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CWA Tabulam Branch

Locality: Tabulam, New South Wales

Address: 16 Court Street 2469 Tabulam, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW: Koalas need flying foxes to survive? Some trees such as Australian eucalypts (koala favourites) only flower at night. This means they depend o...n the nocturnal activity of flying-foxes for survival. Flying foxes are major pollinators helping spread native flowers and spread seeds. NO ME, NO TREE Without flying-foxes, there would be: no food and shelter for our koalas no pristine habitat for our native birds and no magnificent forests for all of us to enjoy. Head to our website for tips on living with this incredibly important native species: www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/flyingfoxes

24.01.2022 Women NSW and Dress for Success are running four free online webinars to upskill, or retrain women to join or return to the workforce. The webinars have been ta...ilored specifically for women living in rural, regional or remote NSW. The Building Resilience Webinar is on 3 September, 2020 9.30am 11.30am This workshop will focus on what true resilience means for your life. You will take stock of the ways in which you are already resilient, recognise signs that you might not be managing as well as usual and explore a range of tips and tools that you can use day to day to support yourself and those around you. These strategies are research based and have been shown to make a difference to wellbeing and resilience. The Webinar will be hosted by Dress for Success on Zoom. To register go to: https://calendly.com//building-resilience-with-tulsi-van-d. You will then receive the zoom link via email.

23.01.2022 Now to find Miss NAIDOC NSW

23.01.2022 PM DECLARES NORTHERN RIVERS NATURAL DISASTER AREA Prime Minister Scott Morrison and NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian visited Lismore today to view flood damage an...d declare the Northern Rivers a natural disaster area. Deputy Mayor Neil Marks said it was terrific to see the Australian and NSW Governments take swift action and the declaration opens the way for Lismore City Council to receive significant funding under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). He said severe weather in recent days has resulted in major damage to Lismore’s road network and city infrastructure that is expected to exceed $15 million. We would like to thank the Prime Minister and Premier for their quick action and I would like to thank our local MPs Kevin Hogan and Janelle Saffin for their assistance in lobbying for this speedy declaration, the Deputy Mayor said. We do not yet know the full cost of this weather event, but we know it will be very significant. It will take time for Council to properly assess the damage and have a clear picture of the total cost, but to know we can access disaster recovery funding is good news for the city. Severe storms, heavy rainfall and flooding since last Friday has wreaked havoc on roads in the Lismore Local Government Area, with culvert washouts, landslips and major damage to both the sealed and gravel road network. Lismore City Council has commenced urgent road repairs and has mobilised all Council crews in a major clean-up and repair effort.

22.01.2022 I had been hopeful about the IPC decision on the gas field at Narrabri, until this morning. I am angry, disgusted, crying and utterly devastated that this decis...ion has been made, despite the thousands of concerned citizens, scientific experts, ecologists etc who spoke against the Narrabri gas field. This country is being led by GovCorp - greed and corruption overrule democracy and the environment. As a Knitting Nanna I will be 'taking action' to counter this decision, for our children' and grandchildren future. Will you do the same? See more

21.01.2022 If you are visiting a health facility for treatment, as a carer, or to visit family or friends, you should wear a mask. If you are unwell, please do not vi...sit. Remember, a mask is not a substitute. You can find more information here: http://www.cec.health.nsw.gov.au//personal-protective-equi

21.01.2022 Tabulam Branch Christmas Party. I took the pic and we had 4 missing. A lovely day, not our usual get together which is normally with Bonalbo and Old Bonalbo Branches.

19.01.2022 CWA CHRISTMAS STALL Sadly our planned Christmas stall at tomorrow' farmers market has been cancelled due to expected wet weather. Instead all our amazing Ch...ristmas treats will be available at the CWA room at the community centre from 10am til 2pm. There will be Christmas cakes, shortbreads, gingerbread men, fudge, 2 types of white Christmas, 2 types of rum balls, toffees, and shape ginger biscuits. Great for presents or for yourselves Come on down, support your CWA and get some delicious treats.

