2025 – Wentworth Shire Council

EnergyConnect Construction Notification – Transmission Line Stringing in Wentworth LGA

April 23, 2025/by Marketing & Communications

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

250417 Construction Notification for stringing across Arumpo Road FINAL Download

DA2025/040 – Re-notify Storage shed

April 23, 2025/by Health & Planning

Double Demerits 24-27 April 2025

April 23, 2025/by Marketing & Communications

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

April 18, 2025/by Marketing & Communications

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

Celebrate Wentworth: 2025 NSW Tiny Tourism Town Finalist

April 18, 2025/by Marketing & Communications

This Easter long weekend, support Wentworth in the 2025 NSW Top Tourism Town Awards. Celebrate our vibrant community, unique landscape and visitor experiences. Voting closes 11.59pm, Sunday 4 May.

VOTE NOW

DA2025/068- INCORPORATION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE TO EXTEND EXISTING DWELLING

April 18, 2025/by Health & Planning

Blue-green algae

April 17, 2025/by Marketing & Communications

FREE Murray Tourism PR Accelerator Publi Relations Upskilling Program

April 17, 2025/by Marketing & Communications

Register now for the FREE Murray Tourism PR Accelerator Program in Euston and Moama.

Get ready to boost your PR skills, attract more visitors and join the Murray Tourism PR Accelerator PR Workshops & Mentoring Program.

Murray Regional Tourism (MRT) and Destination Riverina Murray (DRM) are offering FREE PR workshops and mentoring, facilitated by regional PR experts, Georgie Robertson & Liz Nable, Regional PR & Co., to help regional tourism operators gain more media exposure and attract visitors.

🚀 Learn how to:

✅ Write powerful media releases that get noticed
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✅ Handle crisis communications with confidence
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PLUS have the opportunity to receive one-on-one mentoring for tailored PR support!