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Written by: The Cowra Phoenix

IMAGE: Tommy Jeffs presents his cheque to Cowra Ballet School in Canowindra last weekend.

Cowra Council April Meeting Significant Decisions

Council noted the minutes of the March meeting of the Traffic Committee and approved the following:

Erection of “No Stopping” signs on the southern side of Comerford Street;
Council donated $154 to Twilight Tens for waste disposal, bin hire and waste collection; $2,747.50 to the Cowra M&D for the ‘Showcase Cowra’ production; and $1,500 to the Cowra Men’s Shed for change of locks at premises.
Council will write to the families of the late Bill Bundy and Max Tomlin expressing condolences on their loss and acknowledging their contributions to the Cowra community

Koorawatha Markets

We are back & Covid Safe of course. Memorial park, Boorowa St, Koorawatha NSW 2807.

Come along and be a part of our community markets! Saturday 30 April 2022.

9AM – 1PM.

Also on Saturday 29 October 2022. Book now so you don’t miss out. Stall Fees are $ 15 - 3 X 3M or $ 30 - 3 X 6M.

Non-powered sites only available. Stallholder insurance must be current.

Contact email - koorawathamarkets@gmail.com Karen Patrech 0439 095 939

All Proceeds will go to the Koorawatha Progress Association.

Federal Budget Hits Some Right Notes For Business

The state’s peak business organisation, Business NSW believes the Federal Budget provides targeted support for businesses as they grapple with the pressures of skills shortages, bouncing back from the pandemic and the rising complexity of the digital economy.

“This is a Budget that has a number of welcome measures for businesses, yet it leaves a few major issues such as unaffordable insurance costs off the list,” said Business NSW, Regional Manager – Western NSW, Vicki Seccombe.

“Fuel excise will be cut in half for the next six months, meaning the cost of filling up a tank of petrol or diesel will reduce, which will be applauded by many small businesses and their families.

“Small businesses will also be able to claim a bonus 20% tax deduction for investments in digital technologies like cloud computing, cyber security and web design.

Naidoc Week Funding Now Available

Applications are now open for funding to support activities and events in NSW during NAIDOC Week, celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements.

The theme of this year’s NAIDOC is Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! - a strong call to action for everyone to become involved and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and communities.

The $250,000 NAIDOC Grants program will support arts, performance, community and cultural organisations with funding from $500 to $3,000 to be involved in NAIDOC Week, which starts Sunday, 3 July 2022.

Funding can be used for community festivals and fun days, public exhibitions,