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Carrathool Shire Council

Locality: Goolgowi, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6965 1900

Address: 9-11 Cobram Street 2652 Goolgowi, NSW, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 **UPDATE** 3.11pm 24 November 2020 Gunbar Booligal Road Open Carrathool Road Open Roto Road Now Open... ROAD CLOSURES - The Following Road are Closed as at 8.49am 23 November 2020. MR501 Lachlan Valley Way (Hillston to Booligal) Gunbar Booligal Road MR80 Mossgiel Road (Hillston to Mossgiel) Carrathool Road Whealbah Road (North of MR80 to National Park Entrance) Roto Road

24.01.2022 VEHICLES FOR SALE/TRADE Council currently have six vehicles/plant available for quotation: Plant No 1571 - Toyota Hilux HiRide Dual Cab Plant No 1848 -Holden Colorado 4x4 Crew Cab ... Plant No 1322 - Toyota Camry Hybrid Ascent Sedan Plant No 1567 - Holden Colorado 4x2 Tray Back Utility Plant No 1849 - Toyota Hilux 4x4 SR Dual Cab Plant No 5118 - Husqvarna PZ29 Zero Turn Petrol Mower - Approx. 350 Hours (SALE ONLY) For more information or for a quotation form visit: https://www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au/council/tenders-quotations

23.01.2022 With forecast hot and windy weather for Friday & Saturday, the NSW RFS is urging harvest operators in the Carrathool, Griffith, Hay, Leeton, Murrumbidgee and Na...rrandera local government areas to regularly check weather conditions to ensure they fall within guidelines before choosing to operate harvesters. More details at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/harvesting-guide

23.01.2022 We’re encouraging families, friends and neighbours to use the @nswrfs Get Ready Weekend (19-20 September) to prepare for bushfire season and start a broader conversation about being aware of and prepared for all hazards. Follow your local RFS brigade’s Facebook page for information on in person and online events. You can also visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au for more information. #GetReadyNSW

23.01.2022 MOBILE SERVICE CENTRE - HILLSTON For more information: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au//mobile-service-centr

23.01.2022 PUBLIC EXHIBITION ~ INTERNAL REPORTING POLICY 99 Notice is hereby given that Council intends to adopt the Internal Reporting Policy, following an exhibition period of 28 days. A copy of the policy is available for public inspection at the Goolgowi Council Chambers; 9-11 Cobram Street Goolgowi, Hillston District Office; 139-145 High Street Hillston and the Hillston Library; 175 High Street Hillston. The document is also be available on Council's Website. https://www.carrathool....nsw.gov.au//public-exhibition-inter Any enquiries should be directed to Council on (02) 6965 1900. At any time during the public exhibition period, submissions in writing will be received by Council and must be addressed to the General Manager. Submissions can be sent by mail, fax or email, and must be received by 4.15 pm on Friday 30 April 2021. Prior to formal adoption of the draft policy, Council will take into consideration any submissions that have been received.

22.01.2022 BUY LOCAL CAMPAIGN 2020 Do you own a business in Carrathool Shire? Register to be a part of our Buy Local Campaign and you and your customers could win a share of $10,000 in local vouchers to spend at ANY participating business in the shire!... For more information head to Councils website (link below) or give us a call on 02 6965 1900. https://www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au//business-owners-buy-loc

21.01.2022 PUBLIC EXHIBITION - Closes 4.15pm Monday 19 October 2020 Rankins Springs & District War Memorial Hall Committee Fees & Charges. For further information please visit: https://www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au//public-exhibition-ranki

21.01.2022 WANTED Do you have any cats, kittens, dogs or pups that require microchipping? Want it done for free? Your pet will be assisting in the practical part of obtaining a Microchipping Licence. All done under Vet supervision. Limited places available. Please contact Council's Bio Security Officer/Ranger Nathan Cahill on Mobile 0408 778 349.

21.01.2022 POSITIONS VACANT Council currently have 4 positions vacant - Manager Infrastructure Services ISMIS193 - Closes 29 January 2021 - Plant Operator Labourer x2 ISPOL192 - Closes 5 February 2021... - Water & Sewer Operator ISWS181 - Closes 12 February 2021 For more information go to https://www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au/council/positions-vacant

20.01.2022 REMEMBRANCE DAY #werememberthem

19.01.2022 AUSSIE BACKYARD BIRD COUNT 2020 Join in with this annual bird count from the comfort of your own backyard! See the event or head to https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/ for more information and to register.

19.01.2022 PUBLIC NOTICE LACHLAN RIVER ROAD - PAVE & SEAL Council will be undertaking a 6km section of road construction on the Lachlan River Road. Work is scheduled to commence on Monday 12 October 2020 and is expected to take place until the 2020 Christmas Holidays. During this period drivers are asked to exercise caution when driving through the road work area and to be prepared for some minor delays.

