Hits five Year Low
The NSW unemployment rate has hit a five year low at 4.6 per cent, more than a full percentage point below the next best state and almost half a percentage point below the nation as a whole. Latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show 21,100 new jobs were added in September, around 2.5 times larger than Victoria, the next closest state. The total number of jobs created since April 2011 is now 410,880, above 400,000 for the first time and higher than any other state in Australia. A stable job means the ability to pay bills, provide for our families and meet our home loan repayments. This result is a consequence of the government’s strong economic management, creating prime conditions for businesses and jobs to flourish.
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Graffiti Removal Day
I encourage all locals to ‘Love Where We Live’ by getting involved in Graffiti Removal Day 2017 on Sunday 29 October. Graffiti vandalism costs the NSW Government, councils, local businesses and households over $300 million each year. Graffiti Removal Day draws attention to the fight against graffiti vandalism and encourages people to roll out, grab a paint roller and help remove local graffiti. Last year volunteers across NSW removed more than 20,000m² of graffiti from 460 sites in 57 local government areas. That is an area larger than each side of the Great Pyramid of Giza! I would encourage everyone to get involved in the fight against graffiti by volunteering this Sunday. People who volunteer on the day at their local site will be supplied with free cleaning material, paint, safety equipment and training on how to safely remove graffiti. Visit www.graffitiremovalday.org.au
Breast Cancer Awareness
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, health authorities are urging women aged 50 – 74 years to be vigilant with regular mammograms, with the latest figures revealing that 17,600 local women have not participated in the national breast cancer screening program in the last two years. Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women in NSW, with one in eight being diagnosed in their lifetime. In the Western NSW Local Health District, around 200 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year and around 40 women die of the disease. A mammogram with BreastScreen NSW is free, takes 20 minutes and is performed by highly trained female-only staff. Most importantly, it could save your life. For more information contact BreastScreen NSW on 132050 or book online or search your nearest BreastScreen NSW service at www.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au
Workshop for Farmers
Central Tablelands Local Land Services (LLS) is holding a special information seminar targeting weekend farmers and landholders who aren’t able to attend weekday events. The workshop has been designed to provide expert advice and useful tips and demonstrations on the basics of natural resource management, animal health and biosecurity. There will also be a good mix of practical demonstrations including fencing, weed spraying, stock water and irrigation systems. The event takes place on Saturday, November 11 from 9am – 1pm at the Orange Agricultural Institute Training centre. You can get more information by contacting Phil Cranney on 0458 745 478 or www.trybooking.com/RWHD
Retracing Steps of Anzacs
Applications for History Teachers to accompany students on a once-in-a-lifetime tour of ANZAC history have been extended until this Friday, October 27. The 13 day tour will give students and teachers the opportunity to experience Australia’s military story first-hand in Ypres, Passchendaele, the Somme and Flanders in Belgium. This is a fantastic opportunity and I encourage teachers to review eligibility criteria visit www.veterans.nsw.gov.au/education/premiers-anzacmemorial-scholarship/
