Council News

The Burren Junction Bore Baths will be opened for a period of four(4) weeks commencing Monday 9 November 2009 subject to evaporation pond levels.

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Cuddie Springs Update - 17 Mar 2009
Walgett Shire Council have been speaking to the University of Sydney's Senior Research Associate Dr Judith Field regarding he Open Day at Cuddie Springs. At this stage there is still no set date however August is a tentative date, with confirmation not being available until July. As soon as Walgett Shire Council have confirmation we will post the information on the website.

Please keep your eyes out for further information. 

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Burren Junction Bore Rats B&S CANCELLED for 2009 ONLY - 28 Jan 2009
Unfortunatley the Burren Bore Rats B&S Ball has been cancelled for 2009, however it will be back in 2010. Keep your eyes out for further information. more ..

The Australian Opal Centre - 23 Dec 2008
The Australian Opal Centre's new website is online at www.australianopalcentre.com The site provides information about opal, the Australian Opal Centre, the AOC building design team, opal mining and cutting, opalised fossils, Lightning Ridge and its opal field heritage.

On 15 December 2008 Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir, Governor of NSW and acting Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, opened the Australian Opal Centre's showroom and exhibition in Morilla St, Lightning Ridge. more ..

Request A Song - Yaama FM - 15 Dec 2008
Request Your Favourite Song on your local radio station YAAMA FM

Make a request from 7:30-8:30am Monday to Friday on Bren't Big Brekkie FAX 6828 1944 OR

Make a request from 3:00-4:00pm Monday to Friday on Brent's Big Afternoon Cup of Tea FAX 6828 1944

Then tune into 87.6 YAAMA FM

Currently running during the School Term

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Black Opal Becomes Official State Emblem - 17 Sep 2008
Black Opal wll be declared the official gemstone emblem of the state of New South Wales, with the enactment of the State Arms, Symbols and Emblems Amendment Act 2008. more ..

Request for Standing Offers: Casual Plant Hire - 25 Aug 2008
Walgett Shire Council invites the submission of standing offers for Casual plant hire on a purchase order contract basis. Offers may be submitted for any plant and/or vehicles suitable for local government use. Offers must be submitted on the quotation documents available form Council's Administration Office at 77 Fox street Walgett NSW, or by phoning (02) 6828 1299, or by clicking this link. more ..

Council Meetings - 01 Jun 2008
The next ordinary meeting for Walgett Shire Council will be held at the Walgett Shire Council Chambers on Tuesday 23rd September 2008 starting at 10.00am. more ..

Water Restrictions In Place Effective 30 October 2009 - 21 Apr 2008
Town & village residents are advised that Council has imposed the following water restrictions with effect 30 October 2009: more ..

Swimming Pool Information - 21 Nov 2007
Council would like to remind all pool owners that the Swimming pool Act 1992 and the Swimming Pool Regulation 1998 applies to all indoor and outdoor pools on premises where there is a residential building, moveable dwelling (eg. Caravan), or hotel or motel. more ..

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