Liverpool Plains Shire Council

03/11/2026

📰 Read the Mayor’s October Column

We’re a few days into November, but before we get too far ahead of ourselves, there’s still time to look back on what was a busy October across the Liverpool Plains Shire.

In his latest Mayoral Column, Mayor Charlie Simkin reflects on the month and shares some of the projects, activities and community happenings from across the Shire.

👉 Read the full October Mayoral Column here: https://www.liverpoolplains.nsw.gov.au/Council/News-media-and-projects/Media-releases/Mayoral-Column-October-2026

02/11/2026

🎄🎁 Calling all Christmas event organisers! 🎅✨

Is your organisation, community group or business planning a Christmas event this festive season? 🎁🎶🌟

Help spread the Christmas cheer by registering your event on Council’s online event calendar! 🎄

Whether it’s a Christmas market, community celebration, carols, family event or other festive activity, adding your event is free and easy and helps our community and visitors discover what’s happening across the Liverpool Plains. 🎅🎉

👉 Simply visit the Liverpool Plains Shire Council website and click for the Events tab: www.liverpoolplains.nsw.gov.au

🎄🎁 Let’s fill the calendar with Christmas cheer! 🌟🔔🎅

📅Attention event organisers

A reminder to register your events on our event calendar. It's free, easy to use and with your support will become a critical tourism resource.

Just look for the event tab on our home page - www.liverpoolplains.nsw.gov.au

30/10/2026

🐇 Rabbit Baiting – Colly Blue Cemetery & TSR R462

Residents are advised that Liverpool Plains Shire Council, in conjunction with North West Local Land Services, will undertake a 1080 rabbit baiting program at Colly Blue Cemetery and the adjoining TSR R462.

1080 bait will be laid on Monday, 2 November 2026.

Please take extra care around the area while the baiting program is underway.

Residents and stock owners are reminded to:
- Keep children, pets, and livestock away from the baiting area.
- Muzzle working dogs if they need to be near the area.
- Seek approval before walking stock along the TSR R462.
- Contact a veterinarian immediately if you suspect a pet or animal has consumed bait or a poisoned rabbit.

For further information, contact Greg Lumber, North West Local Land Services, on 0427 293 892.

29/10/2026

🚜 Unsealed Road Maintenance Update

We’re making it easier to keep up to date with planned maintenance across our unsealed road network.

Council is now publishing a fortnightly Unsealed Road Maintenance Schedule, providing residents and road users with an indication of where our road crews are planned to be working over the coming two weeks.

Our maintenance program is informed by ongoing assessment of road conditions, with works prioritised based on identified maintenance needs, available resources and broader operational priorities. The schedule may change due to weather, emerging road conditions or other operational requirements.

⬇ Check out our second fortnightly schedule below!

29/10/2026

⏱️ Meeting in a Minute – October Ordinary Meeting

Missed this month’s Council Meeting? Here’s a quick wrap of some of the key decisions and updates from the Council Chamber:

💰 Community Grants awarded
Local community groups, service clubs and not-for-profits will share in more than $13,000 through Council’s Community Grants Program.

🗑️ Waste Services transition progressing
Construction of the new Willow Tree Waste Management Facility is progressing, alongside preparations for Council’s transition to direct waste service delivery from 1 July 2027.

🎯 Audit completed on time
For the second consecutive year, Council’s external audit was completed within the statutory timeframe, with the 2025/26 Audited Financial Statements approved for lodgement to the NSW Audit Office.

🎄 Light Up Liverpool Plains
Christmas spirit will shine bright across the Shire, with Council endorsing the return of the popular Christmas Lights Competition for 2026.

There was plenty more on the agenda. You can read the full Business Paper and Minutes online. Unfortunately, technical issues meant the meeting was not able to be livestreamed in full as planned.
🔗 https://liverpoolplains.resolve.red/portal/meeting/26

29/10/2026

🧺 Union Picnic Day

Liverpool Plains Shire Council wishes to advise that our Customer Service Centre and Service NSW Agency will be closed on Tuesday, 3 November 2026 for the annual Union Picnic Day.

All other services and facilities will operate as usual.

We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to plan accordingly.

28/10/2026

🐶 Dog currently in Council’s care

Currently in our care is this red Cattle Dog cross type dog. This dog was handed in from the Werris Creek area. The collar which is on the dog was placed on it by pound staff.

Unfortunately, this dog is not microchipped, therefore the owner is not able to be contacted. The owner has until Thursday 05 November 2026 to claim their dog by contacting Council's Rangers on 02 6746 1755 during business hours. If not claimed, this dog will be available for adoption.

Rehoming Organisation Number - R251000165.

27/10/2026

💡 Got a creative idea? Let’s get it moving!

Arts North West's Arts & About is heading to Quirindi next Wednesday, 4 November, with Lauren Mackley available for free one-on-one sessions at Quirindi Library.

Whether you’ve got an idea for a project, want to talk through funding opportunities, or simply need some guidance on where to start, this is your chance to have a chat.

📍 Quirindi Library, 193 George Street
⏰ 9.30am–2.30pm
🕐 One-hour sessions
✅ Free to attend
⚠️ Bookings essential

Sessions are limited, so get in early.

👉 Book here: https://events.humanitix.com/liverpool-plains-1-on-1-s-lauren-mackley-arts-north-west

26/10/2026

💬 It's time to talk about the future of our towns!

Our Place Plan Roundtables are getting underway, and we want to hear from the people who know Quirindi and Werris Creek best.

What do you love about your town? What needs attention? Where should future growth happen? And what would make it an even better place to live, work and do business?

📍 Quirindi – TONIGHT
6.30pm-8.00pm, Quirindi Community Hub

📍 Werris Creek – TOMORROW
6.30pm-8.00pm, Werris Creek Sports

Come along, share your ideas and help us shape the priorities that will guide the future of each town.

Keen to learn more about our Place Plans and what they'll cover? Check the link in the comments 👇

22/10/2026

📋 October Council Meeting | Business Paper now available

The Business Paper for the October Ordinary Meeting of Liverpool Plains Shire Council has now been published and is available on our website.

Council meetings are open to members of the public and are held in the Council Chambers at 60 Station Street, Quirindi. You can also watch the meeting via our live stream.

🔗 View the Business Paper and meeting information: https://www.liverpoolplains.nsw.gov.au/Council/Council-meetings/Business-papers-and-minutes