Media Release
Lachlan Shire Council aims to keep residents of the shire informed of Council news, events, and matters of interest through a variety of communication channels.
Media releases are provided on many of these matters to representatives of various media outlets including print, radio, and television outlets. Media may subscribe to receive media releases via email by sending their full details (include name, job title, organisation name, email and phone numbers) to david.lornie@lachlan.nsw.gov.au Please also direct all other media-related enquiries to this email address.
2020
Lachlan Shire Council has received funding to build a Visitor Information Centre at the Condobolin Tourism Precinct. The media release and design options are below:
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21 October Free cuppa registrations
21 October Gum Bend Lake filling up
15 October Aussie Backyard Bird Count
13 October Visitor Information Centre feedback ending
13 October Patterson's curse advice
12 October Tottenham medical trial
12 October Musicians needed
9 October Local Heritage grants extended
9 October Bird hide open
7 October Money workshops online
7 October Maitland Street seal and widen
6 October Small Business Month webinars-2020
1 October Public holiday waste collection
1 October Lake Cargelligo Mobile Service
1 October Sustainable Energy Plan adopted
30 September Colouring-in competition winners
25 September Fifield Reservoir cleaned
25 September Mayor and Deputy Mayor re-elected
25 September Gum Bend Lake to be filled
24 September COVID testing at Lake Cargelligo
23 September Small Business events
23 September COVID-19 check-in at caravan parks
22 September Gum Bend Lake exercise equipment
21 September Lake Cargelligo bird hide update
21 September Double demerits
17 September Female candidates encouraged
17 September Indyreads at Lachlan libraries
14 September Business COVID-19 check-in
14 September Lake Cargelligo bird hide temporary closure
10 September Fifield water interruption
9 September Overgrown vegetation in yards
7 September COVID-9 in Parkes
2 September NSW sporting grants
2 September Lachlan pride
1 September Road safety project
31 August July development applications
31 August Business Awards nominations open
28 August Community sports update
24 August Harvest support
24 August Showground work proceeding
24 August Road assets study
20 August Gum-Bend Lake water allocation
20 August drumMUSTER recycles containers
18 August Free financial counselling for farmers
18 August Notice of Public Exhibition for Energy Sustainability Plan
17 August Waste Transfer Station
17 August St Vinnies drought help
14 August Help for domestic violence
13 August Meals on Wheels volunteers
12 August Strategic planning and Community Participation
12 August Murrin Bridge presentation
11 August Outback magazine visit
10 August Free driver safety workshops
10 August Infrastructure grants
06 August Local Government Week 2020
04 August Tullibigeal students help
04 August New Infrastructure Services Director
03 August Local Government Week
03 August $53Million for regional connectivity
31 July Aboriginal Protocol consultation
30 July Community grants program
Community Grant application form
July 29 COVID-19 testing in Condobolin
July 28 Still no water for Gum Bend Lake
July 28 Live and Local expressions of interest
July 28 Standpipe charges
July 27 Condobolin water funding
July 23 Willow Bend Sports Centre improvements
July 23 Fire hydrants repaired and replaced
July 22 $10.1million funding announced
July 21 Lake Cargelligo Fluoridation scheme opened
July 21 Village signs completed
July 21 Fifield Hall renovations
July 17 Planned water interruption for Turner Street
July 15 Fluoridation plant opening
July 13 Temporary closure Bathurst Street
July 13 Aboriginal artists EOI
July 8 NAIDOC Week 2020
July 7 Wiradjuri paintings
July 6 COVIDsafe businesses
July 6 Appeal for police resources
July 6 Lake Cargelligo fluoridation
July 3 Tottenham Library re-opening
July 3 Marsden Lane closure
July 3 COVID testing at Condobolin
July 2 Local TV tourism campaign
July 2 $3000 grant for small enterprises
June 30 Epilepsy help
June 29 Regional achievement and community awards
June 29 Lake Cargelligo video success
June 26 Lake Cargelligo Memorial Swimming Pool Community Information Session
June 19 Small business recovery grants
June 19 Exports
June 19 Energy efficiency grants
June 19 Lake Cargelligo office closure
June 16 New pet permits
June 16 Gum Bend Lake playground completed
June 12 Gym update
June 12 More restrictions easing
12 June Homeless help
12 June DV Housing
12 June Adult sport to recommence
June 10 Business checklist available
June 10 Small business grant extended
June 05 Food service help
June 03 Recreation facilities reopening
June 03 nbn information sessions
June 03 June lon -weekend demerits
June 03 Budget.pdf
June 02 Cr Pat Dixon Memorial Scholarship awarded
June 02 COAG and councils
June 02 Let's Love Local
June 02 More restrictions easing
June 02 Electoral redistribution
June 01 Water restrictions changed
June 01 Council plaque
