LivingWelcome in the Warren To the Region Guide Warren Region Snapshot of the Warren Region Area 10,860 square km Elevation 197 metres Towns and Villages Towns: Warren Villages: Nevertire and Collie Population 2,758 people Average Rental Cost $110 per week Average Real Estate Cost $130,000 for a house Road Distances From Warren Dubbo 1 hour Canberra 5.75 hours Newcastle 6 hours Sydney 6.25 hours Brisbane 9.5 hours Melbourne 9.75 hours Key Industry Sectors Agriculture, Public Administration and Safety, Retail Trade, Health Care and Social Assistance, Education and Training. Transport Fly and Drive Qantas Link and Regional Express fly to and from Dubbo more than 100 times a week. Warren is a one hour drive from Dubbo airport. Rail and Coach CountryLink provides a train service between Sydney and Dubbo with a connecting bus service between Dubbo, Nevertire and Warren. New Residents The Warren Chamber of Commerce hosts Welcome to Warren events for new residents. It is an ideal way to meet other community members and learn what the region has to offer. Please contact Warren Shire Council on 02 6847 6600 for more information. Discover the Warren Region View a copy of the Discover Warren Region Visitor Guide online at www.warren.nsw.gov.au or collect a copy from the Warren Visitor Information Centre at 6 Burton Street. Events The Warren region holds more than 30 events annually. Some of the highlights include: March/April Golden Ibis Shoot September/October Warren Community Triathlon Nevertire Family Muster Sheep Breeders Race Meeting November/December May/June Cotton Cup Race Meeting Warren Show Macquarie River Fishing Classic July/August Twilight Race Meeting Warren Polocrosse Carnival Warren Campdraft Weekend View a copy of the Calender of Events at www.warren.nsw.gov.au or collect a copy from Warren Shire Council at 115 Dubbo Street. Employment Employment Sectors The top employment sectors in the region are: Agriculture; Public Administration and Safety; Retail Trade; Health Care and Social Assistance; Education and Training. Employment Search Engines Employment services in Warren www.seek.com.au Joblink Plus www.mycareer.com.au Address: 8b Burton Street www.careerone.com.au Warren Phone: (02) 6847 3977 www.gumtree.com.au Email: [email protected] Website: www.joblinkplus.com.au/ Real Estate Live the Australian Dream in Warren with affordable property and rental markets Considering renting? Average weekly rental price only $110 (As at 2012) Thinking of buying? Average price of only $130, 000 for a house (As at 2014) Real Estate Agencies in Warren Coonamble Real Estate Dubbo Street, Warren (02) 6822 5505 [email protected] www.coonamblerealestate.com.au Landmark Wilson Russ 143 Dubbo Street, Warren (02) 6847 4702 [email protected] www.landmarkharcourts.com.au/Offices /191162/Landmark-Harcourts- Warren Richardson & Sinclair Address: 9 Burton Street, Warren Phone: (02) 6847 4430 Email: [email protected] Website: www.richardsonandsinclair.com.au Town and Country Real Estate and Stock 11 Burton Street, Warren (02) 6847 3831 [email protected] www.towncountrydubbo.com.au Real Estate Search Engines Whether you’re looking for a home, vacant land to build on or an investment property, check out these websites: www.domain.com.au www.realestate.com.au Education Schools Tertiary and Vocational Warren Central School: TAFE Western Warren College Kindergarten-year 12 Burton Street, Warren Chester Street, Warren 02 6847 4543 02 6847 4438 www.wit.tafensw.edu.au/colleges [email protected] /warren www.warren- Regional Education Facilities c.schools.nsw.edu.au With the regional centre of Dubbo only 1 hour’s drive from Warren, St Mary’s Catholic Primary School: there is further access to a wide Kindergarten –year 6 range of quality higher education 2 Lawson Street, Warren and training opportunities 02 6847 4488 through: [email protected] www.warren.catholic.edu. au Charles Sturt University School of Rural Health (The University of Sydney) TAFE NSW Western Institute Western College of Adult Education Services Health Services and Facilities Services Hospital (Warren Multi- 3 Banks: Purpose Health Service and Commonwealth Bank Hospital) National Australia Bank 2 local doctors Westpac Dentist Australia Post Visiting medical specialists Roads and Maritime Baby health nurse Services (RMS) Palliative Care Support Local Warren newspaper Group Trades people Aged Care Facility (Calara Accountants House) Secretarial Services Home Care Service Solicitor Meal on Wheels Employment services Community Facilities Gym at Warren Sporting and Cultural Centre Warren Memorial Swimming Pool Library Warren Showground and Racecourse Complex Parks Halls Children’s Services Child Care and Preschools Playgroups Little Possums Child Care and Bogan Bush Mobile: Early Learning Centre: Collie, Marra, Mathaguy, 55 Chester Street, Warren Nevertire and Warren. 02 6847 3355 02 6835 9090 admin@littlepossumswrn 0428 322 199 www.littlepossumswrn.com Macquarie Valley Family Day Mackillop Family Services Care: Playgroup: 02 6889 1368 Warren [email protected] 02 6847 3731 www.nscchildrensservices.com. au Macquarie Mummies: Warren Warren Preschool and 02 6847 7200 Kindergarten: 36 Chester Street, Warren Rugrats Playgroup: 02 6847 4826 Warren [email protected] 02 6888 9629 Vacation Care Warren Shire Council 02 6847 6600 During school holidays. Library Warren Shire Library 69 Dubbo Street, Warren 02 6847 6656 [email protected] Holds story time each month. Clubs Sport and Recreational Clubs View a copy of the Warren Community Fitness and Sports Directory online at www.warren.nsw.gov.au or collect a copy from Warren Shire Council. Bike Riders Rugby League (Junior and Campdraft Senior) Cricket (Junior and Senior) Rugby Union Far West Academy of Sport Soccer (Junior) Golf (Junior and Senior) Squash Gun Swimming Gym Tennis Jockey Club Touch Football Little Athletics Triathlon Netball (Junior, Mixed and Yoga Ladies) Zumba Nevertire Pistol Club Polocrosse Pony Club Art and Cultural Clubs Warren Historical and Family History Society VIEW Club (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) Warren Arts Council Writers Ink Community Clubs Australian Red Cross Macquarie 2100 Bridge Club Nevertire Social Club Chamber of Commerce Returned Services League Country Womens of Australia Association Rotary Club (Collie, Nevertire and Scouts Warren) Warren Mens Shed Garden Club Warren Show Society Girl Guides Lions Club Churches There are four church groups in Warren including Anglican, Catholic, Community Church and Presbyterian. Community Contacts The Macquarie Directories Green Book contains the contact details for residents and most businesses in Warren, Collie and Nevertire. It is available to purchase from Warren Shire Council for $7. Please note businesses that do not advertise in the directory are not listed. Warren Shire Council Office Address: 115 Dubbo Street Phone: (0)2 68476600 Email: [email protected] Website: www.warren.nsw.gov.au Facebook: Warren Shire Council Opening Hours Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm Council Meetings The community is welcome to attend council meetings which are held on the last Thursday of every month at the Warren Shire Council Chambers, 115 Dubbo Street, Warren. Business Papers and Minutes Council reports are available from Warren Shire Library and online at www.warren.nsw.gov.au Further Information For further information please contact: Emma Welsh and Sarah Derrett Economic Development Team Warren Shire Council 02 6847 6600 [email protected] [email protected] www.warren.nsw.gov.au .