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:
• GIS Officer
• Learn to Swim Instructor - Casual
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.
NATIONAL TREE DAY
Council is pleased to join Corowa District Landcare in partnership with Corowa Lions Club, for a community planting day alongside the scenic Murray River.
• Sunday 27 July 2025
• 10am - 12pm
• 115 Edward Street, Corowa (Parking near Corowa Guide Hall)
All ages & abilities welcome – there’s a job for everyone.
FREE BBQ lunch provided (RSVP essential for catering)
• Register online today: https://treeday.planetark.org/ site/10031272
• Or call Meredith at Corowa District Landcare: P:0475 455 643
SERVICE NSW COROWA TEMPORARY CLOSURE
We regret to inform our community that the Service NSW Corowa Agency will temporarily close from Thursday 31 July, 2025, until further notice. This was a difficult decision, it was made due to ongoing staffing challenges despite our best efforts over the past year to recruit and train a consistent team. We understand this temporary closure is disruptive and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. Alternative ways to access Service NSW:
• The nearest service centres are in Albury and Finley.
• You can contact Service NSW by phone: 13 77 88
• Access services online: service.nsw.gov.au
• Check the Mobile Service Centre schedule: service.nsw. gov.au/mobile-service-centres
We’re actively exploring options to resume this valuable service and will provide updates as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding and patience. Learn more from Council’s website.
DAYSDALE MEMORIAL HALL LAND MANAGER
NSW Crown Lands are currently seeking applications for Board members to join the Daysdale Memorial Hall Land Manager, the statutory body responsible for Reserve No. 76887 (notified on 9 July, 1954 as a Public Hall Site at Daysdale).These are voluntary positions, and successful applicants will be responsible for the care, control, and management of the reserve. The term of appointment will be for a period not exceeding five years, expiring on 20 December, 2030. Application for membership can be made via portal.crownland.nsw.gov.au
All applications are required to be lodged by Friday 15 August, 2025. For further information contact Hanna Hanley on (02) 6937 2701 or visit reservemanager.crownland.nsw.gov.au
COROWA LIBRARY - BOOK CLUB
Expression of interest:
Are you a bookworm looking to connect with fellow readers?
Do you love diving into lively discussions about plot twists, character development, and thought-provoking themes? Corowa Library is excited to gauge interest in forming a brandnew Adult Book Club, and we want you to be a part of it! Joining our book club is more than just reading a book – it’s an opportunity to:
• Read more often or more widely
• Meet interesting people & make new friends
• Enjoy lively conversation
• Discover new authors
Express Your Interest Now! You can register your interest by:
• Visiting Corowa Libraries’ friendly staff
• Calling us on (02) 6033 8941
• Email to corowa.library@federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au
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
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.
HOWLONG ARTIST’S EXHIBITION
The Howlong Artists Group is proud to present its first exhibition at Corowa Art Space, showcasing a diverse and vibrant collection of over 50 artworks and photography created by local talented residents.
This inaugural exhibition proudly showcases the remarkable artistic talent flourishing within the Howlong community, featuring artists from emerging talents to established professionals. On exhibition until Sunday 10 August, 2025, opening hours Wednesday to Friday 10am – 4pm & Saturday to Sunday 10am – 2pm. Find out more from Council’s website.
URANA & MORUNDAH FLOOD MITIGATION DESIGN PROJECTS
Federation Council at its May 2025 meeting resolved to publicly exhibit the draft detailed designs for the Urana levee upgrade and the Morundah flood mitigation designs. The draft designs will be on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from Wednesday 16 July to Wednesday 13 August, 2025. We offer several options for you to view the detailed design drawings, seek further information, or ask questions during the public exhibition period:
• The detailed design drawings and the supporting design report are available for viewing from Council’s website.
• Paper copies of the Urana levee upgrade design drawings are available for viewing at Council’s William Street Urana office.
• Paper copies of the detailed design drawings for the Morundah flood mitigation measures are available for viewing at the Morundah Hotel.
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.
INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
Development Application
10.2025.78.1
Proposal: Removal of native vegetation, earthworks and construction of a new shed
Property: Gulai Road Mulwala – Yarrawonga Golf Club
Applicant: Habitat Planning
Federation Council being the consent authority has received the above development application and in accordance with Section 2.22 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 the application is on public exhibition from Wednesday 9 July to Wednesday 6 August, 2025 inclusive. Any person may inspect this application and accompanying documentation on the Federation Council website: https://www. federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au/Building-Planning/DevelopmentApplications-Notice-of-Proposed-Development
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 Wednesday 6 August, 2025. Where a submission is by way of an objection, the grounds of the objections are required to be specified in the submission. Unless the proposed development is a development about which the Independent Planning Commission has conducted a public hearing, any person who makes a submission by way of objection and is dissatisfied with the determination of the consent authority to grant development consent may appeal to the Land and Environment Court. If the Independent Planning Commission conducts a public hearing, the Commission’s determination of the application is final and not subject to appeal. If you require further information, please contact Council’s planning section on 02 6033 8999.
JULY COUNCIL MEETING
Federation Council’s July Council Meeting is scheduled:
• Tuesday 29 July, 2025
• 9:30am
• Urana 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.
Any person interested in making a submission should do so in writing addressed to the General Manager, Federation Council, PO Box 77, Corowa, 2646 or by email to council@ federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au. Submissions will be received up until 5pm, Wednesday 27 August, 2025. We encourage all interested residents to attend these meetings and provide their valuable feedback on these important projects.
Federation Council is holding important community information meetings to discuss the proposed Urana & Morundah Flood Mitigation Design Projects. This is your chance to learn more about the designs and ask questions directly.
Meeting Details:
Urana Levee Upgrade Design Project
• Wednesday 30 July, 2025, 7PM
• Urana Bowling Club, William Street, Urana Morundah Flood Mitigation Design Project
• Thursday 31 July, 2025, 7PM
• Paradise Palladium Theatre, Browley Street, Morundah
COROWA, HOWLONG & MULWALA FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Federation Council is seeking to fill two vacancies on the Corowa, Howlong, Mulwala Flood Risk Management Committee. The two vacancies are both for Mulwala residents. The Committee is to oversee the development of a Flood Risk Management Plan for the townships of Corowa, Howlong and Mulwala. This follows the completion of the Flood Study in 2024. If you are a Mulwala resident and are interested in nominating yourself to join the Committee, please complete the Community Membership Nomination Form available on Council’s Website. If you would like further information please contact council’s Manager Flood Projects Trevor Clark on 02 6033 8999. Expressions of interest must be signed and received by close of business Friday 8 August, 2025.