News and Media Releases

Council Waste Facility Operating Hours Update

Council wishes to advise the Ellerslie/Palinyewah community of changes to access at the Ellerslie Transfer Station. From Thursday 31 July, the site will be manned by Council staff and open from 1.00pm to 4.00pm each Thursday and Saturday. This change marks a transition from the current unmanned, open-access arrangement to a staffed facility, with fees […]

Notice of additional bridge lifts – Wentworth Bridge – 5:30pm

Notice of additional bridge lifts – Wentworth BridgeWentworth Shire Council advises that Transport for NSW has authorised additional bridge lifts of the Wentworth Bridge to allow safe passage for the PS Melbourne along the Darling River. Additional bridge lifts will occur on Friday 15 August, Friday 22 August and Friday 29 August at approximately 5.30pm. […]

Blue-green algae

Planning Proposal to amend the Wentworth Local Environmental Plan 2011 – Corner of Melaleuca Street and Pitman Avenue, Buronga

Passing of Councillor Tim Elstone

Green Waste Disposal Vouchers

Council’s Financial Assistance Program is open for FY25/26

Applications for the first round of funding for the 2025/26 financial year are now open. Community groups, school groups, charitable and not-for-profit organisations within our Shire should consider their funding requests for the 2025/26 financial year. To be considered at the 20 August Ordinary Council Meeting, applications must be submitted to Council by 5pm, Thursday […]

Event Funding Program 2025 now open

Planning an event in Wentworth Shire? The Event Funding Program for 2025/2026 is now open. Council is looking to support events that bring our community together and showcase our wonderful region. Funding is available for major events (up to $30,000) and minor events (up to $5,000). For further details, including the Event Funding Policy, Program […]

Building Confidence to Save a Life

Building Confidence to Save a LifeRecently, residents from Pooncarie, Ellerslie, Wentworth and Fort Courage took part in free CPR and AED training sessions, gaining hands-on skills in emergency response protocols, CPR for both adults and infants, and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). These practical, face-to-face sessions were led by Brenton Chatterton, Intensive Care […]

Wentworth Sewer Rehabilitation

Sewer Asset Relining to RecommenceWentworth Shire Council would like to inform the residents of Wentworth, that contractor Insituform will be undertaking sewer relining work. Sewer relining will only occur in the west portion of Wentworth township. A recent inspection of the 1950’s sewer has determined sections that are cracked and in need of repair. A […]

Buronga Effluent Disposal Station – Smart Fill Unit Upgrades

The Buronga Effluent Disposal Station will not be operational from 7am Monday 23 June until 5pm Monday 30 June 2025. The station will be fitted with a “Smart Fill Unit”, to be consistent with the system installed over 12 months ago at the Wentworth Effluent Disposal Station. During the initial trial period the station will […]

Midway Centre Bendigo Bank Agency – Temporary Change to Opening Days

Midway Centre Bendigo Bank Agency – Temporary Change to Opening Days Due to ongoing staff shortages, the Midway Centre Bendigo Bank Agency in Buronga will now operate on Thursdays and Fridays only each week for the next five to eight weeks, commencing Friday 13 June 2025. Opening hours remain unchanged:10:00am–12:00noon and 1:00pm–4:00pm Alternate banking services […]

Privacy Awareness Week NSW 2025

Privacy Awareness Week is a global campaign that involves both public sector agencies and citizens and aims to improve understanding and awareness of NSW privacy legislation, and to raise awareness of a person’s privacy rights and agency obligations. Privacy Awareness Week NSW takes place from 16 – 22 June 2025 and this year’s theme is […]

Wentworth Visitor Centre Crowned State’s Best in Prestigious Infrastructure Awards!

Wentworth Visitor Centre Crowned State’s Best in Prestigious Infrastructure Awards! Wentworth Shire Council is thrilled to announce that the Wentworth Visitor Centre has won a prestigious state award. Last night, at a gala ceremony in Sydney, the community’s landmark facility won the Asset and Infrastructure – Over $1.5 million – Under 50K Population category at […]

Double Demerits 6-9 June 2025

Double demerits are in force Friday June 6 till Monday June 9, 2025 inclusive.Get caught speeding, using a mobile phone illegally, not wearing or incorrectly wearing a seatbelt or motorcycle helmet this long weekend and you’ll face double the points. Double demerits start at midnight tonight and continues until 11:59pm Monday 9 June 2025.