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
Wentworth Sewer Rehabilitation: Additional Sewer Asset Relining
/by Marketing & CommunicationsWentworth Sewer Rehabilitation: Additional Sewer Asset Relining Wentworth Shire Council wishes to advise residents of Wentworth that Contractor Insituform is continuing sewer relining works within the western portion of the township. The project has already repaired more than 3.5km of sewer mains, and Council has committed to an additional 1km of relining to further strengthen […]
R2025/36 – Companion Animals Officer
/by Marketing & CommunicationsGol Gol, Buronga and Dareton Filtered Water Outage
/by Marketing & CommunicationsGol Gol, Buronga and Dareton Filtered Water Outage Planned critical works required at Midway Water Tower on 3 & 4 September 2025 Wentworth Shire Council wish to advise the residents and businesses of Gol Gol, Buronga and Dareton (including Mourquong and Namatjira) that filtered water supply will be unavailable due to critical works at the […]
New Junction Island Viewing Platform Under Construction
/by Marketing & CommunicationsWentworth Shire Council advises residents, businesses and visitors that construction of a new viewing platform is underway at the western end of Junction Island, Wentworth. Works commenced on Monday 18 August 2025 and are scheduled for completion by late October 2025. During construction, the existing viewing platform and the far western end of the walkway […]
Wentworth Shire Council – Countback Election Outcome
/by Marketing & CommunicationsWentworth Shire Council – Countback Election Outcome Wentworth Shire Council advises that the countback election to fill a casual vacancy, held at 10am on Tuesday 12 August, has been finalised. The vacancy occurred following the passing of Councillor Timothy Elstone. As determined at Council’s first meeting after the 14 September 2024 ordinary election, vacancies are […]
R2025/35 – Gardener
/by Marketing & Communications2026 Australia Day Awards – Nominations OPEN
/by Marketing & CommunicationsDay and night works around George Chaffey Bridge, Mildura/Buronga
/by Marketing & CommunicationsDay and night works around George Chaffey Bridge, Mildura Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions around George Chaffey Bridge over the Murray River between Mildura and Buronga, as essential maintenance is carried out. Work includes vegetation maintenance, replacing bolts and pins, repairing joints and patching the bridge deck and footpath to ensure the crossing […]
Temporary suspension of alcohol-free zone – Royal Flying Doctor Service Rowathon
/by Marketing & CommunicationsIn accordance with the Local Government Act 1993, notice is hereby given that Wentworth Shire Council has approved to suspend the alcohol-free zone temporarily at the Wentworth District Rowing Club and immediate lawn area for the following event: Royal Flying Doctor Service RowathonBetween the hours of 12:00pm and 10:00pm on Friday 12 September 2025 and […]
Upcoming Road Works – Trentham Cliffs
/by Marketing & CommunicationsUpcoming Road Works – Trentham Cliffs Council advises that road works to provide access to 6603 and 6635 Sturt Highway, Trentham Cliffs, will commence on Tuesday 12 August 2025. Works will be undertaken by Unyte Southern Pty Ltd on behalf of Keltren Pty Ltd and Trentham Cliffs Travel Stop Pty Ltd, with expected completion by […]
Charge Ahead: Wentworth Shire Council launches new public EV chargers
/by Marketing & CommunicationsWentworth Shire Council is pleased to announce the installation of six (6) new electric vehicle (EV) chargers, set to be operational for public use from August. The chargers are located at three community sites: the Midway Community Centre in Buronga, the Wentworth Visitor Centre, and the Wentworth Riverfront. Each charger offers fast 22kW AC charging […]
New signage marks entrance to Village of Wentworth
/by Marketing & CommunicationsNew signage marks entrance to Village of Wentworth Council has officially unveiled the new Village of Wentworth entrance signage – a vibrant and striking welcome to all who visit our region. The design incorporates original paintings and illustrations by local artist Marg Whyte, brought together digitally by Saunders Design. The existing NSW-shaped frame has been […]
Council Waste Facility Operating Hours Update
/by Marketing & CommunicationsCouncil wishes to advise the Ellerslie/Palinyewah community of changes to access at the Ellerslie Transfer Station. From Thursday 31 July, the site will be manned by Council staff and open from 1.00pm to 4.00pm each Thursday and Saturday. This change marks a transition from the current unmanned, open-access arrangement to a staffed facility, with fees […]
Planning Proposal to amend the Wentworth Local Environmental Plan 2011 – Corner of Melaleuca Street and Pitman Avenue, Buronga
/by Marketing & CommunicationsPassing of Councillor Tim Elstone
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