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Central Darling Shire Council

Locality: Wilcannia, New South Wales

Phone: +61 8 8083 8900

Address: 21 Reid Street 2836 Wilcannia, NSW, Australia

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

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23.01.2022 Water users and landholders along the Darling River are being advised to monitor river conditions with a potential increase in algae levels. The increased algae is due to increased rainfall in tributary areas and, as a result, there is a possibility that this could be flushed through the Barwon Darling system. The Darling River at Wilcannia is currently on GREEN alert. The only site currently on RED alert is the Barwon River at Mungindi with Brewarrina and the Darling River a...t Bourke on AMBER alert. Information on potential algal blooms can be obtained at the WaterNSW website https://www.waternsw.com.au/water-quality/algae#stay

22.01.2022 MEDIA RELEASE 30 November 2020 WILCANNIA SWIMMING POOL CLOSED... The Wilcannia swimming pool will be closed this week due to antisocial behaviour resulting in damage to the pool. General Manager Greg Hill said vandalism and antisocial behaviour is a problem that needs to be tackled by the whole community and is not something that should be left to police or Council to solve. Mr Hill said the pool needs to be cleaned of dirt and rocks as well as pool equipment. The safety and security of both staff and visitors was also a priority. Mr Hill said Council will advise residents when the pool will be reopened later in the week.

20.01.2022 Road condition report for 11 January 2021

20.01.2022 A reminder for visitors to Sydney and surrounds that everyone travelling on public transport must wear a face mask on public transport. NSW Transport is also encouraging regional travellers to wear face masks on public transport services.

20.01.2022 Broken Hill Health Service has made immediate changes to their visitor schedule due to the Adelaide COVID-19 outbreak. **As of Friday, 20 November 2020 at 12.01am all adult patients in the Broken Hill Health Service will be restricted to one nominated visitor per day for one hour. Visitor hours will also be changed to 11am to 12noon OR 6pm to 7pm each day.**... The new visitor restrictions is in addition to visitor measures already in place at FWLHD health services to ensure patient and staff safety during the COVID-19 pandemic and situation in South Australia. They aim to further protect hospital patients, and those more vulnerable to the virus, as well as our staff and ultimately the community. These visitor restrictions will remain in force until further notice, as an added precaution to prevent an outbreak of COVID-19 in the health service. Please avoid all non-essential visits to the hospital. We want to minimise as much as we can, non-essential foot traffic through the health service. This will help in the event of an outbreak and contact tracing is required. Individual circumstances impacted by the new arrangements may be considered on a case by case basis through requests to health service management. Signs will be displayed about the new restrictions and information passed out at the entry Concierge service.

18.01.2022 The latest road condition report (12 January) from Bourke Shire Council is attached. Please check road conditions in adjoining Shires when travelling through the western region.

18.01.2022 Pooncarie Road Initial Seal Council have largely completed the essential pre-construction works for the Pooncarie Rd Initial Seal Project. The Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit (AHIP) was received this week which will allow staff to identify and mark identified Aboriginal objects for conservation purposes prior to works commencing.... Construction commencement is now programmed for Tuesday 19 January 2021. The project to seal 61km of unsealed road within Central Darling Shire is jointly funded by the State and Federal Governments. If you have any further queries relating to the project you can contact Council’s Engineering Office on 08 8083 8800

18.01.2022 Communities in the Central Darling Shire Council area are being asked for their input into the future direction of the Council and its communities. A series of meetings and workshops are being held in November and into the New Year to give residents the opportunity to have their say on a new Community Strategic Plan. Upcoming workshops will be held at:... Menindee Monday November 23, 4pm-6pm, Menindee Civic Centre Sunset Strip Tuesday November 24, 9am-10am, Sunset Strip Community Centre Ivanhoe Tuesday November 24, 4pm-6pm, Ivanhoe RSL Wilcannia Wednesday November 25, 4pm-6pm, Wilcannia Town Hall White Cliffs Thursday November 26, 4pm-6pm, White Cliffs Hall Tilpa Friday November 27, 11am-12pm, Tilpa Community Centre Council Administrator, Bob Stewart, said the Community Strategic Plan was vital to delivering the future communities in Central Darling Shire needed. The Community Strategic Plan, and four localised delivery plans, will focus on the specific needs of the Shire as a whole, while recognising the different needs of each of our communities, Mr Stewart said. The development of a community plan is a requirement of government with its focus on the needs of the community and will guide service delivery. It is a very different document to the one which is being guided by the Office of Local Government, looking at the different governance options available for our Shire. Council is being assisted by a specialist facilitator, who will run workshops and put together various programs where all residents can have their say, including community members not comfortable speaking at a public meeting.

