Council Meeting Updates

What happened at the September meeting of Council?

Stay informed about the latest decisions and developments in the Federation community. Here's a recap of the key reports that were presented to Council at the September meeting held in Corowa:

Officer Reports for consideration

• Election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor
• Council Delegates to Reference/Advisory Groups/Organisations and Committees
• Save Mulwala Action Group Incorporated Petition
• Federation Council Stormwater Servicing Plan - Update
• Development Application 10.2025.196.1 (PAN-599991) - Staged Eight (8) Lot Residential Subdivision - 264 Honour Avenue, Corowa NSW 2646 - For Determination
• Development Application 10.2026.40.1 (PAN 616881) - Service station refurbishment - 278-280 Hume Street, Corowa NSW (Lot 1 DP538191) - For Determination
• Public Interest Disclosure (PID) Policy
• Rescind Corowa Shire Art Space/Community Gallery Policy
• Procurement Policy
• Native Title Land CLaim NSD1851/202 lodged
• Budget 2025/26 Revotes
• Extraordinary Council meeting proposed for 27 October 2026
• Budget Adjustment - Active Transport Plan (PAMP) 2027-31 - Get NSW Active 2026-2027 Program
• Budget Adjustment - Roads to Recovery Program Applications for Strontian Road
• Financial Assistance Grants proposed major reduction
• Water & Sewer Risk Management Plan
• Tender Evaluation - Contract Number 2026-289 - Merton Road Pavement Reconstruction Works

Officer Reports for noting

• General Manager Meetings and Engagements
• Rural Fire Service Red Fleet
• Grant Register Quarterly Reporting (June/July/August)
• Planning and Development Consents, Approvals and Certificates Issued since previous Council Meeting
• NSW State Land Use Plan
• Awesome Corowa Pty Ltd v Federation Council LEC Case No. 2020/00362961 - Update
• Financial Performance Report as at 31 July 2026
• Report on the Progress of the Engineering Services Teams for August 2026

What happened at the August meeting of Council?

Stay informed about the latest decisions and developments in the Federation community. Here's a recap of the key reports that were presented to Council at the August meeting held in Corowa:

Officer Reports for consideration

• Federation Council Delivery Program Progress Report 30 June 2026
• Development Assessment Report - 294-296 Honour Avenue Corowa, Lot 2 DP156532 - Proposed Two-Lot Subdivision & associated Clause 4.6 Variation
• JBS Pork Australia - Water Agreements
• Proposed Battery Development - Whitehead Street Corowa, Developer and Infrastructure Contributions
• Local Government NSW 2026 Annual Conference
• Priorities for Federation Council - NSW State Government advocacy items
• Representation for former Urana Shire
• Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
• Acquisition of Toilet Block at 45 Hawkins Street, Howlong
• Road Maintenance Council Contract (RMCC) - Strategic & Operational Capacity Review
• Plant/Fleet Management
• Draft Riverina Murray Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan
• Community Grants Program 2026/2027
• Workforce Management Strategy
• Urana Caravan Park Fees and Charges Amendments
• Promotional Flag/Banner Poles
• Legal Update

Officer Reports for noting

What happened at the July meeting of Council?

Stay informed about the latest decisions and developments in the Federation community. Here's a recap of the key reports that were presented to Council at the July meeting held in Corowa:

Officer Reports for consideration

• Ball Park Caravan Park Corowa - Evaluation Report
• Ball Park Caravan Park - Management Contract 2020-150
• NSW Sustainable Communities Program (Economic Development and Infrastructure Round)
• Sustainable Communities Program - Business and Industry Round - Corowa Waste Transfer Station
• Planning and Development Service Review - Implementation Plan
• Review of Developer COntributions - 1-5 Martin Street, South Corowa (DA 2021/68)
• State Significant Development - Lowesdale Pig Breeder Farm (SSD-93649710)
• Urangeline Creek Restoration Works Budget
• Urana Caravan Park Land Ownership
• Write off Outstanding Debts
• Volunteer Management Policy
• Alcohol Free Zones and Alcohol Prohibited Areas
• Corowa Emergency Services (RFS, SES  and VRA)
• Costs for Local Government Elections: Principles Paper
• 2026 Murray Darling Association 82nd National Conference and AGM
• Corowa Hospital - Draft Health Service Plan
• Urana Hospital - Health Services Plan Summary

Officer Reports for noting

What happened at the June meeting of Council?

Stay informed about the latest decisions and developments in the Federation community. Here's a recap of the key reports that were presented to Council at the June meeting held in Corowa:

Officer Reports for consideration

• Code of Meeting Practice - Rescission Motion
• Integrated Planning & Reporting Documents: Draft Operational Plan & Annual Budget
• Integrated Planning & Reporting Documents: Draft Long Term Financial Plan
• Integrated Planning & Reporting Documents: Revenue Policy
• Work, Health & Safety (WHS) Policy
• Draft Dog Off-Leash Management Plan for Exhibition and Survey Results
• Proposed Urana Levee - Funding Options
• Business Continuity Policy
• Corowa Saleyards Agricultural Hub - Presentation to Council on the 5-Year Strategic Business Plan
• Aerodrome Advisory Committee terms of Reference & to seek clarification of Resolution 61/2026FC and 63/2026FC
• SES Corowa - Request for Training Facility
• Divestment of 151 Kennedy Street, Howlong
• On Demand Regional Bus Service Proposal
• Local Government Remuneration Tribunal 2026/27 Determination of Councillor and Mayor Fees
• Australia Day Planning: 2027 Award Nominations and 2028 Hosting Expressions of Interest (Tiny Town)
• Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program - Athole Bridge Funding Application
• Riverina Regional Library - Updated Deed of Agreement between Member Councils - Seeking approval to affix Council seal for new deed dated 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030
• Tender Assessment Report - RFQ 2026-284 Supply of Two Pneumatic Multi Tyre Rollers
• Federation Way, Daysdale - Road Reconstruction Work Update
• Awesome Corowa Pty Ltd v Federation Council LEC Case No. 2020/00362961 - Update
• Morundah Flood Mitigation Works- Support for Grant Application and Council Cash Contribution sought

What happened at the May meeting of Council?

