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Balranald Shire Council Councilor Contact

Details

Mayor Cr Steve O’Halloran

0428 201 301

Deputy Mayor

Cr Lynda Cooke

03 5020 0471

Cr Ken Barnes

03 5038 2221

Cr Leigh Byron

0418 530 782

Cr Elaine Campbell

0447 271 086

Cr Trevor Jolliffe

03 5020 1597

Cr Jeff Mannix

0409 783 075

Cr Alan Purtill

0429 201 301

WHAT’S OPEN

Balranald Museum Open Monday, Wednesdays &

Fridays 10am to 12 noon

Balranald Library Monday & Friday 2pm - 5.30pm

Wednesday 9am - 5.30pm

Day Care Monday 10am - 2pm

Thursday 10am - 2pm At the Day Centre at the Hospital

Phone Hospital 5071 9800

Seniors Club Meets every Friday 2pm

Senior Citizens Hall Phone Shirley 5020 1890

Hospital Auxiliary Meets 2nd Monday of the month

2.30pm at the Adult Day Care Centre Phone Dawn 5020 1311

Health Advisory Council (HAC) 4th Monday of each month

at 7:00pm Contact 5071 9800

Little Bunyips Playgroup Every Tuesday and Thursday 10am to 1pm - River Street Contact Lisa 0428 995 489

Balranald Child & Family Health Immunisation Clinic

2nd Monday of the month 9.30am - 11.30am

Contact Hospital 5071 9800 Clinic closed if Medical officer is

un-available

RMS Opening Hours Balranald

9.30am to 4pm Tuesday to Friday

Closed for lunch 1pm - 1.45pm

Euston 2nd & 4th Thursday of month

11.30am to 3pm Closed for lunch 12.15pm - 1pm

Call Centre 132 213

Newsletter Published by:

BALRANALD SHIRE COUNCIL 70 MARKET STREET

(PO BOX 120) BALRANALD NSW 2715

OFFICE HOURS 8.30AM TO 5.00PM

MONDAY TO FRIDAY

PH: 03 5020 1300 FAX: 03 5020 1620

AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES 0418 322 902

ISS UE

September 2013

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Balranald Shire Council Newsletter Issue 9, September 2013 www .ba lrana ld .nsw .gov .au

Coming Events NEWSLETTER

www .ba lrana ld .nsw .gov .au

23 Oct 6 Nov

Hospital Bus Dates

Mildura Swan Hill Mildura

10 Oct Presidents Social Tennis Day 5.30pm at the tennis courts. BBQ tea provided. $5.00 per player. Call Lisa 5020 1575

10 Oct Robinvale & District Aeromodellers Club meeting 7pm @ Royal Hotel Euston

11 Oct Heartlands Art Exhibition & Balranald Looking Forward Looking Back book launch @ The Gallery 5.30pm Free entry. More info call 0448 728 986

15 Oct Euston Robinvale Historical Society Inc. Meeting 10am @ The Court House

19 Oct Robinvale Country Market Caix Square from 9am

11 Oct 12 Oct 18 Oct

19 Oct 25 Oct 26 Oct

Euston Club Entertainment Just Crackin Duo Ash & Randal Duo Victor Brank Ron Herbete Keira Smith Dave Routledge

Balranald Ex-Servicemen's Club What’s on at the Club Seniors Lunch (Members) - Mondays Bingo - Tuesday at 7.30pm Bingo - Thursdays at 2pm Poker - Saturday from 6.30pm Now available at the Club- Pre-paid phone credit City Link passes Pre-paid Broadband vouchers

11 - 13 Oct

5 Rivers Outback Festival 2013. Visit www.5riversoutbackfestival.com.au for more information or contact Mia Zaffina 0404338578, Jock Campbell 0427934436 Crowbar Stead 0404678519 or Steve Blore 0427346407

2 Nov

Balranald Derby Day Races, Greenham Park from 10.30am

9 Nov St Josephs School Annual Fete

6 Dec Claim the Date! Balranald Hospital Auxiliary Annual Christmas Stall. More info to come

COMMUNITY GENERAL INTEREST

Sing Australia Meets every Monday evening at the Presbyterian Church @ 7.30pm - all welcome

Men's Shed Tues & Thurs 10am Heritage Park Take Off Weight Naturally Club at Multipurpose Centre (Hospital) Mondays 6.00pm Contact Kathy 0407 304 922

Optometrist (from Deniliquin) last Wednesday of the month, appointments @ Balranald Chemist

Balranald Wool Centre meet 3rd Friday of month, 11am till 3pm @ The Gallery. New members are most welcome to come and join in.

Balranald CWA Meet fourth Thursday in each month @ 2pm Contact June Spinks (Secretary) 5020 1774

Balranald Hospital Auxiliary every 2nd Monday of the Month @ 2:30pm at Adult Day Care Centre

CanAssist Balranald Branch Every 2nd Mon of Month @ 4pm at Balranald Senior Citizens Centre

Robinvale & District Aeromodellers Club Each Sunday 9am Wewak Rd Robinvale.

