School Holiday Fun at Wentworth Shire Libraries!
Get ready for an action-packed April school holiday period! From Saturday 11 April to Sunday 26 April 2026, Wentworth and Midway Libraries are hosting a variety of free activities designed to spark creativity, movement, and fun for all ages.
Whether you’re a movie buff, a board game champion, or a budding artist, we have something for everyone. Check out our full line-up below and mark your calendars!
Holiday Operating Hours
Please note that our libraries will be CLOSED for the following public holidays:
- Easter: Friday 3 April (Good Friday) to Monday 6 April (Easter Monday).
- ANZAC Day: Saturday 25 April and Monday 27 April (Observed).
Normal operating hours will resume on Tuesday 7 April and Tuesday 28 April respectively.
Bookings and Enquiries
Many of our sessions have limited capacity. To secure your place or for more information, please contact the library team:
- Phone: (03) 5027 5060
- Email: libraryevents@wentworth.nsw.gov.au
Free Safe Towing & Weighing Workshops: May 2026
Free Safe Towing & Weighing Workshops: May 2026
Wentworth Shire Council is inviting residents to a series of free Safe Towing Workshops and professional weighing sessions this May. Supported by the NSW Government, this initiative helps ensure that those towing trailers, caravans, boats, or horse floats are operating safely and legally.
With towing enforcement currently high for travellers heading to Queensland, these sessions offer timely expert guidance to ensure your rig is compliant before your next journey.
Why Attend?
Incorrect loading and non-compliance can result in significant fines, demerit points, and the potential voiding of insurance cover. Participants will receive:
- Professional Weighing: Services valued at $350, provided for free.
- Expert Guidance: Practical knowledge on brake controllers, load equalisers, and safety chain configurations.
- Maintenance Tips: Essential “must-dos” for vehicle configuration and load distribution.
Read the full media release below:
Register Now
Registrations are essential and close at 10:00am on Friday, 1 May 2026. Places are limited, so early booking is highly encouraged.
Project Update: Fibre Optic Symphonic Orchestra (FOSO) Opening Delayed
Project Update: Fibre Optic Symphonic Orchestra (FOSO) Opening Delayed
The opening of the Fibre Optic Symphonic Orchestra (FOSO) has been rescheduled to Friday 24 April 2026 following severe weather across the Wentworth and Mildura region.
Initially set to open for the 2026 Easter long weekend, the site has been heavily impacted by record rainfall in late February and early March. A deluge of approximately 250mm has resulted in boggy conditions and ground surface damage adjacent to the Perry Sandhills.
While the weather has impacted the construction programme, Bruce Munro’s Studio and supporting team are continuing to progress the installation of the 80 columns of light and complex fibre optic systems.
Key Information for Visitors
- New Opening Date: Friday 24 April 2026.
- Ticket Holders: Current ticket holders affected by the delay have been contacted.
- Enquiries: All ticketing changes and refund enquiries are being processed by the Mildura Visitor Information Centre on (03) 5018 8380.
- Easter Period: The Trail of Lights in Mildura remains open over the Easter period as a complementary experience.
Wentworth Shire Council and Mildura Rural City Council appreciate your patience as we work to ensure the long-term integrity of this world-class attraction. Read the full media release below.
NRAR steps up efforts to prevent water law breaches in the lower Murray
Wentworth Shire Council is sharing an important update from the NSW Government’s Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) regarding water compliance for local irrigators and growers. As permanent plantings continue to expand in the lower Murray, NRAR is implementing an early-intervention approach to help licence holders manage challenges during dry periods.
Summary of the Update To prevent non-compliance when water availability tightens and prices increase, NRAR will be actively monitoring the region using satellite technology. The regulator is taking a low-tolerance approach to water-take offences but is providing fair warning, with plans to contact more than 300 licence holders with high-water-needs crops. Local growers are urged to review their water management obligations, prepare for adverse conditions, and ensure their accounts, orders, and meters are compliant.
Read the full NRAR media release (November 2025) below or visit https://qrco.de/permanent-plantings for more details.
Read the full media release below:
RAMJO appoints specialist consultant for 2026 Murray-Darling Basin Plan Review submission
RAMJO appoints specialist consultant for 2026 Murray-Darling Basin Plan Review submission
Wentworth Shire Council is a proud member of the Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO). As part of our ongoing commitment to advocating for our region’s water security and future, we are sharing RAMJO’s latest update regarding the 2026 Murray-Darling Basin Plan Review.
Summary of the Media Release
RAMJO has appointed Claire Miller Consulting to provide expert research, analysis, and drafting support as the organisation prepares its formal response to the 2026 Murray-Darling Basin Plan Review. This appointment aims to ensure RAMJO delivers a rigorous, evidence-based submission that reflects the priorities and socio-economic realities of Riverina and Murray communities. Working between February and April 2026, the consultant will assist member councils with policy issue mapping, stakeholder identification, and comprehensive socio-economic and environmental analysis.
