Appointment of Acting General Manager
Administrator, Mike colreavy has announced the interim appointment as Acting General Manager, of Mr Glenn Wilcox who will take up the position on 20 August, until a permanent replacement is found for Mr Oliver McNulty who has accepted a senior position in Melbourne. – Further information please read the Media Release
Covid-19 Support Financial Support is available for Individuals and Businesses
The NSW community is facing a particularly challenging time, and businesses and many workers are impacted. The NSW Government is providing support for individuals, sole traders, micro-businesses, small and medium businesses, as well as the creative services industry, and accommodation providers to help at this time. For businesses: •There are different support packages available to […]
General Manager – Resignation
General Manager, Oliver McNulty has resigned from his position at Balranald Shire Council. Oliver will depart Balranald on 26 August 2021. Council wishes Oliver all the very best with his new position with the City of Yarra in Melbourne.
Major New Covid-19 Support Package to Help Tens of Thousands of Businesses across NSW
The NSW Government has announced a major new grants package and changes to the Dine & Discover program to help tens of thousands of small businesses and people across NSW impacted by the current COVID-19 restrictions.The package includes grants of between $5,000 and $10,000 for small businesses, payroll tax deferrals for all employers, an extension […]
NSW Wild Dog Fence Extension Project Update – October 2020
For the latest stakeholder dashboard update for the NSW Wild Dog Fence Extension project. Further information on the project, including the background to it, progress made to date, a short video from the sod turning event at Hungerford, as well as a number of other resources can be found on the Local Land Services website: […]
Border Zones – Covid-19
We are thrilled to announce the NSW-Victorian Borders will reopen at 12.01am on Monday 23 November 2020. The current restrictions on movement across the NSW-Vicotiran border will stay in pace until 23 November The PHO has now been remade and gazzetted – included the changes for the Murray River Exemption brought in early in the […]
NSW/Victorian Border Zones
The following information regarding arrangements for movement across the NSW-Victoria border are now current: Residents can check whether they are inside or outside the border zone by entering their address into the permit application section of the State Government’s COVID-19 website https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19 Residents from within the border zone may travel to locations within the Victorian […]
Advisory Committee Structure 2020 – 2021
Council has adopted the Advisory Committee Structure at the Extraordinary Meeting on 30 June 2020. Seven committees have been adopted and fully explained in the attached table. If you require further information please don’t hesitate to contact Council during office hours. –
Tourism Infrastructure Fund – Community Feedback Survey
We would like to hear from you, please complete the following five minute survey and let us know your feelings on the proposed Tourism Infrastructure Fund idea . The survey is addressing the following funding proposal:NSW Government has allocated to the Far West Joint Organisation (FWJO) five million dollars to spend on the tourism funding. […]
Advisory Committees Survey
Advsiory Committees are important volunteer groups which support council by providing community knowledge, voice and action to council within a range of key focus areas. Currently Advisory Committees include: Youth Council, Balranald Beautification, Balranald Tourism, Euston Beautification and Tourism, Cultural, Community Safety Precinct, Australia Day and Balranald Retirement Hostel. Draft structure is attached for your […]
