Slow down for roadworkers
Please slow down around road works, and look after people, like Ned, who are making our roads safer.
Please slow down around road works, and look after people, like Ned, who are making our roads safer.
Wentworth is a proud finalist in the Tiny Tourism Town category of the 2025 NSW Top Tourism Town Awards.
Voting is open now and closes at 11.59pm on Sunday 4 May.
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Repairs to the Buronga Houseboat Effluent Disposal System (EDS) have now been completed following maintenance on Thursday 3 April.
Wentworth Shire Council advises that the system is once again operational and available for use.
Council thanks houseboat owners and operators for their patience during the closure and for using the Dareton EDS while works were underway.
🚧 COMMUNITY UPDATE – WENTWORTH BRIDGE NOW OPERATIONAL 🚧
Wentworth Shire Council is pleased to advise that the Wentworth Bridge is now fully operational following recent repairs.
Bridge lifts have resumed as per the standard schedule with a minimum of four hours’ notice:
Monday to Friday: 9.30am, 11.30am, 2.30pm
Weekends & Public Holidays: 9.30am, 11.30am, 2.30pm, 5.00pm .
To book a bridge lift, please call (03) 5027 5027 and provide:
Thank you for your patience while repairs were underway.
Repairs to the Wentworth Houseboat Effluent Disposal System (EDS) in Adams Street have now been completed following fire damage to the gangway structure earlier this year.
Wentworth Shire Council advises that the system is once again operational and available for use.
Council thanks houseboat owners and operators for their patience during the closure and for using the Dareton EDS while works were underway.
Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend
Wentworth Shire residents are reminded to set clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night. The official change occurs at 3am on Sunday 6 April 2025.
This is also a timely reminder to check and replace smoke alarm batteries where needed.
The Buronga EDS is currently undergoing maintenance.
Houseboat owners are directed to use the Dareton Effluent Disposal System until further advise from Council.
Thank you for attending. We value your feedback.
West Darling Arts has received $103,696 in funding over two years through the Australian Government’s Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) program.
This funding will support:
The employment of an Aboriginal Arts Officer
Expansion of services for Aboriginal artists in Far West NSW
Greater recognition of Indigenous arts both locally and nationally
West Darling Arts is seeking feedback from artists and organisations in the Far West to enhance engagement and support for Aboriginal artists. Have your say by completing their survey: https://bit.ly/42dWGYk
(incl. after hours emergencies)
(03) 5027 5027
(03) 5027 5000
PO Box 81, Wentworth NSW 2648
Wentworth Main Office
61 Darling Street WENTWORTH
Hours: Mon - Fri 8.30am-5pm
Midway Service Centre
3 Midway Drive BURONGA
Hours: Mon - Fri
8.30am–12pm & 1pm-5pm