The Wiradjuri Condobolin Corporation has formed a vocational training alliance with TAFE NSW Western Institute, Central West Community College and Condobolin Adult Education. CEO of the Wiradjuri Condobolin Corporation Percy Knight said the aim of the alliance was to deliver the best possible vocational training for local aboriginal people which will create the potential for employment. The alliance allows the Corporation to work closely with the main vocational training groups in Condobolin to develop knowledge and skills for the aboriginal community in the Lachlan River town that will provide long term benefits to the whole town and district.

COWRA

Brian Langer is the new Director of the Cowra Regional Art Gallery. Brian was formally Director at Tamworth’s Regional Art Gallery and Powerstation Museum. Brian is hoping to organise more travelling art exhibitions and resident guest artists to show their works at the Gallery on a more regular basis than in the past. This will provide greater opportunity for Cowra residents and tourists to gain a much wider appreciation of all forms of art.

HILLSTON

Work on the reconstruction of the footpaths in High Street has started. The work involves the complete removal of the existing footpath and laying a new footpath comprising a combination of pavers and hot mix. Work is expected to be completed by August and will substantially improve the appearance of High Street. At the same time a marketing project for Hillston business houses is being organised by the Carrathool Shire Council. Seminars will be conducted in June and July to allow local retailers input into forming a strategy to market the Hillston township to the wider community.

GOULBURN

The Goulburn Farmsafe action group conducted a successful farm safety workshop for farmers over the age of 55 at the Goulburn Workers Club. The workshop focused on simple farm safety measures that could save injury to the older generation of farmers and their workers. Emphasis was placed on avoiding falls and other simple accidents that can lead to serious injury for many people. There is growing demand for this type of information and farmers have had a large input into the workshops, making them very relevant and practical. A national handbook entitled “The Great Idea Bank” will be published at some stage in the future and it will be made available to all farming communities in Australia. The book will be a valuable resource for the national agricultural industry.