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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 and emergency services personnel in a shared space of learning and engagement.

What to Expect

This year’s Expo features a dynamic program of activities for both professionals and community members:

Morning Networking Session (Private session for WSIG and emergency services)
A focused opportunity for Wentworth Shire Interagency Group (WSIG) members and emergency services personnel to connect and collaborate, strengthening local partnerships that support our community.

Community Event: 12pm–2pm
All residents are invited to attend the main Expo event from 12pm to 2pm, featuring:

• Free Community Lunch – Enjoy a complimentary catered lunch while connecting with others in a relaxed setting.
• Interactive Displays – Engage with local service providers offering health, wellbeing, education, family support, and emergency services.
• Entertainment – Delight in performances from Listo Trapeze Co. and test your reflexes with Laser Force.
• Guest Speakers (To Be Confirmed) – Hear from inspiring speakers sharing insights on community wellbeing and resilience.
• Event Programme – A printed schedule will be available on arrival, outlining the day’s activities.

Why You Should Attend

For WSIG Members & Emergency Services
The morning networking session offers a valuable opportunity to share knowledge, strengthen networks and enhance emergency readiness in the region.

For Community Members
The afternoon session is your chance to connect with essential local services, enjoy a free lunch, and experience family-friendly entertainment. Whether you’re looking for information, support or simply a fun and informative outing, the Expo delivers something for everyone.

Event Details

Date: Thursday 17 July 2025

Community Event Time: 12pm–2pm

Location: Midway Community Centre, 3 Midway Drive, Buronga, NSW

Reserve Your Free Entry

To assist with catering and planning, please reserve your free ticket via Humanitix.

Murray Regional Tourism will provide digital assets for upcoming, complimentary courses designed to support and strengthen tourism and hospitality businesses across the region.

These materials include details on the following programs:

AI for Tourism & Hospitality Business

Presenter: John Hall
Sessions: Beginning 10 April 2025
Focus: Leveraging AI for daily operations, marketing, and sustainability, tailored specifically for tourism and hospitality sectors.

Program Two (2025)

Accommodation & Revenue Management

Presenter: Tamie Matthews
Sessions: Beginning 6 May 2025
Focus: Effective revenue management, dynamic pricing, and market targeting strategies.

Program One (2024)

The picturesque Australian Inland Botanic Gardens hosted Wentworth Winedown on Saturday 25 February with raving reviews. Free attendance at the Wentworth Winedown was only made possible through the Reconnecting Regional NSW Community Events Program funded by the NSW Government.

The aim of this program was to promote the social and economic recovery of regional communities, by renewing social connections and providing a revenue-boost to local businesses, following the extended COVID-19 restrictions across regional NSW and impacts of border closures.

Wentworth Winedown provided great live entertainment from some of Australia’s top performers along with local food and wine vendors serving up a variety of gourmet options.

Local food and drink vendors served up a storm to over 3,000 attendees and included a range of options from Monak Wines, Trentham Estate, Fossey’s Gin Distillery, Cappa Stone Wines, SCAD’s Cruisin Café, The Van, El Gringo’s Mexican Street Food, Peter’s Souvlakis, Outback Almonds, Verdict Catering, Two Black Sheep, Enjoy Catering, Grazing Into Brunch and the Lions Club of Buronga Gol Gol & Friends of the Gardens Committee.

Over 5 hours of live performances from Australian artists included Alice Ivy, Allday, Mallrat and the Mildura formed Loose Bricks (now performing on multiple interstate tours). In a Q&A with the artists, they were excited to be playing a regional concert for music fans and to connect the community in one venue. A member of Loose Bricks said “Rural communities often have to travel long distances to get to see live music which is expensive and often time consuming, so events that are local provide accessible experiences for the people in those communities.”

Wentworth Shire Council would appreciate attendee feedback on the event to assist with the planning of future events of this kind. If you would like to have your say, see the feedback form below or visit www.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/wwd

Want to have your say on Wentworth Winedown?

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Wentworth Winedown

How would you rate the event overall? *

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Ratings

1 Star you didn’t enjoy it at all & would not recommend it to others
2 Stars you didn’t enjoy it but might recommend it to others
3 Stars you enjoyed it, but it wasn’t your favorite
4 Stars you really enjoyed it and would recommend it to others
5 Stars you loved it and would definitely recommend it to others

What was your highlight of Wentworth Winedown?

What has influenced your decision in your rating of the event?

How did you hear about Wentworth Winedown?

• Facebook
• Instagram
• Local/National Television
• Newspaper
• Radio
• Roadside Signage
• Word of Mouth
• Wentworth Shire Council staff (while attending another event)
• Other

If other, please specify:

What can we implement to make future events like this better?

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Funded by: Reconnecting Regional NSW Community Events Program

Free attendance at the Wentworth Winedown was only made possible through the Community Events Program funded by the NSW Government.

The aim of this program was to promote the social and economic recovery of regional communities, by renewing social connections and providing a revenue-boost to local businesses, following the extended COVID-19 restrictions across regional NSW and impacts of border closures.

If this event had a realistic fee to attend, would you have still been interested? *

• Yes
• No

What ticket price would you have paid to attend this event? *

• Less than $40
• $40-$60
• $60-$80
• $80-$100
• $100-$120
• $120-$140
• $140-$160
• $160-180
• $180-200
• $200+

Which item/s do you consider when looking to attend an event like this? (copy) *

• Ticket Price
• Transportation (to & from event)
• Accommodation options
• Venue location
• Headlining acts
• Event atmosphere
• Social aspect (meeting with friends & family)
• Connecting with your community
• Supporting locals
• Other

Is there anything else that you consider?

