Council’s Budget Adopted

Balranald Shire Council wishes to advise residents and

the general public that the 2018/19 Operational Plan

which includes the budget, was approved and adopted

at its Ordinary Meeting of Council on 26 June 2018.

The Budget came into effect on 1 July 2018 and will be

available for viewing at the Council office or on

Council’s website www.balranald.nsw.gov.au

For further details, enquiries, or to view the Operational

Plan, please contact the Council Office during business

hours.

National General Assembly 2018

During Council’s recent attendance at the Australian National General Assembly in Canberra, Councillor Purtill Deputy Mayor, Councillor O’Halloran and the General Manager Michael Kitzelmann, met with several Federal Members and Ministers representing our community and the opportunities that are occurring. The highlight of the event was a private function at Parliament House with our Federal Member Susan Ley and The Hon. Keith Pitt MP, Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister.

Pictured at right, Opposition leader the Hon. Bill Shorten briefly discussing opportunities within the Balranald Shire Council area with Councillor Purtill. Councillor Purtill formerly invited Mr Shorten and his Shadow Cabinet to visit our growing area, providing a very brief overview of the extensive development that has been proposed or is under progress in our local community.

BALRANALD SHIRE COUNCIL 70 Market Street

PO Box 120

BALRANALD NSW 2715

www.balranald.nsw.gov.au

Office Hours

8.30am to 5pm

Monday to Friday

Ph 03 5020 1300

After Hours Emergencies

0418 322 902

RELATED SERVICES

BALRANALD LIBRARY

Monday & Friday 2pm-5.30pm

Wednesday 9am-5.30pm

(Closed for lunch 12pm-1pm)

BALRANALD VISITOR

INFORMATION &

DISCOVERY CENTRE

Cnr Market & River Streets

Open Daily 10am-4pm

Ph 03 5020 1599

www.visitbalrnald.com.au

CountryLink tickets and fishing

licenses can be purchased here

BALRANALD MUSEUM

Access via Visitor Centre, 7 days

SERVICE NSW

(formerly RMS/RTA)

Balranald

9.30am to 4pm

Tuesday to Friday

(Closed for lunch 1pm-1.45pm)

Euston

11.30am to 3pm

2nd and 4th Thursday of month

(Closed for lunch 12.15pm—1pm)

SNSW Call Centre 13 77 88

TIP HOURS

Balranald (1 May—30 Sept)

Tuesday & Thursday 3pm-5pm

Saturday 10am-1pm

Sunday 10am-3pm

Euston (all year)

Tuesday & Thursday 1pm-6pm

Sunday 9am-3pm

Tokens available from Council

Office, Visitor Centre, Café

Cassaro & Euston Post Office

Balranald Shire Council ISS UE

June

2018

6 NEWSLETTER

CUSTOMERS PLEASE NOTE

BALRANALD SERVICE NSW AGENCY OFFICE HOURS HAVE CHANGED

NEW OPENING HOURS:

TUESDAY TO FRIDAY 9.30am –4pm

(closed 1pm—1.45pm for lunch)

CLOSED MONDAY

Stronger Country Communities Fund: Balranald Market Streetscape Revitalisation Project Update

The community reference group managed to identify a number of opportunities and focus areas at a workshop in May. These focus areas will guide the urban designer in her concept design.

A next step would be for the draft concept design to be reviewed by the community reference group at a second workshop early in July. Project representatives will be setting up an information stall at the Senior Citizen’s Centre as a listening post to engage with the Balranald community to discuss the concept design and to get feedback, the morning after the workshop. Please see attached flyer for further details. Everybody is encouraged to stop by and have a look at what ideas are being considered.

Construction and sealing of approximately two kilometres of the Balranald-Ivanhoe Road from the edge of the seal (approximately 166km north of Balranald) has begun in earnest this month. The Mildura-Ivanhoe / Clare-Mossgiel intersection has also been realigned to bring it up to Austroad Standards for road safety. Road users looking to pass through this construction works are asked to follow signs, show caution and drive to conditions. It is anticipated that this construct and seal project will be completed by the end of July (subject to weather conditions).

Balranald-Ivanhoe Road Construction

To see a l l these photos in colour go to: www.balranald .nsw.gov.au

Next Ordinary Meeting of Council

The next meeting will be on:

-Tuesday 17th July 2018-

As the financial year turns over it is a busy time for

Council. I would like to extend my thanks to Council

staff for preparing the Operational Plan for the

2018/2019 financial year which was adopted at the

June Council meeting and includes a budget that will

produce a modest surplus. An excellent outcome

and credit to the hard work of all involved.

Looking ahead it gives me great pleasure to advise

that a display case is going to be placed in Council’s

foyer to house memorabilia of former Shire Clerk,

Norma Male BEM, kindly donated by her family.

