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Liverpool Plains Shire Council

Locality: Quirindi, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6746 1755

Address: 60 Station Street 2343 Quirindi, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.lpsc.nsw.gov.au

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24.01.2022 #COVID19 update Sunday 15 November. No cases of locally acquired COVID-19 were diagnosed in NSW in the 24 hours to 8pm last night. Nine cases were reported in overseas travellers in hotel quarantine, bringing the total number of cases in NSW to 4,306 since the start of the pandemic....Continue reading

23.01.2022 Do you know young people with eating disorders and body image problems? Is social media increasing the risk of eating disorders? With Netflix's new doco The Social Dilemma creating a stir around this topic, Flinders University experts are tackling the pressures of social media with a new, free, online program that has been found to be very helpful for those experiencing body image concerns. I am Media Smart is an Australia-wide research trial of Media Smart, an 8-module prog...ram developed at the University for all Australians aged 13-25 years who wish to improve their body image. The University’s last study found just 14% of young people had spoken to a health professional despite nearly 70% having eating disorder symptoms. Thus a free, effective online resource that can be accessed confidentially is of great value. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/34Yjyfw Check out I am Media Smart here: https://bit.ly/3lHhcso See more

23.01.2022 Premer CWA building looking good after repainting The Premer CWA building has received a facelift, being repainted utilising $15,000 funding Liverpool Plains Shire Council successfully gained through the NSW Government’s local drought stimulus package. (Photo) - Local Shire contractor Shannon Piggott (right) and his crew got stuck into giving the CWA building a makeover during the past week ... The Premer CWA building is an important community asset which also houses the local Health Service, said LPSC Mayor, Councillor Doug Hawkins OAM. It is vital that investment is made in our smaller Shire communities and this is one of a number of community infrastructure projects being undertaken, following community consultation, in the Shire’s villages, designed to support social and community sustainability, he said. There is more to come in Premer with Council also successfully gaining $30,000 through the same program for the refurbishment of the rotunda area at the Lions Park Premer recreation grounds precinct, a project that is planned to be completed during this financial year, Councillor Hawkins concluded.

20.01.2022 Funding Opportunity - Future Drought Fund: Natural Resource Management Drought Resilience Program Applications close October 30 Run By: Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment The Program is focused on support for experimentation in NRM practices, systems and approaches that go beyond current best practice. This aims to foster innovation and transformational change in the management of Natural Capital to deliver drought resilience in agricul...tural landscapes. More details at - https://www.grants.gov.au/Go/Show See more

20.01.2022 The Mayor of Liverpool Plains Shire Council (LPSC), Councillor Doug Hawkins OAM, has welcomed the completion of upgrades to the amenities block at the Willow Tree Recreation Ground saying the improved facilities will benefit members of the local community as well as visitors to the area. The work undertaken includes an upgrade to the septic tank and rubble drain, the replacement of the water heater to increase capacity for showers, new showerheads, replacing doors and painti...ng walls, timber battens and the floor. A new gutter was installed on the northern side of the building and broken pipe vents were repaired. Additionally new LED light battens were installed as was an underground sub-circuit and safety switch, he said. This project was undertaken with $50,000 Council successfully gained through an application to the Federal Government’s Drought Communities Program. The work was carried out by local contractor Hoswell Constructions, he continued. It is really great that Council has been successful in attracting many thousands of dollars in funding that is being invested in projects that provide economic stimulus and long-term infrastructure benefits for our various communities, Councillor Hawkins concluded.

20.01.2022 #COVID19 update Friday 16 October. NSW has reported one new case of locally transmitted COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night. Four cases in overseas travellers in hotel quarantine were also diagnosed, bringing the total number of cases in NSW to 4,137....Continue reading

20.01.2022 As summer commences NSW Emergency Services is calling on residents to be prepared and urging everyone to prepare their bushfire survival plan, not to drive through floodwater, to swim between the flags at beaches, to make sure your home is fire safe this summer and to practice water safety around rivers and dams. Find out more about the steps you can take to Get Ready for summer at https://resilience.nsw.gov.au/prepare.html NSW Minister for Police and Emergency Services Davi...Continue reading

