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
Supporting National Tree Day Published on 24 July 2026 Central Darling Shire Council has acquired a number of trees to be distributed to our communities for planting in their own gardens at no cost. This is to support and celebrate the collective impact of National Tree Day across Australia. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Racecourse Road, Menindee project completed Published on 20 July 2026 Central Darling Shire Council is pleased to advise that a $2.34-million road upgrade project at Menindee has been completed. It comes after work started in July last year. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Online Clearing Sale Published on 09 July 2026 A multi-vendor online clearing sale will be held this month. Tagged as: , Announcements