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Merriwa Playgroup

Playgroup Tuesday 9.30am Merriwa Library 📚
 
Come along for play, story and craft. This week we will be working on our Springtime show entry. We are decorating hats, Mrs Honeys hat and making flowers, provided by our friends from MCS.
 
Don’t forget your coin donation and morning tea.
 

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Merriwa CWA

Cup cake & Biscuit Decorating for the Show
Where: CWA rooms Merriwa
When: Thursday 19th September 2024
Time: 3.30pm

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Merriwa and District Chamber of Commerce and Industry

 
Join us for the Merriwa & District Chamber of Commerce & Industry General Meeting on Thursday, 19th September at 6 PM at the Merriwa RSL Club – Squatters Corner.
 
Agenda Items include:
📍 Christmas Community Event
📍 Christmas Business Promotion
📍 Christmas Light Competition
📍 Town Promotion & Tourism
📍 Grants & Events
 
We encourage all local business owners and community members to attend, share your ideas, and help shape our town’s future. Can’t make it? Feel free to email your suggestions for discussion.
Your input matters, so we hope to see you there!
 
📧 Contact us at: merriwachamber@gmail.com
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Merriwa Touch Football Association

 
GET YOUR TEAMS IN NOW! DON’T MISS OUT!

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🟩 SENIORS – https://1drv.ms/b/s!Aggwk86SYVhngRxwQywNpTEzWEeb?e=odDH46
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Royal Hotel Merriwa

🎶 LIVE Music @ The Royal Hotel 🎶
SEPT – OCT – NOV
 
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Merriwa Railway Society Inc

The Merriwa Railway Society will hold their next working and open day on Saturday 28th September 2024.

Come along, meet the committee, grab a sausage sanga. A bit of gardening, mowing, whipper snipper. Bring the kids, its School Holidays.

 
Some passenger carriages at the platform will be open for inspection.
 
Any enquiries please phone or text Troy Stolz 0411 862 275
 
 
 
 
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 Merriwa RSL Club

The club will be closed next Monday the 23rd September due to staff training and maintenance. Sorry for any inconvenience.

𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑶𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔

Merriwa R.S.L Club will now be open from 11AM – 7 Days.

𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒕
 
Dine in or take away. Lunch specials available Tuesday-Saturday. (Closed Mondays)
📞 6548 2295 to order.
Lunch 11:30AM – 2:30PM
Dinner 4:30PM – 9:00PM
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Sandy Hollow Charity Motorfest

MAJOR RAFFLE

Our Major Raffle is now LIVE! With over $10,000 in prizes up for grabs, you won’t want to miss out on this! Check out our 9 prizes we have on offer, all thanks to our amazing sponsors! All money raised from our raffle will be donated to MS Australia to help those in need. DRAWN 1st October 2024 at 2pm LIVE on our Page!
 
Click this link to buy your tickets today! https://www.raffletix.com.au?ref=6rd73
 
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Merriwa Springtime Show

Its Show Time !!
 
Its that time of year as spring draws near, the Mach Energy Mount Pleasant Operation Merriwa Springtime Show 2024 is fast approaching.
The committee has been hard at work to secure some spectacular entertainment options!
 
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On Saturday the 21st of September some of the entertainment you can expect to see.
• Pig Races
• Medieval Skill at Arms & Jousting Demonstrations
• Fairy LaLa Magic Show
• Jabiru Wildlife Reptile Shows
• Kaboom Fireworks
• Mechanical Bull
• Dog High Jump Competition
• Six Bar Horse Jumping
• EAT@153 Lolly Scatter
• Buckaringa Whip Cracking Competition
• Carnival rides and attractions
• Arts, Crafts & Cooking Exhibitions
• Horse, Cattle & Sheep Competitions
• Food & Market Stalls.
 
