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Walgett Shire Wins Youth Week Award 2025

Published on 11 August 2025

Walgett Shire Council has been awarded ‘Best Small Council with the Most Outstanding Youth Week Program’ at the 2025 Local Government Youth Week Awards held on 7 August 2025.

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CMA Media Release: Regional Commitments, Empty promises

Published on 05 August 2025

The Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) Chairman and Temora Shire Mayor Rick Firman OAM has described the recently announced cutbacks to Transport for NSW, the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and Bendigo Bank as impactful blows to rural, regional and remote communities.

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Walgett Shire Council appoints Andrew Brown as General Manager

Published on 23 July 2025

Walgett Shire Council has appointed Mr Andrew Brown as its new General Manager, following the conclusion of a formal recruitment process.

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Walgett Shire Council Joins Electric Vehicle Trial

Published on 14 July 2025

Walgett Shire Council is proud to announce its participation in the Far North West Electric Vehicle (EV) Trial, a regional initiative aimed at testing the capability and suitability of electric vehicles across local government operations in western New South Wales.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Community Shapes Future Vision for Kookaburra Court

Published on 06 June 2025

The future of Kookaburra Court took a step forward last night, as 27 residents gathered at the Walgett CWA Rooms for a town hall discussion on how they would like the former aged care facility to serve the community moving forward.

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Walgett Shire Wins Youth Week Award 2025

CMA Media Release: Regional Commitments, Empty promises

Walgett Shire Council appoints Andrew Brown as General Manager

Walgett Shire Council Joins Electric Vehicle Trial

Council Calls for Community Involvement in Fish Passage Talks

Strength, Vision and Legacy: Walgett Shire Launches NAIDOC Week

Council Endorses 10-Year Community Strategic Plan

CMA Country NSW appreciates disaster funds, yearns for growth stimulus

Kookaburra Court Moves Forward with Councillor Support

Community Shapes Future Vision for Kookaburra Court

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