: Wednesday 25 November 2020... Time: 7.00pm

17.01.2022 COOTAMUNDRA GUNDAGAI REGIONAL COUNCIL INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Cootamundra Gundagai Regional Council is in receipt of a development application and accompanying documentation for fish rendering processing in an existing plant. DA No: 2020/131... Land Description: Lot 1 DP 611755 572 Stockinbingal Road Cootamundra Applicant: Australian Meat Group Consent Authority: Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council Any person may inspect the development application and documentation and make a written submission on the proposal quoting Council’s file reference, DA No. 2020/131 until 5pm on Friday 2 October 2020. For more information please visit: https://www.cgrc.nsw.gov.au/development-applications-on-pu/ See more

17.01.2022 Are you a motorcyclist? Do you know what MotoCAP is? Find out how safe your gear is during Motorcycle Awareness Month this October. MotoCAP tests gear using rigorous, scientific methods to provide ratings for motorcyclists to choose the right gear with the best protection and comfort for their ride. Find out how safe your gear is: www.motocap.com.au #MotorcycleAwarenessMonth ... Get 10% off your motorcycle safety purchases at Wagga Motorcycles during October. See more

17.01.2022 GUNDAGAI POOL SET FOR NEW SEASON A $35,000 investment to the Gundagai Swimming Pool, will see a reduction in running costs and water usage this season. The local pool has undergone further improvements in the off season this year, with upgrades completed on damaged pipes that will see leakage problems solved. The work included a new stainless-steel pipe installed in the balance tank, replacing a galvanised pipe. The stainless pipe should never need replacing as it will not rust or corrode. A new compressor for the sand filters has been installed along with repairs to the expansion joint replacement on the pools surface. For more information please visit: https://www.cgrc.nsw.gov.au//gundagai-pool-set-for-new-se/

17.01.2022 Cootamundra Library News Community Creative Session: October: Learn Macramé. Friday October 23, 2-4pm. Cost: $10. Bookings essential: ph 1300 459 689. Storytime for 2-5 year olds returns on Wednesday October 14 at 11am. Theme: Frog Hop. No booking required.... Chris Hammer virtual author talk: Join Scrublands author Chris Hammer live online as he launches his new book Trust on Wednesday October 14 at 6.30pm. Free event - book online through Eventbrite. Home delivery service: Free home delivery of books, magazines, and DVDs is available to all library members. Phone us to order: 1300 459 689. Village computer workshops: Free beginners' computer workshops commence in Adjungbilly on November 10. Workshops in Coolac and Stockinbingal to follow. Phone 1300 459 689 to book

16.01.2022 AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD NOMINATIONS - Council in conjunction with the Australia Day Council, proposes to present its Annual Australia Day Awards on 26th January 2021, at two separate ceremonies: one to be held in Gundagai and one to be held in Cootamundra, for each of the following categories: 1.Citizen of the Year 2.Young Citizen of the Year 3.Sportsperson of the Year / Sports Achievement Award. Nominations of persons considered suitable for these Awards are invited from organis...ations and members of the public. All residents from the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council area are eligible for nomination. Nominations are to be in writing (by letter, or on the form available from Council Offices and website) and received by Council no later than 1pm Friday 20th November 2020. The Citizen of the Year Award is for all persons of any age, whilst the Young Citizen Award is for persons aged up to 25 years as at 31 December 2020. The Sportsperson/Sports Achievement Award is open to all ages. Persons who have been nominated previously but who have not won an award are eligible for re-nomination. https://www.cgrc.nsw.gov.au//Australian-Day-NominationForm See more

16.01.2022 Notice to Residents and Motorists Heavy Patching on Olympic Highway and Burley Griffin Way (RMS Ordered Works) is expected to begin Monday 19th October and run for around 7-days, weather dependent. Stage 2 of the GAP Rehabilitation Project (RMS Ordered Works) is scheduled to run from 02 to 27 November. Single lane closure only, expect short delays, weather dependent. Resealing on Olympic Highway and Burley Griffin Way (RMS Ordered Works) planned to commence mid-November and be completed early December, weather dependent. Line Marking early to mid-December on Olympic Highway and Burley Griffin Way, weather dependent.

