Business and Services Directory

Tourist information :
0429 915467
Police (08) 8083 8099,
Hospital (08) 8083 8777

A - Z listing of businesses and services

BP Wilcannia

08 8091 5021
Broken Hill Bus Service

0417417954
Central Darling Shire Council

Administration: (08) 8083 8900

Depot: (08) 8083 8800

24Hr Road Cond: (08) 8091 5155
Emmdale Roadhouse

Phone/Fax: 02 6837 3979
Essential Energy

General enquiries: 13 23 91
Green Dragon Restaurant

08 8091 5943
Liberty Road House and Motel

(08) 8091 5957
Mercy Place

(08) 8091 5852
Miss Barretts (closed to March, 2019)

(08) 8091 5888
Mutawintji Heritage Tours

MUTAWINTJI Heritage Tours 08 80915 946 (Deirdre)
National Parks and Wildlife

(08) 8080 3200
Riverside Traders

0429 919 457
Russell Martin Earthmoving

Russell: 0429 915 950

Office: 08 8091 5950 (Kelly)
St Therese's Community School

(08) 80915933
Victory Park Caravan Park

(08) 8083 8900
Warrawong on the Darling

1300 OUT BAK (1300 688 225)
Wilcannia (St Mary) Pharmacy

08 8091 5904
Wilcannia Central School

(08) 8091 5801
Wilcannia Golf Club

(08) 8091 5902
Wilcannia Hospital

08 8091 5007

08 8083 8777
Wilcannia Motel

08 8091 5802 (Recpt)

0429 009 184 (Jim Sammon)
Wilcannia Police

(08) 8083 8099
Wilcannia Post Office

(08) 8083 8951
Wilcannia River Radio

(08) 8091 5501

Weekly This 'n That:

Dancing on the Darling, Topar Gymkhana and more

Post date:

Monday, May 13, 2019 - 7:19am

Good morning everyone,

My apologies to the "inside country" people this week as I don't have access to all your happenings, (my limited technology).

So, in our local area, the far west we have a host of happenings for those who are out in our wonderful "green" country. What a welcome change.

Next weekend of course is our duty to vote someone into Parliament. Best of luck there. If you are near White Cliffs they have a polling booth there next Thursday and Friday for your convenience. It would be silly not to stay on for their Music Festival then which is Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Big weekend in White Cliffs.

Would you believe an equally big weekend at Topar, the gang over there are having the Annual Topar Gymkhana, on next Friday and Saturday, support them if you're in the area, but vote before hand or your favourite pollie will miss out.

The following weekend, the 25th. 26th. All roads lead to Menindee, where a group on staunch workers are holding the "Dancing on the Darling", to bring all together to have a "forget your troubles" weekend. Music, entertainment, and hospality for all, free camping, what else could you want.

Now just before that, if you're in the Broken Hill area, why not go along to see "Alice in Wonderland" at the Civic Centre on the 23rd. Sounds like a really good night.

That just about runs us out of May for the out back area, make sure you check out the Information Centres elsewhere, 'cause there's heaps of activities going on down Wentworth/Mildura way, Bourke/Cobar/Nyngan way, all over the place. I'll have those areas for you next week.

If you are travelling through our little town here at Wilcannia, remember we have 2 caravan parks to welcome you, 2 Motels, and of course we are an RV friendly town, so we cater for your caravan waste and can supply you with a top up of potable water.

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Latest announcements: Fire Alerts

Road Conditions in the Wilcannia area

Tilpa to Wilcannia road: call 08 80 915 155 (Central Darling Shire)

Tilpa to Louth: call 02 6836 5888, AH 0427 894 843 (Cobar council)

Bourke to Louth: call 02 6830 8000 AH 0419 722 055 (Bourke Council).

From Wilcannia to Tilpa there is a choice of east or west side. On the east side there is a good National Parks camping ground called Horse and Coaches, about 45k's north of Wilcannia. AT Tilpa the only road is on the west side.

WILCANNIA COMMUNITY MARKET
AT SISTER MAUREENS
in Reid Street, opposite the Radio Station. OPEN EVERY THURSDAY
from 10.00am TO 1.00pm
New stock has arrived

St. John’s Catholic Church Liturgy
Every Sunday at 10.00am
Sister Flo’s Thought of the Week:
No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, show up, Yield. Life isn't tied with a bow, it is still gift.

Wilcannia Lifeline—Men’s Shed
Wednesday—every second , 72 Woore Street. Financial and legal services + assistance with other problems including mental health and gambling addictions

It’s time you joined us – out the back.

Journey to the rugged natural beauty of Outback NSW and explore unsealed back roads, wildlife-rich wetlands and ancient stories that stir within the harsh and fragile landscapes of its national parks. Walk in the footsteps of early explorers and the region’s Aboriginal inhabitants to discover inspiring itineraries, deals and offers that will have you wanting to go back for more time and time again. Read more: National Parks and Wildlifessd

RV: Grey and Black Water Disposal
Situated on the Barrier highway, adjacent to the football oval, on the Broken Hill side of the town, easy access. Also on Cobar side as well.

Contact the Wilcannia Tourism office to advertise here

For latest information on services, roads, tours and events, please call Tourism Association president, Bill Elliott, on mob. 0429 915467, or make an inquiry via the contact form.

National Parks and Wildlife

Paroo-Darling Visitor Centre Tel: (08) 8080 3200

The Coach and Horses campground is open all year round. This exception is that this area is susceptible to road closures due to flooding and rain.

Coach and horses campground PAROO-DARLING NP

It’s such a pretty spot by the majestic river red gums along the Darling River. We did a bit of fishing, but didn’t manage to catch anything – lucky we brought plenty of supplies with us.”

In a delightful, shady spot next to a bend in the Darling, the Coach and Horses campground offers a bush camp with views up and down the river.

Spend the day exploring the river in a kayak or canoe or enjoy a spot of fishing. If you’re walking along the banks of the river, be sure to keep an eye out for the local birds.

See the Relevant National Parks links (section, below)

Warrawong on the Darling

Warrawong on the Darling is located on the banks of the Darling River and offers modern cabins, powered caravan sites (some with water frontage) and bush camping. The modern amenities block, beautiful scenery and lush grassy sites along the natural lagoon and river provides travellers the comfort they long for.

Now available - Dee’s Happy Little street Library is located in the Wilcannia Motel.

In area where book shops and libraries are many miles between, we are open to all who share our love of reading and books.

We have children’s and adults books and would love you to pop in & say G’day.

The usual Family Fun afternoon at the swimming Pool held on Australia Day, Saturday the 26^th. Jan. Sponsored by the Wilcannia Tourism Association and the Central Darling Shire.

This incorporates the feature event “Annual Throwing of the Gum Boot Competition”, all ages.

A substantial Gate Prize is up for grabs. Cold drinks, icy poles etc. available.

This will be followed by the presentation of the Australia Day Awards for the town presented by the Shire at 6pm.

REMEMBRANCE DAY

Monday 11 November 2019

The service will start at 10.45am at the Cenotaph in Baker Park, Reid St.

11.00am 11^th November

Memorial Service will be held at the Baker Park Memorial

Please assemble before 10.45am

This year we will be unveiling a plaque in honour of Trooper A M Campbell
3^rd Regiment, NSW Mounted Rifles
killed in South Africa on the 21 st May 1901

As per heading the Fun and Field Day has been POSTPONED until further notice.

More details soon

~~Entries for the photo competition (see attached docx document) will be taken up until 11.00am on the day, this allows for visitors to bring theirs on the day.~~