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25.01.2022 Judges were blown away by the quality of entries in this year's Bland Shire Christmas Lights competition. Category winners are - Santa Claus is Coming to Town 186 Railway Road Wayne and Clare Parker Best Christmas Spirit 29 Victory Street Salina Byrne Most Colourful Display 68 Gladstone Street Charles Kingston Best 3 Dimensional Display 53 Blyth Street Frank & Shirley Magrath... White Christmas 53 Bellarwi Road Laura Hume & Jeremy Wood Best Christmas Themed Village Display 64 Queen Street Barmedman Barmed Postie Aussie Christmas 49 Nicholson Lane Jenna Parry Each of the winners will receive a $100 Why Leave Town card which can be collected at Council up until 5pm tomorrow (Wednesday 23 December) or any time on or after 4 January. Thank you to everyone for participating in this year's Christmas lights map and competition. The spirit of Christmas is well and truly alive in the Bland Shire. Check out the Christmas lights map at https://www.blandshire.nsw.gov.au/Comm/Christmas-Lights-Map See more

25.01.2022 Make your photo count for the Visit Riverina Social Media Photo Competition. Remember to use #VisitRiverina hashtags on Instagram and Facebook: Today is the la...st day for #water themed entries, with a new theme launching tomorrow. For details of this competition please see The Riverina website at www.theriverina.com.au/summer-social-media-competition/ This week’s prize includes tickets for a family to the famous Holland Park Pool, West Wyalong (among other great Riverina prizes). This charming outdoor facility has something for the whole family to do and have loads of fun. This is an Olympic size 8 lane pool with a diving board, waterslide, hydro play pool, aqua inflatable slide, spacious grass areas and electric barbecues. Visit the Holland Park Pool website for more information about the variety of programs on offer throughout the season, admission prices and tasty food and catering options. https://www.hollandparkpool.com.au/ #LoveNSW #HolidayHereThisYear

23.01.2022 Emergency water outage - West Wyalong, New South Wales Customers with a water supply from Railway Street to Court Street will be currently be experiencing a wat...er outage/low water pressure due to an unforeseen water outage. Goldenfields Water staff are currently attending to the emergency works however we are unsure of the time frame at this stage. What affected customers need to do: - Store enough water for your needs, keep all taps closed and refrain from flushing toilets during the outage. - When water supply is restored you may temporarily experience discoloured water. Check your water quality and run the tap closest to the water meter for a few minutes before drinking or washing laundry. If discoloured water is detected, continue to run your tap until the water clears. If the water doesn’t clear, notify us immediately on 6977 3200 (9am - 4.30pm Mon - Fri) or after hours on 1800 800 917 (24 hours a day, seven days a week). We apologise for any inconvenience and will endeavour to keep customers updated whilst the essential works take place.

21.01.2022 A great story from TAFE NSW about young people from the Bland Shire kicking career goals. https://www.tafensw.edu.au//tafe-nsw-west-wyalong-welding-

21.01.2022 Regional Development Australia (RDA) are calling for applications for the next volunteer chair of its regional committee! https://www.blandshire.nsw.gov.au//RDA-seeks-nominations-f

21.01.2022 National Amputee Awareness Week (4 11 October) is a chance to support amputees and children with limb difference in the Australian community. It’s a week to talk about amputation and remind people living with limb loss that they are not alone. Head to Limbs 4 Life for more information and support www.limbs4life.org.au #NAAW20 #ShineALight #amputees #GetYourRibbonOn

20.01.2022 Saturn Metals are hosting a Community Consultation Meeting at the West Wyalong S & C Club on Wednesday 7 October 2020. Attend in person, or virtually via zoom to find out more about the planned gold exploration process taking place within the West Wyalong area. Refer to the flyer for booking details and additional information.

