Share our Space – Schools open to community in the school holidays
At School Infrastructure NSW (SINSW), our commitment to communities across NSW is strong. We make schools the centre of local communities through initiatives designed to bring people together and create opportunities for learning, work and play. These upcoming school holidays, the Share Our Space program will be putting schools in your LGA at the centre […]
Discovery Centre – Modification Works
NSW Government has allocated to the Far West Joint Organisation (FWJO) five million dollars to spend on the tourism funding. The FWJO split this funding equally to the four Shires – $1.25M each. As part of this funding arrangement, Balranald Shire was required to identify an appropriate proposal for its allocation and demonstrate the project […]
Changed Road Conditions – Atlas/Campaspe Mineral Sands Project
Motorists using local roads in the north of the Shire are advised of the following changes to roads in the vicinity of the Atlas-Campaspe Mineral Sands Project: The Magenta-Wampo Road between Marma-Box Creek Road and the Boree Plains-Gol Gol Road, will re-open to all traffic from Thursday 4th November 2021. Council thanks residents for their […]
Drought Community Outreach Program
Swan Hill Rotary Club are seeking assistance of identified community members to assist their local primary producers, suppliers and workers to apply for Government funded $500 debit cards to families that have been financially impacted by drought. This included those currently in drought as well as those recovering from the intense drought of the past […]
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 […]