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School Holiday Activities at CINC

The Cowra Information and Neighbour-hood Centre will be hosting a series of school holidays activities this coming school holidays. ‘Ochre Painting, Story Telling & Dance Workshop” will be held on the 6th October at 8 Stewart Street, Cowra, in conjunction with Aboriginal group Dinawan’s Connection. It is free but bookings are required on 63401100. ‘Obstacool’, a 40 metre long pop up obstacle course, will be on at River Park on the 29th September, with six hourly sessions beginning at 9am. This is a free event. Book you spot at www.trybooking.com/CCDRN.

The ‘Cowra Games Day’ will be on the 28th September at 5 Vaux Street, Cowra, from 10am to 12pm. This will involve a series of board and card games being played. Bookings are essential on 63401100.

WNSWLHD Appoints First Chief Medi-cal Officer

Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) is delighted to announce the appointment of its first Chief Medical Officer (CMO), with Professor Mark Arnold set to begin in the new role in January 2023.

Mark Spittal, WNSWLHD Chief Executive, said Professor Arnold’s appointment is an exciting milestone in the ongoing development of the LHD’s clinical workforce and the care it provides. Professor Arnold has more than 30 years’ experience as a Rheumatologist and, as a senior Academic with the University of Sydney, he has been the Head of the Rural Clinical School and Professor of Rural Medicine.

Professor Arnold said as the District’s new CMO he is committed to fostering a District-wide culture of collaboration, cooperation and respect.

NSW Football Legacy Fund Kicks Off For Clubs

Local football clubs and players in are set for a funding boost with the opening of the NSW Government’s Football Legacy Fund applications.

Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the NSW Football Legacy Fund will strengthen the local community and secure a brighter future for clubs and associations across NSW.

The program, delivered in partnership with Football NSW and Northern NSW Football, will focus on inclusive projects that encourage the participation of females and people with disability. Round 1 has two streams available; Infrastructure, with up to $2.5 million available for the upgrade or construction of new community facilities; and Participa-tion, with up to $650,000 available for programs that support increased foot-ball participation and leadership development.

To apply, find out more at www.sport.nsw.gov.au/grants/nsw-football-legacy-fund.

Farmers Urged To Join The Fight Against FMD

Farmers are being encouraged to participate in the NSW Government’s largest ever pest management campaign to minimise the risk of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) spreading through feral animal populations if an incursion was to occur.

Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders said the NSW Government’s Spring Offensive program will not only reduce the risk of FMD spreading across the country, it will also play a critical role in protecting primary producers’ top-quality food and fibre.

“We are now calling on farmers to ramp up control efforts by participating in baiting and trapping on private land and allowing aerial culls,” Mr Saunders said. Local Land Services provides specialist advice on pest control techniques and can assist land managers with training, supply of poisoned baits and implementation strategies.

To discuss pest management on your property contact Local Land Services on 1300 795 299.