FEDERATION COUNCIL SNIPPETS
MIKI CITY
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SISTER CITY EXCHANGE POSITION 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 are for you: • Electrical Technician • Senior Town Planner • Landfill Officer • Assistant Depot Officer 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.
“LEND ME YOUR ARM” POP-UP VACCINATION CLINIC The Corowa Local Health Advisory Committee (LHAC), in proud partnership with the Corowa Country Women’s Association (CWA), is pleased to announce a community-focused pop-up immunisation clinic, “Lend Me Your Arm.” The event will take place on Monday 15 June, 2026 from 7:30am to 12:30pm (during sale day) at the Corowa Saleyards Agricultural Hub. As winter approaches, this initiative aims to make essential healthcare accessible to the local community, particularly for those in the agricultural sector. The Corowa Medical Clinic will offer free COVID-19 and Influenza (flu) vaccinations to community members. This initiative is made possible through the generous support of a Federation Council Community Grant, highlighting the council’s commitment to local wellbeing and accessible healthcare services. No bookings are required; this is a walk-in service designed for convenience. Protect yourself and your neighbours this season—lend us your arm!
MEET THE SCRIPTWRITER BEHIND BLUEY & KANGAROO BEACH Federation Council is set to welcome a very special guest this June. Tim Bain, the creative mastermind behind Kangaroo Beach and scriptwriter for global mega-hits like PJ Masks, Fireman Sam, Bob the Builder, and everyone’s favourite, Bluey, will be visiting local schools from 9-11 June, 2026. The community is invited to a special free public session at the Mulwala Library & Council Office on Thursday 11 June, 2026 at 11:30am. This is a fantastic opportunity for young fans, aspiring writers and families to hear firsthand how these iconic characters go from a script on a page to the TV screen. Space is limited so bookings are essential. Please contact the Mulwala Library & Council Office or visit Council’s website to book online.
ON EXHIBITION STORMWATER SERVICING PLAN - FUTURE URBAN GROWTH AREAS Federation Council is looking ahead to the next 40 years of urban growth. At the March 2026 meeting, Council resolved to place the Stormwater Servicing Plan on public exhibition, and we want to hear from you. This plan outlines the conceptual infrastructure required to manage rainfall runoff in our future urban growth areas. Stormwater infrastructure provides for the treatment and conveyance of local rainfall runoff to the receiving waters (i.e. to the Murray River in the case of Corowa, Howlong and Mulwala). What is the Stormwater Servicing Plan? The plan provides a high level roadmap for the pipes, treatment systems, and infrastructure needed to service our growing communities. While the current designs are indicative, they provide the foundation for detailed planning that will occur as development progresses over the coming decades. Refinement of these concept designs will include further direct consultation with affected landowners as projects move toward the detailed design phase. The plan is open for public comment until Wednesday 17 June, 2026. You can review the documents on Council’s website or view a hard copy at the Corowa Council Office. 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 by email to council@federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au. Submission will be received up until 5pm on Wednesday 1 July, 2026.
CREATING OPPORTUNITY CELEBRATING COMMUNITY
Are you interested in being a host family? Find out more below or visit: www.federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au
NOTICE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
MIKI CITY 2026 STUDENT EXCHANGE SEEKING HOST FAMILIES
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
We are so excited to announce that students from our Sister City, Miki City, Japan, are visiting Federation Council this August! We are looking for residents to act as host families. Whether you’re a family with kids or a couple with a spare room, this is a unique chance to share the Australian way of life and build lifelong international friendships. In 2023, over 60 locals made this exchange a huge success, let’s make 2026 even better! • Visit dates: August 2026. • Expressions of interest close: Monday 15 June, 2026. Express your interest via the online form on the Council’s website.
DA NO.
Address
Zoning
Proposed Work
10.2026. 90.1
52-54 Hume Street, Mulwala
R1 General Residential
Multi Dwelling Housing Construction of 4 Units
10.2026. 87.1
75 McCarthy Street, Mulwala
E4 General Industrial
Two (2) Lot Community Title Subdivision & 2x Warehouses
10.2026. 91.1
39-41 Defence Drive, Mulwala
IN1 General Industrial
Two (2) Lot Community Title Subdivision & 2x Warehouses
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. DA NO.
