The Natural Resources Access Regulator is increasing early intervention efforts to prevent water law breaches in the lower Murray as permanent crop production expands. Growers are being encouraged to plan ahead for dry conditions, with monitoring expected to focus on unlawful water use over the next year.
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Council’s final year of its 3 year panel contract is currently in the price resubmission period.
Existing contractors on Councils current panels will be contacted to resubmit prices for the next 12 months. New Contractors to the region or those who missed the application period last year will be given the chance to make a submission to Council to be admitted to the panel. Admission will be at the discretion of a meeting of Council in February 2026 and Contractors will need to stipulate their reasons for missing the original application period.
Please contact Council to register your interest: council@wentworth.nsw.gov.au
Council facilities will be closing early on Friday, 12 December 2025
Most sites, including Council offices, depots, and the Wentworth Visitor Information Centre, will close at 1:30 pm, with
the following exceptions:
EMERGENCIES
For urgent assistance with water, sewerage, waste, cemeteries, or animal services, please call (03) 5027 5027.
Be Tow Ready for Summer: Free Towing Education and Weigh Days
Council is encouraging residents to take part in upcoming towing education sessions and free weigh days as the summer holiday season approaches. These activities, delivered in partnership with Community RoadSafe Mildura, are designed to help drivers ensure their vehicles, caravans and trailers are safe, compliant and ready for travel.
Incorrect towing setups and overloaded caravans can lead to dangerous situations on the road. The sessions will provide practical advice on towing capacity, safe driving practices and ways to prepare for long-distance travel.
Free Towing Course
Date: Saturday 6 December 2025
Time: 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm
Location: Mildura Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Nichols Point
Free Weigh Days
Professional weighing of vehicles, caravans and trailers.
Mildura
Wednesday 10 December 2025 from 9am
Mildura Racecourse
Buronga
Thursday 11 December 2025 from 9am
Midway Community Centre, 3 Midway Drive, Buronga
Bookings are essential. There is no cost to participate. Please scan the QR code on the promotional poster or click the button below.
Barnaby Bates (Wentworth Shire Council): (03) 5027 5027 or barnaby.bates@wentworth.nsw.gov.au
Tressna Martin (Community RoadSafe Mildura): 0458 745 695
This program is funded by VicRoads Community Safety Grants and delivered by Community RoadSafe Mildura in partnership with Wentworth Shire Council.
Council advises residents that today’s storm has caused widespread damage across the region. Fallen trees and downed powerlines are affecting several areas, including Sandwych Street in Wentworth and the vicinity of the Pump Station and Silver City Highway in Dareton.
Please exercise extreme caution if you are travelling. Avoid any downed powerlines and report hazards where safe to do so.
Fletchers Lake Road is currently blocked in both directions due to fallen debris. Crews are responding and working to clear impacted areas as conditions allow.
If you require assistance for storm damage to residential buildings, contact SES on 132 500.
Council will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available. Stay safe and avoid unnecessary travel.
Motorists are encouraged to take extra care on our regional roads during the busy summer harvest period.
With more heavy vehicles and farm machinery travelling between properties and grain receival sites, drivers may encounter large, slow-moving vehicles more often than usual. The Be Truck Aware campaign, supported by Transport for NSW, GrainCorp, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator and state farming networks, is a reminder for all road users to stay patient, stay alert and make safe decisions on the road.
Key safety reminders this harvest season:
• Be mindful of increased truck movements and larger blind spots
• Allow extra travel time and avoid risky overtaking
• Always wear your seatbelt
• Manage fatigue before starting your journey
• Slow down, look and listen at level crossings
Variable message signs are in place across the region to reinforce these important safety messages and to support safer travel for all road users.
For further details, visit the Transport for NSW website.
Notice for new Planning Applications
The period between 20 December and 10 January (inclusive) is excluded from the calculation of required public notification days as per Schedule 1, Part 1, Division 3 section 16 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
All new development applications received by Council from 24 November 2025 will have their public notification fall within 20 December 2025. Any planning applications whose public notification days fall within 20 December 2025 and 10 January 2026 cannot be determined in 2025, and will be determined after 10 January 2026.
Dareton Pool Closure – Monday 17 November
The Dareton Pool will be closed on Monday 17 November due to an electricity meter upgrade.
Council apologises for any inconvenience and appreciates the community’s understanding while this essential work is completed.
The pool will reopen as normal on Tuesday 18 November.