19.01.2022 PUBLIC EXHIBITION Notice is hereby given that the Council intends to adopt the Staff Gratuity Policy 125 and Investment of Surplus Funds Policy 019, following an exhibition period of 28 days. Submissions Close on Wednesday 10 February at 4.15pm. Councils Website has information on how to inspect these documents and lodge submissions. www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au//public-exhibition-closes-415pm-

18.01.2022 POSITIONS VACANT Council currently have 8 positions vacant: Manager Infrastructure Services ISMIS193 - Closes 29 January 2021 Plant Operator Labourer x2 ISPOL192 - Closes 5 February 2021 Town Maintenance Operator ISTMO194 - Closes 5 February 2021... PPT Aged Care Field Officers x2 CSACFO195 - Closes 5 February 2021 PPT Customer Service Officer CSCSO194 - Closes 5 February 2021 Water & Sewer Operator ISWS181 - Closes 12 February 2021 For more information go to https://www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au/council/positions-vacant

18.01.2022 POOL PARTIES 2020 Last weekend we celebrated summer with a pool party! At Goolgowi on Saturday we hosted around 70 people and followed that up with 95 people on Sunday in Hillston. The parties were planned and hosted by Councils Economic Development Unit and were once again well received. ... Thank you to everyone who came along and joined in with some summer fun! We cant wait until next year.

18.01.2022 POSITION VACANT Council currently has a position available in Rankins Springs: Water and Sewer Operator ISWS201-21 - Closes 4 pm Friday 16 April 2021 for more information go to: www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au/council/positions-vacant

17.01.2022 Hillston and Goolgowi SES Units are looking for locals to help locals. As the first responders in the Hillston, Goolgowi/Merriwagga areas, local SES crews are involved with road crash rescues working to stabilise vehicles, administer primary first aid and extract casualties. The Goolgowi Unit also provides First Response assistance to NSW Ambulance. The SES Recruitment Campaign titled Locals Helping Locals, is a call to local residents to join the Hillston or Goolgowi SES... Units. Can we afford to wait for someone to come from Griffith or further to attend if our loved ones are in a road crash? We need to keep this service local and we need the community’s support to ensure it stays in our area. To find out more about joining the NSW SES visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au or contact the Unit Commander on: NSW SES Hillston Unit on 0427 906 801 Goolgowi SES on 0427 020 373

16.01.2022 POSITION VACANT Council currently have two (2) positions vacant - Facilities Cleaner (PPT/Job Share) GMFC184 Readvertised - Closes 20 November 2020 - Caravan Park Attendant (PPT) GMCPA188 - Closes 20 November 2020 For more information go to https://www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au/council/positions-vacant

16.01.2022 Due to wet weather the Hillston Tip is closed. (Friday 25/9/2020)

16.01.2022 GET READY FOR A HEAT WAVE With temperatures across our region expected to reach 35-40 this week the Murrumbidgee Local Health District is reminding us to stay cool and take simple precautions to avoid heat-related illness. https://www.facebook.com/MurrumbidgeeLHD

16.01.2022 STORY HOUR Join us for an hour of fun with stories and crafts to enjoy. See you there!

16.01.2022 Do you know: * someone that goes above and beyond for their community * someone that excels in sports (coaching or playing) * a Community Group that deserves recognition for their services to the community or * an Event that was held in 2020 that you really enjoyed.... if the answer is yes to any of these... Nominate now for an Australia Day 2020 Award Due to limited nominations the closing date has been extended to 12 noon Friday 4 December 2020. If you need any assistance completing a form feel free to call Council on 6965 1900. Carrathool Public School, Goolgowi Public School, Hillston Central School, Rankins Springs Public School, St Joseph's Parish School Hillston, Goolgowi Swimming Club, Hillston Swimming Club, Hillston Swans, Hillston Golf Club, Rankins Springs Community Group, Hillston Buy , Swap , Sell & Community notices, Merriwagga Black Stump Tennis Club, Carrathool Races, Hillston Races, Hillston Hook Line & Sinker Fishing Festival, Goolgowi Noticeboard, Goolgowi Rabbitohs RLFC, Gunbar Christmas Tree, Billylids Hillston, Hillston Play N Learn, Hillston Show Society Inc., Rankins Springs Pony Club, Carrathool Community Noticeboard - Sorry if any groups or event organisers have been missed, please tag yourself in the post.

