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Week Starting 30th October 2023

Merriwa Pharmacy

Covid-19 Booster Vaccination Clinic

Please Call Merriwa Pharmacy to make a booking – 6548 2113

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Merriwa Central School P&C Association

HAM RAFFLE

 
Our Annual P&C Ham Raffles will be held on Thursday 7th December at Merriwa RSL club!
 
We are still in the process of collecting donations.
 
If you can contribute to our major fundraiser please get in touch through our FB page or email merriwacentralschoolpandc@outlook.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Royal Hotel Merriwa 

PAINT AND SIP

Join us at the Royal Hotel Merriwa – the beer garden is the perfect place to sip, paint and laugh. A Country Cactus is the perfect artwork for this time of year – you can make it all Christmassy if you want!
 
It’s easy and enjoyable to paint making this a fun artwork for groups, partners or singles!
 
This is a non-BYO event but the bar will be open and serving up all your favourite beverages.
 
This is an 18+ session.
 
 
Hosted by Pinot & Picasso Tamworth

 

 

 

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Merriwa & District Chamber of Commerce & Industry

TRIVIA NIGHT

🌟 Join Us for a Night of Fun and Fundraising! 🌟
 
Hey there, are you new to town?! Are you ready to put your knowledge to the test and show us just how much of a “bright spark” you really are? 🧠✨ Well, we’ve got the perfect opportunity for you!
 
Come along to the Merriwa and District Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc’s Trivia Night and be a part of an exciting evening while supporting a great cause. We’re here to extend a warm welcome to all newcomers, and if you’re looking to join a table with some friendly locals, we’ve got you covered!
 
Here are the event details:
📍 When: Saturday, 4th November 2023
📍 Time: 6:00 PM for a 6:30 PM kick-off
📍 Where: Merriwa Sports Club
 
Our trivia night isn’t just about fun and games; it’s also about helping our community. We’re raising funds to support residents affected by the Merriwa Shared Pathway council-imposed “co-contribution.” Every little bit helps, and your presence at the event is a significant contribution in itself.
 
But that’s not all! We’re also on the lookout for event sponsors. If you, your business, or organization are interested in making a difference and supporting our cause, please get in touch with us at merriwachamber@gmail.com. Your generosity won’t go unnoticed – we’ll be more than happy to promote your business or organization via our social media channels as a token of our appreciation. 🙌
 
Let’s come together, have a blast, and make a positive impact on our wonderful community. See you on November 4th at the Merriwa Sports Club for a night to remember! 🌙✨
 
 
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Merriwa Red Cross Branch

STREET STALL

Merriwa Red Cross – Christmas Street Stall and Raffle is to be held on Friday 3rd November from 9am in front of the IGA.

All donations are greatly appreciated.

–  The Merriwa Red Cross Team

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Royal Hotel Cassilis 

MELBOURNE CUP – LADIES DAY

It’s that time of the year again ladies! Gather your besties and head down to the pub for our annual Melbourne Cup Ladies Day!
 
Package includes:
+ champagne on arrival
+ a selection of delicious house-made hors d’oeuvres & canapes
+ more bubbles, wine, beer, cocktails
+ sweeps
+ fashion on the field
+ lucky door prizes and giveaways
 
When: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Cost: $75
Venue: Royal Hotel Cassilis
Time: 12:00 – 3:30 pm
$15 house-made pizza from 6:00 pm
 
 
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LADIES WHO PAINT & SIP

Penny from Surfside Gallery is back again to close the year off with another interesting painting session.
Put your own interpretation on one of two abstract Australian flowers (Waratah or Banksia) onto a canvas, while enjoying 5 courses of the high-tea-inspired degustation menu, paired with French bubbles, your favourite Royal cocktails.
 
There are three sizes of canvas to choose from Option 1 – 60x60cm, Option 2- 70x70cm, or Option 3 – 90x90cm.
 
Grab your ticket and join in the fun!
Option 1 – $200 Option 2 – $215 Option 3 – $230
 
Materials supplied: Canvas, acrylic paints, pens, ink, and brushes
What to bring: Old clothes or paint shirt.
 
 
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TRIVIA NIGHT

How good!
Christmas Trivia is back at The Royal this year.
When: Saturday 16th December 2023
Venue: Royal Hotel Cassilis
Time: 6pm 
 
Book your table now for family and friends (and of course anyone you wish to impress with your niche knowledge of):
✅ Migratory bird patterns
✅ Taylor Swift
✅ The Roman Empire
Fire up those seasonal brain cells and come ready for battle! Can’t wait to see you all here!
 
