Major Milestone As North Yeoval Joins Cabonne

Cabonne Council is pleased to advise that the boundary adjustment to incorporate North Yeoval into the Cabonne Local Gov­ernment Area has now been finalised, with the new boundary adjustment set to take effect from 1 July 2026.

The proposal was jointly progressed by both Cabonne Council and Dubbo Re­gional Council (DRC) throughout 2024 and 2025, with a formal application lodged with the Office of Local Government (OLG) on 13 January 2026. Extensive consultation was undertaken at various stages, includ­ing direct engagement with landowners and the broader Yeoval community.

To support the transition, Cabonne Coun­cil and DRC have entered into a Memo­randum of Understanding (MoU) outlining funding for key local infrastructure, includ­ing a shared pathway along Renshaw Mc­Girr Way and updated street signage.

The adjustment reached its final stage following consideration by the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of NSW on 17 June 2026, with formal notifica­tion now received ahead of the 1 July 2026 commencement.

Mayor of Cabonne, Kevin Beatty said the adjustment represents a positive, commu­nity-driven outcome.

“This boundary adjustment reflects what the community has been advocating for over many years, bringing Yeoval together under one council to provide clearer, more consistent services,” Mayor Beatty said.

“We’re pleased to be working collabora­tively with Dubbo Regional Council to de­liver this outcome and support the future of the Yeoval community.”

Dubbo Regional Council Mayor Josh Black said the decision made sense for everyone. “This change finally unifies the North Yeoval community with Yeoval un­der the banner of one single Council. It’s a practical, common-sense change and one that removes confusion and gives resi­dents clear, straightforward access to the services they need. This is the kind of deci­sion that puts community first, and it sets North Yeoval up for a strong future.”

Dubbo Regional Council will write directly to affected North Yeoval property owners in the coming weeks to formally advise of the change and what it means for their prop­erty. From 1 July 2026, Cabonne Council will assume responsibility for rates, servic­es and enquiries, with further information to be provided to residents to support a smooth transition.

The initiative responds to long-standing community feedback and will unify the vil­lage of Yeoval under one local government area, improving service delivery and reduc­ing confusion for residents.