midwestern.nsw.gov.au | NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 1 Mid-Western Region New Residents Guide
2 NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE | midwestern.nsw.gov.au CONTENTS
midwestern.nsw.gov.au | NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 3 Welcome................................................................................................. 4 Welcome to the Mid-Western Region 4 Our region..............................................................................................6 Mudgee 6 Gulgong 6 Rylstone 7 Kandos 7 Household essentials.......................................................................8 Waste 9 Rates........................................................................................................ 10 Rates 11 How to pay your rates 11 Water 11 Property................................................................................................ 12 Planning and Building 12 Facilities................................................................................................. 14 Libraries 14 Pets 14 Saleyards 14 Art and culture..................................................................................16 Mudgee Arts Precinct 17 Public art collection 17 Town Hall Cinema 17 Family fun............................................................................................18 Swimming pools 18 Mudgee Water Park 18 Venues for hire..................................................................................20 Showgrounds 20 Halls 20 Amenities............................................................................................. 22 Gulgong Adventure Playground 23 Playgrounds and skate parks 23 Parents room 23 Recreation............................................................................................ 24 Glen Willow 25 Sporting fields 25 Events..................................................................................................... 26 Flavours of Mudgee 27 The home of football 27 Australia Day 27 Supporting our community.....................................................28 Family Day Care 28 Meals on Wheels 28 Mudgee Community Transport 28 Want to volunteer? 28 Roads and transport......................................................................30 Driving 30 Mudgee Airport 30 TrainLink services 30 Get in touch........................................................................................32 Work with us 32 Report a problem 32 Key contacts.......................................................................................34 // Lawson Park, Mudgee Mid-Western Regional Council acknowledges the Wiradjuri people, the traditional custodians of the Wiradjuri Nation. We acknowledge their Elders past, present and future. We also acknowledge people from other nations and language groups who have now made the Mid-Western Region their home, along with the descendants of the Wiradjuri Nation.
4 NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE | midwestern.nsw.gov.au Welcome to the Mid-Western Region We’re excited to welcome you to our dynamic and vibrant community brimming in lifestyle attractions, culinary delights and investment opportunities. Add to this a four-season climate, picturesque scenery, fine wine, locally grown food and a real community with heart and soul; we have a perfect lifestyle envied by others. The Mid-Western Region covers an area of more than 8,700 square kilometres and includes the historic towns of Mudgee, Gulgong, Rylstone and Kandos, in addition to many rural villages. The region stretches from the Wollemi National Park in the east to Lake Burrendong in the west, the Goulburn River National Park in the north and to the Macquarie and Turon Rivers in the south. The Mid-Western Region has the best of metropolitan style conveniences, whilst maintaining the safe, clean, affordable, comfortable and convenient lifestyle of a friendly country community. We offer jobs and business opportunities in a number of industries, including agriculture, viticulture, tourism and mining. The quality and diversity of the local labour force provides the region with a real competitive edge. Our commercial, residential and retail diversity all make our region a great place to live. There are open spaces, parks, sporting facilities, outdoor activities and a large number of events to enjoy. Local markets celebrate our culture, providing fresh local food, craft and gifts for sale. There are activities for the kids and a range of entertainment for the whole family. Connect with us | 2024 EDITION Website midwestern.nsw.gov.au Facebook @MWRCouncil Instagram @choosemudgeeregion YouTube Mid-Western Regional Council LinkedIn Mid-Western Regional Council TikTok @MWRCouncil Visit Choose Mudgee Region for more in depth information on living, working, investing and visiting the region
