At a ceremony in Bathurst Mr Debus presented representatives from the Lithgow, Portland, Bathurst, Burraga, Cental West Region Headquarters and Oberon SES Units with a ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ from the Australian Government recognising the valuable work that volunteers from these SES Units carry out in the community.

Mr David Tomlinson a volunteer from the Bathurst SES Unit was also recognised, being awarded a ‘SES Long Service Certificate’ and third clasp to his ‘SES Long Service Medal’ recognising 40 years of service as a volunteer with the SES.

(For emergency assistance during floods and storms call the SES on 132 500.)