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Volume 29 : Issue 2, February 2015
STONEY CREEK GAZETTE
Circulation : 555
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! – Clean Up Carwoola
CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY – Sunday 1 March 2015
Last year only 15 residents helped clean up the rubbish left by others along the main roads in Carwoola, a
community of well over 1000 people.
This year we are asking all those who care about what their community looks like to come along, even if
only for an hour, to at least clean up the road frontage along their own property, and, if possible, help out
neighbours too.
You must register, either at the Community Hall, Gathering Place (off Douglas Close), Carwoola from 8.0010.30am on Sunday or on-line (call Ian on 0421 231 240 or see carwoola.org.au for details) so that you are
covered by CUAD’s insurance.
It is advisable to wear long-sleeved shirts, hi-vis vests, long pants, a hat, sunscreen and sturdy shoes.
Bring cloves and empty chaff bags if you have them, or collect bags and vests at the hall when you register.
You need to let us know where you are cleaning up so that full bags can be collected.
Clean Up Carwoola finishes at 11.30am so that we can coordinate with Queanbeyan City Council for the
collection using their trucks.
Let’s make a difference!
CCA Committee
Carwoola Website: www.carwoola.org.au
The Stoney Creek Gazette is a publication of the Carwoola Community Association Inc. It is distributed to mail boxes
(where possible) from the Kings Highway turnoff along the Captains Flat Road and in Wanna Wanna, Green Acres,
Clydesdale, Stony Creek, Radcliffe, Molonglo River Park, Widgiewa, Carwoola, Woolcara, and Primrose Valley, with
limited distribution in Hoskinstown and Forbes Creek.
The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of its editors, the Carwoola Community
Association, or of the Gazette's advertisers.
CARWOOLA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED
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Ian Johnsson
Lucy Costas
Lynton Bond
Anthea Kerrison
Sandi Johnsson
President
Secretary
Treasurer, Landcare Liaison
Editor, Gazette
Committee Member
198 Radcliffe Circuit
Wanna Wanna Road
237 Radcliffe Circuit
Knox Close
198 Radcliffe Circuit
6238 2352
6299 1105
6238 2368
0417 488723
6238 2352
Graham Reynolds
Lybbie Hillman
Committee Member
QCC Area Sub-committee
149 Wanna Wanna Road
6238 2014
6297 1161
Work/Mobile
0428 330272
HOSKINSTOWN REGION COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED
Rowan Simpkin
Julienne Kamprad
President
President - Hoskinstown Area Roads Committee
6238 2890
6238 2441
EMERGENCY FIRE NUMBER (24 HOURS, 7 DAYS) REPORT ALL FIRES
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STONEY CREEK RURAL FIRE BRIGADE (Postal Address: c/- 161 Bowen Street, Carwoola 2620)
FIRE CONTROL
QUEANBEYAN (use this number to notify of planned burn-offs)
Fire Shed
Graham Reynolds
Peter Bavington
Shirley Conn
Lewis Conn
David Hanzl
Pauline Selmes
Lisa Hanzl
Felix Pantaleo
Gary Anderson
Not usually manned except during training and emergencies
Captain, Captains Flat Road
Senior Deputy Captain, Widgiewa Road
Deputy Captain, Douglas Close
Deputy Captain
Deputy Captain Bowen St.
President, Captains Flat Road
Secretary, Bowen Street
Treasurer, Bowen St
Training Officer, Bowen Street
STATE EMERGENCY SERVICES
Captains Flat Duty Officer - 24 hours
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6238 2644
6238 2996
62382208
6238 2056
6128 0600
6238 2569
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0414 382622
0457 537535
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0403 807767
0411 899111
0477 324220
0418 493687
6236 6190
132 500
6238 2014
6238 2803
6238 2622
POLICE
Queanbeyan
6298 0555
PALERANG COUNCIL
10 Majara Street, Bungendore 2621 (PO Box 348)
6238 8111
QUEANBEYAN CITY
COUNCIL
Tim Overall
257 Crawford Street, Queanbeyan 2620 (PO Box 90)
Mayor
[email protected]
6285 6000
6285 6223
1300 735 025
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE (N.S.W.)
Graeme Clifton
Ann Burgess
Rick Magus
Mary Ann Middleton
Leslea Gruber
Ian McLennan
Wanna Wanna Road
Powell Drive
Hoskinstown
Molonglo River Park
Watson Place
Watson Place
STONEY CREEK COMMUNITY CENTRE Manager & Bookings
6297 4101
6297 5748
6238 2111
6238 2614
0428626839
0407 43 99 15
[email protected]
INJURED NATIVE ANIMALS WILDCARE Queanbeyan
6299 1966
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the bottom right hand side to the Contacts box; (3) Click on the link ozlabs.org/mailman/listinfo/carwoola-residents
and (4) enter your details into the online form.
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JANUARY 2015 Weather Watch
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(RAINFALL AVERAGED OVER LAST 31
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MONTHLY RAINFALL:
128.3mm falling over 8 days
AVERAGE MONTHLY RAINFALL:
59.5mm
(TEMPERATURE IN BRACKETS APPLIES TO
THE LAST 23 YEARS)
MAXIMUM DAYTIME TEMPERATURE:
37.3°(45.0°)
MINIMUM OVERNIGHT
TEMPERATURE:
9.4° (1.0°)
AVERAGE DAYTIME TEMPERATURE:
29.2° (31.2°)
AVERAGE OVERNIGHT TEMP:
13.5° (11.9°)
THINGS TO DO IN THE GARDEN IN FEBRUARY
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Conservation of moisture in the soil is vital in this locality. Mulching when the soil is moist will help
considerably. Organic mulches such as Lucerne, sugar cane and pea straw, improve the fertility
and texture of the soil, prevent moisture loss through evaporation and suppress weeds but can
break down rapidly and may need topping up. Put mulch on after watering, replenish regularly and
keep it away from the stems of plants.
Deep watering weekly is infinitely better than a little every day. It encourages the roots to go down
rather than staying on the surface where they can dry out. Micro-irrigation, drippers and soaker
hoses are very efficient at getting the water to the plants’ roots where it is needed. Invest in some
tap timers, so that you don’t waste water if you forget to turn off the hose or sprinkler.
When temperatures exceed 38°C, even sun-loving plants can be scalded. If heatwave is predicted,
water the garden well in the evening, or early in the morning. The highest priority areas should be
those exposed to the sun from noon to dusk. Water pots and consider moving them to a shadier
temporary position.
Give lawns a thorough soaking at least once a week in hot dry weather, and do not mow too closely.
Hanging baskets are particularly prone to drying out in hot windy weather. If any potted plants dry
out, immerse the pot up to the rim in a bucket of water for 10-15 minutes until soil is moist.
Watch out for aphis on new growth. Remove by hand or spray with water. If heavy infestations
occur, use garlic sprays, soapy water, Clensel or Malathion.
Check for powdery mildew and spray with white oil if necessary. If roses have black spot, cut off
and dispose of (not in compost) affected leaves, then spray with mancozeb.
Fruit trees need regular water, even after the fruit has been harvested.
Watch out for pear and cherry slug on fruit trees - sprinkle leaves with wood ash or Carbaryl.
Continue pinching out tips of chrysanthemums to encourage bushiness until flower buds appear.
Remove spent flower heads and seed pods to prolong flowering time, especially roses which also
need feeding now to ensure a good autumn display
Tidy up agapanthus that have finished flowering, by cutting flower stems back to the base before
they set seed, and pulling off any yellowing or dead leaves.
Stake tall-growing plants such as dahlia, gladiolus and tomatoes against the wind.
