Are you a local creative with handmade goods or unique items that make perfect Christmas gifts? Council invites you to be part of the Wentworth Christmas Market on Sunday 30 November in Adelaide Street, Wentworth.
To register your interest for a stall, please email events@wentworth.nsw.gov.au by 4pm, Monday 10 November 2025.
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Public Exhibition – Draft Code of Meeting Practice
Each Council in NSW has a Code of Meeting Practice which sets out the rules of Council and Committee Meetings of Council to ensure these meetings are open, accessible, orderly, effective and efficient.
The Code of Meeting Practice is based on the Office of Local Government’s (OLG) Model Code of Meeting Practice for local councils in NSW, which includes both mandatory provisions that all councils must adopt, and non-mandatory provisions that councils may choose to include. Councils may include supplementary provisions in their adopted code of meeting practice, provided the supplementary provisions are not inconsistent with the mandatory provisions of the Model Code of Meeting Practice.
Council’s current Code of Meeting Practice was adopted in July 2025 following a period of public exhibition and calls for submission. Shortly after, a new Model Code of Meeting Practice for local councils was released by OLG as part of a broader set of reforms to improve confidence, trust and transparency across NSW councils. Council is now required to update its recently adopted Code of Meeting Practice to reflect the updated Model Code.
Council’s Draft Code of Meeting Practice is now on public exhibition and is open for submissions from 17 October to 28 November 2025. All submissions will be considered prior to the adoption of the revised Code of Meeting Practice at the 17 December 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting.
The provisions within Council’s Draft Code of Meeting Practice are detailed as follows:
View Council’s Draft Code of Meeting Practice
View the Model Code of Meeting Practice FAQs – NSW Office of Local Government
View the Model Code of Meeting Practice – NSW Office of Local Government
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 in traffic.
Over the 10-year period from 2015 to 2024p* there were:
*The data for 2024 is preliminary and subject to change.
Horse riders also have a responsibility to take care on the road and are encouraged to be aware of their surroundings, ride on roads where motorists have a good line of sight, wear high visibility clothing and a helmet that meets Australian Standards, and if possible, ride during daylight hours.
Learn more: www.transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/road-users/drivers/animals#Horses_in_traffic_
Works near Tuckers Creek Bridge and William Street South
Wentworth Shire Council wish to advise the residents and businesses of Wentworth, that pipeline construction activities will be occurring near Tuckers Creek Bridge and William Street South during October and currently scheduled for completion by end of November.
Council advises residents and businesses that the works are unlikely to impact on filtered water and raw water supplies. It is requested that vehicle and foot traffic in the area follow traffic management instructions.
The works are associated with the construction of a replacement of an old raw water main that has required significant repairs and associated supply interruptions over the past decade. The replacement will ensure a reliable water supply service for Wentworth township into the future.
Council apologises for any inconvenience caused while these critical works occur.
Daylight Saving Time begins tomorrow, Sunday 5 October. At 2am, clocks will move forward one hour to 3am.
This is also a timely reminder to test your household smoke alarms and replace batteries if required.
EnergyConnect Construction – Trentham Cliffs to Sturt Highway
Elecnor Australia, on behalf of Transgrid, is installing overhead earth wire as part of the EnergyConnect project, connecting NSW, SA and Victoria grids.
Dates & times: Saturday 11 October–Tuesday 21 October 2025, 7am–6pm weekdays, 8am–1pm Saturdays. Some works outside these hours until December 2025.
What to expect: temporary stops for boats, increased construction vehicles and temporary traffic changes on the Sturt Highway, plus some light, noise and vibration from machinery.
For further details, view the construction notification.
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Wentworth Shire Council advises that contractors will carry out works on the existing shared footpath adjacent to the Sturt Highway, between Drings Hill, Gol Gol and the Midway Centre, from Wednesday 8 October.
Works will commence at Drings Hill Reserve and progress in a westerly direction over a three-week period.
Please note that sections of the footpath will be closed to the public between 7am and 4pm, Monday to Friday, while works are underway.
Council apologises for any inconvenience and thanks the community for its understanding and cooperation.
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 airbase features:
General Manager Ken Ross said, “this development represents a significant step forward in our commitment to community safety and fire response capability.”
The airbase is a vital asset not only for NSW, but also for Victorian and South Australian emergency services, strengthening the tri-state firefighting network.
The event also saw the handover of five new and enhanced tankers to the Dareton, Ellerslie, Gol Gol, Polia, Pomona and Wentworth FCC brigades—a combined investment of over $1 million—ensuring our local volunteers have the best equipment to protect the community.
Council also commends Team Leader – Civil Projects, Trevor Wilcock, on his outstanding coordination of the project. Superintendent Steve Walker AFSM, District Manager for Lower Western, presented Trevor with a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of his valued input throughout the Wentworth Airbase Enhancement Project.
Councillors Sue Nichols, Brian Beaumont, and Michael Weeding were in attendance to witness the opening and vehicle handover.
Council thanks the NSW RFS Brigades and Donation Fund for their support and acknowledges the dedication of all RFS members serving the region.
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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 sought from communities across the region. Whether it is daily travel, access to essential services, freight movements or connectivity to neighbouring towns — community experience is vital.
Residents, businesses, community groups and service providers across Wentworth Shire and the wider Far West are encouraged to contribute. This is an important opportunity to help ensure transport networks support connectivity, economic growth and community wellbeing.