Woodenbong Cemetery road extended

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Kyogle Council has extended and upgraded the road at Woodenbong Cemetery, delivering improved access and parking for the community.

The gravel road has been upgraded to an all-weather surface and extended by 170 metres – it now runs right to the bottom of the cemetery. Additional car parking also has been installed.

The $40,000 project was fully funded by Council and follows recent upgrades to visitor facilities at the cemetery, which included the installation of a composting toilet, a covered picnic table and bench seating.

Kyogle Council Mayor Cr Danielle Mulholland said the works responded to community concerns and were about ensuring the cemetery was safe, accessible and welcoming for all.

“We listened, and we’ve delivered improvements that make the cemetery more accessible and user-friendly for everyone,” Cr Mulholland said.

“Cemeteries are important places of reflection and remembrance for our community. By extending the road and adding extra parking, we’ve made it easier for people to visit the cemetery in all weather conditions.”

Cr Mulholland said Council was committed to continuing to improve community facilities across the local government area.

“This project, along with the earlier installation of a composting toilet, picnic facilities and seating, ensures Woodenbong Cemetery is a respectful, accessible and comfortable space for families and visitors alike,” she said.

 

 

 

Landfill closure update: Only closed one day

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Good news!
The Kyogle Landfill will now only be closed today, Monday 15 September due to the planned Telstra outage.
It will operate as normal tomorrow, Tuesday 16 September.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Works update – 11 September 2025

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Council’s bridge crews are currently working on:
  • Upper Tooloom Bridge on Paddys Flat Road – the crew has poured the central piers and the bridge is expected to be completed by late December
  • Grieves Crossing – final girders installed this week, with the deck to be poured later this month.
  • Ryans Bridge on Clarence Way – approaches to be completed.
Work has started to replace the footpath along Summerland Way, Kyogle between Boorabee Street and Highfield Road. The new path is expected to be poured next week, and it will then need to cure.
Flood damage grading is being undertaken on Dyraaba Road and Boundary Creek Road. A drainage crew is also working on Dyraaba Road.
Maintenance grading is being undertaken on Warrazambil Creek Road and Racecourse Road and pothole patching is occurring in Kyogle and Bonalbo.
Road construction crews are currently working on:
  • Afterlee Road – Council hopes to have this project finished by the end of the month.
  • Clarence Way – most works are taking place south of Bonalbo however one crew is finishing a section of road north of the town.
  • Repairs are underway on Omagh Road to maintain road user safety until major rehabilitation works commence early 2026.
Landslip repairs are being carried out at:
  • Five sites on Lions Road above the Border Loop Lookout
  • Three locations on Kyogle Road – near Lillian Rock Road, Sudiros Corner, and on the Cawongla Range. Work on the Lillian Rock Road and Sudios Corner landslips is expected to be completed by the end of the month.
  • Iron Pot Creek Road at Murphys Corner.
  • Homeleigh Road.
  • Council is continuing to closely monitor the major landslip near Logans Bridge Road on Iron Pot Creek Road.
Council has just finished replacing a causeway on Sandy Creek Road damaged in the 2022 flood. The new causeway on Horseshoe Creek Road, also damaged in the 2022 flood, was poured this week and will be open to traffic within two weeks.
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Development application 2025/80 is on public exhibition until 9 October 2025.  The approval sought includes the demolition of existing Youth Centre and construction of Kyogle Memorial Recreation Centre, incorporating a sports hall with a basketball and netball court, associated office, meeting rooms, storage and amenities block.

Address: Lot 23 DP 4113, Lot 124-125 DP 456955 and Lot 89 DP 1071123 – 157-159 Summerland Way, Kyogle
The application and supporting documents can be viewed at Council’s Administration Centre, 1 Stratheden Street, Kyogle.

