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Operators for Junction Cafe at the Wentworth Visitor Centre

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Wentworth Shire Council’s Visitor Centre is a landmark establishment for both the township of Wentworth and the Shire area. The Centre includes the Council Offices and Chambers, alongside a public area comprising of the Wentworth Shire
Library, Visitor Information Centre & Interpretive Centre, community meeting rooms and a function space overlooking the Darling River. The public space serves as a warm and inviting central community hub for locals and visitors alike.

Wentworth Shire Council is inviting experienced and qualified café operators to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to lease the pre-fitted café that will be located within the Centre’s public space.

Please see the attached PDF document below for further details:

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Nominate Today – 2025 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards

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Wentworth Shire Council is proud to support the 2025 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. Categories 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 or more individuals)
  • Emergency Volunteer of the Year
  • Volunteer Leader of the Year
  • Not-for-Profit Voluntary Governance Award

There are two ways to nominate:

  • Recognition Nomination – a simple way to honour a volunteer with a certificate at a local ceremony.
  • Judged Nomination – for nominees to be considered for regional and state-level awards.

📅 Nominations close at 5pm, Friday 23 May 2025.

🔗 Nominate now:
https://volunteering.formstack.com/forms/vnswa25_nom_form

For full award details, nomination tips, and eligibility guidelines, visit:
🌐 www.volunteering.com.au/awards

📧 If your organisation is submitting more than 20 nominations, contact the Awards Team for a Bulk Nomination spreadsheet: award@volunteering.com.au

FREE Murray Tourism PR Accelerator Publi Relations Upskilling Program

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Register now for the FREE Murray Tourism PR Accelerator Program in Euston and Moama.

Get ready to boost your PR skills, attract more visitors and join the Murray Tourism PR Accelerator PR Workshops & Mentoring Program.


Murray Regional Tourism (MRT) and Destination Riverina Murray (DRM) are offering FREE PR workshops and mentoring, facilitated by regional PR experts, Georgie Robertson & Liz Nable, Regional PR & Co., to help regional tourism operators gain more media exposure and attract visitors.
 

🚀 Learn how to:

✅ Write powerful media releases that get noticed
✅ Pitch your story to journalists & media outlets
✅ Leverage social media & digital PR strategies
✅ Handle crisis communications with confidence
✅ Understand the power of brand storytelling

PLUS have the opportunity to receive one-on-one mentoring for tailored PR support!
 

📅 Next workshops:

📍 Locations and dates:
● The Euston Club 5 May 2025
● Cadell on the Murray Moama 6 May 2025


🔗 Limited spaces available – register now! ⏰ Time: 10am – 4pm
🎟️ Cost: FREE (Limited spots available!)

For further details, email projects@mrtb.com.au or call 03 5480 7110

REGISTER
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Spontaneous Volunteers Resilience Mindset Training – Last Chance to Register!

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Iluka Lends a Hand – Community Funding Program

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The Iluka Lends a Hand community funding program is open twice a year – in April and October.

Not-for-profits and organisations with community events, activities or projects are encouraged to apply.

For further information, view the factsheet below or visit: https://iluka.com/community-engagement/iluka-in-the-community/

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