Feed established vegetables (and summer annuals) fortnightly with liquid manure. Mulch between
rows with straw, sawdust, mushroom compost or seaweed to keep down weeds and conserve
moisture. Pinch out tips on climbing beans, cucumber and pumpkin.
Now is a good time to feed citrus. To ensure uptake of nutrients, make holes with a crowbar below
the tree’s outer canopy, about 1m apart. Water well beneath the tree and all around it. Sprinkle
citrus fertiliser evenly under the outer edge of the tree canopy and a little beyond. Water well and
mulch.
Large clumps of the rhizomatous type iris can be lifted, divided and the healthy outer rhizomes
replanted into an open sunny well-drained position enriched with an organic manure. Only half
cover the rhizomes with soil.
In this hot weather, your compost heap should be working wonderfully, but if it is not, it may need
more air or water. Get the garden fork and turn the heap over thoroughly and water if dry.
Make sure you wear a sunhat and at least a 15+ sunscreen during the day. If it’s too hot to garden,
plan your spring bulb display now. For impact, it’s best to plant in bulk and mail order bulb
specialists have catalogues out now.
STONEY CREEK COMMUNITY HALL HIRING FEES
Community Groups: $22 Fund raising functions: $120 Private hiring: $120 + $250 bond
Private hiring (hirers from outside the local area) (per day or part thereof) $275 + $250 bond
Heating (between 1 Apr and 31 Oct): $6/hr or $55/day
Cleaning fee (if hall is not cleaned): $49/hr
To hire the hall, phone 6238 2803 (a.h.) or email [email protected]
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atmosphere in a painting and will gain an understanding of colour theory, value and negative space.
Advanced Class In this class students will study brush techniques with watercolour, creating washes and
grounds and blending colour.
LOCAL PLANTS IN FLOWER
Ros Cornish, Widgiewa Road
The following list is what should be flowering this month. Check out
www.flickr.com/photos/carwoolaplants/ to see photos and descriptions of many of these.
WHITE/CREAM FLOWERS
Bursaria spinosa ssp. lasiophylla, Cassinia aculeata, Cassinia longifolia, Leucochrysum albicans var.
tricolor, Poranthera microphylla
YELLOW/ORANGE FLOWERS
Acacia implexa, Calocephalus citreus, Chrysocephalum apiculatum, Chrysocephalum semipapposum,
Goodenia hederacea, Helichrysum rutidolepis, Hypericum gramineum, Hypoxis hygrometrica, Tricoryne
elatior, Xerochrysum viscosum
BLUE/PURPLE/MAUVE FLOWERS
Brachyscome rigidula, Eryngium ovinum, Vittadinia species, Wahlenbergia species
RED/PINK FLOWERS
Convolvulus angustissimus
GREEN, INCONSPICUOUS or THINGS THAT DON’T LOOK LIKE FLOWERS
Cassinia quinquefaria, Hydrocotyle laxiflora
NEW TO THE AREA?
The Carwoola Community Association has produced an Information Pack for new residents.
It contains lots of information that will help you to adjust to rural life more readily, and tell you who to ring or
where to go if you have a problem.
If you would like a copy, please phone Christine or Lynton Bond on 6238 2368.
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CARWOOLA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NEWS
Carwoola’s Australia Day celebration 2015
This year’s 22nd consecutive celebration of Australia Day at the Stoney Creek Community Hall on Monday
morning drew a smaller-than-usual but enthusiastic group of local residents and visitors.
Our MC John Gunn led our singing of the national anthem as the flag was raised. This was followed by a
brief tribute to WWII veteran Capt Bede Tongs OAM, by his son, Garry. Bede died recently but had been
looking forward to contributing to yet another Carwoola celebration on this national day.
In the hall, Garry Tongs read one of his father’s poems of the Kokoda campaign, followed by a great
selection of varied and amusing poems presented by Queanbeyan Bush Poets Laurie McDonald, Denise
Burton, Bert Hauptman and Mike Lavis. Thank you to all who celebrated with us, entertained us and shared
our morning tea to celebrate Australia Day in our community.
