Council Calls for Community Involvement in Fish Passage Talks Published on 08 July 2025 Walgett Shire Council is urging the community, landholders and stakeholders to unite in protecting the region’s long-term water security, as discussions continue around proposed fish passage infrastructure and potential changes to weir operations. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Strength, Vision and Legacy: Walgett Shire Launches NAIDOC Week Published on 07 July 2025 Walgett Shire Council officially launched NAIDOC Week 2025 with an opening ceremony held on Monday 7 July on the lawn of the Council Chambers. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Development Proposal - DA 2025/6 Published on 03 July 2025 Walgett Shire Council has received a Development Application, DA 2025/6 from Leo Planning Pty Ltd to demolish existing structures and construct a Group Home located on Lot 9, Section 20, DP 758612 – 14 Pandora Street and Lot 16, Section 20, DP 758612 – 46 Opal Street, Lightning Ridge. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Walgett Shire Grants Newsletter Issue Three Published on 02 July 2025 Find out about the latest grant opportunities from Councils Grants Specialist Andrew Rawsthorne Tagged as: , Public Notices
EOI: Economic Development and Visitor Economy Advisory Committee Published on 01 July 2025 The Economic Development and Visitor Economy Advisory Committee (the Committee) was established by Walgett Shire Council resolution on 17 December 2024, in accordance with the Advisory Committees and Working Parties Policy. Tagged as: , Announcements
Council Endorses 10-Year Community Strategic Plan Published on 30 June 2025 Walgett Shire Council has officially endorsed a new 10-year Community Strategic Plan, setting the course for a decade of focused investment, improved service delivery and stronger community outcomes. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Countback Election Results Published on 30 June 2025 This countback was uncontested, as only one application was received to participate in the countback. Tagged as: , Public Notices
CMA Country NSW appreciates disaster funds, yearns for growth stimulus Published on 30 June 2025 After careful consideration of what the NSW Government Budget 2025/26 means for rural, regional and remote Councils, the Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) sees a reactionary budget that is fiscally responsible in a time when investment in the regions is needed. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Collarenebri & Walgett - Artesian Bore Bath Update Published on 27 June 2025 We know how important the bore baths are to both our community and visitors, and we’ve been working hard behind the scenes to get them up and running again. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Kookaburra Court Moves Forward with Councillor Support Published on 25 June 2025 Walgett Shire Council has supported, in principle, a proposal to repurpose the former aged care facility at Kookaburra Court into a community living model for older residents capable of self-care. Tagged as: , Media Releases