ACDC was unsuccessful with its submission to the Fund MY Neighbourhood Government funding round at the end of 2017. Efforts were made to encourage community members to go online and register a vote for our project. Unfortunately, we did not receive sufficient votes. our project received approximately 80 votes- the winning projects in our area received 85-130 votes. Not sure if we will try this source of funding again, as it was dependent on each voter having access to the internet,  an individual email address, and an individual mobile phone.

The local Christmas Eve event in Auburn was a great success. there were many families, children, chatter and relaxation. A thank you must go to Auburn Traders and the Auburn Primary School Governing Council for their co-operation in planning and running the event on the night. A special thank you goes to the Primary School students who gave their time to help serve the food on the night. It is hoped that local Auburn volunteer groups can continue to work together for the benefit of our community.

A small team of volunteers is continuing to water the young plants in Centenary Park, as the weather continues to be so dry. A second section of garden may be developed to the south of the existing bed, as that particular patch is being fed with the waste water of the septic system. This is a topic for further discussion at an ACDC meeting.

The AGM of ACDC was held on Tuesday, November 14th, 2017, at the RSL Hall.  A good number of community members attended, and the meeting welcomed new people to the community. after the meeting, a few were able to register their vote for fundmyneighbourhood local project, while others enjoyed refreshments and a chat.

Even better news now, at the Auburn Cemetery, the Stone Niche Wall has been completed. thank you to the two skilled stonemasons Brian Monk and Jamie Somerville. they have done a fine job. Residents and others who wish to have their loved ones lodged in the wall should contact Kathy Alty at the CGVC on 88426400. Kathy is the Council’s Officer responsible for the business relating to public cemeteries.

As people may know, the restoration work on the damaged headstones in the Auburn Cemetery is in the hands of the CGVC. All inquiries should be directed to the CGVC. Funds for repairs are available from the CGVC.