Monthly Newsletter for

the Balranald Shire com-

munity and

Balranald Shire Council Councilor Contact

Details

Mayor

Cr Leigh Byron

0428 201 301

Deputy Mayor

Cr Ken Barnes

03 5038 2221

Cr Steve O’Halloran

0429 619 880

Cr Elaine Campbell

0447 271 086

Cr Lynda Cooke

03 5020 0471

Cr Jeff Mannix

0409 783 075

Cr Trevor Jolliffe

03 5020 1597

Cr Alan Purtill

0429 201 301

Council Website

www.balranald.nsw.gov.au

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ISS UE

June 2016

6

Balranald Shire Council Newsletter Issue 6 – June 2016 www .ba lrana ld .nsw .gov .au

Council’s Budget Adopted

Balranald Shire Council wishes to advise residents and the general public that the 2016/17 Operational Plan which includes the budget, was approved and adopted at its Ordinary Meeting of Council on 23rd June 2016.

The Budget will operate from 1st July 2016 and will be available for viewing at the Council office, 70 Market Street or on Councils website www.balranald.nsw.gov.au

For further details, enquiries or to view the Operational Plan, please contact the Council Office during business hours on 03 5020 1300.

Coming Events NEWSLETTER

WHAT’S OPEN

Balranald Museum Access via Visitor Centre 7 days/week

Balranald Library Monday & Friday 2pm - 5.30pm

Wednesday 9am - 5.30pm

Adult Day Care Monday 10am - 2pm

Thursday 10am - 2pm At the Day Centre at the Hospital

Phone Hospital 5071 9800

Seniors Club Meets every Friday 2pm

Senior Citizens Hall Phone Shirley 5020 1890

Hospital Auxiliary Meets 2nd Monday of the month

2.30pm at the Adult Day Care Centre Phone Dawn 5020 1311

Health Advisory Council (HAC) 4th Monday of each month

at 7:00pm Contact 5071 9800

Baby & Child Clinic Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri - Balranald

Tue - Euston

Balranald Immunisation Clinic Every 2nd Wednesday

9.30am - 11.00am Call 0427699485 for appointments

Clinic located at Hospital - 5071 9800

Little Bunyips Playgroup Every Thursday

10am to 1pm - River Street Contact Bridgette 0427 240 688

Service NSW Hours Balranald

9.30am to 4pm Tuesday to Friday

Closed for lunch 1pm - 1.45pm

Euston 2nd & 4th Thursday of month

11.30am to 3pm Closed for lunch 12.15pm - 1pm

Call Centre 13 77 88

Newsletter Published by:

BALRANALD SHIRE COUNCIL 70 MARKET STREET

(PO BOX 120) BALRANALD NSW 2715

OFFICE HOURS 8.30AM TO 5.00PM

MONDAY TO FRIDAY

PH: 03 5020 1300 FAX: 03 5020 1620

AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES 0418 322 902

COMMUNITY GENERAL INTEREST

Sing Australia Meets every Friday from 1.30pm at the Presbyterian Church - all welcome

Men's Shed Tues & Thurs 8am Heritage Park

Take Off Weight Naturally Club at Multipurpose Centre Mondays 6pm Call Heather 03 5020 1478

Optometrist (from Deniliquin) last Wednesday of the month, appointments @ Balranald Chemist

Balranald Wool Centre meet 3rd Friday of month, 11am till 3pm @ The Gallery. New members are most welcome to come and join in

Balranald Community Arts & Crafts 3rd Monday of month, 2pm @ The Gallery and the Painting Group meets each Monday at 10am

Balranald Hospital Auxiliary every 2nd Monday of the Month @ 2:30pm at Adult Day Care Centre

Robinvale & District Aeromodellers Club Each Sunday 9am Wewak Rd Robinvale

Narelle’s Driving School Ph 0402 782 597

Balranald Harvest Christian Centre each Sunday at the CWA rooms in Market Street from 10.30am

Balranald History Group 4th Tuesday of month in Theatre Royal Ticketing office Market St. from 5pm

CanAssist Balranald Branch meet 2nd Monday of month at 4pm - 92A Market St. The secondhand book shop is open Monday to Saturday from 10am & each Wednesday afternoon from 1.30pm (if volunteers are available) contact Karen 0404 842 037 or Kirstyn 0448 158 709

Vision Australia - contact Yann, Mildura 5023 9500

Sureway Employment & Training Tuesday & Wednesday 8.30am–5pm Call Michael 03 40284900

Balranald Presbyterian Church - Monday Ladies KYB 7.30pm @ Hall, Last Tuesday of month PWA @ Hall, Thursday Mens KYB 7.30pm @ the Manse, Friday Ladies KYB 10am @ the Manse, Sunday Worship service 10am (last Sunday of Month Hospital service at 2.30pm)

Balranald Rescue Squad meet 3rd Thursday of each month - 8pm at Rescue Squad headquarters.

