Archive for year: 2025
Final Days to Vote for Wentworth: 2025 NSW Tiny Tourism Town Finalist
Voting for Wentworth in the 2025 NSW Top Tourism Town Awards closes at 11.59pm on Sunday 4 May.
Don’t miss your chance to support our region.
Wentworth Sewer Rehabilitation – Asset Inspection Continuation
Wentworth Shire Council would like to inform the residents of Wentworth that Contractor Insituform will continue to under an asset inspection of the sewer network in Wentworth township. The asset inspection is of the old (1950’s) clay sewer pipes and access pits. Asset inspection will not occur in the East portion of Wentworth township.
Asset inspection will re-commence from Monday 28 April 2025 through to Friday 16 April 2025, works are not expected on weekends and hours will be kept to between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Brief roadwork diversions may be in place for some roads and laneways to enable access to complete the inspections. Access to some backyards will also be required for those properties that have sewer mains located in backyards. Letter drops and additional contact will be made for residence that require access to private property.
Wentworth Shire Council apologises for any inconvenience while this important inspection is undertaken.
Please contact the Wentworth Shire Office on 5027 5027 for further information.
Operators for Junction Cafe at the Wentworth Visitor Centre
Wentworth Shire Council’s Visitor Centre is a landmark establishment for both the township of Wentworth and the Shire area. The Centre includes the Council Offices and Chambers, alongside a public area comprising of the Wentworth Shire
Library, Visitor Information Centre & Interpretive Centre, community meeting rooms and a function space overlooking the Darling River. The public space serves as a warm and inviting central community hub for locals and visitors alike.
Wentworth Shire Council is inviting experienced and qualified café operators to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to lease the pre-fitted café that will be located within the Centre’s public space.
Please see the attached PDF document below for further details:
School Zones are back in operation
Most school zones are in operation between 8am-9.30am and 2.30pm-4pm around schools Monday to Friday. Slow down and look out for children crossing. Please check signs for school zone hours.
EnergyConnect Construction Notification – Transmission Line Stringing in Wentworth LGA
EnergyConnect Construction Notification – Transmission Line Stringing in Wentworth LGA
Date: Sunday 27 April to Friday 2 May 2025
Location: Arumpo Road, approx. 10km north-west of Buronga
Elecnor Australia, on behalf of Transgrid, will be conducting transmission line stringing as part of the EnergyConnect project. Works will occur daily between 7am and 7pm, including Sundays and Public Holidays.
Temporary traffic management will be in place for public safety. Expect delays and increased vehicle movement in the area.
Stay Updated and Provide Feedback
Community members are encouraged to stay informed or submit feedback through the following channels:
Post: Elecnor Australia, 1/22 Edward Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
Project Updates: www.transgrid.com.au/energyconnect
Feedback on Engagement: www.secureenergyjv.com.au/tell-us-what-you-think/
Project Enquiries:
Free call: 1800 49 06 66
Email: pec.community@elecnor.es
Double Demerits 24-27 April 2025
Double demerits are in force Thursday April 24 till Sunday April 27, 2025 inclusive.
Get caught speeding, using a mobile phone illegally, not wearing or incorrectly wearing a seatbelt or motorcycle helmet this long weekend and you’ll face double the points.
Double demerits start at midnight tonight and continues until 11:59pm Sunday 27 April 2025.
Nominate Today – 2025 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards
Wentworth Shire Council is proud to support the 2025 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards, hosted by The Centre for Volunteering – one of the largest annual celebrations of volunteering in Australia.
These Awards recognise the outstanding contributions of individuals and teams across New South Wales. Categories include:
- Young Volunteer of the Year (24 years and under)
- Adult Volunteer of the Year (25 to 64 years)
- Senior Volunteer of the Year (65 years and over)
- Volunteer Team of the Year (two or more individuals)
- Emergency Volunteer of the Year
- Volunteer Leader of the Year
- Not-for-Profit Voluntary Governance Award
There are two ways to nominate:
- Recognition Nomination – a simple way to honour a volunteer with a certificate at a local ceremony.
- Judged Nomination – for nominees to be considered for regional and state-level awards.
📅 Nominations close at 5pm, Friday 23 May 2025.
🔗 Nominate now:
https://volunteering.formstack.com/forms/vnswa25_nom_form
For full award details, nomination tips, and eligibility guidelines, visit:
🌐 www.volunteering.com.au/awards
📧 If your organisation is submitting more than 20 nominations, contact the Awards Team for a Bulk Nomination spreadsheet: award@volunteering.com.au