Monthly Newsletter for the

Balranald Shire community and

friends

Balranald Shire Council Councilor Contact

Details

Mayor

Cr Leigh Byron

0428 201 301

Deputy Mayor

Cr Ken Barnes

03 5038 2221

Cr Steve O’Halloran

0429 619 880

Cr Elaine Campbell

0447 271 086

Cr Lynda Cooke

03 5020 0471

Cr Jeff Mannix

0409 783 075

Cr Trevor Jolliffe

03 5020 1597

Cr Alan Purtill

0429 201 301

Rubbish Tip Hours

BALRANALD

Tuesday 5.00 - 7.00pm

Thursday 5.00 - 7.00pm

Saturday 10.00am - 1.00pm

Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm

EUSTON

Tuesday 1.00pm - 6.00pm

Thursday 1.00pm - 6.00pm

Sunday 9.00am - 3.00pm

Tip Tokens $10.00

are available from Councils office,

Visitor Information Centre,

Caltex, Market Street,

Café Cassaro

Euston Post Office & Takeaway

Fees start from $10

per one axle trailer or utility

Council Website

www.balranald.nsw.gov.au

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October 2015

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Balranald Shire Council Newsletter Issue 10 - October 2015 www .ba lrana ld .nsw .gov .au

Coming Events NEWSLETTER

Hospital Bus Dates -

For all Hospital transport details, please contact Beck at Hospital - 03 5071 9800

31 Oct Balranald Derby Day Races - Gates open at 11.00am.

9 Nov & 23 Nov 14 Nov 25 Nov 10 Dec

St Josephs School events 2016 Orientation Day Kindergarten - 9.00am to 11.20am School Fete - see advert inside Kindergarten Parents info night - 7pm Presentation night - more info to come

14 Nov Robinvale Country Market from 8.30am Caix Square. Phone Rosalie to book or for more information 5026 3095.

21 Nov Balranald Rescue Squad meeting 8pm at Rescue Squad headquarters. Future meetings will be held on the third Thursday of each month

27 Nov Dead Rock Hotel Music show - Theatre Royal 6.30pm. Tickets available at Westpac, St Josephs or Central School

What’s on CLUB

Mondays Fri / Sun

Mon - Sat Tue / Thu

Wednesday

Thursdays

Fridays

Saturdays

21 Nov

At Balranald Ex-Servicemen's Club MEMBERSHIPS ARE NOW OVERDUE Members Seniors Lunch Buffets - Friday night & Sunday lunch $10 lunch specials Bingo Tuesday 7pm, Thursday 2pm Social Bowls - 10am and 6pm

$200 Members Bonus Draw (Permit # LTPS/15/04335) Must be on premises. Night Raffle & members draw (Permit # LTPS/15/04272) Free Poker from 7pm Disco

7 Days/week

13 Nov

Mon/Thurs Tues / Sun Wednesday

Thurs/Sun

Thursdays Thursdays

Fridays Fri & Sat

17 Dec

What's on at Euston Club Resort

Bistro on Nixon Lunch 12-2pm & Dinner 6 - 8.30pm Bistro on Nixon Closed - private function Free Bingo Mon 10.15am Thurs 6.45pm Free Poker Tues 6.30pm Sun 6pm Raffle night & members draw from 6pm Social Bowls - from 12.45am Contact Sandy 5026 4244 Members draw 8pm Riverina Super draw 7 - 9pm Membership cash draw 6 - 8pm Free Live Entertainment from 7.30pm MEGA Raffle last Wednesday of month SAVE THE DATE - Carols by Candlelight; Euston Club Resort lawns

13 Dec SAVE THE DATE - Balranald Community Carols.

WHAT’S OPEN

Balranald Museum Open Mondays, Wednesdays &

Fridays 10am to 12 noon

Balranald Library Monday & Friday 2pm - 5.30pm

Wednesday 9am - 5.30pm

Adult 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 Thursday

10am to 1pm - River Street Contact Bridgette 0427 240 688

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

COMMUNITY GENERAL INTEREST

Sing Australia Meets every Friday from 1.30pm at the Presbyterian Church - all welcome