Friends of the Southern Cross Market Day - Fourth Sunday of each month - Woodsys corner 8.30am

www .ba lrana ld .nsw .gov .au

Disclaimer - Balranald Shire Council reserves the right to edit or

rewrite submissions for grammar, style and clarity or to conform to restrictions of space. Council makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information and does not accept responsibility for errors or omissions contained within this publication.

If you are aware of errors, please notify Cherie Murphy as soon as possible at cmurphy@balranald.nsw.gov.au or call 03 5020 1300.

Council is pleased to announce

the recent launch of the new

tourism website “Discover Balranald & Surrounds”. The

website is part of new

tourism branding which also

incorporates a new logo and

market positioning.

Council’s Tourism Coordinator

Connie Mallet said that the new

branding and new website is all

about promoting the Shire’s

uniqueness “where the

wetlands meets

the outback” and to also

promote the area

as an actual

destination to visit

and stay for a few

days, not just as a

stop-over. The

design of the new

logo represents

the coming

together of the

wetlands and the

outback.

The development

of the website

showcases all the

wonders that

Balranald Shire

and its surrounds

has to offer, and

uses stunning photos

illustrating the beauty of the area

which will play an important

emotive part of the traveller’s

decision making process. “We

want potential visitors to look at

the website and to instantly say

wow I want to go there!” said Ms

Mallet.

Along with the new website, new

visitor guides and other

promotional material are

currently being developed. New

social media pages and

applications have also been

launched and promotion is

planned using more traditional

media including direct

marketing campaigns to specific

audiences.

“Council is working on

establishing a solid foundation

first and then stepping up

marketing activities” said Ms

Mallet. “The website has been

developed in-house so updates

and changes can be made

quickly.”

Council launches new tourism website www.visitbalranald.com.au

Friends of the Southern Cross Meeting

Wednesday 13 July, 5.30pm Balranald Ex-Services Club Board Room

Enquiries: Col 5020 0252

ALL WELCOME

CareWest Community Transport for non-urgent door to door transport. Call Connie Rasmussen on 03 5071 9819 or 0428 335 711

2 July Balranald Football Club presents: Footy with Swanny & Sportsman Night Tickets $30 per person, $50 family (incl. dinner, disco & memorabilia auction) Early bird special $100 - contact Woody or Crowbar for inclusions of special

Tickets available @ footy sheds on Thursday night or call Woody 0429669289 or Crowbar 0407678519

13 July Friends of the Southern Cross Meeting 5.30pm - Balranald Ex-Servicemen's Club board room

What’s on

Mondays Sun - Wed Mon - Sun Tue &Thu

Thursdays

Fridays Saturdays

23 July

At Balranald Ex-Servicemen's Club The Club is now open from 10am Members Seniors Lunch Happy hour 5-6pm $10 lunch 12-2pm Dinner 6 - 9pm Bingo Tuesday 7pm, Thursday 2pm

Riverina Super draw from 7pm $200 Members draw from 7pm Raffle / members draw from 6.30pm Free Poker from 6.30pm Live Music - KEG from 7.30pm Main Bar facebook.com/clubbalranald

7 Days/week

Mon/Thurs Tues / Sun Wednesday

Thursdays

Thurs/Sun Fridays

Fri & Sat

What's on at Euston Club Resort Station46 Bistro now open! Lunch 12 - 2pm Dinner 6 - 8.30pm Café NOW OPEN all day Free Bingo Mon 10.15am Thurs 6.45pm Poker Free Tues 6.30pm $15 Sun 6pm Raffle night & members draw from 6pm Membership cash draw 6 - 8pm Riverina Super draw 7 - 9pm Social Bowls - from 12.45am Membership cash draw 6 - 8pm Free Live Entertainment from 7.30pm MEGA Raffle last Wednesday of month facebook.com/eustonclubresort

