FEDERATION COUNCIL SNIPPETS
POSITIONS VACANT
Federation Council is committed to being a quality Council with a strong focus on the delivery of services that continually meet community expectations. If you are committed to excellent customer service, being a competent team player and have a focus on results orientation that drives strategic thinking and fosters a culture of innovation, learning and continuous improvement, then one of these opportunities is for you:
• Asset Management Coordinator
• Casual Waste Services Officer
• Pool Attendant Positions - Level 1 & 2
• Learn to Swim Instructor - Casual
• Gardener/Horticulturist
A more detailed advertisement and position description can be obtained from Council’s website. Emailing: jobs@federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au or by phone on (02) 6033 8903.
TENDER OPPORTUNITIES
Corowa Saleyards Agriculture Hub - Strategic Business Plan Federation Council is seeking quotations from suitably experienced businesses to create a 5 year Strategic Business Plan for the Corowa Saleyards Agriculture Hub.
• RFQ: 2025-242
• Closing: Monday 6 October, 5pm Mobile Food Vendor - Rowers Park Corowa & Purtle Park Mulwala Federation Council invites Expressions of Interest from businesses wishing to operate Mobile Food vans at designated commercial trading locations at Rowers Park Corowa and Purtle Park Mulwala.
• Closing: Monday 27 October, 5pm Documentation relating to the above opportunities is available via the eProcure link available from Council’s website.
Road Heavy Patching & Sealing - Spring Drive & Honour Avenue, Corowa
• RFQ: 2025-247
• Closing: Wednesday 15 October, 2pm Road Sealing Works - Segment 80 & 90 - Spring Drive, Corowa
• RFQ: 2025-244
• Closing: Wednesday 15 October, 2pm
COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION REMINDER
Council has recently reviewed the NSW Companion Animals Register which includes the details of microchipped cats and dogs residing in the Federation Council area.
This review has found there are companion animals that are yet to be registered with Council as legally required. Under NSW law, dogs must be registered by six months of age and cats by four months of age.
As part of Council’s Companion Animals Compliance Program, reminder letters are being issued to residents where this applies. Our furry friends are so important in our lives and at Council, there is no better joy for our rangers to be able to return your pet home safely, however, if your pet is not registered they may not know where to return them to.
Registration can be completed online via the NSW Pet Registry petregistry.olg.nsw.gov.au/owners/register-a-pet or at any Council office during business hours.
COMMUNITY SATISFACTION SURVEY
Federation Council is undertaking its annual independent Community Satisfaction Survey during October!
The goal? To find out how satisfied you are with Council services, what service areas and facilities are most important to you, and what the community’s future needs are. Your feedback will guide our priorities.
Micromex Research will be contacting the 200 participants from last year’s survey on behalf of Council. Micromex is a professional market and community research company.
We look forward to reporting the findings of the survey to the community.
NOTICE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
In accordance with Council’s Public Notification Policy regarding Development Applications, the following are hereby listed for public comment. Plans relating to these proposals are available for review from Council’s website www.federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au
10.2025.135.1 Lot 8 DP602311 RE2 Alterations & Additions Clubhouse, Gulai Road Mulwala
Any persons may make a submission on the proposal within a period of fourteen (14) days from the date of this notification. Persons making a submission are required to comply with Section 147(5) of the Environmental Planning Assessment Act (Political Donations & Gifts Disclosure Statement). Forms are available from Council’s administrative offices.
DEVELOPMENT CONSENTS
Public notice is given pursuant to Section 101 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979, that the Council has granted development consent in respect of the following developments. The consents are available for public inspection by contacting Council during business hours.
10.2025.93.1 26 Kennedy
Federation Council advises that there are significant delays to all applications being lodged for each stage of the development process. Staff shortages, in conjunction with the increasing complexity of the NSW Planning Portal Processes required to be undertaken by Council has seen pre-lodgement assessment times increasing to 6-8 weeks and average determination times taking between 10-12 weeks. We ask you for your cooperation as Council officers concentrate on clearing the backlog of applications while maintaining all other legislated services.
