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Council Fees & Charges - Rates
Rates and charges may be made by four instalments, due at
the end of August, November, February and May annually.
Reminder notices will be sent for each instalment, thirty days
before the due date. If you do not wish to pay rates by
instalments, payment in full must be made by the first
instalment date.
There are three payment options:
1. Post: Cheques/money orders made payable to
Carrathool Shire Council.
2. In person: Goolgowi Shire Office, 9-11 Cobram Street,
or Hillston District Office, 139-145 High Street.
3. BPAY: Biller Code 908863. The reference number is
shown on your notice/invoice.
If you are experiencing difficulties paying your rates, please
contact the Rates Officer on (02) 6965 1900 so arrangements
can be made and to avoid legal action.
Water Potable water is available for residents of Hillston,
Goolgowi, Merriwagga and Carrathool. Council is currently
working towards supplying potable water to residents of
Rankins Springs. Ratepayers are charged for their water on a
user pay system. This includes a fixed annual connection fee.
These charges vary depending on your location within the
shire. For further information on water charges, please
contact Carrathool Shire Council’s Manager Water & Sewer.
Garbage and Tips Council provides a garbage collection service for Hillston, Merriwagga and Goolgowi. Collection occurs
Tuesday mornings for Hillston, and on Thursday mornings for Goolgowi & Merriwagga. Residents of
Carrathool and Rankins Springs can utilise waste depots in close proximity to these townships. Garbage
collection and tip access levies are charged with rate charges.
Development Applications Most structures require Council development consent and should you be considering building please
contact Council’s Director Planning and Environment for advice on this process.
Trees Trees within Carrathool Shire may be covered by Council’s Tree Preservation Order. Should you be
considering removing or pruning you should contact Council for further advice.
Companion Animals All dogs and cats living in urban areas must be registered in NSW according to the Companion Animals
Act. If you are moving to the Shire from another state then you must register your dog or cat by visiting
the shire offices in Goolgowi or Hillston. Please note all dogs and cats must be micro chipped prior to
registration.
Land For Sale Carrathool Shire Council currently has no residential land for sale in Hillston or Goolgowi. Further
releases may occur in the early part of 2016. Contact Council for further information.
Council Corner - Newsletter Council Corner is a monthly newsletter distributed by Carrathool Shire Council to all its residents and
ratepayers. It includes information on events, council operations, council meetings and general
information on the Shire. Community Groups are encouraged to contribute dates for the calendar.
Rural Fire Service Carrathool Shire is part of the Northern Riverina Fire District. Permits are required for burning off during
the annual declared bushfire season. Persons must notify the Fire Control Centre on 6966 7800, not later
than 2 pm on the day of the burn of all details on the permit. There is no burning on weekends or public
holidays. There is also no burning from Christmas Eve till the next working day after News Years day. If a
Total Fire Ban Day is declared for the Northern Riverina District, this applies to the Carrathool Shire, and
permits are suspended for the duration of the Total Fire Ban. For further information, please contact the
MIA District Fire Control Centre on 6966 7800, Monday-Friday 9 am to 5 pm.
COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS
Carrathool Shire Council
9-11 Cobram Street
Goolgowi NSW 2652
Postal Address:
PO Box 12 Goolgowi NSW 2652
Phone: (02) 6965 1900
Fax: (02) 6965 1379
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/carrathoolshirecouncil
www.facebook.com/carrathoolshire.tourism
Hillston District Office
139-145 High Street
Hillston NSW 2675
Phone: (02) 6961 7600
Fax: (02) 6961 7617
The shire offices are open
8.30 am - 4.15 pm Monday to Friday.
Library
Carrathool Shire Council’s W.G. Parker Memorial Library is located on the corner of High
and McGee Streets Hillston. The current library complex was opened in 2005. It consists
of a meeting room, public toilets, offices for rental, Centrelink access centre, TAFE
Riverina Institute video conferencing facilities, local studies room, youth room, computer
room, children’s play area and the main library. Wifi access is available 24/7. A mobile
library service visits schools and villages within the Shire each month.
