News and Media Releases

Notice for New Planning Applications

Notice for New Planning Applications The period between 20 December and 10 January (inclusive) is excluded from the calculation of required public notification days as per Schedule 1, Part 1,… Continue Reading Notice for New Planning Applications

ONE (1) Mid sized SUV

Tender Reference: VR2324/657 Closing date 3:00pm, Monday 18 December 2023 Wentworth Shire Council is seeking tenders for the supply and delivery of one (1) mid sized SUV vehicle, with a… Continue Reading ONE (1) Mid sized SUV

Blue-green algae

NSW Wild Dog Fence Extension Project update

The NSW Government is working with stakeholders and landholders to deliver a 32 km extension to the current NSW Border Wild Dog Fence (commonly known as the dog fence) on… Continue Reading NSW Wild Dog Fence Extension Project update

Asbestos is found in 1 in 3 homes across Australia

Wentworth EDS Upgrade

Libraries receive innovative award!

Impacted Service Delivery – Filtered Water Main – Wentworth

Due to current Beverley Street works, the Filtered Water Main in Wentworth has been impacted, with water unavailable for the next few hours in the below affected streets: – Beverley… Continue Reading Impacted Service Delivery – Filtered Water Main – Wentworth

Community update on response to fish deaths in Menindee and Lower Darling-Baaka

Community update from the NSW Government Department of Planning and Environment: Increased flows commencing today to support fish and river healthPlease be advised that water quality conditions are deteriorating in… Continue Reading Community update on response to fish deaths in Menindee and Lower Darling-Baaka

Planning Proposal to amend the Wentworth Local Environmental Plan 2011

NOTICE OF PUBLIC EXHIBITION & COMMUNITY CONSULTATION In accordance with Section 3.34(2)(c) and Schedule 1 Clause 4 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979, Wentworth Shire Council gives public… Continue Reading Planning Proposal to amend the Wentworth Local Environmental Plan 2011

Regional Drought Resilience Plan

Pooncarie Road – project update

Wentworth Shire Council recommenced earthworks on the final 26.5 kilometres of unsealed road between Pooncarie and Menindee in July 2023, following 8 months of flood related delays. The $9.2 million… Continue Reading Pooncarie Road – project update

Public Pools Open 29 October

The Dareton & Wentworth Public Swimming Pools will open Sunday 29 October. Dareton Pool Matong Street, Dareton Tel: (03) 5027 4483 Wentworth Pool Beverley Street, Wentworth Tel: (03) 5027 2029… Continue Reading Public Pools Open 29 October

Blue-green algal red alert issued for the Darling River at Burtundy and Ellerslie – 24 October 2023