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GENERAL INTEREST Fe b ru a r y 4 Mar MotoX—MX Practice Day Mayor Adult Day Care Monday 10am-2pm, Thursday 2018 16 Mar Balranald Central School P&C Monthly Newsletter for Cr Leigh Byron 10am-2pm at the Hospital. Contact 03 5071 9800 NEWSLETTER International Night the com- 0428 201 301 Seniors Club every Friday 2pm Senior Citizens Hall munity and 17-18 Mar MotoX—MX Rd 1 and Rd 2 Deputy Mayor Hospital Auxiliary 2nd Monday of month 2.30pm, 24-25 Mar 2018 Murrumbidgee Fishing Classic Adult Day Care Centre. Contact Dawn 03 5020 1311 Cr Alan Purtill Amendment to the adopted 0429 201 301 Health Advisory Council (HAC) 4th Monday of 2017-2020 Delivery Plan 31 March BFNC Annual Billy Goat Races and Council’s adopted Delivery Cowpad Lotto from 2pm at month 7:00pm. Contact 03 5071 9800 Program has been amended. Cr Steve O’Halloran Greenham Park Baby & Child Clinic Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri - Balranald 0429 619 880 Tue - Euston An Appendix to the Document has 4 - 15 Apr Seniors Week 2018—event details to Balranald Shire Cr German Ugarte follow Balranald Immunisation Clinic every 2nd Wed been added outlining further 0407 267 087 9.30-11.00am at the Hospital. 0427 699 485 to book Population - 2,300 information regarding the application to the Independent 14 Apr First round for the 2018 football/netball Little Bunyips Playgroup each Thursday 10am to Shire Area - 21,346km² Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal Cr Jo Roberts season: Balranald V Kerang 1pm - River Street. Contact Dee 0429 201 460 for a Special Rate Variation. 0409 147 787 Greenham Park Balranald Shire is Singing Group Friday 1.30pm Presbyterian Church surrounded by five of 13 - 22 Apr Youth Week 2018—event details to all welcome Council welcomes Community Cr Trevor Jolliffe feedback and comments on the follow Men's Shed Tuesdays & Thursdays 8am at the most iconic river amendments. Copies of both the In November 2017, the NSW The Wool Track Road Project 0408 066 460 Heritage Park (behind Visitor Information Centre) systems in NSW. Right—Wool Wagon tracks near MR67 22 Apr MotoX—MX Rd 3 original Delivery Program and Government announced a Left—MR67 looking southward Cr Doug Allen Take Off Weight Naturally Club Mondays 6pm, They are: Amended Delivery Program can contribution of $4.7M towards Below—Project planning 0421 526 671 23-24 June MotoX—Balranald Enduro TBC Multipurpose Centre. Contact Betty 0417 589 284 be located on Council’s website constructing and sealing the the ; and hard copies will be available remaining unsealed sections of Optometrist (from ) last Wednesday of Cr Jeff Mannix 29 July MotoX—MX Rd 4 the ; to view at Balranald Shire Council the Balranald-Ivanhoe Road month. Appointments made at Balranald Chemist 0409 783 075 the ; Office, Balranald Library and (MR67) dubbed the “Wool Track What’s on at Balranald Club Balranald Wool Centre 3rd Friday of month, 11am Euston Post Office. Project”. This contribution is the ; and - 3pm at the Gallery. New members welcome shared by Balranald Shire Council Mondays Members Seniors Lunch the . Written submissions will be ($2.775M) and Central Darling Sun - Wed Happy hour 5-6pm Balranald Community Arts & Crafts Open most Mon - Fri $10 lunch 12-2pm weekdays 10am - 4pm or by appointment. Meetings received at Council by 5.00pm, Shire ($1.925M). Monday 12 March 2018. Mon - Sun Dinner 6 - 9pm 3rd Monday of month, 2pm at the Gallery. Balranald Shire has commenced

