• CREST Radio Training Session

    October 23, 2024 Author: Max
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    10am-12 noon, 17th November, Lillifield Community Hall

    This is for anyone who has a UHF handset.

    This is the information from Jeanette:

    Hi There!

    Next session:   Sunday 17th November 2024 – Lillifield Community Centre 9.45 (for 10am start) – 12noon

    Last session for 2024. CREST will not be present at this meet-up but I’m sure we will be well able to share our insights in a team discussion.

    If possible please bring a small plate to share for morning tea.  We no longer have $$$ in the grant for lunch etc.

    Janet ran a successful get together for her handheld Lillian Rock road recipients last week and also invited others from the neighbourhood

    Areas that came up at the Lillian Rock event for us to discuss included:-

     ‘ways forward’ i.e. do we want to be only a radio network or do we want to look at extending our outreach for

    ‘after disaster’ networks.  If so, what do we require? Distribution of workload etc etc.

    We were offered a caravan for storage but alas no safe place to store the caravan. And outfitting the caravan would require that we seriously look at who

    will or has the skills as a team to do this.

    Please note our FRRR  & NAB grants are to be acquitted on the 18th November and we would be eligible to go for a grant for the above or anything else

    we feel we may require to keep up the proficiency of the Wadeville & Surrounds Emergency Response Teams.

    1) One major point brought forward was preparedness around our homes and what needs to be attended to when we post (as per our signage)

    Advice

    Watch & Act

    Emergency Warning

    I know most of you have the RFS

    ‘Get Ready’ booklet – but it still would be good to have a quick overview of this.

    2) Other points that may need our attention.

    * Qualifications &  Resources throughout the community/ies,  Have we noted at that and shared with each other

    * Do we have/need street coordinator/s?

    * Addresses and contacts of our hand-held recipients if they decide to leave?  This would save time as we gather leave or stay info over the radio,

    * Contacting via ‘group callout’ our Fixed Operators and also our other hand-held recipients. Have we prepared that yet?

    * Do we have backups?

    * Residents signage ‘Stay or Go’ have they been informed and have they been prepared ?

    * Where is our nearest evacuation centre and if we can’t get there what are our alternatives?  I will be seeing Kelly Pittaway about this before the meeting..

    Please ask your handheld recipients and back ups OR anyone on your road etc who may be interested to attend this training session. The more informed we are

    the better we will coordinate things in an emergency.

    Many handheld recipients have not received their training manuals. The cost is $5.00. A receipt is issued.  

    If they won’t come to a meeting. Perhaps it’s worth a friendly personal call around to them and if possible bring the money so we can attend to this.

     It’s really important we get these out – especially to those who won’t come to training and who regularly miss their monthly call-outs.

    This money will be part of the ‘kitty’ for the community.  Especially for hand-outs etc.

    Stationery is becoming very expensive, especially ink and paper.

    I think that’s about all for now.

    Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you want any clarification on the above.

    Cheers

    Jeanette,

  • How to Access Member Only Articles

    May 28, 2024 Author: Max
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    Hi all members.

    When you received email updates, you may find that sometimes you will follow a link in the email and be faced with message saying the page cannot be found. This will likely be because the page is viewable by members only.

    In such instances you will need to log in to the website to view the content. For example our Contacts list is private.

    Instructions for logging into the website can be found here, including how to reset your password should you have forgotten it: Logging in to Nmbngee.org

    A tutorial for adding your own posts to the website can be found here:
    https://nmbngee.org/members-area/office/how-to-publish-your-own-stories-on-nmbngee-org/

  • Changes to Website

    May 28, 2024 Author: Max
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    Hi all!

    I have updated the contact list pdf, and the emergency contact list on the website under the contacts page. Please feel free to let me know if you see any errors or want to suggest additions.

    https://nmbngee.org/contact/

    I have also upload the minutes of the last AGM to the library section.

