New signage marks entrance to Village of Wentworth Council has officially unveiled the new Village of Wentworth entrance signage – a vibrant and striking welcome to all who visit our region. The design incorporates original paintings and illustrations by local artist Marg Whyte, brought together digitally by Saunders Design. The existing NSW-shaped frame has been […]
Applications for the first round of funding for the 2025/26 financial year are now open. Community groups, school groups, charitable and not-for-profit organisations within our Shire should consider their funding requests for the 2025/26 financial year. To be considered at the 20 August Ordinary Council Meeting, applications must be submitted to Council by 5pm, Thursday […]
Planning an event in Wentworth Shire? The Event Funding Program for 2025/2026 is now open. Council is looking to support events that bring our community together and showcase our wonderful region. Funding is available for major events (up to $30,000) and minor events (up to $5,000). For further details, including the Event Funding Policy, Program […]
Building Confidence to Save a LifeRecently, residents from Pooncarie, Ellerslie, Wentworth and Fort Courage took part in free CPR and AED training sessions, gaining hands-on skills in emergency response protocols, CPR for both adults and infants, and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). These practical, face-to-face sessions were led by Brenton Chatterton, Intensive Care […]
Wentworth Shire Council is pleased to announce the upcoming Wentworth Services Expo, to be held at the Midway Community Centre (3 Midway Drive, Buronga) on Thursday 17 July 2025, from 12pm to 2pm for the general community. This important event is designed to foster connection, collaboration and resilience by bringing together residents, community service providers […]
The Buronga Effluent Disposal Station will not be operational from 7am Monday 23 June until 5pm Monday 30 June 2025. The station will be fitted with a “Smart Fill Unit”, to be consistent with the system installed over 12 months ago at the Wentworth Effluent Disposal Station. During the initial trial period the station will […]
Privacy Awareness Week is a global campaign that involves both public sector agencies and citizens and aims to improve understanding and awareness of NSW privacy legislation, and to raise awareness of a person’s privacy rights and agency obligations. Privacy Awareness Week NSW takes place from 16 – 22 June 2025 and this year’s theme is […]
Wentworth Visitor Centre Crowned State’s Best in Prestigious Infrastructure Awards! Wentworth Shire Council is thrilled to announce that the Wentworth Visitor Centre has won a prestigious state award. Last night, at a gala ceremony in Sydney, the community’s landmark facility won the Asset and Infrastructure – Over $1.5 million – Under 50K Population category at […]