Stay informed about the latest decisions and developments in the Federation community. Here's a recap of the key reports that were presented to Council at the May  meeting held in Corowa:

Officer Reports for consideration

What happened at the April meeting of Council?

Stay informed about the latest decisions and developments in the Federation community. Here's a recap of the key reports that were presented to Council at the April meeting held in Urana:

Officer Reports for consideration

What happened at the March meeting of Council?

Stay informed about the latest decisions and developments in the Federation community. Here's a recap of the key reports that were presented to Council at the March meeting held in Urana:

Officer Reports for consideration

What happened at the February meeting of Council?

Stay informed about the latest decisions and developments in the Federation community. Here's a recap of the key reports that were presented to Council at the February meeting held in Corowa:

Officer Reports for consideration

What happened at the November meeting of Council?

Stay informed about the latest decisions and developments in the Federation community. Here's a recap of the key reports that were presented to Council at the November meeting held in Corowa:

General Manager’s Reports:

• Ball Park Caravan Park Corowa - Presentation to Council by Reflections Holidays - 9.40 am.
• Southern Sports Academy (Presentation to Council at 10 am).
• Annual Report 2024/25.
• 2025 Community Satisfaction Survey Results.
• Planning and Development Service Review - Draft for exhibition.
• Gifts and Benefits Policy for Adoption following Public Exhibition.
• Rural Fire Service - Update on request for Federation Zone to de-team from Southern Border Team.
• Mulwala Housing - Defence Land.
• Potential splitting of Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD).
• North of the Murray Tourism - Moments That Mean Everything - Shared Off-Season Destination Marketing Campaign.

Deputy General Manager’s Reports:

• Financial Performance Report as at 31 October 2025.
• Quarterly Budget Review Statement First Quarter 2025/2026.
• Audit Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) minutes - 17 October 2025.
• Internal Audit Charter.
• Finance Committee Investigation.
• Delegations from Council to General Manager.
• Delegations from Council to the Mayor.
• Cybersecurity Policy.
• Section 355 Committee - Oaklands War Memorial Baths and Gardens Committee.
• Draft Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Protocols.
• Federation Community Grants Program and Guidelines.
• Customer Service Reporting.
• 2026 Australia Day Grant and Budget Adjustment.
• Vibe Check: Supporting Youth Mental Health in Federation Council.
• Miki City Advisory Committee Terms of Reference V2.
• 'Wear it Blue' Mental Health Awareness Campaign 2025.

Director Planning Place and Sustainability Reports: 

• Planning & Development Consents, Approvals and Certificates Issued since previous Council Meeting.
• Section 355 Boree Creek Community Committee Annual General and Ordinary Meeting Minutes From 16 July 2025.
• Urana Levee Upgrade - Final Detailed Design Documentation.
• Morundah Flood Mitigation Design.

Director Engineering Services Reports:

• Report on the Progress of the Engineering Services Teams for October 2025.

Tune in to the latest happenings from our recent council meeting via the live recording, or read the full reports in the Council Agenda Paper.

What happened at the September meeting of Council?

Stay informed about the latest decisions and developments in the Federation community. Here's a recap of the key reports that were presented to Council at the September meeting held in Corowa:

General Manager’s Reports:

• Adopt Reviewed Use of Council Seal Policy.
• Submission of the Minutes from Section 355 Committee - Urana Progress Association.
• Local Government NSW (LGNSW) Advocacy Priorities 2025-26.
• Draft Gifts and Benefits Policy for Public Exhibition.
• Rural Fire Service - Tabling of minutes of the Federation Zone District Liaison Committee meeting held 15 September 2025 and update on Working Group formed to progress the de-teaming of the Federation Zone from the Southern Border Team.
• New Code of Meeting Practice for Exhibition.
• Albury Wodonga Regional Local Health Alliance - Seeking budget  consideration for Council contribution to project to engage a professional firm to undertake Lobbying and Advocacy for a New Albury Wodonga Regional Hospital.
• Urana Medical Centre - Recommendations seeking budget adjustment/endorsement of project and acceptance of $10,000 grant for design of extension.

Deputy General Manager’s Reports:

• Financial Performance Report as at 31 August 2025.
• Capital Budget 2025/26 - Information Technology.
• Independent Review Recommendations Update.
• Audit Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) minutes.
• Customer Service Charter.
• Customer Service Reporting.

Director Planning Place and Sustainability Reports: 

• Planning & Development Consents, Approvals and Certificates Issued since previous Council Meeting.
• Corowa Aquatic Centre 2024/25 Performance Report.
• Update Flood Insurance Claim - Corowa Civic Centre and Civic Bowls Club.
• Corowa Howlong and Mulwala Flood Study Peer Review.
• Development Application 10.2024.64.1 (PAN 436861) Subdivision of Land Comprising 41 Residential Allotments, Earthworks, Vegetation Removal and Infrastructure Provision.

Director Engineering Services Reports:

• Report on the Progress of the Engineering Services Teams for August 2025.
• Progress Report of Actions listed in the Waste Management Strategy.
• Budget Adjustment - Get Kids Active 2025-26 Program.
• Water & Sewer Risk Management Plan.
• Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program - Athole Bridge Funding Application.

Tune in to the latest happenings from our recent council meeting via the live recording, or read the full reports in the Council Agenda Paper.