Contact Council
(incl. after hours emergencies)
(03) 5027 5027
PO Box 81, Wentworth NSW 2648
Locations
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
Buronga Filtered Water Outage – 23 & 24 October
/by Marketing & CommunicationsBuronga Filtered Water Outage 23 & 24 October Planned works required on Pitman Avenue Water Main Wentworth Shire Council wish to advise the residents and businesses of Buronga that filtered water supply will be unavailable due to works on the water main along Pitman Avenue in Buronga from 10pm on Thursday 23 October to 6am […]
Changed traffic conditions Abbotsford and Wentworth bridges
/by Marketing & CommunicationsChanged traffic conditions Abbotsford and Wentworth bridges Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions from next week for essential maintenance work on bridges at Curlwaa and Wentworth. Routine maintenance on Wentworth Bridge, which crosses the Darling River at Wentworth, and Abbotsford Bridge, which crosses the Murray River between Curlwaa and Yelta, will be carried out […]
Wentworth Water Main Replacement
/by Marketing & CommunicationsWentworth Water Main Replacement Works near Tuckers Creek Bridge and William Street SouthWentworth Shire Council wish to advise the residents and businesses of Wentworth, that pipeline construction activities will be occurring near Tuckers Creek Bridge and William Street South during October and currently scheduled for completion by end of November. Council advises residents and businesses […]
R2025/50 – Plant Operator/Labourer (Roller)
/by Marketing & CommunicationsR2025/49 – Plant Operator/Labourer (Truck)
/by Marketing & CommunicationsR2025/48 – Water and Wastewater Operator
/by Marketing & CommunicationsR2025/47 – Companion Animals Officer
/by Marketing & CommunicationsLocal Aboriginal Elders: Art Competition to Share Your Story
/by Marketing & CommunicationsWentworth Shire Council is proud to support and help promote the MBPH Transition Care Program Art Competition, inviting Aboriginal Elders across our region to share their stories of healing, journey, community, and culture through art. This initiative is more than a competition – it’s an opportunity for Elders to have their artwork featured in resources […]
Daylight Saving Time Begins
/by Marketing & CommunicationsDaylight Saving Time begins tomorrow, Sunday 5 October. At 2am, clocks will move forward one hour to 3am. This is also a timely reminder to test your household smoke alarms and replace batteries if required.
EnergyConnect Construction – Trentham Cliffs to Sturt Highway
/by Marketing & CommunicationsEnergyConnect Construction – Trentham Cliffs to Sturt Highway Elecnor Australia, on behalf of Transgrid, is installing overhead earth wire as part of the EnergyConnect project, connecting NSW, SA and Victoria grids. Dates & times: Saturday 11 October–Tuesday 21 October 2025, 7am–6pm weekdays, 8am–1pm Saturdays. Some works outside these hours until December 2025. What to expect: […]
Legal Aid NSW is coming to Wentworth Shire: 7-9 October 2025
/by Marketing & CommunicationsThe Family & Civil Law Services for Aboriginal Communities at Legal Aid NSW will be returning to Buronga, Coomealla/Dareton and Wentworth to provide free legal advice to community members. The clinics are drop-in, clients do not need to make an appointment (but can do so if they would prefer). P: (02) 9407 2941 (FamAC) or […]
Motorcycle Awareness Month
/by Marketing & CommunicationsIt’s Motorcycle Awareness Month! 🚨 For all drivers in the Wentworth Shire, please remember that motorcyclists are some of our most vulnerable road users. Motorcycles are smaller than cars, making them easy to miss. Before changing lanes, merging, or turning, always check your mirrors and then physically turn your head to check your blind spots. […]
Footpath Upgrade Works – Sturt Highway, Gol Gol
/by Marketing & CommunicationsWentworth Shire Council advises that contractors will carry out works on the existing shared footpath adjacent to the Sturt Highway, between Drings Hill, Gol Gol and the Midway Centre, from Wednesday 8 October. Works will commence at Drings Hill Reserve and progress in a westerly direction over a three-week period. Please note that sections of […]
Blue-green algae
/by Marketing & CommunicationsMajor Boost to Firefighting Capability
/by Marketing & CommunicationsMajor Boost to Firefighting Capability Wentworth Shire Council is proud to have partnered with the NSW Rural Fire Service Lower Western District on the official opening of the enhanced RFS Wentworth Airbase Lower Western Zone, at the Wentworth Aerodrome yesterday. This modern, two-storey facility marks a significant step forward for regional fire safety. The upgraded […]