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Lockhart Caravan Park

If you know someone looking for just the right place to set up camp with a tent or caravan, or looking to hire an on-site van, then Lockhart Caravan Park is just the place.

Situated in Green Street, the caravan park is just 100 metres from the

shopping area and within easy walking distance to all facilities.

There are 21 sites, three unpowered and eighteen powered sites.

Three Cabins which can accommodate up to 8 people are also available.

A modern camp kitchen is available as well as showers, toilets and a peaceful

location.

Contact the Manager on

0458 205 303

for bookings.

The 18th

Annual National

Picolight Fly-in

Thurs 17th – Sun 20th Sept 2015

Milbrulong will again host the Annua l Na t i ona l Powe red Paragliding Fly-in. Some 50 pilots will again come to Milbrulong to fly these lightest of all possible flying machines. They launch from Jeff and Larraine Hoffmann’s farm, Gerhardt Hoffmann's Lane off the Lockhart The Rock Road. Many people will have seen these flying around in past years. The visitors love the area at this time of year because it is so scenic. They are legal to fly low and like nothing better than to cruise around just above the canola crops. They also like to wave to people so please wave back and make them welcome.

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It has been a very sad time this month for Council as we have lost a fellow colleague in Councillor John Paterson. John lost his battle with cancer a short time after he had been diagnosed with the disease.

He was a very strong advocate for The Rock community and a well respected councillor amongst his peers. His Memorial Service was held in the Avenue at The Rock on Friday 14th August with a large gathering paying their respects and offering their condolences to Sue (his wife) and family members. His input at council will be sorely missed.

Council has received notice that three grants that were applied for have been successful. The Community of Pleasant Hills will be pleased with their application as the State Government has granted $33,000 to assist with the upgrade of the Pleasant Hills Community Hall roof.

Council has also secured a grants of $3,600 to improve the walking track at the Galore Hill Nature Reserve and $3,636 from the Department of Veteran Affairs ‗Saluting Our Service Commemorative Grant Programme‘ to be spent on restoration of the Honour Board housed in the Lockhart Memorial Hall, acknowledging the service and sacrifice of local men that fought in the First World War. There are 34 treasured photos of soldiers inserted in the honour board that require restoration and preservation

The Greens Gunyah Museum and Doris Golder Gallery Committee are hoping to be successful in obtaining a grant of $15,000 from the Foundation Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) to go towards the purchase of the Billabong Motors site. The pledges have reached an encouraging level, contributions amount to $30,000 to date for purchase of the site, however, we still have a long way to go to reach our target.

Since the introduction of kerbside recycling bins back in 2010 together with an expansion of the pick up route council has been able to reduce the amount of product being deposited in our landfill sites. This is very encouraging for the longevity of our landfill sites as well as improving the environment for future generations. It is anticipated that our landfill sites have approximately 15 years of life left, so with this in mind council is looking at introducing a green waste and food organics collection. This collection would require a third bin and would be picked up on a fortnightly basis. The bin would provide residents the opportunity to dispose of food waste and green garden waste which council could use to make compost/mulch for use in their Parks and Gardens. There

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could be a possibility of compost/mulch being available for the general public in the future. Before any additional waste collection is introduced council will consult with the community on various aspects of the collection eg; bin size that needs to be addressed before commencement of this service.

Council has finally developed a ―Keeping of Animal Policy‖ which it believes is fair and equitable for residents of this Shire. The draft policy will be on public exhibition for 28 days and that includes the council website. We look forward to your comments. The policy is very accommodating for residents who want to keep animals on their blocks in the Shire.

After intensive research by a working group from council in conjunction with the principal of The Rock Central School, Donna Rockley it has been decided by Council to establish an Out of School hours care program called OOSH. This program will cater for children in 3 strands. Before School care, After School care and Vacational care. At this stage the program is envisaged to commence on the 1st day of the school year 2016 and vocational care over the summer school holidays. Approval has been granted by the Department of Education to conduct the program within The Rock School Library where it has the facilities to cater for such a service. A survey was conducted and over 30 respondents indicated an interest in the service. Ten participants in the program will make the service viable.

Council once again agreed to sponsor the main prize for the Farm Art Sculpture Award at 2015 Spirit of the Land Festival. First prize will be $10,000 and council is honoured to be involved with such a successful festival.

Recently Deputy Mayor Rodger Schirmer, General Manager Rod Shaw and I met with the Minister for Local Government Paul O‘Toole. The meeting was very informative with both parties asking relevant questions and providing answers on the future of the Lockhart Shire Council. It was encouraging to hear him say he had no preconceived plan in his desk drawer for our Shire. He was interested to hear being part of a Joint Organization benefited the Shire and the saving we are able to achieve from volunteers operating our section 355 committees. Overall we all left the meeting in a very positive frame of mind.

Finally it would be good to see some sunny days for it has been a cold wet winter. I am not sure what has happened to the forecasted El Nino but our farmers are not complaining.

Either you run the day or the day runs you

Mayor Peter Yates

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Attention Lockhart Shire Community Groups

Work for the Dole program (WDP)

The Federal Government has introduced a new initiative to provide hands on work skills for eligible job seekers.

This new Work for the Dole Program (WDP) is aimed at providing flexible work skills placements for job seekers that will benefit local communities. The program has already commenced and hosts can range from charities, church groups, local community and service organisations, land care groups, in fact almost any group that are not for profit organisations.

The work placements are not to replace any work that would normally be carried out by current employees.

There are of course a number of other conditions, however some examples of suitable work are:

Retail work in not for profit stores

Administration in eligible organisations

Gardening and maintenance activities

Rehabilitation works in parks and roadways

Restoration of community activities

Other details of the program can be found at www.employment.gov.au/work-dole

This new initiative represents a golden opportunity for your group to get action on projects you have been planning for ages but haven‘t got around to doing yet for a variety of reasons.

