Bland Shire announces 2026 Australia Day Award winners Published on 26 January 2026 Bland Shire Council has announced the recipients of the 2026 Bland Shire Australia Day Awards at the Bland Shire Australia Day Celebrations held on Monday 26 January at Barnado Park, West Wyalong. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Bland Shire Marks National Day of Mourning Published on 16 January 2026 Bland Shire Council joins communities across Australia in acknowledging the National Day of Mourning on Thursday 22 January, declared by the Prime Minister following the tragic terrorist attack in Bondi on 14 December 2025. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Celebrate Bland Shire’s 2026 Australia Day Award Nominees Published on 19 December 2025 Bland Shire Council is proud to announce the nominees for the 2026 Australia Day Awards, recognising outstanding contributions across the categories of Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen, Sportsperson, Young Sportsperson, Achievement in Sport, Arts and Culture, and Community Group of the Year. Tagged as: , Media Releases
2026 Bland Shire Australia Day Ambassador Announced Published on 15 December 2025 Bland Shire Council is proud to announce Brooke Watts, Founder of Business with Brooke and a passionate Youth Agribusiness Advocate, as the 2026 Bland Shire Australia Day Ambassador. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Bland Shire Council launches new Community Funding Program Published on 12 December 2025 Bland Shire Council has endorsed a new funding framework designed to strengthen local organisations, support community-led initiatives and encourage inclusive activities across the Shire.. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Sewer Network Pipework Relining Program to Commence in January Published on 11 December 2025 Bland Shire Council will soon begin a major upgrade to sections of the local sewer network in West Wyalong and Wyalong, with essential relining works scheduled to start on 12 January 2026. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Changes to Waste Services over the Holiday Break Published on 26 November 2025 Bland Shire Council will make some temporary adjustments to waste services over the Christmas and New Year period to ensure essential services continue while allowing our staff time to celebrate the holidays with their families and loved ones. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Bland Shire Council Maintains Strong Financial Position in 2024–25 Published on 24 November 2025 Bland Shire Council has reaffirmed its strong financial standing following the presentation of its 2024–25 audited financial statements at the November Council Meeting. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Bland Shire Council Joins BINS 4 Blokes Program Published on 17 October 2025 Bland Shire Council has committed to improving inclusivity and accessibility across the Shire by joining the national BINS4Blokes initiative.At its June meeting, Council unanimously resolved to install incontinence product disposal bins in male public toilets at 20 sites across the Shire. The service demonstrates Council’s ongoing commitment to community wellbeing. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Bland Shire Council welcomes Director of Technical Services Published on 16 October 2025 Bland Shire Council General Manager Grant Baker is pleased to announce the permanent appointment of Raymond Sexton as Council’s Director of Technical Services. Tagged as: , Media Releases