Collarenebri Boil Water Notice

Please be advised that the Collarenebri Water Supply is on a Boil Notice

All water used for drinking, brushing teeth, making ice, and washing fruit and vegetables must be boiled before use. Bring the water to a rolling boil and allow it to cool prior to use.

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Carinda Water Notice

Please be advised that the Carinda water supply is currently classified as non-potable.

All water used for drinking, brushing teeth, making ice, and washing fruit and vegetables must be boiled before use. Bring the water to a rolling boil and allow it to cool prior to use.

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What's Happening in the Walgett Shire

Our Events Calendar is your one-stop guide to what’s on in the region. Whether you’re a local looking for weekend plans or a visitor exploring the area, you’ll find up-to-date information on upcoming events, activities and opportunities to get involved.

And if you're hosting an event open to the public let us know through events@walgett.nsw.gov.au

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Summer Holiday Programs

19 Jan 2026 Get ready for a fun-filled school holiday break with the Walgett Shire Youth Team Holiday Programs 🎉 Running from 19–30 January, activities will be held across Walgett, Lightning Ridge and Collarenebri. With a range of exciting, safe and engaging activities planned, it’s a great chance for young people to stay active, try new things and have fun with friends these holidays.

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Walgett Summer Fun Colour Run

20 Jan 2026 Get ready Walgett for a bright and fun-filled day as the Summer Fun Colour Run comes to town 🌈 This free community event has something for everyone, with a colour run for all ages plus water activities, laser tag, multi-sports and pop-up games. Enjoy giveaways, free refreshments and a relaxed day of summer fun for the whole community.

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Sports, Youth events

Kids Summer Fun

20 Jan 2026 Kids Summer Fun is on at the Cultural & Community Hub! 🎉
Tuesdays from 4–8pm on 30 Dec, 6 Jan, 13 Jan & 20 Jan for heaps of fun for all ages — 📖 storytelling, 🎬 movies, 🎲 games, 🎨 drawing & painting, 🏊‍♂️ swimming and even 🦞 cray fishing!
Snacks and dinner provided 🍔✨ Bring the kids for an awesome summer afternoon!

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Lightning Ridge Summer Fun Colour Run

21 Jan 2026 Get ready Ridge kids, for a bright and fun-filled day as the Summer Fun Colour Run comes to town 🌈 This free community event has something for everyone, with a colour run for all ages plus water activities, laser tag, multi-sports and pop-up games. Enjoy giveaways, free refreshments and a relaxed day of summer fun for the whole community.

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Collarenebri Summer Fun Colour Run

22 Jan 2026 Get ready Colly kids, for a bright and fun-filled day as the Summer Fun Colour Run comes to town 🌈 This free community event has something for everyone, with a colour run for all ages plus water activities, laser tag, multi-sports and pop-up games. Enjoy giveaways, free refreshments and a relaxed day of summer fun for the whole community.

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Australia Day 2026

26 Jan 2026 Save the Date - Information Coming Soon

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Australia Day Awards Ceremony & Breakfast

26 Jan 2026 Join us for the Walgett Shire Australia Day Awards Breakfast on 26 January 2026 at the Collarenebri Bowling Club. Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast from 9am, followed by the Australia Day Awards at 9:30am. Celebrate our amazing community and the people who make Walgett Shire shine! 🇦🇺✨

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Major events