Read the full media release below for more details.
Nominate Today – 2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards
Wentworth Shire Council is proud to support the 2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards, hosted by The Centre for Volunteering – one of the largest annual celebrations of volunteering in Australia.
These Awards recognise the outstanding contributions of individuals and teams across New South Wales.
There are 7 categories for the Awards. These include:
| Young Volunteer of the Year | 24 years and under |
| Adult Volunteer of the Year | 25 to 64 years |
| Senior Volunteer of the Year | 65 years and over |
| Volunteer Team of the Year | Two individuals or over |
| Emergency Volunteer of the Year | An individual or teams volunteering in emergency prevention, preparation, response, or recovery efforts. |
| Volunteer Leader of the Year | A designated volunteer manager, a team of volunteer managers or a registered not-for-profit organisation |
| Not-for-Profit Voluntary Governance Award | An unpaid board of directors or individual board member, who exemplifies excellence in governance |
The nomination form allows for two types of recognition for the volunteers of NSW.
Nomination for Recognition
This is the simplest way to acknowledge volunteers. These nominations will not be judged; however, the nominee will be invited to their local regional ceremony (if their personal email address is provided, not the organisation’s or nominator’s email address). The nominee will be presented with a certificate to acknowledge their contribution to the community. This nomination requires you to complete four parts of the nomination form only.
Nomination for Judging
These nominees will be judged for the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards in their appropriate category. This nomination requires nominators to complete six parts (parts 1 to 6), all of which must be completed to be accepted by the judging committee. To be included in Judging, the nominee’s personal email address MUST be provided (ie. not the organisation’s or nominator’s email address). If this is not provided, the nomination will be moved into the Recognition section of the Awards.
📅 Nominations close Friday 29 May 2026.
🔗 Nominate now:
https://volunteering.formstack.com/forms/vnswa26_nom_form
For full award details, nomination tips, and eligibility guidelines, visit:
🌐 https://www.volunteering.com.au/awards/about-the-awards/
📧 If your organisation is submitting more than 20 nominations, contact the Awards Team for a Bulk Nomination spreadsheet: award@volunteering.com.au
Registrations Open for Junction Junk 2026
Registrations Open for Junction Junk 2026
Event Details:
- Date: Easter Sunday, 5 April 2026
- Time: From 8:00am
Wentworth Shire Council invites residents and visitors to participate in the upcoming Junction Junk sale. Whether you are looking to declutter your property or find unique local items, this community event offers a fantastic opportunity to get involved this Easter weekend.
Information for Sellers
It is time to clean out your cupboards and sheds. Residents wishing to host a garage sale are encouraged to register their site to be included on the official event map.
To register a Junction Junk site, or for further information, please contact the Wentworth Visitor Information Centre on (03) 5027 5080 by 5pm, Friday 27 March 2026.
To ensure a successful day, Council recommends stallholders consider the following tips:
- Price items appropriately and make signage clear.
- Clean and organise all items for sale.
- Ask your neighbours to register a site to create a larger neighbourhood draw.
- Ensure your sale is easy to navigate and use tables where possible.
- Open on time and ensure you have sufficient change for buyers.
- Be prepared for bad weather.
Information for Buyers
Those looking to explore the sales can collect an official site map on the day. Maps will be available from 8:00am at Ruby’s Cargo Arts & Crafts, located at the corner of Sandwych and Adams Street, Wentworth.
Thank you to our event supporters for their ongoing contribution to the Wentworth community:
- Ruby’s Cargo
- Community Bank Wentworth & District (Bendigo Bank)
Important Changes to Overseas Licence Conversions
Transport for NSW and Austroads have introduced new arrangements for transitioning overseas driver and motorcycle rider licences to Australian licences.
What has changed?
As of 1 February 2026, the arrangements for converting licences from certain countries have changed.
- List A (Recognised Countries): If you hold a valid car or rider licence from a “Recognised Country” (such as the UK, USA, New Zealand, or Canada), you generally do not need to pass a knowledge or driving test to convert your licence, provided your licence is current or expired within the last 5 years.
- List B (Formerly Experienced Driver Recognition): Drivers from jurisdictions on “List B” must now pass the Rider/Driver Knowledge Test and the Rider/Driving Test to obtain a NSW driver licence. The previous exemptions for experienced drivers from these countries have ceased.
Timelines for moving to NSW
- Permanent Residents: You must get a NSW driver licence within 3 months of living in NSW to continue driving or riding.
- Temporary Visitors: You must get a temporary NSW driver licence within 6 months of living in NSW to continue driving or riding.
Check your eligibility
Because the list of recognised countries and testing requirements has changed, we urge all overseas licence holders to check their specific status on the Service NSW website.
[Button/Link: Check Licence Eligibility at Service NSW]