Submissions may be made during the exhibition period by:

• Post to: PO Box 11 Kyogle NSW 2474

• Email: council@kyogle.nsw.gov.au

• Hand delivery to Council’s Administration Centre

Potential Pesticide Application This Month

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Council advises that pesticide application may be conducted this month in accordance with the Pesticide Use Notification Plan. Spraying may occur in public areas such as public parks, sports fields, road reserves, pathways,and other Council-managed spaces as required.

For further details or to view the Pesticide Use Notification Plan, please follow this link

Waste voucher clarification

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A recent media release/newsletter article about changes to Council’s waste voucher, said that the voucher would allow ratepayers to dispose of one ute and trailer load (maximum trailer size 7 feet by 5 feet) of general waste or a combination of smaller loads up to the value of $50. This should have stated one ute or one trailer load and not both.
Council apologises for the error and any inconvenience it may have caused.

Works update – 19 August 2025

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(All work is subject to weather conditions.)

Council’s three bridge crews are currently working on:

  • Ryans Bridge on the Clarence Way – the new deck was poured on Monday (18 August).
  • Upper Tooloom Bridge on Paddys Flat Road – the crew has completed piling and will be pouring the first abutment this week.
  • Grieves Crossing – girders have been placed on two of the three spans with the third span to be delivered this week.

The culvert crew is replacing pipes on Old Bruxner Road and will move to Williams Road later this week. Drainage work is also being undertaken on Eden Creek Road.

Council has seven grading crews out and about at the moment, with maintenance grading being undertaken on Brown Knob Road, Yabbra Road, and Imbreys Road.

Flood damage repair works (grading) are being undertaken on Dyraaba Road, Rodgers Road, and Eden Creek Road, while Davis Road is being resheeted. Killaloe Road is next in line to be resheeted.

Roads next in line to be graded include: Newtons, Joes Box, Imesons, Dingo Gully, and Simpkins Creek.

Council is patching potholes in and around Woodenbong and surrounding area, while road rehabilitation works continue on Clarence Way and Afterlee Road.

Landslip repairs are being carried out on: five sites on Lions Road above the Border Loop Lookout; three locations on Kyogle Road (near Lillian Rock Road, Sudiros Corner, and on the Cawongla Range); Iron Pot Creek Road at Murphys Corner; and Homeleigh Road.

Council is continuing to closely monitor the major landslip near Logans Bridge Road on Iron Pot Creek Road.

Work crews are also replacing causeways damaged in the 2022 flood on Sandy Creek Road and Horseshoe Creek Road, while pipes on the Dam Access Road are being replaced in preparation for road rehabilitation works.

Do you have an upright piano to donate for community use?

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Have you heard about Kyogle’s Street Piano Project?
The project aims to install a piano on Stratheden Street, near the KMI Hall, for musical people to entertain the community with their melodies.
The piano installation will be trialed for three-months to gauge community feedback on the installation.
To assist Council to bring music to the streets of Kyogle, Council is seeking expressions of interest from residents.
  • Do you have an upright piano (preferably lockable) in good condition that you no longer want and are willing to donate for community use?
  • Do you have the skills to tune a piano and are able to donate your time?
  • If so, Council would like to hear from you.
Simply send an email to council@kyogle.nsw.gov.au specifying whether you have a piano to donate or can tune a piano, photos of the piano, your suburb and the best way to contact you for further information.

Work to start soon on new Montgomerys Bridge

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Work on the new $3.3 million Montgomerys Bridge is expected to start before the end of the year.

Council at its August meeting accepted a tender for the demolition of the old steel and timber bridge which has been closed since November 2020 for safety reasons.

Work to pull down the old bridge is scheduled to start in early October for completion at the end of October. The way will then be clear for construction of the new bridge to start before Christmas.  All going to plan the new bridge, to be built on the existing alignment, will be open to traffic by mid-2026.

This will come as a relief to residents living west of the bridge who have had to detour an extra 16km each way around the old bridge.

Kyogle Mayor Cr Danielle Mulholland said Council was thrilled to be able to announce work on the new bridge will start soon.

