Monday, 27 January 2025 13:05
SUSPICIOUS DEATHS OF ANIMALS AT OURIMBAH
THE NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is investigating deaths of peacocks and other animals in Ourimbah.
In early January, the EPA letterboxed residents in the vicinity of Coachwood Drive and Peppermint Close, Ourimbah, notifying them of the possible poisoning of birds in the area. The EPA is waiting for further test results to determine the cause of death.
Residents were also reminded about the requirements for using pesticides and how to report any potential pesticide misuse via the Environment Line on 131 555 or at info@epa.nsw.gov.au
Should the EPA find that this has been a deliberate act, the maximum penalties if found guilty under the Pesticides Act 1999 in NSW, is $2M for corporations and $500,000 for individuals.
Whether people love or loathe the peacocks of Ourimbah, animal cruelty will not be tolerated. I urge the community to remain vigilant while investigations continue and report any concerns directly to the EPA.
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Tuesday, 21 January 2025 16:14
ERINA WOMAN'S $2.14M LOTTO MAKEOVER
A WOMAN from Erina has admitted she couldn’t stop jogging on the spot in excitement today after discovering she became a newly-minted Saturday Lotto multi-millionaire two weeks ago.
The Central Coast resident held one of the 14 division one winning entries nationally in Saturday Lotto draw 4535, drawn Saturday 4 January 2025. Each entry scored $2,142,872.10.
If the winner had been part of The Lott Members Club and registered her ticket to a player card or online account, she would have already been alerted to her newfound treasure.
The newly-crowned multi-millionaire revealed her initial plans for the prize, beginning with a visit to the optometrist and the orthodontist.
The division one winning entry was purchased at Nextra Erina Market, Shop T094 Erina Fair, 620 - 658 Terrigal Drive, Erina.
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Tuesday, 21 January 2025 16:10
STRONGER COMMUNITIES PROGRAM OPEN
Round 9 of the Federal Labor Government’s Stronger Communities Programme is now open and accepting Expressions of Interest (EOIs).
The Stronger Communities Programme supports the Australian Government’s commitment to deliver social benefits in communities across Australia by funding projects in each of the 151 Federal electorates.
The program provides grants for community projects to strengthen and benefit local communities and is part of the Government’s 2024-25 budget initiatives.
Federal Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid MP said: “I welcome the announcement by the Federal Labor Government that Round 9 of the Stronger Communities Programme is now open.
“I am encouraging eligible organisations to review the grant opportunity guidelines and consider completing an EOI.
“The Stronger Communities Programme has assisted many not-for-profit organisations over the past several years.
To find out more information and to download an EOI form visit https://drgordonreidmp.com.au/community-support/stronger-communities-programme-round-9/
Further department information is available here: https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/stronger-communities-programme-round-9
You can also call and speak with department staff on 13 28 46 or you can call my office on (02) 4322 2400.
The expression of interest period ends on Monday, February 25, 2025, and forms will need to be returned to Gordon.Reid.MP@aph.gov.au
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