Andrew GEE MP INDEPENDENT FEDERAL MEMBER FOR CALARE RUNS ON THE BOARD FOR OBERON $2 billion for the upgrade of the Great Western Highway $4.8 million for Oberon's new Sports and Community complex $4.8 million for upgrades to Campbell's River Road $3.95 million for upgrades to Arkstone Rd and Burraga Rd $1.9 million to support Central West forestry plantations $1.65 million to extend the Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway $852,010 to expand Oberon Children's Centre $762,000 for replacement of Abercrombie River bridge $711,000 for the O'Connell Rec Ground and surrounds $364,000 for new gym equipment at The Y fitness centre $217,866 for the Oberon District Museum 47 new mobile phone towers and base stations including Burraga and Black Springs $100,000 for new shades sails at Black Springs playground and the Common $50,000 for the Rotary Lookout at Falls Hill $50,000 for upgrades to the watering system and solar panels at Oberon Golf Club FIREFIGHTING ARESENAL FORTIFIED! With a brutal bushfire season on the to fill vital firefighting trucks. cards this summer, the Capertee Valley In the middle of a drought, and with no RFS is better equipped than ever before to connection to town water, a small, borrowed tame the flames. water tanker was brought in to assist, but it was unable to traverse the rugged bushland so RFS crews were forced to leave the unrelenting fireground to refill their fire trucks Council trucks with plastic tanks could also not be brought close to fires as the tanks could melt. Recently, the team received the keys to a state-of-the-art fire truck which will provide critical firefighting and emergency responses that are currently unmet in the wider Capertee, Glen Alice and Ilford communities. worked closely with the Capertee and District Progress Association to secure a $500,000 grant to purchase the tanker for the village It can hold 9.000 litres of water that's enough to fill three fire trucks at a fire front so firefighters won't need to leave the foreground to refill The tanker o can also assist local responses to motor vehicle accidents on the Castlereagh Highway which links Mudgee with Lithgow, the Blue Mountains and Sydney. The handover of the tanker followed Get Ready Weekend, which urged residents to ensure their property is bushfire-safe. To prepare a bushfire plan for your property. visit: www.myfireplan.com.au I was in Capertee during the 2019/2020 Black Summer Bushfees. In a nightmare scenario for the close-knit community, the area was almost completely surrounded by blazes with firies relying on finite tank water POSTAL VOTING If you'll be unable to make it to a polling place in person, either on voting day or during the early voting period, you can apply for a postal vote. Applications will close at 6pm on Wednesday 11 October. To apply, scan the QR code or visit aec.gov. au/referendums/vote/postal-voting.html Andrew with Steve Dalli and Dott Pike The There are some fantastic Australian Government grant opportunities now available in our region, which may be of interest to you or your organisation. You never know if you don't apply! BATHURST ELECTORATE OFFICE 107 George Street PO Box 54 Bathurst NSW 2795 Batch 2 of the Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program 2023 acknowledges the service and sacrifice of Australia's military personnel in wars, conflicts, and peace operations. Community grants offer individual applicants up to $10,000, and applicants of major grants can apply for any amount between $10,001 and $150,000. Applications for Batch 2 close on Tuesday 10 October 2023, Leg Up Grants are quick-response, skills development grants for workers in volunteer managed museums and Aboriginal cultural spaces throughout NSW, Funding of up to $500 The Central West of New South Wales is a wonderful place to live. so much so that we are seeing year on year growth to our population and the great tree change still in full force. But with a rising population comes rising pressure on housing. GRANTS! GRANTS! GRANTS! In a recent report completed by Shelter NSW, it was determined that 31% of low-income households in the Cabonne area are experiencing mortgage stress, while 42% are experiencing rental stress. Residents across the region are frequently contacting me to indicate just how difficult it is to find a place to live in our area, or with innovative proposals to address the housing crisis. Voice Group will be hosting online Voice info sessions at 6pm every Tuesday until the referendum. These sessions will include an information session (6-6:45pm) followed by a Q&A (6:45-7:30pm) where you can ask your questions, Feel free to only join for half of the session. Get the information you