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Walgett Shire Council\\nhas welcomed a $1 million funding announcement from the NSW Government to\\nsupport major improvements at the Walgett Sportsground, delivering better\\nfacilities and greater opportunities for sport and recreation in the community.
\\n\\nThe funding has been\\nawarded through the NSW Government's Active Regional Communities Package for\\nCouncil's Boosting Access, Inclusion and Sustainability at the Walgett\\nSportsground project.
\\n\\nThe project will focus\\non improvements at Algy Friend Oval (Oval 2) and the surrounding sporting\\nprecinct, including upgraded lighting and dedicated female changerooms and\\namenities, addressing longstanding limitations at one of Walgett's most\\nimportant community facilities.
\\n\\nThe announcement follows\\nCouncil's unanimous decision at its Ordinary Meeting on 23 September 2025 to\\nadvocate for external funding to support the planning and improvement of\\nfacilities at No. 2 Oval, following concerns that existing infrastructure was no\\nlonger meeting community needs.
\\n\\nThe Walgett Sportsground\\nis home to a wide range of sporting clubs, school activities and community\\nevents, with more than 13,600 people attending or participating in activities\\nat the facility each year. From junior sport and weekly training to major regional\\ncompetitions, the Sportsground plays an important role in bringing people\\ntogether.
\\n\\nThe planned improvements\\nwill help create a safer, more inclusive and welcoming environment for players,\\nfamilies, volunteers and spectators. Better lighting will provide greater\\nopportunities for evening training and competition, while improved changeroom\\nfacilities will support the growing participation of women and girls in local\\nsport.
\\n\\nWalgett Shire Mayor, Clr\\nJasen Ramien, welcomed the announcement, describing the funding as an important\\ninvestment in the community's future.
\\n\\n\\\"Sport is a huge\\npart of life in Walgett. It's where our kids make friends, where families come\\ntogether and where so many of our volunteers give their time to support the\\ncommunity,\\\" Clr Ramien said.
\\n\\n\\\"Our sporting clubs\\ndo an incredible job with the facilities they have, but improvements like these\\nare long overdue. Our women and girls deserve appropriate changerooms, and our\\nclubs deserve facilities that allow them to train, compete and grow.
\\n\\n\\\"This $1 million\\ninvestment is a fantastic outcome for Walgett. It's not just about improving a\\nsporting facility; it's about giving more people the opportunity to get\\ninvolved, supporting our local clubs and making sure our community has\\nfacilities it can be proud of.\\\"
\\n\\nThe improvements are\\nalso expected to strengthen Walgett's capacity to host sporting competitions\\nand community events, attracting visiting teams and spectators while providing\\nflow-on benefits for local businesses.
\\n\\nCouncil acknowledges the\\nNSW Government's investment through the Active Regional Communities Package and\\nlooks forward to working with local sporting clubs and community stakeholders\\nas the project progresses.
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Walgett Shire Council is calling for nominations for the 2027 Australia Day Awards, celebrating the outstanding individuals, volunteers, sporting achievers and community groups who make the Walgett Shire such a special place to live.
Every community has its quiet achievers, dedicated volunteers and inspiring individuals who go above and beyond to help others. These awards are an opportunity to acknowledge their hard work, achievements and valuable contributions to our Shire.
Citizen of the Year
Young Citizen of the Year
Senior Citizen of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Community Event of the Year
Sportsperson of the Year
Whether it's someone who has dedicated years to helping others, a young person making a positive impact, a sporting champion or a community event that brings people together, we want to hear their stories!
Nominations close at 5.00 pm on Friday, 11 December 2026.
Award recipients will be announced on Australia Day, Tuesday 26 January 2027.
Nomination forms, award descriptions and eligibility criteria are available below. Completed forms can be submitted online, emailed to admin@walgett.nsw.gov.au, or delivered to Council offices and agencies in Walgett, Lightning Ridge or Collarenebri.
Help us celebrate the people who make our Shire great. Nominate someone deserving today!
General Manager Andrew Brown said Council had significantly increased enforcement because residents across the Shire had repeatedly asked Council to do something about roaming and uncontrolled dogs.
“Let me be very clear about why we are doing this. You, our community, have asked us to,” Mr Brown said.
“We have received complaint after complaint from residents who are sick of dogs roaming the streets, getting into other people’s yards, chasing people, approaching children, attacking other animals and generally being allowed to wander without proper control.
“Council listened, and our Compliance Officers are acting.”
Mr Brown said Council understood that having a dog impounded could be frustrating and could result in unexpected expense, but neither frustration nor disagreement justified abusing the staff member doing their job.
“If your dog has escaped from your property and subsequently ends up in Council’s pound, that is not the fault of the Council employee standing in front of you.
“Abusing, intimidating or threatening that employee because you are unhappy about the consequences of your animal being unsecured is simply unacceptable.
“Our staff come to work to serve their community. They should not be threatened or personally abused for administering laws and requirements they did not create.”
Council has reminded residents that an impounded dog cannot simply be collected without the necessary legal and administrative requirements being met.
If an animal is required to be microchipped and registered, those requirements must be completed before it can be released. Applicable registration, release and maintenance fees must also be paid.
Many companion animal charges, including registration and permit fees, are determined by the NSW Government. Other pound and maintenance charges are adopted by Council. Frontline Council staff do not have discretion to simply negotiate those charges away because an owner is unhappy about having to pay them.
“There seems to be a misconception that if someone becomes angry enough with the person behind the counter, eventually the fee will disappear,” Mr Brown said.
“It won’t.
“If your dog is impounded, you should expect that it will need to be appropriately microchipped and registered and that the applicable release and maintenance fees will need to be paid before it goes home.
“Keeping a dog in our facility also costs money. It has to be housed, fed, cared for and managed by our staff. Those costs do not disappear simply because an owner does not want to pay them.”
Mr Brown said owners should also understand that paying the pound fees and collecting their dog does not necessarily conclude the matter.
“Depending on what has occurred, you may also receive a penalty notice.
“If your dog has repeatedly escaped, if it is habitually roaming, if it has rushed at or chased somebody, attacked another animal, or if you have failed to comply with requirements relating to a dangerous or menacing dog, our Compliance Officers will consider the appropriate enforcement action.
“Council’s increased enforcement is not a future proposal and some of those penalties are significant. Penalty notices of $1,760, $1,320 and $220 were issued in recent days for a menacing dog control breach, a rushing or attack incident, and a dog allowed to escape.”
Council said its enforcement approach was not directed towards responsible dog owners.
“The overwhelming majority of dog owners do the right thing. They keep their yards secure, they control their dogs in public and they respect their neighbours.
“They are not the people we are talking about.
“We are talking about the minority of owners who repeatedly allow their dogs to roam and then become angry with Council when there are consequences.
“Your neighbours should not have to change where they walk, keep their children inside, worry about their own pets, or feel unsafe outside their own home because you have failed to secure your dog.
“That is ultimately what this is about. It is about respect for the people who live around you.”
Mr Brown said threats or intimidation directed at Council employees would be taken seriously.
“You can disagree with Council. You can ask questions. You can make a complaint, request a review or speak with a senior officer. You are absolutely entitled to do those things.
“What you are not entitled to do is threaten or abuse an employee because they have told you something you do not want to hear.
“Where behaviour crosses that line, Council will take appropriate steps to protect its staff, including involving NSW Police where warranted.”
Mr Brown said Council would not be backing away from its enforcement program.
“We started this crackdown because our community told us very clearly that roaming dogs had become a serious problem.
“The answer cannot be for Council to finally respond to those concerns and then retreat because a small number of people become aggressive when they are held accountable.
“We will not do that.
“If anything, the message is very simple. Secure your dog, keep it under control when you are out in public and meet your responsibilities as an owner.
“If you do those things, you are very unlikely to ever have to deal with our Compliance Officers.
“It is time for all of us to show some respect for our neighbours, our community and the Council employees who are simply doing the job the community has asked them to do.”
ENDS
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\\n\\nNow in their 19th year, the awards attracted a\\nrecord 188 nominations, with two-thirds coming from rural and regional\\ncouncils. Nineteen awards were presented, making Councillor Keir's recognition\\na particularly proud moment for Walgett Shire.
\\n\\nA long-time resident of Come By Chance,\\nCouncillor Keir has dedicated much of her life to serving rural and remote\\ncommunities, both through her career as a registered nurse and palliative care\\nnurse and her 18 years as an elected representative of Walgett Shire Council.
\\n\\nFirst elected in 2008, she served as Deputy\\nMayor from 2014 to 2016 before making history in January 2022 when she became\\nthe first female Mayor of Walgett Shire.
\\n\\nHer leadership has been shaped by a lifetime of\\nunderstanding the challenges of living in remote communities, from drought and\\ndevastating floods to the difficulties of accessing essential services.
\\n\\nDuring the 2022 floods, Councillor Keir\\ncontinued leading and supporting the Shire despite being isolated at her Come\\nBy Chance property by road closures, maintaining regular contact with Council\\nstaff and advocating for affected communities.
\\n\\nBeyond the Council chamber, she has been a\\nlongstanding advocate for rural healthcare, transport, community services and\\nregional arts through her involvement with organisations including Outback\\nArts. Her dedication to rural nursing and community service was previously\\nrecognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia.
\\n\\nMayor Jasen Ramien congratulated Councillor\\nKeir on the achievement, recognising her longstanding commitment to the\\ncommunity and the example she has set for other women in leadership.
\\n\\n\\\"She has not only led in her own right,\\nshe has opened the door for others to imagine themselves as leaders too,\\\"\\nMayor Ramien said.
\\n\\nAlthough unable to attend the ceremony, Mayor\\nRamien sent a personal letter of congratulations, which was presented to\\nCouncillor Keir by Council's General Manager, Andrew Brown.
\\n\\nIn his letter, Mayor Ramien reflected on\\nCouncillor Keir's journey from her election in 2008 to becoming the Shire's\\nfirst female Mayor in 2022.
\\n\\n\\\"Having worked closely with you on\\nCouncil, I am especially pleased to see you recognised on this occasion. It is\\na wonderful milestone to celebrate with you,\\\" he wrote.
\\n\\nWalgett Shire Council General Manager Andrew\\nBrown said the award was a proud moment for the entire organisation.
\\n\\n\\\"Jane has made an enormous contribution to\\nWalgett Shire over many years, and it was wonderful to see that dedication\\nrecognised at a state level.
\\n\\n\\\"What stands out about Jane is her genuine\\ncommitment to the people she represents. She understands the challenges facing\\nour rural and remote communities because she lives them herself, and she has\\nalways brought that understanding to her role as a Councillor.
\\n\\nAccepting the award, Councillor Keir expressed\\nher appreciation for the recognition and acknowledged the people who have\\nsupported her throughout her time in local government.
\\n\\n\\\"I am incredibly honoured to receive the\\nExcellence in Councillor Leadership Award. It means a great deal to have my\\nwork recognised, but I know I could not have achieved what I have without the\\nsupport of my fellow Councillors, the amazing staff at Walgett Shire Council\\nand the community, who have always stood behind me.
\\n\\n\\\"Being a Councillor is a privilege, and it\\nis the people around you who make it possible to do the work and make a\\ndifference. I am grateful for the encouragement and support I have received\\nover the years, and proud to represent the people of Walgett Shire.\\\"
\\n\\nCouncillor Keir was joined at the ceremony by\\nher husband David and daughter Holly, along with Council's General Manager\\nAndrew Brown and Deputy Mayor Greg Rummery.
\\n\\nThe occasion also recognised the contributions\\nof three other outstanding women from Walgett Shire Council who received\\nnominations in this year's awards:
\\n\\nTheir nominations highlight the important\\ncontributions women continue to make across all levels of Walgett Shire\\nCouncil, from elected representation to the day-to-day delivery of services to\\nthe community.
\\n\\nFor Councillor Keir, the award marks another\\nmilestone in a lifetime of community service and a legacy that extends far\\nbeyond being the Shire's first female Mayor.
\\n\\nHer journey from rural nursing and life in the\\nsmall community of Come By Chance to becoming the first female Mayor of one of\\nNew South Wales' largest local government areas demonstrates the valuable role\\nrural women play in shaping the future of their communities.
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Opening Acknowledgements
\\n\\nAt the commencement of\\nthe meeting, Councillors and those in attendance observed a minute's silence in\\nmemory of David “Jock” Chape, who worked as part of Council's roads team for\\nmore than 22 years. Council acknowledged Mr Chape's long service to Walgett\\nShire and extended its condolences to his family, friends and former\\ncolleagues.
\\n\\nCouncil also extended\\nits thoughts and prayers to Indi MP Helen Haines, her family and community\\nfollowing the serious incident outside her Wangaratta electorate office on 19\\nOctober.
\\n\\nProgress on Previous Council Resolutions
\\n\\nCouncil received its\\nOctober Resolution Register, providing updates on actions arising from previous\\nCouncil decisions.
\\n\\nKey October updates\\ninclude:
\\n\\nAnnual Returns of Interests
\\n\\nCouncil received the\\nannual Returns of Interests for Councillors, senior staff and other designated\\npersons for the period 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.
\\n\\nCouncil noted that one Councillor had not lodged their return\\nwithin the required timeframe.
\\n\\nThe lodged returns are\\nopen-access information and will be made available on Council's website in\\naccordance with legislative requirements.
\\n\\n2025/26 Draft Financial Statements
\\n\\nCouncil considered the\\n2025/26 Draft Financial Statements and referred them for external audit.
\\n\\nThe draft statements\\nrecord a statutory operating surplus of $3.534\\nmillion, compared with a $9.377 million deficit in the previous year.\\nHowever, the result includes significant capital grants and contributions.\\nBefore capital grants and contributions, Council recorded an underlying\\noperating deficit of $9.882 million.
\\n\\nThe audited financial\\nstatements will return to Council following completion of the audit process.
\\n\\nNew Motor Grader
\\n\\nCouncil noted the\\npurchase of a new motor grader from\\nWesTrac Pty Ltd for $549,825.54 excluding GST.
\\n\\nThree quotations were\\nobtained through the Local Government Procurement panel, with the WesTrac\\nsubmission assessed as providing the best overall value for Council.
\\n\\nThe new grader forms\\npart of Council's continued investment in plant and its capacity to undertake\\nroad works across the Shire.
\\n\\nGrants Update – October 2026
\\n\\nCouncil continues to\\npursue external funding opportunities for projects and employment initiatives\\nacross the Shire.
\\n\\nSince the September\\nCouncil Meeting, new applications have included funding for:
\\n\\nAt the time of the\\nOctober report, Council had 26 grant\\napplications awaiting determination.
\\n\\nTertiary Education and Scholarship Support to Continue
\\n\\nCouncil resolved to retain its existing tertiary education and\\nscholarship arrangements, maintaining a total annual allocation of $40,000.
\\n\\nFunding will continue\\nto include:
\\n\\nCouncillors agreed that\\nthe existing programs continue to provide value, while also recognising\\nopportunities to strengthen the way Council funding is administered.
\\n\\nScholarship guidelines\\nwill be reviewed and updated, and the General Manager has been authorised,\\nwhere appropriate, to introduce increased acquittal, reporting and recognition\\nrequirements. Council representation will also be included on relevant assessment\\nor judging panels.
\\n\\nWater Sampling Results – September 2026
\\n\\nCouncil received and\\nnoted the September water sampling results, with no further discussion on the\\nitem.
\\n\\nA Lightning Ridge Boil Water Alert has been in place since 8 October 2026,\\nwith Council continuing monitoring and investigation across the network.
\\n\\nCouncil is also\\ncontinuing to investigate and monitor Total\\nColiform detections within the Cumborah and Carinda water supplies.
\\n\\nPlease note these are highlights of the Council meeting. To view the full\\nresolutions or business papers, please visit www.walgett.nsw.gov.au
\\n\\n
\\nThe next Ordinary meeting of Council will be on 17 November 2026 at 10:00am at\\nthe Walgett Shire Council Chamber, 77 Fox Street, Walgett.
Walgett Shire Council advises residents that the informal access track (slip road) connecting Rubbish Tip Road and Bate Street will be permanently closed from Monday 26 October 2026.
The closure is required to secure the site of Council's new waste facilities.
Concrete barriers will be installed on Monday 26 October, followed by security fencing on Tuesday 27 October.
Once the barriers are installed, access through this track will no longer be available.
Council thanks residents for their understanding and cooperation.
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The first round included workshops, pop-up\\nconversations and walking workshops or “walkshops” , giving people different opportunities\\nto talk about how they currently experience Fox Street and what they would like\\nto see in the future.
Those conversations highlighted several\\nrecurring themes, including the need for better lighting and visibility,\\naccessible and connected footpaths, safer and easier pedestrian movement, shade\\nand trees, places to sit and rest, as well as improved connections to important\\ncommunity destinations.
Participants also looked beyond infrastructure,\\nsharing ideas about landscaping, public art, local cultural stories, recreation\\nand creating places that encourage people of different ages and abilities to\\nspend time outdoors.
One of the strongest aspirations to emerge was\\nsimple: people want to be able to \\\"walk where you want, when you\\nwant.\\\"
The second round brought together a local\\nCo-Design Team, with representatives from community services, businesses,\\nAboriginal controlled community organisations and residents, to explore those\\nideas in greater depth.
Rather than simply asking what should we\\nbuild?, participants looked closely at why different parts of Fox\\nStreet feel comfortable or uncomfortable to use.
They considered whether people could see and be\\nseen, move easily, understand where they were going, stay connected to other\\npeople and activity, and feel that the street was a welcoming community space.
This helped build a much richer picture of what\\nfeeling safe and comfortable in Fox Street means locally.
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Walgett Shire Council Mayor Jasen Ramien said\\nthe knowledge shared through the engagement would help ensure future ideas were\\ngrounded in the experiences of people who use the area.
\\\"The people who walk these streets, visit\\nour businesses and use our community spaces know this part of Walgett better\\nthan anyone, and that local knowledge is incredibly valuable.
What we've heard is that this isn't about one\\nsingle solution. It's about how all the different elements of a street work\\ntogether so people feel comfortable and confident using the area.\\\\
\\n\\n
We're now taking those conversations into the\\nnext stage and continuing to work with our community to explore what those\\nideas could look like for Fox Street.\\\"
Council is partnering with the NSW\\nGovernment through Transport for NSW's Safer Cities: Her Way program to help\\nimprove perceptions of safety in public spaces and transport hub precincts for\\neveryone, particularly women, girls and gender diverse people. The program\\nplaces lived experience and community co-design at the centre of shaping\\ninitiatives that reflect local needs.
Minister for Transport\\nJohn Graham said:
“It is incredibly important for people to feel safe while walking along local streets, no matter what time of day it is.
“By working closely with the community, we can create spaces that are accessible, welcoming and inclusive for women, girls and gender diverse people in Walgett.”
The community feedback does not mean individual\\nsuggestions have already been selected or approved.
Instead, the findings from the first two rounds\\nwill now be carried into the next stage of co-design, where potential solutions\\ncan be developed and tested before progressing through technical investigation\\nand design.
Accessibility, road safety, feasibility, cost,\\nmaintenance requirements, approvals and available project funding will also be\\nconsidered throughout the process.
Further opportunities for community\\nparticipation are planned which will give residents the chance to see how\\nearlier feedback has influenced the project and help explore potential ideas as\\nthey develop. The outcomes from the project can also help inform future\\nplanning for Fox Street.
This project is proudly funded by the NSW\\nGovernment, through Transport for NSW's Safer Cities: Her Way program.
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For more information about the\\nSafer Cities program visit: Safer Cities: Her Way Program |\\nTransport for NSW.
ENDS
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8 October 2026 4.00pm
E. coli bacteria contamination
Detection of E. coli bacteria mean that the water in the Lightning Ridge is unsafe.
E. coli in drinking water shows that the water may be contaminated with faeces and organisms that may cause gastrointestinal illness.
Water used for drinking or food preparation should be brought to a rolling boil to make it safe. Kettles with automatic shut off switches can do this. Water should then be allowed to cool and stored in a clean container with a lid and refrigerated.
Everyone, particularly people caring for young children, should be careful to avoid scalding, when you are heating and then cooling the water.
Bottled water or cool boiled water should be used for drinking, washing uncooked food (for example, salad vegetables and fruit), making ice, cleaning teeth, gargling and pet’s drinking water.
Dishes should be washed in hot soapy water or in a dishwasher. Children should take bottled water or cool boiled water to school.
Tap water is safe for bathing. There is a potential risk if water is swallowed during washing and bathing. Parents and carers could consider a sponge bath for children as an alternative.
Walgett Shire Council is working to fix the problem.
This advice should be followed until further notice.
The NSW Health website also includes special considerations for:
Schools and childcare centres https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/water/Pages/schools.aspx
Commercial establishments serving food or drinks https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/water/Pages/foodfacts.aspx
Using water header tanks https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/water/Pages/watertanks.aspx
Swimming pools and spas https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/water/Pages/pools.aspx
Mayoral Minute – Halfway Point of the Council Term
\\n\\nMayor Jasen Ramien\\nmarked the halfway point of the 2024–2028 Council term with an address\\nreflecting on what he described as “the good, the bad and the ugly” of\\nthe past two years.
\\n\\nThe Mayor highlighted\\nprogress across road and flood recovery works, water projects, new plant and\\nequipment, Kookaburra Court, community facilities and external funding, while\\nacknowledging there is still significant work ahead across roads, water\\nsecurity and major infrastructure.
\\n\\nA major focus of the\\naddress was the difficult decision to close the former Walgett swimming pool\\nfollowing engineering advice that it was unsafe, and the rapid progress made\\nsince then on the new Walgett Artesian Cooling Baths. The Mayor stressed that the\\nbaths are an interim solution and do not replace the need for a full-sized\\nswimming facility in Walgett.