26 July SAVE THE DATE!! Balranald Hospital Auxiliary Casserole Day.

7,8,9 Oct SAVE THE DATE!! Senior Citizens Cooking and Craft Show. For More info - call Connie 0400 123 940

19 Nov SAVE THE DATE!! St Joseph’s School Fete. Businesses interested in having a stall - contact Rachael 0416 201 643.

Also available at the Club- * Member drink prices must show membership card *Full TAB facilities, *Keno, *Coffee shop, *Pre-paid phone credit, *City Link passes *Fishing licenses, *Pre-paid Broadband vouchers, *Seniors Kiosk & internet access, *Free WiFi, *Outdoor seating & smoking area & area within the main bar for under 18’s, ** must be accompanied by a Parent/Guardian

SAVE THE DATE!! 2016 Census - 9 August 2016

http://www.abs.gov.au/

Sale of Council Vehicles and Plant

Council has the following items for sale in the 2016/17 Financial year:

Challenger Tractor with Loader

Kanga Loader, attachments & trailer

2 x Ford Ranger Dual Cab 4x4 utes

Honda Accord

Toyota Aurion

Toyota Prado VX

A number of these items will be advertised on Council’s website in early July for a fixed price. Please phone Council on 03 5020 1300 for further details.

Balranald

Visitor

Information

& Discovery

Centre

Cnr Market and River Streets

Open Daily

10.00am to 4.00pm

Phone 03 5020 1599

CountryLink tickets and

fishing licences can be

purchased from the

Visitor Information Centre

Balranald Shire Council and seven other remote councils in far west New South Wales have been processed separately under the Fit for the Future reforms, which have so far resulted in the amalgamation of 42 NSW councils into 19 new Councils.

Far West Initiative chairman, John Williams recently reported that all councils in the Far West Initiative were likely to remain intact and not amalgamate.

The Far West Initiative is made up of eight Councils; Balranald Shire Council, Broken Hill City Council, Central Darling Shire Council, Bourke Shire Council, Brewarrina Shire Council, Walgett Shire Council, Wentworth Shire Council and Cobar Shire Council.

John Williams, former MP for Murray Darling said a document proposing a new model for local government in the far west would be put on public exhibition in July - "It'll basically outline what the proposal is, in respect to how we're going to form an organisation outside of councils that will sit there as a statutory body that will assist with the functions of council — assist and carry out some of those functions," Mr Williams said.

This is a positive outcome for Balranald Shire and I look forward to viewing the proposal.

General Manager Aaron Drenovski, Cr Steve O’Halloran and I attended the National General Assembly (Local Government Conference) in Canberra on 19th to 22nd June. The theme of the conference is Partners in an Innovative and Prosperous Australia, and focused on the role that local government plays in boosting productivity and showcasing innovation and best-practice. It was a very informative conference with positive considerations and outlook for Balranald Shire. Do you know of a rural woman who is working as a volunteer within our local government area and would like to acknowledge their contribution? The Rural Women’s Network (RWN) is seeking your help to identify volunteers within our community for the 2016 Hidden Treasures Honour Roll.

Nominations can be completed online at: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/content/rwn/activities/hidden-treasures

For more information contact the RWN on 02 6391 3612 or email: rural.women@dpi.nsw.gov.au

CASP Funding Now Open

The Country Arts Support Program provides small grants

to groups in regional NSW to run your own local arts projects. Grants of up to

$5,000 are available. Please contact South West Arts to discuss - 03 5881 7749 or

eo@southwestarts.com.au

Applications for 2017 close on 28th July 2016

For more information go to http://southwestarts.com.au/

funding/

Rubbish Tip Hours

BALRANALD Tuesday 3.00 - 5.00pm

Thursday 3.00 - 5.00pm Saturday 10.00am - 1.00pm

Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm

EUSTON Tuesday 1.00pm - 6.00pm

Thursday 1.00pm - 6.00pm Sunday 9.00am - 3.00pm

Tip Tokens $10.00 are available from

Councils office, Visitor Information Centre,

Caltex, Market Street, Café Cassaro

Euston Post Office & Takeaway

Fees start from $10 per one axle trailer

or utility

Please don’t over

fill your bin!

