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FEDERATION YOUTH COUNCIL SEEKING APPLICATIONS
Are you aged 12-25, live, work, or study in the Federation Council area, and passionate about making a difference? Applications are now open for the Federation Youth Council (FYC)!
This is your chance to be the “youth voice” of our community. As a member of the FYC, you’ll:
• Provide advice directly to the Council on issues that matter to you.
• Help define priority areas and implement exciting projects and events.
• Gain new skills and develop your leadership capabilities. Ready to get involved? Applications close 5pm on Friday, 5 September 2025. Learn more and apply online at the Council website.
AUGUST COUNCIL MEETING
Federation Council’s August Council Meeting is scheduled:
• Tuesday 26 August, 2025
• 9:30am
The works are spread across the towns of Corowa and Mulwala and are significant in maintaining our sewer network.
• RFT: 2025-238
• Closing: Monday 1 September, 2025 at 5pm Documentation relating to this RFQ is available via the eProcure link on Council’s website.
REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS - GRAVE DIGGING SERVICES
Federation Council is seeking quotations for professional grave digging services within Federation Council’s lawn cemeteries located in Corowa, Mulwala, and Howlong.
• Corowa, Mulwala and Howlong Lawn cemeteries.
• Closing: Wednesday 27 August, 2025, 2pm Documentation relating to this RFQ is available via the eProcure link on Council’s website.
BOOK WEEK COLOURING
Hey young artists! Our Federation Council Libraries colouring competition for Book Week is starting this week! This year’s theme is “Book an Adventure,” so grab your crayons, pencils, and markers and bring your most thrilling journeys to life. There are book vouchers and art packs/vouchers up for grabs for winners in three age groups: 0-5, 6-9, and 10-13 years. Colouring sheets are available from local schools or any Federation Council Library (Corowa, Howlong & Mulwala) and Urana Council Office.
Entries close at 5pm on Tuesday 26 August, 2025. Remember, you need to be a library member to enter – if you’re not, “How to Join” forms are readily available when collecting your colouring sheets. Join now and unlock a world of books! Terms and conditions apply, find out more on Council’s website. Good luck, adventurers!
LIBRARY STORYTIME
Federation Council invites parents and carers to Storytime sessions at the Corowa, Howlong and Mulwala Libraries. Children and their parents/carers can participate in FREE story time sessions that involve sharing stories, rhymes and themed activities. Storytime sessions are suitable for ages 0-5 years and run for 30-45 minutes. Join in the fun, meet new people, introduce your child to a world of books and lay the foundation for a lifelong love of reading.
• Corowa Library - Every Friday at 10:30am
• Howlong Library - Every 1st Friday at 10:30am
• Mulwala Library - Every 2nd Wednesday at 10:30am
Lot: 4 Sec: 82 DP: 758528
• Development: 41 Lot Subdivision, earthworks, vegetation removal and infrastructure provision. For more information visit Council’s website.
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - MIKI CITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Federation Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from residents to join the Miki City Advisory Committee.
A visit from our Miki City friends is planned during 2026 and the committee will be active in assisting organising the itinerary, supporting host families and assisting with activities.
In its 29th year, this enduring sister city relationship fosters invaluable connections between our two nations, offering alternating delegations from Federation Council and Miki City, Japan the chance to experience each other’s cultures firsthand, create lasting memories, and forge lifelong friendships.
Expressions of Interest (EOIs) have been extended to Friday 12 September, 2025. To express interest, please complete the online EOI form available from Council’s website.
STRATEGIC DOCUMENTS NOW AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING
Federation Council is proud to present our Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program 2025-2029, Operational Plan and Annual budget for the 2025/26 financial year.
• The Future Federation 2040 Community Strategic Plan (CSP) is a pivotal document which provides a shared vision that reflects the collective aspirations and priorities of our entire Local Government Area. It will serve as our roadmap for the next 15 years, guiding the region’s growth, sustainability, and development.
• The Delivery Program 2025-2029 is a key document that translates our community’s long-term vision into actionable plans. This fouryear strategic roadmap is designed to achieve the community aspirations laid out in the Future Federation 2040 Community Strategic Plan (CSP).
• The Operational Plan and Annual Budget for the 2025/26 financial year is a key component of our Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) Framework, serving as Council’s commitment to the community for all the projects, programs, and actions we plan to undertake in the coming year. Review these key strategic documents from Council’s website.
• Corowa Chamber Residents and ratepayers are cordially invited to attend Council Meetings or watch the meeting via live stream, which allows observing Council business via a computer or mobile device. The live stream is available for access from the Federation Council website, along with previous minutes and the agenda for the meeting.
SERVICE NSW COROWA AGENCY REOPENING WITH INTERIM HOURS
Following recent discussions with Service NSW representatives, we are pleased to announce that Service NSW are providing staff to operate the Corowa Agency two days per week until further notice. This means the Service NSW Corowa Agency will still be operating, albeit on a reduced schedule. The interim hours of operation will be:
• Monday: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm (Closed for Lunch 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm)
• Tuesday: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm (Closed for Lunch 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm)
We understand that the initial announcement of a temporary closure was concerning, and we appreciate your understanding and patience as Council and Service NSW have worked together through these challenges to ensure continued service. For your service needs on other days, the nearest Service NSW centres are located in Albury and Finley. You can also contact Service NSW by phone at 13 77 88 or online at www.service. nsw.gov.au.
Information on when the Mobile Service Centre will be visiting a town near you is also available on the Service NSW website. https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/mobile-servicecentres
Council is still actively exploring options to ensure this valuable service can fully resume, and we will provide further updates on the future of the Service
NSW Corowa Agency as soon as more information becomes available.
