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Balranald Shire Council Councilor Contact

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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

October 2013

10

Balranald Shire Council Newsletter Issue 10, October 2013 www .ba lrana ld .nsw .gov .au

Coming Events NEWSLETTER

www .ba lrana ld .nsw .gov .au

6 Nov 20 Nov

4 Dec 11 Dec 18 Dec

Hospital Bus Dates

Swan Hill Mildura Swan Hill Swan Hill Mildura For more information, please call the Hospital on 03 5071 9800

2 Nov

Balranald Derby Day Races, Greenham Park from 10.30am

9 Nov St Josephs School Annual Fete

16 Nov Robinvale Country Market Caix Square from 9am

19 Nov Euston Robinvale Historical Society Inc. Meeting 10am @ The Court House

5 Nov

1 Nov 2 Nov

8 Nov 9 Nov

15 Nov 16 Nov 22 Nov 23 Nov 29 Nov 30 Nov

Euston Club Resort Entertainment Melbourne Cup day - sweeps and entertainment, lunch specials available James Herbete Brad May Iwan & Andrea Duo David Routledge Ron Herbete The Hoffmans Rob Syme Coen Byrne James Herbete Chris Street

2 Nov

16 Nov 6 Dec

21 Dec

Balranald Ex-Servicemen's Club What’s on at the Club Seniors Lunch (Members) - Mondays Buffet every Friday night & Sunday lunch Bingo - Tuesday at 7.30pm Bingo - Thursdays at 2pm Friday Night Raffle & members draw Poker - Saturday from 6.30pm Now available at the Club- Pre-paid phone credit City Link passes Fishing licenses Pre-paid Broadband vouchers Melbourne Cup Calcutta after the races in the main bar Louie's disco in the main bar Back to the 60’s & 70’s entertainment from 7.45pm in the main bar Louie's disco in the main bar

30 Nov Balranald Aboriginal Health Service Inc. AGM @ 115a Market St from 1.00pm. Chairperson: Veronica Michelson

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

12 Dec Claim the Date! St Joseph’s School Presentation night. For more info call school 03 5020 1592

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 92A Market Street (Bookshop) Second hand books for sale. If shop unattended please contact Karen 0404 842 037 or Kirstyn 0448 158 709

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

Balranald secures motorhome rally

by the President, Mr John Horsley, Council prepared a formal submission to host the rally” Ms Ryan added.

“The announcement is very timely”, said Mayor Steve O’Halloran, “as Council had already committed to attending the CMCA Rally in Narrabri from October 21 to promote the Shire as a “staging post” prior to the 28th Anniversary Rally to be held in Robinvale in 2014”. Planning for the Solos’ rally is well underway with

Council working collaboratively with the Balranald Football and Netball Club, other community organisations and local businesses to ensure the event is a success. The objectives of the Solos' Network is to encourage single members and members who lose their partners to begin to, or continue to, enjoy their lifestyle, and to enjoy the fundamental ideals of the CMCA of Fun, Friendship, Fellowship, and Camaraderie.

Just briefly…..

The NSW Variety Bash is back

The NSW Variety Bash event is on again in August 2014 and will be coming through Balranald. If you are interested in hosting ralliers for a night, please contact Cherie at Council on 5020 1300 or email cmurphy@balranald.nsw.gov.au to register your interest in home hosting.

Returning to Balranald

This all important BreastScreen Mobile Screening Unit is returning to Balranald in November

Women 50-74 are particularly urged to attend however all women over the age of 40 are welcome

Screening is free and you do not need a referral. Only takes 15 minutes every 2 years

Screening dates: 19 - 28 November 2013

Please call 13 20 50 today to make sure you get an appointment while the service is so

very convenient

Call 13 20 50 to book

In late March 2014, Balranald will be a hive of activity with some 250 - 300 motorhomes converging on Greenham Park for the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA) Solos’ Network Motorhome Rally. “The eight day rally will commence on March 17, 2014 and will provide a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase Balranald and the region, and provide an economic boost to our community”, said Balranald Shire Council’s Director of Tourism and Economic Development, Robyn Ryan. Council has been in negotiations with the Solos’ Network for some time and following a recent site visit

