Western Division Councils of NSW ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2018

25 – 27 February

Challenges & Opportunities

Hosted by:

Balranald Shire Council

Program

Western Division Councils of NSW Conference 2018 – Balranald Shire Council

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Good Morning and Welcome to the Annual General Meeting of the Western Division Group of Councils here in Balranald. To the Delegates, guests and sponsors I hope you all enjoy yourselves over the next day and a half and hope you go away with a little more information on matters that concern you. I can’t believe that t is 12 months since we met at Wentworth, an awful lot of water has gone under the bridge since then. Our CEO, Ruth Fagan resigned last March, Carrathool, Lachlan and Moree Plains Councils pulled out citing that’s the State Government didn’t consider them as part of the west. Brewarrina, for reasons of their own, also decided not to go ahead with us. Even so, I believe we are a force to be considered. Last year the Deputy Premier informed us that the Far West Initiative was finished and it was up to us to come up with a solution. Over the next few months, and with a lot of work, a proposal was put together and presented to the Deputy Premier in Sydney. This was for the Western Division to become a Joint Organisation and a request for $200,000 every year for 4 years to employ a manager. He was very keen. However, when he visited a couple of councils in the north he stated that we were not united. Thus nothing has happened. Therefore it is a decision for this conference, decide to fold or keep the Western Division Councils going. I would like to acknowledge the work that Carol Holmes, Executive Assistant, Balranald Shire and the Acting General Manager; Bob Stewart has done in getting this conference together. I would like to also t hank our Executive for their support over the last 12 months; Cr Dave Gallagher, Broken Hill Council

Cr Peter Nunan, Wentworth Shire Council

Mayor Barry Holman, Bourke Shire Council; and their respective councils and General

Manager.

Without further ado, let the conference been

Leigh Byron

President

Western Division Councils of NSW

Western Division Councils of NSW Conference 2018 – Balranald Shire Council

CONFERENCE LOCATION

The Conference will be held in the Theatre Royal, Market Street, Balranald. The Theatre Royal Balranald was finished and opened in 1933, having taken 7 Years to build. The Theatre Royal was part of the O’Halloran Theatre Chain owned by Frank O’Halloran. In October 1933 the first “Royal Talkies” were screened and were a huge Attraction having over 200 People at the first screening. From 1933-1962 the Theatre Royal showed Movies and was the place to have a great time holding Balls in aid of the Comfort Fund and the Returned Services League as well as the Hospital Auxiliary, both Schools, tennis Club, Golf Club and Race Club. An Official Dinner for The Governor Mr and Mrs Lawson was held at the Theatre Royal in 1935. Many a young Lady made her official Debut in to Society at the Theatre Royal. The Supper Rooms at one time were used as a Ladies Fashion House “The House of Jerrom”. The Shop next Door was, in the early 70’s, a Fish and Chip Shop to cater for the Patrons watching Movies. In later Years the Theatre Royal was an Indoor Sports Stadium, the Theatre was falling in to disrepair. Local People decided to restore the Theatre and a Committee was formed and funds were granted to restore the Theatre Royal to its former splendour. Today there is just a small part of the “Best Dance Floor outside of Melbourne” remaining. However the Acoustics in the Hall are amazing as shown by “ Kiss Me Kate” which played to a packed House 8 Years ago. Now once again Wedding Receptions, Balls and Theatrical Shows are held from time to time in The Theatre Royal. The front of the building features original window fittings and the initials TR are imprinted in to the glass. Inside there is a large stage area, dressing rooms, electronic drop down movie screen, a bar area, foyer and dance floor.

Western Division Councils of NSW Conference 2018 – Balranald Shire Council

SOCIAL PROGRAM

SUNDAY February 25, 2018 – WELCOME RECEPTION

The welcome reception will commence with registrations to the Conference at Theatre Royal,

Market Street, Balranald from 3-4pm.

4pm a bus will be leaving the Discovery Centre and taking delegates to GoFarm, Almond Farm

for a tour and discussions on the production of almonds in our district.

From the farm delegates we will continue our journey to the historic Kyalite Pub to enjoy a

delicious 2 course dinner, with drinks provided.

Publicans, Ken & Vicki Barnes became the proud owners in 1989. Ever since has been an ongoing

restoration program. As near as practical the hotel has been restored to its original appearance.

Today customers can relax with an ice cold drink and 'read' the pub walls. You will find a full photo history of the pub, complimented with hunting weapons and tools of trade used by our original Bushmen.

The Pub was built before daily newspapers, before radio or TV. Before customers watched live news and sporting events on the other side of the world. Imagine what the Kyalite's first customers would have said if they were told this would come to pass.

Bus will be departing Kyalite at 9.30pm and returning delegates to Balranald.

Dress: Smart Casual/Comfortable Shoes.

Thanks to our sponsor

Western Division Councils of NSW Conference 2018 – Balranald Shire Council

SOCIAL PROGRAM

CONFERENCE GALA DINNER

Dinner and Drinks Balranald Ex-Serviceman’s Club Auditorium

7.00pm – 10.00pm

The annual dinner provides the opportunity for delegates to gather and network with other from throughout the NSW Western Division. An entertaining evening is guaranteed with local Hutch Lawrie playing a variety of music throughout the night. Dress: After Five

Thanks to our sponsor

Western Division Councils of NSW Conference 2018 – Balranald Shire Council

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Saturday 24th February 2018 Theatre Royal, Market Street, Balranald

11AM – approximately 5pm

Balranald Races, Greenham Park Complex, Church Street, Balranald 2715. Gates open at 11am

Sunday 25th February 2018 – Mayoral Welcome Reception & Registration

3.00-4.00 pm Registrations at Theatre Royal, Market Street, Balranald

4.00-6.00pm Bus Departing Discovery Centre and travelling to GoFarm for farm tour and discussions of almond production.

