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Goulburn Mulwaree Council
A large, mostly rural Southern Tablelands council of around 33,000 people, anchored by Goulburn — Australia's first inland city — on the Hume Highway midway between Sydney and Canberra. The council runs the local services you use every week: water and sewer, waste, roads, libraries, parks and development, and it sets your rates. Here's the snapshot, then the stuff that affects your week.
Everyday essentials
The things people actually need from the council — fast.
Open for your feedback
See all →Things Goulburn Mulwaree Council wants your say on right now. Your view counts for more before the deadline.
- Closes tomorrow
Request For Tender 2627T0003 - Library & Art Gallery HVAC replacement
Have your say → - Closes in 4 days
EOI - Sale of Impounded Vehicle held by Goulburn Mulwaree Council
Have your say → - Closes in 22 days
Request for Tender 2627T0006 - Vegetation Management Services
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Get to know your council
The basics, in one tap — open any card for key facts and a link to the official source.
This year's rate rise, how it compares across NSW, and why bills differ.
2025–26 rate peg: 4.2%
Open →Budget & financesHow financially healthy the council is, measured against official benchmarks.
Meets 5 of 9 OLG financial benchmarks
Open →Crime & safetyGoulburn Mulwaree's recorded crime rates, side by side with the NSW average.
5 of 12 major offences below the NSW rate
Open →Mayor & councillorsWho represents you — and where to read their official profiles.
Mayor: Nina Dillon
Open →Elections & votingWhen the next council election is, and how voting works.
Next election: Sat 9 Sep 2028
Open →Contact & servicesHow to reach the council and report a problem.
Customer service: (02) 4823 4444
Open →City profileThe basics: how many people live here, how big the area is.
Population: ~33,100 (2023–24)
Open →What's happening
20 updatesAuto-collected from Goulburn Mulwaree Council's public channels and drafted in plain language (pending review).
- Have your say
Request for Tender 2627T0006 - Vegetation Management Services
On display until Tuesday, 06 October 2026 Goulburn Mulwaree Council is seeking to establish a panel of suitably qualified and experienced respondents to provide ongoing vegetation management services to support Council’s service delivery and maintenance programs.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Goulburn Mulwaree Council — Public Exhibition & Notices
- Election
Goulburn Mulwaree Youth Council Mayor and Deputy Mayor Election
Published on 12 August 2026 Two passionate young leaders, Cooper Cargill and Sehansa Ekanayake, have been elected to lead the Goulburn Mulwaree Youth Council, bringing fresh ideas and a strong commitment to representing local young people.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Proposed Pesticide Notification Plan to be Considered by Council
Published on 04 September 2026 Goulburn Mulwaree Council advises the community that the proposed Pesticide Use Notification Plan will be presented to the 15 September 2026 Council Meeting for consideration and endorsement for public exhibition.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Final Works Begin on $1.53m Victoria Park Pathway Upgrade Project
Published on 03 September 2026 Goulburn Mulwaree Council is set to begin construction works to upgrade the internal pathways at Victoria Park, which will see the completion of the Victoria Park Pathway Upgrade worth $1. 53m.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Local Junior Athletes Receive Ray Harvey Sports Foundation Funding
Published on 23 July 2026 Three talented local junior athletes have received financial support through Round 2 of the Ray Harvey Sports Foundation’s 2025/26 funding program, with a total of $ $1,100 awarded to assist with the costs of representative sport participation.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Council meeting
Goulburn Mulwaree Council Meeting Wrap-Up – 21 July 2026
Published on 23 July 2026 Goulburn Mulwaree Council has endorsed a number of important initiatives at its meeting held on 21 July 2026, with decisions focused on community development, planning, sustainability and communication.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Goulburn Mulwaree Secures NSW Funding for Vibrant Streets, Events
Published on 22 July 2026 Council has successfully secured funding through the NSW Government’s Permit/Plug/Play Program, an initiative led by Transport for NSW that aims to make it faster, simpler and more affordable to deliver street-based events across NSW.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Goulburn Mulwaree Welcomes Six New Australian Citizens
