Monthly Newsletter for the

Balranald Shire community and

friends

Balranald Shire Council Councilor Contact

Details

Mayor Steve O’Halloran

0428 201 301

Deputy Mayor Cr Leigh Byron

0418 530 782

Cr Lynda Cooke

03 5020 0471

Cr Elaine Campbell

0447 271 086

Cr Alan Purtill

0429 201 301

Cr Jeff Mannix

0409 783 075

Cr Trevor Jolliffe

03 5020 1597

Cr Ken Barnes

03 5038 2221

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

Council Website www.balranald.nsw.gov.au

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WHAT’S OPEN

Balranald Museum Open 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 Senior Citizens Hall

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 Senior Citizens Hall

Phone Dawn 5020 1311

Health Advisory Council (HAC) 4th Monday of each month

at 7:00pm Contact Number 5071 9800

Swimming Pool Opening Hours

Mon to Fri 3.30pm - 6.00pm Weekends 11.30am - 6.30pm

Little Bunyips Playgroup

Every Tuesday and Thursday 10am to 1pm - River Street Contact Lisa 0428 995 489

RMS Opening Hours 9.30am to 4pm

Tuesday to Friday Closed for lunch 1pm - 1.45pm

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

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January 2013

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Balranald Shire Council Newsletter Issue 1 January 2013 www.ba l rana ld .n sw. gov. au

Coming Events NEWSLETTER

www.ba l rana ld .n sw. gov. au

Jan 26 Australia Day Celebrations Balranald - Greenham Park Hall 8.30am. Free BBQ breakfast, address by Ambassador & presentation of Awards.

Euston - Recreation Reserve from 12.30pm. Free BBQ lunch, address by Ambassador & presentation of Awards

Jan 31 International Music Festival - Theatre Royal 7:30pm. Tickets, $35pp (include concert and supper) available from the Visitor Information Centre or Council

25 26

Feb 1 2 8 9

15 16 22 23

Euston Club Resort Entertainment Ron Herberte Shadow Duo Victor Brank Brad May Dave & Doreen Duo Kiera Smith Rob Syme David Routledge Coen Byrne The Hoffman’s

Feb 3 Balranald Ex-Services Bowling Club - Two

Bowl Triples event. 11.30am start with cash

prizes and afternoon tea . Cost $10pp ALL

WELCOME. Contact Sue 0427 203 407

Feb 14 Euston Club Resort - Valentines Day Bistro Special. Bookings - 03 5020 64244

Feb 16

Feb 17

Euston Club - Grand Prix Triathlon Fishers 1.2km swim, registration 11am to 3.30pm. Race start 4pm Euston Club - Grand Prix Triathlon registration 6.30am to 8am. Race start 8.30am

May 14 Men’s and Women’s Health Seminar by Dr Sandra Cabot - 7pm cost $10pp.

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 R.S.L Function room Mondays @ 6pm Contact Kathy 0407 304 922 Optometrist (from Deniliquin) last Wednesday of the month, appointments @ Balranald Chemist

Balranald Wool Centre meet 3rd Friday of month, 3pm @ The Gallery 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 Senior Citizens Centre

Can Assist Balranald Branch Every 2nd Mon of Month @ 4pm at Balranald Senior Citizens Centre

Sunraysia Hearing Clinic Every 4th Wednesday of the month @ Balranald Hospital call 1800432748 Robinvale & Dist. 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

Balranald Shire residents will have the opportunity to celebrate Australia Day at Balranald and Euston this Saturday January 26, 2013. In Balranald, Greenham Park will be a hive of activity with a free barbeque breakfast commencing at 8.30am followed by the official ceremony and Award presentation. The celebrations will continue at the Euston Recreation Reserve at 12.30pm with a free barbeque lunch, official ceremony and Award presentation. A highlight of the celebrations will be the address by the Shire’s Australia Day Ambassador well known actor Jeremy Kewley. From his professional debut at the age of 14 in The Devil’s Playground (1975), followed by Mad Dog Morgan (1976), through to his lead role as American film producer Jerry Goldman in the upcoming motion picture Frank & Jerry (2013); and performing around Australia on stage in the national tour of West Side Story (2010-2011), actor Jeremy Kewley has enjoyed a solid and diverse career in the entertainment industry. Jeremy has starred in Underbelly files: Tell Them Lucifer was Here, Stingers, Blue Heelers, Bellbird, Arcade and Janus.

Secure your load…...

Council’s Director Infrastructure and Development, John Stevenson, would like to remind residents of the Shire to cover and / or secure their car and trailer loads when travelling to the tip.

