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 […]
NSW Wild Dog Fence Extension Project
LLS has made significant gains since work comemnced last year. While those involved knew the project would present many challenges, it did not anticipate a global pandemic. However, whilst it is not business as usual, work is continuing where safe and practical do so. Attached are two resources which provide the latest update on the […]
NSW Governor appoints Administrator to Council
On Wednesday 29 January 2020, the Governor of New South Wales appointed an Administrator to the Balranald Shire Council. The Administrator is Michael Colreavy, an experienced local government leader and manager. Mr Colreavy replaces the elected Mayor and Councillors, whose offices were declared vacant by the Governor. Mr Colreavy has been appointed for a term […]
Media Statement – Balranald Caravan Park
Media Statement – 24 October 2019
NSW Supreme Court desicion on Balranald Caravan Park
Council is pleased to advise that its litigation over Balranald Caravan Park was today (23 October) settled with judgement in favour over Council. Council looks forward to providing more information and details tomorrow. Regards Michael Kitzelmann, General Manager Balranald Shire Council
Drought Support – Financial Support
Communities across Farrer will have greater access to financial support during hte drought, with an additional assistance package worth nearly $100M ammounced by the Commonwealth Government. Click here for more information
Cleaning Grids on Unsealed Roads in Council
Expression of InterestCouncil has received a number of requests to have crews out cleaning grids on unsealed roads around the Shire. As our resources are stretched at present, Council is seeking expression of interests from Landowners to complete these works on its behalf where they have the equipment to do so. Landowners interested in entering […]