Across the three wards, local residents have stepped forward to represent their communities in this groundbreaking election.

Ward A features four candidates, all from Wilcannia: Monica Jean Kerwin, Peter Geoffrey Sullivan, Owen Douglas Whyman, and Rhonda Lee Hynch.

Ward B presents a diverse field of five candidates representing multiple communities: Sacha-Rachelle Sullivan from Whitecliffs, Max Bradley from Ivanhoe, Peter Francis Crawford from Whitecliffs, Fay Elizabeth Johnstone from Ivanhoe, and Robert Vagg from Ivanhoe.

Ward C currently has Daniel Fusi from Menindee as the sole candidate, though nominations may still be pending.

Under the Rural and Remote Council framework, the community will elect three councillors to represent their interests whilst maintaining standard operational functions of local government with enhanced structural support.

This model has been specifically designed to address the unique challenges facing remote NSW communities.

The NSW Government has demonstrated significant commitment to the transition, investing $6 million over two years to ensure a smooth shift from administration to elected representation and establish sustainable financial foundations for the council's future operations.

All Australian citizens aged 18 and over who are enrolled in the shire are legally required to vote. Residents had until 6:00 PM on Monday, 11 August 2025, to complete their enrolment for this significant milestone.

Election Day Voting:

Date: Saturday, September 20 2025

Time: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Pre-polling Options:

Dates: Monday, 15 September to Friday, 19 September 2025

Available for those unable to attend on election day

Alternative Voting Methods:

Postal voting: Applications available through elections.nsw.gov.au for residents unable to access polling places

Telephone voting: Available for blind or low-vision residents

How to Vote

When voting, residents will receive one councillor ballot paper and must number at least two candidates in order of preference. Voters may preference as many candidates as they wish, providing flexibility in expressing their democratic choices.