Have your say on the draft NSW Murray and Murrumbidgee regional water strategies

The NSW Government is currently preparing the draft NSW Murray Regional Water Strategy and the draft Murrumbidgee Regional Water Strategy. These strategies will bring together the best and latest climate evidence with a wide range of tools and solutions to manage the water needs for these regions over the next 20 to 40 years.  

Proposed priorities and actions are currently on public exhibition until 14 July 2024 and there are several ways you can have your say.


How you can get involved: 


Register to attend an online information session:
Webinar 1: Wednesday 12 June. 5:00pm – 6:30pm – Register here
Webinar 2: Friday 14 June. 12:00pm – 1:30pm – Register here.


Meet in person:
 
Tuesday 18 June 2024, 10:00am – 1:00pm – Wentworth Grande Resort, Conference Room, 61-79 Darling Street, WENTWORTH NSW 2648 – Register here   

For full details about the strategies, consultation activities and how to make a submission, visit: 


You can also email any questions to regionalwater.strategies@dpie.nsw.gov.au.

Your feedback must be received no later than 11.59pm on 14 July 2024.  

Becoming a candidate for the 2024 Local Government elections

Becoming a candidate for the 2024 Local Government elections

Every four years, the community has the opportunity to vote for the Councillors who will represent them and make decisions on their behalf. The next local government elections will be held on Saturday 14 September 2024.

Want to run for Council?

Are you passionate about the future of Wentworth Shire?
Do you want to be a part of Council decisions and help grow our region?

If so, now is your chance to make a difference.

Join our Candidate Briefing Sessions:

  • Tuesday 4 June, 7pm in Council Chambers, Wentworth
  • Wednesday 5 June, 7pm at Midway Service Centre, Buronga

Role of a Councillor

As a Councillor, you will:

  • Advocate for community needs and priorities
  • Make decisions on local policies, services, and projects
  • Collaborate with fellow Councillors to develop and implement plans that foster growth and sustainability
  • Engage with residents to understand their concerns and aspirations

These sessions will provide essential information about the roles and responsibilities of being a Councillor, helping you decide if running for Council is right for you. It’s a unique opportunity to contribute to the community and be part of a team that shapes the future of Wentworth Shire. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a positive impact on our community.

For more information on becoming a Councillor, visit the NSW Electoral Commission website at elections.nsw.gov.au/lge24

Survey now open: ‘Your Voice, Our Future’

A major new survey has been launched by the NSW Government in partnership with the Office for Regional Youth and the NSW Advocate for Children and Young People (ACYP) to engage with young people on issues that matter most to them.

The ‘Your Voice, Our Future’ survey is an opportunity for young people aged 14 to 24 to raise their voices, knowing that decision-makers will listen.

The survey will be used to inform decisions around the design of a new permanent voice for young people within the NSW Government.

The survey can be found at https://bit.ly/YourVoiceOurFuture-NSW

Draft Delivery Program 2022-2026 and Operational Plan 2024-2025

PUBLIC NOTICE

In accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993, notice is hereby given that Wentworth Shire Council has placed the following documents:

  • Draft Delivery Program 2022-2026
  • Draft Operational Plan 2024-2025 (incorporating the following):
    • Annual Statement of Revenue
    • Annual Fees and Charges Schedule

On public display for a period of 28 days.

Submissions may be made to Council in writing and received no later than Monday 17 June 2024.

All submissions will be considered prior to the adoption of these documents at the June Council meeting on Wednesday 26 June 2024.


Copies of these documents are available at the locations below:

Wentworth Shire Council office

26-28 Adelaide Street, Wentworth

Midway Service Centre

6 Midway Drive, Buronga

Online

See draft documents below


Submissions can made:

In person: Wentworth Shire offices listed above

By mail: PO Box 81 Wentworth NSW 2648

By email: council@wentworth.nsw.gov.au


Draft Delivery Program 2022-2026


Draft Operational Plan 2023-2024 (incorporating the following):

  • Annual Statement of Revenue
  • Annual Fees and Charges Schedule

Other Council Publications and reports can be found here

Community Survey – Wentworth Flood Study

Machine Learning Cameras

Transport for NSW is installing a number of machine learning traffic counting and classifying cameras across the state.

The Machine Learning project was developed to understand if machine learning and artificial intelligence could be adapted to extract heavy vehicle information from roadside cameras. This new heavy vehicle traffic data will be used to improve Transport for NSW’s understanding of heavy vehicle and freight movement.

View the fact sheet for further information or visit: https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/operations/freight-hub/machine-learning-cameras