Visit our Facebook page for details on each event
Full Show Events Program can be found on our Website: https://www.merriwashow.com.au/
 
Show entry ticket prices
• Adult $20.00
• Child (5-18) & Pensioner $10.00
• Family (2 adults + all children) $40.00
 
The Merriwa P.A.H.&I would like to thank all the Sponsors of the Show who make it possible to secure these events.
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NSW RFS Liverpool Range District

LIVERPOOL RANGE RURAL FIRE DISTRICT

The 2024/2025 bush fire danger period will commence on the 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2025. During this period, permits issued pursuant to Section 87 of the Act will be required for the lighting of fire for the purposes of land clearance or fire breaks.
 
For further information please don’t hesitate to contact the Liverpool Range District Office during business hours on 02 6746 5800 or by email liverpool.range@rfs.nsw.gov.au.
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Cassilis Country Music Inc.

EVENT PROGRAM

Plan your October long weekend around this timeline. ⛺️ Be sure to follow the Cassilis Country Music Inc on Facebook for all the latest updates.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 4TH 2024

5-6PM : DAN EADE / 6-8PM : DINNER AND RAFFLES @ THE CLUB / 8-11PM : SQUEAKY SOUND BOX 

SATURDAY OCTOBER 5TH 2024

9-11AM : SHYANNE IRWIN /11-1PM : CHRIS LONDON / 1-3PM : CROSS COUNTRY / 3-5PM : MACKENZIE LEE / 5:30-7:30 : SAMANTIX / 7:30-8:30PM : MATT BARRATT /9PM- 12AM : VICTORIA MCGEE & SOUTHERN STONE

SUNDAY OCTOBER 6TH 2024

9-11AM : BREKKY @ THE CLUB / 10-11AM : SHYANNE AND IMOGEN / 11-12PM : CHURCH SERVICE / 1-2PM : YABBY RACES / 2-3PM : MICK FETCH / 3-5PM : JARRED TAYLOR / 6:30PM-9PM : NRL GRAND FINAL ON THE BIG SCREEN

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Cassilis Bowling Club

Be sure to add all these dates into your diary! #cassilis #cassilisnswaustralia #cassilisnsw
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Upper Hunter Shire Council

 

WORKS SCHEDULE – WEEK STARTING MONDAY, 2 September 2024

Each week Upper Hunter Shire Council prepares a report detailing the work that our infrastructure crews plan to deliver in the coming week. 

Scheduled work is merely an indication of what we intend to undertake and is not a guarantee of work being carried out. As factors such as weather, resource availability and unexpected needs can impact Councils priorities for the coming week. 

Works Delivery

  • Bunnan Road – Heavy patching
  • Flight Springs Road – Maintenance grading
  • Road inspections as required
  • Action requests as required

Parks and Facilities

  • Amenities maintenance
  • Cemetery maintenance
  • Parks, sports fields, rest areas, entrances/approaches, Showground Passive areas and reserves mowing and maintenance
  • Playground inspections
  • Actions requests as required

Water and Sewer

  • Water treatment plant operation and maintenance
  • Sewer treatment plant operation and maintenance
  • Water and sewer distribution systems and actions requests as required
  • Water main renewal work- near 57 King George V Avenue Merriwa (work commencing 6 August 2024)

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Have you seen something that needs attention?

Please use the Customer Request Management Form available online by clicking here to lodge an action with UHSC.

Alternatively, you can download and use the Snap, Send, Solve app from the App store. This app allows you to submit requests with various authorities or Local Council with ease. Learn more about the Snap, Send, Solve app here. 

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State Matters – A Weekly Bulletin from Dave Layzell MP

Member for Upper Hunter – 16 September 2024

KIDS VOUCHERS UPDATE

NEW ACTIVE AND CREATIVE KIDS vouchers are now available for eligible Upper Hunter electorate recipients.

The $50 voucher is provided twice a year to use towards sport, creative and cultural activities if you receive Family Tax Benefit Part A, Part B or both in the current or previous financial year.

