Interim Arrangements for Access to Medical Care in Balranald
Following the closure of Dr Zotov’s general practice on Friday 31 May 2024, Council has received this letter from Department of Health outlining the interim arrangements that have been put in place for Balranald community. Update from Far West Local Health District and PHN Western NSW – 20 June 2024 Update from Far West Local […]
Economic Development Strategies 2024-2028 For Businesses and Industries in the Balranald Shire
Balranald Shire Council together with Wentworth Shire Council are in the process of developing our Economic Development Strategies. We are currently conducting our research to identify our strengths, challenges and opportunities for the best possible outcomes not only for our residents but for our existing BUSINESSES and INDUSTRIES. If you have a vision for our […]
Economic Development Strategy 2024 – 2028 For Residents in the Balranald Shire
Be part of shaping our great future Balranald Shire Council has started researching our Economic Development Strategy for 2024-2028 – and we want to hear from you. This research will identify Councils’ strengths, challenges and opportunities as they seek the best possible outcomes for their residents, for existing industry / business and for future investments. […]
Regional Drought Resilience Plan
Have your say on our local drought resilience plan. Balranald Shire Council and Wentworth Shire Council are working together to develop a Regional Drought Resilience Plan and we would value your insights and ideas to help prepare the plan. By forward-thinking about our opportunities to mitigate, our Drought Resilience Plan can help us to identify […]
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 NP Update 15.10.26 All visitor areas are OPEN at Yanga National Park. Now is a great time to visit with Yanga Homestead gardens looking their best! There have also been a few new facilities built including an info shelter showcasing the history of the […]
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 23 10 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 […]