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Welcome to the Balranald Shire Council

Balranald Shire is situated in the South West of New South Wales. Its main business centre Balranald is located on the Murrumbidgee River. the second business centre of Euston is 80km to the west and located on the banks of the Murray River

The population of Balranald Shire is approximately 3000 with about half of those people living in the town of Balranald and approximately 600 people live in the Town of Euston. Other localities in the Shire include, Kyalite, Hatfield, Penarie, Clare and Oxley.

Balranald Shire covers an area of 21,418 square kilometes. The area is generally flat with only slight undulations. Ground level is about 60m above sea. The soil is mostly clay overlaid with a coarse red sandy loam, although areas of heavy black soil do exist.

Local Government Elections 2008

Local Elections for Balranald Shire will be held on Saturday 13th September’08

If you are you interested in becoming a Councillor the following information is available

Candidate seminar – Saturday 28 June in Deniliquin

The NSW Electoral Commission is holding a Candidate Seminar on Saturday 28 June at the Council Chambers, Civic Centre, Civic Place, Deniliquin from 10.30am – 12.00pm. Pre-registration is not required. 

Becoming a Councillor Guide

The NSW Department of Local Government & Shires Association’s publication “Becoming a Councillor” is available here

   

NSW Electoral Commission

More information and detail regarding the elections can be found at the NSW Electoral Commission’s website here    

Latest news
Rabbit Control Program
18 Jul 2008
Weeds Spray Notice
18 Jun 2008
Non Residential Owners Roll
01 May 2008

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Coming events
Community eventSt Kilda (Short) Film Festival
25 Jul 2008
Community eventTour of the Murray Cycling Event
31 Aug 2008 - 07 Sep 2008
Community eventBalranald Races & Cocktail Party
11 Oct 2008
Community eventSt Joseph's Primary School FETE
21 Nov 2008

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