Many residents across the Central Darling Shire are welcoming the end of lockdown, but those living in Wilcannia and Menindee will need to wait a little longer.
The NSW government announced that lockdown would lift for communities across the shire today, while Menindee's lockdown is set to end in a week's time and Wilcannia's on October 11 in line with the rest of the state.
Those out of lockdown can now have up to five visitors at home, not including children 12 and under, and visit hospitality venues under the eased COVID rules.
Mask rules remain in place for all indoor venues and on public transport.
Honor Taylor, the owner of the local general store in White Cliffs, said it was fantastic to be coming out of lockdown.
"It's been really hard for this community being in lockdown and not having any cases here ... people have really struggled with it," she said.
Local resident Lindsay White said the town had managed through the pandemic well.
"So far we've been lucky and haven't had one case here. We're very grateful to the Royal Flying Doctor [Service] for coming out here and vaccinating the town," he said.
"And a big shout out to our local health people ... they've done a wonderful job too."
'We don't want a big rush'
Wendy Aves, who owns a grocery shop, service station and caravan park in Ivanhoe, said it was good that locals could now visit more places now that lockdown had ended.
She said she hoped it would not lead to a big rush within the community.
"In my shop I'm trying to keep it all safe for everyone and we just don't want a big rush, all coming in," she said.
"They've got to still sanitise and give us time to wipe down and clean as they come in."
She said community safety was key.
"Ivanhoe's been fantastic. They wait outside. I've had no problems, no arguments," she said.
"We all know that we've got to stick together and just keep everyone safe."