19.01.2022 Only a handful of places remain available for the 3x3 Community Hustle school holiday program in West Wyalong next week. The program is provided free of charge by Basketball NSW in conjunction with Bland Shire Council with record registrations received so far. Register below before the final few places are filled - Wednesday 7th October (day 1 - skills and games at West Wyalong Stadium) 10-10.50am (6-9 years) ... https://membership.sportstg.com/regoform.cgi?formID=91428... 11-12.20pm (10-12 years) https://membership.sportstg.com/regoform.cgi?formID=91428... 12.30 -2pm (13+ years) https://membership.sportstg.com/regoform.cgi?formID=91428... Thursday 8 October (day 2 - games at West Wyalong Stadium) 10am-2pm (6-18yrs) https://membership.sportstg.com/regoform.cgi?formID=91428... Winners will receive custom made 3x3 Community Hustle West Wyalong shirts with lots of other prizes to be given away on the day. See more

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19.01.2022 EASING OF COVID RESTRICTIONS Some COVID-19 restrictions are set to ease across a range of industries and events. I know many of you will be excited and... relieved at these sensible changes that are coming in over the next few days and weeks. Here's what's changing: Agriculture workers: Agricultural workers in Victoria are able to apply for an Agricultural Worker Permit This permit will mean they can enter NSW via land, and won't have to fly to Sydney and undergo hotel quarantine Businesses will need to have a COVID Safety Plan in place, which will be available from 12.01am tomorrow morning at www.nsw.gov.au For more details and to apply from Friday visit www.service.nsw.gov.au or call 13 77 88 Weddings Up to 20 people in the official wedding party can now take to the dance floor at weddings Changes for schools in Term 4: Interschool activities can recommence on September 26 where there is a COVID-19 Safety Plan in place Playing wind instruments, singing and chanting is permitted with strict restrictions Year 6 formals and graduations are permitted High school formals are permitted from 12 November Kindergarten orientation, Year 7 transition, excursions and camps can resume with strict guidelines Musical ensembles can resume, as long as players keep a 1.5 metre distance from one another, or three metres for players of non-reeded woodwind instruments. Community sport: More than one parent may now attend community sporting activities if physical distancing of at least 1.5 metres can be maintained between people that are not from the same household Here's what's staying the same: Please keep practising social distancing, washing your hands regularly and stay home if you feel unwell. Thank you for all your patience during this tough time.

19.01.2022 Make a #countrychange to Make a Country Change to West Wyalong Bland Shire From the natural beauty of pristine bushland and beautifully preserved heritage bui...ldings the towns and villages in the Bland Shire tells the story of its golden past. West Wyalong is the main town in the Bland Shire local government area and located at the point where the Mid-Western and Newell Highways meet. Bland Shire's towns and villages are brimming with things to see and do. Embrace a simpler, less stressful way of life, smell the clean air and settle into relaxed country living. https://www.countrychange.com.au/towns/bland-shire/ Bland Shire Council Photo Lorraine Williams Photography, West Wyalong. #blandshire #westwyalong #riverina #visitriverina #livethedream

19.01.2022 A woman has died after a car and truck collided in the state’s Central West today. About 6.05am (Friday 20 November 2020), emergency services were called to the... Newell Highway, near Mirrool, following reports of a crash. Upon arrival, officers attached to Murrumbidgee Police District found a car and a truck collided, killing one female passenger in the car, and leaving the second passenger trapped. The driver of the car was not injured. With assistance from NSW Ambulance paramedics and Fire and Rescue NSW, the passenger was released and treated at the scene and will be airlifted to hospital. The driver of the truck was not injured and has been taken to Temora Hospital for mandatory testing. A crime scene has been established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is underway. The Newell Highway is closed between West Wyalong and Burley Griffin Way. For the latest traffic information, visit www.livetraffic.com. No further information is available at this time. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

18.01.2022 Council wishes to advise that a section of Operator Street, between Court Street and Short Street, will remain closed overnight due to ongoing roadworks. Council apologises for any inconvenience.

14.01.2022 Voting is now open! Vote for the Bland Shire Why leave town card by giving the post a like, to send us straight into the semi finals. You have until 4pm Monday October 5 to vote. For the votes to count you MUST like the actual post on the Why Leave Town Promotions Facebook page Want to win two $50 gift cards to spend in a gift card program of your choice? Check out the pinned post on the Why Leave Town Promotions page to find out how.

14.01.2022 Only 2 more sleeps until the Dirty Dancing movie night! Make sure you put in in your diary if you haven’t done so already! FREE entry and FREE popcorn for everyone!

