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 Alan Purtill

0429 201 301

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 Ken Barnes

03 5038 2221

Rubbish Tip Hours

BALRANALD

1st October - 31st March

Tuesday 5.00 - 7.00pm

Thursday 5.00 - 7.00pm

Saturday 10.00am - 1.00pm

Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm

1st April - 30th September

Tuesday 4.00 - 6.00pm

Thursday 4.00 - 6.00pm

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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August 2015

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Balranald Shire Council Newsletter Issue 8 - August 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

30 Aug Balranald Football / Netball Vote Count - Greenham Park

11 & 12 Sept

Euston Public School 150 year celebrations. Call for info 5026 3766.

12 Sept FREE!!! City of Highland Pipe Band - playing at the Discovery Centre 3-5pm (if inclement weather at Theatre Royal) & 8.00pm session at the Shamrock. Keep your eye out for posters/flyers.

12 Sept Robinvale Country Market from 8.30am Caix Square. Phone Rosalie to book or more information 5026 3095.

20 Sept Robinvale Euston Agriculture Show - Robinvale Trotting track

25 Sept Kilfera Field Day. 10am @ “Kilfera”, Ivanhoe. Call Clive for info 02 6995 1315

What’s on CLUB

Mondays Fri / Sun

Mon / Sat Tue / Thu

Wednesday

Thursdays

Thursdays Fridays

Saturdays

19 Sept

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

Club Mega Member Badge Draw and $200 Bonus Inter-Club Members Draw Must be on premises to win. Smorgasbord member meal deals Night Raffle & members draw (Permit # LTPS/14/02429) Free Poker from 7pm Entertainment - Young Guns

7 Days/week

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 Bingo Mon 10.15am Thurs 6.15pm Poker Tues 6.30pm Sun 6pm Raffle night & members draw from 6pm Social Bowls - from 12.45am Membership cash draw 6 - 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

14 Nov SAVE THE DATE - St. Josephs School annual Christmas Fete

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 Tuesday and 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

Can Assist 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)

www .ba lrana ld .nsw .gov .au

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

Win a Jet Ski (ends 2 October 2015) New & improved Wednesday raffles from 6pm

Balranald wins Gold & Bronze! Balranald was the toast of many at the recent Inland Tourism Awards held in Broken Hill. Local tour operator Outback Geo Adventures won GOLD in the Tours and/or Transport category and after being opened for only six months the Balranald Discovery Centre picked up a BRONZE award for New Tourism Business. It is not often that a small town in outback NSW makes such a big impact at an awards ceremony with two awards. It is indicative of the focus and commitment Balranald is making towards building a sustainable tourism industry within the Shire both at a private operator level, such as Outback Geo Adventures, and at a Council level.

Outback Geo Adventures conducts unique tours from Balranald, including day tours, sunset tours and full moon tours to heritage listed Mungo National Park and day tours and sunset tours to Yanga National Park. The business which is operated by German and Paulina Ugarte continuously receives 5 star ratings on review

sites such as TripAdvisor. The Balranald Discovery Centre quickly gained attention in the region, and in its six months of operation, has been recognised as one of the best Visitor Centers around and has also been instrumental in raising Balranald’s tourism profile with visitor numbers consistently increasing when compared to previous months and years.

Balranald’s new Discovery Skate Park & Playground equipment are a hit!

It’s been a long time coming but judging from the popularity of the new skate park at the Balranald Discovery Centre, it’s been a worthwhile journey. The Balranald Discovery Skate Park is a credit to the many local residents, the Balranald Sk8 Committee, Balranald Inc, Balranald Shire Council staff and many other supporters who have worked tirelessly and collaboratively to make this dream a reality. Another popular arrival to the Discovery Centre Playground is the addition of state-of-the-art playground equipment that is fun & physical and with the edition of one special piece, is even interactive & educational. For more information on the interactive equipment please see the staff at the Information Centre.

PLEASE NOTE: Please see the advert inside for the official opening of the skate park and

coaching clinic!!

From left to right: Elizabeth White, Director of Community & Corporate Development; Connie Mallet, Tourism Coordinator,

Paulina & German Ugarte from Outback Geo Adventures

Lost & Found @ the Skate Park

Council is in possession of some clothing and other items left at the Skate Park. Please contact Council on 5020 1300 to collect your items - you must give Council staff a description of your items before collection.

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

The 2015 Inland Tourism Awards were held in Broken Hill this year and Balranald businesses were very fortunate to be recognised in two categories.

I would like to congratulate German and Paulina Ugarte for winning Gold in their category of Tour and/or Tour Operator. What an achievement for your business and Balranald’s Tourism industry.

It is with pride that I also congratulate Connie Mallet and her wonderful team at the Discovery Centre for winning Bronze in the New Tourism Business category.

The Discovery Centre complex has had some changes of late, with Sue and Charlie Giansiracusa commencing in the Café and the installation of new playground equipment and skate park additions. We welcome Sue and Charlie! I also wish to thank Paul and Jo Fenna for their time managing the Café - your support has been immense.

Euston Public School are holding their 150 years celebrations on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th September. For more information, please contact the School on 5026 3766. Balranald Central School 150th Anniversary Celebrations will take place on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th October 2015. For more information please contact the School - 5020 2222 or Facebook page - Balranald Central School - 150th Anniversary. PLEASE NOTE: This months Council meeting has been moved to WEDNESDAY 26th AUGUST. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

From the

Mayor’s Office

Mayor Leigh Byron

Stronger Communities Program

Commencing in 2015/16, the Federal Government is providing $45 million in grant funding over two years to fund small capital projects in local communities in each of the 150 Federal Electorates.