\\n\\n“Four weeks ago, many\\npeople would have said it could not be done. Four weeks later, it is being\\ndone.”
\\n\\nThe Mayor thanked\\nCouncil employees, contractors, tradespeople, suppliers and Narellan Pools\\nWestern Plains for their work in progressing the project.
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\\n\\nCouncillor\\nJasen Ramien was re-elected Mayor of Walgett Shire Council, with Councillor\\nGreg Rummery elected Deputy Mayor.
\\n\\nBoth will\\nserve in their respective roles for the next two years of the current Council\\nterm.
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Advisory Committees to be Reviewed
Council resolved to\\ndiscontinue its current Advisory Committee structure while it considers how\\nfuture committees can operate effectively under recent changes to local\\ngovernment meeting requirements.
\\n\\nDuring discussion,\\nCouncillors expressed disappointment that the changes represented a step back\\nfor community involvement, but acknowledged the need to await further\\ninformation and clarification from the Office of Local Government.
\\n\\nThe Economic\\nDevelopment and Visitor Economy, Finance, Road Assets, Water Utility and Crime\\nPrevention Advisory Committees will cease under their existing Terms of\\nReference. Council may establish new or revised advisory committees once the\\nrequirements and available options are clearer.
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Council Meeting Schedule Adopted
Council adopted its\\nOrdinary Council Meeting schedule through to September 2027.
\\n\\nSeveral meetings later\\nthis year will vary from the usual fourth-Tuesday schedule:
\\n\\nDuring consideration of\\nthe schedule, Councillors agreed to bring the February meeting forward from\\nlater in the month, noting that the proposed date created too long a gap\\nbetween the December and February meetings.
\\n\\nThe full meeting\\nschedule will be available on Council’s website. Meeting dates and times may\\nchange by Council resolution, and Extraordinary Meetings may also be called\\nwhen required.
Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Annual Report
\\n\\nCouncil received and\\nnoted the 2025/26 Annual Report of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee\\n(ARIC).
ARIC is an independent\\nadvisory committee providing oversight across areas including governance, risk\\nmanagement, financial management, compliance, internal controls and internal\\naudit.
During 2025/26, its\\nwork included cyber security, work health and safety improvements, risk\\nmanagement, business continuity and the development of Council’s Strategic\\nInternal Audit Plan.
The full ARIC Annual\\nReport and General Manager’s response are available with the meeting agenda.
Acting General Manager
\\n\\nCouncil appointed Donna\\nAusling, Director Planning, Environment and Economy, as Acting General Manager\\nfrom 24 September to 11 October 2026 while General Manager Andrew Brown is on\\napproved leave.
Ms Ausling will\\nexercise the functions and authorities of the General Manager during this\\nperiod to ensure continuity of Council operations.
Progress on Previous Council Resolutions
\\n\\nCouncil received its\\nSeptember Resolution Register, providing updates on actions arising from\\nprevious Council decisions.
Key project updates\\ninclude:
Grants Update
\\n\\nCouncil continues to pursue\\nexternal funding for projects and programs across the Shire.
Since the August meeting, new\\napplications have included:
Council has also secured $41,700 in\\nnew funding, including $27,700 for the Walgett Weir Recreational Fishing\\nPrecinct and $14,000 for the Spring/Summer 2026–27 Holiday Break Program.
Tracks in Use Funding
\\n\\nCouncil considered applications\\nunder its Tracks in Use Funding Program, which assists with maintenance\\nof unsealed access tracks across Lightning Ridge and the surrounding Opal\\nFields.
Council allocated:
Community Advocacy
\\n\\nCouncil continues to advocate on\\nissues affecting Walgett Shire and rural and remote communities, including\\nlocal government funding, disaster recovery, pest management and regional\\nservices.
Council endorsed a submission to\\nthe NSW Local Government Grants Commission on proposed changes to the\\ndistribution of Financial Assistance Grants, seeking greater recognition of the\\nimpacts of recurring natural disasters and protections for remote councils.
Council also received an update on\\nthe proposed feral pig control pilot, disaster recovery reform advocacy and\\nbroader regional representations.
Larger Commercial Waste Bin Operations
\\n\\nCouncil approved larger commercial\\nwaste bins as an additional option for eligible businesses and other\\nnon-residential properties in Walgett and Lightning Ridge.
The new 1.5m³, 3m³ and 4.5m³ bins\\nare designed for customers who currently require a large number of smaller\\ncommercial bins, allowing the same regular collection service to operate more\\nefficiently.
The service is for regular\\nscheduled commercial waste collections and is not a casual or one-off skip bin\\nhire service. Customers will be able to discuss the most appropriate bin size\\nand collection frequency with Council.
A Commercial Waste Offerings Fact\\nSheet will provide the available options, charges and contact information.
Water Sampling Results — August 2026
\\n\\nCouncil received the\\nAugust water sampling results and noted that the Lightning Ridge Boil Water\\nAlert was lifted on 21 August 2026, following two consecutive clear sets of\\nsamples and consultation with NSW Health.
Council continues\\nincreased monitoring, network flushing, infrastructure inspections and other\\ncorrective work across the Lightning Ridge water network.
At Cumborah,\\nelevated Total Coliform results remain under investigation. The Cumborah water\\nsupply remains classified as non-potable, with appropriate signage and\\ncommunity information continuing.
Safer Local Roads Infrastructure Program Application
\\n\\nCouncil confirmed Come\\nBy Chance Road as its priority project for an application under the\\nAustralian Government’s Safer Local Roads Infrastructure Program.
Approximately 15\\nkilometres remains unsealed, with Council seeking the maximum available $5\\nmillion towards the next stage of reconstruction and sealing works.
The final length of\\nroad included will depend on detailed design and cost estimates, and the\\nfunding may not be sufficient to seal the entire remaining section. The outcome\\nof the application is expected around June or July 2027.
Questions Taken on Notice
\\n\\nCouncil received\\nresponses to several questions previously raised by Councillors.
Residential properties\\noperating a business: Council clarified that operating a business from a residential\\nproperty does not automatically result in the property being categorised as\\nBusiness for rating purposes. The dominant actual use of the property is\\nconsidered, with each property assessed on its individual circumstances.\\nCouncil will also consider developing a clearer rating categorisation policy or\\nprocedure.
Rates exemptions for\\nplaces of public worship: Eligible religious organisations can apply for a rates\\nexemption at any time, with no statutory annual closing date. Organisations are\\nencouraged to apply early enough for eligibility to be assessed before rates\\nare levied for the relevant year.
Please note these are highlights of the Council meeting. To view the full\\nresolutions or business papers, please visit www.walgett.nsw.gov.au
\\n
\\n
\\nThe\\nnext Ordinary meeting of Council will be on 20 October 2026 at 10:00am at\\nthe Walgett Council Chamber 77 Fox Street, Walgett.
Walgett Shire Council has condemned the actions of persons who yesterday broke into Council’s Companion Animal Facility, caused damage to the facility and unlawfully removed three dogs from Council custody.
\\n\\nNSW Police have been advised of the incident and are working closely with Council.
\\n\\nOne of the three dogs has since been recovered. Council is reviewing CCTV footage and other available evidence, while Council’s Compliance Officers are now required to spend further time locating and recapturing the remaining dogs.
\\n\\nGeneral Manager Andrew Brown said while some people may find the incident amusing, the reality is that behaviour like this comes at a cost to the entire community.
\\n\\n“Some people might think breaking into the pound and taking dogs is funny. It isn’t,” Mr Brown said.
\\n\\n“Damage has been caused to a community facility that now has to be repaired with public money. Our staff have to spend time dealing with that damage, reviewing CCTV and evidence, working with Police and then going back out into the community to find and recapture dogs that were already safely secured in Council’s care.
\\n\\n“Every dollar and every hour we spend dealing with completely unnecessary behaviour like this is money and time that cannot be spent somewhere else in our community.”
\\n\\nMr Brown said the incident would have absolutely no impact on Council’s increased enforcement of companion animal laws.
\\n\\n“If those responsible thought this would somehow discourage Council from dealing with roaming dogs, they have achieved precisely the opposite.
\\n\\n“If anything, this makes us more determined.
\\n\\n“The people of Walgett have spoken. We continue to hear from residents who are simply sick of the sheer number of dogs roaming our streets and the lack of respect some owners show for their neighbours and the broader community.
\\n\\n“People should be able to walk down the street, let their children play outside, ride a bike or simply enjoy their own property without having to worry about somebody else’s dog roaming uncontrolled.
\\n\\n“Council has heard that message, and we are acting on it.”
\\n\\nCouncil has significantly increased companion animal enforcement across the Shire and Compliance Officers are actively issuing penalty notices where offences are identified.
\\n\\nBy way of example, in just the past few days Council has issued penalty notices including:
\\n\\nThose penalty notices will be arriving in the post shortly.
\\n\\n“These are not warnings about what Council might do at some point in the future. These fines have already been issued,” Mr Brown said.
\\n\\n“We are not mucking around anymore.
\\n\\n“If your dog is required to be on a lead, put it on a lead. If you own a dog, make sure it cannot escape your property. If your dog has been declared dangerous or menacing, comply with every requirement placed upon you.
\\n\\n“And if your dog gets out and rushes at, attacks, bites, harasses or chases another person or animal, expect Council to take action.
\\n\\n“Some of these fines are substantial. A $1,320 or $1,760 penalty is a very expensive consequence for something that could have been avoided by simply taking responsibility for your animal.”
\\n\\nMr Brown said the overwhelming majority of responsible dog owners should not have to bear the consequences of those who refuse to control their animals.
\\n\\n“Responsible dog owners already do the right thing. They secure their yards, they control their dogs in public and they understand that owning an animal comes with responsibilities.
\\n\\n“What we are dealing with is a minority who seem to believe their dog, and their convenience, should become everybody else’s problem.
\\n\\n“That is not fair to your neighbours, it is not fair to other responsible dog owners and it shows a complete lack of respect for the community you live in.”
\\n\\nCouncil will continue to impound roaming dogs and take enforcement action wherever offences are identified.
\\n\\n“Breaking into a Council facility does not make an offence disappear. It does not remove an owner’s responsibilities and it certainly will not cause Council to back away from enforcement.
\\n\\n“It has done the opposite.
\\n\\n“There are lawful processes available when a dog is impounded. If you have an issue, speak with Council and deal with it properly. Damaging public property and unlawfully removing animals from Council custody is not the answer.
\\n\\n“It is time people showed some respect for their fellow community members, took responsibility for their animals and understood that the days of simply allowing dogs to wander around our towns without consequence are over.”
\\n\\nCouncil will continue working closely with NSW Police in relation to the incident and will provide CCTV footage and other relevant evidence available to it.
\\n\\nAnyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact NSW Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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\\n\\nThe Development Application and relevant\\nsupporting documentation can be inspected at Walgett Shire Council’s\\nAdministration Office, the Lightning Ridge Administration Office or the Collarenebri\\nCommunity Service Centre at 77 Fox Street, Walgett, 35 Pandora Street,\\nLightning Ridge or 6 Wilson Street, Collarenebri respectively. The documents may be viewed Monday to Friday between\\n9:00am to 4:30pm from Monday 7th September 2026 to Monday 21st\\nSeptember 2026 inclusive. They are also available on Council’s\\nwebsite: www.walgett.nsw.gov.au.
\\n\\nAll written submissions on the proposed\\ndevelopment will be considered by Walgett Shire Council if received prior to 5:00pm\\non Monday 21st September 2026. If a written submission is\\nmade that objects to the development, then the grounds of objection should be\\nspecified within the submission. Council will not consider any confidential submissions.
\\n\\nIf you have any further enquiries or\\nconcerns regarding the proposed development, please contact Council’s Planning,\\nEnvironment and Economy Department on 02 6828 6100 or admin@walgett.nsw.gov.au\\nby email.
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As part of the grant, Council has been able to purchase generators to support our local communities during emergencies and power outages.
These generators will provide an important backup during times of need, helping to keep key community facilities operational and providing greater support for our community when it matters most.
Whether it’s flooding, severe weather, prolonged power outages or other emergencies, being prepared means being better equipped to respond.
A big thank you to FRRR and Suncorp for supporting initiatives that help strengthen resilience across our communities.
Together, we’re helping make the Walgett Shire stronger, safer and better prepared.
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\\n\\nThe facility will include two artesian bathing areas. The\\nlarger measures approximately 11 x 4 metres, while the second will measure\\napproximately 7 x 3 metres and include an attached toddler bathing area.
\\n\\nThe baths will be installed between the splash park and the\\nformer bath site. The project will also include shaded seating, improved\\nsurrounds and access to the existing amenities.
\\n\\nThe facility will use Walgett’s natural artesian water,\\nwhich will be cooled naturally as it passes through a series of holding tanks\\nbefore entering the baths.
\\n\\nMayor Clr Jasen Ramien said the baths would provide an\\nimportant interim facility for the community, but could never replace Walgett’s\\nOlympic pool.
\\n\\n“Walgett summers are incredibly hot, and having somewhere\\npeople can come together, get into the water and enjoy time with their families\\nis enormously important,” Clr Ramien said.
\\n\\n“We already have the splash park for younger children, but\\nolder children, teenagers and adults also need somewhere they can cool down.\\nThese baths will give our community something positive this summer, but a small\\nbath facility does not replace an Olympic pool or provide the same\\nopportunities for swimming, training, competition and recreation.
\\n\\n“Walgett has been identified as one of the most financially\\nunsustainable councils in NSW. If a small and financially constrained remote\\ncouncil can work with local businesses and bring this interim facility together\\nin a matter of weeks, surely the state and federal governments can come\\ntogether to support the long term solution our community needs.
\\n\\n“We know the Minns Government is listening, and we genuinely\\nappreciate the interest and support it has shown Walgett. We now need both\\nlevels of government to work with us to deliver the permanent solution this\\ncommunity deserves. We are also calling on the Albanese Government to come to\\nthe table and work with the NSW Government and Council to fund the replacement\\naquatic facility that Walgett needs.”
\\n\\nGeneral Manager Andrew Brown said Council’s immediate focus\\nwas getting the baths installed, commissioned and ready for community use\\nthroughout summer.
\\n\\n“A great deal of work has occurred behind the scenes to\\nreach the installation stage within such a short timeframe,” Mr Brown said.
\\n\\n“Narellan Pools Western Plains has provided extraordinary\\nsupport to Council and the Walgett community. Megan and Jason Reakes and their\\nentire team understood the urgency of what we were trying to achieve and worked\\nclosely with us to find a practical solution that could be delivered in time\\nfor summer.
\\n\\n“We are also extremely grateful to the other suppliers and\\ncontractors who have stepped forward to support this project and helped us\\novercome the significant logistical and technical challenges involved.
\\n\\n“These baths are not the long term solution, but they will\\nmean Walgett can still have some fun this summer. We intend to make as much use\\nof them as possible, including activities for primary school children during\\nthe day and programs for high school students into the evenings.”
\\n\\nNarellan Pools Western Plains Business Owner Megan Reakes\\nsaid the team was proud to support a project that would provide an immediate\\nbenefit to the Walgett community.
\\n\\n“When Council approached Jason and I and explained the\\nsituation facing Walgett this summer, we understood how important it was to\\nfind a practical solution and deliver it as quickly as possible,” Ms Reakes\\nsaid.
\\n\\n“The timeframe has been ambitious, but our entire team has\\nworked closely with Council and the other suppliers to help make it possible.
\\n\\n“We are incredibly proud to support the Walgett community\\nand to be part of a project that will make a real difference for local families\\nthis summer.”
\\n\\nCouncil’s immediate priority is to have the baths operating\\nsafely as cooling facilities throughout summer. Council will explore every\\nopportunity for the baths to operate beyond summer, but further technical work\\nis required on water management and reuse before any commitment can be made\\nabout winter operation.
\\n\\nClr Ramien also called on the NSW Government to continue\\nsupporting Walgett by providing the funding required to help children and\\nfamilies access a full sized swimming facility throughout summer.
\\n\\n“Premier, we appreciate that you have listened to Walgett\\nand recognised the challenges facing our community,” Clr Ramien said.
\\n\\n“I am asking you to continue standing with us by providing\\nthe funding we need for buses, free entry and other support so Walgett children\\nand families can regularly access a proper sized pool this summer.
\\n\\n“The cooling baths will give us somewhere to come together,\\ncool down and have some fun, but our children must still have opportunities to\\nlearn and practise swimming, train, exercise and participate in activities that\\nrequire a full sized pool.
\\n\\n“I also want to acknowledge our Member for Barwon, Roy\\nButler MP, and the Federal Member for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey MP, for their\\ncontinued advocacy for Walgett across both levels of government. They have\\nworked hard to ensure our community’s needs are heard, and we greatly\\nappreciate them standing alongside us.”
\\n\\nAn opening date will be announced once installation, testing\\nand commissioning have been completed.
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\\n\\n𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟗 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 – 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐬
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\\n\\nSession\\n1:
10.30am–12\\nnoon – Especially for Aboriginal Controlled Organisations
Session\\n2:
2pm–4pm\\n– Especially for Service Organisations
𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟎 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 – 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐬
\\n\\nWalgett Library, 88 Fox Street
10.30am–12\\nnoon OR 6pm–7.30pm
Friday,\\n11 September – ‘Walkshops’
Gray Park Picnic Shelter, Pitt\\nStreet, Walgett
10am–12\\nnoon – Especially for Residents
5pm–7pm\\n– Residents, Aboriginal Controlled Organisations & Service Providers
\\n\\nNo\\nspecial knowledge needed — your experience matters.
\\n\\nParticipants\\nwill receive a local supermarket or fuel voucher.
\\n\\nThis\\nproject is proudly funded by the NSW Government, through Transport for NSW’s\\nSafer Cities: Her Way program.
\\n\\nFind\\nout more: Safer Cities: Her Way Program | Transport for NSW
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In a separate matter, Council’s regulatory officers executed a search warrant at a property in Namoi Village and seized a dog alleged to have attacked and killed livestock last week.
Council has also seized a dog following another separate incident in Dewhurst Street last week, in which the dog attacked and killed another dog. That dog has subsequently been declared dangerous under the Companion Animals Act 1998.
Mayor Jasen Ramien said the community had every right to expect immediate and decisive action.
I have listened to residents across the Shire, and the message is clear. The community’s patience has reached its limit,” Mayor Ramien said.
“People should be able to walk down the street, allow their children to play outside and keep animals on their own property without fearing roaming or aggressive dogs.”
“The current situation is unacceptable. Our community expects action, and Council will act.
Council’s General Manager, Andrew Brown, said the recent actions marked the end of Council’s previous reliance on education and repeated warnings.
Council has historically focused on education, warnings and giving owners opportunities to comply. That approach has not delivered the change our community needs,” Mr Brown said.
“The period of repeated warnings is over. If you allow your dog to roam, fail to keep it on a lead in public or do not have it registered, you should expect a fine.”
“Penalty notices can be issued on the spot or sent by post following an investigation. Council does not need to personally catch an owner with the dog before action can be taken.
Dog owners are legally responsible for ensuring their dogs:
are securely contained within their property and cannot escape;
are on a lead and under the effective control of a competent person in public, except within a designated off leash area;
wear a collar and identification tag in public; and
are microchipped, registered and recorded with current owner details.
Current penalties include $220 for failing to prevent a dog from escaping, $330 for a dog not being under effective control in public, $180 for failing to have the required collar and identification, and $330 for keeping an unregistered dog. A penalty notice of $1,320 may apply where a dog attacks, bites, harasses or chases a person or another animal.
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“Check your fences and gates, put a collar on your dog and keep it on a lead in public. These are legal obligations, not suggestions. Owners who choose to disregard them should expect Council to take enforcement action.
The Boil Water Notice for Lightning Ridge has now been lifted, effective from 4.00pm today, Friday 21 August 2026.
Residents and businesses can now resume normal use of the town water supply.
Thank you to everyone in the community for your patience and cooperation while the notice was in place.
Please share this update with family, friends and neighbours.
For more information regarding the boil water alert please read the FAQ below:
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I brought this matter forward because I believed the charge needed to be reconsidered in light of the service actually being received by residents in Lightning Ridge and Collarenebri.
During the preparation of Council’s 2026/2027 Fees and Charges, Councillors supported the principle of harmonising water and sewer charges across the Shire. That principle remains sound. Residents should not be financially disadvantaged simply because of where they live within Walgett Shire. However, harmonisation must also be fair.
In Walgett, Council operates a conventional sewerage system supported by a licensed sewage treatment plant and treatment process.
In Lightning Ridge and Collarenebri, residents are required to maintain their own septic systems, with septic tank effluent then discharged into Council’s small diameter sewer system. Those households therefore continue to carry costs and responsibilities that do not apply to households connected to the conventional sewerage system in Walgett.
For that reason, I did not believe it was fair or reasonable for those residents to pay exactly the same sewer access charge.
When this year’s rates notices were issued, I heard directly from residents who were concerned about the disparity in services. Those concerns were legitimate.
Council must make difficult financial decisions, and we must continue the work required to place the organisation on a more sustainable footing. However, financial responsibility does not prevent Council from listening to the community and correcting an outcome when it is not fair.
The decision made by my fellow Councillors today is a responsible and measured response.
It recognises the different level of service provided in Lightning Ridge and Collarenebri, while still ensuring that residents contribute toward the sewer infrastructure that Council is required to operate and maintain.
I want to thank my fellow Councillors for supporting my Mayoral Minute and for joining with me in delivering a fairer outcome for Lightning Ridge and Collarenebri.
