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(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
Wentworth Flood Rally (70 Years On)
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerWentworth Shire Council has announced the official details for the Wentworth Flood Rally (70 Years On), a three-day celebration to commemorate seventy years since the historic 1956 Murray–Darling Flood. The event will include an attempt to break the Australian record for the largest assembly of Ferguson TEA20 (“Little Grey Fergie”) tractors. The rally, to be […]
How to stay safe during a heatwave
/by WebmasterThe following is shared from the NSW Ambulance website. Heatwaves are periods of unusually high temperatures that can last for several days. They may pose serious risks to your health. Tips to cope with the heat: Where to find reliable information When to call Triple Zero (000) Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if someone shows […]
New Trail of Lights ticketing model launched ahead of the FOSO opening
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerNew Trail of Lights ticketing model launched ahead of the FOSO opening A new, combined Trail of Lights (TOL) and Fibre Optic Symphony Orchestra (FOSO) ticketing model is officially live following valuable community and visitor feedback. The new ticket model aims to provide a balance between affordability and the long-term viability of these world-class experiences […]
Extreme Weather – Waste Transfer Stations
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerTo protect the health and safety of staff and the community, Council waste transfer stations will close on days when temperatures exceed 40 Celsius. The Buronga Landfill remains open per normal operating hours. Please check Council’s website and Facebook page for updates before visiting a transfer station during extreme weather conditions. Thank you for your […]
Project Update: Nob Road Formation & Drainage Works
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerCouncil is completing 10km of formation and drainage works at the southern end of Nob Road. These upgrades are vital for building up low-lying areas to prevent water ponding and to reduce closures during the wet season. 🌧️ The project is 50/50 funded by the Regional Emergency Road Repair Fund (RERRF) and Roads to Recovery […]
Natural Resources Access Regulator Increases Water Compliance Efforts in the Lower Murray
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerThe Natural Resources Access Regulator is increasing early intervention efforts to prevent water law breaches in the lower Murray as permanent crop production expands. Growers are being encouraged to plan ahead for dry conditions, with monitoring expected to focus on unlawful water use over the next year. Read the full media release below:
Motorists are encouraged to take extra care on our regional roads during the busy summer harvest period.
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerMotorists 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 & Communications OfficerNotice 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 […]
Launch of Engage Wentworth & Surrounds Community Engagement Platform
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerWentworth 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 […]
Footpath Upgrade Works – Sturt Highway, Gol Gol
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerFootpath 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 & Communications OfficerSomething 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, […]
Slow down around horses
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerThe 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 […]
Major Boost to Firefighting Capability
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerMajor Boost to Firefighting Capability Wentworth Shire Council is proud to have partnered with the NSW Rural Fire Service Lower Western District on the official opening of the enhanced RFS Wentworth Airbase Lower Western Zone, at the Wentworth Aerodrome yesterday. This modern, two-storey facility marks a significant step forward for regional fire safety. The upgraded […]
Have your say: Help shape the future of transport in the Far West
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerHave 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 […]
Wentworth Shire celebrates six new Australian Citizens
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerWentworth 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 […]