Public Notices

Rankins Springs Floodplain Risk Management Study & Plan

The study will inform us about the flood management measures needed and help us plan for and manage known flood risks. Council has appointed engineering consultants Catchment Simulation Solutions to prepare the study and plan on our behalf. The study will be overseen by the Rankins Springs Floodplain Risk Management Committee and receive financial support from the State Government under its Floodplain Management Program.

Carrathool Shire Council is calling on residents and business owners in Rankins Springs to provide information to assist with the preparation of a floodplain risk management study for the village. The primary goal of the study is to identify and evaluate options that will reduce the impact that flooding has on people and property across the village.

By understanding the potential risks of flooding to our region, we can better prepare our community against significant flood damage and possible loss of life. Flooding can place a significant financial burden on communities, so we must be proactive in understanding the potential impacts in our local government area.

More information can be found by clicking HERE

To fill out the questionnaire & Have Your Say, please click HERE

Please complete the survey by October 2nd 2026 and emailing it to tim.morrison@csse.com.au

A community drop-in session will be held on the 16th of September 2026 located upstairs meeting room of the Conapaira Hotel between:

• 2-4pm
• 5-7pm

If you would like more information please contact Will Barr on 02 6961 7600

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NOTICE OF 1080 BAITING OPERATION

Program is scheduled between 02/09/2026 – 15/09/2026

Lachlan Valley National Park – Hunthawang

Ballyrogan Bridge Replacement

Ballyrogan Bridge replacement – September 2026 Community update

for more information click the link Ballyrogan Bridge replacement – WaterNSW

Community members who have questions about the project are encouraged to contact WaterNSW via email at engagement@waternsw.com.au

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NEW RULES FOR VEHICLES LEFT IN PUBLIC

The NSW Government has introduced new laws—the Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021 & regulations—that put accountability firmly on those responsible to do the right thing and remove their property quickly from public land.

Why is it necessary?

The number of vehicles, including trailers, on our roads and in our neighbourhood’s is increasing as they provide us with independence, freedom, flexibility, enjoyment and many other benefits. However, if not managed properly, they can result in a safety risk or obstruction to road users or pedestrians and become an amenity issue impacting on the environment and enjoyment of our public spaces by all.

How does it work?

Councils and other public land authorities may notify the owner that their vehicle is causing a safety risk or an obstruction or has been left in one place too long, including boat trailers, other trailers and caravans.

Once notified, the owner must respond and move the vehicle within the following risk-based time frames:

• Immediately if causing an obstruction or safety risk
• 3 days if unregistered, or registered but unable to be legally driven (e.g. due to damage) and left unattended in one place for more than 15 days.
• 15 days if registered and left unattended in one place for more than 28 days.

If these timeframes are not met, the Council or public land authority may:

• Move the vehicle causing a safety risk or an obstruction to a safer place in the same general area
• Take possession of the vehicle and move the vehicle to a place of storage
• Issue a fine. Fines of $660 apply for leaving a vehicle unattended. Higher court-imposed penalties may apply.

Have an issue with an unattended or unregistered vehicle?

Contact your local Council or the public land authority. Authorities have strong powers to hold those responsible for property left unattended in public accountable, to remove their property from public land within risk-based timeframes.

Responsible ownership

Under the new Act, the onus is on individuals to better manage their own vehicles, supporting the Government’s commitment to keep public spaces safe and accessible for the community. This means owners must:

• Take responsibility for their vehicles, including trailers.
• Always follow NSW road safety and other relevant laws
• Always park vehicles safely and in permitted locations

More information can be found on dpie.nsw.gov.au/unattendedproperty

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HOUSE BLOCKS FOR SALE

Hillston Subdivision – McGregor/O’Donnell Street

• Residential Blocks will sell for $35,000 each
• Buy directly from Council
• Covenants Apply (see below)

As per Council Minute 0918/25.06.2024 the following will apply:
12.1 Hillston Subdivision – Covenants
0918 RESOLVED that Council authorise:

1. the following restrictions on the Hillston Subdivision land,
a. no dwelling shall be constructed or erected other than in new materials or with such materials as are approved by Carrathool Shire Council.
b. no transportable or relocatable home shall be bought onto the land, constructed thereon or permitted to remain thereon unless it is constructed of new material or without the approval of Carrathool Shire Council.
c. no driveway will be constructed of earthen material, with construction to be of Pebblecrete, patterned or plain concrete, concrete brick or brick tile paving, or other such material as approved by Carrathool Shire Council.
d. each Lot shall be entitled to a single dwelling or Dual occupancy rights or a second dwelling provided the second dwelling size does not exceed 60 m² subject to appropriate building and development applications being approved by Carrathool Shire Council.
e. Carrathool Shire Council shall not be required to contribute to the cost of any boundary fencing owned by Carrathool Shire Council to divide it from adjoining lots.
2. the deed of covenant relating to the building time frame of three years.
CARRIED Moved: Cr MS Armstrong / Seconded: Cr HJ Lyall

If you wish to apply, click the link below and submit your interest to our Council Offices during trading hours or email: council@carrathool.nsw.gov.au

Hillston Subdivision Expression Of Interest

Barking and Roaming Dogs

Council has had many complaints recently regarding barking and nuisance dogs.

Dog owners are reminded that under the Companion Animals Act they are responsible for the behaviour of their dog/s – this includes unacceptable nuisance barking. Fines in excess of $800 can be issued.

There has also been an increase in the number of dogs roaming public streets. Council’s Ranger has increased patrols during both day and night. Dogs loose on the streets will be impounded and fines issued.