I also acknowledge Council staff, who have worked through the financial and administrative implications of this change so that it can be implemented appropriately for the 2026/2027 financial year.
This decision will have a financial impact on Council, and that impact should not be ignored. However, good decision making requires both financial discipline and fairness.
The community expects Council to make responsible decisions. It also expects Council to listen when a legitimate issue is raised and to act where there is a practical and reasonable way to fix it.
That is what has happened here.
I have asked the General Manager to progress this matter as soon as possible and to ensure clear information is provided publicly about how this change will be processed.
Council understands that residents will want to know what this means for their individual rates notices, accounts and payments. Further information will be released as soon as the administrative process has been confirmed.
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\\n\\nMayor Ramien brought\\nforward a Mayoral Minute proposing a reduction in sewer access charges for\\nLightning Ridge and Collarenebri, following concerns about the difference in\\nsewer services provided across the Shire.
\\n\\nCouncil supported the\\nMayoral Minute and adopted an annual sewer access charge of $700 for relevant\\nassessments in Lightning Ridge and Collarenebri, reducing the charge by $500\\ncompared with the full annual sewer access charge applying in Walgett.
\\n\\nThe change recognises\\nthat residents in Lightning Ridge and Collarenebri are responsible for\\noperating and maintaining their own septic systems. The General Manager has\\nbeen authorised to determine the most appropriate way to apply the reduced\\ncharge for the 2026/2027 financial year.
\\n\\nVisit our website to\\nread the full Mayoral Media Release.
\\n\\n\\n\\nNational NAIDOC Award – Female Elder of the Year, Mrs Christine\\nCorby AM
\\n\\nMayor Ramien brought forward a Mayoral Minute\\nrecognising the outstanding achievement of Mrs Christine Corby AM, who has been\\nnamed the 2026 National NAIDOC Female Elder of the Year.
\\n\\nCouncil formally congratulated Mrs Corby on\\nreceiving this prestigious national recognition and acknowledged her\\nachievement.
\\n\\nA huge congratulations to Mrs Christine Corby\\nAM on this well-deserved honour.
\\n\\n
Grants Update
\\n\\nCouncil continues to\\nactively pursue external funding opportunities, with 24 grant applications\\nworth more than $19.05 million currently awaiting determination.
\\n\\nSince the July Council\\nmeeting, three further applications have been submitted, seeking funding\\ntowards Walgett Sportsground lighting through two separate grant programs, and upgrades\\nto Collarenebri Hall through the Clubgrants Category 3 Infrastructure Grants\\nprogram.
\\n\\nCouncil staff are also\\ncontinuing to identify and prepare projects for upcoming funding opportunities\\nacross recreation and sporting infrastructure, community facilities, youth\\nprograms, tourism development, safety and wellbeing initiatives.
\\n\\nCommunity Assistance Grants — August 2026
\\n\\nCouncil has approved $11,000\\nin Community Assistance Scheme funding to support five local community events\\nand projects across the Shire.
\\n\\nFunding approved\\nincludes:
\\n\\nThe Community\\nAssistance Scheme supports local not-for-profit groups and organisations to\\ndeliver projects, programs and activities that provide community benefit across\\nWalgett Shire.
\\n\\n| \\n Planning\\n an event or community project? \\nThe next funding\\n round closes on 1 November 2026, with applications to be considered at\\n the November Ordinary Council Meeting. \\nAll requests for\\n financial or in-kind Council assistance must first be submitted through the\\n Community Assistance Scheme. This includes requests for items such as portable\\n toilets, lighting, use of Council equipment or resources, in-kind support and\\n the waiver of venue hire or other Council fees and charges. \\nApplications must be\\n completed in full and include all required information and supporting\\n documentation. Failure to provide the necessary information may result in an\\n application being deemed ineligible or funding being declined. \\nNeed help with your\\n application? Council’s Grants Team is happy to assist community groups\\n through the application process. We encourage applicants to get in touch\\n early so any questions or missing information can be addressed before the\\n closing date. \\n | \\n
\\n\\n
Community Advocacy Update – August 2026
\\n\\nCouncil continues to\\nadvocate with State and Commonwealth Governments on issues affecting Walgett\\nShire, including road infrastructure and long-term water security.
\\n\\nThe NSW Minister for\\nRoads has acknowledged the benefits of completing the sealing of the remaining\\nsections of Come By Chance Road and Gundabloui Road, recognising the importance\\nof these routes to local communities, agriculture, freight, school transport\\nand emergency services. While no further funding has been committed at this\\nstage, Council’s advocacy will be considered through future Budget processes\\nand Council has been encouraged to continue developing the business case for\\nthe remaining works.
\\n\\nWater security remains\\nfirmly on Council’s advocacy agenda, with Council continuing to monitor\\nplanning for Tamworth’s future water needs and the potential implications for\\ndownstream communities across the broader Namoi system.
\\n\\nWater Sampling Results — July 2026
\\n\\nCouncil routinely tests\\nits water supplies for E. coli and other indicators, in line with the\\nAustralian Drinking Water Guidelines. E
\\n\\n| \\n Lightning Ridge Boil Water Alert \\nPlease check Council’s website, Facebook page and\\n community noticeboards for the most current Boil Water Alert advice. \\n | \\n
The Lightning Ridge Boil Water\\nAlert remained in place, following further microbiological detections during\\nthe month. Council continues to work closely with NSW Health, with actions\\nincluding increased water sampling, extensive network flushing, infrastructure\\ninspections, review of recent water main breaks and disturbances, improvements\\nto sampling points and additional staff training.
\\n\\nCouncil is also investigating\\noptions for additional chlorination as an interim response, separate from the\\npermanent cooling and chlorination infrastructure being progressed for the\\nLightning Ridge water supply.
\\n\\nElevated Total Coliform results\\nalso continue to be investigated within the Cumborah water supply, which\\nremains classified and signposted as non-potable.
\\n\\nResidents should continue to check\\nCouncil’s website and Facebook page for the most current water quality and Boil\\nWater Alert advice.
\\n\\nPlease note these are highlights of the Council meeting. To view the full\\nresolutions or business papers, please visit www.walgett.nsw.gov.au
\\n
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Earlier this year, I was advised that the Government proposed to reduce the funding provided for the Lightning Ridge Services Australia Agency, which would have meant fewer service hours for our community.
I did not accept that decision.
I wrote directly to the relevant Australian Government Ministers, calling on the Government to reconsider and reverse the proposed reduction. I made the case that Lightning Ridge did not need less access to government services; it needed the existing service protected and, in my view, strengthened.
The Government has now reconsidered its position, and the new offer provided to Council retains the Lightning Ridge Agency at 35 hours each week, from 9.00am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday.
This is a very welcome outcome and a real win for the Lightning Ridge community.
When I became aware of the proposed reduction, I said that cutting face-to-face services in one of the most remote communities in New South Wales simply did not make sense. I am pleased that we spoke up, that our concerns were heard, and that the decision has now been reversed.
I thank the Minister for Government Services, Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher, for listening to the concerns I raised and for the Government's decision to maintain the service.
Services Australia provides an incredibly important service in Lightning Ridge. Many of our residents rely on face-to-face assistance to navigate Centrelink, Medicare, NDIS and other Commonwealth services. Distance, limited transport and difficulties accessing digital services mean that removing or reducing local services has a much greater impact in communities like ours.
This outcome also demonstrates why it is important that we continue to strongly advocate for our Shire.
When decisions are being made in Canberra that affect our communities, we have to be prepared to speak up and make sure the realities of living in remote Australia are understood.
While retaining the existing hours is an important step in the right direction, I continue to believe that more funding is needed for the Lightning Ridge Agency, not less.
Walgett Shire Council provides the staff, facilities and local support necessary to deliver this Commonwealth service, and the cost of doing so continues to increase. I will therefore continue advocating for a funding arrangement that properly reflects the cost of providing this essential service in a remote community.
For now, however, this is an outcome worth welcoming, and I thank the Member for Parkes, Mr Jamie Chaffey MP, for his support in securing this decision's reversal.
The Government proposed a reduction, I asked them to reconsider it, and they have.
That is a good result for Lightning Ridge and, most importantly, it means our community will continue to have access to the Services Australia support it needs.
Councillor Jasen Ramien
Mayor
Walgett Shire Council
Completed in just over four months and delivered largely by Council's own workforce, the project converted a long-vacant community asset into eight flexible accommodation units. The redevelopment now provides housing for essential workers and visiting professionals, while also offering accessible independent living options for older residents and people living with disability.
The project was developed in response to ongoing housing shortages that have made it increasingly difficult to attract and retain the workforce needed to deliver essential services across the Walgett Shire.
Mayor Jasen Ramien said the project was a practical response to ongoing housing pressures across the Shire.
\\\"Access to suitable housing is a significant challenge across Walgett Shire, affecting our residents as well as the ability of local services to attract and retain the essential workers our communities rely on,\\\" Mayor Ramien said.
\\\"Kookaburra Court is one practical way we've been able to respond, by bringing an existing community asset back into use and creating more accommodation where it is needed.
\\\"This building meant a great deal to Walgett in its previous life, and people had strong feelings about what should happen to it next. We listened to that, and I want to thank everyone who took the time to share their views and help shape what Kookaburra Court has become.\\\"
General Manager Andrew Brown said the project demonstrated what could be achieved by making better use of existing community assets.
\\\"Kookaburra Court gave us an opportunity to take an existing facility and adapt it to meet a very real need in our community,\\\" Mr Brown said.
\\\"Delivering the project in four months, largely through our own workforce, was a significant achievement and reflects the capability and commitment of our staff.
\\\"None of this would have been possible without our property team, and the many other staff, past and present, who played a part along the way. This award belongs to them.\\\"
The award was part of a successful evening for Walgett Shire Council, which was also recognised as the most nominated council in its division, receiving six finalist nominations across planning, communications, community engagement and youth services.
Council's finalist projects included:
Following media attention generated by Walgett Shire Council last\\nyear regarding youth crime and its impact on local communities, and further\\nadvocacy by the Member for Barwon, Roy Butler MP, Premier Minns met with Mayor\\nJasen Ramien, General Manager Andrew Brown, Mr Butler and representatives from\\nCoonamble, Bourke and Brewarrina councils. At that meeting, the Premier\\nacknowledged both the important role councils play in preventing youth crime\\nand the significant impact it was having across western NSW.
\\n\\nFollowing the meeting, the NSW Government provided a one-off grant\\nto each of the four councils to deliver activities for young people during the\\nsummer school holidays.
\\n\\nWalgett Shire Council worked with the Walgett Cultural and\\nCommunity Aboriginal Corporation, Dharriwaa Elders Group and PCYC to provide a\\nbroad range of activities, including free pool entry, discos, fishing and other\\nrecreational programs.
\\n\\nOne of the highlights was an overnight trip to Taronga Western\\nPlains Zoo in Dubbo, coordinated by Council’s Youth Services team. The trip\\ngave local young people an opportunity to travel, participate in new\\nexperiences and spend time together in a positive and supported environment.
\\n\\nSpeaking in Parliament today, Premier Minns described the results\\nachieved across the four communities as “extraordinary” and said it was\\n“probably the best money the government has ever spent”. The Premier also\\nacknowledged the significant effort made by the councils to stretch the funding\\nand deliver programs that kept young people occupied while reducing potential\\nharm to the community.
\\n\\nAs a result of the success of the initial program, Premier Minns\\nannounced that funding for the four councils will be doubled for the coming\\nChristmas school holidays.
\\n\\nMayor Jasen Ramien said the recognition demonstrated what could be\\nachieved when local councils and the NSW Government worked together.
\\n\\n“I sincerely thank Premier Minns for listening to our communities,\\nrecognising the challenges we are facing and backing councils to deliver\\npractical programs on the ground,” Mayor Ramien said.
\\n\\n“I also thank Roy Butler and his office for their continued\\nadvocacy and for ensuring that the voices of our communities are heard in\\nMacquarie Street.
\\n\\n“This funding was used exceptionally well, and the results are a\\ncredit to the local organisations, Council staff and community members who\\nworked together to give our young people safe and positive activities during\\nthe holidays.”
\\n\\nMayor Ramien particularly acknowledged the work of Council’s\\nManager Community Development, Sandra Bladen, Youth and Aquatics Team Leader,\\nMelody McEwarn, and the wider Youth Services team.
\\n\\n“Sandra, Melody and their team did an outstanding job coordinating\\nactivities across a large and geographically dispersed Shire,” Mayor Ramien\\nsaid.
\\n\\n“They did much more than simply arrange a program of events. They\\ncreated opportunities for young people to feel included, supported and\\nconnected to their community. The recognition they received in Parliament today\\nwas thoroughly deserved.”
\\n\\nGeneral Manager Andrew Brown said Council was already considering\\nhow the additional funding could be used to achieve the greatest possible\\nbenefit during the coming Christmas school holidays.
\\n\\n“With the Walgett Pool currently unavailable, we will need to\\nthink differently and work particularly hard to make sure young people in\\nWalgett still have access to meaningful activities over summer,” Mr Brown said.
\\n\\n“We will be speaking with our community organisations, service\\nproviders and young people about how this funding can be used most effectively\\nacross Walgett, Lightning Ridge, Collarenebri and our villages.
\\n\\n“The previous funding allowed Council and its partners to deliver\\nactivities that would otherwise not have been possible. The Premier’s\\nannouncement gives us an opportunity to build on that success and provide an\\neven stronger program this summer.”
\\n\\nMayor Ramien, Mr Brown, Director Planning, Environment and Economy\\nDonna Ausling, Manager Community Development Sandra Bladen and Youth and\\nAquatics Team Leader Melody McEwarn were present in the Parliament during\\ntoday’s announcement.
\\n\\nDuring Question Time, the Speaker acknowledged the Walgett Shire\\nCouncil representatives and recognised the excellent work being undertaken by\\nCouncil staff for young people across the Shire.
\\n\\nMr Brown said the acknowledgement was an important moment for\\nCouncil’s staff and community partners.
\\n\\n“Our staff regularly work behind the scenes, often with limited\\nresources and across enormous distances, to provide opportunities for our young\\npeople,” Mr Brown said.
\\n\\n“To have that work recognised by the Premier and acknowledged on\\nthe floor of the NSW Parliament is something of which the entire Council team\\ncan be proud.”
\\n\\nMayor Ramien said Council now wanted to hear directly from young\\npeople about the activities they would like to see delivered during the\\nChristmas school holidays.
\\n\\n“I encourage any young person with an idea to contact Council,\\nwhether by email, phone or through their school,” Mayor Ramien said.
\\n\\n“We want to organise programs that our young people genuinely want\\nto participate in, rather than simply assuming we know what they want. This\\nfunding is for you, and we want you to help us make the most of it.”
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Let me be absolutely clear.\\nNothing could be further from the truth.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
Council has no intention of\\nclosing, removing or relocating the Lightning Ridge Bore Baths.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
The Bore Baths are one of\\nLightning Ridge’s most important and best loved community assets. I use the\\nBore Baths myself. I know what they mean to local residents, visitors and the\\nwider community, and I am just as passionate as anyone about protecting them\\nfor future generations.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
In fact, Council has budgeted\\n$100,000 this financial year to undertake work at the Bore Baths. We are also\\ncontinually looking for grant funding that would allow us to substantially\\nimprove the facilities.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
The challenge has never been\\nwhether Council supports the Bore Baths. The challenge is finding the\\nsignificant funding required to properly repair, improve and protect such an\\nimportant asset over the long term.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
Rumours such as this create\\nunnecessary anxiety and do nothing to help Lightning Ridge. There are several\\nother claims circulating in the community that also need to be corrected.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
The soccer fields are not\\nbeing replaced by a caravan park
\\n\\nCouncil has\\nnot resolved to replace the Lightning Ridge soccer fields with a caravan park.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
Council has applied for funding\\nfor a small camping area that could be used during major events in Lightning\\nRidge. It is only a proposal at this stage, and the proposed location is not on\\nthe soccer fields or any other sporting or playing field.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
No decision has been made to\\nremove or replace the soccer fields.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
Residential waste remains\\nfree at the Lightning Ridge landfill
\\n\\nThe\\nLightning Ridge landfill remains free for residents disposing of ordinary\\nhousehold waste.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
Council has no intention of\\nintroducing a residential disposal charge at Lightning Ridge or at any other\\nCouncil waste facility.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
Commercial waste is charged\\nbecause it is generated through business activities and creates a cost for\\nCouncil to receive, manage and dispose of. Charging for commercial waste is\\nnormal practice and ensures those costs are not carried entirely by residential\\nratepayers.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
The yellow community bins\\nare not being removed
\\n\\nThe yellow\\nbins are community waste bins provided primarily for people living in camps and\\nother areas of Lightning Ridge that do not receive a kerbside collection\\nservice.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
This is a service that Council\\ndoes not provide anywhere else in the Shire.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
The yellow bins are not being\\nremoved.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
Council is reviewing the\\nservice and returning locations to the approved number of bins where additional\\nbins have been added without approval. That is not the same as reducing or\\nremoving the service.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
In fact, Council is planning to\\nincrease the size of the bins. The intention is to provide a better and more\\nsustainable service, not to take it away.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
Council must also ensure the\\nservice remains manageable, that bins are located appropriately and that public\\nmoney is being used responsibly.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
Lightning Ridge water,\\nchlorination and cooling
\\n\\nThere are\\nalso rumours and misinformation circulating about Council’s plans to chlorinate\\nand cool the Lightning Ridge water supply.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
The current E. coli situation\\nand the resulting boil water notice demonstrate why Lightning Ridge needs a\\nmodern, safe and properly managed water system.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
In 2020, the majority of\\nLightning Ridge residents who responded to community consultation indicated\\nthat they did not want chlorination or cooling of the water supply.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
We are now seeing the\\nconsequences of continuing without those safeguards.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
The present situation was not a\\ndecision made by me, the current General Manager or Council’s current\\nexecutive. We are the people trying to fix it.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
Council has copped a\\nsignificant amount of abuse over the E. coli detections and the boil water\\nnotice. I understand that people are frustrated, inconvenienced and concerned.\\nI am frustrated too.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
However, abusing councillors\\nand staff who are working to resolve the problem does not improve the water\\nsupply or bring the boil water notice to an end any sooner.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
Council will proceed with\\nchlorination and cooling because the community deserves a safer, more reliable\\nand fit for purpose water supply.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
This is about the greater\\npublic good. It is about protecting public health and providing Lightning Ridge\\nresidents with the standard of service they deserve.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
We will continue to follow the\\nadvice of NSW Health and do the work required to improve the system. There will\\nalways be different opinions, but Council cannot ignore the evidence or its\\nresponsibility to protect the community.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
Council is made up of real\\npeople
\\n\\nCouncil is\\nnot an abstract concept or a faceless organisation.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
Councillors are members of this\\ncommunity. They live here, raise their families here, use the same facilities\\nand experience the same problems. They were elected by the community to make\\ndecisions on its behalf.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
Council staff are also real\\npeople. At every level of the organisation, they are committed and dedicated\\npeople who come to work each day trying to provide services across an enormous\\nand challenging Shire.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
Yes, Council sometimes has to\\nmake hard decisions. We have limited funding, ageing infrastructure and many\\ncompeting priorities. We will not always agree on every decision, and I respect\\nthe right of people to question Council and hold us accountable.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
However, there is a difference\\nbetween asking questions and spreading information that is not true. There is\\nalso a difference between legitimate criticism and personal abuse directed at\\npeople who are trying to do their jobs.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
Rather than attacking Council,\\nlet us work together.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
Rather than spreading rumours,\\nask where the information came from, consider the source and contact Council or\\none of your elected representatives for the facts.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
My door remains open, and\\ncouncillors are available to speak with the community.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
Lightning Ridge has enough\\ngenuine challenges without creating new ones through rumours and\\nmisinformation. We will achieve far more by working together than by turning on\\none another.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
Clr Jasen Ramien
\\n\\nMayor
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\\n\\n\\n\\n
Red lids for general waste are now standard across NSW and this\\nrollout brings Walgett Shire in line with that, making sure every eligible\\nproperty has a proper Council bin to put out on collection day.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
Mayor Jasen Ramien said the changeover was a straightforward win\\nfor residents across the Shire.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
“Whether you’ve lived here all your life or just moved to the\\narea, a red lid means general waste - it’s the same right across NSW. This\\nrollout makes sure every eligible household in Walgett Shire has a proper,\\nworking bin and knows exactly what to do with it.”\\n\\n
\\n\\n
The new bins are the same 240L or 360L size as\\nexisting bins. Nothing changes about the collection service with the same day,\\nsame schedule, same items accepted.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
Residents and business owners do not need to be present for\\ndelivery. Bins will be delivered directly to each property based on Council’s\\nrates records.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
From 11th September, only the new red-lid bins\\nwill be collected at the kerbside. Any other bin placed out after this date\\nwill not be emptied.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
Bins will be allocated in accordance with rates notices for each\\nproperty. Residents who have not received their bin by 11th September\\nare encouraged to contact Council directly.
\\n\\n\\n\\n
Old bins are not required to be returned. Residents are welcome to\\nkeep them for private use for as a garden bin, extra storage, general use\\naround the property or arrange their own disposal.
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\\n\\nCouncil\\nreceived one submission from the Glengarry, Grawin and Sheepyard Miners\\nAssociation, which supported the establishment of a formal funding framework\\nand raised several practical matters for Council’s consideration.
\\n\\nCouncil\\nthanked the Association for its constructive submission and adopted the Policy\\nas publicly exhibited.
\\n\\nAn\\nallocation of $80,000 has been included in Council’s 2026/2027 Operational\\nPlan and Budget for the Tracks in Use Funding Program.