Residents have been observed travelling to the tip with unsecured loads escaping from their vehicles. This creates not only a safety issue for those travelling behind, but also debris and litter blowing all over the township.

Failure to secure your load will result in a fine being issued by Police

Australia Day celebrations

NEW SMOKE-FREE

REFORMS

Council wish to inform residents of new anti-smoking laws that came into effect in NSW on Monday 7th January 2013. This means smokers can no longer light up in the following outdoor public places:

In public playgrounds within 10 metres of

children’s play equipment;

In open areas of public swimming pools;

In major sporting facilities and at public

sports grounds;

At public transport stops and stations;

Within 4 metres of the pedestrian access

point to a public building; and

From 2015, commercial outdoor dining

areas.

This is a self-regulatory process. Smokers must comply and in doing so consider the health of others in the immediate vicinity.

Factsheets can be obtained from Council’s Office during business hours, and further

information may be obtained by calling the:

Tobacco Information Line

on 1800 357 412

He has appeared in dozens of iconic Australian series - everything from The Sullivans, The Young Doctors, Cop Shop and Prisoner to The Henderson’s, Neighbours, Seachange, The Man from Snowy River, The Secret Life of US and McLeod’s Daughters. On radio he can currently be heard every Wednesday on Melbourne's #1 talk station 3AW, on Afternoon’s with Denis Walter. Recent stage roles in Melbourne include the male lead in Call Girl the Musical, West Side Story, Death of a Comedian and She’s My Baby. One of Jeremy’s favourite assignments each year is being an Australia Day Ambassador ... He considers it a great privilege to share his passion for this great country...through his love affair with words and our larrikin sense of humour.

Interpretive Pavilion design goes on display The Heritage Park redevelopment is progressing, and Council will shortly move to stage three of the project.

On Thursday January 31, the community will have an opportunity to view the interior design and talk with Creative Spaces Exhibition Designer, Amy Cumming who will be in Balranald to showcase her concept.

“Council encourage residents to take this opportunity to view the designs and talk through the concept with Ms Cumming”, said Mayor Steve O’Halloran.

Balranald Senior Citizen’s Centre Market Street

Thursday January 31, 2013 11am - 6pm

Balranald

Visitor

Information

Centre

NOW LOCATED IN THE

OLD BABY HEALTH CLINIC

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

Balranald Swimming Pool

School Holiday

Opening Times

Monday - Friday

12.30pm till 6.30pm

Saturday & Sunday 11.30am till 6.30pm

Open till 8.00pm on days of

35°C+ in temperature

From the

Mayor’s Office

Mayor Steve O’Halloran

Deputy Mayor Leigh Byron

Council has created “Friends of the Theatre Royal” a new Facebook page dedicated to the Theatre Royal to keep the community informed of forthcoming events and activities.

Please get on board and “like” the page to garner some exposure and support for our local community facility.

Council look forward to bringing you all the entertainment news and information on upcoming events to be held at the Theatre Royal. Please feel free to comment and suggest ideas on how Council can better utilise this wonderful community asset. If you would like to upload pictures to this page, please contact Council’s Community Development Officer Cherie Murphy with your request.

Facebook page for Friends of the Theatre Royal

BALRANALD

ART GALLERY

NEED YOU

The Gallery are seeking

volunteers so it can be open

for at least 3 hours each day

If you have 3 hours to spare

either weekly, fortnightly,

monthly

Please contact

Jan: 0488 728 986 or

Sue: 0427 203 407

Happy New Year and welcome to the first edition of Council’s 2013 Newsletter. The Balranald Buy local campaign, a promotion organised by Balranald Retailers, was a great way to give the local businesses a boost, with Sarah Old, owner of Sair’s Sport and Surf reporting that the promotion was very successful. Shopping in Balranald provided an opportunity to be in the running to win some fantastic prizes. There were fifteen $100 hampers prizes, and four major hampers prizes valued at over $1,000 each. As the 2012 Balranald Buy Local campaign came to a close on December 23, Santa was on hand at the Senior Citizens courtyard to draw out the lucky winners and have his photo taken with the children. The four lucky winners were Ron Coates, Lisa McNiven, Bev Glen and Lee Griffiths. Congratulations to all who organised and supported this campaign. Locals and visitors had much pleasure driving around looking at the Christmas decorations. Some people went to extraordinary efforts with decorations and lights. New Year’s Eve at Greenham Park was something very special. The fun, family night with a jumping castle, climbing wall, spinning wheel, music and barbecue was enjoyed by all who attended. The night concluded with the spectacular fireworks display. Appreciation and thanks go to Kylie Jolliffe and her small group of helpers. Thank you to those who gave their time to establish the glimmer garden and surrounds at the new Bidgee Haven extension. We are all very proud of your efforts. Congratulations go to the Balranald Licensed Pumpers, who arranged with Mr John Williams MP, Member for Murray Darling to meet with Mr David Harris, Commissioner for Water NSW, to discuss matters in relation to water issues in our Shire and making a visit to the Balranald low level weir possible.

