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Council Fees & Charges - Rates

Rates and charges may be made by four instalments, due at

the end of August, November, February and May annually.

Reminder notices will be sent for each instalment, thirty days

before the due date. If you do not wish to pay rates by

instalments, payment in full must be made by the first

instalment date.

There are three payment options:

1. Post: Cheques/money orders made payable to

Carrathool Shire Council.

2. In person: Goolgowi Shire Office, 9-11 Cobram Street,

or Hillston District Office, 139-145 High Street.

3. BPAY: Biller Code 908863. The reference number is

shown on your notice/invoice.

If you are experiencing difficulties paying your rates, please

contact the Rates Officer on (02) 6965 1900 so arrangements

can be made and to avoid legal action.

Water Potable water is available for residents of Hillston,

Goolgowi, Merriwagga and Carrathool. Council is currently

working towards supplying potable water to residents of

Rankins Springs. Ratepayers are charged for their water on a

user pay system. This includes a fixed annual connection fee.

These charges vary depending on your location within the

shire. For further information on water charges, please

contact Carrathool Shire Council’s Manager Water & Sewer.

Garbage and Tips Council provides a garbage collection service for Hillston, Merriwagga and Goolgowi. Collection occurs

Tuesday mornings for Hillston, and on Thursday mornings for Goolgowi & Merriwagga. Residents of

Carrathool and Rankins Springs can utilise waste depots in close proximity to these townships. Garbage

collection and tip access levies are charged with rate charges.

Development Applications Most structures require Council development consent and should you be considering building please

contact Council’s Director Planning and Environment for advice on this process.

Trees Trees within Carrathool Shire may be covered by Council’s Tree Preservation Order. Should you be

considering removing or pruning you should contact Council for further advice.

Companion Animals All dogs and cats living in urban areas must be registered in NSW according to the Companion Animals

Act. If you are moving to the Shire from another state then you must register your dog or cat by visiting

the shire offices in Goolgowi or Hillston. Please note all dogs and cats must be micro chipped prior to

registration.

Land For Sale Carrathool Shire Council currently has no residential land for sale in Hillston or Goolgowi. Further

releases may occur in the early part of 2016. Contact Council for further information.

Council Corner - Newsletter Council Corner is a monthly newsletter distributed by Carrathool Shire Council to all its residents and

ratepayers. It includes information on events, council operations, council meetings and general

information on the Shire. Community Groups are encouraged to contribute dates for the calendar.

Rural Fire Service Carrathool Shire is part of the Northern Riverina Fire District. Permits are required for burning off during

the annual declared bushfire season. Persons must notify the Fire Control Centre on 6966 7800, not later

than 2 pm on the day of the burn of all details on the permit. There is no burning on weekends or public

holidays. There is also no burning from Christmas Eve till the next working day after News Years day. If a

Total Fire Ban Day is declared for the Northern Riverina District, this applies to the Carrathool Shire, and

permits are suspended for the duration of the Total Fire Ban. For further information, please contact the

MIA District Fire Control Centre on 6966 7800, Monday-Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS

Carrathool Shire Council

9-11 Cobram Street

Goolgowi NSW 2652

Postal Address:

PO Box 12 Goolgowi NSW 2652

Phone: (02) 6965 1900

Fax: (02) 6965 1379

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au

Facebook: www.facebook.com/carrathoolshirecouncil

www.facebook.com/carrathoolshire.tourism

Hillston District Office

139-145 High Street

Hillston NSW 2675

Phone: (02) 6961 7600

Fax: (02) 6961 7617

The shire offices are open

8.30 am - 4.15 pm Monday to Friday.

Library

Carrathool Shire Council’s W.G. Parker Memorial Library is located on the corner of High

and McGee Streets Hillston. The current library complex was opened in 2005. It consists

of a meeting room, public toilets, offices for rental, Centrelink access centre, TAFE

Riverina Institute video conferencing facilities, local studies room, youth room, computer

room, children’s play area and the main library. Wifi access is available 24/7. A mobile

library service visits schools and villages within the Shire each month.

Carrathool Shire is a member of the Western Riverina Community Library. The Library is

open weekdays 9.30 am to 5.00 pm and Saturdays 9.30 am to 12.00 pm.

