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 […]
Early bird tickets are now on-sale for the Regional Tourism Forum Riverina Murray 2026 🎟️ A cross-border first, this forum is being delivered in partnership with Murray Regional Tourism and Destination Riverina Murray, with support from Destination NSW, bringing together tourism industry stakeholders from across the Riverina Murray region. 📅 23 April 2026📍 Tocumwal NSW🎟️ Early bird tickets: […]
Free ATO Masterclass Series for Local Small Businesses Wentworth Shire Council is pleased to share a new initiative from the Australian Taxation Office designed to support the local business community. Whether you are developing a new business idea or seeking to improve existing operations, the Essentials to Strengthen Your Small Business platform provides free, professional […]
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.
Wentworth Shire Marks National Day of Mourning Wentworth Shire Council joins communities across Australia in observing A National Day of Mourning on Thursday 22 January to honour the victims of the Bondi terrorist attack. Council will fly flags at half-mast as a mark of respect and remembrance for those who lost their lives, for their […]
Have Your Say on the Future of Wentworth Shire Libraries Council is inviting community feedback to help shape the future of library services across Wentworth Shire. We encourage residents, library users and community members to complete the Shaping Future Wentworth Shire Libraries survey. Your insights and ideas will play an important role in planning library […]
Wentworth Shire Council has announced the official details for the Wentworth Flood Rally (70 Years On), a three-day celebration to commemorate seventy years since the historic 1956 Murray–Darling Flood. The event will include an attempt to break the Australian record for the largest assembly of Ferguson TEA20 (“Little Grey Fergie”) tractors. The rally, to be […]
New Trail of Lights ticketing model launched ahead of the FOSO opening A new, combined Trail of Lights (TOL) and Fibre Optic Symphony Orchestra (FOSO) ticketing model is officially live following valuable community and visitor feedback. The new ticket model aims to provide a balance between affordability and the long-term viability of these world-class experiences […]