midwestern.nsw.gov.au | NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 5 WELCOME POPULATION 25,921 AREA 8,752.3km2 JOBS 13,181 Mudgee Rylstone Kandos Gulgong
6 NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE | midwestern.nsw.gov.au OUR REGION Gulgong’s narrow bent streets and high footpaths featured on the Australian ten dollar note for many years. The township was founded in the gold rush era when an estimated 20,000 people flocked to the area. Whilst the streetscapes and heritage buildings haven’t changed much since the late 1800s, you’ll find a progressive and passionate community eager to welcome visitors and share their stories. Taste modern local produce from a range of coffee shops and dining experiences. Each year iconic events including the Henry Lawson Festival, Gulgong Gold and Mining Festival and Gulgong Show are held. You can also find hidden treasures and local produce at the monthly Gulgong Markets. Gulgong // Cnr Church and Market Streets, Mudgee // Mayne Street, Gulgong Mudgee is the epitome of a modern country town. Its spectacular architecture and tree-lined streets are complemented by contemporary food and shopping experiences. From the fertile farmland surrounds comes great local produce available at cafés and restaurants in town, farm gate tours and cellar doors. Mudgee is the third largest grape-producing region in NSW, with its history of winemaking dating back to the 1850s. Many ‘tree changers’ now call Mudgee home, taking advantage of the convenient and affordable lifestyle opportunities. With a range of breathtaking natural attractions, fine wine and fresh local produce, Mudgee has events to excite, an impressive boutique shopping precinct, family-friendly activities and picturesque streetscapes. Mudgee
midwestern.nsw.gov.au | NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 7 In the rustic heritage town of Rylstone via the famous Bylong Valley Way, a broad range of tasty modern food awaits. Fast becoming known for its wineries, yum cha and olive estates, Rylstone is sure to impress the fussiest of foodies. All this, coupled with some of the most spectacular scenery in the region, guarantees you will be surprised and delighted with what you find. Rylstone’s charming 19th century photogenic streetscape was settled in the 1830s, making it one of the oldest settlements west of the Great Dividing Range. The town also acts as a gateway to the World Heritage-listed Wollemi National Park and the beautiful Bylong Valley, boasting sandstone rock cliffs and breathtaking vistas. Rylstone OUR REGION Once a private village and home to the largest cement works in the southern hemisphere, Kandos has an eclectic array of unique businesses and creative artisans, making it a place like no other. Enterprising locals have come up with plenty of ways to welcome new residents. The town’s working class heritage has not been lost and can be explored at the Kandos Museum and Visitor Information Centre. The town is just a stone’s throw from Dunns Swamp, which was originally built to provide water for the Kandos Cement Works, which provided the cement that built the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Kandos is a great base to explore this popular camping and picnic area within the Wollemi National Park. Kandos // Louee Street, Rylstone // Angus Avenue, Kandos
8 NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE | midwestern.nsw.gov.au OUSEHOLD SSENTIALS HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS
midwestern.nsw.gov.au | NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 9 WASTE FACILITIES AND RURAL WASTE TRANSFER STATIONS Council operates three urban waste facilities (Mudgee, Gulgong and Kandos), and 12 rural waste transfer stations. Rural waste transfer stations are for residents who do not receive a kerbside collection service to dispose of household waste and recycling. Domestic waste and recycling materials are transported to the Mudgee Waste Facility for landfill or sorting and processing. Mudgee Waste Facility 31 Blain Rd, Caerleon (off Hill End Rd), Mudgee Mon–Fri 8am to 5.30pm; Sat–Sun 8am to 5pm Contact | 6378 2770 Gulgong Waste Facility 62 Mineshaft Lane, Gulgong Mon–Fri 8am to 4.30pm; Sat–Sun 8am to 5pm Contact | 0419 261 488 Kandos Waste Facility 110 Kandos Tip Road, Kandos Mon–Fri 8am to 4.30pm; Sat–Sun 8am to 5pm Contact | 0428 490 100 Mid-Western Regional Council undertakes kerbside collection as well as operating waste facilities and rural waste transfer stations. A four bin system is in place in Mudgee, Gulgong, Rylstone, Kandos and the villages of Charbon and Clandulla. For more information on what to put in each bin, collection days in your neighbourhood, and transfer stations visit Council’s website. Waste FOOD AND GARDEN WASTE RECYCLING PAPER AND CARDBOARD LANDFILL Visit Council’s bins and waste page for more information
10 NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE | midwestern.nsw.gov.au ATES RATES