“Council acknowledges that the bridge closure has not been easy for Ghinni Ghi and Iron Pot Creek Road residents and we thank them for their patience and understanding,” Cr Mulholland said.

“We’ve worked really hard over the past few years to secure funding for this project.  We put in several applications under the Fixing Country Bridges Program before finally winning a Regional Roads Program grant as a part of the State Election Commitment announced in mid-2024.”

The grant package of $12 million will allow Council to replace 12 bridges, including Montgomerys, in its current bridge replacement program.

“Council is grateful to the State Government for recognising the needs of our communities and providing the funds for the 12 bridges,” Cr Mulholland said.

“We couldn’t do what we do for our communities without the funding support of the State and Federal Governments. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, everyone wins when all levels of governments work hand in hand.”

The new three-span Montgomerys bridge will be 54m in length and five metres wide. The bridge’s substructure will feature reinforced concrete abutments, and concrete bored piles and central piers.  The super structure will be made up of concrete planks, with deck cast in-situ. For safety reasons, the new bridge will have a guard rail system incorporated into the design.

New waste voucher system more flexible

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Council has listened to the community and revised its waste voucher system so ratepayers can either dispose of one large load of rubbish for free or a combination of smaller loads.

Under the new voucher system to come into effect in the coming month, ratepayers will receive a $50 voucher for use at Council’s landfill or transfer stations in the best way that suits their needs.

That means individuals can chose to use the voucher for one ute and trailer load (maximum trailer size 7 feet X 5 feet) of general waste or a combination of smaller loads up to the value of $50.

Kyogle Council Mayor Danielle Mulholland said the system would give ratepayers greater flexibility and choice when using the waste vouchers.

“People really appreciate Council’s waste vouchers particularly with cost of living pressures biting.” Cr Mulholland said.

“And this new systems means they will be able use the voucher however they like.

“If you are doing a big clean out and have a large load of rubbish to get rid of, you can use the voucher in one go.

“Alternatively, you can use it for 10 separate small wheelie bin loads of rubbish or you could use it to get rid of individual items such as a mattress or fridge.

“I know this change will be welcomed by a large number of people and reflects Council’s willingness to listen and respond to community need.”

Under the new system, Council staff will keep track of how much of the voucher is used and will retain the voucher when the $50 is exhausted.

People will not be allowed to dispose of asbestos, hazardous waste, or dead animals using a voucher and any unused value is not redeemable for cash or credit and transactions will not be permitted by combining voucher and cash/credit.

Community Forum – Northern Rivers Resilience Initiative

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is working with CSIRO to identify flood mitigation options for the Richmond River catchment. This is part of the Northern Rivers Resilience Initiative (NRRI).

As part of this work, CSIRO has developed a hydrodynamic model for the Richmond River catchment. Details on how the model was developed and validated were made available in a technical report released on 30 June 2025.

The model will be used by CSIRO to see how different flood mitigation options impact the flow of water through the catchment during flood events.

To determine which flood mitigation options will be modelled, NEMA and CSIRO are consulting the community, and will hold a series of community forums throughout the Northern Rivers  including one at Kyogle on Friday, 8 August.  It will be held at the Kyogle Community Centre (formerly known as the Seniors Centre) at 3 Bloore Street from 10am to 6pm.

Community members are invited to drop in anytime during the session to:

  • Hear directly from CSIRO about the model and its findings
  • Ask questions and engage with technical experts
  • Provide input on possible flood reduction options

To register your attendance, follow this link.

Water mains cleaned using ice pigging

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Householders in the Homestead area should be seeing improvements in their water quality thanks to a new process Council is using to clean water mains.

Called ice pigging, the process involves pushing an ice slurry through cast iron water mains to remove built-up sediment and debris.

It’s early days in the process, with Council having only completed 2.2km of water mains in five streets so far. However, the reports have been positive to date.

Once water mains in the Homestead area have been cleaned, Council plans to continue ice pigging water mains at regular intervals around different parts of Kyogle that have been experiencing water discolouration issues.

