The ‘town of shady trees’ is looking at adopting an innovative tree planting program to ensure its town motto remains relevant into the future. A recent survey by Australian Tree Consultants showed that a large number of Narrandera’s iconic trees are reaching the end of their life expectancy and may need removal or replacement within 10 years. If the town planted a tree to mark the birth of a child in the town and further trees were planted at each milestone in that child’s life a significant number of trees would be planted over a period of time. Narrandera Shire Council will consider the proposal as outlined by local businessman David Farley.

West Wyalong

Barrick Cowal Gold Mine was awarded the prestigious NSW Minerals Council Community and Environment Award at a State industry conference, held in Wollongong. Barrick Cowal won the award for their support and ongoing partnership with the Lake Cowal Foundation, which has blossomed in the district. A number of key project partnerships have been formed between Barrick Cowal and local community groups, including farmers and schools. The positive outcomes of these projects were highlighted at an open day earlier this year and reflected the hard work of former Community Relations Manager at Barrick Cowal, Bill Shallvey and all project partners.

Wakool

The Wakool Time Out 4 Blokes workshop on October 28-29 aims to get rural men together to learn skills, boost support networks, discuss issues and share experiences. Blokes will learn about life

management tools through exploring practical activities such as visualisation, personal goal setting and better under stand how to manage change. Mate Helping Mate pioneer John Harper, who attended a similar function in Boorowa, says the structured

discussion on the importance of self-worth, setting goals, coping with change and communication

to a man’s wellbeing were well received by all

participants.