Murray River Named One of National Geographic’s Best of the World for 2025!

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🌍 The Murray River – Best of the World 🌍

It’s official – the Murray River has been named as one of the Best Destinations in the world!

According to National Geographic, the Murray River has profiled among 25 Top Destinations in the prestigious ‘Best of the World’ List for 2025. The annual list was unveiled today to help travellers plan ahead for their next holiday.

Wentworth Shire is incredibly grateful to be part of the Visit the Murray region and the Murray Regional Tourism team. Wentworth and Surrounds are only one region located along the mighty Murray River, but together, we have created a destination that has now been recognised globally.

The full list of the BEST OF THE WORLD 2025 is available online now at NatGeo.com/BestOfTheWorldMurray River offers something for everyone. Explore its beauty and experience one of the world’s best destinations.

For more information, contact the Wentworth Visitor Centre at (03) 5027 5080.

 Councils along the Murray River include:

  • New South Wales (NSW):
    • Albury City Council, Federation Council, Berrigan Shire Council, Murray River Council, Edward River Council, Wentworth Shire Council
  • Victoria (VIC):
    • Towong Shire, City of Wodonga, Indigo Shire, Moira Shire, Campaspe Shire, Gannawarra Shire, Swan Hill Rural City Council, Mildura Rural City Council
  • South Australia (SA):
    • District Council of Karoonda East Murray, Mid Murray Council, Rural City of Murray Bridge, Coorong District Council, Renmark Paringa Council, Berri Barmera Council, Loxton Waikerie Council

Rural Road Safety Month – Speeding

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Speeding is a factor in nearly 50% of all fatalities on country roads. Stay under the speed limit, drive to the conditions and slow down at curves.

https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/topics-tips/speeding

NSW RFS Declares Bushfire Danger Period

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NSW RFS Declares Bushfire Danger Period

Tuesday the 1st of October 2024 will mark the official start of the Lower Western statutory Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) with the RFS urging residents to ensure they are as prepared as possible.

Lower Western District Manager Superintendent Steve Walker is reminding Wentworth and Balranald Shire residents that fire permits will be required throughout the Bush Fire Danger Period.

View the full media release and Fact Sheet below:

NSW RFS Media Release – Bushfire Danger Period CommencementDownload
NSW Rural Fire Service – Guardian Portal Fact SheetDownload

Rural Road Safety Month – Rural Roads Statistics

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Whether you’re a local or a visitor, it’s important to take care while driving through rural or regional areas to help reduce this statistic.

https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/topics-tips/speeding

Rural Road Safety Month

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The reality is, 85% of fatal crashes on country roads involve a country resident. We all have a part to play in keeping each other safe. Road safety starts with you this Rural Road Safety Month.

Rural Road Safety Month – Animals on Country Roads

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Look out, animals about!
When driving in rural or regional areas, slow down,follow warning signs and stay alert – particularly around dusk or dawn.

More info https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/road-users/drivers/animals

Rural Road Safety Month – Fatigue

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Road safety starts with you. Check how tired you are before you drive, recognise the early warning signs, and know what to do to avoid driving tired.

https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/topics-tips/fatigue

Rural Road Safety Month – Speeding

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Speeding is a factor in nearly 50% of all fatalities on country roads. Stay under the speed limit, drive to the conditions and slow down at curves.

https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/topics-tips/speeding

Wentworth Shire Library members now have access to Hoopla

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Members of Wentworth Shire Libraries can now instantly read, watch, and listen to more than a million titles through the hoopla Digital app.

With hoopla, Wentworth Libraries offers its members a vast digital collection that maximises the power of their library cards. hoopla provides access to borrow audiobooks, eBooks, comics and manga, music, movies, TV, and more with BingePass, from anywhere, often with no wait, all for free with a library card.

Content can be streamed from a computer or a mobile device by downloading the hoopla Digital app for iOS and Android.

View more details of the eLibrary: https://www.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/community/libraries/elibrary/

Fibre Optic Symphonic Orchestra

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