Get Ready for Summer 2020
Aussie summers are iconic. They can also be tragic.
Each year, communities across NSW experience bush fires, home fires, floods, storms, heatwaves, power outages and other emergencies.
It’s important to be aware of and prepa...Documents on Public Exhibition
Draft Development Control Plan 2021
Junee Shire Council has on public exhibition the Draft Development Control Plan 2021 (DCP).
A hard copy of the DCP is available to view at Jun...Drought Community Support Initiative
The St Vincent de Paul Society is working with the Salvation Army to deliver the Australian Government’s Drought Community Support Initiative (DCSI) - Round 2 for eligible drought affected households.
Up to $3,000 per household is avail...Drought Community Support Initiative
Round 2
Up to $3000 per household is available to farmers, farm workers and farm suppliers/contractors who are over 18 years of age, are Australian citizens or permanent residents and who live or work in an eligible Local Government A...NSW DroughtHub
The NSW Government has established a central location for all information, grants, subsidies and assistance for primary producers, their families, communities and small businesses suffering from the drought.
Become a Volunteer
Riverina Community College (RCC) has been a part of the Community Visitors Scheme (CVS) for more than 20 years.
RCC is looking for Community visitors who can provide as little as one hour per week to visit and befrien...Vendor Panel - How Council does Business in the Future
How Council Does Business in the Future
Council has sent emails to all our suppliers to register with VendorPanel. If we missed you, here are some details to help you register.
You can register on the VendorPanel Public Mark...Make Sure Your Child Car Seat is Safe
Regional Drought Communities Small Grants Program
RIVERINA Nationals’ MP and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack is urging community organisations in drought-affected regions to apply for funding through the Small Grants Program.
Ahead of Friday’s Drought Summit in Canberra, Mr McC...Slow down for stopped emergency vehicles with flashing lights
A new road rule
In April 2018, the NSW Government announced that it would introduce a new road rule requiring motorists to slow down to 40km/h when passing a stopped emergency vehicle displaying blue or red flashing lights on the...Council makes it easier to do business in Junee Shire
Opening and running a café, small bar or restaurant in Junee Shire just got easier!
Supporting and growing our local business economy is a priority for Council. We are delighted to partner with Service NSW and the Office of the...Murrumbidgee Local Health District New Website
We're delighted to advise the new Murrumbidgee Local Health Disrict Website is now live.
This web site should be the one site you c...Funding Opportunities for Community Groups, Small Business and Individuals
Grants are a great way to fund a new project or boost resources for a great initiative your organisation runs.
Don’t trust your tired self on country roads
Motorists are being cautioned not to trust their tired selves while driving in Junee Shire, with an increase of fatigue related incidences on our local roads.
Junee Shire Council’s Road Safety Officer advises “Many drivers aren’t a...Athenium Theatre Funding
Council puts Athenium at top of the list.
Round two of the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Community Fund has earmarked $1.2M for Junee Shire Council.
Council has received a number of very strong application...New school zone laws in effect
BE CAREFUL: The government has added seven new school zone offences, each of which comes with a hefty fine.
Get caught queuing across an intersection in a school zone and you’ll now be slugged with a $439 fine. And you’ll get two ...Open Letter to Junee Shire Community Members
Dear fellow community members,
I would like to unreservedly apologise to you for the disruption to the kerbside garbage collection service and the way the service was rolled out to you. While there has been improvement, I note delays ...CHANGED TRAFFIC CONDITIONS COX & PEEL STREETS, JUNEE
Green Waste Collection Service
Have you noticed a new green lidded bin at your place? This is your new Green Waste service, which also includes a small bench top bin. This will be collected on the alternate week to your recycling. For information on what to place in these bins,...
Keep Your Lupin Crops Safe
Roads on the Road to Repair
After
the wettest winter on record and with the wettest September ever recorded
following that, Junee Shire Council’s roads – along with all those in the
region – have suffered extensively.
Message for Seniors' Festival 2016 from the Mayor
NSW Govt helps Tech Savvy Seniors get Connected
The Telstra Seniors Starter Bundle is a new plan for seniors who are not connected to the internet to start their online journey through discounted internet costs. It is available to all NSW Seniors Card holders who have previously not been con...
Kangaroo March Choir
The launch of the Kangaroo March in Wagga saw many Junee children who made up the choir that sang on the day. Also pictured are representatives from Junee including Mayor Neil Smith, Deputy Mayor Pam Halliburton and Councillor Andrew Clinton.
Country Education Foundation Funding
The Country Education Foundation has announced that over 1,000 scholarships are available to help regional students looking for help with tertiary study. Visit their website https://cef.org.au ...
Cartridges 4 Planet Ark
Junee Shire Council and the Junee Library are new collection points for recycling printer cartridges. Please help reduce landfill by bringing your old printer cartridges and placing them in the boxes provided.
The collection and recyclin...Out of School Hours Child Care
If you are looking for an Out of School Hours Centre in Junee, please phone the Junee Community Centre OOSH Coordinator Samantha Bampton on 0427 468 197 for more information or email
Eurongilly Landfill to become a Transfer Station
Eurongilly's tip will soon be a thing of the past after Council received State Government funding.
The last rural landfill in the Shire will be converted into a waste transfer station which will include recycling facilities.
...
Free Wi-Fi
Need to do a quick online banking transfer?
Need to look something up on the web?