Tue &Thu Bingo Tuesday 7pm, Thursday 2pm

Balranald Hospital Auxiliary 2.30pm every 2nd Newsletter published by: To make a submission during the its design and construction Fridays Smorgasbord, raffle / members draw Monday of month at the Adult Day Care Centre exhibition period, you can write a strategy phase of the project BALRANALD SHIRE COUNCIL from 6.30pm letter addressed to: which is focussed on the Saturdays Free Poker from 6.30pm Narelle’s Driving School Contact 0402 782 597 70 MARKET STREET The General Manager remaining 12.5km of unsealed

facebook.com/clubbalranald Balranald History Group 4th Tuesday of month (PO BOX 120) PO Box 120 Balranald NSW 2715 road on the Wool Track within our from 5pm, Theatre Royal Ticketing Office BALRANALD NSW 2715 Email:[email protected] Shire. We are presently in the

Also available at the Club- CanAssist Balranald Branch 2nd Monday of www.balranald.nsw.gov.au process of appointing a survey Performance Improvement * Member drink prices must show membership card month 4pm - 92A Market St. Second-hand book OFFICE HOURS and design contractor, securing Order water and construction materials *Full TAB facilities, *Keno, *Coffee shop, *Pre-paid shop open Mon to Sat 10am & Wednesday 1.30pm 8.30AM TO 5.00PM Council at its February Meeting phone credit, *City Link passes *Fishing licenses, Contact Karen 0404 842 037 or Kirstyn 0448 158 MONDAY TO FRIDAY and pursuing regulatory adopted a 39 point Improvement approvals. Construction is due to *Pre-paid Broadband vouchers, *Seniors Kiosk & 709 PH: 03 5020 1300 Plan (IP) that addressed the commence this July and is internet access, *Free WiFi, *Outdoor seating & FAX: 03 5020 1620 Minister of Local Government smoking area & area within the main bar for under Vision - Phone Yann 03 5023 9500 expected to take approximately 12 AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES Performance Improvement Order. months. 18’s, ** must be accompanied by a Parent/Guardian Sureway Employment & Training Tuesday 0418 322 902 & Wednesday 8.30am–5pm. Contact The IP is available on Council’s The Central Darling Shire What's on at Euston Club Resort Michael 03 4028 4900 Service NSW Hours website. While Council has made previously used their Block Grant Greenham Park 7 Days/week Station46 Bistro open daily - Breakfast Balranald substantive progress, much is still Balranald Presbyterian Church - Mon Ladies KYB allocations to construct and seal Council has resolved to set up a Mon-Thurs 7am-9.30am & Fri-Sun 7am- 9.30am to 4pm to be done. 7.30pm, Last Tues of month PWA, Thurs Music Section 355 Committee to work 10am Lunch 12 - 2pm Dinner 6-8.30pm. Tuesday to Thursday sections of this road. Group worship 5pm, Mens KYB 7.30pm, Fri Ladies with all users of this facility, Café open all day KYB 10am, 3rd Sat of the month, Bidgee Haven Closed for lunch 1pm - 1.45pm Council will by the 13 March 2018 following a written request. Mon/Thurs Free Bingo Mon 10.15am Thurs 7pm service 3pm Sun, Worship Service 10am (last submit to the Minister a progress 2017-18 Repair Program: MR67 Euston We are well advanced on design Tues / Sun Poker Tues from 6.30pm Sun from 6pm Sunday of Month, Hospital service - 2.30pm) 2nd & 4th Thursday of month report. The Committee will for the construction and sealing of Wednesday Raffle night & members draw from 6pm 11.30am to 3pm Disclaimer - Balranald Shire Balranald Rescue Squad meet 3rd Thursday of Wool Track project  provide advice to Council Members cash draw from 7pm Closed for lunch 12.15pm - 1pm 1.6 km of MR67 (Ivanhoe Road) Council reserves the right to edit or month, 8pm, Rescue Squad headquarters. Called the “Wool Track” due the on the management of rewrite submissions for grammar, Thursdays Super draw 7 - 9pm Call Centre 13 77 88 from the northern edge of the historic significance of the bullock Greenham Park style and clarity or to conform to Thu/ Fri Members cash draw from 6pm-8pm Friends of the Southern Cross Market Day - Last existing seal which includes an restrictions of space. Council Thu/Sun Social Bowls. Registration 12.45am - call Saturday of month—Woodsys corner 8.30am drays that delivered wool-laden  develop a Management Plan intersection realignment/widening makes every effort to ensure the John Bond on 5026 4244 wagons to the Murrumbidgee for the Park’s delivery. accuracy of this information and LiveBetter Community Transport for non-urgent WHAT’S OPEN River barges in Balranald, today (see picture at right). Construction Fri & Sat Free Live Entertainment from 7.30pm does not accept responsibility for transport. Contact Connie on 0428335711 Balranald Museum the Balranald-Ivanhoe Road errors or omissions contained MEGA Raffle last Wednesday of month is expected to commence mid to Access to Museum via Visitor Centre within this publication. facebook.com/eustonclubresort Ability Links Balranald Wednesday’s - 0487740000 section (MR67) represents a late March this year, pending Special Rate Variation 7 days per week If you are aware of errors please strategic freight route for notify Council by email: ROAR – Reach Out and Relax Last Tuesday of weather conditions. See inside for report. Balranald Library agriculture and mining. [email protected] month. Contact Chris 0428 096 462 or phone Council on 03 5020 1300. FREE live entertainment Friday & Sat from 7.30pm Monday & Friday 2pm - 5.30pm and Sunday from 1.30pm to 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5.30pm