19.01.2022 Please read Danielle Mulholland's story.

18.01.2022 CWA Tabulam Branch meeting tomorrow, followed by lunch. If you would like to come and meet us for $2 lunch send through a PM!CWA Tabulam Branch meeting tomorrow, followed by lunch. If you would like to come and meet us for $2 lunch send through a PM!

18.01.2022 As George Lewes, Mary Ann Evans’ life partner put it, the object of anonymity was to get the book judged on its own merits, and not prejudged as the work of a woman.

17.01.2022 One of the customer I support has made me a garden bed box He lives with Autism and has found something he enjoys to do by building these - He is keen to buil...d some more - These are selling for $80 They can also be tailored to your needs and designs as well The support worker who helps him is a skilled carpenter so designs and other sizes are available Please let me know if you would love to order one and I'll put you in contact with him and his support worker I can't wait to start growing my veggies in this - Please share this to support him

17.01.2022 Branch member Felicity, with her award. Congratulations Felicity.

17.01.2022 CWA Tabulam Branch AGM this Saturday 10.00am.CWA Tabulam Branch AGM this Saturday 10.00am.

16.01.2022 Narrabri GSG submissions - Scroll Down to the Public Submissions. Tabulam Branch they have put under Vicki Stebbins. Look at that list of 'Objections'. This project has no agreement from the people it would seem. https://www.ipcn.nsw.gov.au/projects//narrabri-gas-project

13.01.2022 To date we have processed over 11,000 Applications and distributed of $18.6 million. Whilst many regions of NSW are currently in drought recovery, there are sti...ll many families who will struggle through this recovery for years to come and some families who are still badly affected by drought and in need of assistance. The CWA of NSW Drought Aid program is still accepting applications for drought relief from eligible families and will continue to do so as long as we have funds available. https://www.cwaofnsw.org.au/droughtaid

13.01.2022 Do you live in rural or regional NSW? CWA of NSW is compiling a submission for an inquiry into health outcomes and access to health and hospital services in rur...al, regional and remote areas of the state, and we need your help! Anyone living in rural or regional NSW is encouraged to fill out the survey: https://www.cwaofnsw.org.au/healthservices Find out more at https://www.cwaofnsw.org.au//CWA-of-NSW-welcomes-healthcar

13.01.2022 CWA of NSW have been raising funds for our Medical Research Project - Endometriosis. CEO, Danica Leys, was proud to present $34,600 to Professor Jason Abbott who accepted the funds on behalf of his research team.

12.01.2022 We are one month away from Women Walk the World! This year, we're focusing on Rural Women in food systems - What are you doing to educate your community about t...he vital role played by women in food systems? Remember, you can download new resources from the website to aid in your awareness and fundraising. #WillWalkforFood #RuralWomeninAction #WeAreACWW #FoodSecurity #FoodSovereignty

12.01.2022 Tomorrow's Tabulam markets, just a few of the Christmas treats for sale in CWA.

12.01.2022 Q fever is a bacterial infection that can cause a severe flu-like illness and the bacteria are spread from animals, mainly cattle, sheep and goats. A vaccine is available for those aged 15 years and over. Find out more at: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//factshee/Pages/q-fever.aspx

11.01.2022 Don't miss the next in a series of Webinars by Women NSW and Dress for Success aimed at upskill, or retrain women to join or return to the workforce. Networking... Into The Job Market Webinar 3: 15 September, 2020 10.30am 12.30pm with Gabrielle Droulers Networking allows you access to opportunities you might not be able to find on your own. In this webinar we will find out what networking is and how you can expand your network to reach your networking and employment goals. We will also explore the importance of following up and email etiquette and much more. The Webinar will be hosted by Dress for Success on Zoom. To register go to: https://calendly.com/career/networking-inot-the-job-market