    General Meetings 2024

  • AGM DATE correction

    April 30, 2024 Author: Max
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    BIG APOLOGIES. THERE WAS AN ERROR IN THE AGENDA, the date of the AGM is 12th May not the 18th May. Please correct any printed copies to 12th May

    SUNDAY 12 th MAY 2024
    Mainhouse, 10 am
    AGENDA

    (Download PDF version)

    1. Election of Chairperson
    2. Minutes of previous annual general meeting.
    3. Correspondence
    4. Business Arising from Correspondence
    5. Resident Non-Shareholders
    6. Financial Report
    7. Setting ASF for 2024/5 and associated Budget.

    The Director’s Meeting of Thursday 18 th April formulated the following recommendations for discussion and decision at the AGM:

    1. ASF to remain at $750.00.
    1. Projected Budget is $56,000 and allocated as follows:

    Machinery shed: $8,000.
    Road Works: $20,000
    Community Medical De-Fib Kit: $5,500
    Emergency Exit Signage:  $3,500
    Kids Program: $500
    Machinery and Fuel: $7,500 (which includes $2,500 savings towards future equipment)
    Insurance: $3,000
    Site 5: $2,000
    Rates: $4,000
    Electricity: $600 (with recovery from users)

    8. Resignation and Election of Board Members and Office Bearers

    9. GENERAL BUSINESS

    1. Community Dog Policy – Board
    2. Radio Training and Base Station news – Max
    3. Main House Use: personal possessions – Board
    4. Natural Regrowth Area: Kristin requests approval that the back of the common be left as a natural regrowth area, and not be slashed. This will allow habitat retention for blue triangle and monarch butterflies in particular. Further details at the meeting. – Kristin
    5. Horses: Matt and Davina seek approval to keep 2 to 3 horses. Two paddocks with shelter required; details at meeting. – Matthew
    6. Road Works sought for Dogstar Road – Simonetta

  • Invitation to Nmbngee 50th Celebration

    January 3, 2024 Author: Max
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    Hi all! Please spread this invitation around to any past members or others with a connection to Nmbngee

    You can download the invitation, including program of events, as a pdf here: Download

    NMBNGEE
    50th
    CELEBRATION

    Saturday 27th January
    3:00 PM – Late

    Come and celebrate a half-century of community living on this quite incredible piece of our planet.
    Old friends, fond memories, good food, great music and the laughter of young & old… what could be better?

    RSVP by the 19TH January to info@nmbngee.org (or use the phone numbers on the invitation – download to view)

     

    PROGRAM OF EVENTS


  • Nmbngee 50th Celebration date has been set!

    October 27, 2023 Author: Max
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    Nmbngee 50th Anniversary Celebration
    27th January 2024

    The 50th anniversary celebration has been set for the day and evening of the 27th of January 2024.

    After purchase of land and initial onsite visits in late 1973, in January of 1974, the final paper work was signed and Nmbngee came officially into existence.

    More information will be upcoming as events and details are organised, but the date is set and we invite all past and present members to put this date in your calendars, and to let any past members and residents know about the upcoming celebration.

  • Bush Fire Alert for Horshoe Creek

    October 16, 2023 Author: Max
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    (Copied from RFS Website)
    https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/major-fire-updates/mfu?id=11297&

    Major Fire Updates

    EMERGENCY WARNING: Horseshoe Creek Rd Fire (Kyogle LGA) – Seek Shelter – Upper Horseshoe Creek  2023-10-16 17:19

    Posted: 2023-10-16 17:19

    A fire is burning in the Upper Horseshoe Creek area, 11km north east of Kyogle. The fire has burnt more than 64ha and is being controlled.

    Current situation

    • The fire is burning in the vicinity of Horseshoe Creek Rd and Sargents Rd.
    • The fire is currently 64 hectares in size and is being controlled.
    • Fire activity has increased across the fireground with the fire moving in multiple directions.
    • Firefighters are working to protect properties in the area.

