Balranald Shire Council in Balranald, New South Wales, Australia | Government organisation

Balranald Shire Council

Locality: Balranald, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 3 5020 1300

Address: 70 Market Street 2715 Balranald, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.balranald.nsw.gov.au

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25.01.2022 'Futureproof your business' this NSW Small Business Month. Begin early planning and preparation for emergency, whatever the hazard may be. 'Get Ready' in five simple steps at www.resilience.nsw.gov.au/prepare.html @Resilience4NSW #GetReadyNSW #NSWSmallBiz20

25.01.2022 Wilddog Fence Extension Project - 2020. For further information on the project, including the background of the project, progress made to date, a short video of the sod turning event at Hungerford, as well as a number of other resources can be found on the Local Land Services website: https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au//nsw-wild-dog-fence-extension-p. Project team can be emailed on [email protected] or (02) 5852 1215 if you would like any information about the above project please contact the team.

24.01.2022 The weather report says it'll be +40 this Sun/Mon in Balranald ! In light of this, Council has made the decision to open the Janelle Masters Memorial Pool this coming Monday (normally its closed on Mondays). And of course it's free! So, come along, cool off in the pools and enjoy the facilities.

24.01.2022 Despite heavy downpours this morning, Balranald's Australia Day celebrations will go ahead as planned. Breakfast from 8am at Greenham Park. See you there!

23.01.2022 REMINDER - Marma - Box Creek Road (Mungo Road) is CLOSED to ALL traffic until 26 November 2020 to enable Council to carry out bitumen sealing works. A detour has been put in place - Please follow signs.

23.01.2022 Balranald Shire Youth Council - Come along it will be a fun evening - Games Night coming up - Saturday 30 January 2021 5pm - 8pm. Board Games - Outdoor Activities & a Movie. Entry $5. Slushies & popcorn on entry. Parents must leave contact details at the door.

23.01.2022 ROAD CLOSED - A Section of Marma Box Creek Road (Mungo Road) will be closed FROM 16 November until 26 November for ALL traffic. From the intersection of Ivanhoe Road and Marma Box Creek Road to the intersection of Magenta Wampo Road and Marma Box Creek Road - approximately 40km in length to enable Council to carry out bitumen sealing works. Signed detour will be in place from The Ivanhoe Road to Magenta D Block and Magenta Wampo Road. Please follow the detour signs. Below is the map with detours marked. It is critically important that traffic stays OFF the road during these works and any persons using the closed road will be liable to prosecution. Please see Balranald Shire Council’s Road Conditions Report for any updates during the works: http://www.balranald.nsw.gov.au/road-conditions/

22.01.2022 Marma - Box Creek Road (Mungo Road) is now opened. New Speed Limit on the resurfaced section - 60km/h

20.01.2022 Please note that Marma - Box Creek roadworks has been extended from 26/11/2020 until 29/11/2020. Marma - Box Creek Road will remain closed to all traffic until Sunday 29th November (reopening on Monday 30th November) for road surfacing works. Upon reopening, roadworks speed limits of 60km/h will apply until Monday 7th December to a 15 km section of the road that is being resurfaced. A signed detour is in place from Ivanhoe Road to Magenta D Block and Magenta Wampo Road. Please follow the detour signs. For more information and detour map visit Balranald Shire Council's Road Conditions page: http://www.balranald.nsw.gov.au/road-conditions/

18.01.2022 CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTIVE PRIVATE DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLIES ON RURAL & REMOTE PROPERTIES Council is undertaking a survey of water adequacy and quality for the Increasing Resilience to Climate Change Project funded by the NSW Government. The information you provide will guide this very important community project. The survey will: help to ensure that everyone can have adequate and safe household water supplies... give us a better appreciate the water supply problems being confronted by residents in the Shire living on rural properties or using rainwater tanks identify any possible health risks that may be present due to the quality of the water that is being used The link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DGDQWVB Council are inviting people on rural and remote properties in the Shire who are dependent on private sources of water (farm dams or creeks or rivers, ground water from deep or shallow bores, and rainwater tanks) for their household use to participate. People in the townships of Balranald and Euston who have domestic rainwater tanks (used for drinking, cooking, showers, bathing and children’s play) are also encouraged to participate in the survey. We would like to have your completed survey by Friday the 30th October. Please encourage others to complete the survey. Printable survey available on our webiste - http://www.balranald.nsw.gov.au/?s=survey For further information about the project and its benefits please contact: Peter Waterman Adjunct Professor Institute for Land Water and Society, Charles Stuart University Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0418 628 431