If your group is interested in participating, please make contact with the following Work for the Dole Co-ordinator;

Alison Gillingham

Work for the Dole Co-ordinator

55-57 Thomson Street

Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

Email: gillinghama@missionprovidence.com.au

Phone: 0475948803

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Tourism & Economic Development

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Tourism & Economic Development

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Totem Skateboarding are coming to Lockhart Shire in the

September School Holidays Do you love to skate or would just like to learn how? Nigel from Totem Skateboarding and two trained instructors will be at the Lockhart Skate Park on Friday 25 September from 10 am to 2pm. Come along and enjoy lessons on skateboarding for beginners to the more advance. Learn how to skate Lockhart Shire‘s Heather Harradine Memorial Skate Park in new and exciting ways. Helmets and skateboards will be available for use plus stickers and giveaways will be given out on the day.

Registration forms are available from the Lockhart Shire Office or contact Susan Kane, Youth Services Development Officer Phone: 0417212069 or Email:

skane@geaterhume.nsw.gov.au

Lockhart Shire Youth Committee Information Session Are you aged between ages of 12-25 years and are interested in being part of the Lockhart Shire Youth Advisory Committee? If so the Lockhart Shire will be holding an information session on Monday 7 September from 3.45pm to 4.30pm in the Lockhart Shire Council office. Afternoon tea will be provided.

The information session will provide an opportunity for the Youth Services Development Officer, Susan Kane to meet the youth of Lockhart Shire and to provide an information session on the formation of a Youth Advisory Committee in the Lockhart Shire.

The primary role of being part of a Youth Advisory Committee would be

• To advocate for the needs of young people and provide a mechanism for their participation and involvement on community issues

• To assist young people in developing skills in various areas.

• To assist in planning holiday programs for youth as well as annual youth week events

For more information contact Susan Kane, Youth Services Development Officer Phone: 0417212069 or Email: skane@geaterhume.nsw.gov.au

Take Charge & Volunteer www.takecharge.org.au Promoting volunteering to young people and assisting

the longevity of so many Riverina volunteer

organisations is the aim of Riverina Eastern Regional Organisations of Council’s (REROC) new Take Charge

and Volunteer project, in conjunction with Greater Hume Shire Council. The ongoing battle to attract and retain young volunteers is not new, but by partnering with

Riverina organisations and together, developing innovative ideas, REROC hopes to connect young people with the groups who need them the most.

A youth survey carried out in conjunction with REROC’s Take Charge Riverina Youth

Leadership Forum 2013 revealed a large percentage of the 120 students at the

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forum not only thought volunteering was important in their home town, but that most

of them really wanted to become volunteers. The Take Charge and Volunteer project will assist on both sides of the volunteer

relationship – with both the organisation and the volunteer. The www.takecharge.org.au website is looking for Riverina organisations ready to

embrace the challenge of this new project, sign up, and list their volunteering

opportunities, which young volunteers can search for via their industry of interest or where they live. When the volunteer finds something they are interested in, they can

register their interest and a volunteering relationship will be formed with the organisation.

If organisations prefer, a simple training session can be held in your Local Government Area where a member of your organisation can be guided through preparing for

accepting and working with young volunteers, and how to best use

www.takecharge.org.au. The project will also look at rewarding young volunteers for their efforts.

Any organisation wishing to be involved in the project, or wanting to attend a training session, can contact Council’s Library & Youth Services Development Officer Susan

Kane on 0417 212 069 or email skane@greaterhume.nsw.gov.au.

Further information is also available from REROC’s Regional Youth and Communities contact, Kylie Dunstan on kdunstan@reroc.com.au or 0437 863 426; or REROC

Executive Officer, Julie Briggs jbriggs@reroc.com.au or 6931 9050. The project has been funded by the New South Wales Government through Youth

Opportunities.

Easy Steps to getting started

1. Go to www.takecharge.org.au

2. Click on the big purple button to Sign Up

3. Fill in the straightforward form, accept the Terms and Conditions and hit

Register

4. Once your organisation is approved by Take Charge, you will receive an email f

rom us

5. Log in to your account, click on the Opportunities tab

hit New

6. Fill in the form and hit Create Opportunity

7. Once you receive and email saying your Opportunity has been accepted, it will

be listed on www.takecharge.org.au

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

8. Make sure you keep an eye out for emails from Take Charge when you get

Interest in your opportunity

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Works Report:

All three grader crews are generally undertaking maintenance of rural roads, being maintenance or shoulder grading, with some re-sheeting occurring where possible. This will continue until spring when planned construction projects will commence.

It is expected that gravel winning and crushing will commence shortly to provide gravel for our projects this financial year.

Concrete crew is undertaking various miscellaneous culvert and footpath works around the Shire, including commencing the 2015/16 PAMPS programme. This crew will also be undertaking culvert extension works for shoulder widening road projects occurring later in the year.

Council has been successful in gaining Fixing Country Roads grant. This involves major culvert works at Braithwaite‘s Creek, The Rock. These works are now largely complete for the time being until the warmer months. The remainder of the project will involve widening the road from Yerong Street to Vincents Road.

Council has also been successful with obtaining grant monies to construction disabled bus stops on Urana Street, either side of the new toilet block. The bus stops will have two new shelters, pedestrian crossings and full disabled access. Detailed design has been completed, major component items ordered, with construction works set to commence very shortly. Minor disruptions will be expected within this area.

Flood Mitigation:

A consultant has been appointed to undertake the design and investigation work of recommended flood mitigation works for both Lockhart and The Rock. Survey works have commenced and preliminary concept plans are expected shortly.

Fleet:

Plant and equipment replacement, as per 2015/16 Operational Plan, has commenced with quotations being sourced and tenders called for two major plant items.

drumMUSTER

Due to the clash of dates with the Henty Machinery Field Days, the drumMUSTER collection events have been rescheduled to 15 September for Lockhart and 17 September for The Rock. Applications for expressions of interest close on 28 August. Anyone wishing to make a booking for one of these days please call the Council Administration office on 69 205 305.

Trees

Annual pruning of Councils‘ street trees, including lanes is almost complete. A boom lift was hired again for another week to enable the removable of a dead eucalypt in Walter Day Park, a dangerous hung up limb at Lockhart Golf Club and a large eucalypt on Vincent Road with a compromised trunk. A couple of days were also spent on Klimpsch Lane addressing limbs overhanging the road; further work of this nature will be schedule on shire roads as resources allow.