10.01.2022 CWA Awareness Week begins today and this year, we're using this week to call for domestic violence to be recognised as a national emergency. This Awareness W...eek we’re sending the message that we can all help make a difference if we stand together and make the safety of everyone in our community our top priority, State President, Stephanie Stanhope said. For those in need of assistance, 1800RESPECT is the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service, which can be contacted on 1800 737 732. https://www.cwaofnsw.org.au/article.php?group_id=2050&id=6

10.01.2022 It's R U OK?Day, a reminder that every day is a day to start a conversation that could change a life. Today we're calling on Australians to learn what to say af...ter R U OK? so they can keep the conversation going when someone says they're not OK. There's more to say after R U OK? Learn what to say when listening with an open mind Learn what to say when encouraging action Learn what to say when checking in Learn how to continue a conversation that could change a life. When we know what to say next we can help someone open up and find pathways to support long before they're in crisis. Learn what to say next and help us move closer to our vision of a world where we're all connected and are protected from suicide. Head to www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

08.01.2022 ***STATEMENT FROM CWA OF NSW IN RELATION TO THE APPROVAL OF THE NARRABRI GAS PROJECT*** The CWA of NSW is today totally disillusioned with state planning proces...ses after the Independent Planning Commission’s approval of the Santos Narrabri Gas Project. CWA of NSW CEO Danica Leys stated that it beggars belief how a project requiring 134 strict conditions can even proceed to approval. If a project needs this many conditions, it’s an indication that they need to go back to the drawing board. It doesn’t stack up. We’re concerned that compliance on conditions is severely lacking in any case. We’ve seen it in the past with mining and other extractive projects. These companies get the green light and off they go, there’s no looping back to ensure all of these conditions are upheld into the future. Rural communities once again are left with the impacts. We’re pleased to see some requirements in the IPC report relating to waste management and salt reuse or disposal. This is a significant concern and we’ll be keeping a close eye on where Santos proceed in this regard. However other impacts such as groundwater and impacts on farming activities, remain as significant concerns. We believe that the insurance issue is also yet to be adequately addressed. The Chief Scientist has directed the NSW Government to fix it, the Upper House inquiry said fix it before any gas projects can proceed. It hasn’t been addressed and yet here we are. We know the economic impacts have been inflated, we know there are still no proper assurances on the environmental impacts. With such significant community objection and now an approval with a huge amount of conditions our members are increasingly disillusioned with the whole process.

06.01.2022 The impacts on students boarding in states that are subject to border closures need to be addressed immediately. ICPA NSW Access to Education has been working ...hard on this issue and recently surveyed rural families. They found 59 percent of the respondents (out of 250) could guarantee isolation on their remote property, and the rest of the respondents (the remaining 40 percent) said they live in a council area that does not have any COVID19. ICPA NSW are arguing for essential travel criteria for these interstate boarding cases and for there to be consistency across jurisdictions. CWA of NSW totally supports this call. #nobordersforboarders Annastacia Palaszczuk MP Gladys Berejiklian ICPA Aust - Isolated Children's Parents' Association ICPA QLD INC - Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association Queensland Inc

06.01.2022 Tabulam, Bonalbo, Old Bonalbo, Casino, Coraki, Evans Head, Lismore and more are part of the Far North Coast Group.

05.01.2022 Confused about when to wear a face mask? We recommend you wear a face mask whenever you can’t physical distance. For example You can find out more here: www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/face-masks

04.01.2022 It seems only fitting that I am spending International Rural Women's Day in the archives of the Country Women's Association (CWA) of NSW, uncovering stories ab...out some of the organisation's inspiring pioneers. This woman with the deeply sad eyes is Florence Laver, who founded the very first branch of the CWA, at Crookwell in 1922. Originally from Victoria, she lived on a property not far from the town, with her husband and three sons. Florence was a pioneer in pursuing a greater say for women long before the CWA was formed. A few days ago I met her granddaughter and namesake, who showed me an ornate certificate bestowed on Florence by the Victorian Farmers Union (precursor to what eventually became the Country Party) for her "courage and initiative" in creating its first womens section in 1918. Florence was elected as a State vice president of the CWA at its first executive meeting, and devoted many hours to the organisation until her sudden death in 1935 at the age of 60. #CWA #ruralwomen Crookwell Community Hub See more

