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
Be Tow Ready for Summer: Free Towing Education and Weigh Days
/by Marketing & CommunicationsBe Tow Ready for Summer: Free Towing Education and Weigh Days Council is encouraging residents to take part in upcoming towing education sessions and free weigh days as the summer holiday season approaches. These activities, delivered in partnership with Community RoadSafe Mildura, are designed to help drivers ensure their vehicles, caravans and trailers are safe, […]
Community Notice: Storm Damage and Road Hazards
/by Marketing & CommunicationsCouncil advises residents that today’s storm has caused widespread damage across the region. Fallen trees and downed powerlines are affecting several areas, including Sandwych Street in Wentworth and the vicinity of the Pump Station and Silver City Highway in Dareton. Please exercise extreme caution if you are travelling. Avoid any downed powerlines and report hazards […]
Motorists are encouraged to take extra care on our regional roads during the busy summer harvest period.
/by Marketing & CommunicationsMotorists are encouraged to take extra care on our regional roads during the busy summer harvest period. With more heavy vehicles and farm machinery travelling between properties and grain receival sites, drivers may encounter large, slow-moving vehicles more often than usual. The Be Truck Aware campaign, supported by Transport for NSW, GrainCorp, the National Heavy […]
Notice for new Planning Applications
/by Marketing & CommunicationsNotice for new Planning ApplicationsThe period between 20 December and 10 January (inclusive) is excluded from the calculation of required public notification days as per Schedule 1, Part 1, Division 3 section 16 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. All new development applications received by Council from 24 November 2025 will have their […]
Slow down and rest up this Christmas
/by Marketing & Communications13 November – Is this your dog?
/by Marketing & CommunicationsLaunch of Engage Wentworth & Surrounds Community Engagement Platform
/by Marketing & CommunicationsWentworth Shire Council has introduced a major initiative to strengthen public participation and promote transparency with the launch of its new online community engagement platform, Engage Wentworth & Surrounds. Powered by the Social Pinpoint technology widely used across Australia, this dedicated digital hub will become the central place for residents to share ideas, provide feedback […]
Sturt Highway Taskforce launches Christmas road safety campaign: ‘Arrive safe this Christmas’
/by Marketing & Communications12 November – Is this your dog?
/by Marketing & CommunicationsFootpath Upgrade Works – Sturt Highway, Gol Gol
/by Marketing & CommunicationsFootpath Upgrade Update – Sturt Highway, Gol Gol Please be advised of a temporary closure as part of the shared footpath upgrade works along the Sturt Highway between Drings Hill and the Midway Centre. The footpath will be closed to all pedestrians on Thursday 13 and Friday 14 November to allow final asphalt works to […]
Something new is coming…
/by Marketing & CommunicationsSomething new is coming… Wentworth Shire Council is preparing to launch an exciting new way for our community to connect, share ideas and have a greater say in local decision-making. In the coming days, Council will unveil engage. Wentworth & Surrounds — a dedicated online community engagement platform designed to make it easier for residents, […]
FREE Child Car Seat Safety Checks
/by Marketing & CommunicationsSlow down around horses
/by Marketing & CommunicationsThe annual ‘Horses in traffic’ initiative is underway from October to November to highlight the importance of taking care when driving around horses in traffic. Horses can be unpredictable and easily spooked. This initiative reminds motorists to slow down, leave plenty of room and never use the car horn or rev the engine if passing a horse […]
Daylight Saving Time Begins
/by Marketing & CommunicationsDaylight Saving Time begins tomorrow, Sunday 5 October. At 2am, clocks will move forward one hour to 3am. This is also a timely reminder to test your household smoke alarms and replace batteries if required.
EnergyConnect Construction – Trentham Cliffs to Sturt Highway
/by Marketing & CommunicationsEnergyConnect Construction – Trentham Cliffs to Sturt Highway Elecnor Australia, on behalf of Transgrid, is installing overhead earth wire as part of the EnergyConnect project, connecting NSW, SA and Victoria grids. Dates & times: Saturday 11 October–Tuesday 21 October 2025, 7am–6pm weekdays, 8am–1pm Saturdays. Some works outside these hours until December 2025. What to expect: […]