A number of replacement trees have been planted in Lockhart, The Rock and Yerong Creek including a few trial species. Since the introduction of Council‘s Street Tree Policy some new species have been trialled; Wagga City Council is using Chinese Elms extensively in the CBD to replace the aging Plane Trees but as Wagga has a slightly milder climate, higher annual rainfall and the CBD is quite protected it was felt a trial was necessary to see if they could cope with Lockhart Shire‘s harsher elements. Chinese Elms have been planted in Matthews St, Lockhart in the block behind the Central School and King St, the majority have been in for two summers with few loses and are developing well, they are due to be removed from the watering schedule this year and if they continue to perform over the summer Council will commit to planting them in larger numbers and more prominent locations.

A small number of Box Elder have been planted this year, two in Hayes Street to assess the possibility of replacing the poorly preforming Golden Ash and two at the caravan park. The Box Elder has been a popular

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garden tree for many years but has not been used extensively by Councils due to poor branch attachment and excessive procreation which has led to them being listed as an environment weed. ‗Kelly‘s Gold‘ and ‗Sensation‘ are new hybrids that are smaller, slower growing, have better form and branch attachment and most importantly are sterile or fruitless.

Replacement planting of frost sensitive species will be schedule for spring to enable them to establish their root systems before next winter.

EE Heckendorf Aviary Site:

Preparation work has been done to ready the old Aviary site for planting of the EE Heckendorf Memorial Garden. The site has been excavated, had new soil introduced and then mulched. A sleeper edging will be added and the garden will be planted with bird attracting natives for their low maintenance and to enhance the bird theme that will culminate with the installation of the acquisition prize native bird themed sculpture commemorating Mr EE ‗Curly‘ Heckendorf and signage explaining he‘s contribution to the local community.

Sculpture Trail

Following consultation with Lockhart Community Bank, who funded the purchase of ‗Eagle‘ for the community, preparations have begun to ready the sculpture for installation high amongst the native grasses on the corner of Urana and Brookong Streets. The locating of the sculpture in this area, in a ‗natural‘ habitat with the eagle poised to swoop, will ensure maximum impact on visitors arriving to the town and will be the first introduction to the sculpture trail walk for those visitors arriving via Urana. The location of the sculpture in this position will mean all the main arteries to town will house sculptures except Albury Road.

Keeping of Animals – Revised Proposed

Policy

Council at its meeting 16 February 2015 resolved to form a sub-committee to review proposed ‗Keeping of Animals‘ policy with the possibility of it being adopted into the future.

The sub-committee recently met and has developed a revised policy which is simpler and allows some more flexibility for the residents, whilst still outlining Council‘s ability to act if required. Council at its meeting 17 August 2015 resolved to place the revised ‗Keeping of Animals‘ policy on public exhibition for 28 days and bring further report to Council in due course. Copies of the Draft policy can be found on Council‘s website as well as its Administration Building, The Rock Post Office, Pleasant Hills Post office, Yerong Creek Post Office and Lockhart Newsagency. Comments will be received by Council up until Friday 25 September 2015.

Kerbside Waste Collection

Council‘s current waste contract for kerbside collection expires 1 July 2016. At its meeting 17 November 2014 Council resolved to extend its current waste contract for kerbside collection until 1 July 2016. This is to allow further investigation into a joint contract with Wagga Wagga City Council (WWCC) and Urana Shire Council (USC). Lockhart Shire Council (LSC) currently has a two bin system, being 240L general waste bin collected weekly, and 240L recycling bin (introduced July 2010) collected fortnightly. WWCC has a 120L general waste bin collectedly weekly, 240L recycling bin collected fortnightly, and 240L green waste bin collected fortnightly. WWCC is currently reviewing its waste services provided by Council with a new contract for the three bin kerbside waste collection service set to begin in April 2017. While LSC, with the introduction of kerbside recycling collection being introduced in 2010, has improved waste reduction, Council staff are looking at innovative ways to take the reduction in waste to landfill. One such way is to introduce green waste and food organics collection. Food and garden organics make up approximately 60% of what is in a general waste bin. Introducing a food & garden organic waste collection will mean residents can put all food waste in the garden waste bin instead of the general waste

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SWIMMING POOL LEASES FOR 2015/16 SEASON

Expressions of interest are invited and will be received up to 4.00pm Monday

7 September 2015 for the lease of the Swimming Pool Complexes at Lockhart

and The Rock for the 2015/2016 season. Some qualifications are required

including a person with current Pool Lifeguard and First Aid Certificates. A

qualified person is to be present at all times the pool is open to the public.

Consideration will be given to individual or combined leases. Further details

can be obtained by contacting Council's Director of Engineering, David Webb

on (02) 6920 5305

bin. This will reduce the amount of waste going to landfill. Currently it is anticipated that LSC has approximately 15 years of landfill space available. Milbrulong tip is due for closure in the next 12 months. Any initiatives that can extend the life of the current landfills will be of benefit to residents, as if the sites are closed then waste transfer stations will have to be created and waste taken to Wagga or another regional landfill, adding significant cost burden to Council. Council is currently trialling making compost at its Lockhart landfill site, with the intent that if organics collection is introduced then it will be able to make its own compost/mulch for Parks & Gardens, as well as possibly the general public. As there are many permutation and combinations of bin sizes and collection frequency it is proposed that Council staff undertake consultation with the community to seek feedback on possible options to enhance system to collect and process waste materials at an acceptable cost. Council at its meeting 17 August 2015 resolved to

a) Extend the current Waste Contract with Transpacific Cleanaway until 31 March 2017, to be in line with WWCC;

b) Undertake community consultation with regards to waste collection options through flyers, surveys and public stalls in Lockhart, The Rock & Yerong Creek; and (c) A further report brought to Council following community consultation.

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LOCKHART SHIRE MONTHLY POLICE REPORT

(August) Lockhart Police – The Rock Police

02 69205205 02 69202044

DRUGS

Police have been receiving good information from members of the public in relation to the use and sale of drugs by persons within the Lockhart Shire. This information is valuable for Police as we continue to collate intelligence surrounding these persons and locations. The information provided to Police suggests large numbers of persons involved in the use and sale of all types of drugs by persons of all age groups within our towns. If you have any information relating to drugs within our communities, please let us know or contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

RANDOM DRUG TESTING

Police now have the facilities to conduct random drug testing of any driver of a motor vehicle. Police will be concentrating on testing drivers to detect those under the influence of drugs and alcohol throughout the Lockhart Shire.

