NSW SES – Weather Advice
What is Happening – Flood Watch Bulletin For more information:• Listen to your local ABC radio station, ABC Riverina 97.9 FM and ABC Goulburn Murray 99.7 andSounds of the Mountain 96.3FM for latest information.• Visit the NSW SES website for information and safety advice www.ses/nsw.gov.au/flood or follow/NSWSES on Facebook or www.ses.nsw.gov.au• Latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall […]
Murray Valley encephalitis virus (MVEV)
We have had Murray Valley encephalitis virus (MVEV) detected in mosquitos trapped last week in Balranald, could I get you to put this tile on the our socials for public info. NSWHealth’s mosquito trapping program has revealed the presence of Murray Valley encephalitis virus (MVEV) in trapped mosquitos in our part of the State. The […]
Balranald Emergency Management
Please be advised that with the continuing wet weather and gradual rises in the rivers within Balranald Shire, there have been numerous inquires of Council and Council staff for either sandbags or other assistance. Although we are here to provide services to the community, Council is not the responsible agency to provide these services. Council […]
Yanga National Park – Update
FOR THE LATEST UPDATE – PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK: Yanga Update 11 March 2026 Please be aware that the Blue-Green Algal alert status for Yanga Lake has risen to RED. This is based on satellite imagery and testing of the water will take place in the coming weeks to confirm what strain of algae […]
Algae Reports for the Region
Yanga lake algae report Media statement – Algal red alert issued for Yanga Lake – 19 December 2025 Murray and Sunraysia Combined Blue-Green Algae Report Algae Alerts NSW map – Water NSW Murray Sunraysia RACC Combined Report 13 03 2026 Murrumbidgee Region Blue Green Algal Alerts This blue-green algal alert report is based on […]
Being prepared for Flood
Media Release – Flood Preparedness key with more rain forecst With dams and waterways at capacity and more rain forecast, Local Land Services is urging landholders to use coming days to review and enact their farm emergency plan. Severe weather warnings have been issued for large parts of western, southern, central andnorthern NSW, with the […]
Advisory Committee – Expression of Interest
Expression of Interests are called for members of our Advisory Committees, In 2020 Council adopted 7 new Advisory Committees and every 2 years these will be reviewed and new members invited. Seven committees are fully explained in the attached table. If you require further information please don’t hesitate to contact Council during office hours. – If […]
MUNGO NATIONAL PARK
25 May 2023 – Mungo drive tour and all campgrounds are now open Wander the sands of time in ancient Mungo National Park at the heart of NSW’s Willandra Lakes World Heritage Area. This extraordinary place is of great significance to the Ngyiampaa, Mutthi Mutthi and Southern Paakantyi people. Mungo Lady and Mungo Man, found […]
Euston Recreation Reserve – Upgrade
Euston Recreation Reserve will be having a new makeover/upgrade and Council is excited to share the Draft Euston Recreation Reserve Site Analysis and Draft Concept Reports. We require any feedback or comments, whether positive or negative by Friday 13 May 2022. – Draft Site Analysis and Draft Concept Reports
Balranald Lions Park Upgrade
Exciting News – The Balranald Lions Park is having a makeover and upgrade and we would like your comments and feedback. – Site Analysis and Draft Plans attached. Plans are in 2 sections, The front block, being detailed as grant funds have been received and works are due to be carried out in the 2022/2023 […]