6.30pm – 9.30pm Meal at Kyalite Pub, Kyalite

9.30pm Depart Kyalite, arriving back approximately 10pm

Monday 26th February 2018 Theatre Royal, Market Street, Balranald

7.30am Conference Registration Opens, Theatre Royal, Market Street, Balranald

8am Conference - Session one

10.30am – 11.00am Morning Tea

11.00am – 12.30pm Conference - Session two

12.30pm – 1.00pm Lunch

1.00pm - 3.30pm Conference – Session three

3.30pm – 4.00pm Afternoon Tea

4.00pm – 5.00pm Conference Session four and close of day one

7.00pm – 10.00pm Gala Dinner – Auditorium Ex-Servicemen’s Club

Tuesday 27th February 2018 Theatre Royal, Market Street, Balranald

8.00am – 10.00am Conference Session five

10.30am – 11.00am Morning Tea

11.00am – 12.30pm Conference Session six& close of Conference

12.30pm Lunch

Western Division Councils of NSW Conference 2018 – Balranald Shire Council

PROGRAM

SUNDAY 25th Febraury 2018

MAYORAL WELCOME RECEPTION, BALRANALD Sponsored by Balmoral

TIME EVENT VENUE

3.00pm Conference Registration Opens Theatre Royal, Market Street, Balranald

4.00pm Bus Departing Discovery Centre GoFarm Tour

6.30pm – 9.30pm 2 course Dinner and Drinks Kyalite Hotel, Kyalite

9.30pm – 10.00pm Bus Departing Kyalite

MONDAY 25TH February 2018

WESTERN DIVISON COUNCILS OF NSW ANNUAL CONFERENCE

7.30AM Conference Registration Opens Theatre Royal, Market Street, Balranald

SESSION ONE – Opening Proceedings Chaired by Cr Leigh Byron, President, Western Division Councils of NSW

8.00am Call to Order – Welcome Cr Leigh Byron, President Western Division Councils of NSW

8.15am Welcome to Country Mrs Patricia Winch

8.30am Rural Health Design & Workforce Development

Dr Deb Jones, Director Primary Health Care, Broken Hill University, Department Rural Health Services

9.00am Communications Neville Brady – Brady Promotions

10.00am NBN – Gala Dinner Sponsor Johnathon

10.30am Morning Tea Sponsored by Cadia

Nominations Open for Executive Positions: President, Vice-President, Executive x 2.

Sponsor

Western Division Councils of NSW Conference 2018 – Balranald Shire Council

SESSION TWO – Chaired by President

11.am GoFarm Australia – Development on Agricultural Enterprise

Liam Leneghan, Managing Director GoFarm Australia

11.30am REDS Program Grant Leslie, Balmoral Group

12noon NSW Shadow Minister for Local

Government

Mr Peter Primrose

12.30pm Lunch – Royal Theatre Sponsored by Cadia Group

Nominations for Executive Positions close at 1.00pm. Vote depending on nominations.

SESSION THREE – Chaired by President

1.00pm Snowy Hydro2

Dean Lynch, Relations Manager 2.0

1.30pm Rural Planning Infrastructure Damien Pfeiffer, Director Regions Western NSW Department of Planning & Environment

2.00pm Opportunities & Challenges Ian Smith, NSW Director of Regional Operations, Office of Regional Development

3pm Local Government NSW Linda Scott – President LGNSW

3.30pm Afternoon tea Sponsored by Cadia Group

SESSION FOUR – Business Agenda of Motions Consideration of Motions

Declaration of 2018 Office Bearers

4.55pm Day One Closes Final Remarks by President

CONFERENCE GALA DINNER

BALRANALD DISTRICT EX-SERICEMAN’S CLUB AUDITORIUM

7.00PM – 10.00PM

7pm – Nibbles 7.45pm - Dinner 9.00pm – Desert

10.00 - Close

Entertainment will be provided by local man, Hutch Lawrie.

Western Division Councils of NSW Conference 2018 – Balranald Shire Council

TUESDAY 26TH FEBRUARY 2018

SESSION FIVE – Chaired by President

8.00am Call to Order President 8.15 am NSW Police Barrier Local Area Commander LAC, Superintendent Paul

Smith and Inspector Stuart Gordon

8.30am The Hon. Niall Blair The Hon Niall Blair MLC Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Regional Water and Minister for Trade and Industry

9.00am Member for Murray The Hon. Austin Evans MP

9.15am Office Local Government Melissa Gibbs, Director Policy and Sector Development

9.45am LGNSW Operational Update Donna Rygate, Chief Executive LGNSW

10.00am Morning Tea Sponsored by Service NSW/Offie of NSW Small Business Commissioner

11am Business Agenda Continues President

12.00 Conference Wrap Up

12.30pm Lunch Sponsored by Service NSW/Offie of NSW Small Business Commissioner

Sponsors

Western Division Councils of NSW Conference 2018 – Balranald Shire Council

Thankyou

Balranald Shire Council Wishes to thank our valued Conference Sponsors,

Guest Speakers and Special Guests who have attended the 2018

Annual Conference

Gala Dinner Sponsor

Mayoral Reception Sponsor

Morning Tea/Lunch/Afternoon Tea Sponsors

Western Division Councils of NSW Conference 2018 – Balranald Shire Council

Conference Support Sponsor