Funding received for Fawcetts Plain Road works
/in NEWSWet weather delays playground works
/in NEWSThe recent wet weather has pushed back the completion date of improvements to the playground at Anzac Park, Kyogle.
Good weather initially allowed Council to complete upgrade works at Apex Park playground and get a start on the improvements at Anzac Park.
However, rain and storms soon halted work at Anzac Park, and damaged some of the newly installed softfall and sub-base.
While replacing the rain damaged sub-base and softfall at Anzac Park, Council put in additional drainage and is now waiting the installation of an electrical supply and sump pump to support the new drainage catchment. Unfortunately, the weather continues to hamper progress.
In the meantime, Council has taken the opportunity to address some outstanding maintenance issues on the play equipment including swapping out the old swing set and repairing the slide support.
Weather permitting, Council now expects the work at Anzac Park to be completed by the end of November.
Crews will then move back to Apex Park to address issues there caused by recent the storms.
When that is complete, attention will turn to Memorial Park, where Council plans to replace all the play equipment and install rubber softfall.
Roads update – 13 November 2024
/in NEWSAll roads that were closed yesterday (Tuesday, 12 November) due to heavy rain and storms have now opened.
However, Council is urging motorists to drive with caution, as the rain and flash flooding may have caused road conditions to deteriorate.
The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast further storms, possibly severe, today and motorists should be alert for flash flooding and be aware that road conditions could change rapidly.
To keep up-to-date on road conditions throughout the council area, go to Live Traffic NSW at https://www.livetraffic.com/.
Community workshop on feral deer
/in NEWSA free community workshop on feral deer will be held at the Kyogle Memorial Institute Hall on Tuesday, 26 November, from 9am to 12pm.
People attending will learn how to:
- Look for signs of feral deer in their area
- Identify different feral deer species
- Understand current Legislation in NSW
- Report sightings
Why attend? Feral deer threaten our ecosystems, agricultural land, and local biodiversity. By learning how to recognize and report deer activity, you can help control their spread.
Registrations are essential, please scan the QR code or email tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au

UPDATE – Flash flooding – road closures
/in NEWS- Gradys Creek Road – closed at Grieves Crossing Bridge – staff will inspect the bridge as soon as possible
- Baileys Bridge Road (Richmond River)
- Ferndale Road (Richmond River)
- Clarence Way at Tunglebung
- Clarence Way at Culmaran Creek
Kyogle landfill will be closed on 12 November
/in NEWSKyogle Landfill will be closed on Tuesday, 12 November, 2024 for staff training, and will re-open as normal on Wednesday, 13 November.
Council apologises for any inconvenience the one-day closure may cause.
Nominations for Australia Day Awards Open
/in NEWSNominations are now being taken for the 2025 Kyogle, Woodenbong and West of the Range Australia Day Awards.
In Kyogle, awards will be presented in seven categories, with the Kyogle Lions Club once again running the Australia Day awards and celebrations.
Nominations close on Friday, 6 December 2024.
Award categories are:
- Citizen of the Year
- Young Citizen of the Year
- Senior Sportsperson of the Year
- Junior Sportsperson of the Year (under 18)
- Senior Student of the Year (High School)
- Junior Student of the Year (Primary)
- Senior Citizen of the Year
Please note that nominees are required to be notified and to sign the nomination form. You can find the nomination form here.
The Woodenbong Australia Day Committee will present awards in seven categories:
- Citizen of the Year
- Young Citizen of the Year
- Senior Citizen of the Year
- Sportsperson of the Year
- Community Organisation/Event
- Business/Service
- Environmental Citizen/Organisation
Nominations close on 31 December 2024. Note: Nominees are to be notified of nomination. Downlond the nomination form here.
The West of the Range Australia Day Committee will present awards in five categories:
- Citizen of the Year
- Young Citizen of the Year
- Achievement in Sport or the Creative Arts
- Community Organisation/Event of the Year
- Business/Service of the Year
Nominations close on 19 December 2024. Click here for the nomination form.
Bonalbo Oval works
/in NEWSPop-up food vans
/in NEWSCouncil elects Mayor, Deputy Mayor
/in NEWSCr Danielle Mulholland has been elected unopposed as Mayor of Kyogle Council for the next two years.
