Work underway on Wilcannia Emergency Bore project Published on 17 September 2026 Work is underway on the Wilcannia Additional Emergency Groundwater Bore Project at the Wilcannia Golf Course as part of the NSW Government's Additional Emergency Groundwater Bore Project, which aims to improve long-term water security for the Wilcannia community. Works are expected to continue until 25 September 2026. Working hours are 6am-6pm daily. Tagged as: , Announcements
New Community Transport Trial Published on 11 September 2026 The NSW Government is rolling out a new trial to test expanding eligibility for Community Transport services across regional NSW, making it easier for people to access education, training, and employment opportunities. Tagged as: , Announcements
White Cliffs Solar Power Station State Heritage listed Published on 08 September 2026 The White Cliffs Solar Power Station, where NSW first proved renewable energy could power a community, has secured its place in history with a listing on the State Heritage Register. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Menindee Lakes to be surveyed Published on 27 August 2026 The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA), in partnership with the NSW Government, has initiated a new survey of the Menindee Lakes System to obtain current, accurate data on lake capacity and how the system has changed over time. Tagged as: , Media Releases
draft Local Housing Strategy - have your say Published on 24 August 2026 Central Darling Shire Council is currently exhibiting a draft Local Housing Strategy for public comment. As part of this process community information sessions will also be held. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Community Grants applications successful Published on 24 August 2026 Central Darling Shire approved five Community Grant applications at the August Council meeting. Tagged as: , Media Releases
draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan on public exhibition Published on 20 August 2026 The Disability Inclusion Act 2014 (NSW) requires all NSW councils to prepare and implement a Disability Inclusion Action Plan and to consult with people with disability in the preparation and review of the plan. Council has a draft plan on exhibition for comment. Tagged as: , On Exhibition
Pelican Deaths – Menindee Lakes Published on 10 August 2026 The NSW Government says investigations and laboratory testing of samples from 400 dead pelican chicks and juveniles found at Lake Cawndilla on 7 August 2026 found no evidence of H5 bird flu, with all samples testing negative. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Drilling to start for groundwater Bore Project - Wilcannia Published on 06 August 2026 The NSW Government has advised that test drilling is commencing as part of the Wilcannia Additional Emergency Groundwater Bore project, which aims to improve Wilcannia's water security. Tagged as: , Announcements
NSW Government Far West Transport Plan - have your say Published on 30 July 2026 The NSW Government Draft Far West Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan (Draft Plan) is now on exhibition for community feedback until 11 September 2026. Tagged as: , Announcements