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Inverell Shire Council

Locality: Inverell Shire Council

Phone: +61 2 6728 8288

Address: 144 Otho Street 2360 Inverell, NSW, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) Independent Member Applications are invited from a suitably qualified individual for appointment to Council’s Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee. The information pack outlining required skills and experience for external Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Members is available at https://inverell.nsw.gov.au//tenders-and-expressions-of-/ Questions on the role of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee and its membership should be directed to Scott Norman T: 6728 8288. Applications close on Friday 23 October, 2020 at 4pm.

24.01.2022 Lake Inverell, October 2020

24.01.2022 PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE Eloise and Somone at our front counter have been getting their purple on this week, in support of the Community Violence Prevention team's Paint the Town Purple. Tomorrow is the day to wear purple to work and get behind this initiative to reduce all forms of violence in our community!

22.01.2022 Congratulations to Cameilia Edwards, whose artwork Kindred Hearts won the 2020 Council Acquisition Prize at the Inverell Art Gallery’s Art Prize! Council is proud to fund the annual Acquisition Prize. The exhibition is open to the public from tomorrow!

22.01.2022 LONG WEEKEND BIN COLLECTIONS & LANDFILL HOURS Monday's garbage collections will run as normal and Landfill opening hours across the shire over the long weekend are: INVERELL - open all weekend 9am - 3.30pm ASHFORD - Saturday 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm DELUNGRA - Sunday 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm... YETMAN - Sunday 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm TINGHA -Sunday 9:00 am to 5.00 pm See more

22.01.2022 VIEWING PLATFORMS AT COPETON NORTHERN FORESHORES The first of the viewing platforms is being constructed by local tradies at Copeton Northern Foreshores. The Northern Foreshores on Auburn Vale Road will be closed to the public on Friday 2 October, 2020. The dam will be open the following day (day visits only). This project is supported by the NSW Government.

20.01.2022 MEDIA RELEASE - YETMAN'S NEW MURAL Renowned mural artist John Murray has completed a new piece of public art in Yetman. The Lightning Ridge based artist is known for creating artworks with a sense of fun and the recent Yetman work is no exception, with a fishing kangaroo promoting local angling opportunities while two emus watch on. Inverell Shire Council mayor Paul Harmon says he’s delighted with the final result. Overlooking the car park and visible from the road, John’...s work will encourage those passing through to pull over, take a break and maybe spend a few dollars in Yetman. The project was supported by the NSW Government. Find our full media release at https://inverell.nsw.gov.au/yetmans-new-mural-complete/ See more

20.01.2022 A BIG congratulations to Ben Milson (centre) who today won the NAIDOC Apprentice of the Year Award presented by the Inverell-Tingha NAIDOC Committee. Ben is pictured below with Mayor Paul Harmon & James Sheather from the NAIDOC Committee. Ben is employed with Council as a Relieving Operator / General Assistant and since joining Council in May last year, he's shown aptitude, commitment and enthusiasm. He's currently completing a Certificate III Civil Construction (Plant Ope...rations) and has already completed the following certificates and licences: - Implementing Traffic Control Plans - Traffic Controllers licence - Asbestos Awareness - Leading an Operational Works Team - Working in Confined Spaces - Safe Work Near Power Lines - Chemical Application - Heavy Rigid Truck Licence. Congratulations Ben! See more

18.01.2022 NOTICE OF BITUMEN RESEALING WORKS Today bitumen resealing works will be undertaken along: The Pocket Road, Ashford; and Bundarra Road, south of Gilgai ... The works will be under traffic control and speed restrictions will be in place. Short delays can be expected. Members of the public are requested to exercise care and consideration when travelling through the worksites. All enquiries should be directed to Council’s Civil and Environmental Services on 6728 8200.

18.01.2022 UPDATE - ONE LANE OPEN ON GWYDIR HIGHWAY The Gwydir Highway now has one lane open and is under traffic control between Bertha Street and Froude Street due to a house fire. Swan Street is also closed between Warialda Road and Urabatta Street. Motorists can detour around the site via Bannockburn Road and Jardine Road.

18.01.2022 Armajun Aboriginal Health Service now has a NEW 1800 number which allows you to call for FREE!! Just dial 1800 ARMAJUN (1800 276 2586) and follow the instructions and select the Armajun Health Service you require: 1. Inverell (Head Office) 2. Armidale 3. Glen Innes... 4. Tenterfield Note: Armajun Health Service Aboriginal Corporation can still be contacted through their regular contact numbers.