YOUNG PERSONS

Parents, do you know where your children are at night? Do you assume they are tucked up in bed? Police are constantly observing large number of youths walking the streets at all hours of the night. Often they are smoking cigarettes or evident they have consumed alcohol. Any person under the age of 18 detected with cigarettes will have their cigarettes confiscated and destroyed by Police under the provisions of the Public Health (Tabacco) Act 2008. Any person detected supplying alcohol or cigarettes to persons under the age of 18 may be dealt with by way of Infringement Notice.

Police have been involved in a number of incidents relating to crime, both minor and of a serious nature committed by young persons. These have involved vandalism, stealing, harassment, dangerous driving and break and enter. Police have been in consultation with local schools and need the help of parents to know where your children are and what they are doing.

Lockhart Shire Police Police Assistance Line - 131 444

Coming to Lockhart in October

The Australian Army Band Kapooka

Brought to you by the Lockhart Hospital Auxiliary

The Auxiliary is fundraising to purchase a digital x-ray machine for the

Lockhart Multi-Purpose Service

For further details see the next issue of the Newsletter and Verandah Post

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AGED CARE FOR LOCKHART & DISTRICT RESIDENTS

AN INFORMATION SEMINAR ORGANISED AND SPONSORED BY

WOODHAVEN

IN CONJUNCTION WITH LOCKHART MULTIPURPOSE CENTRE

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES (Centrelink) LOCKHART SHIRE COUNCIL – MAGNOLIA LODGE

LEGAL AND FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS

The rules concerning Aged Care changed 1 July 2014 and the impact of these changes need to be highlighted to anyone considering Aged Care into the future – including your family

How much do you need to pay to enter an Aged Care facility such as ―Woodhaven‖?

What happens to my pension?

Will I have to sell my home?

What about ongoing costs?

These and other important issues will be discussed.

It may be you and your family should be starting to think about how aged care works along with its financial obligations.

Come along and be updated about the changes:

WHEN: Wednesday 23 September 2015

WHERE: Lockhart Ex-Servicemen’s Club

TIME: 6.00pm

Bookings Essential RSVP to Woodhaven

(Lindy) Phone: 02 69205610 / Email: admin@woodhavenhostel.com.au

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Lockhart Health Advisory Council Remind the community of the need to be vigilant on farms especially with small children. Your local members are: Larraine Hoffmann, Fran Day, Rose Lehmann, Myra Jenkyn, Alison Schirmer, Ros Nimmo Child Safety On Farms Around 20 children are fatally injured on Australian farms each year and around 500 are hospitalised for on-farm injury. For children under five years, the greatest risk is drowning in farm dams. This is followed by runovers or falls from vehicles, including quad bikes, cars and utes. Quad bikes are the leading cause of death to children 5-14 years of age; and for children who are visitors to farms. Farm motorbikes (for boys) and horse-riding (for girls), are leading causes of hospitalised injury. Children and young people continue to be seriously injured or killed on farms due to practices such as not using helmets or seatbelts; and riding in the back of utes and trailers. A Safe Place to Play A securely fenced house yard supported by close and active supervision can help prevent and young children wandering away un-noticed, accessing farm dams, roadways and other farm hazards. Is there a securely fenced houseyard or play area for young children to play, separated from farm hazards? Are house yard fences 1.2-1.5 m high; have less than 10cm ground clearance; and no footholes for climbing? Are house yard gates self-latching and child resistant? Does the safe play area have shade and interesting things for children to do?

Lockhart‘s 109th Annual Show Sunday 27th September 2015

Be amazed by the skill of Jackson Strong, Lockhart‘s own freestyle moto x champion rider

displays of produce

ring events

championship dogs

side show alley

Miss Showgirl competition

Animal Nursery for the children to enjoy

Special attractions

Display of mosaics by one of our local ladies & friends.

Musical entertainment

by Wagga girl Amanda

Long (pictured below).

Some seating provided.

Show office open Show week at Elders in Green Street Lockhart. Schedules and memberships are now available. For further information contact Shirley Morgan 69295237 or 0457644772 Jennifer He 69203710 or 0413796427 Email: lockhartshowsoc@hotmail.com www.lockhartshow.com.au

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LOCKHART

GOLF CLUB *****************************************

Winter Golf

Competitions

Men's

Ladies

Mixed

***********************************************

Phone: Linda - 6920 4451

Tim - 0428 462 656 LOCKHART MEMORIAL HALL

HALL HIRE

FULL DAY $190.00

HALF DAY $110.00

NIGHT $190.00

ALSO AVAILABLE FOR HIRE: Tables, Chairs, Crockery

Please contact Lockhart Shire Council Phone: (02) 6920 5305

Urana Shire Council Newsletter

The Urana Shire Council monthly newsletter is available from Council‘s

office – 65 Green Street, Lockhart, and our newsletter similarly from Urana

Shire Council.

Lockhart Preschool Kindergarten Incorporated

Day Street, Lockhart

We are open Wednesday and Friday (during School Terms)

from 8:30am -3:00pm.

For children age 3-5years

Please call Kerri Ph:02 69205156 or email

lockhartpreschool@bigpond.com for more information.

