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Bourke Shire Council

Locality: Bourke, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 6830 8000

Address: 29 Mitchell Street 2840 Bourke, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 MEDIA RELEASE: NSW RFS Far West Team Notice of Hazard Reduction Works and Burn Bourke Levee The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) in conjunction with the New South Wales Police, Fire + Rescue NSW, and Bourke Shire Council will be conducting hazard reduction activities around the Bourke Levee. https://bourke.nsw.gov.au/wp-cont/uploads//10/mr201023.pdf... #nswruralfirservice #backobourkefire #bourkelevee #hazardreduction

21.01.2022 From the Acting GM’s Desk HEALTH CONCERNS: Council has been active in recent weeks advocating on behalf of the Bourke community, raising concerns at a Request for Tender (RFT) issued by the Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD)... which invites the medical fraternity to submit a tender to provide Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) Services to varying Multipurpose Services, including the Bourke Multipurpose Service. The tender provides for a minimum VMO coverage at the Bourke Service being on-site over five (5) days, from 8.00am 6.00pm. Outside of this, tenderers have to identify how they will provide coverage, with the RFT stating that proposals ‘will be considered for virtual care service options in addition to the minimum on-site/on-call days' . The Mayor of Bourke, Councillor Barry Hollman, in a Media Release on the issue, noted that should a tender for such minimum level of service be accepted, this would mean that for only five (5) days a week and for 10 hours of each of these days, a doctor would be available at the Bourke Multipurpose Service. Mr Mayor further noted that outside of these periods, being five (5) days a week 14 hours a day and 2 x 24-hour days, only a virtual doctor would be available to service what would generally be accident and emergency patients. If minimum service levels were to be enacted, face to face doctors would only be available 30% of a full week with the remaining 70% being a ‘virtual care service option. This is of great concern. The Mayor has called on the Health Service to cancel the current tender process and to visit the various communities the subject of the tender and meet with residents and explain the issues and discuss the various options. I will keep residents updated as to progress or otherwise in respect of this important of matters in future publications of this Column. Leonie Brown Acting General Manager #health #backobourke #westernnswlocalhealthdistrict #mayorofbourke #ministerofhealth

20.01.2022 Proposed Hire Fee for the Bourke Community Centre The Bourke Community Centre (previously known as the Senior Citizens Centre) situated at 65 Mitchell Street Bourke has recently had an upgrade completed. As with other Council buildings available for use by community groups a fee is now required to be set for the hire of the facility. The fee will assist in the ongoing upkeep of the facility and the operational cost including electricity.... The fee for the hire of the Bourke Community Centre is proposed at $50.00 per day or hire. Council is required to place the new proposed fee on public exhibition for a minimum period of twenty-eight (28) days and must consider any submissions received by the public. Submissions will be received by the Acting General Manager up until the close of business on 27 November 2020. A report will then be prepared by Management and a further report will be brought back to Council at the Ordinary meeting on 14 December 2020. Leonie Brown Acting General Manager

18.01.2022 As regular readers of this column would be aware, last weeks' From the GM’s Desk column was Ross Earls last, with Ross retiring from Council this week after 8 years at the helm at Bourke Shire Council. This week is my first column as Acting General Manager and I will be in this role until February 2021. Ross’s retirement from full-time employment is the culmination of a 44-year association with Local Government in NSW which commenced in February 1976 when he took up a role ...as Administrative Clerk at Murrumbidgee Shire Council in Darlington Point in southwest NSW. During his career, Ross held positions at eight (8) General Purpose Councils and one (1) County Council, that being the Cudgegong (Abattoir) County Council. He also provided consultancy services to various Councils for a period of seven (7) years from January 2000 until September 2007 in the areas of governance, Work, Health and Safety, and administrative procedures and compliance. Much was achieved by Ross during his time as General Manager at Bourke Shire Council. A quick snapshot of some of his successes as General Manager include: - Lobbying and achieving funding to drought-proof Bourke’s water supply such that the NSW Government-funded the installation of a series of water bores and relating infrastructure and also funded the construction of a new $12m Water Treatment Plant. - Developing a strategic list of shovel ready projects to take advantage of significant levels of grant funding from State and Federal Governments. - Sourcing funding for the redevelopment of the 50-meter pool at the Bourke War Memorial Olympic Pool. - Following canvassing by Ross, the NSW Premier decided to hold what was ultimately a very successful Cabinet Meeting in Bourke; a first for a remote locality in the State. - Achieving grant funding to undertake the reconstruction and sealing of important transport links, such as the Bourke-Wanaaring Road, that five (5) ago, the sealing of such roadways, were but a distant dream. - Actively involved with government agencies in working towards better outcomes for the socially disadvantaged in Bourke. - Actively involved in Local Government affairs in general whilst displaying a very strong knowledge of the industry that is Local Government and the important role it plays within respective communities. Bourke Council at its meeting held on 28 September 2020 resolved that Ross be thanked for his outstanding contribution to Council during his term as General Manager and further, that Council wish both Ross and his wife Annette a long and happy retirement. I join with the Council in thanking Ross and wishing him and Annette all the very best for the future.