need to make an informed choice on October 14th. To RSVP, visit: tinyurl.com/ voice-online-session That's why recently in Parliament, I spoke in support of the National Housing Finance And Investment Corporation Amendment (Unlocking Your Country Your Voice VOICE INFO SESSIONS WALK FOR YES! Recently, hundreds of residents across the Central West joined more than 200,000 people worldwide in rallies supporting the 'Yes' vote. Well-attended walks took place in Bathurst, Orange and Mudgee, with locals showing their support for Constitutional change at the upcoming referendum. YES SECURING HOUSING FUNDING FOR THE BUSH (02) 6331 0524 @andrew.gee.mp@aph.gov.au www.andrewgeemp.com.au Authorised by Andrew Gee MP. Suite 1/179A Anson Street, Orange, NSW 2800. is available for a range of skill development projects including hosting or attending workshops, conferences, or seminars in NSW, in addition to networking activities. Applications close on Sunday 29 October 2023, or when funds are exhausted. The latest round of Local Sporting Champions (LSC) and Local Para Champions (LPC) is now open, providing financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships. LSC applicants are eligible for $500 to $850, and LPC applicants are eligible from $750 to $1.100 Applications close on Monday 31 October 2023, If you need further information, or require a letter of support, please don't hesitate to contact my office at andrew.gee.mp@aph.gov.au Regional Housing) Bill 2023. This is a Private Member's Bill introduced by Independent Member for Indi, Helen Haines. It aims to ensure that the National Housing Infrastructure Facility, which funds new social or affordable housing, would distribute at least 30% of its funds to regional, rural and remote Australia. That would mean the regions would receive funding in proportion to our population. The people of regional Australia need help, and your postcode or socioeconomic status should not determine whether you have access to safe, secure and affordable housing. The proposal would bring us one step closer to bridging that great divide between cities and the bush. I hope all MPs support it. For regular updates and news, follow me on Facebook and Instagram @andrewgeecalare c. f Andrew GEE MP INDEPENDENT FEDERAL MEMBER FOR CALARE RUNS ON THE BOARD FOR OBERON $ 2 billion for the upgrade of the Great Western Highway $ 4.8 million for Oberon's new Sports and Community complex $ 4.8 million for upgrades to Campbell's River Road $ 3.95 million for upgrades to Arkstone Rd and Burraga Rd $ 1.9 million to support Central West forestry plantations $ 1.65 million to extend the Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway $ 852,010 to expand Oberon Children's Centre $ 762,000 for replacement of Abercrombie River bridge $ 711,000 for the O'Connell Rec Ground and surrounds $ 364,000 for new gym equipment at The Y fitness centre $ 217,866 for the Oberon District Museum 47 new mobile phone towers and base stations including Burraga and Black Springs $ 100,000 for new shades sails at Black Springs playground and the Common $ 50,000 for the Rotary Lookout at Falls Hill $ 50,000 for upgrades to the watering system and solar panels at Oberon Golf Club FIREFIGHTING ARESENAL FORTIFIED ! With a brutal bushfire season on the to fill vital firefighting trucks . cards this summer , the Capertee Valley In the middle of a drought , and with no RFS is better equipped than ever before to connection to town water , a small , borrowed tame the flames . water tanker was brought in to assist , but it was unable to traverse the rugged bushland so RFS crews were forced to leave the unrelenting fireground to refill their fire trucks Council trucks with plastic tanks could also not be brought close to fires as the tanks could melt . Recently , the team received the keys to a state - of - the - art fire truck which will provide critical firefighting and emergency responses that are currently unmet in the wider Capertee , Glen Alice and Ilford communities . worked closely with the Capertee and District Progress Association to secure a $ 500,000 grant to purchase the tanker for the village It can hold 9.000 litres of water that's enough to fill three fire trucks at a fire front so firefighters won't need to leave the foreground to refill The tanker o can also assist local responses to motor vehicle accidents on the Castlereagh Highway which links Mudgee with Lithgow , the Blue Mountains and Sydney . The handover of the tanker followed Get Ready Weekend , which urged residents to ensure their property is bushfire - safe . To prepare a bushfire plan for your property . visit : www.myfireplan.com.au I was in Capertee during the 2019/2020 Black Summer