Mayor of Bland Shire Unanimously Elected as Deputy Chair of REROC Published on 01 November 2023 Mayor Brian Monaghan has been unanimously voted as the Deputy Chair of the Riverina Eastern Regional Organisation of Councils at the annual general meeting in Wagga Wagga on Friday 27 October. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Bland Shire and Temora Council Drought Resilience Plan Published on 05 September 2023 Temora and Bland Shire Councils are working with project partners WSP to develop a Regional Drought Resilience Plan. This plan will focus on the role of local government in building drought resilience and will be developed from the perspective that drought is a regional development issue. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Craig Giles set to hit the stage in West Wyalong Published on 12 July 2023 Craig Giles is due to perform at upcoming special event due to be held at 1:30pm-3:30pm at the West Wyalong Services and Citizens Club on Monday 31 July as part of not only the Mornings, Melodies and Memories program but Local Government Week 2023. Tagged as: , Media Releases
24-hour Defib now available at Ungarie Showgrounds Published on 06 July 2023 Ungarie’s first 24-hour accessible defibrillator was installed at the Ungarie Showground and will now be available for use in emergencies. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Mornings, Melodies & Memories Program Published on 07 June 2023 Last Monday 29 June, Bland Shire Council held a special event as a part of the broader Mornings, Melodies and Memories program that has been running for several months across the Bland Shire. The event featured a performance by the West Wyalong Town Choir and the Wyalong School Choir. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
The Hon Michael McCormack MP visit to West Wyalong Published on 05 June 2023 Friday June 02 the Hon Michael McCormack MP visited West Wyalong to attend the opening of the White Tank Hotel Mural and a ceremony for the Tree Planting for the Queen's Jubilee Program. Mr McCormack was joined by students from across the Shire in planting a number of trees in commemoration of Queen Elizabeth II. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
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