14.01.2022 It’s not too late nominate a mate that’s great! Nominations for the 2021 Bourke Shire Australia Day Awards close 4.30pm, Monday 7th December. Award Categories:... - Citizen of the Year - Young Citizen of the Year - Sportsperson - Young Sportsperson - Emergency Service Volunteer of the Year - Shire Village Community Service Download a Nomination Form -https://bourke.nsw.gov.au/council/australia-day/ See more

13.01.2022 It’s not too late nominate a mate that’s great! Nominations for the 2021Bourke Shire Australia Day Awards close 4.30pm Monday 7th December. Award Categories:... - Citizen of the Year - Young Citizen of the Year - Sportsperson - Shire Village Community Service - Emergency Service Volunteer of the Year - Young Sportsperson Download a Nomination Form: https://bourke.nsw.gov.au/council/australia-day/

12.01.2022 BOURKE WAR MEMORIAL OLYMPIC SWIMMING POOL: Works are continuing on the Olympic pool upgrade to be completed for everyone to use this summer. The Splash Pad at the Pool opened to the public last weekend, numbers will be restricted as part of the Pools COVID Safety Plan. Details of the opening hours will be available on Facebook go to the Bourke Pool page as hours may vary.

08.01.2022 LIBRARY HISTORICAL COLLECTION The Library has recently been compiling information on those from Bourke who served in WWII. If you have any information that you are willing to share, please contact Jodi at the Library. A slideshow has been made for WWI, and this slideshow can be viewed by visiting the Library’s Facebook page at [email protected]... The Library is most interested in adding material to their local historical collection. If you have any photos or documents in relation to the history of our town and district that you are willing to share, contact the Library so that arrangements can be made for the copying of the items.

07.01.2022 Do you know an extraordinary local who deserves to be recognised? Nominate them for a 2021 Bourke Shire Australia Day Award. Nominations can be submitted by individuals, groups or organisations. Self-nominations are also accepted. Download a Nomination Form from our website: ... https://bourke.nsw.gov.au/council/australia-day/ Nominations close at 4.30pm, Monday 7th December 2020.

04.01.2022 OCTOBER MEETING OF BOURKE SHIRE COUNCIL Notice is given that the Ordinary Meeting of Bourke Shire Council scheduled for the 26 October 2020 will be held at the Bourke Shire Council Chambers, 29 Mitchell Street Bourke commencing 9.15am. There will be NO Public Forum prior to the meeting, however, members of the public can make submissions prior to 8.30am on the day via email to [email protected] or in writing to:-... Acting General Manager Bourke Shire Council PO Box 21 Bourke NSW 2840 Members of the public will be UNABLE to attend the meeting due to the restrictions imposed in relation to available space ratios and the need for compliance with social distancing requirements. There is a provision under the Local Government Act 1993 for members of the public to be able to attend Council Meetings, however, as a result of COVID-19 this requirement is now able to be met by the live streaming of the meeting using an audio-visual link and this being available to members of the public. The October meeting of the Bourke Shire Council will be live-streamed and will be available on Council’s website. The link to the webcast of the October Council meeting will be posted on the Council website www.bourke.nsw.gov.au at approximately 9.00am, prior to the meeting. Should you have any queries please contact Bourke Shire Council on 68308000. Leonie Brown Acting General Manager Bourke Shire Council 29 Mitchell Street Bourke NSW 2840

03.01.2022 Bourke Shire Council VEGETATION MANAGEMENT BOURKE Bourke Shire Council has been advised that Essential Energy sub-contractors will begin vegetation management in Bourke from Tuesday 29th September until 9th October 2020. This work is being done to ensure the ongoing safety and reliability of the local electricity networks. Essential Energy will use directional pruning techniques that remove branches growing towards a power line and encourage re-growth away from the power net...work. This work will ensure minimum safety clearances are maintained between trees and overhead power lines. While this can affect visual amenity, Essential Energy advise that these techniques are considered best practice throughout the arboriculture industry and are used by most power companies in Australia. The Vegetation program will be undertaken by Essential Energy qualified contractors in compliance with the Australian Standard AS 4373 Pruning of Amenity Trees where possible, Occasionally, however, their practices can vary to accommodate the physical location and regrowth pattern of particular vegetation, or to comply with the Electrical Safety Rules and legislation such as the Electricity Supply Act 1995 (NSW). For more information please contact Essential Energy: 13 23 91 See more

03.01.2022 Introduction of water restrictions for the town of Bourke (level 1)

02.01.2022 Bourke Shire Council wishes to advise that the Davidson Oval will be closed to the public from Monday 28th September 2020 through to Friday 9th October 2020 due to general maintenance. Council apologies for any inconvenience.

01.01.2022 BOURKE SHIRE SUPPORTS SMALL BUSINESS MONTH Just a reminder that tonight through the work of Michael McDowell and the Bourke Aboriginal Employment Prosperity Scheme, a seminar for local businesses will be held at 5.30pm at the Back O’ Bourke Exhibition Centre to celebrate "Small Business" month. Mick has worked with Megan Dixon from Regional Development Australia-Orana (RDAO) in coordinating the seminar and has been connected with Gabriel Faponle from Findex Accountants in Du...bbo, who will present the seminar. Gabriel, who has over 14 years’ experience in providing and overseeing financial accounting, internal audit, external audit, consulting, and risk management services, will work with local business owners and advise on how to make your superannuation work for you, not you working for your superannuation. For further information please contact Mick by email, [email protected], or by phone, 0428 892 210.