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Junee joined forces with Temora, Coolamon and Cootamundra/Gundagai communities in September, inviting Sydneysiders to consider a tree change to our part of the world.

The expo held in Temora this year, received significant interest with over 50 families registering for the event.

The Junee stand received high praise from those who attended.

A big thank you to those Junee community members and business people who proudly represented our community at the expo and spoke to many Sydneysiders who indicated their desire to leave the big smoke in favour of rural lifestyle.

Junee is heading for a real boost in terms of new employment opportunities:• 100 new jobs for the GEO correctional

facility.• Inland Rail construction jobs as a result of

the Government’s $8 billion investment.• Junee Abattoirs nearly doubling its

throughput over the next three years.• A new Sewerage Treatment Plant to be built.• A new school to replace buildings that have

aged at St Josephs Primary School .

All of this activity will drive downstream benefits for local businesses as well as increases to our local workforce and population base.

SPRING 2017

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NEWSLETTER

COUNTRY CHANGE EXPO

Between 2011 and 2016, more than 4000 people relocated to the Riverina. The combination of a great

lifestyle, very affordable housing, and ample employment and business opportunities is clearly very attractive.

WELCOME TO JUNEEOver 80 people attended this year’s Meet and Greet Event which welcomes new residents to Junee.

Junee Business and Trades Association hosted the event and they should be acknowledged for the wonderful effort in bringing new and existing residents together within a social setting.

It’s an opportunity for new families and residents of this community to find out a little more about local services, as well as providing an opportunity to meet new people.

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JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL NEWSLETTER

SPRING 2017

You may have noticed more flat screen televisions in local businesses showcasing the Shire’s attractions.

The televisions are linked to a digital marketing platform that is managed by the Council. The platform allows for different information to be published to each television.

Local businesses have partnered with Council in allowing the televisions to be located at their premises.

At the moment televisions are located at Bethungra Olde School T-House, Junee Post Office, Licorice and Chocolate Factory, Junee Ex-Services Memorial Club, Junee Motor Inn, the Library, Broadway Museum and the Recreation Centre.

Other local businesses have signed up too, so the television can make their way around to new locations.

WHAT’S ON

MARKETING JUNEE IN A NEW WAY

• Music In the Museum @ the Broadway Museum-Fri 3 November

• Junee High School Fete@ Junee High School-Fri 3 November

• Fanny Lumsden Country Halls Tour@ Eurongilly Hall-Sat 4 November

• Day Out @ Old Junee @ Old Junee Hall-Sat 4 November

• Junee Farmers Market @ The Athenium Theatre-Sun 5 November

• Charity Show & Shine@ Junee Showgrounds-Sun 5 November

• Free Course-Responsible Conduct ofGambling@ Junee Community Centre-Thurs 9November

• Markets On Loftus @ Junee Licorice Factory-Sat 11 November

• Junee Careers Expo@ The Athenium Theatre-Fri 17 November

• Christmas on Broadway@ Broadway, Junee-Sat 25 November

Check out the new promotional videos on the televisions that have been created to celebrate what it

is like living in our community.

VACANCY TO VIBRANCYHave you taken the time to stop and have a look at the artwork on display in some of the shop fronts around town?




SPRING 2017

On Saturday, 21st October, the staff at the Junee Junction Recreation and Aquatic Centre ran the inaugural Junee Ultimate Ninja obstacle course, as a part of it’s Spring Promotion.

The purpose of the event was to raise much needed funds for Junee’s Can Assist branch, as well as promoting a fit and healthy lifestyle.

The event saw 12 teams from throughout the Shire, battle it out in a series of fun and at times, tough obstacles to be crowned the Ultimate Ninja’s.

Team Wolf Pack took out the top Senior team spot, with an impressive time of only 4min and 4 sec, with our Junior team winner the Alpha Pack, completing the course in 5min and 24sec.

As a result of this successful day, the Centre was able to raise more than $1,000 for Junee Can Assist, which was a fantastic effort.

Planning is already under way for the 2018 Junee Ultimate Ninja event, with new and exciting obstacles to be included.

Keep an eye out in the coming months on our Website and Facebook page for the announcement of the date for next years event!

JUNEE RECREATION CENTRE RAISES MUCH NEEDED FUNDS FOR JUNEE CAN ASSIST

Eurongilly has always been a strong, connected community and that trend is continuing with a committed group of local people making plans for Eurongilly’s future.

The school, local hall and recreation reserve are all vital community facilities that serve as venues where the local community can get together, socialise, interact and, when needed, help each other out. Countless studies show that these local “meeting places” are important in strengthening a community, making people more resilient to hardships which may come up from time to time.

Fiona Rankin is just one of many committed Eurongilly residents who are putting their time and energies into making Eurongilly the place to be, now and into the future. Fiona is excited about what the future may hold. “Eurongilly is a supportive and engaged community and we always know that when events are held here there will be a great turnout.

Everybody helps each other and that’s one of the reasons we are working so hard on plans to upgrade the hall and recreation reserve.”

Next time you see an event or activity being held at Eurongilly, check it out, but be careful, you may want to keep on coming back!

EURONGILLY IS THE PLACE TO BE




SPRING 2017

Bookings are now open for the Office of Sport’s Learn to Swim program. The Office of Sport delivers Royal Life Saving Society’s national Swim and Survive program in regional NSW where limited learn to swim opportunities exist.

There are classes for beginners’ right through to swimmers wanting to improve their technique. Children with special needs can also participate in Swim and Survive where specialist instructors are available.

