Emma Henderson - Bland Shire Councillor

24/12/2025

🎄 Heads up, Bland Shire! 🎄
Double demerits start today and run until 4 January 2026 🚗💨

Stay safe on the roads this Christmas:
✔️ Stick to the speed limit
✔️ Wear your seatbelt
✔️ Keep off your mobile phone
✔️ Wear a helmet on motorcycles
✔️ Plan your trip and take regular breaks
✔️ Have a Plan B if you’re drinking

Let’s all do our bit so everyone gets home safely this holiday season 💙

12/12/2025

📢💰 Community Funding Program 💰📢

🌱 Funding Available for Local Community Groups! 🌱

Are you part of a community group, club, or not-for-profit with a great idea that could benefit our local area? 💡
Now is the time to apply for community funding to help bring your project to life!

Funding can support a wide range of initiatives, including: 🤝 Community events and activities
🏃‍♀️ Sport and recreation projects
🎭 Arts, culture and heritage
🌿 Community facilities and improvements

If your project helps strengthen connections, improve liveability, or support our community—we want to hear from you.

📅 Applications are now open
📝 Simple application process
📍 Open to eligible local community groups

👉 Don’t miss this opportunity to secure funding for your next project.
For guidelines and how to apply, contact Council or visit the website.

https://www.blandshire.nsw.gov.au/Council/Grants-and-Donations

Let’s keep building a stronger, more connected community together! 💙

01/12/2025

🎄 Changes to Waste Services this Christmas 🎄
Over the Christmas and New Year period, Council will make temporary changes to waste collection days and landfill hours.
These adjustments help ensure essential services continue while giving our team time to celebrate the holidays with their loved ones
🗑️ Revised Collection Days
• Barmedman – Tuesday instead of Wednesday
• Ungarie – Wednesday instead of Thursday
• Weethalle – Wednesday instead of Thursday
• Business collections – Wednesday instead of Thursday
🏗️ Landfill Hours
• Barmedman & Ungarie Landfills closed Mon–Thurs from 22 Dec to 1 Jan
• West Wyalong Landfill open as usual except public holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day)
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation and please plan ahead for waste disposal over the festive period!
A full schedule of holiday operating hours will be shared closer to Christmas.

01/12/2025

🌟 HEY BLAND SHIRE YOUTH! WE WANT YOU! 🌟
Aged 12-24 and passionate about your community? Ready to make real change (and have fun doing it)? Then it's time to join the Bland Shire Youth Advisory Group! 🍩✨
💬Our Mission
"The Bland Shire Youth Advisory Group exists to empower young people, promote wellbeing, and ensure youth voices are central to local decisions. Through collaboration, creativity, and action, we are building a connected, confident, and inclusive community".
🎯What We're All About
• Empower young people to step up and lead
• Promoting health, happiness, and wellbeing
• Making sure youth voices are heard where it matters
• Building strong connections and real sense of belonging
💡Whether you're into arts, sport, culture, leadership, or just want to help shape the future of Bland Shire - your ideas matter.
👉Join us and be part of something meaningful. Let's create, connect, and make change together!
👉Click the link or scan the QR Code to complete your expression of interest today! https://forms.office.com/r/K2arSxT8Te
🌈💬✨

28/11/2025

💚❤️December is coming in fast & it's looking HECTIC...in all the best ways!! Check out some of what's coming your way in December Bland Shire!!❤️💚

Scan the QR code or follow the link for more details.
https://www.blandshire.nsw.gov.au/Community/Events-Directory

25/11/2025

Due to the elevated fire danger forecast for tomorrow, Wednesday 26 November, the NSW Department of Education has closed several schools in affected areas. For further information regarding these closures, please visit their website: http://education.nsw.gov.au/schooling/school-operational-status

25/11/2025

Grant Opportunity | Clubgrants Category 3 Fund

The NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants Program is back, supporting projects that strengthen and enrich our communities.

Grants can support construction, renovations, fit-outs and improvements to a wide range of community facilities, including:

🎨 Arts & Culture - $50,000 to $200,000
🏛 Community Infrastructure - $50,000 to $250,000
⚠️ Disaster Readiness - $50,000 to $200,000
🏉 Sport & Recreation - $50,000 to $300,000

Applications close Monday 15 December 2025 at 11.59pm.

Learn more and submit an application:

The Clubgrants Category 3 Infrastructure Grants Fund is managed by The Office of Responsible Gambling.