Balranald Shire Council Newsletter Issue 2 – February 2018 www.balranald.nsw.gov.au

Rubbish Tip Hours Balranald Visitor BALRANALD From the 1 October - 30 April Community News Special Rate Variation Information Tuesday 5.00 - 7.00pm There is a great selection of community events & Discovery Thursday 5.00 - 7.00pm Mayor’s Office coming up in March. Please see below: Council on 12 February 2018 lodged its application with the Centre Saturday 10.00am - 1.00pm Mayor Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART)

Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm Leigh Byron Balranald Football Netball Club seeking a Special Rate Variation for the Balranald Shire Balranald Football Netball Club will be holding the Cnr Market and River Streets Council General Rate. 1 May - 30 September annual Billy Goat Races and Cow Pad Lotto on We are now well into the New Year and have The Variation sought is:- Open Daily Tuesday 3.00 - 5.00pm Saturday, 31 March 2018 from 2pm at Greenham ‘a maximum of 10% increase per annum experienced a sustained period of hot weather. Park. 10.00am to 4.00pm Thursday 3.00 - 5.00pm including the annual rate peg for seven years’. Saturday 10.00am - 1.00pm Whilst Council did not hold a meeting during January, If the application for IPART is approved it is Phone 03 5020 1599 Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm Balranald Central School proposed to commence in the 2018/19 Financial Year. work has continued. www.visitbalranald.com.au

