Temora Shire is a
local government area
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in the
Riverina
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region of
New South Wales
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, Australia. It is on
Burley Griffin Way. The Shire was created on 1 January 1981 via the amalgamation of
Narraburra Shire and the Municipality of Temora.
It includes the town of
Temora and the small towns of
Springdale,
Sebastapol,
Ariah Park,
Gidginbung,
Narraburra and
Wallundry.
The
mayor
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of Temora Shire is
Cr. Rick Firman.
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Heritage listings
The Temora Shire has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
* Temora, Cootamundra-Griffith railway: Temora railway station
Council
Current composition and election method
Temora Shire Council is composed of nine councillor
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s elected proportionally as a single ward
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Division or unit
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. All councillors are elected for a fixed four-year term of office.
Election results
2024
2016
References
Local government areas of the Riverina
Local government areas of New South Wales
1981 establishments in Australia
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