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Community update on response to fish deaths in Menindee and Lower Darling-Baaka
Community update from the NSW Government Department of Planning and Environment: Increased flows commencing today to support fish and river healthPlease be advised that water quality conditions are deteriorating in the Darling-Baaka River at, and below, Menindee due to high temperatures, and persistent stratification* which could lead to hypoxic conditions when the water mixes. Coupled […]
Pooncarie Road – project update
Wentworth Shire Council recommenced earthworks on the final 26.5 kilometres of unsealed road between Pooncarie and Menindee in July 2023, following 8 months of flood related delays. The $9.2 million project is jointly funded on a 50:50 basis with the Australian Government and NSW Government under the Growing Local Economies Fund with Office of Regional […]
Wentworth Shire Libraries is looking for feedback
Wentworth Shire Libraries would like to receive feedback from community members and library visitors. Your feedback can help to tailor the future programs, events and services that the Libraries provide.
2023 Mayoral Election Results
Wentworth Shire Council has formally elected Councillor Daniel Linklater as Mayor and Councillor Susan Nichols as Deputy Mayor during the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Wednesday 20 September. The former Mayor of Wentworth Shire, Councillor Tim Elstone was congratulated by Mayor Linklater on his time in the role. “Tim is a consummate community man and […]
Bush Fire Danger Period & Fire Permits
From Sunday 1 October 2023, the NSW Rural Fire Service Lower Western District Bush Fire Danger Period will commence and Fire Permits will be required to burn. Fire Permits are free and can be easily obtained by contacting the Fire Control Centre on (03) 5027 4422. For further information, visit the NSW Rural Fire Service […]
Wentworth Aerodrome/ADFA Group Flight Training Proposal – UPDATE 13 September 2023
Wentworth Shire Council will meet with submission makers whom have submitted concerns for the ADFA Group proposal, involving the use of Wentworth Aerodrome for circuit training of cadet pilots. The discussion between associated parties will be held on a date that is yet to be set. Following recent public conjecture regarding the proposal, Wentworth Shire […]
Wentworth Aerodrome/ADFA Group Flight Training Proposal
Wentworth Shire Council is in receipt of a Commercial in Confidence document from the Aerodynamic Flight Academy Group (ADFA), requesting consideration of a proposal for limited usage for a 3 month trial period of Wentworth Aerodrome for flight training purposes. The ADFA Group is a conglomeration of four flight training schools, being Pearson Aviation, Air […]