Mayoral Column 28 October 2022
Published on 28 October 2022
Friday 28 October 2022
Remembrance Day
On Friday 11 November a service will be held for Remembrance Day at the base of the Rocky Hill War Memorial Tower and I will be laying a wreath, everyone is welcome to attend.
As there is limited parking available a shuttle bus will be running from Carr Confoy Park from 9.30am – 12.30pm, signage will be displayed so you will know where to go. The service will commence at 10.30am and we encourage everyone to be at Rocky Hill by 10.15am seated and ready for the service.
This year there will be mobility scooters available to take people from the car park up to the tower.
Remembrance Day is a day to remember, to remember.
Australian Blues Music Festival
The Australian Blues Music Festival is traditionally held on the second weekend of February every year, but given the issues COVID-19 caused globally, the 2022 edition will be held in November.
From 18-20 November 2022, the 25th annual Australian Blues Music Festival will showcase the very best of Aussie blues talent.
Across 3 days, 30 incredible blues acts will perform in multiple venues around Goulburn, transforming our beautiful, historic city into a blues music destination not to be missed.
The line-up includes the finest local & interstate acts featuring well known stars of the blues circuit like Owen Campbell & the Cosmic People, Sultana Southwell and Roulette & the SunBears as well as visiting acts to thrill all tastes, including Minnie Marks, the Marvellous Hearts & the amazing new talent of Chloe Kay and the Crusade.
Performances can be seen at multiple venues including the Goulburn Railway Bowling Club's outdoor stage, Goulburn Workers at two great locations, the Lounge and the McKell Bar, along with the Hume Conservatorium & the Goulburn Club all providing wonderful locations to sit back and enjoy the Blues! Goulburn Mulwaree Council are focussed on building great events for the region, and have engaged Australian National Events to produce this important event for the community and visitors alike.
We look forward to welcoming the Australian Blues Music Festival back for 2022.
Goulburn Mulwaree Award
Nominations can now be made for the Goulburn Mulwaree Award. This local award is designed to recognise outstanding service or meritorious achievement by individuals to the community of the Goulburn Mulwaree Local Government area.
Anyone can nominate someone to be recognised and nominations can be submitted throughout the year.
Announcements and presentations of this award will be held on the 14th March each year in conjunction with Goulburn’s birthday. Nominations are assessed by myself, the Deputy Mayor as well as five independent community representatives, who will be appointed by Council at the beginning of each Council term.
Nominations are assessed on individual merit. This includes:
- Demonstrated achievement at a high level
- Have made a contribution over and above what might be reasonably expected through paid employment.
- Or have made a voluntary contribution to the community which stands out from other volunteers.
And having regard to:
- Length of Service
- Scale of Impact
- Impact on large numbers of people
- Transformed lives
- Referee verification
If you would like to nominate someone for the Goulburn Mulwaree Award you can complete the online form or download the nomination form on the Council website. Nominations can be left with Councils Customer Service desk or posted to Goulburn Mulwaree Council addressed to:
- Office to the Mayor Locked bag 22 Goulburn NSW 2580
Or submitted via email to:
For further information please contact Shae Aliffi on 4823 4548 or via email shae.aliffi@goulburn.nsw.gov.au
Convoy for Kids
On Saturday 19 November Goulburn Convoy for Kids returns. This year the convoy is attempting a record number of trucks so if you can get involved please reach out to the Convoy for Kids Goulburn Committee 0408 872 832.
The Convoy will depart from the Gateway Service Station from 12pm and will travel along Sloane Street and conclude at the Goulburn Showground.
The committee has planned an amazing line-up of entertainment for the day, with a number of live performances at their Twilight Carnival with the carnival finishing by 9pm.
GPAC Update
Join the team at GPAC on Friday 9 December at 6pm for the explosive launch of their fabulous 2023 Season. Tickets will be on sale on November 14.
Sign up to be a member of the GPAC for member discounts and be the first in line for tickets to their all new program, memberships can be purchased form the Box Office Tuesday to Friday 10am – 3pm or by calling 4823 4999.
Mayor Peter Walker