Narelle’s Driving School Ph 0402 782 597 email narellet08@y7mail.com web www.keys2drive.com.au

Rubbish Tip Hours

BALRANALD

1st August to 30th April

Tuesday 5.00 - 7.00pm

Thursday 5.00 - 7.00pm

Saturday 10.00am - 1.00pm

Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm

EUSTON

Effective 1st April 2011

Tuesday 1.00pm - 6.00pm

Thursday 1.00pm - 6.00pm

Sunday 9.00am - 3.00pm

Tip Tokens are

available from Councils office,

Visitor Information Centre and CC’s Diner and Takeaway

(Caltex, Market Street).

Council Website

www.balranald.nsw.gov.au

Council Mayoral elections held

At the Ordinary meeting of Council held on Tuesday 17 September 2013, Councillors elected the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the next 12 months. Nominations for the position of Mayor were Cr Steve O’Halloran and Cr Leigh Byron, whilst Cr Lynda Cooke and Cr Leigh Byron nominated for the position of Deputy Mayor. Cr O’Halloran received the majority of votes and was re-elected for another term, and Cr Cooke was elected as Deputy Mayor.

Balranald Derby Day Races

Saturday 2 November

It's time to get into your best dress or suit and head to Greenham Park for another fantastic, fashion filled day out!

Marquee packages available

Fully catered (strictly NO BYO alcohol)

Oncourse TAB / Bookmakers

Air conditioned area

Can-assist Luncheon or Junior Cricket Club BBQ

Fashions on the Field

Entry $15 adult, $8 Age Pension Concession &

Under 15 FREE (must be in the company of an adult).

Calcutta following the races @ the RSL Club

Contact Tony Conway 0429 201 639

Tennis Players Interested in a Thursday night comp?

You need a team of 6 players (must have at

least 2 ladies)

Competition starts at 6.00pm on 17 October

and finishes 28 November

BBQ tea provided

Leave your name with

Turps Butchery 5020 1689

Dave Lockhart 5020 1782

Richard White 5020 1246

John Brougham 5020 1332 / 0418 333 264

All previous and new players welcome

St. Joseph’s School News

NIT ALERT!!!! There are still cases of nits in the-school community. We urge EVERYONE TO BE VIGILANT in checking their child/ren’s hair.

The Xmas stocking promotion in conjunction with St Josephs Annual Fete is on again. This fundraiser assists to support all of the children at St Joseph’s. Please dig deep and purchase some tickets. The fete will be held on 9 November, so save the date and head over for some great fun and festivities.

The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has declared the start of the statutory Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP).

From Tuesday 1 October 2013 until Monday 31 March 2014 any person wishing to light a fire within the Balranald Local Government Area WILL REQUIRE A PERMIT, however, even with a permit it is necessary to check whether a Total Fire Ban is in force before lighting fires. Serious penalties including fines and/or imprisonment can be imposed for failing to adhere to safety measures.

“People now need to be extremely careful when

using fire”, said Lower Western District Manager Superintendent Steve Walker. “The RFS encourages all residents to continue with their fire hazard reduction activities and ensure their properties are properly prepared for the bush fire season”.

Superintendent Walker is encouraging residents to have a Bush Fire Survival Plan. Bush Fire Survival Plans can be downloaded from the RFS website www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

For more information, contact the Lower Western District Office: 03 5027 4422 or visit the website www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

Cr Steve O’Halloran Cr Lynda Cooke

Bush Fire Danger Period Begins

Balranald

Visitor

Information

Centre

Cnr Market and River Streets

Open Daily

10.00am to 4.00pm

Phone 03 5020 1599

CountryLink tickets and

fishing licences can be

purchased from the

Visitor Information Centre

Expressions of Interest Cleaning of Council Premises

Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably skilled and capable persons to undertake cleaning duties of Council buildings and facilities during periods of staff absence. The duties include vacuuming, mopping, emptying bins, cleaning windows, cobweb removal and cleaning toilets of various Council facilities such as the Council Chambers, Greenham Park Hall, depot, staff building and public toilets. Interested persons are encouraged to contact Ray Mitchell at Council during normal business hours on 03 5020 1300 for specific details of the position.

From the

Mayor’s Office Cr Steve O’Halloran

Next Ordinary Meeting of Council

- Tuesday 15 October 2013 -

Recreational Fishing License

Fee Increase

Fishing license fees have

increased and will take effect

from 1 September 2013

New fees are as

follows:

3 day - $7.00

1 month - $14.00

1 year - $35.00

3 year - $85.00

The new license books will be

available from the Visitor

Information Centre - Market

Street Balranald

Congratulations to Doreen (Rene) O’Halloran, nee Dowling, who celebrated her 94th birthday on 5 September 2013. I believe Rene is the oldest lady in the Balranald Shire.

Alison McGaffin and Wendy McPherson from the NSW Office of Premier and Cabinet met with Councillors and senior staff on 28th August 2013 to discuss future project within the Shire.

On Friday 30th August, 2013 Professor Graham Sansom, Chairman of Local Government Review Panel addressed Councillors on the findings of the Local Government Review.

