Archive for year: 2025
Natural Resources Access Regulator Increases Water Compliance Efforts in the Lower Murray
The Natural Resources Access Regulator is increasing early intervention efforts to prevent water law breaches in the lower Murray as permanent crop production expands. Growers are being encouraged to plan ahead for dry conditions, with monitoring expected to focus on unlawful water use over the next year.
Read the full media release below:
Notice to all New or Existing Contractors servicing the Wentworth Shire LGA
Notice to all New or Existing Contractors servicing the Wentworth Shire LGA
Council’s final year of its 3 year panel contract is currently in the price resubmission period.
Existing contractors on Councils current panels will be contacted to resubmit prices for the next 12 months. New Contractors to the region or those who missed the application period last year will be given the chance to make a submission to Council to be admitted to the panel. Admission will be at the discretion of a meeting of Council in February 2026 and Contractors will need to stipulate their reasons for missing the original application period.
Please contact Council to register your interest: council@wentworth.nsw.gov.au
Temporary change to operating hours – Friday 12 December 2025
Temporary change to operating hours – Friday 12 December 2025
Council facilities will be closing early on Friday, 12 December 2025
Most sites, including Council offices, depots, and the Wentworth Visitor Information Centre, will close at 1:30 pm, with
the following exceptions:
- Midway Service Centre, Midway Library & Pomona Tip: 12:00 pm
- Dareton Library: 12:30 pm
- Buronga Landfill: 1:00 pm
EMERGENCIES
For urgent assistance with water, sewerage, waste, cemeteries, or animal services, please call (03) 5027 5027.
Be Tow Ready for Summer: Free Towing Education and Weigh Days
Be Tow Ready for Summer: Free Towing Education and Weigh Days
Council is encouraging residents to take part in upcoming towing education sessions and free weigh days as the summer holiday season approaches. These activities, delivered in partnership with Community RoadSafe Mildura, are designed to help drivers ensure their vehicles, caravans and trailers are safe, compliant and ready for travel.
Incorrect towing setups and overloaded caravans can lead to dangerous situations on the road. The sessions will provide practical advice on towing capacity, safe driving practices and ways to prepare for long-distance travel.
Event Schedule
Free Towing Course
Date: Saturday 6 December 2025
Time: 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm
Location: Mildura Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Nichols Point
Free Weigh Days
Professional weighing of vehicles, caravans and trailers.
Mildura
Wednesday 10 December 2025 from 9am
Mildura Racecourse
Buronga
Thursday 11 December 2025 from 9am
Midway Community Centre, 3 Midway Drive, Buronga
Registration
Bookings are essential. There is no cost to participate. Please scan the QR code on the promotional poster or click the button below.
Contact Information
Barnaby Bates (Wentworth Shire Council): (03) 5027 5027 or barnaby.bates@wentworth.nsw.gov.au
Tressna Martin (Community RoadSafe Mildura): 0458 745 695
This program is funded by VicRoads Community Safety Grants and delivered by Community RoadSafe Mildura in partnership with Wentworth Shire Council.
