Community event celebrating completion of Pooncarie Road works Published on 07 February 2025 The sealing of Pooncarie Road will help the community access essential services, boost freight efficiency and enhance tourism. Service providers will also be in attendance at the event with a range of information for the community. Come join the celebrations. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Progressing drought resilience in the state’s far west Published on 05 February 2025 In a positive step towards drought preparedness the Far West Regional Drought Resilience Plan has been officially released. The plan is in response to the fact that we can learn from previous droughts and plan for broader community implications. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Expressions of Interest Baaka Cultural Centre Wilcannia Published on 28 January 2025 The Board of the Baaka Cultural Centre Wilcannia Aboriginal Corporation is seeking Expressions of Interest from people, including retired or semi-retired professionals, who are suitable and willing to be considered for appointment to the Subcommittee. Tagged as: , Announcements
Outstanding Community Service Awards recipients Published on 28 January 2025 Congratulations to the Central Darling Shire Outstanding Community Service Award recipients recognised on Australia Day at Ivanhoe. The awards are an opportunity to acknowledge outstanding contributions by publicly thanking award winners in a spirit of community pride. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Australia Day 2025 Published on 15 January 2025 Events will be held on Australia Day in Wilcannia, Ivanhoe, White Cliffs and Menindee. Outstanding Community Service Award presentations will be made on the day. Australia Day Ambassador Ultra Marathoner Craig Goozee will be our special guest at Menindee's celebrations. An inspirational Australian Craig has raised millions of dollars and awareness for children’s cancer foundations. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Algae update - Menindee Lakes and lower Darling River Published on 14 January 2025 The blue-green algal alert status has changed for the following sites in the lower Darling River (downstream of the Menindee Lakes to Wentworth where the Darling joins the Murray River). • Tolarno Changed from red to Amber.• Pooncarie Changed from red to Amber.• Burtundy Changed from amber to RED.• Ellerslie Changed from red to Amber. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Council 2025 election information Published on 06 January 2025 In July 2024 the NSW Government announced plans to bring Central Darling Shire Council out of Administration. You will find all the information here. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Risk of fish deaths – actions being taken Published on 19 December 2024 Hypoxic water in the Barwon-Darling river The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment says the risk of fish deaths is high over the coming weeks as temperatures continue to soar and a large mass of hypoxic (low oxygen) water makes its way down the river. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Urban & Rural Addressing proposed road names on exhibition Published on 17 December 2024 As part of the Urban & Rural Addressing Project the proposed road names that are acceptable to the Geographic Names Board are now on exhibition for public comment. Tagged as: , On Exhibition
Funding boost extends opening hours at Council swimming pools Published on 16 December 2024 The opening hours for town swimming pools is being extended over the summer holidays. It comes after the Royal Life Saving Society Australia – NSW Branch provided a $10,000 grant to extend the opening times. Tagged as: , Media Releases