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May 2013 Newsletter

In This Issue:

  • Welcome From The Chair
  • Federal Budget Announcements Benefit Regional Areas, Particularly Inverell & Glen Innes
  • Come On Inland
  • Armidale Takes Home Two National Awards from Keep Australia Beautiful
  • Regional Achievement & Community Awards - New South Wales / ACT
  • Politifact Australia Launches Website
  • Clean Energy Map Launch
  • Resilient Australia Awards
  • Upcoming Conferences
  • What's On In The Northern Inland
  • New Grants and Funding Opportunities

Welcome From The Chair

Dear Northern Inlanders,

We Northern Inlanders have a lot to celebrate this month. Glen Innes and Inverell were successful with Round 3 RDAF funding grants. In addition, Armidale has won two National Awards from Keep Australia Beautiful. Congratulations to all involved.

Despite the cooler weather there is still much for us to be excited about. Positive commitments in the recent Federal Budget, see rural and regional Australia remaining a focus, with further funding for projects expected. Don’t miss the Sustaining Rural Communities conference in Narrabri on June 5th and 6th, as well as a number of funding opportunities outlined below.

Last of all, don’t forget to ‘like’ the Come On Inland campaign on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

All the best,

Mal Peters, Chair

Federal Budget Announcements Benefit Regional Areas, Particularly Inverell & Glen Innes

The Federal Budget brought down in early May concentrated on creating infrastructure for faster and safer transport links, as well job protection and creation and support to families.

Locally, Inverell and Glen Innes have been successful in their Round 3 Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF) applications to assist in infrastructure development. Inverell will be redeveloping the Varley Oval Sporting Complex which is being co-funded from $500,000 from the Federal Government and nearly $600,000 from Inverell Shire Council.

The Glen Innes Severn Council has been successful in attracting an international flying school to its airport. Together with Council and private sector funding, the Federal funding will be used to upgrade parts of the airport to assist in the flying school getting ‘off the ground’. The NSW Government also announced this week funding of up to $1.6 million for Glen Innes Severn Council to support infrastructure upgrades at the Glen Innes Aerodrome as part of the project.

In addition, the 2013/14 Federal Budget will deliver the region:

  • $80 Million for the New England Highway Bolivia Hill Realignment;
  • $220,000 for the Acacia Park Industrial Estate NBN Fibre Rollout in Armidale;
  • $100,000 for the Inverell RSL Museum;
  • $280,000 for the Ashford Medical Centre;
  • $250,000 for the New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM); and
  • $210,000 for the Inverell Linking Together Centre.

Other funding initiatives that will continue with the 2013/14 Budget include:

  • Regional Development  Australia Fund
  • Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure Program
  • Caring for our Country – Regional Delivery Component
  • National Broadband Network

For further information regarding the recent Budget and initiatives for Regional Australia please refer to www.minister.infrastructure.gov.au

Come On Inland

The Come On Inland website, Facebook and Twitter accounts are all up and running and gaining momentum as we speak. If you haven’t taken the opportunity to date, please come and visit us. On the website is an eBrochure on each Local Council, from which there is an opportunity to ‘Like’ the page. Which Council will get the most likes?

Another way in which you can help promote your community and the Northern Inland region is to share the page with all of your networks and your friends on Facebook.

“Come on” everyone – we want to share with the world, how wonderful it is to live in this fabulous part of Australia.

Armidale Takes Home Two National Awards from Keep Australia Beautiful

Mayor, Cr Jim Maher has been delighted with Armidale’s win in the two categories – Communication Action and Partnerships and Resource Recovery & Waste Management.

“We are number one in the country for the way we work so well together as a community, and the way we manage our waste – these are two fantastic achievements”, said Cr Maher.

Armidale was also highly recommended (runner up) for the Water Conservation category, thus proving it is very highly regarded in this area in the whole of the nation.

Regional Achievement & Community Awards - New South Wales / ACT

Nominations close Friday 2 August 2013

The Regional Achievement & Community Awards for NSW/ACT are about recognising rural and regional achievers in your community. There can never be enough encouragement and support for those working in rural and regional areas. Awards such as these create an opportunity to say thank you to businesses, community groups and individuals who work tirelessly in developing their chosen fields of endeavour. 



