Nominations now closed Outstanding Community Service Awards Published on 01 October 2025 Nominations will close next week, Tuesday 30 September for the Outstanding Community Service Awards. Each year these awards celebrate individuals, volunteers, and events that have made a meaningful and positive difference across the Shire. Tagged as: , Media Releases
20 September 2025 Council Election - information Published on 18 September 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
Council supports need for Ivanhoe Childcare service Published on 02 September 2025 Central Darling Shire Council will support the establishment of a Family Day Care service in Ivanhoe. The Council formally agreed to support this service at the August Council meeting. Despite growing local needs Ivanhoe does not have a regular childcare service. This is placing pressure on families and making the town less attractive to potential new residents. Tagged as: , Media Releases
White Cliffs Hall improvements Published on 26 August 2025 Central Darling Shire Council has welcomed news from the State Member for Barwon, Roy Butler, that an application for upgrade works at White Cliffs Hall has received grant funding. Council applied for the grant through the NSW Government’s 2025 Community Building Partnership Program (CBP). This application was successful in securing $16,500 for the hall improvement project. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Adoption of draft Operational Plan, Delivery Program and Budget Published on 27 June 2025 At the June Ordinary Council meeting the draft operational plan, delivery program and budget 2025-26 were adopted. The Council also adopted the draft Long-Term Financial Plan 2026-2035 and Workforce Management Plan 2023-2027. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Funding for Ivanhoe War Memorial Published on 13 June 2025 The Ivanhoe War Memorial is set for restoration works. The Council welcomes news that it will receive $10,000 from the NSW Government for the Ivanhoe War Memorial Restoration project. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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
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