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
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
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