Carrathool Shire is a member of the Western Riverina Community Library. The Library is
open weekdays 9.30 am to 5.00 pm and Saturdays 9.30 am to 12.00 pm.
Phone: 02 6967 2503. Email: [email protected]
Carrathool Shire Council Multi-Service Outlet
Carrathool Shire Council Multi Service Outlet provides support services for all residents of
Carrathool Shire.
The National Respite Care Program (NRCP) (Centre Base Support) is held Monday's at the
Hillston Shire Office and Wednesday's at the Goolgowi CWA Hall and organised social
trips.
My Aged Care Assessment can be organised by the MSO Coordinator for Support.
Phone: (02) 6961 7600
Pools
Council operates public swimming pools in Goolgowi and Hillston. The pools
are open from November to March annually. Both pools are twenty five metre
pools and each has a toddler pool. Season family and individual passes are
available to purchase from Council.
Carrathool Shire Council Carrathool Shire Council
About Carrathool Shire
Carrathool Shire Council is located on the western plains of New South Wales
approximately 700 kilometres south-west of Sydney, 550 kilometres north of Melbourne
and is also situated in close proximity to the regional centre of Griffith.
Carrathool Shire is a predominantly rural area, made up of the town of Hillston and the
surrounding villages of Goolgowi, Merriwagga, Rankins Springs and Carrathool. Each
community is unique and has a point of difference. The major town of Hillston is located on
the Lachlan River.
The Shire encompasses a total land area of about 19,000 square kilometres and has a
population of approximately 2,587 people. The rural land is used largely for agriculture and
horticulture, particularly sheep and cattle grazing and cotton and rice growing. Citrus and
other fruits, nut, olives and vegetables also contribute strongly to the local economy.
Carrathool is named from an Aboriginal word meaning “Native Companion”. The original
inhabitants of the Carrathool area were the Wiradjuri Aboriginal people.
Carrathool Shire prides itself as a safe and friendly place to live and work.
Carrathool Shire Council’s vision is to protect and promote quality of life with economic
development and environmental sensitivity.
Council’s mission is to provide the community of Carrathool Shire with cost effective
works, services and planning, fundamental to the progression of quality of life.
Respite Domestic Assistance Community Transport
Social Support Meals On Wheels HRT Health Related
Personal Care Brokered Support CTL Transport for 65 yrs +
Home Maintenance (Lawns) and Home
Modification
CTP Isolated Transport (Social
and Shopping)
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Council Fees & Charges - Rates
Rates and charges may be made by four instalments, due at
the end of August, November, February and May annually.
Reminder notices will be sent for each instalment, thirty days
before the due date. If you do not wish to pay rates by
instalments, payment in full must be made by the first
instalment date.
There are three payment options:
1. Post: Cheques/money orders made payable to
Carrathool Shire Council.
2. In person: Goolgowi Shire Office, 9-11 Cobram Street,
or Hillston District Office, 139-145 High Street.
3. BPAY: Biller Code 908863. The reference number is
shown on your notice/invoice.
If you are experiencing difficulties paying your rates, please
contact the Rates Officer on (02) 6965 1900 so arrangements
can be made and to avoid legal action.
Water Potable water is available for residents of Hillston,
Goolgowi, Merriwagga and Carrathool. Council is currently
working towards supplying potable water to residents of
Rankins Springs. Ratepayers are charged for their water on a
user pay system. This includes a fixed annual connection fee.
These charges vary depending on your location within the
shire. For further information on water charges, please
contact Carrathool Shire Council’s Manager Water & Sewer.
