News and Media Releases

Service New South Wales Mobile Service Centre coming to Buronga

Service New South Wales’ Mobile Service Centre will be at Buronga on Saturday 20 March from 9:30am-12:30pm in the car park of Australia Post. Mobile Service Centres are custom-fitted buses… Continue Reading Service New South Wales Mobile Service Centre coming to Buronga

Blue-Green Algae warnings remain for lower Darling and Murray rivers

A Red Alert for Blue Green Algae remains current for the lower Darling River downstream from Menindee Lakes to Burtundy. Continue Reading Blue-Green Algae warnings remain for lower Darling and Murray rivers

Wentworth Shire Council to host Murray Darling Association National Conference and AGM

Representatives from more than 100 councils across the Basin will meet at the junction of the Murray and the Darling rivers this May to discuss the importance of connectivity to the future health and prosperity of all Murray-Darling Basin communities. Continue Reading Wentworth Shire Council to host Murray Darling Association National Conference and AGM

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: REGIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT

Wentworth Shire Council is seeking the services of a suitably qualified photographer or party to deliver its Regional Photography Project. Continue Reading EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: REGIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT

WHAT’S ON WENTWORTH

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT URGENT – NOTICE OF UTILITY WORKS

Wentworth Shire Council (WSC) wishes to advise work crews will be completing underground utility works to filtered and raw water mains in Wentworth. This is part of an overall process… Continue Reading COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT URGENT – NOTICE OF UTILITY WORKS

NSW/SOUTH AUSTRALIA BORDER UPDATE

As of 14 January 2021, the following restrictions now apply to travel between New South Wales and South Australia.The following areas of New South Wales are now declared Prohibited locations:… Continue Reading NSW/SOUTH AUSTRALIA BORDER UPDATE

NSW/VIC BORDER UPDATE

Entry into Victoria from New South Wales is restricted and only those with a permit or those with an exception or an exemption, can enter Victoria.New South Wales/Victorian border communities… Continue Reading NSW/VIC BORDER UPDATE

BLUE GREEN ALGAE RED ALERT FOR THE LOWER MURRAY RIVER

Tuesday, January 12, 2021 The red alert level warning (high alert) previously issued for the lower Murray River (Red Cliffs to Mildura) remains current.  A new Red Alert has now… Continue Reading BLUE GREEN ALGAE RED ALERT FOR THE LOWER MURRAY RIVER

WaterNSW ADVSES TRAVELLERS TO MONITOR BLUE-GREEN ALGAE ALERTS

As the summer holidays approach, Water NSW is reminding travellers to monitor blue-green algae alerts and current river conditions so they can make informed decisions regarding their travel plans. WaterNSW… Continue Reading WaterNSW ADVSES TRAVELLERS TO MONITOR BLUE-GREEN ALGAE ALERTS

WENTWORTH WELCOMES NEW MAYOR

Wentworth Shire Council has elected a new Mayor, Councillor Susan Nichols following the recent resignation of former Mayor, Melisa Hederics who stepped down from her role after holding the title… Continue Reading WENTWORTH WELCOMES NEW MAYOR

VALUE OF BUILDING APPROVALS IN WENTWORTH SHIRE JUMP 65.8% IN 2019/20

Wentworth Shire is experiencing considerable economic growth with the latest statistics released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) confirming the trend. “Wentworth Shire continues to buck the trends experienced… Continue Reading VALUE OF BUILDING APPROVALS IN WENTWORTH SHIRE JUMP 65.8% IN 2019/20

ARE YOU PLANNING TO BURN OFF? KNOW YOUR LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES

For more information on your legal responsibilities read the PDF below

UPDATE: NEW BORDER PERMIT APPLICATION FORM

Service NSW has indicated the new permit application form is expected to go live from 4pm today. For more information follow the below link https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-covid-19-nsw-border-entry-permit

Apply for a Border Crossing Permit

NSW residents do not need a permit to enter Victoria, however permits are required if there is a need to enter and return from NSW to go about daily life… Continue Reading Apply for a Border Crossing Permit