Bushfees . In a nightmare scenario for the close - knit community , the area was almost completely surrounded by blazes with firies relying on finite tank water POSTAL VOTING If you'll be unable to make it to a polling place in person , either on voting day or during the early voting period , you can apply for a postal vote . Applications will close at 6pm on Wednesday 11 October . To apply , scan the QR code or visit aec.gov . au / referendums / vote / postal - voting.html Andrew with Steve Dalli and Dott Pike The There are some fantastic Australian Government grant opportunities now available in our region , which may be of interest to you or your organisation . You never know if you don't apply ! BATHURST ELECTORATE OFFICE 107 George Street PO Box 54 Bathurst NSW 2795 Batch 2 of the Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program 2023 acknowledges the service and sacrifice of Australia's military personnel in wars , conflicts , and peace operations . Community grants offer individual applicants up to $ 10,000 , and applicants of major grants can apply for any amount between $ 10,001 and $ 150,000 . Applications for Batch 2 close on Tuesday 10 October 2023 , Leg Up Grants are quick - response , skills development grants for workers in volunteer managed museums and Aboriginal cultural spaces throughout NSW , Funding of up to $ 500 The Central West of New South Wales is a wonderful place to live . so much so that we are seeing year on year growth to our population and the great tree change still in full force . But with a rising population comes rising pressure on housing . GRANTS ! GRANTS ! GRANTS ! In a recent report completed by Shelter NSW , it was determined that 31 % of low - income households in the Cabonne area are experiencing mortgage stress , while 42 % are experiencing rental stress . Residents across the region are frequently contacting me to indicate just how difficult it is to find a place to live in our area , or with innovative proposals to address the housing crisis . Voice Group will be hosting online Voice info sessions at 6pm every Tuesday until the referendum . These sessions will include an information session ( 6-6 : 45pm ) followed by a Q & A ( 6 : 45-7 : 30pm ) where you can ask your questions , Feel free to only join for half of the session . Get the information you need to make an informed choice on October 14th . To RSVP , visit : tinyurl.com/ voice - online - session That's why recently in Parliament , I spoke in support of the National Housing Finance And Investment Corporation Amendment ( Unlocking Your Country Your Voice VOICE INFO SESSIONS WALK FOR YES ! Recently , hundreds of residents across the Central West joined more than 200,000 people worldwide in rallies supporting the ' Yes ' vote . Well - attended walks took place in Bathurst , Orange and Mudgee , with locals showing their support for Constitutional change at the upcoming referendum . YES SECURING HOUSING FUNDING FOR THE BUSH ( 02 ) 6331 0524 @ andrew.gee.mp @ aph.gov.au www.andrewgeemp.com.au Authorised by Andrew Gee MP . Suite 1 / 179A Anson Street , Orange , NSW 2800 . is available for a range of skill development projects including hosting or attending workshops , conferences , or seminars in NSW , in addition to networking activities . Applications close on Sunday 29 October 2023 , or when funds are exhausted . The latest round of Local Sporting Champions ( LSC ) and Local Para Champions ( LPC ) is now open , providing financial assistance for coaches , officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state , national or international championships . LSC applicants are eligible for $ 500 to $ 850 , and LPC applicants are eligible from $ 750 to $ 1.100 Applications close on Monday 31 October 2023 , If you need further information , or require a letter of support , please don't hesitate to contact my office at andrew.gee.mp@aph.gov.au Regional Housing ) Bill 2023. This is a Private Member's Bill introduced by Independent Member for Indi , Helen Haines . It aims to ensure that the National Housing Infrastructure Facility , which funds new social or affordable housing , would distribute at least 30 % of its funds to regional , rural and remote Australia . That would mean the regions would receive funding in proportion to our population . The people of regional Australia need help , and your postcode or socioeconomic status should not determine whether you have access to safe , secure and affordable housing . The proposal would bring us one step closer to bridging that great divide between cities and the bush . I hope all MPs support it . For regular updates and news , follow me on Facebook and Instagram @andrewgeecalare c . f