\\n\\nThe Policy\\nrecognises that Tracks in Use provide important access for residents, miners,\\nvisitors, businesses, emergency services, government agencies and community\\nservice providers. It also recognises the contribution the Opal Fields make to\\nthe economy, tourism industry, identity and cultural character of Walgett\\nShire.
\\n\\nThe new\\nframework sets out:
\\n\\n• \\nwho may apply for funding;
\\n\\n• \\nthe tracks and work that may be eligible;
\\n\\n• \\nthe application and assessment process;
\\n\\n• \\nrequirements for landholder approvals, insurance and safety\\narrangements;
\\n\\n• \\nfunding agreements and payment arrangements; and
\\n\\n• \\nreporting and acquittal requirements.
\\n\\nIt is now\\nimportant for the Glengarry, Grawin and Sheepyard Miners Association, the\\nLightning Ridge Miners Association and the Lightning Ridge Area Opal Reserve\\nLand Manager to come together and determine the priority tracks, the work\\nrequired and which organisation is best placed to submit an application.
\\n\\nThe\\norganisations may also consider whether a coordinated application, multiple\\napplications or staged works would provide the best outcome for the Opal Fields\\ncommunity.
\\n\\nApplications\\nwill need to identify the public benefit of the proposed work, include\\nappropriate quotations and mapping, and provide the necessary landholder\\napprovals, insurance and safety information.
\\n\\nEach\\napplication will be assessed on its merits and presented to Council for\\ndetermination. Funding may be provided in full or in part, depending upon the\\nwork proposed, its public benefit, value for money and the total funding\\navailable.
\\n\\nApplications\\nfor the 2026/2027 Tracks in Use Funding Program close at 5.00 pm on 31 August\\n2026.
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\\n\\nA fee of $10 per night\\nwill apply at each campground.
\\n\\n
\\nMayor Jasen Ramien said the changes would provide greater flexibility for\\ntravellers while helping Council maintain these important community and tourism\\nassets.
“We welcome\\ntourists and visitors to Walgett Shire and want them to have the opportunity to\\nstay longer, enjoy our towns and explore more of what the region has to offer,”\\nMayor Ramien said.
\\n\\n“These\\ncampgrounds are valued by visitors and are also important assets for our local\\ncommunities.
\\n\\n“The modest\\nnightly fee will assist Council with the ongoing cost of maintaining the\\nfacilities and ensuring they remain clean, accessible and available for future\\nvisitors.”
\\n\\nMayor\\nRamien said extending the maximum stay from the existing arrangements to seven\\nnights would particularly benefit people travelling with caravans, recreational\\nvehicles and camping equipment.
\\n\\n“Two or\\nthree nights is often not enough time for visitors to properly experience our\\ncommunities,” he said.
\\n\\n“A seven\\nnight stay gives people the opportunity to slow down, visit local attractions,\\npurchase fuel and supplies, enjoy local businesses and spend more time in the\\nwider district.
\\n\\n“The longer\\nstay remains a reasonable balance. It gives visitors greater flexibility while\\nensuring the campgrounds continue to operate as short term visitor\\naccommodation.”
\\n\\nCouncil\\nrecognises the importance of tourism to communities across the Shire and the\\ncontribution visitors make to local businesses and the regional economy.
\\n\\n
\\n“We know how important these facilities are to Collarenebri, Burren Junction,\\nLightning Ridge and the broader Walgett Shire community,” Mayor Ramien said.
“This\\ndecision is about welcoming visitors, supporting our local towns and ensuring\\nCouncil can continue to look after these facilities properly.
\\n\\n“We\\nencourage travellers to stay a little longer, explore our communities and enjoy\\nthe hospitality that Walgett Shire has to offer.”
\\n\\nCouncil\\nwill now update the relevant signage, public information and administrative\\narrangements to reflect the new seven night maximum stay and nightly fee.
Councillor Jasen Ramien
Mayor
Walgett\\nShire Council
Passing of Mr John Campbell, Former Councillor and Mayor
Council was saddened to learn of the passing of former Councillor and Mayor, Mr John Campbell, who served the Walgett Shire community for approximately 25 years, including a term as Mayor.
Council paid tribute to Mr Campbell’s lengthy contribution to local government and the communities of the Shire, and observed a minute’s silence as a mark of respect.
“On behalf of Council, I acknowledge Mr Campbell’s contribution and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends and all those who knew and worked alongside him.” — Clr Jasen Ramien, Mayor
Longer Stays at Collarenebri Primitive Campground
Council has increased the permitted length of stay at the Collarenebri Primitive Campground from two nights to seven nights, giving travellers, campers and caravanners more time to enjoy the town and district.
The change is expected to encourage visitors to spend more time and more money in local businesses, including fuel, meals and supplies, while giving them a better chance to explore the wider Shire. Signage and public information will be updated to reflect the new limit.
Click here to view the Mayoral Media Release
Standing Up for Fair Disaster Recovery Funding
Council has raised serious concerns about proposed Australian Government reforms to disaster recovery funding, including a plan to lift the threshold for smaller disaster funding assistance from $240,000 to as much as $2.7 million.
Council is worried a change of this size could leave communities such as Rowena, Carinda, Burren Junction, Cumborah and Collarenebri without support after floods, storms or other disasters, even where the damage is well beyond what Council can afford to fix on its own.
Council has resolved to formally oppose any reform that shifts disaster costs onto local councils and communities and will write to relevant Ministers and local Members of Parliament, make a submission to the Commonwealth consultation, and raise the issue with the Alliance of Western Councils for joint advocacy.
Speaking Up on New Meeting Rules for Councillors
Mayor Jasen Ramien has raised serious concerns about new state rules banning councillors (other than the Mayor) from meeting with Council staff outside formal meetings to discuss agenda matters including briefings and workshops. Council supports transparency, but says the change cuts off the direct access rural councillors rely on to understand complex issues before voting, replacing it with written questions and published answers.
Council will write to the Premier and Minister for Local Government outlining these concerns, and will push for change through a motion at the 2026 Local Government NSW Annual Conference
Click here to view the Mayoral Media Release
Feral Pig Control: Calling for Real Consultation
Council strongly supports coordinated, well-funded action to reduce feral pig numbers across the Shire as they cause serious damage to crops, pastures, fences, waterways and native habitat.
However, Council has expressed serious concern about the NSW Government’s announcement that landholders in the Walgett region will be issued with mandatory biosecurity directions, without any prior consultation with Council or affected landholders.
Council is calling on the NSW Government to pause the pilot until genuine consultation has taken place with local farmers, Aboriginal landholders, licensed hunters and other stakeholders, and until landholders have clarity on the support, funding and equipment that will be made available to them. The Mayor will write to the responsible Ministers, the Member for Barwon, North West Local Land Services and NSW Farmers to convey Council’s position.
Click here to view the Mayoral Media Release
Tracks in Use Funding Policy Adopted
Following public exhibition, Council has adopted the Tracks in Use Funding Policy. Council thanked the Glengarry, Grawin and Sheepyard Miners Association for its constructive submission and will write to the Association to confirm its decision and respond to the matters raised.
August Council Meeting Moved Forward
The August 2026 Ordinary Meeting of Council has been moved from Tuesday, 25 August to Tuesday, 18 August 2026. The meeting will remain at the Lightning Ridge Council Office at 10am.
The change avoids a clash with the National Roads Congress and the Murray Darling Association National Conference, both being attended that week by the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Clr Keir, the General Manager and the Director Planning, Environment and Economy. Bringing the meeting forward a week ensures Councillors and senior staff are available to attend.
Council's published meeting schedule will be updated and public notice given of the new date.
Supporting the 2026 Lightning Ridge Opal Festival
Council has approved $5,000 in financial assistance to the Lightning Ridge Opal & Gem Festival Inc. to support this year’s Opal Festival, funded from a specific allocation in Council’s adopted 2026/2027 Budget.
The Opal Festival is one of the Shire’s major annual events, supporting the local visitor economy, promoting the opal industry and bringing social, cultural and economic benefits to the community.
Grants Update — July 2026
Council’s grant-seeking efforts delivered strong results across the 2025/2026 financial year, with 14 applications successful for confirmed funding of $3,056,784.86.
At the close of the financial year, Council also had 19 applications worth $18,878,173.89 still pending a decision. Successful grants included funding towards:
Council will continue pursuing further grant opportunities to deliver infrastructure and services across the Shire.
Community Advocacy Update
Council continues to represent the Shire's interests on a wide range of state and federal matters. Destination NSW has confirmed interim funding for Destination Country and Outback NSW, the region's tourism network, while a new, longer-term funding model is negotiated as part of the State's strategy to grow visitor spending to $91 billion a year by 2035.
A $420,000 funding business case has been submitted to the Premier's Department for an interim aquatic access program to support swimmers this summer, including a shuttle service to the Collarenebri Swimming Pool, free entry for people under 18, and free entry to the Walgett Splash Park.
Efforts also continue to secure improved Services Australia agent hours in Lightning Ridge. Separately, a submission has been endorsed on proposed changes to opal mining laws, raising concerns about rehabilitation costs for old mining sites and a proposal to shorten the landholder objection period from 28 to 14 days.
Advocacy for Walgett's water security continues through the Murray Darling Association and the Murray Darling Basin Authority's Basin Plan Review. New NSW Government targets requiring development applications to be determined within an average of 90 days, reducing over time to 65 days by 2028, are also being reviewed.
Congratulations go to the Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service on 40 years of service to the Walgett and Brewarrina communities since 1986.
Meanwhile, the Economic Development and Visitor Economy Advisory Committee has been examining a Shire-wide signage and wayfinding strategy and the long-term future of the Shire's free campgrounds and artesian bath facilities.
Minutes and updates were also noted from the Floodplain Management Australia national forum, the Local Jobs Program Far West Orana Taskforce, and the Burren Junction Progress Committee, covering local matters such as town drainage, the community bore water, bus shelters and the artesian bore baths.
Water Sampling Results — June 2026
Council routinely tests its water supplies for E. coli and other indicators, in line with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. E. coli was detected in samples from the Lightning Ridge water supply on 2 June and 30 June 2026, prompting Boil Water Alerts on 4 June and 2 July 2026.
The first alert was lifted on 15 June following clear follow-up testing. Council has been working closely with NSW Health on the second detection, with further verification testing carried out on 21 July. Council has also replaced the sampling tap at the Lightning Ridge Visitor Information Centre, increased network flushing and sampling frequency and inspected infrastructure alongside NSW Health to help identify the cause.
Elevated Total Coliform results have also continued to be recorded at Cumborah since April 2026. The Cumborah supply is already classified and signposted as non-potable, and Council continues to investigate the network’s integrity.
Please note these are highlights of the Council meeting. To view the full resolutions or business papers, please visit www.walgett.nsw.gov.au/council/council-meetings
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\\nMayor Jasen Ramien said local farmers did not need to be convinced that feral pigs were a serious problem.
\\n\\n\\n\\\"Our farmers see the damage caused by feral pigs every day,\\\" Mayor Ramien said.
\\n\\\"They damage crops, pastures, fences and waterways. They threaten livestock, native animals and the economic viability of farming businesses.
\\n\\\"Council strongly supports coordinated feral pig control. What we do not support is threatening landholders with prosecution before anyone has properly explained what they will be required to do.\\\"
\\n
The proposed pilot is expected to involve biosecurity directions requiring affected landholders to participate in coordinated baiting, trapping, aerial shooting and ground shooting activities.
\\nMayor Ramien said the Government had not yet publicly explained how the pilot would operate in practice.
\\n\\n\\n\\\"Landholders are entitled to know what will be required, how compliance will be assessed, what records they will need to keep and how much they will be expected to spend,\\\" he said.
\\n\\\"They are also entitled to know what financial and practical assistance will be available and whether government agencies will be held to the same standard on Crown land, travelling stock reserves and other publicly controlled land.
\\n\\\"These questions should have been answered before the Government announced that legal directions and substantial penalties may be used.\\\"
\\n
Council has also raised concerns about the interaction between the pilot and the NSW Government's recent firearms reforms.
\\n\\n\\n\\\"Firearms are only one part of feral pig management, but they remain a legitimate and necessary tool, particularly across large and inaccessible rural properties,\\\" Mayor Ramien said.
\\n\\\"The Government cannot make lawful pest control more administratively difficult on one hand, while threatening farmers with prosecution on the other if it considers they have not done enough.
\\n\\\"That inconsistency must be properly addressed before the pilot proceeds.\\\"
\\n
Council has called on the Minister for Agriculture, Regional New South Wales and Western New South Wales, the Hon. Tara Moriarty MLC, to pause implementation and undertake public consultation within Walgett Shire.
\\n\\n\\n\\\"Walgett Shire should not be treated as a convenient testing ground for enforcement by media announcement,\\\" Mayor Ramien said.
\\n
\\\"The Minister should come to Walgett Shire, meet with Council and local landholders, explain the proposal and listen to the people who will be expected to make it work.
\\n
\\\"A short pause for genuine consultation will not undermine feral pig control. It will give the program a much greater prospect of being practical, effective and supported by the community.
\\\"The fight against feral pigs will only succeed through cooperation, coordination and sustained support. It will not succeed by reaching for the penalty book before speaking to the people already carrying most of the burden.\\\"
\\n
Council will write to the Minister, the Premier, the Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism, the Member for Barwon, North West Local Land Services and NSW Farmers to convey its position.
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Council will co-design upgrades such as improved lighting, wayfinding, CCTV, accessibility improvements and public art along the route, helping improve perceptions of safety for everyone, particularly women, girls and gender diverse people.
Works are anticipated to begin later this year, with the project running through to late 2027.
Mayor Jasen Ramien said the funding represented a significant investment in the future of the town.
\\\"This is a fantastic outcome for Walgett. Our community has told us clearly that this corridor doesn't feel welcoming and that's stopping people from using a route that connects so many places we rely on. This project is about making sure everyone, especially women and girls, can move through Walgett with confidence, day or night,\\\" Mayor Ramien said.
Minister for Transport John Graham said this was the second round of the first-of-its-kind Safer Cities: Her Way program.
“This new funding builds on the success of the Safer Cities program, which has already engaged with around 30,000 people to shape projects across more than 80 communities across the state.
“Whether walking, riding or using public transport, everyone has the right to travel safely and feel safe in public spaces, both day and night.
“It’s important we continue to invest in programs like this to help deliver local upgrades that make a big difference in building safer, vibrant, thriving communities for everyone.”
More information on the project, including opportunities for the community to get involved, will be shared as the project gets underway.
This project is proudly funded by the NSW Government, through Transport for NSW's Safer Cities: Her Way program. Find out more about the Safer Cities program: Safer Cities: Her Way Program | Transport for NSW.
ENDS
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Mayor
Walgett Shire Council
ENDS
Walgett Shire Council invites offers for 2 x 22,000 litre poly tanks, approximately 7 years old, with a closing date of Friday, 31st July 2026.
Tanks are located 132kms from Walgett on the Gundabloui Road, it will be the responsibility of the successful tenderer to arrange collection of tanks from site.
Items are sold as-is, requiring full payment within seven days and collection within another seven days, with offers submitted via email to admin@walgett.nsw.gov.au
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Mayor Jasen Ramien said the project would deliver real, practical benefits for the Walgett community.
\\\"This funding gives our community a genuinely practical way to reduce waste and make good use of items that would otherwise go to landfill. It's a simple idea, but one that will make a real difference for local families and for the environment.\\\"
The grant is part of $354,338 awarded nationally to 19 not-for-profit organisations through this round of FRRR's CLCS program, which supports community-led climate adaptation and mitigation projects across remote, rural and regional Australia.
You can find more information https://frrr.org.au/blog/2026/06/30/clcs-r4-recipients
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The awards brought together community members, families, organisations and supporters to recognise individuals whose dedication, leadership and cultural pride continue to strengthen communities across the Shire.
On behalf of Walgett Shire Council, Councillor Jo Coleman acknowledged the importance of connection and participation during NAIDOC Week celebrations.
“NAIDOC Week is celebrated in so many ways from community days, school assemblies, concerts, balls, morning teas, cake cuttings and flag raising ceremonies but the tie that unities us is connection and the participation of family, friends, colleagues, teammates and students, who are the backbone of our communities,” Councillor Coleman said.
“These awards reinforce this with the opportunity to acknowledge nominees and recipients. To be recognised by your own community is an honour that each recipient should be very proud of.”
Mayor Jasen Ramien congratulated all recipients and nominees for their contribution to the Walgett Shire.
“NAIDOC Week is a time to celebrate culture, recognise achievement and honour the people who continue to make our communities stronger. Congratulations to every recipient and nominee for your contribution to our Shire,” Mayor Ramien said.
The 2026 NAIDOC Week Award recipients were:
Student Citizenship Award – Tyelarah Sands, recognised for her resilience, leadership and positive contribution to the Walgett community.
Artist of the Year – Alexander “Ducky” Dennis, recognised for his contribution to music, culture and community.
Emerging Leader Award – Jessica Brown, recognised for her commitment to supporting Aboriginal students and creating opportunities for young people.
Male of the Year – Richard Sharpley, recognised for his dedication to community transport, volunteering and service.
Sportsperson of the Year – Tristan Doolan, recognised for his sporting achievements and commitment to junior rugby league.
Female of the Year – Keeley-Shaye Boney, recognised for her dedication to family, work and community.
Youth of the Year – Shayehanie, recognised for her leadership and commitment to supporting young people in Walgett.
Lifetime Achievement Awards – Aunty Gladys Kennedy and Allan Cobb, recognised for their lifelong dedication, leadership and service to community.
Certificates of Appreciation were also presented to:
Lifetime Achievement – Louella Martin
Female of the Year – Amy Townsend
Male of the Year – Michael Kennedy
Female of the Year – Kristie Lee Bolsh
Councillor Coleman also thanked the many schools, agencies, local and state government representatives, services, volunteers and community members whose efforts contributed to this year’s celebrations.
“The ongoing effort over the last twelve months by schools, agencies, local and state government, services and individuals has not gone unnoticed this NAIDOC Week. To each and every one of you, in whatever capacity you contributed, thank you. Your efforts are greatly appreciated, and truly this is what makes our Shire so special. We may be few in numbers, but our determination to achieve is great,” Councillor Coleman said.
The awards concluded a successful week of NAIDOC Week celebrations across the Walgett Shire, with a range of community activities bringing people together to celebrate this year's theme, \\\"50 years of deadly.\\\"
Walgett Shire Council extends its sincere thanks to everyone who attended the awards ceremony and participated in NAIDOC Week events throughout the Shire. Council also acknowledges and thanks the many local organisations, volunteers, community groups and individuals whose support and collaboration helped make this year’s celebrations such a success.
Congratulations once again to all award recipients, nominees and everyone who contributed to a memorable week of celebration across the Walgett Shire.
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E. coli was detected in the Lightning Ridge water supply in early June 2026, resulting in a boil water alert being issued on 4 June. That alert was lifted on 15 June following the required testing and clearance process.
A further detection occurred on 2 July 2026 and a new boil water alert was issued. The alert remains in place while further testing and investigations continue.
Council acknowledges the significant concern and disruption this matter is causing for residents, businesses and visitors. Council is treating the detection extremely seriously and as a public health priority.
Lightning Ridge has an untreated artesian water supply. Water is drawn from underground bores and distributed through enclosed storage and pipe infrastructure. However, the system does not currently include a treatment plant, filtration process or permanent chlorination system.
Council and NSW Health are undertaking repeated sampling at multiple locations, inspecting possible entry points, reviewing the condition and operation of the network and investigating the possible source of the detections.
A positive E. coli result does not, by itself, identify where or how the organism entered the system, or whether it is present throughout the entire network. Each sample relates to water collected at a particular location and at a particular point in time.
At this stage, there is insufficient technical evidence to determine whether the June and July detections arose from the same source or from separate causes. Council will not speculate while the investigation remains underway.
The boil water alert cannot be lifted on the basis of a single clear sample. Microbiological samples require laboratory processing and incubation, and results from multiple locations must be considered together. The alert will only be lifted when Council and NSW Health are satisfied that the water is safe.
Council has prepared a detailed Frequently Asked Questions document explaining:
The Frequently Asked Questions document is available below.
Council will continue to provide updates as further verified information and laboratory results become available.
Residents should continue to follow the boil water advice until Council formally advises that the alert has been lifted.
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“Our airports are not simply transport facilities. They are vital emergency infrastructure, particularly for communities located significant distances from major hospitals and specialist medical services.
“Reliable airport lighting ensures that aeromedical services can access Collarenebri when they are needed, including at night and during urgent medical emergencies.
“This upgrade was made possible through a Council budget allocation that I sought to ensure the lighting at Collarenebri Airport properly met the needs of our community.
“I thank my fellow Councillors for supporting that allocation, and Council staff for delivering the project in a practical and cost effective way.”
Mayor Ramien said Council continued to face significant challenges in maintaining airport infrastructure across the Shire, despite its importance to the delivery of essential services.
“Unfortunately, Council receives very little funding from the State and Commonwealth Governments for airport infrastructure, even though these facilities play such a critical role in supporting aeromedical services and the broader health system,” he said.
“Small rural councils simply do not have the financial capacity to continually fund major airport upgrades without assistance.
“We continue to hold out hope that funding will soon become available to upgrade the lighting system at Walgett Airport, ensuring aeromedical support can be called upon whenever it is needed.
“This is essential infrastructure for our communities, and we will continue advocating strongly for the funding required to keep our airports safe, reliable and available during emergencies.”
The completion of the Collarenebri Airport lighting upgrade represents an important investment in community safety, emergency access and the long term resilience of Collarenebri and surrounding districts.
