Central West region

The Local Land Services Central West region covers 31,365 km2 and includes the major towns of Dubbo, Parkes, Condobolin and Coonabarabran. It stretches from the central west slopes region around Grenfell, Forbes and Wellington to the western plains of Nyngan and Coonamble.

Central West landscape of hills fields and trees

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Big Tech Big Ideas

Experience the latest farm technology solutions up close, with live demonstrations, hands-on activities, and speaker sessions from industry leaders.

Join us in Dubbo on 26 & 27 March as we showcase innovative Agtech, automation and connectivity solutions designed to increase productivity, improve efficiencies and strengthen sustainability on your farm.

Early bird tickets on sale now until 31 January.

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Safe havens for native species

Landholders interested in improving wildlife habitat on their property are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to participate in the project.

Seeds for success podcast

Seeds for Success is a show where we have a good yarn about ag life with producers who are having a go.

Local pest control

Find out where you can collect baits and get training to manage pest animals.

Upcoming events

Environmental condition accounting workshop - Dubbo

PROGRAZE course Trangie/Warren

African boxthorn management and biological control field day - Lake Cargelligo

Know your natives - pasture ID and management Forbes

Glossy habitat - protect, plant, grow. Peak Hill

Feral deer information day - Grenfell

Feral deer information day - Troffs

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Central West programs and projects

Central West

Safe havens for native species

Status: In progress

Local Land Services is working with partners to support wildlife conservation in the Central West, by increasing water availability and providing additional nesting sites for native species.

Central West, Central Tablelands, Greater Sydney, Hunter, Murray, North Coast, North West, Northern Tablelands, Riverina, South East, Western

Soil monitoring program

Status: In progress

Local Land Services is working with partners to provide landholders with data and support to improve soil health.

Central West

Adapt project

Status: Completed

Local Land Services provided producers with an understanding of different tools and resources for making on-farm decisions.

Central Tablelands, Central West, South East

Bringing back the glossy black-cockatoo

Status: Completed

Local Land Services worked with partners to raise community awareness of the threats facing the Great Glossy-Black Cockatoo and assisted to install nest boxes at targeted locations.

Central West

Securing the Swift Parrot in the Central West

Status: Completed

Local Land Services worked with partners to increase the capacity of the community to be able to identify the Swift Parrot and assist in recording sightings in the Central West.

Central West

Healthy landscapes revegetation project

Status: In progress

Replanting trees to restore priority vegetation and enhance woodland habitats across the Central West with expert support and guidance.

Central Tablelands, Central West, Greater Sydney, Hunter, Murray, North Coast, Northern Tablelands, North West, Riverina, South East, Western

Environmental Markets Leadership Program

Status: Completed

The Environmental Markets Leadership Program (EMLP) was a first-of-its-kind initiative in Australia designed to build capacity in natural capital and environmental markets.

Central Tablelands, Central West, Greater Sydney, Hunter, Murray, North Coast, North West, Northern Tablelands, Riverina, South East, Western

Foot-and-mouth Disease Prevention and Preparedness Program

Status: Completed

Local Land Services delivered this project to boost capacity to respond to emergency animal diseases, particularly the threat of Foot-and-mouth disease.

Central West, Central Tablelands, Greater Sydney, Hunter, Murray, North Coast, North West, Northern Tablelands, Riverina, South East, Western

Measuring What Matters project

Status: In progress

Local Land Services is surveying landholders across NSW to improve services and provide support into the future.

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Current conditions update

The latest seasonal ag advice and district vet update.

Regional profile

Learn more about the Local Land Services Central Tablelands region, our people, strategic goals and local advisory groups.

Latest news

Media release

Confinement feeding an option for drought affected livestock producers

With much of NSW drought affected, Local Land Services is reminding livestock producers who have limited feed availability that confinement feeding may be a worthwhile management option for them.

Media release

Consider early weaning to maintain stock condition during drought and dry times

With much of NSW drought affected and experiencing deteriorating conditions, Local Land Services is reminding producers that early weaning of calves and lambs can be an effective strategy to manage stock nutrition and condition.

Media release

Local Land Services invites feedback on strategic direction

The NSW Government’s Local Land Services is seeking landholders’ and the wider community’s input in planning for the future.

Media release

Local Land Services local board recruitment opens

The NSW Government’s Local Land Services is calling for applications to its local boards, offering an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of rural communities across NSW.

Media release

Christmas reminders for pig owners

With Christmas just over two weeks away, many of us are starting to think about what the centrepiece of the all-important Christmas meal will be.

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Central West region

Find support services

Safe havens for native species

Seeds for success podcast

Local pest control

Upcoming events

Central West programs and projects

See more projects

See more projects

Current conditions update

Regional profile

Get the latest news and advice

Latest news

Confinement feeding an option for drought affected livestock producers

Consider early weaning to maintain stock condition during drought and dry times

Local Land Services invites feedback on strategic direction

Local Land Services local board recruitment opens

Christmas reminders for pig owners

Read more Local Land Services news

Recent Local Land Services publications

Central West local annual achievement report

Public submissions on proposed amendments to the Land Management Code

Property planning resources

Glossary for rural living

Questions to ask a carbon service provider

Recent Local Land Services publications

Contact Local Land Services NSW