Eligible activities include dance, music, football/soccer, martial arts, craft, gymnastics, visual arts, painting, drawing, drama, tennis, rugby league, singing, basketball, languages, netball, yoga, creative writing, choreography, circus arts and coding.

This is the second voucher for 2024 and you can also apply for Voucher 1 if you haven’t already.

Eligible recipients can combine Voucher 1 and Voucher 2, and use both vouchers together before 31 December for a combined value of $100 with a registered provider.

You can apply for and use Voucher 2 of 2024 by 14 July 2025.

Check your eligibility and discover more about Active and Creative Kids at: www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-an-active-and-creative-kids-voucher

RENEWABLES UPDATE

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure has placed the Environmental Impact Statement for the Maison Dieu Solar Farm, Singleton on public exhibition until 9 October.

The proposed State Significant Development is for a 60 Megawatt solar farm with energy storage and associated infrastructure.

All submissions must be made online through the NSW Planning Portal and if you need assistance making a submission, visit help and resources or call Service NSW on 1300 305 695.

Community Information Sessions are also being held this week for two other renewable energy projects proposed for the electorate.
 
Yancoal has sessions on the Stratford Renewable Energy Hub at Stratford Hall on Tuesday 17 September, 10am-6pm, and Gloucester Council Chambers on Wednesday 18 September, 10am-6pm.
 
The Denman Renewable Energy Hub’s proponents will meet with the community outside Denman Memorial Hall on Friday 20 September, Noon-3pm and Saturday 21 September, 9am-Noon.
 

GET READY, THIS WEEKEND!

Prepare for the Bush Fire Season during Get Ready Weekend 2024 when events are held across the state this weekend including in the Upper Hunter electorate.
 
The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) reckons it’s the perfect time to speak with local brigades about your bush fire survival plan, fire danger ratings or preparing your home.
 
As the bush fire season approaches, it is crucial residents and landowners are aware of risks and take steps to protect homes and properties.
 
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your local RFS brigade during September 21-22 with Get Ready Weekend events listed at: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/get-ready
 

TRANSGRID GRANTS

Transgrid’s Community Partnerships Program has delivered financial assistance for two projects in the Muswellbrook area.
 
Edinglassie Rural Fire Brigade will use its grant to install security cameras at the fire station.
 
Whilst Carries Place domestic violence and homelessness service now has funding to support vulnerable Muswellbrook and Upper Hunter children during the school holidays.
 
Transgrid’s program offers grants of up to $5,000 for not-for-profit organisations that are local to its planning, operations and major project areas.
 
Organisations seeking Community Partnerships Program funding are encouraged to apply for the next round in October: www.transgrid.com.au/community/community-partnerships-program
 

MOBILE NETWORK CHECK

Telstra is asking customers to check if their Telstra GO has the latest software update and is configured to boost 4G signal ahead of the 3G network closure.
 
The repeaters are network coverage extension devices that maximise mobile signal in areas of low coverage.
 
It receives a signal from a nearby Telstra mobile base station before amplifying and distributing the improved mobile signal to the desired area via an antenna.Many Telstra GO Repeaters operate on both 3G and 4G and will not be impacted when 3G closes from 28 October. 
 
However, in some instances they may have been configured to only operate on 3G and haven’t been updated with the latest software.
 
Telstra encourages users to check repeater settings using a smartphone with the Cel-Fi WAVE app installed to see if its correctly configured to boost 4G signals and has the latest software update.
 
A factsheet with instructions to update your repeater with the latest software can be downloaded from: https://qrco.de/bewdvA
 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The NSW Department of Education and TAFE NSW are partnering to deliver an Early Childhood Professional Learning Program.
 
Fully subsidised professional learning will be open to all Early Childhood Education and Care educators and teachers that work at a service or live in NSW.
 
First phase of the program is a series of short online microskills and webinars designed by sector experts available through TAFE NSW’s online learning platform.
 