All instructors are qualified and hold AUSTSWIM-accreditation (or equivalent) and a current Working With Children Check.

Lessons cater for children aged 18 months to 12 years and provide everything from water awareness through to developing strokes and endurance. Classes normally run for nine consecutive week days.

Prices for nine lessons are $72.00 for school aged children and $51.00 for pre-schoolers (prices excludes

pool entry). Junee Recreation & Aquatic Centre will be hosting these lessons from the 8-18 January 2018. Places are still available but are limited.

For more information on lessons near you, or to book, visit: www.sportandrecreation.nsw.gov.au/events/swim-and-survive or phone 13 13 02.

SWIM & SURVIVE PROGRAM - JANUARY 2018

JUNEE CAREER’S EXPO - GET YOUR FUTURE SORTEDAs part of the Junee Youth Opportunities Funding Program, “Upskillin It”, Junee Shire Council is hosting a very special event aimed at providing information and support to young people aged 15 to 25 from Junee and the surrounding districts of Coolamon, Temora, Gundagai and Cootamundra.The event is the “JUNEE CAREERS EXPO – GET YOUR FUTURE SORTED”. It’s a free event and will be held at the Junee Athenium Theatre on Friday, 17th November from 10.00am to 2.00pm.This event is not only a Careers Expo, providing information to young people about future work, training and educational opportunities, it is also a Futures Expo, with practical information available from agencies such as Centrelink, health insurance providers, financial advisers, housing support and social service providers.Some of the current exhibitors include:

• Academy of Interactive Entertainment• Apprenticeship Support Australia• ATEL Employment Services• Australian Catholic University• Charles Sturt University (CSU)

• Defence Force Recruiting• GTES Wagga• Headspace Wagga Wagga• JMA Legal Junee• Junee Business and Trades• Job Centre Australia• Junee Shire Council• Qube Logistics• Riverina Community College• The Personnel Group• The University of Notre Dame• University of Canberra• Relationships Australia

A fantastic motivational speaker, Nathan Hulls has also been secured to conduct a short workshop from 11am-12pm. Catering will also be provided.

This event is free to attend and the general public are encouraged to come along. Bookings are not essential.




SPRING 2017

In August this year, the Council invited tenders for the collection of residential, village and business mobile garbage bins and at its September Ordinary Meeting, the Council resolved to accept Cleanaway Pty Ltd’s offer for these services.

The new contract will commence on or about the 1st of January, but in preparation for the start of this new partnership, the Council will be working with Cleanaway to review collection days in order to achieve the most efficient routes and collection schedule.

This may result in a change to the collection day for your garbage, recycling or food and garden organic (FOGO) waste bins.

Prior to any changes being made, the Council together with Cleanaway will undertake an educational campaign to inform our residents and businesses of

any changes and to remind households and business houses of what goes in which bin.

This is in response to a recent audit which found that Junee Shire had the highest rates among REROC councils of contamination in its co-mingled recycling bin, far eclipsing the nearest rival for this unwelcome title.The number of services a household or business is entitled to will also come under examination and the Council’s records will be strictly enforced.What does this mean?

If you utilise more than one bin for any of the three waste streams (household waste, recycling or FOGO) and are not paying for that service, either you need to contact the Council to have the service added to your property or get used to using one bin for each waste stream.

NEW CONTRACTOR FOR KERBSIDE WASTE COLLECTION

$5 MILLION - TOWARDS SEWERAGE TREATMENT PLANTThe NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian visited Junee in August to announce that Junee would be receiving $5 million towards the construction of its new Sewerage Treatment Plant.

After an anxious time waiting for the Government to determine Council’s request for funding towards the new treatment plant - the news was certainly welcomed.

The new treatment plant will not only accommodate the expanded correctional centre, it will provide capacity for the expected growth in Junee’s population over the next 30 years.

Council is proceeding with the tender for the construction of the new treatment plant and work is likely to commence early next year.

WHAT NOT TO RECYCLE

• Plastic bags• Food-spoiled containers of any material• Nappies• Waxed cardboard• Clothing• Green waste• Light globes or tubes• Styrofoam & takeaway containers• Crockery, ceramics & porcelain• Broken or shattered glass

WHAT TO RECYCLE

• Milk/juice cartons• Clean paper bags & egg cartons• Flattened cardboard boxes• Aluminium & steel cans• Clear, brown & green glass bottles & jars• Plastics & bottles marked by ‘l-7’• Newspapers, magazines, office paper &

envelopes• Materials should be loose, not in plastic

bags




SPRING 2017

JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL

29 Belmore Street Junee NSW 2663 P: 02 6924 8100 F: 02 6924 2497 E: [email protected]: www.junee.nsw.gov.auFB: @JuneeShireCouncil

EMERGENCIESSewerage Blockages: 6924 1040

Dogs/Animals: 0427 694 272

Roads: 0404 563 259

0429 396 412 Works Depot: 6924 1702

COUNCILLORSNeil Smith(Mayor)Matt Austin (Deputy Mayor)Robin AsmusBob CallowDavid CarterMark CookPam HalliburtonMartin HolmesKerri Walker

STAFFJames Davis General ManagerGrant Johnson Director Community & BusinessWill Barton Director Engineering ServicesKeith WhiteDirector Finance & Administration

Town or Village

Gravel Road Repairs

Reconstruction

Shire Road

Regional Road

Shire Boundary

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JUNEE SHIRE WORKS COMPLETED TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2017

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