The Junee Visitor Information Centre now has a free wi-fi service available for visitors or locals who need to access the internet. Download speeds wo...GEO Prison Build Program
There has been plenty of activity surrounding Prison build housing projects at Junee Correctional Centre in recent months with a dedication ceremony for a home built under the Housing for Humanity (HFH) banner and two more prefabricated 'shells...
Nabo Community Grants
Dip into $50,000 worth of community grant funding
Nabo has launched the Nabo Community Grants that forms part of our commitment to supporting and strengthening local communities.
The program wil...Junee's Neighbourhood Safer Place
Neighbourhood Safer Places are a place of last resort during a bush fire.
They can be used if all other options in your Bush Fire Survival Plan can't be put into action.
You should be aware of any Neighbourhood Safer Places ...Community Litter Grants
Funding Available for Community Groups
Keep NSW Beautiful and the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) are running a grants program to resource community groups who want to undertake a project to cut litter in t...Changes affecting Wireless Microphone Users
Wireless microphones, in-ear monitoring systems and public announcement systems are used by many community groups (such as schools, clubs and religious organisations) and businesses.
Changes to the use of wireless microphones will tak...How to Keep Kids Safe Around Windows
Each year, around 50 children fall from windows or balconies in Australia. Many suffer serious injuries. Sometimes these falls are fatal.
NSW Fair Trading has two great new YouTube videos on child window safety, presented by DIY guru ...Pesticide Application Notification
Pesticide application will be carried out in the Junee Shire area from 26 September to 31 December.
Application Sites
Application may take place on:
- Any or all Council managed playing field...
Owner-Builder Permits
Owner-builder work is any work (including supervision and coordination) involved in the construction of, or alterations, repairs or additions to, a dwelling:
- where the reasonable market cost (including labour and materials) exceeds $...
Download Snap Send Solve
Snap, Send, Solve is a smart phone app that makes it easier to report issues to Council while you are out and about.
The community can report issues such as graffiti and illegally dumped materials by submitting photos and information ...NSW Swimming Pool Register
Under the Swimming Pools Amendment Act 2012, all pool owners are now required to register their pool on the State-wide online Swimming Pool Register from 29 April 2013. The Register can be found at
Biodiversity at the Junee Wastewater Treatment Facility
Mick Summerall, in charge of Junee's waste water treatment facility, has been awarded for the best paper by an operator and best paper overall at the annual NSW Water Industry Operators Association conference.
The presentation focused...Information for Residents and Local Businesses
This guide is aimed at helping local residents and businesses to resolve concerns about neighbourhood disturbances related to licensed venues.
Community Survey Results
COMMUNITY SURVEY REVEALS SATISFIED RESIDENTS IN JUNEE
Junee Shire Council’s 2011 Community Survey has revealed that 76 per cent of Junee residents are either satisfied or very satisfied with Council’s overall performance.
...Community Groups Take Note
Livingjunee is a website created and managed by Junee Community Centre.
The site is available free of charge to all community groups. It was developed so those groups can have a websit...
Changes affecting Wireless Microphone Users
Wireless microphones, in-ear monitoring systems and public announcement systems are used by many community groups (such as schools, clubs and religious organisations) and businesses.
Changes to the use of wireless microphones will tak...Pesticide Application Notification
Pesticide application will be carried out in the Junee Shire area from 26 September to 31 December.
Application Sites
Application may take place on:
- Any or all Council managed playing field...
Owner-Builder Permits
Owner-builder work is any work (including supervision and coordination) involved in the construction of, or alterations, repairs or additions to, a dwelling:
- where the reasonable market cost (including labour and materials) exceeds $...
Download Snap Send Solve
Snap, Send, Solve is a smart phone app that makes it easier to report issues to Council while you are out and about.
The community can report issues such as graffiti and illegally dumped materials by submitting photos and information ...NSW Swimming Pool Register
Under the Swimming Pools Amendment Act 2012, all pool owners are now required to register their pool on the State-wide online Swimming Pool Register from 29 April 2013. The Register can be found at
GEO Prison Build Program
There has been plenty of activity surrounding Prison build housing projects at Junee Correctional Centre in recent months with a dedication ceremony for a home built under the Housing for Humanity (HFH) banner and two more prefabricated 'shells...
Biodiversity at the Junee Wastewater Treatment Facility
Mick Summerall, in charge of Junee's waste water treatment facility, has been awarded for the best paper by an operator and best paper overall at the annual NSW Water Industry Operators Association conference.
The presentation focused...Information for Residents and Local Businesses
This guide is aimed at helping local residents and businesses to resolve concerns about neighbourhood disturbances related to licensed venues.
Community Survey Results
COMMUNITY SURVEY REVEALS SATISFIED RESIDENTS IN JUNEE
Junee Shire Council’s 2011 Community Survey has revealed that 76 per cent of Junee residents are either satisfied or very satisfied with Council’s overall performance.
...Community Groups Take Note
Livingjunee is a website created and managed by Junee Community Centre.
The site is available free of charge to all community groups. It was developed so those groups can have a websit...
Junee's Neighbourhood Safer Place
Neighbourhood Safer Places are a place of last resort during a bush fire.
They can be used if all other options in your Bush Fire Survival Plan can't be put into action.
You should be aware of any Neighbourhood Safer Places ...Become a Volunteer
Riverina Community College (RCC) has been a part of the Community Visitors Scheme (CVS) for more than 20 years.
RCC is looking for Community visitors who can provide as little as one hour per week to visit and befrien...
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