14.01.2022 Council advises that a section of Operator Street between Short Street and Railway Road will remain closed this evening due to ongoing roadworks. If conditions allow the road may be reopened this evening with traffic to return to normal and all works completed by tomorrow morning.

12.01.2022 A terrific video from Council's Children's Services Unit highlighting the excellent work they do ahead of the opening of enrolments for 2021 next week.

12.01.2022 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI 2020/03) West Wyalong Outdoor Basketball Court Steel Shade Structure Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitable applicants to construct an Outdoor Steel Shade Structure at the West Wyalong Basketball Stadium.... EOI close: 3.00pm on 30 October 2020 Please contact Leon Sharpe on (02) 6972 2266 or email [email protected] to be issued a brief or additional information.

12.01.2022 Council is encouraging the community to get on board the ‘Vote for Your Local Card’ competition and giveaway! Think of the competition as a Football World Cup. Our local West Wyalong ‘Why Leave Town Card’ is going head to head against other communities with the card with the most ‘reacts’ progressing through to the semi finals. The same rules apply in the finals, where everyone votes on the Why Leave Town Promotions Facebook page for their favourite card design displayed in t...he post. All you have to do to vote is react to the West Wyalong ‘Why Leave Town Card’ with the emoji as seen in the image. Over $1200 worth of gift cards are up for grabs, so it’s definitely worth taking the time to vote! Voting will commence on 20th September so keep your eye on the Why Leave Town Promotions Facebook page for updates. Please note: You must vote on the actual post on the Why Leave Town Promotions Facebook page for your vote to count.

10.01.2022 It's week 2 of the #VisitRiverina social media competition, and the theme is: Art, Culture & Heritage. If you have amazing Riverina photos that feature local a...rt, culture or heritage, please post them on Instagram or Facebook using the #VisitRiverina hashtag, and complete the entry form at http://ow.ly/JYXJ50CrFzs. You'll be in the running to win some fabulous Riverina prizes. This week's prize is a Sandhills Artefacts Didgeridoo, valued at $250. The weekly themes are: Week 1: 16th 22nd November Theme: Water Week 2: 23rd 29th November Theme: Art, Culture & Heritage Week 3: 30th November 6th December Theme: Food & Drink Week 4: 7th 13th December Theme: Outdoor Adventure Week 5: 14th 20th December is the People’s Choice Award (Most Popular Entry) More information about the competition is available on our website at: http://ow.ly/jwrO50CrFzq and the Ts & Cs at http://ow.ly/Au8B50CrFzr Images captured in the following areas are eligible to win prizes: - Visit West Wyalong - Bland Shire Council - Carrathool Shire Council - Visit Coolamon Shire - Coolamon Shire Council - Visit Cootamundra, Gundagai Visitor Information Centre - Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council - Hay Tourism - Hay Shire Council - Leeton Tourism - Leeton Shire - Visit Lockhart Shire - Murrumbidgee Council - Murrumbidgee Trails - Narrandera Tourism - Narrandera Shire Council - Visit Snowy Valleys - Visit Temora - Temora Shire Council

10.01.2022 Bland Shire Library will have kits available to collect from Friday 25th September just in time for the school holidays. If you would like a kit reserved for your child, please contact the library on 6979 0272

09.01.2022 Last chance to register your address for inclusion in this years Christmas lights map and lights competition. Register online at - https://www.blandshire.nsw.gov.au//Christmas-Lights-Map-an Or complete and return the attached form to Council by tomorrow, 10 December.

09.01.2022 Who's getting excited for the Dirty Dancing movie screening tonight? We can't wait! Don't forget to BYO chair/blanket, snacks and drinks and rug up!

08.01.2022 Merry Christmas from Councillors and staff at Bland Shire Council. Council's offices will close at 5pm on Wednesday, 23 December and reopen at 8.30am on Monday 4 January. Council's Christmas and new year operations and service arranagements are outlined below.

08.01.2022 An idyllic top of 28 degrees is forecast tomorrow for the season opening of our beautiful Holland Park Pool!

08.01.2022 The Bland Shire Christmas Lights Map is now live Click on the link to access the map and find all the beautifully lit up homes across the shire. https://www.blandshire.nsw.gov.au/Comm/Christmas-Lights-Map... Hard copies are also available at Council.