Garbage and Tips Council provides a garbage collection service for Hillston, Merriwagga and Goolgowi. Collection occurs
Tuesday mornings for Hillston, and on Thursday mornings for Goolgowi & Merriwagga. Residents of
Carrathool and Rankins Springs can utilise waste depots in close proximity to these townships. Garbage
collection and tip access levies are charged with rate charges.
Development Applications Most structures require Council development consent and should you be considering building please
contact Council’s Director Planning and Environment for advice on this process.
Trees Trees within Carrathool Shire may be covered by Council’s Tree Preservation Order. Should you be
considering removing or pruning you should contact Council for further advice.
Companion Animals All dogs and cats living in urban areas must be registered in NSW according to the Companion Animals
Act. If you are moving to the Shire from another state then you must register your dog or cat by visiting
the shire offices in Goolgowi or Hillston. Please note all dogs and cats must be micro chipped prior to
registration.
Land For Sale Carrathool Shire Council currently has no residential land for sale in Hillston or Goolgowi. Further
releases may occur in the early part of 2016. Contact Council for further information.
Council Corner - Newsletter Council Corner is a monthly newsletter distributed by Carrathool Shire Council to all its residents and
ratepayers. It includes information on events, council operations, council meetings and general
information on the Shire. Community Groups are encouraged to contribute dates for the calendar.
Rural Fire Service Carrathool Shire is part of the Northern Riverina Fire District. Permits are required for burning off during
the annual declared bushfire season. Persons must notify the Fire Control Centre on 6966 7800, not later
than 2 pm on the day of the burn of all details on the permit. There is no burning on weekends or public
holidays. There is also no burning from Christmas Eve till the next working day after News Years day. If a
Total Fire Ban Day is declared for the Northern Riverina District, this applies to the Carrathool Shire, and
permits are suspended for the duration of the Total Fire Ban. For further information, please contact the
MIA District Fire Control Centre on 6966 7800, Monday-Friday 9 am to 5 pm.
COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS
Carrathool Shire Council
9-11 Cobram Street
Goolgowi NSW 2652
Postal Address:
PO Box 12 Goolgowi NSW 2652
Phone: (02) 6965 1900
Fax: (02) 6965 1379
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/carrathoolshirecouncil
www.facebook.com/carrathoolshire.tourism
Hillston District Office
139-145 High Street
Hillston NSW 2675
Phone: (02) 6961 7600
Fax: (02) 6961 7617
The shire offices are open
8.30 am - 4.15 pm Monday to Friday.
Library
Carrathool Shire Council’s W.G. Parker Memorial Library is located on the corner of High
and McGee Streets Hillston. The current library complex was opened in 2005. It consists
of a meeting room, public toilets, offices for rental, Centrelink access centre, TAFE
Riverina Institute video conferencing facilities, local studies room, youth room, computer
room, children’s play area and the main library. Wifi access is available 24/7. A mobile
library service visits schools and villages within the Shire each month.
Carrathool Shire is a member of the Western Riverina Community Library. The Library is
open weekdays 9.30 am to 5.00 pm and Saturdays 9.30 am to 12.00 pm.
Phone: 02 6967 2503. Email: [email protected]
Carrathool Shire Council Multi-Service Outlet
Carrathool Shire Council Multi Service Outlet provides support services for all residents of
Carrathool Shire.
The National Respite Care Program (NRCP) (Centre Base Support) is held Monday's at the
Hillston Shire Office and Wednesday's at the Goolgowi CWA Hall and organised social
trips.
My Aged Care Assessment can be organised by the MSO Coordinator for Support.
Phone: (02) 6961 7600
Pools
Council operates public swimming pools in Goolgowi and Hillston. The pools
are open from November to March annually. Both pools are twenty five metre
pools and each has a toddler pool. Season family and individual passes are
available to purchase from Council.
Carrathool Shire Council Carrathool Shire Council
About Carrathool Shire
Carrathool Shire Council is located on the western plains of New South Wales
approximately 700 kilometres south-west of Sydney, 550 kilometres north of Melbourne
and is also situated in close proximity to the regional centre of Griffith.