NSW Government Community Cabinet at Tweed Heads

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The NSW Government will hold a Community Cabinet at Tweed Heads on Wednesday 30 July and members of the community are invited to register to attend a Community Question and Answer Forum.
The forum will provide community members the chance to ask questions to the NSW Premier and Cabinet Ministers and raise matters of importance in the region.
This will be the Minns Labor Government’s third Community Cabinet of 2025 and eighth since forming Government.
Community Cabinet provides valuable insights into the diverse needs and opportunities of the different regions across NSW and connects communities with the state’s decision-makers.
Community Q&A Forum
WHERE: Twin Towns Clubs and Resorts, Level 5, 2 Wharf Street, Tweed Heads.
WHEN: 12:00pm-1:15pm, Wednesday 30 July 2025.
NOTE: Registration is required to attend this event.
Members of the community can register by following this link or phoning, 02 9228 5188.

Expressions of Interest to lease Visitor Information Centre

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Do you operate a tourism, recreation or food business? Have you been waiting for the chance to put your business idea into action? Are you passionate about our local area and willing to tell everyone how good it is? If so, this could be the opportunity for you!

Kyogle Council is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from individuals, businesses or community groups to lease the Malcolm Wallis Visitor Information Centre. The Centre provides a new or established business or community enterprise with an opportunity to create a high-quality tourism, recreation and/or food experience to support our growing visitor economy.

Ideally, Council would like the centre to be leased by a business that operates a minimum of five days per week (including weekends) during daytime hours, providing tourism/visitor information and a café style food offering.

There is opportunity for the centre to become a base for Council’s nature-based outdoor recreation and adventure sport economy, hiring equipment such as mountain bikes and kayaks to visitors who wish to visit nearby attractions such as Toonumbar Dam and the Kyogle Mountain Bike Trails. However, Council is also open to considering alternative business offerings, depending on the type of business proposed and compatibility with the provision of visitor information services.

If successful, proponents will be required to enter into a formal lease agreement with Council, which will include terms and conditions regarding building maintenance and cleanliness, security, responsibilities of the tenants and Council amongst other matters.

To express your interest, please submit your business proposal to Council, in writing, by emailing council@kyogle.nsw.gov.au, or mail to PO Box 11, Kyogle, NSW, 2474. Your business proposal should be no longer than 10 pages in length and must include the following information:

  1.  A detailed description of your proposed business operations including business name, business owners, ABN, type of business or services to be provided, proposed business hours/days.
  2.  A detailed description of how your business will contribute to the economic growth of Kyogle.
  3. If you are an existing business, evidence of operating a successful and compliant business.
  4. References from existing and/or past lessors.

Expressions of interest close 4pm, Friday, 8 August 2025.

For more information, please read the Expression of Interest invitation.  You may also contact Council’s Community Development Manager, via email council@kyogle.nsw.gov.au or phone 0266 321 611 with questions or to discuss your proposal further. Inspections of the centre are by appointment only.

Future of Kyogle LGA in the community’s hands

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Community asked to have their say on future of Kyogle LGA

 Kyogle Council is asking the community for feedback on three draft strategies that will guide the development and growth of the local government area over the next 10 to 20 years.

The three draft strategies – the Community Strategic Plan, the Local Growth Management Strategy, and the Climate Change Adaption Strategy – were adopted at the 10 June Council meeting for public comment.

Kyogle Mayor Cr Danielle Mulholland described the three draft strategies as hugely important to the future of the LGA and encouraged everyone to take the time to read them and provide feedback.

“The Community Strategic Plan is Council’s highest level plan and identifies  the main priorities and aspirations for the future of the LGA for the next 10 years,” Cr Mulholland said.

“It guides and influences all other plans including our annual budget allocations and four-year delivery plan.”

The Local Growth Management Strategy provides a roadmap for directing and managing sustainable growth, with tailored policy directions to guide long-term use of residential, commercial, industrial, rural and environmental land.