15.01.2022 **UPDATE** 8.51am 25 November 2020 ALL ROADS NOW OPEN **UPDATE** 3.11pm 24 November 2020 Gunbar Booligal Road Open... Carrathool Road Open Roto Road Now Open ROAD CLOSURES - The Following Road are Closed as at 8.49am 23 November 2020. MR501 Lachlan Valley Way (Hillston to Booligal) Gunbar Booligal Road MR80 Mossgiel Road (Hillston to Mossgiel) Carrathool Road Whealbah Road (North of MR80 to National Park Entrance) Roto Road

15.01.2022 POSITIONS VACANT Council currently have two (2) positions vacant - PPT Caravan Park Attendant, Hillston GMCPA183 - Closes 2 October 2020 - Water & Sewer Operator, Googlowi ISWSO181 (Re-advertised) - Closes 16 October 2020... For more information go to https://www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au/council/positions-vacant

14.01.2022 Audio from the Ordinary of Council held on 17 November 2020 is now available - listen here or visit www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au/audio-recording To keep up to date of Council Decisions, you can subscribe to our SoundCloud account.

14.01.2022 Audio from the Ordinary of Council held on 15 September 2020 is now available - listen here or visit www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au/audio-recording To keep up to date of Council Decisions, you can subscribe to our SoundCloud account.

14.01.2022 LET'S (HOPEFULLY) GET 'BADD' IN HILLSTON Find Councils latest media release regarding the NSW Governments Youth Opportunities Program and the plans our youth representatives have for a Bush Dash & Dance (BADD) in Hillston, late 2021. https://www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au//media-release-lets-hope

13.01.2022 VEHICLES FOR SALE/TRADE Council currently has three (3) vehicles available for quotation. Plant 1314 - Toyota Camry Hybrid Ascent Sedan Plant 1320 Toyota Camry SX Sedan... Plant 1852 Holden Trailblazer LTZ 4x4 Wagon For more information or for a quotation form visit: https://www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au/council/tenders-quotations

13.01.2022 ROAD CLOSURES **UPDATE** 13 November 2020 at 2.39pm **ALL ROADS ARE NOW OPEN**... --------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 November 2020 at 8.45am MR501 Lachlan Valley Way (Hillston to Booligal) MR80 Mossgiel Road (Hillston to Mossgiel) Whealbah Road (North of MR80 to National Park Entrance) Roto Road

12.01.2022 EMERGENCY WATER INTERRUPTION - HILLSTON Please be advised that due to urgent maintenance HILLSTON TOWN WATER SUPPLY will be UNAVAILABLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. Council apologises for any inconvenience.

12.01.2022 URGENT WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION 8.30am 19-11-2020 Please be advised that water supply will be interrupted in Burns Street Hillston due to emergency repairs. Supply will be restored as soon as possible. Council apologises for any inconvenience.

12.01.2022 NSW SMALL BUSINESS MONTH OCTOBER 2020 In the wake of devasting bushfires and the global COVID-19 pandemic, this is one of the toughest years many NSW small businesses have faced. ... Head to https://www.businessmonth.nsw.gov.au/ to explore the month long series of activities to support businesses of all kinds.

12.01.2022 GARBAGE COLLECTION TUESDAY 26 JANUARY (AUSTRALIA DAY) Council wish to advise that Garbage collection will be as normal on Tuesday 26 January 2021 in Hillston.

11.01.2022 DOG FOUND Un-microchipped female puppy found on Moore Street, Hillston today - 17/9/2020. If you are or you know the owner please contact Council on 02 6961 7600.... R251000118

07.01.2022 This Saturday the 21st of November we will be selling Raffle tickets Ham raffle tickets Santa tickets and ... Bake/treat stalk orders Come visit us in front of IGA from 9.30 am

07.01.2022 COUNCIL LAUNCHES $1000 AUSTRALIA DAY BILLBOARD ART COMPETITION Carrathool Shire Council today launched their Australia Day Billboard Art Competition with a first prize of $1000. Entries are invited of works depicting the 2021 Australia Day’s key themes which are Respect, Reflect and Celebrate. All entries are to be submitted in a digital format online. The winning entry must be capable of being enlarged into billboard format 2.4 metres by 2.4 metres. For more information please visit Council's Website www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au

07.01.2022 MOBILE SERVICE CENTRE - GOOLGOWI For more information: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au//mobile-service-centr

06.01.2022 Tender 2021-004 Flood Damage 2019 Rehab Works: For more information please visit Council's Website: https://www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au/council/tenders-quotations

06.01.2022 PUBLIC NOTICE CARRATHOOL ROAD STAGE ONE - PAVE & SEAL Council will be undertaking a 5km section of road construction on the Carrathool Road. Work is scheduled to commence on Monday 5 October 2020 and is expected to take place until the 2020 Christmas Holidays. During this period drivers are asked to exercise caution when driving through the road work area and to be prepared for some minor delays.

05.01.2022 BUY LOCAL CAMPAIGN 2020 Congratulations to the winners of our first Buy Local prize draw and thank you to Ian Mclean President of the Hillston Lions Club for choosing our lucky winners. Each of our winners will receive $500 in vouchers to be spent at any participating business across the shire.... The entry barrel will now be emptied ready to be filled for next week so don't forget to drop your envelopes in for a chance to win.

