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
Council’s Financial Assistance Program is open for FY25/26
/by Marketing & CommunicationsApplications for the first round of funding for the 2025/26 financial year are now open. Community groups, school groups, charitable and not-for-profit organisations within our Shire should consider their funding requests for the 2025/26 financial year. To be considered at the 20 August Ordinary Council Meeting, applications must be submitted to Council by 5pm, Thursday […]
Event Funding Program 2025 now open
/by Marketing & CommunicationsPlanning an event in Wentworth Shire? The Event Funding Program for 2025/2026 is now open. Council is looking to support events that bring our community together and showcase our wonderful region. Funding is available for major events (up to $30,000) and minor events (up to $5,000). For further details, including the Event Funding Policy, Program […]
Building Confidence to Save a Life
/by Marketing & CommunicationsBuilding Confidence to Save a LifeRecently, residents from Pooncarie, Ellerslie, Wentworth and Fort Courage took part in free CPR and AED training sessions, gaining hands-on skills in emergency response protocols, CPR for both adults and infants, and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). These practical, face-to-face sessions were led by Brenton Chatterton, Intensive Care […]
Buronga Effluent Disposal Station – Smart Fill Unit Upgrades
/by Marketing & CommunicationsThe Buronga Effluent Disposal Station will not be operational from 7am Monday 23 June until 5pm Monday 30 June 2025. The station will be fitted with a “Smart Fill Unit”, to be consistent with the system installed over 12 months ago at the Wentworth Effluent Disposal Station. During the initial trial period the station will […]
Midway Centre Bendigo Bank Agency – Temporary Change to Opening Days
/by Marketing & CommunicationsMidway Centre Bendigo Bank Agency – Temporary Change to Opening Days Due to ongoing staff shortages, the Midway Centre Bendigo Bank Agency in Buronga will now operate on Thursdays and Fridays only each week for the next five to eight weeks, commencing Friday 13 June 2025. Opening hours remain unchanged:10:00am–12:00noon and 1:00pm–4:00pm Alternate banking services […]
Privacy Awareness Week NSW 2025
/by Marketing & CommunicationsPrivacy Awareness Week is a global campaign that involves both public sector agencies and citizens and aims to improve understanding and awareness of NSW privacy legislation, and to raise awareness of a person’s privacy rights and agency obligations. Privacy Awareness Week NSW takes place from 16 – 22 June 2025 and this year’s theme is […]
Wentworth Visitor Centre Crowned State’s Best in Prestigious Infrastructure Awards!
/by Marketing & CommunicationsWentworth Visitor Centre Crowned State’s Best in Prestigious Infrastructure Awards! Wentworth Shire Council is thrilled to announce that the Wentworth Visitor Centre has won a prestigious state award. Last night, at a gala ceremony in Sydney, the community’s landmark facility won the Asset and Infrastructure – Over $1.5 million – Under 50K Population category at […]
Double Demerits 6-9 June 2025
/by Marketing & CommunicationsDouble demerits are in force Friday June 6 till Monday June 9, 2025 inclusive.Get caught speeding, using a mobile phone illegally, not wearing or incorrectly wearing a seatbelt or motorcycle helmet this long weekend and you’ll face double the points. Double demerits start at midnight tonight and continues until 11:59pm Monday 9 June 2025.
Attendee Feedback – Safe Towing Workshop
/by Marketing & CommunicationsAnabranch Mail Road Resheeting Upgrade
/by Marketing & CommunicationsArumpo Road sealing has commenced
Contractors commenced sealing the first 13 kilometre section of Arumpo Road on Monday 18 November 2024.
Key project details:
24.52km section of road upgrades including 2 x 100mm sub base layers with 25 pieces of plant utilised on the project
Works commenced in June 2024
Expected completion of March 2025
Funding consists of $5 million (Australian Government) and $1.25 million (NSW Government)
Wentworth Sewer Rehabilitation – Asset Inspection Continuation
/by WebmasterWentworth Shire Council would like to inform the residents of Wentworth that Contractor Insituform will continue to under an asset inspection of the sewer network in Wentworth township. The asset inspection is of the old (1950’s) clay sewer pipes and access pits. Asset inspection will not occur in the East portion of Wentworth township. Asset […]
School Zones are back in operation
/by Marketing & CommunicationsMost school zones are in operation between 8am-9.30am and 2.30pm-4pm around schools Monday to Friday. Slow down and look out for children crossing. Please check signs for school zone hours.
NSW Youth Week Outdoor Movie Night
/by Marketing & CommunicationsThank you for joining us! Wentworth Shire Council extends its thanks to everyone who attended the NSW Youth Week Outdoor Movie Night on Friday 11 April. The event, organised by students of Coomealla High School with support from Council, was a celebration of youth, creativity and community. We value your feedback. By completing the short […]
Youth Week Outdoor Movie Night – A Fantastic Evening in Gol Gol
/by Marketing & CommunicationsWentworth Shire Council is pleased to share the success of the Youth Week Outdoor Movie Night held on Friday 11 April 2025 at Gol Gol Football Oval. More than 300 attendees gathered for an evening of entertainment under the stars, enjoying perfect weather and a relaxed atmosphere as part of the NSW Youth Week 2025 […]
Arumpo Road Re-opening today at 4pm
/by Marketing & CommunicationsWentworth Shire Council advises that Arumpo Road will re-open to all traffic from 4pm today, Friday 11 April 2025. The road was temporarily closed from the Wamberra Road intersection through to the Euston Prungle Road intersection to allow for the final stage of bitumen sealing works (24.5km). Council thanks the community for its patience and […]