May 28 Customer service open
May 28 DV funding
May 28 Lachlan Valley Way
May 28 Shops reopening
May 28 We want you back
May 27 Chaddy nominated for award
May 27 Reconciliation Week
May 27 Tottenham Library advice
May 26 Tullibigeal irrigation completed
May 26 Puppies scam warning
May 26 NSS reading
May 26 Libraries opening
May 26 Filming for tourism
May 21 Landcare festival funded
May 21 Volunteer nominations begin
May 21 Respiratory clinics open
May 21 Lachlan Shire welcomes visitors
May 19 Peer support available
May 18 Getting tested
May 18 Mental health plan
May 14 food businesses opening
May 14 Tennis latest update
May 13 Childcare funding update
May 13 Mobile testing in Lake Cargelligo
May 12 Showground funding announced
May 12 Restrictions easing
May 12 Schools returning
May 8 Aboriginal youth competition
May 8 Landlord assistance
May 8 Push Up Challenge
May 8 Service NSW busy
May 7 Volunteering platform launched
May 7 Optimal Health Program
May 7 Hunting licence news
May 6 Tullibigeal Village maintenance tender
May 6 DV video
May 5 Lake Cargelligo water tower
May 5 Anzac Day wreaths laid
May 4 Property market back on track
May 4 Fast testing expanded
May 4 Energy company offers funding
May 4 DV candle in May
May 4 Business webinar a success
May 4 Aged visiting rules
April 30 Business webinars available
April 30 HACC grant
April 30 Wreath laid
April 30 Cleaners package
April 30 Centrelink assistance
April 27 Free business webinar
April 27 Mining package announced
April 27 COVID App encouraged
April 27 Helping fellow local businesses
April 27 Government's Council package
April 24 Hardship approach to Government
April 24 Family Support Group still active
April 24 DV and COVID-19
April 24 Beech Memorial installed
April 24 Aboriginal health engagement
April 23 Electronic witnessing available
April 23 Anzac for NSW in 2020
April 23 Waste Facilities closed on Anzac Day
April 23 Temporary road closure Map of closure site
April 22 Health training in district
April 22 LSPS open for public submissions
April 22 Distancing regime
April 21 Sewer works in Condobolin
April 21 Women's grants
April 21 School return plan
April 21 Fines for spitting at workers
April 21 Legal Aid by telephone
April 21 Food help
April 20 Fifield water
April 20 Serving the public
April 20 Scheme for local businesswomen
April 20 Anzac Day at home
April 17 Condobolin LALC Advisory Committee sought
April 17 Elderly cheer
April 17 Home fitness with NSW sports stars
April 17 Government infrastructure plan
April 17 Dams supplying Fifield again
April 16 $5m for Lachlan roads
April 15 Emma's helping hand
April 15 Council's pandemic plan
April 15 SMS results for virus
April 15 Childcare FAQ page
April 15 Seniors help and resources
April 14 Beating boredom
April 9 Citizenship ceremonies online
April 9 Electricity update
April 9 Holiday at home
April 9 Fitness solutions at home
April 8 Locals open for business
April 8 Waste disposal for Murrin Bridge
April 8 Election advice for candidates
April 7 Virus modelling by Federal Government
April 7 Photo competition
April 7 Murrumbidgee Health recruiting
April 7 Waste facility over Easter
April 7 Sports body announced
April 7 NSW Health jobs
April 7 Flu shots encouraged
April 6 Resilience agency announced
April 6 Council office transactions
April 6 Public Health Order amendments
April 6 Virus measures working
April 6 Hotline changes
April 6 Aged Care grants announced
April 6 New Planning Act orders
April 3 Grassroots football suspension
April 3 $10,000 grants for small businesses
April 3 New Regional Department announced
April 2 Federal funds for businesses, workers
April 2 HACC receives grant
April 2 Free child care announced
April 2 Service NSW online guides
April 2 Agriculture export support
April 2 Tennis suspension revised
April 2 Tennis suspension recommended
April 2 Opportunity for manufacturers
April 2 New development orders
April 2 April Council meeting to be held
April 1 Child care services update
April 1 Breast screening suspended
April 1 Public gathering notice
April 1 Council services update-April
March 31 Working With Children Check renewals
March 31 Latest medicare benefits
March 30 Latest social distancing measures
March 30 Mental health bulk billing
March 30 Caravan parks update
March 30 Driving tests postponed
March 30 Virus rate falls
March 27 New coronavirus website launched
March 27 Council administration office hours restricted
March 27 Caravan parks closed
March 27 Contact tracing in effect
March 27 Virus hotline announced
March 26 Social media enquiries
March 26 Essential services update
March 26 Local government elections postponed
March 25 Coronavirus update
March 25 Council meeting deferred
March 24 Youth camp a success
March 24 Non-resident elec toral roll
March 23 Willow Bend Sports Centre closed
March 20 Waste to Art 2020 is on
March 20 Council installs AEDs in caravan parks
March 20 Tullibigeal Post Office closed
March 19 Sewer pump upgraded
March 19 $3000 payment for farm workers
March 18 Childcare student worker
March 18 Mobile tower construction
March 17 Mayor on coronavirus