17.01.2022 NOTICE OF ROADWORK - GWYDIR HIGHWAY, SWAN VALE Roadwork will commence on the Gwydir Highway, between Spring Mountain Road and Swan Vale on Tues 6 October for 9 weeks. During this time the works will be under traffic control and short delays can be expected. Members of the public are requested to exercise care and consideration when travelling through the worksite. Council apologises for any inconvenience. For further information please call our Civil and Environmental Services team 67288200.

16.01.2022 Attention all NSW Small Business Owners!! Would you like to learn how to grow your business by winning contracts to supply goods and services to clients in your industry or to the NSW Government? If so, the NSW Business Connect Program would like to hear from you! Their Specialist Procurement advisors can provide advice, and training including: Advice to assist your response to tenders Training and information sessions on becoming a supplier to Government... Preparing a contract-winning capability statement Advice on where to find contract opportunities in your region and across the state Support to improve your procurement readiness. Accessing this support is free. Simply email [email protected] or call (02) 4932 7722 to book an appointment with an advisor. See more

16.01.2022 We're Hiring - 3 Full Time Positions Available All positions below are based in Inverell. Details on how to apply are available at the link below. Concretor / Construction Assistant Facilities Cleaner Plant Repairer ... Applications close 16 October, 2020. Applicants can complete their online application at https://inverell.nsw.gov.au/your-council/positions-vacant/ See more

15.01.2022 Have you Entered the Draw to Win an iPad Pro? Sign up to receive your rates notice via email and you could win an iPad Pro valued at $1649. Entries for the first prize draw close 30 November 2020! The winner will be announced 16.12.2020. To enter the competition, sign up for e-rates at https://bit.ly/39impnB Ratepayers who are already signed up for e-rates will automatically be placed in the draw.

15.01.2022 NORTHERN FORESHORES CLOSURE Concrete road crossings will be installed at Copeton Northern Foreshores from Wednesday, 25 November until Friday, 27 November. Northern Foreshores will be closed during this time and will reopen at 6am on Saturday, 28 November.

15.01.2022 BITUMEN RESEALING SCHEDULE - Friday 27 November: Warana Drive, Inverell Tom's Drive, Inverell The works will be under traffic control and speed restrictions will be in place. Short delays can be expected. Members of the public are requested to exercise care and consideration when travelling through the worksites.... Enquiries should be directed to our Civil and Environmental Services on 6728 8200.

13.01.2022 PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE - 26 NOVEMBER The Inverell Community Violence Prevention team is calling on businesses and organisations to participate in ‘PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE’ on Thurs 26 November. This project is to raise awareness for Community and to provide a place of support for those experiencing Violence. Local Businesses and Organisations are encouraged to decorate their shop fronts PURPLE and display a window sticker that identifies your Business or Service as a safe p...lace to approach. The CVP Team can also provide you with resources to participate! Sign up ASAP by contacting the organisers: Leanne Brown 0418236048 or [email protected] Natasha Brown 0437937749 or [email protected] See more

12.01.2022 INVERELL SHOWGROUND NEEDS YOU! Nominations are invited for volunteers to join the board of the Inverell Show Ground Land Manager. Appointments are made by the Minister for Water, Property and Housing for up to 5 years. All applications are required to be lodged by 26 November 2020. Follow the link below for further details, including the application form: https://reservemanager.crownland.nsw.gov.au... Or contact Jennifer Lee on 02 6770 3110 See more

09.01.2022 WATER MANAGEMENT REGULATOR TO VISIT PROPERTIES The Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) has announced they will visit properties in the Ashford, Goondiwindi, Texas, Mungindi, Tenterfield, Glen Innes and Upper Horton areas in December 2020 to observe water management practices. NRAR’s Director Water Regulation West Gregory Abood encourages landholders in the areas to check their compliance with water laws before the regulator visits their properties. Landholders in Goondiwindi, Texas, Mungindi, Tenterfield, Ashford, Glen Innes and Upper Horton can expect a visit from the routine monitoring team in the coming weeks, so now is a good time for them to consider if their water management practices are compliant." Find out more about the NRAR at https://www.industry.nsw.gov.au/natural-resources-access-re

08.01.2022 LAND AVAILABLE FOR LEASE - 4.4 HA IN INVERELL Lot 1 DP 124236 Wyndham Street, Inverell Written expressions of Interest are invited for the licence of approximately 4.4 hectares of land situated in Wyndham Street, Inverell. The land is available for the purpose of grazing or holding stock. Note - water is not connected and will need to be carted to the block. The location of the block is displayed below. For further information please contact Council’s Corporate Support Officer on 67288 221.

