Work Experience at Wentworth Shire Council

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For the past week, Wentworth Shire Council has hosted Year 12 student Lachlan (aged 18) from Mildura Senior College. With a strong interest in Engineering, the team has shown Lachlan the day to day tasks as an Engineer.

Following the week of experience, Council asked Lachlan the following;

  1. What have you enjoyed during your time with Wentworth Shire Council?
    At the Wentworth Shire Council I have enjoyed being able to spend my week with the Engineering team and have them answer all of my various questions. It has truly been an invaluable experience and has taught me a lot about Civil Engineering as a career and working in a Government setting.
  2. Would Engineering be a career that you would like to pursue?
    After my week here it has solidified my personal thought that I would definitely like to pursue a possible career in the Engineering field.
  3. Is there anything else that you would have liked to experience during your time at Council?
    Nothing that I don’t think wasn’t slightly touched on.

Interested in Work Experience with Wentworth Shire Council?

Contact Glen Norris, Manager Human Resources for further information on (03) 5027 5027.

‘Saluting the Service of Wentworth’s People’ – Book Launch

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The Book Launch of ‘Saluting the Service of Wentworth’s People’ has been a roaring success with a large attendance in the Wentworth Shire Library.

Speaking on behalf of the Wentworth Historical Society, Tony Bruce-Mullins spoke of the lengthy journey of two and a half years to the launch of the publication today (Wednesday 28 June).

David McMillan, Secretary of the Wentworth and District RSL, officially launched the book with guests enjoying an assortment of sandwiches and sweets afterwards, supplied by Clarkes Newsagency.

The book, encouraged by the late Rosemary Bruce-Mullins, records and acknowledges the service and lives of military personnel from the Wentworth NSW region. The book covers the service of personnel for all relevant conflicts from the Boer War through to Vietnam and currently serving personnel. Made possible by the Australian Government Department of Veterans’ Affairs ‘Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program’ and the extensive efforts of Wentworth Historical Society, the book will be a truly valuable resource to researchers and military historians for years to come.

Hard cover books are available to purchase for $50 or can be posted Australia wide for $25. An eBook will also available for $30. Contact the Wentworth Shire Library on (03) 5027 5060 for further information.

L-R: Elaine Grace, Peggy McKenzie, Tony Bruce-Mullins, Dianne Boyd (front), Sherry Lewis, Jenny McLeod and Wilma Follett of the Wentworth Historical Society.
‘Saluting the Service of Wentworth’s People’ hard cover books are available to purchase for $50 or can be posted Australia wide for $25. An eBook will also available for $30. Contact the Wentworth Shire Library on (03) 5027 5060 for further information.
Tony Bruce-Mullins speaking on behalf of the Wentworth Historical Society
‘Saluting the Service of Wentworth’s People’ hard cover books are available to purchase for $50 or can be posted Australia wide for $25. An eBook will also available for $30. Contact the Wentworth Shire Library on (03) 5027 5060 for further information.
David McMillan, Secretary of the Wentworth and District RSL officially launched the book.

Wentworth to Mildura – Saturday bus trial service survey

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Transport for NSW is interested in community feedback on the Saturday bus trial in Wentworth.

Face to face community consultation sessions will be held in Gol Gol, Buronga, Dareton and Wentworth on Wednesday 28 & Thursday 29 June:

Wednesday 28 June 2023
Gol Gol Town Centre | 8:45am-10:15am
Buronga Town Centre | 10:30am-12:00pm
Dareton Town Centre | 1:00pm-3:00pm
Wentworth Town Centre | 3:15pm-5:15pm

Thursday 29 June 2023
Wentworth Town Centre | 8:45am – 10:45am
Buronga Town Centre | 11:00am – 12:30pm
Gol Gol Town Centre | 1:15pm – 2:45pm
Dareton Town Centre | 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Complete the 5 min survey seeking feedback on Far Western NSW bus trial services by 7 July: bit.ly/wentworthsurvey

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Public Submissions open for Independent Review of Commonwealth Disaster Funding

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Attention members of the community, small business owners and primary producers who have been impacted by natural disasters in Wentworth Shire (and Australia wide).

