Light up Wentworth Shire – Christmas 2024 maps available
Embrace the festive spirit and experience the magic of Christmas in the Wentworth Shire! Follow the Wentworth Shire Christmas Light Trail to discover the best light displays across the area.
Maps are also available to collect in-person at the Wentworth Visitor Information Centre, 61 Darling Street, Wentworth.
Road safety never takes a holiday
Road safety never takes a holiday
With the summer holiday countdown on and more people expected to be travelling on NSW roads, check out our top tips to keep safe.
In the lead up to these holidays, encourage your colleagues, communities and loved ones to take extra care on the roads.
Stay safe this summer
- Slow down to make sure you arrive safely at your destination
- Make sure everyone’s buckled up properly
- Take a break or swap drivers if you’re driving tired
- Prepare for the unexpected – keep a safe distance of at least three seconds between you and the vehicle in front
- If you plan on drinking, have a Plan B
- Switch off for summer and put your mobile phone in the glovebox
- Check your lights, tyres and oil to make sure your car or motorcycle is road trip ready.
Between December 2023 to January 2024, 63 people were killed and 817 were seriously injured on NSW roads. Deaths rose by 14 from 29 and serious injuries rose by 127 from 690 in the same period in the year prior.
Remember to prepare and take care over the break because safety never takes a holiday.
International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD): Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future
International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a United Nations day, observed internationally each
year on 3 December. In Australia, it is a day to promote awareness, understanding and acceptance of the 5.5
million people with disability in the country.
Did you know?
- There are 5.5 million people with disability in Australia – that’s 1 in 5 people
- 15% of people in Australia aged 0-64 years have disability
- 52% of people in Australia aged 65 years and over have disability
- 7.9% of all Australians have a profound or severe disability
- 9.9% or 1 in 10 people with disability in Australia have experienced discrimination.
Source: Disability, Ageing and Carers, Australia survey 2022, Australian Bureau of Statistics www.abs.gov.au/disability
For more information about disability statistics in Australia, please visit the Australian Bureau of Statistics
website.
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Share Your Plan B to Bag a Swag This Festive Season
Share Your Plan B to Bag a Swag This Festive Season
The festive season is here, and with it comes warm weather, celebrations, and a renewed focus on road safety. Transport for NSW is encouraging everyone to plan for a safe and enjoyable summer with the Plan B campaign, running throughout December and January.
Whether catching up with family, friends, or work colleagues, planning how you’ll get home safely should be as important as choosing where to go or what to wear.
“Summer is a fantastic time for Australians to celebrate, but it’s also a time when people might be tempted to drive after drinking, which is a recipe for disaster,” said Holly Davies, Transport for NSW Acting Regional Director West.
“If you plan to drink, plan not to drive. Have a Plan B and stick to it – for your safety and the safety of others on the road.”
Win a Swag by Sharing Your Plan B
To make celebrating safer, the Win a Swag initiative invites patrons at over 340 pubs, clubs, and bottle shops across western NSW to share their Plan B for getting home safely. Each participating venue is giving away a swag, valued at $250, to one lucky entrant.
From its beginnings in 2016 with just a few venues in Gilgandra and Mudgee, this initiative has grown to include venues across the west region, from Lapstone Hill to Broken Hill.
Why It Matters
Alcohol is a major factor in road fatalities. Between 2018 and 2022, drink driving contributed to 17 percent of all fatal crashes in NSW and seven percent of serious crashes. The impact is more pronounced in rural areas, with over 50 percent of alcohol-related crashes occurring on country roads.
While progress has been made, with alcohol-related fatal crashes falling from 55 in 2019 to 35 in 2022, there is still much work to do.
“Everyone has a role to play in making our roads safer,” said Ms Davies. “A designated driver, public transport, a cab, or even staying the night—your Plan B can save lives.”
Get Involved
The Win a Swag competition is a partnership between Transport for NSW and local councils, running throughout December and January.
For terms and conditions, visit participating venues and share your Plan B to bag your swag this festive season!
Garbage Collection Schedule – Christmas/New Year Period
Please note the garbage collection schedule for Wentworth Shire during the Christmas/New year period.
Closure of Council Services – Christmas/New Year Period
Please be advised of the following closures over the Christmas/New Year period.
Normal hours of operation resume Thursday 2 January 2025.
Service NSW is returning to Buronga
The Service NSW Mobile Service Centre is coming to Buronga.
They will be set up at Midway Community Centre car park, 3 Midway Drive on Wednesday, 18 December 2024 from 10am – 3pm.