Residents, please note! As previously advised,

waste must be confined to allow the bin lid to fully

close at the kerbside pickup.

Overfilled bins result in littering and will not be

collected by the contractor.

Your help is appreciated.

LID MUST CLOSE

Next Ordinary Meeting of Council

- Tuesday 19 July 2016 -

From the

Mayor’s Office

Mayor Leigh Byron

NSW Local Council Elections

The NSW Local Council Elections are currently scheduled for Saturday 10 September 2016 At Greenham Park Hall Information about the NSW Electoral Commission or general administration and conduct of elections can be found at the Electoral Commission website: http://www.office.elections.nsw.gov.au/ or at the NSW Local Council Elections 2016 website: http://www.votensw.info/

Information for Candidates

Candidates and groups must register with the NSW Electoral Commission (NSWEC) before accepting political donations or incurring expenditure for an election. The following will be available for candidates from June 2016:

Candidate Information

Presentation

Candidate Handbook

Nomination Forms

For any candidate enquiries contact the NSW Electoral Commission on 1300 135 736.

Please visit http://www.votensw.info/enrolment to learn how to enrol for the upcoming election event

Acknowledge Community Contributors

The search is on for individuals, businesses and community groups that are making a difference in our local community through the annual NSW/ACT Regional Achievement & Community Awards.

Mayor, Cr Leigh Byron invites all residents to consider nominating an individual, business or group that is helping to reshape and inspire our community. “If you know someone that has provided support and made a real difference in your life, why not give them a pat on the back and nominate them for an award. It would be great for our community contributors to be showcased in these Awards” said Cr Byron.

For information on nomination and categories, contact the Awards office by phoning (business hours) 1300 735 445 or email nswactraca@awardsaustralia.com

Nominations close Friday 19th August 2016.

Nomination enquiry brochures are available from the electorate office.

To make a nomination, simply head to www.awardsaustralia.com and select NSW/ACT Regional Achievement and Community Awards, then “Nominate Now”.

Balranald Motocross Round 3 – Fun in the Mud

It was another successful day for Balranald Motorcross Round 3 on Sunday 5th June with a field of 64 riders tackling the muddy track. The rain stayed away, unlike round 2 which was postponed due to the rain (to be re-scheduled later in the year).

Unfortunately a senior rider suffered a serious accident, falling heavily late in the program. The Club extends best wishes for his speedy recovery.

The club now boasts an impressive 144 members; some from surrounding regions. Club president Barry Anderson said “Out of the 64 riders 33, were juniors which is fantastic!. The Club loves to foster new riders, it is a great family sport”.

Swan Hill based rider Ben Dickeson said “The track was awesome! I haven’t ridden it for years, it is the best it has ever been, the best track around by far”.

The next round at the Balranald track is on the 31 July and plans are also underway to stage a two-day enduro event on 27-28 August this year.

Roadworks Update

Continuing roadworks have been undertaken across the Shire this month. Patrol grading has continued due to wet weather. Construction and sealing works have commenced on a 1km section on Tapalin Mail Road and a 1.2km section on Marma Box Creek Road.

Construction works have commenced on River Street (Mungo St to McCabe St), O’Connor Street (from Piper St north), Cowper St (over the Levee Bank) and Bridge Road.

The new footpath in River Street, from Church Street to Dowling Street has been completed.

The carpark adjacent to the Tennis Courts has been sealed (pictured below) along with the vehicle access road around the main oval at Greenham Park.

Photo courtesy of Eddo’s Racing Pammy’s pics

Sealing works underway

Council recently completed sealing of O’Connor Street West and River Street which will assist the businesses in O’Connor Street West and Motorcross track users.

Cowper Street in Euston was delayed due to the rain but will be completed as soon as practicable. This will assist with entry to the Euston Cemetery.

River Street towards the motorcross track

Workers finishing O’Connor Street West

While attending the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) conference in Canberra from 19 to 22 June, Mayor Leigh Byron and Cr Steve O'Halloran attended the Murray Darling Association Board Meeting. Pictured above left to right - Mayor Leigh Byron, Murray Darling Association (MDA) Chairman Cr. David Hurley, Cr. Steve O'Halloran and Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) CEO Phillip Glyde.

Councillors attend Murray Darling Association

Board Meeting