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 Aged Pension Concession

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

Calcutta following the races @ the RSL Club

Contact Tony Conway 0429 201 639

Pictured above: Some of the Solos network members with Council’s Director Economic and Community Development, Robyn Ryan

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

From the

Mayor’s Office Cr Steve O’Halloran

Next Ordinary Meeting of Council

- Monday 18 November 2013 -

Swimming Pool

Hours

The Balranald swimming pool

has opened for the season.

Pool Opening Hours are:

3:30 – 6:30 Mon-Fri

11:30 – 6:30 Sat-Sun

Please note: the pool will not

open if the temperature is

less than 26° although will stay

open later on hot days

Entrance Fees:

All Users $2.00

Season Tickets

Single $80.00

Family $128.00

Heritage Study

Meeting

At the Senior Citizens Centre

Tuesday 19th November

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

03 5020 1300.

Situation Vacant

Sutton Refrigeration

Sutton Refrigeration is a

Refrigeration & Air

Conditioning company who

specialises in Installation,

repairs and maintenance of

refrigeration and air

conditioners. We are a

well-established business that is

expanding. We service the

Robinvale, Euston, Ouyen,

Balranald areas.

We are currently looking for a

full time apprentice to join our

team in refrigeration and

air-conditioning.

We are looking for the

following:

- Young self-motivated and

reliable person

- Able to follow and complete

simple tasks

- Willing to learn and develop

skills

Applications close 1 November

Please send written application

and Resume to The Director,

Sutton Refrigeration Pty Ltd

PO Box 175 Euston NSW 2737

0409 024 283 for more

information.

5 Rivers Outback Festival Success

Balranald Inc. have once again provided the locals and interstate visitors with another successful 5 Rivers Festival over the weekend of 11 – 13 October. Large crowds were entertained throughout the three day weekend with events including chainsaw demonstrations, wood cutting and sawing, mixed media art exhibition and launch of local identity Ken Spinks book, Balranald Looking Forward Looking Back. Market stalls, wool and timber historical exhibitions, an outdoor and camping expo, shearing competition, fashion parade featuring garments made from local wool and a goods auction and entertainment from invited guests Paul DeAraugo and poet, author and entertainer, Murray Hartin, were also activities featured throughout the weekend. The Balranald Central School’s Class of 1993 got in on the act, holding their 20 year reunion the same weekend. Among Sunday’s festivities and conclusion of the festival saw the finale of the wood cutting and shearing events, entertainment from local artist Daniel Barrett and special guests Wendy Matthews and Kate DeAraugo. A great weekend was had by all attendees, and Festival Committee Chairperson, Mia Zaffina estimated “a couple of thousand” attended the festival.

Pictured left top to bottom: a competitor in the wood cutting competition, Wendy Matthews and Kate DeAraugo performing, some of the large crowd attending events

Australia Day Nominations

As part of the 2014 Australia Day Festivities, the Balranald Shire Council wishes to recognise the achievements of members of our community during 2013 and are calling for nominations.

Nominations are sought for the following categories:

1. Citizen of the Year

2. Young Citizen of the Year

3. Sports Person of the Year

4. Special Achievement Award (this may

be in sport or any field of endeavour)

5. Community Event

Nomination forms are available at Councils office or via email requests.

Nominations are to be forwarded to The General Manager via PO Box 120 Balranald NSW 2715 or alternatively handed in at Councils office - 70 Market Street, Balranald during normal business hours no later than 5pm Friday 20 December 2013

APPLY NOW FOR THE 2014

IPROWD TRAINING PROGRAM

The Australian Government, the NSW Police

Force, TAFE NSW and Charles Sturt

University are working in partnership to offer

IPROWD training programs across NSW

which will assist Aboriginal people to gain

entry into the NSW Police Force.