Published on 23 July 2026 Goulburn Mulwaree Council proudly hosted a Citizenship Ceremony on Thursday, 23 July 2026, officially welcoming six new Australian citizens from the United States, United Kingdom and Zimbabwe.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Council meeting
18 August 2026 Council Meeting Wrap Up
Published on 20 August 2026 At its meeting on 18 August 2026, Goulburn Mulwaree Council considered a range of strategic planning, governance and community matters. Click through to read more.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Have your say
Amendment No.27 to the GM DCP- Goulburn CBD SEP DCP
On display until Monday, 06 September 2027 Amendment No.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Goulburn Mulwaree Council — Public Exhibition & Notices
- Have your say
Request For Tender 2627T0003 - Library & Art Gallery HVAC replacement
On display until Tuesday, 15 September 2026 Goulburn Mulwaree Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified companies for the Library and Art gallery HVAC replacement Tagged as: , Tenders
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Goulburn Mulwaree Council — Public Exhibition & Notices
- Policy
New Data Breach Policy
On display until Wednesday, 16 September 2026 New Data Breach Policy Tagged as: , Policies
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Goulburn Mulwaree Council — Public Exhibition & Notices
- Election
Councillor Drop In Sessions 2026
On display until Tuesday, 24 November 2026 Council’s Outreach Drop-In Sessions are a valuable opportunity for residents to connect directly with Councillors, ask questions, raise local concerns, or simply have a chat abo
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Goulburn Mulwaree Council — Public Exhibition & Notices
- Have your say
Amendment No.26 to the GM LEP 2009- Goulburn SEP
On display until Monday, 06 September 2027 Amendment No.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Goulburn Mulwaree Council — Public Exhibition & Notices
- Have your say
Goulburn CBD Special Entertainment Precinct - Public Exhibition
Expired on Friday, 29 May 2026 Goulburn CBD Special Entertainment Precinct - Public Exhibition
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Goulburn Mulwaree Council — Public Exhibition & Notices
- Have your say
Council adopts Amendment No. 26 to the Goulburn Mulwaree LEP 2009
Expired on Tuesday, 28 July 2026 Council adopts Amendment No. 26 to the Goulburn Mulwaree Development Control Plan (DCP) 2009 – Chapter 8 - Mountain Ash Precinct.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Goulburn Mulwaree Council — Public Exhibition & Notices
- Have your say
EOI - Sale of Impounded Vehicle held by Goulburn Mulwaree Council
On display until Friday, 18 September 2026 EOI - Sale of Impounded Vehicle held by Goulburn Mulwaree Council
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Goulburn Mulwaree Council — Public Exhibition & Notices
- Policy
Council adopts 2026–27 Operational Plan and sets rates
At its 16 June 2026 meeting, Goulburn Mulwaree Council adopted its 2026–27 Operational Plan, budget, and rates and charges, applying the 4.6% rate peg set by IPART (which includes a 1.6% population-growth factor).
What this means for you: This sets the council's services, capital works and rates for the 2026–27 year; the 4.6% figure caps the council's total rates income, not each household's individual bill.
Source: Goulburn Mulwaree Council — Council Meeting Wrap-Up 16 June 2026
- Development
Councils push for better Hume Highway connections at Goulburn and Marulan
Regional councils, including Goulburn Mulwaree, advocated for Hume Highway infrastructure upgrades at Goulburn and Marulan as part of a proposed freight-network improvement package, aiming to ease bottlenecks and keep heavy vehicles off local streets.
What this means for you: If funded, upgraded highway connections could change freight and traffic movements around Goulburn and Marulan and support the local industrial precinct; the proposal involves state and federal funding, not a council decision alone.
Source: Goulburn Post — Councils push better Hume Highway connection at Goulburn, Marulan
- Policy
Goulburn Water Reuse Scheme launched
The council launched the Goulburn Water Reuse Scheme, using treated wastewater effluent to irrigate playing fields and recreational areas at seven initial sites, to reduce strain on the drinking-water network.
What this means for you: Recycled water is used to keep sports fields and parks green while easing demand on the town water supply — a water-security measure in an area that has faced severe drought.
Source: Goulburn Mulwaree Council — Goulburn Water Reuse Scheme
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