PLEASANT HILLS PRESCHOOL

Open Wednesdays

9.15 – 3.15

For children aged between 3 – 5yrs

For more info contact Megan 6929 6134

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Lockhart Senior Citizen August Events

All gatherings held at the Lockhart Ex-Servicemen‘s Club

1.30 Monday 7th - Cards

1.30 Monday 14th - Meeting followed by Bingo & afternoon tea

12.00 Sunday 20th - BBQ

1.30 Monday 21st - Cards

1.30 Monday 2th - Bingo

9am Raffle Friday 11th

1pm Raffle Friday 25th

All gatherings are held at the Lockhart Ex-Servicemen‘s Club

Lockhart Seniors News

All meetings held at the

Lockhart Ex-Servicemen’s Club

President Betty Quee welcomed 22

members to our August Meeting. A

minute silence was held for our

Members who passed away, John

Matthews, Neville Stephens & Betty

Gleeson. A raffles to be held on the

11th September 9am- 1pm and 25th

September 1pm - 5pm

M Doherty

Secretary

The Rock Central School

Kindergarten

Do you have a child, or someone

you know have a child, turning 5 (or at least 6) before 31st July, 2015?

please contact

The Rock Central School on

Ph: 6920 2132

Email:

therock-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au

to enrol

Lockhart Local Court Services

The Local Court Office can be found at 9 Matthews Street, Lockhart

(Council’s Medical Centre).

The office is open the first and third Mondays of each month from 9:to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to

3:30pm.

Services available include: Births, Deaths & Marriages enquiries, family law, apprehended violence orders, advice on procedural matters relating to Court appearances, payment of court fines and civil claims matters. Assistance can be given in the making of Wills. Marriages may also

be conducted.

As a Government Access Centre you may purchase fishing licences, obtain boating

handbooks and many other publications.

Please make use of the services provided by Lockhart Court House. Phone 6920 5533 or call in

during opening hours.

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School News

St Josephs

In July, Ada Richards and Erin Lenon organised a fundraising ‗Wear a Beanie‘ day for brain cancer. We raised money for the Mark Hughes Foundation and also had a very enjoyable afternoon in grouped activities that Ada and Erin planned.

A representative from the Responsible Pet Program delivered their program to the Kinder, Year 1 and Year 2 classes in July.

In July also, we had a ‗Wool Day‘ and also a visit from our Young Farming Champion, Pat Morgan. Our activities for the day ranged from art and craft with wool, a wool quiz, wool fashion, the story of wool and a wool toss. These were designed to celebrate wool and find out more about it for our ‗Archibull Prize‘ project.

During August, Paula and the Life Education van visited our school and all classes participated in sessions with Healthy Harold, bringing the important life lessons that it does each year.

Congratulations to the students who received the Sacrament of the Eucharist for the first time on August 9. It was a wonderful day and thank you to all the students and parents who supported this day in any way.

We had some very exciting days in Weeks 4 and 5 of term with chess and athletics events. Firstly, our chess representatives had a fun day out with Miss Cheney and one of our teams finished seventh out of seventy teams. Our athletics team then travelled to Albury for a very successful day. Congratulations to Tom Nimmo and Nick Madden who will now go to Sydney later this term for discus and shot put.

Lockhart Central

Opportunities to recognise and celebrate our Indigenous community

NAIDOC Day

Ryka‘s Indigenous performance was a great start to our NAIDOC Day celebrations. The performance was enjoyed by all students, parents and staff.

During our Whole School Assembly it was fantastic to see the number of students rewarded with Silver and Gold Awards for commitment to their learning. Kyesha Miller received a special award for outstanding student attendance with 100% in Semester 1. While Kayleen Firebrace and Pheanne Randall were presented with certificates for their contribution and support to our school‘s Indigenous programs and events.

Students then participated in painting of musical instruments using dot painting and were treated to some delicious Jonny Cakes during lunch. Thank you to all the parents who joined us for the day with a special mention to John and Pheanne Randall for preparing the fire for the cooking of the Jonny cakes.

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The Rock Preschool is hosting

All parents and community

members are invited to attend

an information session based

on occupational therapy for

children.

Information will include:

Handwriting,

Fine motor skills

visual perceptual skills

school readiness skills

self care skills and

sensory processing for all

children.

Monday 14th

Sept 2

7pm

at

The Rock Preschool

95 King Street

The Rock

Lockhart Pre-School

Kindergarten Incorporated

Expressions of interest For potential enrolments for Lockhart Preschool are being sought for 2016,2017 and 2018.

The Preschool is open on a Wednesday and Friday between 8:30 and 3:00pm for children aged 3-5 years.

For more information and to complete a waiting list application form, Please phone Kerri Flanagan on 69205156 or email lockhartpreschool@bigpond.com

An open morning will be held during Term 4 of this year then Enrolments will be open from then.

We look forward to hearing from

you.

P.O. Box 3 Lockhart NSW 2656

Phone: 02 69205156 lockhartpreschool@bigpond.com

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MOBILE LIBRARY TIMETABLE

September 2015

Lockhart

1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th

9am - 12.30pm

Milbrulong

10th & 24th

9am - 10am

Pleasant Hills

7th & 21st

1.15pm - 2.30pm

Yerong Creek

9th & 23rd

3pm - 4pm

The Rock

10th & 24th

10.30am - 12pm

www.rrl.nsw.gov.au

Please check times

and dates for

changes

Notice to Mobile Library Users

Some minor changes to mobile library

locations and times within the shire

are proposed in an endeavour to

increase patronage of the service.

Proposed changes are

The Rock

Change of location to directly across the street from Emily Gardens in Emily Street

Changes of time to 9am -10.30am every 2nd Thursday instead of 10.30 -12noon

Milbrulong

Change of time to11am -12noon every 2nd Thursday instead of 9am -10am

If implemented, the changes will take

place around the end of September

and users will be notified in advance.

If any users feel they will be

disadvantaged by these changes,

please advise by Friday 7 September

2015 to mail@lockhart.nsw.gov.au

or write to The General Manager PO Box 21 LOCKHART NSW 2656

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Next Council Meeting

Monday September 21st 2015

Notice is given that Council’s Meeting for September will be held in the Council Chambers,

Green Street, Lockhart.

The meeting commences at 5.00pm

Members of the community are most

welcome to attend.

NEWSLETTER DEADLINES

All articles for the next Newsletter need to be received no later than 4pm on

Friday 18th 2015

Council would appreciate articles in word or publisher format, jpg is also

acceptable.

Placement of articles is subject to available space.

Ph: (02) 6920 5305 Fax: (02) 6920 5247

or mail@lockhart.nsw.gov.au

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Health & Associated Services Our Values - Leadership; Integrity; Progressiveness; Commitment; Accountability; Adaptability.

