Emergency services in Wentworth Shire tested their skills on Wednesday 16 August at Wentworth Aerodrome while undertaking ‘Exercise Ballet’. The multi-agency emergency management exercise was conducted by Wentworth Shire LEMC with the aim of testing the capability, cooperation, coordination and communication between rescue agencies within the footprint of the Wentworth Shire LGA. In accordance with […]
Do you live in, rent out or manage a rental property in NSW? The NSW Government is now seeking feedback about changes to rental laws. The changes aim to deliver on the NSW Government’s key election commitments to improve the renting experience. Share your views on changes that would require a reason to terminate a […]
Location: Wentworth Ski Reserve Local students from Pomona and Wentworth Public Schools were encouraged to get out of the classroom and into nature for Planet Ark’s National Tree Day organised by Vanessa Anderson, Regional Landcare Coordinator – Schools (Wentworth based) for Western Landcare NSW. Students planted 140 native trees and shrubs on Friday 28 July […]
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On Wednesday 12 July 2023, Council was invited to the Aboriginal Communities Water and Sewerage Program (ACWSP) Namatjira Raw Water Tank Commissioning.
The tanks are part of a $3 million upgrade to the raw water supply, funded by the NSW Planning and Environment Department with support from the Dareton Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC), Wentworth Shire Council and NSW Public Works.
Wentworth Shire Council has recommenced road works on Pooncarie Road (Wentworth Shire) after 8 months of delays due to widespread flooding. The $9.2 million project is jointly funded on a 50:50 basis with the Australian Government and NSW Government under the Growing Local Economies Fund with Office of Regional Development. Planned improvements include over 26km […]
For the past week, Wentworth Shire Council has hosted Year 12 student Lachlan (aged 18) from Mildura Senior College. With a strong interest in Engineering, the team has shown Lachlan the day to day tasks as an Engineer. Following the week of experience, Council asked Lachlan the following; Interested in Work Experience with Wentworth Shire […]
The Book Launch of ‘Saluting the Service of Wentworth’s People’ has been a roaring success with a large attendance in the Wentworth Shire Library. Speaking on behalf of the Wentworth Historical Society, Tony Bruce-Mullins spoke of the lengthy journey of two and a half years to the launch of the publication today (Wednesday 28 June). […]
Transport for NSW is interested in community feedback on the Saturday bus trial in Wentworth. Face to face community consultation sessions will be held in Gol Gol, Buronga, Dareton and Wentworth on Wednesday 28 & Thursday 29 June: Wednesday 28 June 2023Gol Gol Town Centre | 8:45am-10:15amBuronga Town Centre | 10:30am-12:00pmDareton Town Centre | 1:00pm-3:00pmWentworth […]