Vietnam Veterans Open New Facilities
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It was great to spend time with members of the Bathurst and District Vietnam Veterans last Sunday where we not only paid tribute to the men, women and families that were a part of the Vietnam War, but also officially opened the parks new recreation facilities.
The memorial park and gardens pay tribute to the 60,000 men and women who fought in the Vietnam War and provide a place for people to reflect and remember those people.
The popular park is also a great rest stop for tourists and accommodates a large number of campers throughout the V8 race week.
The new facilities will aid the fundraising efforts of the group who volunteer their own time to raise funds for the continued growth and maintenance of the park, with all monies raised going back into the community.
NSW Government Stone Program
The Bathurst Courthouse is one of four landmark sandstone buildings in NSW to benefit from $2 million in funding as a part of the NSW Government’s Stone program.
Sandstone buildings are part of early Australian history and this program will ensure that these significant sites are not only maintained and protected, but also ensure work will continue with recruitment, training and development of apprentice stonemasons across the state.
This is great news for these unique buildings and also for the continuation of such a specialised trade.
ClubGrant Funding Available Now!
Applications are now open for the popular ClubGrant funding and eligible groups can apply for grants between $500,000 and $1 million for new or upgraded sport and recreation infrastructure projects.
I encourage all eligible groups to consider submitting an application for a project that will make a real difference to their community and their organisation.
During this term of government, around $50 million in ClubGRANTS will be provided to local communities across NSW to support three categories of infrastructure: sport and recreation, arts and culture and emergency relief facilities.
To find out more, visit www.liquorandgaming.justice.nsw.gov.au with expressions of interest closing on Friday 16 September 2016
Book Week
This week we celebrate Book Week – acknowledging the amazing gift of literature and the many places a book can take us.
This year’s theme Australia! Story Country will pay tribute to our many wonderful Australian authors and illustrators, and I’m sure many books will be shared in homes, schools and libraries this week. To find out more visit www.cbca.org.au/book-week-2016
Households to save on energy bills
Eligible households are urged to apply for NSW Government Home Energy Action appliance program discounts to replace inefficient TVs and fridges. The 40 and 50 per cent discounts for low income households are expected to save an average of $140 a year on their energy bills.
The cost of replacing appliances can be a financial burden for many and this program will help around 20,000 low income households lower their living costs. Replacing an inefficient TV will also save a household up to $125 a year.
Eligible households must be: A NSW resident; and hold a valid Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card or Low Income Health Care Card from Centrelink or a Gold Card from Veterans’ Affairs.
The fridge being replaced must be six years or older and the TV being replaced must be a plasma or cathode ray tube (CRT) TV.
The NSW Government is also working with leading community service organisations to ensure their energy hardship clients can access the offer. The offer is available until the $4 million program budget is exhausted. To apply for a subsidy, visit http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/households/appliance-replacement-offer.htm.