05.01.2022 HILLSTON AERODROME WORKS **CHANGE OF DATE FOR WORKS** Council wish to inform the general public that bitumen sealing works will be undertaken at the Hillston Aerodrome today Thursday 19 November 2020. The Aerodrome will be unavailable from 2pm until around 4pm but will remain open for emergency services.

04.01.2022 Each year, NSW communities experience a range of emergencies, including bushfires, home fires, floods, storms, heatwaves and power outages. Our emergency service organisations do an incredible job keeping us safe, but they can only do so much. Being aware and prepared is everyone’s responsibility. Get Ready in five simple steps. #GetReadyNSW @ResilienceNSW

04.01.2022 POSITIONS VACANT Council currently have 7 positions vacant: Manager Infrastructure Services ISMIS193 - Closes 29 January 2021 Plant Operator Labourer x2 ISPOL192 - Closes 5 February 2021 PPT Aged Care Field Officers x2 CSACFO195 - Closes 5 February 2021... PPT Customer Service Officer CSCSO194 - Closes 5 February 2021 Water & Sewer Operator ISWS181 - Closes 12 February 2021 For more information go to https://www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au/council/positions-vacant

04.01.2022 COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS Hillston and Goolgowi Pool Complexes will re open on Saturday 7 November for the 2020/21 pool season. Works at Goolgowi pool are underway for a new shade sail and Hillston residents will have noticed 4 new shade sails around the toddler pool for everyone to enjoy (pictured).... Pool season passes are available from the Goolgowi Council Chambers and the Hillston district Office: - $140 Family Pass (all included children must be under 18 and in full time education) - $70 Single Pass Season passes can be utilised at both Carrathool Shire pools. For more information you can contact Council on 02 6965 1900 during business hours.

03.01.2022 POSITION VACANT Council currently have Five (5) positions vacant - Water and Sewer Operator ISWS181 - Closes 4 December 2020 - Casual Community Transport Drivers (Casual Pool) CSCTD190 - Closes Friday 11 December 2020... - Town Maintenance Operator ISTMO189 - Closes Friday 11 December - Plant Operator Labourer ISPOL192 - Closes Friday 11 December - Grader Operator ISGO191 - Closes Friday 11 December For more information go to https://www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au/council/positions-vacant See more

03.01.2022 "Now's the time to get online"

02.01.2022 Quad Bike Safety Training - Free Helmet for eligible participants 13, 14 and 15 April 2021. For further information please visit: https://www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au//quad-bike-safety-traini

02.01.2022 PUBLIC NOTICE DOWNER UPCOMING SEALING WORKS Council wish to advise that Downer EDI Works Pty Ltd will be commencing sealing works on the below roads. Traffic control will be in place and road users may experience some delays. Council thanks road users for their patience.... MR371 Rankins Springs Road to commence on 16 November 2020 Munros Road to commence on 17 November 2020 Cahills Road to commence on 18 November 2020 MR368 The Springs Road to commence on 19 November 2020 MR501 Booligal Road to commence on 20 November 2020 Merriwagga Road & Mitchells Road to commence on 30 November 2020 Roto Road & Mossgiel Road to commence on 1 December 2020

02.01.2022 ROAD CLOSURES *UPDATED* 29 September 2020 11.06am ALL ROADS ARE NOW OPEN... .......................................................................................................................................... 25 September 2020 at 10.13am MR501 Lachlan Valley Way (Hillston to Booligal) Gunbar Booligal Road MR80 Mossgiel Road (Hillston to Mossgiel) Carrathool Road Whealbah Road (North of MR80 to National Park Entrance) Roto Road

02.01.2022 PUBLIC NOTICE THE SPRINGS ROAD - PAVE & SEAL Council will be undertaking a 2.5km section of road construction on the Springs Road between Back Hillston Road & Mallee Downs Road. Work is scheduled to commence on Monday 5 October 2020 and is expected to take approximately eight (8) weeks. During this period drivers are asked to exercise caution when driving through the road work area and to be prepared for some minor delays.... Detours will be in place.

01.01.2022 WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION Location: Merriwagga Water Supply Date: Thursday 7 January 2021 Time: Approx 9.00am to 10.00am Council apologises for any inconvenience.

01.01.2022 Have you booked? Last day to book for Australia Day Lunch - Ring now!

01.01.2022 Right to Know Week is part of an important global campaign that aims to raise awareness of each individual’s right of access to government information and promote open, transparent government. Carrathool Shire Council supports RTK 28 Sept 4 Oct 2020, learn more www.ipc.nsw.gov.au/RTK2020 #RTKW2020