Council Draft Budget on Exhibition for Public Comment Published on 14 May 2025 At an extraordinary meeting held on May 14 the Central Darling Shire Council adopted the draft budget (2025 -2026) to be placed on exhibition for public comment. Tagged as: , On Exhibition
Urgent Action Needed on Police Numbers Published on 06 May 2025 The Central Darling Shire Council General Manager, Greg Hill, has written to the Member of Barwon, Roy Butler, raising concerns about permanent police numbers in the Shire. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Flood Information Published on 01 May 2025 As the Queensland flood waters are moving downstream and across floodplains residents in the Wilcannia, Tilpa and Menindee areas are being asked to stay informed about the flooding situation. The SES is the lead combat agency. Tagged as: , Announcements
Draft response to the review of the Wilcannia Weir Project Published on 10 April 2025 Open Invitation to hear about the Independent Review Panel's draft response to the Wilcannia Weir Project.Tuesday, 15TH April - Commencing 11AM Tagged as: , Announcements
Swimming Pool Operations Published on 01 April 2025 Supervised swimming pool operations have concluded at town pools. Unsupervised swimming pool operations will continue until Easter Monday, 21 April. Residents are asked to note that no lifeguards will be on duty from Tuesday 1 April until the close of the swimming season. Any planned swim schools or education days can proceed as planned. Tagged as: , Announcements
Stories Behind the Stones coming soon Published on 25 March 2025 After about 18-months research historical stories from Central Darling Shire Pioneer Cemeteries – Ivanhoe, Wilcannia, Menindee and White Cliffs – are about to be revealed under the Stories Behind the Stones project. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Invasive weed found at Wilcannia Cemetery Published on 20 March 2025 An invasive weed known as Spiny Burrgrass has been found in Wilcannia Cemetery. The weed has been sprayed by biosecurity officers. However, people visiting the cemetery are being asked to still keep an eye out for the weed and take precautions. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Wilcannia is now an RV Friendly Town Published on 17 March 2025 The Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia Limited (CMCA) has announced that Wilcannia has met the criteria to be approved as an RV Friendly Town. This is expected to result in substantial tourism benefits and economic growth for Wilcannia and surrounding areas. Tagged as: , Media Releases
White Cliffs Road Works on hold due to water storage Published on 14 March 2025 White Cliffs residents are advised that planned roadworks due to start this month are temporarily on hold. This is because Council is monitoring water supplies and at the moment the water storage is not sufficient to start the roadworks. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Water Restrictions lifted - White Cliffs Published on 11 March 2025 Water restrictions at White Cliffs have been lifted. This follows good rains across certain parts of the Shire, which have resulted in Wakefield Dam now being three-quarters full. Water restrictions took effect on Monday 3 March 2025 because of drought conditions, limited above ground storage and minimal rainfall expected. Tagged as: , Public Notices