First Council Meeting in 2013

Tuesday February 19, 2013

at Council Chambers 6pm start

Council

meeting dates

for 2013

Council meetings are held

on the third Tuesday of

each month at the

Balranald Shire Council

Chambers commencing at

6.00pm

Meeting dates for 2013:

19th February

19th March

16th April

21st May

18th June

16th July

20th August

17th September

15th October

19th November

17th December

Yanga and Kyalite Park

Please check before visiting for any fires, floods and park closures.

Extreme weather conditions may necessitate park closures. Notices will be posted if park closures apply. Please be vigilant during extreme weather conditions and report all fires to “000”. Solid Fuel Fire Bans. You cannot light a fire using solid fuels such as wood or heat beads in Yanga National Park or Murray Valley Regional Park (Kyalite).

BLUE-GREEN ALGAE RED ALERT

Yanga Lake is closed

Yanga Lake – Regatta Beach Recreation Area The water in the Lake is not safe for drinking (humans/animals), skiing or fishing. For detailed information go to www.water.nsw.gov.au & follow the links to ►Water-Management ►Water-quality ►Algal-information or call the NSW algae hotline on 1800 999 457.

Yanga Park Office - 03 5020 1764 www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au

Promotional Opportunities for

the Shire Council is continuing to embrace tourism with the recent release of the new Balranald Shire Visitor Guide, the design and installation of billboards and participation at the 2013 caravan and camping shows in Adelaide and Melbourne.

The 32 page full colour visitor guide contains information on the Balranald area, from festivals and events, historical places to visit, and the diversity of our national parks and reserves, to places to stay and eat. The production of the guide has been supported by our local operators and Riverina Red Gum funding, and was identified as a strategic activity in Council’s Tourism and Marketing Strategy. In December, two 6m x 3m promotional billboards showcasing Balranald and Yanga National Park were installed on the Sturt Highway (5km from town) and on Yanga Way (9km from town). Planning for the Adelaide Caravan and Camping Show (February) and the Melbourne Caravan and Camping Show (March) is well underway. This year the exhibits will be branded “Balranald” Outback NSW. “As a growing destination for people looking to engage in natured based activities, it is important to showcase the Shire, and consumer shows are the perfect place to inform potential visitors of the many activities and attractions the area has to offer” said Council’s Director of Economic and Community Development Robyn Ryan. “Tourism is a vital part of our economy, and expanding our tourism industry means visitors are spending locally, which in turn creates greater employment opportunities. Everyone benefits”, Ms Ryan added.

murray river international music festival

presents

Alberto Mesirca (guitar) Mirko Satto (bandoneon)

THURSDAY 31st JANUARY Theatre Royal, Market Street, Balranald

Concert 7.30 for 8.00 - 9.00PM Italian Supper 9.00 - 10.00PM

CONCERT & SUPPER: $35 pp

Italian supper prepared by MRIMF Artistic Director Sergio de Pieri OAM

Bookings at Balranald Visitor Information Centre, 78 Market Street, Phone 03 5020 1599

or Balranald Shire Council Office, Phone 03 5020 1300

Happy New Year!

A great night was had by all who attended the New Year’s Eve celebrations at Greenham Park.

The children were kept well entertained with activities including a climbing wall, jumping castle and glow sticks, whilst the not so young tried their luck on the spinning wheel with great prizes on offer generously donated by local businesses. Great music and a barbeque added to the festivities at the park. At midnight a spectacular 15 minute fireworks display concluded the night.

Leaving school and need a helping hand?

The Balranald Country Education Fund has opened its annual grants round for all young people living within the Balranald Shire.

If you are transitioning from school to your career, are aged 21yrs or under and need some financial support in meeting your career goals then talk to us or pick up an application form from Toni Dennis, Balranald Ex-Servicemen’s Club or online at http://www.cef.org.au/balranald.html

Applications close 5pm Thursday 24th January 2013. Please send completed applications to PO Box 21, Balranald NSW 2715.

For further information please contact Rachael Williams by phone: 03 5020 0645 or email: rachael@locallogicplace.com.au