Wentworth Shire Council is proud to support the 2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards, hosted by The Centre for Volunteering – one of the largest annual celebrations of volunteering in Australia. These Awards recognise the outstanding contributions of individuals and teams across New South Wales. There are 7 categories for the Awards. These include: […]
Registrations Open for Junction Junk 2026 Event Details: Wentworth Shire Council invites residents and visitors to participate in the upcoming Junction Junk sale. Whether you are looking to declutter your property or find unique local items, this community event offers a fantastic opportunity to get involved this Easter weekend. Information for Sellers It is time […]
Project Update: Dawn Avenue Open Space Upgrade Completed – Feedback Requested Wentworth Shire Council is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Dawn Avenue Open Space and Public Shared Way in Gol Gol. This project was delivered with the support of the NSW Government’s Resources for Regions (Round 9) programme. Since 2012, this initiative […]
Transport for NSW and Austroads have introduced new arrangements for transitioning overseas driver and motorcycle rider licences to Australian licences. What has changed? As of 1 February 2026, the arrangements for converting licences from certain countries have changed. Timelines for moving to NSW Check your eligibility Because the list of recognised countries and testing requirements […]
Wentworth Shire Council is encouraging local primary producers to register with Rural Aid to ensure they are prepared for future challenges. Rural Aid provides critical support to rural communities during times of storm, bushfire, flood, and drought. While many in the region may already be connected with the organisation, Rural Aid is urging those who […]
Wentworth Shire Council advises that the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has commenced recruitment for the 2026 Census, which will take place on Tuesday 11 August 2026. The ABS is hiring over 30,000 people for temporary positions. These roles range in duration from a few weeks to six months or longer, offering flexible hours to […]
Lights flash on buses to warn motorists that buses are picking up and dropping off children.You must slow down to 40km/h when overtaking or passing a bus displaying flashing lights, unless a lower speed limit applies. You can help keep children safe by:🏫 Sticking to the speed limit and following the road rules in school […]
Major milestones reached for Wentworth’s Fibre Optic Symphonic Orchestra Construction on the region’s newest major cultural attraction, the Fibre Optic Symphonic Orchestra (FOSO), has entered its final stages, with significant civil works now nearing completion. A joint initiative between Wentworth Shire Council and Mildura Rural City Council, the project is on track to open to […]
Wentworth Shire Council welcomes new Australian citizens and announces 2026 Australia Day Award recipients Wentworth Shire Council welcomed four new Australian citizens and recognised the achievements of outstanding community members at its Australia Day 2026 Ceremony, held on Sunday 25 January 2026 at the Wentworth Visitor Information Centre Conference Room. Mayor of Wentworth Shire, Councillor […]
Please be advised that the Midway Service Centre and Midway Library will be closed for the remainder of today, Thursday, 22 January 2026. This temporary closure is due to unforeseen access concerns. Council sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. For urgent Council enquiries, please contact 03 5027 5027.