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Entries by Marketing & Communications
GoodSAM: Help keep them alive, while paramedics arrive
Cardiac arrest is often unexpected and affects up to 9,000 people in NSW every year. For every minute a patient doesn’t get chest compressions, also known as Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), their chances of survival fall by 7-10%. That’s where GoodSAM comes in, an app that helps save lives by empowering the community to respond quickly […]
Have your say on the functions and operations of Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) was established in 2016 to advocate for, and give assistance to, small business and family enterprises. This includes assistance with disputes. The independent review considers whether the ASBFEO’s functions and operations are effective, and further feedback is being sought through a survey. The survey will help […]
Child Safe Standards – School Holiday Programs
Wentworth Shire Council is committed to being a child safe organisation, promoting participation and empowerment of children and young people. Council has created ways for children and young people to share their ideas on what they would like their future to look like, offering drawing sheets in holiday programs to draw and share their aspirations […]
Fire damage closes Houseboat Sewer Pump Out System
WENTWORTH HOUSEBOAT EFFLUENT DISPOSAL SYSTEM CLOSED On the morning of 22 January 2025, a small fire occurred underneath the gangway structure at the Houseboat Effluent Disposal System in Adams Street, Wentworth. While the fire was contained by the local Rural Fire Brigade, the gangway and underneath pipework and services was damaged. Cause of the fire […]
Mobile Black Spot Program – Provide your feedback
Wentworth Shire Council is seeking feedback on the Mobile Black Spot Program, an Australian Government initiative that invests in telecommunications infrastructure to improve mobile coverage and competition across Australia. Residents of Wentworth Shire are encouraged to provide feedback on telecommunication black spots throughout the region, with the feedback period closing 4:59pm, Tuesday 04 February 2025. […]
Child Safe Standards – Wentworth Shire Libraries
Wentworth Shire Council is committed to being a child safe organisation, implementing the Child Safe Standards to keep children and young people safe. Council’s new main library has by design created a child safe physical and online environment offering a balance between visibility and children’s privacy, creative play and other activities. It’s been a great […]
Buronga Landfill Upgrade
The Buronga Landfill site is currently undergoing a large expansion project. The aim is to ensure that Wentworth Shire has adequate space and facilities going into the future. The current site will operate as normal during this time, although there may be some minor disruptions to service during certain works.