04.01.2022 The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment "has not effectively supported or overseen town water infrastructure planning since at least 2014. It does ...not have a clear regulatory approach and lacks internal procedures and data to guide its support for local water utilities that service around 1.85 million people in regional NSW" according to an audit released by the The Auditor General today. In light of the most recent crippling drought the CWA of NSW has been advocating for action on the inadequate quality of town water including drinking water in many regional areas. The drought has eased for many, but planning for an adequate standard of water for critical human needs for regional people should not be forgotten. https://www.audit.nsw.gov.au//support-for-regional-town-wa

04.01.2022 Each year our Agricultural & Environmental Committee chooses an Australian fauna and flora to encourage members to discover more about some of our native specie...s. A foe is also chosen to bring awareness to the pests having a negative impact on the environment. Fauna: Possum Flora: Pimelea Foe: Parthenium weed

03.01.2022 RECORD CATTLE SALE AT YULGILBAR STATION It was a near $1 million sale for Yulgilbar Station yesterday with the Brigodoon Cattle Company in Queensland payin...g the top price of $45,000 for Yulgilbar Parramatta. There was close to 200 people at the stud's annual production sale at Baryulgil, but more than 700 watched the sale online with an estimated 25 per cent of cattle sold via online auction. Bulls also sold to Kidman & Co from South Australia. Attendees at the sale were encouraged to social distance by keeping an estimated Santa Gertrudis bull apart from other buyers. More to come... : Bill Speed, Brigodoon Cattle Company with Rob Sinnamon, Yulgilbar Station and the top priced bull Yulgilbar Parramatta.

03.01.2022 Members of Bonalbo and Old Bonalbo CWA gathered at The Dog n Bull Hotel in Bonalbo on 16 December for Christmas lunch. It was a happy farewell to 2020 and all a...re looking forward to meeting up in 2021. FNC Group President and Old Bonalbo branch President Narelle Gotting spoke to the group then Secret Santa presents were handed out by his little helpers. See more

02.01.2022 Courtney from Tabulam CWA Branch in this week's Richmond River Independent. Her story: Joining the Country Women's Association was something I'd always thought I would like to do...someday. I loved the idea of belonging to a group of likeminded women who were all about being in the kitchen and supporting their community. I enjoy cooking and baking, and had even followed the odd recipe for persimmon jam and tomato chutney when our garden was producing well, but I certainly wa...sn't Royal Show cake competition winner material! So when the president of my current branch approached me at a Get Ready Weekend, held by our local RFS, and asked me if I would consider becoming a member of the Tabulam CWA, I was interested but hesitant. Just come along to a meeting she suggested and see what you think. I'll admit I was nervous about attending that first meeting. Vicki and I got on well, but I hadn't met any of the other ladies before, and was expecting a fair amount of cliquishness particularly being so much younger than they, as well as being a relatively new member of the community. I couldn't have been more wrong, and I filled out a membership form that very day. Over the past three years I have worked alongside these ladies at fundraising events, leant my vote to help lobby for change at state level, been to several of the best Christmas parties I've ever attended, and experienced an acceptance, camaraderie and friendship that I absolutely treasure. There is often a misconception (I know I certainly had some preconceived notions!) that the CWA is only about scones and handicrafts. While these things are important - for fundraising and socialising alike - being a top-notch home cook, prolific preserver or award winning baker is not required for membership. There are a couple of members within my branch who don't even enjoy cooking! However, they are passionate about creating positive change in our community, which is really what the CWA is all about. From supporting or organising local events, to providing a voice to government, to stepping up in times of disaster, the Country Women's Association works to advocate for and empower women, families and communities; and ultimately, that is why I am incredibly proud to be a part of it. Courtney Thomas, Tabulam CWA Branch