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New Residents Guide 2021 Welcome to Walgett Shire New Residents Guide 2021 Welcome to Walgett Shire Plains of Plenty Ridges of Riches Welcome From the Mayor: The shire has an abundance of wildlife and flora on display, not to mention spectacular sunrises and brilliant sunsets to open and close your day. My fellow councillors and I are a united team, working together for the betterment of our wonderful and diverse communities, and we are very proud of the Walgett Shire and its people. Our passion and love for the shire makes for a healthy relationship, one that will take Council and its communities to bigger and better things in the coming years. Our management executive team, led by General Manager, Mike Urquhart is focusing upon revitalizing the shire with Infrastructure asset management strategies, water plans, risk management, economic development, growing the tourism trade and upgrading our sporting facilities. Council is focusing its attention and resources on drought proofing the shire with either additional bores or off river storage projects. Mayor Ian Woodcock TOWNS, VILLAGES, HAMLETS & RESERVES IN THE SHIRE Walgett, Lightning Ridge, Collarenebri, Burren Junction, Cumborah, Carinda, Grawin/Sheepyards/Glengarry, Rowena, Come-By-Chance, Cryon, Pokataroo, Merrywinebone, Namoi, Gingie & Walli Aboriginal Reserves Council Meetings Council Meetings in 2021 Meetings will be held in the Council Chambers; 77 Fox Street Walgett NSW 2832 Council Meetings are scheduled at 11:00am on the fourth Tuesday of each month, except in January, when meetings may be scheduled, and in February and December, when the meeting will be on the third Tuesday. Members of the public wishing to address the Public Forum are requested to fill the form or to contact Council by telephone or in person. Persons not registered to speak will not be able to address Council. Councillors Deputy Mayor Mayor Lawrence Walford Manuel Martinez Ian Woodcock Lightning Ridge Lightning Ridge Lightning Ridge 0439752372 0456292782 0417157558 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Jane Keir Bill Murray Michael Taylor Come-By-Chance Walgett Lightnin g Ridge 0427255268 0428253555 0427433231 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Kelly Smith Tanya Cameron Robbie Turnbull Collarenebri Rowena Lightning Ridge 0427459736 0429965229 0447725908 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] *ABS data as of 2016 WALGETT SNAPSHOT Total Population Median Age 33 Male 50.6% 2145 Female 49.4% Median House Price Average Summer Average Winter $180 000 Temp 34.5 Temp 18 Median House Rental $170 week Average Yearly Rainfall Total land area in Walgett 244mm Shire 22 3300km² WALGETT SHIRE SERVICES Rubbish Collection: Tuesday – Walgett, Gingie and Namoi Reserves Wednesday – Lightning Ridge and Cumborah Thursday – Collarenerbi, Walli Mission, Pokataroo, Merrywinebone, Rowena, and Burren Junction Friday – Carinda Landfills are located in Walgett, Lightning Ridge, Collarenebri, Rowena, Burren Junction, Come- By-Chance, Carinda, Glengarry and Grawin Operating hours are: Walgett & L/Ridge 8.30am– 12pm 1pm– 4pm Burren Junction 8am– 4pm Mon to Friday 9am-4pm Saturday Collarenebri 8am– 4pm Mon to Fri 7am—12pm Sat & Sun Rowena, Come-By-Chance, Carinda, Grawin and Sheepyards open 24/7 Rates can be paid at Australia Post, BPAY, Eftpos, Mail, Direct Deposit or Centrepay. More infor- mation can be obtained by calling the Rates Clerk on 68286100 Roads—Road condition reports are available via Social Media or the Shire website. Maps of the roads and road surfaces are available on the Shire website. Pets— New residents, don’t forget to change your address with your dog or cat registration and microchip? You can do this online or by visiting the Shire. Dogs and cats are by law supposed to be registered and microchipped. The Shire’s Regulatory Officer (Ranger) provides a range of services for the public. Duties include Companion Animal microchipping, free removal of unwanted pets and impounding of stray ani- mals. The Regulatory Officer is also on call for emergency situations such as dogs attacking people or animals. The Police service also has the ability to deal with emergency situations. Other Regulatory Officer responsibilities include: Issue “on the spot” infringement notices for breaches of animal and pollution related offences. Patrol of streets, laneways and public areas in respect of the administration of dog control and abandoned vehicles. Investigate public complaints and take appropriate action. For all enquiries please phone Council’s Regulatory Officer (Ranger) on 0418 684 710 (follow the prompts after hours) For more information contact Walgett Shire Council or visit the website Vet Services—North West Vets are based in Coonamble and have offices in Lightning Ridge and Walgett . They visit Walgett on Tuesdays and Thursday at 84 Fox St and Lighting Ridge on Wednesdays at 27 Gem St. They can be contacted on 68221381 Coonamble, 