Local awarded an OAM in the Australia Day Honours list:
Mr Richard Alan BEGBIE of Bungendore (Rossi, apparently) NSW 2621
For service to the community through historical and social welfare organisation
President, ACT Region, Historical Radio Society of Australia, many years; Founder/Director, Bi-Annual
Radiofest, since 2001; Member and Life Member. Co-Established, Caloola Farm, 1971-1979. Caloola
Farm provides support and counselling for young people exploring new directions in troubled lives.
Honorary Minister, St Mark's Anglican Church. Founding Member, Canberra and Region House Churcher,
since 1972.
Notes on birds January 2015
The most interesting sightings for the month have been a continuation from last month:
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Up to 5 Nankeen Night-Herons at the Molonglo River Park early in the month, but they were not
seen later.); and
 The large (perhaps over 200 birds at times) flock of Straw-necked Ibis continues to hang out near
the junction of Briars-Sharrow and Plains Roads
I have finally recorded the first Horsfield’s Bronze-Cuckooof the season with 4 very excited birds near our
house. At least 4 Diamond Firetails were in a snow-gum remnant on the Plain on Australa Day.
A few species are still engaged in breeding activities, mainly of the dependent young type. The other
seasonal aspect is that some of the migrant species will soon be thinking of heading off. I will try to do a
special report on that on the blog.
A full report will be posted to http://carwoolabirds.blogspot.com.au/2014/11/January 2015 (and a link
circulated on the residents email list). Please pass on interesting sightings to me by email to
[email protected].
WOMEN’S GROUP MEETING
We normally meet every second Wednesday at 10.30am for morning tea in members’ homes.
For information about this friendly informal group for adults, phone Gwen Yates on 6238 2531
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Water treatment - tank & house lines
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CARWOOLA LANDCARE GROUP
Land for Wildlife
I finally bit the bullet and asked the Molonglo Catchment Group to organise a consultant to visit
our property to see about including it under a Land for Wildlife agreement. I reckon that over
the years Christine and I have done quite a lot to ensure the property remains suitable habitat for local wildlife, and
one reason for asking for a visit was to confirm this.
Land for Wildlife is a voluntary non-binding property registration scheme. The program works with landholders who
are interested in managing all or part of their property for biodiversity.
Rainer Rehwinkel visited on a recent weekend, looked over much of the property over a two hour period. Rainer is
an excellent naturalist, who also has a professional career as an ecologist and is an expert on local plants and
animals. What I thought were some of the best parts of my property turned out not to be so. Apparently the
intention is to retain as much of the local vegetation as possible, so my plantings of natives from outside the region,
while providing some habitat, didn’t prove as diverse and suitable as some of the areas left alone.
The area of native vegetation required can be as small as half a hectare. It doesn’t have to be “bush”: native
grassland or other moderately altered native vegetation, even if it is grazed or used for other purposes, can still be
really good habitat. Rainer’s extensive knowledge of the local birds is really impressive; and like me, you might be
surprised just how many native birds, reptiles and invertebrates you are sharing your place with!
With experience at managing land for biodiversity Rainer was happy to discuss questions about land management.
In his report, he has suggested including grazing as a way of managing some of the grassy areas, and has also
suggested trialling some patch burns – we’ll have to have a chat with the RFS about that, but it seems feasible.
There are trials underway in Canberra at present on the effects on biodiversity of grazing and patch burns at
different times of the year.
Rainer has left me with a species list of the main native and exotic plants growing on our place; while I knew many of
them, my knowledge has greatly increased. He also left a report identifying current and potential ways we can
increase the value of our property for habitat, by increasing the number of habitat patches or improving their
quality, and providing advice on environmental issues like weed control and feral animals. Yes, we have garden
escapees, foxes and rabbits. Did you know that many of the prickly Grevilleas, now escaping from our house block
can attract the “wrong” (aggressive) type of native birds and actually reduce biodiversity? All in all, a very fruitful
visit.