Carrathool Shire is a predominantly rural area, made up of the town of Hillston and the
surrounding villages of Goolgowi, Merriwagga, Rankins Springs and Carrathool. Each
community is unique and has a point of difference. The major town of Hillston is located on
the Lachlan River.
The Shire encompasses a total land area of about 19,000 square kilometres and has a
population of approximately 2,587 people. The rural land is used largely for agriculture and
horticulture, particularly sheep and cattle grazing and cotton and rice growing. Citrus and
other fruits, nut, olives and vegetables also contribute strongly to the local economy.
Carrathool is named from an Aboriginal word meaning “Native Companion”. The original
inhabitants of the Carrathool area were the Wiradjuri Aboriginal people.
Carrathool Shire prides itself as a safe and friendly place to live and work.
Carrathool Shire Council’s vision is to protect and promote quality of life with economic
development and environmental sensitivity.
Council’s mission is to provide the community of Carrathool Shire with cost effective
works, services and planning, fundamental to the progression of quality of life.
Respite Domestic Assistance Community Transport
Social Support Meals On Wheels HRT Health Related
Personal Care Brokered Support CTL Transport for 65 yrs +
Home Maintenance (Lawns) and Home
Modification
CTP Isolated Transport (Social
and Shopping)
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Telecommunications within
Carrathool Shire
Both Hillston and Goolgowi have
access to ADSL broadband with the
villages able to connect via satellite
or limited wireless networks.
Wireless NBN has been scheduled
for parts of the region in 2016.
3G mobile network is available
across most of the Shire with
several areas still experiencing
black spots.
A selection of commercial,
community and National AM/FM
radio services are received across
the shire. Most of the shire receives
digital television coverage with
Foxte l p rovid ing Pay TV
services via satellite.
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HILLSTON
Hillston is the largest town in the Carrathool Shire. It was settled in 1863 on the banks
of the Lachlan River and celebrated its sesqui-centenary in 2013. It is a rich
agricultural centre, supplying food and fibre to the Australian and export markets. The
township has a long main street with various shops, and there are two well maintained
parks that provide picnic areas with a view of the river. Hillston’s booming
agricultural industry has increased the towns multiculturalism adding to the richness of
the town.
Education: Hillston Central School (K-12) and St Josephs Primary School (K-6)
Churches: Anglican, Baptist, Catholic and Uniting Churches
Health Services:
Home and Community Care (HACC located at the Hillston District
Office), Hillston Medical Centre, Community Health Centre, Hillston
Pharmacy, Lachlan Lodge Aged Care Home and Redbank Retirement
Village
Sport, Leisure and Recreation:
Community Centre, Swimming Pool, Outdoor Gym, Skate Park, Golf
Course, Hillston Ex-Servicemen’s Club, Hillston Showgrounds &
Racecourse, Red Dust & Paddy Melons Gallery and Lake Woorabinda
(Man made lake for water skiing, swimming and bushwalking)
GOOLGOWI The village of Goolgowi is located only fifty kilometres from the City of Griffith.
Situated at the crossroads of the Mid Western Highway and Kidman Way, Goolgowi
has all the basic services and offers a relaxed lifestyle whilst only being a half hour
drive from a major centre.
Goolgowi was settled in 1925, following the development of the railway line between
Griffith and Hillston. Located in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, Goolgowi is
essentially a wheat farming and grazing area, however in the past decade the industry
has diversified to include olives, walnuts, grapes, lettuce, a prime cattle feedlot and is
currently experiencing a high level of agribusiness and associated developments.
Goolgowi is the headquarters of Carrathool Shire Council.
Education: Goolgowi Public School (K-6), High School students travel by bus to
Griffith or Leeton.