15.01.2022 Dress for success this Motorcycle Awareness Month. And by success, we mean surviving crashes on our roads. The right protective gear can turn what might have been a hospital stay into a minor injury. High-tech materials offer riders greater comfort and protection than ever before, with venting to keep you cool in summer and zip-in quilted linings providing warmth against the cold. You can receive 10% off all motorcycle safety gear for the month of October at Wagga Motorcycles. Just mention this post when you visit the store. Find out how safe your gear is: www.motocap.com.au #MotorcycleAwarenessMonth

15.01.2022 The Inland Rail Scholarships Program - Students in our area are eligible to apply for these scholarships: The Inland Rail Scholarships Program aims to provide real world education opportunities for regional students considering an undergraduate degree at University of Southern Queensland, Charles Sturt University and La Trobe University. Students commencing study in 2020 and 2021 can apply for 20 Inland Rail Scholarships, each valued at up to $20,000, or $5,000 for every year... of study. Inland Rail Scholarships are a great opportunity for students to launch their career paths in industries which directly contribute to their region’s prosperity and social cohesion. Indigenous people and those experiencing financial hardship are particularly encouraged to apply. The Scholarships Program is part of the Inland Rail Skills Academy, which is creating value for communities along the Inland Rail alignment by offering education and training programs which increase the number of skilled local residents. https://inlandrail.artc.com.au/scholarships See more

14.01.2022 Notice to residents and motorists Heavy Patching on Olympic Highway and Burley Griffin Way (RMS Ordered Works) is expected to begin Monday 19th October and run for around 7-days, weather dependent. Stage 2 of the GAP Rehabilitation Project (RMS Ordered Works) is scheduled to run from 02 to 27 November. Single lane closure only, expect short delays, weather dependent. Resealing on Olympic Highway and Burley Griffin Way (RMS Ordered Works) planned to commence mid-November and be completed early December, weather dependent. Line Marking early to mid-December on Olympic Highway and Burley Griffin Way, weather dependent.

14.01.2022 NEW YEAR GARBAGE COLLECTION Residents of Cootamundra, Gundagai and surrounding villages are advised that garbage collection for the New Year period is as follows:- COOTAMUNDRA - If your Normal Collection Day is Friday 1st January 2021, it will be collected on Saturday 2nd January 2021. GUNDAGAI - If your Normal Collection Day is Friday 1st January 2021, It will be collected on Monday 4th January 2021. NOTE: Normal collection times may vary. Please ensure that your bin/...s are put out the night before as the service will start earlier than normal to enable two collections on the one day. Both Cootamundra and Gundagai Waste Depots will be closed on Friday 1st January 2021. Outside of these public holiday closures operation will be as normal. See more

12.01.2022 Notice to Motorists, Double Demerit Points from 24 December 2020 to 3 January 2021. Double demerit points apply for speeding, seatbelt, motorcycle helmet and mobile phone offences during the Christmas and New Year holiday periods.

12.01.2022 NSW Small Business Month asks you to ‘Futureproof your business’; become aware of potential stressors and disruptors and plan now for what to do when disaster strikes. ‘Get Ready’ in five simple steps at www.resilience.nsw.gov.au/prepare.html @ResilienceNSW #GetReadyNSW #NSWSmallBiz20

11.01.2022 DRAFT FLOOD STUDY FOR COOTAMUNDRA ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION Council will shortly commence a Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan to look at various options to reduce the risks and damages caused by flooding. Feedback on what flood risks the community are most concerned about and how they would like to see these flooding problems managed, will provide a great starting point for the next stage of the Floodplain Risk Management Process. Some key discussion points include: Wha...t are the main issues regarding flooding? What should be done about flooding? How can Cootamundra better prepare for and respond to floods? Submissions/feedback should be forwarded to the General Manager CGRC and submitted by 4 January 2021 by post to Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council, PO Box 420, Cootamundra NSW 2590, delivered to Council’s offices at Cootamundra or Gundagai or by email to [email protected] https://www.cgrc.nsw.gov.au//documents-on-public-exhibition See more

10.01.2022 Variety Livvi’s Place at Cootamundra's Albert Park Last week Lisa and Kim from Variety the Children’s Charity visited Cootamundra to conduct community consultation with Council on the new Variety Livvi’s Place Albert Park. They are working with Cootamundra Gundagai Regional Council to design and build an inclusive playspace at Albert Park for the kids and families of the region. Variety Livvi’s Place- Albert Park, Cootamundra will be a place we can all come together, feel... we belong, to play side by side and have fun. Variety met with many children from the local schools, the Mayor and other key stakeholders in Cootamundra to ensure the kids and families share their ideas for their dream playspace and the needs of additional infrastructure to make sure we can all get there, play and stay. Variety were so impressed with the children’s understanding of what true inclusion is. Please fill in this short survey which will provide this important input to the playspace. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VarietyLivvisPlayspaceAlbert Please join our friends of Variety Livvi’s Place Cootamundra Facebook group page to keep up to date with the project, see the designs and help create a truly inclusive space we will all be able to enjoy together. https://www.facebook.com/groups/634131990531555 Variety also has some grants open that your child might be eligible for have a look here https://www.variety.org.au/nsw/how-we-help-covid-19/ See more

10.01.2022 HITTING THE ROAD THESE HOLIDAYS? Driver fatigue is one of the biggest contributing factors in road crashes - particularly on our long country roads.