Council Chambers was dedicated in honour of

Ms Male in recognition of her 30 years service as

Clerk to the Shire and her achievement of becoming

the first female Shire Clerk in NSW. It is a privilege

to receive this memorabilia and I extend my thanks

to Ms Male’s family for their generosity to our Shire.

From the

Mayor’s Office

Euston Water Treatment Plant—Tank Replacement Great news, Euston: The new carbon filtration tanks with filtration media have been installed! These tanks are superior in strength and in durability and have replaced the old tanks. The tanks have been tested and successfully commissioned and are now fully operational.

Hostel Mock Wedding

In celebration of the Royal’s big event, Bidgee Haven held a Royal Wedding of it’s own last month. Hostel Manager Genevieve McConnell officiated and staff and residents all had a role to play in the grand occasion. Kaitley Linnett and Toni Tyrer played the roles of Prince Harry and Megan Markle, respectively. The “royals” greeted the residents as their distinguished guests in the roles Dukes and Duchesses. It was a grand celebration, thoroughly enjoyed by all. Pictured below, Barry “Prince Phillip” presents the bride, Duchess Agnes presents a gift to the royal couple, the married couple take to the floor for the first dance, Duchess Joan presents flowers to the bride, residents and staff enjoying the wedding.

Council News

Domestic Firewood Permits – Yanga National Park

Permits are available from 1st May until 30th September 2018 for domestic firewood collection on Yanga National Park. The available firewood is from a single collection point and consists of redgum milled timber offcuts (sleeper backs). Permits cost $25/tonne or $12.50/tonne for pensioner concession with a limit of 6 tonne per household per year. Permits are only available to residents of Balranald and Murray River Shires. For more information or permit applications please visit the Yanga Park Office, Homestead Precinct, Sturt Hwy Balranald or call 03 5020 1764.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT Development Application No 49/2018 and Statement of Environmental Effects has been submitted to Balranald Shire Council as the consent authority for assessment. Applicant: James Golsworthy Consulting Description: Workers Accommodation Facility Location: 61 Bank Street, Balranald NSW 2715 Lot 37, 38 & 39 DP 751170 The subject Development Application and Statement of Environmental Effects are on display from the 29th June 2018 to the 27th July 2018 at the Balranald Shire Council Office and on Councils website. Any person may lodge a written submission, during the exhibition period, to Balranald Shire Council concerning the Development Application. If the submission is by way of objection, the grounds of the objection must be specified in the submission. Written submissions will be received up until 4:00pm 27th July 2018 and should be addressed to the General Manager, Balranald Shire Council, PO Box 120, Balranald NSW 2715. Any person who makes a submission by way of objection and is dissatisfied with the determination of the consent authority to grant development consent, may appeal to the Land and Environment Court. Council may publish the name, address and the submissions of the person/s or organisation/s from whom a submission is received, unless clear instruction is given other than this information is not to be published. For further information please contact Council’s Director Infrastructure & Development, Mr Andre Pretorius, on Ph 03 5020 1300.

Balranald Pony Club Annual Camp

7th-9th July 2018

This weekend Balranald Pony Club wishes to

invite the community & visitors to the Pony

Club grounds (O’Connor Street West) during

their Annual Camp. There will be many

participants from around the district receiving

instruction from high class coaches.

Action from 9am to 4pm each day.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be available

to purchase over the weekend with

entertainment under lights Saturday &

Sunday night.

Anyone willing to assist with catering is

greatly appreciated and welcomed. Please

get in touch with Emma Scott.

Men’s Shed

The Men’s Shed would like

to share with the community

a recent project, pictured

left. A customer brought in

the antlers and the

Mens Shed worked to come

up with the head and base

for wall mounting.

Carn the Roos

Greenham Park received an

exciting new addition on

9 May 2018 as former

Balranald resident, Des

Robertson, and local Mark

Scott painted artwork (photo

left) on the surface of the

Senior Oval. It is a great

display of home team spirit.

NSW Gun Amnesty

A three month Firearm Amnesty has begun in

NSW, running from 1 July to 30 September.

The Amnesty is an opportunity to surrender

unwanted or prohibited weapons or become

a responsible firearm owner and register the

gun or rifle without fear of prosecution.

In the 2017 Amnesty 24,831 firearms and

1898 firearm parts were brought in for

destruction, sale or registration.

Firearms and firearm-related items can be

surrendered under amnesty arrangements at

approved drop-off points, which include

licensed firearm dealers, mobile stations, and

police stations. Under no circumstances

should loaded firearms be taken into public

places – including police stations.

Anyone with concerns about handling

firearms or safely transporting them, can

contact the NSW Police Force Firearms

Registry on 1300 362 562 for assistance.

Benanee Fire Station Extension Opening

On Friday 11 May 2018 Councillors Jolliffe

and O’Halloran attended the official opening

of the Benanee Fire Station Extension.

