Harden News

The Harden Shire Community Based Heritage Study is on track to deliver a draft thematic history of the Shire by Mid November.  The draft will examine how the history of Harden Shire fits into a set criterion of themes as identified by the NSW Heritage Office. 

Reviewing the draft and providing community input is very important; as a community it is our job to correct any errors or oversights, fill in any missing gaps in the draft and provide additional information that helps tell the historical story of Harden Shire. 

The historian undertaking the Study visited Harden Shire in early July to gather information and was very impressed with the level and amount of information we have available locally.  This information is currently being checked against the central archives in Sydney and any inconsistencies or gaps identified and researched. 

Once this assessment is finalised, reviewed and the Historian, Community Committee and Council are satisfied that the data is correct, the next stage of the study will commence.  This will involve the production of a list of items or places that have a historical significance.

Ultimately, once the Study is complete this document will become quite powerful in assisting Council and the Community source grant funding for restoration and protection of historical sites, as well as being able to assess the impact of new development on these sites. more ..

Jugiong Journal - 14 Aug 2008
Newletter for the residents of Jugiong and surrounding areas. more ..

Mayoral Message- 11 August 08 - 11 Aug 2008
RECYLING HITS HARDEN MURRUMBURRAH

By now all residents of Harden-Murrumburrah who are on the kerbside domestic waste collection service should have received their new red lidded bin. It is important that you read the letter that comes with the new bin, as it contains all the information you need to commence this new service. If you are still having difficulty in understanding what you are supposed to do, please make sure you contact Council for assistance.

For the Villages of Galong and Jugiong, recycling bins will be introduced at the Transfer Stations shortly, along with the new supervised hours of operation. These will be advertised prior to commencement, with a trial period also to be included.

Once again I would like to thank the members of the Recycling Focus Group for the tremendous effort they contributed towards the development of this service. more ..

Information Brochure Correction - 07 Aug 2008
Page 11 of the 2008/09 Council Information Brochure contains a printing error in the rating structure adopted by Council for the 2008/09 Rating year. more ..

Business Paper June 08 - 13 Jun 2008
The Business Paper for the June 08 meeting of Council is now available. It can be downloaded at http://www.harden.nsw.gov.au/council/3578/16949.html more ..

Murrumburrah Mercury - 28 May 2008
Murrumburrah High School's current Newsletter can be viewed on this page. more ..

Water Restrictions Reduced to Level 1 - 17 Mar 2008
Council has reviewed the Shire’s water usage over the last few months.  Residents must be congratulated for the efforts expended in reducing water usage and creating much needed water savings for our community! more ..

Community Relations Commission Awards for Volunteering - 03 Dec 2007
The Annual CRC Awards for Volunteering honour those individuals in NSW whose tireless community service has enhanced the cultural and social wellbeing of their migrant communities. The purpose of these awards is to highlight the cultural diversity of those undertaking voluntary work and to foster a greater understanding of the value of their contributions.

NSW recognises the crucial role that volunteering plays in social cohesion and community building. It is a great asset for the State. more ..

Water Restrictions reduced to Level 3 - 27 Nov 2007
Council at its November 2007 meeting resolved to reduce water restrictions to Level 3 on the back of a further increase in town water allocation from the Minister for Climate Change, Environment and Water.  more ..

Temporary Child Care Arrangements - 23 Nov 2007
Many hours of work by dedicated locals and Department of Community Services (DoCS) staff is on the way to paying off for the residents of Harden Shire. more ..

Media Release - Katrina Hodgkinson, MP - 09 Nov 2007
Media Release - 1 November 2007 - Katrina Hodgkinson MP more ..

Community Initiatives Funding Program - 09 Nov 2007
Harden Shire Council is calling for applications for its Community Initiatives Funding Program for distribution during the 2008 calendar year. more ..

Water Usage Tariff Clarification - 01 Nov 2007

Council recently forwarded user pays water accounts for the first quarter of the 2007/08 financial year. These accounts contain a printing error on the reverse side showing incorrect water pricing rates.