|
|
|
|
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
Latest NewsThis is the section of the site where you will find out what's been happening in the local government area. All of the latest news, including media releases, announcements, document launches and other information will be published here. You will also find the headlines of the most recent news appearing dynamically on the homepage of our site. Councils who have existing sites, and want to link to a news feature can link directly to this page from their existing site. Users are able to sort by date or by type of news item. This page sorts by date by default. Latest NewsGarbage/Recycling Services Over Christmas Period 09 - 06 Nov 2009Ellwaste have notified Council that they will do the garbage/recycling run for Friday 25th December (Christmas Day) on Sunday 27th December instead. The garbage pickup for Friday 1st January has been re-scheduled for Sunday 3rd January 2010. Please note these changes to avoid problems with bins over the Christmas Period.
more .. Fire Danger Period & Permits - 06 Nov 2009 The Statutory Bush Fire Danger Period runs from 1st October through to 31st March. If you are planning to light a fire in the open during this time, you WILL need a permit. more ..Wakool Shire Council - Financial Statements 2009 - 05 Nov 2009 Wakool Shire Council's Financial Statements up to 30th June 09, as approved by the Auditors, are available for viewing - click on heading Financial Statements 2009 more ..Water Restrictions - Current @ 01st November 09 - 30 Oct 2009 Wakool Shire Council this week agreed to ease its town water restrictions to Stage 2, effective from 1st November 2009. more .. Moulamein Business Centre - Change of Operating Hours - 18 Sep 2009 In response to a survey of the users, the Moulamein Business Centre's hours of operation will change from 12th October 2009 to be: 9.30am - 1.00pm Monday to Friday more ..Mayor & Deput Mayor Elections - 2009 - 17 Sep 2009 Wakool Shire Mayor Rod Chalmers returned to the chair unopposed at the special Council meeting held on Wednesday. The election sees Cr Chalmers into his second consecutive year as mayor after being elected in 2008. more .. Walk to Work Day - October 2 - 10 Sep 2009 Walk to Work Day is an annual, national event which allows the community to become involved in a healthy and environmentally friendly activity. it will be held on Friday 2 October 2009. The event is an initiative of the Pedestrian Council of Australia and is supported by the NSW Government. more ..Online Rate Payments & Instalment Due Dates - 31 Aug 2009 Paying Your Rates Council ratepayers & residents are able to make rates and water billing payments using EFTPOS Facilities at the Moulamein & Barham Offices - this enables payments by credit card in person or on phone. The introduction of EFTPOS facilities replaces the defunct Bill Express Service Council previously utilised. Council provides rate payers the option of either paying your rates in full, by the first instalment date or paying by instalments. more ..Shire of Wakool Home & Community Care Services - 28 Aug 2009 A reminder to residents of the Shire that Home & Community Care Services operate within the Shire, with multi service outlets in: Wakool, Barham, Tooleybuc and Moulamein. These services are here to provide support to maintain frail elderly, younger people with moderate to profound functional disabilities and carers who are at risk of premature or inappropriate institutionalisation in their own homes. more .. Community Development Officer Appointment - 25 Aug 2009 Wakool Shire Council this month welcomed Joy Mason in the new position of Community Development Officer. more .. Cr Neil Gorey Joins Councillors of Wakool Shire - 16 Jul 2009 Neil Gorey is Wakool Shire Council’s newest elected member after a by election was held on Saturday 11th July 2009. Representing C Ward, Cr Gorey replaces Ken Trewin after his resignation from the chambers in April this year. Cr Gorey was officially declared the new councillor on Wednesday 15 July, 2009.
He also attended his first Council Meeting held in Moulamein on Wednesday and was welcomed by staff and councillors, including Mayor Rod Chalmers. more ..
This is the Leukaemia Foundations night to remember, celebrate and give hope to Australians impacted by Leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders. This Spring, thousands of families, friends and co workers will gather at 21 Light the Night events across Australia. To be held throughout month of September.
The Nationals, John Williams, Member for Murray Darling announced that Community Groups from the Murray Darling electorate will be eligible to apply for funding under the new $35 million building fund announced in the NSW Budget to support jobs, stimulate growth and improve community facilities.
The NSW Community Building Partnership will invest $300,000 into building local community projects in each of the 93 NSW electoral districts, but Murray Darling will receive a further $100,000 more because we are considered a district with higher umemployment.
Wakool Shire Council has this week endorsed a report outlining the socio-economic impacts on the local community should water leave the district.
The detailed report is the result of a study initiated by Council in response to community concerns with the Federal Government’s water reform initiative being delivered through its $12.9 billion Water for the Future program.
Click Here to find out more information
With the increased popularity of online banking, shopping and communicating, the need to be aware of computer security is more important than ever, according to Member for Farrer Sussan Ley.
Ms Ley is urging all Australians to get involved in National E Security Awareness Week to raise awareness about E Security for home and small business users.
Wakool Shire Council has reminded its residents to be mindful of local roads during this much welcomed wet-weather.
Director of Engineering Services, Brian Ebery said people travelling on rural roads should be cautious when driving or find alternative routes.
There has been a 97.6 per cent increase in the number of reported whooping cough cases in the Greater Southern Area Health Service.
There have been 296 reported cases in the first three months of the year, compared to 30 for the same period last year, according to the Minister for Health, John Della Bosca MLC.
Tests have revealed the presence of Blue Green Algae in the Murray, Wakool and Edward Rivers.
The former red alerts, have been downgraded to an Amber alert for the Murray River at Barham, Tooleybuc and Murray Downs as well as the Edward River at Moulamein and Wakool River at Kyalite - however caution with regard to use of this water is still required.
Councils potable (filtered) water systems are not affected, as the water is treated through the filtration plant.
Council strongly recommends that where the only source of water is from the raw system, than an alternative source of water for household use ie drinking, cooking and personal hygiene be arranged.
In congratulating all successful Shires Mr Williams said the funds gained are used for communities to improve facilities at local Clubs and grounds.
Residents are being encouraged to join a national challenge to record data about rabbits, from at least 5000 sites across Australia.
May is RabbitScan month, and individuals and groups in the area can help scientists map rabbit populations by scanning their local area for rabbits and signs of their damage, and adding that to a Google Map.
For more information click on the heading - RabbitScan
State Member for Murray Darling, John Williams, has slammed the Federal Government for claiming to understand the importance of creating jobs but then announcing it want the Barmah Forest to close because of green leek parrots which would cause 350 Deniliquin based employees to lose their jobs if the Gulpa Sawmill was to shut its doors.
In a move that would effectively crush the economy of Deniliquin after the closure of its other main employer, SunRice in November 2007, in which approximately 80 people lost their jobs, Mr Williams said there has to be common sense when it comes to managing peoples livelihoods and the long term benefits of wildlife conservation.
The Australian Sports Commission and Australian Government Office for Women are looking to develop the next generation of female leaders in sport by offering the 2009/10 Sport Leadership Grants and Scholarships for Women (SLGWS).
Substantial funding for organisations and individuals is available, with applications now open.
Council has agreed to contribute to and support the Water for Food Campaign co ordinated by the Riverina and Murray Regional Organisation of Councils (RAMROC). The campaign is to develop and roll out an integrated public relations strategy to protect the future sustainability of irrigated food production, processors and communities in Australia from the potential adverse impacts of political and regulatory responses to drought and climate change, as well as water market reforms which unfairly restrict water availability to food producers.
Timetable for setting Councils 2009/2010 Management Plan.
Special Meeting - March QBR & Adopt Draft Management
Plan - Time 9.00am
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| Links to other Councils |
|
|
© 2008 Wakool Shire Council |
 |