Men's Shed Tues & Thurs 8am Heritage Park

Take Off Weight Naturally Club at Multipurpose Centre Mondays 6pm Call Heather 03 5020 1478

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 fourth Thursday of each month @ 5pm Contact Carla Steel (Secretary) 0497 114 957

Balranald Community Arts & Crafts 3rd Monday of month, 2pm @ The Gallery and the Painting Group meets each Monday at 10am

Balranald Hospital Auxiliary every 2nd Monday of the Month @ 2:30pm at Adult Day Care Centre

CanAssist Balranald Branch (& Bookshop) Every 2nd Mon of Month @ 4pm at 92A Market Street 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

Balranald Harvest Christian Centre each Sunday at the CWA rooms in Market Street from 10.30am

Balranald History Group 4th Tuesday of month in Theatre Royal Ticketing office Market St. from 5pm

CanAssist Secondhand Book Shop Open Monday to Saturday from 10am & each Wednesday afternoon from 1.30pm (if volunteers available)

Vision Australia - contact Yann, Mildura 5023 9500

Sureway Employment & Training - Tuesday 8.30am – 5pm & Wednesday 8.30am – 12pm contact Lee, 0408 216 837

Balranald Presbyterian Church - Monday Ladies KYB 7.30pm @ Hall, Last Tuesday of month PWA @ Hall, Thursday Mens KYB 7.30pm @ the Manse, Friday Ladies KYB 10am @ the Manse, Sunday Worship service 10am (last Sunday of Month Hospital service at 2.30pm)

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Disclaimer - Balranald Shire Council reserves the right to edit or

rewrite submissions for grammar, style and clarity or to conform to restrictions of space. Council makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information and does not accept responsibility for errors or omissions contained within this publication.

If you are aware of errors, please notify Cherie Murphy as soon as possible at cmurphy@balranald.nsw.gov.au or call 03 5020 1300.

Also available at the Club- *Full TAB facilities, *Keno, *Coffee shop, *Pre-paid phone credit, *City Link passes *Fishing licenses, *Pre-paid Broadband vouchers, *Seniors Kiosk - connect with friends & family There is now an area within the main bar for under 18’s, who must be accompanied by a Parent/Guardian

Councillors Receive Awards The Local Government NSW Annual Conference was held on October 11 to 13 at Rosehill in Sydney and attended by Mayor Leigh Byron, Cr Steve O’Halloran and General Manager Aaron Drenovski. The aim of the conference is to bring the 152 councils of NSW, Associate members and the NSW Aboriginal Land Councils together to share ideas and debate issues that shape the way NSW Local Government is governed. A Gala Dinner held on the final night of the conference included the Outstanding Service Awards, which were presented to those who have given outstanding service to Local Government. Councillors Alan Purtill and Steve O’Halloran were honoured with both an Outstanding Service Award and an Emeritus Mayor Certificate. The Outstanding Service Award is for elected members that have completed a cumulative total of at least 20 years of

service to Local Government in NSW and comprises four pieces - medal, miniature, lapel badge and citation featuring the LGSA coat of arms. The reverse side of the medal is inscribed with the recipient's name and the year the recipient retired. If the recipient is still serving, the year in which the medal is received will be engraved. As Councillors for Balranald Shire Council, Alan has served a total of 28 years of service and Steve 35 years of service. The Emeritus Mayor Certificate is intended to provide ongoing recognition to those who have served as a Mayor, and is awarded to recipients who have served as Mayor for a minimum of three one-year terms, or one full term as a popularly elected Mayor.