EUSTON P & C International Night There have been a number of external assessments of Tuesday 1.00pm - 6.00pm Council after much deliberation and consideration of Friday 16 March 2018 A selection of culinary the issues, resolved to apply for a SRV as part of the Council’s financial sustainability and capacity to deliver Thursday 1.00pm - 6.00pm delights from many different cultures plus a services and manage, maintain and fund assets. These Sunday 9.00am - 3.00pm solution to address its long term financial performance from 'Rhythm of Life African Drummers' CountryLink tickets and sustainability. A detailed report is included in this reports indicate that Council currently is in a weak financial with traditional singing and accompanying harp and position and lacks capacity to effectively manage assets at a fishing licences can be newsletter. djembe drum as well as performances from our many sustainable level. purchased from the Tip Tokens $11.00 talented students and locals! This will be another are available from The recruitment of a new General Manger has Visitor Information Centre amazing event bringing our community together. Council’s current low rate base is inadequate to sustain a Councils office, commenced and Council hopes to announce an Bring the kids, the grandparents and all the family financially viable Council with the capacity to deliver Visitor Information Centre, appointment in early March. Once this appointment is along for a great evening of entertainment and fun! services, assets and regulatory obligations to the Council Easter Market Street, Café Cassaro finalised we will commence the appointment of a new satisfaction of the Community and Government. Euston Post Office & Takeaway Director Corporate and Community Development. Office Closures MotoX Fees start from $11 per Acting General Manager, Bob Stewart, and myself See the calendar of events for upcoming activities In April 2017, the NSW Minister issued Council with a Performance Improvement Order which required The above graphs indicate Council’s Income and Balranald Shire Council Office one axle trailer or utility travelled to Broken Hill, meeting with representatives Expenditure break up Council to address amongst other issues, its finances. will be closed from 5pm of the Far West Councils for a presentation from the Thursday 29th March 2018 Office of Local Government regarding the options for The Gallery and will re-open at 8.30am Joint Organisations in our region. The Balranald Gallery is applying for a grant to Balranald Shire Council has a low rate base and after reviewing Tuesday 3rd April 2018. Garbage Collection replace the deteriorated main gallery roof. The grant To report emergencies Council hosted the Western Division Conference on will also include a nearby storage shed with a operational expenditure and opportunities to maximise non- call 0418 322 902 . the 24—27 February 2018, this brought over 55 modern picture storage system and space for student visitors to our Shire and was a fantastic event. Look materials needed for current and future programs. rating income including grants, was left with only one option to: Service NSW (formerly RTA/ out in next month’s newsletter for a full report. RMS) will be closed from  Review its Rating Structure 4pm Thursday 29th March I would like to thank all our guests who attended, our and apply for a Special Rate 2018 and will re-open at speakers for presenting and the following sponsors Variation 9.30am Tuesday 3rd April for their support: Cadia, Office of NSW Small 2018 2018. Please call Service NSW Please don’t over fill Business, Service NSW, NBN, Glacier, Blackadder, A council’s rating structure and with any enquiries on 13 77 88 Balmoral, and Pistachios. Balranald Shire Councils Senior’s Week event will valuation changes are the main your bin! factors that will determine what Balranald Library will be closed In other news, funding of the Wool Track Project has be held in April 2018. Residents, please note! happens to rates on an individual from 5.30pm Wednesday 28th been confirmed and details on project planning are property. A general revaluation by March 2018 and will reported in this newsletter. If you are a senior (60 years and over), Only Council stamped bins, Aboriginal / Torres Straight Islander 50 years or the Valuer General may result in reopen 9am Wednesday 4th

green with red lids, will be over, or over the age of 50 and have a life-long the value of some land in a April 2018. collected by the contractor. Next Ordinary Meeting of Council disability and have not previously been part of Council area increasing or The next meeting will be on these celebrations but would like to be involved, Balranald Visitor Information decreasing by more than other please contact Council to have your details Centre will be closed As previously advised, Tuesday 20 March 2017 land. Where this happens, the waste must be confined to allow registered. Phone 03 5020 1300 or email rate burden will shift. Good Friday and open regular the bin lid to fully close at the [email protected] hours all other days. kerbside pickup. During consultation on the Special Balranald Police Update Rate Variation, there was Easter 2018 Garbage Overfilled bins result in littering considerable concern expressed Collection Narelle Tucker, Sergeant and will not be collected by the about the current rate structure Balranald Businesses & Euston contractor. 8th January 2018 a 45 year old male was charged with giving firearms to a person not authorised. He will and the burden imposed on rural residents who have their bins lands. Council will revise its rate collected on Fridays are Your help is greatly appreciated. appear at Hay Local Court on 19th February 2018. structure in 2019/20. advised that Easter Collection 11th January 2018 a 23 year old Balranald male was charged with Intimidation. He will appear at Hay Local Court on 19th February 2018. will be Thursday 29th March Ensure your bin is put 31st January 2018 a 48 year old Balranald male was charged with Breach AVO and is currently bail refused. IPART will announce its decision 2018 (instead of Good Friday) out on the kerb the 2nd February 2018 a 52 year old Euston male was charged with driving unlicensed. He will appear at Hay on Council’s application Local Court on 19th March 2018. on 12 May 2018. Balranald Residents who have 4th February 2018 a 37 year old Swan Hill male was charged with driving unlicensed. He will appear at Hay their bins collected on Local Court on 16th April 2018. IPART is currently accepting Mondays are advised that 11th January 2018 a 32 year old Balranald female was issued a Parking Infringement Notice for parking in a public submissions for 4 weeks Easter collection will be same disabled zone. Police would like to remind residents it is an offence to park in a disabled zone without a from 12 February to 12 March as usual, on Monday. permit. The penalty for this offence is a $549. 2018. For further information, please visit IPART’s website: If you see or hear anything suspicious please contact Police on 03 5020 1404 or www.ipart.nsw.gov.au Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.