The second phase will deliver a leadership development program that aims to increase workforce retention by supporting early childhood education and care professionals to thrive as leaders.
 
Visit the TAFE NSW website to express interest and obtain more information: www.tafensw.edu.au/ecec-professional-learning-program
 

MOBILE VENDOR REVIEW

The approvals process for mobile vendors to operate across multiple council areas is currently being reviewed by the Office of Local Government (OLG).
 
Currently, mobile businesses must seek separate approval in each council area where they want to operate, as required under Section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993.
 
The NSW Government is proposing to reduce red tape and allow mobile businesses to operate across multiple council areas by seeking approval once and having that approval recognised by other councils.
 
This new framework will be available to food trucks, buskers, outdoor fitness and market stalls – additional mobile businesses may benefit from the reform in the future.
 
Councils or a mobile business in one of the categories mentioned above are encouraged to provide feedback on the development of this new, streamlined approval framework by completing and submitting a survey.
 
Have your say on the local approvals (mutual recognition) framework by Thursday 24 October: www.nsw.gov.au/have-your-say/streamlining-mobile-business-approvals or share further comments with OLG via email at: vibrancy@olg.nsw.gov.au
 

OUTSIDE!

The Upper Hunter electorate will spring out of hibernation from Friday as a swag of events draw communities outdoors over the next two weekends.
 
The Stroud Rodeo and Campdraft celebrates 50 years with campdrafting from 6.30am Friday followed by the junior rodeo from 3pm to launch two days of action.
 
Dungog Rotary hosts Pedalfest 2024 across the weekend with the traditional Kids and Cobwebs ride for all the family mustering at Dungog Public School on Friday from 3.30pm for a 4pm start.
 
Merriwa Springtime Show draws the crowds Friday until Sunday with the main show day including all rides and entertainment on Saturday.
 
Then, there’s the 150th Singleton Show, Friday to Sunday 27-29 September, with the Grand Parade at 2.30pm Saturday, Fireworks at 7.30pm and the Demolition Derby from 9pm.
 
Plus the King of the Ranges Stockman’s Challenge is on at the Rosedale Horse Complex, 27-29 September, as stockmen and women are challenged until Murrurundi finds the 2024 Queen and King of the Ranges.
 

FIRE TRAIL WORKS

If you head into the hills north of Murrurundi expect to see a $1.15 million fire trail project which has been undertaken by NSW Government around the village of Hanging Rock.
 
Crown Lands has funded the upgrades with support of the Soil Conservation Service and the Rural Fire Service (RFS).
 
The western side of the village has a series of fire trails located on a Crown reserve, with the Hanging Rock Village Fire Trail, Ryans Fire Trail and Inverary Fire Trail upgraded to latest RFS standards.
 
Work has included grading and shaping of fire trails, creation of vehicle turning and passing bays to allow firefighting vehicles to better manoeuvre, and installation of drainage to direct stormwater away from trails and protect them against erosion.
 
Access gates and directional signage have also been installed on the fire trails and an Asset Protection Zone (APZ) created behind property boundaries on the western side of Hanging Rock.
 

COMMUNITY SUPPORT GRANTS

Applications are now open for the Singleton and Gloucester/Stroud communities to benefit from the Yancoal Community Support Programs.
 
Organisations that have either Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) or not-for-profit status along with sporting teams of all codes and ages may apply for a grant to undertake projects.
 
Community groups seeking funding are encouraged to read the Stratford Coal and Ashton Coal Guidelines and Application Form to determine their eligibility and to obtain further information.
 
The aim of the Community Support Program is to help a wide range of community needs such as education, environment, health, infrastructure projects, arts, leisure and research. 
 
Applications must be lodged by 27 September with further details at: 

 

Contact:

Email address:  upperhunter@parliament.nsw.gov.au; 

Phone number: 6543 1065; 

Postal address P.O. Box 493, Muswellbrook 2333.

www.davelayzell.com.au/news/categories/state-matters

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