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The morning started with a Welcome to Country from Aunty Faye Green alongside Junior AECG members, Richard Dennis and Bianca Henry who shared words that set a strong and grounded tone for the gathering and reflected what \\u201cFifty Years of Deadly\\u201d means for the community.
Councillor Keir spoke on behalf of Council in place of Mayor Jasen Ramien who sent his apologies.
\\u201cFifty years ago NAIDOC Week began as a call to be seen and heard. Today that call is still being answered loudly and proudly in communities like ours,\\u201d Clr Keir said.
\\u201cNone of this has happened by chance. It\\u2019s happened because people have kept showing up for one another generation after generation including right here in Walgett Shire.\\u201d
Aboriginal dancers performed for the crowd before the flag raising ceremony took place led by Gary Trindall, Aunty Faye Green and Victor Murray and Noreen Kennedy. Council thanks everyone involved for being part of such an important moment.
Everyone then came together to cut the official NAIDOC cake before heading over to the RSL Hall for lunch, activities and more time together as a community.
Council extends its thanks to the NAIDOC Committee and all those who helped make the opening event such a strong start to the week.
Locals and visitors are encouraged to get involved in NAIDOC Week events happening across the Shire throughout the week. Fifty years on the spirit of community is as strong as ever.
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\\nEveryone, particularly people caring for young children, should be careful to avoid scalding, when you are heating and then cooling the water.
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\\nTap water is safe for bathing. There is a potential risk if water is swallowed during washing and bathing. Parents and carers could consider a sponge bath for children as an alternative.
\\nWalgett Shire Council is working to fix the problem.
\\nThis advice should be followed until further notice.
\\nThe NSW Health website also includes special considerations for:
\\nThis is not an outcome\\nCouncil wanted, and it has been an incredibly difficult decision for\\nCouncillors, staff and everyone involved.
The Walgett Memorial\\nSwimming Pool has served the community for more than six decades. It has been\\nthe place where generations of local children learned to swim, families\\ngathered during the summer months and the broader community found relief from\\nthe extreme heat experienced across the Walgett district.
However, the facility has\\nnow reached the end of its serviceable life.
For those who have\\nregularly used the pool, the seriousness of its condition will come as no\\nsurprise. The community has watched the facility deteriorate over many years,\\ndespite the ongoing efforts of Council staff and significant expenditure on\\nrepairs intended to keep it operating for as long as possible.
Recent inspections\\nundertaken by Council and NSW Public Works have identified substantial works\\nthat would be required before the facility could be considered for reopening.\\nThe cost of those works is presently estimated to be between $500,000 and $1\\nmillion.
Even if Council were able\\nto fund works of that scale, there is no assurance that the pool could operate\\nsafely and reliably for the entire season, or that further serious failures\\nwould not occur.
Council\\u2019s overriding\\nresponsibility must be the safety of the community.
General Manager Andrew\\nBrown said Council was not prepared to gamble with the safety of children,\\nfamilies, staff or other users of the facility.
\\u201cWe understand exactly\\nwhat this pool means to Walgett, and we know how deeply its absence will be\\nfelt,\\u201d Mr Brown said.
\\u201cHowever, we cannot\\nignore the engineering advice and we cannot take a risk with the safety of our\\ncommunity. No swimming season, no matter how important, is worth placing\\nsomeone in danger.\\u201d
\\u201cThis has been an\\nextremely difficult decision for Councillors, staff and everyone involved in\\nassessing the future of the facility. We would open the gates if there were a\\nsafe and responsible way to do so. The difficult reality is that the existing\\npool has deteriorated beyond the point where Council can confidently provide\\nthat assurance.\\u201d
Council recognises that\\nmany members of the community will be disappointed and will reasonably ask how\\nthe pool reached this point.
The simple reality is\\nthat a swimming pool constructed in the 1960s was never designed to operate\\nindefinitely. After more than 60 years of service, ageing concrete, old\\npipework and plant, reactive soils and ongoing ground movement have all\\ncontributed to the deterioration of the facility.
This is not a problem\\nunique to Walgett. Many ageing public swimming pools across regional New South\\nWales are confronting similar structural, operational and financial challenges\\nas infrastructure constructed decades ago reaches the end of its useful life.
The condition of the\\nWalgett pool did not arise overnight, nor can it now be resolved through\\nanother round of minor repairs. The current Council and previous generations of\\nCouncillors and staff have worked hard to keep the facility operating, but\\nthere comes a point where continued patching is no longer safe, reliable or\\nfinancially responsible.
In 2023, Council resolved\\nto decommission the pool because of its condition. That decision was later\\nrescinded after Council secured $375,000 from the NSW Government to undertake\\nessential repairs.
Those repairs allowed the\\npool to remain open for a further three swimming seasons. However, they were\\nnever a permanent solution and could only extend the life of an already ageing\\nfacility for a limited period.
Council has secured\\n$250,000 from the NSW Government to undertake planning and design work for a\\nreplacement aquatic facility. That work is now well progressed following\\ncommunity consultation, site investigations and early design development.
The significant challenge\\nnow facing Council is securing the funding required to construct the\\nreplacement facility.
Walgett Shire Council\\ndoes not have the financial capacity to deliver a new aquatic facility without\\nsubstantial assistance from the NSW and Commonwealth Governments.
Walgett Shire Mayor, Clr\\nJasen Ramien, said the community urgently needed both levels of government to\\nrecognise that a swimming pool in a remote and disadvantaged community was\\nessential community infrastructure, not a luxury.
\\u201cThis is one of the\\nhardest decisions Council has had to make, because we know what this pool means\\nto the people of Walgett,\\u201d Clr Ramien said.
\\u201cOur Councillors live in\\nthis community. Our staff live in this community. Our families and friends use\\nthis facility. No one wanted this outcome, but we cannot ignore the safety\\nrisks or pretend that an ageing and deteriorating pool can continue operating\\nforever.\\u201d
\\u201cThis is a community that\\nalready faces significant disadvantage, extreme summer temperatures and limited\\naccess to recreational facilities. Our children should not be left without a\\nsafe place to swim simply because their Council does not have the financial\\ncapacity to replace a facility that has served the community for more than 60\\nyears.\\u201d
Council is also seeking\\ngovernment assistance to support interim arrangements for the coming summer.\\nOptions being explored include funding to provide transport to another swimming\\nfacility, investigating whether a limited part of the existing facility, including\\na temporary toddler pool, could be safely opened, and other measures to provide\\nchildren and families with access to water based recreation.
Importantly, the Walgett\\nSplash Park will remain open throughout the summer season and will continue to\\nprovide a free place for children and families to cool down and spend time\\ntogether.
Council recognises that\\nthe splash park cannot replace the Memorial Swimming Pool. However, it will\\nremain an important community facility while Council continues to pursue\\ninterim support and the funding required for a permanent replacement.
The Mayor said the time\\nhad now come for the NSW and Commonwealth Governments to provide meaningful\\nsupport to the Walgett community.
\\u201cWe are not asking for\\nsympathy. We are asking for help,\\u201d the Mayor said.
\\u201cWalgett Shire Council\\ndoes not have the financial capacity to replace this pool alone. This community\\nneeds the NSW and Commonwealth Governments to recognise that safe swimming\\nfacilities in a remote community are not a luxury. They are essential infrastructure.\\u201d
\\u201cEven if the necessary\\nfunding arrived today, it would not reopen the pool for the coming summer. The\\nplanning, approvals and construction required to deliver a safe replacement\\nfacility cannot happen overnight.\\u201d
\\u201cBut funding provided now\\nwould allow Council to move forward immediately and give us the best possible\\nchance of ensuring that the people of Walgett do not face a second summer\\nwithout a swimming pool.\\u201d
\\u201cThe longer the decision\\nis delayed, the greater the risk that another generation of Walgett children\\nwill miss another swimming season. We are asking both governments to act now.\\u201d
Council will continue\\nadvocating directly to the NSW and Commonwealth Governments and will provide\\nfurther updates to the community as planning, engineering investigations and\\nfunding discussions progress.
Media Contact
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NAIDOC Week is a national celebration that recognises and honours the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures, listen to First Nations voices, and take part in celebrations of the world\\u2019s oldest continuous living cultures.
\\nThis year\\u2019s theme, \\u201850 Years of Deadly\\u2019, marks an important milestone in the NAIDOC journey. It celebrates the strength, resilience and leadership of those who built the movement \\u2014 the Elders who stood firm, the organisers who created space, the artists who turned resistance into powerful expression, and the communities who continue to show up year after year.
\\nAs we reflect on the past 50 years, the theme also looks forward to the next generation and the future of First Nations excellence, culture, and leadership.
National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. You can support and get to know your local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities through activities and events held across the country.
Walgett Shire Council invites the community to come together and celebrate NAIDOC Week 2026. Everyone is welcome to attend the following events.
10:00am \\u2013 Opening Ceremony
Walgett Shire Council Chambers
Flag Raising Ceremony and Cake Cutting
11:00am \\u2013 Community Lunch
Walgett RSL Club
Cultural dancing, activities and lunch
6:00pm \\u2013 Curry Night
Walgett RSL Hall
Hosted by Walgett Cultural and Community Aboriginal Corporation
9:00am \\u2013 3:00pm
DEG On Country Cultural Day
Hosted by Dharriwaa Elders Group
11:00am \\u2013 3:00pm
Community Cultural Day
Ricky Walford Oval #1, Walgett
11:00am \\u2013 1:00pm
Community BBQ
Freedom Ride Memorial Park
Hosted by Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service
12:00pm
Closing Ceremony, Community Lunch and Community Awards
RSL Hall
See full schedule below:
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viii. Use\\nof Council Chambers and Meeting Rooms by Community Groups and Government\\nAgencies Policy.
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The documents can be viewed on Council\\u2019s website\\nwww.walgett.nsw.gov.au (See below files)
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\\nHard copies are also available for public\\nviewing at:
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\\n\\u2022 Walgett \\u2013 Council Office at 77 Fox Street
\\n\\u2022 Lightning Ridge \\u2013 Council Office at 35\\nPandora Street
\\n\\u2022 Collarenebri \\u2013 Council Agency at 6 Wilson\\nStreet
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All submissions are required to be received by\\nCouncil on Wednesday, 22 July 2026 by 5:00pm and should be\\naddressed to the General Manager.
\\nFollowing consideration of public submissions,\\nthe draft document will be either formally adopted (no submissions) or\\npresented to Council at a future meeting for consideration.Cultural Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that the following text contains the name of a deceased person.
Mayor\\nJasen Ramien opened the meeting at 10am with an Acknowledgement to Country and\\na minute\\u2019s silence in memory of Colin \\u2018Bud\\u2019 Scott.
Recission of the Walgett Shire\\nCouncil Code of Meeting Practice 2025
Council resolved to rescind its 2025 Code\\nof Meeting Practice following changes to NSW legislation. This means the\\nprevious 2024 Code of Meeting Practice has now been reinstated and will\\ncontinue to guide how Council meetings are conducted.
This change follows advice from the NSW\\nOffice of Local Government after the 2025 Model Code was disallowed by the NSW\\nParliament.
Recognition of Service
Council formally acknowledged and thanked\\nMr Edward Green and Mr Greg Leersen as they conclude their service with Walgett\\nShire Council after more than 25 years each.
Mr Green commenced with Council on 4\\nSeptember 2000 and served across a range of roles within the Roads Team,\\nfinishing his career as Technical Officer on the Road Maintenance team.
Mr Leersen also commenced on 4 September\\n2000 and worked across various positions within the Fleet Team, concluding his\\nservice as Fleet Coordinator.
Council extended its sincere appreciation\\nfor their long-standing contributions and wished them both every success for\\nthe future.
Lightning Ridge Sport and Aquatic\\nComplex
Council noted recent correspondence from\\nthe Lightning Ridge Olympic Pool Association (LROPA) and resolved to support\\nfurther discussions regarding the future of the Lightning Ridge Sport and\\nAquatic Complex.
At its meeting on 26 May 2026, Council\\nhad previously resolved to take no further action in relation to a 2026/27\\nfunding and operating agreement. Following further correspondence from LROPA\\nclarifying its position and requesting continued discussions, Council has now\\nresolved to rescind that part of the previous resolution.
This allows for an exploratory and\\nconsultative meeting between Council and LROPA representatives to discuss\\npossible future options for the operation, governance and long-term\\nsustainability of the facility.
Policies Open for Community\\nFeedback
Council undertook a major review of its\\npolicy register to ensure Council policies remain current, relevant, and\\nfocused on guiding decision-making rather than duplicating legislation or\\noperational processes.
As part of this review, Council resolved\\nto repeal a number of outdated or duplicated policies. These relate mainly to\\ninternal governance, financial management, compliance, and administrative\\nprocesses that are now covered by legislation, operational procedures, or\\nupdated Council frameworks.
Council also resolved to place the\\nfollowing updated or new community-facing policies on public exhibition for 21\\ndays:
\\u00b7 \\nCouncillor and\\nStaff Interaction Policy
\\u00b7 \\nChild Safe Policy
\\u00b7 \\nCompliance and\\nEnforcement Policy
\\u00b7 \\nDischarge of\\nLiquid Trade Waste Policy
\\u00b7 \\nDry Hire of\\nCouncil Plant and Vehicles Policy
\\u00b7 \\nLocal Preference\\nPurchasing Policy
\\u00b7 \\nRates and Charges\\nFinancial Support for Community Groups Policy
\\u00b7 \\nUse of Council\\nChambers and Meeting Rooms by Community Groups and Government Agencies Policy
\\u00b7 \\nTracks in Use\\nFunding Policy
Members of the community will have the\\nopportunity to provide feedback on these draft policies during the public\\nexhibition period before any final adoption.
Rates and Charges for 2026/2027
Council has adopted its rates and annual\\ncharges for the 2026/2027 financial year. This includes ordinary rates for\\nresidential, business and farmland properties, as well as charges for waste\\nservices, water supply and sewerage.
Rates will increase in line with the NSW\\nGovernment rate peg of 3.3% and will apply from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
Council also set the interest rate for\\noverdue rates and charges at 9.5% per annum.
These decisions form part of Council\\u2019s\\nannual budgeting process and ensure the ongoing delivery of essential community\\nservices.
Walgett Memorial Swimming Pool
This\\nis one of the hardest decisions Council has had to make and we know how much\\nthe pool means to Walgett.
For\\nmore than 60 years, the pool has been where local kids learned to swim and\\nfamilies cooled off together over summer. But the facility has now reached the\\nend of its safe working life \\u2014 recent inspections found $500,000 to $1 million\\nin repairs would be needed, with no guarantee the pool would safely make it\\nthrough even one more season. Because of this, the pool will not open for the\\n2026/2027 summer.
\\u201cWe understand exactly what\\nthis pool means to Walgett, and we know how deeply its absence will be felt. We\\ncannot take a risk with the safety of our community.\\u201d \\u2014 Andrew Brown, General\\nManager
Council\\nsecured $375,000 from the NSW Government back in 2023 to keep the pool going\\nfor a few more seasons, and has since secured $250,000 towards planning and\\ndesign of a replacement facility. Building that new pool is now the priority \\u2014\\nbut Walgett Shire Council can\\u2019t do it alone.
\\u201cWe are not asking for\\nsympathy. We are asking for help. Safe swimming facilities in a remote\\ncommunity are not a luxury. They are essential infrastructure.\\u201d \\u2014 Clr Jasen Ramien,\\nMayor
In the\\nmeantime, the Council hopes to keep the Walgett Splash Park open for summer,\\nfree for children and families to cool down together. Council is also asking\\nthe NSW and Federal Governments for funding (around $410,000 to $420,000) to\\nprovide:
\\u2022 \\nA\\nfree daily bus service between Walgett and the Collarenebri Swimming Pool
\\u2022 \\nFree\\nentry to the Collarenebri Swimming Pool for people under 18
\\u2022 \\nFree\\nentry to the Walgett Splash Park
If\\nthat funding doesn\\u2019t come through in time, the General Manager will look at the\\nbest options within the current budget and keep the community updated. Council\\nwill keep advocating to both levels of government and working towards a\\nlong-term pool solution for Walgett.
Come By Chance School of Arts
Council has entered into a lease\\narrangement for the Come By Chance School of Arts Hall, allowing the facility\\nto be included under Council\\u2019s insurance coverage and helping support the\\nlong-term sustainability of this important community asset.
The hall will remain community-managed,\\nwith Council not taking over day-to-day operations. The Come By Chance\\ncommunity group will continue to use, care for, and coordinate activities at\\nthe hall as they have always done.
Walgett Historical Society\\nCollection
Council is pleased to support the\\npreservation of Walgett\\u2019s local history by taking responsibility for the\\nWalgett Historical Society\\u2019s collection, helping ensure these important\\ncommunity records and artefacts are protected and available for future generations.
The collection will remain a valued part\\nof Walgett\\u2019s heritage, with Council committed to ensuring items are not sold or\\ndisposed of. Any items belonging to other community groups or individuals will\\nonly be transferred with the consent of the owners.
The Walgett Historical Society will\\ncontinue to play an important role in sharing the community\\u2019s stories,\\nsupporting local history research, assisting with cataloguing, and contributing\\nto future displays and exhibitions.
2026/2027 Budget, Revenue Policy\\nand Fees
Council has adopted its 2026/2027 Annual\\nOperational Plan, Budget, Statement of Revenue Policy and Schedule of Fees and\\nCharges, which will guide Council\\u2019s priorities and services from 1 July 2026.
Council thanks the community members who\\nshared their feedback during the consultation period, with around 400 people\\nproviding input on the priorities that matter most to them. Key themes included\\nroads, water, town presentation and improving everyday liveability across the\\nShire.
Community feedback also helped shape\\nchanges to a number of fees, including adjustments to airport, public health,\\nimpounding and commercial waste fees.
Grawin (Glengarry) Bore
Council will begin the process of\\nformally securing the land surrounding the Grawin bore, an important water\\nsupply site for the community, following recent discussions regarding access to\\nthe site.
The process will involve surveys, legal\\nadvice and negotiations to better understand the options available. Any final\\ndecision regarding the land will come back to Council for further consideration\\nand approval.
Community Advocacy Update
Council will be represented at the Murray\\nDarling Association National Conference in Shepparton this August, providing an\\nopportunity to connect with other councils and discuss issues affecting\\nregional communities.
Council also received an early update on\\na proposed regional funding trust. No commitment has been made at this stage,\\nwith a further report to be presented to Council before any decisions are\\nconsidered.
Council also noted the minutes from its\\nrecent quarterly meeting with Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service (WAMS) and the\\nDharriwaa Elders Group, continuing important conversations and partnerships\\nwithin the community.
Memberships and Donations
Council has reviewed its annual\\nmemberships, donations and community support commitments.
Council resolved not to renew its\\nmembership with the Association of Mining and Energy Related Councils, while\\ncontinuing its membership with Outback Arts to support regional arts and\\ncultural opportunities.
Requests for a $10,000 donation towards\\nthe CWA Barwon Group Medical Grant and a $10,000 sponsorship for Outback Radio\\n2WEB were considered but will not be supported this year.
Council will also explore ways to bring\\nits scholarship and education support programs together, making them easier for\\nthe community to access and ensuring support opportunities are coordinated\\neffectively.
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Please note these are highlights of the Council meeting. To view\\nthe full resolutions or business papers, please visit www.walgett.nsw.gov.au.
Walgett Shire Council has received a Development\\nApplication, DA 2026/14 from P.J. & J.M. Harris Pty Ltd for the proposed expansion\\nof an existing 10,000 head cattle feedlot to have a maximum operating capacity\\nof 23,200 head of cattle. The proposed\\ndevelopment is located on Lot 9, DP 750494 \\u2013 3140 Moomin Road, Rowena NSW\\n2387. Additionally, the proposed\\ndevelopment is classified as both designated development and nominated\\nintegrated development.
The Development Application and all relevant\\nsupporting documentation, which includes an Environmental Impact Statement, can\\nbe inspected at Walgett Shire Council\\u2019s Administration Office, Lightning Ridge Administration\\nOffice or Collarenebri Agency at 77 Fox Street, Walgett, 35 Pandora Street,\\nLightning Ridge or 6 Wilson Street, Collarenebri respectively. The documents may be viewed Monday to Friday\\nbetween the hours of 9.00am until 4.30pm for a total period of 28 days from\\nWednesday 24th June 2026 to Tuesday 21st July 2026\\ninclusive. They are also available on Council\\u2019s website: www.walgett.nsw.gov.au.
All written submissions on the proposed\\ndevelopment will be considered by Walgett Shire Council if received prior to 5.00pm\\non Tuesday 21st July 2026. If a written submission is made\\nthat objects to the development, then the grounds of objection should be\\nspecified within the submission. Council will not consider any confidential submissions.
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If you have any further enquiries or\\nconcerns regarding the proposed development, please contact Council\\u2019s Planning,\\nEnvironment and Economy Department on 02 6828 6100 or admin@walgett.nsw.gov.au\\nby email.
Walgett Shire Council has been recognised at the 2026 NSW Local Government Excellence Awards, receiving a Highly Commended award in the Innovative Leadership category for Remote Council Leadership Reinvented: Solutions-Led Leadership.
\\nCouncil was also named a finalist in five categories, out of more than 800 nominations received across the local government sector. Council\\u2019s finalist nominations were:
\\nCommunity Partnerships, Redesigning Engagement for Real Participation
\\nFirst Nations Community Partnership, Co-Designing Solutions with First Nations Partnerships
\\nInnovative Leadership, Remote Council Leadership Reinvented, Solutions-Led Leadership
\\nPartnerships and Collaboration, Community Asset Reborn as Housing, Kookaburra Court
\\nRisk Management, Reactive to Ready, Remote Disaster Readiness
\\nWalgett Shire Council Mayor Jasen Ramien said the recognition was a significant achievement for a small remote rural council.
