Slow down for roadworkers
Please slow down around road works, and look after people, like Ned, who are making our roads safer.
Vote for Wentworth: 2025 NSW Tiny Tourism Town Finalist
Wentworth is a proud finalist in the Tiny Tourism Town category of the 2025 NSW Top Tourism Town Awards.
Voting is open now and closes at 11.59pm on Sunday 4 May.
Support our community by voting online and celebrating what makes our town unique.
Buronga Houseboat Effluent Disposal System Reopened
Repairs to the Buronga Houseboat Effluent Disposal System (EDS) have now been completed following maintenance on Thursday 3 April.
Wentworth Shire Council advises that the system is once again operational and available for use.
Council thanks houseboat owners and operators for their patience during the closure and for using the Dareton EDS while works were underway.
🚧 COMMUNITY UPDATE – WENTWORTH BRIDGE NOW OPERATIONAL 🚧
🚧 COMMUNITY UPDATE – WENTWORTH BRIDGE NOW OPERATIONAL 🚧
Wentworth Shire Council is pleased to advise that the Wentworth Bridge is now fully operational following recent repairs.
Bridge lifts have resumed as per the standard schedule with a minimum of four hours’ notice:
Monday to Friday: 9.30am, 11.30am, 2.30pm
Weekends & Public Holidays: 9.30am, 11.30am, 2.30pm, 5.00pm .
To book a bridge lift, please call (03) 5027 5027 and provide:
- Date and time required
- Bridge to be lifted
- Caller’s name and mobile number
- Captain’s name and mobile number
- Vessel name and height
Thank you for your patience while repairs were underway.
Wentworth Houseboat Effluent Disposal System Reopened
Repairs to the Wentworth Houseboat Effluent Disposal System (EDS) in Adams Street have now been completed following fire damage to the gangway structure earlier this year.
Wentworth Shire Council advises that the system is once again operational and available for use.
Council thanks houseboat owners and operators for their patience during the closure and for using the Dareton EDS while works were underway.
Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend
Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend
Wentworth Shire residents are reminded to set clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night. The official change occurs at 3am on Sunday 6 April 2025.
This is also a timely reminder to check and replace smoke alarm batteries where needed.
Buronga EDS Closed Temporarily
BURONGA HOUSEBOAT EFFLUENT DISPOSAL SYSTEM (EDS) CLOSED
The Buronga EDS is currently undergoing maintenance.
Houseboat owners are directed to use the Dareton Effluent Disposal System until further advise from Council.
West Darling Arts is seeking community input for Far West NSW
West Darling Arts has received $103,696 in funding over two years through the Australian Government’s Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) program.
This funding will support:
The employment of an Aboriginal Arts Officer
Expansion of services for Aboriginal artists in Far West NSW
Greater recognition of Indigenous arts both locally and nationally
West Darling Arts is seeking feedback from artists and organisations in the Far West to enhance engagement and support for Aboriginal artists. Have your say by completing their survey: https://bit.ly/42dWGYk
Western Weed Survey
Western Weed Survey — Western Local Land Services (WLLS) want to hear from landholders in the Far West 
They are coordinating a survey to determine the presence, spread and density of 4 priority weeds in the Far West, with the findings to assist in the planning of on-ground weed control works and future initiatives.
The 4 priority weeds are:
Hudson Pear (Cylindropuntia pallida)
Jumping Cholla (Cylindropuntia fulgida)
Boxing Glove Cactus (Cylindropuntia fulgida var. mamillata)
Mesquite (Prosopis)
As part of the survey, WLLS will be contacting landholders via phone and undertaking on-ground inspections.
Want to get involved? An online survey is also available for landholders to complete, which will also be followed up with a phone call: https://bit.ly/4bFXg4e
For further information about the Western Weed Survey, contact WLLS on 1300 795 299 or via admin.western@lls.nsw.gov.au.