Historic Nowra Bridge repurposing - Community Survey - NSW Government

Well, for those of you who don't know around the Shoalhaven LGA, my community background: I was a former public transport within Mount Druitt and surrounding suburbs (about 13 suburbs all up), which led to a huge group of community-minded people to receive back into the community two out of three bus serves that were important and removed from important parts of the community. I didn't win these back, the people of Mount Druitt did.

I then expanded to be an alone community supporter and advocate, starting with holes in the ground. I have had many achievements, small and large, interviews from local papers, including Sydney Radio interviews, lobbying with all Local, State and Federal politicians. Why am I stating this? Public Transport is my original passsion as a community advocate so, Nowra Historical Bridge would be a great way to start public transport improvements within the Shoalhaven LGA linking better public transport to people, in they are in need of it.

I've heard how our 'youth' have issues getting back at night from Bomaderry reaching Central Nowra and that Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention & Awareness Network provide taxi vouchers to help our youth reach their desired destinations Click here for further details

When public transport is raised with anyone in this area - it really creates a diverse topic of interest. People come up with wonderful ideas of how to improve bus services. It has been suggested to use Club's in the area Community shuttle buses to help people in the area get around.

So, here is your chance to complete a community survey that could change the Nowra Historical Bridge. I encourage everyone to have their say*.

Click here to complete the survey

* I would like to thank Bay and Basin Our Community Our Voice Facebook Page for sharing this information.

Shoalhaven Regional Gallery Welcomes Archibald Prize Exhibition - Shoalhaven City Council - Media Release

 

14 October 2021

With COVID restrictions eased this week, Shoalhaven Regional Gallery Nowra has re-opened its doors, offering the chance for fully vaccinated members of the community to see the 2020 Archibald Prize exhibition.  

Art Exhibition

The Prize, an Art Gallery of New South Wales Touring Exhibition, has a long history in Australian culture and a vital contemporary presence. Its focus on people has special relevance at a time when catastrophic bushfires and the global pandemic have caused loss and isolation, while underlining the value of care and human connection. The 2020 prize reflects the breadth of national creativity, from major cities to remote communities.  

Portraits of performers, artists, activists and politicians reveal some of the voices who are defining the richness of contemporary Australia and, in this challenging year, there are also stories of vulnerability and resilience. 

Each year artists living in Australia and New Zealand submit portraits painted from life of people, preferentially ‘distinguished in art, letters, science or politics’. The trustees of the Art Gallery of New South Wales judge the entries and the winner receives $100,000, courtesy of presenting partner ANZ. There is also a local People’s Choice Award, so you can vote for your favourite work and be in the running to win a $500 cash prize. 

Alongside the Archibald Prize 2020 exhibition, the Regional Art Gallery will be displaying a local Young Archie Competition. Over 30 portraits from artists aged 5 to 18 years will be on show in the North Gallery. These portraits are of people who are special to them - someone who plays a significant role in their life. Make sure you read the artwork labels for some incredible stories of the people who inspire our young artists. 

Shoalhaven City Council Mayor Amanda Findley is thrilled to see the prestigious exhibition return to the region after nearly a decade.  

“I’m pleased the Shoalhaven Regional Art Gallery will be able to welcome fully vaccinated visitors to view the 2020 Archibald Exhibition in person”, Clr Findley said.  

“We are fortunate here in the Shoalhaven to host such a prestigious exhibition and I encourage our community to come along to take a look over the next month”, Clr Findley.  

COVID safe measures remain in place, visitors must be able to provide proof that they fully vaccinated against COVID, wear a mask indoors and check in using the Service NSW App. Some exemptions apply.  

The exhibition will be on display until Saturday 6 November 2021. Entry is free and be sure to bring along your phone and headphones to access a free mobile guide to each of the works. 

For more information on what’s on at the Gallery visit Shoalhaven Regional Art Gallery's website.  

TAFE is conducting this survey to determine the training needs of the Shoalhaven, then establish training courses to respond to it.

 Dear Colleagues

 

As a valued member of our community we invite you to complete our online TAFE Survey.

 

During May and June  TAFE – SOUTH  (Nowra – Eden) will be facilitating a Stakeholder Engagement Survey.

 

The initiative is an online survey for TAFE to better understand  Training needs and gaps that exist in the  South Coast. (information and link below) .

Results  will inform TAFE  training delivery and help to customise training offerings for the South Coast

 

Please note that the survey will close at 11.59pm on Monday, 14 June 2021.

 

Please distribute to other colleagues who many wish to provide input.

 

Kind regards,

 

SOUTHERN NSW STAKEHOLDER SURVEY As a valued member of our local community, we invite you to complete our online survey.  The information you share will help us to assist your organisation and identify how TAFE NSW can support our local businesses, agencies, organisations and the wider community now and into the future.   Complete the survey now: www.tiny.cc/tafenswstakeholdersurvey Survey will close at 11.59pm Monday, 14 June 2021       COMPLETE THE SURVEY AND YOU COULD WIN AN APPLE iPAD  TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY EDITOR"S NOTES: This was a message sent to me by Raul Arregui and he has written important notes on this, which I fully support: A mate that works for TAFE Illawarra asked me to pass this survey to friends in the area, and ask them to please complete it. Could you please complete the survey, and could you please pass it around to as many people as you can?  Thanks in advance. Raul Arregui

Media Release - Nowra at Night - Celebrating Community, Food and Music - Shoalhaven City Council - Media Release

 

12 April 2021

Be part of the celebrations of the ‘Nowra at Night Festival’ on Friday 16 April, 4:30 – 9:30pm at Junction Court in Nowra CBD. The family friendly event will transform Junction Court into the ultimate Friday night destination of food, flavours, shopping and sound. Why not take the kids this school holidays, stay in town after work, or drop by on your way down the coast?

