Western region

The Local Land Services Western region is the largest in NSW, covering 314,500 km2. It extends from Brewarrina in the north-east, to Balranald in the south and stretches to the Queensland, South Australian and Victorian borders.

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Feed and water tests available

Local Land Services can provide free test kits to help farmers assess feed and water quality to plan feed budgets and manage livestock health. 

To arrange a free testing kit, contact your nearest office.

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West is Best

The Western region offers the perfect mix of an active or laid-back lifestyle, affordable property and housing and a true sense of community – making it the perfect place to call home.

West is best for:

  • better balance
  • making a difference
  • a family adventure
  • living the life you want to live
  • an active lifestyle. 
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West is Best — For lifestyle

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West is Best — For lifestyle

Working in Local Land Services
gives us really great career opportunities
in terms of career progression, upwardly, but also laterally
My name is Erlina St Vincent, I’m the General Manager
of the Western region of Local Land Services
I work with a team that are located all the way from
Dubbo to Broken Hill, and from Mildura to Tibooburra.
I moved to Bourke from Dubbo a few years ago
I wanted to be closer to the region
where our customers are, where our stakeholders are
and be able to be closer to our staff
so moving to a more remote location
has actually given me more opportunities
to build my career as a manager
and as a leader of people
and I’ve been able to be
more connected with the customers
that we support as well
what this means for me
is I get to start almost every day
early in the morning
with my dog and my horse, out in the paddock
get to see the sunrise in this beautiful landscape
and prepare myself for the day ahead
we’ve got really great opportunities for flexible working
in this organisation
for me, sometimes I get to work at home
I get rained in sometimes and can’t get into town
other times I need to focus on a task
and get some work done
we also have a great office location
I get to come into town
to work in this beautiful building
to work with people I enjoy working with
and have a great day with a great team of people
we work across a diverse set of
functions and roles in this organisation
we work in biosecurity, animal welfare, agriculture
natural resource management and
Aboriginal cultural heritage
you can learn different skills
you can have a go at working in different roles
there’s endless training opportunities
and lots of ways that you can progress your career
the work that we do also makes a fantastic difference
to our region, to our customers, and to the environment
if you’re really interested in making a difference
whether it’s to the environment
or to the future of agriculture
Local Land Services is really
the only place that you get to do that
we work with landholders who manage land
right across the state
and we’re able to support them
give them advice and help them
to be able to care for and manage their land
all these things that we do in our organisation
are so interesting
inspiring and diverse
and there’s really nothing that you can’t do
to build your career in the West
building your career
making a great life
living and working in Western NSW
that is the best

Report locust activity

Landholders are being encouraged to be vigilant for Australian plague locusts leading into spring and to report any activity immediately.

Fox baiting incentive project

Landholders have the opportunity to access subsidised fox baits for spring 2026 and autumn 2027 through the Western fox baiting incentive project.

Sheep and goat eID survey

The NSW Government is running a Pulse Survey and want to hear from sheep and goat producers and industry stakeholders. The survey takes just 2 minutes to complete.

Western programs and projects

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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 Western region, our people, strategic goals and local advisory groups.

 

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Latest news

Media release

Be vigilant and report locusts leading into spring

Local Land Services is encouraging landholders to stay alert for signs of plague locusts and reminding them of the importance of immediately reporting sightings leading into spring.
Media release

Landholders encouraged to take advantage of fox baiting incentive in Far West NSW

Landholders wanting to control foxes during key livestock production periods are encouraged to take advantage of an incentive to participate in coordinated fox baiting control programs during spring 2026 and autumn 2027.
Media release

Time to RSVP for Western wild dog forum in White Cliffs

Final preparations for the Western wild dog forum are being undertaken with up to 100 attendees expected to attend the event and provide input into the future of wild dog management at a local and regional level.
Media release

Landholders urged to complete Feral Pig Impacts Survey

The NSW Government’s Local Land Services is encouraging landholders to take the Feral Pig Impacts Survey to better understand feral pig impacts and measure the success of control programs.
Media release

Act early on feral pig control

With dry seasonal conditions being experienced across much of the state, Local Land Services is urging producers to act early on feral pig control. 

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Recent Local Land Services publications

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Land management program plan

This program ensures farmers and land managers have the knowledge, confidence and support to manage native vegetation responsibly to meet their obligations under the LLS Act.
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Priority weeds program plan

This program works with Regional Weed Committees and coordinates Regional Strategic Weed Management Plans to ensure communities, industries and governments act cooperatively to prevent and manage priority invasive weeds.
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Private native forestry program plan

This program ensures farmers and land managers have the knowledge to confidently and responsibly manage private native forestry within productive, ecologically sustainable farming operations, according to legislative obligations.
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Agriculture program plan

This program provides expert extension advice to ensure NSW food and fibre producers have the skills and confidence to build productive, sustainable enterprises.
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Natural resource management program plan

This program provides expert extension advice to private land managers to support natural asset protection. To enable this, the NRM program often partners with Aboriginal people, organisations and local communities.

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