FEDERATION COUNCIL SNIPPETS
Awards for:
Christmas Lights & Decorations Competition 2025!
Find out more by visiting Council’s website. www.federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au
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:
• 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.
WILD LINES: DIVERSE VOICES & EXPRESSIVE ARTISTRY CONVERGE
The Corowa Art Space is proud to host its third annual exhibition from The Art Factory studio, ‘Wild Lines: Michael Beeson & Paul Turriff’. This free and captivating exhibition is presented in conjunction with International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), promoting conversation about disability and fostering a more inclusive community. The exhibition highlights two distinctive artists whose work shares a commonality in its bold use of colour and expressive lines, drawing inspiration from the home environment. The Corowa Art Space welcomes the community to experience this vibrant and expressive exhibition and engage with the vital message of inclusion throughout the holiday season. Currently on exhibition until Saturday 10 January, visitors can explore the exhibition between Tuesday to Friday, 9:30am -4:30pm and on Saturdays 10am - 2pm. Find out more on Council’s website.
DISABILITY MONTH
Today, we highlight International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD)!
Held annually on December 3rd, this day celebrates the contributions of people with disabilities and promotes their rights and well-being. The UN Theme for 2025 is “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future.” This is a powerful call to action: we must ensure people with disabilities are at the centre of all decisionmaking that affects them. How can you make a difference today and every day?
• Keep footpaths clear of vegetation (crucial for mobility access!).
• Seek better understanding and actively support people with disabilities you know.
• Get involved at the community level, perhaps by joining the Federation Disability Access and Inclusion Committee. Find out more from Council’s website.
ON EXHIBITION
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Protocols
At Council’s November ordinary meeting, Council endorsed the draft Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Protocols for public exhibition for a period of 28 days from Wednesday 26 November to Wednesday 24 December, 2025. Council is inviting residents to review the draft Protocols and provide any feedback by 5pm, Wednesday 24 December, 2025. Anyone interested in providing feedback should do so in writing, addressed to the General Manager, PO Box 77, Corowa NSW 2646, email to council@federationcouncil.nsw. gov.au or complete the online form also on Council’s website. Planning & Development Service Review
At Council’s November ordinary meeting, Council endorsed the draft Planning & Development Service Review for public exhibition for a period of 28 days from Tuesday 2 December to Tuesday 30 December, 2025. Council is inviting residents to review the draft and provide feedback by 5pm, Tuesday 30 December 2025. Anyone interested in providing feedback should do so in writing, addressed to the General Manager, PO Box 77, Corowa NSW 2646, email to council@ federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au
The draft documents are available for viewing on Council’s website as a PDF or E-Book or at any Council office.
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.
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION ADVERTISING CUT-OFF FOR 2025
In accordance with Council’s Community Participation Plan and the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021, notification or advertising of development applications is not undertaken during the period Friday 19 December 2025 and Friday 16 January 2026.
JOHN FOORD BRIDGE, PEDESTRIAN FOOTPATH & BRIDGE ROAD COROWA TEMPORARY CLOSURE
Transport for NSW has advised that John Foord Bridge, pedestrian footpath and Bridge Road Corowa will be temporarily closed on Wednesday 3 December as follows:
• John Foord Bridge 6am - 6pm
• Pedestrian footpath 8am - 12pm
• Bridge Road Corowa, partial closure 6am - 6pm (access to Ball Park Caravan Park, Rowers Park and John Foord Oval will not be impacted).
The community can expect:
• The bridge will be fully closed between these times.
• A detour via Federation Bridge to be in place during this time.
• Reduced speed limits in the area.
• Notice about detours and closures provided on signage at the bridge and on Live Traffic.
• No impact to the recreation area along the riverbank outside the work area.
Transport for NSW and Federation Council are undertaking repairs and maintenance. The bridge upgrade involves replacing piers and carrying out maintenance on the NSW side of the bridge including repairs to the pedestrian footpath. Resurfacing of the approach road, Bridge road Corowa is also being undertaken. This is one of six temporary bridge closures planned through to June 2026. We appreciate your patience while these critical works are undertaken.
CHRISTMAS STORYTIME
Hear the stories, feel the cheer: Aussie Christmas is nearly here! We are getting prepared for Christmas here at Federation Libraries, so much so we would like to invite you to our Christmas themed storytimes in Corowa, Mulwala and Howlong to close out the year for your little ones!
• Howlong Library | Friday 5 December | 10:30am
• Mulwala Library | Wednesday 10 December | 10:30am
• Corowa Library | Friday 19 December | 10:30am Find out more by contacting your local library or visit Council’s website.
TO
PROGRAM
Federation Council has announced the launch of its Learn to Swim Summer Intensive Program which will see classes offered across one week, Monday 5 - Friday 9 January, 2026 at the Corowa Aquatic Centre. Students will participate in daily lessons each day for five daysMonday to Friday. Enrolments for the Learn to Swim Summer Intensive Program are now open, and parents are encouraged to complete the online enrolment form by visiting www.corowaaquaticcentre.com.au
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.
2024-2025 ANNUAL REPORT
Council is pleased to present its 2024-2025 Annual Report. The Annual Report’s main focus is to demonstrate how Council is delivering on the community’s aspirations for the Federation Council area. This is done by reporting on progress of the Delivery Program and Operational Plan. The report is prepared in accordance with section 428 of the Local Government Act 1993. Download or view the Annual Report from Council’s website.
STURT STREET & ST BRIGIDS LANE HOWLONG ROAD WORKS
Federation Council advises the community of essential asphalt resurfacing works requiring the partial or complete closure of St Brigid’s Lane and Sturt Street in Howlong on Thursday 4 December, 2025.
• Location: St Brigid’s Lane (from supermarket to Sturt St) and Sturt Street parking lanes (from Hawkins St to Pell St).
• Time: 8am to 5pm, Thursday 4 December, 2025.
• Partial or complete closure of the lanes. General machinery noise during working hours.
Detours will be in place. Please use extreme caution and follow traffic controller instructions. Weather may cause delays. Further information is available from Council’s website.
SPRING DRIVE, HONOUR AVENUE & FEDERATION WAY HEAVY PATCHING
Federation Council and Transport for NSW are working to improve our road network with heavy patching works at various locations across Spring Drive, Honour Avenue, and Federation Way.
Please expect delays if travelling in these areas:
• Bull Plain Rd and Spring Dr Intersection
• Spring Drive (2 x 20 metre sections near Kyffins Road and Collendina Road)
• Steel St and Honour Ave
• Federation Way (Tommy McRae Causeway)
• Honour Ave (near Header World Ave and Lachlan’s Lane)
Details:
• When: Monday 8 to Thursday 18 December, 2025
• Hours: 7am – 5pm daily
• Impact: Traffic and speed restrictions will be in place.
We advise seeking alternative routes. Traffic Controllers will be on-site to assist.
Federation Council apologises for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates your cooperation.