08.01.2022 The new public amenities are being installed at Copeton Dam Northern Foreshores as part of the $5.7M upgrade. Check out our clip below which shows progress ahead of the Long Weekend. The short side of the dam is open for day visits at present. We will keep you updated on any changes to public access. Thank you to the community for your patience while this project unfolds. This project is supported by the NSW Government.

07.01.2022 NOTICE OF BITUMEN RESEALING WORKS - NORTH OF GRAMAN Bitumen resealing works are being undertaken today along Yetman Road, north of Graman. The works are under traffic control and speed restrictions are in place. Short delays can be expected. Please direct any enquiries to our Civil and Environmental Services on 6728 8200.

07.01.2022 The Inverell/Tingha Naidoc Committee hosted Inverell's NAIDOC Week celebrations today in Victoria Park. The clip below shows just some of the highlights. Congratulations to the committee for a fantastic event and for managing COVID restrictions! Head over to the NAIDOC committee's Facebook page for more updates and news on winners of NAIDOC Awards.

05.01.2022 PUBLIC ART IN YETMAN! We're thrilled to be working with legendary mural artist John Murray to install a mural on the side of Yetman Store! John's artworks adorn public spaces from Melbourne to Lightning Ridge. Check out his other work at John Murray Art. This project is supported by the NSW Government. Photos courtesy of John Murray Art. Adam Marshall MP ABC New England North West

04.01.2022 Terrific to host a visit this morning from Adam Marshall MP to officially open the recent upgrades at the Lake. Improvements include wheelchair friendly paths, viewing areas, boardwalk and a kayak launch facility. This project has been supported by the NSW Government and involved local tradespeople, designers and Council staff.

04.01.2022 Expressions of Interest are invited from artists to deliver a wall mural type of public artwork for Inverell Shire Council. The location of the wall mural is Evans Street, Inverell. Interested persons are required to obtain the Evans Street Public Art Project brief which outlines full project details AND submission requirements, available at https://bit.ly/35l1j5w Expression of Interest close Friday, 27 November 2020 at 4.30pm. Further information: Peter Caddey, Manager Tourism & Marketing 6728 8160.

03.01.2022 REMEMBRANCE DAY 11 NOVEMBER 2020 Remembrance Day marks the anniversary of the Armistice which ended WWI. Each year on 11 November, Australians observe one minute’s silence at 11am, in memory of those who died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts and appreciation of their sacrifice. Lest We Forget

03.01.2022 BITUMEN RESEALING SCHEDULE Weather permitting, bitumen resealing works will be undertaken Thursday, 3 December 2020 at Copeton Northern Foreshores. The works will be under traffic control and speed restrictions will be in place. Short delays can be expected. Members of the public are requested to exercise care and consideration when travelling through the worksites. All enquiries should be directed to Council’s Civil and Environmental Services on 6728 8200.

02.01.2022 POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT COUNCIL The following two roles are both based in Inverell: Fitter - Maintenance (full time) Water Services Assistant (Full time) Applications close 4 December, 2020 at 4.30pm. Applications must be submitted online. Find the details at https://inverell.nsw.gov.au/your-council/positions-vacant/

01.01.2022 EVANS STREET PUBLIC ART PROJECT Expressions of Interest (EOI) are invited from artists who are interested/experienced in delivering a wall mural type of public artwork for Inverell Shire Council. Interested persons are required to obtain the Evans Street Public Art Project brief which outlines full project details AND submission requirements, which can be downloaded from: https://inverell.nsw.gov.au//tenders-and-expressions-of-/... Further information on submission requirements can also be obtained from Council’s Manager Tourism & Marketing, Peter Caddey, on 6728 8160. Interested / experienced artists are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) by close of business (4.30pm AEDT) on Friday, 27 November 2020.