Book a table for your team in the tickets section above, or through our website www.royalhotelcassilis.com.au

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Merriwa Rotary Club

MELBOURNE CUP CALCUTTA

MERRIWA ROTARY CLUB NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT !!! Get yourself a table full of friends and relatives and join us for our Annual Melbourne Cup Calcutta Night. ALL proceeds for the night will go towards the Merriwa Shared Pathways – Fundraiser.
 
BOOK your table now and get your numbers to John Sparrow 0499488560 by Sunday 3rd Nov, for catering purposes.
 
$2 for Sweep Tickets and $5 for Calcutta tickets.
 
Sale of tickets in front of Merriwa Pharmacy every morning also available on the night.
 
Meal tickets $35 (pay at door).

Get your SYNDICATE together and buy that special winning horse in the Calcutta Auction. Come and join us. Rotary need our community to support our programs so we can continue to ‘serve our community’. See you there!

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Recycle For Sight

Rotary Merriwa has a long running program to recycle glasses which are no longer needed. For many years our club has been collecting such spectacles….multi-focal, long distance and reading.
 
We forward them to Recycle for Sight which has them graded by qualified optometrists before being dispatched to places overseas where the majority of people cannot, otherwise, afford to pay for them.
 
We estimate the dollar value of glasses donated by our Merriwa / Cassilis community to be well over $100,000.
 
Many newcomers to our community are probably unaware of this service. 
 
Anyone with glasses no longer needed can leave them at MERRIWA PHARMACY.
 
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Merriwa RSL Club 

MELBOURNE CUP

Melbourne Cup day at the RSL! 🐎
Club will be open from 10AM 🕙
Come down and bring your mates, grab a burger and beer and watch the big race! 🍔🍺

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LIVE MUSIC by JASON CARRUTHERS

Saturday 11th November from 7pm at the Merriwa RSL Club

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Merriwa Women’s Bowls Club

Mixed Friendship Day 

Wednesday 22nd November 2023.

Morning Tea 9.30am – Play 10am.

Cost $10 per player

RSVP Loretta on 0428 482 679 by the 17th November 2023, or leave names at the Sports Club. 

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Merriwa Auslan Signing Stars

A social meet-up for locals who want to learn and practice Auslan (Australian Sign Language). All ages, skills and abilities welcome.
Details of meet-up events and other related information will be posted to this group –  https://www.facebook.com/groups/270209912523239
 
The next meeting is to be held on Thursday 2nd November, 6-7pm
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Merriwa History Book Launch 

Claiming the date for the Dinner Launch of the Merriwa History Book. 2nd December, 2023, at the School of Arts at 7pm. More details later on cost and bookings.

 
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Cassilis Bowling Club

What’s On at Cassilis Bowling Club until the New Year! Keep these dates free to come and support your local Community Club!
Annual General Meeting – Sunday 12th November at 5pm followed by a free BBQ. Please show youir support at this meeting 
 
Movie Night – Saturday 18th November at 8pm. The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (this movie was shot at Collaroy Station). Ma’s Tucker will not be open this night. Please bring your own basket supper! 
 
Party – Saturday 2nd December at 5pm. We will be having a hoint party!! To celebrate the Club’s 65th Birthday and combined Adults and Children’s Christmas Partys. 
Bookings for bot Christmas Parties required by Monday 27th November at Bar or phone the club (02) 6376 1002. 
 
Christmas Housie – Sunday 17th December at 4pm
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

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Carols in the Park

SAVE THE DATE

Sunday 17th December 2023 at 6pm

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Upper Hunter Community Services 

ARE YOU BOGGED MATE?

Mary O’Brien is coming to the Upper Hunter to deliver her ‘Are You Bogged Mate?’ event for rural men.

