Council Meeting Updates

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.

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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.

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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:

General Manager’s Reports:

• Federation Council Delivery Program 2022-2026 and Operational Plan 2024/25 - Six monthly progress report for the period from 1 January to 30 June 2025
• Health Position Statement - Council and the Regional Business Chamber - For Endorsement Following Consultation
• Code of Meeting Practice - for Adoption
• Cost Shifting from State Government onto Local Government - Over $500 per ratepayer for Federation Council - Release of 2023/24 data from report commissioned by Local Government NSW. Download the full report from the bottom of this page.
• Rural Fire Service - Future of Federation Zone - Volunteers Meeting held at Berrigan - 30 July 2025 - Meeting Minutes
• Organisational Review - NSW Local Government Act 1993
• General Manager 12 Month Performance Review

Deputy General Manager’s Reports:

• Financial Performance Report as at 31 July 2025
• Write-off of Unrecoverable Debt
• Live Streaming of Public Meetings Policy
• Miki City Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
• 2026 Federation Council's Australia Day Award Nominations and Ceremony
• 2025 NAIDOC Week Outcomes
• Fresh Start Program
• Service NSW

Director Planning Place and Sustainability Reports: 

• Planning & Development Consents, Approvals and Certificates Issued since previous Council Meeting
• Howlong Pool 2024/25 Summer Season Report
• Corowa, Howlong and Mulwala Flood Risk Management Committee Community Representatives

Director Engineering Services Reports:

• Report on the Progress of the Engineering Services Teams for July 2025
• Tender Conduct Report - RFT 2025-235 - DRFA Restoration Works Regional Roads - Package 1 - Open Report
• Tender Conduct Report - RFT 2025-234 - DRFA Restoration Works Local Roads - Package 2 - Open Report
• Draft Cemetery Policy - Recommended for Exhibition

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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:

General Manager’s Reports:

• Submission of Minutes from Section 355 Committees - Urana Progress Association
• Disclosure of Interest Returns for Designated Persons - New ARIC and Staff Members (Initial Return)
• NSW Government Budget 25/26 - NSW Government Plan for Regional and Rural NSW
• Code of Conduct for Adoption
• Proposed Local Government Amendment (Elections) Bill 2025  - Inquiry by NSW Government Standing Committee on State Development
• Staff Recommendations in Council Business Paper Reports for Council Meetings
• Local Government NSW (LGNSW) Annual Conference 2025 - Proposed Motions
• NSW Electoral Commission - Disclosures Due (political donations and electoral expenditure)
• 61 - 63 Frederick Street Urana - Options Report for Damaged Dwelling and Asbestos Management - deferral to Confidential

Deputy General Manager’s Reports:

• Financial Performance Report as at 30 June 2025
• 2025 Volunteer Week Micro Grants Program
• Volunteer Management Policy
• Ball Park Caravan Park - Options Paper

Director Planning Place and Sustainability Reports: 

• Planning & Development Consents, Approvals and Certificates Issued since previous Council Meeting
• Update 2022 Flood - $1M Severe Weather Grant Funding
• Update Report on Corowa, Howlong and Mulwala Flood Risk Management Program for Corowa, Howlong and Mulwala

Director Engineering Services Reports:

• Report on the Progress of the Engineering Services Teams for June 2025
• Riverina Water - Balldale & Daysdale Water Servicing
• Federation Way, Daysdale - Variation of Contract

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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:

General Manager’s Reports:

• Integrated Planning & Reporting: Future Federation 2040 Community Strategic Plan

• Integrated Planning and Reporting Documents: Community Engagement Report

• Code of Meeting Practice - Updated draft for Public Exhibition

• Local Government Remuneration Tribunal 2025/26 Determination of Councillor and Mayor Fees

• Local Government NSW 2025 Annual Conference - Nominate Councillor Delegates and Motions for Submission

• Assets, Premises and Funding of the NSW Rural Fire Service - Report tabled

• Southern Riverina Drought Resilience Plan Implementation Update

Deputy General Manager’s Reports:

• Financial Performance Report as at 31 May 2025 

Director Planning Place and Sustainability Reports: 

• Planning & Development Consents, Approvals and Certificates Issued since previous Council Meeting

• Submission of the Minutes from Section 355 Committee - Urana Soldiers Memorial Hall

• Transfer of funds from Urana Town Improvement Fund to the Urana Court House Museum Replacement Toilet block project

Director Engineering Services Reports:

• Report on the Progress of the Engineering Services Teams for May 2025

• Howlong Heavy Vehicle Alternative Route

• Holbeach Street, Howlong - Heavy Vehicle Load Limits

• Submission of Minutes from Section 355 Committees - Lowe Square Management Committee

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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 Corowa:

General Manager’s Reports:

• Corowa, Howlong and Mulwala Flood Study 2024 - Significant concerns regarding new building heights at Mulwala