midwestern.nsw.gov.au | NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 11 How to pay your rates An Annual Rates and Charges Notice is issued to each property in July with instalment reminder notices issued in October, January and April. Rates are payable in quarterly instalments due in August, November, February and May. If you elect to pay by quarterly amounts, individual notices will be issued at least one month prior to these dates. Should you wish to pay in full, payment must be received by the date of the first instalment. Pay: Online via Council’s website BPAY Direct Debit Through any Australia Post Office. Please ensure you take your Rates and Charges or Water Consumption Notice with you. Payment can be made via cash/cheque/eftpos By downloading the Payreq app By mail by sending a cheque to MidWestern Regional Council with your notice Telephone payments using the reference number on your notice with a MasterCard or Visa credit card can be made by calling 1300 133 369 In-person at any of Council’s Customer Service Centres: Mudgee 86 Market Street, Mudgee Mon–Fri 8am to 4.30pm Gulgong 109 Herbert Street, Gulgong Mon–Fri 8am to 1pm; 1.45pm to 4.30pm Rylstone 7 Louee Street, Rylstone Mon–Fri 8am to 1pm; 2pm to 4.30pm Rates are used to maintain and improve services and facilities for the community. Income that Council receives from rates provides funding for a broad range of services including roads and bridges, car parking, footpaths, cycleways and streetscapes, water supply and sewerage, waste management, stormwater, libraries, airport facilities, cemeteries, swimming pools, parks and reserves. The Valuer General supplies land values to councils to use in setting rates. Councils receive new land values for rating every three years. Mid-Western Regional Council calculates rates by combining the land value of the property and a fixed amount per property. Water Council supplies water to Mudgee, Gulgong, Rylstone and Kandos via three treatment facilities. If water is connected to your property this means that you will pay for the water you use. Council reads meters four times per year with accounts being issued in January, April, July and October. Sign up to Council’s Smart Water Meter Portal, YourWater, and keep track of your water use. Receive daily data on water use in the home, review water charges, set up email and SMS alerts to notify of possible water leaks and high consumption periods. Register at yourwater.midwestern.nsw. gov.au Rates Residents can receive their rates and water notices via email. Visit midwestern.nsw.gov. au/rates-sign-up to sign up.
12 NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE | midwestern.nsw.gov.au Planning and Building Council’s Planning and Development Department helps to conserve, protect and enhance the natural and built environment of the Mid-Western Region and to improve the quality of life for our community and future generations. Council administers the Mid-Western Regional Local Environmental Plan 2012, which guides planning decisions for the local government area. This is achieved through zoning and development controls, to provide a framework for the way land can be used and to ensure development is done appropriately. HEALTH AND BUILDING Council’s Health and Building Department can assist with the lodgement and approval of Construction Certificates, Complying Development Certificates, Pool Compliance Certificates, s68 plumbing and drainage including onsite sewage management systems, food premises fitouts, bushfire assessments and Building Information Certificates. A Duty Health and Building Inspector is available to assist with building enquiries between 8.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday at Council’s Mudgee Customer Service Centre. You can also contact the Health and Building Department by phone or email to make an appointment or speak with a Health and Building Inspector. PLANNING Council’s Planning Department is responsible for subdivision, and property development; including residential, commercial and industrial. They can also assist with dwelling entitlements, home businesses, signage, property restrictions, and liquor licenses. A Duty Town Planner is available to assist with planning enquiries between 8.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday at Council’s Mudgee Customer Service Centre. You can also contact the Planning Department by phone or email to make an appointment or speak with a Town Planner. HERITAGE CONSERVATION In recognition of its rich history and heritage, Council has listed a comprehensive range of locally and state significant heritage items to ensure their continued preservation. Council recognises more than 450 individually listed heritage items and four heritage conservation areas in Mudgee, Gulgong, Rylstone and Hargraves. Each conservation area contains a unique blend of historic buildings, parks and trees, monuments and artefacts.