20.01.2022 #COVID19 update Tuesday 1 December. NSW recorded no new cases of locally acquired COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night. Five cases were reported in overseas travellers. This brings the total number of cases in NSW to 4,393 since the start of the pandemic. ... There were 6,635 tests reported to 8pm last night, compared with 6,106 in the previous 24 hours. While NSW has had 24 days without a locally acquired case of COVID-19, there still may be transmission among people who have unrecognised infections with mild or no symptoms. Though restrictions are easing in NSW today, now is not the time to be complacent. NSW Health is again asking everyone to continue to come forward for testing if they have even the mildest symptoms that could signal COVID-19, such as a runny nose or scratchy throat. There are more than 300 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW. To find your nearest clinic visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/.../how-to-protect.../clinics or contact your GP. NSW Health is treating 75 COVID-19 cases, none of whom are in intensive care. Most cases, 96 per cent, are being treated in non-acute, out-of-hospital care, including returned travellers in the Special Health Accommodation. To help stop the spread of COVID-19: If you are unwell, get tested and isolate right away don’t delay. Wash your hands regularly. Take hand sanitiser with you when you go out. Keep your distance. Leave 1.5 metres between yourself and others. Wear a mask when using public transport, rideshares and taxis, and in shops, places of worship and other places where you can’t physically distance. When taking taxis or rideshares, commuters should also sit in the back.

19.01.2022 WERRIS CREEK HOME SUPPORT SERVICE DECEMBER CALENDAR Phone: 02 6768 7505 or Mobile 0428 113 458 Email: [email protected] Christmas/New Year arrangements The Werris Creek Home Support Office will be closed from Thursday 24 December and will re-open on Monday 4 January 2021 from 8.30am.

19.01.2022 With easing of restrictions, the reopening of borders and more traffic on the roads, with increasing activity to come with Christmas/New Year and school holidays, health authorities and governments Australia wide are reminding Australians not to become complacent and to all play a part protecting one another from the spread of COVID-19. Advice from the Australian Government Department of Health Stopping the spread of COVID-19 in Australia is everyone's responsibility. Your ...actions will save lives. If you have cold and flu symptoms, it’s crucial you stay home and arrange to get tested. Practise good hygiene by regularly washing your hands for 20 seconds. If you are out in public, keep 1.5 metres away from others. Follow your local state and territory advice. Learn more: https://www.health.gov.au//novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-hea See more

19.01.2022 #COVID19 update Friday 27 November. NSW recorded no new cases of locally acquired COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night. Four cases were reported in overseas travellers in hotel quarantine, bringing the total number of cases in NSW to 4,367 since the start of the pandemic. ... There were 14,758 tests reported to 8pm last night, compared with 14,885 in the previous 24 hours. NSW Health is treating 75 COVID-19 cases, none of whom are in intensive care. Most cases, 97 per cent, are being treated by NSW Health in non-acute, out-of-hospital care. South Australia has added new exposure sites, and people who have visited them should monitor for symptoms and get tested. Anyone who has travelled from South Australia or New Zealand recently should check the latest advice on sites of concern on the SA Health and NZ Health websites. SA Health: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/.../con.../contact+tracing... NZ Health: https://www.health.govt.nz/.../covid-19-contact-tracing... While everyone needs to take necessary precautions to avoid heat stress as temperatures are expected to climb in the next few days, NSW Health is also urging people to continue to practise COVID-19 safe behaviour during the heatwave. If you are able to cool your home through a combination of fans, air-conditioning and closed blinds, please do so and stay at home. This is so physical distancing in other indoor spaces where people may seek respite from the heat is not compromised. If you do leave your home to visit other indoor spaces, please physically distance and wear a mask in places where you cannot maintain 1.5 metres distance from others. Although NSW has had 20 days without a locally acquired case of COVID-19 and restrictions continue to be eased, now is not the time to be complacent. New infections have been identified in the past after a number of days without any cases because of transmission among people who had mild or no symptoms. Everyone is encouraged to continue to come forward for testing if they have any symptoms that could signal COVID-19, as this is the best way to detect and stop the spread of the virus. There are more than 300 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW. To find your nearest clinic visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/.../how-to-protect.../clinics or contact your GP. To help stop the spread of COVID-19: If you are unwell, get tested and isolate right away don’t delay. Wash your hands regularly. Take hand sanitiser with you when you go out. Keep your distance. Leave 1.5 metres between yourself and others. Wear a mask when using public transport, rideshares and taxis, and in shops, places of worship and other places where you can’t physically distance. When taking taxis or rideshares, commuters should also sit in the back.