To keep informed about Landcare happening locally, there is a Landcare Group email list for discussion and
notification of Landcare events. To join the list, send an email to [email protected] with the
subject “subscribe” (without the quotes).
The Molonglo Catchment Group website is a great source of information for what’s happening in our catchment and
what funding is available - see www.molonglocatchment.org.au.
Don’t forget to tune in to Radio Landcare from 8-9am Sunday mornings on QBN-FM 96.7 and on 2XX Community
Radio FM 98.3 from 9-10am Tuesdays.
LYNTON BOND, Secretary
FLAME TIPS
February 2015
www.stoneycreek-rfs.org.au
www.rfs.nsw.gov.au
www.facebook.com/stoneycreekruralfirebrigade
Incidents
Thankfully we’ve had a very quiet Christmas and New Year period, with only one significant call out to a
fire south of Captains Flat across our zone boundary in Cooma-Monaro shire. The fire was in fairly remote
bush, which, while it took some time to locate and determine a suitable access track, was only around 1
hectare in area and was largely burnt out by the time fire trucks were on scene. The fire was started by an
engine fire on a light farm vehicle and could have easily been controlled if the driver had carried a fire
extinguisher or knapsack spray on board. If the fire weather had been less benign, then 1 ha could have
become many hectares. There’s a lot of bush out there! Thanks go to Captains Flat and Anembo (CoomaMonaro) brigades who also attended, and Hoskingtown-Rossi who were stood up at their station in case
more units were needed.
It is not unusual for crews from a number of brigades to be responded to incidents within the zone, and
brigades will also be called upon to assist further afield. In January, the New South Wales RFS was asked to
send crews to assist with fires in South Australia and Victoria and along with other brigades in the zone,
Stoney Creek was preparing to send members to assist. While in this instance, Lake George Zone resources
were not required, out-of-area deployments enable local brigades to assist other areas experiencing severe
bushfire conditions and to gain valuable additional experience in fighting large fires.
While it has been relatively quiet in our area, partly due to the weather, we need to remain watchful and
report all smoke sightings to ‘Triple Zero’. While the recent rain helps the new growth it doesn’t turn cured
grass back to being green. Cured grass can ignite easily and will burn off even if there’s green grass growing
through it.
Pre-incident plans
Those of you who attended recent community street meetings would be aware that the brigade has
prepared pre-incident maps for the Carwoola and Primrose Valley areas. Not only will these provide
valuable information to our members on the Stoney Creek brigade area, but they can also be used to
inform other RFS brigades who are sent to assist in our area in the event of a major bush fire incident. The
brigade has used the maps recently during training as a tool for some scenario-based exercises and they‘ve
already proved to be a valuable addition to the brigade’s set of topographic maps. Please be assured that
any information on your property that you may have provided to us will only ever be used by the RFS in
preparing for and responding to incidents.
IN AN EMERGENCY CALL TRIPLE ZERO (000)
PREPARE. ACT. SURVIVE | BUSH FIRE INFORMATION LINE | 1800 679 737
GRAHAM REYNOLDS
Captain, Stoney Creek Rural Fire Brigade
Sacrament of Reconciliation, St Mary’s, Bungendore 2015
St Mary’s is running a preparation program for the sacrament of Reconciliation for baptised Catholic
children in Year Three or above. Parents’ meeting - Wed 25th February 7:30pm, St Mary’s Hall, 28
Turallo Tce, Bungendore. Classes for children Thurs 5th, 12th, 19th March 4:30 - 5:30 pm in
Bungendore. The sacrament of reconciliation will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church on Wed 25th
March at 7pm. More details and enrolment forms.http://www.stgregorysparishqueanbeyan.com/sacredroom/sacraments-at-bungendore/or phone 6238 1247 (11- 5 Wed)
Councillor’s Corner
Palerang Development Control Plan — With any luck, anyone who reads their Gazette regularly will
know that we’ve just recently adopted a new Palerang Local Environmental Plan. While the PLEP is
significant with respect to regulating land use planning and development within the shire, it is just one piece
in a hierarchy of planning instruments.