Cr Mulholland, who previously served in the role from September 2013 to December 2021, was elected at this afternoon’s Council meeting.
Cr John Burley was elected unopposed as Deputy Mayor. He will serve in the role for the next two years. He previously served as Deputy Mayor from 2014 to 2021.
Council Closures
/in NEWS2024 Working Dog Rally
/in NEWS| COMPETITIVE STAGES – ROAD CLOSURE TIMESSunday 6th October 2024 | |||
| Stage | Times | Road Names | Section Closed |
| Buccini Blast | O700to
1800 |
Tunglebung Creek Rd | From 5.4km northeast of Clarence Way intersection to Larssons Rd / Tunglebung Creek Rd intersection |
| O700to
1800 |
Tunglebung Creek Rd | From Tunglebung Creek Rd and intersection of Armstrong Rd intersection. | |
| Larssons Rd | From Tunglebung Creek Rd intersection to Armstrong Rd intersection | ||
| Larssons Rd | From Armstrong Rd intersection to Culmaran Creek Rd intersection | ||
| Kickass Quickpass | O730to
1830 |
Old Lawrence Rd | From Deep Creek Rd intersection to Clarence Way intersection |
| Accent Hoot | O800to
1900 |
Hootons Rd(Kyogle Council section only) | From bridge across Clarence River to Clarence Way intersection |
Make up of new council decided
/in NEWSWeed trees removed from caravan park
/in NEWSRight To Know Week
/in NEWSThis week is Right to Know Week, an international campaign that aims to raise awareness of the public’s right to access government-held information. In NSW, the Information and Privacy Commission encourages all NSW public sector agencies to improve their knowledge about their transparency obligations under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act).
Right to Know Week NSW runs from 23 – 29 September 2024, with the UN’s International Day for Universal Access to Information being celebrated on 28 September. This year’s theme is ‘Mainstreaming Access to Information and Participation in the Public Sector in NSW’.
Transparency is a core pillar for supporting public participation in the public sector. Mandated openness under legislation is one reason the GIPA Act in NSW is a world-leading example of how to mainstream transparency in the public sector.
Legally protected rights to access government information make public participation both possible and meaningful. Successful public participation can help create more responsive and effective policies and increase trust between community and public institutions.
In NSW, members of the public can seek information directly from many public sector agencies such as NSW government departments, councils, universities, state-owned corporations and ministerial offices. Some of this information is proactively available on websites or other publications, while other information needs to be requested.
Accessible information can include records about how a NSW state government agency or other type of public sector institution is operating and making decisions. It can also include an individual’s personal information that is held by a public sector agency. Personal information is information that can identify you, such as your name, address and contact details.
The public has a right to access information from Kyogle Council. You can access information that we have made available on our website as open access information, or you can make an informal request or, in some cases, you may need to make a formal access application. For more information on how to access our information, follow this link to Council access to information page.
Kyogle Council is a proud Champion of Right to Know Week NSW 2024 and is committed to supporting public participation through greater transparency.
The Information and Privacy Commission (IPC) can also help you understand information access laws in NSW and give you information on how to assert your rights. Learn more by visiting the IPC’s Right to Know Week webpage by following this link.
Pools to open sooner than planned
/in NEWSStatement – Kyogle Showground
/in NEWS, UncategorisedMultiple complaints from Kyogle Showground users, the general public and community groups have been made raising issues of public health and safety, and environmental health, resulting from current camping arrangements on Crown Land at Kyogle Showground. The Kyogle Showground is administered by the Kyogle Showground Public Land Manager.
Investigations revealed that the Kyogle Showground Public Land Manager did not have approval to operate a camping ground, as required under NSW Government legislation.
The NSW Government Department of Crown Lands is responsible for the management of all Crown Land, including at the Showground. The NSW Government Department of Crown Lands has advised that use of the Showground for long-term camping is not permitted. As a result the Kyogle Showground Public Land Manager has advised affected people that they must vacate the site.
The Kyogle Showground Public Land Manager is in the process of preparing an application to obtain the approval required to operate a camping area at the Showground, and Council has been assisting throughout this process.
The approval process will ensure that the public health and safety and environmental concerns raised by members of our community and users of the Showground are appropriately addressed, so that all community members can continue to use the Showground for events and public recreation.