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14 NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE | midwestern.nsw.gov.au Library branches are located in Mudgee, Gulgong, Rylstone and Kandos. Join your local library to access books, DVD,s, magazines and an extensive online collection of eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital magazines, a video steaming platform and resources for research and study. Download the Library App to access the library anywhere, anytime. Library branches offer free computer and public wi-fi access, printing and photocopying facilities, local history materials, meeting rooms, and events and programs for all ages. These include children’s programs, school holiday activities, book groups, history talks, poetry sessions, tech-help, gaming nights and more. The mobile library visits primary schools, nursing homes, housebound residents and outlying villages regularly. For more information visit Council’s website or the library’s Facebook page. Libraries Saleyards Mudgee Regional Saleyards is a community facility owned and maintained by Council. Up to 60 sales are held at the yards each year bringing together buyers and sellers from across the region. Centrally located, the site reduces unnecessary travel, providing cost savings for buyers and sellers. Prime cattle and sheep sales are held every second Wednesday from 8am. Store cattle sales are held on the last Thursday of the month from 10am. Mudgee Regional Saleyards 61 Abattoirs Road, Mudgee Contact | 6378 2750 Mudgee Library 64 Market Street, Mudgee Mon - Wed + Fri 9am to 5.30pm; Thurs 9am to 7:30; Sat 9.30am to 1.30pm Gulgong Library 109 Herbert Street, Gulgong Mon–Fri 8am to 5pm; Sat 9.30am to 12.30pm Rylstone Library 77 Louee Street, Rylstone Mon–Fri 8am to 4.30pm Kandos Library Community Centre, Angus Avenue, Kandos Mon, Wed, Fri 9.30am to 5pm; Sat 9.30am to 12.30pm Contact | 6378 2740 e | libraries@midwestern.nsw.gov.au Pets MUDGEE POUND There are often cats and dogs available for rehoming from the Council pound. Animals available for adoption can be viewed on Council’s website. If you find a lost dog or cat please contact Council as soon as possible so that every effort can be made to reunite them with their owner. OFF-LEASH DOG PARKS Let your furry friend run free at one of Council’s off-leash areas. Mudgee Pitts Lane, adjacent to Glen Willow Stadium Gulgong People’s Park on Wynella Street Rylstone Rylstone Showground Kandos Darton Park on George Street
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16 NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE | midwestern.nsw.gov.au ART AND CULTURE ART AND CULTURE // Mudgee Arts Precinct inaugural exhibition Return to Homedale by Guido Maestri
midwestern.nsw.gov.au | NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 17 Town Hall Cinema Mudgee Arts Precinct Public art collection The Mudgee Town Hall Cinema is a volunteer run service that shows new release films one weekend a month. Tickets are available for purchase online via Council’s website or in-person from Council’s Mudgee Customer Service Centre. For session times and ticket prices visit Council’s website. Mudgee Arts Precinct is a state-of-the-art purpose-built gallery, providing a collaborative and accessible space, bringing together artists and the community. The Precinct was officially opened in November 2021 and has already exhibited works from international to local artists. The building houses the Mudgee Visitor Information Centre and includes community meeting spaces, office space, cafe and artist workshops for education, acting as a hub to promote, nurture and facilitate participation in art, creativity and cultural activities. The Precinct includes the Cultural Workshops, a fully accessible facility offering a series of hireable spaces for the community including a digital classroom/technical suite with recording and editing facilities, large and small workshops/meeting rooms, co-working spaces, internal and external breakout areas and a kitchenette, all serviced by highspeed wifi. Mudgee Arts Precinct 90 Market Street, Mudgee Mon-Sun 9am to 5pm Council has a large sculptural component to its public art collection with a range of sculptural works using a variety of materials and techniques on display across the region. This collection reflects natural and cultural heritage, engages with community and adds value to infrastructure, attractions and public amenity. Council is committed to developing this public art program and encourages the participation in and appreciation of art by our communities. A complete list of sculpture sites is available on Council’s website.
