$49,000 authorised for Canola Cup, Molong projects and Cumnock works Cabonne Council’s funding resolutions cover five local events and projects, including $25,000 towards proposed Hunter Caldwell Oval upgrades. Council: Cabonne Council Meeting: 22 Sep 2026 2:00 PM Recorded status: approved BRIEF Cabonne Council’s 22 September 2026 public minutes record $49,000 authorised for five event and community-project allocations: $5,000 for the 2026 Canola Cup, $5,000 for Molong’s October market, $25,000 towards proposed Hunter Caldwell Oval upgrades, and $14,000 for Cumnock sculpture and roof projects. The minutes do not establish that the funds have been paid or the works completed. KEY FACTS - Council authorised $5,000 for the Eugowra Harness Racing Club’s 2026 Canola Cup. - The Molong October Village Market was authorised to receive $5,000 under council’s Event Sponsorship Program. - The Molong Advancement Group was authorised to receive $25,000 for proposed Hunter Caldwell Oval upgrades. - The Cumnock and District Progress Association was authorised to receive $3,000 for a steel sculpture project and $11,000 for the Crossroads building roof replacement. - Councillor Batten declared an interest in Molong funding items because he was president of the Molong Advancement Group. ANALYSIS OF THE RECORD - The five recorded allocations total $49,000: $5,000 + $5,000 + $25,000 + $3,000 + $11,000. They are covered by four funding resolutions. - The resolutions authorise funding, but the supplied minutes do not record payment, completion of works or a delivery timetable for the proposed oval upgrades. - Batten's recorded departure and return bracket the relevant Molong items, but the minutes do not provide separate attendance times for each funding resolution. QUESTIONS FOR FOLLOW-UP REPORTING - When will each authorised allocation be paid to the relevant organisation? - What works are included in the proposed Hunter Caldwell Oval upgrades, and what is their expected delivery timetable? - When are the Cumnock sculpture extension and Crossroads roof replacement expected to be delivered? SOURCE PASSAGES Council authorised $5,000 for the Eugowra Harness Racing Club's 2026 Canola Cup. "26/09/18 Carried MOTION (Batten/Jones) THAT item 21 be brought forward in the order of events. 26/09/19 Carried ITEM - 21 EVENT SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION - CANOLA CUP 2026 MOTION (Jones/Weaver) THAT Council authorise the request for funding from the 2026/2027 Event Sponsorship budgets for $5,000 for Eugowra Harness Racing Club 2026 Canola Cup. 26/09/20 Carried It was noted the time being 2.51pm, Clr Batten declared an interest and left the Chamber. ITEM - 20 EXEMPTION TO THE ALCOHOL- FREE ZONES IN CANOWINDRA AND MOLONG FOR CHRISTMAS EVENTS Proceedings in Brief Clr Jones requested the exclusion zone in Molong be extended past Shields Lane, Molong and include Edward St, Molong." (Item 21, resolution 26/09/20) Council authorised $5,000 for the Molong October Village Market. "26/09/21 Carried ITEM - 22 EVENT SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION - MOLONG OCTOBER VILLAGE MARKETS MOTION (Pearson/Rawson) THAT Council authorise the request from Molong Advancement Group (MAG) for $5,000 under Council's Event Sponsorship Program to support the delivery of the Molong October Village Market. 26/09/22 Carried ITEM - 23 VILLAGE ENHANCEMENT FUND 2026/2027 - MOLONG ADVANCEMENT GROUP MOTION (Nash/Jones) THAT Council authorise the following funding under its 2026/2027 Village Enhancement Fund: 1." (Item 22, resolution 26/09/22) Council authorised $25,000 for proposed Hunter Caldwell Oval upgrades. "26/09/22 Carried ITEM - 23 VILLAGE ENHANCEMENT FUND 2026/2027 - MOLONG ADVANCEMENT GROUP MOTION (Nash/Jones) THAT Council authorise the following funding under its 2026/2027 Village Enhancement Fund: 1. $25,000 to the Molong Advancement Group to contribute to proposed upgrades at Hunter Caldwell Oval, Molong. 26/09/23 Carried It was noted the time being 2.56pm, Clr Batten returned to the Chamber." (Item 23, resolution 26/09/23) Council authorised $3,000 for the Cumnock sculpture project and $11,000 for the Crossroads building roof replacement. "ITEM - 24 VILLAGE ENHANCEMENT FUND 2026/2027 - CUMNOCK DISTRICT PROGRESS ASSOCIATION MOTION (Weaver/Nash) THAT Council authorises the following funding under its 2026/2027 Village Enhancement Fund: 1. $3,000 to the Cumnock and District Progress Association for the extension of the existing steel sculpture project within the Cumnock park area; and 2. $11,000 to the Cumnock and District Progress Association for the replacement of the existing corrugated roof iron on the Crossroads building with Colour bond sheeting. 26/09/24 Carried It was noted item 25 was moved to Committee of the Whole. ITEM - 26 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION DA2027/0020 - MODIFICATION TO DA2025/0038 - EARLY EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE CENTRE MOTION (Pull/Jones) THAT Development Application 2027/0020 for modification of Early Education and Childcare Facility on land described as Lot 1 DP 582237, known as 70 Rodd Street, Canowindra be granted consent subject to the conditions attached." (Item 24, resolution 26/09/24) Councillor Batten declared a perceived significant non-pecuniary interest in items 20, 22 and 23 because he was president of the Molong Advancement Group. "ITEMS FOR DETERMINATION ITEM - 1 APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE MOTION (Nash/O'Ryan) THAT any apologies tendered be accepted and the necessary leave of absence be granted. 26/09/01 Carried ITEM - 2 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Proceedings in Brief Clr Batten declared an interest (identified as perceived conflict of interest, significant non-pecuniary) in items 20, 22 and 23 due to being the President of Molong Advancement Group." (Item 2, declarations of interest) The minutes record Batten leaving the chamber at 2.51pm before the alcohol-free-zone item. "26/09/20 Carried It was noted the time being 2.51pm, Clr Batten declared an interest and left the Chamber. ITEM - 20 EXEMPTION TO THE ALCOHOL- FREE ZONES IN CANOWINDRA AND MOLONG FOR CHRISTMAS EVENTS Proceedings in Brief Clr Jones requested the exclusion zone in Molong be extended past Shields Lane, Molong and include Edward St, Molong." (Proceedings before item 20) The minutes record Batten returning to the chamber at 2.56pm after the Hunter Caldwell Oval funding resolution was carried. "$25,000 to the Molong Advancement Group to contribute to proposed upgrades at Hunter Caldwell Oval, Molong. 26/09/23 Carried It was noted the time being 2.56pm, Clr Batten returned to the Chamber." (Item 23, resolution 26/09/23 and subsequent proceedings) SOURCES https://cabonne.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/09/CO_22092026_MIN.PDF https://minutesradar.com/news/cabonne-infocouncil-council-22-sep-2026-2-00-pm-22-sep-2026-2-00-pm-minutes-49-000-approved-for-eugowra-molong-and-cumnock-projects/ Prepared from public council minutes using automated drafting and checks. 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