Meet the Candidates – Hosted by Kyogle and District Chamber of Commerce
/in NEWS, UncategorisedThe Kyogle and District Chamber of Commerce is hosting four “meet the candidates” sessions in the run-up to the Council elections on 14 September. This is a fantastic opportunity for residents to hear directly from those running for Council, ask questions, and discuss the issues that matter most to you.
These sessions not only allow you to get to know the candidates better but also help ensure that your voice is heard in shaping the future of our community.
- Kyogle – 22 August, 6pm at Kyogle Golf Club
- Bonalbo – 29 August, 6pm at Bonalbo Bowling Club
- Kyogle – 5 September, 6pm at Kyogle Golf Club
- Woodenbong – 6 September, 6pm at Woodenbong Sports Club
Below is the list of candidates standing for election to Kyogle Council
A Ward
Kieran Somerville
Douglas John Layton
Naomi Beth Worrall
Brett Myles McNamara
Janet Wilson
B Ward
Robert Bruce Cullen
John Raymond Burley
Olivia Anne Taylor
Neil James Summerville
Glenn Alwyn Robinson
C Ward
Earle Gregory Grundy
Ian Gordon Murrell
Thomas James Cooper
James Wilfred Murray
Danielle Sandra Mulholland
Charles Frederick Simon Dejoux
Robin William Harley
For more information on the Kyogle Council election, visit the website of the NSW Electoral Commission

Works update – 31 July 2024
/in NEWSBe on the lookout for koalas on our roads
/in NEWSWin either a $250 or $500 voucher to help keep your cats safe at home
/in NEWSCouncil is reminding cat owners they still have time to submit an expression of interest to win a voucher to buy a cat enclosure, cat netting or cat enrichment products from Catnets.
Vouchers to the value of $250 and $500 are up for grabs.
If you own a cat, live in the Kyogle Council area and your cat is registered and microchipped, follow this link to submit an expression of interest.
Applications will remain open until midnight on Sunday, 8 September 2024.
This initiative is part of a statewide Keeping Cats Safe at Home project delivered locally by Kyogle Council in partnership with RSPCA NSW.
You can find the guidelines and terms and conditions of the give-away on the same page as above.
Please note issues that some people were experiencing with the Expression of Interest form on the website have now been resolved.
Update – Kyogle water quality
/in NEWSWoodenbong Road, Bonalbo, closed to through traffic; Detour in place
/in NEWS
$62.5 million draft budget all about community
/in NEWSCommunity is the cornerstone of Kyogle Council’s draft $62.5 million budget, Mayor Cr Kylie Webster said.
The draft budget was adopted by Council on Monday (8 April) night for public comment and will be on display until close of business 10 May.
It provides $21 million for regional road projects including $20 million for the upgrade of the Clarence Way, $3.8 million for rural local roads, and $2.4 million for bridges.
“This budget is all about Council sensibly and sustainably providing facilities and services for our community,” Cr Webster said.
“We are undertaking big projects such as the Clarence Way upgrade, but we’ve also committed to spend an extra $100,000 to ensure our villages are kept tidy and are mown regularly.”
Other expenditure identified in the draft budget includes:
- $1.69 million for urban streets, including footpaths and kerb and guttering
- $1.99 million for buildings and community facilities, including parks and gardens, pools and cemeteries
- $608,879 for library services
- $111,563 in financial assistance to community groups and organisations
- $149,661 for the Roxy Gallery
- $75,231 for pre-schools.
Cr Webster called on the community to view the draft budget while it’s on public display and make a submission to Council.
“We want people to have a say and I’m encouraging everyone to make a submission,” Cr Webster said.
Copies of the draft budget are available to view at Council’s administration centre at 1 Stratheden Street, Kyogle, and on the Public Notices page on Council’s website.
They will also be available at Wadeville store, Woodenbong Post Office, Tabulam Post Office, Cawongla store, Mallanganee Post Office, Old Bonalbo Post Office, Kyogle Library, Wiangaree Post Office, Bonalbo Post Office, and the mobile library.
Submissions close at 4.30pm on 10 May 2024 and can be sent to the Acting General Manager, 1 Stratheden Street, Kyogle or to council@kyogle.nsw.gov.au.
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