Celebrating Federation DisABILITY Month
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:
• Trainee Information Technology (IT)
• Trainee Marketing & Communication
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.
‘CRIES
FROM THE ANTHROPOCENE’ ART EXHIBITION
Come and visit the profound group exhibition, ‘Cries From The Anthropocene,’ by the Creative Practice Circle (CPC) at the Corowa Art Space before it’s last day on Saturday 22 November, 2025
This dynamic network of regional artists and researchers from Charles Sturt University (CSU) tackles the biggest ethical and practical challenges facing our world. Their exhibition weaves together diverse creative forms—from collage and embroidery to poetry and digital prints—as a powerful research methodology. The CPC is fostering a vital dialogue across the arts, humanities, and natural sciences to envision a world worth living in.
• Tuesday - Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm, Saturday 10am - 2pm.
ROADSIDE TRAFFIC COUNTS
Council will be collecting vital traffic volume data across Federation Council’s Regional and Local Road network throughout November and December 2025. This data is essential for understanding current traffic loads on our road network, and for planning future road capital and maintenance work, including pavement designs and treatment types. It will also assist Council in optimising state and federal grant allocations, and in applying for and securing additional grant funding streams. Suitably qualified contractors from 360Traffic PTY LTD have been engaged to install and maintain the traffic measurement equipment during this period. Council kindly requests all road users to be mindful of roadside workers during November and December. The key road safety messages are:
• Slow down around contractor vehicles that may be temporarily parked along the road shoulder.
• Be alert for workers on foot near the roadside.
• Obey any temporary traffic signage installed during the equipment installation and maintenance periods. Thank you for your cooperation and patience as we undertake this necessary work.
ON EXHIBITION
Draft Howlong Memorial Park & Cross Street Reserve Masterplan
Federation Council is developing a Masterplan for the Cross Street Reserve, & Memorial Park Precinct located on the beautiful banks of the Murray River in Howlong NSW. This is the opportunity to provide further feedback to guide future improvements, so Memorial Park will continue to be a reserve for the residents of Howlong and surrounding communities to enjoy for years to come. Feedback closes 5pm, Wednesday 26 November, 2025. View the draft Masterplan from any Council office or from our website.
SERVICE NSW MOBILE CENTRE
The Service NSW Mobile Centre is returning to our communities as follows:
• Monday 24 November, 1pm - 3:30pm, Oaklands RV Park, Milthorpe Street
• Thursday 11 December, 10am - 3pm, MacKnight Park Urana, Anna Street
Find out more from the Service NSW website service.nsw.gov. au
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.
DISABILITY MONTH
Federation Council, in partnership with the Federation Disability Access and Inclusion Committee, is hosting DisABILITY Month throughout November to build awareness and share information on access and inclusion. A streetwalk is being hosted in Howlong as part of DisABILITY Month on Thursday 27 November from 1 -2:30 pm.
Community members are invited to join members of the Federation Disability Access and Inclusion Committee and Council’s infrastructure team for the walk, highlighting what is working well relating to access in and around public infrastructure, and to identify and discuss potential ideas for improvements to public amenity supporting improved access. We will meet you at the Howlong Bakery at 1pm then walk along Hawkins Street from Sturt to Hovell Street, and time permitting, a visit also to the Howlong Recreation Reserve. No RSVP’s are required, just come along and join us.
HAVE YOUR SAY! REMOVAL OF BMX TRACK IN HOWLONG
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.
FEDERATION SWIMMING POOL SUMMER OPENING HOURS
The Howlong, Oaklands and Urana Swimming Pools will be opening soon for the summer season:
• Howlong: Monday 1 December, open daily 1pm to 7pm.
• Urana: Monday 1 December, open daily 7am to 7pm via access fob.
• Oaklands: Monday 1 December, open daily 7am to 7pm via access fob.
We look forward to welcoming all of our valued patrons. Find out further information from Council’s website.
FEDERATION LIBRARIES
Journaling with Wilma at Mulwala LIbrary
Mulwala Library is offering the perfect chance to kickstart your journaling journey with a creative twist! Join us for Journaling with Wilma where you’ll learn how to recycle everyday items and transform them into beautiful, personalised keepsakes. It’s a fun, easy, and social activity. Perfect for anyone who loves to create while connecting with others!
• Where: Mulwala Library
• When: Tuesday 25 November, 2025 | 11am - 1pm
• Cost: $5pp
Bookings are essential! Contact Mulwala Library by calling (03) 5744 3439, emailing mulwalalibrary@federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au or visiting Council’s website.
Silk Painting at Corowa LIbrary
Unleash your inner artist at the Corowa Library! Embrace the traditional art form of silk painting, involving dyes and paints to create fun and unique designs!
• Where: Corowa Library
• When: Wednesday 26 November, 2025 | 2pm
• Cost: $10pp
Bookings are essential! Contact Corowa Library by calling (02) 6033 8941, emailing corowalibrary@federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au or
Council’s website.
REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS
Federation Council is seeking community feedback on a proposal from the Lowe Square Management Committee to remove the existing BMX dirt track at the reserve in Lowe Square, Howlong. The primary goals is to free up space for much-needed overflow car parking during major sporting events and high-use periods.
The Lowe Square Committee has raised the issue of the current track at several meetings, noting that it is outdated, in poor condition, and no longer meets the needs of the community.
Council is inviting residents to have their say on the proposed BMX Track Removal. This consultation opportunity is open until 5pm, Friday 28 November, 2025. Complete the online survey on Council’s website or by scanning the QR code above.
SERVICE NSW COROWA AGENCY
The Corowa Service NSW agency is now operating 4 days per week as follows:
• Open Monday - Thursday 9am - 4pm (closed for lunch 12pm - 12:45pm)
For your service needs during other times:
• The nearest service centres are in Albury and Finley
• Contact Service NSW by phone: 13 77 88
• Online services: service.nsw.gov.au
• Mobile Service Centres: service.nsw.gov.au/mobileservice-centres
LIGHT UP FEDERATION COMPETITION
Get ready to untangle your fairy lights and unleash you festive creativity!
Federation Council is thrilled to invite residents and businesses to illuminate our streets and dazzle the community in the annual 2025 Light Up Federation Christmas Lights Competition. This magical event encourages everyone to spread holiday cheer by creating spectacular light displays. Not only will you bring joy to the entire community, but you could also win fantastic vouchers to spend at local businesses of your choice within the Federation Council area, making this Christmas extra special for our local traders too. Entries are now open in four categories until Friday 5 December, 2025. Get ready to sparkle and shine! Enter now from the Council’s website.