Congratulations to Balranald Football and Netball Clubs who successfully hosted the CMFNL qualifying final at Greenham Park on 31 August. A great day was had by all.

Big congratulations to the Under 13’s football team who made it all the way to the Grand final on 21 September. This is a fantastic achievement to the players and all those involved behind the scenes including parents and supporters.

Congratulations to Ellie Brougham and Cameron Barrett who represented Balranald Football Netball Club at the Central Murray Football Netball League Vote Count on Monday 16 September. Ellie received the 19 and Under Distinction Award in netball and Cameron Rookie of the Year in football. Balranald Shire is proud of their outstanding achievements in receiving these prestigious awards.

Jamie Maslen, from the Attorney General and Justice Department visited Balranald to meet with Council’s senior staff to discuss options for relocation of the Court House. Council looks forward to a positive report to the Attorney General’s office following the meeting.

Thanks to Mr John Williams MP for organising an urgent meeting with The Hon. Katrina Hodgkinson MP, and his support at this meeting. Minister Hodgkinson assured Mr Williams, the General Manager and myself that she had received information that the town of Balranald had an alternative supply of water. The Minister undertook to respond to situation.

Thanks to Council for allowing me the opportunity to attend the LGNSW Water Conference in Terrigal last month.

General Manager Chris Littlemore, Director Corporate Services Robert Rayner and I attended the New Model Code of Conduct forum on 11 September. John Davies, Leader of Council Governance, and presenter on the day advised he will make regular visits to Balranald Shire and other regional areas.

Open Gardens

You are invited to view and

walk through the gardens of:

MILLEU 385 Lockhart Rd, Goodnight,

(Teas available) and

RIVERNOOK Kyalite - Moulamein Rd,

Kyalite

(Tea and light lunch available)

Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th

October

Both gardens will be open

from 10am to 4.30

Entry to each garden is $7.00

(under 18 years free)

www.opengarden.org.au

Bridge Walk

Decorative Garden

stones

Over the past month Council

has received many

complaints from the

community and visitors in

relation to children removing

the decorative stones

in the garden at the

entrance of the swing bridge

and throwing them into

the river.

Balranald Police have been

advised and are now

monitoring this area.

The Yanga National Park holiday program has been well received, with the last activity for this program being:

A Day in the Garden - Gain a unique insight into the historic Yanga Homestead gardens as you join the “Friends of Yanga” volunteers for a few hours gardening between cups of tea and local yarns. BYO lunch. The final session will be held on October 10 from 9am.

For more info or bookings, call the park office on 03 5020 1764 or visit

www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/Whats-On

5 Rivers Outback Festival events at Yanga

Friday 11 October - Homestead open house - woolshed Local Legends display & Kids Capers @ the woolshed

Saturday 12 October - Homestead open house - woolshed Local Legends display & Festival Outdoor Expo

Sunday 13 October - Homestead open house - woolshed Local Legends display & Festival Outdoor Expo

Monday 14 October - NPWS & Outback Geo Adventures - bus and tag-along tour

Yanga National Park Spring school holiday program

Council adopt Lawn Cemetery

Reservation Policy

Council has adopted a new Lawn Cemetery Reservation Policy for the Balranald and Euston cemeteries.

Reservations will now be allowed in the developed sections of both cemeteries subject to the payment of the relevant fees.

Plot reservations will be non-transferable and a cancellation fee will be applicable on the following scale and will be deducted from the refund of the site fee:

1) Within the first five years of reservation 10% of the site fee 2) After 5 years of reservation 20% of the site fee

Should you wish to have a copy of the policy emailed to you please email council@balranald.nsw.gov.au.

This new Hop-on, Hop-off service for the Balranald Shire area services the residents of Balranald and Euston* on FRIDAY’S. If you require transport to go to the shops, social outings, mothers groups or appointments, support this new local service. The cost is $5 per round trip locally (both in Balranald and Euston) or $10 to travel to Euston on the 4th Friday.

Call 5071 9800 to book

presents

“HEARTLANDS”

An exhibition depicting the history, industries and lives of rural Australians

featuring Internationally recognised artist Chris McClelland

Opening Friday 11th October 2013 Opening Friday 11th October 2013 Opening Friday 11th October 2013

5.30pm

Including official book launch of

Balranald Looking Forward Looking Back

by Balranald Identity, Ken Spinks

Come along and meet Ken and purchase your signed copy

* All works for sale * Free entry

Heritage Study Review

Anyone interested in discussing the Heritage Study Review, Council’s Heritage Consultant Peter Kabaila will be available for an informal discussion over tea or coffee at the Senior Citizens Building on Tuesday 19th November 2013 between 2pm - 4pm.

A collage of older homes within the Balranald township will be available, with the opportunity for owners of these homes to discuss the properties past, and possible inclusion in a pictorial record of the township.

For further information, please contact Ray Mitchell at the Council office during normal business hours on 5020 1300.

Expressions of Interest

Balranald Open Gardens

If you are interested in participating in a Balranald Open Gardens program to coincide with the 2014 - 5 Rivers Outback Festival please contact Myrtle or Shirley at: Café Cassaro on 0427 159 224 or call into the café.