Author Dee White has written a charming children's book titled - "The Girl in the Painting" which is a story about Susie Bourne - the Tar Girl in Tom Robert's iconic painting - Shearing the Rams.
The book will be launched at the Corowa Federation Museum in June.
The Girl in the Painting is based on the true story of Corowa born, Susie Bourne, and her role in the painting of Tom Robert's iconic masterpiece, Shearing the Rams (1890) painted at Brocklesby Station in Corowa.
The painting is now on display at the National Gallery of Victoria.
Dee White is the award-winning, international author of more than 25 books for children and young adults. She has a passion for history and uncovering stories from the past like The Girl in the Painting, which she discovered on a family holiday seven years ago.
Ms White is cofounder of Author Pen Pals and a strong advocate for literary and young writers and has presented author talks and writing workshops throughout Australia and overseas, including the SCBWI Europolitan Conference in Amsterdam and the Sharjah International Book Fair.
The book launch will be held at the Corowa Federation Museum on Saturday, June 7 2025 at 11am.
CWA Oaklands Women’s Dinner
CWA Oaklands Women’s Dinner’s guest speaker will be Ms Robin Haberecht, CEO of Yarrawonga Health. Lucky door prize and raffles. Any questions Anna Stienstra 0423 483 612 or Heather Kerr 0447 335 201 Date: Wednesday, March 5th, 2025. Time: 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. Two-course meal + treats Oaklands RSL Bowling Club, Buller Street Entry $50.00. All tickets are pre-paid please (last day 5.00pm Friday, February 28) Via link: https://www.trybooking.com/CYIBJ
Corowa District Inner Wheel Club - save the date
The Corowa District Inner Wheel Club will once again be hosting International Women’s Day. The event will be held on Friday, March 7 at the Civic Bowls Club, Corowa. Watch this space for further information regarding costs etc.
Corowa Sing Australia.
Corowa Sing Australia recommence on Thursday 6th February 2025. Singers meet at the Oddfellows Hall, Sanger Street, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Thursday nights. All welcome to have fun singing, meeting new friends, and connecting to our community. No auditions required. Please ring Belinda- 0439368460 or Robyn- 0408991708 for more information.
Corowa Annual Vintage Tractor Pull & Vintage Rally
The Corowa Annual Vintage Tractor Pull & Vintage Rally will be held on March 1 and 2, 2025, at 241 Redlands Rd, Corowa. Entry is by gold coin donation on both days. Join us for a weekend celebrating vintage tractors and machinery with plenty of activities for enthusiasts and families alike. On the Saturday, enjoy the tractor road run and vintage machinery display at 10am and mid-afternoon. Don’t miss the Australian Chamberlain Championship at 10:30am, showcasing impressive vintage tractors in action. In the evening, a complimentary BBQ dinner will be held at 6:00pm for members and exhibitors. A BBQ lunch will also be available during the day. On Sunday, the excitement continues with the vintage tractor pull and display of vintage machinery, offering a wonderful chance to experience these historic machines up close. EFT is available for your convenience. For more information, contact Bill Petzke on 0427 856 529 or Matt McQualter on 0428 458 213.
Return and Earn breaks record
The NSW Return and Earn scheme has hit a new record, celebrating a staggering 13 billion bottles, cans and cartons returned through the return point network since the scheme began. Over $72 million has also been raised for charities and community groups through donations and return point hosting fees.
Following a record-breaking summer, with 23 December 2024 setting a record for the biggest single day ever at 10.3 million containers, 2024 ended as our biggest year yet with 2.125 billion containers returned.
Frog Discovery at Dusk: Talk & Night Walk with the Australian Museum
Corowa District Landcare invites you to a frog-focussed evening featuring special guest, Nadiah Roslan, from the Australian Museum. Learn about the Australian Museum’s FrogID app and local frog species, such as the Sloane’s Froglet, the explore River Street Wetlands by torchlight on a guided walk to monitor frog calls. This event will be held on Friday, 21February from 7.15pm to 9pm, starting at Murray Bank Holiday Units, Corowa. RSVP is essential and bookings can be made online at https://tinyurl.com/mtpubchb or phoning Corowa District Landcare on 0417 858 533.
Helping local communities become ‘stronger’
Local Federal Members, Federal Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell and Federal Member for Farrer Sussan Ley are inviting nominations from not-for-profit organisations across their electorates to apply for funding under the Commonwealth Government’s Stronger Communities Programme.
Cash grants of between $2,500 to $20,000 are available to spend on new equipment or upgrades, installing solar panels, computer or I.T. gear, adding new war memorials and much more.
Every federal electorate in Australia receives a total of $150,000 under the program, with a local independent committee assessing funding for up to 20 local projects.
Initial applications are welcome through an Expressions of Interest (EOI) form which is available both Ms Ley’s and Ms Haines’ website or give their office a call.
It is strongly advised to carefully check your eligibility, including the type of items or activities you can take on, listed in detail with the official government guidelines.
https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/stronger-communities-programme-round-9
*EOI nominations close Monday 10 February.
Letter to the editor
Hospital politics
In the current economic times using funds well should be the aim to get a good result.
The current hospital site is logistically ideal, close to the town’s population and the airport.
The new cancer centre (in Albury) complements the hospital and the health care.
The all-in-together is a well-orchestrated set-up by some and all about politics.
Big city hospitals grow where they are. The health care debate and all in together culture need to go to the satellite hospitals that are in dire need of funds and improvements.
Corowa Hospital is a prime example that local politicians should be focussed on
As for Albury Hospital, it needs a name change that covers the regions it serves.
Maybe we should not all get drawn in together to get the best outcomes in this political game at our expense.
Cross-border health also goes beyond Albury Hospital and many places are well served by the Wangaratta Hospital also.
Stuart Davie
Corowa
Quote of the Week
“Sometimes it takes only one act of kindness and caring to change a person's life. Being kind also honours God and blesses the giver.” Book of Proverbs
David Sloane
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