Double demerits are in force from Friday 23 January until Monday 26 January 2026 inclusive. Get caught speeding, using a mobile phone illegally, not wearing a seatbelt or wearing one incorrectly, or not wearing a motorcycle helmet this holiday period and you’ll face double the points.
Wentworth Shire Council has announced the official details for the Wentworth Flood Rally (70 Years On), a three-day celebration to commemorate seventy years since the historic 1956 Murray–Darling Flood. The event will include an attempt to break the Australian record for the largest assembly of Ferguson TEA20 (“Little Grey Fergie”) tractors. The rally, to be […]
☀️ SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ARE SORTED AT WENTWORTH SHIRE LIBRARIES! ☀️ We have a massive month of fun planned to kick off 2026! From Minecraft madness and messy crafts to movies, music, and storytime, there is something for everyone to enjoy this January. 👉 SWIPE THROUGH THE POSTERS to view the full calendar, dates, times, and […]
Draft Wentworth Flood Study Wentworth Shire Council gives public notice of the exhibition of the draft Wentworth Flood Study (combined Riverine and Major Overland Flow Study). The purpose for the Wentworth Flood Study is to define the nature of both riverine (Murray and Darling River flooding) and local catchment type flooding at the urban centres […]
Buronga Pump Track closure notice The Advanced pump track in Buronga will be closed for the day on Friday 19 December. Council is installing a new timing sensor that will be available for public use once works are complete. This upgrade forms part of Council’s ongoing investment in improving facilities at the Buronga Riverfront Pump […]
To protect the health and safety of staff and the community, Council waste transfer stations will close on days when temperatures exceed 40 Celsius. The Buronga Landfill remains open per normal operating hours. Please check Council’s website and Facebook page for updates before visiting a transfer station during extreme weather conditions. Thank you for your […]