18 NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE | midwestern.nsw.gov.au There are three public swimming pools operated by Council in Mudgee, Gulgong and Kandos. The summer swimming season runs from September to the last weekend of April. Pools are open seven days a week, excluding Good Friday and Christmas Day. All pools are fully supervised by qualified staff. Check Council’s website for season opening times: midwestern.nsw.gov.au/Community/Recreation/Pools Swimming pools Mudgee Water Park is an outdoor water park offering many fun-filled play opportunities for toddler aged children to young adults. The water park includes a large water slide, rock pool, water spray platform, dumping bucket, spray cannons, jets and streams. Entry to Mudgee Water Park is included in the entry fee to Mudgee Pool. Mudgee Water Park Mudgee Pool | 2 Short Street, Mudgee Gulgong Pool | 7-19 Nandoura Street, Gulgong Kandos Pool | 3 Saville Row, Kandos // Mudgee Pool and Water Park Council’s Youth Services runs holiday programs and regular activities for young people aged 12-24. Visit Council’s website for details Youth activities
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20 NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE | midwestern.nsw.gov.au Mudgee Showground is a popular space close to Mudgee CBD. Offering a variety of buildings and infrastructure, the showground is regularly used for annual shows, events and activities. The grounds are a popular venue for horse riding enthusiasts, with stabling facilities, dressage arena and oval. The grounds also boast a pavilion for weddings, birthdays and other events. Rylstone Showground offers several open grassed areas, including a large main arena which is enclosed by post and rail fencing. The grounds are used for sporting events by local soccer groups, Pony Club groups and as a rodeo arena during the Rylstone Show. The smaller ovals adjacent to the main arena are also used for dog shows and working dog trials. Mudgee Town Hall Theatre is a multi-functional cultural space capable of hosting live theatre, shows, balls, meetings, weddings, exhibitions, movie screenings and other large events. The theatre seats up to 200 people and includes a large curtained stage, green room, dressing rooms, showers and toilets, small kitchen and professional audio-visual system. Council manages a number of community buildings available for hire for both public and private events. To see a full list of venues or to book, visit Council’s website. Showgrounds VENUES FOR HIRE Halls // Festival of Snags 2019, Mudgee Showground
midwestern.nsw.gov.au | NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 21 Gulgong Memorial Hall is located in Herbert Street, close to the centre of town. It directly adjoins the picturesque Anzac Memorial Park and playground. The hall is an accommodating venue offering a variety of facilities and its central location makes it popular for meetings, birthday parties and dance classes. Rylstone Hall is centrally located in the main promenade of the Rylstone shopping area. The hall includes stage, dressing rooms and kitchen. Off-street parking is available, and provides direct access. The hall is also located on the perimeter of Rylstone Showground, providing a scenic backdrop to any event. Kandos Hall is an historic building built in 1954 and is located near the centre of the town providing an easy walk to local shops and cafés. The hall offers a large area of open space suitable for exhibitions, balls, shows, and weddings. The hall includes stage, dressing rooms, kitchen, chairs and tables for hire. VENUES FOR HIRE
22 NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE | midwestern.nsw.gov.au AMENITIES AMENITIES // Lawson Park, Mudgee
midwestern.nsw.gov.au | NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 23 The Gulgong Adventure Playground offers interactive play for children of toddler age through to primary school. The adventure playground includes slides, shelters, climbing equipment and a flying fox for all children to enjoy. With beautiful landscaping and picnic tables, the playground is the perfect place for a fun family day outside. Located at Rotary Park on Nandoura Street Gulgong, the adventure playground is situated between Gulgong Pool and Billy Dunn Oval. Entry is free. Public parenting rooms and baby change facilities are available in the following locations: Parents room Mudgee Library 64 Market Street, Mudgee The Stables Car Park 84 Market Street, Mudgee Mudgee Town Hall Arcade 75 Market Street, Mudgee Robertson Park Opposite The Stables, 84 Market Street, Mudgee Gulgong Adventure Playground Playgrounds and skate parks Council maintains over 80 parks, gardens and playing fields. There is an abundance of shared pathways that weave their way on picturesque trails along river banks and through our towns and villages. There are 38 playgrounds and four skate parks throughout the region for families and children to enjoy. A number of these parks have seating as well as barbecue facilities. A full list of playgrounds and their locations is available on Council’s website.
