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Small business skillset – TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Coomealla Campus is running a small business skillset over the Summer period. For more information: https://www.tafensw.edu.au/offering/-/o/o/900-82369V01-21WCN-001/Statement-of-Attainment-in-Small-Business?locationName=null

Community Strategic Plan Consultation sessions coming up

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Local Government Election 2021 Ballot Paper Draw

The Ballot Paper Draw for Wentworth Shire Council candidates contesting the 4 December 2021 Local Government Elections will be conducted at the office of the Returning Officer in Broken Hill… Continue Reading Local Government Election 2021 Ballot Paper Draw

Changed overnight traffic conditions on Abbotsford Bridge at Curlwaa

Motorists are reminded of changed overnight traffic conditions on Abbotsford Bridge between Curlwaa in NSW and Yelta in Victoria for repair work. Work will be carried out from Wednesday 27… Continue Reading Changed overnight traffic conditions on Abbotsford Bridge at Curlwaa

Flood Risk Management Committee Community Representative EOI

Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from the community for representation on the Flood Risk Management Committee (FRMC). The committee requires three (3) community representatives. The purpose of the… Continue Reading Flood Risk Management Committee Community Representative EOI

ADF and Far West Local Health District Mobile vaccination clinics for Wentworth Shire

Great news for Wentworth Shire Council communities with the announcement Far West Local Health District (FWLHD) and two ADF medical teams will join forces next week to deliver mobile vaccination… Continue Reading ADF and Far West Local Health District Mobile vaccination clinics for Wentworth Shire

NLIS for rangeland goats

With significant interest in the goat industry at present, there has been an increase in enquiry around the NLIS requirements for rangeland goats. There is a tagging exemption in place… Continue Reading NLIS for rangeland goats

Have your say – Wentworth Shire Community Survey

Want to have your say on the Wentworth Shire and its future? Take part in Wentworth Shire Council’s Community Survey from November 1 to December 12. Have your say on… Continue Reading Have your say – Wentworth Shire Community Survey

Learn to swim instructor training and Life Guard Training Far West

The Far Western Regional Office of Sport understands that there are challenges unique to the Far West, when trying to provide and receive access to the core functions of cooling… Continue Reading Learn to swim instructor training and Life Guard Training Far West

Blue Plaques recognises local stories

Heritage New South Wales’ Blue Plaques program is aimed at recognising key personalities, events and places in NSW. With a focus on stories that connect communities with places and events,… Continue Reading Blue Plaques recognises local stories

Abbotsford Bridge Night works to start

Motorists are advised night closures on Abbotsford Bridge at Curlwaa will commence on Monday 20 September. Night closures will start Monday 20 September for five weeks, weather permitting, to reattach… Continue Reading Abbotsford Bridge Night works to start

Wentworth Shire to come out of lockdown, NSW roadmap to COVID-19 freedom released

Wentworth Shire and other parts of regional NSW currently deemed low risk and which have seen zero COVID cases for at least 14 days will emerge from lockdown at 12:01am… Continue Reading Wentworth Shire to come out of lockdown, NSW roadmap to COVID-19 freedom released

Upgrades continue at Wentworth Aerodrome

Additional works on the Wentworth Aerodrome Upgrade commenced this week after approval from funding body Restart NSW to utilise the project’s savings to upgrade the facility’s secondary runwayThese works include… Continue Reading Upgrades continue at Wentworth Aerodrome

Wentworth Aerodrome upgrade update

Council wishes to advise that works are due to commence on Runway 17/35 as part of Stage 3 of the Wentworth Aerodrome Upgrade. Runway 17/35 will be closed to all… Continue Reading Wentworth Aerodrome upgrade update