Wentworth Shire Council has re-elected Councillor Daniel Linklater as Mayor and Councillor Peter Crisp as Deputy Mayor unopposed at the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Wednesday 16 September 2026. Mayor Linklater was first elected Mayor on 20 September 2023 after serving as Deputy Mayor from 10 January 2022. Deputy Mayor Crisp has served in […]
Some of Australia’s oldest road-going vehicles are heading to Wentworth. The 2026 RACV Pre-05 Pioneers Rally will bring 28 historic vehicles to the region, all built before 1905. Entrants will travel from Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania, creating one of the largest gatherings of pioneer vehicles in Australia. Don’t miss the […]
The draft NSW National Parks Establishment Plan is now on exhibition. Have your say on the future of #NSWParks and help shape a stronger national park estate for future generations. Visit https://www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/NPWS-est-plan Submissions to NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service close 11:59pm on Monday 12 October 2026.
Wentworth Shire Council has launched its Explore Local, Experience More campaign, encouraging residents and visitors to discover more of what is available across Wentworth Shire. Running from mid-September 2026 to January 2027, the campaign will support the spring and summer visitor seasons by promoting local places to shop, eat, visit and experience. Residents are encouraged […]
SPRING SCHOOL HOLIDAY AUTHOR TALK Meet Australian author Leonie Kelsall at Wentworth Library. Join us for an author talk, light refreshments and the opportunity to purchase books and have them signed. Date: Monday 28 September 2026Time: 5:00pm–7:00pmVenue: Wentworth Library, 61 Darling Street, Wentworth Bookings are essential. RSVP by Wednesday 23 September 2026. Further information and […]
** Update 2:00pm, Friday 11 September: power has been restored, with the traffic lights at the Abbotsford Bridge operational.** A traffic incident at the intersection of Fletcher’s Lake Road and the Silver City Highway has caused a power outage affecting Curlwaa and the Abbotsford Bridge area. Abbotsford Bridge: Traffic lights are not operating. Traffic controllers […]
Raw water has now been restored in Cadell Street, Wentworth following emergency repair work. Council apologises for any inconvenience this may have caused.