Wondering what ‘Are You Bogged Mate?’ is all about? follow the link to find out more.

https://areyouboggedmate.com.au/

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Upper Hunter Shire Council 

BULK WASTE CLEAN-UP

🗑️🍃 Time’s Ticking: Upper Hunter’s Annual Bulk Waste Clean-Up is Almost Here! 🍃🗑️
The much-anticipated Bulk Waste Clean-Up service is fast approaching, and it’s time to get your unwanted items ready for collection!
🗓️ Updated Collection Dates:
Scone, Gundy, Moonan Flat: October 16-20
Murrurundi, Blandford, Wingen & Bunnan: October 23-2
Cassilis, Merriwa, Aberdeen: October 30 – November 3
 
🚨 Important Info:
Items should be placed kerbside by the Sunday before your collection week.
Garden waste is NOT accepted this year due to the new green-lidded bin service.
No mattresses and tyres
 
🤔 Frequently Asked Questions:
“Can I dispose of my old fridge or bed frame?” Scrap metal and metals like white goods and bed frames are NOT accepted in the Bulky Waste Collection but can be dropped off for free at any of Council’s four Waste Facilities in Aberdeen, Merriwa, Murrurundi or Scone.
“What about my old laptop or TV?” Electronics/E Waste are not accepted in the Bulky Waste Collection but can be dropped off for free at the Community Recycling Centre in Scone.
 
For the full rundown, make sure to visit our website: https://www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au/…/Bulk-Waste-Clean-Up
Get organised and let’s make our community a cleaner place! 🗑️🌿
 
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2024 AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS NOMINATIONS

Upper Hunter Shire Australia Day awards recognise and celebrate those community members who have a consistent record of excellence, who have made outstanding achievements in their field and have contributed in a significant way to the community.

Anyone can receive an Upper Hunter Shire Australia Day award; they just need someone to nominate them.

Residents of the Upper Hunter Shire will be considered by the district Australia Day Committees for the following categories of awards:

  • Citizen of the Year awarded to an individual resident (or couple) in each district who is an inspirational role model and has made a significant contribution to the community in either a paid or unpaid capacity.
  • Young Citizen of the Year awarded to a resident in each district under the age of 25 (as at 26 January 2023) who is an inspirational role model and has made a significant contribution to the community.
  • Local Champion of the Year awarded to a resident of each district who is an inspirational achiever in any “open-age” category of sport, cultural, environmental, professional or other significant activity.
  • Sustainability & Environmental Achievement Award (Merriwa District) awarded to a business within the Merriwa district which is an inspirational role model in demonstrating best practice. This includes agricultural, manufacturing, financial, retail and all other types of business.
  • Shire Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year Council select an overall Shire Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year from the winners of the above categories. District Australia Day Committees will determine the district awards.
  • Special awards may be presented according to an area of excellence, as identified on the nomination form, at the discretion of the District Committees and Council. 

Nomination forms are available from all Council Administration Offices and can be downloaded below.

Nominations close 4pm Friday, 10 November, 2023. 

Nomination Form

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PROPOSED FEES – APPROVALS UNDER WATER MANAGEMENT ACT 2000

Upper Hunter Shire Council is proposing to introduce the following fees for applications and inspections under the Water Management Act 2000:

 Name  Fee GST  Fee Type
Application for Notice of Requirement for single dwelling & dual occupancy  $150.00  N  E
Application for Compliance Certificate for single dwelling & dual occupancy    $150.00  N  E
Application for Notice of Requirement for all other developments  $150.00  N  E
Application for Compliance Certificate for all other developments  $150.00  N  E
Inspection of Works (determined in Notice of Requirement) per inspection  $150.00  N  E

Council is introducing changes to the way in which it approves water and sewerage works associated with development applications. The changes are being made to ensure compliance with the Water Management Act 2000 and to bring Council’s processes into line with other Councils that are also water and sewer authorities.

The new two-step approvals process will require applicants to apply for a Notice of Requirements followed by a Compliance Certificate once water and sewerage works have been completed and any applicable contributions have been paid. Council inspection of works may also be required.

Council invites comment on these proposed fees which can be addressed to the General Manager, Upper Hunter Shire Council, 135 Liverpool St, PO Box 208, Scone NSW 2337 or council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au.

All submissions must be received by COB 1 November, 2023.

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WORKS SCHEDULE – WEEK STARTING MONDAY, OCTOBER 30 2023

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. 

Merriwa

Works Delivery

  • Hampshire Road – Resheeting
  • Golden Highway – Reactive heavy patching
  • Golden Highway – Slashing
  • Rest area maintenance
  • Road inspections as required
  • Action requests as required

Parks and Facilities

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

Water and Sewer

  • Sewer treatment plant operation and maintenance
  • Water treatment operation and maintenance
  • Actions requests as required

 

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