Weather Report
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Welcome to 'The Weather Report'. The Weather Report is designed to help explore the science behind human induced climate change, debunk some of the myths and provide plain English advice on climate, climate change science and policy. Past and present editions of the Weather Report are provided here. For more information, please contact Rachael Young, Centroc Sustainability Programs Manager. Centroc has monitored the weather for the region and through The Weather Report newsletter has provided members councils with a summary of local weather happenings, trends and significant events as outlined by the Bureau of Meteorology. We have conducted a survey of where the Weather Report ends up and who reads it. Thanks to all of you who filled in the survey, the information you gave us shows us that nearly half of you either send the information onto other people or upload it onto your own websites. This is a great result, thanks for your support.
The Weather Report has been funded by the NSW Environmental Trust.
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Live Issues
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According to the Chairman of Central West Libraries Committee, Cr Gavin Priestley, NSW receives the lowest percentage of total library expenditure from the state government of all states and territories in Australia. The NSW State Government’s contribution to library services has diminished from 23.6% in 1980 to less than 9% in 2010-11. Over the same period, local government has increased its spending and contribute 91% to libraries operating costs. The network of public libraries across the towns of central NSW are a vital service for communities. Along with their traditional lending roles, the libraries are important community spaces providing a place for friends and interest groups to gather, access the internet and participate in a vast array of community programs. Reduced funding from the NSW State Government is putting a strain on the expenditure for collection resources, library staffing and opening hours. Centroc supports the submission endorsed by the Library Council to the Minister for the Arts. |
Upcoming Training Events
| Tue May 22 @08:30 - 04:30PM Confined Spaces with Breathing Apparatus - Forbes |
| Thu May 24 Consultative Committee - Lachlan |
| Fri Jun 15 Construction Induction - Orange |
Events Calendar
Did you know that atmospheric CO2 was 364 parts per million (ppm) during the Earth Summit in June 1992? In the past decade, atmospheric CO2 has been rising about 1.9 ppm per year. This is the fastest rate since scientists started using high-precision instruments to take CO2 measurements directly from the Earth's atmosphere.
To find out what Centroc is doing about Climate Change, click here.