All planning and development in NSW is carried out under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act
1979 and Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000.
Beneath these two pieces of legislation sit a set of State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPPs). SEPPs
are State level planning policies that can either exempt certain forms of development from the controls of a
specific LEP, or apply additional mandatory controls to developments. Control of developments that are
considered to be of State significance, for example, is generally removed from local councils under the
State and Regional Development SEPP. Other developments, considered minor in nature, are freed from
the requirement for local council development controls under the Exempt and Complying Development
Codes SEPP. Other SEPPs, like the Sydney Drinking Water Catchment SEPP, specify overriding
mandatory controls that must be adopted by a consent authority (generally the local council) for applicable
developments.
The controls specified within the overarching Acts and the SEPPs notwithstanding, an LEP is nonetheless
the primary legislative instrument used to guide planning decisions in individual local government [council]
areas.
The Development Control Plan sits beneath the LEP in the planning instrument hierarchy. The DCP is used
to help achieve the objectives of the associated LEP by providing specific, comprehensive requirements for
certain types of development or locations.
As an example, Clause 6.2 of the PLEP deals with ‘Flood planning’, and articulates some fairly high-level
provisions. Section B9 of the draft PDCP, however, makes reference to specific styles of development and
how the impact of inundation might be controlled in each case.
In the case of residential development, the PLEP again provides high-level controls, such as the minimum
lot size, and the maximum height of a building. Section C2 of the draft PDCP provides somewhat more
detail surrounding expected styles of residential development, including acoustic and visual privacy, energy
and water efficiency, siting and orientation, and even roof pitch recommendations.
The DCP, however, is a policy document, not legislation as is the LEP. The implication here is simply that,
while DCP controls are more specific than those in an LEP, there is more flexibility in the way these
controls can be applied to individual situations.
A by-product of the requirement to prepare the new DCP, similar to the situation with the PLEP, is the
consolidation of a large number of DCPs that were applicable under previous LEPs. Previously, individual
DCPs dealt with individual planning issues, like fencing requirements, controls on on-sire sewage systems,
or the placement of advertising signs. Under the new DCP structure, there is now just a single DCP
applicable to any particular area or piece of land, so that an interested party need only consult a single
document. The consequence, of course, is that the new DCP is a somewhat more complex document.
The new draft Palerang DCP will be completed in the coming weeks, and exhibited for public comment
soon thereafter. Formal advertisements will appear in the local media. As the structure of the new DCP is
radically different to that of previous DCPs, it is important to receive as much feedback as possible from the
community during the exhibition period.
The text of NSW planning legislation, including State and local environmental planning instruments are
available on the NSW legislation website at: www.legislation.nsw.gov.au.
The Palerang Blog—New or related entries in my councillor website Blog (http://peteharrison.id.au/blog)
include:
Palerang Development Control Plan (Feb 2015)
Palerang Development Control Plan (Mar 2012)
Planning Instruments (Nov 2011)
Council’s General Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month (excluding January), commencing
at 5.00 pm. Members of the public are welcome. The meeting location varies—check Council’s website
(http://palerang.nsw.gov.au) for details. Meeting Business Papers are also available on Council’s website
on the Friday preceding the meeting.