19.01.2022 Advice from NSW Health PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT: NEW ZEALAND ARRIVALS NSW Health is contacting 455 people who have arrived from New Zealand since 5 November following a locally acquired case of COVID 19 in Auckland.... These passengers have been sent a message with NSW Health advice and are being called to be alerted to a number of venues of concern in Auckland, consistent with advice provided in New Zealand. This advice was also provided to passengers arriving in Sydney from New Zealand on last night's flight. No passengers reported having attended the venues of concern and none had symptoms. The risk posed by quarantine-free travel remains low. Airlines will ascertain if passengers have attended these venues before they leave New Zealand and if they have, they will be not allowed to travel. All arrivals from New Zealand will be asked to monitor for even the mildest of symptoms and get tested and isolate if they appear unwell, then remain in isolation until a negative result is received, in line with routine advice for all people in NSW. The main venues of concern are: A-Z Collection, 61 High Street, Auckland CBD: 10.30am-6.30pm on 8 November, 10.30am-6.30pm on 9 November, or 10.30am-6.30pm 11 November The Vincent Residences, 106 Vincent Street Auckland Central: 12am on 7 November to 12pm 12 November Red Pig Restaurant, Auckland CBD: 6-8.30pm on 7 November An alert from the New Zealand Ministry of Health is available here: https://www.health.govt.nz/.../4-cases-covid-19-none... A list of additional venues is available here: https://www.health.govt.nz/.../covid-19-contact-tracing... There are more than 300 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW. To find your nearest clinic visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/.../how-to-protect.../clinics or contact your GP.

19.01.2022 #COVID19 update Wednesday 2 December. NSW recorded no new cases of locally acquired COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night. Six cases were reported in overseas travellers. This brings the total number of cases in NSW to 4,399 since the start of the pandemic.... There were 13,237 tests reported to 8pm last night, compared with 6,635 in the previous 24 hours. While NSW has recorded 25 days without a locally acquired case of COVID-19, there still may be transmission among people who have unrecognised infections with mild or no symptoms. Though restrictions have been eased in NSW, we must continue to be vigilant. NSW Health continues to ask everyone to continue to come forward immediately for testing if they have even the mildest symptoms that could signal COVID-19, such as a runny nose or scratchy throat. There are more than 300 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW. To find your nearest clinic visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/.../how-to-protect.../clinics or contact your GP. NSW Health is treating 76 COVID-19 cases, none of whom are in intensive care. Most cases, 96 per cent, are being treated in non-acute, out-of-hospital care, including returned travellers in Special Health Accommodation. To help stop the spread of COVID-19: If you are unwell, get tested and isolate right away don’t delay. Wash your hands regularly. Take hand sanitiser with you when you go out. Keep your distance. Leave 1.5 metres between yourself and others. Wear a mask when using public transport, rideshares and taxis, and in shops, places of worship and other places where you can’t physically distance. When taking taxis or rideshares, commuters should also sit in the back.

19.01.2022 REMINDER - Work is commencing at the Quirindi Library site today in preparation for the redevelopment of the precinct. There will be Pedestrian and Traffic management in place. , Pedestrian and road users are requested to take extra care and follow the signage instructions. There will be ongoing preparatory work at te location for the next couple of weeks.

17.01.2022 At its September Ordinary Meeting, LPSC resolved to reduce the charges to sporting facility user groups by 50 per cent for the 2020/21 financial year. LPSC Mayor, Councillor Doug Hawkins OAM, said Council had received several requests from sporting facility user groups seeking a reduction in fees as COVD-19 impacted their clubs ability to run events, thus reducing their capacity to raise funds to pay the fees. LPSC acknowledges the importance of sport and recreation to the... community and, as such during normal times, user fees are determined on a 30 per cent cost recovery basis with Council providing a significant subsidy to assist the user groups, many of which are organised and run by volunteers. The reduction for the rest of this financial year reduces that cost recovery to fifteen percent, he said. It is important that everything possible is done to assist these organisations to make it through the pandemic, so they continue to operate where possible now and into the future. No club has sought a total waiving of the fees, acknowledging that Council still incurs costs to maintain and operate these facilities even with lower usage, he continued. It is Council policy and part of the Community Strategic Plan to support local groups, including sporting, youth and recreational organisations. Community interest in sport and recreation was evident as Council developed the LP Recreation Strategy. Council is now embarking on the biggest investment in its history towards sport and recreation. Funding has been secured to the value of $3,117,950 to commence implementation of the Showground Precinct and the Quirindi Sporting Fields Precinct projects as well as funding from other sources for further developments at David Taylor Oval Werris Creek and recreation grounds in our smaller communities. There are exciting times ahead for sport and recreation in the Liverpool Plains Shire, he concluded.