• Albury Wodonga Regional Local Government Health Alliance - Update Federation Council and Regional Business Chamber Health Position Paper - Update Walk For Health Event - Community Awareness Walk and Rally in Corowa on Sunday April 27 - For information

• 2025 Murray Darling Association 81st National Conference - seeking any attendance and motions

• Submission of the Minutes from Section 355 Committee - Urana Progress Association

• Delivery Program, Operational Plan, and Annual Budget - for Public Exhibition

• This is Future Federation 25/26 - Communication and Engagement Plan

Deputy General Manager’s Reports:

• Financial Performance Report as at 31 March 2025

• Revenue Policy 2025/26 - Draft for Public Exhibition

• Revised Long Term Financial Plan - for Public Exhibition

• 2025 Time of Your Life Seniors Expo

• North of the Murray (NOTM) Summer Destination Marketing Campaign Results 24/25

Director Planning Place and Sustainability Reports: 

• Planning & Development Consents, Approvals and Certificates Issued since previous Council Meeting

Director Engineering Services Reports:

• Report on the progress of the Engineering Services teams for March 2025

• Proposed Restriction of Vehicle Access - Unformed section Hoddle Street, Howlong

• Submission of Minutes from Section 355 Committees - Lonsdale Recreation Reserve Committee

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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:

General Manager’s Reports:

• Disclosure of Interest Returns for Designated Persons - New Employees (Initial Return)

• Disclosure of Interest Returns for Councillors - New return tabled from a Councillor

• Southern Riverina Drought Resilience Action Plan - Update

• Ball Park Caravan Park - Contract Extension

• Submission of the Minutes from Section 355 Committee - Oaklands Town Improvement Committee

• Report on the Conduct of the September 2024 Local Government Elections

• Ability of Local Government to fund infrastructure and services - Tabling NSW Government Response to Inquiry

• NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) Free

• Interactive Workshops for NSW Public Officials

• Murray Darling Association Region 1 - New Councillor Delegate and Amended Motion for 2025 Conference

Deputy General Manager’s Reports:

• Financial Performance Report as at 30 April 2025

• Quarterly Budget Review Statement Third Quarter 2024/2025

• Special Rate Variation Application Outcome - Full Approval - Notification by IPART

• Rating Structure 2025-2026

• Financial Assistance - Doctor for Oaklands community - Public Exhibition Completed

• 2025 Youth Week & Holiday Break Skateboarding Workshops

• Independent Review recommendations update

• RRL Advisory Committee Minutes - 26 March 2025

Director Planning Place and Sustainability Reports: 

• Planning & Development Consents, Approvals and Certificates Issued since previous Council Meeting

• Update Mulwala Pioneer Museum

• Compliance Options for Verandah at 118 Sanger Street, Corowa

• Submission of the Minutes from Section 355 Committee - Oaklands Memorial Hall

• Submission of the Minutes from Section 355 Committee - Urana Victoria Park Recreation Ground

• Submission of Minutes from Section 355 Committees - Oaklands Recreation Grounds Committee

• Tender No.2025-229 - Corowa, Howlong and Mulwala Flood Risk Management Study and Plan

• Exhibition of Urana Levee Upgrade - Investigations, Concept Design and Detailed Design - Grant Reference 2022/FMP/0016

• Exhibition of Morundah Flood Mitigation - Investigations, Concept Design and Detailed Design - Grant Reference 2022/FMP/0038

Director Engineering Services Reports:

• Report on the Progress of the Engineering Services Teams for April 2025

• Federation Way, Daysdale - Potential Variation of Contract

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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:

General Manager’s Reports:

• Draft Future Federation 2040: Community Strategic Plan - Recommended for Public Exhibition.

• Proposal to not proceed with lobbying for Corowa Weir/Loch.

• Proposal to change the date of June Ordinary Council Meeting and seeking endorsement to also hold an Extraordinary Council meeting on June 30.

• 2025 Australian Local Government Women's Association (ALGWA) NSW Annual Conference - 1 to 3 May 2025.

• Albury Wodonga Hospital - Lobbying and Advocacy Update - Albury Wodonga Regional Local Government Health Alliance.

• Submission of the Minutes from Section 355 Committee - Urana Progress Association.

• Special Rate Variation Application for 2025/26 and 2026/27 - Final Engagement summary.

• Ball Park Caravan Park - Update report - Negotiation on Contract extension with Remlap Pty Ltd for the continued Management of Ball Park Caravan Park and first meeting held with Landsas to develop Park Long Term lease documents.

Deputy General Manager’s Reports:

• Financial Performance Report as at 28 February 2025.

• Audit Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) - Draft Meeting Minutes 28 February 2025.

• Councillor & Staff Interaction Policy for Adoption.

• 2025 Youth Activities and Youth Week Program.

• 2025 Volunteer Week Micro Grants Program.

• Corowa Industrial Estate land.