Cr Pete Harrison
Ph. 6238 3640 Mob. 0427 711 028
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.peteharrison.id.au
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Wendy Christiansen
EA NCAS Level 1 (General) Coach, BM (Equine Business)
84 Walga Close Carwoola NSW
Ph: (02) 6238 2334 M: 0401 067 592
[email protected]
ABN: 76832210183
http://www.facebook.com/WalgaPark
Horse Riding lessons – Dressage and Show-jumping
Private and Group lessons on your horse
Beginner and experienced riders ages 6 and up
Nervous riders and family groups welcome
Cross country lessons also available
Arena Hire and Round-yard Hire
Outdoor 20m x 60m Dressage Arena – sand surface
Outdoor 40m x 50m Show-jumping arena - grass surface
20m Round-yard – sand surface
Arenas fully fenced for rider safety
Long term rates for local riders
Bookings essential
ABN:71143725750
The Dressage, Hacking/Showing and
Side-saddle riding specialists
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Providing riding programs specifically
tailored to meet your needs
Individual lessons conducted on weekends
and evenings during daylight savings.
Get instructions from a fully qualified EA
NCAS Level 1 Instructor.
Lessons conducted in a fully fenced outdoor
dressage sand arena for your personal safety.
All ages and standards are welcome.
Ample parking is available for your float or
truck.
The only riding facility in the whole of
Australia to offer side-saddle lessons with a
UK qualified “A” level instructor and judge.
Available to conduct clinics.
Riding lessons at reasonable rates.
Free Horse manure available all year round.
Contact Ridge View PRT on
6238 2281 or 0417 068 985
and book your lesson NOW!
The Weed Patch
Diary of a dedicated non-poisoning weeder: Rose-Marie Johnson
Such good regular rain; the countryside is incredibly green for the end of January! Of course that means the
weeds have been growing well too. At least the soft soil conditions means the weeding is easier and more
efficient, with many of the annuals coming out with a simple tug. Unfortunately at present I can’t take
advantage of the soft soil to dig out deep rooted weeds because my back and ribs are too sore after a tumble
from my horse, but at least there is plenty of easier weeding I can manage without too much pain.
Paterson’s Curse is an urgent priority as its seeds are ripe and starting to drop from the lowest calyxes.
Solarizing them in black bags until they’re well composted helps to kill the seed. St John’s Wort seed pods are
well developed so it will be going to seed soon, making it a very high priority. It seems to be the hardest of all
weeds to get rid of, so it’s most important to prevent seed set in the next few weeks. If you have too many
plants to kill them all before then, at least cut and take away the seedy tops, to give yourself more time. To
ensure more seeds aren’t added to the seed bank and to aid suppression, it’s important to take away the plants
even when smothering them to suppress regrowth from the remaining roots. Because it’s such a difficult weed
to eradicate, I prefer to take no chances with it, so bag up the seedy tops separately for deep burial underneath
dead animals. One of my friends, who has kindly been helping me, suggested that smothering out further
beyond the plants may prevent them coming back around the edges, completely getting rid of the infestation in
one go. He’s probably right. However, that would take more time, energy, newspapers, cardboard and rocks
than I have available in a single Summer. It only grows back out past the newspapers in some places and the
amount that comes back each year is so much less than what I’ve smothered, that I’m making good progress. It
certainly saves a lot of energy being able to reuse rocks from nearby patches that have completely gone, rather
than carting in many more from further afield. For isolated individual plants, I find it just as effective and
probably easier to dig down about a hand span and ringbark the roots. Both methods have eliminated St John’s
Wort from some areas of our property. Skeleton Weed is currently going to seed and is laborious to get rid of
by smothering, so it has been one of my highest priorities. It was encouraging that this year there was none to
be found along our creek where it was originally the worst, so that’s where I have been smothering it the
longest. Initially we had so much that I was only able to smother the worst areas and temporarily suppress the
rest by quickly pulling it all before it went to seed.