Pictured receiving their awards from Cr Keith Rhoades President

of Local Government NSW top right, Cr. O’Halloran and bottom

right Cr Alan Purtill

Balranald Shire Council is seeking nominations for the 2016 Australia Day Awards, recognising members of our community their contributions during 2015. Nomination categories for awards are:

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

Nominations must be in writing on the official

nomination form and submitted no later than

Monday 14 December 2015 to The General

Manager, Balranald Shire Council 70 Market

Street Balranald or PO Box 120 Balranald 2715.

Nomination forms are available from Councils

website www.balranald.nsw.gov.au the Council

Office or Euston Post Office.

Aaron Drenovski, General Manager

Sergeant Tucker would like to remind residents to keep their houses and cars locked and secure at all times.

If you see or hear anything suspicious at any time of the day or night contact the Balranald Police. Leave a message if the station is unattended.

Your information is important and will be kept strictly confidential.

Balranald Police News

With Narelle Tucker, Sergeant

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

Councillors Alan Purtill and Steve O'Halloran, along with General Manager, Aaron Drenovski and I attended the Local Government NSW Annual conference recently. During the conference, Cr Purtill and Cr O’Halloran were recognised for their Outstanding Service as elected members, and I’d like to take this opportunity to congratulate Alan and Steve on their awards and for longevity of service to the Balranald Shire. Balranald Central School celebrated its 150 year anniversary of education on 9th and 10th of October. An outstanding achievement for all students, teachers and principals in the School’s history. Congratulations to everyone for all they have done over the years, and congratulations to those people behind the scenes who did a fantastic job pulling it all together. I, along with my wife Dianne, Sgt. Narelle Tucker, and Anthony Stead formed the official party at the 2015 Balranald Netball Club Deb Ball held on Saturday 17th October. On behalf of the official party, I wish to congratulate the Debutantes, who all looked lovely. General Manager Aaron Drenovski and I met with The Hon. Leslie Williams, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and a number of Senior staff from the Attorney Generals office regarding the closure of the Balranald Local Court on Tuesday 13 October. This matter is still on-going and Council is hoping for a positive outcome.

From the

Mayor’s Office

Mayor Leigh Byron

Small Business

Grant

Member for Murray Adrian

Piccoli has welcomed the

commencement of an

information roadshow on the

NSW Government’s Small

Business Grants employment

incentive scheme, and

encouraged small businesses

in the area to attend an

upcoming local information

session. Mr Piccoli said the

$27 million scheme was part

of the Government's election

commitment to deliver

150,000 new jobs to New

South Wales over the next

four years.

For further information

about the Small Business

Grant or to register to

attend one of the free

information sessions, visit

the NSW Office of State

Revenue website at

www.osr.nsw.gov.au or call

1300 241 869.

Next Ordinary Meeting of Council

November - to be advised

Now showing at

The Gallery

"Looking For Lizards"

An exhibition of

contemporary indigenous art

by Robyn Davis.

Also a display of works by

the Mildura Art Group.

All paintings for sale.

5 Rivers Outback Festival a Winner!

Balranald Central School's 150th Celebration was a huge success with hundreds of people visiting the school on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th of October to partake in the celebrations. Past students and teachers from the 40's through to the 00's came from all over Australia, including Perth, Darwin and the East Coast of Australia.

Visitors enjoyed spending the afternoon catching up with each other, viewing a display of photos and memorabilia in the school hall and being taken on tours of the school. Students entertained the crowd in the afternoon followed by bush

dancing and the evening finished with the "Greenham’s" playing their greatest hits.

Saturday started with bacon, eggs and pancakes and more time to tour the school and renew old acquaintances. There was an official tree planting and a ceremonial burial of a time capsule. Morning tea followed and group photos in the library. Celebrations then moved to the 5 Rivers Festival at the Caravan Park.

The 150th Committee would like to thank all individuals and organisations that contributed to the success of this celebration.

