Mid-Western Regional Council Community News July 2024

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Urapun Muy by Deb Belyea
SAMUAWGADHALGAL, TORRES STRAIT
‘Urapun Muy’, from the Kalaw Kawaw Ya dialect of
the Top Western Islands of the Torres Strait, means
‘One Fire’. The title of this work pays homage to Torres
Strait Islanders and Aboriginal people everywhere, as
we all have that one fire: our passion for our culture.
In this work, I have depicted the hands of our
ancestors that have carefully dropped a burning
ember on to a fire. This ember burns hot with
intensity, stoking the flames, as it combines with
the new fire. The linear detail shows the energy
and power as cultural knowledge is transferred
from our ancestors to us today. Culture is the fire
that gives us knowledge, wisdom and purpose.
It is our responsibility to maintain, practice,
and pass on our fire to our future generations.
Afterall, Culture keeps us Blak, Loud and Proud.
Aboriginal Flag designed by Mr Harold Thomas.
To res Strait Islander Flag reproduced by kind
permi sion of the To res Strait Island Regional
Council, designed by the late Mr Bernard Namok
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EVENTS
CALENDAR
5-7
JULY
Town Hall Cinema
Mudgee Town Hall
Showing on the 5, 6 and
7 July. Kingdom of the
Planet of the Apes (M),
IF (PG), The Way My Way
(M). Tickets and session
times are available on
Council’s website.
17
JULY
Mid-Western Regional
Council Meeting
Council Chambers
Market Street, Mudgee
from 5.30pm
Meeting live - stream
available on Council’s
website.
7-14
JULY
NAIDOC Week
Various Locations
Flag raising ceremony at
Kandos Museum on Friday,
12 July, 10.30am -12.30pm.
Free screenings of The New
Boy in Mudgee, Kandos,
and Gulgong. More info at
midwestern.nsw.gov.au.
20-21
JULY
NSW Junior Rugby
Union
Glen Willow Sporting
Complex
Under 11’s Junior Rugby
Union State Gala will
be held at Glen Willow
Sporting Complex.
NAIDOC WEEK
12-13
JULY
SMALL FARM FIELD
DAYS
AREC
A two-day annual event
that has been running for
over 40 years. The event
promotes innovation and
sustainability in agriculture
and rural living.
28
JULY
National Tree Day
Lawsons Creek, Glen
Willow
Plant trees and shrubs
to improve native
habitat. Bring a hat and
sunscreen. Tools, gloves
and refreshments will be
provided.
After extensive community consultation, Mudgee Library has
adjusted their opening hours. Effective from 1 July, 2024, the
new hours are as follows: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri: 9am - 5.30pm, Thu:
9am - 7.30pm, Sat: 9.30am - 1.30pm. This change adds 5.5 extra
hours per week of operating hours, aligning with local business
hours. No adjustments have been made to the Gulgong, Kandos,
or Rylstone branches. Mudgee Library staff look forward to
welcoming you during the new extended hours at the Mudgee
branch.
Mid-Western Regional Council is an award winning
organisation offering a range of career opportunities in areas
such as admin, planning and development, water supply,
parks and gardens, libraries, operations and community
services. Council is an equal opportunity employer and
values diversity in its people. For current positions vacant, go
to ‘Employment’ on Council’s website.
If you own a business, or looking to start a new business, Council
provides a range of support at midwestern.nsw.gov.au/business/
business-support. The one-stop hub on Council’s website provides
businesses with up to date links to training opportunities, grants
and other useful information. Sign up for the bi-monthly business
newsletter that provides a wealth of information including key
economic data to support business.
All information correct at the time of publication. Events may be subject to change.
Please contact event organisers for further details.
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Mudgee Arts Precinct is hosting the Waste 2 Art
community exhibition and competition until 21 July.
This innovative event features creative works made from
reused and recyclable waste materials, challenging
individuals to breathe new life into items that would
otherwise be discarded. For more information on
Waste 2 Art and upcoming exhibitions visit
mudgeeartsprecinct.com.au.