16.01.2022 The Local Sport Grant Program will be closing for applications Wednesday 5pm, 7 October 2020. The Local Sport Grant Program aims to support grassroots sporting clubs to increase participation opportunities, host local events, improve access, and enhance sport facilities. Almost 1,000 projects were funded in 2019/20 contributing to the health, economy, and social wellbeing of our cities and communities.... This year funding of $4.65 million is available for this program for the following project types: 1. Sports development 2. Community sports events 3. Sport access 4. Facility development For more information, read the guidelines, check your eligibility, and plan your application. If eligible, submit an application before 7 October 2020. If you have any questions regarding the Local Sport Grant Program please visit the Office of Sport website or contact us at [email protected].

16.01.2022 Charles Sturt University researchers are conducting research that focuses on the impact of sport and/or physical activity on individuals and communities in regional and rural Australia. If you are from regional or rural Australia and are interested in sharing your experiences of your sports, exercise and/or physical activity participation (both physically and through gaming), we would greatly appreciate you completing our survey. Your involvement would involve the completion of a 30 min survey online. Further information about the study can be found prior to the survey at the following link - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2BP258N or via an Information Sheet available directly from the researchers at [email protected]. Thank you for considering involvement in this project.

16.01.2022 Central Darling Shire Council has a number of planning proposals on public exhibition. Information, documents and how to comment is available on Council's website here https://www.centraldarling.nsw.gov.au/pl/on-exhibition.aspx

16.01.2022 Upcoming events for Sunset Strip

15.01.2022 RASF Community Futures Grant applications are now open and close on 7 February 2021 Does your community need a helping hand? The Community Futures Grant program provides funds for rebuilding and support for vital community projects that deliver strong community benefits and result in enhanced economic and social outcomes for communities.... Grants of up to $25,000 are available for projects that assist the recovery and rebuilding of drought and bushfire affected towns in NSW. To find out how your community could benefit and to apply click on the link http://www.rasnsw.com.au/foundat//community-futures-grant/ email [email protected] or phone Emma on 02 9704 1234

14.01.2022 There's just one day left to get your application in for this rare opportunity. Applications close 13 January.

13.01.2022 NSW Environmental Trust’s Restoration and Rehabilitation grants - now open for applications The NSW Environmental Trust is now inviting applications to the 2020/21 round of its Restoration and Rehabilitation Grants Program. A total of $4 million is available to the following organisations for projects that assist in the ongoing sustainable management and stewardship of significant environmental assets and services in NSW for grants of between $50,000 and $170,000.... Applications close 3pm Monday 14 December 2020. Application materials The Program Guidelines, Developing Your Application guide and a range of other resources are available on the Trust's Restoration and Rehabilitation grant program webpage. Questions? Contact the Trust Administration on (02) 8837 6093 or email. To find out about other grants programs delivered by the Environmental Trust, please visit the Trust’s website. The NSW Environmental Trust is administered by the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.

09.01.2022 HeritageNSW Goes Digital!!! We are pleased to announce the official launch of three new Heritage NSW social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, in joint collaboration with the Heritage Council of NSW and the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee (ACHAC). The official name of our account is: ‘Heritage NSW’ The voice of the Heritage Council of NSW, the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee (ACHAC) and Heritage NSW. Our new digital presence wi...ll bring immediate benefits including: Direct connection with our customers, partners and the wider public Ability to have two-way conversations with our customers in real time Opportunities to build our profile internationally Ability to drive new customers to our Heritage NSW website (www.heritage.nsw.gov.au) Uncover industry trends and heritage news How do I locate the accounts? To find the three accounts, simply type in the following ‘handles’ Facebook: Heritage NSW Instagram: heritagensw LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/heritagensw Join Us! We encourage you to join today, share with your own online networks and be part of the conversation!

08.01.2022 Every community has a quiet hero who deserves recognition. Nominate them now for the Central Darling Shire Community Service Awards. More information is available on Council's website... https://www.centraldarling.nsw.gov.au//2020-community-serv

07.01.2022 Come work with us... There's still time to apply for one of the indoor and outdoor jobs available in all towns in the Shire. Applications will now be taken up to Monday, 30 November. For more information, go onto Council's website or to apply go to www.lgnsw.org.au/lgms https://www.centraldarling.nsw.gov.au//positions-vacant.as

07.01.2022 To help slow possible COVID-19 transmission from Adelaide, the NSW Government has directed that travellers and residents coming from SA into NSW must complete an entry declaration form. You must fill in this form, even if you live in NSW. You can find the form here https://www.service.nsw.gov.au//complete-nsw-entry-declara For more information call NSW Health on 13 77 88. There will also be assistance and information at usual traffic points including airports. Remember to wash your hands regularly, stay 1.5 metres apart from people you don't live with and don't ignore symptoms.

07.01.2022 Wilcannia residents are invited to a public meeting on Tuesday, 1 December at 6pm at the Shire offices to discuss Council's proposal to change the classification of land around Bonney Street from community to operational. Information about the proposal can be found here https://www.centraldarling.nsw.gov.au//reclassification-of For more information please contact Council's Senior Planner on 08 8083 8900.

