News and Media Releases

Bus Safety

Remind your child to always wait until the bus has gone before choosing a safe place to cross the road. Always drop them off or meet them on the same side of the road as the bus stop. Help keep our kids safe: https://education.nsw.gov.au/schooling/parents-and-carers/safe-travel/safe-bus-travel-to-and-from-school

Nominate Today – 2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards

Wentworth Shire Council is proud to support the 2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards, hosted by The Centre for Volunteering – one of the largest annual celebrations of volunteering in Australia. These Awards recognise the outstanding contributions of individuals and teams across New South Wales. There are 7 categories for the Awards. These include: […]

Registrations Open for Junction Junk 2026

Registrations Open for Junction Junk 2026 Event Details: Wentworth Shire Council invites residents and visitors to participate in the upcoming Junction Junk sale. Whether you are looking to declutter your property or find unique local items, this community event offers a fantastic opportunity to get involved this Easter weekend. Information for Sellers It is time […]

Project Update: Dawn Avenue Open Space Upgrade Completed – Feedback Requested

Project Update: Dawn Avenue Open Space Upgrade Completed – Feedback Requested Wentworth Shire Council is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Dawn Avenue Open Space and Public Shared Way in Gol Gol. This project was delivered with the support of the NSW Government’s Resources for Regions (Round 9) programme. Since 2012, this initiative […]

Bus Safety Week – Monday 23 February – Sunday 1 March 2026

Monday 23 February – Sunday 1 March 2026 is Bus Safety Week! Buses are large, heavy vehicles. They can’t stop quickly and have large blind spots than other vehicles. Whether you’re out walking, riding or driving, Be Bus Aware.

R2026/15 – Gardener

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Council Advocates for Inquiry into Regional Airfare Pricing

Council Advocates for Inquiry into Regional Airfare Pricing Wentworth Shire Council is calling on residents, ratepayers, and local tourism operators to provide feedback to the Australian Government Productivity Commission regarding the cost of regional air travel. The Commission is currently undertaking an inquiry into the “Determinants of regional airfares” and will host a community engagement […]

Important Changes to Overseas Licence Conversions

Transport for NSW and Austroads have introduced new arrangements for transitioning overseas driver and motorcycle rider licences to Australian licences. What has changed? As of 1 February 2026, the arrangements for converting licences from certain countries have changed. Timelines for moving to NSW Check your eligibility Because the list of recognised countries and testing requirements […]

Be Prepared: Rural Aid encourages farmers to register for support

Wentworth Shire Council is encouraging local primary producers to register with Rural Aid to ensure they are prepared for future challenges. Rural Aid provides critical support to rural communities during times of storm, bushfire, flood, and drought. While many in the region may already be connected with the organisation, Rural Aid is urging those who […]

Recruitment Now Open for 2026 Census Roles

Wentworth Shire Council advises that the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has commenced recruitment for the 2026 Census, which will take place on Tuesday 11 August 2026. The ABS is hiring over 30,000 people for temporary positions. These roles range in duration from a few weeks to six months or longer, offering flexible hours to […]

Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON) Outreach – Dareton

The Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON) is hosting a community outreach event in Dareton to assist residents with managing their energy and water accounts. EWON offers a free and independent dispute resolution service for all electricity and gas customers in New South Wales, and some water customers. Staff will be available onsite to provide […]

12 February – Is this your dog?

Supply Road Base Material – Various Roads