March 9 Youth participation increase
March 9 Northern road closures
March 4 Council to advocate for library funding
March 4 Photo competition winners announced
March 4 Tottenham Picnic Races
March 2 Gum Bend Lake improvements
February 21 Social media workshop a success
February 20 Holden utes live on in Condobolin
February 14 Aussie Helpers for farmers
February 10 Standpipe usage change welcomed
February 10 Local businesses fight driver fatigue
February 6 HACC Bake Off a success
February 6 Drought loans available
February 4 Council meeting recorded for public
February 3 Condobolin Picnic Races on again
29 January Children road safety
29 January Groundwater applications increase
29 January River health monitored
28 January Australia Day at Lachlan Shire
28 January Max Frankel plaque unveiled
20 January Medical students on bush bursary
20 January Family Matters Succession Planning Workshop
20 January Australia Day Events 2020
16 January Medical Centre update
16 January Resilient Community grants
13 January HACC Cook Off
13 January Social Media Workshop
13 January Mayor's New Year Message
10 January Free pool activities
10 January Murrin Bridge welcomed to Lachlan
2019
23 December Tottenham and Albert Water Supply Update
19 December Australia Day Ambassador announced
19 December Gum Bend-Lake grass
17 December Tullibigeal water project to go ahead
13 December Christmas office hours
13 December Art and photography competitions
12 December Good news for Medical Centre
10 December Christmas waste facilities and kerbside collection
6 December electoral boundary changes
2 December Firetruck-visit
28 November Get ready for Summer
26 November Host-Survey-Media-Release
26 November Accom-Media-Release-2nd-round-FINAL
26 November New-staff-for-Lachlan-Shire-Council
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14 November 2019 Australia Day Nominations Closing Soon
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17 October Condobolin and Lake Cargelligo Raw Water Standpipes
14 October Call for Nominations NSW Local Citizen of the Year Awards
11 October Water Restrictions Correction
08 October Household Chemical Cleanout
1 October 2019 Water Restrictions
20 September 2019 Ward Boundary Plan
18 September 2019 Customer Relationship Framework
5 September Regional Waste to Art Competition Exhibition
13 August 2019 Mock Crash Dressed Rehearsal - Open to the public
25 July 2019 Stronger Communities Grant Round 3 Reminder
25 July 2019 Local Government Week 2019
23 July Be Road Ready for Harvest Field Day 2019
1 July 2019 - Stronger Country Communities Round 3
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20 June 2019 – Central West NSW Heavy Vehicle Forum
20 May 2019 Small Business Council Conference
9 May 2019 Media Release - State Govt Levy Increase
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29 April 2019 Media Release - Lake Cargelligo Skate Park Opening
16 April 2019 Media Alert Lake Cargelligo Skate Park Opening
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5 March 2019 - Waste to Art 2019
4 March 2019 - Lions Park Upgrade
4 March 2019 - Gum Ben Lake Update
22 February 2019 - Clean Up Australia Day
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29 January 2019 - Australia Day
21 January 2019 - Call for nominations for upcoming by-election
21 January 2019 - Councillor John Ridley
14 January 2019 - Australia Day Community Events
2018
18 December 2019 Australia Day Ambassador Announced
12 December 2018 Councillor Max Frankel
10 December 2018 Tottenham Pool Amenities Opening
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5 November 2018 Australia Day -Nominations closing
10 October 2018 Gum Bend Lake Temporary Closure
10 October 2018 Tottenham Park Upgrade
2 October 2018 - Gum Bend Lake - delayed opening and weeds
27 September 2018 - Election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor
21 September Media Release Pat Timmins and Library Opening
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13 September 2018 Stronger Country Community Grants Round 2
5 September 2018 Island Creek Bridge Opening
21 August 2018 CAWS Desexing Program 2018
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4 July - Former Demolition of the Condobolin Bowling Club Building
28 June - Change of Opening Hours Condobolin Waste Facility
20 June - Standpipe operating on AVDATA
20 June - Drinking Water Carters
13 June - SRA Pavilion Picks Up Special Project Award
12 June - Easy to do Business Program Launched
6 June - Council General Manager to Depart in July
5 June - Road Works Dandaloo Road-Albert
14 May - Federal Budget Murray Darling Medical School
5 May - Residents encouraged to have their say on Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan
2 May - Waste to Art Change of Location
20-April - Sewer Relining Works Condobolin
27 March - Blue-Green Algae Gum Bend Lake
19 March- Stronger Community Grants
9 February - Central NSW Events
9 February - Tourism Opportunities for Central NSW
26 January - Australia Day Award Winners
26 January - Australia Day Celebrations
10 January -Water Restrictions January 2018
