Leeton Shire Council

07/09/2026

Transport for NSW is encouraging community groups in Leeton Shire to apply for a Community Road Safety Grant!

Grants between $5,000 and $30,000 are available to community, charity or not-for-profit organisations to support road safety in local communities.

🔗 To find out more, check eligibility or apply, please visit: www.transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/community/community-grants

⏰ Applications close at 4pm on Monday, 28 September 2026

07/09/2026

Council wishes to remind residents that extensive stormwater maintenance and inspection works will be undertaken within the Leeton township in September.

The project forms part of Council's ongoing stormwater asset management program and will include heavy cleaning of stormwater pipelines, tree root cutting and removal, robotic cutting of obstructions within pipelines and CCTV inspections of stormwater infrastructure.

🛣️ Location:
Various locations within the Leeton township. Residents may notice specialised vehicles, traffic control measures, and work crews operating in the vicinity of stormwater pits and pipelines.

📆 Duration:
7 - 18 September 2026, weather permitting

🚧 Reason:
To allow contractor Pipe Management Australia to carry out extensive stormwater maintenance and inspection works. These works are being undertaken to improve the condition and performance of Council's stormwater network, identify defects, and assist in the planning of future rehabilitation and replacement works. The inspections will provide valuable information on the condition of underground drainage assets and help Council prioritise maintenance and renewal programs.

Council thanks residents for their patience and cooperation while these important maintenance works are completed.

☎️ If you require further information, please phone Council on 6953 0911.

07/09/2026

📢 We're hiring: Asset Inspector 📢

We are seeking a motivated, suitably qualified and experienced individual to fill this important role at Council.

⚒️ The applicant will possess a minimum of four (4) years' practical experience in the field managing infrastructure assets, a Cert IV certificate in a relevant trade or extensive experience in a relevant field, and must possess and maintain a Class C Drivers Licence.

💼 The role is graded at Grade 11 in Council’s salary system ($77,776.40 - $87,100.00 per annum), depending upon qualifications and experience, plus 12% superannuation.

🗓️ This position is full-time - 70 hours per fortnight worked with one (1) rostered day off per month OR 70 hours per fortnight worked with one (1) rostered day off per fortnight

🔗 For more information and to apply please visit https://bit.ly/LSCJobsAssetInspectorSept26 or contact Luke Tedesco, Executive Manager Utilities, Environment & Emergency Services, on (02) 6953 0602.

⏰ Applications close Sunday, 20 September 2026.

04/09/2026

Council's next Ordinary Meeting will be held on Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 6.30pm in the Council Chambers (📍 23-25 Chelmsford Place, Leeton).

A public forum will be held at 6pm – members of the public may apply to address Council on a specific agenda item. For further information, please visit Council’s website or email [email protected]. https://bit.ly/LSCApplyToAddressCouncil

Items on the agenda to consider are:
🟦 Investment Report - July 2026
🟦 Council's Privacy Governance Framework - Public Exhibition
🟦 Annual Disclosure of Interest Returns by Councillors & Designated Persons - 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026

🗎 To review the full agenda for the August 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting, please visit https://bit.ly/LSCMinutesAndAgendas.

🎥 The meeting and public forum will be livestreamed to Facebook and YouTube and a recording will be uploaded to Council's website and YouTube channel the day after the meeting. Community members are also encouraged to attend and view the meeting live from the public gallery.

04/09/2026

Council is seeking a motivated and skilled Horticultural Tradesperson to join our Open Space and Recreation Team.

⚒️ The applicant will have a Trade Certificate in Horticulture/Parks and Gardens or equivalent, with at least 12 months' relevant work experience.

💼 The role is graded at Grade 7 in Council’s salary system ($1,250 to $1,393 per week), depending upon qualifications and experience, plus 12% superannuation.

🗓️ This position is full-time – 38 hours per week with a fortnightly Rostered Day Off.

🔗 For more information and to apply please visit https://bit.ly/LSCJobsHortTradespersonSep or contact Justin Davidson, Open Space & Recreation Coordinator, on 0428 970 143.

⏰ Applications close Wednesday, 23 September 2026.

04/09/2026

📢 We're hiring: Asset Management & GIS Coordinator 📢

We are seeking a motivated, suitably qualified and experienced individual to fill this important role at Council.

⚒️ A degree in Asset Management or equivalent tertiary qualifications with a minimum of five years' relevant work experience.
💼 The role is graded at Grade 15 in Council's salary system ($96,933.20 to $108,570.80 per annum) plus 12% superannuation will be offered depending on qualifications and experience.
🗓️ This position is Full-time - 70 hours per fortnight worked with one (1) rostered day off per month OR 70 hours per fortnight worked with one (1) rostered day off per fortnight.

🔗 For more information and to apply please visit https://bit.ly/LSCJobsAssetManageGISCoord or contact Luke Tedesco, Executive Manager Utilities, Environment & Emergency Services, on (02) 6953 0602.

⏰ Applications close Wednesday, 16 September 2026.

04/09/2026

✍️The Murrumbidgee Short Story Competition is back for 2026!

Western Riverina Arts is inviting writers to get their ideas together and get writing, with entries now open for this year's competition.

A new National Regional and Remote Writers category has also been introduced for 2026.

⏰ Entries close midnight on Sunday, 4 October 2026

🔗 For more information and how to apply, please see below or visit: https://bit.ly/MurrumbidgeeShortStoryComp

The Murrumbidgee Short Story Competition is on again for 2026!

Entries are now open so get your ideas together, your keys clacking and get writing.

This year we are also excited to announce a new category -National Regional and Remote Writers

For all the information and how to apply visit the link below:

https://www.westrivarts.com.au/westernriverinaarts/2026/8/24/murrumbidgee-short-story-competition-2026

03/09/2026

Council is pleased to share the sixth video in a new series designed to keep our community informed about Council's Financial Sustainability Journey.

In each video, we'll explore a different aspect of the process to help explain the challenges, opportunities and decisions ahead.

🔗 For more information on Council's financial sustainability journey please visit:
https://www.leeton.nsw.gov.au/Your-Council/Council-News/Project-Updates/Financial-Sustainability-Review

03/09/2026

Yesterday marked an important occasion: Early Childhood Educators’ Day! 🌱

Council extends its heartfelt thanks to the dedicated educators at the Leeton Early Learning Centre, whose care, creativity and commitment help local children learn, grow and thrive every day.

This year’s celebration is especially meaningful as the Centre marks four decades of supporting Leeton’s children and families.

Don’t miss your final opportunity to explore Growing Together: 40 Years of Leeton Early Learning Centre at the Leeton Museum and Art Gallery before the exhibition wraps up this Saturday, 5 September 2026.

03/09/2026

Please note the closure of the Salvation Army Leeton Tip shop this Sunday (6 September 2026) for Father's Day. The Tip Shop will open on Friday and Saturday, and revert back to normal trading days next week. For more information please see below ⤵️