Grenfell
The Weddin Shire Council signed a memorandum of understanding with the Cabonne Shire, based around Orange and the Hawkesbury City Council from north-west Sydney that should a positive effect on bridging the cultural differences between city and rural life. This agreement will be a springboard to facilitate opportunities in business, sport education and culture between the three Shires. Some planned activities include staff exchange programs with council staff, joint projects, tourism initiatives and business networking. The building of friendships between communities can only be positive news. This long weekend’s Henry Lawson Festival is another great advertisement for Grenfell.
Canowindra
The Bendy Street Business Group was formed in Canowindra with the aim to get feedback from local businesses and form an action plan to promote the town’s economic and social development. Business owners were given the opportunity to list important objectives that the group should address and early responses include town beautification, better tourist signage, town festivals and a whole town marketing strategy. Anyone who has been to Canowindra would understand how the Business Group got its name. One recent addition to the main street business area has been Virginia Cullane Books and Booksearch. Virginia has relocated her business from Blatchford Street into larger premises, indicating how her business has grown in recent years.
Crookwell
Geoff Lloyd and his kelpie Cooperdale Don have won this year’s NSW Cattle Dog Trialling Championships at Aberdeen in the Hunter Valley. Over 150 entries were received for the two day event. Geoff, from Glenlee Kelpie Stud at Crookwell and his kelpie “Don” scored a total of 168 points to capture the win from strong opposition. The cattle used at the trials were very heavy beasts that tested the best cattle dog handlers and Geoff’s win was an outstanding achievement.
Yass
Local veterinarian Peter Gibbs has been elected to serve as a Director on the board of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA), the peak body representing members of the veterinary profession in Australia, for the next three years.
Peter has been a veterinarian at Yass for 30 years and has been involved in the NSW branch of the AVA for six years. He is passionate about improving the life of veterinarians in rural and regional Australia many of whom work in isolation with little support. The current shortage of rural veterinarians is also seen as a big issue. Peter will continue to work as a veterinarian in the Yass and Murrumbateman area during his time as a Director.
Forbes
Bill and Jan McFeeters’ motor museum development is taking shape and should open for business in the near future. The museum will house up to 70 vehicles, dating back to 1905. Almost 30 of these vehicles are owned by the McFeeters’ family while the remainder of the vintage, veteran, classic, hot rod and street rod cars will be on loan from other collectors. As well as the museum there will be a gift shop, wine tasting and cellar sales and a designated space for art exhibitions. The facility will be open seven days a week and is sure to attract a steady stream of visitors making the trek along the Newell Highway. The museum will be a welcome addition to the tourist industry in the Lachlan River town.
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