\\n\\u201cTo be named as a finalist in five categories is something Council, staff and the community should be very proud of,\\u201d Mayor Ramien said.
\\n\\u201cWalgett Shire Council operates in a very different environment to many larger councils. We do not have the same resources, staff numbers, or budgets, but our staff continue to deliver important work for our communities.
\\n\\u201cThis recognition shows that the work being done in Walgett Shire is being noticed across the local government sector.
\\n\\u201cI am particularly proud that the finalist projects reflect a broad range of Council\\u2019s work, including community engagement, First Nations partnerships, leadership, housing, and disaster readiness. These are all areas that matter deeply to our communities.\\u201d
\\nCouncil was represented at the awards by Mayor Jasen Ramien, General Manager Andrew Brown, Director Corporate and Community Services Anthony Doyle, Director Planning, Environment and Economy Donna Ausling, and team members Norm Walford, Debbie Sibbick and Joanne Dodds. Walgett Shire Council
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\\nWalgett Shire Council General Manager Andrew Brown said the awards night was a proud moment for the organisation.
\\n\\u201cFor a small remote council, it was a little surreal to be sitting in a room with so many much larger councils and some genuinely outstanding projects,\\u201d Mr Brown said.
\\n\\u201cI am sure more than a few people in the room would not have known Walgett Shire existed, let alone where we are, and that is part of what made the recognition so meaningful.
\\n\\u201cWe were in a room with councils that have resources well beyond what is available to Walgett Shire Council, but our projects stood alongside theirs. That says a lot about the quality of work being done by our staff and the commitment of Councillors and the community.
\\n\\u201cThe Highly Commended award for our shift in leadership approach is particularly significant. It reflects the work being done across the organisation to improve accountability, support better decision-making, empower staff, and focus on practical solutions.
\\n\\u201cThis recognition does not mean everything is finished or that the work is easy. It simply gives us a moment to acknowledge how far Council has come and to thank the people who have been part of that progress.\\u201d
\\nMr Brown also acknowledged the strength of the projects recognised as finalists.
\\n\\u201cKookaburra Court is a good example of the kind of work Council is trying to do. It is practical, community-focused and responds to a real local need,\\u201d Mr Brown said.
\\n\\u201cAll of the nominated projects deserved recognition, and each of them reflects staff, Councillors and community partners working through difficult issues and finding ways to deliver better outcomes for Walgett Shire.\\u201d
\\nCouncil congratulates all finalists and award recipients across the 2026 NSW Local Government Excellence Awards.
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Everyone,\\nparticularly people caring for young children, should be careful to avoid\\nscalding, when you are heating and then cooling the water.
Bottled\\nwater or cool boiled water should be used for drinking, washing uncooked food\\n(for example, salad vegetables and fruit), making ice, cleaning teeth, gargling\\nand pet\\u2019s drinking water.
Dishes\\nshould be washed in hot soapy water or in a dishwasher. Children should take\\nbottled water or cool boiled water to school.
Tap water is\\nsafe for bathing. There is a potential risk if water is swallowed during\\nwashing and bathing. Parents and carers could consider a sponge bath for\\nchildren as an alternative.
Walgett Shire Council is working to fix the problem.
\\n\\nThis advice\\nshould be followed until further notice. \\n
The NSW\\nHealth website also includes special considerations for:
The Arts are defined by the following:
\\nThe term \\u201cthe arts\\u201d includes, but is not limited to, music (instrumental, vocal and compositional), dance and movement, drama, folk and performing art, creative writing, architecture and allied fields, painting, sculpture, photography, graphic and craft arts, industrial design, costume, textiles and fashion design, motion pictures, television, radio, film, video and sound-scaping.
1. A maximum of four scholarships with a maximum value of $2,500 each may be awarded in any one year.
2. Scholarships will only be available for recognised courses of study being undertaken at recognised art establishments, tertiary institutions and TAFE Colleges.
3. Scholarships may be awarded based on course fees, accommodation requirements and any other special requirements for study including residential course attendance expenses, art resources or training.
4. When awarding scholarships, due consideration will be given to the results achieved in the first or subsequent years of study.
5. Where the annual allocation of $10,000 is not fully awarded, the remaining funds will be placed into reserve for future scholarship years.
\\nAll applicants must fulfil the following criteria:
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\\nWalgett Shire Council
\\nPO Box 31
\\nWALGETT NSW 2832
or email
admin@walgett.nsw.gov.au
\\nCouncil has received advice from Services Australia of its\\nintention to reduce funding for the Lightning Ridge Agency. Council understands\\nthe proposed reduction would directly reduce the operating hours of the\\nservice, limiting local access to Services Australia support, including\\nCentrelink, Medicare and other Commonwealth services.
Mayor Jasen Ramien said the proposed reduction was extremely\\ndisappointing and failed to recognise the importance of face to face service\\ndelivery in remote communities.
\\u201cLightning Ridge is a strong and resilient community, but it\\nis also a remote community, and access to government services matters,\\u201d Mayor\\nRamien said.
\\u201cThis is not simply a matter of putting a computer in a\\nroom. Many residents need practical assistance to understand what service they\\nneed, what information they have to provide, how to respond to correspondence,\\nand how to navigate systems that directly affect their everyday lives.
\\u201cThat is the service Council is providing on behalf of the\\nAustralian Government. It is not reasonable for the Federal Government to\\nreduce funding and expect local ratepayers to carry the cost.\\u201d
Walgett Shire Council General Manager Andrew Brown said\\nCouncil staff provide a level of support that goes well beyond basic access.
\\u201cOur staff do not simply point people to a computer and walk\\naway,\\u201d Mr Brown said.
\\u201cThese are often complex matters, and they are often\\nemotional matters. People come to us when they are trying to resolve issues\\nrelating to income support, health care, family circumstances, housing,\\nidentification, or other matters that can have a very real impact on their\\nlives.
\\u201cOften, our staff are working with people when they are at\\ntheir most vulnerable. That takes time, patience, trust and local\\nunderstanding. It cannot be properly measured by transaction numbers alone.\\u201d
Mayor Ramien said the value of the Lightning Ridge Agency\\ncould not be measured by numbers alone.
\\u201cIn remote communities, lower volume does not mean lower\\nimportance,\\u201d Mayor Ramien said.
\\u201cEvery person who comes through the door matters. For some\\nresidents, this service is the difference between being able to resolve an\\nissue locally and being left to deal with a complex government system on their\\nown.
\\u201cReducing operating hours does not reduce the need for the\\nservice. It simply makes it harder for local people to access the help they\\nneed.\\u201d
Council is calling on the Minister for Government Services,\\nSenator the Hon Katy Gallagher, to intervene and ensure that funding for the\\nLightning Ridge Services Australia Agency is not reduced. Council is also\\nseeking a review of the funding model so that it properly reflects the actual\\ncost of providing a meaningful face to face service in a remote community.
Mayor Ramien said Council would welcome the opportunity to\\nshow the Minister the importance of the service firsthand.
\\u201cWe would welcome the Minister visiting Lightning Ridge to\\nmeet with Council and see the reality of service delivery in a remote\\ncommunity,\\u201d Mayor Ramien said.
\\u201cCouncil is willing to work constructively with Services\\nAustralia, but we cannot support a funding cut that would reduce local access\\nto Commonwealth services and shift more of the cost onto local ratepayers.\\u201d
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In the spirit of reconciliation, Walgett Shire Council acknowledges the traditional Custodians of the land across Walgett Shire and recognises their enduring connection to land, waters and community.\\n
On National Sorry Day, we pause to remember the Stolen Generations, survivors, their families and their communities.\\n\\n \\n\\nWe recognise the ongoing impact that continues to be felt across generations, and we honour the strength, resilience, and courage of those who have shared their stories.\\n\\n \\n\\nWe extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here today.\\n
You can learn more about National Sorry Day: www.healingfoundation.org.au/stolen-generations/national-sorry-day/
Council is seeking appropriately experienced and qualified contractors to deliver demolition services for the Old Walgett Water Treatment Plant Building.
\\nThe Request For Quote (RFQ) closes at 5pm, Friday 29 May 2026.
\\nFor more information or to receive the RFQ Package, please contact:
\\nCharlie Simkin
\\nExecutive Manager \\u2013 Environmental Resources
\\nPhone: 02 6828 6100
\\nEmail: csimkin@walgett.nsw.gov.au
The assessment found that the bore bath structure and\\nassociated pipework are in a severely deteriorated condition and would require\\nfull reconstruction. Bringing the site up to current environmental and\\nregulatory standards has also indicatively been costed between $1 million and\\n$3 million.
\\n\\nMayor Jasen Ramien said the decision was not one Council\\ntook lightly.
\\\"We understand the importance of the bore baths to the\\ncommunity. No one on Council wanted to be in this position,\\\" Mayor Ramien\\nsaid. \\\"But we cannot keep pretending the facility is salvageable when the\\nengineering advice tells us it is not. The pipes are falling apart, the\\nconcrete is cracked right through and patching it up again is just throwing\\ngood money after bad.\\\"
\\n\\nMayor Ramien said Council remained committed to delivering a\\nnew bore bath facility. \\\"Council is committed to getting a new facility\\nbuilt as part of the pool redevelopment. What we are not prepared to do is keep\\npouring money into something that cannot be made safe or sustainable,\\\"\\nMayor Ramien said.
\\n\\nGeneral Manager Andrew Brown said the findings left Council\\nwith no viable alternative.
\\n\\u201cThe infrastructure has deteriorated to a point where full reconstruction is\\nrequired,\\u201d Mr Brown said.
\\n\\u201cCouncil has a responsibility to manage its assets and finances in a\\nsustainable and responsible manner and short-term repairs do not provide any\\nassurance the facility would remain operational for the season.\\u201d
\\n\\nCouncil will now move forward with decommissioning and\\nremediation of the site. Further updates on the Walgett Pool Redevelopment\\nProject, including potential options for a bore bath facility, will be provided\\nas planning continues.
The first item of business was the Glengarry, Grawin, Sheepyard Miners Association's Section 356 Tracks in Use application, which was brought back before Council after it was declined at the March meeting on the basis that the current year's allocation had been fully spent.
\\nCouncil confirmed that no funding will be provided from the current financial year.
\\nThe General Manager will prepare a further report looking at the broader program, including the legal and governance questions around funding works on privately owned or non-gazetted roads, the economic contribution of the opal fields routes to tourism and the local community, and what information and compliance standards should be required in future applications \\u2014 including scope of works, traffic management, safety systems and evidence of operator and plant licensing.
\\nDiscussions between Council and GGSMA will be ongoing.
Council formally recognised the extraordinary service of Mr Geoffrey Ellis, who is retiring after more than 40 years with Walgett Shire Council.
\\nMr Ellis started with Council on 29 April 1986 as a Semi Skilled Worker and worked his way through a series of roles in the Assets and Infrastructure directorate, ultimately spending more than 15 years as a Senior Plant Operator in Council's construction grading fleet.
\\nOver four decades, Mr Ellis worked across Council's 2,600 kilometre road network, contributing to the delivery and maintenance of essential infrastructure across dispersed and often remote communities. His colleagues describe him as a genuine professional and a true gentleman whose conduct has been a credit to himself and to the organisation.
\\nHis employment with Council concludes on 8 May 2026 \\u2014 a career of 40 years and 9 days. Council acknowledged his contribution with gratitude and wished him well in his retirement.
Council resolved to decommission the Walgett Artesian Bore Baths and carry out remediation of the site following consideration of a detailed assessment report on the facility\\u2019s condition.
The facility has been closed since mid-2025 after leakage was identified from the bath and associated pipework. The assessment found that the bore bath structure and associated pipework are in a severely deteriorated condition and would require full reconstruction. Bringing the site up to current environmental and regulatory standards has also indicatively been costed between $1 million and $3 million.
Council remains committed to a future bore bath facility in Walgett, to be considered as part of the Walgett Pool Redevelopment Project.
Draft 2026/2027 Operational Plan on public exhibition
Council endorsed the Draft 2026/2027 Annual Operational Plan for public exhibition for a minimum of 28 days. This is one of the most significant decisions Council makes each year \\u2014 it sets the activities, services, budget and revenue framework for the coming financial year.
The draft includes the Operational Plan itself along with the Draft Statement of Revenue Policy, Draft Fees and Charges, Draft Budget and Draft Capital Works Program.
A major review of fees and charges has been undertaken. The draft schedule includes substantial increases in some fixed property-based charges, particularly sewer and waste charges, as well as harmonisation of water and cemetery fees across the Shire. Council has been upfront that these changes will have a real impact on households, businesses and property owners, but says the increases are necessary to address historical inconsistencies and ensure services remain financially sustainable.
The rate peg set by IPART continues to fall below actual cost increases across wages, materials, insurance and other operating costs, which means Council cannot rely on rates alone to keep pace with rising expenses.
Community consultation workshops will be held across the Shire\\u2019s towns and villages during the exhibition period. Hard copies will be available at the Walgett and Lightning Ridge Administration Centres, the Collarenebri agency and Council\\u2019s public libraries, as well as on Council\\u2019s website. All submissions will be considered before final adoption prior to 30 June 2026.
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Council approved $3,000 grants under the Community Assistance Scheme for two community events.
The Rowena P&C received $3,000 toward the annual Rowena Cracker Night, held on the June long weekend. The event attracts around 2,000 people from across the region and raises funds for Rowena Public School \\u2014 last year\\u2019s event contributed to employing an extra teacher.
Colly Connected Indigenous Corporation received $3,000 toward the Collarenebri KO Carnival 2026, a one-day multi-arts and sporting festival celebrating Aboriginal culture from across the Barwon-Darling region. The event is expected to draw more than 500 people and will be held at the Collarenebri Sports Oval on Saturday 6 June 2026.
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Council\\u2019s Grants Report revealed that an expression of interest for $2 million in NSW Government funding for the Black Opal Sky Muster has been shortlisted. If successful, the funding would go toward transforming the Lightning Ridge Sportsground and Multipurpose Centre into an outback events precinct, launched through a multi-day campout and music-led destination event.
The proposed scope includes a permanent stage pad, event-grade power and lighting, vendor hardstands, improved pedestrian access, wayfinding signage, and a dedicated off-grid camping area.
In other grants news, Council secured $550,779 for an Integrated Water Cycle Management Strategy.
Twenty-two applications worth $12.7 million are currently pending.
Council also assisted the Walgett Rugby Union Club in securing $16,500 through the NSW Local Sports Program for a new scrum machine.
Council authorised two expressions of interest under the NSW Community Building Partnership 2026 program \\u2014 $100,000 for the Collarenebri Hall and $40,000 for the Walgett Museum, both with matched cash co-contributions from existing budgets.
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Council noted that Tender for the construction of a new Animal Management Facility in Walgett has been awarded to Conseth Solutions. The tender was determined under the General Manager\\u2019s delegated authority and will deliver a purpose-built facility to support Council\\u2019s animal management operations.
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Council received a detailed update on advocacy activities, including the Orana Designated Area Migration Agreement, where proposed expansions and additional occupations have been declined by the Commonwealth \\u2014 a concern for local employers trying to fill skills gaps.
On water, Council continues to monitor Commonwealth environmental water releases on the Barwon-Darling system and has already lodged a detailed submission to the 2026 Murray-Darling Basin Plan Review. Council is advocating for an approach that balances environmental objectives with community water security.
Other matters noted included progress on the Walgett flood levee assessment, a flood study grant application covering three townships, and correspondence from Bourke Shire Council regarding the NSW Government\\u2019s decision not to extend the Wild Dog Exclusion Fence along the Queensland border.
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\\nThe following documents are now on public exhibition:
\\nThese documents outline the services, projects and priorities Council proposes to deliver over the next financial year, and how these will be funded.
\\nThe Operational Plan forms part of Council\\u2019s Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) Framework and translates the long-term goals of the Community Strategic Plan into specific actions for the year ahead.
\\nIt also sets out Council\\u2019s proposed financial position, including budget allocations, capital works and proposed fees and charges.
\\nWednesday 29 April 2026 \\u2013 Wednesday 27 May 2026
\\nDuring this time, the community is encouraged to review the documents and provide feedback.
View the Documents
The full suite of documents is available:
\\nSubmissions can be made during the exhibition period via:
\\nAll submissions received will be considered before the final documents are adopted by Council.
\\nCouncil will be hosting community consultation sessions across the Shire during the exhibition period. Come along for a relaxed, informal drop-in session, an online meeting, or a formal presentation. You'll be able to ask your questions and share your thoughts. If an out-door stall is preferred, look out for our pop-up stalls in Collarenebri, Lightning Ridge and Walgett.
\\nFor further information, please contact Council on (02) 6828 6100 or email admin@walgett.nsw.gov.au.
The\\nLocal Government Professionals Australia, NSW Excellence Awards honour the\\nexceptional talent and innovation driving meaningful change in communities.
Council\\u2019s\\nGeneral Manager, Andrew Brown, said the recognition reflects the commitment and\\ncapability of staff working in a remote environment.
\\u201cThis\\nis a significant achievement for our organisation. It has come from real work,\\noften under pressure, with limited resources, and with a strong focus on simply\\ngetting things done.\\u201d
The\\nfive finalist projects include:
Category:\\nPartnerships and Collaboration
\\nCommunity Asset Reborn as Housing \\u2013 Kookaburra Court
\\nThis reflects the\\nwork undertaken to bring Kookaburra Court to life in a very short period of\\ntime, transforming an unused asset into practical accommodation for the\\ncommunity. Delivered through strong cross-team collaboration, the project now\\nprovides much-needed housing for essential workers and accessible living\\noptions for residents, helping strengthen local services and support the\\ncommunity.
Category:\\nInnovative Leadership
\\nRemote Council Leadership Reinvented
\\nThis highlights a\\nshift in how Council leads, makes decisions and solves problems, moving away\\nfrom delays and unnecessary escalation towards faster, more practical outcomes.\\nDelivered through a focus on empowering staff at all levels, the approach has strengthened\\naccountability, improved decision-making, and supported a more responsive\\norganisation. It has led to clearer communication, reduced complaints, and more\\nefficient service delivery, helping rebuild confidence in Council and its\\nability to get things done.
Category:\\nFirst Nations Community Partnership
\\nCo-Designing Solutions with First Nations Partnerships
\\nThis reflects the\\nwork undertaken to build strong, genuine partnerships with local Aboriginal\\norganisations and community leaders. Moving beyond consultation, the approach\\nfocused on listening, co-designing programs, and working together to deliver\\npractical outcomes for the community. Delivered through consistent engagement\\nand shared responsibility, the initiative has supported youth programs,\\nimproved community safety, created local employment opportunities, and\\nstrengthened trust between Council and community.
Category:\\nRisk Management
\\nFrom Reactive to Ready Risk Systems
\\nThis recognises the\\nwork undertaken to strengthen Council\\u2019s approach to resilience, emergency\\nmanagement and disaster preparedness. Moving from a reactive response to a more\\nstructured and proactive system, the initiative has improved planning,\\ncoordination and readiness across the organisation. It has strengthened\\nresponse capability and ensured more reliable information and support for the\\ncommunity when it matters most.
Category:\\nCommunity Partnerships
\\nRedesigning Engagement for Real Participation
\\nThis highlights the\\nwork undertaken to reshape how Council engages with the community, making\\nparticipation more accessible, inclusive and meaningful. Through the Community\\nStrategic Plan process and beyond, Council expanded face-to-face engagement\\nacross the Shire, supported by clearer communication, postcard mailouts,\\nCouncil Corners and improved access to interpreter services. This has made it\\neasier for more people to have their say, particularly those who have not\\nalways found it easy to connect with Council, helping shift engagement from\\nprocess to genuine participation.
Mr\\nBrown said the range of nominations demonstrates a consistent focus on\\nimprovement across the organisation.
\\u201cWhat\\nstands out to me most is the breadth of the recognition. These nominations\\ncover service delivery, leadership, risk, partnerships, inclusion and community\\nengagement. It shows that across different parts of the organisation, staff are\\nfinding better ways to work and are delivering outcomes that are being noticed\\nwell beyond our Shire.\\u201d
He also\\nacknowledged the collective effort behind the achievement.
\\u201cI want\\nto sincerely thank everyone who has contributed to this work, whether directly\\non one of the nominated projects or by supporting the broader organisation so\\nthis work could happen. Recognition like this is never the result of one\\nperson. It comes from teams, from support areas, from people backing each\\nother, and from a culture that is increasingly focused on practical delivery.\\u201d
\\u201cRegardless\\nof the final result, being named a finalist in five categories is something the\\norganisation should be genuinely proud of,\\u201d Mr Brown said.
Winners\\nwill be announced at the Local Government Excellence Awards Dinner in Randwick\\non Thursday, 4 June 2026.
Contact Information
\\nSherisse Fensom
\\nManager Communications\\nand Tourism
\\nPhone: 02 6828 6100
\\nEmail: admin@walgett.nsw.gov.au
\\nWebsite: www.walgett.nsw.gov.au
\\nTIS National Services: 131 450
Walgett Shire Council advises of the following changes to services over the weekend:
\\n\\ud83c\\udfe2 Council Administration Offices
\\nWalgett, Lightning Ridge and Collarenebri offices will be closed from 4.00pm Friday, 24 April
\\nReopening 9.00am Tuesday, 28 April
\\ud83d\\udce7 Requests can still be submitted via admin@walgett.nsw.gov.au, however they will be actioned when our Customer Service Team returns.