Now that they’re producing seed, the weedy grasses are most easily recognized, so this is the best time to do a
systematic search of your whole property, chipping them out and collecting up the seedy ones. African
Lovegrass has highest priority because it seems to be the hardest to control, probably because even tiny plants
produce seed but they are easily overlooked. As a result, new infestations can establish a significant seed bank
before being noticed and then it takes many years of vigilance to deplete the seed bank. Any Serrated Tussock
missed so far will stand out more with its purple cloud of drooping seed heads. Although in a different noxious
category which doesn’t require continuous suppression, Chilean Needlegrass is worth controlling because its
sharp seed is injurious to livestock and it is quite invasive. Now that it’s seedy the whole plant needs to be
disposed of, because of seed forming along the stem. Yorkshire Fog Grass isn’t noxious but is invasive,
particularly in moist areas, and its feed quality is poor, so it is worth controlling. Barley Grass seed is highly
injurious to stock and it has already been seedy for months, but the scattered plants stand out more now they’re
mature and yellow. If the seed springs off as you work, which is less of a problem when they’re damp with dew
or rain, they need to be handled carefully, bagging them singly rather than gathering handfuls. Narrowleaf
Clover is another weed which now has ripe seed that springs off when it’s handled, so it also needs to be
handled carefully, preferably when damp.
Blackberries are ripening, so it’s important to deal with them quickly before they are spread by wildlife.
Because Blackberries are hard to get rid of, if berries ripen before I get to them I prefer to bag them up
separately for deep burial, rather than risking their survival with the solarized weeds.
Other weeds now going to seed include Thistles, Capeweed, Nightshade, Scarlet Pimpernel, Wild Sage,
Horehound, Senecios, Fleabane, Mustard Weed, Salsify, Goatsbeard, Dandelions, Hawksbeards,
Willowherb, Umbrella Sedge, Catchfly, Sandspurry, Mallows, Cress, Dock, Paspalum, Wireweed,
Mullein, Sheep’s Burr, Shepherd’s Purse, Sticky Weed, Centaury, Amaranth and Fat Hen.
While I’ve been doing yoga exercises daily (as part of my rehabilitation after brain surgery), I’ve noticed the
problems I usually have with back, neck and shoulder pain have thankfully almost completely disappeared.
Hope you also find ways of making your weeding efforts less onerous.
REAL ESTATE SALES AND RENTALS
FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS
MELINDA McCALLUM is your local salesperson
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Melinda has more than 20 years experience selling rural real estate
Melinda is Rural Manager of Hodgkinson Real Estate, specialising in sales and Property Management
Obligation-free appraisals
Available 7 days a week to assist you at your convenience
Phone 0429 122 700 or 6293 1033 B/H
Park Watch
To advise any illegal activity in a Nature reserve…
 Provide information on the location (which reserve/road/trail)
 Date, time and type of activity
 Description of people involved (number/age/appearance)
 Description of vehicle (make/colour/numberplate)
NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service 6229 7166
HANDS ON EQUINE SERVICES
TAYLOR MADE PUMPS
ABN 67181232447
YOUR PUMPS NOT PUMPING?
Specialised Equine Body Work,
Equine Massage and
Myofascial Release
PUMP REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES OF PUMPS
 New Pumps Supplied and Installed
 Home Pressure Systems
 Bore and Irrigation Pumps
 Bore, pump and power packages
 Water Bore Drilling Rig in local area - on site surveys
 Fire Fighting Pumps - Sales and Repairs
 Windmill Service, Repairs and New Sales
 Water Softener Repairs and Water Quality Analysis
 Premium Quality Water Softener Salt at Rural Prices
Don't run out of water - call a Local Bloke
for mobile Sales & Repairs
Mark Taylor ALL HOURS
0428 486 460 (Mob)
6238 2357 (Home)
6238 2351 (Fax)
Police Assistance Line 131 444
Contact: CARYN BULMER EEBW
0412-726-604 or [email protected]
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Gait assessment
Whole body assessment for areas of sensitivity
Hands on advanced massage techniques and
myofascial release
Benefits include:
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Improves horse behaviour
Assists in recovery from exercise or sport related
issues
 Reduces tension
 Increases circulation
 Relaxes muscles and enhances muscle tone
 Provides pain relief
 Aids in movement and performance
Current clients have reported a significant improvement in
overall health and wellbeing,
including muscle function and range of motion.
Member of IEBWA
International Equine Body Worker