FEDERATION COUNCIL SNIPPETS
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2025
As per Section 418 (3) of the Local Government Act.
In accordance with Section 418(3) of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), Federation Council advises that the February Council meeting will include the presentation of the audited Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Reports for the year ending 30 June 2025. A summary of the Financial Statements is provided below.
NOTICE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
In accordance with Council’s Public Notification Policy and Community Participation Plan, the following Development Applications are hereby listed for public comment. Plans relating to these proposals are available for review from Council’s website www.federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au
Statement
In accordance with Section 420 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), any person may make a submission in writing to Council with respect to the Council’s Audited Financial Statements or the Auditor’s Reports. Submissions on the financial statements will be received in writing until 5pm Tuesday 24 February 2026. The Audited Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Reports may be inspected on the Council’s website or copies may be viewed in person at the following Council offices up till 5pm Wednesday 18 February 2026:
• 100 Edward Street, Corowa
• 30 William Street, Urana
• 59 Hawkins Street, Howlong
• 71 Melbourne Street, Mulwala
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:
• Team Leader Grader
• Roller Operator
• Patching Truck Operator
• Senior Learn to Swim Instructor
• Library & Customer Service Officer (Mulwala)
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.
Any persons may make a submission on the proposal within a period of fourteen (21) 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.
10.2025.184.1 36 Birdwood Street, Corowa Carport
10.2025.191.1 208-220 Bayly Street, Mulwala Shed
10.2025.192.1 26 Gibson Place, Howlong Boundary Adjustment
10.2025.202.1 39 Adam Close, Mulwala Shed
10.2024.153.2 10 Hawkins Street, Howlong Modification of Consent (Shed)
INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
10.2026.14.1 – PAN-611049
Proposal: Replacement of Retaining Wall
Property: 69 Lang Street, Mulwala NSW 2647 – Lot 2 DP539336
Applicant: EDM Group
Consent Authority: Federation Council
Federation Council, being the consent authority, has received an Integrated Development Application in accordance with Section 2.22 and Schedule 1 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the application is on public exhibition from Wednesday 18 February 2026 to Wednesday 18 March 2026 inclusive.
The application is also development for which concurrence from other authorities is required under Chapter 5 of SEPP (Biodiversity and Conservation) 2021 (formerly the Murray REP 2 provisions).
Any person may inspect this application and accompanying documentation at the following Federation Council locations from Wednesday 18 February 2026:
• Council’s website: www.federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au
Any person interested in making a submission should do so in writing addressed to the General Manager, Federation Council – PO Box 77, Corowa NSW 2646 or email to council@federationcouncil.nsw.gov.
au
Submissions will be received up to 5:00pm on 18 March 2026. Where a submission is by way of an objection, the grounds of the objections are required to be specified in the submission.
Submissions are not confidential and if the application is reported to Council for determination, Council only redacts signatures, phone numbers and email addresses included in any submission. You can request (in writing) that your name and address be suppressed if you consider that your, or your family’s safety of well-being may be affected if the information is not suppressed.
Council’s Community Participation Plan outlines how Council manages submissions and the information contained within them. The Community Participation Plan may be viewed on Council’s website. If you require further information, please contact Council’s Planning and Development Team on (02) 6033 8999.
The Community Grants Program is an initiative aiming to empower groups to develop ideas, projects and events that can contribute to the vibrancy and connected community of Federation Council.
COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM NOW OPEN
Federation Council is excited to announce that the 2025/2026 Community Grants Program is now open. This initiative empowers local groups to develop ideas, projects, and events that contribute to the vibrancy and connectivity of the Federation Council community. Key Details:
• Maximum Grant: Up to $5,000 per applicant.
• Who Can Apply: Not-for-profit community groups, organisations, and clubs.
• Applications close: Monday 16 March, 2026. Applications must be submitted via an online form, available from Council’s website. We strongly encourage all potential applicants to download and review the Guidelines document to ensure your project and initiatives are eligible for funding.
FEDERATION COUNCIL LIBRARIES
Author Talk TL Oakman Federation Council Libraries invite you to an exclusive Author Talk with T.L. Oakman, the mastermind behind the gripping new release, ‘Run Till You Can’t. Step into the world of a pulsepounding rural thriller where revenge, survival, and the heavy cost of justice collide. This is a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of the writing process, explore the inspiration behind the characters, and meet a rising star in Australian crime fiction.
• Corowa Library, Tuesday 24 February, 2pm - 3pm
• Howlong Library, Tuesday 3 March, 2pm - 3pm. Reserve your place by visiting your local library branch, calling us, or booking online via the Council website. BeConnected Sessions
Are you looking to master your new smartphone, navigate online forms, or finally figure out how to organise your emails?
The BeConnected sessions taking place at the Corowa Library are here to help! These free, relaxed sessions are perfect for anyone wanting to feel more confident and tech-savvy in a digital world. Bring your own device or use one of ours! What can we help with?
• Setting up and using email
• Navigating mobile apps
• Filling out online forms safely
• General tips for laptops and tablets
Location: Corowa Library
Time: Wednesday afternoons at 2pm
Date: February Sessions: 18 and 25 February & March Sessions: 18 and 25 March
Bookings are essential! Contact the Corowa Library on (02) 6033 8941, email corowalibrary@federationcouncil.nsw. gov.au or complete the form on Council’s website.
PROPOSED LEASE OF COMMUNITY LAND
Federation Council is notifying the community of a proposal to enter into a 30-year lease with the Mulwala Water Ski Club for the continued operation of the Holiday Park located at 155 Melbourne St, Mulwala. The proposed lease, resolved by Council on 16 December 2025, includes a five-year phased transition to market rent.
In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993, community members are invited to make a submission or objection regarding this proposal. Deadline: 5:00pm, Tuesday 25 March 2026. Written submissions can be emailed to council@federationcouncil. nsw.gov.au, or posted to the General Manager at PO Box 77, Corowa, NSW 2646.