Wentworth Winedown

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The picturesque Australian Inland Botanic Gardens hosted Wentworth Winedown on Saturday 25 February with raving reviews. Free attendance at the Wentworth Winedown was only made possible through the Reconnecting Regional NSW Community Events Program funded by the NSW Government.

The aim of this program was to promote the social and economic recovery of regional communities, by renewing social connections and providing a revenue-boost to local businesses, following the extended COVID-19 restrictions across regional NSW and impacts of border closures.

Wentworth Winedown provided great live entertainment from some of Australia’s top performers along with local food and wine vendors serving up a variety of gourmet options.

Local food and drink vendors served up a storm to over 3,000 attendees and included a range of options from Monak Wines, Trentham Estate, Fossey’s Gin Distillery, Cappa Stone Wines, SCAD’s Cruisin Café, The Van, El Gringo’s Mexican Street Food, Peter’s Souvlakis, Outback Almonds, Verdict Catering, Two Black Sheep, Enjoy Catering, Grazing Into Brunch and the Lions Club of Buronga Gol Gol & Friends of the Gardens Committee.

Over 5 hours of live performances from Australian artists included Alice Ivy, Allday, Mallrat and the Mildura formed Loose Bricks (now performing on multiple interstate tours). In a Q&A with the artists, they were excited to be playing a regional concert for music fans and to connect the community in one venue. A member of Loose Bricks said “Rural communities often have to travel long distances to get to see live music which is expensive and often time consuming, so events that are local provide accessible experiences for the people in those communities.”

Wentworth Shire Council would appreciate attendee feedback on the event to assist with the planning of future events of this kind. If you would like to have your say, see the feedback form below or visit www.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/wwd

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Wentworth Winedown

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The picturesque Australian Inland Botanic Gardens Mildura-Wentworth hosted Wentworth Winedown on Saturday 25 February with raving reviews. Free attendance at the Wentworth Winedown was only made possible through the Reconnecting Regional NSW Community Events Program funded by the NSW Government.

The aim of this program was to promote the social and economic recovery of regional communities, by renewing social connections and providing a revenue-boost to local businesses, following the extended COVID-19 restrictions across regional NSW and impacts of border closures.

Wentworth Winedown provided great live entertainment from some of Australia’s top performers along with local food and wine vendors serving up a variety of gourmet options.

Local food and drink vendors served up a storm to over 3,000 attendees and included a range of options from Monak Wine Co, Trentham Estate Winery, Fossey’s Distillery, Cappa Stone Wines, Scad’s Cruisin Café, The Van, El Gringo’s Mexican Street Food, Peter’s Souvlakis, Outback Almonds, Verdict pop up catering, Two Black Sheep Cafe, Enjoy Catering Mildura, Grazing Into Brunch and the Lions Club of Buronga Gol Gol & Friends of the Gardens Committee.

Over 5 hours of live performances from Australian artists included Alice Ivy, Allday, Mallrat and the Mildura formed Loose Bricks (now performing on multiple interstate tours). In a Q&A with the artists, they were excited to be playing a regional concert for music fans and to connect the community in one venue. A member of Loose Bricks said “Rural communities often have to travel long distances to get to see live music which is expensive and often time consuming, so events that are local provide accessible experiences for the people in those communities.”

Wentworth Shire Council would appreciate attendee feedback on the event to assist with the planning of future events of this kind. If you would like to have your say, see the survey below or visit www.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/wwd

Routes 950 & 951 – Saturday bus trial – Wentworth to Mildura

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The Saturday bus trial from Wentworth to Mildura (Routes 950 and 951) are in operation.

The trial started on 17th December and the service aims to provide easier access to Mildura CBD, Mildura Base Hospital, sporting grounds and Bunnings via a more direct route. Public holidays are excluded.

TIMETABLE

Special Restrictions Lifted – Darling River between the Menindee Weir & Murray River Junction

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The decision has been made by Transport for NSW to lift the final special restrictions that have been in force on the Darling River between the Menindee Weir and the Murray River Junction. This means that all of the special restrictions that were imposed on the Murray, Edward and Darling Rivers have now been revoked and standard marine provisions once again apply.

A marine notice has been published in regard to this update.

