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
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
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
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
Mobility Access improvement works at Menindee Published on 06 December 2024 Central Darling Shire Council is pleased to announce that mobility access has been improved at three locations in Menindee. The Menindee Post Office, public toilets and supermarket now have improved mobility access. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Toxic blue-green algae red alert Published on 06 December 2024 The Red Alert warning for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for the area of the Darling River upstream of the Menindee Lakes, which includes the town of Wilcannia, as well as the sections of the river immediately upstream and downstream of Wilcannia remains in place. Tagged as: , Media Releases