Meanwhile, the Climate Change Adaptation Strategy explores the impacts of a changing climate on the Kyogle LGA and identifies priorities to support the community, environment and businesses to be more prepared and resilient to these changes.

“I can’t stress enough how important these strategies are to the future of our local government area which is why we involved the community initially in their development,” Cr Mulholland said.

“And now we want the community to read the draft strategies and provide their input on the direction, priorities and actions outlined.

“If you are interested in the future of the Kyogle LGA, Council wants to hear what you think of these plans. Please take the time to read the strategies and provide feedback.”

The draft Community Strategic Plan, Local Growth Management Strategy and Climate Change Adaption Strategy are available to view on the Public Exhibition page of the Council website here.

Public submissions on all three draft documents will be accepted until close of business 9 July 2025 and can provided by emailing council@kyogle.nsw.gov.au or writing to the General Manager, PO Box 11, Kyogle, NSW, 2474.

Growth and improved services at the heart of Council’s $61.3M budget

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Growth, improved services and prosperity are at the heart of the $61.3 million budget adopted by Kyogle Council on Tuesday, 10 June 2025.

Kyogle Council Mayor Danielle Mulholland said Council’s 2025-2026 budget was an investment in the future of the local government area, providing tens of millions of dollars for critical infrastructure projects.

The budget provides $2.68 million for regional road projects, $4.1 million for rural local roads, $5.4 million for bridges, and $17 million (over two years) to build a new sewerage treatment plant for Kyogle.

A further $6 million has also been provided in the forward estimates to sewer the villages of Wiangaree, Tabulam and Mallanganee and $2.5 million for a Tabulam water supply.

“Council is investing in the future of our communities,” Cr Mulholland said.

“We are providing the essential infrastructure and connectivity needed to ensure the Kyogle LGA continues to be a great place to live and work while also having the capacity to grow sustainably.

“We know we are going to grow because all the indicators are there but we can either plan for growth or let it happen to us. Planning for it ensures that we are working in partnership with our communities to deliver the outcomes they want and we are managing developments to complement this process.”

The draft budget also sets aside:

  • $783,674 for urban streets,
  • $141,500 for the Roxy Gallery
  • $614,490 for the library and mobile library
  • $725,213 on Council’s three public swimming pools
  • $1.48 million on parks, gardens and village maintenance
  • $166,620 in financial assistance and community donations

The budget provides for a general rate increase of the rate pegged limit of 4.1 per cent.  Meanwhile, a 10 per cent increase in sewerage rates will help raise $4.25 million needed to secure a $12.75 million State Government grant to build a new sewerage treatment plant (STP) for Kyogle.

The existing Kyogle STP is classified as high risk and no longer meets environmental standards.

“Building the new STP will ensure critical environmental standards are met and sets Kyogle up for the future, with the town having increased capacity to grow and thrive,” Cr Mulholland said.

“Unfortunately it is unavoidable but looking towards the future, the community will reap the benefits for many years to come.”

Tip Shop closed Saturday and Sunday

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Council regrets to advise the Tip Shop will be closed on Saturday (31 May) and Sunday (1 June).
It will however be open tomorrow (Friday) from 9am to midday.
Normal operations will resume next week with the Tip Shop opening 9am to midday Thursday (5 June) to Sunday (8 June).

Nominate a worthy local for a NSW Volunteer of the Year Award

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You still have time to nominate a worthy local for a NSW Volunteer of the Year Award.
The awards are an annual program aimed at recognising the incredible dedication, effort and community service of our state’s volunteers, volunteer leaders and volunteer teams.
There are seven award categories:
👉 Young Volunteer of the Year – 24 years and under
👉 Adult Volunteer of the Year – 25 to 64 years
👉 Senior Volunteer of the Year – 65 years and over
👉 Volunteer Team of the Year – Two individuals or over
👉 Emergency Volunteer of the Year – An individual or teams volunteering in emergency prevention, preparation, response, or recovery efforts.
👉 Volunteer Leader of the Year – A designated volunteer manager, a team of volunteer managers or a registered not-for-profit organisation
👉 Not-for-Profit Voluntary Governance Award – An unpaid board of directors or individual board member, who exemplifies excellence in governance
If you know someone who deserves to be celebrated for their community service, make sure you nominate them before Friday 23 May 2025 and spread the word that nominations are now open.
To learn more about the awards, including nomination guidelines, FAQs, tips for nominating and more, visit the 2025 awards page today https://www.volunteering.com.au/awards/about-the-awards/

