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LOCKHART
SHIRE COUNCIL

Home of the True Country Spirit

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Please follow the links below for the latest Lockhart community information.

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Welcome to
Lockhart Shire Council

Lockhart Shire nestles in the heart of the Riverina and is one of the region’s most productive agricultural and pastoral areas. With a strong pioneering heritage and steeped in history, Lockhart Shire’s main towns and villages include Lockhart, The Rock, Yerong Creek, Pleasant Hills and Milbrulong. Each community has its own unique character and history, and the Shire offers visitors a relaxed country atmosphere steeped in history.

Lockhart is centrally situated 62km southwest of Wagga Wagga, 62km east of Narrandera and 105km north of Albury. The Rock is on the Olympic Highway 25km south of Wagga Wagga with Yerong Creek another 15km down the highway. 

Land use planning

Have your say on the future of Land Use Planning in Lockhart Shire !
Please join us at any of our community sessions below.

Lockhart Shire History

If you would like to read an account of the Lockhart Shire History an account compiled and written by F.A.Prichard from Council minutes, letters and other Council records with some information gleaned from newspapers is available here…
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Latest News

Community Strategic Plan 2035

HAVE YOUR SAY! 

Lockhart Shire Council is encouraging all residents and visitors to attend one or more of the Community Consultation Sessions below.

Come and help shape your future, tell us what you, your friends and your community need for the next 10 years.

Wednesday 5th March 2025 – 11am – 2.30pm:
Lockhart Seniors Expo – Lockhart Ex- Servicemen’s Club – Lockhart

Thursday 6th March 2025 – 3.30pm – 5pm:  Yerong Creek Community Hall – Yerong Creek

Thursday 6th March 2025 – 6PM – 7.30 pm: The Rock Community Centre – The Rock Recreation Ground – The Rock

Friday 7th March 2025 – 10am – 11.30am: Lockhart Council Chambers – Lockhart

Friday 7th March 2025 – 12pm – 1pm: Online (Click this Link)

Friday 7th March 2025 – 6pm – 7.30pm: Pleasant Hills Community Hotel – Pleasant Hills

Tuesday 11th March 2025 – 10am – 2pm: The Rock Seniors Expo – The Rock Memorial Bowling Club – The Rock 

Change of April 2025 Meeting Date

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Council has resolved to hold its April 2025 ordinary meeting on Monday, 28 April 2025 in lieu of 21 April, this being the Easter Monday public holiday.

Seniors Week Festival 2025

Time to Shine – 5th to 12th March

It’s your time to shine as we celebrate our amazing community with a
week full of culture, health, fitness, and fun! Whether you’re looking to get
creative, stay healthy, or enjoy fantastic performances, there’s something for
everyone

Click this link for more information – https://lockhart.nsw.gov.au/residents-community/community-services/seniors-week-festival-2025/

 Supported by NSW Government and The Rock & District Meals on Wheels.

Expressions of Interest

Draft Regional Drought Resilience Plan

Lockhart Shire Council together with City of Wagga Wagga are currently public exhibiting the Draft Regional Drought Resilience Plan. Members of the public are encouraged to read and provide feedback to Council by 23rd March 2025.

To read online – https://lockhart.nsw.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Attachment-Lockhart-Shire-and-Wagga-City-Regional-Drought-Resilience-Plan-Draft.pdf

Hard copy is available to view at Lockhart Shire Council – 65 Green Street Lockhart.