17.01.2022 #COVID19 update Saturday 14 November. No cases of locally acquired COVID-19 were diagnosed in NSW in the 24 hours to 8pm last night. Four cases were reported in overseas travellers in hotel quarantine, bringing the total number of cases in NSW to 4,297 since the start of the pandemic....Continue reading

16.01.2022 The RFS advise there is a Very High Fire Danger Rating for the region on Wednesday 02 December.

16.01.2022 A big shout out to the Shire's carers. Carers are people who provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends who have a disability, mental health condition, chronic condition, terminal illness, an alcohol or other drug issue or who are frail aged anyone at any time can become a carer.

14.01.2022 Being Water Conscious + Being Water Wise = Saving Money

10.01.2022 New Glenyalla Road bridge nears completion The contractors engaged by Liverpool Plains Shire Council (LPSC) to construct the new Glenyalla Road bridge, Murray Constructions, have nearly completed the project. Over the last 2 weeks work undertaken has seen all the piles in place, both abutments completed, all three spans planked, and rock mattress completed.... The concreting of the deck slab has now been completed. The new $865,000, single lane, concrete structure crossing of Borambil Creek replaces an old timber bridge which was closed to traffic following structural damage. LPSC was successful in applying for a grant from the Federal Government’s Bridges Renewal Program and gaining 50% of the replacement cost for the new concrete structure. The new bridge has been built to current Australian standards, that provides unrestricted access for heavy vehicles and a useful life of at least 100 years. Council has financed the remaining 50% cost of the project with funding received through the Roads to Recovery program. LPSC Mayor, Councillor Doug Hawkins OAM, said he was pleased to see the bridge nearing completion, which will allow the reopening of the through route from the New England Highway at Kankool, to the Merriwa Road near Willow Tree. He said the road is important to local farming families, as a rural transport route and for those delivering to or collecting from properties enroute.

09.01.2022 Out and about? Don’t forget to pack hand sanitiser and some masks in a ziplock bag. Stay COVID safe. Remember, the best protection against COVID-19 is to do all of the following: > Keep 1.5m apart. > Wash your hands regularly.... > Stay home and get tested immediately if unwell. > Wear a mask if unable to physically distance. Even if you’re wearing a face mask, it’s really important to keep your distance from others, unless you live together. Find out more: https://www.nsw.gov.au/.../how-to-protect-yourself-and... See more

07.01.2022 #COVID19 update Thursday 15 October. NSW has reported six new cases of locally transmitted COVID 19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night. Five cases in overseas travellers in hotel quarantine were also diagnosed, bringing the total number of cases in NSW to 4,132....Continue reading

06.01.2022 THE 2020-21 round of the Australian Government’s Supporting Younger Veterans (SYV) grants program is now open to ex-service organisations (ESOs) and their partner community groups. Grants of up to $50,000 are available for local, community-based projects and activities, and a small number of large grants of up to $150,000 are available for projects that deliver wellbeing support services and activities for the younger veteran community. Applications for the SYV grants close 5 February 2021. For more information and to apply go to https://www.communitygrants.gov.au//supporting-younger-vet

06.01.2022 BEAT THE HEAT POSSIBILITY OF EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS AHEAD The Bureau of Meteorology and Emergency Services are forecasting Heatwave Conditions. Elevated Fire Danger. Strong Winds. Dust and Gusty Storms in the days ahead. The BOM is forecasting temperatures on the Liverpool Plains from the mid-30s to 40 degrees over the next five days. Saturday 28 November also sees a Very High Bush Fire Danger Rating for the North-West Slopes and Plains. Stay cool and plan ahead. Drink ...plenty of water. Check on family, friends and vulnerable neighbours. Find tips to beat the heat at https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//beattheh/Pages/default.aspx Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Ban information can be found at https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans Weather details and warnings can be found at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw Dust storms reduce air quality and visibility and may have adverse effects on health. Find out more at https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//fact/Pages/dust-storms.aspx

06.01.2022 NSW Health strongly recommends you always carry a clean face mask and wear it: when you can’t maintain 1.5 metres of physical distance from others when in high-risk indoor areas such as public transport, supermarkets, shops, places of worship and entertainment venues if symptoms develop while you are out of home if you are out of home and contacted by NSW Health and told you are a close contact ... when caring for or serving vulnerable people if working in a cafe, restaurant, pub, club or other high-risk indoor areas For more advice on wearing a mask visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/face-masks See more

06.01.2022 FUNDING OPPORTUNITY - Before and After School Care Equipment and Facilities Grant Program - https://education.nsw.gov.au//Equipment-and-Facilities-Gra Applications close January 31 2021 Value: Up to $30,000 Run By: NSW Government Department of Education Supports schools and services to fund equipment and facilities that enable new services to establish and existing services to expand.