Phone: 02 6967 2503. Email: [email protected]

Carrathool Shire Council Multi-Service Outlet

Carrathool Shire Council Multi Service Outlet provides support services for all residents of

Carrathool Shire.

The National Respite Care Program (NRCP) (Centre Base Support) is held Monday's at the

Hillston Shire Office and Wednesday's at the Goolgowi CWA Hall and organised social

trips.

My Aged Care Assessment can be organised by the MSO Coordinator for Support.

Phone: (02) 6961 7600

Pools

Council operates public swimming pools in Goolgowi and Hillston. The pools

are open from November to March annually. Both pools are twenty five metre

pools and each has a toddler pool. Season family and individual passes are

available to purchase from Council.

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About Carrathool Shire

Carrathool Shire Council is located on the western plains of New South Wales

approximately 700 kilometres south-west of Sydney, 550 kilometres north of Melbourne

and is also situated in close proximity to the regional centre of Griffith.

Carrathool Shire is a predominantly rural area, made up of the town of Hillston and the

surrounding villages of Goolgowi, Merriwagga, Rankins Springs and Carrathool. Each

community is unique and has a point of difference. The major town of Hillston is located on

the Lachlan River.

The Shire encompasses a total land area of about 19,000 square kilometres and has a

population of approximately 2,587 people. The rural land is used largely for agriculture and

horticulture, particularly sheep and cattle grazing and cotton and rice growing. Citrus and

other fruits, nut, olives and vegetables also contribute strongly to the local economy.

Carrathool is named from an Aboriginal word meaning “Native Companion”. The original

inhabitants of the Carrathool area were the Wiradjuri Aboriginal people.

Carrathool Shire prides itself as a safe and friendly place to live and work.

Carrathool Shire Council’s vision is to protect and promote quality of life with economic

development and environmental sensitivity.

Council’s mission is to provide the community of Carrathool Shire with cost effective

works, services and planning, fundamental to the progression of quality of life.

Respite Domestic Assistance Community Transport

Social Support Meals On Wheels HRT Health Related

Personal Care Brokered Support CTL Transport for 65 yrs +

Home Maintenance (Lawns) and Home

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CTP Isolated Transport (Social

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Telecommunications within

Carrathool Shire

Both Hillston and Goolgowi have

access to ADSL broadband with the

villages able to connect via satellite

or limited wireless networks.

Wireless NBN has been scheduled

for parts of the region in 2016.

3G mobile network is available

across most of the Shire with

several areas still experiencing

black spots.

A selection of commercial,

community and National AM/FM

radio services are received across

the shire. Most of the shire receives

digital television coverage with

Foxte l p rovid ing Pay TV

services via satellite.

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HILLSTON

Hillston is the largest town in the Carrathool Shire. It was settled in 1863 on the banks

of the Lachlan River and celebrated its sesqui-centenary in 2013. It is a rich

agricultural centre, supplying food and fibre to the Australian and export markets. The

township has a long main street with various shops, and there are two well maintained

parks that provide picnic areas with a view of the river. Hillston’s booming

agricultural industry has increased the towns multiculturalism adding to the richness of

the town.

Education: Hillston Central School (K-12) and St Josephs Primary School (K-6)

Churches: Anglican, Baptist, Catholic and Uniting Churches

Health Services:

Home and Community Care (HACC located at the Hillston District

Office), Hillston Medical Centre, Community Health Centre, Hillston

Pharmacy, Lachlan Lodge Aged Care Home and Redbank Retirement

Village

Sport, Leisure and Recreation:

Community Centre, Swimming Pool, Outdoor Gym, Skate Park, Golf

Course, Hillston Ex-Servicemen’s Club, Hillston Showgrounds &

Racecourse, Red Dust & Paddy Melons Gallery and Lake Woorabinda

(Man made lake for water skiing, swimming and bushwalking)

GOOLGOWI The village of Goolgowi is located only fifty kilometres from the City of Griffith.

Situated at the crossroads of the Mid Western Highway and Kidman Way, Goolgowi

has all the basic services and offers a relaxed lifestyle whilst only being a half hour

drive from a major centre.

