News and Media Releases

Jana Pittman to Headline Balranald Women’s Lunch & Women of the Murray-Darling Dinner

Jana Pittman to Headline Balranald Women’s Lunch & Women of the Murray-Darling Dinner Olympian, World Champion and Doctor Jana Pittman will visit the Balranald and Wentworth regions on Friday 7 November 2025 to headline two major community events designed to bring women together for connection, collaboration and shared learning. The Balranald Women’s Lunch and Women […]

Have your say: Help shape the future of transport in the Far West

Have your say: Help shape the future of transport in the Far West Transport in the Far West is entering an important new phase. Transport for New South Wales is developing a Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan (SRITP) for the Far West, to be finalised in early 2026. Before drafting the Plan, feedback is being […]

Smart Farms Safe Futures: Free Ag Tech Day

Are you a farmer or work in agriculture? Wentworth Shire Council is proudly supporting a free Ag Tech Day presented by SafeWork NSW to showcase how innovation and technology can boost productivity and simplify safety on your farm. This project is facilitated and supported by Wentworth Shire Council, Western Landcare NSW and Rural Adversity Mental […]

R2025/45 – WHS and Risk Officer

R2025/46 – Waste Officer

Buronga Pump Tracks Community Day

The community is invited to celebrate at a special Community Day on Saturday 11 October from 10am-12pm. Located on Caravan Park Road, Buronga (near the George Chaffey Bridge), the event will showcase the new facilities, provide riding demonstrations, and offer fun for all ages. What’s on the day: Bring your mates, enjoy a BBQ, and […]

Wentworth Shire celebrates six new Australian Citizens

Wentworth Shire has welcomed six new Australian Citizens as part of Australian Citizenship Day celebrations, with a formal ceremony held on Wednesday 17 September 2025 in the Wentworth Conference Room overlooking the Darling River. The new Citizens are Ms Megan Jackson (United Kingdom), Ms Antonia Antonova (Bulgaria), Mr Hsi-Jung Chen (Taiwan), Mr Abraham Cronje (South […]

New $1.2 Million Compactor Prepares Buronga Landfill for Future Expansion

New $1.2 Million Compactor Prepares Buronga Landfill for Future Expansion Wentworth Shire Council has invested $1.2 million in a new state-of-the-art landfill compactor for the Buronga Landfill, ensuring the facility is well positioned to meet the demands of its planned long-term expansion. The new machine, a Bomag BC 773 RB-5, has been purpose-built for landfill […]

The Service NSW Mobile Service Centre is coming to Wentworth Shire in October

The Service NSW Mobile Service Centre is coming to Wentworth Shire. Location When Further Details BurongaMidway Community Centre carpark3 Midway Drive, Buronga Wednesday 15 October 202510am – 3pm View Poster Coomealla14 New Merinee Road, Coomealla Thursday 16 October 20259am – 11am View Poster DaretonAmpol Service Station1/3 Tapio Street, Dareton Thursday 16 October 202512pm – 3pm […]

Applications now open: 2026 National Youth Parliament

The Australian House of Representatives and Y Australia are inviting young Australians aged 16–17 to take part in the 2026 National Youth Parliament – a free program designed to develop leadership, policy, and civic engagement skills. One young person will be selected from every federal electorate across the country, with all flights, transport, accommodation, food, […]

Unsealed Road Condition Update

Road conditions have changed following recent wet weather. Some roads are accessible under caution, while others remain closed. For the latest information, please check the Road Condition Report on Council’s website before travelling:https://www.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/infrastructure/engineering-services/roads-and-traffic/road-safety/

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Meat Masterclass series continues across the region

Meat Masterclass series continues across the region Building on the success of community-led workshops in Wentworth and Hatfield, Wentworth Shire Council is expanding on the popular Meat Masterclass series with two new free, full-day events this October. The series will visit Pooncarie on Saturday 11 October and hold a partnered regional session in Euston on […]