06.01.2022 Many sporting clubs contacted my offices about the Community Sport Recovery Package when it was announced earlier in the year. Unfortunately, some were deemed i...neligible due to their affiliation with another State. In Barwon, I understood why a sporting club would be affiliated with an interstate organisation; due to the location of many regional communities and the interstate travel required to participate in state based competitions. In July, I asked the Minister to review the eligibility guidelines to include all sporting clubs operating close to borders in regional NSW, who may be affiliated with another State, and had been operationally impacted by COVID 19. I have now been advised that applications have opened for the COVID-19 Cross Border Sport Fund, as a part of the NSW Government’s Community Sport Recovery Package, specifically targeting NSW border grassroots clubs and associations that have been impacted by COVID-19. The COVID-19 Cross Border Sport’s Fund will support NSW based clubs and associations that are affiliated with a state level sporting organisation or association recognised in another State/Territory, that were not eligible to receive funding under the Grassroots Sport Fund. Applications close December 15, for more information and how to apply please visit: https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au//covid-19-cross-border-sport-

06.01.2022 Media release from the Far West Local Health District... Please contact NSW Health on 1300 066 055 if you have any concerns *COVID-19 screening for South Australian arrivals* The Far West LHD will be screening people who have arrived in Broken Hill from South Australia as part of NSW Health response to the emergence of the Parafield COVID-19 cluster in Adelaide.... The screening includes temperature and symptom checking for arrivals from South Australia via flights and buses, starting immediately. Everybody who arrives in Broken Hill from South Australia, by any mode of transport, is asked to monitor for even the mildest of symptoms and get tested and isolate if they appear. They must remain in isolation until a negative result is received, in line with routine advice for all people in NSW. Arrivals are also being alerted to a number of venues of concern in Adelaide. Arrivals are being asked to check if they attended any of those venues. Anyone arriving in Broken Hill from Adelaide can seek screening and testing at the Drive Thru clinic at BH Community Health Centre (Crystal Street) Monday to Friday from 9am to 11am, and also at the Thomas Street COVID-19 clinic, seven days a week from 10am to 8pm. Screening is also available at all of the Far West LHD’s facilities. The details of venue locations and times of concern, and associated health advice, are available from SA Health Contact Tracing. People are urged to regularly check this site for updates, as this is still an unfolding situation. Please contact NSW Health on 1300 066 055 if you have any queries or would like assistance in accessing testing if you have been at any venues or sites identified by SA Health. There are more than 300 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW. To find your nearest clinic visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics. COVID-19 testing clinics or contact your GP. Screening of arrivals to Broken Hill from Adelaide via flight or bus will continue until further notice.

05.01.2022 On Tuesday 15 September we released our issues paper for our review of Water NSW’s rural bulk water prices, which is available here. Today we published on our webpage detailed information on the potential impacts of Water NSW’s proposal on costs, prices and customer bills in each valley. You can view the valley-by-valley information via the interactive map on our webpage here. We will be accepting submissions from the public until 16 October 2020.

03.01.2022 Applications for this great opportunity close tomorrow 13 January. Get your application in now!

02.01.2022 COUNCIL BRIEFS NOVEMBER MEETING Central Darling Shire Council met on Wednesday 25 November, 2020 with Administrator Bob Stewart in the Chair. Items for discussion were:...Continue reading

01.01.2022 The Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program's first assessment period is on 23 November 2020. Up to $1 million in grants is available to eligible sporting clubs and facility owners to purchase and maintain AEDs. Now is your time to score your club one of these life-saving devices with up to 75 percent of the cost covered. This is the final year of funding so get your application in before funding allocation is exhausted. The 2nd assessment period is on 22 February 2021 and ...applications for funding will be closing Monday 5pm, 12 April 2021. For information on eligibility, assessment dates, and approved providers, visit the Office of Sport website now.

01.01.2022 One week to go before nominations close for the Rotary Inspirational Women’s Awards. There is still time to nominate a woman for the Rotary Inspirational Women’s Award nominations close in three weeks 23 September 2020. You and your colleagues will all know women who are quietly working to support others by doing Service Above Self? You would also have been constantly coming into contact with women who should be recognised for their quiet contribution in making their com...munities better places to live. Over the last twelve (12) months we have seen women in our communities taking up the challenges that all have faced, drought, bushfires and now COVID -19. Think about these women that you know and nominate them, enabling them to be recognised for their contribution in support of their community. It would be wonderful if a woman or women from your LGA could be nominated for the award. We have an additional category this year to recognise those women who have been working in the health sector. The Awards are open to all women above the age of 18 years of age across NSW and members of the public are encouraged to submit online nominations at www.riwa.com.au We look forward to receiving your nominations don’t leave it too late!

01.01.2022 There are 100 traineeships in infrastructure available for school leavers and applications are closing this week. This is a NSW Government funded program, where trainees will receive on the job training and a qualification in courses such as project management, business and procurement. It is a great opportunity as these are office based roles (not a trade) for both men and women. The website with all the information is here - https://education.nsw.gov.au///infrastructure-traineeships