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
They’re Back! Free Tip Days Return to the Bland Shire Published on 13 October 2025 Get ready to load up the trailer - Free Tip Days are back in the Bland Shire next weekend!Bland Shire Council has listened to community feedback and is once again offering free waste disposal days for residents and ratepayers. It’s the perfect chance to clear out the shed, tidy up the yard and give your property a good spring clean before summer. Tagged as: , Media Releases
West Wyalong Caravan Park Welcomes New Local Management Published on 13 October 2025 Bland Shire Council is pleased to announce that the West Wyalong Caravan Park is now under new local management, with the lease formally transferred to Haley and Jared Reid following a resolution of Council at its August meeting. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Support Sought for Return of Mining Royalties to Local Communities Published on 01 October 2025 Bland Shire Council is calling on the NSW Government to return a fair share of mining royalties to the communities that host mining operations. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Community Leaders to Join Visitor Economy and Growth Committee Published on 30 September 2025 Bland Shire Council is inviting tourism and business representatives to apply for membership on the newly established Visitor Economy and Growth Committee (VEGC), an advisory body providing guidance on Bland Shire’s visitor economy and economic development. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Celebrating Success for Mirrool Silo Kick Challenge 355 Committee Published on 16 September 2025 Bland Shire Council congratulates the Mirrool Silo Kick Challenge 355 Committee on successfully securing a $50,000 Community Building Partnership (CBP) grant for the upgrade of children’s playground equipment at Sunshine Park in Mirrool. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Riders Roll into West Wyalong to Raise Funds for Prostate Cancer Published on 15 September 2025 West Wyalong will welcome a group of dedicated riders from the Long Ride Australia on Sunday 12 October as they continue their journey across Australia to raise vital funds and awareness for prostate cancer. Tagged as: , Media Releases