19/11/2025

💦 PLANNED WATER OUTAGE 💦

There will be a planned water outage in the township of 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝘆𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝘆𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝟲𝗮𝗺 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 while essential water supply system works are completed.

As part of essential works to replace an aged section of water main through installation of a new water main to West Wyalong township from Reservoir storage along the Mid-Western Highway, this outage is required to connect and commission the first section of new mains pipeline into the reticulation system.

What you need to do ❓
- Notify us immediately if you or any member of your household is on dialysis.
- Store enough water for your needs, keep all taps closed and refrain from flushing toilets during the outage.
- When water supply is restored, you may temporarily experience discoloured water. Check your water quality by running the tap closest to the water meter for a few minutes before drinking or washing laundry. If discoloured water is detected, continue to run your tap until the water clears. If the water doesn’t clear, notify us immediately.

🤳Call us on (02) 6977 3200 (8:30am–4.30pm Monday to Friday) or after hours on 1800 800 917 (24/7). Find out more here - https://www.gwcc.nsw.gov.au/Our-Water/Water-Supply/Planned-Works

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank residents for their patience and cooperation while this essential work is completed.

Bland Shire Council

16/11/2025

🚜 Join Our Team at Bland Shire Council! 🌟

We’re looking for skilled Plant Operators to help keep our community moving safely and efficiently. If you love working outdoors, operating machinery and making a real difference in your local community, we want you!

🔹 Positions Available:
• Plant Operator 2 – Rural https://www.blandshire.nsw.gov.au/Your-Council/Careers/Plant-Operator-2-Rural

• Plant Operator 3 – Rural Jet Patcher https://www.blandshire.nsw.gov.au/Your-Council/Careers/Plant-Operator-3-Rural-Jet-Patcher

✅ Be part of a supportive team
✅ Contribute to maintaining roads and infrastructure
✅ Enjoy a rewarding career in regional NSW

📅 Apply now! Full details and applications via the links above.

11/11/2025

11/11/2025

💦 PLANNED WATER OUTAGE 💦

There will be a planned water outage in the township of 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝘆𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝘆𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝟲𝗮𝗺 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 while essential water supply system works are completed.

As part of essential works to replace an aged section of water main through installation of a new water main to West Wyalong township from Reservoir storage along the Mid-Western Highway, this outage is required to connect and commission the first section of new mains pipeline into the reticulation system.

What you need to do ❓
- Notify us immediately if your or any member of your household is on dialysis.
- Store enough water for your needs, keep all taps closed and refrain from flushing toilets during the outage.
- When water supply is restored, you may temporarily experience discoloured water. Check your water quality by running the tap closest to the water meter for a few minutes before drinking or washing laundry. If discoloured water is detected, continue to run your tap until the water clears. If the water doesn’t clear, notify us immediately.

🤳Call us on (02) 6977 3200 (8:30am–4.30pm Monday to Friday) or after hours on 1800 800 917 (24/7). Find out more here - https://www.gwcc.nsw.gov.au/Our-Water/Water-Supply/Planned-Works

💦 PLANNED WATER OUTAGE 💦

There will be a planned water outage in the township of 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝘆𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝘆𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝟲𝗮𝗺 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 while essential water supply system works are completed.

As part of essential works to replace an aged section of water main through installation of a new water main to West Wyalong township from Reservoir storage along the Mid-Western Highway, this outage is required to connect and commission the first section of new mains pipeline into the reticulation system.

What you need to do ❓
- Notify us immediately if you or any member of your household is on dialysis.
- Store enough water for your needs, keep all taps closed and refrain from flushing toilets during the outage.
- When water supply is restored, you may temporarily experience discoloured water. Check your water quality by running the tap closest to the water meter for a few minutes before drinking or washing laundry. If discoloured water is detected, continue to run your tap until the water clears. If the water doesn’t clear, notify us immediately.

🤳Call us on (02) 6977 3200 (8:30am–4.30pm Monday to Friday) or after hours on 1800 800 917 (24/7). Find out more here - https://www.gwcc.nsw.gov.au/Our-Water/Water-Supply/Planned-Works

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank residents for their patience and cooperation while this essential work is completed.

Bland Shire Council

08/11/2025

Strong regions start with strong voices. Your input to the
Regional Wellbeing Survey helps inform the future of
regional Australia. Visit www.regionalwellbeing.org.au to take part in our annual survey, and help make your community count.