Courses in 2014 will be held in Broken Hill,

Casino, Dubbo, Maitland, Mount Druitt, Nowra,

Redfern, Tamworth and Wagga Wagga.

Applications for 2014 courses close Friday

15 November 2013, interviews to be held in

early December 2013.

For more information about the program, the

IPROWD Selection Criteria, the application

process or how to apply, contact:

Phone 1300 830 177

Website: www.iprowd.tafensw.edu.au

Email iprowd@tafe.nsw.edu.au

Mayor Steve O’Halloran

Deputy Mayor Lynda Cooke

Once again a successful fundraising Field Day at “Kilfera” was held. Thanks once again to the Linnet family for their efforts and supporting our communities, Western Division Shires and One Association.

I attended the Murray Darling Association Inc. Annual Conference at Goolwa where I had the chance to invite the Parliament Secretary to the Minister for Environment, Senator Simon Burmingham to visit our Shire. I also had the opportunity to discuss matters affecting our Shire with the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder, David Popps.

Susan Ley MP, Member for Farrer, who was in Balranald to open the 5 Rivers Festival, advised me that she would arrange a visit to Council with Simon and David.

Acting General Manager Robert Rayner, Deputy Mayor Lynda Cooke and I attended the NSW Local Government Conference in Sydney. Approximately 800 Council delegates attended to hear many outstanding speakers.

Cr. Cooke recently attended the local Pumpers Association group meeting. Among matters discussed was our town water and reliance on maintaining the Balranald Low Level Weir. Concerns were raised as to the age of the weir, its long term viability and constant suitable water levels. A request for assistance to facilitate better outcomes for our Weir to Katrina Hodgkinson MP, is still awaiting a response.

Congratulations to the dedication and commitment of the organisers of the 5 Rivers Festival. This weekend was a wonderful success with amazing displays and other unique opportunities for the public to witness. It has been most rewarding for our Council to be a part of this very successful weekend, along with other sponsors and supporters. Truly a great boost for our shire and a special thanks to Balranald Inc. and the Committee for their efforts.

I, along with Council’s representatives, Cr Jolliffe and Acting General Manager Robert Rayner met with the Nimmie Caira Advisory Committee on Monday 14 October. I felt the visit was much reflective of losses and effects on our shire.

Andrew Minns and three other employees from Iluka spent the weekend in Balranald for the 5 Rivers Festival. While here, Andrew took the opportunity to brief Susan Ley in relation to the proposed mining development.

Very special thanks to Council staff, especially Robert

Rayner, Robyn Ryan, John Stevenson and Ray Mitchell

who secured the “Solos Motorhome Rally”.

Employment opportunities

Ranger -Part Time in Balranald Township and surrounds

This position involves daily patrols and attendance to call-out incidents. Council will provide training on Companion Animal and related Legislation.

Gardener - Part Time / Casual An opportunity exists for an energetic person in grounds maintenance and gardening. Council will assist with Certificate III Standard TAFE training in horticulture and related courses

Positions of Ranger and Gardener provide an ideal training ground for a future profession, and opportunities to engage with Council staff on other associated casual works.

Please direct any Ranger / Gardener queries to Councils Director of Infrastructure and Development by phoning 03 5020 1300 or collect an information pack at Councils office, 70 Market Street Balranald during office hours.

Taking Kindergarten Enrolments now for 2014

Kindergarten Transition Program Visiting Dates

Visit 2 9.00am - 10.30am Thursday, 7 November 2013. This visit will comprise of activities in the K/1/2 room with K/1 students.

Visit 3 9.00am - 11.00am, Thursday, 14 November 2013. This visit will comprise of activities in the K/1/2 room with K/1 students and recess (supplied by the School.)

Visit 4 9.00am - 12.00pm, Thursday, 21 November 2013. This visit will comprise of activities in the K/1/2 room with the K/1 students. Recess will be supplied by the School.

Children participating in these visits need to be accompanied by their parent/carer for the duration of the visit unless they have filled out enrolment forms.

For more information contact Balranald Central School on 03 5020 2222