Council
27 June, 2025
Digital boost for Bland Shire with NBN expansion in Weethalle and West Wyalong
NBN expansion good news for Bland Shire
RESIDENTS and businesses across parts of Bland Shire are set to benefit from a major upgrade to digital connectivity, with the activation of new NBN Fixed Wireless broadband services now live in the Weethalle region and improved Fibre access now available in West Wyalong and Wyalong.
Bland Shire Council, in partnership with NBN, is pleased to announce that upgraded services will deliver faster and more reliable internet across key areas of the shire, thanks to the activation of new Fixed Wireless infrastructure on the tower at Mount Narriah, near Weethalle.
These upgrades are delivering on priorities outlined in the Digital Connectivity Plan developed collaboratively by Bland Shire Council and NBN Co, supporting the shared commitment to improving digital access and connectivity across the region.
To mark this important development, Bland Shire Deputy Mayor Lisa Minogue, General Manager Grant Baker and NBN Local NSW Head Tom O’Dea, will visit Weethalle Hall at 12pm on Tuesday 1 July. Community members are warmly invited to attend and learn more about what the new technology means for their homes, farms and businesses.
Bland Shire Mayor Brian Monaghan welcomed the announcement, saying the improved access to high-speed broadband would deliver long-term benefits for residents across the region.
“The launch of NBN broadband throughout the Weethalle area marks a significant milestone for our community,” Mayor Monaghan said. “This investment in digital infrastructure means better access to services, more opportunities for local businesses, and stronger connections for families and individuals. It also opens up new possibilities for education, healthcare, and economic development across our region.”
The Mount Narriah tower will serve approximately 200 premises within a 29-kilometre radius, including the township of Weethalle. While speeds and availability are terrain-dependent, the upgrade offers a significant improvement for many in rural areas previously limited by older technology.
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