Goolgowi was settled in 1925, following the development of the railway line between

Griffith and Hillston. Located in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, Goolgowi is

essentially a wheat farming and grazing area, however in the past decade the industry

has diversified to include olives, walnuts, grapes, lettuce, a prime cattle feedlot and is

currently experiencing a high level of agribusiness and associated developments.

Goolgowi is the headquarters of Carrathool Shire Council.

Education: Goolgowi Public School (K-6), High School students travel by bus to

Griffith or Leeton.

Churches: Anglican, Catholic and Uniting Churches


Swimming Pool, Quarter Court & Outdoor Gym, Goolgowi Recreation

Ground, Golf Course and Goolgowi Ex-Servicemen’s Club.

SHIRE FACTS ABS Resident Shire Population 2,587 (Census 2011)

Height above sea level 123 metres

Area of Shire 18,940 km2

January Mean Minimum Temperature 18.4c

January Mean Maximum Temperature 33.4c

July Mean Minimum Temperature 3.8c

July Mean Maximum Temperature 14.9c

Average Annual Rainfall 370.4 mm

Employment

Total labour force: 1,359

Unemployment rate: 4.1%

Service

Hillston Goolgowi Merriwagga Carrathool Rankins

Springs

Hospital Yes

Police Yes Yes Yes

Public Toilets Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Accommodation

Caravan Park Yes Yes Yes Yes

Motel Yes Yes Yes

Hotel Yes Yes Yes

Backpackers Yes

Petrol/Diesel Yes Yes Yes

Mechanical Yes Yes Yes

Food Supplies Yes Yes Yes Yes

Restaurant Yes Yes Yes Yes

Banking Yes

Eftpos Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Post Office Yes Yes Community Community Yes

Tourist Information Yes Yes

Playground Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

MERRIWAGGA

The village of Merriwagga is home to the legend of the Black Stump, and the tallest bar

in the southern hemisphere. Merriwagga is situated 40 kilometres south of Hillston, and

20 kilometres north of Goolgowi on the Kidman Way. The village was gazetted in 1924

following the opening of the railway line.

Education: Nil - students travel by bus to Goolgowi or Hillston.

Churches: Catholic (monthly) and Uniting Churches (bi-monthly)

Sport, Leisure and Recreation: Tennis Courts and Golf Course

CARRATHOOL

The village of Carrathool is steeped in history as the original headquarters of the

Carrathool Shire Council, it is located only a short distance from the picturesque

Murrumbidgee River. Originally located on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River,

during the 1850’s Carrathool was one of the earliest river port towns. In 1882 a new

village was established two miles north of the river.

For one weekend a year the village comes alive for the Carrathool ‘Best of the Bough

Shed’ Races. Over two thousand people attend this historic race meet.

Education: Carrathool Public School (K-6) High School students travel by bus to Hay.

Churches: Anglican Church


Carrathool Racecourse, Jack McClure Oval & Clubrooms, Tennis Courts,

Pinkers Beach and the Murrumbidgee River

RANKINS SPRINGS Rankins Springs is a small village set in the middle of the Conapaira Ranges between

Goolgowi and West Wyalong, established in 1870. Located only sixty-five kilometres

from Griffith, Rankins Springs is well known for its friendly people and community

spirit. The village is situated on the Mid Western Highway and with its shady green

parks is a popular resting place for travellers.

In October Rankins Springs comes alive with its Birds of the Bush Festival that attracts

tourists and avid bird watchers.

Education: Rankins Springs Public School (K-6) High School students travel by bus to

Griffith or Leeton

Churches: Anglican, Baptist, Catholic and Uniting Churches


Rankins Springs Recreation Ground, Golf Club, Pony Club, Birds of the

Bush - Bird Hides and the Cocoparra National Park is located 45 km from

Rankins Springs.

Occupation by Category

Managers 439

Labourers 214

Machinery Operators And Drivers 166

Clerical and Administrative Workers 114

Technicians and Trades Workers 113

Professionals 109

Community and Personal Service Workers 95

Sales Workers 38

ANNUAL EVENTS Hillston Outback Triathlon - March

Carrathool Races - March

Hillston Races - April

Hook Line and Sinker Fishing Festival - August

Merriwagga Spring Fair Luncheon - September

Hillston Show - September

Rankins Springs Birds of the Bush Festival - October

Carrathool Flower Show - October

Carrathool Camp Draft - November

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