06.01.2022 List your tourism related business for free with Destination NSW.Go to https://www.destinationnsw.com.au//connect-y/get-connected

04.01.2022 Advice from NSW RFS Liverpool Range Zone ACROSS ALL LIVERPOOL RANGE DISTRICT TOMORROW SATURDAY 28/11/2020

04.01.2022 There is a Very High Fire Danger Rating for the LP Shire on Saturday 28 November.

03.01.2022 The NSW Government has announced the easing of some restrictions for outdoor dining and outdoor music performances. From Friday 16 October restrictions at hospitality venues that have a COVID-19 Safety Plan (https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/covid-safe) will be eased to allow one patron for every two square metres in outdoor areas (previously this was one person per four square metres). Businesses wishing to take advantage of the relaxed restrictions must use electronic methods, like QR codes, to record and keep contact details. You can register your business as COVID Safe by visiting https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/covid-safe

03.01.2022 If you are celebrating Halloween this year here are some ideas on how you can give treats out in a COVID-safe way: - Hang individually wrapped lollies and chocolates on your fence or gate, or pop them on a tray outside your house - Organise a treasure hunt outside to avoid people coming to your house - Get creative and build a lolly chute so you can stay 1.5 metres apart from trick-or-treaters.

03.01.2022 The NSW Government’s Export Assistance Grants program, which provides grants of up to $10,000, is now open for eligible businesses who are exporting or were exporting before being impacted by COVID-19, bushfires or drought. It is designed to help develop global export sales, in turn supporting jobs and local communities. To apply or learn more about the Export Assistance Grants and other assistance go to https://www.global.nsw.gov.au/nsw-export-assistance-package

01.01.2022 Do you enjoy swimming? The State Emergency Service (SES) Liverpool Plains are looking to recruit people to train as Flood Rescue Operators and save lives. But if swimming isn't your strength they have many varied roles where you can help your community. Maybe you enjoy bushwalking and could train in Land search? Maybe you enjoy building or repairing and could help with storm damage? Whatever your passion or strength SES have many varied roles at SES Liverpool Plains where yo...u can help your community. If you would like to know more don't hesitate to contact the Local SES on their Facebook page or visit the SES NSW website. See more

01.01.2022 Full details of criteria, eligibility and the nomination process can be found on the official nomination form. The form can be completed online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LPSAUS21. Hard copies of the form are available from the LPSC Administration Centre, Werris Creek library and the Visitor Information Centre Willow Tree. You can request a form be emailed to you by calling the Customer Service Desk on 6746 1755 or via an email to [email protected]. Details of how ...to return completed nominations is provided on the forms. The categories for the 2021 (LPS) Australia Day Awards are: Citizen of the Year - open to persons 18 years or older on 26 January 2021 Young Citizen of the Year - open to persons under 18 years of age on 26 January 2021 (Both Citizen and Young Citizen categories will be assessed on the commitment the nominee shows to the community through their various community based activities over the last 12 months) Local Legend - Seeks to recognise those individuals who have worked tirelessly without recognition behind the scenes to support an organisation in its activities or an individual in achieving success in a chosen field Sportsperson of the Year - open to persons 18 years or older on 26 January 2021 Junior Sports Person of the Year - open to persons under 18 years of age on 26 January 2021 (Both sports categories will be assessed on the sporting achievements of the nominee including the number of different sports at which the nominee excels and the level at which they represent. Sportsperson of the Year also includes recognition of those men and women who have given outstanding service to a sport or sporting organisation over many years). Marie Maunder Community Service Award - Seeks to recognise an individual who has made an ongoing and outstanding contribution to community service to the Liverpool Plains District. Emergency Services Community Award - As well as looking at contributions within a nominee’s given Emergency Service Agency (ESA), judges will be specifically looking for examples of additional community service nominees have performed, above and beyond their normal ESA duties. Nominees must be Australian citizens, residing in the Liverpool Plains Shire local government area at the time of nomination. You may nominate a person in more than one category however they cannot win more than one category and cannot win a category they won the previous year.

01.01.2022 ROYAL THEATRE UPCOMING EVENTS André Rieu’s Magical Maastricht: Together in Music [E] Wednesday 9 December 10am Quirindi CWA sponsoring movie screening with Morning Tea + $5 movie entry To book tickets or make an enquiry; contact Colleen on 6746 1326

01.01.2022 An update will be posted when circumstances change