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Sad and sorry Sodwalls Road
October 10, 2024 in Community

When Jenolan Caves Road at Hampton is closed for repairs, one alternative for getting out of Oberon is to go via Tarana and Sodwalls Road towards Lithgow. Nobody who has driven along Sodwalls Road will be unaware of the condition of the road surface. Oberon Matters went out for an inspection and recorded a video.
See more of the tragedy here

Book Review - "From the pens of the Oberon Writers' Workshop"
October 10, 2024 in Reviews

Everyone seems to want to become a writer but it can be a lonely trade, sitting at home producing words and hoping that someone somewhere will read them. In 2019 the members of the Oberon Writers' Workshop decided that the best way to get their work in front of readers was to collect a selection of works and publish an anthology. The anthology includes works by ten past and present members of the group, plus four invited authors.
You can see the story of the book's creation here

Golfers go for gold
October 10, 2024 in Sport

Big fields, big scores. And a Hole In One!
See the results here

What to do on a quiet Saturday?
October 10, 2024 in Community

Sometimes there seems to be nothing to do in a quiet country town on a Saturday. But there usually is something to do if you have a look around. Oberon Matters had a look around on October 5.
See some photos of the adventure here

Book Review - "Humanity's Moment - A climate scientist's case for hope"
October 10, 2024 in Reviews

A real scientist who actually knows what she is talking about presents arguments showing that the climate is changing and not for the better. This is a disturbing and depressing book, because it is written by an expert in climate science. It should be disturbing, though, to anyone who cares about the future of the planet and isn't prepared to reject science.

There's also a short review of a climate change denial book, just for balance.
See the reviews here

Oberon Pharmacy among the best
October 10, 2024 in Business

Massive congratulations have to everyone at Oberon Pharmacy for being declared a finalist in the 2024 Pharmacy of the Year competition. Everyone in town already knows how good they are and now that excellence has been recognised.

Now on to the finals.

Oberon's new Council
October 3, 2024 in Community

The votes are in and counted, and Oberon has a newish set of Councillors. Six members of the previous council stood and all were reelected, with three new members coming on board to guide Oberon for the next four years.

Those elected were:

• Frank O'Connor
• Katie Graham*
• Clive McCarthy*
• Andrew McKibbin*
• Helen Hayden*
• Jill O'Grady
• Ian Tucker*
• Anthony Alevras
• Lauren Trembath*
• (The asterisk indicates a reelected Councillor)

Oberon Matters congratulates all the Councillors. The first meeting of the new Council will be on October 15, when the only business will be to swear in the members and elect the Mayor.

You can see a full analysis of the results here.

Kick the paint tin for the Malachi
October 3, 2024 in Community

Everyone loves the Malachi, but even its greatest fans have to admit that the outside is looking a bit tired so there is a campaign running to raise the funds to repaint the building. Two fundraisers were held over the last few days - a sausage sizzle and a wonderful concert. More money is still needed for the project and you can find out how to do that in the article.
See more about this here

Turning to the back page ...
October 3, 2024 2024 in Sport

With all the sports seeming to wind down for the year, it was the time for annual presentations. Golf kept going, of course.
See the abbreviated sport stories here

The school year is winding down
October 3, 2024 in Schools

The end of Term 3 sees everything settling down for a break and the downhill run to the end of the year.
See some news and photos here

Raffles! Raffles everywhere you look
October 3, 2024 in Community

There always seems to be at least one raffle being sold somewhere along the Oberon Street shopping precinct, but there's one you should look out for every Friday outside IGA.

It's the fundraiser for the Oberon Men's Shed, and the prizes are very worthwhile. There's a raffle for the traditional trailer load of wood and another for food, with prizes being shopping vouchers for up to $300 (so far from Barker's Butchery and IGA). The raffles are drawn when they are fully subscribed.

The Man's Shed has been through some difficulties lately and the proceeds of these raffles will help to ensure its future. Definitely a worthy cause. And you might even win something (unlike the ticket over there - Oberon Matters is still paying for groceries).

First World Problems
October 3, 2024 in Community

Oberon suffered a power failure on Saturday, September 28 affecting 1402 users, including everyone in a business along Oberon Street.

Things could have been worse. And a local resident remembered that they were much worse a few years ago in Wentworth Falls.
See the story here

It's Grand Final weekend
September 26, 2024 in Sport

With several teams into the Grand Finals, it was a busy weekend for anyone following Oberon's various teams. The She Wolves continued their unbroken lossless run to take home the gold, the Under 15s hockey players came second and the senior men's hockey team also missed out on gold. And there was golf too.
See the photos here

Schools! More activity than a kicked over ants nest
September 26, 2024 in Schools

As well as learning lots of things there were thanks for dedicated service, thanks for donations that help a lot, thanks for service to the community and some thanks to grandparents. Also some sporting achievements, plus more fun than you can poke a green crocodile at.
See everything here

Walk'n'Talk for Life
September 26, 2024 in Community

Another successful get-together to talk about preventing suicide. Federal MP Andrew Gee came along to offer his support. Others who need to be thanked are Wayne Barker at Barker's Butchery for the sausages and steaks and Oberon Smash Repairs for kicking the can with sponsorship. The next W'n'T event is on Saturday October 13 at 11:30 at the Oberon Common.

Edith car boot sale
September 26, 2024 in Community

The weather was perfect for the annual Car Boot Sale at the Edith Recreation Ground. The shed is looking better all the time, and the money raised will make it even better in the future.
See more about this here