09.01.2022 Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) residents are reminded that registration to either attend or speak at the Local Government Boundaries Commission public inquiry into the demerger affecting Council is required and due by 23rd October 2020. The Commission is urging people who wish to attend to register early to ensure COVID-19 restrictions are adhered to. To ensure the Commission can accommodate as many speakers and attendees as possible, registration is limited to ...one session per person. The inquiry dates, venues and session times are: Cootamundra 25 November 2020 Cootamundra Ex-Services Club. Session 1 11am-1pm, Session 2 1.45pm-3.30pm, Session 3 4pm-5.30pm. Gundagai 26 November 2020 Gundagai District Services Club. Session 1 10am-12pm, Session 2 1pm-2.30pm, Session 3 3pm-4.30pm, Session 4 5pm-6.30pm. The attendance registration process is available on the https://www.olg.nsw.gov.au/events/. There are two separate registration forms, one for a speaker and one for an observer. Registration must be received by 23 October 2020. For more information please visit: https://www.cgrc.nsw.gov.au//public-inquiry-dates-announc/ See more

08.01.2022 FREE MICROCHIPPING FOR YOUR PETS. Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) will be conducting two FREE Microchipping days for Cats and Dogs before the end of this year. Microchipping your pet helps keep them safe. It’s a vital part of their care that you chip them so that if they ever wander away, their chip will reunite them with their family. The procedure is simple and quick and involves a small chip the size of a rice grain being implanted between the shoulder blades.... In NSW, all cats and dogs must be microchipped by 12 weeks old and be lifetime registered by 6 months of age. The free microchipping events will be held in Cootamundra and Gundagai. For pet owners to take advantage of this services Council offices are holding them at time for people to attend after work. In Cootamundra come along with your pet to Albert Park on Thursday 26th November 2020 between 4pm to 7pm. In Gundagai your pet can receive a free microchip on Thursday 3rd December 2020 in Carberry Park between 4pm and 4pm to 7pm. See more

08.01.2022 Double Demerits - Start midnight Double demerits start at midnight tonight and continue until 11:59pm, 5 October. @NSW Police Force will target speeding, mobile phone, seatbelt and motorcycle helmet offences this long weekend.

07.01.2022 Amended opening hours for Gundagai VIC for Christmas/New Year Period.

07.01.2022 Street Stall Applications: Organisations desiring to seek a Street Stall allocation for 2021 are requested to lodge an application (by letter, or completion of the form available from Council offices), no later than 4:00pm on Friday, 18 December 2020.

06.01.2022 Residents are advised an Extraordinary Meeting of Council will be held on Tuesday 6 October 2020 commencing 4 pm. The Meeting will be closed to the public.

06.01.2022 The South West Slopes Forestry Hub has developed a strategic plan that will assist with planning the softwood industry’s future after the fires and through to 2050 and is now developing a communication strategy. The Hub invites your input via this survey. Please tell us what you know and would like to know about the industry in your region and how you like to receive communication about these plans. The Hub is one of nine regional centres that will each receive $1million ove...r three years to assist with expanding their local industries. The role of the Hub is to undertake the research and studies needed to identify industry constraints and recommend solutions to enable the expansion. A key element of this is community engagement. Hearing the views of local people will help the Hub to understand the interests of the communities and increase awareness of the industry, the facts about softwood plantations and the sector’s contribution to jobs and community wellbeing. Please complete the survey and share it with others who may be interested. #SWSlopesForestryHub link to survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SWSForestryHub See more

05.01.2022 A VERY DIFFERENT SNAKE GULLY CUP The annual Gundagai-Adelong Racing Club (GARC) Snake Gully Cup will be a very different affair in 2020 with COVID-19 restrictions in place. Gundagai's Tourism Action Committee is encouraging local businesses and residents to celebrate the Cup with promotions and unique race themed house celebrations. Fashions on Field at home and Pool Pony races are some of the ideas being discussed. For more information please visit: https://www.cgrc.nsw.gov.au//a-very-different-snake-gully/

05.01.2022 Cootamundra Saleyards and Associated Agents advise the next Cootamundra Sheep Sale will be held tomorrow Wednesday 14 October 2020 commencing 8.30am.

04.01.2022 Street Stall Applications for Gundagai Organisations in Gundagai seeking a Street Stall allocation for 2021 are requested to lodge an application (by letter, or completion of the form available from CGRC Council Chambers in Sheridan Street Gundagai), no later than 4:00pm on Friday, 18 December 2020