News and Media Releases

Council eNews – Summer 2023/2024

Protect Yourself This Summer: Free N95 Masks, Rapid Antigen Test Kits & Mosquito Repellent Available Now

Christmas & New Year Garbage Collection Schedule in Wentworth Shire

Christmas / New Year Garbage Collection ScheduleThis festive season, Cleanaway will be observing the Christmas Day and New Years Day public holidays. As a result, there will be a temporary… Continue Reading Christmas & New Year Garbage Collection Schedule in Wentworth Shire

Project EnergyConnect – Work outside approved construction hours

Elecnor Australia (formerly SecureEnergy) has been contracted by Transgrid to deliver part of EnergyConnect with the construction of 700km of new power lines from the SA border to the regional… Continue Reading Project EnergyConnect – Work outside approved construction hours

Wentworth to Mildura Saturday Bus Service

Route 950 and 951 – Wentworth to Mildura Travel from Wentworth to Mildura and back every Saturday. Extra stops have been added and include Mildura CBD, Mildura Base Hospital, sporting… Continue Reading Wentworth to Mildura Saturday Bus Service

Bush Bursary Program

Annual Report 2022/2023

NSW Wild Dog Fence Extension Project update

The NSW Government is working with stakeholders and landholders to deliver a 32 km extension to the current NSW Border Wild Dog Fence (commonly known as the dog fence) on… Continue Reading NSW Wild Dog Fence Extension Project update

Asbestos is found in 1 in 3 homes across Australia

Wentworth EDS Upgrade

Libraries receive innovative award!

Community update on response to fish deaths in Menindee and Lower Darling-Baaka

Community update from the NSW Government Department of Planning and Environment: Increased flows commencing today to support fish and river healthPlease be advised that water quality conditions are deteriorating in… Continue Reading Community update on response to fish deaths in Menindee and Lower Darling-Baaka

Regional Drought Resilience Plan