This grant (allocation) is up to a maximum of $20,000 and must be matched in cash or in-kind on at least a dollar for dollar basis.

Council has $18,000 in the budget to undertake capital improvements at the Balranald Swimming Pool and would like to match these funds with grant funding to improve the temperature of the heated pool and provide separate access to the facility.

Council welcomes feedback on this proposal and/or suggestions for alternative projects to be considered for the funding. Please contact Council with your feedback by Wednesday 16 September with your suggestions / ideas.

What’s Happening @ The Gallery

Art/Antiques/Collectables

& Car Boot Sale

October 9 - 11

Valuer Ray Dalton will be in

attendance for written

valuations for insurance

purposes. He will also visit

your home for larger items of

furniture.

Register your interest by

emailing

thegallery5@bigpond.com

or download your

registration form at

www.5riversoutbackfestival.c

om.au

For more information please

phone Jan on 0488 728 986

or Val on 0487 841337

Next Ordinary Meeting of Council

- Tuesday 15 September 2015 -

The Festival is on again in 2015 and this year it’s going to bigger and better with the inclusion of BALRANALD CENTRAL SCHOOL’S 150 YEARS ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS!

Festival dates are OCTOBER 9 - 11 with school celebrations taking place at the School on Friday 9th and the morning of Saturday 10th October.

Other major festival events include:

THE COOKING & CRAFT SHOW at the Senior

Citizen’s Hall - Sat 10th & Sun 11th October

ART, ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES FAIR at

The Gallery - Sat 10th & Sun 11th October

BUSINESS MARKET DAY - Friday 9th October

FASHION PARADE - Saturday 10th October

SUNDAY FAIR (market stalls in Market Street

& activities at the Balranald Discovery Centre) Sunday 11th October

THE RIVER BANK BASH at the Caravan Park

with a great line up of LIVE MUSIC & the OUTBACK OLYMPICS games - Sat 10th October

4WD MUSTER on Sat 10th October

HOMEBUSH SPORTS DAY & Band at the

Homebush Hotel on Sunday 11th October OFFICIAL FESTIVAL LAUNCH:

This year there will be an official launch of the festival the week before the festival weekend. It will take place on FRIDAY 2nd OCTOBER at the FRIENDS OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS MUSEUM (located across the road from Foodworks) from 5.30pm - 6.30pm.

FESTIVAL PROGRAM & INFORMATION: For more details about the festival visit the website at www.5riversoutbackfestival.com.au or contact Emma Scott on 0473 509 064.

Please…..

Don’t over fill

the bin! Residents, please note!

As previously advised, waste

must be confined to allow the

bin lid to fully close at the

kerbside pickup. Overfilled

bins result in littering and

will not be collected by the

contractor.

Your help is appreciated.

Thank you.

SAVE THE DATE!!! Comedy Theatre Restaurant not to be missed!

Get together with a group or work Christmas Party!! Tickets $65 including 2 course meal, show & entry into lucky door

prize. Stay tuned for more info!!

Congratulations Kaitley & Chelsea!

Council wishes to congratulate Kaitley Linnet and Chelsea Campbell, trainees at Bidgee Haven Retirement Hostel on their recent achievement of reaching the Riverina Regional finals of the NSW State Training awards. There were four finalists in the School Based Traineeship category and Balranald Central School was able to secure two of these finalist positions; a credit not only to Balranald Central School, but to the staff and Bidgee Haven Hostel who provide the girls with the opportunity to undertake on-the-job training each week - well done to all, and keep up the great work Kaitley and Chelsea.

Saturday 29 August

12.00pm

@ the Skate Park

BBQ lunch provided

A coaching clinic will be held @ 11.00am before the official opening and 1.00pm

(after lunch) to demonstrate skate

boarding, BMX skills and safety tips.

Pictured above: Beth Evans (OTEN teacher), Kaitley, Chelsea, BCS Careers Teacher Stobon Lloyd and Hostel

Coordinator Tendai Makaripe

5 Rivers Outback Festival - Lock in the dates!

Yanga National Park News

Northern Access Open Residents and visitors are advised that the northern part of Yanga will be reopened as of Monday 31st August. The Waugorah Creek Bridge is expected to be closed for an extended period, however a by-pass track has been signposted off the Waugorah Road which will allow access to the Woolpress Bend picnic and camping areas as well as the domestic firewood collection site.

Caution should be exercised as this track is over 40km from the Sturt Hwy, is rough unformed black-soil surface with dry weather access only. Woolpress Bend is open for day visitors but if you intend to camp at one of the three remote spots on the river you will need to book and get a permit from the Yanga Office located at Yanga Homestead. Spring School Holiday Program at Yanga Yanga National Park will be running a range of activities and tours over the coming school holidays from the 21st of September until the 5th of October 2015. visit www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au or call the park office on 03 5020 1764 for more information.

Domestic Firewood Permits at Yanga National Park

Domestic firewood is available

until the end of September

with licences available from

the Yanga Office at $25/tonne

($12.50 for pensioners).

In accordance with the NSW

Government response to the

Riverina Community Firewood

& Home Heating Taskforce

report & recommendations,

permits for domestic firewood

collection on Yanga National

Park are available from 1st

April until 30th September

2015.

Either visit the park office

between 8:30am and 4:30pm

weekdays or call to arrange

for an application to be sent

by fax or email. Unlicensed

collection of firewood is not

permitted and offenders will

be issued with a penalty

infringement notice.

For more information or

permit applications please

visit the Yanga Park Office,

Homestead Precinct, Sturt

Highway Balranald or call

03 5020 1764.