Berrigan Shire Council

23/10/2026

🚨 CLOSING SOON – DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO NOMINATE! 🏆

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for our community? Now's the time to give them the recognition they deserve!

Nominations for the 2027 Berrigan Shire Australia Day Awards close soon, and we don't want anyone to miss out!

🏆 Citizen of the Year
🏆 Young Citizen of the Year
🏆 Sportsperson / Sports Team of the Year
🏆 Community Organisation / Community Event of the Year

Nominated someone before? Nominate them again! We've also made the nomination process easier this year.

⏰ NOMINATIONS CLOSE 5PM, SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER 2026!

Nominate online via Council's website, or collect a form from Council's office or any Berrigan Shire library.

22/10/2026

120 Years of Berrigan Shire | From the Archives 📸

From the original Council Chambers to the offices we know today!

As we continue looking back through 120 years of Berrigan Shire history, we've come across some interesting photographs and stories about the evolution of our Council offices.

Our original Council Chambers date back to 1907, but as the Shire grew, so did the need for more space.

On 6 November 1959, new Council Chambers were officially opened in Berrigan, at a cost of approximately £32,000. The building was considered modern for its time, complete with a clock tower, twin flagpoles and spacious offices.

Fast forward to the 1990s, and Council was once again looking to expand. Plans to relocate the offices to Tocumwal sparked strong community opposition, including a public rally in Berrigan!

Eventually, a land swap helped keep the Council offices in Berrigan, with new facilities established in 1999.

It's a fascinating reminder that while buildings and services have changed over the years, community passion for our Shire has always been strong!

Do you remember the old Council Chambers or the discussions about relocating the offices? We'd love to hear your memories.

120 Years | 1906–2026

21/10/2026

There’s a whole universe hiding in your backyard.

From 16–22 November we’re inviting Australians to head outside
and discover the incredible bugs living all around us.

Every photo uploaded into iNaturalist helps scientists better
understand Australia’s amazing mini-beasts and spot invasive
species early.

All you need is a phone and a little curiosity to help create a
springtime snapshot of bugs across Australia.

Join Bugs In My Backyard Week.
• Find.
• Snap.
• Share.

21/10/2026

📣 Have your say on the Draft Barooga Recreation Reserve - Plan of Management

Council has prepared a Draft Plan of Management for Barooga Recreation Reserve and we’re inviting the community to take a look and provide feedback.

The plan sets out how the reserve can be used and managed into the future, including how Council manages activities, facilities, leases and licences on the land.

If you use the reserve, live nearby or simply have an interest in its future, we encourage you to have your say.

📅 Feedback closes 5pm Monday, 2 November 2026.

👉 View the draft plan and find out how to provide feedback: https://www.berriganshire.nsw.gov.au/Council/Have-Your-Say

20/10/2026

The October Council Meeting has resumed:

Council Meeting 21st October 2026 Part 2

20/10/2026

Update: 9:19am - We are experiencing issues with our internet and have suspended standing orders for the October Council Meeting.

We will update the community once the meeting resumes.

The The October Council Meeting will begin shortly. Please see the below link to the live stream:

Council Meeting 21st October 2026

20/10/2026

UPDATE - The kittens are now at their new home, where they will be cared for until they are old enough and ready to find their forever homes!
A big thank you to everyone who shared our post and helped spread the word. 🐾

20/10/2026

Our October Council Meeting will be held tomorrow from 9am. The meeting will be livestreamed via our website and YouTube channel.

To view the agenda, please visit: https://berriganshire.resolve.red/portal/

19/10/2026

Berrigan Shire Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Cr Julia Cornwell McKean as a member of the Regional Health Ministerial Advisory Panel.

To read the full story click here: https://www.berriganshire.nsw.gov.au/News-and-Media/BERRIGAN-SHIRE-MAYOR-JULIA-APPOINTED-TO-REGIONAL-HEALTH-ADVISORY-PANEL

19/10/2026

🚻 NEW PUBLIC TOILETS NOW OPEN – CWA PARK, TOCUMWAL!

Good news! The new public toilet block at CWA Park in Tocumwal is now open and ready for use.