OPTOMETRIST Russell and Chalker EyecarePlus visit

Lockhart regularly for comprehensive

consultations including glaucoma testing,

cataract assessments , macular

degeneration.

Adults and children’s assessments, and

Veteran’s Affairs patients welcome.

Spectacle frames available.

For Appointments Phone:

(02) 6921 8833.

Home Care Service of NSW Lockhart/Urana/The Rock

Enquiries: 6920 5286

Co-ordinator - Robyn Pearse

We provide the following services:

Domestic Assistance

Personal Care

Respite Services

Referral Intake: 1300 881 144

X-RAY SERVICE

X-ray services are available every second

Friday at Lockhart & District Hospital. A

referral from the doctor is required.

For appointments phone 6930 7100

Lockhart Community Health Services Lockhart Community Health Nurses are available

for self-referral

Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, ph: 6930 7100

The Rock Community Health Nurses are available for self-referral Mon, Wed, Fri, ph: 6930 7100 or

Mob: 0427 107 897

Early Childhood Clinics—Wed, Lockhart

–Thurs, The Rock

Other services available include:

Physiotherapy—Wed, ph: 6930 7100

Women’s Health—6930 7100

Murrumbidgee

Medicare Local have a counsellor providing counselling on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month

at the Lockhart Medical Practice.

Referrals are needed.

Just call the surgery on 69205249 to make an appointment.

Tai Chi There will be noTai Chi in August but will resume Monday the 7th of September

Any enquiries please contact

Larraine Hoffmann on 69206233.

Interested in cycling?

Bike riding group leaving every Saturday morning at 7am from

Latte Da, Green St,

Ride from 10 – 30km All welcome

Contact Foxy for more info

0447 239 216

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Our services delivery areas encompass the Lockhart & Urana Shires. For further classification of service provision in what areas and for any queries please contact Lockhart on 02 6920 4162.

Weekly Wagga bus Run—Wednesdays Urana to Wagga Bus 3rd Wednesday of Month $10 Lockhart return trip $15 Urana return trip Depart Lockhart Post Office 8:30am Depart Oakland‘s 07.30am The Rock Post Office 9:00am Depart Urana 8:00am Depart Wagga 2:30pm Urana to Albury Bus 2nd Tuesday of Month $15 return trip Depart Lockhart 7.30 am Depart Urana 8.00am Depart Oakland‘s 8.30am Depart Albury 2.00pm Urana To Yarrawonga - 4th Thursday of the Month $10 return trip Depart Urana: 8:30am Departs Oakland's: 9:00am Depart Yarrawonga: 2:30pm

Bookings are essential: 02 69204162 intakeHACC@valmar.com.au

Community Transport

Meals on Wheels/ Frozen Meals

Respite ( NRCP)

Domestic Assistance

Personal Care

Home Maintenance

Social Support

Free Broadband for Seniors

Thursday Craft Group- Thursdays at

10:00am to 12pm at the Office. Morning tea provided. Gold Coin donation

Day Club – Tuesdays at 10:00am at

Uniting Church Hall. Morning Tea, Lunch & Afternoon Tea provided $8

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The Rock & District Playgroup

Meets Fridays

10am - 12pm

The Rock Preschool

King Street

The Rock

For all children from birth—5yrs and all

carers, mums, dads and grandparents

Bring the kiddos for a play while you

enjoy a coffee

For more information contact

Connie 0428719576

Naomi 0431203412

Di 0429160381

Emma 0418964114

The Rock & District Meals on Wheels and Friendship Club

‗Serving our Community‘

Come and join our Friendship Club Tuesdays 10.00am— 3.00pm & Thursdays 10.00am-3.00pm

Volunteers are always in demand to assist with our programmes to help our older and

disabled citizens Just call (02) 6920 2500 and have a chat with our friendly

co-ordinators.

Are you eating regular meals? Is it getting too difficult for you to shop? Do you care for an older or disabled person?

Do you have a short term illness? Are you in a crisis? We may be able to help! For a free confidential assessment call (02) 6920 2500.

The Rock Op-Shop

Wed to Sun

10am - 2pm

Needed: Donations

of good quality 2nd hand clothes, books,

jigsaws & kitchen ware

Check us out on Facebook

Contact Lynly Boyle

6920 1522

THE ROCK PRESCHOOL INC For children aged 3-6 years Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm

New building

Amazing large outdoor play area.

Please call 02-69202455

or email therockps@gmail.com

A great place for children to laugh, learn and grow!

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We sell a large variety of locally made items including: Baked goods, hand painted gifts, baby wear, children’s clothing, toys, quilting & patchwork, knitted and crocheted items, kitchen & bathroom accessories, ladies bags, jewellery & scarves, aboriginal artwork. Our association was formed to provide opportunities, for crafters within the Riverina area. To connect with others, grow their home based businesses and promote handmade, local products in the community. If you would like to become a member, applications can be picked up at the Craft Shop or at The Rock Op Shop. All welcome. For more information call: Di Fortune 6920 3380 or Chris Makeham 6920 1092

―Kengal Krafters Inc‖

The Rock Craft Shop @ the CWA rooms at 128 Urana St The Rock

Open Wednesday to Sunday, from 10am to 2pm

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Local Church Services – September 2015

Lockhart Uniting Church Services

Sorry No times given for this month

Sunday School is on the second and fourth

Sundays and everyone is welcome

Any inquiries, call Larraine Hoffmann

6920 6233 or 0429 206 233

or John Trevaskis on 6920 4758

Harvestlands Home Church

At Steve and Marianne's

4pm Sunday Afternoon

All Welcome

Enq: Pastor Steve & Pastor Marianne Train

0438 236 280 - 0427 241 021

St John’s Presbyterian Church Cnr Hebden & Day St, Lockhart

1st and 3rd Sundays - 6pm 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays - 8.45am

Rev Craig Nicholas 6929 3129 www.hentylockhartpresy.org.au

Lockhart, Urana & Oaklands Catholic Church Lockhart Parish

1st, 3rd & 5th SUNDAY OF THE MONTH SATURDAY (Vigil Mass) - 6pm Lockhart

SUNDAY 8am - Urana 10am - Oaklands

2nd & 4th SUNDAY OF THE MONTH SATURDAY (Vigil Mass) 6pm Urana

SUNDAY 8am Lockhart 10am Urangeline

For further information contact Father Tony Schipp on 6920 5446

The Rock Uniting Church Ford Street, The Rock

Rev. Daniel Yang 2ND SUNDAY – 9.30AM

All Welcome CONTACT: (O2) 69202024

Or (02) 6933 1650

The Rock St Peters Anglican Church

Communion 1st Sunday each month at 9.30am

Enquiries: Mrs J Heazlewood 0447 491 560 Mrs M Vennell 6920 1067

St Mary’s Parish, The Rock

Saturday Night Vigil 6pm - The Rock

Sunday 10.00am - The Rock.

