News and Media Releases

NSW RFS Declares Bushfire Danger Period

NSW RFS Declares Bushfire Danger Period Tuesday the 1st of October 2024 will mark the official start of the Lower Western statutory Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) with the RFS urging residents to ensure they are as prepared as possible. Lower Western District Manager Superintendent Steve Walker is reminding Wentworth and Balranald Shire residents that […]

Rural Road Safety Month – Rural Roads Statistics

Whether you’re a local or a visitor, it’s important to take care while driving through rural or regional areas to help reduce this statistic. https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/topics-tips/speeding

R2024/35 – Labourer / Plant Operator (Roads)

Wentworth Raw Water Pump Station Repairs

WENTWORTH RAW WATER PUMP STATION REPAIRS Residents requested to conserve both filtered and raw water Wentworth Raw Water Pump Station is needing some urgent repairs today, and is unable to pump water into the township for raw water supply and to the treatment plant for the production of filtered water. Wentworth Shire Council requests that […]

Rural Road Safety Month

The reality is, 85% of fatal crashes on country roads involve a country resident. We all have a part to play in keeping each other safe. Road safety starts with you this Rural Road Safety Month.

Mens Mental Health Forum

Fellas, Fathers, Farmers & Friends

Mens Mental Health Forum This event invites men, their partners & friends from across the Wentworth District to a forum on Men’s mental health. Our panel of men will share their lived experience & professional insights to help improve health outcomes for men in our region. For more information or to book your ticket, please […]

River and Community notice wording

McLeod Oval Camping

Notice of Public Exhibition & Community Consultation – Planning Proposal to amend the Wentworth Local Environmental Plan 2011

Rural women ‘Beyond the Crossroads’

Rural Women ‘Beyond the Crossroads’ Workshop is a great way for women to connect, reflect and work together. The 2024 Program dates for Wentworth & Pooncarie are listed below. For more information, scan the QR code.

Rural Road Safety Month – Animals on Country Roads

Look out, animals about!When driving in rural or regional areas, slow down,follow warning signs and stay alert – particularly around dusk or dawn. More info https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/road-users/drivers/animals

Rural Road Safety Month – Fatigue

Road safety starts with you. Check how tired you are before you drive, recognise the early warning signs, and know what to do to avoid driving tired. https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/topics-tips/fatigue

Rural Road Safety Month – Speeding

Speeding is a factor in nearly 50% of all fatalities on country roads. Stay under the speed limit, drive to the conditions and slow down at curves. https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/topics-tips/speeding

Wentworth Shire Library members now have access to Hoopla

Members of Wentworth Shire Libraries can now instantly read, watch, and listen to more than a million titles through the hoopla Digital app. With hoopla, Wentworth Libraries offers its members a vast digital collection that maximises the power of their library cards. hoopla provides access to borrow audiobooks, eBooks, comics and manga, music, movies, TV, […]

Community Update for Menindee and Lower Darling-Baaka