Lights flash on buses to warn motorists that buses are picking up and dropping off children
Lights flash on buses to warn motorists that buses are picking up and dropping off children.
You must slow down to 40km/h when overtaking or passing a bus displaying flashing lights, unless a lower speed limit applies.
You can help keep children safe by:
🏫 Sticking to the speed limit and following the road rules in school zones
🚌 Slowing down to 40km/h when bus lights are flashing, unless a lower speed limit applies
🚸 Looking out for children crossing the road near bus stops, in school zones or along bus routes
⤴️ Giving way to buses when they merge back into traffic.
For more information visit: transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/road-users/drivers/be-bus-aware
School Zones in operation
🚨🚌 REMINDER 🚌🚨
School zones are in operation today, Monday 9 February between 8:00am-9:30am and 2:30pm- 4:00pm around schools. Please check signs for school zone hours.
School Zones in operation: https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/community/schools/school-zones
Major milestones reached for Wentworth’s Fibre Optic Symphonic Orchestra
Major milestones reached for Wentworth’s Fibre Optic Symphonic Orchestra
Construction on the region’s newest major cultural attraction, the Fibre Optic Symphonic Orchestra (FOSO), has entered its final stages, with significant civil works now nearing completion.
A joint initiative between Wentworth Shire Council and Mildura Rural City Council, the project is on track to open to the public on Friday 3 April 2026, coinciding with the Easter long weekend.
Located adjacent to the Perry Sandhills and Thegoa Lagoon, the FOSO site has undergone a major transformation in recent months. Led by head contractor Jointly, civil construction works including essential road access, car park development, and drainage installation are now largely complete.
Structural works have also progressed significantly. Retaining walls have been constructed to form an elevated viewing platform—designed to provide visitors with a panoramic vantage point of the immersive light and sound display—and foundations for the artwork have been finalised. Over the coming weeks, construction activity will focus on the completion of the viewing platform, visitor amenities, and the installation of demountable buildings.
The project will soon welcome the creative team behind the installation with members of Bruce Munro’s Studio team scheduled to commence the artwork installation from 9 February 2026. This intricate process will continue over a six-week period, involving the installation of 80 columns of light and the complex fibre optic systems that will synchronise with the original orchestral score composed by Nainita Desai.
Wentworth Shire Mayor, Cr Daniel Linklater, said it was thrilling to witness the project taking shape.
“It is exciting to see the progress on site; the sheer scale of the installation now becoming visible is truly impressive,” Cr Linklater said.
“FOSO is going to be a great place for locals and visitors to explore for years to come. Personally, I am truly excited to immerse myself amongst the lights and music once it opens. Beyond the experience itself, our local businesses and visitor economy are sure to thrive with an installation of this scale attracting new visitation. I would like to congratulate the project teams for their hard work in bringing this vision together.”
Mildura Rural City Council Mayor, Cr Ali Cupper, highlighted the collaborative effort driving the project. “As we move into this final construction phase, we are getting closer to unveiling an experience that will not only captivate locals but draw visitors from across Australia to our region,” Cr Cupper said.
FOSO is a complementary installation to the Trail of Lights in Mildura. Tickets for both experiences are now on sale and can be purchased via mildura.com/lights/tickets.
The Fibre Optic Symphonic Orchestra is proudly funded by the NSW Government through the Regional Tourism Activation Fund.
Regional Tourism Forum Riverina Murray 2026
Early bird tickets are now on-sale for the Regional Tourism Forum Riverina Murray 2026 🎟️
A cross-border first, this forum is being delivered in partnership with Murray Regional Tourism and Destination Riverina Murray, with support from Destination NSW, bringing together tourism industry stakeholders from across the Riverina Murray region.
📅 23 April 2026
📍 Tocumwal NSW
🎟️ Early bird tickets: $99
Designed for those working directly in tourism and destination development, the forum focuses on practical outcomes and real-world takeaways that can be applied immediately.
The full-day program includes:
• Industry keynotes and presentations
• Workshops and breakout sessions
• Panels, local case studies and facilitated discussions
Key topics include:
• Tourism planning pathways and approvals
• PR, storytelling and marketing opportunities
• Product development and experience design
• Riverina Murray visitor economy data and insights
• Future growth opportunities, including cultural tourism, wellness travel and agritourism
For more information visit: https://www.eventzilla.net/e/regional-tourism-forum-2026-2138678284
Free ATO Masterclass Series for Local Small Businesses
Free ATO Masterclass Series for Local Small Businesses
Wentworth Shire Council is pleased to share a new initiative from the Australian Taxation Office designed to support the local business community.
Whether you are developing a new business idea or seeking to improve existing operations, the Essentials to Strengthen Your Small Business platform provides free, professional resources to help business owners understand their obligations and make informed decisions.
Online masterclass series
To complement the self-paced learning platform, the Australian Taxation Office is delivering a series of free online masterclasses over seven weeks. These webinars provide practical guidance on topics relevant to small business owners at all stages.
The session schedule is as follows:
- Starting a small business – Tuesday 11 February 2026
- Record keeping – Monday 17 February 2026
- Claiming small business tax deductions – Wednesday 19 February 2026
- Goods and Services Tax – Monday 24 February 2026
- Cash flow for small business success – Tuesday 3 March 2026
- Hiring and paying workers – Wednesday 11 March 2026
- Super guarantee employer obligations – Tuesday 17 March 2026
- eInvoicing – Wednesday 25 March 2026
How to register
The first session, Starting a Small Business, will be held on Tuesday 11 February 2026 from 12pm to 1pm AEST.
Registrations for this session and details of upcoming webinars are available via the Australian Taxation Office registration portal.
Self-paced learning
Business owners who are unable to attend the live webinars can still access more than 30 short online courses through the Essentials to Strengthen Your Small Business platform. Topics include cash flow management, tax deductions, superannuation and record keeping.
