Cobar Shire Council raised over $3200 this month as part of an annual Christmas T-Shirt Day fundraiser.

Staff raised money for the Macquarie Home Stay on 12 December with efforts including a morning tea, 100 clubs and raffle items donated by local businesses. 

The Shire has taken part in the fundraiser every year since 2022, when Moree Plains Shire challenged other councils to be see who could be the "Merriest Christmas Council Champion."

"The actual competition was on hold (this year) because the lady who hosts it is on extended leave, but our staff decided that they would still like to continue regardless to try and raise the money," Cobar Shire Council Human Resources Manager Summer Patterson said.

"I think it's really exciting that our staff get behind it every year and are willing participants. It's getting bigger and bigger."

Macquarie Home Stay and provides low-cost accommodation for patients who have to come to Dubbo for treatment.

The service is planning to increase its units to keep up with demand.

Other councils who have taken part in the competition include Walgett, Coonamble, Narrabri and Armidale.

"The biggest benefits and the biggest asset of our community is our community spirit and our ability to dig deep and help each other out when times are tough," Ms Patterson said.

"So, I think fundraising has always been something that we do very well."