16.01.2022 Due to the rainfall Balranald has had overnight all unsealed roads have been closed until further notice.

16.01.2022 Is your regional NSW business looking to establish or expand? Introducing the Regional Job Creation Fund: https://www.investregional.nsw.gov.au//regional-job-creat/... This is a BIG funding opportunity for our local economy. The Regional Job Creation Fund’s focus is to co-fund projects that lead to at least five sustainable regional jobs. The Regional Job Creation Fund supports regional investment and job creation by offering up to $10 million per business in co-funding to activate or bring forward regional projects in engine, enabling or emerging engine industries. Your business should be in one of the industries notified in our Regional Economic Development Strategy: https://www.dpc.nsw.gov.au//508d3c/Western-Murray-REDS.pdf If you have questions and/or need any help navigating the application process for this funding, Contact Gavin Helgeland, Economic and Strategic Development Manager (0436666501)

15.01.2022 Balranald Shire Council is seeking Tenders from appropriately qualified and experienced contractors for the construction of a 15-unit expansion to the Bidgee Haven Aged Care Hostel in Mayall Street, Balranald. The works must comply with Class 9c of the Building Code of Australia and relevant residential aged care accreditation requirements. Tenders close at 4.00pm on Friday 20 November 2020 and it is anticipated that a contract will be awarded on Wednesday 25 November 2020.... The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted by Council. Enquiries in relation to this Request For Tender should be through the Tenderlink portal and addressed Ray Davy Director Infrastructure and Development. https://portal.tenderlink.com/b/tenderdetails/2659.671078/

14.01.2022 Council is seeking applications for Finance Manager to work with our motivated, family oriented team - The position is a full time position based on a 9 day fortnight with an attractive base salary plus superannuation with salary sacrificing options such as novated lease and council house availability for the Position Description and further information visit our website http://www.balranald.nsw.gov.au/job-vacancies/ or call Terri Bilske on 03 50201300

13.01.2022 NSW-Victorian Border Opening - current restrictions on movement across the border will stay in place until 23 November. To view the Media Release by the NSW Premier go to https://www.nsw.gov.au/media/nsw-to-reopen-victorian-border

11.01.2022 Clean Up Australia Day - Sunday 7 March 2021 Balranald Shire Council is supporting Clean Up Australia Day 2021 by providing local Clean Up events rubbish removal and other necessary support. If you wish to organise Clean Up Event in our Council, then register your event here: www.cleanup.org.au/create-a-clean-up

10.01.2022 Tomorrow (Friday, 30 October) is National Bandanna Day! Council is proud to be participating in #BandannaDay supporting Canteen Australia The funds raised from Bandanna Day will help young people impacted by cancer get access to programs, counselling and peer support. Be sure to drop into our office this afternoon or tomorrow to buy a Bandanna and show your support for the 23,000 young people who face the challenges of cancer each year. Cashless payment methods are available.

09.01.2022 Small Business Month - October 2020 - "Futureproof your business" this NSW Small Business Month. Become aware of potential stressors and disruptors. Plan now for what to do whan disaster strikes. 'Get Ready' in five simple steps at www.resilience.nsw.gov.au/prepare.html @ResilienceNSW #GetREadyNSW #NSWSmallBiz20

08.01.2022 International Day of People with Disability Webinar Disability Council NSW and DCJ are pleased to present a free webinar on Community, Local Council and Disability Action Plans (DIAPs). Please join panel members from two NSW Councils, sharing their DIAP journey. Date: 3 December 2020 Time: 10.30am 12pm, Thursday, 3rd December AEDT... Register Now: https://events.humanitix.com/disability-council-idpwd See more

05.01.2022 Next up on Youth Council's "Youth Summer Program" was the Mildura Day Trip. 28 young people attended and had a great day tenpin bowling, pizza in the park and a movie. On behalf of Youth Council, thanks go to Kris McIntyre, Jean Kelly and Tamika at Moore's Bus Lines for helping to make the day a success. Next up is Youth Council's final event: Game night this Saturday 5-8pm. Youth Council are chasing table tennis tables to set up in the Theatre for a tournament. If you can help out, call Jackson - 0417 033 251.

