In today's interview, Country Change's facilitator Laticia Gibson talks to Ray Smith, the General Manager of Bland Shire Council.

dHe shares how the Shire got their name and the slogan "Bland Shire - far from Dull or Boring", job opportunities, residential and commercial developments, sporting facilities, family life and the community.

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About:

West Wyalong is the main town in the Bland Shire local government area and located at the point where the Mid-Western and Newell Highways meet.Other villages include Barmedman, Kikiora, Mirrool, Naradhan, Tallimba, Ungarie and Weethalle.

Bland and villages are brimming with things to see and do. Embrace a simpler, less stressful way of life, smell the clean air and settle into relaxed country living.

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Living and Housing

Median house price - 4 bedroom house #272,250

Rent average - $273/week

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Transport - Distance from cities

Sydney 490 km

Canberra 275kms

Melbourne 574kms

Wagga Wagga 157kms

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Contact

Ray Smith

General Manager – Bland Shire

Councilrsmith@blandshire.nsw.gov.au

02 6972 2266