Council advises that the Weimby-Kyalite Road will be closed to all traffic between Windomal Junction and Yanga Way from 07.00am on Thursday 14^th October 2021 for essential roadworks. Subject to weather conditions, Re-opening to be announced.

Road closure barriers will be manned and fines will be imposed on any vehicles ignoring this closure direction.

This closure is necessary in order to allow Council to complete preparation for bitumen sealing the road. Council regrets any temporary inconvenience caused by the closure. Please address any urgent enquiries to Ray Davy, the Director Infrastructure and Development on (0488) 745 956

Swan Hill Rotary Club are seeking assistance of identified community members to assist their local primary producers, suppliers and workers to apply for Government funded $500 debit cards to families that have been financially impacted by drought. This included those currently in drought as well as those recovering from the intense drought of the past few years.

If you have or know someone that has been impacted by the drought read the guidelines and complete the application form and forward to swanhillrotary@gmail.com or Post a copy to John Brookshaw, President Rotary Club of Swan Hill, PO Box 656 Swan Hill VIC 3585

Council has the following available for dispersal via expressions of interest;

* Large quantify of pavers

* One old caravan – un-registerable

* A quantity of old signage

If you are interested in any of the above please email stores@balranald.nsw.gov.au with your details, including a phone number by Thursday 14th October 2021 to register for inspections.

If you require any further information please email all enquiries to the above email.

AUSMAT will be in Balranald to assist the Local Health Services to keep our community safe by assisting with the rollout of the COVID19 vaccination – Thursday 9 September 2021

Where: Old ED site at the Balranald MPS/Hospital

When: 9 September 2021 from 10am – 4pm

What to Bring: Medicare Card and ID

Vaccinations will be available for anoone over the age of 12 years. (12-16 needs parental consent)

Trasport assistance will be available – please call

Maari Ma 50 200 009

Connie @ Livebetter – 0428 335 711

Balranald MPS 50 719 800

Tansport NSW is carrying out essential maintenance works on Kyalite Bridge on Yanga Way. Works will be carried out from 7am – 6pm weekdays commencing Monday 20 September and is expected to be completed by Friday 19 November 2021 – Weather Permitting. For further information please click on the links – Emergency Services Access During Kyalite Bridge Work and Bridge Closures on Kyalite Bridge from Monday 20 September

The NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a Sodium Flouroacetate (1080) ground baiting program for the management of foxes within Yanga National Park, Yanga Nature Reserve and Yanga State Conversation Area.

The scheduled period for this activity is between the 1 Sept – 30 Sept 2021 (inclusive).

Warning: Domestic animals may be affected if they consume 1080 baits (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Please be reminded that domestic pets are not permitted on NPWS Estate. Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

NPWS is undertaking the management of foxes to protect the biodiversity values of these conservation areas. No visitor facilities or access will be affected by this activity.

This program will be run in co-operation with the Murray Local Land Services. If you would like to participate in this program and undertake fox baiting on your property within a co-operative program, please contact Chris Lucas from Murray Local Land Services in Moulamein on (03) 5887 5006 for advice and co-ordination.

If you have any queries about this fox baiting program, please contact the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Yanga National Park Office on 03 5020 1764.

Minor flooding is occurring along the Murrumbidgee River at Hay where river levels peaded on Tuesday. SEs is expecting Minor flooding downstream of Darlington Point to Balranald Weir. The main flood peak along the Murrumbidgee River is likely to reach Balranald in mid September. River levels at Balranald Weir D/S are likely to remain below the minor flood level (6.70 metres). See the attached bulleting from SES for more information

The Far West LHD COVID Drive thru testing clinic has relocated to Tennis Courts (Greenham Park), We Street Balranald.

Entry is via We street, Tennis Courts Carpark and Drive out via Swimming Pool Car Park and the hours of operation are from 10am – 4pm daily – Seven days of the week.

Everyone is asked to follow the traffic control directions for the access driveway and the exit.

It is important that everyone continues to watch our for any signs that could indicate COVID-19 and to get tested if you have even the mildest of symptoms. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, loss of taste or smell. Other reported symptoms include fatigue, acute blocked nose (congestion), muscle pain, joint pain, headache, diarrhoea, nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, unexplained chest pain and oncjunctivitis.

High testing rates remamain critical to stopping the spread of COVID-19.

There are more than 350 testing locations across NSW, many of which are open seven days a week. After your test, you must i mmediately self-isolate until you receive your result. most people in NSW get their results within 24 – 48 hours. To find y our nearest testing clinic, visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/health-and-wellbeing/clinics

Stay Safe Everyone

Due to Covid Restrictions and NSW Lock Down (7 Days), all council office facilities will be closed from Monday 16 August until firther notice. This includes the Office, Service NSW, Library and Visitor Information Centre.

Payments for Rates etc, can be made over the phone, or via website – make a payment. Limited staff are available at the office please call 03 5020 1300 or email council@balranald.nsw.gov.au for any assistance.

Log book pages area available out the front of the office for truck drivers needing these.

Administrator, Mike colreavy has announced the interim appointment as Acting General Manager, of Mr Glenn Wilcox who will take up the position on 20 August, until a permanent replacement is found for Mr Oliver McNulty who has accepted a senior position in Melbourne. – Further information please read the Media Release