Director Planning Place and Sustainability Reports: 

• Planning & Development consents, approvals and certificates issued since previous Council meeting.

• Mulwala Pioneer Museum.

• Flood Management Grant program application 2025/2026 - Design of Riverine Flood Warning Service for Federation Villages.

• Development Application 10.2024.115.1 (PAN-467681) - Alterations and additions to 2 transportable dwellings and use as dual occupancy - 79 Hume Street Mulwala.

• Public Exhibition Result and Consideration for Adoption of Draft Local Orders Policy Keeping of Animals and Birds - Version 3.

• Public Exhibition Result and Consideration for Adoption of Draft Companion Animal Management Plan - Version 3.

• Remediation of 61-63 Frederick Street Urana - Deferral to Confidential.

Director Engineering Services Reports:

• Report on the progress of the Engineering Services teams for February 2025.

• Submission of Minutes from Section 355 Committees - Lowe Square Management Committee.

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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:

General Manager’s Reports:

• Disclosure of Interest Returns for Designated Persons - New Employees (Initial Return)
• Federation Council Delivery Program 2022-2026 and Operational Plan 2024-2025 - Six monthly progress report for the period from 1 July 2024 to 31 December 2024
• Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National Conference 2025 - Attendance and Motions
• Southern Riverina Drought Resilience Plan (SRDRP) - Next Steps
• Albury Wodonga Hospital Development - Lobbying and Advocacy Update
• Federal Government Election - Advocacy and update on Federal Government inquiry into Local Government Sustainability

• Stakeholder Reference Group Expressions of Interest - Planning and Development Service Review

• Submission of the Minutes from Section 355 Committee - Urana Progress Association.

Deputy General Manager’s Reports:

• Financial Performance Report as at 31 January 2025.
• Quarterly Budget Review Statement Second Quarter 2024/2025.
• Independent Review recommendations update.
• Ball Park and Urana Caravan Parks - 1) Industry Specialist consultant to be appointed, to progress long term lease options and develop Urana Caravan Park Plan of Management and extend camping area, 2) Seeking General Manager delegation to negotiate current Ball Park Caravan Park Managers contract extension.
• Federation Ageing Well Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, Version 2 - Seeking Endorsement.

Director Planning Place and Sustainability Reports:

• Planning & Development consents, approvals and certificates issued since previous Council meeting.
• Update 2022 Flood Event - Remediation of Buildings & Facilities.
• Corowa Aquatic Centre Consultative Committee - Updated Terms of Reference and Appointment of Chair / Deputy Chair Roles.
• Saleyards Consultative Committee - Terms of Reference, Appointment of Chair and Deputy Chair Roles and EOI Community Representative.
• Corowa, Howlong and Mulwala Flood Risk Management Study and Plan Grant reference number 2024/FMP/0052.

Director Engineering Services Reports:

• Report on the progress of the Works Program - January 2025.
• Corowa Aerodrome Service Review.
• Update on the new waste and recycling collection contract.
• Closure of the Landfill at Corowa Waste Management Centre.
• Update on the Speed Zone change for Redlands Road, Corowa.
• RFT 2024-215 - Upgrade of Federation Way, Daysdale - Open Report.

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What happened at the January 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 January meeting held in Urana:

General Manager’s Reports:

• Disclosure of Interest Returns for Councillors - New Councillors (initial return).
• Code of Meeting Practice - Recommended for Adoption.
• Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy - Recommended for Adoption.
• NSW Government Model Code of Meeting changes - Update and further consultation opportunity.
• Draft Health Position Statement - Council and the Regional Business Chamber.
• Proposal to move the 2025 October and November Ordinary Council Meeting dates.
• Resolutions completed since the last meeting.
• Diabetes Regional Education, Access and Management (DREAM) Initiative.
• General Manager Performance Agreement 2024-25 - Finalisation of Key Performance Indicators - Confidential.

Deputy General Manager’s Reports:

• Financial Performance Report as at 31 December 2024.
• 2024/2025 Integrated Planning and Reporting: Revised Long Term Financial Plan 2024 – 2034, Delivery Program 2023 – 2026 and Operational Plan 2024 – 2025. 
• Audit Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) - Draft Meeting Minutes 13 December 2024.

Director Planning Place and Sustainability Reports:

• Updated Local Orders Policy - Keeping of Animals and Birds for Consideration for Public Consultation.
• Updated Companion Animal Management Plan for Consideration for Public Consultation.
• Discontinuance of Class 1 proceedings Land and Environment Court NSW Tango Projects Pty Limited Case Number 2024/260530 for Deemed Refusal. 

Director Engineering Services Reports:

• Report on the progress of the Works Program - December 2024.
• Draft Strategic Asset Management Plan 2025-2035.
• Budget Adjustment - Natural Disaster Assistance Arrangements - AGRN 1034 - NSW Floods - September 2022. 

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