68283370 in Walgett and 68292199 in Lightning Ridge Health Services . Lightning Ridge Community Health - Mondays, Burren Junction Community Care Service Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service (Wee Waa Community Care Service) Wednesdays & Fridays and drop in as required de- Clinic CWA Rooms - Burren Junction pending on availability. PO Box 396 Every Monday 10.00 – 2.00pm Available for school/TAFE/local GOV/ NGO’s edu- 37 Pitt Street ,Walgett NSW 2832 P: 02 6795 0400 cation and training around Sexual health, STI’s P: 02 6820 3777 prevention , Contraception ,Puberty and work- F: 02 6828 1201 Carinda Community Health shops – BOOKINGS ONLY E: [email protected] Mondays (ring Walgett Hospital) W: www.walgettams.com.au Hare Street United Hospital Auxiliary (UHA) Opening Hours: Carinda Marian Faulkner – Secretary Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm P: 02 6823 2201 M: 0488 792 130 Closed for lunch 1.00pm – 2.00pm W: www.uhansw.websyte.com.au Collarenebri Health Service (Hospital) Dental 37 Pitt Street, Walgett NSW 2832 Walgett Street Walgett Doctor's Surgery P: 02 6820 3736 PO Box 66 141 Fox Street, Walgett NSW 2832 F: 02 6828 1201 P: 02 67 564 888 P: 02 6828 2133 F: 02 6756 2282 F: 02 6828 2050 Goonimoo Mobile Children’s Services Community Nurse E: [email protected] Lot 1 Dundas Street P:02 67564 861 Opening Hours: Walgett NSW 2832 Aboriginal Health Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm P: 02 6820 3752 P: 02 6756 4862 Saturday 9.00am – 12.00pm F: 02 6828 2346 Meals on wheels W: www.rarms.com.au P: 02 6756 4888 MEDICAL CENTRE Walgett Pharmacy Doctor’s Reception 48 Fox Street, Walgett, NSW 2832 P: 02 6756 4830 P: 02 6828 1049 Fax: 02 6828 2879 Collarenebri Multi-Purpose Service (Part of [email protected] Western NSW Local Health District) Suzanne Mahoney – Health Service Manager Walgett Multi-Purpose Service 62 Walgett St, Collarenebri NSW 2833 141 Fox Street P: 02 6756 4800 Po Box 21, Walgett NSW 2832 F: 02 6756 2282 P: 02 6828 6000 [email protected] F: 02 6828 2194 *Private Medical Practice onsite E: [email protected] P: 02 6756 4830 Outback Wellness Clinic Collarenebri Pharmacy Address: LIGHTNING RIDGE 2A Wilson Street, Phone: 0438162182 Collarenebri NSW 2833 E-mail: [email protected] P/F: 02 6756 2288 Website: www.outbackwellness.com.au E: [email protected] Opening Hours: Contact: Mon to Fri 9.00am - 5:00pm Person- Sharyn McKay Position: Owner/Consultant Additional Contact information: Please phone and if Lightning Ridge Health Centre unattended leave a message 2/53 Morilla St, Brief Description: An effective Natural Health Therapy PO Box 1800 which helps you to overcome PAIN, STRESS & Lightning Ridge,NSW, 2834 LEARNING ISSUES, that may be impacting family P: 02 6829 1188 F: 02 6829 1198 life. W: www.rarms.com.au Non-invasive; Drug Free Sexual Health Clinics Free confidential service offering testing, treatment & White's Pharmacy Lightning Ridge education. Rhonda White - Owner Kim Grant – Sexual Health Nurse PO Box 63 P: 02 6829 9900 19 Morilla Street, F: 02 6829 4946 Lightning Ridge NSW 2834 Walgett Hospital – Tuesday’s P: 02 6829 0370 rd Walgett AMS - 3 Thursday of each month. F: 02 6829 1372 st Collarenebri Hospital - 1 Monday of each month E: [email protected] Parks, Pools & Sports grounds Walgett Shire has numerous parks with great playgrounds, exercise equipment and public toilets. Swimming pools are located in Walgett, Lightning Ridge (water park, pool & indoor pool with Diving fa- cilities), Carinda, Collarenebri and Burren Junction. Artesian Bore Baths are located in Walgett— Closed October to March Lightning Ridge—Open 24/7 Burren Junction—Closed October to March Recreational Facilities – each town in the Shire has excellent sporting facilities that cater for the full range of pursuits. These include: Golf Courses Outdoor netball/basketball Sporting ovals Skate Parks Bowling Greens Walking Tracks Tennis Courts Horse Racing Tracks Pistol Club Fishing Library Information You will be amazed at the range of materials that you can access free of charge in- cluding books, newspapers and magazines, DVD’s and audio books and if it is some- thing that we don’t have that you are looking for we can source it for you. Also available are free programs and resources ranging from early childhood, com- munity interest, recreational and art programs that cover a multitude of interests and topics suitable for everyone. You can use our computers to access the internet and Microsoft Office, plus printing and scanning facilities are available for use at our locations. Free Wi-Fi is available at both of our branches We provide free 24/7 access to our eResources including eBooks, eAudios, eMaga- zines , and other online resources. Our friendly library staff will assist you with your application and issue you with your membership card, the entire process takes only a few minutes and you can en- joy all the benefits the library provides immediately.
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