On Tuesday 29th January 2019 up to 2000 dead fish were reported in a small section of the lower Murrumbidgee River upstream from Balranald. The fish kills were restricted to the still water immediately upstream of Redbank Weir. Carp and Native Perch seem to be the majority of dead fish with small number of native bony bream and Murray Cod. – Click on the link to view the Media Release

29th January 2019 – The Hon. Gabrielle Upton MP, announced the appointment of Commissioner for the conduct of a public inquiry for Balranald Shire Council under Section 438U of the Local Government Act 1993 – Click on the link for Media Release

As school leavers consider their career options for 2019, a recent study by TAFE NSW of the Murray electorate has forecast exciting employment growth areas in the health and community services sectors over the next two years. – Media Release

Australia Day 2019 – Click on link to read Letter to the Editor from Austin Evans

18th January 2019 – click on the link to read

Murray Mail 21st December 2018 from Austin Evans Click on link to read

Mungo Discovery Program for Month of January 2019 –

Online Mentoring Campaign to Empower Murray Women – click on the link to read the Media Release from Austin Evans – Media Release

Come and celebrate Australia Day 2019 with Balranald Shire Council on Saturday 26th January at the following venues;

Balranald – Greenham Park Hall – 8am with Free BBQ Breakfast

Euston – Recreation Reserve – 12.30pm with Free BBQ Lunch

Both Balranald and Euston will celebrate with Flag Raising, Australia Day address by Ambassador, Mr Frank Ifield, English Born Australian Country Singer, Affirmation Ceremony and Presentation of Australia Day Awards.