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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 […]
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, withthe following exceptions: EMERGENCIES For urgent assistance with water, sewerage, waste, cemeteries, or animal services, please call […]
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, […]
Community Notice: Storm Damage and Road Hazards
Council advises residents that today’s storm has caused widespread damage across the region. Fallen trees and downed powerlines are affecting several areas, including Sandwych Street in Wentworth and the vicinity of the Pump Station and Silver City Highway in Dareton. Please exercise extreme caution if you are travelling. Avoid any downed powerlines and report hazards […]
Motorists are encouraged to take extra care on our regional roads during the busy summer harvest period.
Motorists are encouraged to take extra care on our regional roads during the busy summer harvest period. With more heavy vehicles and farm machinery travelling between properties and grain receival sites, drivers may encounter large, slow-moving vehicles more often than usual. The Be Truck Aware campaign, supported by Transport for NSW, GrainCorp, the National Heavy […]
Notice for new Planning Applications
Notice for new Planning ApplicationsThe 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 24 November 2025 will have their […]