Churches: Anglican, Catholic and Uniting Churches
Sport, Leisure and Recreation:
Swimming Pool, Quarter Court & Outdoor Gym, Goolgowi Recreation
Ground, Golf Course and Goolgowi Ex-Servicemen’s Club.
SHIRE FACTS ABS Resident Shire Population 2,587 (Census 2011)
Height above sea level 123 metres
Area of Shire 18,940 km2
January Mean Minimum Temperature 18.4c
January Mean Maximum Temperature 33.4c
July Mean Minimum Temperature 3.8c
July Mean Maximum Temperature 14.9c
Average Annual Rainfall 370.4 mm
Employment
Total labour force: 1,359
Unemployment rate: 4.1%
Service
Hillston Goolgowi Merriwagga Carrathool Rankins
Springs
Hospital Yes
Police Yes Yes Yes
Public Toilets Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Accommodation
Caravan Park Yes Yes Yes Yes
Motel Yes Yes Yes
Hotel Yes Yes Yes
Backpackers Yes
Petrol/Diesel Yes Yes Yes
Mechanical Yes Yes Yes
Food Supplies Yes Yes Yes Yes
Restaurant Yes Yes Yes Yes
Banking Yes
Eftpos Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Post Office Yes Yes Community Community Yes
Tourist Information Yes Yes
Playground Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
MERRIWAGGA
The village of Merriwagga is home to the legend of the Black Stump, and the tallest bar
in the southern hemisphere. Merriwagga is situated 40 kilometres south of Hillston, and
20 kilometres north of Goolgowi on the Kidman Way. The village was gazetted in 1924
following the opening of the railway line.
Education: Nil - students travel by bus to Goolgowi or Hillston.
Churches: Catholic (monthly) and Uniting Churches (bi-monthly)
Sport, Leisure and Recreation: Tennis Courts and Golf Course
CARRATHOOL
The village of Carrathool is steeped in history as the original headquarters of the
Carrathool Shire Council, it is located only a short distance from the picturesque
Murrumbidgee River. Originally located on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River,
during the 1850’s Carrathool was one of the earliest river port towns. In 1882 a new
village was established two miles north of the river.
For one weekend a year the village comes alive for the Carrathool ‘Best of the Bough
Shed’ Races. Over two thousand people attend this historic race meet.
Education: Carrathool Public School (K-6) High School students travel by bus to Hay.
Churches: Anglican Church
Sport, Leisure and Recreation:
Carrathool Racecourse, Jack McClure Oval & Clubrooms, Tennis Courts,
Pinkers Beach and the Murrumbidgee River
RANKINS SPRINGS Rankins Springs is a small village set in the middle of the Conapaira Ranges between
Goolgowi and West Wyalong, established in 1870. Located only sixty-five kilometres
from Griffith, Rankins Springs is well known for its friendly people and community
spirit. The village is situated on the Mid Western Highway and with its shady green
parks is a popular resting place for travellers.
In October Rankins Springs comes alive with its Birds of the Bush Festival that attracts
tourists and avid bird watchers.
Education: Rankins Springs Public School (K-6) High School students travel by bus to
Griffith or Leeton
Churches: Anglican, Baptist, Catholic and Uniting Churches
Sport, Leisure and Recreation:
Rankins Springs Recreation Ground, Golf Club, Pony Club, Birds of the
Bush - Bird Hides and the Cocoparra National Park is located 45 km from
Rankins Springs.
Occupation by Category
Managers 439
Labourers 214
Machinery Operators And Drivers 166
Clerical and Administrative Workers 114
Technicians and Trades Workers 113
Professionals 109
Community and Personal Service Workers 95
Sales Workers 38
ANNUAL EVENTS Hillston Outback Triathlon - March
Carrathool Races - March
Hillston Races - April
Hook Line and Sinker Fishing Festival - August
Merriwagga Spring Fair Luncheon - September
Hillston Show - September
Rankins Springs Birds of the Bush Festival - October
Carrathool Flower Show - October
Carrathool Camp Draft - November