The Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) will be stood-down from Friday 31 March 2023 as agencies expand their water monitoring to downstream of Menindee following fish kills in the lower Darling-Baaka River. The EOC was established on Saturday 18 March 2023 at the direction of State Emergency Operations Controller, Deputy Commissioner Emergency Management Peter Thurtell, to […]
Assistance is now being provided to declared local government areas in NSW through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). Primary producers recovering from the devastating impacts of floods are receiving vital support, with Category D Special Disaster Grants of up to $75,000 now available. Flood affected primary producers are encouraged to apply […]
Due the breach in the Yelta levee last night, Mildura Rural City Council have closed part of Meridian Road and have a detour in place for trucks delivering grain to the wheat dump. please see traffic management plan below for details.
We’re looking for enthusiastic people to join an Arts Working Group to help drive the integration of art, culture and heritage into the new Wentworth Health Service Redevelopment to ensure it’s a place that is welcoming, promotes wellbeing and reflects the unique local community. Download the Expression of Interest form to join the group and […]
Many people may be feeling anxious, worried or afraid within flood-affected communities. Looking after the mental health of ourselves, friends and family is an important part of staying well. If you need support, there are a number of services you can access for free. The below websites have a mixture of self-guided mental health resources […]
The period between 20 December and 10 January (inclusive) is excluded from the calculation of required public notification days as per Schedule 1, Part 1, Division 3 section 16 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. All new development applications received by Council from 28 November 2022 will have their public notification fall […]
The public should not be alarmed seeing Police on the levee banks. They are here to support Council by assisting with monitoring of the integrity these structures. This is a precautionary measure only and is for the community’s protection.
WATER QUALITY Council continues to monitor water quality and advises it is currently compliant with Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.
FLOOD SUPPORT AVAILABLE FOR WENTWORTH SHIRE COUNCIL RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY THE CURRENT FLOODS Wentworth Shire Council residents affected by current flood waters now have access to the Federal Governments Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) to support them through these tough times. The Federal Government has made the announcement with claims open from 2pm Monday 21 November […]
Introducing the new Wentworth Shire Council Branding. Our main objectives: