BLAYNEY Shire Council has unveiled plans to shake-up the local planning system and make a raft of changes to what development can and cannot occur on land across the shire.

Local mining industry set to expand

MORE than 80 full-time jobs could be created near Trunkey Creek if a $2.5 million feasibility study approves the mining of silver.

Former resident's top honour

A FORMER Blayney resident has been awarded one of the Cowra Shire's highest Australia Day honours for her work in helping transform the lives of Indigenous children and promoting reconciliation.

Blayney council's win in court

A COMPANY who took Blayney Shire Council to the Land and Environment Court over a development dispute has had their case dismissed and been ordered to pay the council's legal costs, which are estimated to be in the tens of thousands.

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