The Gallery News:

South West Music presents -

An Evening with the Grigoryan Brothers

SW Music invites you to an evening with classical guitarists " The Grigoryan Brothers" at “The Gallery”, 51 Mayall Street Balranald Thursday 5th July@ 6.30pm. Cost: $70 per double or $40 per single. Children are free! Come along & enjoy a wine, nibbles and wonderful musicians in a unique environment. Reserve your seat now: email: thegallery5@bigpond.com or phone 0488728986. Now showing @ "The Gallery " & celebrating almost 50 years of friendships through wonderful ways with this versatile fibre is "WOOL AWAY", an exhibition of many pieces of weaving, sculptures & wearable art. Open most days "The Gallery" also features the unique work of versatile artist and craftsman Steve Cole, along with a range of handmade jewellery, pottery, glassware, paintings as well as the traditional oilskin Didgeridoona products.

Euston Police Update

David Ford, Acting Sergeant

Sometime between 9th April & 2nd June a Church St, Balranald residence was broken into by unknown person(s). The following items have been reported as being stolen by the resident; 4 x Televisions, chainsaw, mower, whipper snipper, electric guitar, amplifer, car stereo, child's scooter, 4 x camp overs, medium size gas bottle, red generator, 6x4 trailer. Anyone with any information in relation to this incident is requested to contact Balranald Police or Crimestoppers.

Monday 4th June a 35 year old male from Wangaratta Victoria was stopped on Market Street for a random breath test. A positive reading for alcohol was returned with the male subsequently charged with low range PCA.

Friday 8th June a 30 year old Malaysian national was stopped on the Sturt Highway, Euston for a random breath test. A positive reading for alcohol was returned with the male subsequently charged with low range PCA.

Sunday 10th June a QLD registered vehicle was stopped on the Sturt Highway for the purpose of a random breath test. The 60 year old male driver indicated to police he had never held a licence. His 56 year old female passenger, the registered owner of the vehicle, indicated to police she was aware the male had never held a drivers licence. The male was subsequently charged with driving a vehicle having never held a licence whilst the female owner received a traffic infringement notice for knowingly permit never held licenced holder to operate vehicle.

Between 2355 Saturday 16th & 1000 Sunday 17th June unknown person(s) have thrown a paver through the rear cab window of a uti lity parked at a Dowling St, Balranald residence. Anyone with any information in relation to this incident is requested to contact Balranald Police or Crimestoppers.

Police have in recent times be called to a number of fires at various residential and commercial properties in Balranald & Euston. Residents and business owners are reminded by police that although it is now winter time local fire fighters and neighbours of involved locations are required to be contacted and advised of any fires that are intended to be lit for the purpose of rubbish burn off etc. In one recent instance a large commercial facility in Euston was issued with an $1100 infringement notice for failing to abide by these requirements.

Community News

Councilor Contact

Details

Mayor

Cr Leigh Byron

0428 201 301

Deputy Mayor

Cr Alan Purtill

0429 201 301

Cr Steve O’Halloran

0429 619 880

Cr German Ugarte

0407 267 087

Cr Jo Roberts

0409 147 787

Cr Trevor Jolliffe

0408 066 460

Cr Doug Allen

0421 526 671

Cr Jeff Mannix

0409 783 075

DISCLAIMER

Balranald Shire Council

reserves the right to edit or

rewrite submissions for

grammar, style and clarity or

to conform to restrictions of

space. Council makes every

effort to ensure the accuracy

of this information and does

not accept responsibility for

errors or omissions contained

within this publication. If you

are aware of errors please

notify Council by email:

council@balranald.nsw.gov.au

or phone 03 5020 1300.

UPCOMING EVENTS

5 Jul At The Gallery: An Evening with the

Grigoryan Brothers

7-9 Jul Balranald Pony Club Camp

14 Jul Robinvale Country Market—Caix Square

Celebrating 8yrs of market coordination

21 Jul Balranald FNC v Swan Hill at home.

Family Night “Christmas in July” dress-up

29 Jul MotoX—MX Rd 4

4 Aug

Balranald FNC v Nyah/NW United at

home. Black Tie Roo Ball celebrating

1978 Reserves Premiership Reunion

5 Aug

Balranald Pony Club Come & Try Day

celebrating all horses birthday.