SO2328 – General safety message in the wake of flooding impacting waterways

https://www.nsw.gov.au/topics/using-waterways/restrictions-and-closures/marine-notices/so2328-murray?fbclid=IwAR2dZSCtKFUilt8AFj-ZdzVp8PCRL2Tht7qsZvpVvDK9CE6JrnqkU-LRB6c

Geoscience Australia Geophysical Survey

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Geoscience Australia, in collaboration with state government agencies and universities, is collecting audio and broadband magnetotelluric data as part of the Australian Government’s Exploring for the Future program. At its heart, the program is about contributing to a sustainable, long-term future for Australia through an improved understanding of the nation’s groundwater, mineral and energy resource potential.

The survey is scheduled to start Monday 20 February 2023.

In conducting the survey, instruments will be deployed on the ground locally. Cultural heritage due diligence is undertaken for all deployment sites and no sites are accessed without prior landholder consent.

For further information contact Geoscience Australia.
P: 1800 800 173
E: clientservices@ga.gov.au
www.ga.gov.au/eftf

CCE-BB-Audio-MT-activity-noticeDownload

Restrictions Lifted for Gol Gol & Buronga

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Wentworth Shire Council wish to advise customers in the Gol Gol and Buronga townships that the Stage 1 water restrictions have now been lifted, effective immediately, following the re-instatement of the Mildura Weir, the return of normal river levels and works undertaken at the Gol Gol and Buronga raw water pump stations this week.

The Stage 1 restrictions implemented on Friday 3 February 2023 no longer apply.

Wentworth Shire Council appreciates the continued support of customers and encourages them to follow a water conservation plan that suits their household or business.

LEARN MORE ABOUT WATER CONSERVATION

FINAL Flood Impact Survey

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Murray Regional Tourism and Destination Riverina Murray are seeking to understand the impact of floods on tourism businesses in the Riverina Murray during the peak school holiday period. They have received anecdotal feedback but need industry data to support the continued advocacy efforts to government.

A shortened survey has been made available to make it quicker and easier to respond to. It should take between 5-10 minutes to complete.

The data that is sought relates specifically to the impact on your business during the school/Christmas holiday period (Dec 19-Jan 31st). They are also seeking some insights into how your Easter bookings are currently placed. 

The survey will be open for responses until 5pm, Friday 24th February.

Thanks for your support and contribution to this important project.

COMPLETE SURVEY

Project EnergyConnect Construction Update

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SecureEnergy wishes to advise that works have started outside of approved construction hours on building a new access point on Arumpo Road, Buronga.

This new access point will enable additional access to the Buronga Substation site, which once completed, will be one of the world’s largest and most complex substations.

These works will occur at the same time as borrow pit works and the operation of the Buronga Camp and Laydown which are all located on the same area.

For more information about the activities associated with out of hours work go to: https://www.secureenergyjv.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Replace-GEN-R-SE-GEN-0942.01-Notification-OOHW-Buronga-Substation-Access-Point.pdf

#SecureEnergy #Transgrid #EnergyConnect

Fully subsidised (FREE) TAFE NSW courses

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The NSW Government has signed a $319 million agreement providing up to 300 fully-subsidised (FREE) courses across a wide range of areas for NSW residents and workers.

For further information on the courses available, visit TAFE NSW – Coomealla or https://www.tafensw.edu.au

Coomealla-Course-Brochure-2023Download

World Wetlands Day

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Tour of Gol Gol Wetlands

Wentworth Shire Councillors celebrated #WorldWetlandsDay on Thursday 2 February with a tour of the Gol Gol Primary School Environmental & Cultural Immersion Centre and Gol Gol Wetlands.

The Gol Gol Wetlands, consist of Gol Gol Lake and Gol Gol Swamp, connected via Gol Gol Creek off the Murray River.

Wentworth Shire Council commends all attendees of the day for coming together and discussing the importance of refilling local wetlands and the partnerships of Traditional Land Owners and Government to rejuvenate the land.

Among the attendees were representatives of the Barkindji Maraura Elders Environment Team (BMEET), WaterNSW, Gol Gol Community Reference Group, Murray Darling Wetlands Working Group, Commonwealth Environmental Water Office, NSW DPE, Western Landcare, Western Local Land Services, Murray Off-road Adventures, NSW Crown Lands, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water and other local community groups.