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A fitting memorial
September 18, 2025 in Community and People

The township of Burraga got together on Saturday, September 13, to remember Bill Klower with the unveiling of a memorial plaque.
See some pictures here

Interesting things are indeed interesting
September 18, 2025 in Community

The exhibition "Interesting Things" at the Malachi Gilmore Hall over the weekend of September 13 and 14 lived up to its name. The idea was to collect objects from around Oberon ...
See the pictures and story here

It's the Pistol Club's birthday
September 18, 2025 in Community and Sport

Hidden away out on Old Shooters Hill Road you can find the Oberon Pistol Club which has celebrated its 40th anniversary. Some of the original members managed to get there on the day.
See some more here

That little tin church
September 11, 2025 in Community

Have you ever wondered about that cream painted tin church at Black Springs? Wonder no more.
See the story of the church here

Cars and coffee. It's all about cars. And Coffee.
September 11, 2025 in Community

The first Sunday of each month sees a collection of cars parked in Oberon Street while the owners grab a coffee at Peters Cafe. Sunday, September 8, dawned with bright sunshine, so Oberon Matters got up early and pointed the camera at things.
Look at the photos here

Firies climb for MND
September 4, 2025 in Community

On August 29, members of Oberon RFS spent the afternoon climbing and descending the 1.1 kilometre Furber Steps near Katoomba to raise money for research into Motor Neurone Disease. And raise money they did. $9181 of it.
See some photos from the climb here

A tour around Oberon
September 4, 2025 in Community

Here's a video tour of Oberon and its attractions made for the Visit Oberon people. It was made to attract tourists but it's a useful reminder of why we love living here.
See the video here (2:05)

A couple of new comnmittees
August 28, 2025 in Community

There's a new committee at Oberon Men's Shed. Long term member and Vice-President, John Brotchie, decided to retire but he will still be active in shed activities.

The new committee consists of:

President: Doug Carter
Vice-President: Arthur Parker
Secretary: Dave McMurray
Treasurer: Chris Stanley
General committee:

Brenden Robertson
Warren Gilding
Robert Robinson
John Giblin
Peter Deakin.

Congratulations to all, and it looks like the Shed is in good hands for the future.

And over at the Oberon Garden Club -

President/Public Officer: Ruth Price
Vice President: Rosalie Pollack
Publicity Officer: Chris Dutton
Secretary: Donna Shiel
Minutes Secretary: Jackie Brazier
Treasurer: Carol Wilson
Assistant Treasurer/ New Member Liaison Officer: Tracey Read-Shepherd
Catering Officer: Heather Scott

August 2025 Oberon Council Meeting
August 21, 2025 in Community
Updated September 18, 2025

Another month, another Oberon Council meeting , although a briefer one than usual.
See a report on the meeting here

2025 Community Expo
August 21, 2025 in Community

Thursday, August 14, saw Oberon's charities, businesses and services turn out at the Library for the annual Services Expo and the presentation of Section 356 grants.
See some pictures here

It's raffle time again
August 21, 2025 in Community

The Men's Shed's latest raffle has been drawn and won, and there's news of two more raffles coming.
See the winners here

Congratulations
August 14, 2025 in Community and People

Congratulations to local fireman Geoff Swannell who raised $3,000 towards the $158,000 total from all the members of Fire and Rescue NSW who took part in the 2025 City to Surf. The money goes towards Beat the Burn, a charity to raise money to support the Burns Unit at at The Children's Hospital at Westmead.
See a larger version of the photo here

A couple of people looking for help
August 7 2025 in Community

One of the nice things about living in a small country town is the generosity and friendliness of the neighbours. Here are two totally different appeals for help that are worth supporting.

Greater Bank is giving away $3,000 every month and Oberon Men's Shed is looking for votes to help them win it. The Shed does great work and the money will help them do even better by giving them the funds to support the Shed's activities. Register your vote here.

Lincoln Briffa is running a GoFundMe appeal to raise funds to help with his work promoting mental health around Oberon and to get a car. As well as running around with these activities, he has a son who requires a lot of medical attention. Lincoln's car has decided to retire itself and he needs a car for all the hospital trips. Every little bit helps, so go here and make a donation.

Cars and Coffee carries on
August 7, 2025 in Community

The first Sunday of the month sees car enthusiasts gather in Oberon Street to show off their conveyances, and August 3 was no exception.
See some photos from the day here

Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night
July 31, 2025 in Community

Herodotus might have been talking about the residents of Burraga in The Persian Wars. The evening of Saturday, July 26, was cold, windy, rainy and sleety and the roads were infested with wombats the size of small cars hiding around corners and just over crests, but that didn't stop a crowd assembling at the Burraga Sports & Recreation Club for Christmas in July.
See some photos here

Media release - 2025/26 Financial Year Ad Valorem Rates
July24, 2025 in Community
Updated July 28, 2025

Oberon Council have announced a small adjustment to the 2025/26 rate structure.
You can see the press release here

Another Black Springs film night
July 24, 2025 in Community

Ignore the sign! Children are certainly welcome at film nights at the Black Springs Community Hall, and the showing of "A Minecraft Movie" was no exception. Good films and cheap food. What more could you ask for?
See a bit about the night here

July 2025 Oberon Council Meeting
July 17, 2025 in Community
Updated July 26 and August 21, 2025

Another month, another Oberon Council meeting , although a briefer one than usual.
See a report on the meeting here

Climbing for MND
July 17, 2025 in Community
Updated September 4, 2025

On Friday, August 29, a group of firefighters from Oberon Rural Fire Service will be climbing some steps to raise money for research into Motor Neurone Disease (MND). And it's not just the few steps to your front door, it's the 1.1 kilometre Furber Steps near Katoomba.
See more about this here, and make a donation to the cause

The sports complex gets closer to reality
July 17, 2025 in Community and Sport

With the opening of the new Oberon Sports Complex getting closer every day, Hannah Booth had a tour of the facilities and was very impressed.
See Hannah's report here