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Posted by Rob Cairns from Kyogle in Community & Local Events on 02/07/2009 at 03:58 PM
On NAIDOC/Reconciliation Day in Kyogle, 19th June, Gugin Guddubba Local Aboriginal Land Council (GGLALC) and the Kyogle Community Economic Development Committee (KCEDC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The memorandum commits both organisations to work together to give the local aboriginal community a stronger voice on economic development issues. The two organisations will also sponsor and implement projects, in partnership with other community groups, which provide expanded education, training and employment opportunities for members of the aboriginal community. An early potential project involves the upgrade of the Kyogle Community Radio facility and providing training and support to enable aboriginal staff to produce programs of particular interest to their community. “GGLALC sees this partnership as an effective way to get aboriginal peoples' views heard on a range of economic development issues” said Michael Davis, Chair GGLALC. “We are particularly excited about the …
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The Border Ranges Club celebrated their 8th birthday on Monday 1st June. Great Irish songs were played and sung by the Irish band. The people present were very warm in their applause. The club had a visit from NSW RSL Day Club co-ordinator Tom Barnsley and Margaret …
The Kyogle and District Historical Society Inc. are extremely grateful to Mr Nigel Mercer of Aus Developments Pty Ltd for allowing the Society to be custodians of items of significance rescued from the Art Deco shop fronts before the demolition to make way for the new IGA Supermarket …
The SES Fundraising Committee Raffle for the Slow Cooker was drawn on the 24th June and was won by June Parr and ticket was drawn by Di Tessmer, second prize which was a box of goodies was won by Betty Boyd and ticket drawn by Megan at Hairport. I wish to take this opportunity …
With reference to the present discussion re the naming of the old ambulance station, I would like to add a little information to my submission to Kyogle Council requesting that consideration should be given to naming the building Dodd House rather than Grove House. I do not wish …
Mud, mud, glorious mud !! Some readers will recognise this line from Flanders & Swann's The Hippopotamus Song but it could equally apply to what most Kyoglians are experiencing right now due to the long run of wet weather since Xmas. Well according to long range …
Kyogle Council “Sorry” Not good enough! At Mondays Council meeting Council voted AGAIN on the Industrial Land rezoning LEP No 20 and voted 7 to 2 to “ask that the Minister make the LEP”. In should be noted however that the rezoning has not yet and …
Repco Rally - I’m annoyed. The flyer in my mail box has tipped me over the edge. I need to respond. I have lived in the Kyogle area for nearly 40 years, because I like a quiet life, a life of peace and friendly relationships with neighbours and visitors alike. This …
There were some magnificent speeches made in the NSW Parliament recently before the vote on the Motor Sport Bill (which took away residents' right to have any say in the Repco Rally Australia). Unfortunately those speeches were not made by our local members. They were …
As indicated in my recent letters, Kyogle Councillors did not vote unanimously in May to recommend the South Kyogle industrial re-zoning to the Minister for Planning for a determination. At that meeting Council resolved to seek legal opinion concerning the Local Environment Plan …
Member of the Kyogle and District Chamber of Commerce, Emma Kempnich of Oi! Graphic Design, has donated her skills to the organisers of the Kyogle Fringe Festival. “When the Chamber said they needed to develop a corporate and event logo for the Growing Kyogle Events …
Exhibition: 'Country Churches' Artist: Marg Bray Exhibition Dates: 30th June -25th July Official Opening: 4th July 11am -1pm What got Marg Bray going on developing a body of work around church buildings is more than just an interest. Marg is a Catholic nun …
Kyogle Preschool and OSHC, a community based service has been successfully running for more than 20 years and has recently gained licensing to have before and afterschool care for preschoolers. The Preschool currently runs five days a week and now offers care from 8:00am until …
Page MP Janelle Saffin has secured Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan as special guest for a lunch in Lismore to raise funds for the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter and Our Kids charities. The lunch will be held at Tommys restaurant and bar on Molesworth Street, on Thursday, July …
It is winter solstice and I am up on the Atherton Tablelands preparing to go looking for tree kangaroos. The night is warm and dry as Alan our guide, leads three of us down a private road running along the edge of the Mabi forest, we are each equipped with a spot light and a …
Keynote speech by Jared Smith, head student, Woodenbong Central School At the Kyogle Reconciliation day at the Memorial Hall on Friday, 19 June 2009. The theme for NAIDOC/Reconciliation Day this year is - “Honouring Our Elders, Nurturing Our Youth” Good …
Kyogle Council's Deputy Mayor, Councillor Robert Dwyer, who chaired the Extraordinary Meeting of Council, held on 25th June 2009, needed to use his casting vote to break the deadlock between the Councillors who voted for a local economic stimulus package and those who voted against …
I never thought that Kid B would be grounded before Kid A. Kid B is four years old, I never suspected that he was capable of doing anything bad enough to warrant being grounded. But it happened. Kid B disappeared. Three times in one weekend. The first time, I noticed the front …
National Party Senator Fiona Nash has caused needless distress for thousands of pensioners in Page by distributing a newsletter in which she says the utilities allowance has been scrapped. The Utilities allowance has NOT been scrapped, and Senator Nash must apologise to every …
People who like their sport on late night TV can have their needs satisfied by Wimbledon and "the Ashes" test matches. Whether it's a team sport or an event for individuals, winning, even being able to compete, depends on keeping fit. Not surprisingly, where there's …
Starting her apprenticeship in Sydney in 1964 Meralee O'Reilly has finally decided to stop working at the Salon. Meralee came back to Kyogle in 1970 and bought Helen's Salon (now Jenny's Café). She had that salon for a few years, she married her husband Brian and had 4 children, …
The Kyogle and District Chamber of Commerce recently chose the name for a new festival for Kyogle - The Kyogle Fringe Festival. “There are a myriad of reasons we chose this name” said Lynette Zito, the Kyogle and District Chamber of Commerce President. …
What's on in July @ YOUR library? Kyogle NAIDOC/Reconciliation Day display Kyogle library is proud to be a part of the 2009 NAIDOC/Reconciliation Day celebrations Friday, 19th July through an in-library display of art work and posters from the children of Collins Creek …
That's “Kyogle Court”! “There's nothing as constant as change” - first it was “The Home for the Aged”, then “Kyogle Court” (of Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes) and now the above. We congratulate the management and staff of …
Due to the rain the KWS team has not played for the last two weeks. We are all a bit toey but we can’t control the weather so must go with the flow. For the last half of the season we will be playing a lot of catchup games with the seven postponements so far this year. The …
25/6/09 Despite very wet conditions a reasonable field contested the Veterans Medley Stableford on Thursday. Some good scores were returned, with Bob Hamilton posting 40 points to win the day. Rob Lyons was the Runner-up with 39, from Wayne Mills 38 and Stewart Penman …
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