Did you meet up with friends, family or colleagues at Wentworth Winedown? *

• Yes
• No

Was this the first local opportunity to meet since COVID-19 restrictions and border closures? *

• Yes
• No

How frequently did you meet with them prior to COVID-19 restrictions and border closures? *

• Daily
• Weekly
• Monthly
• Every 3 months
• Every 6 months
• Yearly

How frequently do you meet with them now? *

• Daily
• Weekly
• Monthly
• Every 3 months
• Every 6 months
• Yearly

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FOOD & DRINK

Did you discover a new local food or drink supplier? *

• Yes - food
• Yes - drink
• No, I brought my own food

Who did you purchase food from?

• El Gringo's Mexican Street Food
• Enjoy Catering - Paella
• Grazing into Brunch - Platters
• Lions Club of Buronga Gol Gol & Friends of the Gardens Committee - Sausage Sizzle
• Outback Almonds
• Peter's Souvlakis
• SCAD's Cruisin Cafe
• The Van
• Two Black Sheep
• Verdict Catering - Gourmet Burgers

Who did you purchase a drink from?

• Monak Wines
• Trentham Estate
• Fossey's Gin Distillery
• Cappa Stone Wines
• Bar

Do you have any feedback for the food & drink vendor/s?

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TRANSPORTATION

How many people did you travel with to the Australian Inland Botanic Gardens?

How did you get to the Australian Inland Botanic Gardens?

• Bus
• Car
• Taxi

Where did you board the bus?

• Buronga
• Dareton
• Gol Gol
• Mildura (from Ransom's Mens Wear)
• Mildura (from V/Line Train Station)
• Wentworth

Did you return to the same location?

• Yes
• No

Where did you return to?

• Buronga
• Dareton
• Gol Gol
• Mildura (from Ransom's Mens Wear)
• Mildura (from V/Line Train Station)
• Wentworth

Did you

• Drive to the event and park
• Have a friend or family member drop you off and pick you up

Where did you take a taxi from or to?

What influenced your decision to take a taxi over other methods of transportation?

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THE ARTISTS

Have you heard of the artists before Wentworth Winedown was announced? *

• Yes
• No

Who was your favourite artist?

• Alice Ivy
• Allday
• Loose Bricks
• Mall Rat

Which other Australian artist/s would you LOVE to see at a future event?

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FEEDBACK

Are you:

• Male
• Female
• Indeterminate/Intersex/Unspecified

What is your age group?

• 12 years or under
• 13 - 19 years
• 20 - 29 years
• 30 - 39 years
• 40 - 49 years
• 50 - 59 years
• 60 - 69 years
• 70 years or over

Do you identify as:

• An Aboriginal person
• A Torres Strait Islander person
• An Australian South Sea Islander person
• From a culturally diverse background
• A person with a disability
• None of the above

Do you live: *

• Locally
• In Australia
• Internationally (including Working Holiday/Visa holders)

Do you reside in:

• Wentworth Shire Council
• Mildura Rural City Council

What is your Residential Postcode?

What do you like about the area?

What is your Residential Postcode

What was your primary purpose for coming to Wentworth Shire?

• Wentworth Winedown
• Another event (please specify)
• General holiday
• To visit family & friends
• For work or business
• Other (please specify

If visiting for another event or other, please specify:

How much do you think you will spend on this trip per day?

Please include all costs, for example; accommodation, food & drink, car hire, local transportation, souvenirs etc.

As part of your visit to Wentworth Shire, are you staying overnight away from home?

• Yes
• No

If yes, how many nights are you staying?

Where are you staying?

• Buronga
• Coomealla
• Dareton
• Gol Gol
• Irymple
• Merbein
• Mildura
• Pooncarie
• Red Cliffs
• Wentworth

What type of accommodation are you staying in?

• Apartment
• AirBnB
• Backpacker accommodation/Hostel
• Camping - Tent
• Camping - Caravan/Motorhome
• Holiday Park - Cabin
• Hotel/Motel
• Houseboat
• With family or friends

What were your reasons for choosing this location over others in the area?

• Accessibility
• Location
• Price
• Other (please specify)

If other, please specify what influenced your decision:

Which country are you from?

Are there any activities or events you would like to see created for people like yourself?

• Groups to meet & socialise with other working holiday visitors
• Important cultural events from your country or religion
• Promotional & tourism based material (in a language other than English)
• Other (please specify)

If other, what would you like to see in the area?

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Cleanliness of grounds & facilities

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Event Staff & Security

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The Venue

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Want to see more events in Wentworth Shire?

Want to see more events in Wentworth Shire? *

• Yes
• No, the events meet my requirements

What events would you like to see in the future?

• Arts & Craft Events
• Business Events
• Community events for new residents
• Events for Senior Citizens
• Exhibitions & Pop-up Galleries
• Field Days & Shows
• Food & Beverage Events
• Markets
• Motorsport, Watersport & Aircraft events
• Music Events
• Sporting events
• Other

Please provide further information on the events you would like to see

6. Would you like to be added to our mailing list and keep up to date with What’s On in Wentworth Shire? *

• Yes Please!
• No thanks

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