WATER MAINS CLEANING
Federation Council is commencing crucial water main cleaning in Corowa, Mulwala, and Howlong throughout October. This work is part of our commitment to maintaining a quality water supply for all residents.
• Corowa & Howlong: Wednesday 1 October – Sunday 26 October
• Mulwala: Tuesday 21 October – Wednesday 29 October
Impacted residents will be advised in writing with specific details. Water may be temporarily unavailable for short periods during the cleaning process. Residents may experience short periods of dirty or discolored water immediately after the cleaning is completed. This is normal and temporary.
If you have any questions or require more information, please contact Council on (02) 6033 8999 or view our website.
ADULT AND CHILDREN CRAFT SESSIONS
Join us for our Garden Craft sessions during October. Childrens Craft
Get ready for some school holiday fun at Federation Council Libraries with a Flower Pot Decoration workshop which is part of our Garden Craft Sessions for Spring! Cost: $5 per child
• Mulwala Library: Tuesday 7 October | 2pm
• Corowa Library: Wednesday 8 October | 2pm
• Howlong Library: Thursday 9 October | 10:30am
Adults Craft Spring into Federation Council Libraries for our Pierlite Propagation Boxes program! Learn how to turn your favourite indoor plants into new ones and create your very own lush collection which is part of our Garden Craft Sessions for Spring!
This is a free program for adults, but bookings are essential as places are limited.
• Howlong Library: Tuesday 21 October | 2pm
• Corowa Library: Wednesday 22 October | 2pm
• Mulwala Library: Thursday 23 October | 10:30am
Find out more and book your place online from Council’s website.
LABOUR DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Federation Council offices, services and facilities will have altered operating hours and temporary closures for the Labour Day Public Holiday scheduled on Monday 6 October, 2025.
Full details are available from Council’s website.
For all urgent matters during this time, please contact P: 1800 110 088. For non-urgent matters, please lodge a customer request from Council’ website and our team will review and assign to the appropriate Council officer.
WEAR IT BLUE
“Wear it Blue” is a campaign organised by Federation Youth Council encouraging everyone to wear blue for mental health on Friday 3 October. The campaign will mark the beginning of Mental Health Month in NSW.
The Youth Councillors decided to do this initiative in hope of raising awareness and to reduce stigma surrounding mental health issues faced by people in the Federation Council area.
Whether it’s blue socks, a blue shirt, or even blue hair, wear something blue to show your support for mental health awareness. The goal is to spark conversations and help reduce the stigma around mental health in our community. The Federation Youth Council will be hosting a pop-up event in Memorial Plaza in Corowa on Friday 3 October, with information on local and online resources for people to take. Find out more from Council’s website.
2026 AUSTR ALIA DAY AWARDS NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond for our community? Now is your chance to shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes and outstanding groups that make our region so special.
Nominations for the 2026 Federation Council’s Australia Day Awards are officially open.
This is a wonderful opportunity to honor the citizens and community groups who have made a significant and noteworthy contribution throughout the year or have given outstanding service to the community over many years. Award Categories:
• Citizen of the Year Award
• Young Citizen of the Year Award
• Local Hero Award - Individual
• Local Hero Award - Community Group
• Local Hero Award - Sports
Nominations are open until 5pm, Friday 7 November, 2025
Detailed guidance to help you complete a nomination form is available on the Council website.
For more information, contact the Community Development Team at Council on (02) 6033 8999 or at communityevents@ federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au.
Award recipients will be announced at the official Australia Day Award Ceremony on Monday 26 January, 2026, in Corowa. Let’s recognize the incredible people who help our communities thrive!
RIGHT TO KNOW WEEK NSW 2025
It’s Right to Know Week NSW 2025 which runs from 29 September - 5 October. The theme is ‘Ensuring access to environmental information in the digital age’.
The public has a right to access environmental information from Federation Council. You can access information that we have made available on our website as open access information, or you can make an informal request or, in some cases, you may need to make a formal access application. Find out more information on how to access our information from our website. Federation Council is a proud Champion of Right to Know Week NSW 2025 and is committed to ensuring access to environmental information in the digital age. Learn more from the Information and Privacy Commission website ipc.nsw.gov.au/RTK2025.