08.01.2022 HITTING THE ROAD THESE HOLIDAYS? WANT TO WIN A $100 VISA GIFT CARD? Driver fatigue is one of the biggest contributing factors in road crashes - particularly on... our long country roads. To learn more about the dangers of driving tired and what YOU can do to avoid driver fatigue, take our Don’t Trust Your Tired Self Quiz and you could win! More importantly you could save your life, the lives of your passengers and others on the road. To enter, complete the quiz via https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/D8B8JKF This competition is open from Friday 25 September and will close at midnight on 11th October 2020. Winners will be drawn (notified) by 18 October 2020. #saferpeople #SaferRoads #DontTrustYourTiredSelf

08.01.2022 This friendly fawn female is currently in the Bland Shire pound searching for her owner. If this is your dog please call the Ranger on 69722266 as soon as possible.

07.01.2022 It is unfortunate to see these kinds of incidents happening in our wonderful community. Anyone with information in relation to the incidents is encouraged to contact the local police. Lets stamp out this behaviour in our community.

07.01.2022 October is mental health month! Throughout the month of October Council will post regular information about mental health services and supports you can access if you are seeking support for yourself, or a love one. Looking after our mental health is just as important as looking after our physical health! The attached image contains contact details for 24 hour crisis lines. These services can be accessed anytime, 24 hours a day. Council encourages residents to save the flyer on their phones or print a copy out and keep it somewhere handy so you know who to call if yourself or a loved one needs support.

06.01.2022 Bland Shire Council will be undertaking road works in Operator Street, between Main Street Street and Railway Road, from this Monday (14 December) until Friday 18 December between 6.30am and 5pm. Residents are advised to put their bins out the NIGHT BEFORE regular pick up. For further enquiries please call Council on 69722266.

06.01.2022 To vote for Bland Shire visit the WLT Promotions page below and hit the love reaction .

06.01.2022 Last chance to book in for the Scavenger Hunt if you haven't done so already! Great prizes on offer for the winning team! This is a FREE event with lunch provided.... Register online now at- https://www.blandshire.nsw.gov.au//Youth-/Youth-Activities

06.01.2022 A huge thanks to the 70 + young people who took part in the scavenger hunt today! It was a super fun couple of hours with all groups working together and tracking down most of the items. A big thanks to our local Mayor, Brian Monaghan who also managed to get in on the fun.

05.01.2022 If your cat or dog has been missing for more than 72 hours, you must notify your local council within 24 hours. If your dog is a restricted dog or a declared dangerous or menacing dog and it is missing, you must notify your local council within 24 hours of it being missing. To help you be reunited with your pet, take the following steps: Log into the NSW Pet Registry (or contact Council) and change the status of your cat or dog on the NSW Pet Registry to ‘missing’. This w...ill prevent a person who is claiming to be your cat or dog’s owner, for example, where it has been stolen, from transferring ownership. Check that your contact details are correct, so that you can be can be contacted when your cat or dog is found. Make sure you have made a note of your pet’s microchip number. If your cat or dog has been found and returned, you must notify Council within 72 hours. This enables Council to update the NSW Companion Animals Register. See more

05.01.2022 Yesterday’s wildflower walk was a beautiful sunny day full of orchids, lilys and the occasional mosquito. Here are a few of our favourite flowers and the folk who foraged for them! Bland Shire Council

03.01.2022 Council's upstairs foyer is transforming into an exhibition space for local and regional artists. To learn more and/or express an interest in placing your artwork on display clock the link below or phone Council on 6972 2266. https://www.blandshire.nsw.gov.au//Council-to-host-Bland-S

02.01.2022 Council is extremely excited to be able to roll out The Resilience Project Digital Program to all students in Ungarie Central School commencing in term 1 2021. The Resilience Project delivers emotionally engaging programs to schools, providing practical, evidence-based mental health strategies to build resilience and happiness. Having worked with Australian Cricket, Netball & Soccer Teams, all NRL clubs, and multiple AFL teams, the Resilience Project comes highly recommended and we expect it will have hugely positive lifelong outcomes for the students at Ungarie Central School. A huge thanks also to the State Government for providing funding to assist in making this possible for our young residents. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO-eonLTHro&t=48s