Wentworth Water Main Replacement Works near Tuckers Creek Bridge and William Street SouthWentworth Shire Council wish to advise the residents and businesses of Wentworth, that pipeline construction activities will be occurring near Tuckers Creek Bridge and William Street South during October and currently scheduled for completion by end of November. Council advises residents and businesses […]
Daylight Saving Time begins tomorrow, Sunday 5 October. At 2am, clocks will move forward one hour to 3am. This is also a timely reminder to test your household smoke alarms and replace batteries if required.
EnergyConnect Construction – Trentham Cliffs to Sturt Highway Elecnor Australia, on behalf of Transgrid, is installing overhead earth wire as part of the EnergyConnect project, connecting NSW, SA and Victoria grids. Dates & times: Saturday 11 October–Tuesday 21 October 2025, 7am–6pm weekdays, 8am–1pm Saturdays. Some works outside these hours until December 2025. What to expect: […]
Wentworth Shire Council advises that contractors will carry out works on the existing shared footpath adjacent to the Sturt Highway, between Drings Hill, Gol Gol and the Midway Centre, from Wednesday 8 October. Works will commence at Drings Hill Reserve and progress in a westerly direction over a three-week period. Please note that sections of […]
Major Boost to Firefighting Capability Wentworth Shire Council is proud to have partnered with the NSW Rural Fire Service Lower Western District on the official opening of the enhanced RFS Wentworth Airbase Lower Western Zone, at the Wentworth Aerodrome yesterday. This modern, two-storey facility marks a significant step forward for regional fire safety. The upgraded […]
Have your say: Help shape the future of transport in the Far West Transport in the Far West is entering an important new phase. Transport for New South Wales is developing a Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan (SRITP) for the Far West, to be finalised in early 2026. Before drafting the Plan, feedback is being […]
Wentworth Shire has welcomed six new Australian Citizens as part of Australian Citizenship Day celebrations, with a formal ceremony held on Wednesday 17 September 2025 in the Wentworth Conference Room overlooking the Darling River. The new Citizens are Ms Megan Jackson (United Kingdom), Ms Antonia Antonova (Bulgaria), Mr Hsi-Jung Chen (Taiwan), Mr Abraham Cronje (South […]
New $1.2 Million Compactor Prepares Buronga Landfill for Future Expansion Wentworth Shire Council has invested $1.2 million in a new state-of-the-art landfill compactor for the Buronga Landfill, ensuring the facility is well positioned to meet the demands of its planned long-term expansion. The new machine, a Bomag BC 773 RB-5, has been purpose-built for landfill […]
The Australian House of Representatives and Y Australia are inviting young Australians aged 16–17 to take part in the 2026 National Youth Parliament – a free program designed to develop leadership, policy, and civic engagement skills. One young person will be selected from every federal electorate across the country, with all flights, transport, accommodation, food, […]
Road conditions have changed following recent wet weather. Some roads are accessible under caution, while others remain closed. For the latest information, please check the Road Condition Report on Council’s website before travelling:https://www.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/infrastructure/engineering-services/roads-and-traffic/road-safety/