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Wentworth Shire Council welcomes new Australian citizens and announces 2026 Australia Day Award recipients

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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 […]

Wentworth Shire Marks National Day of Mourning

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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

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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 Flood Rally (70 Years On)

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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 […]

Public Exhibition – Draft Flood Study

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Draft Wentworth Flood Study Wentworth Shire Council gives public notice of the exhibition of the draft Wentworth Flood Study (combined Riverine and Major Overland Flow Study). The purpose for the Wentworth Flood Study is to define the nature of both riverine (Murray and Darling River flooding) and local catchment type flooding at the urban centres […]

Extreme Weather – Waste Transfer Stations

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To protect the health and safety of staff and the community, Council waste transfer stations will close on days when temperatures exceed 40 Celsius. The Buronga Landfill remains open per normal operating hours. Please check Council’s website and Facebook page for updates before visiting a transfer station during extreme weather conditions. Thank you for your […]

Project Update: Nob Road Formation & Drainage Works

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Council is completing 10km of formation and drainage works at the southern end of Nob Road. These upgrades are vital for building up low-lying areas to prevent water ponding and to reduce closures during the wet season. 🌧️ The project is 50/50 funded by the Regional Emergency Road Repair Fund (RERRF) and Roads to Recovery […]

Motorists are encouraged to take extra care on our regional roads during the busy summer harvest period.

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Motorists are encouraged to take extra care on our regional roads during the busy summer harvest period. With more heavy vehicles and farm machinery travelling between properties and grain receival sites, drivers may encounter large, slow-moving vehicles more often than usual. The Be Truck Aware campaign, supported by Transport for NSW, GrainCorp, the National Heavy […]