24 NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE | midwestern.nsw.gov.au // 2022 A-League Central Coast Mariners V Macarthur FC, Glen Willow Regional Sporting Complex, Mudgee RECREATION
midwestern.nsw.gov.au | NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 25 Council’s Glen Willow Regional Sports Complex is the region’s premier sporting venue. The facility was completed in February 2012 and has hosted a number of major events including NRL Charity Shield games, NRL premiership games, A-League and State Rugby Union games. This facility is among the newest, most sophisticated and best equipped stadiums available in regional NSW. It continues to receive outstanding testimonials and rave reviews from professional players, coaches, sports commentators, spectators, participants and community groups. Sport is a major pastime in the Mid-Western Region, with 10 local sporting grounds and two regional sporting grounds accommodating all sports. Each of these grounds has amenities and parking facilities. To book a sports ground, visit Council’s website. Sporting grounds Glen Willow Mudgee Glen Willow Regional Sports Complex, 58 Pitts Lane Cahill Park, 89b Lewis Street (adjacent to Mudgee Hospital) Jubilee Oval, 193–199 Denison Street Victoria Oval, 75 Denison Street Walkers Oval, 24–34 Short Street Westend Complex, 193–199 Denison Street Gulgong Billy Dunn Oval, 7–19 Nandoura Street Victoria Park, 16 Grevillea Street Rylstone Rylstone Showground, 21 Cudgegong Street Kandos Darton Park, 10 George Street Waratah Park, 76 Cooper Drive
26 NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE | midwestern.nsw.gov.au EVENTS // Flavours of Mudgee, 2019 EVENTS
midwestern.nsw.gov.au | NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 27 Council has successfully hosted many major sporting events at Glen Willow Regional Sporting Complex, most recently the Charity Shield (2018–2023), NRL games (2016–2024), and A-League games (2019 - 2023). Council continues to work with the NRL and other major sporting leagues to attract further games to the region. Held on the fourth Saturday of September each year, Flavours of Mudgee is the highlight event of the Mudgee Wine and Food Festival. More than 70 stallholders line Church and Market streets in Mudgee’s stunning CBD to serve the region’s best produce to more than 12,000 festival-goers. Flavours of Mudgee has continued to grow in popularity over its 10 years, generating an estimated $2 million for the local economy each year. Visit flavoursofmudgee.com.au Flavours of Mudgee Australia Day Glen Willow The Mid-Western Region offers a jam-packed event calendar. Visit Council’s website for a list of annual events. Australia Day is one of many community celebrations held throughout the year. Highlights of the day include the presentation of the Australia Day awards for Citizen of the Year and other local honours, a citizenship ceremony and activities for the whole family including free barbeque breakfast and live music.
28 NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE | midwestern.nsw.gov.au Want to volunteer? There are a number of organisations with volunteering opportunities available throughout our region from general community volunteering to more specialised opportunities, such as driving for Mudgee Community Transport or helping out with local disability support services. To learn more, contact Council’s Community Development Officers on 6378 2850. Family Day Care Contact | 6378 2730 e | family.daycare@midwestern.nsw.gov.au 82 Market Street, Mudgee Meals on Wheels is an essential community service which offers a range of meal options for the aged and younger people with disabilities and their carers. Prospective clients can refer themselves to the service or be referred by a friend, relative, doctor or any medical service. Meals on Wheels Contact | 6378 2714 88 Market Street, Mudgee Mudgee Community Transport is a community service providing friendly, personal and caring transport for eligible seniors, pensioners, those with accessibility needs or those who have limited access to public transport. The service can be used to get to medical appointments, participate in social activities, or do shopping to assist in maintaining independent living at home. Please contact the team to discuss whether you are eligible. To learn more about any of these services, visit Council’s website. Mudgee Community Transport Contact | 6378 2710 88 Market Street, Mudgee Family Day Care focuses on each individual child’s development, while providing high quality early learning in an educator’s own home. Children aged between six weeks and 12 years are provided with education and care in a small group setting and are encouraged to further develop their skills and knowledge. Family Day Care Services offer flexible hours, and provide children with the comfort of a nurturing, home environment. Eligible families can receive the Federal Government Child Care subsidy when using Family Day Care.
