But who knew there was such a universal fascination with the stereotypical  Aussie business-at-front-party-down-the-back hairstyle?

The multitude of mullets that massed at the Chelmsford Hotel on Saturday, when I had the historic honour of judging the inaugural MulletFest, was challenged possibly only by the number of media representatives.

During my day at the Chelly I saw journos and photographers from Australian Associated Press, Fairfax, the ABC, NBN News, The Guardian and even a cameraman from television program Russia Today.

The event was previewed broadly across Australian media and was given a plug on SBS. Who’d have thought the mighty mullet would be such a magnet for media?

What a great opportunity to showcase everything our town offers, and draw visitors in to our support our business community. Along with Nostalgia it offers another experience of Kurri for locals and visitors.

Wouldn’t it be great if one day it assumes the proportions of Parkes’ Elvis Festival?

Well, here we are again.

For the third time in three months I have a different Turnbull Government’s Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport to chase down and give a rev-up about flood-proofing Testers Hollow.

But, at the time of penning this column, I don’t know who it is. All I know is: it’s not Barnaby. Just before Christmas, The Hon. Darren Chester MP was stripped of the portfolio and it was handed to the then Deputy Prime Minister, Barnaby Joyce.

I wrote to Mr Joyce in January, asking whether his government remained on track to begin works in mid-2018. I reminded him that this stretch of road has flooded regularly throughout the past century and had been responsible for loss of life. I underlined the fact that Testers Hollow, and indeed the entire stretch of road, is an important, heavily travelled thoroughfare to a major arterial linkage.

I didn’t receive a reply. In hindsight it’s apparent he had other things on his mind. I hope the new Minister, whoever he or she turns out to be, has their head in the game. I’ll keep you posted on my progress.

It was great to be part of the unveiling of the 59th mural in our bright and beautiful town. The Inclusion Mural, which was an initiative of Towns With Heart, Ability Links and St Vincent De Paul, graces Lang Street.

It was developed by artist Stephen James in conjunction with students from Kurri Kurri High School and offers a tactile experience.

It’s a wonderful addition to our catalogue of murals with a heartfelt connection to many in our community and, like all the others, the challenge is to find the kookaburra.

I was delighted to open Father Riley’s Youth Off The Streets Outreach Centre at Weston last week.

Venues such as this drop-in centre provide a safe place where young people can feel connected while learning great skills that they can use into adulthood.

The Weston drop-in centre will be open weekdays, with structured activities for under-12s on Tuesdays (3.30pm to 6pm); homework help and tutoring on Wednesdays (3.30pm to 4.30pm) and over-12s’ activities on Thursdays (3.30pm to 6pm).