Heritage Trail App shortlisted in National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards Published on 24 April 2024 Central Darling Shire Council has welcomed news that the Central Darling Heritage Trail App has been shortlisted in two categories for the 2024 National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards. The app is shortlisted in the Education & Interpretation and Events, Exhibitions & Tours categories. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Wilcannia Weir update Published on 23 April 2024 Council is continuing lobbying activities in an effort to ensure the new Wilcannia weir will be built at the right height to guarantee long-term water supply for the town. An update on the situation is provided in a report to the April Council meeting by the General Manager. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Calling for rethink about Natural Disaster storm assistance rejection Published on 10 April 2024 A storm that occurred early this year causing $1.3 million in damages has been deemed not eligible for Natural Disaster assistance. Council has written to the NSW Reconstruction Authority asking that the rejection of the application for assistance be reversed. Council is asking for the funding to be made available for vital storm repairs and reimbursement of costs already incurred. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Latest algal report from Water NSW Published on 05 April 2024 While the satellite imagery still indicates a high risk of algae for Menindee Lakes and the lower Darling River, it suggests that algae activity has decreased compared to the previous images from March. The red alert in the region remains in place due to the risk to the community. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Community Movie Nights Published on 02 April 2024 A free movie night is planned for Ivanhoe, Wilcannia, White Cliffs and Mendinee between Tuesday April 16 and Friday April 19. • Ivanhoe Tuesday 16 April• Wilcannia Wednesday 17 April• White Cliffs Thursday 18 April• Menindee Friday 19 April Tagged as: , Announcements
Blue-Green Algae Report & Menindee update Published on 28 March 2024 Sampling results reveal that high algae concentrations are continuing at Menindee lakes and Lower Darling River. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council lobbies over unaffordable water prices Published on 22 March 2024 Central Darling Shire Council is facing a difficult situation with its water utilities. Under the current arrangements Council is not in a financial position to fully operate and maintain local water utilities, without financial assistance from the State and Federal Governments. A proposal has been suggested to dispose of all Council owned water assets to the State Government. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Baaka Cultural Centre works Published on 21 March 2024 It's great to see the work progressing on the Baaka Cultural Centre at Wilcannia. The majority of the work over the next few weeks will be around the Rammed Earth Walls. The development of the $9.5 million Baaka Cultural Centre is a regionally significant project. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Victory Caravan Park open for business Published on 19 March 2024 Central Darling Shire Council is pleased to advise that the Victory Caravan Park in Wilcannia is now open for business. It comes after the completion of a major improvements project. Visitors to the Victory Carvan Park will now be able to enjoy new and modern facilities following major works valued at close to $500,000. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Residents become Australian Citizens Published on 18 March 2024 Congratulations to Liying Duan, White Cliffs, and Nathan Lamming, Wilcannia. These residents recently became Australian Citizens at a ceremony in White Cliffs. Tagged as: , Announcements