News and Media Releases

Regional Drought Resilience Plan

Pooncarie Road – project update

Wentworth Shire Council recommenced earthworks on the final 26.5 kilometres of unsealed road between Pooncarie and Menindee in July 2023, following 8 months of flood related delays. The $9.2 million… Continue Reading Pooncarie Road – project update

SecureEnergy Construction Notification

As part of the EnergyConnect project, construction activities on the Western section of the project including construction of access points and access tracks, clearing and grubbing and drainage installation along… Continue Reading SecureEnergy Construction Notification

Wentworth Shire Libraries is looking for feedback

Wentworth Shire Libraries would like to receive feedback from community members and library visitors. Your feedback can help to tailor the future programs, events and services that the Libraries provide.

Flood recovery assistance update

2023 Mayoral Election Results

Wentworth Shire Council has formally elected Councillor Daniel Linklater as Mayor and Councillor Susan Nichols as Deputy Mayor during the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Wednesday 20 September. The former… Continue Reading 2023 Mayoral Election Results

Bush Fire Danger Period & Fire Permits

From Sunday 1 October 2023, the NSW Rural Fire Service Lower Western District Bush Fire Danger Period will commence and Fire Permits will be required to burn. Fire Permits are… Continue Reading Bush Fire Danger Period & Fire Permits

Wentworth Aerodrome/ADFA Group Flight Training Proposal – UPDATE 13 September 2023

Wentworth Shire Council will meet with submission makers whom have submitted concerns for the ADFA Group proposal, involving the use of Wentworth Aerodrome for circuit training of cadet pilots. The… Continue Reading Wentworth Aerodrome/ADFA Group Flight Training Proposal – UPDATE 13 September 2023

Wentworth Aerodrome/ADFA Group Flight Training Proposal

Wentworth Shire Council is in receipt of a Commercial in Confidence document from the Aerodynamic Flight Academy Group (ADFA), requesting consideration of a proposal for limited usage for a 3… Continue Reading Wentworth Aerodrome/ADFA Group Flight Training Proposal

Wentworth Shire celebrates new Australian Citizens

EXERCISE ONLY – Exercise ‘Ballet’

Emergency services in Wentworth Shire tested their skills on Wednesday 16 August at Wentworth Aerodrome while undertaking ‘Exercise Ballet’. The multi-agency emergency management exercise was conducted by Wentworth Shire LEMC… Continue Reading EXERCISE ONLY – Exercise ‘Ballet’

Green Waste Disposal Vouchers

Planet Ark’s Schools Tree Day – 28 July 2023

Location: Wentworth Ski Reserve Local students from Pomona and Wentworth Public Schools were encouraged to get out of the classroom and into nature for Planet Ark’s National Tree Day organised… Continue Reading Planet Ark’s Schools Tree Day – 28 July 2023

Council Connects – July 2023

Council Connects is ready to view. Council Connects is produced monthly following the Ordinary Meeting of Council. ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION Want to keep up to date with projects and events in… Continue Reading Council Connects – July 2023