Nowra at Night will feature local food trucks and market stalls with great gifts for mum this Mother’s Day. There will be an exciting back drop of music from DJs and local artists including The Groove Trio, George Bishop and The Spencer Family Band.

The event is part of an ongoing partnership between The Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee and Shoalhaven City Council, with funding from the NSW Government’s ‘Festival of Place – Summer Fund’.

Shoalhaven City Council Mayor, Amanda Findley says “this event is a fantastic way to bring people together in Nowra’s CBD during the school holidays.

“After a tough year, it is exciting to gather and celebrate as a community again, so I encourage locals to head down and support local business in the Nowra CBD.”

Along with food, shopping, flavours and sounds there will be twenty $25 vouchers up for grabs in the free raffle, so come on down, support local and enter to win an exciting Nowra experience.

Nowra at Night is a free event that will be held on Friday 16 April 2021 in Junction Court. For more information visit shoalhaven.com/events or stop by the Shoalhaven Visitor Information Centre in Nowra. Event assets are available here.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Follow Shoalhaven Tourism on Instagram: @visitshoalhaven and Facebook: facebook.com/VisitShoalhaven

Media contact: media@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au

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Temporary interruption to some Council over the counter payment services - Shoalhaven City Council Media

 

25 September 2020

Shoalhaven City Council wishes to advise residents and customers that over the counter payments will not be available at Nowra and Ulladulla Council admin centre counters and bereavement services on Thursday 1 and Friday 2 October, due to planned upgrades.

Customers are being encouraged to avoid any inconvenience in the temporary interruption to services by making over the counter payments on or before the Wednesday 30th September, or alternatively after Tuesday 6th October, at the conclusion of the October Long Weekend.

Online and over the phone credit card payments will be still be accepted during this time, and Council’s friendly customer service team will be able to help customers complete transactions using these methods if needed.

All other Council based transactions for Rates, Water and SCC generated Invoices via BPAY, Australia Post and online internet payments will still be available during these dates.

Council advises that there will be no impact to payments made through the Entertainment Centre, Library, Art Gallery, Aquatics, Animal Shelter, Waste Depots and Holiday Haven.

For more information, visit Council’s website or call Council on 02 4429 3111.

Over the counter payments will not be available at Nowra and Ulladulla Council admin centre counters and bereavement services on Thursday 1 and Friday 2 October.

In Your Neighbourhood, This Week - Shoalhaven City Council

 

In your neighbourhood, this week:

• Community Development Grant Program & video
• Interruption to counter service payments
• Nowra Bridge Project - Changes to Access
• Kochie's NSW small business webcast
• Wonder & Dread Exhibition Announced
• Tennis Legacy Fund
• Welcome to our newest citizens
• Boongaree Park Breaking Ground

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Making The World A More Beautiful Place To Live In........

Today, I have a happy story to share to all of you.  I know that here are good Samaritans and stories to tell or talk about, from going through a bad fire. Please read this true story, from here:

Debbie and myself were at K-Mart Nowra today, I was looking to purchase steel-capped shoes, when this man in his late 30's to 40's grabbed a pair of size 10 shoes and feeling so excited, he said to me,' These are the best boots he ever hard and lasted him a long time.'

So, I thought about what he said momentarily and asked him, 'How long did they last him'. 

He replied, 'Until the fires burnt them'.

I was so astonished, that I asked, ' So you are a Firie'?

And he replied, ' No, my house was burnt down near Lake Conjola'. I was pretty sure that he said the place he lived was Yatte Yattah. He later explained to me he and his family are currently living in a caravan park.

I mentioned to Debbie what he had said and we both agreed to pay for his boots, he so loved. Debbie approached him and asked if we could pay for the boots. He replied that his family had vouchers and they were alright. He also didn't want us to pay for it.

As we went to the checkouts, we decided that we would buy his family a box of chocolates. After the purchase, we ask a K-Mart  staff member, to label it as "purchased", as we were donating it to his family, that lost their  house due to the recent fires.

Debbie approached his wife, two sons and this man (his name was Dan) and straight away gave the box of chocolates to them. Dan was on the phone, he told them to hang on and gave a big hug to Debbie and then to myself. Dan did explain that he was holding back his tears. His wife was overwhelmed and one of his sons also hugged Debbie. I said to him that he didn't want us to buy the shoes, so it was the least we could do.

The hero was Dan and his family.

Please let us know of any good stories, similar  circumstances,  tears to cheers stories, loving stories: that change people's emotional well being from sadness to gladness/happiness. The world needs to know about this. It is the little things we do, to place a big smile and happiness on people's faces, hearts and lives, that makes the world a more beautiful place to live in.