News and Media Releases

Anabranch Mail Road Resheeting Upgrade

Arumpo Road sealing has commenced
Contractors commenced sealing the first 13 kilometre section of Arumpo Road on Monday 18 November 2024.

Key project details:
24.52km section of road upgrades including 2 x 100mm sub base layers with 25 pieces of plant utilised on the project
Works commenced in June 2024
Expected completion of March 2025
Funding consists of $5 million (Australian Government) and $1.25 million (NSW Government)

R2025/19 – Labourer/Plant Operator (Roads)

Wentworth Filtered Water Outage – Wednesday 21 to Thursday 22 May

Wentworth Filtered Water Outage – Wednesday 21 to Thursday 22 MayPlanned Critical Works at Wentworth Water Treatment Plant Wentworth Shire Council wishes to advise residents of Wentworth that filtered water supply will be unavailable for an 8-hour period due to essential critical works at the Wentworth Water Treatment Plant: 10.30pm, Wednesday 21 May to 6.30am, […]

Safe Towing Workshop – 31 May 2025

Safe Towing Workshop Saturday 31 May 2025 | 9am-12pm Midway Centre – 3 Midway Drive, Buronga(parking in car park adjacent to sports hall) How suitable is your towing vehicle? Make sure you get it right for your rig. Non-compliance means no insurance cover and possible fines/demerits. Workshop and practical session Additional session from 1pm-4pm (dependent […]

Pooncarie Road Scheduled Roadworks

Wentworth Shire Council advises that Pooncarie Road will be closed to general traffic and heavy vehicles from the Wentworth Tip to Darling View Road as of Thursday 8 May 2025 for a three-week period due to scheduled roadworks.  Detours will be in place via Fletchers Lake Road. Residents and businesses located within this area will […]

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Wentworth Sewer Rehabilitation – Asset Inspection Continuation

Wentworth Shire Council would like to inform the residents of Wentworth that Contractor Insituform will continue to under an asset inspection of the sewer network in Wentworth township.  The asset inspection is of the old (1950’s) clay sewer pipes and access pits.  Asset inspection will not occur in the East portion of Wentworth township. Asset […]

Operators for Junction Cafe at the Wentworth Visitor Centre

Wentworth Shire Council’s Visitor Centre is a landmark establishment for both the township of Wentworth and the Shire area. The Centre includes the Council Offices and Chambers, alongside a public area comprising of the Wentworth ShireLibrary, Visitor Information Centre & Interpretive Centre, community meeting rooms and a function space overlooking the Darling River. The public […]

School Zones are back in operation

Most school zones are in operation between 8am-9.30am and 2.30pm-4pm around schools Monday to Friday. Slow down and look out for children crossing. Please check signs for school zone hours.

Nominate Today – 2025 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards

Wentworth Shire Council is proud to support the 2025 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. Categories include: There are two ways to nominate: 📅 […]

Draft Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

Draft Community Strategic Plan 2026-2036

NSW Youth Week Outdoor Movie Night

Thank you for joining us! Wentworth Shire Council extends its thanks to everyone who attended the NSW Youth Week Outdoor Movie Night on Friday 11 April. The event, organised by students of Coomealla High School with support from Council, was a celebration of youth, creativity and community. We value your feedback. By completing the short […]

Youth Week Outdoor Movie Night – A Fantastic Evening in Gol Gol

Wentworth Shire Council is pleased to share the success of the Youth Week Outdoor Movie Night held on Friday 11 April 2025 at Gol Gol Football Oval. More than 300 attendees gathered for an evening of entertainment under the stars, enjoying perfect weather and a relaxed atmosphere as part of the NSW Youth Week 2025 […]

Arumpo Road Re-opening today at 4pm

Wentworth Shire Council advises that Arumpo Road will re-open to all traffic from 4pm today, Friday 11 April 2025. The road was temporarily closed from the Wamberra Road intersection through to the Euston Prungle Road intersection to allow for the final stage of bitumen sealing works (24.5km). Council thanks the community for its patience and […]