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Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council

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Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council is located in the eastern Riverina region with easy access to both the Hume and Olympic Highways. Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council offers a vibrant rural lifestyle in a beautiful, natural, open environment.

The area provides services and support to a community of approximately 11,500 people, including residents of our two main towns Cootamundra and Gundagai, as well as the villages of Adjungbilly, Coolac, Muttama, Nangus, Stockinbingal, Tumblong and Wallendbeen.

Cootamundra-Gundagai residents enjoy the benefits of a rural lifestyle, space, fresh air and liveability – with the reassurance of other services, airports and medical professional services just a short commute away in Wagga Wagga or Canberra.

Towns & Villages

Cootamundra and Gundagai, as well as the villages of Adjungbilly, Coolac, Muttama, Nangus, Stockinbingal, Tumblong and Wallendbeen.

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Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council

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Casey Polsen - Tourism & Economic Development Officer
1300 459 689
caseypolsen@cgrc.nsw.gov.au
81 Wallendoon Street, Cootamundra NSW 2590

Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council

Wagga Wagga

Liveability

Weather

31.3
°C

Average Summer Max

14
°C

Average Winter Max

14.9
°C

Average Summer Min

1.6
°C

Average Winter Min

Population

11,394

Population

48.4

Median Age

Housing

$395k

Median House Price

Sales Quarter - DEC 22

$325

Median Rent Price

Rent Quarter - MAR 23

Distance to Cities

sydney

402km

Distance

4h 43m

Drive Time

Canberra

165km

Distance

2h 2m

Drive Time

Melbourne

562km

Distance

5h 47m

Drive Time

TRANSPORT Options

Bus & Train

Gundagai:

  • Firefly Express offers coach services to Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide.
  • V-Line provides an economical combined coach and rail service to Canberra and Melbourne.
  • Coach services to Cootamundra or Wagga Wagga connect residents to Trainlink Rail Services to Sydney and Melbourne.
  • Tickets available at the Gundagai Visitor Information Centre.

Wagga Wagga Airport, a 45-minute drive away, provides excellent long-term parking for extended trips.

Cootamundra:

  • Located on the main Sydney-Melbourne train line with twice daily services.
  • Tickets available from Trainlink or Cootamundra Railway Station.

Bus & Train
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Industries & Opportunities

Cootamundra offers employment opportunities from professional trades, medical, retail, technologies to small businesses and industries.

Opportunities also exist for employment in farming, retail and trade industries.

Major employers in Gundagai include Gundagai Meat Processors, Lynch Engineering and the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council.

Main Industries

Primary Employers

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Jobs in This Region

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Full Time Quarry Plant Operator ? Cootamundra Nsw
Position Available: Full Time Quarry Plant Operator Mawsons is a family-run business that produces quality construction materials throughout Northern Victoria and Southern NSW. Mawsons now owns Milbrae; another significant business in the Concrete and Quarrying industry. We are currently seeking a confident, motivated and highly organised person to join our team in the capacity of Quarry Plant Operator based at Cootamundra (NSW). The Quarry Plant Operator role will involve excavator, loader & dump truck operations as well as screening, crushing and quarry plant operations, maintenance and general quarry duties. Recent operator pay increases and the move to a more favourable overtime structure ensures industry competitive rates. Essential Criteria: ? A positive attitude, good work ethic and the ability to work in a team environment ? Current drivers licence ? Effective written and verbal communication skills ? Basic computer literacy To be successful, you will have strong customer service skills and ...Click here to view more detail / apply for Full Time Quarry Plant Operator ? Cootamundra NSW
Wed, 12 Jun
Cootamundra, 2590, NSW
Commercial Cleaner
We are looking for a mature minded, reliable cleaner for a commercial cleaning position in Cootamundra. Shifts are afternoons, Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Duties include cleaning of offices, lunch room / kitchen, locker room and bathrooms. You will need to be physically fit, driver's licence and reliable vehicle and an eye for detail. Job Type: Casual Pay: From $24.07 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Schedule: Afternoon shift Supplemental pay types: Penalty rates Experience: Cleaning: 1 year (Preferred) Licence/Certification: National Police Certificate (Preferred) Driver Licence (Preferred) Work Authorisation: Australia (Required) Work Location: In person
Mon, 10 Jun
Cootamundra, 2590, NSW
Panel Beater
Arbee Trading PTY LTD are currently looking to recruit an experienced and qualified Panel Beater to join their team in Cootamundra, NSW 2590. The successful candidate will need to undertake and possess: - Remove damaged panels and parts, and remove upholstery and accessories to gain access - Remove dents by hammering panels - Straighten damaged vehicles and parts using mechanical and hydraulic equipment - Replace badly damaged sections with new or second-hand panels - Fill depressions with plastic filler, and filing, grinding and sanding repaired surfaces - Cut and join replacement sections using welding equipment - Fit repaired or replacement panels on vehicles and refit body hardware such as door locks and trims - Assist vehicle body builders in constructing and restoring custom-designed, vintage and other specialty vehicles - Assist spray-paint vehicles Skills & Abilities: - Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology or equivalent - Ideally have a minimum of three years’ experience as a qualified Panel Beater - A strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair - The ability to work in a team environment Salary range is $70,000-$85,000pa commensurate with experience Fulltime Position available Applications open June 07, 2024, and close July 07, 2024 If you are interested in this role APPLY now. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Fri, 07 Jun
Cootamundra, 2590, NSW
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History

First Nations peoples have lived in the area for at least 50,000 years. The Murrumbidgee River was a major source of food for the Wiradjuri people of the region. Gundagai was a major thoroughfare and river crossing place. Clan groups of Wiradjuri people from the areas of Narrandera, Wagga Wagga and Cootamundra would join the locals for ceremony, trade and to gather food.

In November each year people would pass through Gundagai on the way to the high country east of Tumut to feast on great aggregations of Bogong moths and to participate in ceremony.

The Cootamundra Domestic Training Home for Aboriginal Girls (also known as Bimbadeen), is located north east of the town of Cootamundra. The centre was operated and run by the New South Wales Aborigines Welfare Board from the times between 1911 to 1968 to provide training to girls ‘forcibly’ taken from their families under the Aborigines Protection Act (1909).

These girls were apart of the Stolen Generations, and were not allowed any contact with their families, being trained to work as domestic servants.

Prince Alfred Bridge, Gundagai, during the 1900 flood. Credit: Gundagai Historic Bridges Inc & National Library of Australia
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Gundagai, Wagga Wagga and Surrounds Campaign. Credit: Lean Timms
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Recreation & Arts

In Cootamundra, sport is played all year round with sport for all ages. There are also lots of community groups to get involved in. Gundagai presents a variety of sport and leisure opportunities including field sports and water sports such as canoeing, kayaking and freshwater fishing.

Check out Gundagai Neighbourhood Centre Website for more.

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