Central Darling Shire Council's General Manager, Greg Hill, will be departing the Shire to take up the role of General Manager at Coonamble Shire Council.

Mr. Hill will officially commence his new position on December 1, 2025.

Mr. Hill has served Central Darling Shire for the past seven years, providing leadership to the Council and the communities of Wilcannia, Menindee, Ivanhoe, and White Cliffs.

During his tenure, Mr. Hill oversaw a period of significant progress and reform across the vast Shire. His leadership was pivotal in driving major infrastructure and economic development initiatives, including:

• The completion of the $57 million Pooncarie Road sealing project.
• The construction of three water treatment plants, valued at over $20 million.
• The development of the $9.5 million Wilcannia Baaka Cultural Centre.

The process for appointing a new General Manager will commence immediately, with further announcements to be made in due course.

The Central Darling Shire Council was placed under administration in 2013 due to long-standing financial and governance issues, leading to the dismissal of the elected councillors.

This resulted in an extended period of administration lasting approximately 12 years, during which an Administrator performed the functions of the elected council.

The return to democratic representation was a priority for the NSW Government, leading to the creation of a new Rural and Remote Council model.

This new model paved the way for the recent historic election held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, which allowed residents to vote for new councillors for the first time in over a decade.

The new Council will comprise three locally elected community members and three councillors appointed by the NSW Minister for Local Government, with election results expected in coming weeks.