1st & 3rd Sunday, 8.30am - Mangoplah

2nd & 4th Sunday, 8.30am - Yerong Creek

Enquiries: Fr Ronny Chaheen 6920 2017

Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Milbrulong

2nd Sunday of the month -

Lay Reading with morning tea

4th Sunday of the month

Lay Reading with Sunday School

Phone 02-69206226 with enquiries

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF AUSTRALIA Diocese of Riverina Parish of Lockhart

St Aidan‘s Lockhart Cnr Day & Drummond Streets Lockhart

SUNDAYS 9.00am St Philip‘s Urana Princess Street Urana

4th Sunday of the month 5pm St Oswald‘s Boree Creek

Baptisms, Marriages, Funerals & other activities by arrangement

All enquiries: Rev Nola Cox 6920 5549

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Corporate and Community Services

Do you receive a Centrelink or DVA pension? If you receive a Pension you can apply for a Pension Rebate on your Rates if the property on which you are applying for a Rebate is your principal place of residence. Please download the application form from Council‘s website, pick up a copy from Council‘s office or telephone Council‘s Revenue Officer on (02) 69205305. Please ensure that you attach a copy of your Pensioner Concession Card when lodging your form with Council or bring it to the office for a member of staff to photocopy.

Rates information The Rates Notices for 2015/16 Rating Year are now due.

If paying in full or by instalment, your next due date

will be 31st August 2015.

Overdue Rates are subject to daily interest in accordance with the provisions of The Local Government Act, 1993 at the interest rate approved by the Minister for Local Government. Currently, interest is set at 8.5% pa.

Failure to contact Council regarding overdue Rates may result in additional and unnecessary recovery costs which will be added to your account.

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Brookong Nook Craft Shop

Green Street Lockhart

Come in and browse you‘ll be amazed

Goods for sale: All varieties of home made

Jams, Pickles, Relishes, Lemon Butter,

Local Honey, Free Range Eggs, Olive Oil,

Goats Soap.

Cooking: Apple or Apricot Pies, Fruit Rolls,

Various small tarts,

Handcrafts: knitted scarf‘s – all lengths &

colours in latest fashion yarns, baby

jackets & Children‘s jumpers, bibs &

singlet‘s, knitted berets/hats, rugs, dressed

dolls and new born baby necessities in a

gift basket. Many other assorted

handcrafts and gifts

Great place for that special

gift at reasonable prices.

Orders taken if unavailable

on the day.

Mobile Blood Service Next visiting:

Lockhart Council Chambers, 65 Green Street

Thursday 10 September

8:30am - 3:00pm

Drink up! Have 3 or 4 glasses of water or juice in the hours before you donate.

Eat! Have a good sized breakfast or lunch

Please bring photo I.D. with you

To make an appointment call 13 14 95

ROLL UP YOUR

SLEEVES AND

GIVE BLOOD

CONTACT: LUKE FOLEY, JOHN MOONEY REAL ESTATE - AGENT FOR COUNCIL PHONE: 02 69211255

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LOCKHART HOSPITAL AUXILIARY BINGO AFTERNOON

Fundraiser For A New Digital X-Ray Machine

WHERE: Lockhart Community Centre

WHEN: Wednesday 16th

September

TIME: 1pm

COST: $5-00

Prizes Galore with Delicious Afternoon Tea Provided

Come Along And Join Us For A Great Afternoon

Brookdale

Red Cross

Melbourne Cup

Afternoon tea Date; Tues 3rd November

2015

Time; from 2pm

Where; Brookdale Hall

~prize for best head wear

(Races-Vintage theme)

~Raffle ~Sweeps~

Mark the date on your

calendar to join us for a

fun afternoon

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Environmental Services Our Values - Leadership; Integrity; Progressiveness; Commitment; Accountability; Adaptability.

Planning to build or subdivide?

All applications are to be reviewed in a pre-lodgement meeting with the Environmental Services Department, prior to lodgement. Please phone to

arrange an appointment.

Council‘s planning staff will be able to assist you in preparing your application

Most types of development require a development application. The types of development which will normally need a development application include:

New buildings

Alterations and additions to existing buildings, including swimming pools

Most types of change of use of existing buildings or premises

Demolition of buildings, including heritage items or buildings in the heritage conservations area

Alterations or additions to heritage items or buildings in the heritage conservation area

Subdivision of land

Advertising signs

Earthworks, filling and clearing.

You may also require approval from Council for certain activities as required under Section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993. Some examples of such activities include:

Installation of manufactured homes or moveable dwellings.

Sewerage and stormwater drainage work.

Install a domestic oil or solid fuel heating appliance.

Information and forms are available on Council‘s website under the heading Development –

Building & Development forms.

All Development Applications should be submitted with a Statement of Environmental Effects, all relevant Plans and payment. If unsure give our Planning team at Environmental Services a call on 69205305.

EXHIBITION OF DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT ACT, 1979

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 101 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979, the following development application was approved, with conditions, from 1 July 2015 to 31 July 2015 by Lockhart Shire Council

Applications may be viewed at the Lockhart Shire Council Office, 65 Green Street Lockhart, between 9am and 4pm weekdays (excluding public holidays). Submissions to the proposals may be made in writing prior to the expiry of the exhibition period.

DA No Development Site of Development

52/15 Machinery Shed 79 Hamsons Lane, Urangeline NSW

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Food Safety Supervisor refresher training and recertification

The NSW Food Authority‘s Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) program helps support a skilled and compliant

retail food service sector in NSW.

