Annual and End of Term Reports

The annual report is prepared in accordance with Integrated Planning and Reporting Guidelines including Councils progress in the Delivery Program and Operational Plan.
The report contains a copy of the council’s audited financial reports prepared in accordance with the Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting.
During the 2023 - 2024 financial year Council welcomed progress on long-term projects.
The community faced another natural disaster with a storm that occurred in February 2023 which caused $1.3 million in damages and was originally deemed not eligible for Natural Disaster assistance.
Council staff started Planning and preparing for an elected Council. The special circumstances Central Darling Shire faces with a low-rate base and the need to provide services and infrastructure in line with community and government expectations (despite a low income) was also highlighted during the year.
The report provides information on Council governance, statutory reporting, audited financial reports, the achievements being seen in Central Darling and progress on items identified in planning documents.

The End of Term Report provides a summary of the progress and achievements of Central Darling Shire Council whilst under Administration. The report provides an overview of the Council's performance against Community Strategic Planning goals. It highlights the Council’s achievements in delivering services and projects for Central Darling Shire Communities. At the August 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting the Administrator presented the End of Term report which was adopted by the Council to go onto the website.