Governor of New South Wales Visits Bland Shire Published on 03 March 2025 The Bland Shire had the distinct honour of hosting Her Excellency The Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales, during her recent visit to the region. The visit included a mayoral reception, where Her Excellency was welcomed by Bland Shire Mayor, Councillors, Australia Day award winners, Ambassadors and principals of local schools. Tagged as: , Media Releases
NSW Seniors Festival 2025 – Celebrating Seniors in Bland Shire! Published on 27 February 2025 Bland Shire is proud to announce its exciting line-up of events for the 2025 NSW Seniors Festival, with a series of activities designed to bring the community together, celebrate the contributions of our seniors, and offer valuable resources for life beyond retirement. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Bland Shire Council Welcomes New Youth Officer, Oliver Petrie Published on 10 February 2025 Bland Shire Council is excited to announce the appointment of Oliver Petrie as the new Youth Officer for the community. Oliver will be stepping into the role previously held by the capable Macey Cowen, who has headed off to university to pursue her studies. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Bland Shire Youth Art Project Unveiled Published on 05 February 2025 On Friday, 24 January 2025, Bland Shire Council unveiled a vibrant new addition to the exterior of the Bland Shire Youth Centre — a stunning collection of nine colourful art panels created by local youth. Under the guidance of renowned artist Emily Shannon, the artworks celebrate the creativity and passion of Bland Shire's young people. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Temora and Bland Councils Secure Major Funding Published on 29 January 2025 Temora Shire Council (TSC) and Bland Shire Council (BSC) are proud to announce their successful partnership in securing $341,660 in funding for the implementation of six key activities under the Regional Drought Resilience Planning (RDRP) Program. Tagged as: , Media Releases
2025 Australia Day Award Winners Published on 28 January 2025 A summary of our worthy Bland Shire 2025 Australia Day Award Winners. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
World Superbike Champion Announced as 2025 Australia Day Ambassador Published on 08 January 2025 Warwick Nowland, World Superbike Champion, has been announced as the Australia Day Ambassador for Bland Shire in 2025. Known for his incredible career in motorsport, Warwick’s journey from a small country town to the pinnacle of the World Superbike Championship is a testament to the power of perseverance, passion, and the unyielding pursuit of excellence. Tagged as: , Media Releases
2025 Bland Shire Australia Day Award Nominees Announced Published on 07 January 2025 Bland Shire Council is proud to announce the nominees for the 2025 Australia Day Awards, celebrating the outstanding contributions of local individuals, teams, and groups. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Waste Management Services in Bland Shire: What You Need to Know Published on 18 December 2024 Bland Shire Council continues to look for ways to improve waste management services and will be undertaking a Waste Management Strategy in the near future, to both meet our legislated responsibilities and to better plan the costs and practicalities of expanding services toward the future. Tagged as: , Environment
DC-3 Dakota Warbird on the Move Published on 15 November 2024 Bland Shire’s iconic warbird, the DC-3 (C-47) Dakota aircraft was recently relocated to begin a significant and thorough restoration, ensuring its preservation for future generations. Tagged as: , Media Releases