    What you need to do

    Sargents Rd, Horseshoe Creek Rd, and Wainwrights Rd, Horseshoe Creek

    • If you are in the areas of Sargents Rd, Horseshoe Creek Rd, and Wainwrights Rd, your life is at risk. It is too late to leave.
    • Seek shelter in a solid structure such as a house. Do not be caught in the open in the path of the fire.
    • Go inside and protect yourself from the fire front. Actively monitor the situation.
    • If you planned to visit the area, or live in the area but are away from home, do not return.

    Barkers Vale

    • If you are in Barkers Vale in the areas of Twin Pines Road and Williams Rd and your plan is to leave, or you are not prepared, leave now.
    • Leave towards Kyogle travelling south along Williams Rd.
    • A safer location may include a well cleared area nearby. Neighbourhood safer places offer a place of last resort if there are no other options.
    • Wear protective clothing and footwear.
    • If you planned to visit the area, or live in the area but are away from home, it is not safe to return.

    If you are threatened by fire

    • If the fire impacts, seek shelter in a solid structure such as a house to protect yourself from the heat of the fire.
    • Bring pets indoors and restrain them, close all doors and windows and turn off air conditioners, keep water running if possible.
    • Shelter in a room on the other side of the building from the approaching fire, and one that has water and a clear exit out of the house.
    • Keep moving away from the fire if possible and if your building catches fire, go to an area within the building which has already burnt.
    • Monitor both inside and outside for small fires and burning embers and turn sprinklers on if you have them.
    • Be careful outdoors after the fire has passed as trees can be unstable and fall.
    • If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000).

    Other Information

    • Stay up to date on bush fires in your area by checking Fires Near Me, the RFS website, listening to your local radio station, or by calling the RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.
    • If you have a respiratory condition and may be affected by smoke, activate your health management plan and seek medical advice if necessary. Take precautions, such as staying indoors and closing windows.
    • For information on road closures, check Live Traffic NSW.
    • Monitor weather conditions and weather warnings at Bureau of Meteorology.

    The next update on this fire will be issued by 16/10/2023 19:18 or if the situation changes.



  • Picnic and Climbing at Big Dog Tree

    July 3, 2023 Author: Matthew Wittemeier
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    Yesterday, we took a gaggle of kids and adults (kids at heart) out to the big dog tree where we enjoyed a picnic and climbing fest. The kids learnt about the native plants and about the effects of flooding on the environment.

    21 of us in total.

  • Nmbngee 1985 AGM Photos

    May 28, 2023 Author: Max
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  • 2023 AGM Group Photo

    May 28, 2023 Author: Max
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    50 Years ago the first members of Nmbngee met on a block of land to discuss starting their own community. Today old and new members came together to revisit the tradition of the AGM group photo.

    Nmbngee 2023 AGM Group Photo
    Nmbngee 2023 AGM Group Photo silly buggers

    Nmbngee AGM some time in the 1980’s.

    Another Nmbngee group photo which may or may not be an AGM photo. To be honest we didn’t need an excuse for a groupie (like a selfie but for a group)

    This one was one of our more interesting AGM’s. Just joking, it was for a Mainhouse Fancy Dress party!

    Kids in the 80’s playing at the Mainhouse. This is the front of the house where the photo was taken today, this shows the concrete steps that used to exist there.

    Leanne, Jacob and Naomi hold the fort.

  • Wadeville, Lillian Rock & Barkers Vale Community CRT Meeting

    January 17, 2023 Author: Max
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    Part of the CRT Community Meetings – Kyogle collection. Join the conversation about creating a Community-led Resilience Team(CRT) to help connect and support before, during and after events

    >>BOOK HERE<<

    By Australian Red Cross (Emergency Services)

    When and where

    Date and time

    Tue., 31 January 2023, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm AEDT

    Location

    Hanging rock Hall Williams Road Wadeville, NSW 2474

  • Nmbngee CRT Community Meeting

    November 24, 2022 Author: Max
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    Red Cross Emergency Services invites the resident of Nmbngee to discuss the creation of a Community-led Resilience Team.

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