Home

My Rates

Road Conditions

Councillors & Meeting Matters

Plan & Build

Council Forms

Positions Vacant

News

Collarenebri Grandstand Update

Published on 20 September 2023

Walgett Shire Council regrets to announce that, due to unforeseen circumstances beyond Council’s control, the Collarenebri grandstand and its facilities will not be opening for the foreseeable future.

WALGETT SHIRE RANGERS AND AWL COLLABORATE FOR SUCCESSFUL PET DAY

Published on 16 September 2023

Walgett Shire Ranger Services, in partnership with the Animal Welfare League (AWL), hosted a highly successful Pet Care Day and Council-Funded De-Sexing Event on the 13th of September 2023.

Walgett Shire Council Welcomes New Mayor and Deputy Mayor

Published on 14 September 2023

The Walgett Shire Council wishes to announce the outcome of its extraordinary meeting held on September 14, 2023. During this meeting, Councillor Jasen Ramien was elected as the Mayor, and Councillor Colin Hundy assumed the role of Deputy Mayor, both unopposed.

Events

Lightning Ridge Easter Festival

29 March 2024

LIGHTNING RIDGE EASTER FESTIVAL 2024
Join us for the annual Lightning Ridge Easter Festival from 29 -31st March 2024

Lightning Ridge Black Opal Bull and Bronc Ride
Outback Opal Hunters and mining machinery line-up
Street Stalls and Carnival
Miners Strength & Agility Challenge

Come By Chance Picnic Races

23 September 2023

It is with great disappointment that Racing NSW has not agreed to our track being suitable for racing on Saturday.
The committee has not allowed this to damage the spirits of our committee and are determined to make the day a success, regardless!

Burren Junction Flower Show & Market Day

24 September 2023

The Halls Supper room fills with colourful pansies on saucers to stunning roses and magnificent orchids – and smells looks.

The Grawin Show

24 September 2023

Trash 'N' Treasure
Face Painting
Hundreds Club
Raffles
Ugly Man Competition
Buskers Welcome
Childrens Activities
Enter into the Show Categories

View More Events

Welcome to the Walgett Shire Council

As a major highway junction for different touring routes, Walgett Shire plays host to a number of unique experiences.

Welcome to Walgett Shire

During the year Walgett Shire conducts annual events that you can enjoy and participate in, making your holiday a very memorable and fulfilling experience.

Welcome to the Walgett Shire Council

It has an abundance of wildlife and flora on display, not to mention the spectacular sunrises and brilliant sunsets to open and close your day

Welcome to the Walgett Shire Council

Walgett Shire invites you to come and experience genuine country hospitality and guarantees that you will take home a unique and memorable holiday experience.

Welcome to Walgett Shire

Walgett Shire proudly offers all the ingredients for a great outback holiday; scenery, relaxation, recreation and revitalisation. It has an abundance of wildlife and flora on display, not to mention the spectacular sunrises and brilliant sunsets to open and close your day.

Welcome to the Walgett Shire Council

Walgett Shire proudly offers all the ingredients for a great outback holiday; scenery, relaxation, recreation and revitalisation.

Back to top