Accounting conflict could cost local Councils millions Published on 21 October 2022 Bland Shire Council will lead the debate at the Local Government New South Wales Conference with its motion regarding Rural Fire Service assets. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Vale Queen Elizabeth II Published on 09 September 2022 Today is a sad day for our Shire, our State and Australia with the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Tagged as: , Announcements
Council secures long term energy deal Published on 15 August 2022 Bland Shire Council has signed a new electricity contract with Iberdrola Australia to supply its large sites and street lighting for the next eight years.Taking effect from 1 January 2023, the renewable energy deal will provide price stability for Council while also reducing its carbon footprint. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Levy to help tackle local stormwater issues Published on 27 July 2022 Recent flooding events and growth have prompted Bland Shire to follow the lead of other Councils and introduce a stormwater levy for local residential and business properties. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Mayor backs new campaign for improved health services Published on 06 July 2022 Bland Shire Mayor Brian Monaghan has thrown his support behind a new campaign from the Country Mayors Association of New South Wales to improve health care services for residents in the bush. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Official Opening of the Foyer Art Gallery Exhibition Published on 21 June 2022 The latest stunning exhibition of local artwork will be officially opened in West Wyalong next week.Members of the community are invited and encouraged to attend the official opening of the Bland Shire Foyer Art Gallery exhibition at the Council Chambers at 5.30pm on Tuesday 28 June. Tagged as: , Media Releases
New era for Riverina Regional Library Published on 21 June 2022 The new financial year represents a new era for the Riverina Regional Library.As of 1 July, Wagga Wagga City Council will no longer be a member of the Riverina Regional Library (RRL) with the administration transferred to Coolamon Shire Council. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Bland Shire Council appoints General Manager Published on 20 June 2022 Bland Shire Council has appointed Mr Grant Baker as their new General Manager. Tagged as: , Media Releases
The Gratitude Project recognised with major state award Published on 20 June 2022 A joint initiative between Bland Shire Council and Evolution Mining to boost community spirits during the Covid-19 pandemic has been recognised with a major state award.At a gala awards ceremony in Sydney recently, Bland Shire Council was announced as the winner of the Local Government Professionals New South Wales Community Partnerships award for “The Gratitude Project”. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Encourages Comment on Special Variation Application Published on 18 May 2022 Ratepayers and residents within the Bland Shire Local Government Area still have a few more days during which they can make comment on a proposed Special Variation to the rate peg for the 2022/2023 financial year. Tagged as: , Media Releases