Archive for year: 2026
Have Your Say: New NSW Small Business Advisory Service
Have Your Say: New NSW Small Business Advisory Service
Wentworth Shire Council is encouraging local small business owners to contribute to the design of a new NSW Government small business advisory service.
The Service NSW Business Bureau is seeking feedback to ensure that future advisory supports are effective, accessible, and tailored to the actual needs of small businesses at every stage of their journey.
Why Your Feedback Matters
By participating, you can help the NSW Government understand:
- The types of advice and key skills that are most critical to your success.
- The specific challenges faced by businesses in regional areas like Wentworth.
- The most effective ways to deliver these services to you.
How to Get Involved
There are two ways to provide your input before the deadline:
- Complete the Short Survey: Designed for quick but impactful feedback from business owners and their networks.
- Make a Written Submission: Provide a more detailed response regarding the specific supports that would best serve our local business community.
Key Dates
Consultation is currently open and will close at 11:59pm on Sunday 19 April 2026.
For more information on the project and to view the discussion paper, please visit the Have Your Say portal.
Free Breast Screening Mobile Clinic coming to Wentworth
Free Breast Screening Mobile Clinic coming to Wentworth
Wentworth Shire Council is pleased to support BreastScreen NSW as they bring their mobile screening service to our community this April.
1 in 7 women in NSW will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Because the risk increases with age, women aged 50 to 74 are particularly encouraged to attend, though all women over 40 are eligible for the free service.
Clinic Details
- Dates: Tuesday 21 April to Wednesday 29 April 2026.
- Location: Wentworth Health Service, 24 Hospital Road, Wentworth NSW 2648.
- Appointment Length: Approximately 20 minutes.
Why Book a Screen?
- Free Service: The BreastScreen NSW program is free for eligible women.
- Peace of Mind: Mammograms can detect very small breast cancers before they can be seen or felt.
- Female-Led: Screens are conducted by female radiographers in a private and professional environment.
- No Referral Needed: You can book directly without seeing a GP first.
What to Remember for Your Appointment
- Wear a two-piece outfit (you will need to remove clothing from the waist up).
- Do not use talcum powder, deodorant, or creams on the day, as these can affect the X-ray.
- If you have breast implants, please mention this when booking.
How to Book
Appointments are essential. You can book your free mammogram online or via phone:
- Online: book.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au
- Phone: 13 20 50
- Interpreter Assistance: 13 14 50
For more information on the screening process and its benefits, visit the BreastScreen NSW website.
EnergyConnect Scheduled Maintenance (Buronga to Red Cliffs)
Public Notice: EnergyConnect Scheduled Maintenance (Buronga to Red Cliffs)
Elecnor Australia has notified Wentworth Shire Council of upcoming scheduled maintenance activities as part of the EnergyConnect project. This work is essential to connecting the electrical grids of New South Wales, South Australia, and Victoria to improve national energy reliability.
Work Overview
Crews will be replacing the overhead heavy earth wire (OHEW) on the 220kV line spanning from the Buronga Substation in NSW to the Red Cliffs Substation in Victoria.
Schedule and Hours
Work is scheduled to occur between Friday 10 April and Saturday 18 April 2026.
While standard construction hours are typically restricted, this activity will operate under extended “Out of Hours” timing to complete the work safely:
- Monday to Sunday: 7:00am – 7:00pm (including Public Holidays).
What to Expect
- Traffic Delays: Motorists using the Sturt Highway and Arumpo Road should prepare for traffic control measures and potential delays of up to 15 minutes.
- Heavy Equipment: Residents may notice elevated work platforms (up to 70 metres), heavy trucks, and light vehicles in the area.
- Impact Management: The project team is implementing noise-reduction measures, maintaining machinery, and using water carts to suppress dust on unsealed roads.
Project Contact Information
If you have questions regarding these works, please contact the EnergyConnect Community and Stakeholder Engagement Team:
- Phone: 1800 49 06 66 (Free call)
- Email: pec.community@elecnor.es
- Website: secureenergyjv.com.au
Download the full notification and map below:
Locals urged to shape the future of our rivers
Locals urged to shape the future of our rivers
After more than a decade of Basin Plan implementation, water management in the Basin has reached a critical point of reflection, and the conversation about its future is well underway.
In February, the Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) released the 2026 Basin Plan Review Discussion Paper, outlining progress to date and exploring the key issues, challenges and opportunities for the decade ahead.
Since then, hundreds of conversations have taken place in towns and communities across the Basin, and the consultation period is now at its halfway mark.
People who live and work in the Basin bring deep local knowledge and lived experience that is essential to this Review. These insights help build a clearer picture of what matters on the ground across communities, industries and environments.
With more than 2.4 million people living in the Basin, the MDBA is keen to hear from as many voices as possible to ensure a broad and balanced range of perspectives.
You don’t need to be an expert to take part. You can simply share what’s important to you, your family or your community. If there’s one issue you care about, you can focus on that. Even a few sentences can help inform the Review.
Consultation on the Discussion Paper remains open until 5:00 pm (AEST) on 1 May 2026.
The MDBA will publish a ‘what we heard’ report summarising the insights shared, which will help inform the Basin Plan Review Report to be provided to the Australian Government later this year.
Stay informed with the latest updates on the Basin Plan Review via www.mdba.gov.au. Access the discussion paper and make a submission at www.getinvolved.mdba.gov.au/2026basinplanreview
Daylight savings ends, Sunday 5 April, 3am
A reminder to all residents that Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, 5 April 2026. While most digital devices will update automatically, remember to manually wind back any analogue clocks, car displays, and kitchen appliances before you head to bed on Saturday night.
When: Sunday 5 April 2026.
The change: At 3:00 am, clocks move back one hour to 2:00 am.
The benefit: You’ll gain an extra hour of sleep and enjoy more natural light in the mornings as we move into the cooler months.
For more information on time zones and daylight saving in NSW, visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/about-nsw/daylight-saving
Easter Operating Hours
Easter Operating Hours
Wentworth Shire Council advises residents and visitors of adjusted operating hours for Council services during the Easter period. While our natural attractions remain open, please note the following service changes:
