Archive for year: 2026
The Service NSW Mobile Service Centre is coming to Buronga
The Service NSW Mobile Service Centre will be visiting Buronga to provide easy access to government services.
📍 Buronga
Midway Community Centre Carpark, 3 Midway Drive
Wednesday 13 May 2026, 10am–3pm
The Service NSW team can help with driver licence renewals, photo cards, vehicle registration, cost of living support, and more.
For more information, visit service.nsw.gov.au.
Financial Assistance Program: Final Round Applications Closing Soon
Financial Assistance Program: Final Round Applications Closing Soon
Wentworth Shire Council reminds community groups and organisations that applications for the final round of the Financial Assistance Program close at 5pm, Friday 24 April 2026.
Applications will be considered at the Ordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday 13 May 2026, and applicants will be notified of the outcome by Sunday 31 May 2026.
Types of Financial Assistance Available
Council provides assistance through an Annual Budget Allocation across the following categories:
- Fee Waivers (Up to $2,000): Applications to reduce, waive, or refund a fee (such as hall/reserve hire or plant/equipment hire) are accepted all year round. Note: Fee waivers are not granted for events where an entry fee is charged, and bonds cannot be waived.
- Grants (Cash Sponsorship): Requests for a cash contribution to a specific item or event. Capped at $5,000.
- Fee Rebates ($2,000 and over): Requests to reduce, waive, or refund a Council fee.
- Donations: Small, one-off cash contributions to a cause, organisation, or person. Capped at $250.
- Rate Reductions: Requests for a reduction in standard rates. Capped at a maximum refund of 25% and available strictly for charitable organisations.
Important: Grant requests (excluding standard fee waivers under $2,000) are only considered four times per financial year. All decisions rest totally with the Council and cannot be delegated to staff.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for funding, an organisation must:
- Be a not-for-profit community-based group or organisation, a charitable organisation, a school group, OR be an incorporated body (or auspiced by one).
- Offer services or activities within the Wentworth Local Government Area that provide a direct benefit to residents.
- Provide a copy of the organisation’s Current Audited Financial Statements for any grant application over $2,000 and up to $5,000.
- Identify how the request links to the strategies and objectives in the Wentworth Shire Community Strategic Plan.
Council will also evaluate applications based on community benefit beyond a specific interest group, access to other funding sources, past financial assistance from Council, and the applicant’s own contribution to the initiative.
How to Apply
To avoid disappointment, please ensure your application is fully complete and submitted within the deadlines.
- For Fee Waivers (Up to $2,000): Complete the online or printable Fee Waiver Request Form.
- For Grants, Rebates, Donations, and Rate Reductions: Fill out the Financial Assistance Program Request Form, ensuring you have read the Application Guidelines to assist you.
All forms and policy details are available here: https://www.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/community/our-residents/community-grants
Submit your application via:
- Email: council@wentworth.nsw.gov.au
- Post: Wentworth Shire Council, PO Box 81, WENTWORTH NSW 2648
- In Person: Council Customer Service Centres (61 Darling Street, Wentworth OR 3 Midway Drive, Buronga)
Community Notice: EnergyConnect Aerial Tower Inspections
Elecnor Australia, contracted by Transgrid, is undertaking final project closeout activities for the EnergyConnect project. As part of this work, aerial tower inspections will be carried out across the Eastern alignment.
- When: Thursday 23 April to Thursday 30 April 2026, weather permitting. Please note there will be no aerial work undertaken on Anzac Day, Saturday 25 April 2026.
- Where: Inspections will commence at Wagga Wagga and move west along the transmission line alignment to Buronga.
- What to expect: This work will be carried out by Sydney Helicopters. Residents may see and hear helicopters flying along the transmission line alignment and transiting between airport landing sites. Any increase in noise levels will be temporary while the helicopter carries out the transmission line aerial survey work.
- Advice for landholders: If you have livestock grazing along the easement, please consider relocating the animals to adjoining paddocks while the helicopters undertake the inspection.
For further information or enquiries regarding these works, please contact the Project Community and Stakeholder Engagement Team on 1800 49 06 66 (free call) , email pec.community@elecnor.es , or visit secureenergyjv.com.au/projects/energyconnect.
Notice of Early Closure: Buronga Landfill & Arumpo Road Upgrade Works
Wentworth Shire Council wishes to advise residents and commercial operators of the early closure of the Buronga Landfill and the commencement of upgrade works on Arumpo Road this week.
To accommodate these roadworks, the Buronga Landfill will close early at 3:00 PM on Thursday, 23 April and Friday, 24 April 2026.
- This closure applies to all residential self-haul and commercial vehicles.
- All vehicles must exit the facility by 3:00 PM on both days.
- Council staff will remain on-site to continue compaction and covering operations.
Council’s Roads team is undertaking an upgrade of Arumpo Road, from the Silver City Highway intersection to the asphalt section in front of the Landfill. These works are scheduled for completion before the end of the financial year.
The first stage of this upgrade involves the felling of large pine trees situated close to the existing road edge.
To ensure the highest safety standards for road users and our staff, these complex tree-felling operations must be completed during daylight hours. By closing the landfill early at 3:00 PM, Council can significantly reduce heavy vehicle and general traffic travelling through the active work zone.
Motorists travelling near the Silver City Highway and Arumpo Road intersection are urged to drive to the conditions, allow extra travel time, and strictly follow all traffic control signage and directions from staff.
Council apologises for any inconvenience this short notice may cause and appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation as we deliver these essential infrastructure improvements.
For further information, please contact the Wentworth Shire Council Customer Service team on 03 5027 5027.
Anzac Day Services – Saturday 25 April
Anzac Day Services – Saturday 25 April
On Saturday 25 April, our community will gather to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who have served in our armed forces.
Wentworth Shire Council is proud to share the community-organised commemorative services taking place across the Shire. We encourage residents to join these local tributes led by our dedicated community groups and RSL sub-branches.
Please be aware of the following changes to Council operating hours over the ANZAC Day long weekend:
- Saturday 25 April (ANZAC Day): All Council offices, libraries, and waste facilities are CLOSED. The Wentworth Visitor Information Centre will be OPEN 9:00am – 1:00pm.
- Monday 27 April (Public Holiday Observed): Most services remain CLOSED. However, the Buronga Landfill will be OPEN 8:00am – 4:45pm.
- Tuesday 28 April: Normal operating hours re-commence for all services.
Emergency Contacts:
- For Council-related emergencies: (03) 5027 5027
- For life-threatening emergencies: 000