Award Categories:

  •  The Crown Lands Crown Reserve Trust Corporate Managers Award
  •  The Crown Lands Crown Reserve Trust Community Managers Award
  •  The Prime Super Community of the Year Population Under 15,000 Award
  •  The Prime Super Community of the Year Population Over 15,000 Award
  •  The Peabody Environment & Landcare Award
  •  The Fantastic Furniture Indigenous Achievement Award
  •  The Fantastic Furniture Youth Leadership Award
  •  The Essential Energy Regional Service Award
  •  The University of Newcastle Business Achievement Award
  •  The Specialty Press Events & Tourism Award

For further information visit: www.awardsaustralia.com/regional-achievement-community-awards/nsw

Politifact Australia Launches Website

PolitiFact Australia is a fact-checking website that rates the accuracy of claims by elected officials and other influential people in the Australian political debate.

It is the first international licensee of the Pulitzer-prize winning US site, PolitiFact.com.

PolitiFact Australia is a non-partisan, independent journalistic venture run by Peter Fray, the former editor-in-chief of the Sydney Morning Herald, and staffed by experienced reporters and researchers.

Their goal is to bring greater accountability to the federal election campaign and to help Australian voters make better-informed decisions.

For further information, visit www.politifact.com.au.

Clean Energy Map Launch

The Clean Energy Map shows more than 1,200 nationwide projects funded as part of the Clean Energy Future package. The Map offers visitors valuable insights into a range of clean energy projects, showcasing a range of new technologies and processes assisting businesses, households and communities in their transition to a low carbon economy.

Some of the local projects in the Northern Inland region include:

  • Control of honey locusts around the Mann & Severn Rivers near Glen Innes
  • Granite Borders Landcare committee restoring 2 hectares of important north south wildlife corridor
  • Various power stations and hydro stations.

Visit the website to find out more: www.cleanenergymap.gov.au

Resilient Australia Awards

Applications close: 5 July 2013

Every year, Australian communities face devastating losses caused by disasters.  Bushfires, floods, storms, other hazards and their associated consequences have significant impacts on communities, the economy, infrastructure and the environment.

The Resilient Australia Awards is an Australian Government initiative which recognises innovative practices and achievements across the nation that are making our communities safer, stronger, more resilient and better prepared to manage any emergency situation.

The awards cover all aspects community safety and resilience with an emergency management focus including prevention, preparedness, response and recover; risk assessment; research; education and traingin and information & knowledge management.

For further information or assistance with submission of your application please email raa@mpes.nsw.gov.au or contact the NSW State Coordinator, David Kyles on (02) 8247 5925

Upcoming Conferences

Sustaining Rural Communities

5-6 June 2013, Narrabri

The fourth annual Sustaining Rural Communities Conference will be held once again in the Northern Inland regional centre of Narrabri. Touching on themes of resilient communities the conference will help community leaders and community activists with the tools, skills, networks and resources they need to make their rural and regional communities  better places. To be held on Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th June at the Crossing Theatre, the conference will be free to attend (fee for catering). Stay updated at the site www.sustainingruralcommunities.org.au or look for the Facebook group page for Sustaining Rural Communities.

Digital Rural Futures Conference

26-28 June 2013, Armidale

A national broadband communications network offers enormous opportunities for Australia’s agricultural sector.  In turn, connected farmers, and their supporting industries will play a significant role in Australia’s digital economic future.

Digital Rural Futures is a national forum to exchange ideas and provide updates on the opportunities and challenges faced by agriculture in Australia’s digital economic future.

For further information please go to www.une.edu.au/smart/

What's On In The Northern Inland

Innovation Workshops: Unlock Your Inner Leo & The Innovation Express

Monday 27th of May - Narrabri

Tuesday 28th of May - Tamworth

Wednesday 29th of May -  Quirindi

Thursday 30th of May  - Glen Innes

Friday 31st of May - Tenterfield

Learn to create game-changing innovations in free workshops by global innovation expert Greg Alder. The full version of these workshops have been conducted in 58 cities around the world. Now Greg's giving local business owners a chance to walk away with 10 unique ideas for each business.

For bookings and further information pelase contact http://newiq.com.au/newiq-innovation-workshops-may-2013/

Energy Management Basics Training

Wednesday 29 May & Wed 12 June
Tamworth

The NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, Northern Inland Suistainable Business Network and the  Tamworth Business Chamber are bringing energy efficency business training to Tamworth for the New England North West region.

The training will assist you and your staff understand your business energy use, collect and collate data.  This will help your business deal with electricity costs now and in the future.  The training is practical, interactive and only costs $50.

For further information please contact the Sustainable Energy team on sustainbus@environment.nsw.gov.au or (02) 8837 6000.

Manilla 24th Annual Working Machinery Display

Saturday 8th to Sunday 9th of June

The Manilla Vintage Machinery Group Inc presents the 24th Annual Working Machinery Display, Swap Meet & Tractor Drive over the June long weekend. Featuring "International" as well as full wood chop competition display on Saturday 8th June from 10am organised by North Coast Axeman's Association. Vintage tractors, stationary and portable engines, steam traction engines, antique farming machinery, visiting exhibits and much more.

Further information is available on the Tamworth Tourism website here.

Frost Over Barraba

Thursday 27th to Sunday 30th of June

Frost is a lively community art exhibition held in the northern inland town of Barraba. The exhibition has many aspects. This includes a large exhibition of paintings, drawings, prints and photographs in the Barraba RSL Memorial Hall and an Artists' and Artisans' Demonstration in the Anglican Church Youth Centre. This year there will be an extended workshop program due largely to generous funding from the Country Arts Support Program. Frost Over Barraba is an all encompassing festival. It encourages participation from the novice to the experienced, with an eclectic mix of art, music and good food and fun.

Further information is available on their website, www.frostoverbarraba.org.au

New Grants and Funding Opportunities

Investing in Women Funding

Applications Close: 31st of  August 2013

Women NSW (Department of Family & Community Services) aims to improve the lives of women in NSW by achieving justice and equality for women through policy, innovation and collaboration. Women NSW works in partnership with other agencies and the community to ensure equity of opportunity and outcomes for women.

In 2013, through its funding program, Investing in Women, Women NSW is offering opportunities for key stakeholders to develop projects that encourage new approaches that lead to economic participation of women through training and employment in non-traditional trades.  Grants of up to $25,000 are available.

For further information, including what roles are considered non-traditional, refer to www.women.nsw.gov.au.

Our Neighbourhood Program - Australia Post

Applications Close: 31st of May 2013

Australia Post is currently seeking applications from organisations who are interested in becoming National Community Partners in their new community program - Our Neighbourhood.

Australia Post wishes to establish strategic relationships with non-profits, community groups, sporting associations, peak / industry bodies, social enterprises and commercial entities to deliver Our Neighbourhood. Organisations must demonstrate leadership and have expertise in delivering community programs that build capability at both a national and local level.

Central to Our Neighbourhood is the theme of 'inclusion'. Australia Post will help build healthier, more vibrant and more inclusive communities.

National Science Week

Applications Close: 31st of May

Grants are available for groups in NSW to hold science engagement events in National Science Week 2013. Grants can be between $2000 and $8000.

These grants are intended to create a network of enduring local partnerships throughout NSW that will present ongoing science activity in their region by partnering with other community initiatives.

Once established the partnerships should be able to continue as Regional Science Hubs and work together to present ongoing opportunities for science engagement.

Digital Enterprise Program

Applications Close: 7 June 2013

The Digital Enterprise Program provides funding to assist small-to-medium enterprises and not-for-profit organisations in up to 70 communities to benefit from the National Broadband Network (NBN).

The program provides participants with access to group training seminars as well as one-on-one advice on how they can use the NBN to make greater use of online opportunities to conduct their existing processes more efficiently and better achieve their organisational goals.

Local organisations such as councils, chambers of commerce, business development organisations, and adult education institutions are encouraged to apply.

Further informaiton on grants and funding opportunities are available in the Grants and Funding Opportunities area of the RDA-NI website.

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