Work to start on Clarence Way flood immunity projects 

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The sidetrack around the Tunglebung Creek flood immunity project on Clarence Way will open to traffic on Monday (12 May).
The single lane track around the work zone will operate under traffic lights for the duration of the project.
Council is installing several large culverts, raising the road height and building a new deck on Tunglebung Creek Bridge as part of the project. The work is expected to take until the end of October to complete.
Council had hoped to start the project at the end of March, however flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone Alfred and continuing wet weather since caused unavoidable delays.
Motorists are reminded that as the Tunglebung Creek site is subject to flooding, Council will implement a temporary detour via Tabulam Road to the Bruxner Highway in the event the sidetrack is inundated while the work is being carried out.
A single-lane sidetrack around a similar flood immunity project on the Clarence Way at Culmaran Creek is expected to open to traffic in about three weeks. Meanwhile, Council has closed the Culmaran Creek/Clarence Way intersection to allow for construction of the side track. It will be closed for the entire project.
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Landfill update

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Landfill accepting unwanted household furniture/mattresses for a limited time
Residents holding on to unwanted household furniture and mattresses after Cyclone Alfred can bring them to the Kyogle Landfill Facility between today (7 May 2025) and next Monday (12 May 2025) for disposal. Usual fees apply or use your waste voucher.
Weather is hampering completion of work to repair the landfill cell, with Council still unable to accept large loads of waste. However, Council has secured a shredding machine for a limited time which will enable Council to shred furniture and mattresses received by next Monday.
Council staff will be onsite to help residents offload their furniture and mattresses during this period.

Survey – Connectivity during emergencies

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Help the NSW Government better understand how internet and mobile service disruptions affect the community during emergencies by taking the time to fill out this survey.
The Community Connectivity Research Project aims to better understand how internet and mobile service disruptions affect communities during emergencies.
The goal is to gather real-life stories and experiences from people who have experienced firsthand how digital connections have helped or failed during critical times.
The data collected from this project will help inform future NSW Government decisions and policies, to help deliver stronger, more reliable connectivity for communities during emergencies.

Bonalbo Oval update

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Council has been refurbishing the Bonalbo Oval over a number of months to provide better drainage (via subsurface drainage lines) and level out the surface.

Unfortunately, the project has encountered a number of challenges, including hot and dry weather, followed by weeks of soaking rain and then a major weed issue.

While the current state of the oval is not ideal, the project is not finished and the site remains a work in progress.

Council applied a selective herbicide to address the weed problem last month and will progressively mow the oval over coming weeks to get the grass under control.

Following this, a final surface levelling exercise will be undertaken which is expected to substantially complete the project.

There may be a couple of bare patches where the weeds were thick, but these are expected to be minor and will revegetate over coming months, into the next grass growing season.

 

Voting at KMI Supper Room

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Due to a prior booking in the main hall of the Kyogle Memorial Institute (KMI), voting at Kyogle in the 3 May Federal Election will take place in the KMI Supper Room.

The Supper Room is wheelchair and wheelie walker friendly. To ensure it is easily accessible for all on election day, Council will:

  • establish dedicated disability parking bays immediately outside the Supper Room in Roxy Lane
  • direct voters requiring disabled parking to enter and exit Roxy Lane via Geneva Street
  • close Roxy Lane to through traffic at the Stratheden Street intersection (with parking available on Stratheden Street, Roxy Lane, Bloore Street, and Summerland Way)
  • provide pedestrian access from Stratheden Street, Roxy Lane and Bloore Street.

