Bland Shire Council

31/10/2026

📬October Community Newsletter – Out Now!

The latest edition of the Bland Shire Snapshot, our monthly community newsletter from Bland Shire Council, is now available!

It’s a simple and convenient way to stay up to date with what’s happening across the Shire.

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👉 View the latest edition: https://www.blandshire.nsw.gov.au/Council/Community-Newsletter-Bland-Shire-Snapshot
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30/10/2026

A great visit to Barmedman last night, with plenty of good conversations, local ideas and positive discussions.

Thank you to everyone who came along to meet with Council staff and Councillors and share what matters to the community.

We appreciate your time and input!

30/10/2026

A significant milestone in the history of Bland Shire Council with Mayor Lisa Minogue becoming the first woman to hold the position of Mayor in Bland Shire.

30/10/2026

📚 Happy World Teachers’ Day! 🍎

Today we celebrate and thank all the wonderful teachers across Bland Shire, including the dedicated educators at our very own Bland Shire Children Services Unit.

We are lucky to have so many passionate and committed teachers throughout our region who play such an important role in supporting, encouraging and inspiring our children and young people.

Thank you for the care, patience, knowledge and enthusiasm you bring to your work every day. Your contribution to our communities is valued and appreciated.
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29/10/2026

29/10/2026

🎥 Community Forum at Ungarie

Our recent trip to Ungarie was another great opportunity for Councillors and staff to get out into the community, meet with locals and hear what's happening on the ground.

From roads and maintenance to weeds, waste management and upcoming projects, these forums give residents the chance to raise local issues, ask questions and have a conversation with Council.

🚗 Next stop: Barmedman!

Councillors and staff will be heading out to Barmedman tonight for our next Community Forum. We look forward to seeing you there!

Thanks to everyone in Ungarie who came along and took the time to have a chat with us. 👋

29/10/2026

Flying the flag for Bland Shire! 👏

Mayor Lisa Minogue and Acting General Manager Raymond Sexton took the opportunity to connect with Federal representatives at this week’s REROC Board Meeting and AGM.

Mayor Minogue met with Jake Ash, Advisor to the Hon. David Littleproud MP, Shadow Minister for Emergency Management and Tourism. The Hon. Michael McCormack MP, Federal Member for Riverina and Shadow Minister for Water and Veterans’ Affairs, also attended the meeting.

These meetings provide valuable opportunities to discuss regional priorities, build relationships with key decision-makers and advocate for the needs of our local communities.

28/10/2026

✨ Mornings, Melodies and Memories ✨

Join us for a relaxed morning of music, laughter and good company in Wyalong!

📅 Friday 27 November
📍 Toppy Hall, Wyalong
⏰ 10.30am – 12 noon

🎶 Enjoy live entertainment by Julie and Chris Butcher, with morning tea provided!

This is a FREE event for Seniors of the Bland Shire and a wonderful opportunity to catch up with friends, meet new people and enjoy some familiar tunes.

Bring a friend and come along for a lovely morning of music, memories and community connection. We look forward to seeing you there! 💛

28/10/2026

💡 Reminder: Stronger Communities Grant Programme – Round 10

Have a community project in mind? There’s still time to submit an Expression of Interest for the Stronger Communities Grant Programme, with grants of up to $20,000 available to support local projects.

Funding could help with facility upgrades, equipment purchases or accessibility improvements that benefit your community.

📅 Expressions of Interest close Monday, 2 November 2026.

For more information and to access the application form, visit Jamie Chaffey MP’s website or call his office on (02) 6882 0999.

What would you do with $20,000 for your community? 👇

28/10/2026

🎶💛 Mornings, Melodies and Memories in Tallimba! 💛🎶

What a wonderful morning at Tallimba Hall!

We had a great turnout, with a large group enjoying a delicious morning tea, a few quick quizzes and riddles to get everyone thinking.

The highlight of the morning was a fantastic performance by students from Tallimba Public School, who wowed the crowd with their musical talent. 🎤👏

The fun continued as the students teamed up with our seniors for a round of trivia, bringing generations together for plenty of laughs, teamwork and friendly competition.

A big thank you to Tallimba Public School and the students for sharing their talents, and to everyone who came along and helped make it such an enjoyable morning.

It's mornings like these that remind us how special community connections can be! 🥰