\\n\\ud83d\\udcde For urgent matters, please call 02 6828 6100 and follow the prompts for after-hours assistance.
\\ud83d\\udcda Libraries (All Locations)
\\nClosed Saturday 25 April and Monday 27 April
\\nReopening Tuesday 28 April
\\ud83d\\udccd Visitor Information Centres
\\n\\u267b\\ufe0f Waste Facilities
\\nWalgett and Lightning Ridge waste facilities will be closed on Monday 27 April
Walgett Shire Council has received\\na Development Application, DA 2025/38 from SMK Consultants Pty Ltd (C/- Mr\\nSteve Cheal) for the proposed expansion of an existing cattle feedlot to have a\\nmaximum operating capacity of 7,000 head of cattle. The proposed development is located on Lot\\n6238, DP 769092 \\u2013 1815 Cambo Road, Collarenebri NSW 2833.
\\n\\nUnder the provisions of the Environmental\\nPlanning and Assessment Act 1979, the proposed development is classified as\\nboth designated development and integrated development, in which\\njoint consent from the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is also\\nrequired under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 for\\nan Environment Protection Licence.
\\n\\nThe Development Application and all\\nrelevant supporting documentation, which includes an Environmental Impact\\nStatement, can be inspected at Walgett Shire Council\\u2019s Administration Office,\\nLightning Ridge Administration Office or Collarenebri Agency at 77 Fox Street,\\nWalgett, 35 Pandora Street, Lightning Ridge or 6 Wilson Street, Collarenebri\\nrespectively. The documents may be\\nviewed Monday to Friday between the hours of 9.00am until 4.30pm for a total\\nperiod of 28 days from Tuesday 21st April 2026 to Tuesday\\n19th May 2026 inclusive. They are also available on Council\\u2019s\\nwebsite: www.walgett.nsw.gov.au.
\\n\\nAll written submissions on the\\nproposed development will be considered by Walgett Shire Council if received\\nprior to 5.00pm on Tuesday 19th May 2026. If a written submission is\\nmade that objects to the development, then the grounds of objection should be\\nspecified within the submission. Council will not consider any confidential submissions.
Council had hoped to continue operating the pool this week.\\nHowever, the condition of the facility has now deteriorated to a point where it\\nis no longer safe to keep it open.
\\n\\nOver the course of this season, pool users would have seen the\\nfacility continue to decline. In some areas, chipboard has been used to cover\\nholes, tiles are cracked, and sections of concrete have lifted to a level where\\nit is no longer safe to walk around the pool. While Council has done what it\\ncould to keep the facility operating, the pool has now reached a point where\\nfurther band-aid repairs are no longer appropriate.
\\n\\nIf there were a safe way to keep the pool open, Council would have\\ndone so. Councillors themselves, along with many Council staff, are regular\\nusers of the pool and understand how much this facility means to the community.
\\n\\nThe Walgett Swimming Pool was opened in the 1960s and has served\\nthe community for decades. It has had a long life and holds a special place for\\nmany local families. Council recognises that this closure will be deeply\\ndisappointing.
\\n\\nOver the next month, Council will undertake a full assessment of\\nthe safety and condition of the facility. A report will then be presented to\\nCouncil regarding the possibility of any future operations and the options\\navailable moving forward.
\\n\\nAt the same time, Council is continuing work on the design of a\\nnew pool and new bore baths. Council will continue to advocate strongly for\\nfunding support for this critical infrastructure. Realistically, this will not\\nbe possible without assistance from the New South Wales Government, the\\nCommonwealth Government, or both.
\\n\\nGeneral Manager Andrew Brown said the closure was disappointing,\\nbut unavoidable.
\\n\\n\\u201cThis is not the outcome any of us wanted, and I know it will be\\nvery disappointing for the community,\\u201d Mr Brown said. \\u201cWe had hoped to keep the pool operating this week, but the\\ndeterioration has now reached a point where that is simply not safe.\\u201d
\\n\\n\\u201cThis is not a matter of needing a few minor repairs. The pool is\\nin a state where temporary fixes are no longer enough. If there was a safe way\\nto keep it open, we would have done it.\\u201d
\\n\\n\\u201cThis pool has been part of Walgett for generations. It has had a\\ngreat life, and it means a lot to many people, including our own Councillors\\nand staff who use it themselves.\\u201d
\\n\\n\\u201cOur next step is to fully assess the facility and bring a report\\nback to Council. At the same time, we are continuing to work on the design of a\\nnew pool and bore baths and will keep pushing strongly for government funding\\nto make that a reality.\\u201d
\\n\\nMayor Jasen Ramien said the closure was a hard but necessary\\ndecision.
\\u201cThis pool means a lot to Walgett. A lot of people have grown up\\nswimming there and there would be plenty of families with good memories from\\nthat place,\\u201d Mayor Ramien said.
\\n\\n\\u201cIt has served the town for a long time, but it has reached the\\npoint where it just is not safe in its current condition.\\u201d
\\n\\n\\u201cWe now need to be honest about the state of the pool, work\\nthrough what the assessment tells us, and keep fighting for the funding needed\\nto deliver a new facility for the community.\\u201d
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The\\nREF is on public exhibition from 15 April to 7 May 2026. Community members can\\nview the document online at www.walgett.nsw.gov.au or in hard copy at:
The\\nupgrade involves the construction of a water cooling system at the existing\\nreservoir site at 21 Butterfly Street, along with chlorination infrastructure. The\\nproject will convert Lightning Ridge's current non-potable water supply to\\nsafe, treated drinking water that meets Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.
\\\"Council\\nis legally required to provide safe drinking water under the Public Health Act\\n2010 and Australian Drinking Water Guidelines,\\\" Mayor Jasen Ramien.\\n\\\"This upgrade will address long-standing issues with water temperature,\\nodour, and disinfection, and give our community confidence in the safety and\\nreliability of their water supply.\\\"
The\\nREF assesses potential environmental impacts from the proposed works and\\noutlines how they will be managed during construction and operation.
\\n\\nFeedback\\ncan be provided via the online survey, by email to admin@walgett.nsw.gov.au, or\\nin writing to Walgett Shire Council PO Box 31, Walgett NSW 2832. Submissions\\nclose on 7 May 2026.
Project funded through the\\nNSW Government Safe and Secure Water Program.
Please click the link to do the short survey.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TSY9KD6
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Submission Details
\\nRFQ submissions close at 5:00pm, Friday 8 May 2026.
Suppliers interested in this opportunity can request a copy of the RFQ Information Packet by contacting:
\\n\\n\\n\\n
Charlie Simkin
\\nExecutive Manager \\u2013 Environmental Resources
Phone: 02 6828 6163
Email: csimkin@walgett.nsw.gov.au
Water used for drinking or food preparation should be\\nbrought to a rolling boil to make it safe. Kettles with automatic shut off\\nswitches can do this. Water should then be allowed to cool and stored in a\\nclean container with a lid and refrigerated.
Bottled water or cool boiled water should be used for\\ndrinking, washing uncooked food (for example, salad vegetables and fruit),\\nmaking ice, cleaning teeth, gargling and pet\\u2019s drinking water.
\\n\\nDishes should be washed in hot soapy water or in a\\ndishwasher. Children should take bottled water or cool boiled water to school.
\\n\\nTap water is safe for bathing. There is a potential risk if\\nwater is swallowed during washing and bathing. Parents and carers could\\nconsider a sponge bath for children as an alternative.
\\n\\nWalgett Shire Council\\nis working to fix the problem.
\\n\\nThis advice should be followed until further notice.
\\n\\nThe proposed amendments relate to Waste Fees and Charges,\\nspecifically landfill disposal fees. A recent review identified that several\\nfees are currently below contemporary benchmarks, particularly for asbestos, tyre,\\nmattress and concrete disposal.
The proposed amendments will be placed on public exhibition\\nfrom 27 March 2026 to 24 April 2026 to allow for community feedback prior to\\nfinal consideration and adoption by Council.
Submissions are to be addressed to the Executive Manager \\u2013\\nEnvironmental Resources, Charlie Simkin, and received by 5:00pm on Friday,\\n24 April 2026 via:
\\n\\nEmail: admin@walgett.nsw.gov.au
Post: PO Box 31, Walgett NSW 2832
In person: Delivered to any Council office\\n at:
Walgett Shire Council has prepared a draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2026\\u20132030. This is a four-year plan that sets out practical actions to improve access, inclusion and participation for people with disability, carers and families across the Shire.
Public exhibition opens 25 March 2026 and closes 24 April 2026.
\\n\\n
We've listened to our community \\u2014 now we want to hear more, so we can get this right and deliver real improvements across Walgett Shire.
Download the draft plan below:
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| 25 March 2026 | Public exhibition opens |
| 24 April 2026 | Public exhibition closes |
| May 2026 | Feedback reviewed and plan updated |
| May 2026 | Final Plan presented to Council (if there are submissions or changes) |
| May 2026 | Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2026\\u20132030 adopted (pending Council Resolution) If no submissions adopted once public exhibition closes. |
It\\u2019s a four-year plan that sets out how Council will improve access and inclusion for people with disability, carers and families across Walgett Shire.
Importantly, it is part of Council\\u2019s Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) framework. This means the actions in the DIAP will be built into Council\\u2019s Delivery Program and Annual Operational Plan, so they are planned, funded, delivered and reported on.
Disability and caring are part of everyday life here. We know many residents need support, and carers play a big role in our community (1 in 10 people are care for someone).
In a remote area, things like transport, distance and limited services make access even harder\\u2014so we need to plan for that properly.
Simple but important things\\u2014like:
Better footpaths, ramps and crossings
More shade and seating in public places
Easier-to-understand information
More accessible buildings and facilities
Better coordination of services
These are the kinds of changes the community told us matter most.
We\\u2019ve spoken directly with residents, carers and service providers.
People told us:
Small access issues make a big difference
Carers need more support
Transport and distance are real challenges
Information is often hard to find
Public spaces need to be more usable
That feedback has shaped the draft Plan.
No\\u2014this is a draft. We\\u2019re now asking the community to review it and tell us what we\\u2019ve got right and what needs to change.
Residents can:
Read the draft Plan
Provide feedback online, in person or in writing
Talk to Council staff \\u2013 Jo Dodds
P: 02 6828 6190, M: 0456 711 282, E:\\u202fjdodds@walgett.nsw.gov.au
We\\u2019re making it as easy as possible for people to be involved.
We will:
Review all feedback
Update the Plan
Present the final version to Council for adoption
Integrate actions into the Delivery Program and Annual Operational Plan
From there, progress will be reported regularly through Council\\u2019s quarterly reporting and Annual Report, so the community can see what has been delivered and what is coming next.
The DIAP aligns with Council\\u2019s Community Strategic Plan and sits within the Integrated Planning and Reporting framework.
It supports Council\\u2019s broader goals around inclusion, community wellbeing and access, and ensures disability inclusion is considered across planning, infrastructure, services and engagement\\u2014not treated as a separate issue.
The DIAP is embedded in Council\\u2019s IP&R framework. That means actions are not standalone\\u2014they are included in Council\\u2019s Delivery Program and Annual Operational Plan, with assigned responsibility, resourcing and reporting.
Progress is tracked and publicly reported, so there is clear accountability to the community.
Success means both real improvements on the ground and clear reporting.
This includes completed access upgrades, improved services, and positive feedback from people with disability and carers. Progress will be measured and reported through Council\\u2019s Delivery Program and Annual Operational Plan, not just described in general terms.
You can provide feedback in the following ways:
Visit the Walgett Shire Council offices at:
Ask for a paper copy of the draft Plan and submission form.
\\nBy email:
\\nadmin@walgett.nsw.gov.au
By phone:
\\nContact Jo Dodds, Corporate Planning Specialist, on 02 6828 6100
If you need help understanding the Plan or completing a submission, please contact us \\u2014 we\\u2019re happy to assist.
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\\n\\u2022 Create a safe space where your pet feels comfortable \\u2014 a quiet room with their bed, toys or a blanket.
\\n\\u2022 Play calming background noise such as the TV, radio or soft music to help mask the sound of fireworks.
\\n\\u2022 Make sure pets are securely contained if they must be outside. Check fences and gates, as frightened animals may try to escape.
\\n\\u2022 Ensure your pet\\u2019s ID is up to date, including microchip details and collars with contact information.
\\n\\u2022 Walk dogs earlier in the evening before fireworks begin.
\\n\\u2022 Stay calm and reassuring. Your pet will often take cues from your behaviour.
\\n\\u2022 Speak to your vet if your pet has severe anxiety \\u2014 they may recommend calming products or strategies.
Overview
Walgett Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified persons to provide catering services for Council Meetings, Workshops and Civic Events during the 2026/2027 period.
Council Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month, commencing at 10.00am and Council Workshops are held on the second Tuesday of the month commencing at 10.00am. Council on occasions may have an Extraordinary Meeting of Council.
There are no scheduled meetings in January.
Scope of Services
As part of your Expression of Interest, please consider the following requirements:
Council Meetings
Councillor Workshops
Civic Functions
On occasions, Council may require catering for Civic Functions or additional meetings. The caterer is expected to provide appropriate catering suited to the type of event. Planning for these functions will occur in consultation with the relevant Council staff member.
Submission Requirements and Lodgement of Expression of Interest
Expressions of Interest are welcomed until 10.00am Friday 27 March, 2026.
Submissions should include:
How to submit
Submissions should be marked Private and Confidential \\u2013 Expression of Interest Council Catering and emailed to admin@walgett.nsw.gov.au, or hand delivered to the Walgett Shire Council office at 77 Fox Street, Walgett.
For further information, please contact Renea Meacham on 02 6828 6191
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Asbestos contaminated material remains stockpiled within metres of family homes in the Namoi and Gingie villages, in areas where children play and families walk every day. Walgett Shire Council says this is an urgent and unacceptable public health risk that the NSW Government has allowed to continue for far too long.
Mayor Jasen Ramien said the situation was indefensible and would not be tolerated anywhere else in New South Wales.
\\u201cIn Sydney, the smallest amount of asbestos can be front page news and immediate action follows. Out here we have around 40,000 cubic metres of asbestos contaminated material sitting within metres of homes, in places where kids play, and it feels like no one cares,\\u201d Mayor Ramien said.
\\u201cI am asking a simple question, are Aboriginal kids in country NSW, in places like Walgett, less important than kids in the city. Because that is exactly what this looks like when not just months, but years go by and the hazard stays where it is.\\u201d
Mayor Ramien said the risk was foreseeable and growing, with the material exposed to weathering, wind, stormwater movement, incidental disturbance, unauthorised access, and the ongoing risk of fire and other natural events.
\\u201cA sign does not protect a child. This is not a technical debate. It is a known hazard sitting in a residential environment and the only proper response is to remove it,\\u201d Mayor Ramien said.
Mayor Ramien said the risk is heightened because these communities are within a flood plain environment. When floodwaters move through the area, they do not respect bunds, signs or fences. Flooding increases the likelihood that contaminated material will be disturbed, redistributed and spread beyond the stockpile footprint, including into yards, streets and other parts of the community.
\\u201cEvery time we flood, families are already dealing with enough. The idea that floodwaters could be moving contaminated material through a residential area is unacceptable, and it is another reason this cannot be left sitting there any longer,\\u201d Mayor Ramien said.
Council says the lawful disposal pathway is available and the solution is ready to go. Walgett Shire Council has invested heavily in the Walgett landfill, which is appropriately licensed and equipped to lawfully receive asbestos waste in compliance with environmental requirements. Council is ready to safely load, transport and dispose of this material in a controlled and compliant manner.
\\u201cCouncil is sick of going around in circles. We understand around $5 million is currently allocated. That is not enough to finish the job, but it is more than enough to start removal now and make these communities safer,\\u201d Mayor Ramien said.
Mayor Ramien said Council has raised the issue previously with the Minister for Western NSW and through Council\\u2019s contacts with the Premier\\u2019s Department.
\\u201cAll that has resulted in is more talks, more red tape, and now the suggestion of more testing. That means more wasted money and more delay, while families keep living next to hazardous material,\\u201d Mayor Ramien said.
\\u201cThe cheapest time to remove this material was when it was first stockpiled. The second cheapest time is right now. Every month we delay, the cost goes up, the risk increases, and the message to these communities is that their safety can wait.\\u201d
\\u201cWe are calling on the NSW Government to engage Council immediately to get this process started, and then commit the additional funding next financial year to complete the work. Every tonne removed is risk removed. Every day we wait is another day families and kids are put at risk,\\u201d Mayor Ramien said.
Mayor Ramien said Council has sought an urgent meeting in Sydney with the Minister for Lands and Property to settle a practical pathway to immediate removal and disposal. To date, Council has received no substantive response and no practical removal outcome has been delivered.
\\u201cThis is about basic safety, dignity and fairness. These communities deserve the same practical protection that would be expected anywhere else in New South Wales,\\u201d Mayor Ramien said.
Contact Information
Phone: 02 6828 6100
Email: admin@walgett.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.walgett.nsw.gov.au
TIS National Services: 131 450
Media Contact
Sherisse Fensom
Manager Communications
Walgett Shire Council
sfensom@walgett.nsw.gov.au
0447 572 956
As part of Council's Community Assistance Scheme, the Walgett Art Group recently hosted a two-day workshop led by emerging artist Jobella Bennett, who specialises in wire sculpture.
During the workshop, participants created a series of wire Spoonbill bird sculptures.
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From tomorrow, the pool will operate between 6 am – 8 am and 11 am – 3 pm daily.
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The decision follows consultation under the Northern Basin Fish Passage: Reconnecting the Northern Basin project, which aims to restore native fish migration across the Murray–Darling system.
Mayor Ramien said the outcome is a significant win for the Shire, protecting water security while supporting river health.
\"This is a great outcome that will see everyone win. This issue had real consequences for our communities and our region, and we are pleased to see a solution that secures both fish passage and our water future.\"
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","date":"2025-08-15","category":"Community","categoryId":"cd51e96b-2f72-4aad-9c58-4f3b8bb7cd4e","image":"","slug":"growing-welcoming-main-street-walgett","status":"published","author":"Walgett Shire Council","createdAt":"2026-07-19T17:25:04.634724+00:00","updatedAt":"2026-07-19T17:25:04.634724+00:00"},{"id":"1df6ad96-99e3-4e42-93d2-ffe4073e0067","title":"Nurturing Local Futures Through Real Career Pathways","excerpt":"Walgett Shire Council is investing in local career pathways for young people.","content":"{\"version\":2,\"sections\":[{\"id\":\"d3b6f4df-200a-41c5-bc65-a96cf684af99\",\"blocks\":[{\"id\":\"ed4f90b4-7846-47b1-89ec-e3feed02d914\",\"type\":\"rich-text\",\"data\":{\"content\":\"Walgett Shire Council is proud to welcome two new participants to its paid work experience program, continuing Council\\u2019s commitment to supporting local people, developing future professionals and building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community.
For Council, \\u201cgrowing our own\\u201d has become an important approach to supporting long-term careers in the region. Graduate Town Planner Jonathan Mak, who began earlier this year with Council as an Administration Officer, is a strong example of how local development pathways can create real results.
Jonathan said he has appreciated the opportunities available to him at Council.
\\\"I'm really grateful for the opportunities Walgett Shire Council has given me to progress in local government from an Administration Officer in the Planning and Compliance Department to a Graduate Town Planner with the ability to mentor two planning interns.\\\"
He said the experience has helped him build strong skills across several areas.
\\\"During my time at Walgett Shire Council, I was able to gain invaluable experience working in a multi-disciplinary area such as town planning, and I will continue to deliver positive outcomes for the local community to the best of my ability.\\\"
Local resident Beatrice Thwaites, who recently completed her Bachelor of Environmental Science, said she is excited to begin her professional career close to home.
\\u201cI\\u2019ve lived in the Walgett Shire for more than 20 years, so being able to start my career here is really meaningful. As a new graduate, getting that first step can be challenging, so this placement is a great opportunity to learn and contribute locally.\\u201d
Council is also welcoming Somayeh Najibnia, who brings international experience and has recently completed her Bachelor of Town Planning.
\\u201cThis is my first professional experience in Australia, and the team has been so warm and welcoming. I\\u2019m looking forward to learning more about the local planning system while contributing the experience I\\u2019ve gained in Iran and the UK.\\u201d
Council\\u2019s General Manager Andrew Brown said the program reflects Council\\u2019s commitment to creating real, supported pathways for new professionals.
\\u201cWe want people to feel encouraged, valued and given room to grow. These placements help build skills within our region while offering people a genuine pathway into local government.\\u201d
Council is proud of its diverse and multicultural workforce, which includes people at different life stages, from different backgrounds and with varied professional experience. This diversity strengthens Council\\u2019s ability to serve the community and support those who call the Shire home.
Walgett Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds\\u2014school leavers, career changers, and those returning to the workforce.
If you\\u2019re interested in joining our team, you can submit an Expression of Interest via our website at www.walgett.nsw.gov.au/council/positions-vacant, or watch for upcoming roles that match your skills and experience.
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","date":"2025-07-07","category":"Media Releases","categoryId":"e5e922a3-05b0-462c-af15-37e517be8d8a","image":"https://www.walgett.nsw.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/news-and-media/images/2025-naidoc-landscape-th.png","slug":"naidoc-week-2025-launch","status":"published","author":"Walgett Shire Council","createdAt":"2026-07-19T17:25:05.811979+00:00","updatedAt":"2026-07-19T17:25:05.811979+00:00"},{"id":"f93151fc-1be2-42b8-929b-4178bdf58160","title":"Council Endorses 10-Year Community Strategic Plan","excerpt":"Walgett Shire Council has officially endorsed a new 10-year Community Strategic Plan.","content":"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.
