Something new is coming… Wentworth Shire Council is preparing to launch an exciting new way for our community to connect, share ideas and have a greater say in local decision-making. In the coming days, Council will unveil engage. Wentworth & Surrounds — a dedicated online community engagement platform designed to make it easier for residents, […]
The annual ‘Horses in traffic’ initiative is underway from October to November to highlight the importance of taking care when driving around horses in traffic. Horses can be unpredictable and easily spooked. This initiative reminds motorists to slow down, leave plenty of room and never use the car horn or rev the engine if passing a horse […]
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 […]
Wentworth Shire Council is thrilled to announce that construction is officially underway on Fibre Optic Symphonic Orchestra (FOSO). A spectacular immersive art installation by internationally acclaimed artist Bruce Munro, the project will complete Munro’s vision for dual immersive art installations, Trail of Lights+FOSO in our region. Mildura-based commercial builders Jointly have been appointed head contractor […]
Dareton: school zone safety works near Coomealla High School Transport for NSW will relocate school zone signs and paint new line markings around Silver City Highway and Tallawalla Road, Dareton, from Monday 8 September to Friday 12 September 2025, weather permitting. Working hours are 9.30am-2.30pm, Monday to Friday (no weekend work planned). The works include […]