News – Wentworth Shire Council

Planned Subdivision Works – Pitman Avenue, Buronga

May 11, 2026/by Marketing & Communications

Planned works required on Pitman Avenue, between Melaleuca Street and Rose Street

[UPDATE: PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATES]

Wentworth Shire Council wish to advise the residents and businesses of Buronga, that the scheduled closure for Pitman Avenue has changed.

Pitman Avenue will be closed between Melaleuca Street and Rose Street, to enable subdivision works to proceed for the following NEW period:

– Wednesday 13 May – 7:00 am to Thursday 14 May – 5:00 pm

(Please note this replaces the previously scheduled date of Friday 15 May).

Detour signage around the closure will be in place. Local residents in the closed area will be permitted to access.

Wentworth Shire Council apologises for any inconvenience caused while these works occur.

Additional Night Works – George Chaffey Bridge

May 11, 2026/by Marketing & Communications

Additional Night Works – George Chaffey Bridge

Tuesday 12 May (8:00PM – 4:00AM)

Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions around the George Chaffey Bridge over the Murray River between Mildura and Buronga, as essential maintenance is carried out.

Additional night works include asphalting of two sections of the NSW side bridge abutment. Night work will be carried out between 8pm and 4am on Tuesday 12 May, weather permitting. Works will involve a single lane closure, traffic control and a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h for the safety of workers and motorists.

Motorists are advised to drive to the conditions, follow the directions of signs and traffic control and allow up to 10 minutes additional travel time during night work.

Register for the Wentworth Flood Rally

May 8, 2026/by Marketing & Communications

The registration deadline for the 70 Years On Wentworth Flood Rally has been extended to Thursday, 14 May 2026.

This provides additional time for the community to sign up for the historic tractor treks, static displays, and the Australian Record Attempt for the largest assembly of Ferguson TEA20 tractors. Please note that entries received after the revised date may not be accepted.

Secure a spot by emailing tractor@wentworth.nsw.gov.au.

For more information, visit https://www.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/flood-rally/

Blue-green algae

May 8, 2026/by Marketing & Communications

Buronga Gol Gol Structure Plan 2026 Partial Review

April 30, 2026/by Marketing & Communications

Community Notice: EnergyConnect Scheduled Maintenance

April 29, 2026/by Marketing & Communications

Elecnor Australia, contracted by Transgrid, is undertaking scheduled maintenance for the EnergyConnect project.

When: Works will take place between Saturday 2 May and Wednesday 13 May 2026. Operations will occur Monday to Sunday from 7am to 7pm, including public holidays, weather permitting. These times fall outside standard approved hours to ensure the activities are carried out safely and to minimise community disruption.
Where: Maintenance will be carried out on the 330kV line from the South Australian border to the Buronga Substation, NSW, as well as at the Buronga Substation itself.
What to expect: The community can expect to see elevated work platforms (up to 70 metres in height), trucks moving equipment between sites, and additional light vehicles.
Traffic advice: No road or lane closures are required, but there will be an increase in project-related vehicles during this time. Motorists are encouraged to remain aware of changing conditions, drive safely, and allow additional travel time if required.
Managing impacts: The project team will make every effort to minimise noise, vibration, and dust. Mitigation measures include maintaining machinery, turning off equipment when not in use, fitting equipment with noise-minimising devices, and utilising water carts on unsealed roads to suppress dust.

For further information or enquiries regarding these works, please contact the Project Community and Stakeholder Engagement Team on 1800 49 06 66 (free call) , email pec.community@elecnor.es , or visit secureenergyjv.com.au/projects/energyconnect.

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Free Digital Newspapers Now Available at Wentworth Shire Libraries

April 24, 2026/by Marketing & Communications

Free Digital Newspapers Now Available at Wentworth Shire Libraries

Wentworth Shire Council is excited to announce that library members now have free, instant access to a wide range of digital newspapers through the BorrowBox app!

In addition to our popular collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks, your library membership now features an ePress section. This new addition offers digital editions of bestselling eNewspapers from around the world , including The Sydney Morning Herald , The Age , The Saturday Paper, and many more. Whether you are after the latest headlines, weekend reads, or international news, it is all just a tap away.

How to access eNewspapers on BorrowBox:

Download the app: Find the free BorrowBox app in the App Store or Google Play.
Log in: Enter your Wentworth Shire Library card number and PIN.
Open ePress: Tap on the ePress section in the app to explore the collection.
Browse and borrow: Download your favourites to read anytime, anywhere!

All you need is your library membership to get started. Not a member yet? You can start the membership process by visiting any of our library branches.

Start exploring your all-in-one digital library today: https://wentworth.borrowbox.com/

No smartphone or tablet? No problem!

Wentworth Library has a dedicated computer set up specifically for anyone to access the ePress BorrowBox library. Simply visit the library to read for free on this computer.