Central Darling Shire: History
Central Darling Shire was preceded by the Municipality of Wilcannia.
In 2014 the council placed under administration for a period of three months. Following a public inquiry, councillors were removed from office and an administrator originally appointed for three months had his term extended and at September 2018 was still acting in this capacity. It was expected that the council be removed from administration in September 2020, however as of 2024, the council remained under administration.
An election was held on 20 September 2025. Now designated a Rural and Remote Council, three councillors are elected by the community, and three are appointed by the NSW Government.