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Pieces about things happening in and around Oberon that involve or are of interest to the whole area.
 | Your Federal Member's Community Update Your community update from the Federal Member for Calare, Andrew Gee MP, can be seen here. |
We like it when firefighters just play cards all day Everyone likes to keep busy, but there are some occupations which we all wish never had to do any work at all. One of these is Fire and Rescue. Last week, the firefighters in Oberon had almost too much work to do with two house fires only days apart. |  |
Mayoral Message: Request for Respectful Debate The investigation into the feasibility of constructing and operating The Pines Wind Farm is a highly significant issue that has generated strong and differing views across our community. Mayor Andrew McKibbin asks for politeness and restraint. |
 | Oberon Council Mayor's Column This fortnight's column from Oberon Mayor Andrew McKibbin can be seen here. |
September 2026 Oberon Council Meetings September Oberon Council meetings. Congratulations to Andrew McKibbin and Katie Graham on being reelected as Mayor and Deputy Mayor respespectively. |  |
 | Showing support for Nepal It would have been impossible for anyone anywhere near a television, radio, newspaper or social media outlet recently to be unaware of the appalling disaster in Nepal. Over the weekend of September 11,12 and 13, Brenda Lyon opened up her garden at Brydie Park to bring everyone in Oberon together with the local Nepalese community to reflect on the disaster and show support. |
Rockley turns 175 It's not often that a town turns 175 so it was a pleasure to go to Rockley for the birthday party. |  |
 | Suicide awareness and prevention Suicide is a big but often hidden problem and Oberon Mens' Shed will be doing something about the problem in November this year with a series of talks by experts in the field. The event will be organised by the Australian Mens' Sheds Association and Talk2MeBro. |
Guest commentary: Enough of the fear, aggression and division. Oberon Councillor Helen Hayden is disturbed by friction and even some hostility around Oberon and would like people to show a little more respect and tolerance for views and opinions that they might not agree with. |  |
| Oberon Council Mayor's Column This fortnight's column from Oberon Mayor Andrew McKibbin can be seen here. |
2026 Oberon Business Awards Oberon's Night of Nights happened on Friday, September 4, when a capacity crowd filled the auditorium at Oberon RSL for the annual Business Awards presented by the Oberon Business and Tourism Association. |  |