All welcome—contact Emma Scott

25-26 Aug MotoX—The Gums Enduro Moulamein

9 Sept MotoX—MX Rd 5

Mondays

Sun - Wed

Mon - Fri

Mon - Sun

Tue &Thu

Fridays

Saturdays

What’s on at Balranald Club

Members Seniors Lunch

Happy hour 5-6pm

$10 lunch 12-2pm

Dinner 6 - 9pm

Bingo Tuesday 7pm, Thursday 2pm

Smorgasbord, raffle / members draw

from 6.30pm

Free Poker from 6.30pm

facebook.com/clubbalranald

Also available at the Club-

Member drink prices must show membership card *Full

TAB facilities, *Keno, *Coffee shop, *Pre-paid phone

credit, *City Link passes *Fishing licenses,

*Pre-paid Broadband vouchers, *Seniors Kiosk &

internet access, *Free WiFi, *Outdoor seating &

smoking area & area within the main bar for under 18’s,

** must be accompanied by a Parent/Guardian

7 Days/week

Mon/Thurs

Tues / Sun

Wednesday

Thursdays

Thu/ Fri

Thu/Sun

Fri & Sat

What's on at Euston Club Resort

Station46 Bistro open daily - Breakfast

Mon-Thurs 7am-9.30am & Fri-Sun 7am-

10am Lunch 12 - 2pm Dinner 6-8.30pm.

Café open all day

Free Bingo Mon 10.15am Thurs 7pm

Poker Tues from 6.30pm Sun from 6pm

Raffle night & members draw from 6pm-

Members cash draw from 7pm

Riverina Super draw 7 - 9pm

Members cash draw from 6pm-8pm

Social Bowls. Registration 12.45am - call

John Bond on 5026 4244

Free Live Entertainment from 7.30pm

MEGA Raffle last Wednesday of month

facebook.com/eustonclubresort

FREE live entertainment Friday & Sat from 7.30pm

and Sunday from 1.30pm to 5pm

COMMUNITY GENERAL INTEREST

Adult Day Care Monday 10am-2pm, Thursday 10am-2pm at the Hospital. Contact 03 5071 9800

Seniors Club every Friday 2pm Senior Citizens Hall

Hospital Auxiliary 2nd Monday of month 2.30pm, Adult Day Care Centre. Contact Karen 0404 842 037

Health Advisory Council (HAC) 4th Monday of month 7:00pm. Contact 03 5071 9800

Baby & Child Clinic Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri–Balranald Tue - Euston

Balranald Immunisation Clinic every 2nd Wed 9.30-11.00am at the Hospital. 0427 699 485 to book

Little Bunyips Playgroup each Thursday 10am to 1pm - corner of Market and River Street. Contact Jess 0488 697 533

Singing Group Friday 1.30pm Presbyterian Church all welcome

Men's Shed Tuesdays & Thursdays 8am at Heritage Park (behind Visitor Information Centre)

Take Off Weight Naturally Club Mondays 6pm, Multipurpose Centre. Contact Betty 0417 589 284

Optometrist (from Deniliquin) last Wednesday of month. Appointments made at Balranald Chemist

Balranald Wool Centre 3rd Friday of month, 10am - 3pm at the Gallery. New members welcome

Balranald Community Arts & Crafts Open most weekdays 10am - 4pm or by appointment. Meetings 3rd Monday of month, 2pm at the Gallery.

Narelle’s Driving School Contact 0402 782 597

Balranald History Group 4th Tuesday of month from 5pm, Theatre Royal Ticketing Office

CanAssist Balranald Branch 2nd Monday of month 4pm - 92A Market St. Bookshop open Mon to Sat when volunteers available or by appointment by phoning Karen on 0404 842 037 or Kirstyn on 0448 158 709

Vision Australia - Phone Yann 03 5023 9500

Sureway Employment & Training Tuesday & Wednesday 8.30am–5pm. Contact 03 4028 4900

Balranald Presbyterian Church - Mon Ladies KYB 7.30pm, Last Tues of month PWA, Thurs Mu-sic Group worship 5pm, Mens KYB 7.30pm, Fri Ladies KYB 10am, 3rd Sat of the month, Bidgee Haven service 3pm Sun, Worship Service 10am (last Sunday of Month, Hospital service - 2.30pm)

Balranald Rescue Squad meet 3rd Thursday of month, 8pm, Rescue Squad headquarters.

Friends of the Southern Cross Market Day - Last Saturday of month—Woodsys corner 8.30am

LiveBetter Community Transport for non-urgent transport. Contact Connie on 0428 335 711

Ability Links Balranald Wednesday’s - phone 0487 740 000

ROAR – Reach Out and Relax Last Tuesday of month. Contact Chris 0428 096 462 Pony Club please contact Emma Scott or Rhani Neville

Balranald Shire Council Newsletter Issue 6—June 2018

Temporary night

closures of Swan Hill

Bridge over the

Murray River

Roads and Maritime Services

will carry out the work, which

involves improving safety on

the pedestrian walkway and

installing external support

structures to remove the

current width restriction.

Roads and Maritime Services

will close the bridge between

11pm and 6am from

Monday to Thursday and

expect to complete the work

in October 2018, weather

permitting.