The National Emergency Management Agency of the Australian Government is encouraging the wider community to share their experiences as part of the Independent Review of Commonwealth Disaster Funding.

The review is seeking input on:

  • community experiences with funding programs, processes and support
  • their understanding of the roles of the different levels of government during a disaster;
  • and their thoughts on how the Commonwealth could support communities to reduce their disaster risk.

The review is also considering how government investment in disaster risk reduction, preparedness, response, recovery and resilience can better support both a national system and the scale of transformation needed to build resilience to the extreme disaster events Australia is projected to experience over coming decades.

To provide your feedback and input, ask questions about the public submissions, and access more information about the review, please visit the National Emergency Management Agency’s website.

Public submissions are accepted until 10pm AEST on Friday, 14 July 2023 with a final report to be provided to Government in April 2024.

Council eNews – June 2023

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Council eNews is a quarterly projects, events and general council eNews direct to your email inbox. This is on top of the monthly Council Connects which also appears in the NSW Standard.

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Want to keep up to date with projects and events in Wentworth Shire? Head to wentworth.nsw.gov.au/enews to join Council’s subscriber list.

For further information, contact Wentworth Shire Council on (03) 5027 5027 or email council@wentworth.nsw.gov.au

NSW Government’s Critical Communications Enhancement Program (CCEP)

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Work is progressing on the NSW Government’s Critical Communications Enhancement Program (CCEP).

Under the CCEP, NSW Telco Authority (NSWTA) is expanding and enhancing the Public Safety Network (PSN) for emergency services organisations.

This network provides critical, secure and reliable radio communications to frontline responders. PSN sites have been pivotal in protecting communities and supporting the emergency response to the 2019/20 Black Summer bushfires and the widespread floods of 2021 and 2022 across NSW.

NSWTA has completed the detailed design at the following sites which have now moved to construction stage. Work at these sites will begin over the coming months.

  • Murrugi Station, 2423 Petro Mail Road, Arumpo NSW 2715 (Lot 1133 / DP762468)
  • Pooncarie, 24-26 Mallara Street, Pooncarie NSW 2648 (Lot 1 / DP 829641)
  • Nulla (previously Rufus), 1049 Nulla Road, Rufus NSW 2648 (Lot 4 / DP1255308) – RFS Council vested site
  • Scotia, 2313 Belvedere Road, Scotia NSW 2648 (Lot 99 /DP 760497).

NSWTA has awarded the contract for these works to Service Stream.

A representative from Service Stream will be in contact with community member/s in proximity to the site to advise of upcoming work.

Should you require further information about the CCEP, please refer them to the NSW Telco Authority website at www.nsw.gov.au/telco-authority, or contact directly by phone on 1800 794 862 or email ccepinfo@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.

Wentworth to Mildura Transport Survey

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Transport for NSW is interested in the community’s thoughts about the Saturday service from Wentworth to Mildura, introduced in December 2022. Transport for NSW is asking the Wentworth community to complete a short survey to provide feedback on the service.

The survey can be completed online (click or tap the button below).

Feedback closes: Friday 30 June 2023

COMPLETE SURVEY

If you have any questions, phone Amy from the Community Partnering Team on 0460 502 210 or email farwest1@transport.nsw.gov.au

Thankyou for your feedback

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice

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Australia is having a conversation about the Voice referendum being held later this year.

It’s about whether we should change the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing a body called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.

Voting in the referendum is compulsory for all eligible Australian citizens aged 18 years and over.
Be informed about the upcoming referendum, learn more about the Voice below.

What is a referendum?
● A referendum is when we vote on whether to change something in Australia’s Constitution.
● The Constitution is a document that outlines the rules by which Australia is governed, and it can only be changed through a referendum.

What is the Voice?
● The Voice would be an independent and permanent advisory body.
● It would give advice to the Australian Parliament and Government on matters that affect the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
● Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have called for the Voice to be representative of First Nations peoples from across Australia, be gender balanced and involve young people.
● It would be accountable and transparent.

When will the Voice referendum happen?

The referendum will take place in late 2023.

Be ready for the conversation, get informed at Voice.gov.au.

Fact Sheet

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