Pictured above cutting the 150th Anniversary cake: Marie Tucci (who at 94 years of age is the oldest BCS student), 2015 School Captains, Kate Norton and Aaron Gervasi and the youngest BCS students Alayna Dalton, Billy Renfrey and Landyn Jones.

Balranald Central celebrates 150 years

6-9pm Saturday

14th November 2015

stalls, rides, raffles, games

donuts, fairy floss, cakes

St Joseph’s

Primary School

Career Development Pilot Program

The Riverina Career Network of Schools is seeking the support of businesses, teachers, parents and community members through a survey on what you think students / graduates need for career and life planning for college-university students in our area. The pilot program consists of completing a career needs assessment which is an online survey aimed at understanding of the needs of young people who are about to enter the workforce. The findings of the survey will allow a comprehensive report in the following areas:

Identify skill shortages and future skills required

in the region

engage stakeholders and increase business /

employment opportunities

difficulty for business to fill roles [manufacturing,

agriculture, aged care, community services]

increase awareness of career opportunities and

pathways within local businesses

attraction of school leavers

align courses / subjects with pathway outcomes

entry level role suitability

Please follow the link below to complete the survey which has been used in Tasmania as part of their My Education program. This provides a sample of the type of questions that would be asked in the survey across these Communities.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TasCommPartners

Expression of Interest

Become a Retained Firefighter in the Balranald area

Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is seeking adaptable,

physically fit, team orientated men and women with a

strong community spirit for employment as Retained

Firefighters in the Balranald community area

For further information go to Councils community

announcements page -

http://www.balranald.nsw.gov.au/notice-board/

community-announcements/ for a fact sheet and

application form

Apply or register your interest NOW

Apply or register your interest by searching for your

local Retained Fire Station by entering your

postcode or suburb on the website

www.fire.nsw.gov.au

Email: ZoneRW3@fire.nsw.gov.au

Telephone 1800 347 437

Telephone Zone Office 02 6953 6583

Council Office

Closure

Residents please note the

Council office will be

CLOSED MONDAY

2nd NOVEMBER

due to Union Picnic Day

The office will RE-OPEN

at 8.30am on TUESDAY

3 NOVEMBER

Council thanks you for your understanding

Swimming

Pool Opening

Update

Residents and visitors are

advised that the swimming

pool season will commence

on Saturday 31 October.

Entrance fees are:

$2.00 - all users

Season Tickets Single $80.00

Family $130.00

Balranald Discovery Centre & Outback Geo Adventures

FINALISTS IN THE NSW TOURISM AWARDS!

It’s been a wonderful year for Tourism in Balranald, especially the Discovery Centre.

In August this year, the Discovery Centre won Bronze in the category for New Tourism Business at the Inland Tourism Awards, and now the popular Centre along with local tour operator Outback Geo Adventures will represent Balranald as Finalists in the NSW Tourism Awards.

A great achievement for Balranald.

A big weekend was held on Friday 9th and Sunday 11th October with Festival organisers Balranald Inc reporting that all the Festival events were very well attended with a large crowd rocking the Balranald Caravan Park on the Saturday evening at the very popular Riverbank Bash.

Friday activities revolved around the Balranald Central School’s 150th Anniversary celebrations which was hugely popular and a

wonderful success. Local retailers were also well patronised with their colourful store-front stalls attracting a great crowd during Friday Market Day and over the weekend. On Saturday and Sunday the Cooking and Craft Show, organised by Connie Rasmussen was very well received and attended. The Art and Antique Fair included a valuer on-site and organised by Jan Lawler, Val Bradbury and the Gallery team also reported a large attendance.

The Riverbank Bash went off with a bang with the Open MIC session showcasing some very talented local performers as well as some good fun with the Outback Games! Saturday night was a huge success with great entertainment from Paul DeAraugo, Amber Joy Poulton and fabulous local talent Daniel Barrett, John Curran and Overdraft. The Sunday Fair drew a big crowd which included market stalls along Market Street and entertainment at the Discovery Centre.