05.01.2022 Balranald Riverfront Walking Trails - RFQ 20/21-05. Balranald Shire Council is seeking quotations from qualified and experienced contractors for the construction of the Riverside Walking Trails along the Murrumbidgee River in Balranald. The closing date and time for submitting enquiries - 5pm on Friday 18 December 2020. All enquiries MUST be submitted ONLY through Tenderlink Open Forum - For further information and documents are available on Tenderlink https://portal.tenderlink.com/b/tenderdetails/2659.677992/

05.01.2022 Balranald Shire Council and Discover Balranald & Surrounds Social Media Administration Rules Thank you for liking and following Balranald Shire Council and Discover Balranald & Surrounds Facebook pages. The pages have been developed to help keep the community and visitors up to date with Shire news and to notify visitors of what there is to see and do in and around Balranald and surrounding regions. Community interaction and feedback is welcome. All posting of comments on ...these pages are at the discretion of the page administrators. The Shire does not intend to prevent the posting of candid comments or critiques, but will take appropriate steps to protect the privacy and rights of individuals. Posts containing information that specifically identifies people, reveals confidential information about Council employees or the Administrator will be removed. The page administrators will review all postings to ensure they follow these guidelines and Council's Acceptable Use Guidelines regarding Internet access and practices. The Shire does not sponsor or endorse any advertisement or post that may appear on the site unless it has been posted by the Shire. The page administrators will remove any posting that: Breaks the law, incites violence or lawlessness, or encourages others to do so, including violation of copyright laws Encourages or glamorises the use of alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs Contains abusive, demeaning, or inappropriate language or statements. This prohibition includes remarks that are discriminatory on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, age, or disability, as well as those that contain profanity, are sexually explicit, lewd, provocative, or that describe graphic violence or lawlessness Easily identifies people in a defamatory, abusive, or generally negative manner Invades another individual's privacy Is a direct advertisement for a business or commercial operation Is spam - i.e.: repeatedly posting the same comment or comments Is not generally suited for an audience of all ages The Shire reserves the right to remove content that violates its Social Media Policy or any associated policies. Materials authored or posted are subject to public disclosure. Individuals that continually post inappropriate comments will be banned from commenting and legal advice maybe sought. Disclaimer: The Balranald Shire Council and Discover Balranald and Surrounds Facebook pages are run by authorised employees of Balranald Shire Council and are not manned 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. If you have a query, please contact Balranald Shire Council by email [email protected] or phone 03 5020 1300 and for the Balranald Visitor Information Centre email [email protected] or phone 1800 444 043 and you will be contacted on the next business day.

02.01.2022 Council Financial Statements

02.01.2022 Drought Resilience Program Grant opportunity - Applications close 30 October 2020. This is a competitive grants progam that is currently open to organisations, farmer groups, and individuals to undertake a broad range of NRM projects to improve management of natural capital towards landscape scale drought resilience. Funding proposals between $20,000 up to $200,000 will be considered. Applications can be lodged through the Australian Government Community Grants Hub https://www.communitygrants.gov.au//nrmdroughtresiliencepr or Contact Community Grants Hub on 1800 020 283 (option1) or email [email protected]

01.01.2022 ATTENTION RURAL AND REMOTE PROPERTIES! IMPORTANT QUESTIONS: Q: What is non-scheme domestic water? A: Any domestic water source not connected to treated town drinking water supply.... Q: What are the associated health risks and challenges? A: There are undoubtedly many and we need to hear from you to understand the specific risks/challenges in order to assist you in finding ways to build resilience - the best way is via our IRCC (increased resilience to climate change) survey. The Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DGDQWVB To date response to the IRCC Survey has been very slow. Please take the time to complete this simple 10 minute survey - we need it to help you. Council has been working very hard to get the message out to people on rural and remote properties and to those in Balranald and Euston who are using rainwater tanks. The survey will close on Friday, 20th November.