Address
10.2025. 53-55 Guy 195.1 Street, Corowa
Approved Work 29-Unit Double Storey Tourist Visitor Accommodation
10.2026. 127 Townsend 75.1 Street, Howlong Shed 54sqm 10.2025. 14 Hume 165.1 Street, Mulwala
4 Lot Community Title Sub, Demo, 2x Two Story dwellings & Vege Removal
10.2026. 1 Melba Court, 81.1 Howlong
Shed 42sqm
INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
10.2026.1.1 – PAN-595306 • Proposal: Construction of Waste Water Treatment Plant • Property: 243-271 Jude Road, Howlong NSW 2643 – Lot 9493 DP1244723 • Applicant: Ladgrove Builder Pty Ltd • 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 3 June, 2026 to Wednesday 1 July, 2026 inclusive. The application is also development for which concurrence from other authorities is required under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, s4.46. Any person may inspect this application and accompanying documentation on Council’s website from Wednesday 3 June, 2026. 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 Wednesday 1 July, 2026. Where a submission is by way of 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 you, or your family’s safety or well-being may be effected 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.
FREE YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING Bookings are now open for the “Vibe Check” Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training. We are pleased to provide three separate sessions as follows: • Corowa: Saturday 13 June & Sunday 14 June from 9am - 4pm. • Howlong: Saturday 27 June & Sunday 28 June from 9am - 4pm. • Mulwala: Sunday 5 July & Sunday 12 July from 9am – 4pm. You must attend both days (9am to 4pm) at your chosen location. Register now and find out more from Council’s website.
HELP US SHAPE THE FUTURE OF YOUR LIBRARY SERVICE Federation Council is committed to ensuring that our community facilities remain relevant, accessible and efficient in a rapidly changing environment. As part of this commitment, we are officially launching a Library Service Review to better understand how our current services align with your needs, technological advancements and modern literacy trends. Your feedback is essential. It will provide the data necessary to develop a future focused service model that maximises participation and delivers high quality, cost effective library experiences across the Federation Council area. Complete our 10 minute survey from Council’s website or send your feedback via email to council@ federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au or by letter addressed to PO Box 77, Corowa NSW 2646. Visit any Council library branch to chat with our staff or fill out a hard copy survey. Submissions close: Friday 5 June, 2026.
EOI TO TRANSFORM BALL PARK CARAVAN PARK IN COROWA Federation Council has officially opened an Expression of Interest (EOI) process, inviting experienced developers and holiday park operators to lead in the major re-development and long-term management of the iconic Ball Park Caravan Park in Corowa, NSW. Positioned in a prime absolutewaterfront location on the banks of the Murray River, the park is one of the region’s most significant tourism assets. The EOI (Reference: 2026-305) represents a unique, blank-canvas opportunity to modernise the site, elevate the visitor experience, and solidify Corowa as a premier drive-market destination. Interested parties are encouraged to review the comprehensive briefing documents and submit their proposals before the June deadline. Key Project Details: • Project Name: Expression of Interest 2026–305 - For the Re-Development and Management of Ball Park Caravan Park, Corowa • Reference Number: EOI 2026-305 • Submission Closing Date: Friday 26 June, 2026 at 5:00 PM NSW Time. Full EOI documentation and site guidelines are available for download from Council’s procurement portal on Council’s website.
KING’S BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY On behalf of Federation Council, Councillors and Staff we would like to wish you and your families a happy and safe King’s Birthday Long Weekend. During this period, Council offices, facilities will have altered operating hours and public holiday closures on Monday 8 June and returning to normal operating hours from Tuesday 9 June, 2026. For the full details please visit Council’s website.
HOWLONG COUNCIL OFFICE & LIBRARY Due to a planned power outage on Thursday 4 June, the Howlong Council Office & Library will be closed. We look forward to welcoming residents from 10am, Friday 5 June. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause our Howlong residents. If you need to access library services, the Corowa and Mulwala offices Corowa General Office will be Civic Centre, 100 Edward Street open. Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm Phone (02) 6033 8999 council@federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au www.federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au Published Date 3/6/2026