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Cowra Showground Pavilion Renovations Begin

The renovations began on the Portico at The Heritage Pavilion at the Cowra Showground on Monday morning. The project is being funded by an In-frastructure Grant (Clubgrants) from the NSW Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade, which was announced earlier this year.

The Portico is be renovated on a Heritage Style, with plans drawn up by David Scobie Architects.

David Scobie is the practice principal, he has in excess of 30 years’ experience as a Heritage Architect, Architect and Planner in Australia and Europe, with special skills in construction and heritage projects.

Varroa Mite Compensation For Beekeepers

An $18 million compensation package has been developed for registered beekeepers affected by the varroa mite outbreak, under an agreement reached by the Commonwealth and State governments and industry.

The National Management Group (NMG) for Emergency Plant Pests has also endorsed a National Response Plan to eradicate Varroa Destructor from NSW.

NSW Agriculture Minister Dugald Saunders said eradication is the primary goal, and the state’s strong initial response and contact tracing work have made this possible.

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