midwestern.nsw.gov.au | NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 29 SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
30 NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE | midwestern.nsw.gov.au Council maintains a road network of approximately 2,460km. Council’s prime objective in managing the region’s road network is to provide infrastructure that allows safe travel within the region. This involves both maintaining existing roads and planning for future improvements. Located less than 270km northwest of Sydney, the Mid-Western Region is connected to major regional centres such as Dubbo, Orange and Bathurst by a high quality road network. Driving The NSW TrainLink Regional Coach Service travels to Mudgee and Sydney return (via Lithgow). The region can also be accessed from Sydney via train to Lithgow and then changing over to the NSW TrainLink Regional Coach Service. For more information please visit Transport NSW at transportnsw.info/ regional TrainLink services Mudgee is just a 45 minute flight from Sydney. FlyPelican operates a regular passenger service direct from Mudgee to Sydney and return. To book visit flypelican.com.au Mudgee Airport is located five kilometres from town with a modern refurbished terminal, conference room, private aircraft parking and refuelling facilities available. Mudgee Regional Airport 3.5 hours from Sydney via the Great Western Highway (through the Blue Mountains) or the Bells Line of Road (through Windsor/Richmond). 3.5 hours from Newcastle via the Bylong Valley Way (through Bylong) or the Golden Highway (through Merriwa). 5 hours from Canberra via Cowra/Wellington or Cowra/Bathurst.
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32 NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE | midwestern.nsw.gov.au Mid-Western Regional Council is your Council. We are here to serve you and to help our community prosper and grow through good governance. Nine Councillors elected by the community make up Mid-Western Regional Council. The Mayor is elected annually by the Councillors. The operational management of the Council is led by the General Manager, and supported by four directors responsible for Operations, Development, Community, and Corporate Services. Council holds monthly meetings on the third Wednesday of the month. The public is welcome to attend at 86 Market Street, Mudgee, alternatively meetings are live streamed via Council’s website. Mid-Western Regional Council is an award winning organisation and offers a range of career opportunities across 70 diverse business units ranging from planning and development to water supply, parks and gardens, libraries, operations and much more. Council is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its people. To learn about current vacancies and careers at Council visit the website. Your Council Report a problem Work with us Do you need to report a problem to Council? Or wish to request work? Let us know. Contact Visit w | midwestern.nsw.gov.au /Services/Report-a-problem t | 6378 2850 e | council@midwestern.nsw.gov.au 86 Market Street, Mudgee 109 Herbert Street, Gulgong 77 Louee Street, Rylstone Scan to report a problem online:
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34 NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE | midwestern.nsw.gov.au KEY CONTACTS KEY CONTACTS // Mudgee Post Office
midwestern.nsw.gov.au | NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE 35 Key contacts Post Offices 80 Market Street, Mudgee 131 318 32 Angus Avenue, Kandos 6379 4200 94 Herbert Street, Gulgong 6374 1292 78 Louee Street, Rylstone 6379 1126 Visitor Information Centres e | info@visitmudgeeregion.com.au t | 6372 1020 90 Market Street, Mudgee 33 Louee Street, Rylstone 49 White Street, Gulgong 22 Buchanan Street, Kandos NSW Government Departments Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline 1800 628 221 Service NSW 137 788 Transport for NSW - General Feedback/ Public Transport 131 500 Transport for NSW - Driving and Boating 132 213 SafeWork NSW 131 050 Department of Communities and Justice (Community Services) 6372 5700 Department of Education 1300 679 332 National Parks & Wildlife 6370 9000 Hospitals Mudgee Hospital 6378 6222 Rylstone Multi-Purpose Service 6357 6100 Gulgong Multi-Purpose Service and Health One 6374 3400 Emergency 000 Rylstone Police 6544 6390 Mudgee Police 6372 8599 Kandos Police 6544 6380 Gulgong Police 6371 9450 State Emergency Service (SES) 132 500 Emergency Services Australian Electoral Commission 132 326 Centrelink Family Line 136 150 Commonwealth Government Departments
36 NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE | midwestern.nsw.gov.au Mid-Western Regional Council 86 Market Street, Mudgee NSW 2850 t 6378 2850 | council@midwestern.nsw.gov.au | midwestern.nsw.gov.au
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