Please note voting will also be available at Kyogle High School.

Draft budget sets the groundwork for growth/prosperity

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A responsible budget that sets the groundwork for growth, improvement and prosperity.

That’s how Kyogle Council Mayor Danielle Mulholland has described the $61.3 million draft budget which Council voted on Monday night (14 April) to put on display for public comment.

It provides $2.68 million for regional road projects, $4.1 million for rural local roads, $5.4 million for bridges, and $17 million (over two years) to build a new sewerage treatment plant for Kyogle.

A further $6 million has also been provided in the forward estimates to sewer the villages of Wiangaree, Tabulam and Mallanganee and $2.5 million for a Tabulam water supply.

“Council is investing in the future of our communities,” Cr Mulholland said.

“We are providing the essential infrastructure and connectivity needed to ensure the Kyogle LGA continues to be a great place to live and work while also having the capacity to grow sustainably.

“With this budget, Council is planning for the future – a future where the LGA’s infrastructure meets the needs of a growing, more prosperous community and Kyogle LGA is the place where people move to for lifestyle and opportunity.”

The draft budget also sets aside:

  • $783,674 for urban streets,
  • $141,500 for the Roxy Gallery
  • $614,490 for the library and mobile library
  • $725,213 on Council’s three public swimming pools
  • $1.48 million on parks, gardens and village maintenance
  • $166,620 in financial assistance and community donations

The budget provides for a general rate increase of the rate pegged limit of 4.1 per cent.

Meanwhile, a proposed 10 per cent increase in sewerage rates will help raise $4.25 million needed to secure a $12.75 million State Government grant to build the new sewerage treatment plant.

“The old sewerage treatment plant (STP) is classified as high risk and no longer meets environmental standards,” Cr Mulholland said.

“Building the new STP will ensure critical environmental standards are met and sets Kyogle up for the future, with the town having increased capacity to grow and thrive.”

The draft budget is on display for public comment until 16 May 2025. Copies of the budget can be found at Council’s administration centre at 1 Stratheden Street, Kyogle, on Council’s website here, or at Wadeville store, Woodenbong Post Office, Tabulam Post Office, Cawongla store, Mallanganee Post Office, Wiangaree Post Office, and Bonalbo Post Office.

Written submissions will be accepted up to 4pm on 16 May 2025 and should be sent to the General Manager, PO Box 11, Kyogle, NSW 2474 or to council@kyogle.nsw.gov.au

Kyogle Council gets behind Youth Week 2025

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Supporting and encouraging young people is at the heart of this year’s Youth Week activities hosted by Kyogle Council.

Council is working with other local organisations to deliver a host of events specifically for young people.

The events range from a free trip to Rollerworld in Lismore to mountain biking and a Zine Fair.

Kyogle Mayor Danielle Mulholland said Council was committed to supporting the area’s young people and giving them a chance to shine.

“Our Youth Week events are about giving our young people from across the LGA the opportunity to have a bit of fun, while they simultaneously build support networks and friendships,”  Cr Mulholland said.

“Our young people are our future and by investing in them, we are investing in the future of the LGA.”

Events held so far have included a free “Zine”  making workshop (Zines are self-published magazine-like publications) that included live music and a Mocktail workshop aimed at raising awareness of alcohol and drinking responsibly.

Other events include a free trip to Rollerworld in Lismore with buses running from Kyogle and Bonalbo (Thursday, 10 April from 4-7pm), and mountain biking (a free shuttle service to the Kyogle Mountain Bike Trail will run from 9-11am on Saturday, 12 April and Tuesday 15 April).

There will also be Zine Fair featuring live music and run by Wild West Productions at the Kyogle Memorial Institute Hall on Saturday, 12 April from 12.30-5pm.

For further details about all the events including how to register, see Council’s Community newsletter or the event calendar on Council’s website here.