Final Stage Completed at Buronga Riverfront Precinct Wentworth Shire Council has officially completed the Buronga Riverfront upgrade, with the opening of a new, accessible public toilet block marking the final stage of the project. The Buronga Riverfront precinct has been transformed into a major recreational hub on the banks of the Murray River, providing families […]
Wentworth Sewer Rehabilitation: Additional Sewer Asset Relining Wentworth Shire Council wishes to advise residents of Wentworth that Contractor Insituform is continuing sewer relining works within the western portion of the township. The project has already repaired more than 3.5km of sewer mains, and Council has committed to an additional 1km of relining to further strengthen […]
Wentworth Shire Council – Countback Election Outcome Wentworth Shire Council advises that the countback election to fill a casual vacancy, held at 10am on Tuesday 12 August, has been finalised. The vacancy occurred following the passing of Councillor Timothy Elstone. As determined at Council’s first meeting after the 14 September 2024 ordinary election, vacancies are […]
Wentworth Shire Council is pleased to announce the installation of six (6) new electric vehicle (EV) chargers, set to be operational for public use from August. The chargers are located at three community sites: the Midway Community Centre in Buronga, the Wentworth Visitor Centre, and the Wentworth Riverfront. Each charger offers fast 22kW AC charging […]
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 […]