Since the FSS program was first implemented in 2010, FSS certificates have been issued to just over

75,000 individuals. The certificates expire five years from the date of issue, with the first round of certificates

due to expire from1 September 2015.

Food businesses with an appointed Food Safety Supervisor holding a FSS certificate due to expire from 1

September 2015 can enrol in refresher training with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) approved

under the FSS program. Food businesses have 30 working days to ensure their appointed Food Safety

Supervisor renews their training and obtains a new FSS certificate.

Training program

To help approved RTOs deliver an effective FSS refresher training program, the Food Authority contracted

Charles Sturt University to develop training and assessment refresher materials for RTOs in three key focus

areas:

cleaning and sanitising

safe egg handling

allergen management.

The key focus areas are based on a review of compliance statistics and microbiological surveys on food

safety in the retail food service sector which found that poor performance in these areas often contributed to

foodborne illness outbreaks.

The Food Authority appreciates your ongoing support in ensuring that food businesses are compliant with

food safety requirements. This information has also been sent to your General Manager, retail food busi-

nesses and food industry associations to reinforce the training requirement.

Further information

For frequently asked questions visit the Food Authority‘s website: http://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au Alternatively, call the Food Authority helpline on 1300 552 406 or email

RTO_admin@foodauthority.nsw.gov.au

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Each TUESDAY Each WEDNESDAY SUNDAYS IN SEPTEMBER

ARE: (13TH & 27TH)

Lockhart 8.30am - 10.30am 8.30am - 11.30am

The Rock 1.00pm - 3.00pm 1.00pm - 4.00pm

Yerong Creek 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Pleasant Hills 10.00 am – 12.00pm

Milbrulong 8.00am – 9.00am

ALL CENTRES ARE CLOSED ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Items not accepted include mattresses, hazardous chemicals and tyres.

Items accepted free of charge include Oil, Green waste, and

E-waste.

To keep our Shire tidy please ensure your trailer, ute or truck is covered when transporting waste. Fines apply to those who litter, whether intentionally or not.

Some wastes are separated before disposal. Such items include Oil,

E-waste, green waste, metals (including fencing wire), bricks and concrete.

The Lockhart Lions Recycling Centre is available to the public, and located in Osborne Street, Lockhart.

Some Centres accept only general household waste. Refer to Council‘s webpage www.lockhart.nsw.gov.au/environment/waste-recycling.aspx for further

information, or contact the Council Office.

Council Waste Disposal Centres Opening Hours

Lockhart Lions Club Recycling Location: Next to Uncle Toby‘s Shed, northern side of railway line.

Entry from Brookong Street.

Opening Times: Daylight Hours, seven days a week

Items

Paper/Magazines, Books (incl. phone books) Cardboard, Glass bottles & Jars (rinsed) Aluminium cans -Scrap aluminium, Plastics of any kind incl. bottles (rinsed), bags and wrapping

Unacceptable Items

Wax-coated cartons, Polystyrene, Light bulbs, Fluorescent tubes, Window glass, Heat-treated glass,

Steel cans or drums

Items we definitely don‘t want

Soiled disposable nappies

Be a responsible recycler. To make our job easier

please use receptacles provided.

Thank you

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Weed of the Month - St Barnaby’s Thistle

Centaurea solstitialis Other Common Names: Golden Star Thistle, Yellow Cockspur, Yellow Centaurea, Geeldissel, Yellow Star Thistle. Distribution: St Barnaby‘s Thistle is native to southern Europe, North Africa and Western Asia. In its native Mediterranean habitat, the plant is generally kept in check by an assortment of natural enemies and other plants that have co-evolved with it. These native controls do not exist in Australia and the plant thrives, particularly on roadsides, neglected areas, in grain crops and range lands. St Barnaby‘s Thistle competes with desirable species in crops and pastures, through shading other species and competing for nutrients, as well as producing allelopathic compounds which inhibit the growth of other species. Description: An annual perennial herb St Barnaby‘s Thistle prefers to grow in fertile soils in temperate regions. It likes full sun and is susceptible to frost when in flower. Its preferred place is in areas with an annual rainfall of around 600mm, but can survive in areas with much less rain. Livestock: St Barnaby‘s Thistle is not palatable to stock unless the plant is very young. The spines on the plant can cause injury to stock, particularly to the eyes, mouth and feet, as well as restricting stock movement. The plant is toxic to horses and can lead to the fatal nervous disorder ―chewing

disease‖. The plant contains a poison that causes lesions on the brain. Life cycle: Seeds germinate in autumn and seedlings develop into rosettes over winter. The plant usually reaches about 30 centimetres in height by spring, when it produces woody branch stems. Flowering occurs from mid to late October, and continues through the summer. Stems: This plant has several branching hairy stems that are greyish in colour. They can grow to a height of about one meter. The stems lack spines. Leaves: St Barnaby‘s Thistle has juvenile and adult leaves. The juvenile leaves are clubbed shaped with toothed margins and together they grow forming a star shape on the ground. They have long hairs on the top side of the leaf. The adult leaf that grows on rosettes and on the lower part of the stems, grow to about 20cm in size and are spear like in shape. The leaves on the upper part of the stems are smaller in size. Flowers: The flowers are a typical thistle like in appearance. They are yellow with large spikes about 10-20mm in length coming out of the base of the flower. The thistle flowers from spring and into summer. One flower head can produce 35-80 seeds. Seed: There are two types of seed produced on the St Barnaby‘s Thistle, an inner and an outer seed. The inner seeds have a circle of hairs that can easily be picked up by the wind. It is light fawn to grey in colour and small, 2-3mm in length. The outer seed is dark brown, 3-4mm in length and has little to no hair on them. These outer seeds are usually dropped around the base of the plant. St Barnaby‘s Thistle is a Class 4 noxious weed in Lockhart Shire. The legal requirements for this locally controlled weed are: the growth of the plant must be managed in a manner that continuously inhibits the ability of the plant to spread. For further information please contact Council‘s Noxious Weeds Inspector Tracey Geppert on 0269 205 305 or visit www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/pests

weeds/weeds.

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