The plan reflects the voices of more than 500 residents who took part in extensive consultation.
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Mayor Jasen Ramien said the proposal reflects the community's deep desire to see Kookaburra Court reactivated for the benefit of residents.
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A locum doctor who was serving our community was held at knifepoint, had their vehicle stolen and home invaded. This is not only an attack on a vital health service - it is an attack on our entire community.
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","date":"2025-06-15","category":"Media Releases","categoryId":"e5e922a3-05b0-462c-af15-37e517be8d8a","image":"","slug":"general-manager-resignation","status":"published","author":"Walgett Shire Council","createdAt":"2026-07-19T17:25:07.155533+00:00","updatedAt":"2026-07-19T17:25:07.155533+00:00"},{"id":"6d7bf008-093f-4474-aade-6604085df2ed","title":"WSC Encourages Community to Have Their Say on Fish Passage","excerpt":"Council welcomes revised consultation dates for the Fish Passage project.","content":"Walgett Shire Council has welcomed the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water's revised community consultation dates for the Fish Passage: Reconnecting the Northern Basin Project.
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","date":"2025-04-14","category":"Events & Activities","categoryId":"fae4af2d-f6b9-488a-9f24-a74e696bea8d","image":"https://www.walgett.nsw.gov.au/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/images/carinda-community-meeting.png","slug":"carinda-community-meeting","status":"published","author":"Walgett Shire Council","createdAt":"2026-07-19T17:25:08.121232+00:00","updatedAt":"2026-07-19T17:25:08.121232+00:00"},{"id":"e25639df-3a44-499b-b602-22d17b3b630e","title":"NSW Police Minister dismisses regional crime inquiry as a TALKFEST","excerpt":"The Country Mayors Association of NSW has applauded the recent visit by the NSW Premier to the northwest region.","content":"The Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) has applauded the recent visit by the NSW Premier to the northwest region of the State.
NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley, when pushed by Upper House MP Sarah Mitchell in Budget Estimates, stated it was nothing more then a \"talkfest\".
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","date":"2024-01-19","category":"Public Notices","categoryId":"21d9febc-e592-4cd4-a8eb-9441dbf3ae64","image":"https://www.walgett.nsw.gov.au/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/come-by-chance.jpg","slug":"come-by-chance-sale-land-unpaid-rates","status":"published","author":"Walgett Shire Council","createdAt":"2026-07-19T17:25:08.74839+00:00","updatedAt":"2026-07-19T17:25:08.74839+00:00"},{"id":"74129ee8-51aa-4673-afe7-ac68e1bb6fbc","title":"CELEBRATING CHILDREN'S WEEK 2023","excerpt":"Over 160 young people came together to celebrate National Children's Week 2023.","content":"Over 160 young people came together to celebrate National Children's Week 2023 programs across Walgett, Lightning Ridge and Collarenebri in October.
","date":"2023-11-20","category":"Media Releases","categoryId":"e5e922a3-05b0-462c-af15-37e517be8d8a","image":"https://www.walgett.nsw.gov.au/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/images/news-and-media/cwfirey.jpg","slug":"celebrating-childrens-week-2023","status":"published","author":"Walgett Shire Council","createdAt":"2026-07-19T17:25:09.237286+00:00","updatedAt":"2026-07-19T17:25:09.237286+00:00"},{"id":"42286dbe-50bd-4b48-840d-9dc4c23ded46","title":"Walgett Memorial Swimming Pool Decommissioned","excerpt":"Council has resolved to decommission the Walgett Memorial Swimming Pool due to significant infrastructure issues.","content":"Walgett Shire Council wishes to advise its residents that Council resolved to decommission the Walgett Memorial Swimming Pool. The pool, which is over 50 years old, has various issues including leaks and a failing sand filtration system, estimated to cost in excess of $1.7 million to temporarily fix.
Council is acutely aware of the impact and has resolved to immediately have plans prepared to replace the pool and urgently source funding for replacement.
","date":"2023-07-05","category":"Media Releases","categoryId":"e5e922a3-05b0-462c-af15-37e517be8d8a","image":"https://www.walgett.nsw.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/community/images/walgett-pool-day.jpg","slug":"walgett-memorial-pool-decommissioned","status":"published","author":"Walgett Shire Council","createdAt":"2026-07-19T17:25:09.583718+00:00","updatedAt":"2026-07-19T17:25:09.583718+00:00"}],"events":[{"id":"bdc1f2fd-b0ba-4c39-90ff-cad848a181c9","title":"Lightning Ridge Easter Festival 2026","description":"A huge Easter weekend is waiting for you in Lightning Ridge — April 3–5, 2026! ","content":"{\"version\":2,\"sections\":[{\"id\":\"3ac862d0-8114-4cf5-b104-4a856fe6c8a0\",\"blocks\":[{\"id\":\"012fdfb4-eac2-4d68-9ebc-873adf39a68f\",\"type\":\"rich-text\",\"data\":{\"content\":\"Don\\u2019t miss a spectacular open-air evening of music under the stars when the Clarence Valley Orchestra brings their Outback Pops tour to Lightning Ridge this April!
Featuring international soprano Mirusia Louwerse, this high-calibre concert promises something for everyone \\u2014 from classical favourites and big-band hits to 60s classics, Broadway showstoppers and more.
The Clarence Valley Orchestra is a passionate community ensemble, with all members volunteering their time and covering their own travel to support worthy causes. The Lightning Ridge concert will raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, making this a truly special night of music with purpose.
- Lightning Ridge Aerodrome
- Wednesday 15 April 2026 - Starting time 7pm
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Enrolled residents and ratepayers across the Walgett Shire Local Government Area voted for 9 Councillors to be appointed for the next Council term until September 2028.by post:
Walgett Shire Council
PO Box 31, Walgett NSW 2832
Phone: 02 68 286 100
admin@walgett.nsw.gov.au
All media enquiries to Manager of Communications - sfensom@walgett.nsw.gov.au or 0447 572 956. Please note only the Mayor and General Manager are able to speak on behalf of Council.
Council adopted its\nOrdinary Council Meeting schedule through to September 2027.
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EMAIL: cmcc@cmcc.nsw.gov.au
The Castlereagh Macquarie County Council (CMCC) is located at:
ADDRESS: 55 Fox Street, WALGETT NSW 2832
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Walgett Shire features a diverse economic base, with strong foundations in agriculture and growing opportunities across allied industries. The profile provides up-to-date economic indicators and trends to inform business and community planning.
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To help ensure your bin can be collected:
There are some circumstances where Council may be unable to collect your bin. These include where:
If you require collection of a bin that is not an approved red-lid Council bin displaying the Council logo, Council can arrange a separate collection for a $25 collection fee.
This collection must be arranged before your scheduled collection day by contacting Council on 02 6828 6100.
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While occasional collection errors can occur, the large distances travelled between towns and villages may mean a same-day return is not always possible.
It is still important to report missed collections, particularly if the issue is recurring, so Council can investigate the cause and work to prevent it from happening again.
To report a missed bin, contact Council on 02 6828 6100.
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\nThe fact sheet below provides further information about annual waste charges, additional bins, requirements for tenants and property owners, and how to request changes to your service.
\nDownload the Residential Waste Collection Fact Sheet for full details.
Walgett Shire Council will:
That the community utilise the opportunities that arise from our environment, to improve their quality of life, while embracing its ethnic and social diversity to the benefit of all.
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Maximum stay of 7 nights.
No bookings required — sites are available on a first come, first served basis.
Pay your rates, water and debtor accounts at any of our Customer Service Centres:
\nHaving trouble keeping up with your rates? We're here to help! Contact us and one of our friendly staff members will work with you to find a payment plan that suits your situation. Please don't ignore your rates notice.
With the introduction of the Government Information (Public Access) Act on July 1st 2010 Walgett Shire Council is required to make certain information available to the public as Open Access Information. Below you will find information on how to access Council’s Open Access Information. The following information is available in the Council Documents section of this website.
Council Agendas and Minutes are available in the Council Meetings section of this website The following information is available to view by appointment at Walgett Shire Council, 77 Fox St Walgett.
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Walgett Shire Council is committed to open, accountable, and transparent government. Council provides access to information in line with the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW) (GIPA Act).
The GIPA Act gives members of the public a legally enforceable right to access government information, unless there is an overriding public interest against disclosure. Council aims to make information available in a timely, accessible, and practical way wherever possible.
A wide range of Council information is already publicly available on this website and continues to be progressively published in accordance with GIPA requirements.
Most commonly requested information can be found by using the search function located at the top of each page.\n
As a local government authority, Walgett Shire Council collects and maintains records in accordance with the State Records Act 1998 (NSW).
Council documents may generally be inspected during business hours at:
Walgett Shire Council Administration Office
77 Fox Street
Walgett NSW
Inspection is usually free of charge; however, fees may apply depending on the nature and scope of the request.
If the information you are seeking is not available on this website, you may request access under the GIPA Act. Requests can be made as either an informal request or a formal access application.
All requests are assessed in accordance with the GIPA Act, including the application of the required public interest test where relevant.
To make a request please do so in writing via one of the following forms
Please see our Fees and Charges
When accessing Council documents, the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW)(PPIP Act) applies. This Act helps protect personal information and the privacy of individuals.
Further information about your rights under the GIPA Act is available from the Information and Privacy Commission NSW (IPC).
The IPC is an independent statutory authority responsible for overseeing the operation of the GIPA Act. Please note that the IPC does not provide legal advice.
Councils help local communities run smoothly. They administer various laws and regulations to help maintain and improve services and facilities for the community. These services may include community services, sporting and recreation services, environmental planning, public health, environmental protection and waste collection, treatment and disposal. The rates you pay allow your council to fund these services.
Source: Office of Local Government
Your rates are based on the land value of your property, as determined by the NSW Valuer General, combined with the rate category your property falls into (residential, farmland, business, or mining). Council uses this to calculate a rate in the dollar, which is applied to your land value.
Your notice will also include any annual charges that apply to your property, such as the Domestic Waste Management Charge and water or sewer charges.
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• 2nd instalment — due 30 November
• 3rd instalment — due 28 February
• 4th instalment — due 31 May
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Any payments not received by the due dates indicated will be liable for interest charges and possible recovery actions if not paid.
If you're struggling to pay your rates, please contact us as early as possible before the due date. Council can discuss a payment arrangement that suits your circumstances.
You may be eligible for a pensioner rebate on your rates if you hold a current Pensioner Concession Card or a Department of Veterans' Affairs Gold Card, and the property is your principal place of residence.
To apply, complete the Pensioner Concession Application form — available on our Rates Forms page — and return it to Council. If you're unsure whether you qualify, give us a call and we'll help you work it out.
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The scheme supports projects, programs, and activities that address community needs, strengthen local capacity, and deliver a clear benefit to Walgett Shire residents.
Community Assistance Grant applications are considered four times each financial year, with funding decisions made at the February, May, August and November Ordinary Council Meetings.
To be considered in a particular funding round, applications must be submitted by close of business on the first day of the relevant month:
Applications received after these dates will be considered in the next available funding round.
Need help? Contact the grants team via admin@walgett.nsw.gov.au or 02 6828 6100
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Council has purchased generators through the Rebuilding Futures funding program.
The generators will provide additional backup capacity that can be deployed when required during emergencies and power disruptions across the Walgett Shire.
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Through the Walgett Shire Mobile Generators and Resilience Outreach project, Council has purchased mobile generators to provide additional backup power capacity during emergencies and prolonged power outages.
The generators will help Council and local communities respond when normal power supplies are disrupted, particularly in remote communities where access to alternative services can be limited.
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Purchase of mobile generators for use across the Walgett Shire
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Walgett Shire communities can experience prolonged power outages during severe weather, flooding and other emergency events.
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The project forms part of Council's broader efforts to improve emergency preparedness and ensure communities are better equipped to respond when unexpected events occur.
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The project will transform the Euroka Street to Pitt Street corridor via Fox Street, one of Walgett's busiest throughfares, connecting the community to the Walgett Multipurpose Health Centre, the Sports Precinct, the PCYC and a number of local accommodation providers.
Council will co-design upgrades such as improved lighting, wayfinding, CCTV, accessibility improvements and public art along the route, helping improve perceptions of safety for everyone, particularly women, girls and gender diverse people.
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Depending on the type of work, location of the property and applicable planning controls, your proposal may be:
Exempt Development
Some minor building renovations or works don’t need any planning or building approval. This is called exempt development. Exempt development is very low impact development that can be done for certain residential, commercial and industrial properties.
Find out more: Exempt development | Planning
Complying Development
Complying development is a combined planning and construction approval for straightforward development that can be determined through a fast-track assessment by a council or an accredited certifier.
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Development requiring consent
Development that requires a Development Application to be assessed and approved before work can proceed.
Development without consent or prohibited development
Not all development requires consent before work can start. This includes some low impact or routine activities such as home businesses in a residential zone, environmental protection works in an environmental conservation zone, or markets in a public recreation zone.
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Walgett’s planning framework recognises these different approval pathways:
Learn more here: Planning approval pathways | Planning
Before designing or lodging an application, check what planning controls apply to the land.
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Before you lodge a Development Application, you will need to prepare plans and supporting documents that explain what you are proposing and how it may affect the site and surrounding area.
The exact documents you need will depend on the type of development.Council’s Development Application Checklist explains the documents and information that may need to be submitted with your application.
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Planning a Development Application? Council encourages applicants at any stage to book a confidential pre-lodgement meeting with our Planning and Building staff.
The Pre-DA is a service for potential applicants to seek feedback on specific concept plans for specific sites. At the pre-DA advice meeting we will discuss the relevant planning policies against which your proposal will be assessed as well as comment on those aspects of a proposal which are non-compliant with Council’s controls.
A pre-lodgement meeting provides the prospective applicant with the opportunity to discuss and receive feedback from Council on the technical and merit aspects of a development proposal. This occurs following a preliminary assessment by staff of submitted plans and documents detailing the proposal. Although pre-lodgement meetings are not mandatory, this service is encouraged by Council because:
It’s the most appropriate and transparent means of dealing with enquires of a complex or site-specific nature, or where formal feedback is being sought on a specific development concept or proposed plan;
The pre-DA advice meeting will be attended by Council staff who will be assessing the application;
It’s an opportunity for Council to advise the applicant of strategic objectives for the development of the area;
It allows for any potential issues to be dealt with prior to the formal lodgement of a DA; and
It enables Council to provide relevant information to the applicant to assist in resolving any issues prior to lodging an application.
Applicants may also chose to attend additional Pre-DA meetings as required. Conducting a pre-lodgement meeting may assist in reducing the assessment times of DAs. Where possible, during the pre-lodgement meeting, Council officers will suggest alternative and acceptable solutions for the applicant to consider, which could reduce project costs.
A pre-lodgement meeting is for discussion and clarification purposes only and may not identify all possible issues. It is not, in any way, intended to pre-empt a final decision in relation to a development application. Where possible, we will endeavour to provide you with a level of certainty about your proposal, but we cannot give absolute commitment. Views of the community, Councillors and other government authorities are not able to be taken into account in the pre-DA consultation process.
Please contact Council’s Administration Services to arrange an appointment with Council’s Planning & Building staff 02 6828 6100
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Exemptions from council rates in NSW are primarily governed by sections 555 and 556 of the Local Government Act 1993, covering land owned by religious bodies, schools, public charities, and certain Crown or National Park lands. Not-for-profit entities must apply directly to their local council, demonstrating the land is used specifically for charitable, educational, or religious purposes.
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9 September 2026
Pipes have been delivered and construction of the pipeline is about to commence.
17 July 2026
The contract has been signed and pipe materials have been ordered. Pipe delivery is expected by the end of August. Design finalisation and construction preparation activities are underway. Construction is expected to commence in August, with practical completion anticipated in December 2026.
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Walgett Shire Council is progressing a major upgrade to Lightning Ridge’s water supply infrastructure to improve the reliability and security of the town’s water supply.
The $2.6 million project will deliver a new 5.1 kilometre pipeline, upgraded booster pumps and new monitoring equipment to return Bore 1 to service and strengthen Lightning Ridge’s overall water supply network.
Lightning Ridge normally receives water from two bores located approximately five kilometres apart. Since 2023, however, the town has relied on a single operational bore after ageing infrastructure at the second site was affected by corrosion and significant weather damage.
The original pipeline connecting Bore 1 to the town was taken offline after significant rusting and water loss were identified.
Damage associated with flooding in 2022 and 2023 also resulted in ongoing repairs to the pipeline and pumps, increasing maintenance costs and placing additional pressure on Lightning Ridge’s remaining operational water supply.
Returning Bore 1 to service will provide Lightning Ridge with greater flexibility and resilience by reducing reliance on a single water source.
The project includes:
Once complete, the project is expected to provide an additional 407 megalitres of water capacity within the system.
To improve the assessment efficiency of all planning related applications and improve consistency for the public, Walgett Shire Council has decided to centralize all planning related applications solely to the New South Wales Planning Portal. As a result, all of Council’s former planning application forms have been superseded effective from the date of this notice.
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Link to apply for a Construction Certificate: Apply for a construction certificate | Service NSW
Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Council’s Town Planning Team on 02 6828 6100 or email admin@walgett.nsw.gov.au.
Alternatively, you may wish to arrange a face-to-face meeting with our team during business hours at Walgett Shire Council’s Administration Office or Council’s Lightning Ridge office at 77 Fox Street, Walgett and 35 Pandora Street, Lightning Ridge respectively.
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Our parks and public spaces are here for everyone to enjoy in Lightning Ridge.
In the interest of our community and our environment, please only camp at approved and designated locations.
A list of local caravan parks and campgrounds is available here: Stay Lightning Ridge Region
Our friendly and helpful Visitor Information Centre (VIC) team members are on hand to provide advice on local camping options. Please contact our team for further information at:
Visitor Information Centres Lightning Ridge Region
Enjoy your stay!
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The Mayor and Deputy Mayor were elected by their fellow Councillors at an extraordinary meeting on the 8 October 2024, for a two year term.
View your currently elected Councillors here: www.walgett.nsw.gov.au/council/councillors
The NSW Electoral Commission will be conducting the elections for 126 councils on Saturday 9 September 2028 for the election of councillors. Some councils will also be holding mayoral elections, constitutional referendums and/or polls.
Voting is compulsory at all NSW local government elections except for council polls.
You can find out all about the Local Government elections, including how to enrol to vote, where to get assistance, and how to submit an expression of interest to work at the elections on the NSW Electoral Commission website or by calling 1300 135 736.
If you own, occupy, or pay rates on property in the area but do not live here, you may be eligible to enrol and vote in Council elections.
\nWho can enrol?
You may be eligible if you:
\nThis includes individuals, companies, and trustees (with only one nominated elector per property or group).
\nThe non-residential roll is available for public inspection at Council during business hours once prepared.
We are bound by the National Privacy Principles contained in the Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988 (subject to any exemptions that apply to us under that Act).
We may, from time to time, review and update this privacy policy, including taking account of new or amended laws, new technology and/or changes to our operations. All personal information held by us will be governed by the most recently updated policy.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on 2 Jun 2015.
The personal information we collect falls into four categories: contact details, click trails, activity history, and publishable content.
Contact details and publishable content are collected when supplied by you either via the website or direct to us by other means.
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Click trails can be correlated over time by the use of ‘cookies’ as outlined in section 6. In most cases click trail data is not directly individually identifiable.
Activity history is recorded whenever you undertake an activity such as submit an enquiry, make a comment, vote on an object, and may additionally be recorded by us when you contact us offline.
Publishable content is collected and republished where applicable in order to enable a two-way conversation in public between us and our visitors.
We collect your personal contact details and activity history:
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When you submit content to us for publication (including but not limited to comments, testimonials, votes, or forum posts) you assign us a transferrable, perpetual right to publish and/or commercially exploit said content without limitation. You also warrant in submitting such content that the content is owned or produced by yourself or you otherwise have permission to assign publication rights to us. Publication rights do not extend to fields specifically marked as private (e.g. your email address), except in cases of clear violations of our terms of use.
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You agree that we are not responsible for the privacy or security practices of any third party and that the collection and use of your information by third parties may be subject to separate privacy and security policies.
If you suspect any misuse or loss of, or unauthorised access to, your personal information, please contact us immediately as outlined in section 10.
You have the right (excluding exceptions outlined in the Privacy Act) to seek access to and update or correct the personal information we hold about you. If you make an access request, we will ask you to verify your identity. We may charge a fee to cover the costs of meeting your request.
If you would like to seek access to personal information we hold about you, you can contact us as outlined in section 10.
If you have any questions or complaints about how we collect, use, disclose, manage or store your personal information, or would like to request access or changes to the information we hold, please contact us in writing at: admin@walgett.nsw.gov.au
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The study was publicly exhibited from 27 February until 27 March 2008.
Both the study and the Thematic History of Walgett Shire are available via the links below.
All owners of heritage items have been notified that their properties are being considered for heritage listing under a Local Environmental Plan. A draft Walgett Shire Local Environmental Plan is currently being prepared and will be exhibited in coming months. The public exhibition of the draft will provide owners of heritage items another opportunity to comment or object to the proposed listing of items on their property.
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The Carinda Swimming Pool is now open with unlocked gates and an honesty box system in place.
Please help keep the pool safe and enjoyable for everyone:
The pool operates from the October long weekend through to the Easter holiday weekend in April, subject to weather conditions, staffing availability, and community need.
Please report any excessive rubbish, hazards, or inappropriate behaviour to Walgett Shire Council. Our team checks the facility daily to ensure it remains clean and safe for the community.
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