Speeding is Never Safe Published on 15 January 2021 One of the biggest challenges we face as a community is reducing fatalities and serious injury on our rural road network. Speed is one of biggest behavioural factors contributing to death and injury on our local roads in the Bland shire. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Council reports strong financial position Published on 15 December 2020 Sound financial management, including a major reduction in expenses, has helped Bland Shire Council record its best financial result in several years. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council to host Bland Shire Open Art Gallery Published on 07 December 2020 Bland Shire Council is transforming its upstairs foyer into an open art gallery for local and regional artists to showcase their works. Tagged as: , Media Releases
RDA seeks nominations for local committee chairperson Published on 12 November 2020 Applications to become the next volunteer chair of the local Regional Development Australia (RDA) committee are now open. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council joins Country Change campaign Published on 05 November 2020 Bland Shire Council has joined forces with surrounding Riverina communities to encourage city dwellers to consider a move to the bush. Tagged as: , Media Releases
2020 Christmas Food and Gift Appeal Published on 02 November 2020 The Bland Shire Library Christmas Food and Gift Appeal will continue to support the local St Vincent de Paul Society in providing Christmas hampers and gifts to those families in need – making the festive season a little brighter for those less fortunate.Donated items can be left at the library from Monday 1 November with pick-up scheduled for Wednesday morning 16 December. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Express Bus Service from West Wyalong to Condobolin Published on 15 October 2020 Bland Shire residents are set to benefit from a new NSW TrainLink coach service to Wagga Wagga. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Mayor welcomes opportunity to celebrate local heroes Published on 02 September 2020 While some of our more traditional celebration methods might remain restricted, Bland Shire Mayor Brian Monaghan is calling on the community to help make the 2021 Australia Day Awards one of the greatest celebrations of Bland Shire community spirit ever held by nominating a special group or individual today! Tagged as: , Media Releases
LED street light project to provide long-term benefits Published on 31 August 2020 Work to upgrade more than 718 street lights to energy efficient technology will begin this week as part of a major energy efficiency project that will save hundreds of thousands in electricity bills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Bland Shire. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
Completion date set for West Wyalong Community Theatre Published on 26 August 2020 Construction of the West Wyalong Community Theatre is expected to be completed in January after Bland Council resolved to accept a tender for the final stage of the project. Tagged as: , Media Releases