The Buronga Landfill site is currently undergoing a large expansion project. The aim is to ensure that Wentworth Shire has adequate space and facilities going into the future. The current site will operate as normal during this time, although there may be some minor disruptions to service during certain works.
NSW TrainLink need your feedback on proposed changes to coach routes and timetables!
Based on community feedback, NSW TrainLink is proposing improvements to routes and timetables to better connect you to where you need to go, when you need to go.
With new days and times of service, new stops, new and improved routes, have your say and let NSW TrainLink know your thoughts on coach services. These proposed changes are expected to come into effect in mid-2026.
Where possible, your feedback will be used to inform future changes.
Visit: www.haveyoursay.transport.nsw.gov.au/trainlink-coach-network-review for more information and to see detail on proposed changes for the routes you use.
Please see below flyer for TAFE NSW Coomealla Campus, including courses on offer for the first Semester, 2025. Along with these course listings are hundreds of online and virtual courses available for those wishing to further their education at www.tafensw.edu.au.
Per and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals used in various industrial and consumer products for their resistance to heat, stains, grease and water. PFAS are termed “forever chemicals” due to their persistence and slow breakdown in the environment.
The Australian Drinking Water Guidelines provide standards for safe drinking water. Current guidelines ensure water safety for PFAS, with future stricter limits under consultation.
The NSW Government rigorously assesses treated water to ensure water supplies comply with existing guidelines. For more details go to NSW Government PFAS page.
Recent water testing by Wentworth Shire Council (December 2024) showed PFAS levels significantly below the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines’ thresholds, confirming the water is safe for consumption.
Water testing occurred in all three of Wentworth Shire Council’s Filtered Water Supplies:
| Characteristic | Current ADWG value | Proposed ADWG value | Result for all sites | Meeting current ADWG value (%) |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) | 0.560 µg/L | 0.2 µg/L | <0.001 µg/L | 100 |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) | Sum of PFOS and PFHxS 0.07 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | <0.001 µg/L | 100 |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS) | As above | 0.03 µg/L | <0.001 µg/L | 100 |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS) | No current guideline value | 1 µg/L | <0.001 µg/L | 100 |
These results align with the NSW Government’s findings that most water supplies, including regional ones, are well within acceptable PFAS levels.
Water test results indicate that PFAS concentration in all of Wentworth’s Filtered Water Supplies are far below both the current and proposed Australian Drinking Water Guidelines, ensuring compliance with environmental health standards and continued community confidence in drinking water quality.
The Saturday bus trial from Wentworth to Mildura (Routes 950 and 951) has been cancelled by Transport for NSW (TfNSW) due to insufficient patronage numbers.
The trial started on 17 December 2022 and will conclude on Saturday 14 December 2024.
For any questions or further information, please contact TfNSW.
Opening: Wentworth Conference Room
📅 When: Tuesday 10 December 2024, at 4:00pm
📍 Where: In the Wentworth Visitor Centre, 61 Darling Street
An invitation is extended to the community to attend the opening of the Wentworth Conference Room, located in the Wentworth Visitor Centre.
The Hon. Sussan Ley Member for Farrer and Deputy Leader of the Opposition will officiate the opening.
The facility was funded through the Federal Governments Murray Darling Basin Economic Development Program.
🚧 Community Opening: Pooncarie-Menindee Road Upgrade 🚧
📅 When: Tuesday 10 December 2024, from 11:30am
📍 Where: Pooncarie Town Hall, Tarcoola Street
This $9.2 million project, jointly funded by the Australian Government and NSW Government under the Growing Local Economies Fund, delivers 87.5 kilometres of bitumen sealing, providing a safer, faster, and more reliable journey for motorists.
The event will feature The Hon. Jenny Aitchison MP, Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, and The Hon. Sussan Ley, Federal Government Leader of the Opposition.
The upgrade includes 61 kilometres sealed through the Central Darling Shire and 26.5 kilometres through Wentworth Shire.