Welcome to Central Darling Shire
Central Darling Shire encompasses an area of over 53,000 square kilometres, making it the largest Local Government Area (LGA) in New South Wales. Conversely, population figures for the Shire are one of the lowest at 2000 residents dispersed throughout and surrounding the towns of Ivanhoe, Menindee, Wilcannia and White Cliffs, and its localities of Darnick, Mossgiel, Sunset Strip and Tilpa.
The principle economic activities within the Shire include pastoral, horticultural, agricultural, mining and tourism. Rural grazing properties represent the largest land use within the Shire, accounting for 97% of the entire area.
Opal mining has been the predominant mining industry within the Shire. Opal was discovered in White Cliffs in 1884 and the first commercial opal field commenced operation in 1890, reaching its peak in 1899. Today many small-scale mining operations have continued and White Cliffs' opals can be found around the world.
Featured Programs
Why I Love Where I Live tells the unique stories of locals who live in the Central Darling Shire. You will find the stories quirky, humorous, but it will leave you with a warm and fuzzy feeling about the delights and unique qualities of living in the Central Darling Shire.
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- Wendy Downton on why she loves where she lives
- Pat Barraclough on why she loves where lives
- Terry Huntley on why he loves where he lives
- Murray Butcher on why he loves where he lives
- Marie Coombs on why she loves where she lives
- Erica Ford on why she loves where she lives
- Adam Bailey on why he loves where she lives
- Bill Hoskins on why he loves where he lives
News
NSW Seniors Week Grants Program open - 13 August 2009
The Nationals Member for Murray-Darling John Williams is calling on community service groups across the electorate to apply for event sponsorship ahead of NSW Seniors Week 2010 celebrations.
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Fly-in, Fly-out model broken - 21 April 2009
Study points to new model for community service delivery in remote Australia
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Council Empolyee graduates with honours for social justice work - 27 March 2009
Council employee Lee-Anne Drewery has won the 2009 Charles Sturt University (CSU) Social Justice Award for her work at the Council in 2008. Lee-Anne will be presented with the annual social justice award when she receives her Bachelor of Social Work from CSU in Wagga Wagga on Thursday 2 April.
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Coming events
Council Meetings - 05 Feb 2010 - 25 Dec 2010
Monthly council meetings...
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Enrol to Vote- C ward By-Election - 13 Feb 2010
An election will be held on Sayurday, 13 February 2010 to elect one councillor for C ward. For more information please c...
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White Cliffs Gymkhana and Rodeo - 17 Apr 2010 - 18 Apr 2010
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